Take-out: Yes Good for Kids: Yes Good for Groups: Yes
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$ Price range Under $10
3 reviews
Shaquana Gilbert
Probably the worst service I have ever gotten. First of all the guy got pissed that we ordered one chicken and rice between two people–not sure why it mattered to him but he was definitely really rude about it. Then he tried to charge us $8 when his sign said $7. Again I'm not sure why he was so argumentative when his sign clearly said $7 and he was asking for $8 without a reason. Then when we finally got our food I asked for two forks which he wouldn't give us without a fight. When I finally got back to my place I looked at the food portion and he clearly jipped us on a full chicken over rice meal.
Overall I was extremely disappointed with the service. So sad to see people acting in rude ways simply because they are not getting business and then treating their customers poorly. Don't go here there are plenty of carts near by with way better service.
Why would you ever try a random halal cart along a quiet street? For one, because I am a Yelper and two, it has received 3 good reviews from fellow Yelpers. Only three reviews is questionable, but I'm an adventurous guy. With two solid reasons in hand, I knew I had to try Adham's.
When I walked up to the cart, I was delighted to see the lamb on a doner kebab, something of which I don't tend to see except for the most famous and frequented carts. Since I was doing an early lunch around 11:30 AM, there was lamb and chicken already thrown on the grill. I was skeptical of the food being overcooked and dry. So I decided to order the Lamb over Rice ($5.00). I watched as he prepared my platter. He placed the basic salad consisting of crisp lettuce and 2 fresh slices of tomato on one side. He then put several heaping spoonfuls of rice into my dish. Then topped off with the lamb. I had asked for a piece of chicken to try, and the guy stated I can get the Combo Platter next time, and then he proceeded to put on 2-3 large pieces of chicken into my platter. I didn't want to order the Combo Platter, primarily because it was $6.00, a bit pricey, but at least you get to try both the lamb and chicken. So at least now, I had a chance to try the chicken to see if it was worth ordering on my next visit. I also asked for hot sauce and white sauce. Thereafter, he proceeded to close my platter and I noticed he was having difficulty because it was overloaded to the brim with food!!
When I finally made my way to eating my Lamb over Rice, I was pleasantly surprised to see the abundant portions of brownish-yellow Basmati (long-grain) rice filled to the top. The rice was firm in texture and flavorful, yum! The lamb, mixed with chopped green peppers and onions, was very tasty. The lamb had a nice crispy char on one side while the meat inside was very moist and full of flavor. It's been a while since I had such good halal, and is probably one of the best in the West Side/Hell's Kitchen area, especially ever since Omar had left Little Morocco. The chicken was decent though nothing spectacular. It had a subtle char grill, but I found the meat to be slightly dry though luckily not too chewy. The white sauce was a mayo-based concoction, very thick in consistency and full of all that mayo-ey goodness. Heck, who doesn't love mayo. It was a bit overboard so make sure to ask him to go light with the sauce if you are on a diet, but it really made the lamb shine. The hot sauce, in a smoky dark-red color, was thick and almost gritty as if you could still see the ground particles of chili peppers in it. It packed a noticeable amount of heat though nothing overbearing like 53rd and 6th's hot sauce.
Adham's is definitely on my list of places to revisit for good Halal food cart eats when in the West Midtown area. For $5.00, you get very generous portions, almost to the point where your stomach will burst, leaving me full for the next several hours. Adham, if that is the chef's name, seemed to have everything dialed in with the exception of the chicken. That may possibly be because I had come so early and there wasn't as fast a turnover of the meat on the grill. Regardless, I recommend checking out this cart as you'll more than likely finish off feeling full and satisfied.
Third update! Still the best street meat in Manhattan and the ultimate hangover food.
But now he has a young guy working for him (I hope this means he's doing well, cuz he deserves it!). This new guy stands outside the truck during rush hour and takes your order, relays it to Adham, bags up your order and then collects your money. The lines move a lot faster now and it's gotta be a lot more sanitary since the guy making your food isn't the guy handling your money!
Probably the worst service I have ever gotten. First of all the guy got pissed that we ordered one chicken and rice between two people–not sure why it mattered to him but he was definitely really rude about it. Then he tried to charge us $8 when his sign said $7. Again I'm not sure why he was so argumentative when his sign clearly said $7 and he was asking for $8 without a reason. Then when we finally got our food I asked for two forks which he wouldn't give us without a fight. When I finally got back to my place I looked at the food portion and he clearly jipped us on a full chicken over rice meal.
Overall I was extremely disappointed with the service. So sad to see people acting in rude ways simply because they are not getting business and then treating their customers poorly. Don't go here there are plenty of carts near by with way better service.
Why would you ever try a random halal cart along a quiet street? For one, because I am a Yelper and two, it has received 3 good reviews from fellow Yelpers. Only three reviews is questionable, but I'm an adventurous guy. With two solid reasons in hand, I knew I had to try Adham's.
When I walked up to the cart, I was delighted to see the lamb on a doner kebab, something of which I don't tend to see except for the most famous and frequented carts. Since I was doing an early lunch around 11:30 AM, there was lamb and chicken already thrown on the grill. I was skeptical of the food being overcooked and dry. So I decided to order the Lamb over Rice ($5.00). I watched as he prepared my platter. He placed the basic salad consisting of crisp lettuce and 2 fresh slices of tomato on one side. He then put several heaping spoonfuls of rice into my dish. Then topped off with the lamb. I had asked for a piece of chicken to try, and the guy stated I can get the Combo Platter next time, and then he proceeded to put on 2-3 large pieces of chicken into my platter. I didn't want to order the Combo Platter, primarily because it was $6.00, a bit pricey, but at least you get to try both the lamb and chicken. So at least now, I had a chance to try the chicken to see if it was worth ordering on my next visit. I also asked for hot sauce and white sauce. Thereafter, he proceeded to close my platter and I noticed he was having difficulty because it was overloaded to the brim with food!!
When I finally made my way to eating my Lamb over Rice, I was pleasantly surprised to see the abundant portions of brownish-yellow Basmati (long-grain) rice filled to the top. The rice was firm in texture and flavorful, yum! The lamb, mixed with chopped green peppers and onions, was very tasty. The lamb had a nice crispy char on one side while the meat inside was very moist and full of flavor. It's been a while since I had such good halal, and is probably one of the best in the West Side/Hell's Kitchen area, especially ever since Omar had left Little Morocco. The chicken was decent though nothing spectacular. It had a subtle char grill, but I found the meat to be slightly dry though luckily not too chewy. The white sauce was a mayo-based concoction, very thick in consistency and full of all that mayo-ey goodness. Heck, who doesn't love mayo. It was a bit overboard so make sure to ask him to go light with the sauce if you are on a diet, but it really made the lamb shine. The hot sauce, in a smoky dark-red color, was thick and almost gritty as if you could still see the ground particles of chili peppers in it. It packed a noticeable amount of heat though nothing overbearing like 53rd and 6th's hot sauce.
Adham's is definitely on my list of places to revisit for good Halal food cart eats when in the West Midtown area. For $5.00, you get very generous portions, almost to the point where your stomach will burst, leaving me full for the next several hours. Adham, if that is the chef's name, seemed to have everything dialed in with the exception of the chicken. That may possibly be because I had come so early and there wasn't as fast a turnover of the meat on the grill. Regardless, I recommend checking out this cart as you'll more than likely finish off feeling full and satisfied.
Third update! Still the best street meat in Manhattan and the ultimate hangover food.
But now he has a young guy working for him (I hope this means he's doing well, cuz he deserves it!). This new guy stands outside the truck during rush hour and takes your order, relays it to Adham, bags up your order and then collects your money. The lines move a lot faster now and it's gotta be a lot more sanitary since the guy making your food isn't the guy handling your money!