Shawarma Bay — all mentions

postShawarma Bay's Chapli Kabobs at 1st and 57th (they also have a food cart near Radio City)196 pts
“Just wanted to highlight this tasty place in case you're looking for a more unique halal cart option.”
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in:Shawarma Bay on 52nd and 6th – better than Adels?12 pts
“I recommend to get only the chapli when there’s no line otherwise this place isn’t worth it.”
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in:What are some unique takes and twists on halal cart platters that you've enjoyed?1 pts
“is not only incredible in its own right, but also super unique. Rather than having the classic squares of lamb, they do their meats shawarma style, cut fresh straight off the rotisserie.”
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in:I tried 7 popular halal cart/platter spots in NYC. Here’s how I would rank them12 pts
“Quality chicken over rice platters.”
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in:Best late night halal spots in Manhattan?12 pts
“I usually go for their mixed shawarma over rice, but over fries is just as delicious 😋”
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in:Best halal chicken over rice near Lotte NYC Palace in December?10 pts
“Make the time to go to Adels or shawarma bay and wait.”
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in:Shawarma Bay on 52nd and 6th – better than Adels?9 pts
“If the truck had fresh-cut fries instead of frozen, it would be on a whole other level.”
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in:Adels is overrated8 pts
replying to u/thehalalguysguy: After trying almost [50 carts](https://www.instagram.com/thehalalguysguy/)...I'd agree. The meat is (expectedly) good and fresh given the amount of turnaround due to how busy it is, but the rice was disappointing. In general, no halal truck is worth even 30 minutes of waiting given how many great options there are with 0 minutes wait. I'd recommend [Midos](https://www.instagram.com/p/CinK1dnukis/?img_index=1), [Farooks](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgr_sb_JSXy/?img_index=1), and the incredibly underrated [115th & Broadway](https://www.instagram.com/p/CKHLIX9HD4I/?img_index=1) truck way before telling anyone to wait 2+ hours for Adels.  Check out the [NYC halal map](https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1GN_Ln0mCAU7UEgORg9YgwJ3Phb4jSu4_&ll=40.7562342430121%2C-73.98986493086332&z=13) and if there are others you like that I'm missing, definitely let me know!
“their chapli kebab over rice is levels”
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in:Shawarma Bay's Chapli Kabobs at 1st and 57th (they also have a food cart near Radio City)7 pts
“i like this place a lot, the price is pretty decent for the area and the food is made fresh to order”
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in:Good food late at night near times square ( around midnight to 1am )5 pts
“Cheap, fast, delicious, and can be taken to your hotel room.”
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in:Any decent food near Times Square / Grand Central?3 pts
“Best I’ve ever had”
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in:Berlin-style döner dürüm in NYC?3 pts
“It's good but doesn't taste like a durum, more like a gyro in a thin wrap.”
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in:Halal Food Truck in Tribeca?2 pts
replying to u/Potential_Owl7825: I really recommend Shawarma Bay in midtown, I believe nearby Adels as well. Not sure what the line situation is like because I went at midnight but it is really solid 👌🏽 I also never went to Adels because those lines are way too long and move too slowly
“Shawarma Bay is amazing. They have chapli which I don’t see often on menus. Plus their rice pudding is sooo good.”
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in:Late night spots Radio City area2 pts
replying to u/markh1982: I didn’t even think of adels.
“Shawarma bay is also great as others have mentioned.”
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in:Best late night halal spots in Manhattan?2 pts
replying to u/Potential_Owl7825: Shawarma Bay truck in midtown. I usually go for their mixed shawarma over rice, but over fries is just as delicious 😋
“I love that spot! Had it after a concert at Radio City Music Hall, which was nearby. They especially have really tasty chapli kebab platters.”
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in:what i ate in NYC!!2 pts
“BUT, the chicken chapli platter is amazing. Beef chapli is good too but chicken chapli is probably the most unique of all the halal carts.”
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in:Shawarma Bay's Chapli Kabobs at 1st and 57th (they also have a food cart near Radio City)2 pts
“I liked the meat (got a combo platter), but I felt like the rice wasn't very flavorful. Fries and falafel were both great. I'll def try them again, but Empire still edges them out for me.”
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in:Adel’s Halal is NOT worth it1 pts
“Shawarma Bay across the street is infinitely times better, and the service is quick!”
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in:Best food truck in NYC: what do you recommend and why?1 pts
“I've only tried their beef and chicken chapli because everything else is sold out by the time I get there but it is the best halal I've ever had.”
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in:Going to NYC for the first time next month. Anyone restaurant recommendations near time Times Square area?1 pts
replying to u/CajonMcChicken: The closest I get to Time Square is Adele’s near Radio City Music Hall
“But if youre over there you should get shawarma bay instead, 10x better than adels”
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in:I tried 7 popular halal cart/platter spots in NYC. Here’s how I would rank them1 pts
“Shawarma Bay for the chapli kebab missing from this list. Should be numero uno here imo”
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in:“Ethnic” fast casual in manhattan?335 pts
“Shawarma Bay”
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in:best "hole in the wall" you’ve found lately?295 pts
“Shawarma Bay”
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postwhat i ate in NYC!!194 pts
“very good but definitely only hit the spot because we were a few drinks in… would recommend drinks in your system if you go (:”
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in:Shawarma Bay on 52nd and 6th – better than Adels?84 pts
“Thankfully, nearby we have a relatively new truck, Shawarma Bay, right next to Radio City Music Hall, that is not only incredible in its own right, but also super unique.”
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in:Where’s the good food in midtown that’s not $50+ and not corporate slop?62 pts
“Shawarma Bay”
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postOur Weekend Visit!44 pts
“our favorite cart!”
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in:RIP Halal Guys: changed their white sauce formula30 pts
“Try Mido’s, Shawarma Bay, Royal Grill, Q Halal.”
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in:What’s your goto restaurant when you don’t want to plan ahead?29 pts
“Depends where I am, but I usually go for quick, filling meals.”
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in:best halal cart in the city?23 pts
“7. Shawarma Bay”
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in:How's my food itinerary looking?8 pts
“Some of the best halal carts are in nyc are in midtown and are affordable. Royal Grill, Shawarma Bay, Adels”
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in:Best halal cart in NYC that is not Adel’s or Mido’s?8 pts
“Reposting my fav 10 with slight changes ([best halal cart in the city?](https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodNYC/comments/1p3agt1/best_halal_cart_in_the_city/)):”
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in:Visiting nyc for first time so which halal food is better?8 pts
“Shawarma Bay Midos Are some good ones I've had recently”
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in:Shawarma Bay's Chapli Kabobs at 1st and 57th (they also have a food cart near Radio City)7 pts
replying to u/CabassoG: This is from the brick-and-mortar location. If I recall correctly, I don't think it was freshly cut fries either though.
“Regardless, still my favorite halal place in the city (both truck and brick and mortar)”
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in:Any recommendations for night time eats around Manhattan?6 pts
“- Shawarma Bay”
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in:Halal in Midtown - 42nd and Fifth?6 pts
“but [Shawarma Bay](https://www.overrice.nyc/?truck=bfc628a7-6a91-4ea2-9f3f-16e86052b1e6) which usually opens later in the evening is the best.”
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in:Shawarma Bay's Chapli Kabobs at 1st and 57th (they also have a food cart near Radio City)6 pts
“I rotate between the two. Both pretty good.”
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in:Good food late at night near times square ( around midnight to 1am )6 pts
“Shawarma Bay is just up the avenue otherwise.”
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in:Please revise my list - Travelling to NYC for 2.5 days 5 pts
replying to u/KimJongUlti: Skip Adele’s it is definitely not worth the line nor is it exceptional halal food
“Was very happy with it.”
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in:Shawarma Bay on 52nd and 6th – better than Adels?5 pts
“So good.”
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in:Shawarma Bay on 52nd and 6th – better than Adels?5 pts
“Its ok but not much meat”
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in:“You gotta try this place” spots in/near Rockefeller Center?5 pts
“Shawarma Bay”
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in:looking for restaurants that are opened after midnight in nyc5 pts
“Shawarma Bay”
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in:What's the worst food you've had in NYC?4 pts
“my favorites are Shawarma Bay and Adel’s.”
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in:Why is this food cart on 6th so popular?4 pts
replying to u/prunedoggy: Because it’s very very good and near the spiritual home of NYC halal and people can say they tried “the best” even though it’s probably now that. This is not Halal Guys (53rd and 6th). It is not worth the wait, feel free to check out the work of u/halalguysguy for other recommendations.
“We balked at the Adel's line and tried the Shawarma Bay truck across the street and were more than satisfied.”
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in:Food Recommendations with a toddler4 pts
“Shawarma Bay is also good and can be a shorter wait if you go at opening.”
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in:Help a native NYer find cheap eats in Theatre district4 pts
“Shawarma Bay”
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in:what i ate in NYC!!4 pts
“So glad to see you made it to a halal truck, and not only any truck, but the great [Shawarma Bay]”
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in:Shawarma Bay's Chapli Kabobs at 1st and 57th (they also have a food cart near Radio City)4 pts
“Easily best cart/truck food in Manhattan”
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in:Visiting NYC! Critique my food list4 pts
“Consider Mido’s and Shawarma Bay instead.”
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