— Est. on Elmont Rd —

Halal charcoal,
cooked over fire,
served on Elmont Rd.

A small, family-run kitchen serving skewers, kofta & lamb chops the way they were meant to be — slowly, with charcoal, late into the night.

Charcoal-grilled lamb over rice from Layali BBQ
Address
Hours
Tue–Fri · 5pm – 12am
Sat–Sun · 5pm – 1am
Call
Food truck · (516) 896-2592
Restaurant · (516) 284-6415
Reviews
★★★★★ 4.9
83 reviews · Google

“Hard to find a good charcoal-grilled spot —
but these guys nailed it.”

— Omar · Local Guide · ★ 4.9 on Google · 83 reviews
— Off the board —

What we’re known for.

Charcoal-grilled lamb chops on a wooden board with manakish and dips
Lamb Chops Four chops, charcoal grilled
Mix grill platter — three skewers with sauces
Mix Grill Chicken kebab, lamb kebab & kofta
Charcoal half chicken over rice with manakish
Al-Fahem Chicken Charcoal-grilled half chicken
Falafel platter over rice with manakish and sauces
Falafel Six pieces, tahini, salad
— Family Deals —

Feed the whole crew.

Pre-portioned platters built for 5, 8, or 12 — call ahead and pick up at the cart.

For 5
$110
Includes:
  • Rice
  • Salad
  • Fries
  • Bread
  • Sauce
For 8
$180
Includes:
  • Rice
  • Salad
  • Fries
  • Bread
  • Sauce
For 12
$270
Includes:
  • Rice
  • Salad
  • Fries
  • Bread
  • Sauce
— Reviews —

What folks are saying.

4.9 on Google · 83 reviews
★★★★★

“Lamb chops were crazzyy good. 10/10 food would highly recommend. Great people, would definitely come back.”

Saleh
★★★★★

“Friendly service, generous portions, and a food truck vibe that keeps you coming back for more.”

Shaz K.
★★★★★

“The flavors on the half chicken, lamb kebab, and lamb chops are out of this world. Food is made fresh and right in front of you.”

Mahin Rafi
— Find the cart —

821 Elmont Rd

Mostly parked here, every night except Monday. We pop up around the neighborhood — follow @layalibbq for the surprises.

  • Tue – Fri5pm – 12am
  • Sat – Sun5pm – 1am
  • Mon— closed —
— Catering —

We bring the charcoal to you.

Weddings, office lunches, backyards. Tell us how many people and we’ll take it from there.

Call (516) 896-2592 or find us at the cart on Elmont Rd