Kerbside pickup
Yes
Empire Halal in New York
Categories
Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Delivery
Yes
Drive-through
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Offerings
Comfort food
Yes
Halal food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Crowd
Tourists
Yes
Payments
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Phone: +1 347-972-2057
Opening hours
- Monday:10AM–7:30PM
- Tuesday:10AM–7:30PM
- Wednesday:10AM–7:30PM
- Thursday:10AM–7:30PM
- Friday:10AM–7:30PM
- Saturday:10AM–7:30PM
- Sunday:Closed
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Comments (110)
Outstanding quality. Classic halal cart offerings with everything upped in quality: very well spiced and seasoned, fresher, not greasy, truly top notch. Fresh chutney is the cherry on top.
Just had the worst experience from this place. I ordered a falafel gyro, I carried it all the way back home in the heat, opened up had a bite, swallowed it only to realize it was a chicken gyro. Im vegan btw. Next, I start eating my fries after I almost finish them I find a normal size fried latern fly under the fries left!!! I mean come on... the irony is that I walked all the way there cause I saw good reviews on Google. I guess not my luck for a falafel today.
This was our goto cart until today. It has been awhile since we visited but prices have gone up ( to be expected) but the amount of meat has also decreased substantially. Definitely not the same quality and quantity. For the price well have to go elsewhere for lunch. Very disappointing.
Food is great. One of the cheaper options in the area. Food requests can be followed better. And they’re raising their price again.
Price of gas and inflation is going down, however their prices keep going up. There are other carts and places to get an affordable lunch. Portion of meat amount and thickess of meat/fish/falafel is reduced.
The food is really good. I love the white sauce it has a really nice balance
Great Halal Food for an affordable price. One of the best I’ve had. Staff is friendly and the wait is short. Highly recommended.
Very delicious and amazing food! Authentic middle eastern food. The flavor, taste, aroma and everything can be found in the food. Their wings is really good and the iced tea is off the hook! I love them. Very affordable for being in the city also.
We ordered for my sonAnd welcome back ordered for my dadSo good
Fast clean delicious high quality food! Fair prices and free soda for TLC drivers. Awesome customer service and care!
Got chicken here that looked like super red salmon. Can synthetic “food color” be halal? It’s definitely not a pure natural ingredient. And it’s linked to hyperactivity in children (intoxicating and causing ADHD) and is even a carcinogen. Red 40 is nothing like annato or achiote.I hope Empire Halal can improve this and stop using synthetic dyes.
These guys are the best. The food is always fresh and flavorful. The service is always top notch. Havent had a bad experience here ever.
I tried it today and it was soooo delicious I had chicken over rice it tasted like homemade superb😍
So far I’ve been here 4 times and never a hit or miss, ALWAYS a hit! Great and Friendly customer service with quality food. Shout out to Steve and Mark - They’re the best!
When it comes to food truck i am picky, but from this truck i eat any food i know this truck from day one when they start it the food its amazing i cant say no to this truck. Also inside the truck the cleaners truck I haven’t seen in NYC
Very nice guys, food is always delicious and fresh. This is the best halal cart in Manhattan hands down.
I had Mixed Gyro which is Lamb and Chicken over rice. The food is Amazing and they give you a big platter for 9 dollars, its alot of food
The chicken & lamb with rice and salad was delicious 😋 ,fresh and healthy and white sauce, green sauce and I love 😍😍😍 mango habanero sauce has amazing heat and punch 👊🏿. LOL ❤
My favorite Halal place that Ive explored in NY. The customer service is 20/10 and the food is great and large portions! I remember going here with my mom a few months ago and the young man was so helpful and kind. I cant wait to come back.
Best Halal food in the whole city. They are the cleanest and their food taste so yummy. I cant recommend them enough.
I love their food I work across the street at medrite and empire is my go to everyday 😍 the green sauce omg.... The guys are so nice and very polite... The wait is not long ... They are just awesome
Oh my goodness...did not expect this food to be so good! Ive had Halal at other spots, but this one is beyond amazing! I was even able to order pickup via Seamless/GrubHub...no fuss!Their chicken and lamb over rice as well as their chicken gyros taste just as good 2-3 days later as it did the day of!
Good food and the guy was super nice. My total was $21 and I only had two twenties and he gave me back one, telling me to keep it. Fortunately my husband had some singles to tip him. We got chicken over rice and samosas. The chicken over rice was a giant portion and the white and hot sauces were good too. Samosas came w a sweet chili sauce and tangy cilantro sauce. Definitely try it if you’re in the area!
Great food with fair price. We had lamb gyro pita and chicken-lamb mixed with rice&salad. Delicious!! 16 oz home made ice tea is a lot better than canned sodas for only $2.
Truly one of the best trucks in the city! Not only is the food absolutely delicious, Steve is hilarious and very kind. I’ve always had great experiences stopping by the truck for lunch. I highly recommend their chicken over rice with chopped pita bread on top. Definitely check them out! Can’t recommend Empire enough.
Is the meat actually halal? The guy didnt know the Muslim greeting at all and they dont serve beef, why wouldnt they serve any beef, its the best meat.
Delicious food, friendly service! We got falafel gyro sandwiches, vegetable samosas, and fresh walnuts + almonds. Loved it, definitely coming back.
Extremely good
This place NEVER disappoints! The food is phenomenal. I always get either the lamb or chicken over rice.
Empire Halal Kebab & Grill on 3rd Ave and 65th Street is the best. The food is very well seasoned, the vegetables are fresh, and the prices are very reasonable. The staff are friendly and polite. Ive been eating there for 4 years, and dont intend to stop. You HAVE to check them out!!!
The best sandwich ever had. Fresh and delicious food , place is very clean.Raxmat.
Great food and customer service. I go here for lunch almost everyday since i work close and theyre always good. Brown rice which you cant find in many halal carts, and again customer service is excellent. I wait 1-2 minutes max for my food.
Plenty of food, plenty of flavor and plenty great service. I recommend the mixed platter
This place is definitely 5 stars and i back up everything i say about it! I would like to start it off by saying steve is such a kind nice wonderful employee that give wonderful customer service and he’s so nice! always makes my order every time i come into grab my food! Food is fresh and tastes very authentic and good! Would recommend this for anyone who’s locally around the neighborhood who’s looking for a quick good meal to have. I also recommend u guys to get steve’s special ice coffee it’s really good.
Great tasting well seasoned halal food. I don’t buy any halal food unless it’s from Empire Halal
Great quantity and quality for cheapPro tip: get a tonne of hot sauce
We eat here for lunch often. Very good and the guys are very nice. Food is fresh. Very clean and reasonable price for UES.
The classic halal experience, refined. Its all it needs to be, and nothing more. Great price, great portion, perfect combination. Service is also fast and professional.In the area, its the best without a doubt. In the city, its one of the best.
Fabulous Afghan food. Im so lucky this truck is right across the street from my apartment. I recommend the chicken over rice, and dont skimp on the green + hot sauce. Their rice pudding is also really good and theyre so friendly. I was shocked when my total for entree + dessert + soda was only 11 dollars. Its restaurant quality.
The freshness of the food is Realllllll!!! Best halal
I love going to this food truck on my break, their very reliable and fast !! Not to mention reasonably priced !!!The food is always great I usually order fish and salad and Steve and his team hook it up !!I love the consistency in their food and I would definitely recommend to anyone who want a quick and delicious meal to check out empire !
Delicious food (Chicken and Kofta Kebabs).Muhibjan is a very excellent host!Recommended 👍
Awesome sandwiches, especially the falafel. It also gas great prices and a friendly staff. I highly recommend checking this food truck out if you need a quick bite.
From the food to the customer service all I can say in one word is Wow!Steve always takes care of me and my friends whenever we stop by . We used to go eat at halal guys but after trying this food one afternoon we realized what difference in taste is the food and as well as customer service . God bless Steve and god bless empire halal !
I was really excited to try this place given the numerous high reviews. I think this place is just ok. More generous on the meat than other trucks but also more expensive. Their chicken quality and consistency is like Rafiqis. The fish was also very tasty. Salad is very fresh.
I’ve come here dozens of times over maybe 4 years and they haven’t disappointed me once.
Simply the best chicken over rice anywhere in the area, and terrific, fast and friendly service.
Best gyro Ive ever had in my life!!! Absolutely delicious. Great ice tea too, wonderful service
The best halal food spot!
Always delicious, excellent friendly service! Eat here at least once a week, never fails to impress! Perfect 🤩
Best Halal in the Area ! Great workers too !!!
This is the best Halal food ever ! Very convenient and the prices are College student friendly !! Definitely recommend!!
Excellent excellent excellent. Food is amazingly fresh and great portion at a great price. Extremely excellent customer service.
Love this truck. I removed some teeth and they chopped it up so that I could eat it with ease. Also try the lemonade n iced tea.
Fast, clean, great service amd food.
Friendly staff. Great and healthy food. Reasonable price. Lots of food to eat at affordable price. Food is so tasty 😋.
Tasty cheap and friendly staff, plus tons of food, especially if you get fries on top.
Best street food in town, even better than halal guys. these guys are so underrated. the food is not only served well but the taste is amazing!! Hope they open 24 hrs
Best gyro spot in NYC. Very nice customer service and always gives more than enough. Everyone needs to come here!!
This place has the best wings in the whole NY. Their service is amazing and they are very friendly.
Sheeeeesh 👏🏻 Gotta say they make one hell of a Platter make sure you ask for some fries on your Platter. Delicious Green Sauce!
The best Halal food in the city I’ve been going there for 6 months the portions are always fresh u must try it out Steve the manager is a cool guy.
I paid $8 for some of the best food I have had in the city. Quality was unmatched for the price
Quality food for the price, even if it won’t make you come back craving more. ask for extra sauce
Loved their service and food. 100% recommend.
Best halal cart in NYC amazing food!
Very Beautiful Blessed People, Would Spend My Last Cent Getting A Meal From Them😁😀😊
Great food but pricy
The guys are nice, food is great, and prices perfect.
10/10 food every single time
Best halal truck on the UES
Best chicken on rice I’ve ever had 🙏
Excellent the food is fresh health and simply delicious 😋
Delicious food and friendly staff
Amazing food and service. Kofta kebab over rice is so delicious.
Good food especially the soup
Food taste amazing and vegetables are always fresh
Best halal cart/truck in the neighborhood.
Excellent falafel gyro. Strongly recommended, delicious and affordable 👌🏻
Best halal food
WE HAVE BEEN BUYING CHICKEN TIKKA OVER RICE FOR 3 MONTHS AND IT HAS A VERY GOOD TASTE .
Great food, amazing service!
Food not so great
Great people Great food Great service
Very good food
Chicken over rice is amazing!
Fantastic. Just try it. You will never be sorry.
Delicious! Highly recommended
Good n reasonable prize
Delicious food ever in Manhattan
Best Halal on the UES
One of the best in nyc
Amazing food!
Chicken Gyro was amazing!
Like amazing
The food is awesome 😋😋😋
My go to!!
Damn good food...
Good food, and excellent service.
We are straight
Total reviews rating 4.8
110 Reviews for Empire Halal 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-14Tasty food, friendly service, average to perhaps slightly above average prices, average NYC food cart portions.Tried the chicken and lamb over rice the first time, good enough that I came back again. Both the chicken and lamb had good texture, personally preferred the lamb which has stronger flavour.Would come again.
Review №2
2022-07-07Was craving a bowl of gyro and thank god this place happened to be right outside my place! The meats, sauces, rice, and veggies all work together perfectly to create a flavorful, powerful meal! I also loved the pickled jalapenos, definitely ask for extra of those. Great spot and super affordable!
Review №3
2022-06-11My first time today and it was absolutely delicious! I got the chicken gyro, total mess to eat as gyros usually are, but well worth the roll of paper towels I used while eating it. Chicken has some gold colored sauce on it with a hint of mustard flavor that was delicious, the veggies were super fresh, cucumbers crisp, and I dont like cucumbers but ate every one of them, and the pita fresh and white sauce flavorful. Healthy portion sizes. I think I was most struck by how FRESH all the ingredients were!
Review №4
2022-06-13Empire Halal Kabab & Grill is parked on Third Avenue and East 65th St. big food truck serves up gyros, meat + rice platter, and more from lunchtime to dinnertime. there are small variety of soft drinks as well. residents and workers in the area are the regulars for these street eats. lines aren’t uncommon but they move relatively quick.stopped here for a chicken gyro and it was a pleasant experience. the food? very good. the grilled chicken was seasoned and spiced well. a good amount of crunchy veggies piled on. the pita was soft and warm. a good amount of sauce and hot sauce. it all made for a savory sandwich. chicken gyro, $7 + tipthe service was friendly and personable.
Review №5
2022-05-25Been waiting to try and finally tried it!Definitely delicious… had mixed platter chicken and lamb with white, red, and mango habanero sauceJust a side note, i thought mango habanero would be very spicy but i felt the sweetness more then the spiciness
Review №6
2022-05-11Maaaaan. Great food, great price. Cant wait for next lunch break. Already grabbed couple different thing from here and did not have a bad experience. Quick service and awesome food, work a drive from connecticut.. lol ... from chicke to lamb gyro and fried chicken with fries everything is top quality
Review №7
2022-05-21Alhamdulillah the food is delicious! Just wanna thanks to brothers for clean and tasty HALAL food !!! looks great and taste good!!!
Review №8
2021-09-22The guys at Empire Halal were very nice and friendly. After I placed my order, the owner offered me and my husband a free lemonade and iced tea. The food is magnificent. Dont forget to drop by if this is your 1st time visiting New York or if youve lived here your whole life
Review №9
2022-03-17The best halal in the area! The taste is really clean with some good spices. It doesn’t feel overly greasy like other places. They give tons of veggies (which I liked — it helped balance the rest of the food) and also huge portions too! Would totally recommend and would come back again.
Review №10
2022-05-27Thanks for tasty food!! Alhamdulillah!!!I’m here again today very delicious mix lamb& chicken over rice!!!