The Good: Still like what it used to taste like from what I can remember. Hits the spot every time!…read more The Bad: Adel's is a fierce competitor a few blocks down with a long line. BUT, imho Adel's doesn't really taste as good as the original Halal Guys in terms of flavor and fragrance. The chicken from Adel's is in bigger chunks and some argue is more tender, but the flavor is definitely not close. Also, it's important that it comes with lettuce, tomatoes and a little onion to balance everything out. Finally, You must get both the spicy red and white sauce together to make it all come together! The Ugly: The smell is addictive, so if you walk by, it's hard to resist, even if you've just eaten a nice meal somewhere else. We couldn't resist. Gotta hit the gym hard for the next few days!

The guys working the cart are genuinely some of the friendliest people you'll meet in midtown…read more Always smiling, always patient, even when the line is wrapped around the block. And that line is no joke. You will wait. Plan accordingly. Here's my dilemma: every single time I eat here, my stomach lets me know about it later. Without fail. I've tried adjusting the hot sauce, going easy on portions... doesn't matter. Something about this food and my digestive system just don't agree. At this point I have to accept that it's probably not for me. So why do I keep coming back? Because at 2 AM after a late night, when everything else is closed and you're starving in Times Square, that platter of chicken and rice over white sauce smells like salvation. They're the only game in town at that hour, and honestly, in the moment, it hits. It's the next morning I regret it. If your stomach handles it better than mine, you'll probably love it. The food is tasty and the portions are huge for the price. I just wish I could enjoy it without paying for it twice.

New York Hot Dogs are my favorite! I like hot dogs in Central Park, at Baseball Games, and from…read moresidewalk street vendors. I don't fix hot dogs at home because they just don't taste the same. I'm recommending!

The service here was okay. This cart is located right in front of the MET museum. There was little…read moreto no wait when I was there. Regular hot dog was around $4. The hotdog itself was decent, but nothing mind-blowing. The toppings that went with it were a good combination. Not the best hot dog I have tried, but I would try it for the one time.

Nothing compares to having Fresh Shrimp Cheong Fun drenched in extra sauce and chilli on a chilly…read moresunny afternoon. Made to order and piping hot! I am still thinking about it... Loooong lines that move semi quickly. The owner is so friendly and kind. Despite the long lines, she was super patient with everyone.

This cart (on Elizabeth, at Hester. NE corner) is OK. Average rice noodle, long line,…read moredisorganized. I got a classic dried shrimp rice noodle for $3.50 . I ordered in Cantonese. Minutes later I get my order in a plastic container. They didn't ask me what sauces I wanted (maybe I should have told them in advance) but they included some soy sauce on it already. What if I wanted hot sauce and or peanut sauce? Ample portion size but the plastic container is too narrow and makes the rice noodle lumpy. Large dried shrimp pieces but minimal radish or scallion, green onion. I know this is a cart but other establishments better in Ctown

This is it! Bahn mi in halves for $5, for those of us that can't take the entire thing. A duo of…read morehipster sandwich thieves must have felt the same way because my bahn mi was hijacked. ROBBED. The food truck remedied the situation, thankfully, and I say mine was better. See the pix for best Vietnamese food if you're in Bklyn, but they are 404 on the map in Bath Beach. I'm guessing it's a roving food truck. Maybe you can summon them via the phone #. The best, most deliciously rich little cheese tarts had virtually no line, which I am still trying to wrap my head around. Ube and matcha cheese tarts went in my greedy little belly. Their card is attached. I had no room for the basque cheese cake, which looked delicious but was simply too big for me. Fancy. Many varieties of food, sugar cane being juiced with a roller machine to order, music, sugar painting and on and on. DJs, lights, the city.... Don't miss the next one, which is the last of the summer, sometime in August. Be early, the lines were long.

I had such a fun time experiencing this, but maybe not the vendors. The various vendors definitely…read morehad their work cut out supporting the massive crowd. They mostly had great attitudes despite the chaotic event-professionals all the way. There were extended wait lines, and sometimes popular items would run out to the disappointment of many. But that didn't stop the festivities! The music was lively, the artists had beautiful displays of wares, the food was delicious, and the city provided a perfect backdrop.

Ubeland is a fantastic event! There are so many wonderful vendors and the festival is always…read moredecorated with colorful purple flags, making it hard to miss! I've been twice now, with the hours usually from 11am-6pm. I highly recommend arriving early, as lines can get long about an hour after opening. There is always a great mix of food vendors, including some grilled savory bites, lots of Ube centric desserts and booths serving fresh Ube drinks like bubble teas, juices and ice cream floats. Usually, there are also jewelry and art vendors included as well. I highly recommend checking out this festival when they have another event in the city and exploring the wonderful Filipino cuisine showcased by the featured small businesses.

I went to UbeFest a few weeks ago. It was packed when I went, the lines were long. During the…read morefestival, I got the Ube Latte from Kapehan Ni Roney & Ube Mochi Ice Cream Sandwich from The Bois Co. The Ube Latte was ok taste wise, the Ube Mochi Ice Cream Sandwich was good, but maybe a little too sweet for me. The prices are expensive though, $10 for the latte as $14.50 for the ice cream sandwich

Truly impressive by all accounts. Their friendliness varies but their service remains dependable…read more The good reputation is justified here. Their staff and dishes deliver consistently. This spot consistently impresses.

The food is memorable and service is consistent. This restaurant gives generous helpings. Workers…read moreshow real friendliness and address any problem. The menu is affordable yet the food is excellent. This spot is suitable for all tastes.

The food was very tasty. There was a long line, for good reason, but it moved quickly. I would eat…read moreat this truck often if I worked nearby in the city. 100% recommended.

There were a lot of people lingering around this food truck so I ordered a platter here w gyro…read moremeat. My bf got the pita w gyro meat. Both were delish!! Def order here if you are in the area!

I would say the food lives up to the hype. However, I don't think it's worth waiting in the…read morehour-long line like I did, just considering there are so many great halal options in the city with a much shorter line. I do think they do as good of a job managing it as possible, but it is still quite the long line. If you do decide to wait in the line, I recommend sending a friend over to Magnolia Bakery to get you a treat while you pass the time. Overall, the lamb and chicken were extremely tender and flavorful. The sauce and rice were great as well, complementing them perfectly. The service is very efficient, and they do have a few cards set up to maximize the efficiency. It was great, and I'd say it's worth trying if the line is short! Otherwise, I would pivot to another nearby great option that you can easily find.

I've gotten adels every single time I've gone to NY…read more Yes line is long but this is the best halal cart. Workers are super nice too and friendly. I get the chicken and gyro mix with spicy rice. Rice is not spicy don't worry. Also their chicken is like marinated unlike some other halal carts. I get all sauces except bbq. The gf does all the sauces except red sauce cause that one IS spicy One time they accidentally put fries on my plate but now it's a non negotiable for me. Ask for it on the side if you don't want it to get soggy. If I'm feeling extra big back I throw some falafel on that shi too. If you wanna skip the line, just order on Grubhub. It's more expensive yes but worth it if you're not tryna wait an hour

Delicious hot dog, gotta get it fixed all the way. Billy was so kind and gave us our chips for…read morefree! The prices are so reasonable and he's right by the park for a quick little meal while enjoying the park.

Very good hotdogs and sausage. Billy is a very nice guy. Must try in New York City!!!read more

Going out to JH to have phuchka isn't always easy but look no further!!! Times Square now has the…read moremost delicious phuchkas that take you back home!!! Each ball is perfectly crispy with extra spicy filling. Don't fret bc you can adjust the spice level to your tolerance and liking! It was absolute love!! I love the fact that this cart is there 24/7 bc with absolute no shame I can say that I can have fuchkas at any hour and probably most likely will since I live fairly close by! We also tried the chicken keema cheese sandwich and that was equally sinfully gooooood!!!! Blasting 80s/90s Bollywood music definitely adds to the charm and nostalgia.

This place is outrageous in all good ways. Finally fantastic food in Time Square. I live near by…read moreand can walk or oder from them. Halal South Asisn street food and some other American foods too. Everything we ate was outstanding. Good portions and prices and everything is fresh. The samosa chat was the best I ever had. The quesadia was devine, huge and unique. It was mexican/Bangladesh fusion. It may be the best of my life. The chicken inside so flavorful. The chicken biriyani is made to order and by fantastic. The vegetarian Kati roll i had was amazing. I could taste each vegetable. Great spice. The spice level us adjusted to you're liking. The gryo was the best in NYC. Mango Lassi good. I tried jhal muri fir the first time. Its a foodies dream come true. So yummy n fresh. The sauces are amazing here. The bacon egg snd cheese was flavorful and obviously iconic. Made with turkey bacon. They the pani puri made to order and the best I've had in the tri-state area. Good chai too made it crispy like i like. I also tried these mini desserts called misti. Just the right amount and fresh. Pook for the Gap store on 44th st. Its there 247. Nashville and Azeem were wonderful. Will be back to try their hotdogs. The music is fun. Perfect for time square.