NYC Through My Eyes
College Student. Rideshare Driver. Food Explorer.
First POV video · Jan 25, 2026
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“Just a fellow New Yorker, where the food is definitely a win over the coding skills!”
The Story
From the Classroom to the Driver's Seat
I'm Preet, a college student in New York City balancing classes, a rideshare side hustle, and an obsession with finding the best affordable food in the city. My first POV video went up January 25, 2026.
Every day is a new adventure. I document the real numbers behind driving for Uber and Lyft, hunt down the best chicken over rice platters across all five boroughs, and share the tips and tricks I've learned navigating life as a student in the most expensive city in the world.
This site is your hub for all of it. Food reviews with real ratings, rideshare earnings breakdowns, and resources to help you make the most of NYC.
What I Cover
The Pillars of the POV
NYC's Best Eats
Top Rated Food Spots
Best Chicken Over Rice Series — Currently searching NYC for the #1 affordable platter
Platters King
“26-minute pickup wait, rough parking, no restroom or seating. Meat was soft but fries and sauce were mid — tough sell for drivers on the clock.”
Chicken platter (pickup)
Middle Eastern Halal Food
“Line was lightning-fast, but chicken wasn’t soft, sauces were mid, and the plate felt bland for $12.42 — portion only average.”
Chicken over rice
Fast & Buy Halal Food
“Tender, seasoned chicken with good sauces and mostly fresh ingredients — portion ran small for the price.”
Chicken over rice
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