Fast food: The latest on Long Island chain restaurants

The popular eatery is an empire in the making.

It already has locations in East Rockaway, Great Neck and Plainview.

Stay on budget with these food and drink specials at local chains.

It combines the halal over-rice menu with Chipotle-style DIY counter service.

It features a lobster's hand, Cheddar Bay biscuit and boiled shrimp.

One Long Island location, in Farmingdale, remains open.

The pancake chain has at least 15 LI locations and plans to open yet another next year in Syosset.

Like its sister restaurants (Poketo in Merrick and Chen's Poke in Mineola), it has a build-your-own concept.

The spot features a huge buffet that's only part of the all-inclusive experience.

The spot also offers Japanese and Chinese-style appetizers, and a lengthy list of cold and hot sake.