Halal street food?
Jan 23, 2017 | 8:07 am
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Jan 23, 2017 | 8:16 am
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Long lines of locals is one of my leading indicators that the food is safe, tasty, and relatively cheap. I've found some of my best meals that way when traveling. Go for it!
Jan 27, 2017 | 5:22 pm
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Jan 29, 2017 | 10:13 am
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As a halal cart connoisseur, here is my take. Skip Halal Guys. They're overrated and lacks flavor. I'm a fan of Adel's on 49th and 6th. If you're downtown near WTC, I usually stop in at Biryani House Cart. If want more meat than rice, here's a pro tip, ask for a platter with chopped pitta and skip the salad.
Jan 31, 2017 | 9:57 am
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As a halal cart connoisseur, here is my take. Skip Halal Guys. They're overrated and lacks flavor. I'm a fan of Adel's on 49th and 6th. If you're downtown near WTC, I usually stop in at Biryani House Cart. If want more meat than rice, here's a pro tip, ask for a platter with chopped pitta and skip the salad.
I also loved Uncle Gussy's, which is Greek. Blue truck on 51st and Park.
Jan 31, 2017 | 10:43 am
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Jan 31, 2017 | 11:35 am
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2. Long lines.
3. Smell is off putting.
You're in New York, surrounded by great restaurants serving almost every type of cuisine that exists. Unless you have an adventurous palette by nature, I'm puzzled as to why you'd even considering it.
Jan 31, 2017 | 11:42 am
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1. Never had a desire to try it.
2. Long lines.
3. Smell is off putting.
You're in New York, surrounded by great restaurants serving almost every type of cuisine that exists. Unless you have an adventurous palette by nature, I'm puzzled as to why you'd even considering it.
2. Long lines.
3. Smell is off putting.
You're in New York, surrounded by great restaurants serving almost every type of cuisine that exists. Unless you have an adventurous palette by nature, I'm puzzled as to why you'd even considering it.
While that is true about restaurants, I love street food and food trucks. But I've been hearing from friends that they love halal so I've been curious to try it.
Btw, is the chicken over rice similar to Greek gyros, shwarma or whatnot? If so, I'm more inclined to try it since I like Greek foods.
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Jan 31, 2017 | 1:11 pm
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Rafiqi's is okay and each cart is different. But you can't beat their price of $5 for platters. My major gripe when it comes to platters is the meat. Most carts use a low grade mix of lamb and beef. Halal guys to their credit use all beef. If you're on 53rd& park ave, head over to King of Falafel & Shawarma. They are only around during the lunch rush. It's more expensive than all the other carts and its different than the traditional halal carts. Their falafel is the best I had.
http://imgur.com/a/xL0aS Halal Guys . I always put BBQ sauce on mine. Just a heads up, go very easy on their hot sauce.
http://imgur.com/a/XKCRB King of Falafel
http://imgur.com/a/xL0aS Halal Guys . I always put BBQ sauce on mine. Just a heads up, go very easy on their hot sauce.
http://imgur.com/a/XKCRB King of Falafel
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Jan 31, 2017 | 3:44 pm
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If you are downtown, check out the guy on the corner of Albany Street and South End Ave, by Brookfield Place. (Formerly the World Financial Center). No idea as to the name, but his chicken or lamb over rice is awesome.
Feb 2, 2017 | 1:14 am
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Love the King. They have a restaurant and several carts in Astoria as well as the cart in Manhattan. My go to is chicken over salad with a chopped up pita and extra pickled veg with an extra falafel or two.
The white sauce at almost all of these places is mayo based, not yogurt. I know, it hurt when I learned the truth too.
The white sauce at almost all of these places is mayo based, not yogurt. I know, it hurt when I learned the truth too.
Feb 2, 2017 | 9:29 pm
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