Incredible food, good prices, great service and a nice atmosphere. One of the highlights of my New…read moreYork Trip. Would 100% recommend!

Ate there multiple times. The food is always fresh and tasty. Falafel is perfect - crunchy on the…read moreoutside and soft on the inside. Nice soup. Grilled eggplant was a throwback to my childhood, but better. Nice selection of deserts. Friendly accommodating staff, even if you show up with no reservation. Relaxing atmosphere.

Soom Soom is genuinely a perfect restaurant. I am amazed at their offerings, especially the…read moreeggplant and cauliflower shawarma. Service is always great, and the entrees are reasonably priced. I adore the cauliflower pita, and it gets loaded with every yummy topping you can think of! The perfect mix of flavors, including a little spice. The space itself is small, with just a few tables inside to each (and a couple outside as well). I highly recommended Soom Soom for everyone - there will be something for you! My new go-to lunch spot on the UES!

I ate at Soom Soom two days in a row ordering the cauliflower pita day 1 and the falafel pita the…read morenext day, I didn't make it back for day three to try the eggplant pita. Both pitas were good, filling, and as others have mentioned, I also forgot to ask for sauces they offer only if asked, which might have taken the pita from a 4 to a 5 (unlikely). Solid spot for lunch and it gets busy, so get there a bit early to avoid the line and the rush when assembling your order.

A few days ago, my son came from Mexico to visit me in New Jersey, and we went to New York…read more One day, we ate at Turco Mediterranean Grill We ordered Tabouli. I had a Turkish soda, which was delicious. All food was flavorful. We decided to share a "Turco Combo Plate" with lamb and chicken. The portions are very generous. The atmosphere is casual and very relaxed; neither the diners nor the staff seem to be in a rush. The customer service was excellent, and the place is very clean. I will certainly be back. Congratulations to the entire team--may God bless you all, and keep up the excellent work. Thank you very much.

This is my second time coming here while visiting in the city. I was looking somewhere to eat that…read morewas a local place and not a fancy restaurant. You enter along a service line and can see all of the amazing options. Go to the register and place your order. They are very nice and helpful and the food, the food. Fresh, flavorful, and oh so good. I have dined in made the small seating area in the back, and u have taken carry out back to my either way it's oh so good. If you want fresh, good, from a small business this is a great place to check out!

Adel's Famous Halal Food is absolutely worth the hype! A must-visit NYC street-food experience…read more We ordered the spicy rice with chicken, and the real game-changer was the sauces! Get both the green sauce and the spicy red sauce--they elevate the entire dish to another level. The portions are HUGE, there's plenty of meat, and the prices are incredibly affordable for how much food you get. The combination of flavorful rice, juicy chicken, and those sauces makes this seriously satisfying street food. I can't wait to go back and try their lamb! Service is quick, but be prepared for a looooong line. We went around midnight and still waited about 30 minutes, which is apparently a relatively short wait here! It's a classic NYC halal food stall, with no-frills street-food vibes and food that absolutely delivers. Come hungry, get both sauces, and don't let the line scare you off!

This is worth the hype guys... I have no idea how it got so popular (tiktok, ig reels, word of…read moremouth?) but everytime I passed by here during my trip there was a line. It also smelled heavenly. We decided to keep the good vibes going after the most fun night - BTS concert - since this was near our hotel, we got in line around 11:30pm? They're open until super late. Didn't even spend that long in line to be honest, or maybe I just didn't mind the wait? When you get closer to the front, the line splits into two - not sure what the system is logically but it does help with ordering faster. We got one platter for 2 people - Mixed Platter which includes rice, lamb, chicken, and a slice of pita. You also have the option to pile on some crispy french fries (why would you reject fries) and get a drizzle of various sauces. I very intelligently opted for the hot sauce on the side, and was so grateful for that because it does pack a punch! Gosh, this was so delicious. SEASONED, and everything on the plate mixed together so well in one bite. Also an excellent portion that would definitely last you at least 2-3 meals if you got it for one person. I'm for sure going back next time I'm in Manhattan.

We were 3 for lunch. The service was exceptional. We had…read morethe fried artichoke appetizer which was so good. One had the branzino, which looked lovely. Another had the chicken tagine- she said it was quite delicious. I had the lemon chicken, mashed potatoes and sauteed veg. It was so good. Dessert was the baklava sampler (YUM) And the bread pudding (peach or apricot) with fresh whipped cream. All extremely delicious.

Delicious! Broccoli…read morewith labne was fantastic. Their dirty Martini - shaken, extra cold, with grey goose - was one of the best I've had in the city. Staff was sweet. Cozy nyc corner view.

I've been coming to this place for so many years. I've never left them a review but this time when…read moreI was in the city, I decided that I had to give him a good review as they deserve. The ambience of the place is very clean. They have seating inside and out. Service was nice, quick and easy very friendly people, especially for being in the city And the shawarma sandwich is probably the best shawarma sandwich you'll indulging while you're in the city You won't be disappointed

I haven't been here since the 1980s. So, I had the traditional falafel with hummus added and a Diet…read moreCoke for $11 -paradise !! Ate in a nice outside area that's in the street and consumed it like it was crack. Everything was fresh-tomatoes, lettuce, onion, tahini, hummus, the falafel was fried beautifully crunchy, but soft on the inside. Beautifully hot. And..get the hot sauce on the side- homemade and incredibly great. I would recommend this 1,000,000% to anyone.

This place is great! I got the lamb doner gyro and fried calamari! Their lamb was very delicious…read moreand flavorful! The service was friendly and quick. Space is a bit small but still had plenty of seating!

FABULOUS experience on 9th Ave in NYC's infamous Hell's Kitchen. Following a mantinee broadway…read moreshow, we ambled over to Istanbul Kebab House for a memorable and tasty Turkish and Mediterranean meal that delivered in every way possible-- Aylara was our delightful, smiling host/server, the food presentation was ever so lovely and thoughtful, and the taste.... hit it right on the mark. Everything was cooked to perfection and so colorful on the plate. We shared the grilled assorted vegetables and the lamb adana kebab (large- 2 pieces, 1 per). Again, all cooked to perfection. No rush, we sat in the back so as not to be bothered, as it's a somewhat small space. But it comes with big flavor and freshness. We'll be back for sure.

This is my to go in midtown area. Quick and easy. You can either order on the iPad in the front or…read morewith an associate if they're there. Sometimes it's only one person working preparing the orders so they don't take orders in person. Last time I came (Nov 2025), they had $10 chicken shawarma plate after 4pm. It comes with rice, shredded chicken, cole slaw, Greek salad w tahini, feta and a small pita. I've gotten other plates here as well and loved it. Very fresh and filling.

Great falafel in midtown. Love the option to choose harissa falafel, i got the OG and was perfect…read moreas is. So glad I tried their mint pomegranate lemonade, it's soooo good. Fast friendly service, and very clean establishment!

Chicken was kinda bland asked for tomatoes and didn't even get any! But the staff were pretty nice…read moreoverall and very fast with their work. The ambiance was pretty basic and pretty straightforward though.

We were absolutely starving, coming out late at night from a concert at Radio City Music Hall, and…read morethis was one of the few spots nearby that was still open. I had heard about The Halal Guys for years but somehow never had the privilege of trying it, mostly because this cart is usually packed. We walked straight up and, to our surprise, it was fairly empty-- clearly our lucky night. We ordered the chicken sandwich with everything and the beef platter with yellow rice, and OMG... it was incredible! These guys are clearly commanding the halal food scene, and after finally trying it, I completely understand the hype. The food was flavorful, satisfying, and exactly what we needed at that moment. There's something about eating a great late-night meal straight from NYC food cart that just hits differently. I will say, my sandwich was VERY spicy. And i love spicy food, but this was another level haha... My entire mouth was on fire. The funny part? I literally could not stop eating it. It was that good. Sometimes the simplest food, at exactly the right time, becomes the most memorable. This was definitely one of those moments. Now I get the hype!

There's nothing like a no-frills, made-to-order food truck serving up hot, flavorful street food,…read moreand Famous Halal was it. We were looking for something quick and satisfying, and this unassuming food truck popped up. We ordered two gyros-one chicken, one lamb-and both came fresh off the spit, juicy, perfectly seasoned, and loaded with toppings. They don't skimp on the sauces either - our gyros were slathered with plenty of white sauce and a spicy red sauce. The owner was friendly, and service was fast-we lucked out since there was no line when we arrived. At just $8 a gyro, there's no better value for something this tasty and filling. If you're nearby and need a solid street food fix, skip Halal Guys and give Famous Halal a visit.

This is our go to spot. Nicest guys, best Halal. But noticed walking by Friday the truck is gone…read more Does anyone know if this is temporary??? Did they just switch locations??