Got takeout last min, they kindly took my order within the last 30min of their business hours. My…read morebeef/chicken platter was packed with flavor and was so much food that had leftovers for lunch the next day. The veggies were also grilled, seasoned to perfection as well. Overall very pleased and impressed with their consistent quality even by the end of the day, speaks a lot about their restaurant!

We passed this some time back and wanted to try it out. Got to the street, saw the popup sign and…read moreturned towards the restaurant, but under it one of the numerous souvenir shops. Maybe it was in the back of the store, some secret hiddenway? Nope. We turned the corner to the back side. Lo and behold, Kebabtown. Seating was decent, a few tables and chairs. Can't fit more than 3 small groups. Food and portion was mediocre for the price...lamb shawarma and mixed shawarma wrap. The food was served to us cut in half without us asking so that was nice. Meat didn't taste like off the spinner. As I suspected...no spinner in the restaurant. Fine hidden spot for late night dinner I suppose.

Got this doordashed and it is still sooo good…read more - Texas Garlic Toast with Birria, (5/5): the toast stayed perfectly crisp, and it was sooo juicy. It paired so nicely with the chili sauces. it is very heavy though, so be warned! I think one toast is enough - Chicken Taco, (4/5): also super juicy from the Birria soup and it was way lighter than the beef. A nice palette cleanser - Beef Mulitas, (4/5): tasted similar to the toast, but not as satisfying (I think the toast adds more oomph) - Consommé Con Beef Birria Dumplings, (3/5): the consommé was actually pretty good but quite oily. because these were beef, it was the same beef but in dumpling skin and it was veeeeryy heavy. couldn't eat more than 1 dumpling, but I would reuse the consommé Great late night meal, and I would 100% get this again as a cheat meal

Another fantastic taco spot, and a great option for anyone keeping halal, which is a nice bonus on…read moretop of genuinely delicious food. Consistently good and worth the trip.

Absolutely love this place. Great food everytime time and the guys who run it are great. They can…read morehelp you set up your meal or you can order ahead for pickup. I highly reccomend the salmon plate. TBH this is my go to spot for salmon.

This is a little Middle Eastern hole in the wall which has been serving a lot of the cab drivers…read morefor a good while. It isn't pretty inside and the people could be nicer but they are friendly enough if you know you want. As per all of the chickens outside, they specialize in rotisserie but they have a variety of other dishes as well. Some things are daily and the menu can be bit confusing to people not used to it. They are specifically Egyptian which means I will definitely be going back one of these days on a weekend to have their koshari. I got the lamb stew. It was a bit oily as expected but the lamb was very tender. I think it happened to be one of the more expensive things in the menu but I didn't mind as there definitely was a lot of lamb. The spices were on a lighter end but it was still satisfying. This was served with rice and peas (pretty positive they were black-eyed) as well as a small salad. The rice was cooked properly and the peas added good flavor. The salad could have been a bit better but it worked for what it was. Mid 3. Will go back and try the koshari as noted.

Located on 14th nr Irving pl in front of the Trader Joe's is Farook Halal cart where there are 2-3…read morecarts nearby. It was busy and I got a lamb over rice for $7. Price is the best quality here as the food is average. The guy was busy and I was the 5th order of 5 consecutive orders. My food was not sizzling. Lamb was soggy. My pita beard was hard and portion size was OK. There is a loyalty card. Buy 7 get 1 free. guy told me the cart works every day. I prefer Santa halal next door over this one.

To say the hype is legitimate is putting it far too mildly. I'm going to come right out and say it…read moreand definitely declare, that until I'm proven otherwise, this is currently the title holder for my choice of the elusive "Best In the City", and thus most likely best in the known universe halal cart. Brought here initially by a NYMag piece highlighting the work of an apparently indisputably credible Halal-focused IG account @thehalalguysguy, which listed this at the number one spot in its listicles rankings. I would have otherwise had no clue to it's greatness as it appears as anonymous and instinct as any other of the countless halal carts to be found in any corner of the city. I've also never seen any significant line formed other than one I would expect at any of the other nearby carts due to it's location on the outlying periphery of Union Square and right outside an NYU dorm. It's certainly nothing even close to some of the inconceivably long lines you see at some of the Tik Tok viral spots or even the original Halal Guys cart in midtown. That should serve as yet another example of how unjust the world is, because if quality was the true measure the line here should be dwarfing them many times over! The food here has done nothing less than redefine my whole concept of what halal can be, which is nothing short of miraculous since I've been consistently consuming it for the better part of my now over two full decades in the city. Both the wonderfully gamey and juicy lamb (always my preferred protein where halal is concerned) and the deeply and vibrantly red hued, and crucially just as juicy chicken (unfortunately dessert-dry chicken is more often than not the case at your average cart) are consistently both perfectly seasoned and cooked to a smokey and caramelized unctuousness on the griddled straight off the spit. The sauces likewise shine many levels above those found elsewhere, with a wonderfully zestier and lighter version of the default white sauce, and the classic red hot sauce and the rarer green version, which both pack some serious heat, but also much more depth of flavor than usual. When you select a gyro, as I often do here you are rewarded with a more compact more densely rolled sandwich than usual, in a slightly thinner pita that normal, slightly more closely resembling a burrito than usual. It's also packed with wonderfully crisp and fresh veggies which are likewise a cut above the rest. When you select a platter you are presented with the usual components in a delightfully new fashion. He seems to be an innovator in a method that happily seems to be spreading wider in which he chops the accompanying pita into numerous small triangles which he tops over the platter in two consecutive layers topping the food with one layer, of pita covering that with a layer of sauces, topping again with the second chopped pita layer and saucing again. The process results in an aseptically striking array as well as a delightful texture achieved by the layering and saucing process, nothing short than brilliantly delicious! It's details like this that solidifies the carts iconic and singular status. It's only that much further reinforced by the proprietor Farook himself however. A true gentleman as well as a culinary genius with the sweetest and gracious demeanor and eyes as soulful as you will ever encounter, he will melt your heart as much as he'll wow your tastebuds and blow your mind. This man deserves a spot in the NYC food legends Mount Rushmore right there next to the late great Dom Demarco as he's just as responsible for elevating the beloved everyman cuisine that is the heart and soul of the city and elevating it to nothing less than high art.

Don Chicken is a small restaurant is with few seats. Staff is sweet…read more Got takeout. Chicken held fine and wasn't soggy. Flavorful and tasty. Definitely can taste the soy garlic. Also sells drinks and other food items.

was hyped to see this Korean fried chicken spot when I was walking by in the lower east side area…read more Small spot with 2-3 tables but I decided on takeout instead. You can get drumsticks, wings or both. Fair prices (I can't remember the exact price but it wasn't bad at all) and fair portions! The seasonings were really good, specifically the soy garlic & some type of sweet cheese seasoning. Next time you're craving fried chicken don't forget about this spot.

It is your typical halal, it's convenient and usually not much of a line. It's fast and cheap food…read more Yes, cook might be on the brisk and rude side but you try sitting in this cart the whole day when it's either cold or hotter than hell. And don't try ordering online since I did, and they never got the order. Do it in person with cold hard cash.

This is a strictly vegan food cart that stands out in the area among all of the other carts in that…read moreimmediate area. Super nice and hardworking guy there who takes pride in the falafel he makes. It is Lebanese style falafel with chickpeas, parsley, and herbs vs Egyptian style that has fava beans. There always seems to be a long line here, but it goes by quick and is worth it.

First time trying the food. Nice service . I ordered the chopped cheese sandwich and Cajun fries!…read moreIt's also HALAL certified. Definitely will be back !

I want to give Shah (spelling?) a special shoutout. He was so hospitable, warm, and offered…read morerecommendations on the menu. The food is four stars good but the customer service makes it 5 stars. They have a short menu that makes choosing easy, and a kiosk to order from. I tried the special sauce which is like the Big Mac sauce, chili thai sauce, and spicy white sauce. I really liked the special sauce and the chili thai sauce. The white sauce was actually orange, and had a strong taste that I wasn't a fan of. I suspect it had cumin as I personally don't care for that flavor, but if you don't mind cumin then I'm sure you will like it. The roll bites are like eggrolls filled with meat, onions, peppers, and cheese. They were nice and crispy with good flavors. The fries were meaty and crispy. The sliders were melt in your mouth soft buns with flavored meat. You will leave in a good mood!

The best African food in Chinatown And the Uber eats,…read moregrubhub Available now One of the best African food I had tried So tasty and good Specially the grill lamb from outside Happy to have you guys around Chinatown Different taste Different vibe

Clean restaurant, variety of choices, and vibe-based pricing…read more Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon and couldn't really tell if they were open or not. We heard that it's usually bustling at night, but seemed to be pretty quiet during the day. There's a menu printed on the wall but it mostly specifies the prices of their drinks. The menu has photos of dishes they (supposedly) serve, but not all of them were available when we visited. We decided to split a couple of entrees with the goal of sampling the various protein and carb options available. The employee who helped us out was helpful when we had questions but also did not have many words to say. The food was tasty. Everything was seasoned perfectly, although some of the chicken pieces were dry. I really liked their black-eyed peas and rice, both of which had a lot of flavor.