Middle Eastern Halal Food is actually quite special. I have zero complaints fair prices, absolutely worth for what you get. Every single menu item that we have ordered was really fresh and yummy. Everybody was extremely polite. I can't praise Middle Eastern Halal Food enough. read more

Ok I've been a fan of this cart for a long time but last night ( and a few others time, but I chose to ignore) is the decline. The quality of the food and quantity has severely declined. I mean shoot I know they mince the hell out of the gyro/lamb to increase profits but damn it's getting really really sad. I thinking I had sand camouflaged as gyro meat last night and I even paid an extra dollar for meat. The guy working at night is one of the most unprofessional I've ever met, he just doesn't care about service. Regardless and the main focus is the decline...heh ownership, you gained success but don't forget once you start getting cheap customers will find a new place....like I will. read more

I've been coming here for years, and always experienced good customer service. So I was surprised to have one of their guys serve me today with a bad attitude. I ordered a combo over rice, and he gave me a chicken over rice. When I told him the mistake, he got mad at me and blamed me for the error. He ask me why I said "yes" when he asked me "white sauce on the chicken?" Not sure what his deal was, but that's his responsibility to get my order right. Most people would just let it go and fix the mistake. He took it another step further by blaming me instead of fixing the mistake, and then even trying to escalate it by angrily asking another customer next to me whether he told me chicken or not. I certainly hope this isn't a sign of a decline in their quality. I'm sure they have plenty of customers, but if this happens again they can say goodbye to a long time customer. read more

This is one of the best food carts in the city. Their lamb and chicken is one of the juiciest and better seasoned in the city. Way better than the halal guys ( I get it's such a cliche to say that, but I suppose they are the standard that everyone compares all other cart food). The lines do get longat night, because of the clubs near by. read more

By far the best halal cart in Brooklyn! It's a few others in the area so pick the right one, this one is right next to citibank. I had the mix (chicken& lamb) over rice and it was great. Always got the chicken before but the lamb stole the show this time. And they don't charge for extra white sauce, I get mine smothered in that liquid goodness. read more

Middle Eastern Halal Food - Mix (chicken& lamb) over rice, with salad & covered in white sauce. - Halal Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Quality has changed and they try to cheap out by skimping the shit out of you and chopping the shit out of the meats. The meat is literally small enough to feed a baby. This used to be my favorite halal cart but they changed. They used to fill up the box now it's half filled and doesn't taste the same. read more

This is my new spot to go to for food, since I am not near or cant get to the famous 53rd Street 6th ave cart if I am ever craving halal food. One day (a few months back) I was walking down 86th street after work, I was hungry but I didn't know what I wanted to eat. I got down to 5th ave, and saw two halal carts. Mmmm, haven't had halal in a while so I decided to go with it but seeing two carts I didn't know which to pick. Luckily I'm very observant, the cart at the CitiBank corner had a line of people, meanwhile the cart across the street in front of Chase didn't have one person at all. CitiBank cart it is!! I ordered the chicken and rice and I took it home to eat and it was pretty good and flavorful. I had ordered halal food somewhere along 86th street but near Bay Parkway and it had no flavor and it was very greasy...I felt like when Jim Gaffigan did his stand up on hot pockets..."Did I just eat that???" Anyways back to the good. I tried the lamb and chicken with rice last week and I really enjoyed it especially since I am sort of iffy about lamb and it's taste, but the lamb didn't have a taste to it at all...I am definitely going for the gyro next...maybe I'll be a fatass and get a rice dish as well and split it with my Bro... read more

If this strikes you as 'a top NYC cart' - then I'd suggest expanding your borders, because NYC apparently means the corner of 86th and 5th to you. This cart doesn't come close to what the carts in Midtown or FiDi have to offer, not by a longshot. It is what it is - a cheap, decent meal. The rice isn't as well flavored or cooked like the better carts in the city. The meat certainly isn't spiced or cooked well at all, it's nearly steamed. And the gyro shavings? You couldn't shave any thinner with a Gillette. The other problem I have with it is you're surrounded by Lebanese and other Middle Eastern restaurants nearby, and they all trounce what this cart has to offer. Granted, if it's 2 AM and you've just wrapped up a bender, then this is your best (and likely only) option. If you're buying from here during the day with places like Karam just around the corner, well, why?! Go because it's cheap. Go because it's late. Don't go for quality, because it's not there. Find a one of these ME restaurants, either up the block on 4th ave just around the corner from 86th St., or go to one of the other nameless ones (there's at least 3 in a 3 block radius there). Much better quality, price will be close if not just as cheap. read more

Hands down the best chicken and rice dish I have ever had in my life. I was in New York about a month ago when my friend brought me here at 2 in the morning. I've never had Halal food before, so I was a little nervous to try this. My boyfriend and I shared a plate because we assumed it wasn't going to be that great since it's just a chicken dish with rice. WORSE DECISION EVER. I absolutely fell in love as soon as I had my first bite, and regretted not getting my own plate. We had this our last night staying in New York, so sadly I won't be able to eat here again until I come back to New York. Here in Los Angeles, we have one Halal guys in downtown, but it's overpriced and nowhere near as good as this cart. I will be coming back every time I'm in Brooklyn. read more

...Seriously, RUN to this cart. It is currently snowing in NYC and I am still considering leaving my house and taking a bus and 2 trains to get a lamb over rice platter from this cart --it is THAT good! The rice is tasty and , the lamb is tender and perfectly chopped and grilled. The only thing I'd give a 4/5 instead of a 5/5 is the white sauce but honestly when rice. lamb, white sauce, and hot sauce come together..the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Yup, I brought Aristotle into this! TRUE STORY: I left roughly half of my platter on the table because you do get enough food so that it can be spread among 2 meals of the day. My cousin happened to stop by and ended up helping himself to most of it and by helped himself, I meant he inhaled it!. Once he left, he then proceeded to text me FEVERISHLY to get the address (like crack addict asking for the location of where he can score!). Anyway, having tried some of the more infamous and not so infamous halal carts around the city, I consider myself a cart expert! For me, this cart is #1, even above the beloved 53rd and 6th one! I know! *GASP* The guys who run this cart are on the younger side and very friendly. They like to chit chat and the main guy even goes as far as to admit that even he can't handle too much of their hot sauce. He always warns you about it and please heed his advice if spiciness isn't your thing! He'll put on a moderate amount that you may think is too small at first but thats only because he's trying to save you from burning off your taste buds. But of course, you can ask him for more! haha Like you may know if you live or frequent the area, there are 2 halal carts directly across the street from each other and both happen to be in front of banks! but I can't stress this enough: this one is the one in front of CITIBANK., on the North East corner of 86th street and 5th avenue. The other cart..well...*shutters* its also a good deal at $5. many of the other carts charge you 6, but thats because they throw in a drink (so if you do the math, the drink is not actually 'complimentary'!) , especially if you don't want or need a drink included. read more

First time trying Got a combo chicken and lamb over rice Meat was juicy and rice was perfect It's an okay size for $6. Wish they included pita bread tho. It's a $1 I think. I'll be back one day read more

I have been going to this truck for years and it has always been the best! Whether I'm in street clothes or a suit, the guys there always recognize me ask how I'm doing, tell me a funny story or threaten to put hot sauce in my lamb and rice... Hahahaha!!! (Be careful if you ask for it... it's VERY hot!!!) The lamb, chicken and falafel is always fresh and amazing. There is no place I know of in NYC where you can get such excellent food for only 6 bucks!!! Sometimes I go around 1PM or even at 1AM, either time, there is always someone buying something there and the food is always great. I'm pretty sure he has a pretty big cult like following there (besides me). It's my late night dirty little secret...lol! REMEMBER: On 5th and 86th near Citibank, not the lonely gyro guy across the street. Don't forget to leave a tip. ;-) read more

5 stars for taking "street meat" into a whole other level. Bay Ridge needed this Halal Cart because it serves many purposes, it's great for workers in the daytime looking for an inexpensive eat and it's great for the night owls at the bars who want some quick eats after the bar/club. I'm not a big meat eater but i'll have their lamb and rice anytime, also try the falafel which is great. The guys who work this cart are quick and friendly and i commend them for staying out late at night in the cold winter conditions. read more

When it comes to the meat of the streets, this halal cart is boss. Friendly guys, good prices, and a closing time of a quarter to never. The chicken is slammin' with the hot sauce and white sauce mixed together, with either rice or salad. Everything seems to be five bucks - since you'll be drunk when you eat it, you'll be thankful for the easy math. Good shit, even though it attracts every obnoxious, drunken third shifter within a 20 mile radius. read more

Best halal cart in Brooklyn. Make sure to go to the one in front of TJ Maxx, not the one in front of Chase Bank. They are super friendly and are happy to customize your plate as much as you want such as getting a plate full of meat or getting no veggies and all lamb and rice. YUM. Consistently delicious lamb, a bit salty which the white sauce and rice balances out well. read more

Islamic-themed dog meat for late-night drunks and stoners. That being said I have eaten it before. I get the combo dog meat (lamb and chicken flavor) on yellow rice with tomatoes/lettuce. Sometimes just lots of white sauce..sometimes super-shway harissa..sometimes super shway harissa, od white sauce wa eshway barbeque. It's very versatile, and perfect if you've been drinking, smoking, sticking your...self..out...or just indulging in the tan Bekaa Seitan..(Arabs should never drink...we don't digest alcohol like normal white people we just get super flushed & happy, then pass out...to wake up and throw up on everything after a night of 3 beers..we do however, have a natural enzyme that helps us break down opiates faster than white people...after 6,000 years of folk medicine prescribing opium, we actually process opiates faster and it's harder to od us with 'em. It's a double-edged sword, but I digress)... Before doing so I must purchase at least a liter of mexicana mango-flavored yogurt drink (latin american lassi-like jumpoff- that stole my heart) to drown the spice and indegestion. I get prescribed ppis fortunately, but this meal makes me double down on the pepcid od... Homeboy running the cart has been involved is in a bit of a dispute with some locals over location. I'm rooting for homeboy. Frankly, a certain local politician is just racist... In Bay Ridge, the Islamophobia Fault Line cleaves right through the heart of the small, insular Arab Christian community into which I was born... This is in no way Middle Eastern Food. It is basically what white people imagine Middle Eastern food to be like, spicy 'gyro' over rice with 'salad' and the white-sauce-hot-sauce combo ubiquitous at real middle eastern sandwich shops... But it's so not. Actual gyro is real cuts of meat, sliced thinly sliced and stacked vertically on a spit, roasted slowly while spinning in front of a flame. This is ground up meat, fried on a griddle. It's the direct descendant of a very NY streetcart - the gyro cart. Straightup instead of hot dog carts (a well known money laundering front for the mob, which employs South Asian Migrant Workers who know nothing about food) - there used to be real family run street-carts serving somewhat decent quality Greek Food made by Greeks. The souvlaki stands one sees at festivals across the boroughs are evidence of this. Sadly, the times have changed and the guys who filled their place after the Greeks moved on to Real Estate and Travel Agencies...Arabs. Arabs are one of the most ingeniously pragmatic entrepreneurs on earth. They'll sell things they would never touch themselves and don't give a hoot as long as they got their chew on for those 12 hour shifts... read more

Cheap Street Meat. I hate thinking about its origins and I hate the morning after guilt. However, if I must experience the post-street-meat-blues, I might as well enjoy the consumption (sounds like a weird TB reference). And I do! I DO! This halal cart is INCREDIBLE. I'm usually all for exploration but the lamb gyro is so tasty that I haven't been able to bring myself to try anything else. It's tender, juicy, and when you ask for hot sauce it also becomes perfectly spicy. They are open super late (I've picked up a sandwich at 2:30 am on a Saturday night). Seriously, there's no better late night food to be had anywhere. In fact now I want to stay out late just to have an excuse to eat some street meat. read more

This food truck is the best. In fact, most of my dinner during the week is from this truck. I get the chicken over rice with white, barbecue and hot sauce. It tastes like homemade cooking. read more

Allright -- I used to eat 53rd and 6th every Friday during my 4 years in college.. It's been a pretty regular thing; I would crave it on weekends. I've moved to Brooklyn (1 block from this cart) and to be honest I was a bit weary about trying out and committing to a new cart (especially because, I mean, how clean can these carts be anyway?) - it was the ultimate test of my stomach. I don't know what it is but ever since I've been eating from this cart, I have yet to have a craving for 53rd and 6th. Although they charge the same price for a salad or a full platter and although they charge extra for pita, definitely this place is better than any other cart in NYC. Their falafels are BOMB too so try them out $1 for 2 pieces! Don't go too light on the white sauce either, you don't want to miss out read more

The food is real good It Is very greasy. If you like greasy salty food that gives you gas for 16 hours hit this spot up read more

Was surprised nobody has written a review for this cart yet as he has been here for years. I stop in every two months or so and always get the combo, Chicken and lamb on rice with a salad and lots of white and hot sauce. Its probably not the best Halal cart but heres the thing, its not crowded,its cheap and its near my place. Sold! The food tastes good to me, decent amount of spice and its filling. Hes out there from early to late, every day in any weather. read more

One of the BEST Gyro Carts in NYC hands down. Having been to so many different carts, I am not easily impressed, but here the food and friendly servers make this cart a definite stop for good food that is not only quick but reasonably priced. The cart offers a variety of food, such as the infamous gyro, chicken, falafel, etc. and one can enjoy a sandwich or a platter. The combination of gyro and chicken was absolutely delicious and should not be missed, be it over rice or in a sandwich... Love the white sauce and the HOT sauce... Overall, a great experience.... read more

The good one is in front of the CITIBANK across from Pizza Wagon!!! I sometimes get late night cravings for a falafel & they often run out because it's so busy!!! Let me tell you this much. I for one sceeve cart food 99% of the time but I am in love with this cart. The two guys who run the cart are great. They told me their life story how they lived out on the west coast and how they are shocked someone as white as i am can deal with alot of hot sauce. Anyway, I am totally dedicated to this cart. Last year during the snow storm they were out there til 2 am & me being a pig went and actually got one while I was walking around. Go here and dare to say this isnt the best street food ever!!! read more

You can't go wrong with Brooklyn-priced street meat served in an aluminum take-out tin. Their $5 combo platter has never disappointed-- I always get it with white, hot and barbecue sauce for a variety of savory, spicy, and sweet flavors. read more

The food quality has gone downhill and the portions are so small now. They charge an extra $1 for pita bread, where it used to come free with the meal. I don't understand why they are raising prices and giving smaller portions and the food quality has gotten worse, I got a stomach virus from the food. Not good, the halal carts in the city has bigger portions located near Union Square and NYU. read more

The food was actually excellent. Their salad was always garden fresh, their gyro was palatably meaty and their sauce was thick and authentic. And I was actually a frequent customer. now here is a rhetorical question for you. why am I giving this joint one star? because they are racist against chinese people. it's pretty axiomatic why this is an extremely poor decision to make as a business owner. Do yourself a favor next time. read more

The best halal cart in Brooklyn by far. Quality is amazing. Expect long lines. It is worth the wait though.

What an interesting experience this place is. If you come here late night Friday or Saturday prepare to be amused. The drunk crowd waiting on line for this food is an experience on its own. The food is pretty good considering where it's coming from, how it's made, and the fact that it's $6. I got the mixed plate which is lamb and chicken with rice and pita. Extra white sauce is a must and some hot sauce adds a delightful kick. Tried the falafel here too, not bad, very fried. I'll be back next time the craving hits. read more

This cart is on the way from the train station for me so I stop there ALL THE TIME. I freaking love this cart, you don't even understand. I either get the chicken gyro or the chicken and rice. They give you SO MUCH FOOD for the dollar- I usually have left overs for lunch the next day or a snack later. Compared to other Halal Carts in Manhattan, I really have to say that this place is the best. And the guys behind the grill are always friendly and the service is always fast AND AND AND THEY STAY OPEN WAY LATE which makes it so convenient coming home late at night. Want street food? Do it. Do it now. read more

Listen, I hate most yelpers but I like this place enough to get over it and give them a review. This is the best street food I've had in the city. Get the lamb over rice with the spicy rice and both sauces. Sometimes the hot sauce varies in how hot it is depending on the day. Today it was so hot it made me cough, I consider that a plus in my book. It's addicting and good and amazingly not greasy, the guys are always friendly too. Anyway, if you're in the area get some. It's better than the 53/6 Halal Cart. read more

Middle Eastern Halal Food - Halal Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This was so freakin' GOOD! OMG! Totally wasn't expecting it. After reading reviews I was like, "alright - this place sounds overhyped and racist apparently (LMAO)" I decided to give it a shot last night. Got a combo over rice with pita. I wanted falafel but they sold out. Got it with white and hot sauce. Got home and orgasmed in my mouth! It was delicious. If you're craving street style food hit this place up. Good, cheap, greasy, and different! Cash only. So bring your dollars, whores. read more

Best. Lamb. Gyro. Ever. Sometimes the lines are long--which is only a good sign, of course--and the service can be painfully slow, but I have to acknowledge that it's only 2 guys (sometimes 1), and the true pain really comes from standing there smelling the delicious smells and getting hungrier and hungrier. Really, if they weren't so good, I wouldn't get so impatient :) read more

I have been to this place every now and than... usually get chicken over rice, which is decent nothing great...this time, there were two guys totally indulged in their chat...I asked for chicken over rice, this guy on the counter asked me after a while "mixed"? I said both thinking if he was asking me for white n red sauce.. he ends up giving me chicken n beef... i said to him, if u were listening to me instead of talking among yourself, you could concentrate on the customers... he starts blaming me and chatting with the other guy in arabic....the other guy says ok brother i will fix it and tries to take out the mixed meat...i asked him to give a me new one as i dont eat red meat... the guy on the counter says sorry brother i a not going to sell to you!!! I guess, he doesn't care if he looses few customers with his attitude, just like one other reviewer stated...Walked over to the cart across the street and got much tastier food...Would not go back here even if he sells it to me.... read more

I prefer this over the halal guys. I always get chicken over rice with bbq and white sauce. Their chicken is so soft and juicy. The place is clean, never had a problem after eating...if you know what I mean haha. Always craving for this cart's halal late at night...I think they put crack in it because it's so addicting!!! read more

Middle Eastern Halal Food - Chicken over rice - White & bbq sauce - Halal Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Without flaw and packed with flavor, this is my absolute favorite halal cart in NYC. The lamb or chicken (or a combination of the two) with spicy rice is just the most comforting meal after a long night. Their falafel sandwich is the best I've had anywhere and I often pick one up when I'm on my way out to work as a treat to myself or to start my mood off right. Their hot sauce is (gasp) actually hot which gives it extra bonus points from me. I'm not sure how they manage to consistently crank out the best street meat but I'm glad it's there and that they keep making the magic happen. The guys that work there very nice in general and especially friendly to repeat customers. If you're nearby and want something quick, cheap, and tasty, COME HERE! read more

Great halal food. I can feel the acid reflux kicking in as I write this. I've been coming here for years and noticed they halved their portions by using very shallow aluminum dishes while charging even more money. Oh god why am I writing a review for a halal food stand. I could be reading a self help book or going to the gym... Guy working the stand is always smiling and joking around with the customers(because he's making more money off you by using the smaller dishes). The verrazano bridge is just a ten minute walk if you were inclined to off yourself after chowing down on street meat. Cheers! :-) read more

I've had many halal carts in NYC, trust me when I say this, this is a top ten cart easily. Delicious sauce, meat, and rice, all for 5 bucks. Who can be unhappy with that? So I know you're going to come to Bay Ridge to check out Century 21, well if you want something cheap and delicious, this is the place to come to. The window ledges of the adjacent bank double as seating. Don't forget to tip. read more

I've been frequenting this cart and the other across the street. The food is reliable, cheap and open all day and night. I just cant get over the fact that these carts are ungraded and have no running water - just doesnt seem sanitary. I feel like one day eating from here may kill me - hope im wrong. Overall a great value and pretty tasty. read more

I use to love coming to this place to get chicken over rice with white sauce, barbeque sauce and hot sauce but on one particular occasion I found a chicken nail in my meal, needless to say I will never eat from there again. read more

This is probably my favorite halal food cart. Always a long line when I go there but their food is always fresh and quick to get to. Perfect place to go to after a long day of shopping around in the area. read more