RICE BALLS ARE LIFE…read more I divert myself to Grand Central Station instead of Penn, just so I can take the walk to get rice balls. Every time. Best food going on in midtown.

I stopped by Omusubi Gonbei to grab a rice ball for my son since he always loves salmon, and I…read morepicked up a jako brown rice ball for myself. I came in because I adore the rice balls at Mitsuwa. The foot traffic seemed a bit low and there were a lot of rice balls behind the counter, but even after carrying them around for an hour or two, they were still tasty. They weren't quite as good as Mitsuwa's, but they definitely hit the spot and gave us a nice little energy boost. The brown rice version was a bit crumbly, but the flavor was solid. I'd consider coming back if I'm in the area.

Food: This is my favorite Halal cart, in addition to Sammy's, in NYC. The platter comes with your…read morechoice of meat, spicy or yellow rice, salad, and pita. White sauce is added on top and other sauces (hot sauce, BBQ, and green sauce) are packed in small plastic containers and available to take on the side. I really enjoyed the food here; it was fresh and tasted better than most Halal carts in the city. There's a bit of a wait, but it's worth it! Service: Service is nothing special; there are many people cooking and 1-2 staff members taking orders. This halal cart opens at 6pm every day, and a line starts forming along the sidewalk well before 6pm. There were about 20 people ahead of us in line, and we waited for a total of 40-45 minutes before it was our turn. Once it's your turn, your order comes out pretty quickly. Ambiance: This cart is located on 6th avenue and 49th Street diagonal from Radio City Music Hall. The cart itself doesn't have any seating, but there are many tables and chairs directly across from the cart that are open to the public. Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend this spot!

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.

Yeshh another location for tofu pudding!!! I ordered a large serving for $4.75. It can't get any…read morebetter. Silky, smooth, perfection.

They sell soy milk and soy pudding. The soy milk is pretty good, my second favorite in NY. Soy…read morepudding contains a bit too much liquid although still pretty good. They are a bit hard to spot. I have walked past it multiple times. Theyre also cash only.

Nothing compares to having Fresh Shrimp Cheong Fun drenched in extra sauce and chilli on a chilly…read moresunny afternoon. Made to order and piping hot! I am still thinking about it... Loooong lines that move semi quickly. The owner is so friendly and kind. Despite the long lines, she was super patient with everyone.

Cash only! I wanted…read moreto try the Cheong Fun Cart for a long time, but never got the chance to during my other New York trips! This time I found the opportunity and am glad I can say I've been now! Its literally a small cart on the corner of the street intersection. There was a line formed and so we just followed suit. No place to sit to eat, so just be mindful of that - especially since the containers they give you the food in can be super hot! We ordered one fresh shrimp rice roll, and waited about 10 minutes for our food to come out. It is PIPING hot so it was hard to hold and eat, but we managed. The first few bites were delicious and the rice roll was super silky. However I felt like since it was shoved inside the plastic container, the rice roll keeps cooking in its own heat, and thus got overly goopy. Still, I enjoyed the cheap snack on the street, but have definitely had better long-standing rice rolls in NY.

I've done the math, and I'm convinced the calories from the succulent slices of roast duck are…read morecompletely canceled out by the slivers of green onion and those impossibly light, pillow-soft buns. Each bun is loaded with glistening roast duck, a drizzle of hoisin sauce, and tucked into a cloud bun that disappears the second it hits your mouth. At $2.75 a pop, they're practically daring you to order "just one more"... and before you know it, you've lost count. I came for a snack and accidentally developed a bun addiction.

I decided to hit the Peking Duck Stand outside of Shanghai You Garden for $2.75 per piece during my…read moreNYC visit in 2025. They directed me inside to pay, where it became $2.99 after tax. It was yummy but messy with too much hoisin sauce.

Food owner and service was 5 stars. I think about this ambiance all the time super New York. This…read morewas

Vibe/ambiance: food truck Service: standard, pretty quick…read more Items ordered: chicken kati roll: comes with two small rolls; could use a little more salt

This place was amazing. If you come to nyc you have to get your hotdogs from here. It's a non…read morenegotiable.

Can't leave NY without having a hot dog and Billy's Hot Dogs has been well loved. With so many rave…read morereviews, we couldn't pass this up on our way back from walking over 6 miles at Central Park. He was easy to locate on a corner outside the park. The menu is simple- hot dogs, sausage dogs, chips, and drinks. Pricing is very reasonable ! Cash only. Got mine piled with mustard and relish- it was delicious, juicy, plump, and didn't taste like cheap processed meat. And he even gave us a super deal for 2 dogs and 2 sodas! Gobbled them up on a nice shaded bench at Central Park across the street : ) The perfect snack!