ZipPicks Awards
Best Middle Eastern in Hamilton Heights
Master Critic Review
Middle Eastern Halal Food Cart
8.4
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Middle Eastern Halal Food Cart at 137th Street and Broadway is a long-running Harlem halal truck serving chicken and lamb over rice, gyros, and falafel right by the 1 train. Regulars highlight its consistent seasoning, substantial portions, and prices that stay close to classic street-cart budgets.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken over rice, Lamb over rice, Falafel gyro
Scores:
Value: 9.2
Service: 8.3
Consistency: 8.4
Food Quality: 8.9
Atmosphere: 6
Cultural Relevance: 8.6
What makes it special: High-volume Harlem halal cart serving reliably seasoned chicken and lamb over rice at student-friendly prices.
Who should go: Hungry locals and City College commuters wanting fast halal plates.
When to visit: Evenings after class or late at night for freshest turnover.
What to order: Chicken over rice with white and hot sauce, lamb over rice, falafel gyro.
Insider tip: Ask for extra cucumber sauce and a balanced mix of white and hot sauce.