I still think Adel's is better but this place has a lot more food and the sauces are more delicious. The fries are also a nice addition though the rice is okay, a little bland. I would recommend ! read more

Shawarma Bay - Combo - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

Shawarma Bay is amazing! Food was delicious and flavorful. I got the mix combo with chicken and gyro. Fries, the sauce, and the RICE was great. Zain hooked it up! Will come again. read more

I'm a person who has to be in the mood for halal food. Fortunately for me, I was this day. Originally the plan was to try Adel's and see what the hype is about but the line for Adel's was outrageous and diabolical. The next best thing was this spot which had abs no line and the quickest service ever. The menu has a good about of items to choose from so it's more than just the typical "lamb or chicken over rice". I got the combo platter which was lamb and chicken over rice and they didn't skimp on either meat. The platter comes with salad and fries (which is new for me) and then topped with sauces of your choice. The meats were well seasoned and the lamb was crispy just how I like it. Tbh this may very well be one of the best halal spots i've tried so far in the city and that's saying something. Would absolutely visit again. read more

Shawarma Bay - Beef Doner Combo platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

This is an awesome spot to grab something to go for lunch or dinner. It's a good truck so I'm not sure if the hours. I usually get something from them for dinner, later in the evening. The menu is right on the side of the truck and they have a decent amount of options. I've only gotten the chicken shawarma but it's good. Plate full of chicken, salad, rice and veggies. The guys that take your orders are very nice and they make sure to get your order right. I'll definitely be back try other options too. read more

Shawarma Bay - a tray of fries covered in cheese - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

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I ordered the mixed platter and the chicken Chapli platter. Chapli platter was delicious but the Lamb in the mix platter was a little dry. I would still go back and have it again read more

I was trying to visit Adel food truck but the long lines there (probably a 2 hour wait) made me try Shawarma Bay instead and I am so glad I got to try this. I ordered the Chapli kebab plate and it definitely was one of the best kebab plates I've ever had ! The meat , the rice and awesome flavors perfectly blended to make this a memorable dish. Its definitely one of the best food carts in NY. Highly recommended !! read more

Bets place for shawarma! The line is pretty long but once you place your order, it comes relatively quickly. I love their combo and their falafels. Their lemon herb sauce is a must get! I'm usually not a fan of rice pudding but theirs is delicious and so addicting! I highly recommend checking Shawarma Bay out! Staff are super nice and patient when you have questions. read more

Halal food, including shawarma and chapli (minced kebab of lamb, mutton, beef, or chicken) served fresh out of a food truck on the Avenue of the Americas. Portions are huge (you could split a shawarma platter). Prices reasonable. Ingredients are fresh. From what I hear, there can sometimes be a wait, but I went on a Tuesday night and was served right away, and very quickly. Truck is super nice and clean and staff are very nice. I got my shawarma platter with ALL the sauces and they were all fantastic. I am more of a Lower East Side or Brooklyn girl, but came all the way to midtown because a colleague recommended Shawarma Bay. Definitely worth the trek! read more

Shawarma Bay - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

came from out of state and this was the only place i was looking forward to having a meal from. we went on two separate nights during our trip and they were closed both times. no update on a website or socials. not even a response to any calls I made. we went out of our way two separate times just to be met with disappointment. that being said, if you can miraculously catch them on a night they are open, the food is amazing! read more

There are a LOT of similar food trucks in the immediate vicinity of this truck but I am so glad we went with this one. Went at 11PM after a show and was super hungry-luckily the amount of food we got here was beyond adequate especially for the price point. And everything came out super quick. We went with the chicken shawarma wrap, which was great. Packed with meat and flavor. A skosh messy to eat once the wrap started to break down a little but worth it. We also got the combo platter, which came with chicken and beef. The chicken we preferred overall to the beef, but the beef was still excellent. The sauces they put on both were so tasty and the seasoning on the combo platter was a great addition. read more

My new favorite halal in nyc! So sad that they don't open until 7pm because I typically eat dinner earlier. I've only ordered takeout before but it always tastes fresh. The fish is really well marinated and comes with a large portion. It comes with 3 sauces of which is packaged separately so you can choose how much you want to add. Definitely a stand out halal option that you have to give a try! read more

Shawarma Bay - Fish Platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

I love food trucks, and this is my favorite food truck I've ever been to. I ordered the chicken chapli platter with extra chapli and probably got 2-3 meals out of the platter for less than $20. Such amazing food at an amazing value. If you're in midtown, highly recommend stopping by here. Baffles me why this place doesn't get more attention! I've never had Adel's, but with this place so close by, I don't really see a need to wait in that hour long line. I will be back!! read more

I'm from California first time in New York Trying to explore food here everything is awesome, but this guys number one customer service and great food. Food was so great. I truly forgot to take a picture of food 100 % recommend this place. read more

Located north of Radio city hall, there seems to be a new competitor coming up for Adel's famous halal. This place is run by Afghans and they are really warm and welcoming people to their food truck also the service is quick while the food is served hot and fresh. Nothing much about ambiance as it's a street side place. After reading some reviews here, I opted for a chicken chapli kebab platter. Chapli kebab is basically a ethnic Pashtun dish from the border region of Afghanistan-Pakistan. The minced chicken was good while adding the right amount of spices to give a succulent taste, for the first time, I had cumin rice and it tasted good and was a welcome change from the regular saffron rice available elsewhere. These people provided fries alongside salad and topped it with white sauce which had the right amount of thickness while their mint sauce was a welcome addition to this. I don't usually go for the spicy sauce as I'm not a big fan of it. Overall it's a great experience to try something for the first time apart from halal guys and adel's. The big advantage of the food is that it lacks food coloring like adel's and whatever prepared is done in the right way while also the wait time is very less compared to adel's and halal guys. read more

Shawarma Bay - Chicken chapli kebab platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

Food is good, especially Chapli kebab. They are open late night Hopefully this sentence will. read more

Truthfully, one of the best halal foods I've ever had. That green sauce is insane. I get the chicken shawarma fries. Not too heavy of a meal. The staff is very kind. The only gripe, I wish the packaging was bigger. read more

I've come here a few times now, I HATE that they don't deliver... it's like they don't like MONEY?! the chicken chapli is absolutely delicious, it's worth the trip. Best friendly service, delicious unique food (you can't find the chapli anywhere else) Out of selfishness I hope they don't become even more popular because the line is already long enough PLEASE START DELIVERING FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS GOOD!!!! PLEASE ALLOW DELIVERIES!!! read more

The Chapli Kebab was a delicious seasoned ground meat kebab wrap. It's incredibly delicious. However I had no idea how spicy it would be. This thing absolutely destroyed my stomach. But, it was worth it. The pita, toppings, and meat were all exceptional quality. The guys in the cart were quick but friendly. Their cart is souped up and theyve managed to make it feel a bit like a restaurant type feel with the awning and branded menu facade. read more

Amazing halal cart in midtown manhattan. Ran by some stellar guys from Afghanistan serving up phenomenal kababs and rice as well as the standard gyro platters. Food came out fast and the staff was cool and chatty. Can't say much for ambiance. It's a street cart. read more

Shawarma Bay - Beef Chapli Kebab - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

If I could give 15 stars I would. This food is so amazing I've had it 4 days in a row and it's all I think about. I get the same order every time. I go with the Beef chapli platter no salad and extra fries. The service is pretty good which is surprising considering how busy this truck gets. The staff is also very friendly which is another surprise because of how busy the truck is and how packed they are inside the truck cooking. The sidewalk in front of this truck gets jammed packed with customers. There is no real ambiance here, it's just an amazing food truck read more

Food is amazing and the people are so nice!!!! By far the best food I had in NY. I recommend you try this spot.

I traveled to New York for a weekend and received lots of recommendations about places to go. This was not one of them, but the food here was better than all of the other places that I went to that had been recommended! The people were so kind and recommended such delicious food. Super clean and sharp looking food truck definitely coming back here next time!! read more

The beef chapli kabobs were out of this world. The meat is seasoned perfectly and is not overpowering at all. The portion is a great size for the prize. My plate came with fries, rice and salad. I tried each of the sauces and do recommend others to do the same. The line was long but I think this is a place to try if you have the time. read more

The food was very fresh and tasted delicious. It didn't feel heavy. The food did take a bit of time but that's likely because it was fresh and there was a line (often a good sign). The staff is very nice. I got the chicken and beef combo platter. My husband got the Chapli kabob player. Everything was good - the meat, the sauces, the rice. I especially liked the sauce they put on the salad for me to try. I think it was a herby sauce. Maybe a lemon herb? I didn't find the hot sauce hot at all but it was tasty. The portions were large. The staff was apologetic about the wait time and I appreciate it! read more

Shawarma Bay - 2 way combo - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

So good. Hot sauce is so fire!! Guys behind the counter are super friendly and helpful I got a combo plate with shawarma, kebab, and doner read more

Shawarma Bay - Combo Platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

Quick service, & the hours are clutch. Some of the best food you can get near the square late night.

Must-try in Manhattan! We ordered the mixed plate (chicken gyro and chapli kabab) recommended by the guy taking the order with rice and fries. We also got a side of (white sauce), mild hot and green (herb) sauce. The line is always long, but it moves fast, so don't worry if it looks bad. The location is awesome too. Nothing better than enjoying this delicious food. This place is an absolute must-try if you're in the area! We went on Christmas, Loved it. The guy, Mohammad, is awesome. He helped us order the food, because we were trying for the first time and visiting from New Jersey. They were so nice people. And the food was so delicious. I always go to Adel's halal food on the same 6th Ave but now this place "Shawarma bay and Kabab" is my to go place. No more Adel's food. ​ ​ read more

Both guys working in the truck were very friendly and patient as my family took forever figuring out what to order, the food was delicious, portions are good, and they're open late! Great for late night snacks read more

I have been wanting to try this new shawarma / Chapli kebab truck for a while. They are located on 6th Ave & 52nd street a block & a half from Radio City hall. They are open from 7 pm till 3am Tue & wed. And 7 pm till 330 am th-Fri-sat-sun. They have different platters, wraps and salads. The platters come with meat chicken or beef, or combo, with rice, salad, French fries & sauce. Regular one meat platter is $12 & combo is $13. They accept credit cards as well. We got the chicken platter, order of falafel and an order of shirazi salad. Everything was AMAZING. Good portion and great taste. The gentleman working in the truck were very pleasant and answered all my questions. This will definitely be one of my regular late night options. read more

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Service was awesome, loved the overall vibe at night. Genuinely the best thing I have ever put in my mouth. Try it.

Stopped by at Shawarma Bay for the first time last week and now I'm going to be a customer for life. Got the combo chapli kebab platter - the meat was SO tender and flavorful. The folks running this place are so friendly so that's a plus. Loved it, will be coming back, and 10/10 recommend. read more

Shawarma Bay - Combo Chapli Kebab Platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

I was recommended this place through an influencer on social media and I already walked into the location knowing it was going to be great, but man were my expectations exceeded. One of the most flavorful and amazing halal platters I've had TO THIS DAY. Mahmad attended to my order (I got a beef platter) and asked if it was my first time and said yes. He promised me this was going to be the best meal I'll have and he was absolutely right. DO NOT FORGET TO ADD the tzatziki sauce and lemon herb and if you like spicy, don't forget to add it to your order. I refused to go back to NY and not get myself a plate before I go. A line will be expected but you won't wait too long once you order and everything is FRESH! thank you to the entire team! read more

Shawarma Bay - Menu - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

Don't wait for Adel's when Shawarma Bay is only a block away. I got the chicken shawarma platter and was pleasantly surprised by the portion sizes. Each box comes with a generous serving of halal chicken over rice, a side of crispy fries, and fresh veggies. While many halal carts struggle to balance their sauces and seasoning, SB fully showcases their expertise in the entire cooking process. The shawarma has a rich aroma imbued from a lengthy roast with plenty of cumin, paprika, and house seasoning. The combination of white sauce, hot sauce, and lemon oil provides an extra depth of flavor when mixed with the juicy chicken. Truly a flavor explosion yet this dish felt very light even after inhaling the entire bowl. There is usually a wait here but it's half as long as Adel's and definitely worth it. read more

This is a halal food truck located in Manhattan that opens from 7 pm to around 3 am. We arrived right around 7 pm and people had already started lining up. The food is delicious! We tried the chapli kebab platter and chicken shawarma fries and it was amazing. The chicken shawarma was so tender and definitely our favorite. They have so many sauces to choose from. For dessert we got baklava which was also very good. Definitely recommend trying this spot. The owner is extremely kind and will ensure you have a great meal. read more

Shawarma Bay - chicken shawarma fries and chapli kebab platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

Great food and quick service here. Had the chicken shawarma and was amazing. The people running the cart were very nice and helpful with questions. read more

First impression was fantastic. Amazing foods and surrounding ambiance is nice. Good collection of sauces you should definitely check it out. Food quantity was also alright though expected a bit more as it tastes so good. You'll love their food, tastes and services overall. Top-notch! read more

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This is a new food truck on the corner of 52nd and 6th right near Radiocity. The staff was super friendly and provided us with some excellent recommendations on what to try. The food was freshly made and high quality. The menu had so many options that included platters, wraps, and salads however the one thing this truck offered that I was excited to was "Chapli Kebab". Chapli kabeb is a minced meat patty with spices and herbs. We decided to order a chicken shawarma platter and two way combo platter of chicken chapli and beef chapli. The platters included a side of rice/fries/salad. Another we loved was that this truck many different types of sauces and they were generous with the portions. Both platters were excellent, fresh and clean. The chapli platter was freshly grilled, juicy and flavorful. I highly recommend getting the chapli platter, as it was very delicious! read more

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Long line at Adel's so came here. A little disorganized in ordering but worth the wait. Got the mixed combo platter. Great rice. Big portion and good sauces. read more

This place is insanely good, it's fast, and cheap too! The guys are really nice too. Was out running across Manhattan and ran into them. Was hungry and gave them a try. Cant believe they only have 2 reviews before me. Tons of people in line. I got the chicken shawarma plate and it was the most flavorful food I've ever had. The next night was out running again and made my way over to them. Had the beef and chicken mix. Again, amazing!! read more

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In NYC for the wkend and this food truck was an easy dinner after the Rockettes. My 12-yo had leftovers but ended up eating half of my chicken shawarma platter. So...on our 2nd night, instead of going out to eat, we went back. Just amazing! The spices, the tzatziki and hot sauce. So fresh! Generous portions. Terrific service! Really so good. Double thumbs up. "Come as guests. Leave as friends." Thx, guys! read more

Shawarma Bay - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York