ZipPicks Awards
Best Middle Eastern in East Harlem
Best Greek in East Harlem
Master Critic Review
Halal Gyro Lab
7.7
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
A convenience-adjacent halal and gyro counter on Third Avenue serving rice platters, gyro wraps, and salads with the familiar white-and-hot-sauce profile. It’s best treated as a hearty, fast option for mixed chicken-and-lamb over rice when you’re in the northeast corner of 10029.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb and chicken over rice with salad, Halal combo plate with rice and veggies, Lamb gyro wrap on pita
Scores:
Value: 8.2
Service: 7
Consistency: 7.2
Food Quality: 7.9
Atmosphere: 6
Cultural Relevance: 6.5
What makes it special: Halal-style gyro plates and wraps with Greek-adjacent flavors served out of a Third Avenue convenience location.
Who should go: Hungry diners wanting a filling rice platter fast
When to visit: Peak lunch and early dinner for freshest turnover
What to order: Lamb and chicken over rice, combo plate, lamb gyro wrap
Insider tip: Ask for extra white sauce on the side so you can control how saucy the platter gets.