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I only come for the Gulabi Waffle but it bangs every single time. Adding this sentence so I can post review.
Delicious Hot Chicken with a twist. We got the Tikka Burger, Hot chicken and the Masala fries with chicken chunks on top. I highly recommend the hot chicken! The fries were a lot to share, and they give a good portion. It helps with the heat, and the sauce also helped mellow things out. If you don't have a good spice tolerance you might not be able to enjoy the food as much, but trust me when I say it's worth it! Restaurant seems to be set up more fast food style: order at the front and you grab your seat. Service was minimal when I last went because of this style of serving. Ty for reading B^)
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
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.
I've eaten here twice. The Nashville wings taste like hot oil and have a disintegrating batter on them. Medium is not spicy. I love love love wings and man these were bad. I tried to pick the chicken off a few and tossed the rest. The maple are better but very syrup and sticky and lots of batter. Something I have to be in the mood for. Their food overall is super greasy and oily. Tons of batter on the wings that make them appear huge. Not much meat. Just be aware.
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 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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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
4 days ago
Okay, so I'm definitely coming back here again. I ordered the spicy smash meal, chicken & waffles and Nashville wings. I love spicy food, and I really like that you can choose your spice level here, ranging from naked to hot. I went with the hot for the chicken & waffles and medium for the wings, and I'm so glad I did. If you're a spicy lover like me, hot is not something you'd want every time. It's enjoyable, but there's definitely a kick that'll have you dusting off your mouth. The medium, on the other hand, is the perfect balance. The chicken was good, but the clear winner for me is the spicy smash burger. That burger was good, and I'll be coming back for it again and again. I also ordered the oreo shake, and it was definitely worth the purchase. And, for a franchise, I was really impressed with the service: friendly, attentive and responsive. read more
4 months ago
Recently we ordered from namkeen ... It was a delivery We gave ordered Tikkaville melt Tikkaville sandwich We had higher expectations looking at reviews but all in vain... I cannot taste tikka flavour in both ..it was absolutely out of flavour the only thing I could taste was souring sauce and lots of onions with vinegar... Chicken tikka flavour is very dear to us and we love that but it was absent and it was very disappointing... $14 for each it's absolutely not WORTH IT ... I never give negative reviews but I had too because it was utterly disappointing experience altogether... read more
7 months ago
I ordered Chicken Waffel and It is so good, spicy and juicy meat .. I will return again and again read more
4 months ago
I only come for the Gulabi Waffle but it bangs every single time. Adding this sentence so I can post review. read more
Delicious Hot Chicken with a twist. We got the Tikka Burger, Hot chicken and the Masala fries with chicken chunks on top. I highly recommend the hot chicken! The fries were a lot to share, and they give a good portion. It helps with the heat, and the sauce also helped mellow things out. If you don't have a good spice tolerance you might not be able to enjoy the food as much, but trust me when I say it's worth it! Restaurant seems to be set up more fast food style: order at the front and you grab your seat. Service was minimal when I last went because of this style of serving. Ty for reading B^) read more
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 read more
1 year ago
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. read more
5 months ago
I've eaten here twice. The Nashville wings taste like hot oil and have a disintegrating batter on them. Medium is not spicy. I love love love wings and man these were bad. I tried to pick the chicken off a few and tossed the rest. The maple are better but very syrup and sticky and lots of batter. Something I have to be in the mood for. Their food overall is super greasy and oily. Tons of batter on the wings that make them appear huge. Not much meat. Just be aware. read more
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. read more
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. read more
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. read more
2 years ago
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! read more
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. read more
3 years ago
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! read more
6 months ago
3 years ago
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 read more
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 read more
9 months ago
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. read more
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. read more
9 months ago
Food is delicious!Service is quick and friendly! Great bite to eat in a nice area, and good vibes! read more
2 years ago
Stopped by this place since it was open pretty late while I was in Metuchen. I was pleasantly surprised by the food, it came out relatively quickly and tasted amazing. It was also a pretty big portion. I got the chicken and waffles and the chicken is pretty well seasoned. Medium wasn't spicy to me at all. Service was great and our waitress was very kind and accommodating. Would definitely visit again! read more
2 years ago
I went to namkeen a few years ago but recently checked out the Metuchen location. The spicy chicken and waffles were absolutely delicious but caution because even mild is really spicy! The menu has expanded since I last went and I'm excited to try more things in the future. The restaurant was clean and organized and the staff was helpful. I'm not sure if this is only the Metuchen location but I did notice that we had wait to be seated/waited on which is different than a causal restaurant I was expecting. read more
Namkeen is a new restaurant located on Main st. in Metuchen. The place is clean on the inside and has ample seating for dining in. There isnt a dedicated parking lot, but finding parking on the street isnt an issue. I ordered the mild chicken and waffle sandwich and dined inside. The chicken had a nice kick to it. I thought it was a little too hot for mild, but it tasted good. 4/5. The sandwich as a whole should be eating with a knife and fork. It did fall apart as I tried to lift it. Next time I would get a traditional chicken sandwich. I suggest visiting this restaurant. They have unique flavors, good food, good service, good location, and good prices. read more
I visited Namkeen recently while in NJ. I tried their Chatham location a few years ago, and was excited to see that they were expanding. Overall, the food is packed with flavor, the ambiance is updated and modern with plenty of seating, and the service is great. All the menu items are worth trying including the smash burgers. The only area they can improve on is with the pricing for certain menu items. For example, the menu prices for the wings are quite high ($2/wing at the time of writing), while the smash burger prices are relatively low. Just something to keep in mind as you visit and navigate the menu! Overall, though, Namkeen is worth trying at least once! Give them a visit! read more
2 years ago
Food is delicious!!! Service is quick and friendly! Great bite to eat in a nice area, and good vibes!!! read more
My first time trying and I would say it's pretty good, the chicken tikka was my favorite. It's well seasoned and balanced. I also got the fries and Mac. The Mac wasn't seasoned well and seemed to be just loaded with tons of sauces overpowering the Mac. The fries were well seasoned, with the same sauces and also coleslaw. They weren't too soggy given how much is loaded. They both come with chopped fried chicken in the sauce was pretty good. read more
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I was excited to go to this newly open restaurant. I loved the one in Chatham, so I couldn't wait! When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked up, and the line was long. I finally got in after a while. The restaurant was busy, and the service was a little slow. The owner served me, and she was nice and apologetic. I ordered the chicken and jalapeño waffles and the oreo shake and the Anday Wala Burger. It took a while for all to come but looked delicious when it did. My favorite was the chicken and waffles! The burger was ok! I also liked the shake! I had a good experience. read more
Hubby and I just tried for the first time and were satisfied!!! The inside is cute with a touch of personality and super clean. The service was fast and the food omg!!! The chicken was flavorful and fresh. Our food came out piping hot which I love!! We'll definitely be returning and we highly recommend you give it a try!! read more
1 year ago
This spot is easily in my Top 3 for hot chicken in the state. From the sandwiches, tendies and wings - quality halal chicken with a spice on a different level. Their newest location that seems to be thriving in downtown metuchen - I hope this craze is here to stay because I can't get enough. Voted best tenders in NJ for a clear cut reason. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
This is a fusion, southern inspired chicken and waffle place where you can also order Indian inspired drinks and cuisine, like Tikka masala Mac and cheese. The waffles are delicious, soft and crispy. The chicken tasted like chicken tenders with a kick to them. They're a little spicy. But some part of the batter wasn't fully cooked. It still had uncooked batter... Service was slow. It wasn't crowded at all but I had to wait. It's got your hip, interior decor but most of the orders were takeout orders. The chai is authentic but get it sweetened, otherwise it's bitter. I'd come back for the waffles. Was not impressed with the chicken, or the uncooked batter. read more
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