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    The Halal Guys

    3.8 (294 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE HALAL GUYS ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
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    It's all about the white sauce baby
    Marie G.

    Their platters are so freaking good. My favorite is mixed with extra white sauce and and extra pita. We tried the chicken shawarma...it was ok but I'll stick to my usual.

    Small Chicken Platter
    Keita N.

    Walked in and saw freshly grilled chicken being prepped. Ordered the small chicken platter with peppers and onion. Wasn't too much rice and a plenty full of chicken, just how I like it. Their portion of white sauce was very generous and the service was nothing but kind. The atmosphere was very clean too. 100% will come back for more.

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    Nico Samneil S.

    Pleasant experience here. The lady's customer service is pure with no intent to change depending on the tip. She explained things well too. This store participates in upside and points accumulation offer by creditcards which is pretty neat. Their Mediterranean foods are good and fresh as well. Accepts credit cards. High chair available. Clean and organized place. Ample of parking. See images for reference.

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    kay b.

    Decently quick service at this nj location and is it the original truck quality? It comes so very close! This is our rainy day or winter tired comfort meal. Spacious in location, the restaurant appears clean and all napkins /utensils fully stocked without fuss. With 14 years of experience, the meat platter comes abundantly delicious. The service is quick, and usually very polite. once they gave me an incorrect order with items missing, but we're generally very kind about it. I am dedicated to the Halal guys and love their food not only as a New York City moment, but has an East Coast affordable standard. The food is well spiced and filling. Their white sauce feels decadent and the hot sauce packets will sear your taste buds depending on your personal chemistry. I've loved this meal for well over a decade and I'm so glad that they also deliver.

    Regular Platter
    Wendy G.

    Super friendly staff and fast service. I've been a Halal Guys fan for years and the chicken platter never disappoints. Can't help to douche my meal with white sauce. Haha

    Monicka C.

    Order: - Small Chicken Platter (5/5) - Regular Combo Platter (5/5) Pros: - Restaurant version of the infamous halal cart in NYC - Great tasting food - Quick service Cons: - More expensive than the same platter at the original cart Overall: Who doesn't love The Halal Guys?! While it is a bit more expensive than the original cart in NYC, the store locations serve up just as tasty food!

    Cathi C.

    I have been going to the trucks in NYC since 2004 and this is the first restaurant I've been to in NJ. I must admit I prefer this over the trucks. Although the experience isn't the same as going up to trucks but the portions are better and did not have to cross the bridge to satisfy my cravings. To me, it actually tastes a lot better than the trucks in terms of freshness. Just getting to this location is kind of tricky since 22 is pretty busy but can't complain because getting to NYC is busy and parking is too.

    Chicken Shawarma & Chicken Platter
    Rifah M.

    I ordered a small platter and felt I got a good amount of food. I got the chicken and the chicken shawarma and really didn't taste much difference between the two. But the chicken did have a good flavor to it. The sauces were pretty good. The garlic and tahini sauce were really good. Also got the white sauce on the side. The white sauce was ok in comparison to garlic sauce. And the hot sauce was a nice spicy sauce. Overall pretty good and tasty.

    Angie Y.

    After going to the carts my entire life, I started coming to this location when my cravings kicked in to stay local to jersey. While my first few experiences at their "restaurants" weren't so impressive, the last time I came here the platter was as delicious as I remembered it to be out on the street. I ordered a regular sized combo platter which is the larger size of the two options. The gyro meat was hot and perfectly charred on the outside and the lettuce was crisp and pita was fluffy. The chicken and rice were solid, just as tasty as I remember and I doused the entire platter in white sauce and a few slivers of red sauce. For those who haven't tried Halal guys before, ask for their hot sauce sparingly because it's not your average hot sauce these little lines of sauce are lava. Glad I gave this location another try!

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    Delicious lamb and beef gyro platters. Great white sauce. Friendly, quick service. Clean and simple with ample seating. Highly recommend.

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    1 year ago

    Got the regular with both chicken and beef. Good meat potion but, surprisingly, little rice and veggies. Not a complaint just a note. OK

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    It was alright, food was just warm. But that's only sometimes. Other then that very frendly staff and good environment.

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    Ask the Community - The Halal Guys

    How is this place really i have read the reviews , but not sure if i should give this place a" shot as the owners say"?

    You should defiantly give it a try. You will get addicted to it its really good

    Is it as good as the cart?

    HELL NO !!! With extra HELL NO!!! way more expensive than the cart and LESS FOOD , also with bad customer service!

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