The Halal Guys is an American fast-casual restaurant franchise that originated as a halal cart in Manhattan, New York City.
The franchise is most recognized by its primary dish which is a platter of chicken or gyro meat with rice,[1] though it also serves a chicken or gyro wrap sandwich.[2][1][3]
History
The Halal Guys was founded in 1990 by Egyptian Americans Mohamed Abouelenein,[4] Ahmed Elsaka, and Abdelbaset Elsayed as a hot dog cart located at the southeast corner of 53rd Street and Sixth Avenue.[3]