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3.5 (27 reviews)
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I order from uber and the food that came was not like the picture on the menu. I said no rice did not mean to give me a little salad with almost just lettuce.

Jenny D.

Stopped by here late night since it's in the hood. Was amazed by the food. I got the chicken curry Hubby got the lamb and beef shawarma The meat was very juicy and flavorful. They gave us lentil soup which was amazing. Def coming back

Green Sauce

I and my friends went tO this place after my friend birhtday celebration .I order for #ChickenOverRice . I had never tasted a better #ChickenOverRicewhich is really awesome and Green Sauce which is amazing .Its really really GOod . And The chef was Ross just to make sure . He is very Nice Guy and treats people very respectly and nicely. He is usually there at night time. I love this Sammy's Halals food very much and i will always prefer to my frends to go there and test the sammys food . I will difintly came back sOon to try different foods . #Best_Halal_Food_In_the_city

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3 years ago

Simply delicious. Got the combo platter at the food cart for lunch at 22nd st and 5th ave. Big portion and very good. Will come back again.

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2 years ago

Place is clean. Service is fast. Food is good and reasonably Priced. Had the Philly cheesesteak. Hot, juicy and flavorful. Fries were good.

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it's my pleasure thank you

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2 years ago

I really like their hummus and falafel and overall vibe. I hope they're not closed forever - this establishment is a gem :)

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4 years ago

It's very filling and greasy. Was my first time trying halal and I couldn't finish it. It's a good way to fill yourself up in a cheap way

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7 years ago

Decent cheap eats. Nothing special but for the price definitely hits the spot. Friendly staff.

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7 years ago

I used to like Sammy's halal but now it's full of bones and fatty pieces. Not a great meal when every other bite you want to spit it out.

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7 years ago

This food was banging!! I can't wait to go back and have a meal again. I had the falafel platter. I'm still dreaming about it.

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A great, cheap spot to get affordable food in the East Village.

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