Food Time Halal in on the corner of Baxter Ave and Broadway of Elmhurst Hospital. I thought nothing of this halal cart until one of my friends tried it and said it's better than Sammy's. I tried the chicken and lamb combo over rice w/ white and hot sauce and I must say, it is surprisingly good and better than Sammy's.
What's good about this? The lamb meat, they cook from scratch. It's a not a precooked pile sitting on the corner of their grill where they load onto your platter. They pull out a patty size chunk of lamb meat and cook it when you order it. They also ask whether you want onions or not. The onions are nicely caramelized. The white and hot sauce taste better here too. This combo platter compared to Sammy's is less saltier. Over the years, I found Sammy's halal quality drop. Their food is often not served very hot and I feel dehydrated after eating their combos.
Verdict - It's a dollar cheaper than Sammy's for the chicken and lamb combo over rice. For what it's worth, it's decent halal food in Queens. There are so many halal carts to choose from. I usually go to Sammy's or Shah's outside of Queens College. Food Time Halal could possibly be my new regular halal spot since it's just a short walk away from where I live. read more