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I went here on Friday night with my wife, but I should have taken a closer look at the reviews before doing so. The basic set up is a bit strange when you first walk in, but the setup is basically like Chipotle or Cafe Rio with premade food that they put into a container for you. In this context, we opted for the combo (chicken and beef) and the beef platters.
First, the platter is primarily salad. Second, the rice in the platter is overcooked and bland. Third, the overly chopped nature of the beef and chicken are likely on purpose to hide poor quality meat. Anyway, the platter was underwhelming. The sauces that they offer aren't really that great, even the famous white sauce, and the hot one must be habanero based and will set your mouth on fire. Either way, I won't be eating here again. I will just go to the Great Greek Mediterranean Grill on Blue Diamond that is vastly superior to the food offered at Halal Guys. The beef gyro just looks sad at Halal Guys.
Finally, this place has strange, loud banging. I think the employees must be "chopping" the meat on the steel countertops, which causes a super loud, obnoxious banging noise that goes on for at least 15 minutes. It is super distracting. As to the NYC comparison, I have actually eaten at the one in Mid Town since it was part of a walking food tour. I haven't eaten there in about seven years, but there is no comparison. If you're lucky to eat at the one in NYC, and you don't want to opt for the tremendous amount of other options, then you should try the one there. Just be ready for a long line and to eat while standing.
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