The Halal Guys

I had high hopes for my visit to Halal Guys on Race Street in Philadelphia, but unfortunately, it fell far short of expectations. Let me break down my disappointing experience: 1. Unappetizing Food: The food lacked flavor and freshness. The meat was dry and overcooked, and the rice seemed like it had been sitting out for hours. It was not worth the money I spent. 2. Poor Service: The staff seemed indifferent and uninterested in providing good service. They were slow to take orders and seemed annoyed when I asked questions about the menu. 3. Dirty Environment: The restaurant was not well-maintained. Tables were dirty, and the floors looked like they hadn’t been swept in days. It made for an unpleasant dining atmosphere. 4. Overpriced for Quality: Considering the low quality of the food and service, the prices were outrageous. I felt like I was being ripped off for what I received. Overall, my experience at Halal Guys on Race Street was extremely disappointing. I would not recommend this place to anyone looking for a tasty and satisfying meal. Save your money and go elsewhere.

This Mediterranean cuisine would be equal to a USA Wendy's fast food only it's Middle Eastern flavor

Food was good, but service was exceptional. Very fast and extremely nice staff. They were very patient on the phone with me and helped with every question I had.

Overall it pretty good food, I went there after a NOTO concert at 2am. I didn’t expect to get such a big portion for a regular size (smaller bowl was only a $1 less). Great staff at that time, food variations were limited but that’s on me going there at 2am.

I thought it was okay, overall. I had heard great things about this place, and was excited to try it. I went during an off hour at mid afternoon. I felt that food was not the freshest, as the pita was a little limp and the lettuce was wilted. The meat (chicken and beef) was hot and seasoned well. The portion was large and I was able to bring some home. Although the worker initially forgot part of my order, he was quick to remedy it and was overall very friendly, I appreciated his service very much. Overall I would stick to regular halal carts, but think this place is worth checking out.

I had a late night food run to the Halal Guys and they did not disappoint!!! I got a meat platter and some falafel. It was delicious!!! I plan to get the chicken platter and hummus on my next visit. The hot sauce is spicy so taste it before slapping it on. They gave me a generous amount of the white sauce and it definitely complimented the food nicely! I will definitely keep stopping by while I am in Philadelphia!

This place is so poorly run it’s maddening I went in for a delivery go all the way there waste 15 minutes of my time and the manager tells me can you inform Uber that we’re closed…maddening that anyone could be that inept and so careless as he mentioned he had wasted countless other drivers time for this ghost order. This place is a joke don’t even bother the food is absolute garbage anyway, even if it were accessible.

As always, this place knocked it out of the park. We went to the NYC carts several times on a recent trip so when we saw that they had a location here we had to stop in. The chicken platter was amazing and the baklava was excellent. If you are in the area I would highly suggest checking this place out. The white sauce is to die for!

Sure thing, here's a more casual review: "Halal Guys is my go-to spot for a quick and tasty meal. Their food is consistently delicious, with flavorful meats, tasty rice, and their signature sauces that add the perfect kick. The portions are generous, ensuring I always leave feeling satisfied without breaking the bank. It's simple, delicious street food done right. Definitely recommend giving them a try!"

Everytime I say I'll give them another shot they screw it up. They didn't give me ANY white sauce in my order. Every order comes with TWO white sauces. I was so mad I screamed "fuck!!!" Out loud in my house. I also ordered hummus and never got if. I called the restaurant and made sure "I was just curious, does every order come sigh white sauce?" And she said "yes sir two packets of white sauce in each other" and I said "oh. BECAUSE I DIDNT GET ANY!!!!" She asked how can this be resolved and I was just done and hung up. I specifically ordered it on DoorDash because I had a rough day at work and it was hot out and didn't want to venture anywhere after work. For people who know the white sauce at halal guys, it's essential to the meal. Completely and utterly ruined my night, day, meal. Couldn't stop thinking about it with every bite

Hey it's halal guys, a cut above fast food and has hot sauce and jalepenos for when you're feeling congested. I can't say much about the place, but the folks working here are bright and agreeable. Thank you staff for a nice and easy moment after work.

I went to Halal Guys for dinner and I was not impressed. The food tasted good, but the server was a little rude. She seemed impatient and annoyed when I asked her about the menu options. The place was fine in terms of cleaniness and efficiency. However, the next day I regretted eating there. I had diarrhea for hours and felt sick to my stomach. I don't know what they put in their food, but it was not worth it. I will never go back to Halal Guys again. They need to improve their service and their hygiene standards.

Do not order online. The food is great, but the orders are always wrong and you will pay for things that you do not receive. We have tried many times and had the same experience.

Order from this location often. Hard to find parking to pick up food. Taste is good. Portion could be improved. Food temperature is good. Staff is not so friendly but understandable when there is only one staff running the whole place. I would want to order at the store to take advantage of the deals this store runs, but no parking so I always have to order from the app for pick up.

Combo over rice, not good at all. Definetely 1 star. Luke warm food. Sauce tasted very off. Very weird taste. It's a shame how $14 isn't enough now a days for decent hot food.....better to go without it....

We love NYC and normally stay near Radio City. With that said we enjoy the experience of standing at the halal guys food stand and for some reason it taste a little bit better than the halal guys food chain but not to say it's not good. The place is clean and the service is with a smile. Thanks Halal Guys for bringing the experience to my hometown in Fairfax.

Alvin needs a raise! Great customer service!!! A dollar raise wouldn't hurt!!!!! Good communication skills, respectful and he knows his craft. I asked him the difference between franchise hala food and the trucks that are located on the streets. I received a very efficient and educated answer.

We were in China Town for haircuts and such. My daughter and I did not have lunch yet and since we would be having Asian for dinner decided to go with The Halal Guys. We ordered the chicken gyro platter which came with lettuce, tomatoes, rice and pita, plus a yogurt sauce. There are some hot sauce packets available. Be careful with the hot sauce, it has some kick. We ordered a side of Baba Ganoush for just a couple dollars more that came with warm Pita. The food arrived and it was a good sized portion that my daughter and I shared easily. We thought everything tasted delicious and had some good spices and flavors. The Baba Ganoush was also quite good. There is some counter seating in the space which we chose. However, there is additional seating in the back of the food court and also bathrooms. The Halal Guys is a nice no Asian option in the ever dynamic China Town. 3.5-4 Yelp Stars

If I could give this -10 stars I would not recommend getting this at all get workers that knows English and knows how to read English slips never getting this again

Delivery speed was out of this world. 19 minutes from order placed to doorbell. The food was ok but everything was luke warm at best. It was obviously pre-made and packaged. There is no way it could have been prepped fresh and delivered cold in such a short time. Appreciate the hustle in the delivery but you need to be serving fresh food first.

I've never tried the original food truck in NY before (I know, blasmephous!) So I can't compared the restuarant to it. But I am a little disappointed by the quality and portion. I ordered a regular size platter with a combination of chicken and beef gyro which costs $11.99. It wasn't very filling as it was mostly lettuce and diced tomatoes. The pita bread was small and dry. The meat was dry too. Moving on to another place to try when I crave halal food.

Dissatisfied with what Halal guys is outside of New York. It seems the biggest they lack is consistency. Last time I went, the food was wayy too salty. The franchisor really needs to help their franchisees more to match the taste and consistency to their operation in NY. Have given multiple chances when I do get the craving but usually more disappointed than happy. Food is always served warm and as a genorous portion though which is good.

Is there anything better than a hot platter of delicious halal food on a cold night? I think not. The Halal Guys is finally in Philly and I finally got to try them out. The space is new, clean, and bright, with a few seats available if you want to eat in the shop. Otherwise, there is cafeteria seating further back in the building. The service was prompt and friendly. The manager made a point to come by and make sure everything was to our liking. The food was tasty! I had the chicken and gyro combo platter and my friend had the combo sandwich. Both were tasty and extremely filling - expect a generous portion! A word of caution- when they tell you that their hot sauce is hot, they're not joking! I made the mistake of putting a lot on my food, and was tearing up it was so hot. That's my mistake though. Otherwise, a tasty experience!

I am in love with halal guys since i try in NY in manhattan, but in Philadelphia specially in China town the taste is very different and the beef so dry, portion is not reasonable i bought the regular one but i only got half rice n beef and half lettuce, LETTUCES HALF FROM THE PLATE!!! I AM VERY DISSAPOINTED WITH THIS PORTION!! Hope you can make same like in NY!!

The Halal Guys in Lawrence NJ is absolutely a delight! The food was absolutely delicious, and Moe has some of the best customer service I have ever seen! Will definitely be coming back!

I don't really understand the hype about this place. I guess it was the first "mainstream" halal place. But honestly, if you've ever been considering trying halal, please don't come here. This is nothing like the real halal food you can get and lacks so much flavor! I've tried a few of their locations and it just isn't the same. I really recommend you just find a nearby food cart and order something there. It will be cheaper too.

How did they go from great to sucks?? Had the worse falafel sandwich today. Cold dry bread. Over fried falafel. Just dreadful.

My first time trying The Halal Guys in Philly Chinatown and I was pretty impressed by the food. I got the beef gyro platter with half rice/ half salad (lettuce & tomatoes) and it was very delicious. The girl who prepared my platter was super helpful and accommodating to all my needs without judgment and always had a smile on her face, which I really appreciate. All the other staff and manager were very friendly as well. When it came to the sauce, I asked for extra white sauce and requested a hot sauce packet. Mind you, the hot sauce was unbearably hot and I only tasted it. Everything in the platter was really good from the fresh salad, to the rice, pita and perfectly cooked beef drenched in their famous white sauce. I'm definitely a fan! They also offer a rewards card and when you register your card, you receive a free beverage.

The spot has a nice atmosphere and was conveniently quick for someone looking for decent food. I ordered the chicken gyro with the white sauce and some hot sauce. I didn't make it a meal since they only give you a handful of fries. I liked the taste and the flavors but I wasn't full afterwards. Probtshiuld have ordered the meal I guess. For the price of one gyro at this place, you can get 2 decent gyros from Arby's. ‍ I would suggest bigger portions to bring back customers.

Love that halal guys are in philly. used to always go to new York this! Will be back again. got the chicken platter and was great!

Grew up in NYC and live in Philly now. This is an abomination to the Halal Guys brand name. I recommend getting from a truck than going here.

I had some high expectations of this place given that this would be our go to place for late night drunk food in NY. The place is pretty small. There's a rope outside to herd all the drunk people in. It has heat lamps to keep you warm as you wait outside. The prices are a bit higher than NY, but probably due to the fact that this is a store front vs. a food truck. The food was good - just like it was in NY. The service ok - still think they have some kinks to work out. You can sign up for their loyalty rewards program, but doesn't seem like you get much back.

What a fabulous rice bowl as a late night munchie! They don't have lamb meat here, but the beef is good. Spicy, packaged hot sauce, surely - too fuego (I did one and a half package size). Yogurt reminded me more like ranch dressing rather than the yogurt from a typical Halal stall. It was the same for the hot sauce too - a bit thick on paste and not the flow of fluid hot sauce one usually gets from the stall. I enjoyed the rice and beef bowl entirely. Baklava, to my sweet surprise was flaky and nicely maple taste to the whole desert. It was delightful. One can't go wrong on this rice bowls here! Comfort food to my classic liking and yum!

I never leave bad reviews for restaurants, but this is an exception. I placed an order for 10 platters of food to be picked up on Friday evening. When I arrived to pick up the food, I was told that someone with the same name had already come to claim the food before I did. Clearly someone in the restaurant messed up and gave the food away, but I was initially told that I wouldn't get a refund or have the food re-made. After staying in the restaurant for 30 minutes, I was able to get a refund. Mistakes happen, but I don't understand how you give away 10 platters of food without confirming that you are giving it to the right person

4 stars for taste, presentation, takeout packaging and expediency I love Halal guys and their relatively cheap price for the large portion size and great food. I usually get the mixed bowl with the rice, lettuce, tomato, with or without the onions/bell peppers, chicken and beef. The white sauce is DYNAMITE, although I usually only sprinkly on a half packet. The staff are quick to serving you and maintain social distancing. There is plexiglass between you and them. They wear their masks. It's a great mix of food and a fulfilling, warm and inviting bite to eat after a long day at work. It's definitely something I look forward to grabbing for a casual dinner out. UberEats and other apps tend to have good discount deals that apply here, make sure you have your Order Number ready so you can get in and out quickly. They package your food with utensils, extra sauce packets (red/white) and napkins! Tips/Takeaways: -Love the food, their mixed rice bowls with pita are delicious -Recommend return for your Halal Fix!

French fries are the bomb here. They are perfectly cooked everytime. The sandwiches (gyros) are also good. But i can't say enough about the fries. They give you super hot sauce every time. I have only gotten delivery. The first time it arrived quickly, the second time it arrived 30 minutes late...which isn't their fault, but did make my sandwich a bit cold.

If you think that this store will be better than the numerous halal food trucks, you will be disappointed. There are several things wrong with the food. First is the meat. The halal food trucks that I have been to (and I've been to many) are usually very strong and savory tasting. I like chicken salty and saucy, and The Halal Guys doesn't deliver that. You can tell from some of the pictures that the meat is brownish when it should be reddish or orange with a lot of sauce. The rice is also too dry. Food trucks like to keep the rice moist and oily, but I didn't find this at the restaurant. Even though the portion sizes are larger and you get a pita bread, it doesn't come with canned soda like the food trucks. I would just go to a food truck itself because you can get a chicken over rice for $5 rather than something that's closer to 10.

I have to be honest, I don't get the hype. I finally tried Halal guys today, they catered to the building I work out and sell their platters out of the lobby downstairs. The chicken platter with tax costs $9.50, comes with the chicken, 3 pieces of pita, rice, sauce of your choice, tomatoes/ lettuce. Other than the hot sauce which is FIRE by the way ( coming from someone that loves spicy) proceed with caution, their hot sauce is actually hot!! But other than the hot sauce, everything else was really bland.. it's odd. The chicken was not well seasoned, lacked any flavor really. Based on my sole experience, I wouldn't return again. Not sure if this was a bum visit bc it was catered or not -- but it was really bland and unsatisfying

Halal Guys arrived in Philly about a year ago and it has since become a staple of Chinatown. Having first tried it 5 years ago in NYC, I take a walk down memory lane every time I order a chicken platter. However, I am extremely thankful that instead of squatting on a lousy and crowded street corner in NYC (you can tell how I feel about Manhattan...), I am now able to enjoy my hot platter inside a very comfortable food court with proper tables and chairs. The quality of the food at Halal Guys warrants no further comment. It's excellent, iconic, and just great comfort food! I do love the new additions to the menu such as french fries and hummus. This location in particular offers french fries with platter style (you can add meat, sauce on top of fries) and that's a total game changer. What sets this location apart is that they're really active on social media and Instagram in particular. They post almost daily announcements, have giveaways, and reveal new menu items (or limited time items such as wings platters during Super Bowl weekend). As someone who is on Instagram almost every hour, I really appreciate their social media presence because it keeps me in the loop (and the pictures always make me hungry!). Another aspect of this location is their customer service. The employees and supervisors are always extremely nice and attentive. They also do have a rewards card program. I got mine back when I lived on the UWS in NYC, but I am still able to use my rewards card here in Philly. To summarize, Halal Guys is great. Thanks for opening one in Philly!

More often than not I'll end up at Halal Guys after an evening of debauchery somewhere else in the city. I usually go with a small order of the beef gyro platter. The portions are pretty big anyway so I usually have some leftover for a hangover/recovery breakfast. The red/hot sauce is in fact pretty dang spicy and this is coming from someone who loves all things spicy. So if you're into that, load up but if you're not, stay away. Some of the staff are hit or miss in terms of customer service but overall when they're not crazy busy, they move pretty fast in getting your order. Best part of grabbing some food here is that once you're done eating and you catch your second wind, you can venture upstairs to the Johnnie Walker Lounge and proceed to get lit all over again. Just sayin', you have options here!

I love Halal guys i live in Allentown but i usually drive to East Brunswick or NY just to eat Halal Guys but when i tried China town Halal guys the taste was totally different when i compare it with NY and East Brunswick. I have been Eating from couple of years now but todays taste was horrible.

Our friends from Philly took us here when we were visiting. We've had chicken and rice before from food trucks and a local chicken and rice restaurants, but not its not The halal guys. I've heard so much good reviews about it so we were dying to try it out. When we got there it was about 2am. The line was crazy long. I guess for some people it's good drunk food lol. But the line did go by pretty quick. We got the lamb and added additional white sauce. That sauce is crack! If it wasnt for that sauce then I think the meal would've been a bit bland. That's being said, I was a bit disappointed. I mean it was just OK. I've had better chicken and rice that were more flavorful and better quality than this. But, if it's your first time having chicken and rice, then the halal guys would be good for you. Oh yeah and that RED SAUCE... be careful because that is extremely spicy! I usually can handle spicy food and I bet on my friend that I could eat it and I lost. It was too hard to eat because I put a lot of the sauce. I basically ruined it because of that. I couldn't even eat the rest of it.

I was debating between a 3 and 4 star review, but settled on the 3 because overall... its average. I love Halal Guys... the original carts in NY I should say. However, their stores do not match the quality I'm use to. I've visited a number of times and each time I leave even more disappointed then the last. I will say, I do appreciate their lunch special. $7 for a platter or gyro with a drink is a great deal. But again, the quality is just blahhh. The chicken has been dry on numerous occasions. The gyro bread has a funny taste, and the rice is just ehh. On top of that, they charge you extra if you want another packet of white sauce or hot sauce. Crazy! Of course, if I'm craving Halal food, this is the first place that comes to mind, but it's not all that. Hope they improve.

I ordered Halal Guys one night through Postmates. Although I didn't have the ultimate "fresh" experience, I was very satisfied with the food. I had the combo platter (chicken + beef). It comes with rice and salad. The white sauce comes on the side, as well as the hot sauce. The white sauce is so delicious! I regret not ordering more. The hot sauce is... HOT! Be careful! I like (mild) hot sauce so I decided it would be a good idea to just pour it all over. Well... turns out it was more than I could handle! So if you're not used to very spicy food, avoid it. I also got some fries, which were pretty good besides the fact they waited for a while before being delivered and devoured. I would definitely order again from them, but I am looking forward to paying a visit to their location!

The greatness of Halal Guys is in Philadelphia for everyone to try! I'm a big fan of halal street food, and this is no exception. Pricing Pricing is very fair. It's slightly more expensive than what you found find on a random corner of Manhattan, but definitely fair when it comes to finding a meal, around $9-$10. Would recommend getting the most bang for your buck and getting the bigger size for a dollar more. Food Delicious. If you get everything, it comes with rice, lettuce, tomato, meat/falafel, pita bread, and delicious sauce if you choose. Highly recommend putting the white sauce, and if you are brave, the red sauce. I would recommend only starting off with half or one line before adding more. Service The people behind the counter were pretty nice and helpful to us. Overall If you haven't had the chance to go, I would highly recommend you give Halal Guys a shot. The food is simple, but delicious.

So glad this place was open at 1 am and the food tasted good then. Though after passing by so many Halal Guys street food vendors during the day, I've noticed the difference in quality. The lamb meat that we got was sort of like ground beef instead of the juicy delicious meat they shave right off the spit. Granted when you're starving in the middle of the night and all that's opened is a couple of boring fast food places and Halal Guys, I'd pick Halal Guys any day.

I have heard so many good things about Halal Guys so I had to check it out! It is a small place so you have to make sure that you don't miss it. When you walk in, you see the workers making your food. They do not have a pretty big menu which is great so you won't feel overwhelmed. I highly recommend going there hungry because they give you a lot of food! I ordered a size small and it was pretty big. I ordered chicken, with rice, lettuce, and tomato with their white sauce. They have a red sauce which is extremely spicy so if you do not like spicy things then do not order it. They also have a barbecue sauce that is pretty good. After you get your food, you have to mix it up! When I took my first bite, I was in heaven. Everything paired nicely together and everything tasted fresh! You can really tell that they put a lot of work into their food because it shows. The picture will not do it justice on how amazing it was. If you have not been here yet, you better get here soon!

This place is relying on the massive fan base of the original carts. Who hasn't had a visit to NY to have a local friend introduce them to this meal at 3 AM completely drunk (let's be real, that's exactly what happened). Problem is, the experience is completely different. Price is much higher for what you get and it tends to be full of lettuce and tomatoes and not enough rice and protein. Chinatown offers so many other varieties of food so you gotta understand that you are constantly in competition with the other fast casual eateries. The flavor was fine for me but I feel as if the carts around the city could offer similar flavors for a fraction of the price. Yeah, we're talking a couple bucks, but when we're talking about under $10 meals, a couple bucks can make a big difference. It's a shame when a small business with humble origins tries to ride the hype train and drastically change their business model to put profit over the product. I can see myself going back if I literally have no other option (which isn't very likely in Chinatown), but I can say that if the halal food carts around Philadelphia were open late night, this place wouldn't have a chance.

Halal guys in Phily is the adult way to eat halal, let me list the reasons: 1. It is indoors with heat (AND outside heat lamps) - you do not have to freeze on a NYC sidewalk in a skimpy dress & heels. 2. For those of you complaining about seating - AT LEAST they have seats here, not just cold sidewalk curbs. 3. Most importantly, you do not have to endure the stench of vodka and puke as you eat! Now, that we have vetted out some of the hater-nation comments from some folks, let's talk about the food. Feeling very nostalgic of my party days in NYC, I was excessively excited that Halal Guys came into Philly to bring me a little piece of home. Coming in to order was easy as pie, considering their very straightforward and short menu. I got a half chicken, half lamb platter and a side order of falafels. Let's just begin by saying how nice and friendly the staff was, who asked if I wanted more white sauce, and even calculated my want of hot sauce. The platter is filled right in your face (Chipotle style) and you can see that they do give a generous portion of protein in each platter - ESPECIALLY for the $7.99 that your paying. I had to torture myself in a car ride with the food's aroma taunting me from my passenger seat before I took my first bite. And even 30 minutes later, it was still hot and delicious. Yes, I did have a ton of rice (that's how I remember the ones in NYC too), and more importantly it also had a generous portion of meat. Halal guys is one of the very few places where I love lamb, and once again I was not disappointed. I also got a side of falafals (2 pieces) for $1, which was a steal, I should've bought more! A big packet of extra sauce is only 50 cents, and don't look at the nutritional facts, ignorance is bliss. I am happy Halal guys is a new addition to Philly and plan on returning many more times in the future!

Welcome to Philly, Halal Guys! I only sampled the eats from this super popular, NYC born-and-bred business for the first time at the October Yelper Party. I knew then that I'd be seeking them out once their Chinatown location opened, so imagine my excitement when they popped up on one of my delivery apps tonight! I ordered the half chicken half gyro platter which came with lettuce, tomatoes, rice and pita, plus some of the hot and white sauce packets on the side. I also ordered a side of hummus for just a couple dollars more. The food arrived and it was a gigantic portion and everything tasted delicious. I made the mistake of pouring the red sauce all over my food before trying it. Big mistake! That sauce is super hot and I ended up having to pull some of the sauce-covered pieces out of the bowl! Next time, I'll use this sauce sparingly and keep it to the side. My fault, for sure. The hummus was also delicious and there was an extra warm pita included as well. This will definitely become one of my go-to delivery spots.

Despite the other high reviews given, I want to honestly say I was not too impressed with the quality and quantity of food here vs. the original Halal guys food trucks in NYC. I guess you can call me picky but if I were to compare, this Halal guys brick and mortor currently differs in the following ways: 1) They do not serve the long grain basmati rice typically served at the original food trucks and substitute it with an unfamiliar short grain rice that makes for a more grainy texture. I think it makes a subtle but significant difference in taste and texture. Additionally, only two spoonfuls of rice are given that fill only half the container (with the other half completely lettuce and tomato), while at the original food truck they usually cover the majority if not all of the container with rice as a base before adding meat and vegetables. 2) The chicken tasted similar to the way the Halal Guys food truck makes it, but it was drier and more stringy than I remember. In addition, I felt I did not get as much meat that the food truck typically serves. 3) I wish they gave the customer the power to add their own amount of white sauce, hot sauce, etc. like how the food trucks allow it. I observed that when I asked for white sauce, it did not seem like the most generous portion that I usually like. I know I could have asked for more but if I have to ask every time to have them add more vs. allowing me to add the amount I desire, I think it makes it easier for both the customer and server. All in all, while the servers were all very friendly and warm, I cannot confidently say that the quality and quantity of food is currently on the same standards to the original Halal Guys food truck in NYC.

Great food and good service staff was very helpful in what I want to ever in Philadelphia will stop by again and will recommend

This meal was so dry and terrible: the gyros, the falafel platter, the rice, everything. In New York, the cart gives you hot sauce and white sauce. All three items I ordered did not come with white sauce. Or hot sauce. The falafel was flavorless as was the rice. My delivery was delayed twice. $45 later for 3 "meals," I wish I chose a different place for delivery. Save your money and appetite for a place worthy of both. Like the Halal Guys food cart on 53rd St and Sixth Ave in New York.

It's finally open! (Soft open, that is!) I've been waiting for this location to open since it was first announced some time ago. I stopped in today and got a combo platter which comes with rice, salad, chicken, lamb, and pita, and of course the great sauces. It was delicious and there was so much food! I've been to the original cart in NYC and the quality, flavor, and huge portion is the same (only you don't have to wait in the crazy line like on 53rd street in NY!) I had the falafel also and it was fresh and hot, they had just finished cooking and they came out delicious and dressed with the traditional tahini sauce. Gyros are $6.99, regular platters are $8.99, and small platters are $7.99. They are offering delivery now during their soft opening! This location is located in what will be Chinatown Square when it opens, which is going to be a food hall with a variety of restaurants. The entrance of Halal Guys is directly accessible from the street. There is no seating in the restaurant, but there is a bar located along the windows where you can stand and eat. The employees were all very friendly with smiles on. This is their soft opening, so things are a little different than they will be when they open officially, but if this is any indication of how thing will be, then it should be great!

Halal guys is everything I was hoping for in a Halal franchise. Friends have suggested Halal Guys in New York to me but I never got the chance so I was pretty excited to hear them opening up in Philadelphia. The menu is straight forward and the staff is really nice. They have some seating and also a long stand bar. The price of the food for how much food you get is amazing. When I ordered, I got extra protein which was totally worth the money. Extra sauce was really good too. I stirred up the meal and the food was amazing. I already really like Halal food to start. I like they add the pitas too to make little sandwiches as well. If you're in Chinatown, your hungry and want something great for under $10, this place is a great spot to swing by and stuff face.

I came here after I kept hearing all the hype. I grew up in New York so I've known about the halal guys for quite some time. I'll start with the good points and work my way into the bad ones. I got a regular combo, no Salad with pita. Staff: The staff was amazing hands down extremely nice understanding of everything I wanted. Location: Great spot in Chinatown. Small and quaint and right to the point. Place was extremely clean when I came in. Food quality: Not too impressed. Chicken was a little bit dry the beef was OK. The rice that I received was a little bit stale as well. However, after adding white sauce, hot sauce and barbecue not bad. It did look quite nice in terms of presentation. Quantity: Heavy hand with the rice. Light hand with the meats. Sparse with the pita. Price: The cart inside New York City I have never actually paid more than 6 dollars for a pretty heavy plate. 7.99 for a small. 8.99 for regular I ordered a regular. Here I paid $9.74( 8.99 plus tax) for mediocre food. Interestingly enough it would be three dollars (2.99 from menu) for extra meat. Extra sauces would be 50 cents. It is as if they were trying to squeeze a Wallet for a Kia and telling me it was a Benz. I understand it is a growing business, and I applaud Halal guys on their growing success. However, one thing that is bigger than anything is truly the experience. When I walked in I was hoping to walk out a happy man with a heaping plate of just food that was going to fill me up. However, upon receiving my three pieces of pita and maybe a quarter plate worth of meats, I quickly realized I would not be returning. After finishing my meal, I had about one third of the plate filled Rice. I hope others that come here have a great experience. And I hope the Halal guys franchise will up their game in terms of food quality as well as quantity.

I was super excited to finally try The Halal Guys, but I must say it was only okay. I'd rather try different Halal food carts around Philly the next time I crave this type of food. I got the small falafel platter with the white sauce. It was tasty, but I've definitely had better. The falafel was too dry and crumbly, so it really needed to be drenched in sauce. The pita bread was the blandest pita I've ever tasted and I wish it had been toasted a little more. The rice was good, but again pretty dull. I really liked the white sauce, but they didn't put enough on, so I ended up having to ask them to put more on it halfway through the meal. I wish they had the sauces at the counter top so you could add your own desired amount. Without the sauce, the food was only average. My friend tried the red sauce and said it was incredibly spicy, so he was glad he only asked for a small amount. I'd definitely ask to get that on the side. Pros: -Open late -Decent portion size (Tip: Get the large platter because it's only $1 more than the small and the size difference is quite impressive. I think two people could probably share the large platter -that's how much bigger it was.) -Nice staff -Seating area Cons: -Not much flavor -Not enough sauce and you can't add it yourself Overall, I'm not sure if I'll be back unless I have a craving late at night when the food carts are closed.

I am a local college student who has lived off the halal food trucks for the past couple years. I also visited NYC to try out the original Halal Guys. So coming here, I didn't know what to expect. However, the high reviews and long lines at the grand opening surely heightened my expectations. Pros: 1. The location is in Chinatown. Accessible and around a lot of surrounding places/dessert areas. 2. Tremendous customer service. Quick, friendly, and attentive to give you extra sauce throughout your meal if you're eating there. Everyone is always smiling. 3. Healthier than food truck. You can tell that the meat is better quality, the veggies are fresh cut, and the sauce portions are not as extreme. (But I must say, the sauce is what defines the taste. I always get extra sauce...and then extra extra sauce!) Cons: 1. The quality is actually just pretty hyped up. The meat tastes a bit dry and they give way too much rice for my liking. The rice doesn't have much taste which ends up making me want to drown it in more sauce. In the end, I'm just eating straight up white sauce and rice. 2. The seating here is sparse. There's 3 small tables outside which is really underprepared in my opinion. If you know that this is going to be a busy chain in such a populated area, why only have 3 tables? There's a high chance you'll stand eating or stay on-guard for a free table for the entity of your meal. I understand that China Square is still not open entirely and the space is tiny (there may be a chance they want to imitate the grab-n-go mentality of the original food truck), but still. 3. The price. For a small bowl ($7.99) or a large bowl ($8.99), you get healthy halal, but it just goes back to my con #1. Tiny meat and veggie portions, and just heaps of rice and sauce. It doesn't even come with a drink! So you end up paying $2 more for a fountain soda. All in all, I personally prefer food truck halal. It's cheaper (considering the portion size and the drink included). It tastes better because the sauce-meat-veggie-rice portion is balanced out. I find myself drizzling more and more sauce every time I come to his Halal Guys location! The calories! The overkill on rice just ruins it all. Although it's unhealthier because of the grease, it fills me up and I stay under a budget. Lastly, I don't know if this is still an issue, but I couldn't order a drink when I tried to order from this location on UberEATS. They said they didn't have bottled drinks, but they could've just given me a fountain in a to-go cup like most places would do.