Indian King Biryani House

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  • Whenever people say "all trucks are the same", point directly to Indian King Biryani House in FiDi to refute. Offering South Asian style spiced chili chicken, Kati rolls, paneer plates, samosas, pulau and biryani rice options, and so many other unique options, it may not have the best standard lamb over rice in the city, but it's got so many great options that in combination it's a top tier truck and special in its own right.

    H3

  • I tried the Indian King but no matter what you order its the same thing...chinese fried rice or madras over rice...all the same...rice, meat, sauce lol

    H2

  • I love Indian King Biryani House. It’s a pretty popular cart on the corner of Liberty and Broadway that’s reliable for a good, inexpensive lunch.

    H2

  • replying to u/eagleambush: Indian King Biryani House. Try their biryani too. One of the best carts in the city.

    My coworkers and I got the spicy lamb once. And only once. That shit was rough.

    H2

  • replying to u/jakewi: I love Indian King Biryani House. It’s a pretty popular cart on the corner of Liberty and Broadway that’s reliable for a good, inexpensive lunch.

    I love this spot, will always wait even if there’s a line

    H2

  • replying to u/jakewi: I love Indian King Biryani House. It’s a pretty popular cart on the corner of Liberty and Broadway that’s reliable for a good, inexpensive lunch.

    Their kati rolls in particular are a hidden (and cheap) gem.

    H2

  • replying to u/asfixation: Roti Roll (Bombay Frankie) on the UWS

    Probably the best lamb roti with their green, white and hot sauce.

    H2

  • 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!

    Indian king (red one, most northern cart across from zucotti) which a lot of ppl like but I thought was good not great.

    H1

  • replying to u/prunedoggy: You’re doing god’s work If u want to check out ones downtown, the decent ones I’ve found fwiw are 1) liberty halal next to the ferry, both the 2) biryani (every day) and 3) the silver cart (maybe better but only weekdays) on the end of beaver by the Broadway bull, and 4) Indian king (red one, most northern cart across from zucotti) which a lot of ppl like but I thought was good not great. These probably don’t compete with the ones on 14th or even royal grill. As long as ppl avoid all the stuff by the Statue of Liberty charging $12+ a pop for garbage and the bland stuff on Greenwich by Whole Foods (if one is good someone pls lmk but what I tried sucked) then uve done gods work for ppl sightseeing downtown.

    I agree that Indian king was just fine

    H1

  • replying to u/thehalalguysguy: \+1 on this, Adels is great but [Royal Grill](https://www.instagram.com/p/CoMwXYuuyFY/?hl=en&img_index=1) right near by is pretty much as good in terms of rice/lamb, and potentially better with chicken, without any of the wait so I'd highly recommend. [Check out the map I've put together](https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1GN_Ln0mCAU7UEgORg9YgwJ3Phb4jSu4_&ll=40.75789205914829%2C-74.00499419100726&z=14) to scout other areas! Appreciate the kind words u/dummonger and u/thansal.

    two of my favorite carts in the area

    H1

  • replying to u/eagleambush: Indian King Biryani House. Try their biryani too. One of the best carts in the city.

    Exactly definitely one of the most underrated carts in the city because it's located in FiDi

    H1

  • replying to u/nautical_nonsense_: Bao Bao cafe (not new however) on Greenwich is best bang for your buck on lunch plates, Taiwanese style I think. Really flavorful and large portions. Carmen’s kitchen seems to always have a line but I’ve never tried it. Supposed to be another solid lunch spot. Loong Ramen in BPC is a solid new Ramen restaurant right on the water. Has a fairly unique take on ramen with minimalistic but flavorful bowls. Old Mates on John st has a wildly good Australian version of a chicken parm among other things like authentic Meat Pies. Indian King Biryiani near Zucotti is the best combo over rice I’ve found down here. Apollo bagels on Fulton is new and fire despite the lines.

    Great list, just jumping in to second Indian King (best cart combo in NYC, for my money)

    H1

  • replying to u/eagleambush: Indian King Biryani House. Try their biryani too. One of the best carts in the city.

    Agree this place is the bomb. Best in fidi for sure

    H1