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The Halal Guys

3.3 (311 reviews)
Open • 10:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Combo platter chicken and beef
Andrew A.

It's probably mental but it seems like it tastes better when it's bought from a food truck in manhattan. Definitely cheaper in manhattan also. That said it just seemed off a little but I got my fix so I'm good.

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Sanjay G.

It is one of my favorite food joints and I come from the NY-NJ area (famous Adele and halal food). I picked up my chicken over rice, the only thing I was disappointed with was the big chunk pieces of chicken in my dish. Strict No ...!! Pieces should be small and soft. never seen those big pieces in my chicken over rice or in Gyro. other than that - it was good. they have 2 options, small and regular. I thought small would not be sufficient for me but don't make it fool you - it's a good portion. Regular was too much for me and I ended up throwing some.

Sandeep D.

This is average fare. I like the staff, friendly and helpful. The restaurant itself does not seem very inviting and clean.

Joe C.

I had their first stand near my office at work in nyc. The line would go a block long sometimes. I was happy to see their brick and mortar restaurants when I moved to Chicago. Pretty standard fast food format. The food is pretty consistent and so are the sauces. I go for lamb and rice. Be cautious with the hot sauce, it's hot!

Gyro Sandwich
Serge G.

Solid spot for a bite to eat and very casual. Would go again, and think the price is worth it.

4 - Pieces Falafel
Nidhi G.

The first food I ever tried when I came to United States was halal guys falafel platter at Times square, NY and I was fascinated how people were in queue for so long just to have it. I love the authenticity and simplicity of the flavours and I am so glad i can enjoy it in Chicago as well with the same taste. This outlet is more of a quick dine-in space so the ambiance is definitely not the highlight here. But the food is worth it, caution with the hot sauce!!!!

Gyro Meat Over Rice
Rajiv A.

The food served here to be honest, is not too bad. Chicken Over Rice or even falafel over rice is a staple in New York and all Halal Guys Chain locations. Every time I eat at a Halal Guys, It takes me back to New York. The meat was a little over cooked and parts were hard but I think it's because I went there just after lunch time and I got the end of the meat pot. On a usual occasion though, The food here is tremendous with a five star. The service was friendly though they kind of forgot to give me my side. But it's okay, they were busy. Ambiance wise, well it's downtown Chicago and the location was tiny so not very good, though I would take the food to go and sit by the lake ( not far from the location ) and eat there.

Chicken beef sandwich, cheap, volume, and delicious!!!

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The gyro platter was great. The service was quick. The ambiance was a casual atmosphere was lots of seating.

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