I found this place while randomly looking on DoorDash. They had a happy hour special, so I decided to check them out. If you enjoy the flavors of Indian food as well as one of those quick service, hot chicken restaurants you probably would enjoy Hot Murga. The chicken sandwich comes in five spice levels from no heat to super hot. I got the standard hot, and it has some kick, but it wasn't overpowering. Then again I enjoy spicy food. I also ordered their spiced mac & cheese. Again, not spicy at all, but flavorful. Also a good portion as I have leftovers for later. I had my food delivered, but this establishment is close to the Yale campus and street parking can be a bit tricky on Howe St. and around Broadway. I've been inside of the space once when it was a different restaurant some years ago, it's not a large space, but I'm pretty sure comfortable if you decided to dine in. If you ever find yourselves at a crossroad between wanting Chick-fil-A and Indian food, this would be a great alternative. read more

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Two Haiku Review: I eat here every Time I'm in New Haven. The Sandwich is good, but The fries are the real Stars here--they taste just like Lays Magic Masala. read more

A fun take on fried chicken, but with "Indian" flavors. I got the Murga Sandwich (hot) and Badmaash's Mac & Cheese (medium). Honestly, I didn't think the Murga Sandwich itself had too much flavor - the fry was good and the chicken was juicy & crispy, it was just a lacking seasoning and even "hot" was not super spicy. The spice itself also tasted very one dimensional - just spicy, with no seasoning. Overall, I was a bit disappointed by the sandwich itself, but would be interested in trying some of their other sauces. The Badmaash Mac & Cheese was the redeeming item of the meal though - this is basically a Mac & Cheese, covered in tikka sauce & their spicy sauce, and topped with fried chicken. It's definitely a unique flavor, and I think the tikka masala sauce went really well with the cheesy mac texture. Definitely seems like the kind of late night out comfort craving, because it is super heavy. p.s. - pro tip, the sandwich itself is $12 but the sliders are $6 and definitely larger than half of a sandwich (probably closer to 2/3rds). So I'd get 2 sliders for $12 instead of a sandwich. read more

Hot Murga - Murga Sandwich and Badmaash's Mac and Cheese - Indian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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 read more

Hot Murga - Grilled Murga Sandwich, Masala Fries, Murga Sauce, Ginger Lavender Lemonade - Indian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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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! read more

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

I can't say anything about the service because I ordered the food on uber eats but I have to say that the food was really good. One of the best Mac and cheese I've had, I didn't even get a chance to take a picture because I devoured it. My husband got the chicken sandwich and he said it was good. The only thing is that we ordered spicy but the food was not spicy at all. But I will definitely get food from here again! read more

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 !! read more

Hot Murga - slider + baadmash mac n cheese - Indian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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. read more

Hot Murga - 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. - Indian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Indian fried chicken if and when available is sensational and luckily u can have it on the daily here at Hot Murga. Whoever is frying back there knows their stuff. Perfect fry. Great flavors. Don't feel gross afterwards. In fact, want more! Nice and bright and clean. Just wish more people were patronizing. Don't sleep. Eat! read more

I have been obsessed with Hot Murga! Such an innovative fusion of Indian flavors and comfort fried chicken. Their prices are beyond reasonable for the area and the portion sizes. We love getting the Mac and cheese, the chicken sandwich, and the impossible sandwich. Their cardamom ice cream is quite possibly the best ice cream I've ever had. Mango lassi is also delicious and not overly sweet. Service is very prompt and friendly. Small interior, but expected since it's downtown New Haven. There is room to dine in, but I typically order takeout. Overall, I would highly recommend! read more

This is one of my favorite local quick bite places. Despite it being a fried chicken joint, they actually have some tasty vegan/vegetarian options. read more

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. read more

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

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. read more

Hot Murga - Rice bowl, chicken Murga and Waffles, Masala Fries with chicken - Indian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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

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. read more

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I ordered the chicken sandwich and masala fries. It was a decent fried chicken sandwich and fries. I gave three stars because I just feel like calling it "Indian Fusion" is like equating La Croix with Mountain Dew. I felt like I was eating a chicken sandwich and fries while someone whispered about Indian food on the other side of the room. If you've never had good authentic Indian food, and you want to try this restaurant as a gateway toward a hint of what flavors to expect, go for it! But if you're looking for the nuanced, layered punch of Indian flavors in a chicken sandwich, this is not for you. read more

A reliable chicken sandwich, the Hindustani version Chick-fil-A with creamy masala sauce. You can customize your spice tolerance from Caucasian all the way to Mughal emperor. My go-to item is Murga Masala Sandwich, simple but so tasty. If you get masala fries or other appetizer/sides definitely order some extra Murga sauce. A must-have for any lovers of modern ethnic fusion. A tad overpriced, but never does disappoint, 4/5. read more

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. read more

Hot Murga - 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. - Indian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Holy FUDGE! The impossible murga is going on my list of favorite vegan sandwich finds OF.ALL.TIMES, literally. I travel for work all over the country, and I'm telling you 10+/10. I am currently waiting for them to open today because I'm going to go get more. I ate it too fast last night to take a picture. Omg my heart is happy ! I'll be honest Indian food isn't my thing at all, however, this makes me want to reconsider some of my life choices. read more

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. read more

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Hot Murga is a fast-casual Indian fusion restaurant that opened in New Haven, Connecticut in May 2023. It was founded by Rupinder "Romy" Singh. No strangers to the restaurant business, the Singh Family has been in the local restaurant business for several years. Romy's father Indi Singh owns Sitar, while his brother Harinder "Harry" Singh owns House of Naan. Before getting into the restaurant business, Romy was a lymphoma researcher at Yale University. He later realized that food was his true passion; it allowed him to get creative. In the fall of 2020, he and Harry co-opened Pataka: a fast-casual Indian street food restaurant. Although successful, the brothers closed Pataka two years later when they got the opportunity to relocate it to Queens, NYC. Romy came up with a new restaurant concept to fill the same space once occupied by Pataka. Inspired by a family trip to Tennessee, Romy came up with the idea to open a Nashville Hot Chicken restaurant that featured an Indian spin. He named the new venture "Hot Murga" which means "Hot Rooster". All of the chicken used for the dishes is 100% Certified Halal. My wife and I recently stopped at Hot Murga for lunch. We had heard nothing but great things about them and were eager to try their food. The interior of the restaurant was bright, white, and ridiculously clean. We were impressed with that alone. After looking over the menu, we decided to order a variety of different dishes to share. We ordered the "Murga Sandwich" (fried chicken, coleslaw, pickles, pickled onions, murga sauce on a potato bun), "Badmaash's Fries" (masala fries, fried chicken, murga sauce, pickles, coleslaw), "Waffles", and "Spiced Mac and Cheese". Everything was so delicious! KAPOW: an explosion of flavor in every bite! To drink, we washed everything down with some "Ginger Lavender Lemonade" and "Mango Lassi". My wife and I have definitely been caught up in the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich craze with other places like Haven Hot Chicken, but Hot Murga offers the same type of cuisine that not only adheres to Halal dietary guidelines but is also prepared with vibrant Indian spices. We can't wait to go back! read more

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Friend got the Murga Masala Chicken Sandwich which he mentioned was nicely made and flavorful. I went with the 2 tenders that are more than just the ordinary hot chicken on white bread. The size of each tender was huge. The meat was juicy, seasoned wonderfully with spices and batter with a crunchy crust served with their take on Canes chicken sauce that has spice with their own hot sauce for another kick. I'm often worried about the hot chicken scene focuses on heat over flavor but this place focuses on flavor first with the kick that all works out. Being from the northeast there aren't many hot chicken places and sure as hell there aren't any Indian Hot Chicken places - I would still pick this over Dave's and Canes any day. Please have a location in MA! read more

Hot Murga - 2 Tenders - Indian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Nashville hot chicken remixed with Indian flavors. What a brilliant concept, perfectly executed here. -Chicken is crispy and flavorful. I got Medium spice level, which is tasty but not hot at all in my opinion... I'd get Hot next time -Masala fries are also perfect Service was friendly, efficient and pretty fast (10mins) for food that is obviously cooked-to-order Vibe / Ambiance is bright, funky and modern. Got my food to-go as i had to get back to work... But I wouldn't mind sitting down & eating here sometime. read more

I am obsessed with Hot Murga! They have the best chicken sandwiches and their service is great. I've been there SO many times in the past several months. Their Badmassh fries and Murga Masala Sandwiches are unmatched. Their restaurant is very clean and bright. Highly recommend!!! read more

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The first time I had Nashville style Hot Chicken I fell in love with it. I have always loved good Indian food, especially all of the different flavors and textures partying together on my plate and then in my mouth. Needless to say when these two foods were paired together it is simply a match made in heaven. I have ordered numerous times over the past year+ from Hot Murga, but this past weekend my family stopped in as we were in New Haven for a few errands. I opted for Badmaash's Mac and Cheese this time (versus my usual Badmaash's Fries). Let's just say that I don't know if I'll do the fries again. The creaminess of the mac and cheese added another dimension to the Indian seasoning. The cheesiness also cut the heat (though I was looking for it with ordering it with a Hot spice level), like how raita would do the same with traditional Indian food. Eating in this past weekend also gave me the opportunity to see the kindness and gratefulness of the on-site team. I'd always much rather support a business that is thankful and appreciative for their customers. I definitely felt it here. read more

Hot Murga - Badmaash's Mac and Cheese - Indian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

By far the best fried chicken that I've tasted since living in the Northeast the last four years. The chicken was crunchy and perfectly seasoned. The mac cheese had gooey cheese and was perfectly pair with chicken, Tikka Masala and Mint Chutney. Sliders were amazing. Food was so amazing that we ordered an additional order of wings. The service was beyond amazing. The atmosphere was nice and the restaurant was super clean. We live 3 hours away in New Hampshire and we are already looking to return soon. P.S. we requested a later check out from our hotel and we made a great decision to stay until the restaurant opened this morning. Amazing job!! read more

Hot Murga - Indian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

This place was great! We loved the flavors and the spiciness In the burgers and fries. I would definitely get the fries again they were crispy ( fries and chicken) and had a great sauce and the pickled onions were great. Also their lavender lemonade was so good! The service was also great the staff is helpful and nice. The restaurant was smaller and great for the location. , Perfect takeout spot or something for a quick bite read more

Hot Murga - Loaded fries and hot murga burger - Indian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

We're lovers of both hot chicken and Indian flavors, so we were super excited when we learned of Hot Murga! This is the only spot I know of with this concept, and all of the food was delicious. I was especially impressed by the mac and cheese which was super cheesy and would've been killer on its own too! I appreciated that they had a range of spices for every palate, because I'm more on the mild side, while my fiancé will get his food as hot as he can. Though I feel the chicken could've been a little bit more juicy, the flavors were really good, and everything seemed very fresh. The ginger lavender lemonade and cardamom cheesecake ice cream were a great way to cool down, and we liked their outdoor seating area. All of the food came out quickly too! read more

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The decor here is nice and the restaurant is very clean. It's always nice to have another halal option nearby. Service was friendly but it took 25min for us to receive our order and unfortunately our food was cold by then. The murga masala sandwich was not spicy and was more sweet. The fries were good; murga sauce is definitely on the sweeter side. We also got the murga sandwich (not pictured) in the hot spice level, but it was not very spicy. read more

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

Heard about Hot Murga from my brother & I've been meaning to try out some CT pizza so I put this place on my list too. It was def worth the drive out from NYC. We went on a Sunday, there was plenty of street parking available. Very clean place, bathroom was nice too. I had murga masala sandwich with mild heat. It was a burst of yummy Indian flavors especially mint chutney. I also tried the badmaash mac & cheese which also had that yummy Tikka masala sauce on it. I've never had chicken with Mac before & surprisingly it made for a great combo. I highly recommend this place. read more

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It is not often I am blown away by something so good I feel the need to Yelp it almost immediately! This place rocked my world. Did an errand in North Haven and searched around on Yelp for restaurants, this Indian Fried Chicken place in New Haven was discovered. Walked in and were greeted by a friendly cashier. We glanced over at the menu and ask her what she liked the best etc... I wanted the basic Fried Chicken sandwich which came with pickled onions, pickles, Murga sauce and your choice of heat level. Being the spice head that I am, I asked to try their super hot head and I figured I can tolerate it. The sandwich itself was full of Indian flavors and has to be one of the best chicken sandwiches I've ever head. The super hot was spicy, I was able to tolerate it and I have no regrets. My wife got the Murga Marsala sandwich which had even more absolutely amazing flavors. It was a chicken sandwich with pickled onions, spiced ranch and mint chutney. Both sandwiches were served on a potato bun. In addition we also ordered the marsala fries which had the most amazing seasoning and crunch. Bonus points for the side of Spiced Ranch to dip in. The ambiance was nice, quick place to order without a waiter and plenty of indoor seating. They also have a small deck in front for a couple seats. Lastly, we grabbed the Cardamom Cheesecake ice cream to go and OMG this was just the icing on the cake. Fill with the flavor of cinnamon and cardimom this dessert was rich and decadent and would get every single time. The cashier said this restaurant is only a few month old, relatively new. I am just still so blown away with how amazing and flavorful this food was. I will be back VERY soon. read more

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One of my favorite places to eat in all of New Haven great fusion that I never expected to like this much, the fried chicken is crispy and juicy with amazing sauces the tikka is a lot better than the yellow daal which was watery, workers are very nice and attentive read more

Hot Murga - Badmaash's Fries Badmaash's Mac and Cheese - Indian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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I ordered the Panjabi Noodle Burger. I'm not a vegetarian, but it seemed like the kind of thing I would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. It was delicious. read more

Wow. The food is awesome here and definitely worth a try if you enjoy heat and chicken. First off, this is located just off of the campus of Yale near the bookstore. It is not the easiest place to find parking on busy days / times, but the food is worth the hassle. Much easier to park here on weekend days when we recently went. The service is basically a to go type fast food place. No table service to speak of but they do take your order and bring out trays with the food. The ambiance screams septic with the white and orange motif, but it is nice in a transitory food hall kinda way. Ultimately, this is not a place you're going to sit at for a long time but more a place to grab a quick bite and go. We got the sliders, the Mac and cheese w all the toppings and the fries with all the toppings. As you can see the food looked amazing and the taste was even better. We went with medium spice and it had a kick. If you're not a spice person, stick with mild or the no spice levels. If you like the heat, go for the spicy or super spicy levels. Personally, the sliders were good but the Mac and cheese with the mint chutney and Tikka masala sauce were out of this world. That is definitely going to be my go to next time I go here. I will say the chicken was a tad spicy for the kids (who enjoy spice) but the cooling of a Limca (Indian sprite) paired well with the food for them. read more

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So I was at the Marriott looking for a place to snack. I didn't want Bojangles so I walked around the corner and saw. Hot Murga boy this place was bright and clean. The young lady was very polite. I ask what she'd recommend. I got the Hot Murga chicken marsala sandwich and fries. I don't even eat fries that much boy these fries were crunchy and a tinch spicy they were "banging". The chicken sandwich was slamming. They've been open 2 months or so. I am not from here but on my travels back I'll check them out!! Y'all should check them out too!! That's it that's the post go now ... read more

Hot Murga - A chicken sandwich with a breaded fried chicken fillet, melted cheese, and sauce, served in a bun. - Indian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Heard of a halal new burger spot in New Haven and had to give it a try! We ended up ordering 1 murga sandwich medium heat, 2 murga masala sandwich (pre-determined heat level, side of plain fries (we didn't want the masala on top), and the badmash Mac n cheese! So I split the murga and murga masala sandwich. My first impression of the murga sandwich was that it was way too crunchy. Visibly you can tell it was brown/slightly burned. I've had chicken burgers elsewhere, and this was personally way to crunchy. Maybe it was a one off situation. Coming to the murga masala sandwich - now that was a good level of normal crispiness and pretty delicious. The masala sauce on the burger was a nice touch and the coleslaw was also refreshing. I did end up getting an extra side of coleslaw as well! Portion size for the side was small than expected, but did the job. The Mac and cheese was good - I wish it was more cheesy though... since I was already getting full off the one burger, the extra chicken in it was a bit much for me. So if you are someone like me who doesn't have a big appetite I would recommend just ordering the Mac and cheese plain (not loaded). I didn't take a photo of the fries, but I didn't like them. They were just way too crispy and almost hard. Probably over fried... if I would order them again, I'd probably request to have it normal fried (although I've never had to make that type of request for French fries) Inside is really clean though. I went at a time when there wasn't a big crowd. And the service was fairly quick. The girl taking our order was really friendly as well and brought the food to our table. I'm so glad this place has indoor seating with a few tables to fit a crowd! If you drive around that area you can also get free no meter parking. I would probably come back again when I'm craving this kind of food - just hope they're mindful of not over frying and then I would probably give 5 stars! :-) read more

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I want to support this place because... 1. I'm southerner who loves fried chicken 2. Im a Pakistani/Muslim so halal food is a plus 3. The aesthetics and branding of this place is so catchy and cute But.. No matter how many times I try this place the fried chicken sandwiches are just average and tasty heavy. read more