The Halal Guys Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The chicken was really juicy and good."
• "The food was so good. The white sauce is great; but the hot sauce is not for everyone."
• "This bowl of chicken platter was so delicious that we couldn’t wait to eat it."
• "The combo platter with chicken and beef is so good."
• "Delicious chicken sandwich, cooked well, perfect amount of sauce for everything."
• "Each bite of their succulent, perfectly spiced meats, complemented by their iconic sauces, is a testament to why this place has earned its legendary status."
• "The food was amazing and the famous white sauce had an interesting tang to it and complemented the meat well."

Cons:

• "The lamb was soaked up with a bottle of Oil & obviously tasted off."
• "The falafel wasn't that great."
• "The food was decent, but I could never come back to this location."
• "This used to such a good source of food just for 5$... now it's 11$ the food doesn't even taste good."
• "Chicken and meat were both average, dry and flavorless."
• "The chicken is so dry and has no flavor whatsoever."
• "The chicken was bland, and tasteless."

Service

Pros:

• "Service was friendly and efficient, making sure we got our order quickly despite the crowd."
• "The staff manages the long queues effectively, ensuring that customers receive their orders promptly."
• "The guys working here are great as they do a great job interacting with the customers regardless how busy they are."
• "The guys were friendly and well organized."
• "The workers were so sweet and kind."
• "The service is super quick after you place the order."
• "The nicely formed lines move quickly and the guys are always friendly."

Cons:

• "The service was quite rushed."
• "Anything beyond that would drive him impatient, considering the volume of the customers he had to deal with everyday, it is understandable."
• "The guys at the cart got kinda annoyed at us for misunderstanding their menu and taking up their time."
• "The guys were rude AF, price has gone up since last time and the quantity was ridiculously low."
• "Service was to the point, not especially friendly."
• "They completely messed up our order."
• "It felt like the staff made customers wait for no reason, even though there was a long line."

Value

Pros:

• "At $10 per platter it is still an incredible value."
• "For the price you get very generous portions."
• "It's affordable (about $8 for a platter with extra sauce)."
• "Best bang for the buck! In an expensive city, it is hard to find an inexpensive filling meal."
• "The portion is pretty big for a really cheap price."
• "An excellent value for the money spent."
• "The food is great and the price is right."

Cons:

• "Its more expensive than adelles as well."
• "When considering the overall quality of the meal, I would say it was very overpriced."
• "Price is much higher than any other halal food cart."
• "Try it once if you’ve never had it but 11 bucks for street cart food is over priced."
• "But WOW their prices have sky rocketed. I think i used to pay $5 and now it's $11."
• "Now, they have raised the price to a whopping $8, for an emptier bowl than before."
• "The price is 9 for small and $11 for regular platter."

Experience

Pros:

• "This spot is woven into nyc culture."
• "Accept no imitation - there's a reason for the queues and the food is amazing."
• "The awesome experience of eating The Halal Guys lies not only in the quality of their food but also in the unique atmosphere created by the bustling street scene of Manhattan."
• "Legendary halal cart in Manhattan where the food is consistently delicious."
• "A true NYC staple."
• "It's the vibrant atmosphere that captivates you, making every minute spent in line worth it."
• "Overall, the Halal Guys food cart in Manhattan delivers not just a meal but an experience, blending exceptional taste, efficient service, and the vibrant energy of the city into a memorable experience."

Cons:

• "One thing we struggled with was a place to sit after picking up our food."
• "Since it's a food cart, there isn't really a lot of seating available."
• "Very humbling to eat on the avenue."
• "Parking in this area can be tricky, but parking in the city is always difficult doesn’t matter where you are."
• "May have to walk a few minutes to find a good place to sit and eat."
• "Unfortunately, there are no proper seats and tables around this area."
• "Eating in the cold of winter outdoors isnt too pleasant though so I’ll recommend going somewhere nice or bringing it to the comfort of your home to eat."