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The Halal Guys

Halal Restaurant and Food Truck$$$$

Theater District, New York

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The Halal Guys

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Ranked #9 for barbecue in the Theater District
This place is famous for their halal food. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Best Street Meat in NYC, hands down Yogurt and hot sauce are a must!"(20 Tips)
"The combo over rice👌🏽 with their white sauce.. Yummy!!"(16 Tips)
"The best Halal cart in NYC hands down."(12 Tips)
"Mixed chicken with gyros is great and its a heavy meal!"(49 Tips)

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Ayaz HyderAugust 17, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Lamb Gyro platter without the rice or salad is what I get. HOT sauce is really HOT. Don't try to be a hero. Go crazy with the white sauce though. Always buy one extra for the next day!
ElifJune 7, 2015
If you do something well, here is the result. We have waited half an hour to taste and enjoyed a lot. Hot sauce is really hot, be careful and have the white sauce as much as possible.
Zach MartinMay 20, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The best Halal cart in NYC hands down. To those of you who think its 53rd and 6th your sadly mistaken. 52nd and 6th is where its at. The meat is more tender and theres no bones in it. Simply amazing.
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John WJanuary 20, 2013
If you can take 10-15 min to hit up Jackson Heights for Sammy's halal (vendy award winner) or 6th & west 4th outpost, seriously so much better. More flavorful & so worth it. Ask for the green sauce!
EaterJuly 22, 2016
Office workers and tourists alike line up day and night for the combo over rice at Halal Guys. You feel like a beast finishing one of these tubs of meat, rice, and tangy white sauce. Read more
A L E XDecember 3, 2017
Been here 10+ times
They are the only halal guys where you will get exactly what you paid for. You can put your own hot sauce and white sauce on your food instead of having someone else do it. A New York staple.
Djaniella D.April 13, 2015
One of the best street foods you'll find in NYC! Trust me, it's worth the wait.
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍March 26, 2019
A staple in the NYC food scene, The Halal Guys has taken Food Carts and Halal Food to the next level, legendary status! There's always a long line in this location but it's worth every waiting minute
PureWowAugust 4, 2016
After serving hungry crowds in Midtown for the last 25 years, these guys have gotten so popular, they’re opening restaurants and carts all over the country. You’re welcome, America. You’re welcome. Read more
Bill PowellMay 1, 2016
Don't miss the beer gyro and chicken and rice. Don't worry about the line, it moves fast. Also look across the streer, there are two cart, both from the same place. :-) Bring CASH , and an appetite.
HaonanJune 27, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Combo, extra pita, no salad. A ton of White sauce + BBQ sauce + a sprinkle of hot sauce. So good for reheating for breakfast too!
Julian NamDecember 13, 2014
10:1. The optimal ratio of white sauce to red sauce. The white sauce is that delicious. The red sauce is that spicy. And for a winner: get 1/2 lamb 1/2 chicken over rice. You're welcome..
Brandon BrowneMarch 15, 2015
I like the one of the northeast corner who allow you to put on your own sauces (so much extra white sauce). Definitely get a side of falafel as well. Great NYC experience.
NAugust 22, 2016
Food is delicious and affordable😍. The combo over the rice 👌🏻. The "hot sauce " is realllllly HOT 🔥
dawn.in.newyorkJanuary 25, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Definitely a good choice for the first time Halal Food experience. Get a combo(chicken&lamb) over rice! One order of a rice dish could feed two people. BBQ sauce is essential. Cash only!
Amy LuoSeptember 8, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Sooooooooo good. I dream about their lamb gyro. The white sauce is amazing (and I usually don't like white sauce from other carts), but the hot sauce is terrifyingly hot.
Tiffany LangstonDecember 27, 2015
Been here 10+ times
If you go during prime dining hours, you can expect to wait in line. But the line moves fast. Best halal in town. I like to mix the white sauce with BBQ sauce for extra punch
Caroline LeFebruary 13, 2015
Ah yes the original Halal guys, what more do you expect than perfection? They know how to make killer halal, and the sauces are out of this world!! Shredded halal is the key!
Wen Seng LieOctober 20, 2015
The famous gyro stand in NYC. People from all around US, and the world come to taste their excellent big portioned rice. They are very quick but accept only cash. I lovw their chicken over rice.
Ivy MJuly 16, 2015
Got the mixed rice twice in a week! So good! Be careful not to put too much hot sauce though, it's super spicy and this is coming from someone who can take spicy
ConstantinSeptember 19, 2015
Make sure to get white sauce! Remember you add the sauce yourself. So, get your combo, add sauce on top, mix your order and pour more sauce!
PureWowAugust 5, 2016
What began as a humble cart in Midtown is now available all over the world. See the stand where it all started and get the gyro platter. Extra sauce, please. Read more
Leonardo VillaMay 31, 2016
Caution: the pepper sauce is waaay too strong! I put a few drops and got nearly-dead. That being said, just buy your choice and sit nearby to eat it. The chicken over rice is great and comes in tons!
Zach M.June 23, 2013
Best Street Meat in NYC, hands down Yogurt and hot sauce are a must! Some will even sell the hot sauce by the bottle. Watch out for impostors! (The real deal are in yellow shirts that say "Halal Guys"
Костя ТарасовSeptember 9, 2013
If you're like me and don't usually believe the hype, trust me - this is well worth it. The food is fucking amazing. 6$ could easily feed 2 people and a small girl. Tip: don't go easy on the sauce.
Juan BustamanteOctober 1, 2017
The best street food! Love the experience! Do not underestimate the hot sauce!
Ayaz HyderMarch 12, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Standing in the long line is part of the experience. If you are a first timer or taking someone there for first time....do it. Don't go crazy with hot sauce but definitely try the white sauce.
Matthew HuieMarch 22, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Excellent street food! Be sure to load up on extra sauce.
Roger RMay 29, 2016
Best street meat in the city...the sauce is the star, but for the money there's nothing better than a mixed platter. Must stop when in NYC prepare for long lines
Che FranciscoMarch 1, 2016
The Halal Guys have established themselves as one of the "staple" food to try in NY. Provides cheap, easy and delicious meal.
Chrissy TobinApril 6, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Gyro sandwich was super tasty, filling and only 5 bucks. Plus, they're really efficient and the long line moves quickly.
Jeffrey KaoDecember 18, 2014
If you are here because you are drunk, and your friends tell you to take a shot of the hot sauce for five bucks, YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY DO IT.
Alden CatesMarch 20, 2015
Chicken over rice is delicious, ask for more salad though! Careful with the red hot sauce, it is VERY hot (but good, so add more white sauce to balance it out!)
Oliver LewisNovember 18, 2016
Multiple stations ensure that food is always available. Long lines encourage as to quality--they move quickly tho. Food is great! Sandwiches or plates--either way you can't go wrong!
MyThy HuynhJuly 7, 2014
$4 for mixed meat sandwich & $10 for mixed meat over rice which comes w/ slices of pita bread. Ask for both white and red sauce and small containers to go. Best $10 spent and there was no line at 4p!
Annie NguyenDecember 9, 2013
Know what you want before you get in line! It's like that episode of the soup nazi. They'll be annoyed if you hesitate :) Theres also 3 carts now all around the same area!
Scott RienbeckNovember 22, 2013
Best Halal food you can get. I didn't even know what it was but it's delicious. Their red sauce is no joke if you can handle it spicy. A must hit food cart in NYC.
Zeny St GeorgeApril 30, 2013
Got the chicken and lamb over rice with extra white sauce and hot sauce. It truly is only $6!!! Really good cheap eats in NY! Glad I tried it.
GothamistAugust 1, 2014
$4 buys you a stuffed pita filled with chicken and/or lamb plus salad, with generous squirts of incendiary red sauce and addictive white "Valhalla Sauce." Upgrade to the platter for another $1 or $2. Read more
Jess NaldoOctober 13, 2014
Been here 10+ times
If you know any better, you'll know the carts are all the same & if you're at the original with the Godforsaken longest line you're either: 1) A sucker 2) A tourist. Go across the street or on 52nd ✌️
Oliver NavarroJanuary 8, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Best place to go to for little or no lines. I avoid the other location on 53rd & 6th since there can be a line during lunch. Make sure the cart and the shirts the cooks are wearing say The Halal Guys.
1YearOfSingleJanuary 30, 2017
The Three-Finger Gimme:When the guy looks at you with a "What would you like today?" face, tell him what you want AND pay him asap. If he has to double motion, he AND everyone on line will be annoyed.
Elaine NgoSeptember 2, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Best drunk food EVER! It's great! There's actually two other stands beside the original one which are own by the same owner so you don't have to wait in the ridiculously long line.
Jennifer WuJune 16, 2015
It's definitely worth the wait in line for this reasonably priced bowl of chicken and rice goodness! The ranch sauce to top it off perfects the dish.
Ata SOctober 10, 2016
There are so many better other "chicken and rice" spots in the city, avoid this hype of once a great cart now a factory spot. Cooking everything in bulk with very little care of attention to details.
Tara SuanDecember 5, 2013
The DIY sauce station is a minefield. The red sauce is REALLY hot. If you do like I do, and cover the top of your plate with red sauce, you are seriously going to be screwed. Go easy!
EmilyJuly 11, 2016
This is an awesome food stall. The portion they give you is huge! Be sure to drench it in white sauce and only use the red if you like things extremely spicy.
RashaniaAugust 1, 2017
It's good if you have a late night craving .. otherwise NY have tons of good restaurants that you can set and enjoy a meal.
1YearOfSingleJuly 28, 2016
Money Matters! Bring cash and have it OUT and READY, including money for a drink if you want it.
Victoria TJuly 12, 2014
Don't let the long line scare you away. It moves fast and is definitely worth the wait! Get your platter with white sauce and BBQ sauce and be wary of the hot sauce...

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