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    R U Hungry

    3.5 (220 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    2 Eggs with Cheese Turkey Sausage Breakfast Sandwich
    Glenn A.

    If you're from Middlesex county or New Jersey in general then you already know how much of an institution the "grease trucks" were/are. Gone from the days of an actual food truck in a parking lot, RU Hungry is now an established brick and mortar restaurant on the same site as the former lot. Come famished, with a few friends and likely drunk but then leave thoroughly satiated and with great stories and memories. The nationwide famous sandwich Fat Darrel, Fat Moon, of the ever popular Fat Beach( B*tch) you simply cannot go wrong with these all in between a roll delicacies. The nostalgia is flowing here from the original tables and bench's to the pics on the wall. Forever a Rutgers campus legend from the 1970s until present. I'm clearly biased so it's 5 stars for me! Also do not expect pork products here as it's always been strictly halal.

    Mel M.

    NEW BRUNSWICK: being alumni of Rutgers University, we still crave the famous fat sandwiches of the grease trucks. Although the trucks are long gone, RU Hungry Rutgers has a storefront to meet the needs of hungry college students and customers with a huge menu of these famous sandwiches. For those of you that do not know, a fat sandwich is a sub roll stuffed with all the ingredients. Even what you would consider a side dish is loaded into the roll! The Fat Darrell was ranked the #1 sandwich in the country in 2004 by Maxim magazine and is still a favorite over 2 decades later. It is filled with chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, french fries, and marinara sauce. There are 33 meaty sandwiches to choose from and an additional 6 as vegetarian options. The menu also includes buffalo wings, greek/mediterranean options, wraps, salads, quesadillas, cheesesteaks, breakfast sandwiches, and SO MUCH MORE! The prices are very reasonable too with most fat sandwiches being under $12, and it can fill you for 2 meals! There are a couple of dog friendly tables outside overlooking the Rutgers campus right in "The Yard" at corner of Hamilton St. and College Ave. Fun fact: Adam Richman of Man vs. Food visited RU Hungry in 2009 to try and beat the challenge of eating 5 fat sandwiches in 45 minutes. Spoiler alert, he lost. You can take the challenge too and if you win, you can create your own sandwich that will be featured on the menu, just like Darrell did.

    Western Omelette.
    greg z.

    I had the breakfast western omelette sandwich. Very reasonable price. They still serve breakfast after 12 pm. Ordered from there a couple of years ago. Had one of the fat sandwiches. It burst my stomach.

    Fat Fillippino Sandwich
    Mike M.

    This type of spot screamed my name. Researched as part of annual summer food road trip. Appreciated that the menu had numbers on them but arrived at counter and they weren't up there, making things a bit hard to find. Ordered the Filipino which had steak, gyro, chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, fries, and white sauce. Enjoyed it. It's not going to win a beauty contest by any means and every ingredient was your standard frozen vibe. But the flavors blended nicely and they were cooked well. The one feedback that I think would make this go from "cheap looking frozen products" to a bit more vibrant would be fresh cut fries. They were very soft and the sandwich was screaming for some crunch from at least one of the ingredients. Glad I got to channel my inner fat kid.

    The one and only - FAT MOJO!!! - Sub with French Fries, Chicken Fingers, Mozzarella Sticks, Honey Mustard
    Leena P.

    FAT MOJO!!! Just saying it brings a smile to my face ;) Let's take it back to the grease truck days, shall we! It was 2008, freshman year. I come across the "grease trucks". Had 0 clue what they were and how large a part of RU tradition they made up. All I knew was...OMG...they have a sub called the "FAT MOJO" and it's filled to the brim with the best of fried foods: - CHICKEN FINGERS - MOZZARELLA STICKS - FRENCH FRIES - Topped with HONEY MUSTARD This is not for someone looking for a heart healthy meal kk...I mean...it was in the name..."grease trucks"... and it's probably not the best meal to eat every day BUT I think you should try it out at least once, especially if you're an RU grad in the making. There's an option for anyone...they even have salads / veggie items - none of which I've personally tried, but if the fat sandwich isn't calling to you, it doesn't mean you can't try something different. Grease trucks / RU hungry are a big part of my RU experience, they take me back to that time and who doesn't love a lil visit down memory lane...with a FAT MOJO :)

    Chicken Fat Cat Sandwich
    Roxanne O.

    Tastes just like how I remember, just not outside. Though, they do have some of the original outdoor tables and chairs, which are a bit grimy. One fat sandwich can comfortably fill two stomachs, leaving a little room for dessert. A perfect ratio of lettuce, fries, chicken and sauciness.

    They given plastic bags. Very rare in NJ since no one given bags these days
    Mike J.

    Fat SandwichNice busy sandwich place in the heart of Rutgers land. This is definitely for every one but you might find yourself in the mist of the younger crowd. Parking is all street. And not easy to find since in the middle of a small block. If you happen to go and find parking in front consider yourself lucky and blessed and at a great time. There's a lot to pick from on the big menu as you walk in. Today I got the number 1 Fat Cat and number 5 Fat Kono. The number 1 is 1. Fat Cat (The First. the Only. the Original)Double cheeseburger, lettuce, tomato, French fries, and ketchup. $10.79 And the #5 5. Fat kono. Which is Cheesesteak, Mozzarella sticks, French fries, marinara sauce. $10.79. Great portion for the price. Taste good but nothing to beat about. Burgers were a little on the dry side. Fries were fresh, hot and very good. The bread was soft and good as well. Because of the location. I don't see myself getting there often because of the parking. But it be a decent place to go and try other sandwiches on the menu. Would have to take someone with me and they run in and I circle the block. Best way.

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    Rowena R.

    This was a fun experience. Food is made fresh to order and is affordable. There were tons of options to choose from. Many were vegetarian. You will have to wait a while to receive your food because they literally begin cooking as you order. The place is small and only a few places to sit inside. It's worth the experience.

    The food was amazing!!! Was looking for a late night spot to grab something to eat and this did not disappoint at all!!!

    Pretty big, but wish there was more meat instead of fries
    Aakash S.

    The fat sandwiches were good, but kind of light on the meat and a lot more French fries. I used to go to the original trucks back in the early 2000's and these just weren't the same as they used to be. Don't get me wrong, it was still delicious and I enjoyed it, but I wish they wouldn't included more cheesesteak (only 1 thin slice) and mozzarella sticks (only 2) compared to the originals that's used to load them up.

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    They didn't give me all of my food. I paid for three entrees. I ordered a fat cat, a fat russian and a fat darrell. Didn't get the darell...

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    Really good crispy chicken. My go to is a crispy chicken caesar salad wrap. Very chonky.

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    Bad customer service the guy in the front looked like he didn't wanna be there ,the food was cold and overpriced

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    Hits the spot each time! Consistently good and the owner is the sweetest ever! We had the fat sandwiches

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    Giant sandwiches and wings and good portions. Great for college students grub. Highly recommend!

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    A great college place to grab a bite to eat. Their sandwiches are perfect college town food (B)

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    My FAVORITE late night spot to go to!! Always the freshest and best food. Ali and the rest of the crew are always the best!

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    Do they offer halal?

    Yes they, as a matter of fact, everything I have had from there is halal.

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