This place has been here for a long time. My grandmother would get live chicken. If you are…read moreplanning to use the chicken for Chinese occasion, I wouldn't recommend it. They dont cut the throat well.

For Thanksgiving 2007, I bought my turkey from this live poultry market in the warehouse section of…read moreWoodside. There was a sizable group waiting outside for their orders and several folks walking out with small bags of fresh chicken. I asked one if the stuff is good. He replied with a big grin, "Yes. Good." This ain't the cleanest place in the hood, but what do you expect from what is essentially a chicken coop? I told the man I wanted a turkey that would be 12 pounds going into the oven. He said a live 15 pounder would fit the bill. He led around a head-high stack of plastic cages with white and brown chickens, which formed the enclosure for the rafter of turkeys. I was told to pick one out of the lot. I replied that I was inexperienced at sizing a live turkey. The man grabbed one by the leg and tied it to the scale, which spun around once: A 22 pounder which would be about 18 in the oven. Holy stuffing! I didn't want one that huge, but then the rest all looked bigger. I spared this one and waited a few minutes until the man picked another by the foot. Bingo! 16 pounds. I said yes, she got tagged and went off in a shopping cart, out of sight. I had fifteen minutes to kill while she was killed, scalded and plucked. I went to the gas station to pick up some ice. When I returned, the bird was ready in a bag, with its fat tail sticking out and warm to the touch. I paid $32.50 and put her in the cooler. At home, I first washed feathers and who-knows-what from my boots, then I took the bird out. My cat went nuts. Yowza! They'd left the head attached (as was the heart). I had visions of how cool it would be to present it at dinner with the head on (sadly, they had cut off the feet), then thought better of it. Perhaps next year, to more adventurous guests. I cut off the neck with shears, took out the organs and feet from the warm cavity and weighed the body: 12.5 pounds, perfect! I brined her for a few days and roasted at 425F. Pulled her out with the breast at 153F and thighs at 170F. She was the turkiest turkey I've ever had. The dark meat verged on being a little gamy, which was fine by me, but some may not appreciate it. The texture was chewier than other turkeys and very moist. Wow, a turkey with real flavor for once! The website lists eggs on sale. Three chickens for $9.99. Or buy 10 and get one free. But you better know if you want your chickens soft, medium or hard. Free delivery with $50 minimum.

Came here for the chickens, left here with the chickens. Open on Columbus day and service was not…read moretoo crowded. They sell both regular and halal items and chicken eggs as well. Note, this business has a 3% cash adjustment discount built into all pricing. Any purchase made with a credit or debit card will receive a non cash adjustment.

Line was long not many workers. But good prices pretty clean for a butcher shop with live…read moreanimals.would go back again.

Halal Truck East Harlem is great. A lot of trucks have come and gone from this corner. This truck…read moreis professionally operated and open all night for business. I can see customers coming to the truck at 2am when I look out my apartment window. Today I spoke to the employee twice and watched him in action. I started talking to a customer in line and she was so sweet she paid for my donut. Everyone loves to spoil an old lady! I'm recommending you visit for your breakfast or late night Halal meal. It's open after a night out drinking!!

So goood, Food is great. Waiting did not take that long . I got both a hot coffee and a sausage egg…read moreand cheese. The prices is great and so cheap

One of the oldest farmer's markets in New Jersey and clearly the only surviving one in continuous…read moreoperation in north Jersey, this is exactly precisely what a farmer's market was, is, and should be: an area located near a railhead -- or canal dock, or other such large transportation hub -- for the purpose of selling whatever just came off the train, or whatever is going on the train later that day. The freight train no longer stops here, but the market lives on. On any given day you will find whatever it is you need to find, fresh, daily, at this market. The shame of it, Corrado's does a better job at presentation and sometimes even pricing, and it's about two blocks away. You're then given something of a choice, which is to stay at this open-air bazaar (and it has traditional storefronts as well, as is open 24/365 because enough religious contingents overlap to make that possible)... or get in your car and go to Corrado's. Most in the neighborhood elect to preserve life and limb and not attempt to cross Crooks Avenue, as it has become overly-trafficked in the past ten years. Good luck even trying to make a left onto Crooks in a car. In any case, if you happen to live in the neighborhood, this beats A&P and Pathmark, etc hands-down. It's a rare enough resource and worth the trip, especially since it puts you close to so much South Paterson goodness. -C

More commonly known as the Paterson Farmer's Market. The market is several produce and garden…read morecenters located along a few blocks in an industrial/residential area of Paterson. There are some good prices to be had here. On saturday there were a few "local farms" selling fresh produce but generally the items sold in the various businesses located here are similar to what you would find in your local grocery store produce section. By the way, on Saturday this place is real busy. I would imagine the weekdays are easier to shop.

My son in law is Muslim and I am not and for Easter we were making Pastitso, a Greek lasagna with…read morebeef. I found a Halal butcher in my neighborhood and purchased 4 pounds of beef. While the ambience of the shop was not so great...the butcher made the ground beef from a fresh piece of a cow..he trimmed the meat and then ground it. With the high price of beef today...he was almost $1.00 a pound less than the pre-packaged halal beef from ShopRite and the meat was superb and the Pastitso wonderful. He found another customer.

I got there right before closing. They still took me, and I was so grateful. The store was clean,…read morethey had packed up all the meat by then. I asked for a 5 pound lamb leg. They gave me exactly that, it was about $50. It was FRESH and they trimmed off the excess fat. Will definitely go back when I need meats.

Hidden gem of a meat place. Their sirloin side is one of the best you can get in the city…read more Unlike many of the food truck in the city, it isn't drowning in butter. The meat can stand for itself

Prime location for Halal Truck. I love the neon. This cart has been upgraded with pretty new signs…read more You can see it from blocks away. No overhead so you can get a deal. The workers in the hood love the food. I usually get it for a friend. I'm not brave enough to try this gassy food. I get enough gas from everything else I eat! If you want a gastrointestinal delight and you're in the hood, stop by. While you're at it write a review. I can only speak for my friends. This cart has had a monopoly on this corner. I figure they're doing something right! PS I took heat from Ruwan because I reviewed but don't eat here. I have tried but since I don't enjoy stomach issues I stay away from this type food. That being said I have no grounds for comparison. I'm assuming it's good. My friends all agree it is good.

Guy wasn't exactly the nicest and I wouldn't mind paying a buck less without the "free" soda but oh…read morewell. Had the lamb over rice. Was solid with good meat to rice ratio. Hot sauce is spicy goodness and not super watered down while the white sauce is the normal. Tomatoes/onions were both good and the peppers were a welcome mix. If the guy was nicer I'd give them a 4 or 5 perhaps. I wish

Prices are 10-20% higher here compared to other nearby options. In a pinch it's ok but you can do…read morebetter elsewhere.

Since they took over next door and doubled in size, their beer selection has somehow shrunk. If it…read morewasn't right down the block I wouldn't bother anymore.