“ Claimed to have the best falafel and while I haven't tried other carts around the city yet, I will say the falafel was delicious! I got the falafel platter which comes with rice, lettuce, veggies & fries. The portion is very generous so hope you're hungry and ready to eat - the meal comes out to about $12. My friend got the chicken platter and absolutely loved her meal as well. Once they make your order they will ask what sauce you'd like so you get to pick how much/which sauces. Highly recommended the green & white sauces! We got there a bit before they opened and there was a small line already forming & once they opened the line grew but they move very fast and are very nice, so totally worth the wait & I doubt you'll have to wait more than 15 minutes on a busy day! ”

“ I've come here a few times now, I HATE that they don't deliver... it's like they don't like MONEY?! the chicken chapli is absolutely delicious, it's worth the trip. Best friendly service, delicious unique food (you can't find the chapli anywhere else) Out of selfishness I hope they don't become even more popular because the line is already long enough PLEASE START DELIVERING FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS GOOD!!!! PLEASE ALLOW DELIVERIES!!! ”

“ Service: 3/5 Food: 3.2/5 It's the new rivalry. Will Adel's get usurped? Probably not. It's solid, but it doesn't HIT. I will say portions here are bigger, veggies are fresher, there's usually a very minimal line to order + it's less greasy than Adel's (but maybe that's what makes them so good). On the other hand, the wait to get your food takes a minute. the smaller crowd means it's less chaotic. Tips: fries should be eaten fresh. unlimited sauces. lemon herb is similar to Adel's green sauce. you pay when you get your food. they take card (charge 3% fee). What I Ordered: - Chicken Shawarma: got boring after a while, almost dry. sauce just sits on top, the rice misses out - Chicken Chapli*: better than shawarma, juicier, sauce gets on rice, less protein tho - Vanilla Pudding: not too sweet, heavy on the cardamom. order once in a while *recommend ”

“ Came straight from LGA to do a head to head with the famous Adel's. I had the same combo and my verdict is that Shawarma Bay overall better. From the rice to the fries and meat and pickles salad the platter came with. The seasoning and flavors are tastier, the composition of the different ingredients were just put together perfectly. The quality of ingredients seems to be a little better than Adel's as well. I would put this platter in the same category as some of the best halal food I've had internationally in Europe. I really don't see Adel's hour + wait being worth it with Shawarma Bay being literally a 4 minute walk away with virtually no wait on a Friday night. I would highly recommend this place to blow you away for halal food! ”

“ Must say, it does live up to the hype. Everyone I know has been saying that as a true NY'er, is a must try. So, I went for it. The line was a mile long, but I have to say, it was worth the wait!! The serving comprises of rice with meat over it and fries. No salad. And you can have the usual white sauce and hot sauce or go with no sauce. I had it with no sauce and it was taste enough. You will need a drink though as it is a bit dry. It's definitely worth a try if you're in the neighborhood. ”

“ Thanks to these reels and no thanks at the same time... In 2017- I was getting my fav food from Adel's in like 10 minutes, now it's a 1-a 2-hour line out there (due to these reels/TikTok). And, thanks to these reels, I got to know about Shawarma Bay, so not sure, if I should be furious over these hyped reels/videos or not.. hahaha. I was there last night, and as usual, there was 2 hours line at Adel's and then I remembered about Shawarma Bay. Just 2 blocks north of Adel's cart, you can see a black food truck. But one second, there was a line here as well, WTH!! No worries, it only took 35 minutes (hahaha, I know, less evil concept) to get my food. Shawarma Bay guy would come to you while you are in the queue and take your order in advance. We ordered a mixed platter (Chicken + Chapli kabab)... When it was our turn, they asked choice of sauce, and we were good to go. You have 5 options for sauce- * White Sauce * Tzatziki sauce (ghost sauce of Wendy's * Hot Sauce * BBQ Sauce * Lemon Herb * Hummus A bed of long grain, fluffy rice with a mix of veggies, crispy fries, and sauce: a combination of this- too good. 4.5/5... no big chunk pieces like Adel's...Chapli Kabab is the main hero and highlight of this platter. Juicy, soft tasty - something different than halal carts... (I am not complaining about Adel's, but lately, they were not consistent with the quality of food, and I have been going there since 2017... last time there were big chunk chicken pieces in my food, did they forget to chop them?) The price is $12 for the platter and, the same for the wraps. They also serve Vanilla custard for $6. Something controversial here guys and I wanted to bring this attention, especially to Hindu folks who do not eat beef! When I asked for a mixed platter (chicken + lamb), The shawarma guy mentioned that 'they don't keep Lamb on their menu... In fact, anyone serving lamb (he named that famous food cart) with the same price as chicken, they are lying, it's 70-80% beef and they are lying to you. I was shocked, and not sure how to react, so ordered a chicken item only. ”

“ We got the 2 way shawarma and beef kebab. I liked the 2 way shawarma more! The meat was flavorful, the fries were delicious with the sauces they put on, the salad was refreshing, and the rice was well seasoned. The beef kebab was a bit too dry for me and wasn't seasoned enough, even with all of the sauces. The portions were bigger than most halal carts that I've had in the city. ”

“ I'm a person who has to be in the mood for halal food. Fortunately for me, I was this day. Originally the plan was to try Adel's and see what the hype is about but the line for Adel's was outrageous and diabolical. The next best thing was this spot which had abs no line and the quickest service ever. The menu has a good about of items to choose from so it's more than just the typical "lamb or chicken over rice". I got the combo platter which was lamb and chicken over rice and they didn't skimp on either meat. The platter comes with salad and fries (which is new for me) and then topped with sauces of your choice. The meats were well seasoned and the lamb was crispy just how I like it. Tbh this may very well be one of the best halal spots i've tried so far in the city and that's saying something. Would absolutely visit again. ”

“ Such a great late-night bite! The owner took our order and was super friendly and helpful with recommendations. We got the falafel platter and the 2 way combo platter and both were super solid. The falafels are made fresh in house and were so moist, flavorful, and crispy on the outside. It comes on a bed of rice with a side of fries and a side of salad. The sauces were definitely the star too - the white sauce is classic, the spicy orange sauce was creamy and delicious, and my favorite was the tangy green sauce. It was super refreshing and went so well with everything. When I go back I'll definitely get an extra side of the green sauce. ”

“ Shawarma Bay is the new Adel's, which itself was the new Halal Guys. Thank social media influencers for the hype, since the line's just as long as Adel's (30-45min wait) now. Sadly, it's no longer a "hidden gem". Hopefully all the halal competition in one area brings the prices down, but for now, Shawarma Bay is closer to Halal Guys in price ($12 for a platter) than Adel's ($10). We ordered the chicken and beef doner platter, and the mixed (chicken and beef) chapli platter, which are the first and second most popular dishes. The doner platter was pretty tasty, while the chapli was just okay - the beef tasted like meatloaf or country fried steak, and the chicken, while unique, was a little dry. Personally, I think I prefer Adel's over Shawarma Bay; Adel's spiced red rice tastes better and their curry-flavored spices have more flavor. It's also cheaper. However, Shawarma Bay does come with fries and a small salad, plus their staff is very friendly. I also like that they have a varied menu with desserts like vanilla and rice pudding. Can't go wrong with any of the Halal trio, especially since they're all in the same area. ”