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The Halal Guys
Iconic NYC fast food with generous portions and signature sauces.
4.8
fast-food
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Iconic NYC fast food with generous portions and signature sauces.
Located at 6th Avenue and W 53rd Street in New York, The Halal Guys is a fast-food restaurant known for generous portions and affordable bowls. Guests praise tender chicken, flavorful beef and gyro options, and the iconic white sauce paired with spicy red sauce. A classic NYC staple, the spot is popular for long lines and acceptance of both cash and credit cards.
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A large serving of seasoned, tender chicken over rice with lettuce, tomatoes, and pita bread.
Mix of chicken and gyro meat with rice, veggies, and pita, topped with white and hot sauces.
Flavorful gyro meat served over rice with fresh vegetables and signature sauces.
Creamy, rich sauce that adds a tangy flavor to any platter.
Spicy sauce for those who enjoy a kick with their meal.
Quick service from street carts for on-the-go dining in NYC.
Overall rating
Nabiha K.
Can you believe 1 hr and 40 minutes drive just for this spot??? Yup! Been doing it for 20 yrs and will keep going as long as they stay open! Only thing I would love for the owners to consider is spoons lol please just give spoons and forks with the meal. Definitely wear a few layers because lines are long and you will need to have patience respect for others and will power to stand and wait! All worth it! Because we travel long distance and with traffic we always buy extra platters to take home. Cash payment is the way to go and definitely go with a 2nd person because forget about getting parking spots and double parking is not allowed. You can park next to Hilton and have 1 person stay in driver seat lol. It’s a real adventure every time but like I said it’s all worth it! Besides who doesn’t love the city skyscrapers and beautiful lights during the holidays!
Kendrick Khoe
First time I came here was in the 2000’s. My cousin works nearby and told me about it. It just to be a shared spot. They only operate in evening, during the day it was another cart who operates there. They became wildly popular since. Today they own 3 of the carts on that corner two of which are just for cooking the chicken and another just to grab soda. Why it is popular is the size of serving for reasonable price. $13 for a huge bowl of food and the food is goood! Beef I had was very tender. The chicken is what they are known for. Just a note. I like onions, but if you are going somewhere after do tell them to not put as much. They put a lot. If it is in the wrap it’s hard to remove it. They do accept credit card. Great place to go!
Chanil Jung
I tried The Halal Guys from their street food cart in NYC, and honestly, it’s unbeatable for the price. Huge portions, great flavor, and super satisfying. The chicken and gyro meat were both tender and perfectly seasoned — they go so well with the rice. The white sauce is creamy and rich, and the hot sauce packs serious heat 🔥 but in the best way. If you want a filling, tasty meal in New York without breaking the bank, this is the spot. Totally worth the line!
Richard Yu
The Halal Guys are a true NYC staple — iconic, really. It’s still one of the best food buys out there, though the quality has been somewhat inconsistent since Covid. Funny enough, I recently had the most authentic Halal Guys experience at their Orlando branch. It may not be exactly what it once was (and it’s definitely no longer $7), but it remains beyond solid. On its good days, it’s still the best.
G 3956
I’ve heard about Halal Guys for many years, and food blogs always said it was good, but I’m usually not the type of person to go for this kind of food. Today, I finally decided to give it a try—I just wanted to know the taste. I was surprised at how good it was! I ordered the combo with chicken and BBQ ck, topped with white and red sauce. The sauces were flavorful—the red sauce was very spicy, but I could handle it. I will definitely come back again. I also noticed another halal place next door, but I chose Halal Guys because of the longer line, and it turned out to be worth it. The location is convenient, right across from the Hilton Hotel.
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