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The Halal Guys

The Halal Guys

Halal Restaurant and Food Truck$$$$
Theater District, New York
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    This place is famous for their halal food. It's one of the most popular in the city!
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    Zach M.
    "Best Street Meat in NYC, hands down Yogurt and hot sauce are a must!"(20 Tips)
    Sara
    "The combo over rice👌🏽 with their white sauce.. Yummy!!"(16 Tips)
    Zach M.
    "The best Halal cart in NYC hands down."(12 Tips)
    Brian C.
    "Mixed chicken with gyros is great and its a heavy meal!"(49 Tips)
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  • Cynthia L.heart icon on user image
    Cynthia LinFebruary 28, 2017
    The chicken and rice empire's platter is a buck or two more expensive now but still a value. Lamb > chicken
  • Alan T.
    Alan TangMarch 28, 2013
    All 3 carts with dudes wearing yellow hoodies are related. I thought it was only the cart directly across from the hilton. Good to know when that line is huge
  • freesyayaheart icon on user image
    freesyayaAugust 22, 2014
    Gyro sandwiches and rise gyro bowls are awesome with white sauce and hot sauce together!
  • Joshua J.heart icon on user image
    Joshua JohnSeptember 21, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The line across the street is much shorter. Same guys, same great food. Get with it people.
  • ReemOheart icon on user image
    ReemOJuly 27, 2015
    Founded by Mohammed Abouelenein in 1990 as a hot dog cart. In 1992 they changed the business to be as it's today. Overrated food thus!
  • Kimmie O.heart icon on user image
    Kimmie OhhJanuary 19, 2020
    Make sure to add hot sauce & extra white sauce on your chicken over rice!
  • Markheart icon on user image
    MarkMarch 7, 2013
    Get a rice dish if you are hungry. They give you a ton of food. Otherwise, just have a sandwich. Look for the yellow bags, the impostors have white bags.
  • Risika N.
    Risika NyxMarch 21, 2014
    There's usually at least one other halal truck in the area. Look for the line of people to find the real one ;)
  • Teddy T.heart icon on user image
    Teddy TheDecember 4, 2018
    Good mix of chicken and beef rice platter. Best eaten hot in cold weather.
  • Armand D.
    Armand D.March 23, 2013
    Great, fresh food. I like the chicken and lamb combo over rice with falafel balls and chopped pita. Amazing!
  • Krista S.
    Krista SAugust 13, 2011
    Best food to get after a night out clubbing! Get the mixed plate, no veggies, extra pita. White sauce, some bbq and a tinge of hot sauce. Bangin'
  • Léna L.
    Léna Le RollandNovember 28, 2017
    Finally gave them a shot and I have to admit... it’s good!!! Go for it
  • HashtagNYU
    HashtagNYUJuly 7, 2016
    Get the lamb (or chicken) over rice and enjoy the people watching. The entertainment usually begins around 11PM.
  • Kirill K.heart icon on user image
    Kirill KukuruzaOctober 25, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Combo over rice is so good especially for that price!
  • Oliver N.heart icon on user image
    Oliver NavarroDecember 30, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Go to the one on W 53rd & 7th. There is rarely any line and if there is the line is much shorter than both 53rd & 6th locations.
  • Ayesha R.
    Ayesha RehmanAugust 20, 2016
    LOVE their combo platters! Great white sauce.
  • Craig T.
    Craig TurpinOctober 12, 2011
    Opt out of the lettuce and double down on yellow rice from the gods and the best damn gyro meat on 6th. Plus get the hot sauce cuz you want the pain! Read more
  • Sean M.
    Sean MOctober 11, 2010
    Worth taking the trip from NJ on late drunken nights. chicken/lamb combo is good.use excessive white sauce w/ a little BBQ. you won't regret it. But you will if you accidentally put hot sauce instead.
  • Christopher C.
    Christopher CantwellJuly 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The BEST halal food NYC has to offer. Load up on the white sauce. You won't regret it.
  • Ryan A.heart icon on user image
    Ryan A.August 20, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Combo plate with extra sauce is always a winner. Be careful with the red sauce though...
  • Camille L.heart icon on user image
    Camille LJune 20, 2015
    If you're in New York and out past midnight stop by to get some delicious street meat!
  • Christopher T.
    Christopher ThomasJuly 24, 2012
    Maybe changing the name of this place on Foursquare to it's actual name (The Halal Guys) and noting its actual corner (SE) would help people find it when you are lucky to not see a line.
  • Eric W.
    Eric WagnerMarch 31, 2013
    If you're here during the day then you're probably at the imposter cart i.e. "New York's Best Halal Food". Still good but just sayin'.
  • Vivienne Z.heart icon on user image
    Vivienne ZhouJune 16, 2015
    The spicy sauce is really really hot! Be careful! But food is really good!
  • AV
    AVDecember 31, 2016
    Make sure you find these guys. Cue long lines and the phrase "we are different". Someone's round the block under the name Halal Guy's.
  • Nathan K.
    Nathan KamMay 20, 2012
    You need this! Seriously. Cheap an delicious street food. The gyro with white and hot sauce for $4 is a winner!
  • Tian X.heart icon on user image
    Tian XieSeptember 22, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Best street meat in Manhattan. Get it without rice for get more meat. 🐏🐔
  • Peter G.heart icon on user image
    Peter GrubbMarch 15, 2015
    There is No Other Hallal. If you want good drinking food without the excess peppers and onions for a great price; you find yourself here.
  • Kate O.
    Kate O'NeillJune 24, 2016
    The falafel balls were a little too hard and over-fried, and the rice was dry. If you're into the white sauce (I'm not), try adding a lot of that — it'll probably help.
  • Monica K.heart icon on user image
    Monica KongJune 9, 2015
    Gyros lamb and chicken with rice was awesome..... and its cheap with huge portion
  • Stephen Roy I.
    The best rice meals in NYC! Normally I hate to eat lamb, but this one tastes really great.
  • BLOC Concierge
    BLOC ConciergeNovember 15, 2011
    The Halal Guys on 53rd St and 6th Ave serve up the best street meat in NYC! Look for the yellow bags and T's and you are at the right cart.
  • Dan S.heart icon on user image
    Dan SamekSeptember 13, 2019
    There is usually queue and it's for good reason. Very cheap and great food.
  • Robert W.
    Robert WeisbergNovember 24, 2013
    It's great. Long line but it moves fast . Be careful of the hot sauce or get it on the side because I understand its very hot
  • Crystal H.
    Crystal HarrisonJune 11, 2014
    Most food for the money. Not much flavor though, need to smother it in white sauce! $6 for most options, tons of food! Long lines, but the move quickly!
  • Gizem T.
    Gizem TabakMarch 28, 2015
    Mixed gyro tastes good. White sauce is a must but hot sauce is terrible although I had just 5 drops. Either the sauce or the food itself made my stomach hurt all night.
  • Vivian W.heart icon on user image
    Vivian WangJuly 5, 2015
    OG combo over rice. The wait is worth is and don't get fooled by imposters nearby!
  • Fathomheart icon on user image
    FathomFebruary 6, 2017
    Food tastes delicious. Especially with white sauce. Try a combo of chicken and lamb
  • Felipe M.heart icon on user image
    Felipe MinellaOctober 17, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The Best Halal in the city! Need I say more? Yes, exaggerate on the white sauce.
  • Seoung
    SeoungMay 30, 2010
    Get the combo! Lamb is gyro meat and it's amazing! The hot sauce super hot so ask for light on the red sauce if u can't handle hot. They are other carts near hear but this is the best one.
  • Shyla D.
    Shyla D.August 16, 2013
    Best halal cart in town. The line speaks to how awesome this food is and t moves quick!
  • Greg C.heart icon on user image
    Greg CalApril 28, 2015
    Worth lining up for. Get the combo on rice with plenty of white sauce
  • Terence C.heart icon on user image
    Terence ChanJuly 18, 2015
    There's usually a shorter line on the 7th Ave and W 53rd St side. Chicken was dry and lacked flavor so stick to just lamb. Can't beat the value proposition here for $7. 4/5
  • Anthony H.
    Anthony HernandezJanuary 8, 2012
    Don't let the lines food you. There are two of the exact same carts on both sides of 6th! The food is orgasmic and the white sauce is like crack!
  • Satish D.
    Satish DhanalakotiAugust 16, 2014
    Awesome halal kaat food. Everytym am in NYC, i have this food..:) Extremely delicious...
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    -December 30, 2021
    Yummy halal food ✌️
  • Karan S.heart icon on user image
    Karan SagarMay 16, 2016
    Great late night eats. Hot sauce is VERY hot, so don't go overboard with it!
  • Alejandro P.heart icon on user image
    Alejandro PortelaNovember 8, 2015
    Careful with the hot sauce. Delicious but dangerous!
  • Aizen S.
    Aizen SousukeNovember 6, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    I love this classic food cart, delicious with the rice, bread, lamb and chicken, white sauce and BBQ...... And I never have to wait for lines!!!!! VIP
  • Tyler D.
    Tyler DeeMay 23, 2011
    Uhm, there's no reason to go to other Halal stands. These guys are legit, the food is packed, and it's delicious. A miracle for this corner, really.
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