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Egyptian Halal Food
$ · Mediterranean

260 Convent Ave, New York, NY 10031
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Best Mediterranean in Hamilton Heights

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Egyptian Halal Food 8.1
Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill
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Egyptian Halal Food is a long-running halal cart parked by Convent Avenue that feeds the City College crowd with plates of spiced chicken, lamb, and falafel over rice. It’s known for fast-moving lines, low prices, and reliably satisfying street-style platters.
Must-Try Dishes: Chicken over rice, Lamb over rice, Falafel over rice
Scores:
Value: 9 Service: 7.9 Consistency: 8.1 Food Quality: 8.3 Atmosphere: 6.8 Cultural Relevance: 8.2
What makes it special: Campus-adjacent Egyptian cart serving generous halal plates at low prices.
Who should go: Students and neighbors wanting fast, filling halal street food.
When to visit: Weekday lunch hours before peak class-change rush hits.
What to order: Chicken over rice, lamb over rice, extra white and hot sauce.
Insider tip: Bring cash and be ready to order—the line moves quickly at peak times.