The Halal Guys

Eating at the original The Halal Guys cart on 53rd Street and 6th Avenue in Manhattan is more than just a meal—it’s an experience. The line itself, often long and winding, builds anticipation as you watch others emerge from the cart clutching their steaming platters of chicken or beef over rice. The aroma of sizzling meat and the sight of workers swiftly assembling plates add to the magic. Finding a spot to eat is part of the adventure. Whether perched on a nearby curb or standing at the edge of a building, balancing your plate with one hand and a soda in the other, the chaos only enhances the authenticity. The real fun begins with their signature sauces—the creamy white sauce and fiery red hot sauce—which turn every bite into an explosion of flavor. Pair it with sips of ice-cold soda, and you’re in street food heaven. Rain, snow, or summer heat, there’s something undeniably satisfying about diving into this greasy, delicious meal under the open sky. The Halal Guys is not just about the food—it’s a quintessential New York moment, a perfect blend of grit, flavor, and community that never gets old.

Delicious as usual! I got the regular sized combo meal (beef and chicken). It came with rice, lettuce, pita pieces (not enough though!) and the fantastic white sauce. Check the locations on both corners - the line for one was twice as long as the other.

Highly recommended. Best food truck ever. Queue was worth the hype and anyways the queue moved very fast due to the efficiency of the staff. Everything was served super fresh and hot. Had the Beef and Chicken Combo on a regular size and to be honest almost struggled to finish it because the portions are so generous! Well worth every calories with the quality of meat and also how crunchy the lettuce/tomatoes are. Pita bread was also toasted to perfection and just at the right level of crispiness. Definitely having another bowl before I leave NYC. What an amazing brand and business, made out of pure passion and basic offerings of protein and vegetables in a bowl. Absolutely one of the better meals I had in NYC and at such a reasonable price compared to the rest!

One of the best halal chicken over rice spots in New York! Every time I visit the city, it’s a must for me to stop by at least once. The chicken is incredibly tender, the rice has great texture, and the white sauce is absolutely my favorite part. I can’t wait to come back and enjoy it again on my next trip to New York!

Super recommended!!!! Amazing food truck experience! If you love middle eastern food and are looking to get something fast and in good quality search no more, THIS IS THE PLACE! The shawarma options is really good value for price, the size is just perfect, the taste is really good, the flavors, everything feels fresh. The platter options is amazing the rice is really good but have in mind the size is really HUGE!!! I had to take with me half of it!!! The pita en both was really good!! The sauces are the perfect complement and the spicy sauce is really SPICY!! The baklava as really good, perfect to end this amazing food!! And the guys there are really nice and kind, the service was really good and fast!! Really this is a food truck worth trying when in NYC!!!