March 17, 2006
28th Street @ Madison Ave - Flatiron Find
Location: 28th Street at Madison Avenue
Vendor's Name: Ibrahim
Hours: Late night
Days: 7 days
Dishes: Chicken, Lamb, Falafel; sandwiches or platters over yellow or brown rice
Prices: $4-$5
I searched out this cart on a tip about "the chicken man." In a part of town which shows few signs of life at this time of night, Ibrahim, the vendor at this halal cart, stands watch during the late hours. A steady trickle of regulars find him out, though, so don't be surprised if there's a line.
The chicken came highly recommended (a recommendation I can second), and though it looked delicous, I haven't yet sampled his lamb. Platters include nice touches like spicy green olives, crispy fried slices of eggplant, a falafel and french fries. He also serves brown rice on request. Be warned, however, he has a generous hand with the firey hot sauce, so ask him to go easy, or consider getting a drink to cool down with.
Posted by Sam on Mar 17, 2006 | Permalink | Comments & User reviews (1)