Indian Tasty Halal Food

Midtown’s lunch rush has a way of thinning out by 2:30, but the steam from Indian Tasty Halal Food keeps drifting onto 44th Street well past that. The address—6 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036—drops you between the library lions and the theater district, where the scent of cumin and grilled meat cuts through the usual Midtown exhaust.

A halal counter that doubles as a sit-down spot, it covers the basics without fuss: all-you-can-eat spreads, late-night plates, and a menu that toggles between quick bites and small vegetarian plates. Solo diners can slide into a stool at any hour, while the lunch and dinner crowds spill out onto the sidewalk when the weather cooperates. Ring (917) 345-7164 if you’re aiming for a table after curtain call.

Directions are easiest pulled from the map, though the neon sign is hard to miss once you’re on the block. Bring cash if you plan on grazing the buffet; the card reader can be finicky on weekends.