So I met up with an old friend and her awesome son yesterday, and for lunch they were having The Halal Guys. I wasn’t really interested in eating this, but since it’s a New York City staple and I didn’t want to complicate things, I decided to give it a try.
To be honest, the meal didn’t really do it for me. The rice didn’t have much flavor, the chicken was pretty bland, and the pita was a bit soggy. I get why people love it — the long line was proof — but it just wasn’t my thing.
On the bright side, I didn’t get a headache from it, nor did I have any stomach issues later. I was able to teach my classes with no problem, so that’s a plus.
My buddy S and his mom said I missed out by not adding their sauce. But you know me and sauces — I’m pretty picky. Plus, I think a meal should stand on its own without having to lean on a packet of sauce for flavor. Otherwise, anyone could put together a dish and just cover up the shortcomings with sauce.
My son has been getting chicken over rice from a halal cart near his school, and he seems to really enjoy it. Maybe the smaller, non-commercial spots taste different? I’m not sure, but this one didn’t win me over, and it’s probably not something I’ll go for again.
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