Ya Hala Restaurant

by Danny

how old u have to be to do hookah?

by Alex S.

The Ya Hala market next door to the restaurant is righteous; terrific (and cheap!) olive bar, many cheeses, dried seeds and nuts and fruits, unusual and tasty individually-wrapped sweets, more varieties of tahini or fava beans than Jungle Jim.  Plus, you can buy a lovely glass tea set or even a hookah here.

by Dream Z.

when we drive up to this place I cant help but exclaim....ya-holla!!!!!!But seriously....I crave their food once a week, guaranteed! Its nothing special to look at..inside and out...you might even get scarred cause the neighborhood is run down....but look past that, I promise...the food is soooooo good. Their hummos, falafel and chicken kabob are our favs. Oh and their mint lemonaide complements the food so well.

by emarla e.

I just realized that there is a small parking lot in the back of the building! :) Yummy falafel.  Not the greatest neighborhood but nothing to worry about.  Not always easy to find…

by Alexandros O.

For many, an "authentic Middle Eastern" experience denotes street food, supermarket packaged hummus, Disney's Aladdin, Lawrence of Arabia - and fetishistic misconceptions of the 'exotic'.  For those who seek more than just beledi drum rhythms, costumes, and harem girls, a simple eatery like 'Ya Hala' is a step in the right direction.This canteen type place in south Yonkers is superb. Ya Hala boasts a large menu that offers lots of Palestinian favorites, like 'lahmajun' (an herby meat pie). The lentil soup here is stupendous, while that might sound inconsequential - I find that it is the little details and simple things that are most enjoyable. All of the kebob platters are good. The 'kofte' here is fresh and delicious. The 'foul moudamous' a young fava bean dish, eaten with warm pita offers a delicious and healthy vegetarian option other than 'falafel'. For desserts consider the fresh 'baklava' or 'warbut', made directly on the premises. The 'mahalabi', a rose water custard tastes just like grandma makes it.What this restaurant lacks in ambiance it makes up for with character, honestly good food, simple delights, and affordable prices.