"The ubiquity of halal carts is a double-edged sword. They’re popular, sure, but taken for granted. The best offer quick, affordable, all-in-one meals that check every box: protein, carbs, acidity, a bare minimum of lettuce, and, of course, white sauce. Start with Adel’s, and return as often as your patience allows. Sitting in the shadow of Radio City, it routinely draws hour-long lines. Sounds like a drag, but a container stuffed with fragrant rice, chicken, and lamb under a blanket of their tangy sauce will always be worth it. At roughly $10, it’s one of NYC’s last great deals. Chicken and lamb over yellow rice" - molly fitzpatrick, willa moore, will hartman, bryan kim, sonal shah
