349910 Sun Dec 10 15:09:43 -0800 2006 6 18 Manhattan 0 2086444 Hello all I live near the Halal Cart on 11th at the corner of 1st (between 1-A) I have never tried it but it looks good. Yesterday i scored a cab easily as a great deal of taxi drivers stop by there. I asked the taxi driver about the chicken platters and he said it is one of the best carts in town. Anyone been? Sun Dec 10 15:09:43 -0800 2006 13398 namreb 1 2087069 Samiul Haque Noor (Sammy's Halal),Vendy winner and the king of Jackson Heights food carts, has a cart in the East Village. Maybe this is it. Sun Dec 10 20:36:56 -0800 2006 2086444 11362 Brian S 2 2087564 Sammy's cart is over on W. 4th and Bway. Mon Dec 11 00:48:40 -0800 2006 2087069 22662 Nick F. 1 2087081 the halal platters/chicken and rice cart at 53rd and 6th has earned quite a bit of fame in the brown community - and rightfully so. i've only had it once, but WOW was it delicious. i recommend getting a mix of the chicken and lamb. the white sauce is key. i didn't try the hot sauce, but it seems to be a popular addition. the line gets reeeallly long, but it moves fairly quickly, and trust me, it's worth the wait! :-) Sun Dec 10 20:41:58 -0800 2006 2086444 58027 Aloo0628 2 2087129 There was a long post on this cart. http://www.chowhound.com/topics/329632 I want to eat there each time I'm walking back from the Museum of Modern Art... but the lines are soooo long! Sun Dec 10 21:10:25 -0800 2006 2087081 11362 Brian S 3 2087198 ooo neat! thanks, i didn't know about that thread...am new to chowhound. i look forward to reading it! and i stand by my comment about the line...it's TOTALLY worth the wait. just take a book or a pal to keep you company :-) Sun Dec 10 21:53:46 -0800 2006 2087129 58027 Aloo0628 1 2088554 I live nearby to the cart on 11th at 1st avenue. It is much better than average quality, as you would expect from a halal cart across the street from a mosque and surrounded by taxi cabs all day. At the very least, give the location, there is significant turnover, so everything is fresh. The chicken is well-seasoned and they have nice kofta that certainly appears homemade. All-in, you can't go wrong. Mon Dec 11 13:54:47 -0800 2006 2086444 22928 tazerowe