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    Namkeen

    4.3 (102 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Raj S.

    PROs - location, and ambience CONs- not a desi style chicken fry , parking Was walking by metuchen Main Street and bumped into this restaurant! Restaurant looked big and the ambience looked very good . Lots of seats to sit and eat . Restroom facilities were good . Service was ok . Parking is tough t Masala fries were good . kids liked it and were crispy and tasty . Was looking for a Desi style fried chicken and they suggested tenders .. it wasn't good.. not desi style for sure .. not spicy , not desi style , not tasty . I couldn't eat even one of the tenders ... have tried so many other desi style chicken before and this wasn't even comparable to those .. average experience .. 2.5 stars and gave it 3 stars

    Clucking Waffle Sandwich
    Brittany M.

    Finally made it to Namkeen! We ordered out because we had limited time on our lunch break. I can't speak to ambiance and service because my co-workers picked up the food. I ordered the clucking waffle sandwich, with no pickles and no slaw. Probably not the best for take out because the waffle stood no chance between waiting in its container and the humidity outside, it was not crisp. This isn't their fault, poor judgement on my end. The waffle itself had an ok taste, though the chunks of peppers did seem to contribute to the sogginess. Overall, the waffle sandwich felt too heavy and I decided to forgo the waffles and just enjoy the inside with my side of Mac and cheese. This was a great way to go because the chicken was absolutely delicious. Flavorful, spicy, crunchy, and accompanied by the sauce the chicken was a 10/10. I started to eat it with my side of Mac and it was chefs kiss. The Mac and cheese needed the chicken boost. It was pretty bland and I'm not sure if it just didn't travel well but the pasta was kind of separated from the cheese sauce, leading to a mushy texture. I didn't get a cheddar taste at all from the Mac and cheese, it was very subtle. This may be because they do make a loaded Mac and cheese type dish, so they keep the flavor mild and build on it, but as a side, I wasn't impressed. Colleague 1 had the chicken tikka Mac and cheese, she really enjoyed all the flavors together but agreed with me that the Mac by itself would have been disappointing. Colleague 2 had a smash burger, no coleslaw, and he said it was amazing and exactly what he wanted. I'll definitely be back, I would get a chicken sandwich again but with a regular bun. Im excited to try the loaded Mac and cheese and smash burger since my coworkers highly recommended them.

    Jason P.

    Great visit to Namkeen. Very modern and well-maintained space. Lots of seating around. Ordered the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich. It was ready in a few minutes and was very good. I hope to return to try some other items.

    Chicken and Waffle
    Tony P.

    Went to try their famous Chicken and Waffle and their specialty shake, Kulfi as per our middle son's recommendation. Server is friendly. Clean fast food place. The food taste great at this Pakistani fast food chain.

    Grilled cheese and fries very good!
    Jennifer T.

    Namkeen is a Pakistan fusion fried chicken place. The food is very good. I had the chicken & waffles, tikka melt, grilled cheese, and fries. The best sandwich I had so far is their delicious tikka melt. It's a grilled cheese with fried chicken and tikka sauce. The chicken and waffles was very good, but I like my waffles more cake like. They only gave me one container of syrup and that wasn't enough for a big waffle. The grilled cheese was cheesy on sourdough bread so good! The fries were good, but needed seasoning. The place is clean with plenty of seating. I recommend Namkeen in Metuchen!

    Rhonda D.

    Chicken fried to perfection and ever so juicy. The tikka sauce packs a kick even in mild. The green sauce is yummy. I'd put it on anything.

    Rosaly S.

    This place was atheistically pleasing. We were sat right away. We ordered and had our food all within 15 mins, The service was super fast. My favorite was the Tikkavile Chx sandwich, the flavors blended perfectly. Didnt really like the mac& chees, had a chunky texture to the cheese. Overall, this was a cute spot to stop for a quick lunch.

    Tikka burger
    Yasser H.

    Despite of ups and downs, overall Namkeen has been good. Waffle n fries 4.5/5. Good sized tenders with plenty of flavor. Nice fluffy waffle with powdered sugar and syrup. Nashville sandwich. 4/5. A hefty sized sandwich. Pretty flavorful Gulabi waffle 4.5/5. A unique item on their menu with gulab/ gulab jaman flavored with ice cream. Masala fries. 1.5/5 too much masala and less fries. It was too pungent. Chaat ka masala powder can be too over bearing on items if not quantity controlled. The vibes are good. Music is always pretty loud, making convos sometimes very difficult. Service is fine.

    Inside
    Kirsten K.

    If you are craving chicken and waffles, run, don't walk, to Namkeen! I've been there four times in the last 10 days, that's how amazing it is. As expected, you can get a tasty classic tender chicken with a crispy batter and a fluffy fresh waffle, but you can also order so much more. The toppings on some of the more elaborate chicken and waffle sandwiches are zesty, crunchy, savory, spicy, and a little sweet all at once. There's some mint chutney baked into the waffle and it tastes incredible! In most restaurants I order a "medium" spice level but here at Namkeen the "mild" is hot enough to make my eyes water (in a good way!) The veggie burger was really flavorful too. As with every place in Metuchen, plan or paying for parking either metered on the street or in one of the town's public lots or parking garage. Be prepared for a few minutes walk to the restaurant. Staff is polite and attentive. Ambiance is spacious and has an IKEA look with blonde wood and clean lines. I intend to come regularly and eat my way through the whole menu!

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    Bushra H.

    Okay, if you haven't had halal hot chicken, you need to try it once and you should try it at Namkeen. They probably do it the best in the area. Located in beautiful Metuchen, they offer a variety of fusion hot chicken dishes. The "spiciest" level is actually spicy. The fries are tasty and I enjoyed their pickles. The restaurant is beautiful. The service is fast. I would classify this restaurant as fast casual but honestly, it's a good place for a date.

    Dora H.

    Wow this place was so delicious! Who knew fried chicken sandwiches and fries could use some Pakistani flavours to take it up to the next level! We tried the Nashville Sandwich and the Tikkaville Sandwich with a side of Masala fries. For drinks we had the chai and the Barbican pomegranate soda. The chicken was very juicy and also amazingly crunchy. The chai was strong and good, the pomegranate soda was refreshing. Loove the masala spices on the fries. Flavours were on point. I'll definitely be back to try the rest of their menu - the chicken tikka mac and cheese and their spicy maple wings seem very intriguing. So far this may be the best restaurant I've tried in this area in Metuchen and one that's actually comparable to the level of food (in terms of taste) served in New York City. As for service, it's fine, this is a fast food restaurant and not a Michelin star fine dining establishment and not expecting the same level of service. We were served promptly, asked if we needed anything else, had lots of napkins and water...much better than other fast food restaurants already. Ps. There's a surprise in the second bathroom.

    Tikkaville Sandwich
    Aanandi M.

    Ambiance: 9/10 modern, good light, hip and trendy, casual decor. Loved the namkeen sign! They play Punjabi music, which I enjoy! Service: 9/10 very attentive, served us fast Food: 7/10 Mac and cheese was a bit of a miss. The cheese didn't have much flavor, and the show's star was the chicken and mint chutney. The Dhamaka fries were really yummy! The fries were coated in masala and topped it with slaw, sauces, and pickles. Tickaville was very flavorful. My issue is that they simply utilize the same fried chicken, tikka sauce, and green chutney combo with many dishes. It's not bad, but you might just need to choose one of the three dishes. I had the Nashville sandwich once, and that was WAY too salty. Overall: 7.5/10

    Spicy maple wings
    Tanvir H.

    I first heard about namkeen from some Instagram ads showing it's Brooklyn location and it was just never in the cards to go. Today I was looking to get food and to my surprise, discovered there's actually a Metuchen location which is much closer to where I live so I was excited to try it. I parked and at the door there was a sign to please wait to be seated. It confused me at first because I didn't plan to dine in, just order and take out. Eventually I decided to walk up to the register which was on the other side of the seating area to just ask. Staff was nice, took my order fine, and I left my name for the order to come back in a bit. I went to another shop to order a drink, came back and my order at namkeen was almost ready and it was a reasonable wait for my food. I got spicy maple wings to go. Once home, I didn't know there was chipotle mayo in the box until the end so I pretty much had maple syrup wings. It was really tasty eating 5 of 6 wings. I was pretty full by 5 but I wanted to try the mayo so I ate the 6 and now as I write this I'm actually getting over a food coma. I am fully satisfied with my experience here. Service was fast, nice, and no hiccups. Food was good. And even if I only ordered one main item there was no craving of wanting more. It was just on point for what I was looking for

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    Great food! Great customer service! And very easy to order online. The waffles are amazing, perfectly cooked!

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