Does NY Biryani Cart have a happy hour?
Parked on the corner of West 46th Street and 6th Avenue since 2005, the Biryani Cart is a Midtown street-food landmark and a former Vendy Award winner. The no-frills trailer turns out real Indian biryani and kati rolls to a loyal lunch crowd, and the regulars will tell you to ignore the copycat carts that have popped up nearby.
This is takeout, plain and simple: no seats, no drinks, just a fast line and food cooked to order. The chicken tikka masala and vegetable biryani are the calling cards, and the kati rolls make an easy handheld option. Cash-and-go pricing keeps it one of the cheaper hot lunches in the neighborhood.
What to Expect
As a street cart, NY Biryani Cart doesn’t have a happy hour or serve alcohol. The value is baked into the everyday menu, where a full biryani plate or a couple of kati rolls costs a fraction of a Midtown sit-down meal. It’s a lunch-and-dinner cheap-eats play, not a drinks stop.
The Room
No dining room at all: this is a stainless-steel street trailer on a busy Midtown corner. Order at the window and take it to go, whether back to the office or over to Bryant Park.
Who NY Biryani Cart Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Cheap halal lunch | Cook-to-order biryani and kati rolls at street-cart prices, steps from the office towers. |
| Quick takeout | A fast-moving window with no seating for grabbing food and going. |
| Spice seekers | Order it spicy and the kitchen delivers real heat, not a toned-down version. |
| Theater District bite | An easy, inexpensive stop before or after a show near Times Square. |
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NY Biryani Cart FAQ
Does NY Biryani Cart have a happy hour?
No. It’s a takeout street cart with no alcohol and no happy hour. The deal is the low everyday prices on biryani and kati rolls.
Where is the cart located?
On the corner of West 46th Street and 6th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Watch out for copycat carts nearby; the original is the Biryani Cart.
Is the food halal?
Yes, it’s a halal Indian street cart known for biryani, chicken tikka masala, and kati rolls cooked to order.
What should I order?
The vegetable biryani, chicken tikka masala, and kati rolls are the signatures. Ask for it spicy if you want real heat.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with NY Biryani Cart before visiting for a specific deal.