Absolutely scrumptious! Ordered the lamb platter - 1) it's affordable, 2) the lamb was super fresh and flavorful, 3) although we picked spicy it wasn't so spicy that I can't eat - it was well balanced. I'd go again! Service was excellent and friendly and right across the street was some seating. read more

Kwik Meal - Lamb platter - Street Vendors Near Me - New York, New York

Returned to give them a shot at redemption. I was pretty unhappy with a previous visit but I decided to revisit today after some time away. It was good to see the regular lunch staffer who actually recognized me and mentioned it's been a while. Went with a chicken and lamb combo today instead of my usual lamb platter with extra meat. I wanted to try the chicken again and it remains solid. Dark meat, decent flavor. Lamb is gamey and a little dry but not as fatty and gristly as it had been previously. They made the platter spicy today. I could handle it but usually they ask and I tell them to not make it spicy. I'll make sure to speak up next time. It was nice to be recognized and welcomed with a smile but I felt bad explaining my infrequent patronage was a result of remote work, which is not entirely true. The other person that mans the cart during off peak hours really left a bad impression. That said, I've added them back to my lunch rotation as long as it's the regular lunch guy. read more

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It is a green cart and I've been here a few times. I've come during the week for lunch and it is great that I never have to wait too long. The food here is simple and delicious. I usually get a platter over rice and really enjoy that they marinate cubed white meat chicken and lamb. I think the quality and price are great. The platter comes with a little salad, really just lettuce, and homemade homemade tzatziki sauce and jalapeño sauce. The jalapeño sauce is very spicy, but I always ask for a little because it is nice and acidic. If you get a combo, you get a few pieces of falafel. The falafel is a little dry and could be crispier. I would definitely recommend getting extra veggies on the side to make it a more complete meal. I believe there are 2 different people that working at this cart and was drawn by the different articles and photos of famous chefs, like Bobby Flay, that were posted on the cart. One of the guys that works in the cart is very enthusiastic and super nice. The other guy is straightforward, but not curt. I like that the food is served very quickly and can quickly walk back to my office if needed. read more

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How to choose which food truck to eat? I'm not sure but I found this place via Reddit so I decided to give it a try. This place is significantly more expensive that other food trucks selling similar things in the area, but I was persistent. There was one extremely friendly guys working the booth and it took less than 7 minutes for my food to be ready after ordering. I ordered the Chicken Lamb Combo and I immediately noticed that the rice was not yellow like that of other food carts. The chicken and lamb itself was also significantly better quality as you could still taste the gamey-ness of the meats. I will say, eating this almost made me feel healthy as the dish felt like it was flavored more naturally than by whatever sauce they usually offer. If you're looking for a healthier alternative to street food carts chicken and rice dishes, Kwik Meal is a great option. read more

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One of the less greasier halal carts and the sauce was pretty dank. The biryani was pretty filling. read more

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I always knew this place existed, but I never tried it until recently. I'm glad I did. It's a bit different than your usual chicken and rice dish from the food carts. The rice isn't yellow, it's white and the chicken has a unique flavor. The white sauce is also served separately from the chicken and rice. The hot sauce is green and it's not too spicy. I'm not sure if it actually is or not, but the food seems to be a healthier version of your run of the mill chicken and rice. Nonetheless the meal is tasty and bit different, but just as good, if not better than the other food carts. read more

Kwik Meal - Chicken and rice - Street Vendors Near Me - New York, New York

Solid spot for a cheap, kwik midtown lunch. The guy in the truck was very friendly, he apologized profusely for not starting my online-order meal even though it wasn't really that late and I didn't mind. Good customer service and customer-centric which was appreciated. Lamb pita had nice chunks of lamb in it and tasted really good, nice spices and balanced with the veggies. White sauce was solid. Falafel pita was also good. Falafel was slightly dry and was chopped up but not bad, I enjoyed it. read more

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I love this meal cart and it's one of my favorite lunch spots in Midtown. I was so excited to come by and order the lamb because it's been a while since I was in NYC. Kwik Meal has always been a lunch staple. I'd highly recommend ordering the lamb and nothing else. It comes with real meat that's marinated in papaya (I think) to make it super soft and tender. A lot of the other meal carts use cheap fake ground meat. I've also tried the salmon which was cooked perfectly and very moist, but the Lamb is where it's at. The line isn't too bad and the wait is maybe 5-10 minutes from ordering. read more

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The problem with looking for NYC to return to pre-pandemic energy and times is we have a memory of what life was like before. I frequented Kwik Meal, given it was near my office AND it was one of only a few Halal carts that served the usual chicken and lamb over rice with salad the right way and I recall there was no skimping. So I was near Kwik today and stopped by to retrieve a fond food memory, but it was less than I recall... literally. What distinguished Kwik from all others, even the few Halal carts I held in highest street cred, was the quality of its meat, which I am pleased to state is still there, just less of it, far less, skimping. Kwik has meat that has real texture and grain, not all ground up into something barely resembling chicken or lamb. Kwick seems to acquire its meat from somewhere else, even though the City requires all carts to get whatever ingredients, meat and veggies from the same place. Please correct me if this is no longer true. Somehow Kwik's street meat looks and tastes like it could come from any grocer a person would shop. Its spices are also very distinct from the rest. Even the rice is better and the veggies seem fresher and chunkier. Is it inflation? The prices are higher, at least three dollars more and there is considerably less in that clear plastic folding container. It used to be filled completely and that is one of the reasons I would recommend Kwik to out of towners who wanted to get the best of street meat offered in NYC. It's still higher quality and distinct in flavor, served with welcoming grace, but now about one third less in volume, hence the subtraction of one star. read more

Halal carts are plentiful in midtown Manhattan, but there's none quite like Kwik Meal. They're open til the wee hours of the morning (4a!) and everything - I mean EVERYTHING on the menu is delicious. Favorites: chicken and lamb combo (comes with falafel!), chicken Kati roll, and chicken biryani. Their lamb is the definition of succulent, well-seasoned, flavorful. That tzatziki sauce mmmmphhh can't get enough of it. Excellent service. No complaints. read more

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Allow me to tell you a story of how a boy found happiness and a new primary Grubhub choice. It was 9 PM on a cold Monday winter night. The boy grumpily finished the day's work. Unsatisfied with the mediocre Thai food for lunch, the boy thought it nice to grab a late night snack. Adel's Famous Halal was next to the boy's office, but even on a late Monday night, the line was disgustingly long. The boy wanted a quick meal and to go to bed to repeat the cycle of corporate slavery - the ludicrous NYC rent won't pay itself. Across the street, a few blocks down, a lineless truck flashing its accolades of newspaper features catches his eye. Swiftly, the boy did his due diligence of "Kwik Meal" and notes the general consensus: very good lamb, declining portions and quantitative value. The boy thought to himself, "It probably won't be as good as Adel's but I don't have time for this sh*t. I'm just going to dap up this food cart guy, ask to take a few pictures for a food review, and have him load up this order to in turn milk out a good rating." The boy looks at the menu in front of the truck and was pleasantly surprised by the price. $6 for a Lamb Kofti spoke to him that night. After some pleasant conversation, the boy acquires a beautifully stuffed Kofti. It was love at first bite. The lamb was by far the most organic and natural lamb from a food cart the boy has ever had. The texture felt like tender yet mildly firm steak rather than mushy meatballs. The seasoning was fantastic. The creamy tzatziki and spicy sauce, along with the lettuce, blends all the flavors of an ideal halal cart experience together, tied together with a warm, fluffy crisp of the grilled flatbread. The bite was a simple synergy of halal street food perfection. "Wow. That is delicious. Say, do you do food delivery by any chance?" "Ya we got Grubhub. UberEats, Doordash, everything." Immediately, the boy recalls a college memory. Crossed beyond measure, the boy and his boys Grubhubbed nearly $200 of Taco Bell. It was a fun night, but the boy imagined what that night could have been like had they gotten the same value of Kwik Meal instead. It was at that moment that he knew he leveled the f*ck up. The food delivery experience would never be the same for the boy again. The boy heads back home, thrilled with the discovery of this life-changing food cart. It was tempting for the boy to gatekeep this transcendental knowledge, but that night, the boy decided to be a hero. The boy should have been sleeping for a 5:30 wake-up to gym and work but at midnight, the boy passionately writes a Yelp Review to help out his newfound friend and Manhattan gem, before going to bed dreaming of the night he Grubhubs 20 of these Kati Rolls. Thank you, Kwik Meal, for feeding a boy's tummy and soul, for being a glimmer of happiness and hope in this overpriced and tax-oppressive city. And to you, the dear reader, thank you for indulging in this review. And please, remember to dap up those who feed you. It will make both their day and yours, and perhaps, you may get more than you expect. read more

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Delicious. I wanted a quick meal after watching Hamilton, and this hit the spot. I got a chicken kati roll and it was very flavorful. There was a good chunk of chicken, and the flavors really meshed well together. read more

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Kwik deserves all my 5 stars coz it has a special place. Close to work, its always been my go to lunch option when I cannot decide what to get. The Falafel platter and wrap is so delicious, one or the best carts in NY City. The green hot sauce is so good, always ask for extra of the hot sauce and white sauce which is subtle and creamy. Affordable and tasty. read more

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Still the best Kati Roll in America and you only have to go to Manhattan to get it. Hell of a lot closer than Kolkata in West Bengal where they originate. The lamb is something extra special. If you get one you'll wish you had two. Nice service, convenient location, and the best damn Kati Roll! read more

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Fantastic street food. Lamb Pita was delicious and ordering spicy had a nice level of heat that complemented the flavor. Great quick bite before hitting up a broadway show! read more

very very tasty chicken over rice. super fast too. this one hit the spot fr. this one meal keeping me fed for the rest of the day-successful. read more

Kwik Meal - Chicken Rice Platter - Street Vendors Near Me - New York, New York

Well shit, I was walking around checking all the "closed" signs and chained up doors beneath the bigger "open 24 hour" signs and getting really depressed about this decrepit, rotting city when I quit and started walking towards home. I came across a few street carts (at 4am) here and there setting up their eggs or pastries and what have you but I didn't have cash and my phone was dead. All I had was a card and these guys typically don't take cards (possibly zelle if you're lucky but like I said my phone was D.E.D. Dead) Then! I strolled passed a guy behind his empty/dead looking cart called Kwik Meal but he had a card machine sitting there. I turned around after my split indecision and asked. I told him to make me whatever's easiest for him so he picked a lamb Kati roll and if I'm being honest, that's the thing I really would have wanted anyway! So it already seemed a bit like kismet but I was Leary of how I was the only guy on the street (shocking I know because this city doesn't give a damn about the plague of homeless, crack, and garbage strewn about the most popular touristy destination in the world) but the signs on his cart of him and Bobby Flay sorta reassured my actual excitement for some tasty street-meat out of mostly boredom and frustration that I paid to go to work and then decided to take the offer to go home after popping an adderall (Hence being awake and writing a review in the pitch black while my girlfriend is trying to sleep) so now that you get a sense that my decisions and mood are a bit all over the place, I assure you that my opinion of the food is a bit more clear. Now here's where the struggle comes in- The Kati Roll was hot and smelled great so I opened it up and it looked real friggen good too! (More like a Kati taco which is good because if it was actually wrapped up it would be too small for $5.50 but this was a good size) Lots of parenthesis in this review but that's not the struggle; that was the dilemma of what to do - not being starving and not having power to my device, should I gobble it down and just enjoy a meal for a change or should I scour the earth for a slot to stick my USB of only to snag a "Kwik Shot" of this Kwik Meal Kati Roll??? Well, I snuck a bite of one side and walked to three different NYC Link boxed to try to charge my phone a bit before devouring this delicious food-cart food. So you're welcome because it's frustrating finding, testing, and using those damn station in this annoying and smelly area of the city (parentheses alert: at least it's mostly vacant at that hour other than a few threatening homeless types and a few wanna-be threatening twats) but I did it for you guys and my Instagram followers; I snagged a few pictures and scurried home where I now sit writing this long winded review. Sorry. All this aside, I'm not used to getting real, solid lamb. What a dope surprise! Sincerely, @fork.the.world read more

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I've been to NYC many times for work trips, but this was the first time I decided to try the halal carts - as I am no longer with that company and cannot expense meals!! Jokes aside, I love trying all kinds of food - from street vendors to bougie joints - and figured it was time to satisfy my curiosity around all the halal carts I've seen while wandering around Chelsea and Midtown. I started with a no-name cart next to my hotel (Row Hotel on 8th and 45th), which had solid fare, but seemed a little pricey (no prices listed, so perhaps they charged me the tourist price?)... so I quickly decided to do some research online to see what the locals had to say. And lo and behold, so glad I did. I had the chicken and lamb salad combo, and only have 3 words for it - SO. MUCH. MEAT. I mean honestly, I wouldn't even call it a salad; I'd call it "meat with lettuce garnish", haha! Not that I'm complaining... for $12, color me impressed. The meat was good quality too. Nice chunks of both lamb and chicken. A little heavy (but I'm from California where we love our salads, so I'm bound to say that), but it was really nice to have an option that didn't have rice or a pita (that I usually end up throwing out anyway). Flavor was good - more jalapeno-y than other halal carts I've had... almost reminiscent of salsa. I would absolutely recommend Kwik Meal! Perfect for a late night snack, especially if you're craving protein. Wish we had something like this in SF! read more

Kwik Meal - Chicken Lamb Combo Over Salad - Street Vendors Near Me - New York, New York

Rating out of of 10: 8.5 Don't get me wrong, but this place is heaven. Lamb over rice was $10. You get actual chunks vs shaved gyro meat. I think for the meat quality: 8.5/10 lamb is big and tender but you gotta chew your drunk food. For the bang for you buck? I mean yes I would go back but boyfriend thinks otherwise. Def gotta have more rice or substance in my halal than a half full halal. Hot and white sauce needed more flavor by otherwise you just come here for the meat. Would I come back? Once in awhile read more

Kwik Meal - Lamb Rice Platter - Street Vendors Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious! I got the lamb over rice. All of the sauces involved were outstanding with a really generous helping of lamb for only $11. This place cannot be best for quality and value, and I was advised they do remain open 24/7. read more

Kwik Meal - Lamb Rice Platter - Street Vendors Near Me - New York, New York

We decided to try out this cart after seeing their cart plastered with newspaper articles showing what seemed like a kitchen battle with Bobby Flay. My husband ordered the Combo Pita. The pita was stuffed with chicken and lamb with lettuce and onions which was exciting to see, but the flavors were lacking compared to other NY halal food carts, so that was a disappointment. Overall a decent meal. read more

Bought Lamb kati roll at 12:45 today, 1/31/24. Guy charged me $7.00. It says $6.00 on display. Thats not the worst part. Meat was spoiled and sparse, lettuce stale and looked wilted and sad. Very disappointed. The cook was on the younger side. No excuse. Take pride in giving quality to your customers. Throw away the spoiled meat. I tasted the rot. read more

Absolutely delicious every single time. The Kati roll is the best in the city. Lamb or chicken can't go wrong read more

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Decent food. He seemed to be crumbling under pressure though. He kept a lot of people waiting and absolutely skipped sequence with some waiting. He really seemed to not deal with the pressure very well and many customers just left angry. Food was okay...I stopped by for a quick bite in the crazy snow blizzard in December and had to try the New York biryani...it was just chicken and tomato gravy mixed with rice. Not even close to a good biryani but maybe his other items would've been a better choice. The truck is at the corner of a busy street so mostly takeaway. read more

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Went here since it was listed one of the top halal carts in NYC. Turn out although it's not the best, it is still good for quality. At this cart, they use the white basmati rice, not the yellow or orange rice used in other places and they actually provide a salad with dressing compared to iceberg at other places. Relative to other halal carts, it has larger portions, but even though their dark meat chicken is very juicy, the chicken over rice is best described as a chicken fajita over rice, as it lacks the charm of NYC halal carts. Although their quality is top-notch, this strays from the usual platters of chicken/gyro over rice from the carts. read more

Food is good but a bit expensive now which I completely understand. But if you're gonna raise the prices a lot, at least keep the food the exact same quality including containers. The initial large containers were excellent. Please bring back the same containers hence the 3 stars. read more

I'm telling you to try the chicken briyani- delicious! Topped with an egg! I also tried the lamb over rice, which was good too, but the chicken briyani was so flavorful! read more

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If you have already tried out some street food cart throughout NYC, check it out fast. Different flavours, kinda unique taste than your typical street food cart. Liked their polao rice, juicy lamb and authentic homemade sauces. If you like spicy enough, mention about green sauce (hot) you will enjoy it. Only downside I would say, fully overpriced than any other street food cart considering food quantity and quality. So thats why giving 4 star! read more

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One of the better halal carts in the area. I usually get the chicken kati rolls and if i want to splurge, I'll do lamb. It's a bit pricey, but I think the cost is worth it since you can tell it came from an animal instead of a giant roll of mystery gyro meat. The homemade jalapeno sauce is also delish. read more

This is an as seen on Tv food truck. It posted all the newspaper mentions and visitors from food network including Bobby Flay. We usually eat here when we come to the city, which is not often. Portion was generous, fresh and very flavorful. However, this is not the case today. No line when we got there on a Saturday night. We bought : lamb over rice $9. And chicken, lamb, shrimp combo rice platter with falafel $12.50. To our disappointment, portion is smaller than before. One order can still keep you full but it was more generous before. Lamb was chewy, dry and bland. Definitely nothing compared to before. I was going to give 2 stars but extra star earned by friendly service. Probably won't come back. I can get better quality meat in my own neighborhood food truck. Tip: Pay cash. Credit card accepted but add tax. read more

Stayed in Time Square and were desperately looking for a Food Truck without the run of the mill fare. We were directed to this Bangladeshi owned one, a short walk from our hotel. He had the most delicious Tilapia prep, spicy and well cooked. He custom made a fried raice for us with lamb and chicken and shrimp. Had a great time chatting with the owner while he prepared our food. Really added to our NY experience. read more

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This is such a long overdue review, but well deserved-he was so courteous, generous, and the food was just So. Good. You really can't get any better than this-please support this business, and I would absolutely go back again if I were visiting or in town. read more

CHICKEN & RICE CART featured by bobby flay on foodnetwork! bobby flay you've failed me! for chicken & rice this joint was WAY TOO HEALTHY TASTING & lacking in juiciness/spice/flavor ... felt more like i was eating greek food than halal food!! WHAT? the rice isn't yellow tinted? (do you have to ask for this?) WHERE is the spicy sauce? skip it! you can pay less for BETTER, not to mention MORE food at other carts.. my favorite is the one on 3rd Ave & 14th street outside trader joe's! read more

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Kwik Meal Cart is definitely not the most appealing name. When a fellow colleague suggested it for lunch instead of the famous 53rd and 6th Halal Cart (http://www.yelp.com/biz/53rd-and-6th-halal-cart-new-york#hrid:3pM44CXt_mODuqaNgbb4nQ), I wrinkled my nose. What cart would be better than the 53rd and 6th Halal Cart in Midtown Manhattan? You know what? Life is too short to say NO and not to try something at least once. So, why not? I make my way there (very skeptically) and decided on a Chicken & Rice - my usual. Kwik Meal Cart's specialty is the Lamb, in which they use ACTUAL LAMB MEAT... but since I'm not a lamb person - I'm going to stick with my usual, Chicken & Rice. So what's the Chicken & Rice like in comparison to the 53rd and 6th Halal Cart? The flavors are milder in taste. The owner of the cart, Mohammed Rahman, is Bangladeshi - so that makes sense. The spices are not in your face. Worth a trip? H*LL YES! The Chicken is chunked instead of shredded like the 53rd and 6th Halal Cart. Milder flavors... different but still unique. Chicken and Rice: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Rr55bXbJcfdm4lIf-1f0Qw?select=5iS2jpl7BHMrBewQTvcK6A ENJOY! read more

Kwik Meal - Chicken and Rice - Street Vendors Near Me - New York, New York

Just to note, the cart is plastered with the name Kwik meal, but it appears they have two carts. A lot of reviews under Kwik gourmet are for the Kwik meal cart. Easy to see why there is confusion. This is for the cart at 45 and 6. I was there around 1135 on a Friday. It was cool to read the stories plastered all over the cart while I waited about ten minutes for my food. Great story, but overall, I thought the hype wasn't worth it for the $11 chicken lamb and falafel combo. (Price is a dollar higher for credit card.) Falafel balls were extremely small, like a quarter of what you'd get at a halal cart. Maybe it was because I was first in line but the chicken and lamb were not all that great. Slightly tough. Had I not asked for it, I would have gotten no green jalapeño sauce. The sauce was not very spicy. The white tzatziki sauce was good, but not enough to make up for the medium portion, lack of flavor, and high cost. I will stick to the halal trucks I already know and rely on for street meat. read more

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While 53rd and 6th still reigns supreme in every way, the wait at night is much shorter and it is closer in proximity if you are northbound. With the accolades plastered all over the front of the cart from plaques to stickers of the awards that it has won, the food definitely lives up to its billing. Undoubtedly, the chicken/lamb combo over rice was fantastic. The meat was juicy and fresh, and the portion was very reasonable. I do agree with some Yelpers that the salad was rather pointless. Rather than just including a few strips of sliced iceberg lettuce, they might as well add more rice. The rice was fresh and chewy, however, it did get quite oily from the grease used to cook the lamb and chicken. But the biggest disappointment was that this combo went for $8. The portion is not nearly generous enough to justify that price, but I guess when you win such high praise, the owners must believe that the cost should reflect that. The bottom line: 53rd and 6th cart still has no equal, not in terms of price, portions, or quality. But if you are too lazy to walk another 8 blocks, then pay the extra bucks for a decent substitute. But personally, all that did was make me crave the "best" even more! read more

Kwik Meal - Chicken and Lamb over Rice - Street Vendors Near Me - New York, New York

Great service, great taste, and great price! Got the chicken pita sandwich and it was great! Only $5 and was very fresh. Yogurt dressing was great. Will definitely come back! read more

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I've been to the spot pre-corona for some roti rolls and for some lamb and rice recently. Both occasions were pretty good. I would say it's almost on par with Sammy's Halal or Halal Guys in terms of street halal in NYC. I'd recommend giving their cart/truck a try. read more

Story: As a tourist I heard about the famous halal place however my cousin recommended me to this place. On a rainy day during lunch hour the line wasn't too long. Ambiance: On a Monday rainy lunch hour the line wasn't that long and you'll always be surrounded by people since you're in a busy area of Manhattan. Food: The lamb over rice was served fresh and cooked on point. It wasn't overcooked nor was it undercooked. The spices complimented the meat well and it was pleasantly juicy. Customer Service: The server was friendly and knowledgable about the order. She sure did know how to sell the lobster fries. Overall: The Kwik Meal Cart was an enjoyable experience therefore it earns 4 stars. The food was served quick and fresh. I honestly can't compare it to the famous halal cart because I haven't tried it. Advice: -If you're a tourist, craving halal, and in need of a quick bite. I suggest coming by this cart. read more

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Uncooked meat and I don't mean the meat wasn't well done - I mean the meat was cold and we truly thought most of it was completely raw (Ordered through delivery app) read more