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.

On Sunday night, I was waiting on a small line, in front of this cart. Two sets of people came…read morebehind me, and were served first. As a result, the cart lost my business that night, as they will any night that I see that particular guy on duty. Despite the stupid explanation I was given, nobody can be "in front" of you if they weren't there when you arrived. The food is good, but not all that cheap, for a cart standing on a street corner.

From the owner: Halal Food push cart . Best Halal Food in New York. Chicken , lamb , Fish , Falafel , shrimp or…read moremix over rice or Gyro, steak , halal hot dog , hot sausage, French fries. Delicious and healthy Food.

One of days in NYC was a trip to Central Park to walk around and see the sights. We also…read morecoordinated a visit to New York Hot Dogs. Absolutely great dog. Service was fast and friendly. 2 dogs with a water was only $11! Fantastic deal. Highly recommend!

The service here was okay. This cart is located right in front of the MET museum. There was little…read moreto no wait when I was there. Regular hot dog was around $4. The hotdog itself was decent, but nothing mind-blowing. The toppings that went with it were a good combination. Not the best hot dog I have tried, but I would try it for the one time.

Little street cart that serves the softest cheong fun ever! I got off the plane from LA and…read moreimmediately rushed myself over to this little cart. I've heard so many great things about the cheong fun here and how cheap it is. I was recommended to go earlier in the day since they leave early or whenever they're sold out. Considering it's street food, take the cleanliness to your liking. My family and I got 5 different bowls and the total came out to $18 which is NOT bad at all. They offer soy sauce, peanut sauce, and/or chili sauce. Definitely only get the soy sauce for the protein options and peanut sauce + soy sauce for the plain one! Take it from me, my dad ordered all three sauces in all of our bowls and it was too much flavor mixing together in your mouth. Food: Plain Cheong Fun (8.4/10): The silkiest, softest cheong fun I've put in my mouth. You must eat this right away. This is not a take-home option because it will clump up together. Take it from me, I made the mistake of bringing this back on a 15 minute subway ride. Although I had to wait to enjoy, it was still delicious. Dried Shrimp Cheong Fun (7.6/10): I love a good dried shrimp and green onion cheong fun but this one didn't really hit the spot for me. I wish there was dried shrimp within the cheong fun. I maybe got a few pieces within each bite but those bites were still delicious.

Cash only! I wanted…read moreto try the Cheong Fun Cart for a long time, but never got the chance to during my other New York trips! This time I found the opportunity and am glad I can say I've been now! Its literally a small cart on the corner of the street intersection. There was a line formed and so we just followed suit. No place to sit to eat, so just be mindful of that - especially since the containers they give you the food in can be super hot! We ordered one fresh shrimp rice roll, and waited about 10 minutes for our food to come out. It is PIPING hot so it was hard to hold and eat, but we managed. The first few bites were delicious and the rice roll was super silky. However I felt like since it was shoved inside the plastic container, the rice roll keeps cooking in its own heat, and thus got overly goopy. Still, I enjoyed the cheap snack on the street, but have definitely had better long-standing rice rolls in NY.

I had such a fun time experiencing this, but maybe not the vendors. The various vendors definitely…read morehad their work cut out supporting the massive crowd. They mostly had great attitudes despite the chaotic event-professionals all the way. There were extended wait lines, and sometimes popular items would run out to the disappointment of many. But that didn't stop the festivities! The music was lively, the artists had beautiful displays of wares, the food was delicious, and the city provided a perfect backdrop.

This is it! Bahn mi in halves for $5, for those of us that can't take the entire thing. A duo of…read morehipster sandwich thieves must have felt the same way because my bahn mi was hijacked. ROBBED. The food truck remedied the situation, thankfully, and I say mine was better. See the pix for best Vietnamese food if you're in Bklyn, but they are 404 on the map in Bath Beach. I'm guessing it's a roving food truck. Maybe you can summon them via the phone #. The best, most deliciously rich little cheese tarts had virtually no line, which I am still trying to wrap my head around. Ube and matcha cheese tarts went in my greedy little belly. Their card is attached. I had no room for the basque cheese cake, which looked delicious but was simply too big for me. Fancy. Many varieties of food, sugar cane being juiced with a roller machine to order, music, sugar painting and on and on. DJs, lights, the city.... Don't miss the next one, which is the last of the summer, sometime in August. Be early, the lines were long.

Ubeland is a fantastic event! There are so many wonderful vendors and the festival is always…read moredecorated with colorful purple flags, making it hard to miss! I've been twice now, with the hours usually from 11am-6pm. I highly recommend arriving early, as lines can get long about an hour after opening. There is always a great mix of food vendors, including some grilled savory bites, lots of Ube centric desserts and booths serving fresh Ube drinks like bubble teas, juices and ice cream floats. Usually, there are also jewelry and art vendors included as well. I highly recommend checking out this festival when they have another event in the city and exploring the wonderful Filipino cuisine showcased by the featured small businesses.

I went to UbeFest a few weeks ago. It was packed when I went, the lines were long. During the…read morefestival, I got the Ube Latte from Kapehan Ni Roney & Ube Mochi Ice Cream Sandwich from The Bois Co. The Ube Latte was ok taste wise, the Ube Mochi Ice Cream Sandwich was good, but maybe a little too sweet for me. The prices are expensive though, $10 for the latte as $14.50 for the ice cream sandwich

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.

There were a lot of people lingering around this food truck so I ordered a platter here w gyro…read moremeat. My bf got the pita w gyro meat. Both were delish!! Def order here if you are in the area!

The food was very tasty. There was a long line, for good reason, but it moved quickly. I would eat…read moreat this truck often if I worked nearby in the city. 100% recommended.

This is worth the hype guys... I have no idea how it got so popular (tiktok, ig reels, word of…read moremouth?) but everytime I passed by here during my trip there was a line. It also smelled heavenly. We decided to keep the good vibes going after the most fun night - BTS concert - since this was near our hotel, we got in line around 11:30pm? They're open until super late. Didn't even spend that long in line to be honest, or maybe I just didn't mind the wait? When you get closer to the front, the line splits into two - not sure what the system is logically but it does help with ordering faster. We got one platter for 2 people - Mixed Platter which includes rice, lamb, chicken, and a slice of pita. You also have the option to pile on some crispy french fries (why would you reject fries) and get a drizzle of various sauces. I very intelligently opted for the hot sauce on the side, and was so grateful for that because it does pack a punch! Gosh, this was so delicious. SEASONED, and everything on the plate mixed together so well in one bite. Also an excellent portion that would definitely last you at least 2-3 meals if you got it for one person. I'm for sure going back next time I'm in Manhattan.

Tastes great and reasonably priced. Would not wait more than 20min though, because the regular…read morespots are not that much different. Wait was not bad at 615 on a Tuesday. Looked like 30 people but line moved fast, so took under 20 min.

Can't leave NY without having a hot dog and Billy's Hot Dogs has been well loved. With so many rave…read morereviews, we couldn't pass this up on our way back from walking over 6 miles at Central Park. He was easy to locate on a corner outside the park. The menu is simple- hot dogs, sausage dogs, chips, and drinks. Pricing is very reasonable ! Cash only. Got mine piled with mustard and relish- it was delicious, juicy, plump, and didn't taste like cheap processed meat. And he even gave us a super deal for 2 dogs and 2 sodas! Gobbled them up on a nice shaded bench at Central Park across the street : ) The perfect snack!

You can find Billy's Hot Dogs, a small hot dog cart, by CPW, with a straightforward menu of hot…read moredogs, hot sausages, pretzels, chips, and drinks - We ordered the Hot Sausage (beef), topped with onions and mustards - note that the onions are a 'onion relish,' just in case you're expecting raw or sauteed onions. The sausages themselves were fine; definitely on the spicy end. Billy, the owner, is super kind and friendly! Patrons tend to cross the street and enjoy their dogs on the benches. +Billy!