Queens tops the Vendys !!! I just read the article in the Times. Off to see Sammy!!! Regards, JK (1 reply, last updated by johnk October 27, 2006)

According to Metro New York Sammy's Halal is in three locations in addition to the original one in Queens, so it most likely is an offshoot. Haven’t tried the downtown one, but loved it when I tasted it at the... (9 replies, last updated by spanky28 November 24, 2007)

So Sammy has a restaurant? Any updates on this anyone? (2 replies, last updated by hboogz June 27, 2008)

I am looking for a good butcher to get baby goat for curries. I go to a place on lex near 28th which is usually good when they have it but sometimes they run out and often they dont have chops. What are my alternatives. it has to... (0 replies, last updated by Sammy October 14, 2003)

I like Sammy's Halal in Jackson Heights because it’s quick, tasty, cheap and they make it right there piping hot. It’s as authentic as it gets and it’s open most of the night (for the night owls). The key is the... (6 replies, last updated by intrepid July 2, 2008)

Since the hoopla over the Vendy awards, I wanted to know what the big deal was with Sammy's cart, and really see if it’s anything that special. I’ve been eating at various Halal carts for over a decade now, so what... (8 replies, last updated by Xiao Yang October 29, 2007)

yeah, I used to work at paul weiss (same building) and it was streetmeat central. and despite the hype, I really found that Sammy's Halal in Jackson Heights is truly transcendent, and I think he has a total of 4 carts (one in the... (14 replies, last updated by bigjeff December 21, 2006)

The Sammy's Halal cart on Broadway and east 4th does an excellent sandwich. I’ve detected a definite ginger note in their chicken, along with the already-mentioned spices. (47 replies, last updated by jerico February 6, 2009)

I’ve probably tried a few dozen halal carts in the city, and I find Rafiqi’s to be among the worst of the bunch (I’ve tried at least 3 different locations). Their food tastes the most “canned” to me,... (12 replies, last updated by big o August 28, 2007)

Samiul Haque Noor (Sammy's Halal),Vendy winner and the king of Jackson Heights food carts, has a cart in the East Village. Maybe this is it. (6 replies, last updated by tazerowe December 11, 2006)

I just came back from a great trip to NYC. They have these great halal carts all over the city. My fav is this one – http://www.53rdand6th.com Does anyone know of a place in the Bay Area the serves similar food –... (5 replies, last updated by wolfe June 19, 2008)

ive been googling over the last hour trying to find some recpieces for this. i love the chicken at sammys halal in queens and i want to try to figure out how to make something similar to that. any suggestions? (1 reply, last updated by goodhealthgourmet July 4, 2009)

I live in the neighborhood, but I just recently learned about the good chow these food carts are serving. Aside from Sammy's Halal and the Arepa Lady, what are the others (pls. include their best dishes, location, and hours)?... (7 replies, last updated by Helen F October 10, 2007)

JFores, mostly Jackson Heights and Astoria area...anyone know if Sammy's Halal is open year round? LloydG, do you mean the ones standing on the street or the ones in trucks/large food stands? (6 replies, last updated by Woodside Al July 19, 2008)

Dessert Truck: http://www.desserttruck.com Treats Truck: http://www.treatstruck.com/ Wafels and Dinges: http://www.wafelsanddinges.com/ — web site is sometimes not up to date, call ahead More here, like Dosa Man, Hallo Berlin,... (2 replies, last updated by thegreekone February 18, 2008)