Adel’s Halal Food
“I recommend the combo, which is chicken, lamb and falafel, over spicy rice with extra white sauce.”
“I affectionately refer to their cart as "street meat" when I round up my co-workers to go.”
“One of the few places in the Financial District where you can actually score a REALLY good meal for just $5 or less (food sucks down here).”
Adel’s Halal Food
Take-out: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
8 reviews
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super friendly guys and I came right in time before the rush came…and I came a little later too, about 12:30pm! So glad I finally got to try this spot out- the guy was telling me to come every day to eat it haha… I wish, If I did that I would be hugggggge hah
I got the spicy rice which was so flavorful, combo with lamb and chicken – with spicy and white sauce… I told them to make it spicy because I love spice! I got back to my desk and was sad that it was not spicy like I thought it would be. Next time I will tell them to drench on the spice – but otherwise the meats were delicious.. I find halal guys chicken on the dry side and this was perfect….the lamb had a different flavor to it but was also very good! This place is great…and I will be coming back!
This is definitely on my list of best halal food carts in Manhattan. The guys in the cart are extremely friendly, and their meat, rice, sauce, and veggies are basically perfect. I got the spicy rice, and it was delicious, yet not too spicy. What a surprise to find something so delicious in FiDi.
Let's see, meal for $5 in Financial District? Next to impossible. Granted there are other street carts around, but this place sets the bar. Props for the free Falafel ball, that earned you an extra star. Spicy sauce is okay, slightly more spicy than other carts but pales in comparison to Halal Guy's level of spice. which is good. I do have a ridiculous tolerance to spice, so don't take my word for it.
Like other reviewers have said, servings are smaller than others, but grab some fruit at a nearby fruit cart for a dollar and you'll be set. I think they use less oil, and provide some veggies if you get over rice. If you go during lunch time, be prepared for a line.
Solid combo. When you order the chicken/"lamb" combo they throw in one falafel ball and to my surprise it was a good. think it is a good idea and wish the practice was more widespread in the industry.
I would not go out of your way to come here, but if you're in the area, go for it.
Pretty good halal truck. Get the spicy brown rice. $5 for a good portion lunch and a complementary falafel. Seasoned well so good is good even without the sauces. The long line goes quickly so it's worth the short wait.
This food truck is on the corner of Maiden Lane and Front Street, very close to the water. The line gets a bit long, but it's never TOO bad. Overall I think I prefer the taste of Sam's to this, but Adel's is quite good. Plus, the guys in the truck crack jokes, it's hilarious. They asked me if I was dining in or taking out…of their outdoor food truck. They're so nice. I'll be back!
This is my go-to halal cart for lunch around the office. $5 bucks gets you a fantastic combo platter with marinated chicken and lamb, your choice of white, hellow ir spicy brown rice, a falaffel, and complimentsry white and hot sauce. Sure there are a bizillion similar halal carts within a 3 block radius, but I think the consistently long lines during the lunchtime rush speaks for itsekf. There's just something special about that intoxicating middle eastern spices smell that gets those stomach juices a churning. And when salads go for $9 bucks a pop, Adel's is a serious steal considering the solid and consistent output. Goddamn my mouth is watering just thinking about this place!
I have tried various halal carts in NY and I have to say this is one of my favorite ones in downtown NY. I have ordered the chicken and lamb combo, lamb with spicy rice and also the falafal with yellow rice on multiple occasions and I absolutely loved it! During lunch time on weekdays, there tends to be a decent size line here but it goes pretty quick. The serving size isn't massive, but it's certainly filling enough for anyone. If you're into mountain size boxes then this probably isn't the cart for you as they serve a medium size box that just hits the spot.
They give about 3 large scoops of rice plus a good amount of meat. You have a choice of basmati, spicy or yellow rice and I would just like to say there are not many carts that offer these choices. In addition, the spicy rice is spectacular! I used to order yellow rice, but recently I've been going with the spicy rice. It's so flavorful with spices and it's not overwhelmingly spicy to the point you're sweating your you know what off. I have yet to try the basmati rice though.
The chicken and lamb were very tender and quite juicy. Unfortunately, I've never tried falafal at any other carts, but they give you about 6-7 pieces of it when you order it and I have to say I really liked it from here. The falafal is a bit harder than I imagined, but I'm under the assumption it is the way it is supposed to be from any other truck, however TBD. If you ask for white and hot sauce, they will give a good amount of white sauce, but not overflowing. They usually dabble a bit of hot sauce only since their hot sauce is quite hot. You can always ask for more as I've seen people ask for it to be very hot.
This is definitely my cart of choice in the area, although I still have a few trucks to try out.