The Most Scrumptious Halal in New York

Masala Times Greenwich Village

★★★★☆ 4 (602) • $$

"First time trying vada pav and samosa pav. The pav/bread was so soft and buttery. In one bite, you experience the softness of the bread, the crunchiness of the samosa skin, and the smoothness of the spiced potato filling. The bread was spread with cilantro chutney and chili powder, adding an extra layer of freshness and heat.Paneer tikka roll. Perfect for snacking or a quick lunch! The grilled paneer cheese was milky and creamy!Lamb korma box. The korma was rich and nutty. The lamb was so tender it yielded to a fork's touch. A whole box contains one main entree, yellow dal, rice, paratha, onion salad... so filling!Chicken biryani. The chicken was juicy, and the whole dish was really well-spiced. Fiery, savory, tangy, sweet... very addictive.Mango lassi. Creamy, silky, and rich in mango flavor. A good companion to spicy Indian food!"

BK JANI

★★★★☆ 4.2 (447) • $$

"The burgers here are FANTASTIC!! Please get the masala fries and you really can't go wrong with any burger order. I'm not kidding when I say I was craving burgers for days on end after this visit. Met the owner briefly here as well and he says the Brooklyn spot is the best ;)Please stop by this cozy store and grab a burger bite in the neighborhood - you won't be sorry! thnx for reading"

AnTalia NYC

★★★★☆ 3.9 (499) • $$

"such a cute interior and lovely staff!ordered the falafel, calamari, and zucchini pancakes and were pleasantly surprised with all! if you had to choose one app, def get the calamari. it was slightly spicy and had a good chew."

The Soul Spot

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (385) • $$

"One of my favorite soul food spots in NYC period. Food is always hot and fresh and portion sizes are great. I wish there was more seating to be able to enjoy the food right away though, maybe they'll expand one day."

Masal Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (397) • $$

"The place has a massive amount of seating both indoors and outdoors on the street with shade. However the food is pricy and the quality isn't amazing. Ordered a large Turkish tea the potato special with is a huge baked potato stuffed with cheese, tomato, cheese, corn, pickle, olives, sour cream ketchup and sausage. They also have meat entrees such as kebab, gyro and chicken but are on the pricier side. Food is mediocre and service could use improvement, it was difficult to get server's attention to pay bill. Might go back for dessert and tea only next time."

First Oasis Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (202) • $$

"Outstanding Greek spot in Brooklyn! I ordered the special which consisted of tender lamb with okra, rice and pita bread. The sauce was very flavorful! Everything was delicious. The service is very friendly and the atmosphere was great. They kept the windows and doors open so there was a cool breeze coming in. Great first meal during my NY trip! I read many reviews on other middle eastern/ Greek places nearby and this is definitely the spot to go!"

Betong - Khao Man Gai

★★★★★ 4.6 (146) • $$

"The first bite into the chicken bun and I knew I made the right choice for lunch! It was my first time visiting so I wasn't quite sure what to order, the exceedingly patient and pleasant young lady working helped me...I settled on the chicken combo set which included a chicken bun, soup, grilled and steamed chicken with rice and a Thai iced tea ($25.90 with tip and tax). The food was good...like really, really good. It's located in a food hall with a variety of restaurants which all looked really good (Betong had the best reviews so I decided on this spot). It's clean, comfortable, and easily accessible! Cant wait to return."

India House Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (162) • $$

"India house is fantastic. They have thee best naan! Their take out special is a great value and it's the best Indian food I've found in Brooklyn. Definitely order over the phone rather than with delivery services. They deserve the direct business."

Buka New York

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (294) • $$

"3.5 stars.This is my first time trying egusi with pounded yam. The egusi was tasty and very flavorful. I ordered the mixed meat and while the egusi was tasty the meat was very very tough. I'd definitely order egusi with the pounded yam minus the meat."

No Pork Halal Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (168) • $

"I came to this country back in 2000, I don't know if they were open then. But I think in 2005 when I started eating from here. In 2024 there are hundreds of Halal place now in New York City . But back in 2005 this was the only place which was serving 100% halal food. I used to come from Staten Island , then from queens just to get some Chinese food ! And still after all this years when I am in Atlantic avenue I still get off from the train just to get some beef lo main for my son. Because that's the only place he likes lo main from. They are always extremely busy, sometimes they do mess up the order. But I am a loyal customer & because of their actions trying to feed us 100% halal food when no one wanted to, I will forgive small mistakes. Anyone who lived in New York City back then knows how much we all Muslims appreciated them! I will definitely try to take some pictures when I go next time."

Middle Eastern Halal Food

★★★★☆ 4 (166) • $

"I love this cart, falafel is awesome. Falafel sandwich or add a few pieces falafel on top of a rice/meat dish."

Gyro King

★★★★☆ 3.8 (180) • $

"Looking for an amazing halal spot?Look no further. You have found it. This is my favorite halal food spot and it is better than Halal GuysUnlike the other guys, their meat is not dry but juicy and full of flavor. You really cannot go wrong I've only ordered chicken or lamb over rice or bothWhen you come in, let them know what you want and they'll scoop some rice and they have a salad bar where you can pick what greens you want. I definitely recommend the salad, cucumbers, jalapeño, and chick peas. Can't go wrong with those. They also do have olives for those people who like that. After that, they load your platter with meat and then comes my favorite part. The sauceI ALWAYS get extra white sauce because there has to be some crack in it. In addition to that, I will also get the green sauce for a little spice. If you find yourself in the area, definitely come byIf you pay cash, there's no tax"

Namkeen

★★★★☆ 4 (160) • $$

"REALLY loved Namkeen! Fried chicken, Nashville heat, and Pakistani flavors! Wow! What a combo! I really liked all the different fun ways they use the fried chicken. I'm a spice girl and I love that they have a variety of spice levels.All the staff were super sweet, welcoming, and helpful. The restaurant was very clean and well kept. I like the open view of the kitchen and serving are. Even with the very busy night they were having, I noticed the kitchen and serving area was still very well kept. I took my order to go and even after a 45 minute drive home, the food was still really fresh and so good!I was so torn between what to choose, so I ordered a few different items.-Clucking Waffle Sandwich (hot-blaow spice level). I don't even like waffles but when I saw it was jalapeño & cheddar?? Umm SOLD! This is easily a 10/10 item! The portion is huge! I was stuffed with just half of it. I LOVE spice so the heat level was easily manageable for me but it definitely has a kick. I had 3 other people try it and they all were dying and running for water. The pickles, coleslaw, and aioli complimented it very well.- Masala fries. I wasn't really impressed with this. It was just regular fries with extra salty seasoning. 3/5-Oreo Cookies & Cream milkshake: thick and creamy and not overly sweet. 5/5-Chicken Tikka Mac & Cheese. Again, another really huge serving. Was not able to eat more than a bite after the half of waffle sandwich. I give this a solid 4/5. The mac & cheese was nice and creamy and the chicken added a nice crunch to it but the tikka sauce was very rich and a tad overpowering.-Nashville Sandwich (medium- knees weak heat level). Again, really filling and the pickles, coleslaw, and aioli complimented it very well. Easy 5/5. I also wanted to purchase the flavored sodas but I forgot and the line was way too long to go back lol next time for sure!Will CERTAINLY be back to try some more items."

The Munchies

★★★★★ 4.6 (119)

"We stopped by The Munchies for takeout and lucked out - right after we ordered, a line stretched out the door!What We Ordered:Mix Platter (Chicken & Lamb): I'm not usually a fan of lamb, but their lamb was surprisingly delicious. The chicken was flavorful and tender!Wings (Buffalo & Lemon Pepper): The buffalo wings were spot on - perfectly crispy with just the right kick. The lemon pepper, however, didn't quite hit the mark for me. I'd probably skip that flavor next time.Everything we tried was tasty, and the quick service made the experience even better. I'll definitely be back for those buffalo wings and to try more from the menu!"

Lahori Chilli Restaurant & Sweets

★★★★☆ 3.8 (131) • $

"I've ordered from this place many many times and everything they make is so good. The butter chicken, the samosas, aloo tikka, the haleem, the roti, okra, all amazing. And they don't just add in a crappy salad for free. They give you a beautiful salad with perfectly fresh vegetables. And the staff are so pleasant and kind. I really believe that this is one of the best restaurants in NYC."

Halal Xpress

★★★★☆ 4.4 (77) • $

"Food 4.5 spicy chicken lomein was very good. Good portion size. With it.Service was ok to goodAmbiance for a quick bite is good.Would definitely try againHalal Asian fusion. Also had coconut milk Boba very good"

Forefeathers

★★★★★ 4.7 (55) • $$

"Great customer service; my little one is very extroverted and was constantly saying hi to the poor guy behind the counter , but he always took the time to say hi back. He then gifted a banana pudding to him on top of that. It was very kind of him! The place is pretty much take out only. There's a table that has 3 seats, but with the amount of traffic coming in, it would be pretty uncomfortable. We ordered: -Chicken tenders combo- Nashville hot Chicken sandwiches (mild) -Mac and cheeseAll of the chicken was juicy and well cooked. Oftentimes chicken tenders end up being dry because it's chicken breast and smaller pieces; but these were delicious! All chicken is made to order, so this does mean you may be waiting a little, but who doesn't want piping hot fried chicken? Plus the fries are thicker cut and fried well.Now there is a slight downside to this review, and I'm not reducing the rating because I still really enjoyed the food and absolutely would come again. This wasn't Nashville hot chicken. It wasn't tossed in sauce. I'm not mad at that since I got it to bring home and this meant the chicken wasn't soggy. Mac and cheese was good; I enjoyed it but my kiddos weren't a fan of the bigger macaroni noodles with a stronger chew. I thought it was perfectly creamy and al dente though. The banana pudding was creamy and a nice option to end a meal with. Totally didn't take pictures because we destroyed the food in the car"

Williamsburg Halal Food - Bonjour Habibi

★★★★★ 4.7 (42)

"Open late and an amazing late night meal after a night out. I would order this even if it wasn't 3 in the morning my friend swears by the chicken over rice as her go to and I had the falafel roll. I will tell you the spicy sauce is no joke and I can usually handle a bit, so proceed with caution. I'm excited to try more things on the menu!"

Brooklyn Halal Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (63) • $

"Orderd via door dashAlways fresh, always amazing, always huge portions.Also pleasant to deal with:)"

Halal-N-out

★★★★☆ 4.3 (46)

"In terms of fast food, this place definitely exceeded my expectations. Whether you want a meat and rice bowl, fried chicken, a pita, wrap, or hero, they've got you covered. When we got there there was a decent crowd so it makes sense that we had to wait a little while for our food, but it came out very hot and fresh. The seasoned fries and the fried chicken were both nicely flavored and had a great level of crisp. For only about $35 total we have enough food for maybe 3 meals each for 2 people. I definitely plan to order food from here in the future; they have free delivery for all orders over $10. The food may not have been perfect, but for the price and convenience, I think it's very worth it. Much better tasting (and most likely much cleaner) than halal carts."

Gyro Mania

★★★★☆ 3.5 (58) • $

"My husband and I like to come here after our workout - especially when he's starving because it's close and opened at late hours. He always gets the large fries (which is great!!) and the chicken over rice. For the price we pay and the portions we get, it's a great deal."

Fatimas Grill Brooklyn

★★★★☆ 4 (29)

"Overpriced for mediocre food. The pictures looked soooo good and i've never had a hot cheeto burrito. The combination just sounded so good so I paid $18 for the asada hot cheeto burrito. The cheetos weren't crunchy- you can kinda tell they're old because they're stale. The flavors just didn't hit. You have the softness of the tortilla, rice, and everything. Then you get to the cheetos and it ruins the consistency of the texture. It wasn't crunchy but it wasn't soft. It ruined my appetite so I didn't even the other half despite paying close to 20 beans for this. I could've gotten a regular burrito for 13 beans instead and for the same portion size, if not bigger. I'd try the mac n cheese fries next time but things here are hella overpriced so probably not. I was disappointed."

Kemo's Hot Kitchen Bites

★★★★★ 4.6 (16)

"My goodness! I just enjoyed the most delicious Middle Eastern breakfast here... possibly the best shakshouka and fuul and pita I've ever had. And the smiles and friendly greeting from the proprietors made my meal even tastier. On a quiet street just off Union in Brooklyn, it's worth making a trip to eat in or order for home. Yum!"

Zinger Halal Express

★★★★☆ 3.9 (22)

"Everything was great & that explains why they had quite a few customers waiting for food! Go there if u want great tasting chicken served with a smile & gratitude! So close to N train station on Kings Hwy & W8 St. Nice folks..."

Blue Hour

★★★★★ 4.7 (12)

"On a really lazy weekday evening, the craving strikes for some Blue Hour. The cwunchwap supweme (you must say it exactly like that when you talk about this with your friends) is standout, same concept as Taco Bell with a giant tortilla wrapping an abundance of fillings but much, much better execution. Both types of chicken (fried or marinated) work great inside it.Sometimes I think the appeal is telling people that I'm going to a gas station to get dinner. Bonus if you are also running low on gas--why not also treat yourself to some delicious food for remembering to fill up your tank?"

The Munchies

★★★★☆ 4.1 (13)

"I've been patiently waiting for The Munchies to open for the past several months. The social media posts from their other location showed an appetizing menu. I decided to check them out today for lunch, and I was not disappointed. The staff are so friendly. It's always refreshing to be warmly greeted and welcomed when entering a restaurant. The menu boasts burgers, halal plates, wings, fish & shrimp, and hot sandwiches. You can order everything as an individual item or a combo with sides and a drink. Today I ordered a 6 piece traditional wings with hot garlic sauce and a 6 piece jumbo shrimp combo with fries and a canned soda. Good wings have been really hard to come by in this neighborhood, but that role seems to have been filled by The Munchies. The wings were a good size, crispy, and thoroughly sauced. They have a number of sauces from which to choose. I really loved the shrimp, seasoned perfectly and fried just right. Also, points for their healthy portion of seasoned fries.Inside is really bright and clean. There's no place to sit, so be prepared to take your food with you. The prices are fair and actually a bit lower than similar places around. Again, the wings were really good. What I didn't see on their menu but noticed once inside was their dessert display with cakes and cheesecake. They are open late, also a welcome addition to the neighborhood food scene."

Halal Xpress

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (23)

"Very good was delicious glad i came back after a long time i definitely would recommend this place to all my friends and fellow yelpers as well"

B K Halal Grill

★★★★☆ 3.5 (13)

"This was FIREEEEEEE. Got the lamb box which came with Mac and cheese and fries and a ton of flavorful sauce and lord the portion size was enough for two and heavy as two bricks. I couldn't stop eating and it kept me full for the rest of the day. Bought one for my brother who is very nonchalant when it comes to food and he was saying it was easily one of the best things he'd eaten and he wanted to keep eating despite being full. You can easily make two meals out of this. The lamb reminded me of halal cart lamb. Also got the jerk chicken Rasta pasta which was a smaller portion size but still alot of food. Admittedly I didn't enjoy the taste of the chicken, I think it was the meat itself that didn't have the best flavor but the jerk seasoning itself was fine. Pasta was in a more liquidy sauce so it slid right off the noodles. I think I would've enjoyed it better with the lamb. Also tried the oxtail Mac and cheese empanada. It was my first time having oxtail and don't think it's my thing but loved the creativity of the menu item. Spectacular spot with a few stools to sit and eat at. They weren't open exactly at opening time so I recommend coming closer to 30 min post opening. Would be back if it weren't so far from me!"

Zalim Hot Chicken & Burgers

★★★★★ 4.6 (7)

"This is for both the Bay Ridge AND NJ location and let me explain why: I went to their website to order for pick up and from my hunger and excitement I failed to notice I placed an order for Jersey. I called the NJ location in a panic and they were so kind with me. They transferred my order to Brooklyn and when I showed up they already knew what was going on. Me being the anxious mess that I am kept asking if it was okay and my guy was so chill. Customer service: A+Ok, now the FOOD! The smash burger is what it should be (and I've had my share of smash burgers) with a little boop of their sauce that makes it special. Fries are delicious. My hubs got the honey butter chicken sandwich and when he took his first bite he went "OMG it's like butter" so that's some tender chicken! And the Zalim burger? Their signature burger?? That charred grill flavor is worth making the trip to Jersey. It's a pretty big burger, too! I'll definitely be back because I need to try everything on the menu. The care for the customer is matched by the tasty menu. And when you (I) find them online, make sure you're (I'm) ordering from the right location (yes this is me reminding myself)."

Gyro & BBQ

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (12)

"The staff is super friendly. I order a lamb gyro and mix gyro with rice and salad. Taste great. They made foods pretty fast. Will definitely come back again"

Meet N Eat

★★★★☆ 3.9 (7)

"Was passing by and saw this place so I decided to stop. It's nicely built and very clean. The chicken and fries combo was fresh and crispy- very delicious. The staff were also very friendly. Would recommend!"

Halal Munchies

★★★★☆ 3.6 (8)

"Ordered delivery from here and it was bomb. I was craving halal food and my partner had stumbled upon halal munchies. I was hesitant at first because usually halal carts reign supreme, but he got me with "it comes with fries". To my pleasant surprise the halal platters can also come with hummus which I opted for. We both ordered the mixed (lamb&chicken) with BBQ and white sauce. The servings were generous and the salad was fresh. I really enjoyed my halal with hummus, which provided additional flavor and texture to my meal. Also a nice way to add in additional protein! My partner ordered his with fries which were crispy and more like Cajun fries. Definitely will be ordering more from here!"

Dave's Garden

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"Have come here loads of times when I want simple, spicy halal chinese food. They make great entrees and have a large lunch menu that's even available on the weekends. Love their curry beef with chicken fried rice. Sometimes the appetizers are a little too oily, but some people prefer it that way I guess. They have a nice area to sit down as well, I've gone with family several times. Service is always great, I always get what I ordered and very quickly too, often within 10-15 minutes."

Halal Munchies

★★★☆☆ 3 (9)

"Food was alright ended up getting a stomach ache afterwards. Staff was courteous. Place is new and clean. Wont come back here honestly."

98K Fried Chicken

★★★★☆ 4 (5)

"Ordered from here from UberEats. Delivery was fine.On to the food...We ordered 2 chicken wings meals. One spicy, one original. Both came with fries and a soda.The spicy was great. Good crunch. Spicy to the mouth but not too spicy. I got an even number of wings and drumsticks.The original however was not the same breading. Also... they gave me tips! You know the pointy part of the wing? With no meat? Who does that? It was not a true 8 pc. I got 4 of the tips. Smh.I'm not sure I'll order again since not worth my money to get skin and bones."