Sizzling Bites Plans Halal Restaurant in Manchester Township
The regional halal chain has filed permits to open at the former Hardee's on North George Street.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Dining Out
Sizzling Bites, a regional restaurant chain specializing in halal food, plans to open a location at 1617 N. George St. in Manchester Township, at the former Hardee's restaurant. The company has submitted permit applications for an interior fit-out and new signage, which remain under review and have not yet been issued.
Why it matters
The planned location would add a halal dining option to York County as the chain expands its footprint across Pennsylvania. The restaurant's arrival at a previously fast-food site reflects the reuse of existing commercial property for new restaurant concepts.
Sizzling Bites has submitted permit applications for an interior fit-out and new signage at 1617 N. George St., with the applications still under review. The chain already operates five Pennsylvania locations, and no opening date has been announced for the Manchester Township site.
The players
Sizzling Bites
Sizzling Bites is a regional restaurant chain specializing in halal platters, gyros, and smash burgers, with five Pennsylvania locations.
Abdul S. Wali
Abdul S. Wali is the owner of Sizzling Bites, which he started in Bethlehem, Pa., and previously opened Flaming Hot in Allentown with his uncle.
The details
Sizzling Bites plans to serve platters such as jerk chicken, lamb/beef, and falafel, along with gyros, salads, smash burgers, loaded fries, and desserts including baklava and churros. The company's website shows its planned location and menu, and the chain was started in Bethlehem, Pa., by owner Abdul S. Wali, who also opened Flaming Hot in Allentown with his uncle.
Timeline
November 6, 2026: Article published on the planned Manchester Township location.
This month (November 2026): Sizzling Bites plans to open its Lancaster location at 611 Harrisburg Ave.
Market Landscape
Sizzling Bites extends its Pennsylvania footprint, which already includes Bethlehem, Easton, Reading, Scranton, and State College, into York County. The move places a halal-focused chain into a fast-food building, adding a specialized option to the county's dining mix.
York County diners will gain a halal restaurant offering platters, gyros, and burgers if the permits are approved and the location opens. Residents along Route 30 may see a new dining option at the former Hardee's site once construction and signage work begin.
The takeaway
Diners interested in halal platters and gyros in the York area can watch for permit approvals and the restaurant's opening announcement. Checking the chain's website for menu updates and location news is a practical way to follow the project.
Further reading
Explore more local options in the Dining Out section for York.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Evening Sun.
