My search for the best halal food cart in NYC continues... Hands down one of best halal food truck in the city. It's located close to Hudson Yards and a few blocks away from Penn Station. King Cab exceeded my expectations. I ordered the chicken platter which was only 9.50 (bring cash!) and it was delicious--loaded with fresh ingredients that mixed perfectly together. It had a lot of chicken in it too, they weren't stingy with it at all! The worker running the truck was attentive and clearly puts love into each order. I'll definitely be coming back to this location from now on when I don't want to wait an hour in like for some of the other ones.... read more

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I stopped by this local cart for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the flavor of the rice and quality of the meat. The line here is usually not very long, the service is fast. I ordered a Chicken & Lamb Over Rice - the consistency of the sauce had a good balance, the viscosity was perfect and was able to provide an even coating to the individual grains of rice. The fries on top provided an additional dimension to the platter, but the highlight of this platter was definitely the portion of lentils that was mixed in with the rice. This was a unique touch that I have not seen at any other halal cart and truly catapulted King Cab Halal into a league of its own. If you're in the neighborhood and looking for a quick bite then you can't go wrong with King Cab Halal! read more

King Cab Halal Food - Chicken & Lamb Over Rice - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

This was close to where I was staying so I stopped by for lunch. This food cart is open 24/7 which is good if you have those late night drunchies. I ordered the chicken over rice ($9). They also had fries and some small bits of crunchy tortilla chips in it too which was an interesting surprise. There were even pickles and jalapeños which the other food cart places didn't have. The portions were pretty standard but this place was a lot cheaper which was nice. The food also felt cleaner than the other chicken over rices that I had in the area. Always go extra on the white sauce! read more

King Cab Halal Food - Menu (September 2022) - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

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I didn't think I'd ever find a place that could rival Halal Guys but this is actually even tastier. It has a lot of spice. I had the lamb over rice with extra white and red sauce (per people's recommendations). Not only was that good, it also came with a few fries on top (mediocre), some jalepenos on the side (a nice touch) and salad. When taking bites with all the stuff together it was fantastic! I'll probably be back again tomorrow night. read more

One of my favorite meals in NYC. I've been to NYC 4 times and find the local dishes here very average and not good like other cities in the country. Very disappointing for a world -class city! This cart is located in a dark corner by the Hudson Yards area. It's not a busy corner at the street and the owner isn't friendly but the food is really good and very trainable priced. I ordered two lamb gyros, a chicken. Plate and a fish plate. All good but I wish the fish better was crispy. I docked 1 star off as the owner isn't friendly at all and asking him for ketchup and sauces to go was difficult. He has none. What business don't have small containers for sauces on the side??? read more

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This is one of my good friends favorite halal cart spot so I had to give it a shot. It is good halal. A decent amount of food, good chicken, good lamb and good sauce. Just a typical good halal spot. read more

Lamb Gyro with rice is very nice. Delicious and large enough!! But I have to check the order when I ordered in online read more

King Cab Halal Food - Menu - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

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The falafel sandwich is nothing to write home about. Very bland and the pita uninteresting. A disappointment. Luckily I had the mixed meats on salad. Outstanding. Flavorful. Moist. Love the mixed in French fries. read more

My wife and I ate here because of the yelpers. I knew we were in the right spot when there were a number of cabbies eating and ordering. It is close to the highline so we got our food and found seating nearby on the Highline. It was perfect. Wife had the falafel sandwich and I had chicken over rice. Lots of sauce!! Spicy and satisfying meal. read more

My favorite halal spot in the neighborhood, I go at least once a week. They have brown rice available which is a rarity among the halal carts. That alone is reason enough to go. Still, the food is consistent and they make your food fast. I just wish they would trust me to handle hot sauce when I tell them I want a lot. read more

I got falafel over rice . It's $9 . It's fresh, yummy, good quality . Highly recommend! read more

King Cab Halal Food - a tray of food - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

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Our office ordered from here for lunch via seamless. They forgot 2 of our meals out of 9. I got the gyro sandwich ($7) and the falafel over rice ($6). The gyro had plenty of lamb and was spicy - I asked for tahini and green sauce. The falafel plate came with fries, salad, rice and 7 pieces of falafel. The fries were flavorless and soggy so I didn't eat them. The salad was covered in a white sauce that I didn't ask for so I didn't eat that either. The rice was good and the falafel that wasn't covered in the white sauce was salty but had a nice bite and flavor to it. It's good if you want some cheap halal but maybe order at the cart for a fresher meal instead of getting delivery. read more

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The aroma gets me to buy nearly every time. Really good food. Fair pricing and nice workers.

First time having this place, absolutely legendary halal food. Friendly guy, great food. Quick and simple.

Favorite halal truck!! So much better than halal guys to be honest. It's clean, fresh, and fast! The lamb over rice is my good to!

I pass their spot nearly every day for four years! It got to a point where I didn't even see them b/c, hey, they're always there! Okay, so today was the day! I'm starving and yup they're here! Checked out their extensive menu. I chose the falafel sandwich. I had to wait, and wait...you get the point. And, oh, did I mention I was starving??? I checked my attitude when I realized, yeah, these guys are ALWAYS here, and they're ALWAYS working! Turns out they informed me that it would be a few minutes since they were making fresh ones for me. Nice!! Sure enough, this gorgeous styrofoam container appeared smothered with that lovely white sauce. All this while still serving the six to eight cabbies that also ordered. Ok, it was deliciousness, for $5! YUM!! read more

Used to work nearby 10 years ago and would come here a lot for lunch. My man Abdul makes the best lamb and rice and always hooks you up with extra. Love this food truck read more

What a wonderful food cart! Prices can't be beat, such a nice vendor, great portion sizes. We ordered one of almost every platter- all terrific. The rice is especially flavorful!! read more

I dunno. You may have noticed how much we love NYC street food (we don't, at all). And I'm not sure if it was just that we were starving because we were way out in the food desert and badlands of West Chelsea. But the food we got from this stand was so freakin' good. We still talk about it... read more

A good pit stop to grab a quick bite to eat if your out in this part of the city....A hefty serving of food and the price is just about right for it.... The chicken and lamb over rice is the way to go.... Enjoy and be safe.... read more

I have to give kudos to Yelp for helping me discover this place. I feel like people aren't normally too friendly to street food around here, so for a place like this to be highly rated, even with a small number of reviews, was enough to spark some intrigue. I'm not quite sure how the daily operation of the cart works, but it seems like there's variation in the menu depending on who's serving on a given day. But the consistent things so far include: a lot of delicious meat, a nice little side salad of lettuce and goodies, a handful of french fries, and a great formula of white and red sauce. Every kind of meat I've had here, from the gyro to the fish has been more than satisfying. I'm always partial to lamb, so that would be my top recommendation, but in general, I'd recommend starting with some mixed options and finding out what you like from there. The red sauce is a bit spicier than what you'd normally find, so proceed with some caution if you're sensitive. They don't necessarily drown everything in sauce which might be a plus for some people, but they're amendable if you're an addict as well. The rice, sauce, and meat combo go together splendidly, and I have to praise their meats for being well seasoned and tenderly cooked out. If you're lucky, you'll get some extra fries or some extra falafel with your order, and the falafel has a wonderful crunch and flavor. By now, I've had most of their stuff, so I feel comfortable saying that I don't expect anything to disappoint. If you haven't spent a lot of time trying to find places to get lunch in the area, then you might not be able to appreciate the incredible value that King Cab Halal offers. It's pretty much impossible to feed yourself for less than $12, much less half that, which is what food here typically costs. Their slightly more expensive ($8 vs. $6) option of mixed grill could literally feed you for a whole day with the amount of food they give you. Also, even on an absolute scale, the halal food here is good. It may not be the very best I've ever had in my life, but it's up there, and it's more than enough for what it represents against its surrounding options. Plus, they're real people people, and by that, I mean that being a customer here feels like having a relationship with the person making your food. If you're looking for something not quite offered on the menu, they'll mix and match. They list a few mixed grill options, but I've had friends come here that have figured out their own thing. They undercharged my group once for something, and when I told them about the error, they left the change they gave me. So if you're looking for anything, my only advice would be the speak up, and I'm sure you'll figure something out. I expect to be a loyal customer for as long as they're here and I work around here, so I can only hope that they plan on sticking around for a while. read more

I've been coming here for 8-9 years and it's always been great. The meat is fresh and the sauces are good, the spicy sauce is spicy but not too much. I appreciate this place as it's been my go to in Chelsea forever, I don't know any other places around that are as good. Go here! read more

We decided to give it try. It was wonderful tasteful platter! Also it is plenty of food. Thank you!

Honestly this was one of the best halal cart experiences I've had in NYC for several reasons. I was on my way home from a night out and this cart was conveniently located on 28th st and 10th ave, just one avenue away from where I had gone out. When I arrived, the gentleman operating the cart prepared my food lightning fast, must have took under 2 minutes. I got the lamb over rice (highly recommend and this is always my go to choice) and it was just as expected and more! It came with FRIES distributed throughout which tasted incredible. This is a new flavor sensation and I don't know why all halal carts are not offering this! The fries intermingled with the rice, the tender lamb meat, and the white and hot sauces to produce the best flavor explosion. It's everything you need after a long night out. read more

Best street meat in the area. Platter comes with rice, fries, jalapeño, pickles and lettuce. Food tastes fresh. Good white sauce and the hot sauce is not extremely spicy. Highline is right across the street. read more

Excellent Halal Food. Excellent customer service. 24 Hour convenience. $1 - Poland Spring 500 mL, 12 oz soda (selection varies), 12 oz canned juice puree (selection varies) $2 - Snapple 20 oz Punch (selection varies). $4 - Chicken, Lamb or Mixed Chicken and Lamb Giro w/ or w/o vegetables, w/ or or w/o extra onions, w/ or w/o white(mayo+secret ingredient(s)), red (tabasco) and or barbecue sauce $5 - Chicken, Lamb or Mixed Chicken and Lamb Plate w/ choice of rice (usually two selections) or two pitas, sliced and or diced in lieu of rice, w/ or w/o vegetables, w/ or or w/o extra onions, w/ or w/o white(mayo+secret ingredient(s)), red (tabasco) and or barbecue sauce $5 Fish Giro w/ or w/o vegetables, w/ or or w/o extra onions, w/ or w/o white(mayo+secret ingredient(s)), red (tabasco) and or barbecue sauce $6 - Fish Plate w/ choice of rice (usually two selections) or two pitas, sliced and or diced in lieu of rice, w/ or w/o vegetables, w/ or or w/o extra onions, w/ or w/o white(mayo+secret ingredient(s)), red (tabasco) and or barbecue sauce You also get a Falafel, Shrimp and Fries when available. Other dishes and combinations are also available. Enjoy. =) read more

Been coming here for a few years now. Fresh ingredients/food made to order. Actually like it better than the Halal guys.

Got the chicken over rice. Pretty average halal food cart portion, flavorwise etc. although food seems a little fresher than some others. If you like it spicy ask for a little extra hot sauce cause they go easier on it than others. read more

Always fresh and nice portion size. This cart is always busy and therefore the food is always hot and fresh. Usually at least five or ten cabs parked on the block eating his halal (the equivalent of a packed restaurant). Best cart in the neighborhood by far. read more

Tried 3 different chicken over rice around the area. This is the best! Much better than some halal guy hahahah

For a food cart, worth . the value. good and reliable

Loveeeeeeee this spot they never disappoint I don't mind travelling distances just to get food from this cart. Thank you seriously keeping me satisfied since 2012 read more

Best halal food ever. Clean, reasonable prices, great portions, flavorful, seasoned perfectly and always warm. Served fresh and off the grill all day. Never fails me. Thank god for king cab halal cart, convenient and accessible 24/7 everyday to fulfill my hungry tummy. Yum. read more

Loveeeeeeee this spot they never disappoint I don't mind travelling distances just to get food from this cart. Thank you seriously keeping me satisfied since 2012 read more

Best Halal in town. I love this place. Great food, great portions, great prices. I cab here sometimes $20 just to get a gyro.

Very good food and generous portions. Can't beat the price and handy spot for after-hours grub.

Yum yum, generous portions, amazing food and great prices, would highly recommend to anyone.