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Up A Notch

4.6 (17 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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Reema S.

People in my neighborhood have been raving about this new Halal truck parked on the busy corner of 9th St and 5th Ave. I was famished after the gym the other night and decided to give this place a try. I walked up to a small crowd swarmed around the cart. Always a good sign, if you ask me. I was specific about wanting very little white sauce, lots of salad and very little rice. Despite having a line to cater to, they followed every order note to the T. The chicken kabab that I got was flavorful and cooked well. Salad was fresh and the white sauce tasted good. This was a filling meal. I have to go back and try their smash burger or chopped cheese one of these days. Even though they are a halal cart they definitely live up to their name. It's not just halal, it's definitely up a notch!

Connie T.

I'm so happy I came across this food truck in Park Slope and it's now my go to chicken and rice spot. It's just $10 if you pay cash, which definitely feels like a bargain these days. They're also super generous with the portions with plenty of chicken and they even toss in a few fries on top, which is always a fun bonus. Best of all, it's seriously delicious. There are several sauce options to choose from as well. I tried the chipotle mayo this time, but I'm already planning to go back and try the rest.

Jia-Lian L.

I saw people lined up by this cart often and I was thinking is it really that good or it is popular just because there aren't too many halal carts here? I tried it today and was pleasantly surprised It really hits. They have the Schwarma so the lamb is cooked from the vertical stick (not sure what it's called). The lamb tasted fresh and the chicken did too. The rice was nicely flavorful too. The cost is a bit higher than some other halal carts in different area but I would definitely get it again.

I never write reviews for anyone if it was good or bad but this is just sad to look at if this is the Up a Notch Cheesesteak just don't make it take it off the menu I wouldn't feed this to my dog steak is over cooked to hell and basically hard burnt rubber was really disappointing and the meat has a off taste and definitely is not good quality

Tamika M.

The best halal food truck located in Park Slope. The service and food are great. Everything is fresh and super flavorful. I love how they are open until 4am. The chicken gyro, smash burger, cheesesteak and charcoal chicken kebab are delicious. All there sauces are really good. They are now delivering through Uber Eats and DoorDash.

Nancy A.

Passed by this after a swim class and it was a cool trendy colored food truck. They served sandwiches and platters. I got a chicken platter and saw the menu had different types of sauces besides white and hot sauces. They got green and chipotle mayo sauce. I got the chicken platter with white sauce and chipotle mayo on the side. Surprisingly the platter included French fries because nowaday, chicken platters don't usually come with fries so that was cool. It was a lot of food too and I love the chicken and rice. Very fresh and the seasoning was just right with the white sauce! The yellow rice was cooked right. Not sticky and soft. Very individualized and with the right amount of oil made it very tasty and wanting me for more rice. Going to get it again when I'm around that area. Sucks that it is far away from my home. The platter cost me $10 and it came in a plastic bag that is branded with the name of the food truck, Up A Notch! So cool because usually food trucks got plain plastic bags.

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Marie S.

Sky blue food truck with pretty good prices & food - spotted last week over in South Brooklyn, Park Slope. Chicken, lamb platters / sandwiches and salads to go. They tossed a few French fries on top of the chicken platter. The chicken reminded me of chicken tikka; the lamb souvlaki was the same as before. Came with a small amount of salad and large amount of rice. Need to request extra sauce next time.

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Combo (chicken and lamb) over rice platter was great! Had with white and red sauce. No need to hit Manhattan for good street meat.

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Amazing food truck with amazing service. Very good halal food and would definitely go again!

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