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

Very tasty chicken and fries. I also got the lavender lemonade. Solid eating. I was intrigued by the menu and other reviews seemed to enjoy the experience. I feel like I'm copying other reviews but had the same feelings about the food and atmosphere. Nice lady made a few recommendations and I went with them. I was very happy with the masala chicken sandwich and fries. I did not get any sauces on fries. I really liked both. I also got the lemonade. 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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Got this a couple months ago to try their masala mac 'n cheese and it was soo good! Definitely a must try. Their chicken sandwich is ok, I personally didn't like that there was too much sauce, but the flavors were good. The service was good. There is street parking and space to sit and eat inside. Ambiance was good for a quick bite or friendly hangout, not date spot. read more

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! This place is amazing. I got the Murga Masala Sandwich with fries and it knocked my socks off. The sandwich had crispy chicken and the coleslaw added a refreshing snap. The soft potato bun was excellent as well. I adored the masala sauce and the mint chutney. They helped to cut some of the spice and added flavors I throughly enjoyed. The fries were crispy and spiced to perfection. The service was kind. It is a great spot for sure! read more

Hot Murga - Murga Masala Sandwich - Indian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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We've heard great things about this place and finally gave it a try. The service was excellent, staff was patient and kind, willing to explain the menu. The seating area was clean and spacious. Not a ton of seating but definitely enough for Tuesday lunch. We ordered so much off the menu I won't list it here. Everything we had was amazing. If you're driving in to New Haven, the 56 Broadway parking lot is only a 5 min walk. You won't be disappointed. read more

Hot Murga - Ginger Lavender Lemonade - Indian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I mostly stopped in because of its convenience to my hotel, but glad I did. The hot murga masala sandwich doesn't necessarily look like much at first, but what a perfectly balanced flavor bomb. The chicken was perfectly crispy outside and juicy inside. I ordered it hot and the heat was perfect, enough to really feel it but complimented and balanced by the mint chutney, spiced ranch, and pickled onions. The curry-spiced fries were excellent too, as was their cardamom cheesecake ice cream. If I were a local or a Yale student, I'd be back regularly. read more

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Hot, fresh, tasty food. The fried chicken in the murga sandwich was crisp and juicy, and well seasoned. I would have liked a bit more coleslaw in the sandwich, and the sandwich could be a bit bigger for $12, but the quality of all the ingredients made up for the price. The french fries were the star: these are some of the best fries I've had in a while. They're crispy but have a silky texture on the inside, and the light seasoning is delicious. The mango lassi could be more tart, but the cardamom seasoning makes it a nice drink. read more

Hot Murga - Murga Sandwich and Masala Fries- crispy and fresh - Indian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Chicken sandwich combo was delicious. Got the medium as I like spice but not too much. Also got dosa waffles- let me preface I love dosa. These were a great spin. Masala fries 12/10. Will definitely return read more

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

This place is awesome and a really interesting concept for two distinct flavors that work really well together. I think the food slightly better at Murga than the other hot chicken spot in New Haven (though that place is great too), especially if you like Indian flavors. We've had the Murga sandwich, the Murga masala sandwich, Baadmash fries and mac & cheese, seasoned fries and the sliders. I thought the masala sandwich was incredible! My only two complaints are: 1. they don't have a kids menu- we end up ordering the sliders and a side of fries for our two to share and 2. none of the sandwiches listed under the "featured meals" section of the menu include fries! It's not really a "meal" if you have to buy the fries separately, which adds up. So, this place is quite pricy for a fast food counter service type place, but everything tastes great! read more

Absolutely outstanding. I had the chicken tenders and waffles, and it was the best takeout I've ever eaten. The fries taste like the platonic ideal of spicy fries - perfectly spicy and salty. The waffles were light and fluffy, sweet and spiced. The chicken was tender and moist and the skin was perfectly crispy. Bravo! read more

I was so pleasantly surprised by Hot Murga! So far, I've tried their Murga masala chicken sandwich, their Murga chicken sandwich, and badmaash's fries. Everything was over the top good. The chicken sandwich is super super crunchy, which helps it stand up well to their delicious sauces. We went once this week and liked it so much we went back a second time. read more

my 13-year-old wants to know if we can get DoorDash from New Haven Connecticut to Claremont, CA because she wants a Hot Murga sandwich. I feel her pain. We happen upon the shop when we were attending a function at Yale and it was the best thing we ate on our trip. Don't tell the great pizza shops... But Hot Murga is where it's at. Even gotten so far to see if there was a franchise. Alas, will have to wait until we get back to Connecticut. Great service, sweet little shop, and amazing food. read more

Ok, this is a serious review. No jokes. I don't even like Indian food but the hot chicken Indian combo just sang to me. I believe it's where some noodle house used to be, but they redid everything and it's gorgeous. Their AC was broken but the breeze coming in was great! Big windows. The girl working the counter was so friendly and passionate about the food, she helped us make our choices. I got the chicken Murga masala sandwich in medium heat and my hubby got the chicken Murga sandwich in the hottest level as he always does. It was HOT! Beware! We got the Murga fries too! Everything was amazing! Flavors amazing! Crispy, crunchy, juicy my mouth is watering now. The level of flavor was something I haven't had in a long time. We ate in, there's about 5 tables there. It's so clean and crisp inside. The fries were great too! We got a spiced ranch for dipping. Then, we were already stuffed but saw a cinnamon cardamom cheesecake ice cream and just had to. That was delicious too! Creamy creamy creamy! I'm so excited about this place I need to tell people about it right away!! Your going to LOVE it! read more

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Came upon this place while on a roadtrip and it was one of the best meals of the weekend! We got the Szechuan mini sliders, the murga sliders, and Badmaash's Mac and cheese. Some places really overhype their loaded Macs but here it was 100% warranted. Perfect topping to mac ratio, and the sauce is mixed in with the cheese sauce which makes every bite fantastic! The sliders were generously sized and perfect for sharing/sampling multiple flavors, as my boyfriend and i love to do. The Szechuan in particular had such a tasty and sticky sauce--it was so good. In general, all of the chicken is perfectly crispy, tender, and well seasoned. Finally, the prices were super fair and the portion sizes very generous. The food is very filling and has a great diversity of flavor and options for different preferences. I'd highly recommend stopping in here if you have the chance, you won't regret it! read more

Hot Murga has one of the best chicken sandwiches I've ever had. Absolute home run. I'm so glad I stumbled on this place

I am COMPLETELY blown away with the chicken sandwich! I was VERY reluctant to try it, i ordered a basic Murga Sandwich, exactly as described.... Medium heat! I also ordered wings medium heat as well... both items were AMAZING! Very juicy, and the flavors were spot on! Try this place! read more

This place is so good, especially just having opened so recently! Tender chicken, amazing spices (they make their masala or spices by themselves), and ambiance inside is great! Service was friendly and fast! Masala fries had an awesome crispness to it as well. Highly recommend the murga masala sandwich! We're visiting from the west coast but telling all our friends and family in the east coast about it! read more

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I had one of the fried chicken sandwiches and it was DELICIOUS! I need to go back asap. I also tried the Mac and cheese, which was ok. But 100% go for the fried chicken sandwiches. read more

The sandwich was a nice twist on Fried Chicken Sandwiches. The staff was very helpful & friendly. Place is very clean, and I enjoyed the outdoor seating. read more

Friendly staff and clean establishment. The Super Hot Murga Chicken Sandwich blew me away. Be ready for the spice! Plenty of pay parking on the street. read more

Nice twist on hot chicken. Enjoyed the Tikki Masala sauce with my tenders. Slaw was good too. Medium was not too hot (not a spicy person). The tenders were large. read more

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

When I first read the existence of such a place, it made me add it to the upcoming travel bucket list. With all the chicken sandwich wars going on, Popeye s throwing shade at Chick-fil-A, in turn ruffling Burger King or is it the Big M...oh who cares! Hot Murga is legit, peeps. You gotta try it, and most certainly enjoy the deliciousness that is Indian chicken. The seasonings and spice levels are really well balanced, with the buttery brioche like potato buns, layered with their snazzy special masala drizzle. To go with these handheld, one needs to also indulge in the masala fries...again, with just the right spice dash. Service was fast and well structured for a fast casual restaurant. Great seating options in the downtown New Haven, stones throw from Yale. If you are hankering for an "other" chicken sandwich, with all the traditional accoutrement flavored in a globally inspired manner, do yourself a favor and pick one Hot Murga up. No regrets! read more

First off, this place is very clean! The smells of different spices are very soothing. The customer service is great. Now let's get to the amazing in g food. The food was amazing. I ordered a few dishes just to try and I was not disappointed. You order with different levels of spice, from no spice to very hot. The portions are beyond reasonable and well worth the charge. Definitely will be back! read more

Very good service, delicious and unique food, and nice clean sitting area. Definitely recommend the food, it's a really cool concept to mix fried chicken and curry read more

Found this right cross from our Airbnb. Super cute place with a tasty fried chicken sandwich. Little Indian twist on Nashville hot chicken. Got the ginger lavender lemonade too! read more

Hot Murga - Delicious crispy chicken sandwich! - Indian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Delicious!!!!!i Had Murga sandwich and masala fries ! Flavor was amazing! Will be back for sure!! read more

Excellent chicken and fries, will be making this a regular stop! We shared the masala chicken sandwich and the tenders. The side of Mac and cheese was delicious too read more

The Staff were nice and polite. The dinning area is clean and great presentation. The service was fast, and the food cooked just right, fries were fresh with perfect masala seasoning. The chicken sandwich (level hot) wasn't too spicy. The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy inside. A perfect Indian American fusion. It reminds me of a Nashville hot chicken sandwich but with an Indian spin. read more

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Big plus points for the extra clean space and two bathrooms. I love hot chicken sandwiches and this was my first time trying it with an Indian twist. Absolutely loved the explosion of various flavors. Major bonus points for the crispy batter on the chicken, both on the sandwich and the mac n cheese. They hit the mark with all taste buds! We ordered the hot chicken sandwich with all the Indian spice fixes like tikki masala sauce, the mac n cheese, and topped it off with the cardamon cheesecake ice cream. Will definitely be back for this unique flavor profile. read more

Hot Murga - Cardamom Cheesecake Ice Cream: creamy and unique. Enjoyed the chunks of cheesecake - Indian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Such a fun twist on chicken! We tried the Mac and cheese, sliders, and the chicken and waffles - all with Indian inspiration. The cardamon syrup takes the waffles and the chicken over the top. We wanted to drink it afterwards!! read more

So glad this place is here! I got the basic chicken sandwich and it was full of flavor. I'm excited to try the masala one next. The fries were also great. The inside looks really nice and there's also some good outside seating. The lady working there was super friendly and said they just opened a week ago. Excited to come back! read more

Hot Murga - Chicken Sandwich! - Indian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

First time here and not disappointed. Size of chicken sandwich was wonderful and cooked perfectly. I went with medium spice and could have definitely went hotter. Masala fry portion was too much for one person but good and fresh. Good clean place and counter service was friendly. High recommend if you're looking for a fried chicken sandwich. read more

Hot Murga - Masala fries and chicken sandwich - Indian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Excellent food. Very fresh. Great service. When they say hot , medium is more than enough!! Need one of these in Los Angeles.

I love this place, but I'm really sad I haven't been able to get the murga waffles. I'm not sure if they were officially taken off the menu, but they were the best chicken and waffles I've had. The mac and cheese is also amazing read more

Delicious! With a really unique take on the hot chicken trend that seems to be popping up everywhere, Hot Murga is one that should be here to stay. read more

So good! Perfectly cooked and seasoned chicken, soft roll, crunchy slaw! A must try for anyone looking for something different than the fast food chains. You can pick your spice level, and pair with their uniquely seasoned fries. Service was also an excellent, and everything was very clean and inviting. Highly recommend. read more

Awesome food, friendly helpful staff, clean tables. Can't ask for more than that! Had the Hot Murga Masala. It was delicious! Lots of flavors but all complementary and none was overpowering. The fries and Mac and cheese look awesome. Will definitely be going back to work my way through the menu! read more