The 7 Best Halal Carts in NYC
The ultimate guide to the city's most beloved street food
From the world-famous Halal Guys to hidden gems across the boroughs, discover the most delicious halal carts serving up incredible chicken over rice, falafel, and gyros in New York City.
The Best Halal Carts in NYC
The iconic cart that started a movement, The Halal Guys began as a humble hot dog cart in 1990 before pivoting to halal ...
A beloved Astoria institution since 2002, this James Beard Award-winning cart (now with brick-and-mortar locations) serv...
Parked near Union Square, Adel's stands out for its exceptionally flavorful chicken over rice and homemade sauces. While...
A Vendy Award winner, Sammy's Halal has built a loyal following around its exceptional quality and consistency. The secr...
Among Midtown's sea of halal carts, Royal Grill distinguishes itself with exceptionally tender chicken, perfectly season...
What began as a single cart in Queens has expanded to multiple locations across the city. Shah's is known for generous p...
A NYC halal cart pioneer with dozens of locations throughout Manhattan, Rafiqi's offers consistently satisfying food at ...
More Than Just Fast Food
Halal carts have become an essential part of New York City's culinary identity, serving affordable, flavorful food to everyone from taxi drivers to tourists to late-night revelers. What began as a way to serve the city's Muslim population has evolved into a beloved street food tradition that transcends cultural boundaries.
While our list represents what we believe to be the city's finest halal carts, part of the joy of this cuisine is discovering your own neighborhood favorite. Every New Yorker seems to have their own preferred cart, with fierce loyalty to their particular vendor and specific sauce combination.
This list is based on multiple visits to each establishment, and all meals were paid for by dothings.nyc (we don't accept free food or special treatment). The carts were evaluated based on food quality, consistency, value, and overall experience.