Let's stop with the comparisons... This won't compare to the one in NY. Even if the food was identical ... the experience from the stand in NY air, next to a busy intersection, with skyscrapers all around will make any food 100x better... because IT'S NEW YORK!? With that said, this place is awesome! The service is quick and nice, the food portions are ginormous, and the price is reasonable. I haven't had a bad experience here. I've had just the beef platter & the combo (beef & chicken) -- both are good. They give you the option of adding a bunch of other veggies (onions, bell peppers, others), but the original way it comes is perfect for me. Definitely get extra pita bread on the side! If this will be your first halal guys experience: drench it in the white sauce and get a small squirt of the red (beware, it's hotttttt) read more

This is one of my daughter's favorite places to eat. She asks for it once a week but we don't go often bc it is ITP and we are OTP. But whenever I do go ITP I try and get it to go for her. We usually get the platters or gyros. I've been here many times from when they first opened and waited in line for 45 min til now. In the beginning I would of given a 4 but today I got it to go and it's a 2. Sorry Halal, Halal (as my daughter calls it) I just ordered a combo plate and it was like more than half filled with lettuce. The gyro was very sparse as well. I couldn't believe it bc it is usually loaded and I can make 2 meals out of it. Even the rice didn't taste quite right and was more on the harder side. Dear Halal, Please go back to the way you were. Sincerely, Olivia C Little note from my daughter. :p read more

I remember the hype surrounding their grand opening. There were lines around the building every time I tried to go. Everyone was anticipating being able to get their "chicken and rice" fix, as my friends and I call it from our trips to the original food cart in NYC. Even though they're the same company, the food is not even comparable -- everything is so dry! Whenever I drive though the area, I contemplate on stopping in and I do every once in a while. In general, you move through the line fairly quickly and the food is not too expensive. As strange as it may sound, the fries are the best thing on the menu! Tip: Ask for your plate to-go, so you get the packets of the white and red sauces. I can handle my fair share of spicy foods, so it's annoying when I'd tell the staff I want more red sauce and they would literally add one dot from the bottle each time I ask for more. read more

Horrible. Nowhere near the same as the original in New York. Workers/Owners are taking shortcuts. Went in at 8pm... 3 hours before closing. They turned off their cooking surface where normally the chicken and beef would be finished off and cooked to perfection. But instead they had all the meat options pre-cooked (not even fully cooked) sitting in containers. I got a combo plate and it was the most horrible food I've ever eaten in my life. Rice was extremely salty and has a funny after-taste. The chicken was marinated in some yogurt sauces and you can tell it was half-ass bc the coating wasn't even fully cooked through. Tasted like they wanted to make sure whatever was served to customer was still juicy, but they didn't take into account that it wasn't even fully cooked through yet!!!Disgusting!!! The chicken were in these big random hunks, rather than chopped shredded and chopped small like in NY. The beef wasn't chopped into smaller bits and crispy like how it is in NY.. the gyro here had a super gamey taste and you could tell that wasn't even fully cooked through. I ordered fries and you could tell from the taste that they haven't changed their frying oil in a long time.. had after taste of other foods. Disgusting. The bread tasted doughy and definitely needed to be toasted. This is a sorry excuse or rather a sloppy imitation of the true Halal Guys in NY. This location puts the franchise to shame. I threw away 75% of my plate bc I couldn't even get through it. My stomachs rumbling now I gotta get home. Why do people in Atlanta have such low standards for food? I've been to locations of Halal Guys in California and other states and this location is just a shame. read more

It's crazy that this place doesn't have all 5-Star reviews. Halal Guys is probably the best Middle Eastern food I've ever had. They give you a generous amount, the rice, proteins and veggies are all fresh and tasty, PLUS they have this white sauce that I would purchase by the gallon and put on everything if I could. The red sauce is also good, but be cautious as it will leave your mouth blazing. The staff was very friendly and even took the time to walk around and check on us and ask people if they wanted extra white sauce (and believe me, you will want extra white sauce). Buford Highway is a surplus of diversity and culture, and Halal Guys just makes it that much better. Definitely give it a try! read more

The Halal Guys - Halal Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

Food was cold and was not seasoned at all. Would not recommend, the chicken was so salty and it was honestly really disappointing

Because I'm from the northeast (namely the tri-state area), I know a thing or two about the original Halal Guys and how it should be. However, I think we all get it now: it's not New York. I've personally decided to skip the comparison game and just appreciate it for what it is. The portions and the pricing may not be the same, but it's still pretty good for the price. The quality/taste of the ingredients is pretty comparable, and you're not going to find anything like it in Atlanta. I've been here multiple times to fulfill my CNR craving, and I haven't been disappointed. Service was pretty impressive. Every now and then, they'll have a worker with bottles for red and white sauces that he/she can add on to your entree upon request. A tip for first-timers: - The red hot sauce is actually pretty f*ing hot. If you want some spice in your CNR, I suggest SEVERAL DOTS of the red sauce along with an over-generous amount of white sauce to mellow it out. Overall, 3.5 stars. read more

Wow! This place is awesome! It's even worth the drive from Decatur. It sometimes has long lines but they move really fast. The food is sooooo good! As a mostly veggie eater it always great to find a place with delicious vegetarian options. I usually get the falafel platter and Russell gets the gyro meat one. We can only eat half of the platters and take the rest home. Don't forget to add some white sauce and the hot sauce--super hot and tasty! They ask how many stripes of hot sauce you want. One is nice, two is spicy, three is my favorite--super-spicy, and four is NUCLEAR! I tried four stripes once and nearly died, but I ate it all. I was crying! Oh, I forgot to mention the fries! Always hot and so crispy. We always enjoy ourselves here. Thanks, Halal Guys! read more

The Halal Guys - Hot sauce packet - Halal Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

I'm extremely late for the hype, but never had a interest in gyros, hummus, etc. I didn't know this was similar to say... a Chipotle, in the way the customers are served. My first impression was the price. Sheesh. $8.99 for a regular and $7.99 for a small. The $1 is definitely worth it to get a regular. I'm very basic when it comes to food and I'm not a big fan of sauces either. I ordered the rice with beef and lettuce. I asked for the sauces on the side since I don't know what they taste like. The man ahead of my friends and I literally had his food swimming in the white sauce. The woman was putting a ton of meat on each bowl, the cashier told her to stop putting such large portions on each bowl when she was scooping food for us... sad day. My fiancé told me that beef is good, so I went with beef (I've had other friends actually tell me they enjoy the chicken much more). We also ordered fries. I would definitely share the fries with friends as it's a huge order. Overall, the food was nothing special. Just rice and beef with some vegetables. Oh, and the white sauce is a few hundred calories for just one packet! I was personally not a fan of the white or red sauce and continued to eat my food plain. The flavor profile is different and not bad. I had leftovers and when I reheated it, the grease from the food was ridiculous. It's a bit too oily for my taste, but it is not bad. If I were to go back, I'd probably order the chicken or do a half and half. read more

I'm originally from New York so I was used to halal carts being on every corner. Once I moved down to Georgia, I couldn't find any halal carts or food places at all! Until I came across the famous Halal Guys located in Atlanta. I was pleasantly surprised that this was the ONLY halal restaurant in Atlanta alone! The location is randomly placed in the corner of two busy intersections. The parking lot is fairly small as well. The food tastes just like the Halal Guys in NYC except the prices are a bit more than in NYC. Either way it was well worth the 30 minute trip! Updated Review: 4 months after going here, the quality and quantity went down. This is nowhere close to the Halal Guys in NY. I ordered a regular chicken platter. One of the workers filled up the lettuce and tomato on the plate, barely leaving any room for the rice and chicken. I told her to atleast add more rice and she wanted to charge me extra. I complained about it but she only said I should've said something earlier. I was ready to cancel the order and just leave. I won't be going back there anymore! read more

It's not as good as Halal Cart in the streets of New York City at 2am but it's still delicious! I always load up on the white sauce and ask for the red sauce on the side. It will burn you...if not now, then later. DO YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT I'M TRYING TO TELL YOU?!! @.@ read more

The classic combo platter with 3 lines of hot sauce . Not feeling gyro? Get the chicken wrap with 3 lines of hot sauce. Pro tip: These guys always make fresh fries to order so they are always hot and crispy. You're welcome. read more

Well I guess the newness has worn off. I really loved this place when it first opened, now they've let things go. Ladies working the counter obviously hate their job. They just stand there and stare at you instead of greeting you and asking what sauce you'd like and what extras you'd like. BTW, charging extra for olives is a bit cheap. Tables were dirty, building had that sewer smell the minute I opened the door. And on that note, the men/women combo bathroom was smelly and the soap dispenser cover was laying on the ground. I hope that management steps up and starts taking care of the restaurant again. And possibly retrain staff on how to greet and be nice to paying customers. read more

This place is overpriced garbage. Gourmet prices for less than fast food quality and service. I think a lot of the positive reviews for this place must be fake. Not even sure how a place like this stays in business. First off, the place was disgusting. Floor was stickier than any restaurant I've ever been in. I mean you could hear it loudly walking. $15 for a beef gyro platter, fries and a coke. At that price, it should be the best gourmet gyro ever. Instead, it was the worst gyro I ever got. It's just meat and really cheap shredded sandwich iceberg lettuce and tomato, slothered with sauce. The meat was gross. Dry, crumbly, bland. Worst gyro meat ever. The fries were cheap fast food fries, undercooked and dripping with grease, as if they didn't bother to strain them at all. I felt a little queasy eating the food here and threw half of it away. The servers were rude - bunch of high school or college aged kids. Four of them standing behind the counter in a nearly empty restaurant, too lazy to clean the disgusting floor, tables and drink station. I won't be back, but I might sue them for my $15 plus pain & suffering. read more

Why am I so late to the party? This place is amazing. Upon entering we were greeted by the friendly staff who explained everything to us and recommended a few of their best sellers. My fiancé and I each got a platter and I opted for falafels as a side as he got fries. The portions were large but priced very fair. We ended up taking half our meals home to enjoy later. When we were eating, one of the staff members came out asking if we'd like additional sauce. Look y'all- the atmosphere was basic, as in fast food style basic but the food and customer service was top notch. We will be back. Thank you for a wonderful experience. read more

The Halal Guys - Halal Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

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The service was excellent. Over all the food was good, I wouldn't go out of my way to come back. read more

The Halal Guys - Halal Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

The food and service was fantastic. I would eat here again. The was service awesome and the cashier was friendly.

Too much hype. I know I'm a bit late but my recent first experience was mediocre. The staff wasn't really friendly and had no energy. The vibe was all off. I think communication was a big issue. The lady in front of us was a bit agitated with the staff. Food was just so so. Wasn't anything special. Food tastes like it was on the steam table for a bit. Nothing really fresh IMO. For the cost ($13+) of the meal really wasn't worth it. I had the regular combo with an order of falafel. The size of the falafel was small. Not sure if charging over $2 for 2pcs is correct... The white sauce was okay but stay away from their hot sauce. It was really spicy! I think I'll stick to Bezoria in Alpharetta. read more

I have family from NY and I've heard amazing things about Halal Guys so when they finally opened one up in ATL I was beyond ecstatic! I got the combo platter with chicken and beef and it was to die for! I put red and white sauce all over everything and just be warned that the red sauce has some serious heat so don't go crazy! The rice is seriously some of the best rice I've ever had and the meat is really good too. (I preferred the beef over the chicken) Definitely going to go back and try the falafels! read more

The Halal Guys - Combo platter - Halal Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

Service was fast and friendly despite the lunch time rush. Since this was my first time here, I let them know I was not familiar with the menu and the staff was patient and courteous in explaining their options to me. I'm very impressed with the professional and friendly customer service here which has left a positive lasting impression on me. Be aware that their hot sauce is HOT! I can handle this level of spiciness but amateurs should opt out of adding it to their meal. I ordered a regular beef platter with a falafel and a drink and I left very full. I'm glad that I stopped by. read more

Finally, thanks to Daniel B., I get to try this place. I have been waiting patiently for all the hype to die down so I don't have to wait in the long line. All I have been hearing from my friends is that I must try Halal Guys because the one in New York is that awesome! Well, I did today. It was wang awesome but it was pretty good. I give it a 3.5 stars and of course I always round up. First of all, I'm not really into this type of food because I think they're blend. However, the combo platter I got today was very flavorful and delicious. Parking is somewhat limited but there are lot of adjacent parkings nearby. Menu is simple enough, it's either the sandwich or the platter. I chose the combo platter (chicken and beef). Chicken looked pale but was seasoned well and beef, I thought was too crispy, bit crunchy like overcooked but flavorful. Other than beef and chicken, there was a big scoop of rice and shredded lettuce and chopped onions. Whole plate was pretty balanced. They are two sizes (small and regular), only $1 difference. Regular was $8 something and pretty generous portion. There were three people working at the counter. One person took your order and scoop the food, second person pour the sauces (white, hot, and BBQ), and third person took your money. You can ask for the sauces on the side. I recommend the white sauce, I don't know what's in it but it was yummy. Hot sauce was SPICY! so eat at your own risk. If you check in on Yelp and leave a comment, you get a free drink. Interior of the restaurant is pretty yellow and red. There are few tables with few more tables outside on the patio. Soft drinks and ice teas are self served and free refills. Restroom is coed and you need a code for it. Code is 2727. Overall, good first impression! read more

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Great food! Great people! It's only ten minutes away from home located on Buford Hwy. Perfect! read more

The Halal Guys - Halal Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

Late post! Backstory time: While in New York, my girlfriend and I walked 15 blocks from our hotel and visited their central location. Unfortunately the food did not live up to the hype and we were disappointed. Fast Forward 2 months and thanks to a UYE (unofficial yelp event) I was able to give the Halal Guys a second chance. Firstly, let me admit that I didn't know this place was in Georgia ( I know shame on me). To my surprise this place isn't a big food cart but an actual spacious restaurant. I liked the initial set up. Community tables and a cafeteria style line up. Definitely gives off the fast lunch vibes. The staff wasn't friendly. They rushed each guest through the line and tossed the food into the container. The manager was also rude and impatient with the new employee. Threw my experience off a bit. The food was better tasting. I'm not sure if that's because I was hungry or if it was actually good. Tip: get lots of white sauce and one pack of hot sauce will do. My pita bread was soft and warm. The beef was tender and the chicken was a bit dry. Overall, I enjoyed my experience but I doubt I would go out of my way to try it again read more

My son was in town and wanted to try something he couldn't get in Charlotte. I exposed him to the very limited, but delicious, menu offerings of The Halal guys. He had the large Chicken Platter and I had the large Felafel Platter. We were hungry and both were eaten fully. We shared a Baklava dessert. The white sauce made the platters, IMHO. The pita was warm and fresh. This was a great lunch without a crowd at 1 PM. read more

great food and service the environment is great and I enjoyed the food. The chicken has been cooked to perfection.

Was in the area running errands on my lunch break and was pleasantly surprised to see there was a Halal Guys in GA! I'm very familiar with NY stands and this location did not disappoint. Excellent customer service as well! read more

Will never be compared to NYC style Halal . So don't go with high hopes . Basic flavors , small portion overall 1-10 basic 5

This is not going to be a good review. This place looked interesting so I wanted to try it. I ordered the beef gyro platter and some baba ganoush, which was frozen and I threw it out. The rice was dry and crunchy. the "salad" was basically wilted lettuce. Although they are very proud of pushing their sauces, it's sweet mayonnaise, BBQ, and hot sauce. What's odd to me is how full the parking lot is and people keep coming in to eat this stuff. I don't like confrontation so I didn't ask for my money back, but I will never eat here again and I recommend that you do the same. The worst part about my whole experience is, from where I sat, I could see that the Food Terminal was right across the street, and I've been hearing rave reviews about that place. I could have spent my money there instead. read more

I consider this place a fast food place. The price is a bit high in comparison to other fast food joints, but not so much that it deters me from getting a to-go option here and there. I've only had the combo platter of chicken and lamb, and although it's slightly different from the NYC cart version, it's still tasty! The guys behind the counter will drizzle on your sauces for you - I recommend getting just the white sauce and asking for the hot (like HOT) sauce as a little dab on the side. When they first opened, they were stingy about the sauces and charged for packets, but they must have gotten the memo about how wack that was because now they have servers (if you dine-in) come around with bottles and offer you more if needed. I've also had their falafels as a side and it had been sitting around for about 15 minutes (was to-go) so it wasn't that great. Can't say if it was because of the wait or just not great in the first place. I'd skip that altogether unless you're able to eat right away. Parking is tight so you might have to wait it out. If it's late, perhaps you can park at a nearby business that is closed for the day but only if it's a quick to-go transaction. Dining seats are pretty limited so you might as well get it to go. They're open til 11pm - it's a great night option if you're not counting calories. Ha! read more

The halal guys never disappoint!! This has been my family's favorite place to come get gyros the past couple of years and we wish they would open another location a little closer to us in brookhaven. You absolutely must get a side of fries with your meal, they fry them fresh while they make your wrap! 10/10 recommend if you're craving a gyro and some good crispy, yet fluffy fries! read more

I don't know what that white sauce is but it sure is good! My brother took me here today after the movies for the first time. He had been talking about it for awhile and how he goes on his lunch break pretty frequently. It's like a fast food Mediterranean place in my opinion. It was a pretty average crowd for lunch time but not super busy. I got the small beef gyro platter. I wasn't to hungry and the large platter looked a little to much for my stomach at the moment. The platter came with protein, rice, pita bread, tomato and lettuce. You can add bell peppers, kalamata olives and onions. I passed on everything tho; I wish I would have added the olives. (Guilty pleasure) Lastly, I added the white sauce and no bbq. That first bite was such a beautiful explosion in my mouth. A small platter was enough to fill my belly. The beef was so tender and the sauce mixed everything together and it was harmonious. I will be back and try the chicken next time. read more

The Halal Guys - Beef Gyro Platter. Amazing! - Halal Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

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Quick courteous service, we always try to eat here whenever we're traveling to Atlanta.

Ummm NO. This is not mediterranean food.. at all - tasteless and very very oily. Poor quality ingredients. I got a gyro sandwich - disappointed there was no lamb - only options are chicken or beef. The beef has zero flavor and it was sunk in oil, so when I saw the grease dripping on my sandwich I was already terrified. Usually it should be shaved fresh from the rotisserie right on your sandwich. The pita bread was so thick and spongy textured... not a good quality pita at all! The white sauce has nothing to do with tzatziki sauce, it is more of a mayo or aioli. Yes, please add more grease to my sandwich, the beef with dripping oil was not enough. Just nothing was good on this sandwich it was quite gross... Service was not stellar either, there was no line, yet they didn't make my side of fries and I had to ask 3 times for it. Not going back .. I am already regretting I have used my time and appetite on Buford Hwy at this location :( read more

Wanted to try this to see if the food stood up to the hype and, boy, it was pretty darn good. Got the regular size combo platter--must add white sauce and red sauce for the full mouth watering experience. It'll look like a hot mess but, believe me, mix everything up and there will be no regrets. Service was prompt and incredibly friendly. read more

The Halal Guys - Combo Platter - Halal Near Me - Chamblee, Georgia

I loved this place when I lived in Nj and now that I've found this location here in Ga I will be here every week

So I have visited this location in Atlanta about two or three times and now feel sufficiently qualified to give a fair review. There are good and bad things I can say about THG. The original in New york (multiple locations; food stand / vendor cart format) are / is better; however, this place is good too (but more expensive with less food quantity). The food tastes about the same consistency wise but I think here you get more lettuce, tomato and pita wedges. Sauce dispensation here is tightly controlled and monitored by the employees behind the counter in the assembly line. In NYC you can serve yourself the sauces; this can be a bad thing if you give yourself too much hot sauce. The hot sauce is really, really hot (as in habanero / ghost pepper hot).The sauce choices are white, red (super hot) and BBQ. The Good: Same (or at least very close) taste and consistency as you would find in the food truck stand in New York; same sauces too. I think you might get more pita bread points at this location (versus the food stand in NYC); however, the pita bread is not the focus. If you are craving Halal guys, you now have a local destination to hit up. Open late; if one (or two) of my nearby favorite late night cheap eats destinations is too crowded (Las Tortas Locas, La Pastorcita, to name names / for example), then I feel I have another good option to hit up with the addition of place. Unlike the NYC food stand you can add fresh onion, pickled jalapenos, or Kalamata (sans pit) olives (the two latter for an upcharge). The Bad: You get smaller portioning for more money. I think the Food stand format in new york gives you about 20-30% more food for less money. I think the price for a tin foil platter in NYC is about $8; here it is close to $10.Sauce dispensation here is tightly controlled and monitored by the employees behind the counter. Pita bread points should be toasted (however they are not toasted in NYC either). I think you might get more pita bread points at the Atlanta location (versus the food stand format in NYC); however, the pita bread points at either format are not that impressive taste / consistency wise. It is close to where I live so I will likely be a repeat customer in spite of my lukewarm / mixed review. Perhaps really deserves 3.5 stars; however, I think three stars will suffice as a fair assessment for now. read more

I was driving up Buford Highway, scouting places to eat instead of battling Friday rush hour with the broken interstate. I passed by Halal Guys and it was empty. OMG, it's already closed, I gasped? No, the combination of rush hour and bad weather had conspired to momentarily empty the dining room. I whipped in, determined to see what all the fuss was about and why it had achieved cult like status since taking over its corner on Buford Highway. First, they have honed the concept of a limited menu with laser precision. You can get a sandwich (pita wrap) or a platter. That's your choice. The platter comes with chopped iceberg lettuce, chopped tomatoes and orange rice and gives you a choice of chicken, beef gyro meat, a combination of the two or falafel. There are a few toppings you can add, like green pepper, chopped raw onions, Kalamata olives, but it's pretty basic. You can also order hummus, baba ghanouj, falafel and fries as sides. Second, the portion size of the platters is impressive and you should consider ordering the small platter. Otherwise plan on taking leftovers home. When it came to the food itself, I was underwhelmed. It tasted very bland, even with the inexplicable white sauce no one could explain. Both the chicken and the beef gyro meat were dry and just on this side of being overcooked. The fact the cook was chopping huge piles of meat into tiny pieces on the grill, and not in a fun Benihana kind of way, probably contributed. It sounded like a bad audition for a role in Stomp, a real cacophony. I was expecting a fresher, more home-made experience. The pita was store bought and the white sauce came in packets made in Canada. And what is white sauce anyway? No one could explain it other than to say it was a mayonnaise type sauce. Also, when I asked an employee what her favorite item was she told me she didn't eat the food. What? Shove some food in front of that girl or at least teach her to fake it. Our most popular item is ______ (fill in the blank). Not exactly a ringing endorsement. I succumbed to the buzz and tried it out, but won't return anytime soon. read more

Worst service ever! I personally love the chain but this location, i just hate it! The staff are not friendly or professional at all. They are very cheap as well, asks for extra money on everything! I would rather go to a different location. read more

Very friendly crew, MD helped me out a lot for my 1st time! Atmosphere is calm and chill, I got a TOGO order. I'm bouta buss this food!

I'm sorry but I'm seriously confused!! This place has way too many stars and I don't know why! I just left this place and I won't be back as the falafel sucks and I know good falafel! This falafel was pulled out of freezer bag and tastes like it! The girl at the register picked something off of her lip and then grabbed the gloves to get back to work! I was disgusted and thankful she was only working the register! She should have washed her hands first but she was nice at least. I can't eat this food! I'm staring at my food wondering if these are fake positive reviews or that these people just don't know any better! There are much better falafel to be had in Atlanta! Trust. This was a total waste of my money! Never again! read more