We were absolutely starving, coming out late at night from a concert at Radio City Music Hall, and…read morethis was one of the few spots nearby that was still open. I had heard about The Halal Guys for years but somehow never had the privilege of trying it, mostly because this cart is usually packed. We walked straight up and, to our surprise, it was fairly empty-- clearly our lucky night. We ordered the chicken sandwich with everything and the beef platter with yellow rice, and OMG... it was incredible! These guys are clearly commanding the halal food scene, and after finally trying it, I completely understand the hype. The food was flavorful, satisfying, and exactly what we needed at that moment. There's something about eating a great late-night meal straight from NYC food cart that just hits differently. I will say, my sandwich was VERY spicy. And i love spicy food, but this was another level haha... My entire mouth was on fire. The funny part? I literally could not stop eating it. It was that good. Sometimes the simplest food, at exactly the right time, becomes the most memorable. This was definitely one of those moments. Now I get the hype!

I have worked at 6th/50th st for over 25 years and the Halal Guys location near 53rd and 6th is a…read moreshort walk. I have eaten here at least 200 times over those 25 years. I don't go as much as I use to, as the price has more than doubled since 2017/18. However, that has nothing to do with my rating. My problem is that meats have gone downhill. I used to love gyro meat - never sure what it was exactly lamb or beef - but now it is just gross and greasy. The chicken which used to be excellent is now very dry. The white sauce is great and the rice is fine, but that is it. Not worth getting anymore. Maybe one of their competitors is better, can't really be worse.

This is worth the hype guys... I have no idea how it got so popular (tiktok, ig reels, word of…read moremouth?) but everytime I passed by here during my trip there was a line. It also smelled heavenly. We decided to keep the good vibes going after the most fun night - BTS concert - since this was near our hotel, we got in line around 11:30pm? They're open until super late. Didn't even spend that long in line to be honest, or maybe I just didn't mind the wait? When you get closer to the front, the line splits into two - not sure what the system is logically but it does help with ordering faster. We got one platter for 2 people - Mixed Platter which includes rice, lamb, chicken, and a slice of pita. You also have the option to pile on some crispy french fries (why would you reject fries) and get a drizzle of various sauces. I very intelligently opted for the hot sauce on the side, and was so grateful for that because it does pack a punch! Gosh, this was so delicious. SEASONED, and everything on the plate mixed together so well in one bite. Also an excellent portion that would definitely last you at least 2-3 meals if you got it for one person. I'm for sure going back next time I'm in Manhattan.

Tastes great and reasonably priced. Would not wait more than 20min though, because the regular…read morespots are not that much different. Wait was not bad at 615 on a Tuesday. Looked like 30 people but line moved fast, so took under 20 min.

Had the best food I have even tasted, EVER! I would definitely recommend this wonderful food truck…read more They had the best service,in the WORLD. I barley had to wait. They were so fast at making the Chicken Burgers, and it was good. I hope you consider coming here and giving the food a taste.

This is the 2nd time coming here. Once when I was preggers and yesterday. The food truck is located…read moreon 175th st and Amsterdam avenue. $5 for chimi! Sure!! Sandwich was good and loved the price. They also have other fried food. So if you are on a diet. There is nothing here for you. Lol A chimi is a Dominican hamburger. I had the chicken hubby had the steak. It's filled with sautéed cabbage and has a ketchup mayo sauce. Pair that with a nice cold Chinola ( passion fruit) and it's great. I like the chicken the best. It's a messy sandwich so ask for a lot of napkins. I've also had the carne Frita (fries pieces of meat) and longaniza (pork sausage) both yum.

Menu is short and sweet. My favorite tacos in NYC…read more Option for me 7 days a week even in the rain

All I'm rating is the food. I give it 4 stars. I ordered via Uber Eats. Since it wasn't a winter…read moreday, the food was warm when it was delivered. I ordered two birria tacos ($5 each) and consomme ($5). I immediately squeezed the lime over the tacos and ate them. the tacos which were finger licking good. I decided to eat the consumme the next day so I stored it in the fridge. the cold consomme becomes a block of jello. I flipped it into a pot and warmed it up. It was a beefy broth with 2 slivers of beef. I'd skip the consomme next time.

Found myself in Midtown West around 11pm with nothing open and a real craving, and Shawarma Bay…read morecame through. Half the spots nearby had already shut down or had lines I wasn't about to stand in, and this truck was right there, lit up and moving fast. Got the two-meat combo over rice. The guys inside don't waste time. I had my plate in a few minutes even with a couple people ahead of me. Chicken and beef both came out hot, and the rice underneath was fresh and fluffy. Ask for the extra spicy red if you want to suffer a little. Portions are big for the price. I walked away full and happy. Fries are the one thing I'd skip (they go soft quick), but with the meat and sauces all over the plate I didn't care. If you're out late and everything else is closed, this is the move. They open at 7:30 and stay open well into the night, which is exactly when you want them. I'll be back the next time I'm wandering around starving after midnight.

Food alone 4.5 stars for a food truck…read more We had an early dinner in the area so I suggested to bring some halal home for later or the next day since we haven't had halal food in years... They open at 7:30; we were there just before 7pm, but a line started forming behind us after 10 mins or so. It was hot and L was drunk.. it seemed like an eternity. I heard them cooking and the smell was waffling outside but the truck was still not open at 7:30.. when they did finally open... we ordered the 2 meat combo platter and a beef chapli platter ...they still catered to some customers on the side before the people on the line. We tried a lil of the beef chapli a hr later. Salad was flavorful. Meat was nicely seasoned. Rice was soft and fluffy. I loved everything but didn't care for the fries. We got the white, green and hot sauce. The 2 meat combo was very tasty...even though we ate it 2 days later. I'd say this tasted much better than the other popular spots in the city. Will definitely come back in a few days to try their falafel too.

Steak Freak is probably one of my favorite food trucks in the area. The service is amazing, the…read morefood is great, the steak portions are sizeable, and the price is fair. If there was no line, I'd go all the time.

One of my favorite go to lunches! Their great portions for the price. The steak frites is my…read morefavorite dish because who doesn't love steak and fries. The steak is done perfectly at medium rare that you don't need any sauce and the fries are a nice crispy and golden brown. The steak basil is also really good if you want some sauce and don't want the hassle of cutting your steak. One of my favorite parts about this food truck is that I believe it is run by 2 brothers and the front guy is so nice. You can tell they're great people. They're pretty busy around noon, but I'm always able to get my lunch within 15 minutes. They are cash only, but they do also take venmo or zelle. I only wish they had better utensils because it is difficult to cut the steak with the flexible white plastic knifes.

Nino's is a treasure that never disappoints - open early and consistently solid start to any dayread more

Try the chorizo, egg and cheese on a roll and it was pretty good. Definitely a place to try for a…read morequick, cheap, good breakfast/lunch. I wish I would've got an extra sandwich to save for later. Spots like this are better than most casual restaurant food.

I loved this spot and rate it third behind Mido's and Adel's for all of the halal carts I've tried…read more The rice is perfectly cooked, and I loved the charred flavor of the tandoori chicken. Green sauce is a must. Lace it with that shit. This was quite addicting, balanced, and not as in your face as the flavors of Adels and Midos. Which I don't mind. This feels lighter. No line ever, and it's quality. If I lived in NYC this would be a staple for me.

Vibe/ambiance: food truck Service: standard, pretty quick…read more Items ordered: chicken kati roll: comes with two small rolls; could use a little more salt

Wow, delicious Bangladeshi food straight from the OG cart. We tried a few of their signature…read moredishes, and each was delicious. The fuchka was the main event; I liked the original a bit more than the yogurt variety (doi fuchka); the latter was sweet and a little more creamy, while the original had a nice spice and crisp that stood out. Chotpoti was excellent, every bite was a medley of flavor. The mango dish was very interesting; not my favorite, but definitely a very unique take on mango. Sour with a bit of spice, but not in the same way as adding Tajin. Queens never disappoints when it comes to diverse cuisine!

Jackson Heights is full of Southeast Asian food and what a treat to try something completely new…read morefor me. I discovered that a Bangladesh street food called fushka is very popular, so decided to try for my first time. Tong is highly rated and their menu is simple. I ordered the Doi Fuchka ($7), which comes as crispy, hollow puri shells stuffed with a savory mashed potato and chickpea mixture. The difference in the doi is that it is topped with a yogurt to balance the spice for a creamier texture. I liked this a lot, especially with the tamarind sauce too (though this got a bit messy). This is nothing like I've ever tasted with so many different textures going on. It hits you with spicy, sweet, savory, crunchy, creamy, chewy and everything all at once. It comes with 8 pieces, which is perfect to share with 2-3 people. Definitely something to check out!

Little street cart that serves the softest cheong fun ever! I got off the plane from LA and…read moreimmediately rushed myself over to this little cart. I've heard so many great things about the cheong fun here and how cheap it is. I was recommended to go earlier in the day since they leave early or whenever they're sold out. Considering it's street food, take the cleanliness to your liking. My family and I got 5 different bowls and the total came out to $18 which is NOT bad at all. They offer soy sauce, peanut sauce, and/or chili sauce. Definitely only get the soy sauce for the protein options and peanut sauce + soy sauce for the plain one! Take it from me, my dad ordered all three sauces in all of our bowls and it was too much flavor mixing together in your mouth. Food: Plain Cheong Fun (8.4/10): The silkiest, softest cheong fun I've put in my mouth. You must eat this right away. This is not a take-home option because it will clump up together. Take it from me, I made the mistake of bringing this back on a 15 minute subway ride. Although I had to wait to enjoy, it was still delicious. Dried Shrimp Cheong Fun (7.6/10): I love a good dried shrimp and green onion cheong fun but this one didn't really hit the spot for me. I wish there was dried shrimp within the cheong fun. I maybe got a few pieces within each bite but those bites were still delicious.

Cash only! I wanted…read moreto try the Cheong Fun Cart for a long time, but never got the chance to during my other New York trips! This time I found the opportunity and am glad I can say I've been now! Its literally a small cart on the corner of the street intersection. There was a line formed and so we just followed suit. No place to sit to eat, so just be mindful of that - especially since the containers they give you the food in can be super hot! We ordered one fresh shrimp rice roll, and waited about 10 minutes for our food to come out. It is PIPING hot so it was hard to hold and eat, but we managed. The first few bites were delicious and the rice roll was super silky. However I felt like since it was shoved inside the plastic container, the rice roll keeps cooking in its own heat, and thus got overly goopy. Still, I enjoyed the cheap snack on the street, but have definitely had better long-standing rice rolls in NY.