There's nothing like a no-frills, made-to-order food truck serving up hot, flavorful street food, and 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. read more

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

All the reviews were right! The guy here is the sweetest and the food is amazing! I got the chicken gyro and there's nothing I would change about it. I only wish he put a bit more of the sauces but now I know for next time :) Highly recommend, especially if you're a tourist craving a quick bite! EDIT: Went back here and requested extra of the spicy sauce and it KILLED us. The guy helping us was different from the one before so I'm not sure if the sauce is different this time around. Forget what I said about asking for extra sauce LOL The hotdog was great too for $3. I just wanted ketchup on it and it hit the spot :) read more

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Food is a getting better and better. The lamb over rice is very good today though it tastes better when it's sliced thicker. The rice is also very good today. read more

Famous Halal - Lamb and chicken over rice - Food Trucks Near Me - New York, New York

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

Famous Halal - Falafel Sandwich - Food Trucks Near Me - New York, New York

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. read more

Famous Halal - Combo over Rice - Food Trucks Near Me - New York, New York

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. read more

Famous Halal - a tray of food and a can of coke - Food Trucks Near Me - New York, New York

**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. read more

Famous Halal - lamb over rice platter - Food Trucks Near Me - New York, New York

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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. read more

Famous Halal - combo mix - Food Trucks Near Me - New York, New York

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. read more

Famous Halal - Lamb gyro - Food Trucks Near Me - New York, New York

THIS PLACE IS A SCAM!! DO NOT COME ! I paid 2x with Zelle and it didn't go through and gave them cash. The Zelle posted after it glitched and owner refused to refund me the 2x Zelle after giving them cash and lied and said I never Zelle'd them or gave cash even though I have banking records to prove otherwise. read more

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 read more

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Hands down the best Halal Cart in Hell's Kitchen and possibly Manhattan. Now, most people aren't going out of their way to find a Halal cart, but this one is worth the few extra steps. I've tried the Halal Cart outside Starbucks (43rd & 9th) and the other one outside Hotel Yotel (42nd & 10th) when I've had major cravings and Ramadan kept my main man away. Although I don't waste food, I thought about it... neither of those trucks compared to Famous Halal! As my neighborhood truck, I do give them some extra love, but it also means, I'm hitting this truck up not just on drunken nights, but any night. Late night in the office & too lazy too cook? Had a bad date that lasted way too long & now you need to eat your feelings? The smell of wings at Hellcat Annie's isn't as tempting as the sweet aroma of halal? All of these are perfect instances of when Famous Halal will have your back. On top of the sheer convenience and deliciousness of the food, all the guys that work the truck are especially nice. I really enjoy their company and talking about Egypt as they heat up my lamb and throw in a few extra fries. You won't be disappointed in this food truck, I promise! read more

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! read more

Famous Halal - a plate of food with rice and meat - Food Trucks Near Me - New York, New York

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

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. read more

Famous Halal - Lamb over Rice - Food Trucks Near Me - New York, New York

that lamb gyro went super hard, still dreaming about it on the west coast. fast, friendly service. fresh, delicious food. and the price is nice. A+++++ Highly Recommended read more

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

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

Habibi is so talented. Amazing food and love in every bite. He is so quick, and so meticulous with his prep. It was homemade and really helped me out when I needed quick energy. Don't go to any other franchise cart for authentic halal food, Usama is here for you. read more

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

I come to this truck every time I crave halal. The price point here is way cheap and they whip up the food fast. Sometimes I add fries on top of the combo over rice to get the full calorie count ;) Every time, they consistently deliver with tasty huge portion sized meals. Even two days later refrigerated I'll still eat it even if it's cold. The rice doesn't get hard. Surprising right?! Tip: ask for extra white sauce and hot sauce on top read more

Famous Halal - Even after two days, it holds up in taste. - Food Trucks Near Me - New York, New York

I'm a vegetarian and love the Falafel platter they do here. They are so fresh and not crunchy or overcooked like some places. They are fresh and literally cooked while you wait. The portion is massive too. The two guys who work there are really friendly and chatty. They also are super sweet to my dog giving her scraps ! Super reasonable price. All round 5 read more

A very kind owner serves behinds the counter of this well-maintained food truck. I tried twice since my recent move to the neighborhood. First time chicken gyro and the second a combo platter. Simply I was thoroughly satisfied each time with the quality of food, generous portion and great service. I go nuts for spicy food, so naturally chose spicy rice option, which was flavorful and gave the nice kick. The owner also added a grilled jalapeño to my platter - I am not sure if it's the default garnish to every platter - to my delight. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a solid halal food at a very reasonable price in Hell's Kitchen. read more

Chicken and rice for $5?? Hell yes!! In the neighborhood, there aren't many options outside of delis, pizza, and thai places. The Famous Halal truck is open until 4am across the BP gas station on the corner of 45th St at 10th Ave (the Pony Bar). It's a thoroughly solid lunch or dinner option (when it's too far to walk to the Halal Guys at 6th Ave). Chicken and rice here is more like a stew, with carrots and onions. Make sure to ask for extra white sauce, as rice can be a little dry. Ask for the hot sauce if you dare.... read more

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

It was a huge, delicious meal for $7 dollars. Plenty of gluten free options. I had the lamb and falafel with rice. It was great. My friend had the fish and said it wasn't very good. It looked like grilled salmon in the picture, but the fish was actually battered and fried Talapia. Everything else was good enough to make up for it though. The fries are really good too, and the $5 large fry is enough for several people to share. The cook was very nice and didn't seem the least bit stressed by making 12 meals at once. he did great job remembering the orders and getting everything out quickly. I was amazed. I would definitely come back here. read more

Famous Halal is a decent halal cart. Prices for the rice options are comparable to other competitors at $6 a box. There's a good variety of choices other than the staples. The rice isn't as fine, and the meat is more chunky. Additional white sauce may be needed for a more satisfying meal. read more

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

Came out of the Pony Express and not only did this guy make an amazing lamb gyro but he even went further. Some drunk guy came up and start cursing the cook out, telling him that a previous meal he made for free sucked; he was obviously trying to get a free meal again. The guy in the truck not only kept his cool but let this guy talk shit and at the same time kept this drunk guy away from us. After the cook took an ear beating for being nice on an previous occasion, he went ahead and gave this drunk guy a free gyro bc the drunk guy was broke and drunk. Food was bomb and this guy was cool the whole time while I would've cursed this drunk dude out. Worth a try. Get the lamb gyro read more

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

I've only had the chicken wrap here - he's always very generous with the portions and stuffs the wrap with so much chicken I sometimes have it across two meals. Cash only, obviously, and a great late night option around the area after going out. read more

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!

Excellent kebabs. I had the lamb with spicy and white sauce. Meat was delicious and tender. Very friendly guy running the truck. Gave us some free yellow rice, with the two sauces, which was also incredibly tasty. Perfect evening food, either during or post drinking. read more