The best lamb I've had in my entire life. I loved every minute of that lamb platter - the rice, eggplant, fries. All of it. Don't sleep on em. read more

We enjoyed being back in New York City, and a friend recommended the spot we were served by Mahmoud himself! The sandwiches were tasty and the pita was just right. The falafel was perfect crispy of the outside and soft on the inside. The platters came with rice, salad, fries, and egg eggplant, which was delicious. The mixed platter had lamb and chicken and it was a good size serving you could easily have two people share one. It is very authentic as they did not use any Indian/ Pakistani spices. It was all Middle Eastern, so I really appreciated the fresh flavor. The only complaint that I would have is at the fries were a bit soggy, but I could've done without the fries easily It's on the street corner in Astoria so the ambience of the food truck was perfect. I ordered online and it was ready when we got there 15 mins later so we didn't have to wait! Will be back again! read more

Mahmoud's Corner - Falafel Sandwich or platter - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

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#TheBigBlue food truck is located right next to the MTA entrance at 34th Ave & Steinway. The menu options and prices are clearly posted, and the truck is run by a four-person crew that keeps everything clean, fast, and professional. The prices were very reasonable, at $11 for a sandwich, taxes included. We ordered a lamb pita sandwich and kofta pita sandwich, both came with roasted eggplants, French fries, and salad. I had never tried such combination. For some reason, the pita sandwich wasn't easy to eat and was rather messy. I am also not crazy about the texture of fries inside the pita sandwich, but I still enjoyed giving it a try. A solid, filling lunch option in the area! read more

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Came on a Saturday at 1 PM and there was no line. Mixed platter with yellow rice was perfect for lunch and enough for my boyfriend and I to share. Loved the fries and eggplant! read more

Mahmoud's Corner - Mixed platter with yellow rice - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

This sandwich has fried eggplant and French fries in the sandwich. I ordered the chicken shawarma sandwich and it took about 10 minutes to get the order ready because of the many people ahead of me at around 10:30pm! That's a popular halal food cart truck in Astoria! It's very big too and got 3 guys working hard and fast! Once I got the sandwich, I opened it and saw sauce and some fries and pieces of eggplant. Never had a halal sandwich with eggplant from other trucks. This is my first time. The sauce did not look white at all and it was very good! Sauce is not thick and somewhat runny and tastes like vinaigrette. Chicken shawarma was very good and thin pieces so it was a lot easier to chew. Lettuce was very fresh. I will definitely be coming back for more of their sandwiches and rice platters! They accept credit cards in this truck besides cash! Also pick up orders if you call their number 917-295-2281. Sandwiches are in mini brown paper bags while the rice platters got the logo plastic bags of TheBigBlue. read more

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Had better halal food... the shawarma were in tortillas which I did not like. The chicken and rice were ok.. had better from other food trucks... not sure if I will return. read more

This chicken over rice platter sang to my soul like a street food Rosé. Juicy, tender chicken? Check. Flavorful enough to make me question if I've been eating cardboard all these years? Double check. The rice? Fluffy, fragrant, and living its best life soaking up all those glorious juices like it just got out of a spa day. And the white sauce? Not too overpowering--just the right drizzle of creamy mystery that makes you wonder, "What is this and why do I want to bathe in it?" The surprise MVP? The side salad. I didn't expect to be hit with that crisp freshness--it was like getting a text from someone who actually replies within 5 minutes. The French fries and eggplant combo? Unhinged in the best way. It's like they looked at the dish and said, "Let's make this a full-blown flavor party." And let's talk portions--this thing could feed me and my bad decisions. 10/10 would eat again, nap immediately after. read more

Yes yes yes all the way, they load it up and the meat is cooked perfectly the mix is a must recommended

Beef platter. Comes with rice, fries and eggplants! These guys are fast and efficient. This is a top notch halal cart. In my opionion it's better than the ones in the city. read more

Mahmoud's Corner - Beef platter - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

The most delicious lamb over rice. Exquisite! My boyfriend treats me to this delicacy when we come to Queens.

Each and every time I've either gone in person or ordered online, the food has always been excellent and consistent. Thank you guys for always being quick while still meeting any requests I've made! Pro tip: get extra white sauce read more

It's been a while since I ordered from here, and the chicken chunks are drier than I remembered. I always get the mixed meat brown rice platter with red and white sauce, and while everything else was near perfection, I did notice that. I also tried ordering via call for the first time - the meal was ready by the time I got there and paid, and it wasn't as hot as I remember so I wonder if that impacted the taste and texture. Maybe it was an off day, but still great food. FYI they charge CC processing fee of 4% now. read more

Great food, great price, I recently tried it and I love it. You can tell all the ingredients are super fresh and their food has tons of flavor. I really like their hot sauce too. read more

Came here because of reddit rec. We came back twice, got the chicken shawarma flatter first, and chicken rice flatter second. The meat was seasoned well albeit a bit dry for my liking. As a texture person, I loved the fries and eggplant included. Also tried their kebab and falafel. See ratings below: - chicken shawarma platter with brown rice: 7.5/10, well seasoned, a bit dry - chicken rice platter with brown rice: 6.5/10, chicken was a little dry and salty for me, though my husband loved it - beef kebab: 6.5/10, well seasoned but meat was a bit dry and tough - falafel: 9/10, had this fresh and it was crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, honestly I'd come back just for this. read more

Mahmoud's Corner - Chicken Shawarma - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

The chicken was dry and there was light sauce. That would've been okay if the chicken and gyro wasn't dry. The rice was bland, and the gyro was typical of other halal carts. However, the chicken was seasoned well. The service was quick and the portions were standard. The fries were soft and could use more salt. BBQ sauce is available, which I liked to pair with the white and red sauces. Overall, I wouldn't return as there are better halal spots in Astoria. read more

Mahmoud's Corner - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

Solid Halal food truck experience Excellent falafel sandwich Be sure to ask for extra white sauce as part of the sandwich gets a bit dry. Fried eggplant is a great touch French fries on the sandwich not so much I will go back and customize my sandwich $5 a sandwich is a bargain Service is friendly and quick Check them out when you are in the area. read more

Mahmoud's Corner - Menu 2/21/23 - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

I think this may be the most overrated mixed platter in New York. The chicken was oddly sweet, and the lamb tastes pretty ordinary to what you'd find. The freshness of the onions, tomato, lettuce saved it for me. The roast eggplant did blow me away though. With the tahini and hot sauce the eggplant on its own is a 5/5 and really saved this from a sub 3 star review. read more

Mahmoud's Corner - Two mixed matters - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

Best halal in NYC. Youssef and all employees are very nice. Legendary spot that is cheaper and better than the competition

Great tasting food, consistent flavors and good quality. Been coming here for years. Great Customer service and fast service.

The addition of eggplant is genius wow I loved everything in this plate. There's rice, fries, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, eggplant, chicken, and lamb in this mixed plate and it's all topped by the essential white and red sauces. All the flavors melt together so well I felt like Remy the rat with his strawberry and cheese eating this. read more

Mahmoud's Corner - Mixed Platter - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

Been coming to these guys for years, the smoky eggplant is the best and they'll give me extra

Tasted decent, priced average $10 a platter but the portion is small. It photos well, but the plate is extremely shallow. I get inflation etc but it's getting ridiculous and when comparing other carts with this one makes me feel somewhat cheated. Don't get the sandwich, def not worth it. read more

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I have been coming for years and it's always delightful to have the eggplant and fries in my platter or sandwhich. Whenever I order gyro or lamb elsewhere it's that frozen product. I had the beef shawarma the other day and it was real gyro. That alone deserves 5 stars in a world where there's too many halal carts serving ambiguous lamb and other meat. And we can't think of another place that includes eggplants. read more

Love the inclusion of fried eggplant into the dishes here, really delicious and moist. The value is also impressive. The falafel options are not the standout for this truck, perhaps. The falafel itself could have more of a crisp edge and the sandwich could perhaps be engineered better to account for falafel often being on the drier side. I'd suggest 1 less falafel, much more sauce and vegetables (there have been only 4-5 cubes of tomatoes included at each visit), and no fries perhaps. It's also packed primarily bottom-of-the-pita upwards, so you're not able to have a bite that has more than one ingredient at a time, for the most part. Not enjoyable to eat pure dry plain falafel on its own for half the sandwich. Went more than once to ensure it wasn't just me, and asked for adjustments that I thought would help, but unfortunately this wasn't the place for me for falafel. I appreciate how much people love it for their other specialties, and how they are clearly generous (perhaps they give such a small amount of vegetables in favor of giving folks more meat and falafel, but just doesn't work best for the vegetarian menu items). Regardless of what you order, suggest requesting extra sauce. When I've done that, felt it was a normal amount of sauce compared to other places. read more

I'd come back for a quick lunch takeout. Food 5 got mix platter w falafel. Asked extra sauce. Should have gotten more sauce on the side. Lamb and chicken tender. Falafel still crispy. I like halal brothers better sauce wise. I feel like Halal bro has that addictive salty MSG flavors more than these guys. Mahmoud gave me brown rice. That maybe why more sweet, wholesome flavor. This good too because has eggplants and also adds fries. Very different flavors. Not as greasy and saucy as I like them to be. I'd like to try falafel salad next time with extra extra sauce plus green sauce. Service 5 very fast. Asked for cheese w it. They won't do it. Not sure why not when they sell Philly cheesesteak. Deco 5 nice blue truck. Convenient location next to subway. read more

Mahmoud's Corner - Fast. Falafel is crunchy. - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

For the longest time, this was just food cart on the corner of 34th Ave and Steinway. It was without a proper name, it eventually was known on Yelp and much of the interwebs as "Halal Food Cart" or "Halal on 34th." Fast forward some years and now it's a full blown food truck with a staff, fancy LCD menus, and a robust customer base to boot. After finally branding as Mahmoud's Corner, they've still continued to push their initial name (#1) And despite all the success, they've managed to keep their quality up and become one of the highest rated street food businesses in the borough. The food truck itself is distinctive, in the sense that it has really cool mural art, the aforementioned LCD screens, and a kitchen spacious enough for 4-5 guys to work in unison. Mahmoud is usually taking orders out of the window and handling all the cash / credit card transactions. Prices have definitely gone up over the years (we're getting close to $10 per platter) but it's hard when the food is so tasty. He's a super nice guy and is really great about honoring substitutions all while playing it up for all of his loyal fans (which includes me!). It's hard to go wrong with any of the food items. My favorites here include the mixed grill, which has a little bit of all meats. Their kofta is excellent and the chicken shawarma, as well as the lamb platters are great picks. I don't think many folks are here for the beef burger and hot dog, but I've seen a fair number of customers go for it. The sandwiches are fairly popular and go perfectly well with their crispy fries. The white + tahini sauces are some of my favorite condiments out there. One thing I appreciate about their platters is the fact they serve a couple of varieties of rice (brown + yellow) along with veggies but more specifically green peppers and eggplant. It's not mind blowing per se, but I don't see a lot of Halal carts / trucks offering the variety. Very few folks talk about their falafel, but I think they do a pretty good job compared to the nearby competition. I always consider it a treat to be able to come here. For a long time, it was strictly takeout but they have provided sidewalk chairs / seats for folks who want eat immediately after ordering. They have also fully embraced the delivery circle of apps as they're available on various online delivery platforms. I'd still prefer to get takeout personally; the aroma emitting from the grill is a great way to get me going before feasting on their food. ____________ (#1) Check it out: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mahmouds-corner-astoria?select=lSQ5VCbko9wpDfMnnHP5FA read more

Mahmoud's is the BEST halal you'll ever eat. I have ordered from them at least twice a month for the past year and never get tired of it. All my friends are obsessed once they try it too. If you're debating stopping on your way home or not, the answer is YES. read more

Tried it based on social media reviews. I am still not sure what all the culinary fuss is all about. It's ok. There are better halal places around. I guess if you are hungry for halal and need something quick, this is where you can stop. I would not go out of my way to go pick it up from Astoria read more

Mahmoud's Corner - Nothing to write home about. - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

I was craving halal food and decided to check out this food truck after hearing about it's high reputation. I'm so happy to have found this gem in Astoria and this truck will definitely be my go-to from now on! This truck has a reputation well-deserved :) Upon ordering, the guys in the truck were very friendly. I ordered the Chicken Over Rice, which also comes with some fried eggplants and french fries. The chicken was cooked to perfection - not too greasy like you typically get from the other food trucks. The platter also had the perfect ratio of white sauce and hot sauce. I loved the rice that came inside as well. $10 may sound a little steep as the prices have been raised, but I thought the food was excellent quality for your buck. Highly recommend! read more

Mahmoud's Corner - Chicken over Rice Platter - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

F A V O R I T E H A L A L F O O D ! Run don't walk, very delicious and filling especially after a workout. Get the mixed platter with their white and hot sauce; Comes with meat, rice, salad, fries and eggplant. read more

More like a 3.5 but rounded up because of quick, friendly service and reasonable price points! Food: I thought the shawarma was just ok! I ordered the chicken shawarma platter, which just didn't have enough chicken or sauce. There was way too many eggplants and fries, which led to this tasting very bland. Also ordered the chicken shawarma hero. The bread was good, but too little meat- led to this feeling not satisfying. Price: pretty cheap, but guess on par with other shawarma / halal trucks in the area! The platter was $8 and sand which was $7. Honestly pretty cheap Service: They are very quick and friendly! Safety: the guy who took my order was wearing a mask! read more

Mahmoud's Corner - Chicken Sandwich - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Got the Chicken Shawarma platter for $10, and their combo is a $1 more. It's a decent amount and can last me for two meals. I haven't had halal in so long that I was craving it. They didn't add too much sauce which I actually appreciated. Has eggplants, chips, veggies and rice. Felt like a healthier version of halal, and still good. The chicken was a bit dry though. read more

Mahmoud's Corner - Chicken Shawarma - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

One of my fave food trucks around Astoria. The dudes who run it are very chill and make some killer roast eggplant that comes with the platters. I always seem to get the mix grill (chicken and beef schwarma). Food is always cooked to perfection and they are always consistent. Cheers read more

If you haven't already had a platter here and you live in nyc you need to move out! This place is the most constant food truck for the past 10 years Mashallah! Their food is always the same and it's beyond amazing every time!! I always get lamb and it's the bomb dot com and the support actors in this dish are the eggplants and the fries!!! They guys in the blue apron are all so nice and friendly!! read more

Mahmoud's Corner - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

Amazing food! Great and friendly workers, always greeted with a smile and love. Food here is always excellent and fresh

Ayo no cap Mahmoud got that ish going on over here. I got the combo shawarma platter with my boy and was blown away. It was very nice trying a different type of halal cuisine, different from the usual lamb and chicken over rice. I probably had about 8 felafels and will be coming back for 8 more. read more

Wayyy better than Halal Guys. I know. I'm gonna get bashed by their fans. Lemme tell ya. I love fries. So when a Plate includes fries + eggplant+rice+salad ooohhh you know it's on. Stopped by after a visit to the Museum of Moving Art. It was he perfect end to a perfect Day. The staff are so incredibly nice. And the food was still hot by the time I made it to Williamsburg. You may think it is priced in the higher side of halal carts but totally worth it given the quality of food. I got the Beef Shawarma $8 plus a side of falafel (3 for $1). MUST try. It was just a perfect meal. You gotta get the white sauce and just a line of spicy sauce is perfect. There seemed to be a line of regulars so that is how you know the place is good. I would def come back to Astoria just for this food. Next time I wanna try the Lamb. Mmmm. Till then! read more

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I have been frequenting this food cart (now truck) for many years. The food is VERY tasty, and the service is quick and friendly! What more could you want? read more

Not the greatest halal truck in astoria Not the greatest halal truck in Astoria- I came here last month on a recommendation. I had passed this truck many times but had not paid much attention. This time was different! I ordered some sticks and a soda. I can't say the food was great, but at least worth a try -will I be back, most likely, No read more

Mahmoud's Corner - Halal Near Me - Astoria, New York

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They only put white sauce even though I asked for a hot sauce on the side. This is the first time I didn't receive hot sauce from a halal food place. Food doesn't taste the same without hot sauce and this halal food cost a lot of money. read more