What to order at The Halal Guys

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Chicken and rice with white sauce
Editor tip
The original cart sits on the southwest corner; a second cart on the southeast corner is the same kitchen. The line is shorter at the southeast.
CuisineStreet food
Price$
NeighborhoodMidtown
HoursDaily 10:00-04:00
The dishChicken and rice with white sauce
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Location

Address: W 53rd Street and 6th Avenue New York, NY 10019, New York City

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Adel's Famous Halal Food ★ 4.4

$ Street foodMidtown

Adel's cart sits across from the Halal Guys at 53rd and 6th in New York City. Located in Midtown. Open mon-sat 11:00-22:00. At 1221 6th Avenue.

TryChicken and rice with white sauce

TipThe line is half as long as the Halal Guys for arguably the better chicken. The white sauce is tangier.

Directions

53rd & 6th cart ★ 4.3

$ Street foodMidtown

The 53rd and 6th late-night cart corner is a New York City institution: three carts side by side, the Halal Guys and two rivals, feeding bar crowds.

TryLate-night chicken and rice

TipOrder from whichever cart has the shortest line; the three menus are nearly identical at this hour.

Directions

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Directions

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Directions

Adel's Famous Halal Food ★ 4.4

$ Street foodMidtown

Adel's cart sits across from the Halal Guys at 53rd and 6th in New York City. Located in Midtown. Open mon-sat 11:00-22:00. At 1221 6th Avenue.

TryChicken and rice with white sauce

TipThe line is half as long as the Halal Guys for arguably the better chicken. The white sauce is tangier.

Directions

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The 53rd and 6th late-night cart corner is a New York City institution: three carts side by side, the Halal Guys and two rivals, feeding bar crowds.

TryLate-night chicken and rice

TipOrder from whichever cart has the shortest line; the three menus are nearly identical at this hour.

Directions

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TryMasala dosa

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Directions

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