Welcome to NYC food mart
At NYC Food Mart, we celebrate the vibrant flavors of New York City right in Indianapolis. Nestled in a convenient store setting, our restaurant specializes in mouthwatering chicken wings, tender chicken tenders, and authentic chicken over rice, reminiscent of NYC’s renowned halal carts. Each dish is made to order, ensuring freshness and quality that keeps our customers coming back. Diners love our generous portions and rich, flavorful sauces that evoke cherished memories of street food delights. Despite our unassuming exterior, the heart of NYC Food Mart beats with culinary excellence, offering a unique experience in every bite.
- 3106 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46222 Hotline: (317) 602-6538
Welcome to NYC Food Mart, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Indianapolis at 3106 W 16th St. Though its exterior may not scream gourmet dining, stepping inside reveals a world of flavor that transports you straight to the bustling streets of New York City. This unique eatery is a delightful blend of convenience store charm and culinary excellence, specializing in chicken wings, sandwiches, and renowned chicken over rice dishes.
Open to guests every day, NYC Food Mart has quickly garnered a loyal following for its mouthwatering offerings. Their family wings, which range from 20 to 100 pieces, are perfect for gatherings or those late-night cravings. Each order is crafted with care, ensuring that every wing is juicy and flavorful. The chicken tenders also shine, with options that suit any appetite.
Customer feedback paints a vivid picture of NYC Food Mart’s exceptional cuisine:
- Ross C. enjoyed made-to-order food, highlighting the moist chicken over rice complemented by the spot-on sauces.
- Arjun K. raved about the authentic taste of the classic chicken or lamb over rice, stating the dish brings NYC’s halal cart experience right to Indianapolis.
- Samantha F. was pleasantly surprised by the generous portions and the attention to detail in her order, proving that NYC Food Mart understands the value of presentation.
One common theme in customer reviews is the generous portion sizes. Many diners have noted that a single meal can easily serve two, making it a great value for the price. For instance, their chicken over rice dish, priced around $10, delivers a hearty serving of tender, seasoned meat atop fluffy rice, accompanied by fresh sides of lettuce and tomato.
The atmosphere may be down-to-earth, described by some as having a “hole-in-the-wall” vibe, yet this only adds to its character. With classic NYC deli aesthetics, diners might find themselves reminiscing about their own experiences with street food. Special requests are handled with care, ensuring each dish can be customized to satisfy individual preferences.
NYC Food Mart is not just another fast-food stop; it’s a culinary experience that honors the vibrant flavors of urban America. Whether you are in need of a midnight snack or a hearty meal, this establishment offers quality food crafted with passion and efficiency. The team here values prompt service, ensuring that your order is ready in around 10-15 minutes, which is ideal for takeout.
In conclusion, if you find yourself in Indianapolis, don’t overlook NYC Food Mart. It is a must-visit for anyone in search of flavorful, hearty meals reminiscent of New York’s famed street food. Come for the wings; stay for the nostalgia and remarkable taste!
For inquiries or to place an order, you can reach them at (317) 602-6538. Experience the culinary joys of NYC without ever leaving Indianapolis!

My friends and I had to find a late night spot to eat in Indy and we found NYC Food Mart. We did not make a mistake. Their food was made to order, high quality, and it tasted incredible. I got the chicken over rice. The chicken was moist and went well with the white & hot sauce. The staff was friendly and helpful. While the place looks underwhelming from the outside it's still clean inside. I highly recommend this hidden gem.

Amazing food. They serve the classic chicken or lamb over rice you can get at halal carts in New York. The rice was fluffy and both the lamb and chicken were tender and flavorful. It is covered in the perfect amount of sauce with plenty of seasoning. The portions are great and the order comes with a drink too. The restaurant is in a convenience store that isn't in the best location. But the owners are nice and the food is more than worth it. The food takes 10-15 min to prepare if ordering at the counter, so would recommend calling ahead for takeout. Overall a must try with unique food you won't find anywhere else in Indy.

First night in the city and found ourselves hungry in the evening. Came across this restaurant on a delivery app and decided to give it a try. Since I did not go into the restaurant, this eating is strictly for the food and attention to detail. I ordered a lamb over rice, Dorito nachos, and a Philly. I was SHOCKED at the large amount of food that arrived. It smelled and looked amazing. There was a huge portion of lamb which was really a great surprise. The nachos were packed with toppings. I made some special requests on the Philly and it was prepared just as I had asked. Everything we ordered tasted great, fresh, and made to order. I would recommend this spot to anyone!

I was on a road trip and hungry so I stopped by this place. The inside looks like a dilapidated kiosk that you'd see on in a post apocalyptic video game. Random different cans and boxes that are most likely expired. Off brand sodas, e-cigs. The guy serving me was behind bulletproof proof glass and had a no bullshit attitude, I didn't find it off putting at all, almost charming, but definitely wouldn't say friendly. Seemed like they have to deal with a lot of difficult people judging by his demeanor. It had a lot of strikes against it, but also good reviews so I had a feeling it would come through and it really did. I got the gyro lunch special and it was one of the best gyros I've ever had: the fries were immaculate too. Also appreciated the extra touch of lemon pepper. I was going to order the chicken on rice, that seems like the thing to get and usually my favorite dish at a place like this, but was eating it in my car and figured it would get all over the damn place, not like the gyro didn't anyway, that thing was a monster. The environment is definitely not the greatest, but if this place was near me I would with out a doubt go on a regular basis and try the entire menu. I was thoroughly pleased with my meal

If you're on the fence about trying this place, please don't be! It's kinda of like a restaurant inside of connivence store. They have a ton of packaged food, snacks, drinks etc inside for purchase. You order through a window and the food took about 10-15 mins to come out. It was hot fresh and incredibly flavorful. I ended up getting the sauce on the side since I had never had it before. The meat was very tender and seasoned to perfection. The rice was light and fluffy too! And the portions were crazy! One meal is definitely enough to feed two adults in my opinion. Which is almost unheard these days for only $10!! l I will 100% be back.

I was hungry and at the zoo looking for hole in the wall places to eat and came across this place with really good reviews and thought we should try it out. Me and my wife got the chicken over rice and my kids got pizza puff kids meal and chicken wing meal. The chicken over rice is bursting with flavor from the pepper ranch sauce they use with the juicy very well seasoned chicken and the rice is cooked to perfection! With all those flavors you get a fresh perfect serving of lettuce and tomato to pair with it so you can in a way wash down the taste. I could not finish my adult meal they give you a large amount of food! Each meal was $10 comes with your choice of canned pop. I dad taxed the kids and had a bite of their food. The pizza puffs are very good I would be satisfied getting this meal as an adult. An explosion of flavor in a perfectly crusty puffy wrap! My chicken wings are just the way I like them! Far from a corporate kitchen like BWW and Wingstop these are actually made fresh! The fries are perfectly crunchy outside with a warm mush on the inside. My kids loved their meals. Each kids meal costing $5 comes with fries and a juice pouch. The area it is in is kind of sketch as there was groups of people hanging out here and people asking for money but as long you mind your own and be polite no one will bother you. It is in the speedway/ haughville area. The service was fast and reliable. The inside had a rather old mini mart look to it but that fits NYC delis well! Go try it out for yourself it will not disappoint!

Got the chicken and lamb halal and wings. Let me start with quantity. It came in your standard foam 3 section square to go container. It was filled to the brim and the meat to vegetable/rice ratio was about 50/50 which in my opinion is what you want. They were heavy on the sauce too which is great. I would give it a 4.2 if you want to compare it to NYC halal in taste . But in Indianapolis this is top tier that i have tried since they get my 5 stars. Also it is not spicy like typical NYC ones so you will be okay if you're worried about it being spicy. The service was fast for me i used door dash and it did not take long and was hot when i received it on a very cold day. I'll order more and add some pictures in the future.

The chicken over rice was absolutely delicious. I've been thinking about it since i had it last week! The service is quick and speedy if you call ahead & they're always quick to answer questions! It's really gives a NY deli feel and I absolutely love it. It's exactly what we've been missing here in Indy.

If you're looking for a nyc chicken and rice cart style restaurant in Indy, this place is it!!! This fulfilled my cravings of nyc street food, esp the halal carts scattered throughout the city. I got the classic chicken and lamb over rice, and it's covered in that good garlic sauce and a touch of hot sauce. There's also some lettuce and tomato on the side. They're also halal, so great option for those with dietary restrictions! I would say call ahead so the order can be ready by the time you're there. It's a grab and go style establishment, and seems to be pretty popular--there were a lot of people popping in and out of the restaurant. No problems with service, the man serving me was very kind! This place took me back to some great memories in chicago and nyc. :) I'll def come back to try some of their other items!

Tried their chicken over rice and it was REALLY good. You can call ahead or order in store, and they provide a really generous serving of meat (enough for 2 people really) for $10. I wish they had a little bit more rice/salad as well, but the chicken is very flavorful and tender. Lots of other things on the menu I'll have to try at a future visit. They are all Halal (meat from Restaurant Depot) which is fantastic. The place is definitely a hole-in-the-wall, not sure you're in the right place kinda location. Hopefully they can spruce up the outside image as time goes on. But the food is fantastic.