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

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.

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

[ultramet]

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.

[venangie]

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!

[NasAfter]

"Halal Food for Muslims"

Non-Muslims in line: Salamu Alaykum Habibi

[GardaOrban]

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.

[madshaffashdam]

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

[donk]

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

[MrChancla]

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

[saimoboom]

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

[abcdefoff]

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

[benharrison]

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

[IftiAlam]

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.

[yungmarspan]

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.

[rojanrijal]

0:53 that guy's reaction is priceless

[westernpigeon]

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

[fortazerty]

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

[navinali]

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 🤞

[__]

Muslims living in New York are so lucky..



Me as Muslim crying here in Japan

[ErAyushvarshney]

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

[ridamir]

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

[saraelkattawy]

May Allah give them health these men work very hard 🙏