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    Famous Halal

    4.3 (33 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Trucks
    Open 10:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    Falafel Sandwich
    Sam B.

    Great food for a quick lunch. The gentleman working was so nice. I'll definitely be coming back.

    Combo over Rice
    Adam B.

    A food truck that seems permanently parked on the corner, taking orders at all hours. I like that you can see a bunch of spices in the back like cumin and turmeric, which are also prevalent in the food. A very hearty meal for a great price. Combo over Rice: Pretty standard street meat. The chicken was dark meat and ever so tender, with lots of nice spices. The gyro was shaved from that big hunk of gyro meat everyone seems to sell. The gyro meat was warmed, but not crisped like some places. Lots of fluffy yellow rice. Some pretty sorry looking salad though, but who buys this for the salad? And lots of that creamy white sauce along with just enough hot sauce to spice it up.

    a tray of food and a can of coke
    Vivian Z.

    Such a nice hardworking gentleman Mr Essam who operates here. Really generous portions, SUPER fresh and clean tasting. Got the mixed rice plate and there was so much meat!! He had to push the lid down to close it. Chicken is amazingly tender. Veggies are fresh and crisp. Fries are a nice addition! Prices are great, service is fast, and did I say the gentleman is so very nice?? I have been to 10+ different halal trucks/carts in manhattan and this one tops them all. Will always come back here! Open late until 3am. Will have to take a better pic next time I dug in way too early before remembering to take a pic lol.

    combo mix
    Alice Z.

    Ordered the combo mix platter for $9 - Ordering was very seamless, and it took less than 3 minutes for my order to come out. Platter comes with meat, rice, salad, pita bread, and (optional) white and red sauce, which were great additions to the meal. The platter came in a takeout bag with a fork and napkins. For a quick and filling meal in Hell's Kitchen, this place is worth your while.

    lamb over rice platter
    Generous Y.

    **Cash only Prices have inflated a bit since the images which makes sense but I was totally expecting to walk here and pay for a cheap platter. Paid a bit more but was still very happy with the taste and value. Cheap platters as rice bowls that are fairly filling being a few minutes away from many apartments, Famous Halal is a great stop for a meal anytime of day, even late night before 3 AM for whatever reason, whether that's studying, drinking, or waking early. I had the Lamb over Rice platter while my friends had a meat combo (lamb and chicken) and chicken. We all loved our platters and thought there was no end to the taste as even the rice had flavor from a curry powder and the added sauce. Each platter comes with flavorful long grain rice, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, and your choice of protein. Then they also ask if you'd like white sauce and hot sauce. While I highly recommend the white sauce, I think the platter is flavorful enough without it.

    Lamb gyro
    Azam K.

    Less than 10 bucks for a hefty and tasty meal! A quick lunch, dinner, or post going out place to grab food bc they're basically always open! I do like halal guys better flavor wise, but they're different and you should try both. The lamb gyro is really tasty and they pack it in with food. Anything over rice is a lot of food as well, but beware of the spicy rice and the red sauce. They are SPICY. Overall, a tasty, quick meal on the cheap that we regularly get, but not a full 5 star bc I do think halal guys flavor is a bit better and bc the consistency has been off a couple times. Suggest trying them out though and getting to know the workers.

    Falafel over Rice
    Siri C.

    Reasons to love this place: - ingredients and flavor -less than $10 for everything -open late -customer service 5/5 stars and best halal in the city

    a plate of food with rice and meat
    Amanda L.

    We ordered the lamb over rice and half the lamb was onion. Not enough white sauce and small portion for $9-overpriced for a food truck!

    Lamb over Rice
    Andrew C.

    Excellent food for an amazing price! Owner was very nice and provided great and quick service! The wait was not very long, nothing like the ambiance of a busy street filled with the smell of delicious food.

    Even after two days, it holds up in taste.

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    10 months ago

    this is by far the best halal food I have ever had. the hit sauce is right where you want it

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    3 years ago

    Best food best service. Spicy rice so good. Chicken and lamb so fresh. Highly recommended. 5 stars

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    2 years ago

    Mr Isam is super friendly and food is great at a great price point. support your local business!

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    Very friendly & courteous gentleman who works there. Food is delicious & always fresh.

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    4 years ago

    Great food and really nice people. Worth it. I like supporting good locals businesses. Win win.

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    6 years ago

    Super friendly and awesome halal. Ordered the lamb and chicken combo - delicious!

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    9 years ago

    Tasteless chicken over rice. Does not give any sauce yelp lied to me and I feel so betrayed. Would not return.

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    11 years ago

    My favorite cart in the city! Combo platter is the way to go. Sometimes they have spicy rice too. 2 lines of red sauce if you're brave!

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    Each platter comes with flavorful long grain rice, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, and your choice of protein.

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    4.8(88 reviews)
    0.8 miMidtown West
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    Shared a combo meal and wrap with my husband after hearing amazing things about this truck and…read morerealizing we were already nearby! We came right at opening (around 7:30pm on a weekday), and there were already a couple people waiting for it to open. Luckily we didn't have to wait too long to place our order, and our meal was made fresh to order (but was still ready quick). I'm not typically a food truck person, but I was impressed and enjoyed the meal. Of the two proteins, I preferred the chicken. The extra hot sauce had a great level of heat, too!

    I'm a sucker for halal carts and have heard great things about this spot! Came here just before 8pm…read moreon a Wednesday and there were a handful of people in line to order, but nothing too crazy and was able to order in like 5min. Ordered a fish masala platter and beef chapli kebab platter. It took about 20min to get our order which definitely felt on the longer side. It was because of the fish prep. If you're in a rush, just get one of the chicken/beef platters or something. There were about 5 other orders that came after us that got their orders before because they had ordered stuff like chicken over rice and what not. Once your food is ready they'll ask what sauces you want. We got white, some red (spicy) and green (lemon herb). We booked it home immediately and started eating within 20min. Ok so how was the food? Pretty good! I think the biggest standouts from this place is the rice (nice and fluffy) and the sauces are pretty bold, but balanced (or as balanced as you can for this). The beef chapli kebab is great and I feel is pretty rare for most halal carts. They're basically minced kebabs with herbs and spices slammed in so lots of different flavors and texture. The masala fish is also good. It obviously got a little soggy from the wait, but some pieces had a crunch. It wasn't particularly bursting with masala flavor, but with all the sauce it kind of makes up for it. The only thing in my opinion that sucked was the fries. They're like an even worse version of in-and-out fries. Just soggy and zero crunch. It's a bit of a write off for me, but it doesn't detract too much. The only shame for me is they don't open until 7:30pm. Wish it would open just a bit earlier, but they're def open late if you want the late night munchies. Also, they take card with a 3% up charge, so bring cash if you got it. Total was just under $30. TL;DR: Pretty good halal cart. Opens later, but good for late night munchies. Fish masala is pretty good, but can be a wait. Beef chapli is good, too. I'm sure the standard chicken over rice is good, too.

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