Cheap Halal Eats for NYC College Students
Updated as of 10/13/2022
It can be hard to find affordable yet delicious bites in one of the most expensive cities to live in. We wouldn’t blame you if you get tired of $1 pizza and your local halal cart. Even lunch specials can sometimes be pretty expensive when you are financially struggling. Being a halal-conscious college student shouldn’t limit your options. We found a few places that would bring the most bang for your buck!
Our searches were narrowed down to convenient locations by college campuses. Please note: not all restaurants listed here have been reviewed/visited by us.
Near Baruch College, Fashion Institute of Technology, Touro College, Parsons School of Design
Desi Galli
B&D Halal Restaurant
Haandi
Near John Jay College, Fordham Lincoln Center, NYIT, Macaulay Honors College
Kashmir 9
Balade Your Way
Near LIU Brooklyn, NYU Tandon, City Tech, Pratt Institute
No Pork Halal Kitchen
Buffalo Boss
The Halal Spot
Near Hunter College, Marymount College
Terry & Yaki
Near City College, Columbia University
Suhail Deli
Village Fried Chicken
Falafel Tarboosh
Pepo’s Pizza
Clove Indian Restaurant
Near Queens College, St. John’s University, York College
Omar’s Burger and Platters
Main Bakhtar Kebab
Carifesta Restaurant
Darbars Chicken & Ribs
Big Well
Halal Dynasty
Atomic Wings
Halal Munchies (Fresh Meadows location)
Sheikh Shack
Near LaGuardia Community College
Terry & Yaki
Halal Munchies (Astoria locaiton)
Mahmoud’s Corner (food truck)
Halal Sandwich Shop
The Gully
Zyara
Duzan
Aria Kabab
Near New York University, The New School, Cooper Union
Pomme Frites (vegetarian friendly)
Tallgrass Burger
Big Arc Chicken
Atomic Wings
Mamouns Falafel (not halal but has vegetarian options)
Burgers by Honest Chops
Manousheh
Near Borough of Manhattan Community College, Pace University,
Pollos LES
Birria LES
Meat & Bread