The Halal Guys' Chicken And Gyro Platter Is NYC’s Most Legendary Street Food | Legendary Eats

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  • The Halal Guys first came to the streets of New York City in 1990, when the three founders opened up a hot-dog cart in Midtown. They realized there was a demand from Muslim cab drivers looking for a halal meal, so they began serving American halal food from the cart.
    The Arabic term halal means ‘lawful’ and is often used in Islam to describe meat that is permissible to eat based on specific religious guidelines. But in New York, many people know halal as the affordable food they can find at many street carts across the city.
    At The Halal Guys' original cart on 53rd Street and 6th Avenue, people wait in line for the iconic combo platter, a foil dish packed with chicken and gyro over rice, accompanied by lettuce, tomato, pita, and the famous and secret red and white sauces.
    Editor's Note: This episode was filmed in January 2020. The Halal Guys' carts in New York City are currently open for takeout while restaurant locations provide both takeout and delivery. Check with your nearest location for details.
    For more on The Halal Guys, visit: / thehalalguys
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    The Halal Guys' Chicken And Gyro Platter Is NYC’s Most Legendary Street Food | Legendary Eats

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  • @InsiderFood
    @InsiderFood  Před 3 lety +820

    Katz's Delicatessen is another Legendary Eats spot in NYC. Watch our video on the 132-year-old deli here: czcams.com/video/FBPD6pMYZug/video.html

    • @skywards3702
      @skywards3702 Před 3 lety +18

      What hurts me the most is how in a day and age the majority of our communities want political correctness and equality yet you still have the nerve to call a Gyro a Gie-ro... (G)year-o not Giiiiro..

    • @alecnolastname4362
      @alecnolastname4362 Před 3 lety +14

      The narrater seems to be very confident in her mispronunciation of Gyro.

    • @zukhronizamova8841
      @zukhronizamova8841 Před 3 lety

      Thanks for the best videos!

    • @aferalkid
      @aferalkid Před 3 lety +1

      needs pork

    • @adamuce
      @adamuce Před 3 lety +3

      But it ain’t halal

  • @ultramet
    @ultramet Před 3 lety +23347

    These guys are incredible. During the COVID crisis they delivered and donated food to my hospital in NYC. I will never forget their generosity. God Bless you all.

    • @M4TTYN
      @M4TTYN Před 3 lety +610

      they deserve nothing but love and a mucho phat raise! + extra for COVID omg!

    • @bendahlin1384
      @bendahlin1384 Před 3 lety +101

      hyperlapse Haha that’s definitely true

    • @nishaismail
      @nishaismail Před 3 lety +235

      When are they branching out international??? I need to try some rn!! 😭😭😭

    • @bahtiarmaulardi3027
      @bahtiarmaulardi3027 Před 3 lety +202

      @@nishaismail In Indonesia we have Halal Guy, yes the exact same like in New York. I think they open Franchise

    • @butterfloop2071
      @butterfloop2071 Před 3 lety +276

      @Aiman Shaw 99% of the media is wrong, don't believe everything you read on social media 🙄

  • @NasAfter
    @NasAfter Před 3 lety +7753

    "Halal Food for Muslims"
    Non-Muslims in line: Salamu Alaykum Habibi

    • @AzmiMaulanaHamdani
      @AzmiMaulanaHamdani Před 3 lety +67

      @Ss B its a joke buddy

    • @MuradKhan-ho8cm
      @MuradKhan-ho8cm Před 3 lety +134

      Walaikum asalam korang korang

    • @PedroPerez-bk5gg
      @PedroPerez-bk5gg Před 3 lety +41

      What does habbibi mean? I hear it a lot

    • @thankyou1506
      @thankyou1506 Před 3 lety +158

      @@PedroPerez-bk5gg Just become a muslim u'll find out. Islam is the most diverse relegion

    • @hm-uq6mc
      @hm-uq6mc Před 3 lety +435

      @@PedroPerez-bk5gg habibi means "my lovely, beloved, sweetheart, something like that". this word usually used by any wife to call her husband (the last letter "i" in habibi refers to ownership and male), but yeah some diversification makes it a bit normal to call for usual bro greetings. but never call a girl habibi I guess :)

  • @GardaOrban
    @GardaOrban Před 9 měsíci +68

    I owned a bagel store for 20 years. This brings back so many great memories. Early mornings, working every weekend, great employees, great customers, a real sense of family and community. He has a passion for his craft and his employees love and respect him. Love seeing small businesses thrive.

    • @vehement-critic_q8957
      @vehement-critic_q8957 Před 19 dny +1

      When I saw the taxi drivers it reminded me of my previous job when I used to be a postman for the court of appeals I used to work from 7 a.m to 7 p.m the legal time for delivering posts , now I work as an administrative coordinator in the office & although salary is higher & with less hours but not as passionate as when I used to drive & deliver & grab some of the street food & sometimes stay at a cafe a little bit with an adequate salary although it's less. But man I really feel you working at weekends now, it's unusual.

  • @saraelkattawy4911
    @saraelkattawy4911 Před rokem +471

    May Allah give them health these men work very hard 🙏

    • @Mr.grubby
      @Mr.grubby Před rokem +5

      Jesus is lord

    • @polyglot_6Language
      @polyglot_6Language Před rokem +1

      @@Mr.grubby fack off 🤦🏻‍♂️ Jesus(Isa) is a prophet of Allah

    • @hah5663
      @hah5663 Před rokem +52

      @@Mr.grubby Jesus is a prophet of Allah

    • @mlg1279
      @mlg1279 Před rokem +13

      @@hah5663 I don't think so. Je-sus doesn't talk of vio-lence whereas the pe-do prophet promotes vio-lence

    • @attari56
      @attari56 Před rokem +27

      @@mlg1279 give me one verse where it says any of the nonsense you accuse of.

  • @donk5058
    @donk5058 Před 3 lety +5428

    Bruh when he said "white sauce all over?" and he put the white sauce all over I felt that

  • @venangie1
    @venangie1 Před 3 lety +4155

    Last year I went to New york with my boyfriend, and we were tight with money. We found a halal cart on the third day and instantly fell in love with the flavor and price. Every night we would choose a dish and felt incredibly sattisfied. Thanks to this wonderful and affordable food, we were able to save tons of money to enjoy New york even more! greetings from Spain!

    • @Fahad-gf1wx
      @Fahad-gf1wx Před 3 lety +63

      You mean greetings from andalusia *

    • @Baraa.K.Mohammad
      @Baraa.K.Mohammad Před 3 lety +18

      @@Fahad-gf1wx Ouch! 😂

    • @mr.nobody595
      @mr.nobody595 Před 3 lety

      How much is it?

    • @venangie1
      @venangie1 Před 3 lety +16

      @@Fahad-gf1wx Andalucía is in the south of Spain...

    • @mdsikandaralam8482
      @mdsikandaralam8482 Před 2 lety +61

      @@venangie1 He is referring to whole Spain as it was called Al-Andalus during the Islamic golden age period when muslims used to live there.

  • @rayyansiddiqui5497
    @rayyansiddiqui5497 Před 11 měsíci +24

    As a Muslim I am proud of my brother's here. Serving to all with kindness. That's what we are taught.

  • @sadiakhan8594
    @sadiakhan8594 Před 2 lety +31

    I tried these guys when I went to America both times!
    It was so difficult to find halaal affordable food in America & these guys had thee best food I’ve ever had! It’s a place I never forgot!

    • @ATrainTravels
      @ATrainTravels Před 2 lety

      Food is so expensive in US. Can find cheaper options with food tasting just as good.

    • @jaydensanchez2214
      @jaydensanchez2214 Před měsícem

      @@ATrainTravelslol 7 dollars is cheap I get the halal platter for 8 dollars it’s not expensive bro I’m from New York so I know

  • @abcdefoff3307
    @abcdefoff3307 Před 3 lety +8501

    The fact that they're generous with the white sauce...

  • @MrChancla
    @MrChancla Před 3 lety +4155

    I remember I was drunk off my ass with my friends in Queens. We found a Halal Guys truck. I ate the chicken and gyro platter. Instant sobriety. I was incredibly in love

    • @kooljiang7186
      @kooljiang7186 Před 3 lety +90

      When i lived in Chicago, this is one of my staples. IT'S SO GOOD BELIEVE ME

    • @briandominguez760
      @briandominguez760 Před 3 lety +64

      Yesssss same here, I was just on the verge of being to “hammered” and we stumbled upon the street cart because of the smell. Instant relief :)

    • @ha-mz9pe
      @ha-mz9pe Před 3 lety +201

      Lmao haram vs halal, halal won

    • @Mughal.786
      @Mughal.786 Před 3 lety +71

      @Shrug kissing ur wife feels better than kissing your girlfriend. Halal won

    • @copporn1615
      @copporn1615 Před 3 lety +36

      @@Mughal.786 but kissing a friend's wife is more exciting
      Kidding

  • @navinali882
    @navinali882 Před 9 měsíci +12

    I m from India yesterday I was in nyc after a long and beautiful tour of city we went to taste chicken over rice and gairo really my experience is very good and delightful I love it thank you halal guys best of luck 🤞

  • @y0ungmarsipan
    @y0ungmarsipan Před 2 lety +6

    Wouldn’t have been able to settle in NYC without these guys, because of themselves and the spread of the same concept. Allah bless you all.

  • @madshaffashdam3599
    @madshaffashdam3599 Před 3 lety +2757

    Again i've made a mistake watching this in the middle of the night with an empty stomach.

  • @42_10_
    @42_10_ Před 3 lety +2869

    Muslims living in New York are so lucky..
    Me as Muslim crying here in Japan

    • @josee803
      @josee803 Před 3 lety +43

      Are you japanese?

    • @Faizanleo
      @Faizanleo Před 3 lety +333

      Japan is a much much better place for Muslims than New York.

    • @pirate6616
      @pirate6616 Před 3 lety +30

      Muhammad Faizan really?

    • @pirate6616
      @pirate6616 Před 3 lety +26

      I’m in the uk so

    • @josee803
      @josee803 Před 3 lety +86

      @@pirate6616 i heard they provide moving praying room for muslim

  • @user-ts8qm5ev3o
    @user-ts8qm5ev3o Před 2 lety +120

    This brings a lot of memories of me going to the halal guys.The white sauce is- unexplainable.If I ever get a chance to visit the halal guys I'd buy 3 of the dish.

    • @sablonanime650
      @sablonanime650 Před 2 lety +1

      I saw an article that said the white sauce is watered down Mayo with fine ground black pepper.

    • @tahamohammad1741
      @tahamohammad1741 Před 2 lety +12

      @@sablonanime650 Cap middle easterners never use mayo it's most likely a yogurt based sauce

    • @sablonanime650
      @sablonanime650 Před 2 lety +1

      @@tahamohammad1741 have you been there before? Because it definitely tastes like Mayo. I’m not saying the article is right about the recipe but I’ve had both yogurt and Mayo based sauces before and I can say it tastes like Mayo.

    • @monsieurpatate1573
      @monsieurpatate1573 Před 2 lety +1

      @@sablonanime650 watering the sauce down would be haram i dont think they would do that

    • @sablonanime650
      @sablonanime650 Před 2 lety

      @@monsieurpatate1573 well it's too thin to just be mayo, maybe they added more oil or something. Idk if the article is true or not, but it's interesting to think something so simple could be such a hit.

  • @alohamikey1423
    @alohamikey1423 Před 2 lety +18

    I had both the chicken plate and gyro for the first time a few days ago. It was 🔥🔥 And I literally ate right at that same bench off to the side of the stall. For a first timer visiting NYC. It’s a definite must try! Gave it the double shakas 🤙🏽🤙🏽

  • @fortazerty
    @fortazerty Před 3 lety +3626

    As a muslim , if I ever make it to the US , this is like gold to me 😂😻

    • @iffipifi1
      @iffipifi1 Před 3 lety +140

      Exactly, this and flying lessons 🤣🤣

    • @paklekj4429
      @paklekj4429 Před 3 lety +4

      Newyork is already US

    • @Liyana349
      @Liyana349 Před 3 lety +3

      @Bilal Ayub AHAHA PLS

    • @isme4234
      @isme4234 Před 3 lety +9

      @Bilal Ayub yo wtf bruhh

    • @Liyana349
      @Liyana349 Před 3 lety +26

      @@isme4234 it was a joke
      Idk if it offended you but as a muslim that was freaking hilarious 😂

  • @benharrison9545
    @benharrison9545 Před 3 lety +1569

    I work in a Halal Guys and this made me grin ear to ear to see this.

  • @gatunosk8
    @gatunosk8 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Fell in love with the Halal Guys back in the 2014. First time in NYC and while I was looking any of the popular hot dogs, found the Halal cart at the 54th and bum !! 😍😍

  • @einsleyharriot1294
    @einsleyharriot1294 Před 2 lety +4

    i always come back to this when i eat... seeing how that chicken and beef cook is amazing i feel that its actually the food im eating lol

  • @rojanrijal4865
    @rojanrijal4865 Před 3 lety +1345

    0:53 that guy's reaction is priceless

    • @defencebangladesh4068
      @defencebangladesh4068 Před 3 lety +13

      Yeah

    • @nandinhocunha440
      @nandinhocunha440 Před 3 lety +8

      He's Asian so you know it fake

    • @rojanrijal4865
      @rojanrijal4865 Před 3 lety +145

      @@nandinhocunha440 hey I'm asian too and I don't fake it when I taste something good 😊 .

    • @gameoriginal4213
      @gameoriginal4213 Před 3 lety +55

      @@nandinhocunha440 ah yes so we all of asian people always fake it when we taste food

    • @nandinhocunha440
      @nandinhocunha440 Před 3 lety +2

      @@gameoriginal4213 jezz, chill. I know the Asian is over react

  • @jayh6227
    @jayh6227 Před 3 lety +1738

    The Halal carts are the ONLY food carts that aren't stingy with the sauce, either.

    • @Suyaang
      @Suyaang Před 3 lety +14

      True, the other carts water theirs down

    • @prdigy1466
      @prdigy1466 Před 3 lety +2

      @Sec Coder bruh that's not true

    • @mohamedsabir4453
      @mohamedsabir4453 Před 3 lety +8

      @@prdigy1466 it is

    • @saariahayat6906
      @saariahayat6906 Před 3 lety +90

      @@prdigy1466 nah it's true, while some people might not follow it it's literally written in the quran that it's not allowed to water down their stuff and sell it for the same price since that's scamming and lying

    • @jimminn8692
      @jimminn8692 Před 3 lety

      @Sec Coder where did you get the info
      No that's not true

  • @Mary-sh2bp
    @Mary-sh2bp Před 2 lety

    I didn’t finish college, but Halal guys were there when you need food quickly and so good! So freaking good!

  • @blobster91
    @blobster91 Před 2 lety +2

    This is what a good community food looks like. Affordable, made with care and love with people loving the food you make makes it for me. And they seem like good people caring about the Muslim cabbies giving them a separate queue.

  • @westernpigeon
    @westernpigeon Před 3 lety +355

    1:49 this guy used to work at the Halal Guys cart infront of my school. amazing guy! very nice and humble!

  • @ridamir9116
    @ridamir9116 Před 3 lety +2661

    Wish them all the luck. I hope they open restaurants, hotels, everything. Inshallah! Much love❤️

    • @mustydustyy1691
      @mustydustyy1691 Před 3 lety +44

      they’re already a franchise

    • @Abdul-rm2wo
      @Abdul-rm2wo Před 3 lety +15

      They have now opened in uk

    •  Před 3 lety

      Dont bring religion into this ur inshallah shit it also bring many problem with it

    • @mirhasan5052
      @mirhasan5052 Před 3 lety +4

      I think they opened up an actual restaurant

    • @audreandre
      @audreandre Před 3 lety +2

      They already had a franchise store

  • @doonyaalgeria862
    @doonyaalgeria862 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for this video. looks delicious. I will search for them the day I will visit NYC.

  • @nermeenhossam8008
    @nermeenhossam8008 Před měsícem +3

    That's an Egyption project and they're Egyption proud of them🇪🇬❤

  • @IftiAlam1999
    @IftiAlam1999 Před 2 lety +1287

    It's not just the food that is great. This combined with their amazing work ethic, the way they interact with their customers in such a kind manner is what makes them phenomenal. Encourages multiple visits.

    • @mode7scaling3
      @mode7scaling3 Před 2 lety +6

      their food is incredibly unhealthy. all that sat. fat white sauce mayo and fried food.

    • @fizazulekha957
      @fizazulekha957 Před 2 lety +65

      @@mode7scaling3 then don't eat it.

    • @Noobmaster-gg6gk
      @Noobmaster-gg6gk Před 2 lety +29

      @@mode7scaling3 bro u have hot dogs and cheese burgers and pastas and colas and doughnuts....I can keep going😂

    • @redhat9723
      @redhat9723 Před rokem +5

      @@mode7scaling3 what ISNT not healthy in the US

    • @mode7scaling3
      @mode7scaling3 Před rokem

      @@redhat9723 chopt and sweetpea takeout orders for one. I can go on with hundreds of other examples, especially if you make food at home.

  • @beetlejuus
    @beetlejuus Před 3 lety +687

    Chicken + rice + lettuce + white sauce = PERFECTION

  • @GodLovesYouAllTheTime
    @GodLovesYouAllTheTime Před rokem +1

    I live in Houston and I’m so grateful for the Halal Guys here. I want to try the one in New York thought ❤ I always get a lot a lot a lot of red sauce.

  • @Ghost-my1tr
    @Ghost-my1tr Před rokem

    Had this for the first time in Aurora, Colorado last week and MAN I am obsessed. The hour drive from my house to Denver is well worth it for this.

  • @ErAyushvarshney
    @ErAyushvarshney Před 3 lety +1052

    That guy's reaction was everything. "Wait there's barbeque sauce... Dude" 😍👌

  • @darcy325
    @darcy325 Před 3 lety +1110

    Its so warming to see halal food being appreciated and more widespread - honestly the reason why im so reluctant to travel places is cos i know my options will be limited to vegetarian or fish, its nice to see our needs being accommodated more and more and non-muslims enjoying it too rather than turning their noses up at it (you’d be surprised how many people here in the UK complain about having halal food everywhere as if its some strange cultish meat)

    • @AB-wd9si
      @AB-wd9si Před 2 lety +16

      Becox so many people dnt like halal food . It's their believe that they should not eat halal meat. what's so wrong about that..

    • @darcy325
      @darcy325 Před 2 lety +140

      @@AB-wd9si okay and do i care? here i am talking about how my people aren’t accommodated for in western society yet you’re coming to me trying to explain to me why that is like i asked. You guys will always have non-halal food as an option, we dont whats the harm in us asking for more options for us? and why would you click on a video about halal food if you just wanted to be islamophobic in the comments

    • @johnjeff9206
      @johnjeff9206 Před 2 lety +37

      Damn, maybe you should move to NYC lol. New Yorkers love Halal and Kosher foods.

    • @aiwwakk7152
      @aiwwakk7152 Před 2 lety +53

      Muslims are the best people. But in Western Countries there is lots of Islamophobia.
      Try to consume Halal Food prepared by Muslim as much as possible. I'm Muslim and in Canada there is lots of Halal outlets.

    • @kryskrys6428
      @kryskrys6428 Před 2 lety +3

      @H•Nat Daydreams•H which is why they even need it to be verified by a “trustworthy” source

  • @delmeauxknows5856
    @delmeauxknows5856 Před 2 lety +1

    One of my favourite things about Houston is the food. When they popped up in the shopping strip I worked next to years ago... i was beyond excited.

  • @beefbelly6923
    @beefbelly6923 Před 2 lety

    Halal guys is my favorite . Every time I eat it brings me joy . I eat 2 platters every time

  • @fransisco5748
    @fransisco5748 Před 3 lety +2069

    Confusing narration..
    "It starts with the special rice
    BUT REALLY the great thing is the chicken
    BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT thing is the pita
    BUT BUT BUT"
    BUT

  • @xsn1p3r8
    @xsn1p3r8 Před 3 lety +161

    3:48 "Wait there's a barbecue" that reaction was priceless

  • @Outdoors49Man
    @Outdoors49Man Před 2 lety +1

    I had a Halal Guys small combo for dinner tonight in Long Beach, California. A 10 minute walk from my house. Yum.

  • @justinocastillo5808
    @justinocastillo5808 Před 2 lety +14

    There’s two locations near me in SoCal. First time I tried it I fell in love!! It’s my go to when I want something delicious, bang for the buck, and enough to separate into two meals!!

  • @balaramkrishnahanumanthu5869

    BBQ sauce realization. "aww dude" 3:46

    • @reef363
      @reef363 Před 3 lety +36

      that should be a meme man

    • @rauhaan.
      @rauhaan. Před 3 lety +24

      His facial expression changed so damn fast 😂

  • @Ru_Omar
    @Ru_Omar Před 3 lety +405

    " Wait there's bbq !! Ahhh DUDE! "
    he nearly killed me w that line

    • @cookliet8444
      @cookliet8444 Před 3 lety +16

      He just said this and I saw your comment lol

    • @Ru_Omar
      @Ru_Omar Před 3 lety +2

      @@cookliet8444
      😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @aressea5813
    @aressea5813 Před 2 lety

    Proud to see a hardworking Muslim brother doing well. Cheers.

  • @jenniferagosto2661
    @jenniferagosto2661 Před 2 lety +5

    I’m coming to get me some !! Looks good 💯🙏🏼

  • @shaanalam3872
    @shaanalam3872 Před 3 lety +547

    This is one of the only foods on food insider that I've actually eaten.

    • @FATI_SZN
      @FATI_SZN Před 3 lety +2

      I've never had it 😫

    • @lordukiyo6175
      @lordukiyo6175 Před 3 lety +19

      @@FATI_SZN Try it bro. It’s not expensive and tastes bomb 💣 Also they’re literally all over NY

    • @FATI_SZN
      @FATI_SZN Před 3 lety +3

      @@lordukiyo6175 I can't bc i dont live in ny. I'm in Nebraska. The closest one to me is in Chicago

    • @mr.nobody595
      @mr.nobody595 Před 3 lety

      @@lordukiyo6175 how much is it?

    • @thanos7338
      @thanos7338 Před 2 lety +2

      @@mr.nobody595 99999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999919282982828273837383674648368464837847474744774474746386483890999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999USD

  • @kinocchio
    @kinocchio Před 3 lety +558

    0:53 that dude had the most genuine reaction

    • @adityam4263
      @adityam4263 Před 3 lety

      U being sarcastic? 😂

    • @adityam4263
      @adityam4263 Před 3 lety

      @Stoopedsolow Drewmy ohhhh sir you think you're very funny aren't you?

    • @adityam4263
      @adityam4263 Před 3 lety

      @Stoopedsolow Drewmy Well I don't know what you were thinking trying to diss another country, but I hope you're happy with yourself.

    • @adityam4263
      @adityam4263 Před 3 lety

      @@nazbmn242 Nope, he certainly wasn't complimenting it. And there wasn't anything untrue. You want me to say more?

    • @adityam4263
      @adityam4263 Před 3 lety

      @@nazbmn242 I don't even know why the first guy and you are getting all offensive. Like seriously, what's wrong with ya'll?

  • @mariajoselleferrer5058
    @mariajoselleferrer5058 Před 10 měsíci +3

    As someone who enjoyed eating spicy food, I ate halal guys with the hot sauce while visiting NYC, and my mouth was legit burning 😭I didn’t know the Scoville rating was around 100,000-130,000 😭 but the food was gooood! The meal was well balanced with the meat, rice, vegetables and sauce 💚 love from the Philippines!

  • @Adiol
    @Adiol Před 2 lety

    Halal Guys were a life saver for me when I was in NewYork. Great Halal food at a budget

  • @al3ndlib
    @al3ndlib Před 3 lety +772

    CZcams recommending this to me during the first day of Ramada. This SATANIC Algorithms won’t defeat me 😭

    • @djren7365
      @djren7365 Před 3 lety +14

      lmao, same

    • @are3ba897
      @are3ba897 Před 3 lety +15

      yeah, but at the same time im glad it showed me this

    • @nisnzraa1057
      @nisnzraa1057 Před 3 lety +10

      A week 3 days before eid, hope your fasting go well habibi!!

    • @drugs8177
      @drugs8177 Před 3 lety +1

      @@nisnzraa1057 you too just a few days more and EID is here and i hope you all a happy end

    • @nisnzraa1057
      @nisnzraa1057 Před 3 lety

      @@drugs8177 thank you dear!! Hope your fasting really go well!! Take care of your health both mental and physical before eid and after eid!!

  • @TheNeeuqnozama
    @TheNeeuqnozama Před 3 lety +410

    My dude in the Bronx is always amazed when I say “more red sauce” 💁🏿‍♀️ it cracks me up everytime❤️

    • @FlightX101
      @FlightX101 Před 3 lety +22

      The Red sauce is honestly no joke hahahaha..be careful

    • @IvanSergio1984
      @IvanSergio1984 Před 3 lety +6

      Yeah that sauce is deadly.

  • @akashsom8357
    @akashsom8357 Před rokem +1

    My man makes the most tasty platter! 2019 was the year when I ate their food. ♥️

  • @saimoboom3701
    @saimoboom3701 Před rokem

    Man , how much i love Muslims, there r very kind people❤️ all love to muslims

  • @samirah278
    @samirah278 Před 3 lety +1130

    They have Halal Guys in London and its an actual sit-down restaurant. might have to try once everything opens up

    • @shamolee20
      @shamolee20 Před 3 lety +8

      Samirah it’s really worth it

    • @mxrifx8574
      @mxrifx8574 Před 3 lety +5

      Samirah where about in London?

    • @ayoubrachidi2668
      @ayoubrachidi2668 Před 3 lety +72

      IMO there are better middle eastern/ kebab shops all over London that are cheaper too. I'm sure the stalls in NYC are great but the quality wasn't to the standard of other places I've been to in London.

    • @eca3137
      @eca3137 Před 3 lety

      czcams.com/video/uizR00kF9_I/video.html

    • @thairanc
      @thairanc Před 3 lety +27

      Is not even close to the street cart in NY. Was disappointed.

  • @ihzamahendra926
    @ihzamahendra926 Před 3 lety +1056

    They need to open a branch here in Tokyo. hot damn, we're in the need of more diverse halal foods here.

    • @KewlDude123
      @KewlDude123 Před 3 lety +63

      i always wondered what the halal food culture in japan was like

    • @rumned
      @rumned Před 3 lety +38

      Sushi is halal fyi

    • @mwt2332
      @mwt2332 Před 3 lety +6

      There’s a branch in Japan....

    • @paklekj4429
      @paklekj4429 Před 3 lety +3

      Ramen is haram

    • @paklekj4429
      @paklekj4429 Před 3 lety +23

      Every food in japan that are using meat are haram but not seafood

  • @alfiemarie
    @alfiemarie Před 2 lety +2

    what makes it even better is that the white sauce doesn't even have any dairy in it but its sooooo good!

  • @jaydensanchez2214
    @jaydensanchez2214 Před měsícem +1

    I’m from New York in the Bronx Everytime I go out doing stuff I would buy this for dinner and it hits different after a long day

  • @user-dm3nc5xi6o
    @user-dm3nc5xi6o Před 2 lety +79

    They started business to provide halal food to the hardworking workers from different countries... May Almighty Allah grant their good deeds

  • @SmokeN.Mirrors
    @SmokeN.Mirrors Před 3 lety +141

    One of their trucks was stationed across from my former college. We had a 30 minute lunch period. By the time you waited for the elevator to come, lunch was nearly over, so halal food was our go to. Their truck fed my classmates almost daily, for the entirety of our program, right up until our graduation.
    #Memories

  • @chriskeller3705
    @chriskeller3705 Před rokem +2

    They opened one up in houston, which has a pretty heavy Mediterranean food market. I can say halal guys is the best

  • @TannerWendellStewart
    @TannerWendellStewart Před rokem +6

    My first time in nyc I stayed at the hotel across the street. One of my favorite food experiences of my life. Every time I visit nyc, I go back to the original even if I’m staying in Brooklyn or far away. Love it.
    One of the times, I saved a whole platter of chicken from falling off the grill and they gave me free food when I visited the next few times, for saving it, because they remembered me :)

  • @foodielah535
    @foodielah535 Před 3 lety +193

    When I was in NY, I happened to see people waiting in super long lines on the street. Those were for Halal guys. And yes! It was worth waiting in line 😋

    • @nahor88
      @nahor88 Před 3 lety

      Unfortunately my sister and I didn't have the greatest experience a few years ago... the food was as amazing as advertised, but the guy was super rude to us. Gave us attitude when we wanted extra sauce I think cuz we were clearly Indian, cuz he was perfectly nice to the East Asian girl right after us.
      The spicy sauce is no joke; we were NOT warned how spicy it is, and I had to find the nearest toilet in Rockefeller Center not long after, haha.

    • @buxtonspice1532
      @buxtonspice1532 Před 3 lety +1

      DRY AF I’ve been eating it for years because it’s actually a decent amount for the price. There are much better places than this tHo.

    • @ScrambleYolk
      @ScrambleYolk Před 3 lety +1

      omg, i live in other country :(, and i want to try these foods

  • @Al3xTrucho20
    @Al3xTrucho20 Před 3 lety +524

    Have one here in Rockville Maryland. First time trying it I ordered the platter with white sauce and 2 lines of red sauce. The man pouring the sauce looked at me an said are you sure I said yes. First time I ate it I immediately started sweating and an was in so much pain. Later I was in even more pain when I had to go to the bathroom. I just stick to the white sauce now.

    • @centralasiainstitute
      @centralasiainstitute Před 3 lety +30

      Hey here's a tip! Do the White sauce and just do tiny dots of the red sauce I just buy the packets. That way it's evenly distributed it's when it's a lot that it's impossible to eat because it's so hot. Got the red sauce makes it super delicious as long as it's just tiny bits of it. That's for me. But my husband loves spicy so he goes to town with it.

    • @yodra3691
      @yodra3691 Před 3 lety +11

      I literally just visited the one in Rockville off Rockville Pike! The one next to Food lion and Chipotle right?? What a small world hahahaha. Apparently, the Halal Guys in NYC is even better.

    • @Mitaka-Asa
      @Mitaka-Asa Před 3 lety +7

      I miss that Halal guys before covid. Before, you could just grab the sauce bottles from the mini fridge and pour as many as you like.

    • @djcandle3863
      @djcandle3863 Před 3 lety +12

      I've been visiting Halal Guys in NYC since 1996 or so, so I have a certain expectation when it comes to my Gyro and let me tell you .. the Rockville, MD location (closest to me currently) disappointed severely. The biggest let down was that they don't cut fresh from the spit like in NYC. It's precut and stored in bins where the flavor is lost forever. That and they refused to cook green peppers and onions with my meat. Also, the franchises serve the white sauce in packets. Not a compete loss there, but you do miss that feel from the bottle. I think the chain restaurants could do a little better in accommodating those who know exactly what an authentic 53rd & 6th gyro tastes like.

    • @soflyguy92
      @soflyguy92 Před 3 lety +5

      The Halal guys here in Maryland Fuckin SUCKS!!! Lol

  • @Adventuregirl96
    @Adventuregirl96 Před 2 lety

    I first found The Halal Guy's when I was in school, and we would head into the city. Now I have a location not far from work and it is my favorite place to eat.

  • @idealidile
    @idealidile Před rokem +1

    Hum, it make me want to go back to NYC just for tasting his food Mashaa Allah ,😀
    Inshaa Allah kheir

  • @Haruntje
    @Haruntje Před 3 lety +29

    When he said "I personally have never tasted it" You just know these people deliver quality. No overhyping it, Just the truth.

  • @MarginCall123
    @MarginCall123 Před 2 lety +115

    I tried it here in Canada and it's really really really good, both the chicken and the gyro. The white sauce is phenomenal. The hot sauce is insanely hot so unless you're used to eating next level spicy, don't try it.

    • @marklanger7965
      @marklanger7965 Před 11 měsíci

      i moved from new york to Toronto, you cant compare the the real halal place in NYC to Toronto!

  • @addyrasin
    @addyrasin Před rokem +3

    So here’s my list when I visit New York
    1. Halal guys
    2. New York hot dog
    3. New York pizza
    4. Pretzel

    • @stefano3202
      @stefano3202 Před rokem +1

      If you want the absolute best Halal food get the King of Falafel in Astoria, Queens. It may be a bit out of the way but trust me it is the absolute absolute best New York has to offer, there’s also a location somewhere on the east side too.
      Also the New York hot dog and pretzel… don’t get your hopes up lol it’s nothing special but please if you can try and get the King of Falafel

    • @igothackedbyrussians2584
      @igothackedbyrussians2584 Před rokem +3

      @@stefano3202 yeah im a native new yorker halal carts downtown are overrated all the good stuff is in queens my personal fav is this spot in jackson heights they load it up with chicken and seasoned rice and lots of white sauce and it's still $7 which is crazy compared to manhattan where u are paying $10+

  • @MonkeyForce14
    @MonkeyForce14 Před 2 měsíci +1

    The first time I was recommended to try Halal Guys, I was skeptical. Growing up in a country with a lot of "better then thou" muslims, I wasn't too keen to visit another muslim joint now in the US. However when I walked in, the hospitality was what hit me first. Even though the store was busy, the store manager still took the time to chat with us. Finding out where we were from he greeted us in arabic and I could respond. This shocked me because it was a big no no in my country and was severely frowned on if you are not a muslim. Then it was time to eat. Since covid I had to leave the US and I can say one of the only foods I miss so badly is Halal Guys. So good

    • @wotizit
      @wotizit Před měsícem +1

      You will go there again and try soon

  • @sircarek
    @sircarek Před 3 lety +77

    "wait there's bbq?... Duddde" .. top class!

    • @neosonic23
      @neosonic23 Před 3 lety

      They do have BBQ sauce in their restaurant locations just not in their orginal street location. But people will still prefer the white and the hot sauce

  • @samirah278
    @samirah278 Před 3 lety +792

    "But in New York, many people know halal as the affordable food they can find at many street carts across the city." - ngl this is problematic. Halal should only mean what it means in Arabic. If it takes on a new meaning, that's not fair to Muslims who are looking for actual halal food. It's like calling something that's not vegan "vegan" or calling something that's not gluten free "gluten free"

    • @yogieyo9935
      @yogieyo9935 Před 3 lety +50

      agreed, like adam ragusea video on how to pronounce food name. the meaning of a name should be as the same (or similar) as the intention of the one who created the name. unless it's totally came out from something really different that just spelled similar. such as french for bread is pain (idk any examples 😅)

    • @goharmartirosyan15
      @goharmartirosyan15 Před 3 lety +16

      Is it wrong to assume that its actually halal? I thought thats why the name of the company
      Its very misleading !

    • @walmart8565
      @walmart8565 Před 3 lety +3

      Totally agree

    • @walmart8565
      @walmart8565 Před 3 lety +92

      @@goharmartirosyan15 it is halal that's why it's called halal guys duh

    • @ertazaqayyum3099
      @ertazaqayyum3099 Před 3 lety +19

      That's true as being a Muslim I understand that and what your talking about is right 🔥🔥

  • @abdalkhattak8248
    @abdalkhattak8248 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I've seen & heard alot about them online, one day i will eat @ The Halal Guys In Sha Allah ❤

  • @doc714
    @doc714 Před rokem

    We have them in Vegas! I love Halal Guys. They’re food is the best!

  • @psxnitro
    @psxnitro Před 3 lety +51

    The best food I ate when I went to New York. I'm so glad they have em in Houston too, but nothing beats the taste you get from the food cart from the streets of New York

  • @HS-PGX
    @HS-PGX Před 3 lety +95

    Fun fact: this is not the first time you’ve watched this if you love the platter and don’t live in New York.

  • @lalalulu17
    @lalalulu17 Před rokem +1

    If i ever got rich, forget the eight wonders of the world. I want to go to NYC to have Halal Guy's food 😍

  • @tiffanythompson5072
    @tiffanythompson5072 Před rokem

    Love this stuff!!!

  • @Unguardable20
    @Unguardable20 Před 2 lety +33

    Soo thankful they decided to expand a few locations to Southern California!!! Me and my family eat Halal Guys at least once a week 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @kenyichoy5578
    @kenyichoy5578 Před 2 lety +85

    Ate in that same cart last week. Food was so good that I ate there twice in my 3 day stay in NYC. The prices were the same as shown in the video.

    • @gamingwithasif6563
      @gamingwithasif6563 Před 2 lety

      How much is the price bro

    • @DailyD5
      @DailyD5 Před 2 lety

      @@gamingwithasif6563 hes likely 25+ yr old dont call him a bro thats embarassing
      why are you asking the price? ur an indian

    • @UmarFarooq-nl4eq
      @UmarFarooq-nl4eq Před 2 lety

      @@DailyD5 Lol 😂

  • @griffinfisher1251
    @griffinfisher1251 Před rokem

    One of these are opening a few miles away from my house next month and I am exited to try it

  • @Reneismad
    @Reneismad Před 2 lety

    they have their own distinctive flavor thats for sure. really good

  • @farihahoque5179
    @farihahoque5179 Před 3 lety +139

    I live in Toronto, and like 4 years ago we got our own Halal guys. I remember I went there on the 3rd day of opening. Honestly lots of people mainly students lined up for it. I was pretty disappointed because it was overpriced and the quality and quantity of the food didn’t represent America’s halal guys. Hopefully post covid, I will go to nyc and have halal guys.

    • @farihahoque5179
      @farihahoque5179 Před 2 lety +1

      @Lawrence Weston yes there are

    • @doeeyes2
      @doeeyes2 Před 2 lety +8

      Theres so many Shawrma restaurants in Toronto.

    • @farihahoque5179
      @farihahoque5179 Před 2 lety

      @@doeeyes2 Yes I am aware there are but your point?

    • @ascendantking2178
      @ascendantking2178 Před 2 lety +11

      Yah I tried a halal guys in Toronto as well as the one in New York when I went with my family and the quality just wasn't the same

    • @MaSa-bp5qe
      @MaSa-bp5qe Před 2 lety

      Remember, when you’re running a cart you barely have any bills such as rent, electricity, and other bills that go with a brick and mortar store. So, in order to make up for the costs, prices have to be adjusted.

  • @ahmad-yg6qb
    @ahmad-yg6qb Před 3 lety +15

    5:26 even the pigeon is going to order

  • @dannydk6
    @dannydk6 Před 9 měsíci +1

    This is what I miss about NYC. So good.

  • @sirvachansari6947
    @sirvachansari6947 Před 2 lety

    My folks used to drag me here from NJ since I was 10 and I was doubtful about the hype until I actually tried it. I’ve been waiting for people to catch on for years!

  • @butchalvlog3906
    @butchalvlog3906 Před 3 lety +33

    Its so nice to see how people get connected and culture is experienced thru food.

  • @TonyMontana-gr4rm
    @TonyMontana-gr4rm Před 3 lety +460

    Server: ''white sauce all over?''
    Guy: ''Yeah, all over the chicken'' ::points to chicken only::
    Server: ''okay'' ::pours it all over everything::"

  • @csquaredc3053
    @csquaredc3053 Před 2 lety

    Im 37 years old and ive been eating halal guy since I was in high school on Long Island. Its the best.

  • @Princessqiara
    @Princessqiara Před 3 lety +32

    Ate this in Seoul. Best thing ever. One of the reason I kept travelling back there. Wish we have it in Singapore 😭

  • @mash3014
    @mash3014 Před 3 lety +45

    I remember when they were smaller, my dad and I would drive there and wait hours in the line in the cold harsh winter of New York City. I wish I could go back

  • @fghszadjali9040
    @fghszadjali9040 Před 2 lety +1

    It has been a tradition for youtube to recommend this video every ramadan 😂

  • @jonyisoneto4328
    @jonyisoneto4328 Před rokem

    wow really good vid!

  • @da_hooligan2313
    @da_hooligan2313 Před 2 lety +18

    I get this every day going or coming back from school. Dude blesses the food for only $3.

  • @nageshbuddiga3411
    @nageshbuddiga3411 Před 3 lety +83

    3:47 I feel bad for the guy who didn't know there was barbecue

    • @sanjivinsmoke2719
      @sanjivinsmoke2719 Před 3 lety +6

      My man is not Gona waste time.. he definitely tried it after the video shoot.. 😂

    • @nageshbuddiga3411
      @nageshbuddiga3411 Před 3 lety +1

      @@sanjivinsmoke2719 yes lol😂😂😂

  • @Kim-by5uy
    @Kim-by5uy Před 10 měsíci

    tried this when i visited NYC. Really incredible

  • @shutalley23
    @shutalley23 Před 3 lety +11

    I was so happy to hear 1-2 years ago they opened a location in Toronto, Canada !! I go there as much as I can !! so addicting!

  • @bhugeloo95
    @bhugeloo95 Před 3 lety +22

    i remember ordering this so much during the first NYC lockdown, it was amazing !!

  • @jorad4887
    @jorad4887 Před rokem

    Love it! My favorite food is Mediterranean! Looks so good!

  • @brady4684
    @brady4684 Před rokem

    Every time I am in nyc I seek out the street meat it’s so good!!

  • @merdekaagussaputra1504
    @merdekaagussaputra1504 Před 3 lety +5

    That guy is nice and friendly, saying "it is just called white sauce" to a nice lady. I really love to see friendly people on earth. And the food looks so delicious. Wish one day I can visit NYC.