The flavors here tell stories better than I ever could. Employees are reliably friendly and address…read moreall needs. The meal was better than expected. The experience satisfies completely. I respect this place and encourage others to try it!

We stopped by this place on our way upstate. It was quite hard to locate first as the name listed…read moredidn't quite match the storefront name, which I think it was Spice It Up. Nonetheless, we walked in and there are tables and chairs and the hot foods are displayed behind glass. We got a goat curry large for $16 with a large plate of white rice which was $1. The goat curry was pretty good and hit the spice profile with it not too spicy. The curry had a good portion of meat and not all bones which was great. We really enjoyed this dish. We also got a small okra for $4 and that too was really tasty and not runny. My son got the chicken briyani for $10 and while it looked so good behind the glass, the taste was just average as the texture is a bit off. The staff asked if we wanted heated up our foods as he said it was just room temperature. Surprised it wouldn't be kept hot in the first place but anyway we said yes and he microwaved for a few which I'm glad we made that choice. Also got a mango lassi drink and we got some Indian sweet treats which he gave to us on the house so that was nice. All in all, it exceeded our initial expectation and would give this place high 3 stars.

Went all the way to NY and had to stop for chicken over rice. Best cart in all of NY hands down…read more Anytime I'm up there I have to make a stop. I recommend this Cart more than any others. Halal guys are bland and too commercial. If you want authentic, you should stop here.

Used to be my spot. But now the price has gone up and the quality has gone down... What's going…read moreon.....? That's not the way it works bro! You have to keep the quality to raise the price! I will pay $5.50 if you keep the same great chicken and rice! I used to come here like two or three times a week now it's like one or two times a month cause I really have to be drunk.... Sad but true. I would rather wait in the city on Lexington and 53rd for sone chicken and rice at lunch time for an hour and get quality and pay a little more than get stuck in south ozone and not get quality. All I can do now is hope that the first two guys come back and get things back in order! We miss you guys!

The food is fresh, the deli is clean, the owners are quite possibly the NICEST PEOPLE! they want to…read moremake you happy, service with a smile, always. This is a hidden gem in Merrick Village. The menu is large and the food is delicious. Prices are very reasonable, extra parking in the back.

Amazing deli and service !! I loved the burger and my husband loved his salad! I can't wait to go…read moreback !!

This is my go to spot for when I'm craving chicken and lamb over rice combo. Portions are great and…read moreyou still get a free soda! The guys are always friendly as well.

Hamza & Medina Halal Food on Union Turnpike is a must-visit if you're craving flavorful, satisfying…read morehalal food. My go-to order is the chicken over rice, which is always fresh, seasoned perfectly, and super filling. I've also had the combo rice platter, which is just as delicious. Each dish comes with a drink, which is a nice bonus. You can't go wrong with the white sauce, and if you're in the mood for some heat, the hot sauce adds a flavorful kick without overpowering the dish. I also recommend trying it with white sauce and BBQ sauce for a sweet and tangy twist. It's a takeout-only, cash-only spot with no seating, but the food is more than worth it. Parking is available either on the street or in the nearby strip mall lot, so it's pretty convenient. Service is pretty quick, but being the only good halal spot around the area, the line can back up since there is only 1 person usually in the cart. If you're in the area, this place is a no-brainer. Fast, tasty, and always hits the spot.

They have the opportunity to be so much better than what they are so far. Local spot with not much…read morecompetition, but everything was ok. The pizza was ok, chicken and rice was meh, the sandwich was good, but lacked any real meat. They need to keep working at it. Add more meat to the sandwich so it's at east similar to a deli. The cheese on the fries was not great. Also, the service was slow. Overall good concept, needs improvement.

This is a new establishment its open late I decided to try it and first thing I noticed when I…read morewalked in was the exceptional cleanliness and cool decorations. There is an eye view of associates preparing the food they wear gloves and are polite. This place has a variety of food selections and I decided to try there regular cheese cake and oreo cheese cake and red velvet cake along with 2 mixed chicken and lamb gyro combinations it come with slamming krispy hot seasoned french fries and a can drink. I can say I will be going back to try other things but what I ordered was so fresh and delicious.

So sad. I really wanted to like this place because it is 3 minutes from my home and I heard their…read morefried chicken was quite good. The fried chicken is really good, so are the buffalo wings. The fries are slightly above average but they could have fried them until they were crispy. Everything else? Terrible. Firstly this place is a take out joint. We were told it would be ready in no more than 20 minutes (on a weeknight, order placed at 4:45 PM) It took an hour and 5 minutes. No apologies, not short staffed, not slammed with customers. Now for the food: Gyro - the smallest gyro we have ever seen and half of it was an insanely thick pita. This is a Halal place??? Onion rings - pathetic, I think they were from the supermarket frozen section. Philly cheesesteak - HALF the sandwich had NO MEAT, no NOTHING. 12 inch sub, they filled 5 inches of it maybe a quarter inch thick. Saddest philly cheesesteak I have ever seen. Adding insult to injury we asked for extra white sauce and green sauce, sure, no problem. They gave us nothing. The only thing in the bag was 5 ketchup packets. I tried to get a refund on the Philly Cheesesteak through the app that I ordered from. They contacted the restaurant who blatantly lied and stated that they delivered the order on time and that the sandwich was perfect. They lied over 7 dollars. Never again. Not giving them my money for them to treat us this poorly.

Over all I've had good experiences here. They're fast service, it gives off a bodega vibe nothing…read morefancy. The food is good some of the guys in the back have no idea what's in white sauce and if you tell them no onions in a burger your request goes right out the window.

Halal food cart that's there 24 hours , however the food quality differs. It's a hit and miss at…read moretimes ...

i love their marinated freshly cooked chicken. its better than 53rd and 6th cart. ive been a…read moreregular customer for 3 years when they first started. 5 stars, would give more than 5 lol.

This spot exceeds all alternatives. Employees showed notable customer care. Flavors stand out,…read moreservice flows well, and food quality remains top priority. The restaurant balances comfort with excellent maintenance. The neighborhood benefits from this spot.

This restaurant was a complete surprise when I found it. Tasty food. Their service team maintained…read moregood oversight. Their dishes didn't deserve special mention. The cuisine is tasty and the experience rewarding.