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    Japan Express

    4.4 (14 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Trucks, Japanese

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    They are OPEN and everything is delicious!
    Lisa V.

    I need a quick meal, checked to see if Japan Express is open, and they are! Delicious!

    Hibachi Shrimp
    April H.

    Looking for something food wise that would neither break the bank nor get me food poising, I ran into this truck outside of Cornell medical center. There were a good number of people waiting, and they were making things to order, so I figured it sounded good enough to try. $8 or less gets you a hibachi or teriyaki plate with veggies- I got shrimp. It was ready quickly, and I took it back to the hospital where I ate it. Both portion and flavor exceeded expectations- I wasn't a huge fan of the rice per se, but that also wasn't why I was getting the dish to begin with. I guarantee you're not going to find a more reasonably priced, tasty lunch in the area. If I'm back again around lunch time, I know what truck to look for!

    steak teriyaki with broccoli

    Ughhhh this place is SO GOOD. Pretty sure it's been in the area for a while but it just caught my attention recently. I finally gave it a chance and wow, I was missing out. I feel like there's not much variety in the Asian options in the area (though it seems to be slowly changing)... like, sometimes I just want something more low-key and comforting for lunch and this totally hits that spot for me. The food is delicious, affordable, well portioned and feels pretty healthy. I've already been twice this week and will likely go back again very soon. I highly recommend getting the hot sauce on the side - it's a perfect addition... great flavor, not overly spicy.

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    Shawarma Bay - Falafel Platter

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    4.7(93 reviews)
    1.1 mi•Midtown West
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    Found myself in Midtown West around 11pm with nothing open and a real craving, and Shawarma Bay…read morecame through. Half the spots nearby had already shut down or had lines I wasn't about to stand in, and this truck was right there, lit up and moving fast. Got the two-meat combo over rice. The guys inside don't waste time. I had my plate in a few minutes even with a couple people ahead of me. Chicken and beef both came out hot, and the rice underneath was fresh and fluffy. Ask for the extra spicy red if you want to suffer a little. Portions are big for the price. I walked away full and happy. Fries are the one thing I'd skip (they go soft quick), but with the meat and sauces all over the plate I didn't care. If you're out late and everything else is closed, this is the move. They open at 7:30 and stay open well into the night, which is exactly when you want them. I'll be back the next time I'm wandering around starving after midnight.

    Food alone 4.5 stars for a food truck…read more We had an early dinner in the area so I suggested to bring some halal home for later or the next day since we haven't had halal food in years... They open at 7:30; we were there just before 7pm, but a line started forming behind us after 10 mins or so. It was hot and L was drunk.. it seemed like an eternity. I heard them cooking and the smell was waffling outside but the truck was still not open at 7:30.. when they did finally open... we ordered the 2 meat combo platter and a beef chapli platter ...they still catered to some customers on the side before the people on the line. We tried a lil of the beef chapli a hr later. Salad was flavorful. Meat was nicely seasoned. Rice was soft and fluffy. I loved everything but didn't care for the fries. We got the white, green and hot sauce. The 2 meat combo was very tasty...even though we ate it 2 days later. I'd say this tasted much better than the other popular spots in the city. Will definitely come back in a few days to try their falafel too.

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    4.4(1.2k reviews)
    1.3 mi•Theater District, Midtown West
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    This is worth the hype guys... I have no idea how it got so popular (tiktok, ig reels, word of…read moremouth?) but everytime I passed by here during my trip there was a line. It also smelled heavenly. We decided to keep the good vibes going after the most fun night - BTS concert - since this was near our hotel, we got in line around 11:30pm? They're open until super late. Didn't even spend that long in line to be honest, or maybe I just didn't mind the wait? When you get closer to the front, the line splits into two - not sure what the system is logically but it does help with ordering faster. We got one platter for 2 people - Mixed Platter which includes rice, lamb, chicken, and a slice of pita. You also have the option to pile on some crispy french fries (why would you reject fries) and get a drizzle of various sauces. I very intelligently opted for the hot sauce on the side, and was so grateful for that because it does pack a punch! Gosh, this was so delicious. SEASONED, and everything on the plate mixed together so well in one bite. Also an excellent portion that would definitely last you at least 2-3 meals if you got it for one person. I'm for sure going back next time I'm in Manhattan.

    Tastes great and reasonably priced. Would not wait more than 20min though, because the regular…read morespots are not that much different. Wait was not bad at 615 on a Tuesday. Looked like 30 people but line moved fast, so took under 20 min.

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    Adel's Famous Halal Food - Combo (chicken and lamb) over rice and fries was well seasoned. Would recommend dranks while waiting with friends in line hehe!

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