The Halal Guys was started as a NYC food cart but now has grown throughout the nation. They just opened last year in Central Florida near the University of Central Florida. At this Central Florida location, they offer deals daily. For this month, they are offering special group discounts and children get free side of fries or falafel with purchase for Ramadan.
Ramadan is a special time of year for Muslims for fasting, from sunrise to sunset for a whole month. At sunset, there is usually service and then a family or community feast. Fasting includes not eating but also refraining from harmful or hurtful activities. In the past 10 years, the number of Muslims in Central Florida has grown over 10 times according to the US census, ranking as the second fastest growing religion in the region only after Roman Catholicism. This year, Ramadan is the May 15 – June 24.
Beef is cooked on a vertical broiler and cut when ready throughout the day to maintain freshness for each order. The beef is moist and flavorful.
Chicken is chopped on the stove with beautiful steam rising. The chicken is very tender and tasted delicious with their white sauce as well as their hot sauce.
The most popular order is the combo platter, which has both chicken and beef. Their dishes can be made per person or to cater for a gathering.
This is what a small combo platter looks like – pure deliciousness! I was right, it tasted as great as it looks. This includes a special white sauce from The Halal Guys. There are a number of other options. For instance, a spicy sauce with a major kick. As Ricky would suggest it, “you should try it! It is really hot.”
If you are not fond of meat, have some falafel instead. Falafel is a deep-fried ball, doughnut or patty made from ground chickpeas, fava beans, or both. It is a great alternatives for those who prefer a meat substitute.
Sometimes, fries can be used as a substitute to the rice in dishes or you could order it as a side. Again, children get free side of fries or falafel with a purchase for Ramadan.
Other sides available include Hummus and Baba Ghanouj, respectively shown in the photographs. Both are made well and a delight to have as a side or snack with some pita bread.
For dessert, check out their baklava. I can taste it now looking at this photograph. If only I could pull out baklava to eat from my photograph. Until that is a possibility, stop by The Halal Guys for an order.
For more information, visit The Halal Guys.
