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    Biryani Cart

    3.7 (576 reviews)
    InexpensiveIndian, Food Trucks
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids

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    Sunil R.

    I was attracted by the sign that said this was "award winning". Wonder what award that is...the chicken tasty chewy and dry. Meh!

    Lamb Over Rice
    Steph W.

    Polite gentleman who served me with a smile! The lamb with salad was $10 (cash only) and there a plentiful serving of flavorful lamb cubes. The salad was only iceberg lettuce (I asked for without tomatoes). He sprinkled on some green seasoning, hot sauce, and white sauce. It was spicy and tasty! Will come back again!

    Saffron Layered Bombay Spicy Chicken Biryani
    Anthony P.

    Gotta say, I'm quite impressed for cart food. Particularly, their kati rolls were real yummy. KATI ROLLS - LAMB Tender, chewy, warm paratha that was not too oily, which I often find the issue with pakistani restaurants. Tender pieces of lamb, some heat, crunchy onions and veggies to contrast that fluffy chewy texture of the roll. Yummy CHICKEN BIRYANI Tender chicken, fluffy rice, that is flavored throughout, and is moist. Egg for extra heartiness. I've def had bolder, more fleshed out biryani but this is a great quick fix and especially for cart food, the quality of the ingredients surprised me. The kati rolls are a win, and the chicken biryani are not a bad addition. The menu has a lot of vegetarian options and isn't just your typical food cart. Will want to return for their other items.

    Chicken tikka masala over rice
    Tina J.

    I had this on 2 different occasions recently . First experience was okay, second one not so much...hence the 2-star rating. Food (listed from best to worst): Chennai Roll- loved the sweet chili flavor of the chicken in here Lamb Kati Roll- lamb was good quality and full of flavor King Kati Roll- too spicy for my liking Chicken Tikka Masala over rice- I'm indian and I can vouch to say this is NOT what CTM tastes like at all. Lovely red colored meat but the flavor just wasn't there. And the yellow rice is super bland, no flavor at all....but they give a good portion of it. Also a major factor for me giving it 2 stars is the fact that I found a chicken BONE in my kati roll that almost chipped my tooth and makes me nervous to get another one. I heard they increased their prices too ($7 for 1 roll now) Return? unfortunately probably not Recommend? See for yourself

    Menu 6/19/2022 with current prices.
    Phil S.

    Having traveled to India MANY times, I know that the best Indian food is street food - and Biryani Cart proves this. I had the Chicken Tikka + Rice and Chapli Kebab + rice (over 2 days) which were stunning. This ranks among the best I've had in the USA. The portion is enough for two people.

    This is the size for the roll .. $10
    Marco H.

    It was really horrible.. we ordered 1 gyro salad , and one roll .. it took 25 min! It wasn't busy .. only one customer before us .. and they ordered 2 things only .. .. the price it's not reasonable $ 10 for 2 rolls , I missed 2 buses! They work in the city .. should be more professional

    Chicken Biryani with red chicken on top
    Rob G.

    If you are ever in the midtown area and close to 46th and 6th, do stop by the Biryani Cart. Their namesake dish is excellent and based on a recommendation from a friend, do get the red chicken on top. This adds an extra kick and flavor. All three sauces (red, white and green) are a must as well.

    Chicken biryani
    Stephanie Q.

    I have a confession. I came here for dinner number 2. I purposely scheduled dinner with friends for early in the evening, so that I could work up an appetite to come here for my second dinner. I came here late at night and there was quite a line. The cart sells different types of biryani rice as well as kati rolls. I had the chicken biryani, topped with delicious white sauce. The biryani was good and came with an egg. I wish there was a little more chicken though. It was a little greasy but that is ok. This is delicious late night food! While I was waiting for my food to be prepared, I saw the guy in the cart cooking more biryani rice, and adding spices. It is good to see that he makes the biryani rice from scratch. I will definitely be back to the the kati roll.

    Chicken Biryani
    Jason U.

    Came by here on an evening and seeing how this was a popular food cart in the area I had to try it. There was no one waiting in line, so everything went by pretty smoothly. The owner/cook was very nice. I asked to order the chicken biryani. He gave me a Daal Puri to try while I was waiting for my food to be cooked, which was very delicious. The chicken biryani itself was really spicy, to the point I couldn't finish it. From the parts that I couldn't taste the spice it was good, but the amount of spice that was added (from both the sauce and spices) it was very overwhelming. When asked if I wanted it to be spicy, I only said a little bit, but not too much. My chicken looked very red compared to some of the other pictures I've seen posted which is a little confusing if it's actually the same thing. The rice was very mushy and clumped instead of that grainy texture that I like and would expect. Chicken Biryani costed $10. The food was okay but the experience and the kindness definitely up the score and was a nice gesture to this day.

    Chicken and Lamb combo over rice with all the sauses they had.

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    Great food and amazing service. I love visiting this stand. My coworker and I make it part of our weekly routine to go there for lunch

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    This place was decent. I actually ordered twice. The second order was way better than the first. All in the same day.

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    Ordered the lamb biryani and it was amazingly delicious. The rice itself was really good.

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    Perfect and rich Kati rolls! Fast and perfect for a quick, cheap lunch. I love this cart.

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    Ask the Community - Biryani Cart

    Hi! How can I place a large order of kati rolls? Like 7 orders of 2 chicken kati rolls (14 total)

    What time are you open till on Thursday? because I went to the spot and there was no cart

    We are open 7 days a week, Thursday we was open in our spot, please be sure about our location, “Biryani Cart” 46th street, 6th ave, Manhattan NY. Beside of Europa cafe.

    Hi - Can you confirm the hours of operation on Saturday? I see different hours listed on Yelp & Google, so a little confused. Want to place a bulk order for a late party.

    Sorry about confusion. Google hours aren’t right. We are open on weekends till 4am. Thanks

    Is the vegetable biryani vegan and gluten free?

    Veg and non veg both.

    Does this establishment still sell dosa?

    We don’t have Dosa in our menu from beginning..

    Is there a plate with no rice? and no pita/naan? Like a salad plate option? thx!

    yes there is. you can just ask for it with salad only instead of rice or pita

    I saw a second Biryani cart near Broadway and 38th or 37th street one day, guy said they were there every day but I haven't seen them since. Does anyone know?

    46th street, 6th ave near Europa cafe is one and only real Biryani cart in New York City since 2005. We don't have any other branches. Thank you. Biryani Cart Management.

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    The Halal Guys

    The Halal Guys

    4.2
    (10.5k reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    10/10 If you're…read morevisiting New York, this place is an absolute must try! I ordered the Chicken Platter, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The platter comes with perfectly seasoned chicken over rice, along with fresh lettuce and tomatoes. I got the famous white sauce and hot sauce on the side so I could add as much as I wanted, and both took the dish to the next level. The chicken was flavorful, tender, and paired perfectly with the rice. The portion was generous and incredibly filling, making it an excellent value. Everything tasted fresh, and I honestly enjoyed every bite. That said, it was so good I could probably eat two platters! The line was long, but don't let that discourage you it moved steadily and was absolutely worth the wait. Whether you're a local or just visiting NYC, this is one of those iconic spots you have to experience at least once. it!

    I remember trying The Halal Guys 13 years ago when I last visited New York City. It was a long time…read moreago so I don't remember too much other then the long line, and the food being pretty solid and having large portions. Since this is a NYC staple and it's been so long, I knew I had to come again this trip. I ordered a chicken shawarma wrap as well as a beef platter. I thought the wrap was very good. Very saucy, and tasty, however, I just found the platter to be a bit bland. It almost felt like it was missing something. Also I think the portion sizes definitely got smaller. Overall it was a solid meal. I don't think I'll be rushing to come back, but I'm glad I was able to experience it again.

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    Shawarma Bay

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    4.7
    (92 reviews)
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    Found myself in Midtown West around 11pm with nothing open and a real craving, and Shawarma Bay…read morecame through. Half the spots nearby had already shut down or had lines I wasn't about to stand in, and this truck was right there, lit up and moving fast. Got the two-meat combo over rice. The guys inside don't waste time. I had my plate in a few minutes even with a couple people ahead of me. Chicken and beef both came out hot, and the rice underneath was fresh and fluffy. Ask for the extra spicy red if you want to suffer a little. Portions are big for the price. I walked away full and happy. Fries are the one thing I'd skip (they go soft quick), but with the meat and sauces all over the plate I didn't care. If you're out late and everything else is closed, this is the move. They open at 7:30 and stay open well into the night, which is exactly when you want them. I'll be back the next time I'm wandering around starving after midnight.

    Food alone 4.5 stars for a food truck…read more We had an early dinner in the area so I suggested to bring some halal home for later or the next day since we haven't had halal food in years... They open at 7:30; we were there just before 7pm, but a line started forming behind us after 10 mins or so. It was hot and L was drunk.. it seemed like an eternity. I heard them cooking and the smell was waffling outside but the truck was still not open at 7:30.. when they did finally open... we ordered the 2 meat combo platter and a beef chapli platter ...they still catered to some customers on the side before the people on the line. We tried a lil of the beef chapli a hr later. Salad was flavorful. Meat was nicely seasoned. Rice was soft and fluffy. I loved everything but didn't care for the fries. We got the white, green and hot sauce. The 2 meat combo was very tasty...even though we ate it 2 days later. I'd say this tasted much better than the other popular spots in the city. Will definitely come back in a few days to try their falafel too.

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    Adel's Famous Halal Food

    Adel's Famous Halal Food

    4.4
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    0.1 mi
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    Awesome Flavors from this Halal Cart with the best rendition of a combo meal of chicken over rice…read moreplus lamb/beef combo over rice I've ever had. For about $16 or so you get a ton of meat perfectly seasoned, tender and moist served over a bed of yellow rice plus a couple of narrow slices of pita bread and just the right amount of white sauce by default. Absolutely delicious! Straightforward to the point service. Street Vendor Casual egalitarian Street Food kinda vibe. PRO TIP: (as others have said): Long lines here yes, but you can skip most of it if you just order ahead for pickup from GrubHub, as they have TWO carts here - a new cart dedicated for these online orders, and their original cart for walk-up orders with the longer line.

    Come line up right when they pull up the cart, or else you'll be stuck waiting! We showed up ten…read moreminutes after opening and waited for about 40 minutes to get to the front, but food is served immediately! Pro tip: order from GrunHub to skip the lines, but be ready to forfeit a couple extra bucks. I ordered the combo plate, and they were super generous with the portions! It came with white sauce on top, but green and hot sauce were in cups that you can grab. The meats were super flavorful, and the meal was super delicious! Highly recommend for the flavor and value!

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    Combo (chicken and lamb) over rice and fries was well seasoned. Would recommend dranks while waiting with friends in line hehe!
    Combo (chicken and lamb) over rice and fries was well seasoned. Would recommend dranks while waiting with friends in line hehe!
    Chicken over Rice Platter and Lamb Over Rice

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    Chicken over Rice Platter and Lamb Over Rice

    Biryani Cart - indpak - Updated August 2026

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