There are several good places to buy tamales on and near the Newkirk Plaza, but Saoul makes the…read morelargest, most flavorful ones! Six days a week (he takes Saturday or Sunday and rain/snow days off) he gets up at 3:30AM to make them along with his juices and hot drinks, then pushes them in a shopping cart from his home to the plaza to open between 7:00 and 7:30AM where he stays open until he sells out which is usually about 10:30AM. And on top of being such a hard worker, Saoul is a nice guy!

My go to spot for rice roll since I moved nearby. Always made to order and the texture is really…read moresmooth with a bit of chew to it. Also usually herbal tea and grass jelly are solid too.

Just stopped by this place as the menu shown on Yelp photos look expansive. Walking up, you…read morebasically look at the menu and order from the one lady that makes the rolls. Unfortunately a lot of the rolls we wanted to get like beef brisket and curry fish balls ran out, also too is the sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf. We ended up settling for roast pork rice roll, and a beef version, and lastly fish ball version. They make it from scratch which is nice to see while the ingredients are chopped up to small pieces. I do wish they put more ingredients in but for the price they charge (average of $2.75 per roll), no complaints there. There is one small table outside to eat in but no indoor seating or bathroom. I would give 3 strong stars.

This is my go to place when I'm craving some freshly made tofu or some herbal jelly and tofu…read morepudding. They are a no frill stall but all of their good are the bomb. Everything taste delicious and fresh and the ladies that work the stall are friendly. I definitely recommend this place if you're in Brooklyn Chinatown. Though keep in mind, finding parking around here can be difficult but what I usually do is pull up, double park, grab my goods and then bounce. They don't take cards, it's cash only.

I was eyeing this place for a while... especially for their mochi balls and finally made the trip…read morehere and was not disappointed! The mochi was $6 per container and each container has 7 mochi balls. There's two flavors: red bean filling and peanut filling. I got a mix of both and they were both delicious, not too sweet. I really enjoyed the red bean, I'm not a huge fan of red bean but this one was really good. The mochi was soft too. I also got a small tofu pudding for $2.50 which tasted fine. It was okay, better when warm but I ended up eating a couple hours later.

For my taste, I am big on sauce and texture. The rolls for me are too soft and squishy, and they…read moredid not give enough sauce. Fortunately enough, I had brought my own. I got a dried shrimp and egg, it was OVERALL OK, nothing special. With the added sauce, made everything better. Price wise, this place was the most affordable and you can choose between small and large. A small would have been just fine for me.

Great rice rolls. Good portion for the price. Only takes cash. To go only. Wait about 10 mins as…read morethey make it fresh.

So the Morocho food truck I went to and am reviewing now was located at 6th and 52nd, next to a…read moresecond Halal Guys (there was also another Halal guys that had a huge line still at 1:30pm on a non-holiday Monday at 6th and 53rd - not sure what the diff was). The ambiance of food truck - like any other food truck but without the frustration of long lines. I came at about 1:30pm on late October Monday 2023. I was not about to wait in line for halal guys, and so I totally came across this food truck by chance. God provides! The guys on the truck Saul and Cecilio (I probably am not spelling this correctly sorry!) are so nice. I asked the guy in front of me for rec and also the guys on the truck. They all said the Saltado with steak. It's now $15 (I was looking at some previous 2021 yelp prices when it was only $11!!!) but considering the recent times, it was reasonable with all the inflation stuff. I was really hungry (haven't eaten for 8 hours at this point) so I ate the whole thing pretty quickly. I think it might not be enough food for a really big guy, but I was also really full after, so maybe it is sufficient. I was eyeing the "poor man's" burger and pork belly sandwich hard though, good thing I have several more days here in NYC to try those out. It's so close to the conference hotel I'll be spending the next several days in. Totally agree with Barney - it's definitely SMALL but the service was quick and they do take card!! I'll most definitely be back later this week for a quick lunch! Thank you Saul and Cecilio!

TL;DR Version: - Small food truck, Huge Flavor…read more- Amazingly delicious at a solid price point - 100% recommend Long Winded Version: Food: 5/5 - Both burgers are amazing! They're jam packed with goodness. They don't skimp here. - The stir fry is the bomb too. - The flavor is very authentic to Peru cuisine. Location: 5/5 - Right next to a wine shop. Convenience. - Right next to the Courtelyou train station on the Q. More Convenience. Value: 5/5 - It's nearly impossible to get a burger under $15 in NYC and odds are it's not going to be great. - Morocho puts out some seriously delicious burgers and food overall at a price that keeps me coming back. - I'd probably come back anyway, it's that good.

Came here around 10:30 for an errand. The noodles weren't cooked yet so I went walking around a…read morestore before coming back. I ordered the noodles with curry fishball for $4 which is a steal since the same thing at my favorite place in Manhattan is $5.50 now. The noodles were al dente which I actually do like. The one star I deducted is because the sauce is very peanut heavy. I would've preferred more of the other sauces; I actually added more soy sauce at home and that was perfect. I'll take the extra $1.50 off to add my own soy sauce! Only wish they had pig skin on the menu.

I'm not sure if this cart is there all the time but it was there on a Saturday at around 2. We…read moreneeded a quick lunch and I found this churng fun place, so we decided to give it a try. We ordered a regular churng fun with fish balls, and a large curry with fish balls. The regular has 4 fish balls vs. the large which has 6 fish balls. So if you were hoping that a large would have more fish balls, it's really just a boat load more of the churng fun. Way too much carbs. Other than that, I can't really complain. It's quick and it's cheap, and it's pretty good (although I didn't taste much curry flavor in the curry one).

This is my second time trying this food truck. I hope they are here to stay! I had asked for an…read moreAsada quesadilla (off menu but they accommodated my request) and it was SO GOOD. I've been struggling to find a good quesadilla in the area. I decided to give them another shot tonight and try their bistec burrito. The burrito itself falls slightly under my expectations partly due to the use of white rice and black beans. It claims they are Tex-Mex, but that would require refried pinto beans and Mexican rice. Regardless, the burrito is good. I like how on the menu it says it comes with fries. They are the good type of French fries. They also didn't salt them, which I liked! I also love how happy the guys are that work the food truck. They are nice and speak both English and Spanish, which creates an inviting environment for everyone. They DO NOT take credit cards or Apple Pay. They take cash and Zelle. I did the Zelle option and it was not tedious. I'm very happy they are here and I look forward to trying more of their menu. I attached photos of the menu flyer and my food from tonight :) Give them a shot!

There are 2 carts on avenue H..literally only yards from each other. The review is for the one that…read moreis closer to Nostrand avenue. The other one is called Sahara and this one doesn't really have a name--it just says halal and has a bunch of pictures of food! I hate to do this but anytime, I take my health in my hand, and try street meat, I always subconsciously compare it to the cart on 53rd and 6th. Hands down, I think the 53rd and 6th cart has the best white sauce and rice around (well as far as street vendors go!) and thats saying a lot because I am a rice snob!. But this halal cart, gets a 5/5 for their lamb! its tasty, tender and cut into perfect portions. I am also pretty pleased with their white sauce. I am always surprised at how hot the hot sauce in these carts can be. Don't get me wrong, I am a practical fire eater so I can appreciate the heat, but even I would say that it must be used in moderation. While this isn't the hottest hot sauce I've tried, (once again--that honor goes to 53rd and 6th}, it is definitely in the running. If you're not one who enjoys the taste of fire, I'd advise you to skip the hot sauce. My main gripe is that the rice is a bit more grainy than I'm used to, but it isn't a dealbreaker. Anyway, I'm accustomed to having pita with my lamb over rice, but since that is not automatically included with this platter, I had to ask for it. Instead of just cutting the pita into quarters and putting it in the tray like I expected, he threw it on the grill, lightly doused it in white suace, warmed it up, cut it up into slivers, put it on top of the rice and finished it off with more of that adductive white sauce! Perfection! Needless to say, i was pleased! IDK if he charged me an extra .50 cents because I asked for the pita, but all this yummy goodness, with a complimentary soda, came out to only $6.50. My favorite thing about the cart though is that its sooo close to home! It is located at the Flatbush junction right in front of the Triangle Junction or as most people know it, the Target mall, so I'm sure it is very convenient for many people. Whenever I have the hankering for a lamb platter, which is getting to be pretty often!, I'm glad that I do not have to trek to the city anymore--this cart is a much appreciated and quite delicious alternative for my usual haunts: 28th and madison or 53rd and 6th!

First of all I would like to give a shout out to Yelp for making me an Elite'14. I won't stop…read morewriting Reviews and giving Ratings to places that I venture into. Secondly Halal Food here is the Bomb! This is one of my Goto spots for authentic cheap and fantastic Quality food... Newbe Yelpers please take note. If you are in the Brooklyn Area you can catch the B44, B103 Busses or take the 2 or 5 Train last stop to BK College and walk to the Food Trucks. They are 2 of them on the corner. For people who drive you can park in the Target Parking lot in the back. If you arrive early from 8am-10am you'll pay only $7 for the Day or you can just Park around Avenue H or anywhere else that isn't Metered. There is Bike Racks available for people who ride Bikes as well and it's not too far walking Distance for people who live or attend school (Brooklyn College Midwood High School) within the area. So in closing I'll catch you all later let me go rest and preserve my stomach for tonight. You may see me in Fort Greene Park slope or East Flatbush eating elsewhere.

I am obsessed with the stinky tofu from this food cart. The lady is super generous with the portion…read moresize. You get so much tofu and the pickled vegetable pairs so well with it. Although it's not the traditional Taiwanese version I'm used to (with cabbage and carrots), I really like the lady's variation! (She uses shredded pickled daikon and carrots). I also ask for all the sauces and it's not too spicy either! I've only spoken Mandarin each time I ordered from her, I'm not sure if she speaks English or not. However, if you're a none Mandarin speaker, definitely speak up or grab her attention somehow to order since it can get chaotic sometimes if she's busy and she doesn't always remember who was first in line. She's very friendly!! I have gotten her stinky tofu at least five times since moving to Brooklyn and I've never gotten sick from it. Don't be intimidated by the street carts!

OVERVIEW: In many countries, it's not unusual for locals…read moreto eat two, or even three meals at street food stalls. This is not surprising, as many of these vendors can offer a hot, and delicious meal quickly, and for a relatively reasonable price. So, if you happen to be near Brooklyn Chinatown's famous 8th Ave, come visit Lotus Sister Food Cart. You'll experience the unique charm and feel of an authentic street food cart. And, at the same time, grab a quick tasty snack, or even a meal for a few people. For close to a decade it's been located on the corner of 57th Street and 8th Ave. And by chance, it's diagonally across 8th Ave from "Tofu Stall", another very interesting street vendor to visit. Keep in mind, that what's primarily being served here are quick eats, such as skewers, fried chicken, noodles, and dumplings. But this doesn't take away from the fact that the food here is delicious, and crazy fun to order and eat. WHAT TO ORDER: - The cheung fun rice noodle rolls are standard, but very good, and can be topped with fish balls, or curry fish balls. Of course peanut sauce and hot sauce can be added. - All the skewers are good, especially the chicken, chicken wing, fish tofu, fish balls, and others. - Their famous fried chicken legs are one of the best items, and are really crispy, with a hint of five spice flavor. Absolutely delicious. - The lo mien and rice noodles are tasty, but even better when topped with some of the skewers, or maybe some hot sauce. - The stinky tofu is a mild version, which is good to order if you like it, or if your trying it for the first time. - The dumplings are pork and chive, and are tasty, even though they are deep fried. - Plain cheung fun noodles, fried tofu puffs and other items are available in bulk, to take home and use in your own cooking. SERVICE: I really like the Auntie that runs this cart. She is friendly, to the point, and keeps things moving quickly, so everyone receives their order in a timely manner. When you're ordering, she always offers something additional for you to try, that she feels you will enjoy. She speaks Chinese and English, and is also happy to take your order by the point at the food or menu method if necessary. PARTING THOUGHTS: If I'm close to 8th Ave, hungry, and I don't feel like ordering from a restaurant, I can't pass up this auntie's food cart. Hell, just the smelll of her frying her famous chicken legs, is enough to catch your attention from almost a block away. So go visit her, and grab some chicken legs or cheung fun, and, what ever other tasty treats she convinces you to order. You'll be happy afterwards, I promise.

Stumbled upon this one time by total accident. The bing was amazing. Crispy on the outside. The…read morebeef quality was amazing. With the right amount of sauce and with the right amount of hot sauce. Also has the crunchy crackers inside so best to eat while you're there. Came back 2 more times just couldn't find him. Today, I went on a mission and drove up and down 8th Ave. we finally found him! I decided to take his number down and make a yelp for him because definitely needs some attention for this good food. It's all marketing at the end and some vendors just don't speak enough English to do it. Once you try it, you'll see that the food speaks for itself. They also sell fruit crepes too. They are here 9-5pm. Be ready to have your mind blown. I asked him to put mine in two bags so hubby and I can share. But eat separately, I can't seem to say enough nice things. They are super sweet and the freshness of the meat is also amazing. Li and his employee needs to be able to show their talents more! Stop by and be amused, would love to finally see some good reviews!