Hamed Halal Cart

Hamed Halal Cart (11th Street at 1st Avenue) is an East Village institution. Located across the street from the local Islamic Center, these guys get some very particular customers. At the same time, they're innovative with their toppings, often throwing in free falafel balls, pickles, and fries. The beautifully seasoned lamb over spicy rice- $5- is an important staple of my diet. This place is everything good cart food should be. I'm honestly surprised it hasn't been mentioned as a contender for the Vendy award.