Food was a nice change from regular midtown lunch options, I really liked the jerked chicken. The…read morerest of the meal it came with was fine, I wish the plantains were better, I love plantains, but these were some of the most underwhelming plantains i've ever had. My biggest issue was just very tentative service. They didn't want to be friendly or fast. It was a weird vibe in that sense. I'm not sure what the goal of being absent and quiet when serving food at a food cart is, but if they were more friendly and playing fun music I'd be more inclined to come back. I might still come back to try the pork!

UMMM... they really missed the mark. The jerk chicken was disappointing and lacked the seasoning…read moreand flavor I expected. The salad was wet and looked like something prepared for a rabbit. For the price, I expected much more. Considering it's a food truck, I definitely did not feel that the quality or overall experience justified the price. Unfortunately, I'll have to pass on ordering from them again. It's especially disappointing because I was raised in a West Indian household and know how flavorful, well-seasoned, and authentic Caribbean food can be. Not good. Not good at all.

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.

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.

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.

When we got here around 6 PM on a Friday, there was already kind of a long line, so I don't even…read morewant to think about what it would've looked like 5 hours from then. But I'm very glad I got this now so I don't have to care about how long that potential line would be. It was around 20-25 minutes before we ordered and got our food. I had the mix platter - which consists of lamb and chicken over yellow rice with pita and lettuce. To that I added fries, white sauce, and hot sauce. Although the hot sauce was weirdly just missing. I guess they forgot it. I just have to mention the portion first. This is a gigantic amount of food. Anyone who can finish all of this in one sitting has either just had a bacchanalian night of drinking or has appetite of a mammoth. I respect them either way. But I got two-thirds through this before tapping out. Sometimes with huge portions you see the volume being disproportionally overstuffed by copious amounts of rice, but here they had equal portions of lamb and chicken as well. It's truly an equitable extravagance. Outside the portion, I really liked the taste as well. The fries were a fantastic addition I would recommend to everyone coming here - as they mixed in with the rice to add that extra textural crunch (they actually stayed crispy basically the whole time). The lamb was quite fatty and very juicy. The chicken was mostly standard, but decent still. I liked the way the pita gave you a different way to eat rather than just with a spoon - so you could mix up the eating mechanisms. The first thing you need to do is mix everything together; that's how you get the white sauce to coat everything. And this white sauce is really good. I really wish they hadn't forgotten the hot sauce as it would've added the necessary spiciness to how rich and garlicky the white sauce was. For just 13 dollars ($3 addon for the fries) this is an incredible deal. Probably some of the best value you can find in Midtown. Overall, this place that justifies a lot of the hype. I will say I wouldn't wait more than 30 minutes in line for this, but if it's less than that - I'll be jumping at the chance. 9.25/10

Good, but I think Midos has this place beat…read more Got two chicken and rice bowls. We asked for spicy rice but they gave us regular rice which was disappointing. Even reiterated it twice. So I'm docking one point for that. They also up charge quite a bit if you pay by card, so highly recommend cash. Overall, I can tell why people like this place. The flavors pop a lot more than other halal spots especially with the combination of white, hot, and copious amounts of green sauce. It was tasty. Chicken was flavorful and not dry. Would we wait in a long line for this? Probably not. We were fortunate that there was no line on rainy day. I just thought Midos was better overall flavor wise and texture wise, and never a line to deal with.

Really good tacos! I came here after a Broadway show and there was a short line to order. Keep your…read moreticket after ordering, you'll need to hand it to the worker on the left side of the counters who will make the order right then. I tried the pork tacos and chicken tacos with corn tortillas, but preferred the chicken over the pork (a little bit too spicy for me). Seating is pretty limited and standing only at counters. There also isn't a restroom available inside.

These are good tacos. So, so good. But it's a really overstimulating experience that immediately…read morethrows you into the loud chaos of NYC. This location near Times Square is ALWAYS busy, so expect a line out the door and a battle to find standing room once you actually get your food. There's no time to be distracted here - look at the menu while you're in line so you can immediately know what to order once you reach the counter. Also keep an eye out for people trying to shortcut the line. Prices are steep per taco - is that really surprising in the heart of New York, no - but my favorite is the Adobada: so much flavor packed into the meat and balanced with the sweetness of the pineapple slivers. Second would be the carne asada (get this if you're a guac lover). Their agua de jamaica unfortunately is pretty bland so I'd stick to the classics next time and probably get a bottled Coke. They have a bar at the side for salsas and other toppings, but honestly the salsa is really spicy - yes even for me, the Mexican. I think the tacos are perfectly delicious without it but feel free to take the risk! And stock up on napkins because it can get messy :)

We were on our way from Lillehammer to Oslo and stopped off in Hamar for a bite to eat. A quick…read moreGoogle search pointed us to Adel's and we were not disappointed. The falafel was some of the best I've ever had, and they added eggplant to the wrap. My husband had the chicken kebab and raved about it. Everything was made to order, including the pita. Hussein greeted us and as we don't speak Norwegian, conversed with us in English. An all around great experience. Worth a stop in Hamar. There's parking one block away. Highly recommend.

The food was so so, the service was all right, the Ambience was pretty bad in consideration that…read morethere is a super long line and the reason why the line is so long because everyone keeps cutting and seems to be an accepted practice. The line has no reason to be that long if everyone just stayed in order but seems no one cares which can lead to a very frustrating experience.Would rather go to Halal guys, which is equally as good in a much faster line.

Awesome falafel gyro! Add the homemade green sauce for a flavorful kick. Ahmed is friendly and…read morehelpful.

Ahmed is the man!! The portions are generous, and the taste is simply excellent. Whenever we're in…read morethe mood for chicken over rice, my family and I head to White and Hot (Madison and 28th). My usual order is the chicken with brown rice hot sauce , white sauce, pita bread, and French fries. It's a well-balanced meal that's both satisfying and delicious.

Proud owner of several punched-through Street Taco punch cards over the last few years. The hosts…read moreare so amazing - always kind and welcoming and bringing good energy (even during a snowstorm shutdown!)! The happy hour deals are killer and are what got me addicted. Great music, fun decor, and great vibes. Fav items - happy hour mini nachos (full meal basically!), Brussel sprouts, queso in a skillet, chicken tinga tacos, and churro donuts. See you soon! :)

After start by saying that they have a very nice place, the people are incredibly friendly, and it…read moreis such a good thing that they have gluten-free options and even a separate fryer for gluten-free food - the friend I came to this place with is gluten-free and it was great that she was able to get her request accommodated. I ordered their birria tacos and they sadly were not comparable to other ones I've had in the city. The consome wasn't as flavorful, and the meat was not as tender. Other people I went with try their chicken tacos and they seem to like them so maybe it was just the birria ones that were not great.

Truly impressive by all accounts. Their friendliness varies but their service remains dependable…read more The good reputation is justified here. Their staff and dishes deliver consistently. This spot consistently impresses.

The food is memorable and service is consistent. This restaurant gives generous helpings. Workers…read moreshow real friendliness and address any problem. The menu is affordable yet the food is excellent. This spot is suitable for all tastes.

Stopped by Mysttik Masaala located in the Vanderbilt market for a quick lunch. Since I was craving…read moresamosas; I'd ended up ordering two vegetables. And I have to say these samosas were huge, freshly cooked, super tasty stuffed with loads of aloo (potato) and of course flavorful. I'm not sure what's the sauce in the plastic called, but it was yummy. I'm totally looking forward to grab lunch or maybe an early dinner there and try one of their entrees. The services were quick considering the lines can be super long during lunch time in the week. And there are loads of seats to dine here in Vanderbilt market with a busy atmosphere.

It's the first time I've been to this location but I've been to another one of these chains before…read more Midtown is perfect for an afternoon/ evening pick me up and truthfully, this place makes really authentic and delicious Indian food. I always get the chicken bowl(sometimes briyani, sometimes vindaloo). The sauce is amazing and they also provide extra on the side. The chicken was soft, as well as the pieces of potato in my dish. Pro tip: do not wear white when eating this. The service was fast and the ambiance is delightful and pleasant. Next time, I am coming back to try their samosas.