Every word, kept
This is the whole of it. What people have written about us — on Google, on Just Eat, on Deliveroo, on Uber Eats — and what we wrote back to them. Nothing trimmed, nothing tidied, and nothing chosen because it flattered us.
Most of these were written on apps, where only we can read them. So they are copied here, in full, with the name of the place they came from underneath. The replies are mine. I write every one of them myself, usually late, usually after service.
29 reviews · 24 with a reply
One of the best spots on the Wirral - not even a doubt in my mind it's a top 5 spot
Homali wrote back
Will — thank you. Top five on the Wirral is a bigger claim than it sounds; there are a lot of good kitchens on this side of the water. To be put on that list without a doubt in your mind is not something we will take lightly. We will keep earning it.
Nicest place we've ever ordered from. Great portions and cookies are stunning
Homali wrote back
Elle — thank you. The nicest place you have ever ordered from is a heavy sentence to be handed, and we will try to keep deserving it. Glad the cookies held their own too; they are a small corner of the menu that gets more attention than its size deserves.
Food was hot and delicious well packaged
Homali wrote back
SHANIB — thank you. You named the three things a delivery can lose on the way: the heat, the flavour, and the state of the box it arrives in. Getting all three to a door intact is the whole job, and most nights it is decided long before the driver arrives. Glad it held. Come back soon.
beef sandwich and loaded fries were amazing. Quick delivery in an insulated bag which I can reuse.
Homali wrote back
Clint — thank you. The beef sandwich and the loaded fries are two we take seriously, so it is good to know they reached you in the state they left in. And yes, the bag is meant to be kept. It costs us a great deal more than a carrier bag, and it is the only way we have found of getting food to a door still properly hot. If it has a second life at your house, better still.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely brilliant food! The packaging was excellent, everything arrived well presented and secure. The quality of the food was outstanding—fresh, full of flavour and cooked perfectly. You can really tell they use quality ingredients. I'll definitely be ordering again and would highly recommend Homalik Iranian Cuisine to anyone looking for authentic, delicious food.
Homali wrote back
Rafiul — thank you, and thank you for the trouble you took writing it. You mentioned the packaging before the food, which almost nobody does, and then you named the thing we spend the most money on: the ingredients. Food cooked this plainly gives you nowhere to hide a cheap one. It turns up on the plate, every time. We would rather pay for the good one and be judged on it. Come back soon.
Once again everything about this place is brilliant. We ordered a couple of burgers and the Homali beef. The burgers are cooked to perfection and are juicy and well seasoned. The Homali beef is a favourite in our house as the cheese sauce is rich and flavoursome. The staff are so polite and helpful. We have ordered from here probably 10 times so far and I think we will be ordering another 10 times.....at least.
Homali wrote back
Raja — thank you. Ten orders in, and you are still writing about the food as though it were the first. That is the harder test, and the only one we actually care about passing. The Homali Beef is one we take particular trouble over, so knowing it has become a fixture in your house means a great deal. Here is to the next ten.
Absolutely beautiful! Ordered the Lamb dish with rice and chips, the Lamb was very tender, the rice was full of flavour. Well packaged, food arrived in a lovely little bag which was insulated so the food was really hot and fresh. I will definitely order from here again
Homali wrote back
Sarah — thank you. The lamb is a shank, cooked slowly for hours until it gives up and lifts off the bone; there is no quick version of it, which is exactly why we serve it. And the rice takes its flavour from the same pot. You noticed both, and you noticed the bag was insulated, which tells me the food arrived as it was meant to. That is the whole job. Come back soon.
Brilliant. Absolutely lovely chips, and the burgers/sandwiches were so nice. One of the best takeaways we've used on the Wirral. Definitely recommended.
Homali wrote back
Thank you. "One of the best takeaways on the Wirral" is a sentence with a lot of competition behind it, and we do not take it lightly. The chips get more attention here than anything else on the menu, mostly because everybody orders them and almost nobody expects much of them. Glad they held their own. Come back soon.
Always the friendliest and most delicious restaurant ever, the best food in wallasey and i make sure to tell all my friends🌟 Thank you again for the amazing food and kindness every time !
Homali wrote back
Lydia — thank you. There is a small ritual between us now: I ask how your day has been, and you tell me, every time, that it has been wonderful. I have come to look for it. Some guests arrive carrying their own light, and you are one of them. Telling your friends about us is generous; bringing that into the shop is the part I would not trade. Always a pleasure.
Wow what can I say but the best burger I have ever had. The fries were standard but the toppings made them amazing. Will definitely be back.
Homali wrote back
Fisher — thank you, and thank you for the honesty about the fries. "Standard" is fair, and it is the kind of note a kitchen can actually use. The toppings were doing the work that night; the chips underneath should be doing their share too. Next time you order, ask for the golpar salt on them and see whether that changes your mind. The burger, at least, seems to have made its case.
Absolutely 10000/10 once again - tried the sandwich this time round since I usually get the rice and was AMAZED. Best food i've tasted, can't get enough 🌟
Homali wrote back
Lydia — 10000 out of 10, and you had already given us the rice more times than I can count. Straying to the sandwich was a risk on your part, and I am glad it paid. That is the thing about a menu: the dish you have not tried yet is the one still waiting to become your favourite. There are a few more of those left for you.
Definitely going to re order from here - if there was a version that had no chips and a bit more rice it'd be a guaranteed 10/10 for anyone but the chips are really really nice
Homali wrote back
Will — thank you, and your suggestion has been made to us more than once now, which tells us something. You do not have to wait for the menu to catch up: order as you normally would and ask in the notes for no chips and more rice, and we will build it that way for you. The chips being missed is the best possible reason to leave them out.
Fantastic food & brilliant customer service, with a warm & friendly reception. This is not your typical takeaway experience. I recommend anyone in the area that gets the chance gives Homali a try - I'm sure you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Homali wrote back
Philip — thank you, and forgive the late reply; this one deserved better timing. "This is not your typical takeaway experience" is a line I have quoted since, because it came from someone who clearly knows the typical from the rare. You also wrote for us on Google, and looked closely enough to notice the meat itself. It has been a while now. You have been missed, and there is a Homali Lamb waiting.
This was purely incredible. The packaging was even decadent! Everything tasted incredible we ordered a beef sandwich, the lamb and rice, Soup, Homali burger, and some Homali chips. To give context we had just got back from holiday and spent a week eating out in beautiful Spanish restaurants and this meal beat all of them. Everything was nicely spiced and flavoured and you could tell that it was fresh. I can’t get over how melt in the mouth the lamb was. We will definitely be ordering again.
Homali wrote back
Raja — thank you. You had just come home from a week of eating in Spain, which is a hard week to follow, and you ordered from a small kitchen in Wallasey anyway. To be measured against that and come out well is not something I will forget. The lamb takes hours precisely so it can do what you describe. Thank you for ordering the whole table, and for saying so at this length.
The best burger ive ever had. Highly highhlyyyy reccomend.
Homali wrote back
Kate — thank you. "The best burger I have ever had" is a big sentence, and people do not hand it over lightly. We cook them over real wood charcoal, which is slower and messier than a flat grill and the only reason a burger tastes like that. Glad it was worth the extra letters in your recommendation. Come back soon.
Growing up in the middle eastern world as a westerner i have grown up with a taste for this type of food which is not very popular here so finding this restaurant is amazing. its beautifully cooked and well packaged .
Homali wrote back
Thank you. Of all the ways this food can be judged, being recognised by someone who grew up eating it is the one that carries the most weight — and the one I was most nervous about. You know what it is supposed to taste like. That you found it here, in Wallasey, is the whole reason this kitchen exists. Come back whenever you are missing it.
Don't even need to finish my food to say this is one of the nicest places I've ordered a meal from in years. Take pride in their food presentation and packaging. Couldn't compliment it anymore. Just hope it's this great every time as I will be coming back for sure
Homali wrote back
Jason — thank you. Writing a review before you have finished the meal is the most sincere version of it there is; nobody does that to be polite. You also said you hope it is this good every time, and that is the fair thing to ask. Consistency is the only promise worth making in this trade, and it is the one we work hardest at. Come and hold us to it.
Food was great, burger had so much taste. Homali chips amazing!! Really hope this place does well, we will be returning.
Homali wrote back
Rachel — thank you, and thank you for the line about hoping this place does well. We were new then, and reviews like yours are what carried us through those first months. The Homali Chips are the dish people order out of curiosity and come back for on purpose. Glad they got you. You said you would return, and I hope you have.
Our new favourite place! Great food and prices. Well packed. Ordered a few times and always been great ❤️
Homali wrote back
Clare — thank you. "Our new favourite place" is the sentence every kitchen is quietly working towards, and "ordered a few times and always been great" is the one that proves it was not an accident. Anyone can have one good night. Thank you for giving us the chance to have several. Come back soon.
absolutely delicious, will ordering again
Homali wrote back
Vikki — thank you. Short and to the point, and it said everything it needed to. "Will be ordering again" is the only rating that really counts. We will be here. Come back soon.
It was my first time ordering from you and it was absolutely amazing. Thank you so much!
Homali wrote back
Buse — thank you. A first order is the one we are most anxious about, because there is nothing behind it: no habit, no benefit of the doubt, just the food and whether it is any good. Yours landed. Thank you for taking the chance on us, and for coming back to say so.
Everything was well packed and delicious. Top quality service.
Homali wrote back
Joe — thank you. Packaging is the part nobody is supposed to notice, which is exactly why we spend money on it: food that travels badly is not the food we cooked. Glad it reached you the way it left. Come back soon.
Food was delicious and came in the sweetest bag. Super lovely customer service too - will definitely be ordering from here again!
Bacon burger was fire chips were better aswell
Portion sizes could be a bit bigger. Overall lovely and quality food. Recommend and will be ordering again.
The chicken had a new and tasty flavour and I really enjoyed it Cheers.
Food was lovely and something different. Thanks
The food from this restaurant was absolutely incredible! Every bite was full of flavor, fresh, and perfectly cooked. The quality and attention to detail really stood out. The menu had great variety, and everything I tried was simply delicious. Portions were generous, and the presentation made it even more enjoyable. This place has definitely earned a permanent spot on my list of favorites. I can't wait to order from them again!
Homali wrote back
Hi Tom, Wow! What an incredibly detailed and heartwarming review! Your words about every bite being full of flavor and our attention to detail truly make our day. We are so grateful that you experienced the passion we put into each dish. From the generous portions to the presentation, we are thrilled everything met your expectations. Thank you for making Homali a permanent spot on your favorites list — we cannot wait to welcome you back again soon! Best regards, Homali Team
This was the best chicken I've ever had it was incredibly tasty and the meat was really delicious and juicy
Homali wrote back
Hi Sara, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review and those amazingly kind words! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that our Homali Chicken was the best you have ever had — juicy, tasty, and full of flavour. It truly means the world to us and inspires the team to keep making the world tastier! We would love to welcome you back soon for more. Best regards, Homali Team
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