The Halal Guys Manila Philippines Now Open! SM Megamall by HourPhilippines.com

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The Halal Guys Manila Philippines Now Open! SM Megamall. The Halal Guys is commonly known as Chicken and Rice or 53rd and 6th, is a world famous halal gyros food cart on the south-east corner of 53rd Street and Sixth Avenue in Manhattan, New York City. The Halal Guys story is the quintessential American Dream as it began in 1990, when Egyptian immigrants Muhammed Abouelenein, Ahmed Elsaka, and Abdelbaset Elsayed opened up a hot dog cart on West 53rd & 6th Avenue in New York City. As business grew, they recognized a burgeoning demand from Muslim cab drivers looking for a cheap halal food meal. That was when their famous platter of chicken and gyro over rice was born! Fast forward to 2015 and Halal Guys have five carts, two New York City restaurants, and millions of customers served, with 200 branches in development around the world. We are proud to say that the very first international branch opened at the SM Megamall on October 13, 2015 by Jaime and Chris Daez of Fully Booked as the Philippine Master Franchisees. The menu offerings is practically the same as New York except for an option for the smaller size serving suitable for an average petite Filipina woman. The New York size is the regular serving size in New York and could satisfy 2 hungry Filipinos! The lines may be long but do not be discouraged because New Yorker’s usually have to wait an hour before being served. Now is the Philippine franchise worth the wait too? We would have to say emphatically YES! The authenticity is guaranteed with the quality of ingredients and that the staff have been fully trained by the New York team. Lets talk about ingredients, the Halal Beef is directly imported from their sole supplier in Chicago which also supplies their New York outlets, the best selling grilled chicken is sourced locally but is seasoned to NY standards. The main difference between between New York and Manila and our only gripe is the rice grain as they shifted from basmati to jasmine which is easier to cook but lacks the fluffiness. Halal Guys is the first restaurant to be certified by the Halal Development Institute of the Philippines. The food must come from a supplier that uses halal practices. The must order signature dish at Halal Guys is their platter of chicken and gyro meat with rice which is smothered in their proprietary white sauce which is a mixture of mayo, yoghurt, tahini and spices. Make sure you order the New York size as you will not want to line up again if it happens to be insufficient! The gyro is perfectly seasoned with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors, tender and is sure to leave you craving for more. While we found the chicken a bit dry, it had a unique texture and was flavorful in combination with their white sauce. To take this sloppingly good dish to the next level add their potent hot sauce which is not for the faint of heart as your heart will noticeably beat faster and your head will itch as it starts to steam. We also had their gyro in Pita, but we found the Pita thick and not toasted well enough. Stick to the rice combinations as this is what Halal Guys are known for. Their falafels are not as creamy as Beni’s but that are still nicely packed with flavor while the hummus was only good enough for takeout. So what are you waiting for? Get to the SM Megamall Mega Food Hall to experience one of the fastest growing food brands in the World! The best part is you no longer have to travel 13,000 kilometers to have an authentic American Halal experience. In New York, the food cart is open from 10AM – 4AM, now wouldn’t it be grand if they had a 24 hour operation in Makati or the Fort? Drooling already thinking about the next food trip at the Halal Guys . The Halal Guys Philippines 5th level SM Mega Food Hall, SM Megamall Mega Fashion Hall Metro Manila Philippines Tel: +632 941-4158 MABUHAY and Welcome to HourPhilippines TV! Thanks for dropping by. Please subscribe, like, share and comment on our videos! ♥ We upload daily and weekly! Your essential guide to unforgettable food, travel and nightlife adventures in the Philippines and beyond! Have a great day and a fantastic life ahead! :-) Cheers, Lord and Aksana Food | Travel | Lifestyle | Parties | Nightlife | Events For business inquiries, please send us a message :-) www.HourPhilippines.com