Kwik Meal NYC in New York
Site: http://facebook.com/kwikmealNYC
- Monday:11AM–4AM
- Tuesday:11AM–4AM
- Wednesday:11AM–4AM
- Thursday:11AM–4AM
- Friday:11AM–4AM
- Saturday:11AM–4AM
- Sunday:11AM–4AM
Very nice authentic Indian food, simple flavors, feels like home food grilled chicken. Quantity was little less as compared to the $7 chicken platter and other carts around it. Best is the green sumptuous chutney they put on the top, which gives you little bit flavor or spicy ness but not too spicy. Will definitely visit again to try there most famous lamb platter.
A gem in the corner of Ave of Americas and 45th street. The very best lamb period. I will be bold and say this: the taste of the lamb shrugs off any other cart by miles.The gentleman making the food is one of the most hygienic person I have seen running a cart.The lamb is not traditional gyro style lamb. They are small juicy pieces of lamb that has been marinated with spices and seared to perfection.The white sauce it comes it isnt traditional either. The white sauce is actually raita, the Indian varsion of white sauce that is made with quality yogurt.My wife who does not like lamb was regretting not ordering it after she had a bite from me.I hated driving to Manhattan from queens but this place made me go there couple of times since I had it ones and now I drive from Philadelphia to get this food.The tastiest food you will spend your $10 for.
Placed an order with uber eats and the food taste good enough but man was it greasy, I ordered a chicken gyro and a chicken kati roll and they both was dripping grease and they was doubled wrapped. Both item are basically the same, they just used different wraps but what really made me sad was the filling. They hardy put any veggies in them, they sprinkled some lettuce on it as if it was salt.
Best halal food real yammy and testy food.Good price and also cash and card acceptable. Friendly environment .বাংলাদেশ 🇧🇩🇺🇸
Decided to check this cart out after seeing it rated top 5 on some list. 100% overrated. While the real chunks of meat is great, he def does skimp on the quantity unlike what others have mentioned in the other reviews. Also the rice is super bland. I asked to make it spicy, he barely put any green sauce and completely left out the red HOT sauce. I would have asked for some but I didnt open it until I got home. Also he added a dollar, which I assume is some sort of cc fee, but failed to mention it before charging my card. definitely overpaid $11 for this platter.One of the best things about this cart is that the guy is super friendly. Kinda refreshing when 90% of other cart owners forgot how to smile.
Friendly, cool vibe and good food inyour tummy. Falafel pita, Chicken Rice and Lamb Kati roll. Bobby flay was right they slayed those falafels.
Food is good but a bit overpriced now which I completely understand. But if your gonna raise the prices a lot at least keep the food the exact same quality including containers. The original big containers were great. Please bring back the same containers hence the 3 stars
The chef is properly wearing his face mask during this pandemic really made us feel safe to grab any of his meals!! He adjusted our meal Keto friendly!! Thank you for your hardworking friend!! I would come back soon♡
Great quality food! Highly recommend the lamb! The food was warm, he is super friendly and there is space to sit across the street. We ate every last bit.
I had this place in my list before even come to the states! Amazing food 😍
Best cart in the city. The one up the street doesnt compare. Trust no imitators. Thank goodness hes back in action. I was a bit worried there. Very friendly chef and delicious food all around. I go with the combo but the Kati roll is fantastic and the chicken tikka masala is a fan favorite.
Ive been coming here for a while now. The food here is excellent. The quality and freshness rivals any restaurant. The owner and cook takes pride in his work and its expressed in the quality of his dishes. The service is quick and the cart itself is organized and clean. The meat combo contains real chunks of lamb (not gyro meat) and tandoori chicken. For $10 its well worth it
The food here is out of this world. I’m in New York for 4 days. On day one I came across the place and never stop thinking about it. On day 3 I had to go back for more. There is so much flavor in all the food.
Its delicious, I like it so much, I go to buy one every week, but these two weeks, I eat it, I eat it a week later, I have diarrhea again, its exactly the same, I just eat a little bit, I want to eat the rest of it at home, and I get stomachache. Ill never buy it again.
Their lamb is excellent. unlike every other street cart or truck, this cart does not sell processed lamb. its real deal pieces of meat. if u can handle heat ask for it to be spicy. cant go wrong with this food cart.
Rana is a such a great guy. He was so welcoming, positive energy & made my food to perfection. We will def come back for more. This is by far the best food truck I’ve ever tried & i’m from NYC so coming from local, this is a great spot to grab & go! Decent price & portion as well.
If you wanna grab a tasty bite here you go! 🥰 love it
This store is really slow for making 4 chicken biriyani he take more 30min, he take my Oder and he make me wait and take other people’s Oder and give them their food first.
Pictured is the chicken/lamb biryani combo. This isn’t your regular gyro cart lamb.
Good food
Way too expensive. And meat was dry and chewy. Definitely doesn’t worth $12.50 for this food.
BEST Halal cart in the whole city Hands Down!!!The Kati Rolls are delicious, add the green sauce jalapeno sauce for the extra kick(GREAT STUFF)& their Sweet Chili Chicken is always on point, Definitely miles ahead of the many competing carts around the area.
I got the lamb + shrimp combo. The portions are generous; the lamb is tender & juicy, the shrimp is seasoned nicely and slightly charred but still plump and springy (just how I like it), the tzatziki sauce is creamy and the hot sauce (added on request) has just enough kick to it. The rice is cooked beautifully, nice bite and not soggy. The aroma of the spices fills the room with life. All that, and a affordable price.I am a few bites in and already made up my mind, this humble food cart serves up exceptional flavor. I look forward to stopping by again if I visit NYC in the future!
Very bland and not so flavorful. Basic Indian style food.. got the chicken over rice and it was not good at all. Plain rice and dry meat, not a good combo! Avoid!
As good as I remember it. When I worked in Times Square I used to eat here daily. I had the Lamb over Rice which comes with a small salad and a yogurt based sauce which I wont attempt to spell and embarrass myself. The service was relatively quick as I lucked out and was the only one there. The Lamb was as succulent and tender as I remember it. If I didnt work so far away Id be here more often! Next time Im going to try the Tiger Shrimp my other go-to dish from Kwik Meal.
Great food all around. They use real ingredients. Their chicken Tikka marsala is fantastic!
Their food are goooood! The best one may be Lamb over rice. They cook after the order, so very tasty and juicy!They are better than other more famous carts!Please try lamb over rice or chicken one with jalapeño sauce! Enjoy!!!
Great place to get actual lamb pieces over rice. Not the typical gyro cone.
Lamb Kati Roll. It was juicy, tasty, not to spicy, really good & healthy snack. Would def eat here again, maybe try the chicken briyani rice.
The kati roll is the best Ive tried, I highly recommend it! But the chicken over rice was not that good, I was disappointed when I had it
Meat was not cooked!!!! Health Hazard, please cook meat at proper temps and for proper time.
The guy who served us remembered us! It has been a month I think. He is so nice. This is the best halal food that I ate in NYC. Kwik meal is the best when it comes to halal food. I’m not really a lamb person, but Lamb and chicken over rice is our favorite.
Had the signature lamb. It was so good. Juicy meat with soft rice and very good white sauce. But the meat itself is so perfect. The guys there were so incredibly nice and fun. We talked so long. Incredible Experience. Truly outstanding.
Simply the best and highest standard for the chicken and rice type of food. Its more than that, they have lamb, fish, seafood and falafel. The taste is beyond reproach. No other cart or franchises come close to this cart. Ive been going to this cart for 20 years.You are getting restaraunt quality food at street prices. The flavors and seasonings are the highest standard. I highly recommend the combo plater, it comes with lamb, chicken and two pieces of falafel. You get to try the best of what they offer.
Very friendly owner and great food!
Hands down the best chicken-rice cart in Manhattan, the halal guys have nothing on this guy. The aromatic basmati rice with the well cooked, tender chicken or/and lamb is awesome. The various chutneys are perfectly matches for the food they sell. The box is big, so the portion might look smaller than others, but its not. Convenient location and friendly people.
Good quality food! Clean, Fresh. Cost a tad more but you get better food and still way less than a restaurant. Lamb is actual Lamb and not processed mystery meat. The lamb is a bit too chewy though. If they had tender lamb and made a more quality salad (spinach, romaine instead of plain old lettuce), I wouldnt go anywhere else.
I am in USA for around 4 months. I was craving for Chicken Biryani which is one of my favorite dishes in Bangladesh. While travelling through NYC, I went there earlier today. When I had the first bite, it reminds me of my home. Everything was so on point (the spices, salads & the chicken). If you are from Bangladesh, you must try this Biryani. Those who are not, if you wanna try authentic Biryani, I will recommend you to try this. I do believe that you wont regret. This Biryani had just made my day. The price in reasonable and the service I got from them was way above my expectation. I will definitely come back soon to try this again.
We tried this on the first day at NYC for Lunch. Werent disappointed with the Veg Pita Roll with spicy sauce over it. It was cheesy..juicy.. and yummy. And for the price, its worth the shot. I am an Indian vegetarian and I liked the place. Yes this is on the way to Times Square Manhattan
Yay. One of VERY FEW tasty halaal food cart. Love it and would come back for sure
Much Much Much better than halal guys. The best food truck I have ever had. Food is so good. Ill definitely try every dishes they have. Surprisingly, service is awesome. They are very kind and friendly. I believe they will become as popular as halal guys soon.
Chicken&lamb with rice. great!!! White sauce is very nice
Ive been eating here 10+ years now. Prices have somehow remained flat. Ive only ever gotten chicken and rice with lots of extra jalapeno sauce. Their yogurt based white sauce is next level delicious. Cheap, filling lunch in Rock Ctr which is getting rarer by the day.
Friendly guy! Im in love with the salmon, especially with their spicy sauce. Sometimes theres a wait but not too long to get me discouraged. Prices are also great! This is probably the only meal cart I go to regularly when I can.
The best chicken and rice in NYC.The white sauce is delicious. I want to add it to everything.I get lamb and rice and it is also delicious.I get Kati rolls. Yum! Like an Indo-Asian burrito.Highly recommend!
The Kati rolls are everything you want. The paratha is buttery and flaky. You can taste the buttery goodness and with each bite, you can feel your arteries closing. Its so delicious. The lamb is beyond tender and so flavorful. You forget you are eating from a cart. Always ask for the green sauce, its spicy and brings these rolls to the next level. Service is always warm and friendly. Its a guilty pleasaure and they are always there.
Friendly guy. Had the chicken roll. Typical Eastern India meal. Very cheap.
This cart was once rated the best street food spot in NYC. That means something. Their food isn’t overpowering with sodium and spice as much as others. A decent meal at midtown.
Forget about eating in all the overpriced restaurants around Times Square. This place is a gem - nice chef, quick ordering, and flavorful food that fills you up. We got the Lamb roti and chicken masala over rice, both that I will be ordering again.
Great tasting food!!! Omg
By far the best food cart in all of time square. The lamb was really tasty and had felt real. I have gone back multiple times. Would 10/10 go back again.
This is as good as semi-traditional street meat gets. Non traditional would be your korean taco truck, lobster truck, or schnitzel truck for example. This is traditional in the sense that it is mostly meats over rice. Kwiks differentiation is his level of sophistication in the meats. My favorite is the lamb. It is real whole chunks of lamb. Name any other street meat cart and their lamb is the meatloaf version horizontally roasting on a spit. Kwiks lamb is cooked perfectly, juicy, great flavor... it has the robust taste of lamb shoulder chops, but none of the fat. His white sauce is divine, surely made with whole milk yogurt among other secret ingredients and his hot sauce is fairly mild, but packs flavor and saltiness.If you go here for the first time, get the lamb over rice. If you go here a second time, get the chicken over rice (significantly different than traditional chicken over rice). If you go here a third time, get the jumbo shrimp over rice.... yes, he serves fresh not-over-cooked shrimp in indian spices.
Awesome. I had the lamb and it was fantastic. Definitely some on the best halal food Ive had. I honestly like the flavor of halal guys more but they do not offer lamb so this is a nice change.
The Biryani! Two of us shared a late lunch and we asked for some extra grilled lamb which was cost effective. Always kind service and good conversation.
The best plate of chicken over rice anywhere. Theres usually a line, but its worth the wait (as well as the slightly higher prices). One bite will turn anyone into a fan.
Its OK at best. The food is a little overpriced and the quality wasnt as good as I expected it to be. There was cartilage in my chicken which was pretty disappointing and stones in my rice. The service was reasonable. Overall, this place is a little overrated for its own good.
Love this place, been visiting since 2012!! Almost 10 years
Definitely have to try the lamb platter. Real lamb and not the typical gyro meat. Excellent. Chicken is also delicious. Can’t say enough good things.
Chicken tikka masala is best
Best halal cart in NYC, great staff, amazing food. Tried most of the halal carts in the area and I always came back to this
Travel nurse from Virginia staying in New Jersey. Loved the lamb and rice so much I came back for seconds before my contract ended
Food is good. We stopped at night time. He made fresh food and his service was nice
Great food, great service, and freshly cooked lamb you cant go wrong, and always gr8 price brother lol
Actual lamb chunks. Really good. Way better than those typical processed meats trucks.
Best fresh food ever tried
Amazing food! Tried salmon and shrimp over rice. I must say one of the best shrimps I have had in recent times.
Best cart chicken in NYC!
Very tasty street food!!!
The lamb Kati roll is something I go out of my way to get. Dont miss it
Although the food was good, it wasnt worth the money. There are a lot of carts that charges less for better tasting food around midtown
I loved the food especially the sauce! Very tasty! You all should try here apart from gazillion food trucks!
New York life! Delicious food!
Tried the chicken over rice. Very good but not like typical NYC halal, more of an Indian flavor.
Never in my life I saw I good that is more great for people
I love the food much more than I thought, and the guy who runs this cart is also one in a million. Hes warm and caring.
The food is fantastic ,cooked really like home food and the taste is amazing
Highly recommended chicken biriyani was excellent! $7 and worth every cent. Mmmmmm!
I dont know if Id really call it kwik, but the lamb is exquisite and they dont scrimp on it! I only wish I could have this more often.
An unbelievable GEM of a food cart. Make sure you try the lamb and falafel. Best O hace had in NYC.
Ask prices before you order. Was VERY EXPENSIVE for what we had. And the food was Just ok. Would not go there again.
Amazing Tzatziki sauce and huge portions!
Corner of 45th Street 6th Avenue best cart around. Excellent quality food
The halal Italian sausage is what i got, not sure if that is even how it suppose to taste
Favorite overrice in Manhattan New York ❤️❤️
High quality street cart food, who always serves with a smile and is absolutely Delicious 👍
Delicious food. He uses real lamb not funny meat like other carts, and he seems to be a nice man
The all time king of cart food
Despite all the advertisements, the food was delish!!! Thanks Chef
This Food was Very Delicious, All the Right flavors in one bowl
Great customer service!
I’ve been coming to this cart late at night for years. Delicious
Loved the food when I visited. I have it saved and will definitely be going back.
Love it
Yummy food cart. A must visit when in new york.P. S. Its halal. ;)
This is NYCs best halah cart. A must have. Its obvious why theyve won numerous awards.
Fire!
Very good ! But they left from 6av and 45st 😔 I would like to knw the new address, please
Excellent food... one of my favorite halal food place
Great lamb over rice the best spot for this meat and great price for the quality
Excellent food! Try the chicken and lamb with falafel.
Awesome food... Like the chicken Tikka kati roll
Great food truck. Nice chicken and lamp with basmati rice
Very clean...i was impressed.Chicken gyro was delicious.!
Official , Quality Food, and tastes Delicious , not like expired food from other vendors.
The best Indian food at the street you must tray this..
Yooooooo get the lamb and chicken platters! Soo good 😋
For A1 Halah food.. Come here! Hands down the best halah food I ever ate!
Nicest guy in the world, best chicken around with tons of different options.
Dont remember visiting this Meal Cart just probably walk by the food stand
Excellent and friendly cart with good fast food.
If you want quality halal food then this place is it.
Food was very tasty and good price too.
The guy was very rude ..and bought some fries and made the biggest mistake of the day..it was horrible..
Try the Chilli chicken at this place.
Get the lamb and rice. Its been my go to for years Everytime Im in the area
Check in the total they charge you more if pay by credit card better pay cash
A better option to most of the halal carts in the area, but more expensive.
Fresh high quality street food by a friendly vendor.
4++. the only cart Id recommend.
Garbage food .. not healthy .. biriyani sucks
Kind slow, but its all right
Poor flavour old salad...undercook lamb
Delivery made but smells good
Pretty good chicken and rice spot.
Just a quick bite place , nothing extra ordinary
Loved the food. Just amazing
Good Food,good tasting,well be presented
Reminds me of home cooked food
Bangladeshi variety of chicken over rise meals.
Great quality, great price.
Best food i ever had
Very clean , fresh and tasty
Awful food. Took it back and received a refund.
The best lamb and rice.
Best chicken and rice in the city.
Place is shut down- its not longer there
So good.
Place was clean food is good
Good food, highly recommend!
Very expensive
For street food? So good!
Very nice
Nice food reasonable price
Nice food
Great place for a quick snack
Tasty and reasonable price.
Best food best price !!
Must eat lamb kabab
Always the best for years...
The best
Love these guys.
Absolutely amazing food
Amazing.
Good as always
Decent food
Delish
Great selection of food
For good food lovers
Amazing food!
The best!!!
Amazing food!
Order the Biryani.
Another Street vender
Great food.
Great food.
Excellent lamb
Awesome
Get it
Food was good
Good food !
Good food 👍
Simple, consistent
Delicious!
I wasnt here
Super food
I loved the veg biryani here !! Its made fresh right in front of your eyes so that was a huge + !! The cart looks really clean and you can have a nice chat with the person running the cart if hes not busy getting back to back orders.
Amazing chicken rice platter!!
The food is very good and quite cheap. The most important thing is that the area looks clean, he always has a smile when attending. I recommend it. 🇵🇦
The best Halal food, that I have eaten in my life I congratulate you for having the best ingredients and the best cook, the cart is always clean and very good prices
Chicken Briyani
Great for Indian street food. Its simply delicious and the chef is very nice. The prices are very accessible and the portions rather generous.
We ate very tasty. I recommend any roll with pita bread. Sublime
The taste is very good but be careful with what they charge you, when walking more and asking the manager, he charged us about 50 dollars more
The best halal food cart, way better than halal guys !!! Go!!
Rich
Rich
Ok restaurant
Total reviews rating 4.5
197 Reviews for Kwik Meal NYC 2023:
Review №1
2022-01-26We were surprised by the quality and offerings at Kwik Meal NYC. For a cart to have actual lamb and not the processed gyro is just a delight to see, and the Desi infusion made it even better. The Lamb Kati Roll was like a delicious spicy taco, and the Chicken Lamb Shrimp Combo was light with taziki sauce on the side. The cook was friendly, the food was delicious and its instantly revisit worthy. Disclaimer: the cart next to Kwik Meal is not Halal and does not have fixed prices.
Review №2
2022-03-07As a native New Yorker, halal carts have become a staple of my diet. Ive visited halal carts that are terrible, meh, okay, and unforgettable.Kwik Meal is unforgettable.Many halal carts can be forgettable, but the food and Kwik Meal is not one of them. Having actual chunks of lamb and not the processed stuff other carts have was a game-changer. Its hard to compete with a place with such excellent quality.One of the things that grabbed my attention was their menu. It has a nice aesthetic and has everything organized into neat little sections (Mini Eats, Sandwiches, Platters, Healthy Eats, etc.). You can get a lot of variety here.We came here as a large group and still received our orders quickly (hence Kwik Meal). This is one of the top halal carts in the city, and if I had to choose to come back to only one, it would be Kwik Meal.
Review №3
2022-05-13New York’s exquisite street car experience. Created by Bengali Chef, Muhammad Rahman, former Russian Tea House chef, the spices are delicate, food is the best. Take your tasty meal for a sunny afternoon at Bryant Park, you will have a one-in-a-lifetime experiences to write home about.
Review №4
2022-06-17Best halal food Ive ever had in a while. Whenever Im in the city I always come for kiwi meal. Perfect for vegetarians too and plenty of fish options to choose from.No other halal cart, truck, or restaurant can compare to this one gem of a spotThey also do uber eats, GrubHub and doordashDont just take my word for itTry it out for yourself ya hear.
Review №5
2022-09-20Very tasty chicken and rice. My boyfriend’s lamb pita is even tastier. Highly recommend to order the lamb dishes.
Review №6
2022-06-14I am currently a bit drunk and in line for a Kati Roll, as this stand is right outside my hotel. Last night, I enjoyed a chicken pita and it was phenomenal. Do yourself a favor AND GET THE HOT SAUCE TOO! It’s flavorful and not just hot for the sake of being hot. The food is great. Hot, fresh off the grill, no wonder it has stellar reviews. Love this little stall.
Review №7
2022-06-25Surprisingly tasty meal. If you’re on the go, or just tired at the end of the night and looking for something casual then definitely head here. The kati rolls are exactly what you want them to be, the biryani are all filling and full of flavor. My favorite food cart in NY.
Review №8
2022-07-22WORST HALAL CART! PLEASE DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY! First of all, For the food I ordered, the price on menu board said $11 but for some reason they charged me $13 (why overcharge a local? May they thought they could overcharge me thinking I was a tourist?) and second of all, the chicken was super bland and not tasty at all and the lamb was super super super chewy and overcooked! Regret spending here! Never going back for this kind of behavioural perception!!
Review №9
2022-07-18Best cart in town! They use actual lamb instead of ground up lamb flakes! And the owner is just adorable! Always has a smile on his face!
Review №10
2022-08-03I went to Kwik Meal today to get chicken over rice and falafel. I am sorry to say food was disgusting. Falafel was totally rotten and chicken did not have the same taste. When original owner, Rahman, was alive, he made sure food was fresh and testy. Please be respectful to Mr. Rahman, and maintain his legacy.