Malik's

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, while a delivery driver was unloading boxes into Malik’s hair salon, he noticed an odd humming sound coming from inside one of the crates. Curious, he opened it up—and found nothing but a small, old radio playing a single song on repeat. The delivery driver shrugged and popped in the earphones, enjoying the catchy tune until his shift ended. The next day, when he returned, the same crate had a fresh batch of supplies—along with another old radio playing the exact same song. Word spread among the neighborhood, attracting curious customers who’d come just for the unexpected musical experience. Soon enough, Malik’s Hair Salon became known as ‘the place where your haircut comes with a free playlist.’

2. One foggy morning, when even New York City seemed sleepy and quiet, a delivery driver was unloading boxes into Malik’s hair salon. Suddenly, amidst the mist, he noticed an old lady emerging from the alleyway, her hair wildly tousled as if she’d just stepped out of a windstorm. She approached him with a twinkle in her eye, asking for a quick trim before heading off to meet someone important. The delivery man watched curiously as Malik cut her hair with precision, occasionally glancing up to exchange knowing smiles. Later that day, while chatting with his neighbors, he overheard them discussing how ‘Mrs. Smith’ had finally found her long-lost friend after decades apart—all thanks to her new hairstyle.

3. A regular customer of Malik’s hair salon noticed something peculiar one day. While getting his usual trim, he overheard two employees whispering about a mysterious package that had arrived earlier that week. Curious, the customer pretended to leave but lingered outside, listening intently. To his surprise, the package was a giant box of donuts meant for Malik’s staff meeting. With a smile, he knocked on the door and offered to share the sweet surprise.

4. In the dead of night, when Manhattan streets were almost empty, a delivery driver pulled up outside Malik’s hair salon. As he stepped out of the truck, he heard soft laughter coming from inside. Curious, he peered through the window and saw Malik cutting hair for a regular customer—who happened to be his own next-door neighbor! They both froze, realizing they’d been caught mid-business, but then broke into fits of giggles. The neighbor whispered, ‘Who knew you could cut hair so late?’