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  3 роки тому +821

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

    • @skywards3702
      @skywards3702 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +14

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

    • @zukhronizamova8841
      @zukhronizamova8841 3 роки тому

      Thanks for the best videos!

    • @aferalkid
      @aferalkid 3 роки тому +1

      needs pork

    • @adamuce
      @adamuce 3 роки тому +3

      But it ain’t halal

  • @ultramet
    @ultramet 3 роки тому +23324

    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 3 роки тому +610

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

    • @bendahlin1384
      @bendahlin1384 3 роки тому +101

      hyperlapse Haha that’s definitely true

    • @nishaismail
      @nishaismail 3 роки тому +235

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

    • @bahtiarmaulardi3027
      @bahtiarmaulardi3027 3 роки тому +202

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

    • @butterfloop2071
      @butterfloop2071 3 роки тому +276

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

  • @donk5058
    @donk5058 3 роки тому +5417

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

  • @GardaOrban
    @GardaOrban 8 місяців тому +66

    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 День тому

      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 Рік тому +462

    May Allah give them health these men work very hard 🙏

    • @Mr.grubby
      @Mr.grubby Рік тому +4

      Jesus is lord

    • @polyglot_6Language
      @polyglot_6Language Рік тому +1

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

    • @hah5663
      @hah5663 Рік тому +51

      @@Mr.grubby Jesus is a prophet of Allah

    • @mlg1279
      @mlg1279 Рік тому +12

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

    • @attari56
      @attari56 Рік тому +27

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

  • @madshaffashdam3599
    @madshaffashdam3599 3 роки тому +2749

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

  • @venangie1
    @venangie1 3 роки тому +4153

    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 3 роки тому +63

      You mean greetings from andalusia *

    • @Baraa.K.Mohammad
      @Baraa.K.Mohammad 3 роки тому +18

      @@Fahad-gf1wx Ouch! 😂

    • @mr.nobody595
      @mr.nobody595 2 роки тому

      How much is it?

    • @venangie1
      @venangie1 2 роки тому +16

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

    • @mdsikandaralam8482
      @mdsikandaralam8482 2 роки тому +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.

  • @navinali882
    @navinali882 9 місяців тому +11

    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 🤞

  • @user-ts8qm5ev3o
    @user-ts8qm5ev3o 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @tahamohammad1741
      @tahamohammad1741 2 роки тому +12

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

    • @sablonanime650
      @sablonanime650 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @sablonanime650
      @sablonanime650 2 роки тому

      @@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.

  • @MrChancla
    @MrChancla 3 роки тому +4149

    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 3 роки тому +90

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

    • @briandominguez760
      @briandominguez760 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +200

      Lmao haram vs halal, halal won

    • @Mughal.786
      @Mughal.786 3 роки тому +71

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

    • @copporn1615
      @copporn1615 3 роки тому +36

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

  • @abcdefoff3307
    @abcdefoff3307 3 роки тому +8499

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

    • @koofusdoofus3265
      @koofusdoofus3265 3 роки тому +176

      STOP STOP STOP THIS IS CTUSED

    • @Mrkevi123
      @Mrkevi123 3 роки тому +254

      .........thats what SHE SAID! Pftt. :)

    • @chousion6890
      @chousion6890 3 роки тому +204

      I bet my white sauce is better

    • @mhaikal3219
      @mhaikal3219 3 роки тому +359

      @@chousion6890 yeah big talk

    • @tonehhh5454
      @tonehhh5454 3 роки тому +61

      Bec they know they are being filmed

  • @sadiakhan8594
    @sadiakhan8594 2 роки тому +30

    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 2 роки тому

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

    • @jaydensanchez2214
      @jaydensanchez2214 Місяць тому

      @@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

  • @y0ungmarsipan
    @y0ungmarsipan 2 роки тому +5

    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.

  • @NasAfter
    @NasAfter 3 роки тому +7751

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

    • @AzmiMaulanaHamdani
      @AzmiMaulanaHamdani 3 роки тому +67

      @Ss B its a joke buddy

    • @MuradKhan-ho8cm
      @MuradKhan-ho8cm 3 роки тому +134

      Walaikum asalam korang korang

    • @PedroPerez-bk5gg
      @PedroPerez-bk5gg 3 роки тому +41

      What does habbibi mean? I hear it a lot

    • @thankyou1506
      @thankyou1506 3 роки тому +158

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

    • @hm-uq6mc
      @hm-uq6mc 3 роки тому +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 :)

  • @benharrison9545
    @benharrison9545 3 роки тому +1569

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

  • @alohamikey1423
    @alohamikey1423 2 роки тому +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 🤙🏽🤙🏽

  • @rayyansiddiqui5497
    @rayyansiddiqui5497 10 місяців тому +24

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

  • @rojanrijal4865
    @rojanrijal4865 3 роки тому +1345

    0:53 that guy's reaction is priceless

    • @defencebangladesh4068
      @defencebangladesh4068 3 роки тому +13

      Yeah

    • @nandinhocunha440
      @nandinhocunha440 3 роки тому +8

      He's Asian so you know it fake

    • @rojanrijal4865
      @rojanrijal4865 3 роки тому +146

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

    • @gameoriginal4213
      @gameoriginal4213 3 роки тому +55

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

    • @nandinhocunha440
      @nandinhocunha440 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @fortazerty
    @fortazerty 3 роки тому +3625

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

    • @iffipifi1
      @iffipifi1 3 роки тому +140

      Exactly, this and flying lessons 🤣🤣

    • @paklekj4429
      @paklekj4429 3 роки тому +4

      Newyork is already US

    • @Liyana349
      @Liyana349 3 роки тому +3

      @Bilal Ayub AHAHA PLS

    • @isme4234
      @isme4234 3 роки тому +9

      @Bilal Ayub yo wtf bruhh

    • @Liyana349
      @Liyana349 3 роки тому +26

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

  • @einsleyharriot1294
    @einsleyharriot1294 2 роки тому +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

  • @nermeenhossam8008
    @nermeenhossam8008 26 днів тому +3

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

  • @IftiAlam1999
    @IftiAlam1999 2 роки тому +1288

    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 2 роки тому +6

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

    • @fizazulekha957
      @fizazulekha957 2 роки тому +65

      @@mode7scaling3 then don't eat it.

    • @Noobmaster-gg6gk
      @Noobmaster-gg6gk Рік тому +29

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

    • @redhat9723
      @redhat9723 Рік тому +5

      @@mode7scaling3 what ISNT not healthy in the US

    • @mode7scaling3
      @mode7scaling3 Рік тому

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

  • @westernpigeon
    @westernpigeon 3 роки тому +355

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

  • @blobster91
    @blobster91 2 роки тому +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.

  • @justinocastillo5808
    @justinocastillo5808 2 роки тому +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!!

  • @jayh6227
    @jayh6227 3 роки тому +1739

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

    • @Suyaang
      @Suyaang 3 роки тому +14

      True, the other carts water theirs down

    • @prdigy1466
      @prdigy1466 3 роки тому +2

      @Sec Coder bruh that's not true

    • @mohamedsabir4453
      @mohamedsabir4453 3 роки тому +8

      @@prdigy1466 it is

    • @saariahayat6906
      @saariahayat6906 3 роки тому +91

      @@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 3 роки тому

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

  • @ErAyushvarshney
    @ErAyushvarshney 3 роки тому +1052

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

  • @Mary-sh2bp
    @Mary-sh2bp 2 роки тому

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

  • @gatunosk8
    @gatunosk8 6 місяців тому +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 !! 😍😍

  • @xsn1p3r8
    @xsn1p3r8 2 роки тому +160

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

  • @ridamir9116
    @ridamir9116 3 роки тому +2660

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

    • @mustydustyy1691
      @mustydustyy1691 3 роки тому +44

      they’re already a franchise

    • @Abdul-rm2wo
      @Abdul-rm2wo 3 роки тому +15

      They have now opened in uk

    •  3 роки тому

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

    • @mirhasan5052
      @mirhasan5052 3 роки тому +4

      I think they opened up an actual restaurant

    • @audreandre
      @audreandre 3 роки тому +2

      They already had a franchise store

  • @beefbelly6923
    @beefbelly6923 2 роки тому

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

  • @doonyaalgeria862
    @doonyaalgeria862 2 роки тому

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

  • @Ru_Omar
    @Ru_Omar 3 роки тому +406

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

    • @cookliet8444
      @cookliet8444 3 роки тому +16

      He just said this and I saw your comment lol

    • @Ru_Omar
      @Ru_Omar 3 роки тому +2

      @@cookliet8444
      😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @SyazAnne
    @SyazAnne 3 роки тому +2866

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

    • @josee803
      @josee803 3 роки тому +43

      Are you japanese?

    • @Faizanleo
      @Faizanleo 3 роки тому +333

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

    • @pirate6616
      @pirate6616 3 роки тому +29

      Muhammad Faizan really?

    • @pirate6616
      @pirate6616 3 роки тому +26

      I’m in the uk so

    • @josee803
      @josee803 3 роки тому +86

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

  • @jenniferagosto2661
    @jenniferagosto2661 2 роки тому +5

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

  • @GodLovesYouAllTheTime
    @GodLovesYouAllTheTime Рік тому +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.

  • @beetlejuus
    @beetlejuus 3 роки тому +687

    Chicken + rice + lettuce + white sauce = PERFECTION

    • @RiftValley253
      @RiftValley253 2 роки тому +21

      + hot sauce or chillies. If you know, you know. 🔥

    • @mode7scaling3
      @mode7scaling3 Рік тому +2

      the white sauce is mayonnaise!

    • @skeleton9228
      @skeleton9228 11 місяців тому

      ​@@mode7scaling3 no its cum

  • @balaramkrishnahanumanthu5869
    @balaramkrishnahanumanthu5869 3 роки тому +559

    BBQ sauce realization. "aww dude" 3:46

    • @reef363
      @reef363 3 роки тому +36

      that should be a meme man

    • @rauhaan.
      @rauhaan. 3 роки тому +24

      His facial expression changed so damn fast 😂

  • @dannydk6
    @dannydk6 9 місяців тому +1

    This is what I miss about NYC. So good.

  • @idealidile
    @idealidile Рік тому +1

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

  • @kinocchio
    @kinocchio 3 роки тому +558

    0:53 that dude had the most genuine reaction

    • @adityam4263
      @adityam4263 3 роки тому

      U being sarcastic? 😂

    • @adityam4263
      @adityam4263 3 роки тому

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

    • @adityam4263
      @adityam4263 3 роки тому

      @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 3 роки тому

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

    • @adityam4263
      @adityam4263 3 роки тому

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

  • @samirah278
    @samirah278 3 роки тому +1132

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

    • @shamolee20
      @shamolee20 3 роки тому +8

      Samirah it’s really worth it

    • @mxrifx8574
      @mxrifx8574 3 роки тому +5

      Samirah where about in London?

    • @ayoubrachidi2668
      @ayoubrachidi2668 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/uizR00kF9_I/v-deo.html

    • @thairanc
      @thairanc 3 роки тому +27

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

  • @delmeauxknows5856
    @delmeauxknows5856 2 роки тому +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.

  • @akashsom8357
    @akashsom8357 Рік тому +1

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

  • @fransisco5748
    @fransisco5748 3 роки тому +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

    • @ajcahill7254
      @ajcahill7254 3 роки тому +27

      That’s sort of her MO. 🤣

    • @EmphXArchive
      @EmphXArchive 3 роки тому +9

      that’s not how the dialogue goes. Smh

    • @moesmo3250
      @moesmo3250 3 роки тому +9

      There full of rubbish

    • @EmphXArchive
      @EmphXArchive 3 роки тому +2

      @@moesmo3250 lol you are right

    • @grimmywizard
      @grimmywizard 3 роки тому +27

      The girl is an amateur

  • @darcy325
    @darcy325 3 роки тому +1111

    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 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +141

      @@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 2 роки тому +37

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

    • @aiwwakk7152
      @aiwwakk7152 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @mariajoselleferrer5058
    @mariajoselleferrer5058 9 місяців тому +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 2 роки тому

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

  • @TheNeeuqnozama
    @TheNeeuqnozama 3 роки тому +410

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

    • @FlightX101
      @FlightX101 3 роки тому +22

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

    • @IvanSergio1984
      @IvanSergio1984 3 роки тому +6

      Yeah that sauce is deadly.

  • @al3ndlib
    @al3ndlib 3 роки тому +772

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

    • @djren7365
      @djren7365 3 роки тому +14

      lmao, same

    • @are3ba897
      @are3ba897 3 роки тому +15

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

    • @nisnzraa1057
      @nisnzraa1057 3 роки тому +10

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

    • @drugs8177
      @drugs8177 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @nisnzraa1057
      @nisnzraa1057 3 роки тому

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

  • @abdalkhattak8248
    @abdalkhattak8248 5 місяців тому +1

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

  • @Ghost-my1tr
    @Ghost-my1tr Рік тому

    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.

  • @shaanalam3872
    @shaanalam3872 3 роки тому +547

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

    • @FATI_SZN
      @FATI_SZN 3 роки тому +2

      I've never had it 😫

    • @lordukiyo6175
      @lordukiyo6175 3 роки тому +19

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

    • @FATI_SZN
      @FATI_SZN 3 роки тому +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 2 роки тому

      @@lordukiyo6175 how much is it?

    • @thanos7338
      @thanos7338 2 роки тому +2

      @@mr.nobody595 99999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999919282982828273837383674648368464837847474744774474746386483890999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999USD

  • @ihzamahendra926
    @ihzamahendra926 3 роки тому +1057

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

    • @KewlDude123
      @KewlDude123 3 роки тому +63

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

    • @rumned
      @rumned 3 роки тому +38

      Sushi is halal fyi

    • @mwt2332
      @mwt2332 3 роки тому +6

      There’s a branch in Japan....

    • @paklekj4429
      @paklekj4429 3 роки тому +3

      Ramen is haram

    • @paklekj4429
      @paklekj4429 3 роки тому +23

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

  • @TannerWendellStewart
    @TannerWendellStewart Рік тому +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 :)

  • @Reneismad
    @Reneismad 2 роки тому

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

  • @user-dm3nc5xi6o
    @user-dm3nc5xi6o 2 роки тому +79

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

  • @foodielah535
    @foodielah535 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому

      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 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @aressea5813
    @aressea5813 2 роки тому

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

  • @alfiemarie
    @alfiemarie 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @sircarek
    @sircarek 3 роки тому +78

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

    • @neosonic23
      @neosonic23 3 роки тому

      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

  • @SmokeN.Mirrors
    @SmokeN.Mirrors 3 роки тому +142

    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

  • @Outdoors49Man
    @Outdoors49Man 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @chriskeller3705
    @chriskeller3705 Рік тому +2

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

  • @Al3xTrucho20
    @Al3xTrucho20 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +31

      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 3 роки тому +12

      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 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +13

      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 3 роки тому +6

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

  • @MarginCall123
    @MarginCall123 2 роки тому +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 10 місяців тому

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

  • @lalalulu17
    @lalalulu17 Рік тому +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 😍

  • @saimoboom3701
    @saimoboom3701 Рік тому

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

  • @HS-PGX
    @HS-PGX 3 роки тому +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.

  • @Princessqiara
    @Princessqiara 3 роки тому +32

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

  • @doc714
    @doc714 Рік тому

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

  • @jorad4887
    @jorad4887 Рік тому

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

  • @psxnitro
    @psxnitro 3 роки тому +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

  • @kenyichoy5578
    @kenyichoy5578 2 роки тому +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 Рік тому

      How much is the price bro

    • @DailyD5
      @DailyD5 Рік тому

      @@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 Рік тому

      @@DailyD5 Lol 😂

  • @tiffanythompson5072
    @tiffanythompson5072 Рік тому

    Love this stuff!!!

  • @MonkeyForce14
    @MonkeyForce14 2 місяці тому +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 18 днів тому +1

      You will go there again and try soon

  • @nageshbuddiga3411
    @nageshbuddiga3411 3 роки тому +83

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

    • @sanjivinsmoke2719
      @sanjivinsmoke2719 3 роки тому +6

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

    • @nageshbuddiga3411
      @nageshbuddiga3411 3 роки тому +1

      @@sanjivinsmoke2719 yes lol😂😂😂

  • @butchalvlog3906
    @butchalvlog3906 3 роки тому +33

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

  • @Adventuregirl96
    @Adventuregirl96 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @AB_Hassan
    @AB_Hassan 2 роки тому +8

    Mashallah tabarkallah it looks too delicious 🤤 definitely gotta try it when I pass by New York.

  • @venom5809
    @venom5809 3 роки тому +204

    Had it in Chicago, it’s really good and the white sauce is legit 👍

    • @M4TTYN
      @M4TTYN 3 роки тому

      my local spot here in NYC i get the reg gyro with maybe the same "white sauce" or sum but god damn it good lmao

    • @mochwahyuridho6416
      @mochwahyuridho6416 3 роки тому

      legit is delicious

    • @ghostflxwer
      @ghostflxwer 3 роки тому

      they're opening a restaurant near me

  • @Unguardable20
    @Unguardable20 2 роки тому +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 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @nsudam
    @nsudam 7 місяців тому

    It looks so delicious... I am dying to get my hands on these... If ever I can, I will eat three of these.🤤🤤🤤🤤

  • @jaydensanchez2214
    @jaydensanchez2214 Місяць тому +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

  • @samirah278
    @samirah278 3 роки тому +793

    "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 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +16

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

    • @walmart8565
      @walmart8565 3 роки тому +3

      Totally agree

    • @walmart8565
      @walmart8565 3 роки тому +92

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

    • @ertazaqayyum3099
      @ertazaqayyum3099 3 роки тому +19

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

  • @ahmad-yg6qb
    @ahmad-yg6qb 3 роки тому +15

    5:26 even the pigeon is going to order

  • @brady4684
    @brady4684 Рік тому

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

  • @fghszadjali9040
    @fghszadjali9040 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @mash3014
    @mash3014 3 роки тому +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

  • @Haruntje
    @Haruntje 3 роки тому +29

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

  • @griffinfisher1251
    @griffinfisher1251 Рік тому

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

  • @8ballpoolplayer134
    @8ballpoolplayer134 Рік тому +5

    I wish I was in New York so i could try thsi scrumptiousness

  • @TonyMontana-gr4rm
    @TonyMontana-gr4rm 3 роки тому +460

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

    • @k.t.8812
      @k.t.8812 3 роки тому +5

      I noticed that too 😂

    • @hugoreinh1hard
      @hugoreinh1hard 3 роки тому +1

      pervert ahahahhahaa

    • @ishouldfindadecentusername6746
      @ishouldfindadecentusername6746 3 роки тому +5

      Hugo Reinhard i don’t think he meant it that way but holy shit your comment made me realized that this comment could turn into something else hehehe

    • @rumanaferdous215
      @rumanaferdous215 3 роки тому +3

      CUMMMMM

    • @shinobiknight2207
      @shinobiknight2207 3 роки тому +1

      @@rumanaferdous215 you had to say it, don't you?

  • @farihahoque5179
    @farihahoque5179 3 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +1

      @Lawrence Weston yes there are

    • @doeeyes2
      @doeeyes2 2 роки тому +8

      Theres so many Shawrma restaurants in Toronto.

    • @farihahoque5179
      @farihahoque5179 2 роки тому

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

    • @ascendantking2178
      @ascendantking2178 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому

      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.

  • @bk972
    @bk972 2 роки тому +1

    Glad to have the Halal guys here in chicago!

  • @inarathussain4315
    @inarathussain4315 2 роки тому +1

    Food looks so good! 👍👍👍

  • @Amen.ahmed1
    @Amen.ahmed1 3 роки тому +72

    Plankton will soon find out the secret ingredient of this delicious food.

    • @ivanbima5877
      @ivanbima5877 3 роки тому +1

      I'm not even sure he finally got the ingredients needed for the patty

    • @bensinwaterproof3726
      @bensinwaterproof3726 2 роки тому +1

      Why would I try to steal the recipe when he already prepared it

  • @da_hooligan2313
    @da_hooligan2313 2 роки тому +18

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

  • @TheChosenRed
    @TheChosenRed 2 роки тому +1

    Love going to these guys after a night drinking in Soho. Sooooo damn good 🤤