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    3.0 (35 reviews)
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    William S.

    The Halal Guys at 2000 Boulderstone Way in Cary have become my go-to for platters and gyros. All food here feels made with care, not just assembled in a rush. This crew is fast without being impersonal. They greet regulars like old friends and somehow still find time to make sure everything's just right. We love these Halal Guys in particular. The food itself is rich in flavor but never heavy, leaving me happily full instead of regretting it hours later. I've nearly lost interest in places like Jasmine & Olivz and others. Nothing compares to the consistency here. With only two Halal Guys locations in NC, having this one right next to a Kilwin's ice cream shop has allowed us to turn a simple dinner into a relaxed date night without effort. Once you've tried this spot, you'll understand why I won't go anywhere else. If you're new to Halal Guys..... The Halal Guys began in 1990 as a hot dog cart run by three Egyptian immigrants (Mohamed Abouelenein, Ahmed Elsaka, and Abdelbaset Elsayed) at the corner of 53rd Street and Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. Gaining huge popularity it is now a national chain - keeping to the original ethics, flavors, and recipes. I visited my first outside of Washington DC several years ago.

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    Brian L.

    Overall: I've read some of the other reviews and I don't think the 1 or 2 star reviews are really warranted. It isn't exactly the same as the New York food truck, but I would say the food isn't terrible by any means. Lack of indoor seating and a overuse of sauce though does prevent my from rating them any higher. Food: The food here comes out quickly and gives very generous portions. In general the food isn't that bad, not a whole lot of flavor, but that is also masked by the heaping amounts of sauce they put on your sandwich. Make sure to ask them to put a little bit if you don't want your sandwich covered. Service: Standard service, Chipotle style ordering system. Ambiance: Feels the same as a Chipotle, but far less seating. Be prepared to eat outside.

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    Benjamin H.

    Ordered 5 family kits to serve 20 people. Had about enough food for 25 people. So I was happy with that. They prepared the food on time, they got to order right, and everyone was satisfied with how it tasted. They gave us plenty of sauce, which is of course what people like the most. There was extra tomato and lettuce. If you're using it for a group order, I think you'll be pretty satisfied.

    chicken wings, gyro wrap, combo over rice
    Melissa Z.

    A lot of people were excited for Cary to get the famous halal guys franchise, my family being part of that crowd. If you've been to New York you've definitely heard of this place. They serve gyro wraps, chicken/gyro platters over rice, wings, and falafel. The food is covered in their famous white sauce and in New York, it is well loved and always busy. This location in particular actually does not give you a big portion like other locations do. This sucks- since it makes the combo extremely overpriced. The amount of meat is especially smaller. The wings were pretty good, but the falafel was more on the dry side. I also was shocked at how bland and unseasoned the chicken was- it seemed boiled. The gyro meat is the better option. It's possible as a new restaurant they will get better, because for now they are doing a disservice to the famous truck in the city.

    Chicken & Beef over rice
    Syed M.

    Having known Halal guys from my college days in NJ.. back when they did not expand via franchising, I've got to say that this is one of the worst experiences ever. I've been to several of their franchises throughout US.. from east coast to west coast (Los Angeles, Virginia, New Jersey, Charlotte - NC etc), this one takes the pie of being of the worst. Service was terrible. I placed an order via their app, which was supposed to be picked up in approximately 20 minutes. When I arrived, I went straight to the pickup spot & when asked, gave them my name. They acknowledged, but nothing was done. I patiently waited for 5 more minutes & reminded them again.. same story: they acknowledged as if they're looking for my order. Few minutes passed by & he asks again. I gave him my name & he tells me that it will take 7-8 minutes. That's when I noticed that he was actually starting to work on my order. And by the way, this is already 20-30 minutes after my scheduled pickup time. Finally my order was ready. I asked if he put white sauce or hot sauce, he said he totally forgot. I asked if he can give me some on the side. Then when I went outside to eat, I noticed that there was no cutlery. I had to come back & ask for that as well. Now comes the food part: It was terrible. A little bit burnt, portion size was way too less than what I get at any other Halal Guys franchise. If I would have not ordered online, it would have been way easier & quicker for me to get in line & be done with my food. They really need to improve, specially being organized & show better customer service. I'd continue going to the Tasty Halal place in Morrisville, until these guys show improvement. Their portion size, taste & quality of service is awesome and (so far) way better than this place!

    Regular platter with gyro
    Surelyne L.

    Have heard so much hype about the Halal Guys food truck in NYC. Saw that they finally opened so was excited to give them a try. Their grand opening isn't until this weekend so obviously they're working through some kinks. The interior space is very awkward with extremely limited seating. There's only 1 larger table (seats 6) with the other 3-4 tables for 2 people only. There is outside seating but not ideal on a cooler evening. People queuing up to order is chaotic since there are 2 entrances & people didn't know where to stand. It's counter service so you place your order then move down the line. Ordering is also not the easiest since it was pretty loud in there & a bit confusing with several people taking over the order. There's not a lot of topping choices & honestly it would've been easier if we could see the topping selections or have a list of them in sight instead of the staff explaining them to each & every customer. Foodwise? It was just ok. The classic platter is the larger sized one but don't get fooled by the container....half of it was iceberg lettuce. Flavorwise, it was just ok. Chicken was very garlicky & not in a good way. Gyro was fine. Appreciated that they do cook it on a rotating spit but it was mass produced frozen gyro. Falafel was ok too. The white sauce which was supposed to be tahini, was not flavorful & tasted like mayo. Overall, the food didn't do it for us & was a disappointment. It was pricey and wasn't worth it imho. It was about $60 for 3 people with drinks.

    Combo Bowl with extra white sauce
    Tom H.

    The Halal Guys just opened this location which fills a niche of quick serve halal food in the area. Do you want falafel? Got it, gyro meat? yes, chicken? also yes. Service is friendly and fast, interior is new and clean. As you have your food made you'll realize there are limited toppings but there are a few sauces to choose from that help add flavor to the bowls. I recommend getting extra sauce of your choosing! Also the honey falafel although a bit dry was a great vegetarian option. Indoor seating is limited and the food is packaged with plasticware, they encourage you to order on the app (with free bonus rewards) so the way to order here is do it online, then go pick it up to go. I believe the other reviews are a bit harsh in expecting a sit down flavorful experience the not an inclusive less adventurous healthier option that it is.

    Chicken platter

    Food was great .We had ordered couple of combos and chicken wings. Chicken wings were very tasty and fresh. We loved the falafel. The white sauce is yummy. The hot sauce is really hot. The service was great . Would definitely visit again

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    Great service and great food would definitely recommend coming here and trying it out as it was a great first experience!

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    Food taste and ambiance is not up to mark. It is like a fast food chain and not authentic food

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    So glad we have a Halal Guys in the area!! The flavors are just as amazing as in NYC, although the pita was a little subpar.

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