I’m back a few weeks later to make good on my goal to try some new protein!
LOCATION: 303 UNIVERSITY PL, SYRACUSE, NY 13210
SCHINE STUDENT CENTER
Not the most groundbreaking development, but I did realize that I could order a half chicken/half beef combo and I think this is the one. Along with my standard rice bowl toppings from last time (rice, chickpeas, lettuce, red onions, cucumbers, mozzarella cheese, and the halal classic white sauce) I’ve tried the half and half and it was pretty solid. I do think the varying sizes between the chicken and beef is throwing me off a little but the beef itself is pretty salty so I think the addition of chicken helps mellow out that sodium content a little. Plus, it always feels better to me to have some variety so I don’t get tired of eating the same bite over and over.
Now, there aren’t a ton of other options for protein but I think there are a couple more to add into the mix if I feel like I need a switch up in the future - crispy chicken, hot bbq chicken (probably not the option for me), falafel, etc. so this could be a nice little side journey I have here behind the scenes but what I do know is, I’ll be back for sure.
The Halal Shack doesn’t feel heavy or greasy and I get two lunches out of it with the amount of scoops they’re giving here. I love an affordable, semi-healthy option for lunch (that’s not straight up salad - sorry to all my salad lovers out there) and I can’t deny that the proximity to my desk isn’t a factor in this either. Convenience really gets you far sometimes.