We were absolutely starving, coming out late at night from a concert at Radio City Music Hall, and…read morethis was one of the few spots nearby that was still open. I had heard about The Halal Guys for years but somehow never had the privilege of trying it, mostly because this cart is usually packed. We walked straight up and, to our surprise, it was fairly empty-- clearly our lucky night. We ordered the chicken sandwich with everything and the beef platter with yellow rice, and OMG... it was incredible! These guys are clearly commanding the halal food scene, and after finally trying it, I completely understand the hype. The food was flavorful, satisfying, and exactly what we needed at that moment. There's something about eating a great late-night meal straight from NYC food cart that just hits differently. I will say, my sandwich was VERY spicy. And i love spicy food, but this was another level haha... My entire mouth was on fire. The funny part? I literally could not stop eating it. It was that good. Sometimes the simplest food, at exactly the right time, becomes the most memorable. This was definitely one of those moments. Now I get the hype!

I have worked at 6th/50th st for over 25 years and the Halal Guys location near 53rd and 6th is a…read moreshort walk. I have eaten here at least 200 times over those 25 years. I don't go as much as I use to, as the price has more than doubled since 2017/18. However, that has nothing to do with my rating. My problem is that meats have gone downhill. I used to love gyro meat - never sure what it was exactly lamb or beef - but now it is just gross and greasy. The chicken which used to be excellent is now very dry. The white sauce is great and the rice is fine, but that is it. Not worth getting anymore. Maybe one of their competitors is better, can't really be worse.

Halal food you need to try if you're visiting New York! I've been here every time I've visited and…read moreit's so good. This time I got the mixed platter with fries on top with extra white sauce and a side of red sauce. We went right when they opened at 6pm and there was a line forming before they opened. When they opened the line moved fast and efficiently. There's some public tables nearby that you can eat at, but I decided to take mine to go. Would definitely come back again next time I'm in New York.

It's good but i wouldn't wait in the crazy line down the block for it…read more I felt bad for everyone waiting in line. I just went to the website and ordered online. You walk up to the guy and tell him your name for the order and they'll get your order in minutes. Forget about the estimated time frame. The mix platter $16.72 was good. But not mind blowing like all the reviews. Chicken and lamb were flavorful and rice was tasty. But was just expecting more.

Had the best food I have even tasted, EVER! I would definitely recommend this wonderful food truck…read more They had the best service,in the WORLD. I barley had to wait. They were so fast at making the Chicken Burgers, and it was good. I hope you consider coming here and giving the food a taste.

This is the 2nd time coming here. Once when I was preggers and yesterday. The food truck is located…read moreon 175th st and Amsterdam avenue. $5 for chimi! Sure!! Sandwich was good and loved the price. They also have other fried food. So if you are on a diet. There is nothing here for you. Lol A chimi is a Dominican hamburger. I had the chicken hubby had the steak. It's filled with sautéed cabbage and has a ketchup mayo sauce. Pair that with a nice cold Chinola ( passion fruit) and it's great. I like the chicken the best. It's a messy sandwich so ask for a lot of napkins. I've also had the carne Frita (fries pieces of meat) and longaniza (pork sausage) both yum.

Menu is short and sweet. My favorite tacos in NYC…read more Option for me 7 days a week even in the rain

All I'm rating is the food. I give it 4 stars. I ordered via Uber Eats. Since it wasn't a winter…read moreday, the food was warm when it was delivered. I ordered two birria tacos ($5 each) and consomme ($5). I immediately squeezed the lime over the tacos and ate them. the tacos which were finger licking good. I decided to eat the consumme the next day so I stored it in the fridge. the cold consomme becomes a block of jello. I flipped it into a pot and warmed it up. It was a beefy broth with 2 slivers of beef. I'd skip the consomme next time.

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.

it's great halal, but it's not the best when in comparison to the iconic spots that have longggg…read morewait times (unfortunately) the food: regular combo halal platter is always the way to go. i visited because i kept seeing comparisons to adel's, so i needed to see for myself! it's great halal no doubt, but i still prefer adel's because i feel that it's a lot more flavorful

Steak Freak is probably one of my favorite food trucks in the area. The service is amazing, the…read morefood is great, the steak portions are sizeable, and the price is fair. If there was no line, I'd go all the time.

Tried to steak fries. Wait time was around 20 minutes. It's relatively fast given the volume of…read morepeople. The fries were nicely seasoned. The steak was cooked nicely to medium rare. The quality of the cut was chewy. It was still edible, but given it was seared on all sides for speed, it gave less room for juicy flavor of the steak to stay in. It comes with ketchup and sweet BBQ sauce. Salad has a slight flavor. Not dry. Overall, it was OK. I don't think the line was worth waiting for. The workers were good and attentive. I didn't feel rushed despite the long lines.

Try the chorizo, egg and cheese on a roll and it was pretty good. Definitely a place to try for a…read morequick, cheap, good breakfast/lunch. I wish I would've got an extra sandwich to save for later. Spots like this are better than most casual restaurant food.

Nino's is a treasure that never disappoints - open early and consistently solid start to any dayread more

I loved this spot and rate it third behind Mido's and Adel's for all of the halal carts I've tried…read more The rice is perfectly cooked, and I loved the charred flavor of the tandoori chicken. Green sauce is a must. Lace it with that shit. This was quite addicting, balanced, and not as in your face as the flavors of Adels and Midos. Which I don't mind. This feels lighter. No line ever, and it's quality. If I lived in NYC this would be a staple for me.

Vibe/ambiance: food truck Service: standard, pretty quick…read more Items ordered: chicken kati roll: comes with two small rolls; could use a little more salt

Jackson Heights is full of Southeast Asian food and what a treat to try something completely new…read morefor me. I discovered that a Bangladesh street food called fushka is very popular, so decided to try for my first time. Tong is highly rated and their menu is simple. I ordered the Doi Fuchka ($7), which comes as crispy, hollow puri shells stuffed with a savory mashed potato and chickpea mixture. The difference in the doi is that it is topped with a yogurt to balance the spice for a creamier texture. I liked this a lot, especially with the tamarind sauce too (though this got a bit messy). This is nothing like I've ever tasted with so many different textures going on. It hits you with spicy, sweet, savory, crunchy, creamy, chewy and everything all at once. It comes with 8 pieces, which is perfect to share with 2-3 people. Definitely something to check out!

Wow, delicious Bangladeshi food straight from the OG cart. We tried a few of their signature…read moredishes, and each was delicious. The fuchka was the main event; I liked the original a bit more than the yogurt variety (doi fuchka); the latter was sweet and a little more creamy, while the original had a nice spice and crisp that stood out. Chotpoti was excellent, every bite was a medley of flavor. The mango dish was very interesting; not my favorite, but definitely a very unique take on mango. Sour with a bit of spice, but not in the same way as adding Tajin. Queens never disappoints when it comes to diverse cuisine!

Little street cart that serves the softest cheong fun ever! I got off the plane from LA and…read moreimmediately rushed myself over to this little cart. I've heard so many great things about the cheong fun here and how cheap it is. I was recommended to go earlier in the day since they leave early or whenever they're sold out. Considering it's street food, take the cleanliness to your liking. My family and I got 5 different bowls and the total came out to $18 which is NOT bad at all. They offer soy sauce, peanut sauce, and/or chili sauce. Definitely only get the soy sauce for the protein options and peanut sauce + soy sauce for the plain one! Take it from me, my dad ordered all three sauces in all of our bowls and it was too much flavor mixing together in your mouth. Food: Plain Cheong Fun (8.4/10): The silkiest, softest cheong fun I've put in my mouth. You must eat this right away. This is not a take-home option because it will clump up together. Take it from me, I made the mistake of bringing this back on a 15 minute subway ride. Although I had to wait to enjoy, it was still delicious. Dried Shrimp Cheong Fun (7.6/10): I love a good dried shrimp and green onion cheong fun but this one didn't really hit the spot for me. I wish there was dried shrimp within the cheong fun. I maybe got a few pieces within each bite but those bites were still delicious.

I recently tried this cart again and had a much better experience - since I ate it fresh. I ordered…read morea small beef with egg and corn (both are extra add-ons). They make it to order, but it's really quick for them to make. It could use a bit more filling, but for $3.50 (not including any extras), what do you expect? It was a pretty sizeable portion too, even for a small. I would definitely get some more churng fun next time I'm in the area and need a snack - but I would recommend eating it on the spot.