The Halal Guys
Halal Restaurant and Food Truck$$$$
Theater District, New York
The experts at Eater and Serious Eats recommend this place
"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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LANMarch 27, 2011THE BEST halal cart in the city. especially after a night of clubbing and when intoxicated. The line WILL be long, even 3am in morning, but it moves.
Mike ShermanJanuary 31, 2017You have to deal with the tourists, but it is certainly some of the best halal cart in NYC.
Mike SmithAugust 24, 2014Pro Tip: there is always a line on the northernwestern side of the 6th ave but across the street are the exact same guys with no line. DO NOT EAT FROM THE CART CLOSER TO 52!!! THEY ARE IMPOSTERS.
Léna Le RollandNovember 28, 2017Finally gave them a shot and I have to admit... it’s good!!! Go for it
Risika NyxMarch 21, 2014There's usually at least one other halal truck in the area. Look for the line of people to find the real one ;)
HashtagNYUJuly 7, 2016Get the lamb (or chicken) over rice and enjoy the people watching. The entertainment usually begins around 11PM.
freesyayaAugust 22, 2014Gyro sandwiches and rise gyro bowls are awesome with white sauce and hot sauce together!
Armand D.March 23, 2013Great, fresh food. I like the chicken and lamb combo over rice with falafel balls and chopped pita. Amazing!
Krista SAugust 13, 2011Best 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'
Sean MOctober 11, 2010Worth 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.
The line across the street is much shorter. Same guys, same great food. Get with it people.
ReemOJuly 27, 2015Founded 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!
Combo over rice is so good especially for that price!
Kate O'NeillJune 24, 2016The 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.
Craig TurpinOctober 12, 2011Opt 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
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.
Camille LJune 20, 2015If you're in New York and out past midnight stop by to get some delicious street meat!
AVDecember 31, 2016Make 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.- Vivienne ZhouJune 16, 2015The spicy sauce is really really hot! Be careful! But food is really good!
The BEST halal food NYC has to offer. Load up on the white sauce. You won't regret it.- Eric WagnerMarch 31, 2013If 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'.
Combo plate with extra sauce is always a winner. Be careful with the red sauce though...
Best street meat in Manhattan. Get it without rice for get more meat. 🐏🐔
BLOC ConciergeNovember 15, 2011The 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.
Peter GrubbMarch 15, 2015There is No Other Hallal. If you want good drinking food without the excess peppers and onions for a great price; you find yourself here.
Crystal HarrisonJune 11, 2014Most 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!
Nathan KamMay 20, 2012You need this! Seriously. Cheap an delicious street food. The gyro with white and hot sauce for $4 is a winner!
Stephen Roy ImantakaApril 5, 2014The best rice meals in NYC! Normally I hate to eat lamb, but this one tastes really great.
Dan SamekSeptember 13, 2019There is usually queue and it's for good reason. Very cheap and great food.
Monica KongJune 9, 2015Gyros lamb and chicken with rice was awesome..... and its cheap with huge portion
Robert WeisbergNovember 24, 2013It'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
Christopher ThomasJuly 24, 2012Maybe 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.
SeoungMay 30, 2010Get 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.August 16, 2013Best halal cart in town. The line speaks to how awesome this food is and t moves quick!
Mike FriedlichOctober 18, 2016The food was very good, especially the portion size considering the price, but I wasnt blown away by it given the hype. Also, as I finished it was getting kind of cold.
Vivian WangJuly 5, 2015OG combo over rice. The wait is worth is and don't get fooled by imposters nearby!
Satish DhanalakotiAugust 16, 2014Awesome halal kaat food. Everytym am in NYC, i have this food..:) Extremely delicious...
Anthony HernandezJanuary 8, 2012Don'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!
FathomFebruary 6, 2017Food tastes delicious. Especially with white sauce. Try a combo of chicken and lamb
The Best Halal in the city! Need I say more? Yes, exaggerate on the white sauce.
Elizabeth BursteinNovember 19, 2018Its all about that white sauce which btw has more calories than an entire jenny craig meal
Terence ChanJuly 18, 2015There'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
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
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The Halal Guys is bringing American Halal Food to the masses! We Are Different.
Open until 11:59 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- Midnight–4:00 AM
- 10:00 AM–11:59 PM
- Fri
- Midnight–4:00 AM
- 10:00 AM–11:59 PM
- Sat
- Midnight–5:30 AM
- 10:00 AM–11:59 PM
- Sun
- Midnight–5:30 AM
- 10:00 AM–11:59 PM
(347) 527-1505
View menu on http://thehalalguys.com/menu
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
No
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