We've been to BK Jani multiple times, and although the food is good (and very spicy!), I wish they would be a little more lenient allowing for customizations to the menu. I understand that the menu is the creativity of the chef, however, a customer should be able to request their burger meat to be cooked to a certain temperature (for example, medium instead of medium rare) read more

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This is a hole-in-the-wall place with not-so-hole-in-the-wall prices. I think the least expensive entree on the menu is still over $10. Of course, being Halal may be a reason for the priciness of the food, but whether or not that is the real reason, I guess I'll never find out. I ordered the burger because...NY Times said so. By itself, the burger is $12. With a side, it is $15 total. I asked for my burger done medium, and it was perfect. The beef was moist and just pink enough on the inside. Thankfully, the person who took my order gave me the option of spiciness for my burger and I went with mild. I don't think I could have handled any spicier, especially because the fries themselves already had a little kick. I really enjoyed the fries - the seasoning was on point! I could have eaten a full plate of those just on their own. Overall, was the food worth the money? Perhaps for the one-time customer. Otherwise, regularly frequenting this place will really break your bank! If you are in the area, I would definitely recommend stopping by and trying their burger since they were featured in the NYTimes. I'm not a fan of lamb in general, so I didn't try their lamb chops - even if I did, my opinion would probably be very biased. PSA: they are CASH ONLY and do not have an ATM in the store. I believe there are some up and down Knickerbocker that you may be able to find, but I'd suggest coming prepared with cash. I did notice a sign on their register for an option to pay via Venmo or Chase pay, but I was not given these options and I had cash on me. The prices on the menu are all including tax, so at least there's that you won't be fishing for change if you come here with the exact amount. They also don't expect tip, since it is more of a casual dining place. My only concern is for the cleanliness of the tables. When I arrived, they were just opening and I noticed the non-skid floor mats had been placed on the tables overnight. I didn't notice them wipe down the tables after removing the floor mats, which was kind of concerning! They do have an A rating though, so at least there must be some sort of standards met. read more

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This is probably the best burger I have had. The Jani burger which comes in at 12$ has a big fat juicy patty, spicy mint chutney, tomato on top, and no cheese. The beef itself is seasoned amazingly but paired with the chutney, it's amazing! They have the option of various spice levels, I would recommend to be careful with your spice choice as it's actually spicy. They also have some of the best lamb chops you will ever have but they are extremely pricy. You get 4 lamb chops for 18 bucks but they are well worth trying at least once! The place itself is kinda small but has decent seating arrangement with 4-5 picnic style tables. Highly recommend this spot for the Jani burger and the lamb chops. Oh and according to the owner and the people there, they use Creekstone farms beef. read more

BK JANI - Stacked up Jani Burgers - Pakistani Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Brand new location, same great food! BK Jani outdoes itself every time I take a bite/sip of their delicious offerings because it never disappoints. Their delicious patties, a special halal blend of the famous Pat La Frieda, is enhanced by their special spicy green chutney, so be careful of the spice levels you can handle. The lamb chops are a different epic altogether that I make sure I devour till the bone is bare. The "Masala Fries brings back a lot of memories of growing up in Pakistan when the solution to all issues with blandness was "Chaat Masala". In drinks, DO NOT skip over the "Limeade" and the "Mango Jani" which (with its use of Black Salt?) brings out the true experience of a street-side vendor refreshment in the sweltering summers. At a previous visit I also happened to make a skeptical adventure upon the "Nihari Sandwich" and much to my surprise if there was a way to do it right, they did it perfectly! Beyond the food, their new Grand Street location has the perfect vibe and decor for the comfortable and casual "hanging-out" over bench-style seating next to vibrant wall art. What is more, I got to get a sneak-peak of their soon-to-open back yard space which I can just imagine will take lounging over food to the next level, Pakistani style! read more

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It's important to know that this is a Pakistani grill type joint. You won't find saucy foods like curries on the menu. There are no rice dishes like biryani. This place is all about the meat and they sure know their meat. They are well known for their lamb chops and trust me, they were just as good as the signs on the wall say they are. When you visit, you will know what I mean by the signs on the wall. Loved the spices on the lamb chops. No gamey taste here. I only wish that they had better sides. They offer vegetables that didn't look that amazing and masala fries which seems to be fries with some sort of spice on them. I also wish they offered mango lassi. The menu is pretty limited. If you're a naan fan you won't find that here but they do have paratha, a buttery flakey bread. As for the restaurant itself, it's pretty small inside. Seating is just a few picnic style benches that you might have to share with another party. The food is served on paper plates so this is not fine dining. Major plus is we had no trouble finding parking. This is across the street from Maria Hernandez Park and there is tons of parking along the park. read more

BK JANI - Lamb chops on fancy chinet paper plates - Pakistani Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The best Pakistani fusion place in all of NYC. Must try the Jani burger, lamb chops, fried chicken sandwich there. All are excellent!. During covid, there is no indoor dining but they have set up backyard space with heaters and benches/tables. It is cute in a Brooklyn hipster kind of way. Pro tip - it's super spicy so if you can't handle heat, make sure to bring your own milk :) read more

Let me start out by saying the food is really good. Burgers are juicy, and all that food has that unique paki taste. It's not your ordinary burger it has masala and green sauce on it. There option to get it spicy or not. The fries are well seasoned. But to be honest, I don't think it's worth the price. We got four burgers, with side of fries and chicken tikka roll. Everything came out to $80. If you never tried Pakistani food, go for it. But for all those who are well acquainted with food. You can get yourself double the meal at a way cheaper price. I'm not gonna lie though, those burgers were definitely worth five stars, I just wish it wasn't that expensive. Also the the decor was hella nice too. Maybe I will go back or not. read more

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Horrible service the girl on the counter had a nasty ass attitude like she didn't want to be bothered at all. Lamb chops were not even cooked i understand they don't do well done but that wasn't even medium rare. I asked to have it done again from the guy that was in the back and he was nice enough to do it but the girls attitude was not worth it at all. I drove an hour away from long island and had a horrible time will not be coming back. My brothers always bring home the lamb chops and its amazing so i wanted to actually stop in but what a waste. Going home dissapointed read more

Tried this place again and I must say that the service is top notch! Definitely sit and enjoy your meal here rather than taking it to go. The chicken roll was delicious! The chicken was tender, juicy and spicy! My partner enjoyed his fried chicken sandwich and loved the way it was Packed with flavor. We will be coming again soon read more

Went to BK Jani to see what the buzz was about. My friend and I decided to order one of each on the menu. The burgers were amazing. The lamb chops they had were marinated and cooked to perfection. But I need to point out that the Nihari Sandwich was amazing. The meat was tender and juicy with a flavor that makes you're taste buds wanting more. Overall, if you like pakistani food, BK Jani is an amazing spot to get that fusion with your food. The staff was amazing at letting us know that the food might be spicy, but I didn't care. At a point they saw that I needed a water and they gave me a water on the house. Love the hospitality. read more

BK JANI - Pakistani Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food was well seasoned but they should really ask how we want the meat cooked. Lamb chops were really rare and my burger was very rare as well. Probably won't be back. read more

BK JANI - Pakistani Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I really like this place a lot. If it weren't for a few minor details I would have given it 5 stars. Food is really good. This place brings very good Pakistani flavors to American food items. The Burger is juicy with a thick patty cooked to temperature. Don't ask for a well done burger or else you'll find yourself in an argument :) It is served with Raita as a sauce and the burger has some Pakistani spices (not overly spicy though) which add the twist to a traditional burger. The Fried chicken sandwich is a new addition which was amazing! The filet is thick and the mayo sauce is spicy served with pickles lettuce and tomato. Lamb chops are the standout item on the menu. They are smoky and cooked to temperature and they are spicy. The side of raita cools it down. I get it that good food takes a while to cook, but the service is a bit slow, so have some patience when you go there. The place has only 7-8 tables and can get crowded on busy nights resulting in long wait times. read more

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Hamburgers with a Pakistani style? Interesting . I stopped here with a couple of co-workers, after both of them had raved that this place was surprisingly delicious and had some unique flavors on some traditional favorites. Sure enough, we went here last night and boy it was worth the subway ride from Manhattan to come visit this little tiny hole in the wall. The lamb chops and the hamburgers are ridiculously delicious and the chopped meat they use in the burger it's so tender it literally melts in your mouth. The chops were seasons perfectly with a good little spice to it. We're sorry they were out of chicken tikka masala when we were there but I guess that means it's that good. Will definitely go back read more

BK JANI - The place isn't big but it's pretty cute - Pakistani Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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My boyfriend and I are obsessed with this place and get so excited to come back. Perfect burger with unique flavors. The fries are delicious too. The owner and staff are all so kind and make us feel very welcomed every time we're there. read more

Great burger, complimentary lentil soup, chicken wings that are baked, grilled, and fried. And the bathroom has a bidet. I love this place.

I'm still dreaming of their lamb chops three days on. Grilled to perfection. Great food, great service, lovely patio, and awesome owner. Can't wait to visit again. read more

BEST BURGER. Get the lamb chops! And the masala fries remind me of da motherland :') 10/10, no notes read more

BK JANI - Pakistani Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came back for dinner recently and got those delicious lamb chops again. They raised the price, but it's still worth it for delicious flavorful meat that seems to be the best of both worlds when it comes to a kebab and a traditional lanb chop. We also got the grilled chicken sandwich- tender and juicy. I've had a few over the top fried chicken sandwiches lately that left me feeling gross after. Why have that when you can get a tasty grilled chicken sandwich instead. The flavors were a bit strong, but worked well together. Also got the masala fries, which were good but actually had a little too much seasoning for my taste. All in all, an excellent dinner. read more

BK JANI - Burger and kebab from the last visit - Pakistani Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I really enjoyed the "nihari burger" and my wife enjoyed her "jani burger". I knocked one star for fries. Too few for $6. Currently the staff seems a bit overly paranoid about safety but its in certain areas and not all so does not make sense. for e.g: The bald guy should be overly concerned about striking a conversation without a mask at the entrance of the restaurant too if he is so concerned about folks at the waiting room. Sign said 5 and there were only 2 of us at the time and still was asked "politely" to vacate. It was not even busy. I can give few more examples. The other comments on here about the bald guy are funny. Maybe someone needs to escalate it and see where it goes. LOL! He may have some complexes? read more

We really wanted to like this place. But it was kinda stuffy in the space. And, what can I say, we just really didn't dig the burger. The sauce was good on our first bite, but it got annoying real quick. A bit of a downer for a smallish, pricey burger. A PASS for us... read more

Personally I love their burgers and spicy fries. I think it's one of the best burgers I've had. That being said, I'm not much of a beef burger person so for me I'm pretty good with the options they have. read more

This place looks very cool, nice interior design, and the food tasted very good, except for it being super spicy. However (!) somehow our full party of 7 people got a bad stomach the day after eating there, although we all ate different dishes? I would not recommend going there. Both of the female waitresses were not the friendliest. They didn't greet us at the door, we had to walk up there to do self-service and they forgot both our drink and food order (although there were only 2 other tables there, so it couldn't be that busy...). We asked for utensils three times and they kept on forgetting them. And when it was time to leave we asked for a to-go-box, and she said she would get it for us. But she kept on strolling around like we never asked for it? Ended up with one of us having to walk to the cashier to get it ourselves. Wouldn't recommend this place. read more

Unanimously Declared " THEEEEE BEST " ... Unless you're not from Lahore, Pakistan i can guarantee everyone you would never ever have such a mouth watering eye closing dreamingly delicious Chicken Sandwich, Lamb Chops, Chicken Tikka, Beef Kebab and on top of everything Mint Chutni ... As per me anyone and if i could i would declare every taste conscious foodie UNLUCKY and UNFORTUNATE who didn't have food at BK JANI P.S. Beware of getting dizzy with pleasure and end up thanking me who told you how to become lucky and fortunate read more

I totally don't get why people are so excited about BK Jani. I guess it is because there aren't many halal places, and BYOB places, and it is a fun addition to the neighborhood, but I have had the burger and the lambchops and don't think either of them were special. Burger was better, but the sauce wasn't my favorite. The lambchops were super spicy, so you couldn't really taste anything. The vegetables were charred and undercooked. Fries were just OK. And it isn't cheap. Extra star for BYOB, but that is being kind. read more

I'm a returning customer. No problem with the food at all, delicious as always. BUT this time, "the bald headed guy" in the counter who took orders (instead of the lady, whom we found regularly on our previous trips) had such a negative attitude that I just felt like canceling and just leave right at that moment. It was as if he just didn't like us or the way we look or the fact that we had kids with us. I had this trip planned with my kids (not toddlers or babies) and didn't wanted to ruin the rest of their day. I kept my cool while ordering amid his constant interruptions making us feel as if we had no idea of what we are ordering and that also with his head shrugging and eye rolling blatantly. We almost felt as if he was enjoying demeaning us. After I finished paying, I asked him if he knew where the nearest mosque was as it was nearing Asr time and I hadn't prayed Zuhr. He said "no idea" in a raised voice even before I finished asking him the full question, attracting attention from the other guests sitting in the nearest table. It's not only the food, it's the service as well that creates the whole impression and the entire experience. May be he was having a real bad day but I wasn't "paying" to get a share of that. Very disappointed. read more

BK JANI - Pakistani Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The jani and the 808 burgers are absolutely delish! The atmosphere is amazing tons of intricate artwork to admire while you eat. A lot of care & thought was put into this restaurant and you can feel it through the food. 10/10 would totally recommend bring your friends and family ! read more

so good, all the meat literally melts in your mouth. and the space is really well decorated and artsy :)

Literally waited 30+ minutes for our food and the waitress didn't seem to care. The restaurant wasn't even crowded and food was alright. Def not coming back read more

One burger and I'm now addicted. I got the Jani burger. Just the right level of heat ( I opted for medium spicy) and the mint! So unique and so good! The waiter was very warm and welcoming . We went here after seeing it listed among NYC's best burgers and yes it totally merits being on that list. read more

Different but very good. Definitely not your typical burger. From the taste to how it's prepared, it doesn't taste like an original American Burger. I love that the owner has incorporated Pakistani servings into his food. If you're feeling bold and want to try something new, this is it. Note: don't get the spicy burger, it's pretty hot! read more

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There was no line at all here, probably because it isn't Manhattan. We were here around 7:30 pm on a Friday night. We all ordered the lamb chops with either roasted veggies or fries. The lamb was really good but quite spicy even if you specify mild. Sauce that came with it was great as well. The roasted veggies were ok but I think next time I will get the fries, which are seasoned with the same spicy powder as the lamb.. pretty good portion size, considering lamb, for less than $20. Note that there is no bathroom or sink to wash your hands in, however there are packaged wet wipes at the counter at the read more

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My friend recommend we go to BK Jani for dinner one night and I'm so happy she did. I had never been before but I had walked by it a handful of times and had seen pictures of some of the menu items which they have placed outside their restaurant. We walked in and placed our order with an employee inside. We paid after placing our order and were given a number to take to our table for the server to bring our food out to us. We opted to sit outdoors in their patio area in the back. It wasn't a long wait for them to bring our food out to us. I had decided to go with the namesake Jani burger. This burger is special because it's made with 1/2 pound of custom blend ground beef and mint chutney. The combination of these two things makes for an extremely juicy burger where each bite basically melts in your mouth. I also did it with. a semi-spicy sauce which proved to be more spicy than I imagined! I'm a spicy novice but I'd suggest taking it slow if you haven't had any items here before. Overall an awesome place with an interesting take on American dishes with a slight Indian twist. read more

BK JANI - Left: Jani Burger, top: Nihari, and a plate of fries to share. - Pakistani Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Holy cow. Top 5 meals ever. The Dekalb market food court is the same stuff (and also very good) but the food in the OG location is next. level. good. 1. Get the lamb chops and thank me later. Perfectly cooked, so tender and juicy. I could have ate 30 of them. Masala and flavoring was out of the world. 2. The BK Jaani burger is perfect. It's not a super traditional "burger" you think of, but still fantastic. Simple, tomato, bun, beef, green chutney. Comes in mild moderate and spicy. It's so flavorful and again cooked PERFECTLY. 3. The "ye cheese" is a more 'traditional' burger. Also extremely good. Get the double patty so keep the ratios appropriate. Soooo good. Had half and half of each burger. 4. Owner very nice and friendly and helpful. 5. This was a top 10 meal of all time I've ever had. ZABARDAST. read more

Cool place, definitely recommend. Not crowded on a Sunday afternoon. Ordered the impossible JANI burger (medium spice level), fries, & Mango JANI drink. Came out to $24. Kind of expensive, but everything was really delicious and perfect. Owner was awesome, he really took a moment to talk about the food and ingredients. Staff was super great and gave us a really positive and welcoming experience. The place itself has a cool vibe with nice art, lights, and wall magnets to play around with, as well as cool and funny posters of customers' reviews. To top it off it was a beautiful day with the windows open and nice view of the park. read more

BK JANI - Very excellent Impossible BK Jani Burger (vegetarian) with their seasoned fries and homemade ketchup. - Pakistani Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I wish I could like this place since it's close to home but ... it just didn't cut it! We weren't acknowledged or spoken to when we came in even though multiple staff members weren't doing anything. It took 25+ minutes to receive our food when only 1 other party was awaiting food. And the food itself... well... you don't quite get what you pay for here. It's very expensive for almost street equivalent food. read more

Chicken tikka roll Javani burger Backyard burger Double grilled chicken Man this was a trio of perfection and deliciousness - the backyard outdoor lights and heating make it the perfect COVID spot! Will be back for sure read more

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Awesome beef and lamb! reminds me of the dhaba food from home!!! Don't miss out on this!

Delicious! The staff was also really great and gave us some samplers. This is the burger spot for you if you love flavor!

Hands down the BEST lamb chops in Brooklyn at an unbeatable price. Our dining experience was also exceptional compared to what we've had in Bushwick! To the very kind man who took our order (the owner if I'm not mistaken), you have officially changed my mind about fries :) From a non fry lover BK Jani's fries are top notch and a must try. From the lamb and the side of veggies that were grilled to perfection down to the wonderful staff and friendly owner, it's no wonder why this place gets all of these raving reviews! Thank god we live near by, we will definitely be frequenting this Bushwick gem!!! read more

BK JANI - The BEST lamb chops you'll ever have. Beware they pack a nice spicy punch - Pakistani Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Found! I ventured to Bushwick with friends to Bk Jani. Expectations were high and they were exceeded. It is a Pakistani restaurant that simply takes the best cuts of meat from Pat LaFreida, seasons them correctly, and cooks them perfectly. That's it and the results are stunning. The place is almost cafeteria-like and the food is served on paper plates. There is really no need to order as the owner brings you what you should eat. There really is nothing but meat: Lamb chops, steak, and the hamburger! The seasoning is a mixture of mint and spices that stimulate the taste buds without overwhelming them. There is an amazing consistency to meats prepared well that may have changed how I think about meats going forward. This place is a must! For more great reviews visit TheLoupe! read more