the last time mr tummy was in NYC back at the start of october last year, ms tummy introduced him to this place on the corner of 6th ave and 53rd street. apparently a legendary late night haunt of almost mythical proportions among those who know about its existence. ms tummy was tipped off about it through her housemate who told her that if she was in NYC, she had to try it.
did we try it? did we like it?
let's just say, we made it a point to come back and partake of this oasis of yummy-ness again. in fact, it was the first thing the tummies did when they got to the city. =)
the queue at this place is also somewhat legendary, it tends to stretch for at least 20-30 metres on an average night. pretty impressive for a mobile food truck in a city that has many other eateries open at this hour. an institution in its own right, it draws crowds in from all over the city (and the world!) the other food trucks on the same block must wonder what sort of drugs they add to the food to make people come back again and again. they can only stare in amazement and jealousy as night after night, people walk right past them without even giving them a second look and head straight for this little serving of heaven in a tin foil container.
so what exactly is this delectable delight? here it is.
the menu's pretty simple really. chicken or lamb? rice or wrap? and of course, you can order a mixed meat combo. (pictured here)
it's the perfect late night munchie with all the right ingredients. plenty of carbs (both yellow rice and several pieces of warm soft pita) to fuel the late night, generous servings of tender and savoury meat to give it that extra bite, crisp salad so you can say that it's actually healthy (heh), and of course, a mysterious white sauce and flaming hot chilli that brings it all together. MMMmmm.
needless to say, its an amazing and simple meal that really hits the spot. God only knows how many late night suppers i would eat here if i lived in NYC.
Corner of 6th Ave & 53rd NYC
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