LAMB OVER RICE.... Soooo goood. Ive been eating here for years, it's right outside my building and Magdy's is always my go to street meat.. I've tried the lamb on many other carts and MAGDY's is my favorite. I feel so lucky they're right on my corner. Great personalities too, they're brothers! read more

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My personal favorite is the Philly cheese steak, double meat and Steak over rice. Really affordable and most importantly the owner and people working there are treats you like family. read more

This is a decent food cart option in Midtown, particularly when you consider the $6 price for a chicken and rice plate. I tried a combo of lamb and chicken on my first visit, but would recommend sticking to chicken. The lamb was kind of old and clearly not as popular. I'm interested in trying a cheese steak next time, as a number of people ordered that and looked decent. read more

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After I read all the Yelp reviews, I told myself that I need to try the food at Magdy's. I been sick of deli food and need to venture out of my neighborhood to get some yummy food for my belly. The line was shorter and moving fast when I stopped by. I told the woman that it was my first time so she handed me a menu...I ordered a Reg Lamb Gyro and gave her the money. As the line moves up, I tell the guys behind the cart what I want and they asked you if you want toppings with the meat. When I got back to work and open my food, lots of lamb...MMMM!! I will be back next time to try the Philly Cheesesteak! read more

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I was actually headed to Subway, which is across the street from Magdy's, but the smell of street meat overtook my olfactories and sense of health. I waited in line, in the rain, for this. My toes got wet. Usually good, hot food compensates for moist toes, but I don't know if I was compensated fairly this time around. The line was short, which was a plus because I usually see it 13 people deep. They split up the payment and cooking duties, which frees up the cart chefs to work uninterrupted and speeds up the line. The words "Chicken Scampi" strengthen their cart display considerably. Mostly because I've never seen those words grace any other food truck, nor do I know what scampi definitively means. Therefore, a certain sense of exoticism and mystery has been associated with this place. I know what chicken tastes like but, chicken scampi?! Dude, it better be rude. To my 3-star dismay, the food wasn't rude enough but it wasn't too polite either. It was okay. Seis pesos para pollo y girocompás sobre arroz (Altavista is awesome!). Nothing special. Steaktruck still reigns in this area of the Midtown Financial District, but I actually couldn't find it today. The people who work here are actually really nice though. It's just too bad their niceness can't translate into food rudeness. read more

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This place has bombdiggaty written all over it. What other chicken and rice cart has chicken & steak & CHEESE over rice?! All for under $6. The line varies but the wait is pretty quick. You place your order with the lady (I assume Magdy) then move down the line to collect your order. read more

Really love this place. It's probably the best cart in New York. The line is long, but it moves relatively fast. The ingredients are fresh and the portion is hearty. Staff is super nice, as well. Wish they had more locations. (Put a cart in the Financial District, please!!!!) read more

Way back in 2001, I was a young, bright-eyed and eager young boy just getting my first job in THE Big City. On my first day of work, my colleague Pat looks over at me and says "have you ever had street meat"? At first I thought "wow, what a jerk-off breaking my balls the first day of work" but fortunately for me, Pat WAS serious and he introduced on that fateful day back in 2001 to one of the BEST street meat food carts in all of NYC! Fast forward to 2016. Now, as a grizzled, bitter and defeated man I returned to NYC and noticed how much had changed. All of my favorite bars, restaurants, shops were now all gone. Today, I figured I would go for a walk past my old building, the one that started off my career in Human Resources and my heart skipped a beat when I noticed MAGDY'S IS STILL HERE!!!!! With a smile on my face and a pep in my step for the first time in weeks, I stood in line and ordered my old staple..."chicken scampi over rice with everything, extra white and BBQ sauce." Yes, 16 years later the quality and flavor of this food truck remains strong!!! All white meat chicken breast, flavorful rice, succulent sauces.....WINNER WINNER STREET MEAT DINNER!!!!! The lunch scene is WAY MORE competitive than it was back then. There are a TON of great eating options all a few steps away from each other. You will see places come and go over the years but Magdy's is here because it follows a simple, successful formula. Huge portions of food served fresh and hot at the UNBELIEVABLY LOW PRICE OF $6 !!!! Magdy's is perfect for those days where you have a big appetite (from either being in a competitive weight loss contest for a few weeks and you are now done OR after a competitive night of drinking) to fill up your belly with some pretty good food. Based on both value, convenience and flavor, Magdy's is STILL AS GOOD AS IT GETS!!! LONG LIVE STREET MEAT!!!!! LONG LIVE MAGDY'S!!!!! read more

This place had a good first impression, though I'm not yet ready to give it five stars. I ordered the "double" cheesesteak on a hoagie and it was pretty good, though far from the best I've ever had (the top being both Pat's and Geno's in Philadelphia and Hoagie Haven in Princeton). The $7 cost is solid for a Midtown lunch spot and competitive compared to other decent cheesesteaks I've had in the city, though I think the quantity of food is a bit below other streatmeat joints. Whether the $1 premium is worthwhile for a non-chicken/lamb-over-rice meal depends on how much you value diversity and quantity of food. I'll probably revisit this review in a few weeks when I return to try the cheesesteak over rice or their chicken scampi. Edit: I came back a week later and tried the cheesesteak over rice. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but I was expecting better than this. Thought they ran out of wiz, I don't think having provolone instead was what sunk it, rather, it was that the meat was dry, still basically in a single, solid, sheet form, and just a little strange with rice. It was fine, but not really worth trying. Overall, the cheesesteak hoagie was OK, but the cheesesteak over rice was forgettable. read more

the wonderful aromas from this cart draw you to it. The workers here are very efficient at handling the inevitable lines. The chicken and lamb combo over rice with hot and white sauce is solid and will satisfy your hunger for $7. Nice pieces of chicken but the lamb could be better (not as good as halal guys or gussys).I like the caramelized onions and peppers. I'll be sure to get the cheesesteak next time and a double is only $7. read more

Good cheesesteak for $5, didn't feel like having it over rice, so I got it on a hero with jalapenos, cheddar, and tomatoes. Without the long line, I would've walked right past this cart because they don't have a sign that prominently displays their name (It's on 47th and Park). The food was good for the price, but nothing that blew my mind. What did surprise me was that a woman collected my money the moment I stepped on line and then shouted my order incoherently to the two people preparing the food. Initially, I was impressed at how they could understand and remember all the orders she was mumbling, but realized that they probably collected money first to lock people into waiting for their orders, but the line moves relatively quickly so it wasn't too bad. I waited about 15 minutes. read more

Can't beat the amount of food you get for the price. The philly cheesesteak is okay, its mostly cheese. I prefer the chicken or lamb over rice. The lady who takes your order and money is really creepy though. =P read more

I saw the rave reviews and had to try Magdy's... you won't see the name on the cart. Just look at the pictures and you'll find it at 46th and Park. For $6, i got a giant platter of chicken and rice with veggies (mushrooms, onions, peppers, tomato). The line moved really quickly. I'm pleased! read more

I was craving for lamb street meat but was nowhere near 53rd and 6th. So upon recommendation from a co worker I headed to the general location of the cart. Don't worry, you won't have to look long. The line extended from their grill to almost the end of the block. Aside from the halal guys, this is only the 2nd time I've seen this happen. Immediately I was approached by this nice lady collecting money for our orders. I told her I was new and she handed me a double sided menu. Very sweet, not at all pushy like most vendors. I ordered the double lamb over salad.. bad choice . I also asked for extra whiite sauce as I normally do. The salad wilted from the heat of the lamb and the extra white sauce was too overwhelming. Both choices were my fault. I can only imagine what a regular serving of lamb over rice with a bit of salad tastes like with the appropriate amount of white sauce on top. I'll be sure to come back and find out. Four stars because im spoiled by lamb perfection from the halal guys. P.S Can definitely serve two. I had to throw out half of my meal bc I didn't want it sitting in the office. read more

Magdy's is my new favorite cart! Large portions, tasty food and reasonably priced. I usually order 1/2 cheesesteak + 1/2 lamb over rice and I like how the nice crunchy sear on the lamb. If you go there for lunch, I recommend calling ahead so you don't have to wait in their long line. read more

One of my favorite chicken over rice spots period. For only $6 you get a lot of food - definitely more than your money's worth. I go with the chicken over rice platter with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, peppers, mushrooms and jalapeños with white and hot sauce. Amazing. The long lines outside of this cart alone speak volumes for it - definitely worth the wait. The line moves fairly quickly too. You can get a mix of chicken, lamb and/or steak. If you're not in the mood for the platter, you can get a cheesesteak or a salad too. Considering city prices, you can't beat the deal in addition to the quality of food. I highly recommend giving this place a go, you won't be disappointed and you'll definitely be going back. read more

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I've eaten at Magdy's a couple of times, but I only went by recently when they were parked a little closer than usual to my office for a quick lunch (their usual spot, at 46th and Park on the northeaster corner, usually has quite the line at a regular lunch hour). While you can get a salad or street meat here, I've only done the cheesesteaks because it can be hard to find a decent one in town otherwise. Overall, I would say that the quality is okay; I'd also make sure to clarify that you want a steak if you want a regular cheesesteak - one time I said cheesesteak, and it got misinterpreted to be a chicken cheesesteak. The quality of the meat is decent, and the whiz is added generously, which I do appreciate. However, it doesn't quite taste like the regular whiz I know and love, and when I asked for a little pepper on top, my steak got doused with a bunch of it, along with salt. I feel like the simpler one keeps it here, the more likely you are to get the order right. That said, it's a filling steak for $7 (if you go for the 'double' size, which to me is a regular cheesesteak anyways), so it is good bang for your buck and will fill you up reasonably. Nonetheless, it's a spot where I don't mind stopping at if there isn't a wait, but having had the real Philly cheesesteak experience from my years in town there, I wouldn't say this quite matches up to the best ones. read more

Tried the popular Philly Cheese Steak. Nothing too remarkable here. Just another NYC food cart on the grind.

They dont change their gloves and touch raw meat, then the garbage, then your food. When I said something I was told " You have never gotten sick before". I took a picture of their expired permit and they became very confrontational and aggressive. Never will I eat here again. H read more

It went from $6 to $7 within a year. The value used to be good, but lines are getting shorter as people look elsewhere for a better deal.

Magdy has the best cart. Second to none in midtown. Great food and a great value.

Favorite spot for a good cheesesteak really nice staff they are hard working and prices are very good

this is hands down the best lunch option in midtown east if you are craving some street meat! i always get a philly with everything, etc and its only 5 bucks. It went up about 50 cents in the last year but its expected. The line is usually long around lunch time but moves pretty quickly. Place your order with the lady and she will collect money and you'll let the cooks know the order. read more

Magdy's is my favorite food cart in Manhattan and by far has the best cheesesteak in New York. I went to school in Philadelphia so I have had more than my fair share of great cheesesteaks and Magdy's is the only one served in New York that is a true Philly cheesesteak. The meat is a high quality real state and not pressed flat processed sheets used by many cheesesteak makers. The rolls are fresh and the food taste wonderful with plenty of toppings and sources. They serve other items as well but I go for the cheesesteaks. I worked at 270 Park Ave. a block north for several years and half of the lunches I ate were made by them. I took a new job about 10 blocks away but still come back for this wonderful food. If you like cheesesteaks this is the undisputed place to go. The long line is nothing more than an indication of how popular this places and it does move quickly. They run an efficient friendly operation. I have been going there for eight years and will continue to go there. read more

I love this place! I've been getting chicken gyro's from here for about 10 years now. The line is always super long but very fast and worth it! read more

You got to get chicken and phily over rice. Not chicken and lamb. That's what makes it worth the slightly higher prices here.

I have walked by this cart a million times and never stopped because of the lines. I actually stopped and it was well worth it. The prices are really cheap for the city. I ordered the philly cheesesteak for $5.00 and it was good. There is a lady that takes you money and 2 guys that cook you food so the line moves quickly. I'll visit this place again. read more

Solid food cart. Reasonable prices, big portions, love the variety on the rice dishes.

Back in 1993, I transferred back to NYC from San Francisco after living out there for 4 years. My office was located in the MetLife building right behind Grand Central. It took a while to scout out all the places for lunch, and right out front was a street cart with 1 guy serving up Philly cheese steaks and chicken and lamb over rice. I ate there many times my first few years, as the food was great, location was convenient, and it was a very good value. And then one day, the cart was gone! Messed up my whole routine, and I settled for other lunch options. I figured the guy had retired. Fast forward many years later, I was walking down Park Ave and on the corner of 46th and Park (on the other side of the Helmsley Building, an area I rarely venture to), and lo and behold, who do I run into? Magdy? He now had a bigger cart, and had 3 people working with him. The best part was that he hadn't changed much - same basic menu, and same great taste. So, here we are 23 years after my first meal with them, and I just finished another. Like someone said in another post, many things have come and gone in midtown Manhattan, but one things remains constant - Magdy's on 46th & Park! Still good food, healthy portions, for half of what I normally pay for lunch in the area. Double chicken & rice is only $7 (single is $6) ... probably only increased $1 in 23 years! Everywhere else lunch is $10-14, and you are still hungry! Glad to see these hard-working folks succeeding with a simple recipe - give people a good product, priced at a value price and serve it with a smile. From the hottest days of the summer, to the coldest days in the winter to the wettest days in the spring, they are always there. Sorry it only took 23 years to write a review, Magdy! read more

I have been going here since 2005 and the quality and quantity of the food remains the same. It was 5.50$ in 2005 and $7 now for a double plate. The chicken is all chicken breast and always has that awesome grill flavor. This cart is certainly different than the ordinary halal cart and now that my company moved downtown I am really going to miss it. You will always be my favorite cart. read more

I've been frequenting this great little food cart located on the NE corner of 46th St & Park Ave for a few years now. The food is fresh, well cooked and reasonably priced. You pay Jennifer first, she kind of hangs off to the side and takes your order and a very pleasant person too I might add. When its your turn to tell the cooks what you ordered they prepare it quickly. You can ask for extra's in the salad and its not a problem, just don't crazy and ask everything..LOL. They make a good cheese steak sandwich but my favorite is the chicken over rice with salad and extra white sauce, and few Jalapenos. I also have witnessed them give plates of food to the homeless and very seldom do you see these vendors show such acts of charity, but Magdy does. FYI read more

The first cart I regularly visit in NYC. At 46th and Park, if you get there just before noon, you can often avoid a line that persists until 1:30. Not the phillies are not overloaded with steak, but that have all the top fixins and also fresh lettuce and tomatoes if desired. Good value, much better than "five dollar footlongs" which no longer exist. Friendly staff moves things along quickly and unless the weather is bad, you never really mind the short wait. Great rice bowls too, also a great value, fresh and hot. read more

The food is of very large portion. The meat is not the most fresh but it is marinated and cooked well.