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    Hot Murga

    4.7 (84 reviews)
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    Grilled Murga Sandwich, Masala Fries, Murga Sauce, Ginger Lavender Lemonade
    Karissa D.

    Please wear hairnets!!! I found one gray strand of hair in my grilled sandwich, then proceeded to find two more strands of hair with my fries Very upsetting and unappetizing

    Mango Lassi
    Wilsy A.

    My first time here was back in November. I can't believe this was in my drafts for so long. If you really like Indian food, fried chicken, & good eats overall - this is a spot for you. This place's aesthetic is cool, ambiance is friendly, & the location is great. The lil Murga sliders were juicy, had a lovely crunch from the veggies, & were very tasty. I can't say enough about these, a must for sure! I'm a potato bun gal, so for me it just truly made it even better. The Murga Masala sandwich was still crispy even though it was coated very nicely in their Tikka Masala sauce. The mint chutney elevated it for me, I've never had a sandwich like this. I devoured that juicy Indian fried chicken sandwich. I love dips and was curious to try their coconut chutney, because I love coconut. I dipped my fries in that as well as their mint chutney to taste them alone & I don't regret it. I would've taken a bottle of each home if I could lol! One of the main stars of the show was their Badmaash's Mac & Cheese. Creamy, cheesy, & the nice crispy chicken on top made it all the better as if everything else wasn't already so delicious. I legit had some leftover & the next day it still tasted super yummy. I've never had mango lassi before or any lassi for that matter & I can say it was enjoyable. It's definitely a drink I think best drunk cold, had the right amount of sour touch to it. I truly enjoyed everything! I can't wait to visit them again soon, to try more of their other items. Their staff is also very nice, can't go wrong with anything on the menu!

    slider + baadmash mac n cheese
    Rladbwls K.

    go to cheat day food. something bout that murga sauce... two piece tenders + toast is plenty for a meal. the loaded mac n cheese is a treat to share !!

    Menu board - A menu board at Hot Murga Indian fried hot chicken restaurant lists various food items, including sandwiches, wings, snacks, desserts, and drinks, with prices and options.
    Scott K.

    First learned about this place during a Yelp Elite event they held and I have been back a few times since then. It's a unique eatery with an Indian-based menu, but not really the same food you'd find in an Indian restaurant. It's not really fast-food, but somewhere in between. The food is always made fresh and the flavors are excellent. As a pescatarian, I can only comment on the non-meat items, but I've had just about all of them and they never disappoint. You can take out, which most seem to do, or eat in. The space is very bright and clean. I've done both.

    Kristen V.

    Really enjoyed our meal at Hot Murga. Its a great American/Indian fusion restaurant with many options - hot chicken sandwich, fries, rice bowls etc. It is a fast casual restaurant; with dine in and take out. Parking is street parking. The food is genuinely delicious; a cool blend of spices in the dishes. Do not miss the murga sauce (its an option for most dishes!) and the cardamom cheesecake ice cream; I still think about this ice cream. SO good.

    Rice bowl, chicken Murga and Waffles, Masala Fries with chicken
    Nicole F.

    Order and pay at the counter prior to receiving your meal. New to New Haven another hot chicken restaurant but with an Indian flare. We came at an off time so there was only one other party located in the restaurant. I think most order take out from here although there are a few tables inside to sit at which we did. We each ordered a mango lassi which was very refreshing and helped cool off the spice. The menu is simple but with lots of opportunities to customize. From salad and rice bowls to sandwiches to chicken and waffles they have it. I ordered a chicken rice bowl, that came with a ¼ sized pita bread, coleslaw and pickled onions. They have many different sauces you can add onto your meal, the server wasn't that clear on what each of the sauces were, I played it safe and got the "spiced ranch" which tasted mostly like mayo. Others in my party ordered the chicken and waffles and the French fry chicken bowl. Paid street parking is available out front.

    Sliders
    Jon B.

    I was pleasantly surprised by this place. I love Indian food and after seeing the posts on Instagram this place looked like an interesting visit. I had a chance to stop by over the weekend and I must say the food here is amazing. I love the concept of chicken with an Indian flair, and man this place did not disappoint. I had the regular sliders and everything was on point, from the warmth of the potato rolls, the tenderness of the chicken with its slight kick (got mine mild), the sauce, etc. It was just the best sliders I ever had. I will be here again next time I'm in town. The place is relatively small with a few tables in an area close to Yale. It is nice inside, clean and the design around the place is pretty neat. Can't wait to be in new haven again to go check this place.

    Murga Masala Sandwich - A hand holds a fried chicken sandwich with melted cheese and sauce in a paper wrapper, with a person in the background at an outdoor seating area.
    Mina B.

    I think this place is just ok. It definitely has great appeal but the execution of the food is just not that good. The chicken was not really seasoned so they rely heavily on their sauces to make up for the lack of flavor. The chicken itself was very meaty which I like but it kind of stopped there. The mac n cheese side dish is just flat out pathetic, maybe the worst I've had. That dish alone brought the entire score down overall. Food rating: Murga Masala Chicken Sandwich: 6.6 Masala Fries: 7.1 Spiced mac n cheese: 2.1 Several dipping sauces: all above an 8 I wouldn't try this place again though.

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    Marco V.

    My review will be based on the food not in the service. I heard about this place in New Haven that it's selling chicken sandwiches with the fusion of Indian flavors and spices in a Nashville style Chicken Sandwich. I really like the decor and the welcoming atmosphere. The staff was very friendly. I ordered the Murga Sandwich with fries. The fries were super crispy outside and soft inside with a good amount of seasoning. I love them. The Murga Sandwich medium heat was good not great but definitely I will have it again. I think the coleslaw was a little bit simple maybe it needs more seasoning. The chicken was juicy and tender with a nice crunch. The Chicken was smaller for my opinion, compared to other restaurant in the area. Medium heat was good but definitely I will go for the next level next time. My only issue that day was the time with my order, it took around 13 minutes to have my order ready. I think, they need to improve how to get the orders faster that's it. Overall good sandwich and fries. I will come back again and try other options.

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    Their masala fries is amazing. So is their mac&cheese. Highly recommend to try. Fast service and friendly.

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    Unique and excellent food! If you enjoy Indian food I highly recommend you give them a try!

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    I love Hot Murga. Delicious, fresh, reliable. Consistently the best chicken sandwiches I've had.

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    Excellent! The tikka masala chicken sandwich was my favorite! Great spot! Hope they stick around.

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