Biryani Cart

I stopped by the Biryani Cart for lunch and ordered the fish with rice — a street food gem that never disappoints. I asked for less oil, and the cook gladly obliged, creating a flavorful dish that was both satisfying and light. The spices were absolutely on point — bold, aromatic, and perfectly balanced. He added fresh vegetables and a perfectly cooked egg, turning a simple street meal into something truly memorable. This wasn’t just lunch; it was an experience. The Biryani Cart has quickly become my go-to spot for a delicious, wholesome, and soulful meal

Went during early lunch before noon. There was one person ahead and it took longer than expected. I can imagine taking awhile if there were more people before me. However, the kashmir chicken was flavorful and had a welcomed kick. I will definitely try again.

This is not Biryani if you’re a connoisseur. No accompaniments, no raita. And they add white sauce and hot sauce unless you ask them not to. Basically trying to tailor it on the New York famous Halal chicken over rice. One can ignore that but it was cold and likely stale. The service was super friendly though.

I had the pleasure of enjoying a fantastic Indian meal at the Biryani Cart in New York recently. Their food stands out for its excellent quality, with a notable lack of excessive oiliness. Not only is their cuisine delicious, but it also comes at remarkably reasonable prices, making it a real gem in the city. It's worth noting that I've been a loyal patron of this establishment for quite some time. Ten years later, I'm delighted to find that the Biryani Cart maintains the same high standards that originally drew me in when I worked in Midtown. My personal favorite is their Kati rolls, an irresistible deal at 2 for $10. I prefer mine mild, and even so, they manage to infuse it with just the right amount of spiciness to tantalize the taste buds.

BEST Kati Roll and Biryani!! I have tried many carts and this one beats them ALL! I go out of my way every time to have their food. Awesome customer service, and most importantly, AMAZING food!

It's hands down the best food cart in NYC. Little known to tourists but treasures by office workers in the area. My go to is chicken biryani and chicken Tikka over rice and they never disappoint. Great food comes with very generous portions at a super reasonable price. The owner is also super friendly and he remembers every customer and their usuals. I appreciate this little cart for their service and would give every praise it deserves.

Excellent food, not so oily, best indian food in New York with very reasonable prices, quick delivery. I will again buy the tasty indian food from this Biryani Cart. The kati rolls tasted very delicious as well as the Biryanis.

The cook her is from Bangladesh and such a sweet man he was very courteous and explained the option on the menu well. His specialty is buradi roll and he did not disappoint us. The roll was soft and crunchy with juicy delicious pan roasted chicken with spices and veggies. It was scrumptious for sure. Price was reasonable and good size of portions too.

I tell all my friends they need to eat here at least once. The restaurant mood is perfectly relaxed. The kitchen creates tastes that defy your experience. The service team is prompt and courteous. I intend to come back at my earliest convenience.

It is late night food.. but nothing too impressive. Our order took some time to be ready and was on the rather greasy side. It is decent and convenient when walking back home late at night but would not crave it or go to it otherwise.

I was attracted by the sign that said this was "award winning". Wonder what award that is...the chicken tasty chewy and dry. Meh!

I forgot I have been here previously, stopped by the other day for lunch. Got the mixed platter. This spot definitely is oily, or it could be from one of the sauces (green) ? The chicken and lamb tasted decent. The yellow rice was flavorless, and I really couldn't taste the masala powder that's added. You are not going to get the same quantity as you would at Adel's or Halal Guys, but for a quick bite, it does the job.

Polite gentleman who served me with a smile! The lamb with salad was $10 (cash only) and there a plentiful serving of flavorful lamb cubes. The salad was only iceberg lettuce (I asked for without tomatoes). He sprinkled on some green seasoning, hot sauce, and white sauce. It was spicy and tasty! Will come back again!

Gotta say, I'm quite impressed for cart food. Particularly, their kati rolls were real yummy. KATI ROLLS - LAMB Tender, chewy, warm paratha that was not too oily, which I often find the issue with pakistani restaurants. Tender pieces of lamb, some heat, crunchy onions and veggies to contrast that fluffy chewy texture of the roll. Yummy CHICKEN BIRYANI Tender chicken, fluffy rice, that is flavored throughout, and is moist. Egg for extra heartiness. I've def had bolder, more fleshed out biryani but this is a great quick fix and especially for cart food, the quality of the ingredients surprised me. The kati rolls are a win, and the chicken biryani are not a bad addition. The menu has a lot of vegetarian options and isn't just your typical food cart. Will want to return for their other items.

Biryani Cart's food is flavorful and well-cooked, but I asked for no spice and got lit up like I did the One Chip Challenge. I can usually handle heat, but this was unreal and unbearably spicy. Great taste, just wish they listened to spice preferences.

Still amazing after all these years. Latest visit, got the chicken biryani, king kati roll, and a buradi roll, and dare I say the buradi roll may be my new favorite item. Didn't ask for extra spicy because I was sharing with a friend, but that's definitely the move next time around.

Having traveled to India MANY times, I know that the best Indian food is street food - and Biryani Cart proves this. I had the Chicken Tikka + Rice and Chapli Kebab + rice (over 2 days) which were stunning. This ranks among the best I've had in the USA. The portion is enough for two people.

It was really horrible.. we ordered 1 gyro salad , and one roll .. it took 25 min! It wasn't busy .. only one customer before us .. and they ordered 2 things only .. .. the price it's not reasonable $ 10 for 2 rolls , I missed 2 buses! They work in the city .. should be more professional

I had this on 2 different occasions recently . First experience was okay, second one not so much...hence the 2-star rating. Food (listed from best to worst): Chennai Roll- loved the sweet chili flavor of the chicken in here Lamb Kati Roll- lamb was good quality and full of flavor King Kati Roll- too spicy for my liking Chicken Tikka Masala over rice- I'm indian and I can vouch to say this is NOT what CTM tastes like at all. Lovely red colored meat but the flavor just wasn't there. And the yellow rice is super bland, no flavor at all....but they give a good portion of it. Also a major factor for me giving it 2 stars is the fact that I found a chicken BONE in my kati roll that almost chipped my tooth and makes me nervous to get another one. I heard they increased their prices too ($7 for 1 roll now) Return? unfortunately probably not Recommend? See for yourself

This place was decent. I actually ordered twice. The second order was way better than the first. All in the same day.

If you are ever in the midtown area and close to 46th and 6th, do stop by the Biryani Cart. Their namesake dish is excellent and based on a recommendation from a friend, do get the red chicken on top. This adds an extra kick and flavor. All three sauces (red, white and green) are a must as well.

I have a confession. I came here for dinner number 2. I purposely scheduled dinner with friends for early in the evening, so that I could work up an appetite to come here for my second dinner. I came here late at night and there was quite a line. The cart sells different types of biryani rice as well as kati rolls. I had the chicken biryani, topped with delicious white sauce. The biryani was good and came with an egg. I wish there was a little more chicken though. It was a little greasy but that is ok. This is delicious late night food! While I was waiting for my food to be prepared, I saw the guy in the cart cooking more biryani rice, and adding spices. It is good to see that he makes the biryani rice from scratch. I will definitely be back to the the kati roll.

Ordered the lamb biryani and it was amazingly delicious. The rice itself was really good.

We came here at around 10:30 in the evening after theater and ordered 2 lamb roti rolls and one chicken biryani which we took home. We were served very quickly, The food remained warm after a 25 minute bus ride because it was so well and carefully wrapped. At home, this was more than enough food for 2 people. I loved the mildly spicy lamb kati rolls, so delicious and well made. The cart posts signs that it has received Wendy awards for its biryani, and I certainly know why. The biryani was great, soft, perfectly cooked chicken and excellent rice and salad. We may go back tomorrow, if not, certainly very soon. Thank you for such a reasonably priced, excellently prepared meal !

Came by here on an evening and seeing how this was a popular food cart in the area I had to try it. There was no one waiting in line, so everything went by pretty smoothly. The owner/cook was very nice. I asked to order the chicken biryani. He gave me a Daal Puri to try while I was waiting for my food to be cooked, which was very delicious. The chicken biryani itself was really spicy, to the point I couldn't finish it. From the parts that I couldn't taste the spice it was good, but the amount of spice that was added (from both the sauce and spices) it was very overwhelming. When asked if I wanted it to be spicy, I only said a little bit, but not too much. My chicken looked very red compared to some of the other pictures I've seen posted which is a little confusing if it's actually the same thing. The rice was very mushy and clumped instead of that grainy texture that I like and would expect. Chicken Biryani costed $10. The food was okay but the experience and the kindness definitely up the score and was a nice gesture to this day.

Terrible service , food may be tasty if I got to eat it No respect for customers time I walked out on this place Don't waste your time if you are In a hurry

Was here 6 years ago and it was great, now it is still good but smaller portions. There is a lot more carts to choose from.

Perfect and rich Kati rolls! Fast and perfect for a quick, cheap lunch. I love this cart.

Loved it. Was back in NYC after a few years away. Was craving some chicken/lamb over rice. I found this vendor on 46th Street and 6th Ave. Clean and orderly food cart. Gentlemen was nice and friendly. I ordered the chicken/lamb combo. It was packed with chicken and lamb over side and a lettuce and tomato salad with all the causes he had. Its was delicious the chicken and lamb were cooked and seasoned perfectly. Looking forward to my next visit to try some else on the menu. A rating.

EDIT: The owner msg'ed me and apparently I went to one of their "copycat" carts and it wasn't them!!! Boo!!! I guess they weren't there when I went. (review does not apply) After reading all these awesome reviews, I walked 10 mins to this location, walking by MANY other halal cart guys. Not worth it, IMO. my meats weren't heated up completely. The flavor was average at best. The Yelp check in offer I was told is no longer valid, the guy said. You let me down, Yelpers.

This place has been one of the few spots that I passed by a lot but never got a chance to eat it. Yes it is a food spot but it has a regular spot at 6th AVE. They often have daily special. I had their jumbo kebab combo. Very good very good but I wish they could put more veggies on the side.

Cheap. Quick. Delicious. This is trifecta that each cartfood operator strives for and what very few achieve. The Biryani cart is a winner. Don't be fooled by imitations - look for the name and umbrella. Today I went for the $6 double Kati Roll special. After being stuck in Wells Fargo for 2 hours instead of 15 mins 'on my way' to grab lunch...I was ravenous, and flat-out hangry. I needed something quick and soul-replenishing. The cart operators were quick, polite, and inviting. A lamb and a chicken kati roll later, I found myself saying 'happy Friday' to random coworkers in the hallway once again. Back to the food - I'd say I preferred the chicken to the lamb, but both were seasoned well (chicken had that awesome sriracha-roasted glaze to it), a good amount of heat and seeping in white sauce (as requested). As far as cart food goes, this is good eats.

pretty good kati roll. Creamy and cheap ($6 for 2 rolls). I enjoyed them. The quality is that of a food cart. Not gourmet quality, but pass for lunch.

Yummy Food, Fair Pricing, Friendly Service I was super excited to look on Yelp and see this cart after wanting to try a delicious Indian Food Cart. *Free Soda/Water with a Yelp Check In* !!!!! Located right next to Europa Cafe... this cart shouldn't be hard to find what so ever. If your near Radio City, Rockefeller Center or Times Square this cart is in walking distance. The service was friendly and quick. The Cart itself looked very clean and well maintained. The food was delicious and full of flavor. I ordered the Combo Kati Roll-1 Chicken & 1 Lamb for $7. The description says it comes with onions but I wasn't given them. I was asked if I wanted the rolls spicy and OF COURSE I said yes. They were excellent and not overwhelming hot! I would definitely get them again. Overall I enjoyed this food cart and will make an effort to visit again during my next few trips into Manhattan.

Tasty rice but man there was like a 10 small pieces of dried chicken. Totally not worth it compared to the halal guys etc. Ordered their most popular dish the chicken plate. Real huge disappointment and felt ripped off

Sometimes I go out of my way to get food from here. It's that good. Get the chicken gyro or the lamb Kati rolls! They're both super juicy, savory, and rich--things you wouldn't associate with food carts in nyc. The food is always cooked to order, so you might have to wait a few minutes, but it's so worth it when you take that first bite and enter heaven. The marinades and sauces they use for their meats are so, so flavorful, and I love that they are generous with veggies inside the rolls too. Sometimes there's a cart across the street called "biryani car" (not cart) but don't mistake it for this one!! There's only ONE cart called biryani CART, and the same nice gentleman has served us every time.

Biryani Cart is above many of the food carts that you see scattered around New York City. This unique establishment is quick with low-priced options. It's location also allows you to give it a visit, without rerouting you off your path. I ordered the Vegetarian Biryani, and it was truly amazing. It was spiced perfectly and served warm with a piece of seasoned bread, rounding up the entire dish very well. Biryani Cart had friendly service and tasty food, and I am definitely going to go back when I visit Manhattan. Make sure to check-in for the Free Soda/Water (you might need it)!!

Please note this review is for Biryani Cart. Not Biryani Car. Not Biryani Card. There are lookalikes parked at each corner of this intersection. Choose carefully. Biryani cart makes some pretty incredible kati rolls, which are a Kolkata-based creation consisting of delicious roasted tikka marinated in a spicy sauce and rolled into a fresh paratha with fried onions and serrano peppers. It's wrapped in paper that you peel away as you eat, so if you're careful you might escape mess-free! I order both chicken (the chicken is more tender and flavorful than the lamb). If you ask for extra spicy, they add more seared peppers. It is heaven. I can't speak for the other rolls ... I only ever order the chicken. If I could eat this every single day, I would. There is an actual kati roll restaurant a few blocks away and theirs are sad in comparison and twice the price. And 2 rolls/$7, you simply can't beat it. Buy a set and split with a friend for a nice snack, or two for a meal.

We call this Bobby Flay's cart as his pictures are plastered all over this cart on 45th/6th. That's how I heard of it in the first place, on a food show about street meat. Our sheer delight that it was located so close to our workplace. I haven't had the pleasure of trying their Kati Rolls yet, but their combo over rice is delish and well-portioned. The hot sauces are spicy, which is not for my meek spice tolerance. The cart guys were also quite friendly and service quick. Funny story: we once had an office order for 15, comprising mostly of guys who's never had street meat before. A few went to place the orders, with an elaborate list of requests in hand. I told them, it was pointless. Well, they came back, huffing and puffing an hour later, with 15 of exactly the same orders...elaborate requests right out the window. What'd I say?

Had the lamb kati roll which was better than I thought it would be. It comes with a malayasian porotha (bread) which is very soft and have many layers. The meat and flavor was excellent. It comes in 4 peices which was plenty for $7. I would def return back here again,

I stopped by here again today (its a decent walk to get to from work) to try the $6 Chicken Biryani. I like the whole egg in there, but I felt it was just okay. It could use more mint or spice. This dish tasted very similar to the $5 mix over rice I get from my local halal cart, so I probably won't come back for it specifically. I'll be back to try other items. Ran low on cash today to try something else or even get some Kati rolls (which in my last review were good.)

Truly an amazing food cart. The Biryani rice is amazing. I have rarely had rice, even at sit down establishments, that have has much aromatic flavor as this cart! I literally am eating, spitting or picking out the cloves, whole spices, and seeds that make up this amazingly aromatic and flavorful rice! Any chicken dish is cooked to tender perfection. The workers in the cart are friendly and understand when you say you can handle spice. Plus its a food cart, with food cart prices. I get so annoyed when you go to a food cart and the prices are just as much as a sit down place. If I wanted to spend extra money, I would spend it to sit down inside a building! But the price on this car is perfect, definitely under ten dollars for any meal you would want!

Great Indian cart in midtown. Be prepared to wait as your order is prepared based on your order. I started talking to the cashier and he mentioned that they won the vendy award in 2008. I ordered chicken Kati roll with mild spicy for 6 dollars. It was tasty and flavorful Kati roll. I will try their other dishes next time and their prices seem very reasonable. Great place to get lunch.

pune roll was AMAZINGGG and would 1000% eat again. I will be taking anjali here fosure. The fact that my entire meal was literally 5$ astounded me and the parantha was

So good!!!! Arrived in NYC late Friday night (1am) and thank goodness Biryani Cart was still open and right around the corner from our hotel. I was just slightly skeptical because pictures weren't suuuper, but it really surpassed my expectations. I had the chicken Kati roll, and it was incredible. I think I would've preferred it over rice though because I just like rice better than prata in general. The chicken was really tender, well-marinated, and there was good amount of sauce in the roll. The owner was also super lovely and sweet. I called another day to check if he was open as well (and even though he wasn't, he picked up!) Definitely recommend coming here! Personally I like this better than Halal Guys. The meat is definitely more tender and quality of ingredients is definitely better. I think Halal Guys just got too commercial...

I got the fish with curry which is very tasty but SO SPICY!!! Maybe he thinks I'm Asian and like it spicy lol. My mouth was on fire but the food was good so still give five stars! Huge portion I ate more than I should have and still had lots of rice left over.

Someday, in 100 years, when Ms DiFranco - Buffalo's most important musician - passes away, she will be loaded on to a hearse which will take her to her final resting place. The place where she will be buried. That hearse will be known as the "Bury-ani Cart." And if the attendees of the funeral are very, very lucky, this mobile eatery will still be around, and will cater the entire event in her honour. Because Biryani Cart's Chicken Tikka is one of the best dishes you will ever eat, anywhere. What to get: Chicken Tikka What else: Chicken Tikka Masala, or maybe Biryani And: It's occasionally inconsistent, so if it's not as good as I say, it may just be an off day. I don't discriminate when it comes to boys putting their thingies in me. I enjoy all of them. You can "buryany" of them in my special places and I'll be totally fine with that. But let's get back to the food. My goodness, the food. I've had the Biryani, which is messy, saucy, juicy, covered in an egg and odd spices, and was good but not what I was expecting, so I didn't love it. I've had the Chicken Tikka Masala, which is similar to the Biryani but with the heavenly pieces of Chicken Tikka contained therein, and it's extremely good. But in my opinion, skip those dishes, and get: Me, from behind. Oh wait. Sorry. That's not what I meant. Come here to get: Chicken Tikka. Oh. Wow. It is absolutely, utterly incredible. It's like the most heavenly aromatic sauteed marinaded bright red succulent juicy delicious pieces of chicken heaven that you've ever had the pleasure of tasting. Melt-in-your-mouth Indian chicken over spectacular aromatic rice. It's not too dry, it's not too heavy, it's exactly positively perfect. The tragedy is that it's not always this good, but most of the time, in my experience, it has been. And when they get it right, my goodness, it's so right. And if it were the "BlurryAVI Cart" then it would be frequented by gamers who have no idea how to properly design an Avatar, and so use ones that aren't in focus. Although around here, RPG stands for "Rice Portion Guy", as in the guy standing next to the chef guy at Biryani Cart, that rations out how much rice you're going to get with your Chicken Tikka. On its day, this cart can be even better than Sammy's Halal in Queens which is my favourite cart, and a different type of food (Afghan, rather than Indian), but because of consistency, Sammy's Halal inches ahead as my fave cart food (and probably meal in general) in the city. One thing is for sure though. Sammy's Halal and Biryani Cart are two of the best meals in the entire country. They are 2 of the 5 best food trucks in the nation if not two of the top three. They may even be the top two, of the many that I have tried, anyway. And if this were the "Bellyalley Cart" then it'd signify that the only place I'd rather be other than eating at this cart, is on my belly in an alley letting some dude have his way. I could not be a much bigger fan than I am of Biryani Cart. It's orgasmically good. Every single visitor to New York City should come and try it and see for yourself. It's fairly-priced (well under $10) and will fill you up, but more importantly, with the most delicious chicken and rice you may ever eat. It's open pretty late too (sometimes close to midnight) which I appreciate. So get down here and give it a try and let me know what you think. The homosexual references in today's 9 reviews are dedicated to today's wonderful and long-overdue US Supreme Court Decision to make Gay Marriage legal in all States. I guess you have all realized by now that I'm really not into the chicks. However if by "chicks" you mean Chicken Tikka from Biryani Cart, then hell yes. In the words of Phil Collins: How can you just close the cart on me, When all I can do is watch you close For an hour I've just been standing here, Hoping you'll re-open You're the only cart that makes food this good at all So tikka look at me now There's just an empty plate There's nothing left here to remind me How damn good your Chicken tastes Tikka look at me now There's just an empty plate But you opening up again is against the odds And that's what I've gotta face

Being this cart is a Vendy Award winner, I knew I had to pay this place a visit. Biryani Cart offers some bomb halal food, but what I came for was the chicken biryani. The rice was soft, aromatic and fluffy. The spices that were added gave the entire dish a whole new kick to a whole new level. Complemented with chicken bits, lettuce, tomatoes, an hard boiled egg and cucumber, the entire dish was light, but at the same time filling. The service here was on-point. The husband and wife both run this cart and the food is definitely legitimate and made with a lot of love. Check-in here on Yelp and get your free water/soda to wash everything down. I'd definitely recommend Biryani Cart for anyone in the area looking for a quick and delicious meal.

Was excited to try this place. Definitely better than most of the other carts in the area, and for $6 you get chicken biryani, an egg and a drink which is great *they could use a bit more meat though*. Overall, it's worth trying this place out!

I remember going to New York back in the day and wanting halal guys so bad. Then halal guys decided to franchise and I don't have a taste for it anymore. Then I discovered biriyani cart through my boyfriend and I'm in love. I love this place and on my last trip to New York the only thing I wanted was this. The sauce to the chicken to the rice is so good. The red sauce was good too but I prefer the white sauce. I recommend this place to anyone who tells me they're visiting New York and they're never disappointed. If you're in the city give this place a try. It's not very pricey and I'm sure anyone who tries it would love it. Can't wait to go back

Today I went to this cart after 2 years of constantly buying food from them. I ordered a chicken over rice and after opening the container, you can smell that the rice is about to spoil, the food was super dry and barely had any sauce. Never coming back here again

I love Biryani Cart! But they have some shortfalls. The chicken tikka kati rolls are the best that I have had in the city! There are competing carts across the street from each other and the quality is very different. This cart on the south side of the street has less meat on their Kati rolls, but it is well made and affordable at $7 for two rolls. Also, make sure they know that you ordered. I've had to stand there for 30 minutes because they forgot my order or gave my order to someone else 3 times. Stand close to the cart while waiting, as some of the staff are forgetful. With that said, they do have great Kati rolls, good Biryani, it is affordable, and the staff is friendly! Highly recommend.

Not an Indian food card I would recommend. And I am Indian so I do think my review of India food is more or less accurate. I had read great reviews about this cart and since it was Indian food I was doubly excited to try it. But to my disappointment - the food did not live up to its hype at all. I got chicken biryani. The rice was dry and taste wise was very bland - neither spicy nor flavorful. It was more of saffron rice (pulao) with some chicken pieces and sauces. We were not even given the side of samosa as advertised. One portion is $7 which I think is okay for New York prices. The portion was okay - would not serve as two meals. I would not recommend.

This is only for the Kati rolls. It's great for a standard food cart and the price. I originally ordered the chicken and veggie Kati roll, but they ended up giving me the chicken and lamb Kati roll. Nothing I can do about it because I didn't find out until I brought it back to my office to eat. I still ate both and they were good. I liked the chicken more, which may just be because I've always liked chicken more than lamb. However, both were very flavorful and he put a little spice just as I asked which I appreciate because if it was too spicy i wouldn't have been able to eat it. Cons are it's very oily and the bread is definitely from a frozen package. However, I wasn't disappointed because its something I expected for the cost I'm paying, 2 kati roll for $6. At The Kati Roll Company, $6 is the average cost for one Kati roll. Therefore, you are paying for what you get. My personal opinion is The Kati Roll Company tastes better, but I wouldn't mind eating from here because it's convenient and I'm looking for a quick super inexpensive snack.

I was skeptical after reading other reviews but my experience here was very good. I ordered the chicken biryani which was prepared quickly. Just the right amount of spice, rice was not dry and the chicken was cooked well. Overall pleased with the quality for such a low price. Will probably be coming again. Hopefully the quality remains the same as other reviews seem to indicate an inconsistency. Recommended it to my Indian coworker who said they enjoyed it as well.

Falafel sandwich $6. Delicious in the first few bites, and soooo fresh. Got to the middle and suddenly was EXTRA spicy (I did ask for spicy but sheesh) and more salty. Summary: Fresh ingredients, fresh cucumber, nice portion. The gentleman there is also extremely pleasant. But beware if you say spicy, your nose will run.

I do not understand these hyped up food carts. Food here is ok at best and if you're visiting from another city, please don't bother tracking this cart down and trying it. We stayed in Hell's Kitchen while we were visiting so we walked to this cart. It was not worth it. My husband and I both got biryani. It was a lot of food for about the amount we paid, but the food was awful. The biryani was dry and flavorless. The biryani tasted like old chicken. It seemed like maybe they had made that batch a long time ago and just served it. They put sauce on it, which could have saved it, but they didn't put enough even when we asked for extra. Like I said, don't fall for the hype of these carts. Maybe the locals like them because of some kind of nostalgia, but objectively, the food is sub par.