Quick Summary
- Flaming Bites is a new fast-casual Afghan-inspired restaurant now open at 1002 Webb Chapel Rd. in Carrollton, Texas.
- According to CultureMap Dallas, the restaurant serves 100 percent halal meat and offers Afghan, Mediterranean, South-Central Asian, and global food influences.
- The menu includes gyros, kebabs, platters, burgers, cheesesteaks, wings, falafel, fish, and desserts.
- Most menu items are priced between $8 and $12, and Flaming Bites is currently open daily from 10 a.m. to midnight.
Carrollton’s restaurant scene continues to grow, and a new Afghan-inspired concept is adding another international flavor to the North Texas food landscape.
Flaming Bites, a new fast-casual restaurant with Afghan roots and global influences, is now open at 1002 Webb Chapel Rd. in Carrollton, Texas. The restaurant focuses on fresh street food while combining flavors associated with Afghanistan, the Mediterranean, and South-Central Asia.
According to CultureMap Dallas, Flaming Bites was created by longtime friends and business partners Masihullah Samadi and Rafiullah Esmati, who are originally from Kabul, Afghanistan. The two brought restaurant experience from both Afghanistan and Turkey to their new Carrollton restaurant.
What Is on the Menu at Flaming Bites?
Flaming Bites centers its concept around Afghan cuisine while incorporating influences from India, Pakistan, Turkey, Mexico, and the United States.
The menu includes chicken, lamb, beef, falafel, and fish served as gyros, platters, kebabs, and salads. Customers can also find more familiar comfort-food options, including hamburgers, smash burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, chicken cheesesteaks, sandwiches, sliders, Cajun chicken tenders, and wings.
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The restaurant also allows customers to customize their plates with fresh ingredients and a selection of house sauces, including tzatziki, hot sauce, salsa verde, barbecue sauce, honey mustard, mango habanero, honey barbecue, and ranch.
For dessert, Flaming Bites offers options ranging from baklava and gulab jamun to churros and cakes, including tres leches, Oreo, carrot, and red velvet cake.
Flaming Bites Serves 100 Percent Halal Meat
One notable part of the Flaming Bites concept is that all meat served at the restaurant is 100 percent halal.
The restaurant’s name is also connected to its cooking style. According to CultureMap Dallas, the name “Flaming Bites” is a reference to the restaurant’s open grill and signature meats.
The concept is designed to provide relatively quick service, with founder Masihullah Samadi telling CultureMap that customers can expect their food to be ready in less than 10 minutes.
How Much Does Flaming Bites Cost?
Most menu items at Flaming Bites are priced between $8 and $12, according to CultureMap Dallas.
The restaurant offers both dine-in and takeout, serving Carrollton residents, nearby workers, and people exploring new restaurants across North Texas.
Flaming Bites is currently open daily from 10 a.m. until midnight. According to the report, the restaurant also has plans to potentially add later hours for nearby late-night workers.
A New Addition to the Carrollton and DFW Food Scene
In my opinion, Flaming Bites is an interesting addition to Carrollton because the concept does not limit itself to one narrow category of food. Its Afghan roots remain at the center, but the menu also gives customers a wide range of options, from kebabs and gyros to smash burgers and cheesesteaks.
That variety could help the restaurant appeal to different groups of diners, especially in a diverse area like Carrollton and the broader Dallas-Fort Worth region. Someone looking specifically for halal Afghan food can find it, while another person in the same group may choose a burger, wings, or a cheesesteak.
For people following the Carrollton restaurant scene, Flaming Bites is another new local business worth knowing about.
Flaming Bites is located at 1002 Webb Chapel Rd. in Carrollton, Texas.
According to CultureMap Dallas, Flaming Bites combines Afghan culinary roots with global influences and serves halal street food, kebabs, gyros, burgers, cheesesteaks, wings, and desserts.
For another look at how Carrollton’s international food and beverage scene is growing, read my previous article: Smoking Tiger Brings Korean Bakery, Coffee and Creative Drinks to Carrollton.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Flaming Bites located in Carrollton?
Flaming Bites is located at 1002 Webb Chapel Rd. in Carrollton, Texas.
What kind of food does Flaming Bites serve?
Flaming Bites serves Afghan-inspired fast-casual street food with Mediterranean, South-Central Asian, and other global influences. The menu includes kebabs, gyros, platters, burgers, cheesesteaks, wings, falafel, fish, and desserts.
Is Flaming Bites halal?
Yes. According to CultureMap Dallas, all meats served at Flaming Bites are 100 percent halal.
What are the hours and prices at Flaming Bites?
According to CultureMap Dallas, Flaming Bites is currently open daily from 10 a.m. to midnight. Most menu items are priced between $8 and $12.