Hundreds of tourists and locals queued to try halal street food in New York.

Footage shows a long line of excited customers stretching through the night at the corner of 49th Street and 6th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday, September 16.

The crowd had gathered around midnight to wait for chicken and rice platters from Adel's Famous Halal Food, a street vendor renowned across the city.

Adel's menu includes chicken over rice, lamb over rice, and a combination platter.

Lamb gyros and sandwiches are also popular, served with either yellow rice or a spicier version. Meals are topped with their famous white sauce or fiery red sauce.

Located on the southwest corner of West 49th Street and 6th Avenue, Adel's opens around 6 pm and serves food late into the night, often until 4 am, and sometimes even 5 am on weekends.