My new favorite food truck. Kofta is brilliantly seasoned and the spiciness really makes it shine. read more

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Found this truck outside my office at the corner of Water St and Old Slip by accident. Boy, I was glad I did! I ordered the Lemon Chicken Brochette and for $7 I didn't expect it to be a footlong size sandwich. Thought I might have to save half for later. But when I took the first bite of that sandwich with juicy chicken in the spicy sauces, I couldn't resist but finish the whole thing. After my delicious experience, I read all the wonderful reviews on Yelp. I am definitely trying Lemon Chicken over rice next time. read more

This food is typical overpriced halal plate u get from any standard $6-7 dollar halal cart. Nothing special. Garbage. Do not pay $9-$11 dollars when u can go to any nearby halal cart in Manhattan and pay less. Nothing special at all. And it's not even really shwarma. Taste like crap. Don't be fooled read more

Loved their vegetarian cous cous - fresh and flavorful but $8!

Good stuff. Samir won the Midtown Lunch Best Street Meat poll for good reason: he serves quality eats! The wait is a bit longer than the more ubiquitous halal truck, and the prices are considerably higher (expect to spend $7-12 on lunch), but the menu offers delicious Morroccan specialties like merguez sausage, a touch of India with basmati rice dishes, and, of course, various cous cous. I went with the kofta kebab cous cous, which had delicious exotic veggies, such as yams, mixed in. Very tasty stuff! And the crew is friendly. Check it out! read more

Tried the beef sandwich and added some spicy mint sauce. Beef was very well seasoned and the yogurt based sauce could have used a bit more of a kick. Bread was excellent. Overall, a tasty street meat treat. read more

Chef Samir really is the happiest, nicest food truck vendor I've ever met in my life! Seriously. I ordered the Oregano Fries (good, freshly fried), plus got a free Moroccan Mint Tea. These were tasty, but a major reason why I'd come back is just to soak up some of that positive energy Chef Samir seems to emanate! read more

I found the truck near my office today after reading rave reviews about it on Midtown Lunch. I ordered the lemon chicken cous cous. I waited about 7-10 minutes for my meal to be ready, and then had my platter topped off with the white and red sauce. For $8, I got A LOT of food. The cous cous was light and fluffy, the vegetables were tender, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. There wasn't a lot of chicken, but I didn't really mind as I'm trying to cut back on meat anyway. I didn't get any bad (chewy) pieces though. The platter overall was very flavorful. I only ate about half of it for lunch, and then I took it home and used the leftovers to make stuffed peppers for my boyfriend and I. They were also super tasty. I will definitely return! read more

Mediterranean food has never been a "must-have" when it has come to my dining habits, but I must say that Comme Ci Comme has now made me a fan of this style of food! I ordered the Lamb sausage over Cous Cous with Roasted Vegetables and I am dealing with FLAVOR OVERLOAD (in a great way) right now. First off the cous cous is super light and tasty. In my opinion, it is perfect. The roasted vegetables are also cooked perfectly. The lamb sausage has a real kick to it as it is bursting with flavor. My one issue/complaint is that I find the sausage to be a tad bit on the dry side but it is not overly dry. All in all, this is a good place for lunch. Healthy sized portions, fresh healthy ingredients, flavor overload....you can't go wrong!!!!! read more

What to order: Lemon Chicken over Rice What not to order: Lamb Sausage Beef Kosfta Overall: It took 30 minutes for the food; 10minutes to order and 20 minutes for it to be made. I was excited about this truck, so I tried the Royale to try a little bit of everything. The spices and flavors are very bold but not overpowering. And yes, Samir is just as friendly as everyone described. But the lamb was dry, the kosfta was burnt and the beef was under seasoned. The chicken, and caramelized onions however was juicy and had great flavors. Come for the lemon chicken over rice, but only if the line is short. read more

C'est magnifique! I will join my fellow fans of Chef Amir in offering other French phrases to exclaim joy for the existence of this delicious food truck. I always, always get the cous cous. It is homey and delicious with just the right balance of well seasoned meat and accoutrements (usually butternut squash, zucchini, carrots and chickpeas). And the Casablanca sauce is a must add. I love the lemon chicken, although the tilapia is a nice light alternative. The chicken cigars are very tasty, but being deep fried, a decadent treat I only will have once in a blue moon. The service is friendly and Chef Amir is always there with a smile. And they have a frequent flier card where you get a free cous cous or rice plate when you buy 10. Can't beat that! Come see them on a corner near you. read more

Just had the Cous Cous Royal and was definitely blown away. This is by far one of the best food trucks that I have encountered on the streets of NYC. All the meats were tasty, but my favorites are the merguez and kofta. Will definitely be back! read more

Chef Samir ROCKS! Never had Moroccan food before trying Chef Samir. What attracted me was the ridiculously long line. Figured with a line that big and long it had to be worth it. And it was. It was like a HUGE flavor explosion all in my mouth. The meat, the couscous, the salad and sauce. Nothing like that white sauce all in your mouth. Lol read more

This is certainly in the upper tier of food truck quality for what's out there right now; and on top of that, the prices are good. Most NYC food trucks that aren't crap, at this point, you need to spend $10 minimum to get a decent meal. This guy's grub is pretty good though, and you get a good helping for the price. As I write this I am eating his chicken over rice platter, which was a steal at $6, and is quite nice. The quality of the chicken is very good, and whatever herbs/seasoning he uses are tasty. A few weeks ago I had the beef over couscous, and I wasn't crazy about the beef. Something about it just didn't hit the spot... but, the couscous and the vegetables that make up the dish were good, I'd consider getting that again but substituting chicken. read more

I am going to be a regular at this place and luckily they are on 38th&Broadway thrice a week and its just 4 blocks walk for me. Well about the food, quite delicious, flavorful. I had the Lemon Chicken Sandwich and the Chicken Rice (had a Groupon deal today and got both these for 6 bucks which was heck of a steal). The chicken tasted nice and had some kind of seasoning, probably Moroccan and had a nice different flavor. The rice was nicely cooked, caramelized onions and veggies on side were pretty good. The sandwich had more or less same contents and enjoyed it a lot. The best part was although its a meat truck it ain't greasy and will give the greasy ones a run for taste. The spicy sauce is pretty nice too. Although the turnaround time is close to 5 min, I would say its worth it and hopefully it might get better. Will keep on updating this review as I keep going back here. read more

I love this food truck. It's in FiDi every Monday and I always order the Lemon Chicken over Basmati Rice ($6). It's a dollar more than the other guy 10 feet away, and doesn't come with water or a soda, but here are the perks: Bigger portion (I have 2 meals out of this) Caramelized Onions *NOT* Iceburg lettuce salad (mixed greens) Tasty cooked chickpeas My Monday staple if I'm not trapped by back-to-back meetings. Highly recommend this place, because it's not your typical chicken and rice (although I do miss the guys at 53rd and 6th Halal Cart for their heaping portions and tastiness). read more

The best food truck I've come across in the city so far. It's nice to get something from a food truck that doesn't feel completely greasy and unhealthy (also that really does hit the spot sometimes). It's near my office every wednesday, and I think I'm going to have to become a regular! The people working the food truck are really nice!!! I really appreciate them being nice even in the heat and madness of the lunch rush. And they're cute. They have lots of options, but my personal favorite is the tilapia over basmati rice. You get to big pieces of tilapia, and they are extremely tender and flavorful. It comes served over an entire circular tin full of rice with a spinach and chickpea salad. It's a ton of food, most definitely 2 meals worth. You get alllllll of this for only $10!! It's a great deal! And to make it even better, they will take your debit card if you don't have cash. Track this truck down and try it out! read more

Holy S***, this is good food. I don't believe in over-hyped reviews, but Comme Ci Comme Ca is more than deserving. It's addictive. My co-worker got my office hooked, I got my boyfriend hooked, and he got his office hooked. This is my second trip back. I've had both the bismati and cous cous. The lemon chicken is my favorite, but I also enjoy the beef and kofta. The merguez doesn't ring my bell, but some of my co-workers favor it. The Royales, in my opinion, are an overload of flavors. It's just too much. I ask for just beef and chicken - over bismati they charge *I think* $9. I don't have much experience with Moroccan food, but the flavors are incredible. The Andalusian and Casablanca sauces are a must. I've yet to try to the olive sauce, but I'm excited to have it next time. Portions are huge, 1 plate is lunch for two days. It's never heavy, I don't feel weighed down. I encourage everyone to try it. read more

I've been eating from Chef Samir's Comme Ci Comme Ca for about 2 years now. Chef Samir and his partner, Mohamed, are great guys and the food is spectacular!!! I get the lamb schwarma over salad...mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, beets (which I'm not a fan of but they go perfectly with the rest of the salad!!), chick peas (not standard, but they happily add them when I ask), a little bit of feta for a nice tang, and a mixture of the sauces they have that I let Mohamed decide the proportions of...amazing!! I've had two of my friends try the food from this truck and they love it as well!! I catch Chef Samir every Thursday on 47th btn Lex and Park, and on nice Wednesdays I take the walk to 52nd btn Lex and Park to eat this fabulous food! I can't recommend this truck highly enough!!! Enjoy!! read more

First thing's first - the guys who run this truck are THE best - always a smile on their faces and just extremely friendly! This truck is by my office at least once a week and there is always a line. The food is great. I've been a couple times and have gotten the lemon chicken over basmati rice - basically their take on street meet. This comes with onions, tomatoes and chick peas which is good for those of us who have big appetites. Seven bucks for a lot of GOOD food, yes please! read more

First bite I took was of the lemon chicken, which is a five-star worthy street meat if ever I've tasted one! Sadly, everything went downhill from there. Merguez was essentially raw, and the beef was inedible (as in burned, fatty, stringy, and acrid tasting). The kofta was o.k. but nothing mind blowing, and the sauces were average. Were it not for the lemon chicken and the flavorful onion chutney-esque side dish thrown into the mix for apparent funsies, I'd say au revoir to this truck. But I'll come back someday for the smiling service and--you guessed it--the poultry. read more

I give this truck 3.5 stars. I got the beef shawarma wrap. The portion is a little on the small side but considering this is midtown east, $8 for a wrap isn't that bad. The meat was tender, juicy and flavorful and the sauces are amazing. I got the Casablanca sauce (white sauce) and the Spicy andulasian sauce (red sauce). read more

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Got the Royale over Basmati rice. The difference meats were fun to try. The sauces weren't all that great - the two non-spicy ones pretty much taste like light mayo (which is the base they use for it.) I liked the olive one more, but overall not all that great. The basmati rice tasted good. Overall, it reminded me of hallal cart food, but perhaps a step up. I have a rather long walk (20-25min round-trip) to get to the cart, and it just didn't seem as worth it as some reviews made me feel. I'm torn between 3 and 4 stars. While it wasn't bad, it really did not live up to it's image for me. However the workers were all very nice, and let me get a sampling of all the sauces in little cups, so I know which one I like. read more

Ritual for me is to go to the Chef's Comme Ci Comme Ça truck every Wed. Not only is it the best, freshest Mediterranean food you will find anywhere in the area, but the service is super friendly and caring. I accidentally received the wrong order and only noticed when got back to the office...Chef Samir made sure everything was settled by delivering the food to my office. That's a man of his word! ThanQ. read more

I've never been emotional about food before, but Chef Samir makes me cry because I finally discovered the purpose of life -- to eat from this Moroccan food truck. You know how you can tell someone loves you by the way they cook? You can feel passion when you eat a dish that was specially made for you. That's how you'll feel when you eat this heavenly food. I order extra chicken over rice and ask for as much white sauce as they'll give me. If they ever sold that white sauce in a bottle, I would gladly pay with my left kidney and probably $20 or so. I don't order anything else because that dish is perfection. I get this weekly with my friends, and one of them (who's from the Middle East) insists this is way better than Halal Guys, and I wholeheartedly agree. Nothing compares to Chef Samir. Any day I don't eat from this Moroccan ingenue is a day filled with regret and stress-induced insomnia. Chef Samir and his crew really take pride in their craft, and it shows. The food will make you feel that they genuinely care about you. It's that good. **Please bring back the caramelized onions** read more

Review #100! I've achieved a life goal! Of all the things I miss about working in midtown, the Comme Ci Comme Ca truck might be the one I miss the most. There are endless legions of street meat carts, dessert trucks abound and even mobile Korean taquerias crawl the avenues, but there is nothing else like Comme Ci Comme Ca. Some might not be so quick to draw a bright line between Moroccan and Middle Eastern cuisine, but they are distinct, and Chef Samir and his truck fall into the former category. Comme Ci Comme Ca - C4? - has enough offerings to furnish a full menu from appetizers to desserts, but chances are you'll drop by during the lunch rush, which means your main focus will be on the platters or the sandwiches. I started out with the platters because they have the simulacrum of street meat - meat over rice - but was immediately struck by how different the two are. Instead of the binary choice of chicken or lamb, at Comme Ci Comme Ca you can choose from lemon chicken, beef, merguez, kofta or vegetables. In addition to the rice, you also get salad - with real greens and tomatoes, not the looks-like-this-was-freeze-dried-last-month salad you get at most street meat vendors - caramelized onions and chickpeas. These are all expertly spiced well, probably with some ras el hanout in the mix, aromatic and flavorful without being overpowering. You then have a choice of four different sauces, including a fiery mint and an olive in addition to the traditional hot (Andalusian) and white (Casablanca). The hot and the white sauces here taste better than they do at most street meat places too. If you prefer, you can opt for cous cous and stewed vegetables instead of the rice and fixins. Both are equally delicious - it all depends on what you feel like eating. $7 to $9 for one of these platters isn't cheap relative to street meat, but the quality of Chef Samir's food puts most street meat to shame. Also, the platter is a veritable heaping mountain of food. After eating one of them you will not want for any more food, if you can even finish it. In fact, they're so substantial that I eventually downshifted to the sandwiches. The brochettes are packed with the same meat you can get in the platters, except these are served in a baguette and complemented by a well-combined and harmonious mix of caramelized onions, roasted tomatoes and peppers, olives and the same fantastic spices that are used in the platters and distinguish this food from Middle Eastern fare. For $6 I don't think anyone can complain about the prices. The truck provides buy ten get one free cards, another incentive to come back. On top of all this Chef Samir is really nice guy. One frigid day when he was busy and my friend and I were waiting in line he proffered two cups of Moroccan mint tea at no cost, for no apparent reason other than we looked cold. Needless to say it hit the spot perfectly. I was really craving some Comme Ci Comme Ca today. And yesterday. And the day before that. If this is street food, then I don't want to eat at restaurants. Fortunately it's never goodbye, it's I'll see you soon. Now I need a new life goal. Maybe I'll make a sandwich. read more

Check out Samir's twitter to see where he's at. Standup guy full of energy and a cart full of great food. From the Kofta to the Shawarma, anything over cous cous is the way to go. Nice selection of veggies as well. Yum. read more

I'd been looking forward to this truck for awhile, because I grew to love couscous while studying abroad in Paris and haven't really had a chance to get any in the city. Unfortunately, I've been busy every time it parks close to my office, but took the opportunity today to jet out there at 11:55am in an attempt to avoid the line. Luckily, there was only one guy waiting for food when I arrived. I ordered the lemon chicken over couscous, since it was so highly touted by yelpers. I'm sorry to say that I was slightly disappointed with the portion, as I could see a lot of the tin gaping through. Usually I'm not one to complain about portions, since I have a pretty small appetite. Maybe it's a wider tin than most? Probably not. There was also very little chicken, and it was shredded, which isn't my favorite. It was a very filling meal for me, still, but for $9 I'd generally expect a little more. At the same time, couscous and Moroccan food in general is pretty pricey if you sit down at a restaurant, so I don't know. As you can see from the rambling inner debate, I'm not really sure how I feel about it yet. Regardless, t flavor was all there, though--the chickpeas and the grilled vegetables were perfectly cooked and seasoned. And the couscous definitely hit the spot. read more

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My favorite food truck in NYC, hands down! Words cannot express how much I love this place. The veggie couscous with the spicy mint & white sauces -- sooo freakin' tasty! Veggies are never overcooked and the couscous is perfectly done. And the portion you get is big enough for leftovers! Get the Moroccan mint iced with your lunch, too. Delicious. read more

Best food truck in NYC!!! Recommend chicken couscous. Dirt cheap and unbelievably delicious!! read more

Unquestionably one of the best trucks in NYC and a 2 day a week rotation for me in FiDi -- Mondays and Thursdays. Chef Samir and his crew always are in a great mood and it's a good time chatting them up as they prepare your food. I typically stick with the cous cous because it's just so damn good (the secret is in the chicken stock!). If I'm super hungry, I'll get the royale, which features all of the meats. It's well worth it, even at $12. Personally for me, I'm the biggest fan of the steak, followed by the kofta. But, the merguez and chicken are also all good too. Ask for some spicy red sauce. And don't forget the spicy mint sauce as well. read more

Very good, good, good stuff. Wednesdays-- for us upper midtown lunchers-- are happy days. I've been meaning to try something other than the veggie couscous for ages, but its so damn good, I haven't wanted to branch out yet. Calling ahead makes picking up swift and painless (which was more an issue in say, January, than now that the weather is better), and unlike Schnitzel & Things, Comme Ci Comme Ca has no issues with taking an order from just one person. read more

The best food truck in the city, hands down. The lamb sausage is amazing. The beef kafta is cooked perfectly. You can't go wrong with having either of those over cous cous or the basmati rice. And don't try to guess what sauce you want, just them throw them all on there. They mix it into flavorful mess of sauce, it's great. read more

Catered from here twice. Both times the food was delicious and packed full of flavor and spices. The most recent time a few of my colleagues and I got extremely bad food poisoning. We think it was from the green and white sauces because those squirt bottles are a cesspool for bacteria if not cleaned properly. By the time I got to the lunch room the only items left were the cous cous, squash, and sauce. I packed my plate with cous cous and a few pieces of squash and drenched my plate with the green and white sauce. It had to be the sauces. I would easily cater from here again if it weren't for the torrid aftermath of the meal. I spent 14 hours in the bathroom. read more

My favorite food truck to stalk!!! I've been looking for some basic Moroccan food since I moved to NYC and this hits the spot! For a good truck, it's amazing! Fluffy couscous, perfectly seasoned meats, yummy sauces, and the chicken cigar is fantastic! I've loved everything I've tried and am insanely jealous of my hubby who works in midtown and has access to them during the week! read more

There was bit of a line. Whole thing took about 20-25 minutes. The food was good. I got basmati rice with lemon chicken and merguez. It came with some mixed greens, chickpeas and caramelized onions. Taste was pretty good, far better than the standard street meat and rice combo. The hot sauce was really hot and delivered the perfect kick. The meat portion was not that big, and I was a little pissed that they offered this combo to me without telling me it was going to be the same price as their basmati royal, but with half as much meat. I also got a mint iced tea. It was awful and cost $3. Tasted like slimy water. Almost no flavor whatsoever and the texture was gross. Total cost $13. It was good, but I probably won't get it again. Too pricey for what it was. read more

I tried the food and really wasn't all that impressed. The chickpeas were a nice addition and the rice was nice and fluffy but meats weren't anything special. The merguez was dry and downright bad, the beef was nice, chicken wasn't anything special, and the kofta was interesting though enjoyable. They also didn't have their mint tea when I wen't, overall I was a bit disappointed . read more

Yum! This truck has been one of several food trucks parking outside my office almost every Friday and I finally tried 4C. I got the merguez over cous cous - I'm eating it right now actually - and it's delicious. Reading some other reviews, I want to be sure to point out that my meat is cooked well. The cous cous is so fluffly and I'm diggin' the root veggies (carrots, potatoes, and parsnips, I think) that add heartiness to the dish, which is already a generous portion. Best of all is the hot sauce - I tried the spicy Andalusian and the spicy mint together - and they are so spicy and yummy. All the guys in the truck were friendly and the wait wasn't bad at all. read more

I wanted to like this truck, drop it into the reliable ML fold (when they are on 41st). I've heard about Comme Ci Comme Ca and Samir for years (thank you now defunct Midtown Lunch)... It's got a great vibe; some good tastes... But I cannot get past an $11 truck lunch in a small format plate - that's not even full. Couscous was delightful and veggies (all 4 or 5 pieces) perfect and Kotfa + mint sauce - nice... It's just not enough food; if it cost $7, maybe that's worth it; but $7 at Kwik Meal gets you a rockin' plate of grub. Sorry man... read more

The tilapia couscous was delicious! I was at Royal Palms Shuffleboard in Carroll Gardens on a Tuesday when this food truck was there. It was a pleasant surprise! The hot sauce has a bit of a kick so beware! The white sauce is delicious though! read more