I finally had the chance to try the halal on 53rd and 6th. Meat on rice is $6 a plate - and you get a very generous portion of meat (either chicken or lamb; or you can ask for a combination) over yellow rice. It also comes with few pieces of pita bread and a garnish of iceberg lettuce. You don't want to forget the white sauce and the hot sauce on the side.
My thoughts on chicken and lamb on rice.
1). I like the fact that lamb meat is diced. You can taste the meat better, which is quite tender.
2). It is nice that they give you the sauces on the side - so that you can adjust as you like it. Go easy on the sauces.
3). Hot sauce is very very spicy. You'll feel it till the next day.
4). The portion is HUGE. I ate the whole thing - but regretted later in the night. That was a lot of food for $6.
Overall, its one of the NYC experiences. If you are out late at night after few drinks, this is a good place to stop by for some cheap food before heading home. Like going for ramen noodles when you are out late in Tokyo. Definitely, for $6/plate, it is good eats!
