My sister said this was the one and the two so one day o said let's go. Nestled on 1st ave, the blues and brown hues of the signage welcome you in. It was a Tuesday and it was packed but also the spot is quaint. The cashier is so helpful and makes recommendations based on your taste profile. We tried the chopped cheese and the chicken tandori sandwich. Both 10/10. I would have gotten more but i wanted to eat there and was worried we may not get a table but we got one. The menu has loaded fries, 2 other sandwiched and other goodies. The beverages were tasty. Im going to try the whole menu ! read more

Chapli Kabob Chopped Cheese with Beef - I like the concept, flavorful, but quite saucy. It's a very heavy sandwich good for sharing. The proportion is a bit off compare to regular chop cheese, big bun and not enough meat. Elotes Chaat Loaded Fries + Barbacoa - good but hope it's sold half the size. Def a heavy cheat meal. read more

Nishaan - Chapli Kabob Chopped Cheese Elotes Chaat Loaded Fries + Barbacoa - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

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Nishaan 160 1st. Ave. New York, NY 10009 Chapli Kabob Chopped Cheese On a constructive note, the appearance was not cinematic, but as soon as I took my first bite, the taste triumphantly overcame the looks. It was basically a pakistani version of a chopped cheese on a toasted hoagie roll. For an extra kick, supplement lime cilantro; the more the merrier. #eastvillage #eastvillagenyc #Nishaan #pakistanichoppedcheese #ChapliKabob read more

Nishaan - Chapli Kabob Chopped Cheese - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

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This spot just missed the mark for me. Very finely staff and small spot. I ordered the Barboa tostada and I just was not feeling the flavors at all. I like a kick but it was a bit too spicy for me. Ironically they sell a very sold chocolate chip cookie. lol def get it. I may come back for a chopped cheese when it's warmer but not anytime soon. read more

Nishaan - Tostada - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered takeout from this spot and I honestly was not impressed. We ordered both sandwiches to try and it was okay. Didn't end up finishing either sandwich. Not sure I'd order again because it's also overpriced for a sandwich that isn't amazing. read more

The chapli kabab chopped cheese is a DREAM. It's so delicious, cheesy and meaty. The loaded fries are also pretty good! The Gulab jamun smashburger is a must-try. Everyone working is so sweet! The store is very small so be sure to grab one of the tables outside. read more

Nishaan - Hula - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

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Delicious and quick food! The inside has a few tables and has a clean bathroom. I've never had chopped cheese before but this was delicious and I can imagine it would taste amazing after a long night out. read more

Nishaan - Pakistani chopped cheese - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

Flavors were pretty good, but the meat was overcooked and the bread was stale and chewy in certain parts of the sandwich. Ended up being a very messy meal. Hope they can improve upon the freshness a little bit next time. read more

Nishaan - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

After a night of drinking, all I wanted was a chopped cheese. Nishaan was the closest spot, which makes chopped cheese with a Pakistani twist. The Chapli Kebob Chopped Cheese ($16) is a tad pricier than your corner bodega, but it comes with bold flavors. The patty wasn't as chopped, but I enjoyed the addition of green peppers in the mix. It's a solid sandwich that hit the spot, although I prefer the regular a bit more. The service was quick and space is clean with some seating though. read more

Nishaan - Chapli Kabob Chopped Cheese. - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

I had one of the best sandwiches I've had in years at Nishaan. I'm glad I don't live in New York City because I'd always be there! This hole-in-the-wall spot is a hidden gem in NYC, and honestly, I have a feeling it'll pop off even more soon. Nishaan introduced me to Pakistani fusion food and flavors I didn't even know existed, and I'm just sad I didn't even have room to try the rest of the menu! Speaking of room and menu, know that the portions are BIG. The chopped cheese sandwich is probably enough for two people, but I don't think anyone would judge if you don't share it, because it's that good. I made mine spicy, and it was not as mild as I expected (which I was so happy with). Also, don't sleep on the drinks! The mango fizz was perfect and not too sweet. Oh, and service was phenomenal. If you're in NYC, this place is a must. read more

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It's honestly embarrassing how many times I have tracked this place down only to find it not open yet or closed for filming. Ever since I heard about this Pakistani chopped cheese sandwich I've been dying to come by here and dig my mouth in to this beautiful creation. Third time truly is a charm cz we finally got lucky. This time I brought friends. There was a line before they even opened but worry not, it does move quite fast. We ordered the elote chaat which the owner Zeeshan had told me personally is the creation he is most proud of. The textures and flavors on this wre fabulous. The chutney and amount of spice was just right. I am a texture girly and sweet succulent corn just makes everything great, so my friend and I devoured this. The nihari birria tacos were literally a work of art - the beef was to die for, perfectly seasoned and the taco was actually crispy and served hot. The cheese to meat ratio was just right and we inhaled these. The chopped cheese sandwich and loaded fries were delicious and totally worth the trekk here. The fries I liked a bit more because the potatoes formed a better background to the chapli kabab chopped cheese. The meat was spiced beautifully and the cheese is mixed in quite well. My only comment on the sandwich would be that the bread needs to be hollowed out a little bit, as it's a little dense and chewy and that it needs a more acidic component to cut through the richness and fattiness of the chapli meat - in a traditional chopped cheese it's that ketchup and pickle combo, perhaps it can come with pickles or add an extra tang to that imlee sauce. Regardless I enjoyed this sandwich and overall meal very much. They're also fully stocked with Salaam cola and other BDS friendly beverages. We love a conscientious business in this political environment. They will definitely be seeing me again. If you want a taste of Pakistani flavors fused with scrumptious eats Nishaan is where you have to be!! read more

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I've been wanting to try this spot out ever since I they opened, as I knew the name from "Great Food Truck Race." The space is on the small side, but there is some seating inside and outside. Upon entering, I was welcomed by the friendly staff. When I mentioned how I found out about the place, I actually got to meet Zeeshan, the chef and owner. It was such a pleasure to chat it up with him. I really wanted to try the Galub Jamun Cold Foam, but was told they recently stopped offering it. Even though I was crushed, I decided to get the new drink item: Not Mango Lassi ($8), which was made with butter pecan ice cream, strong taste of cardamom, along with hints of saffron. This was so unique, and so much better than what we know Mango Lassi to be. It was oh so creamy smooth and wonderfully fragrant. I would have liked it without ice though. For my meal, I went with the Bihari Barbacoa Tacos ($15). This dish consisted of 3 tacos and was made with smoky beef barbacoa marinated with a yummy blend of spices, including cumin, turmeric, and pepper. Tacos were topped with irresistibly melty Oaxaca cheese, crunchy onions, fresh cilantro, and a slightly sweet tamarind salsa in a satisfyingly crunchy corn tortilla. I found the beef to be wonderfully tender and juicy, bursting with bold flavors that definitely had a kick to it. It would've been nice if the size of the tacos were a bit larger. Despite being pretty full, I couldn't help but order the Dubai Chocolate Paratha ($10). This was a very generous portion. It consisted of deep fried paratha drizzled with plenty of pistachio and Nutella. The Paratha reminded me of beignets, and were wonderfully light, airy, crispy. The blend of Pistachio and Nutella was rich, sweet, and delightful. I couldn't finish this all in one sitting, but when I had the rest later, it still tasted amazing! Service was superb! The staff were so personable and knowledgeable about the menu. And I loved getting to meet Zeeshan, the charming and warm owner. Food also came out quickly. Prices were decent. I definitely plan on returning, as I need to try the Pakistani Chopped Cheese (Beef version). One little request: Please, pretty please bring back the Galub Jamun Cold Foam! read more

Nishaan - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

This place is amazing !! The Pakistani x NYC flavors is such a good combination. I got the chapli kabob chopped cheese with beef. This was almost a foot long's worth with melty cheese, beef flavored with Pakistani spice mixes, and jalapeños on a soft bread. I also added on the chili pickle sauce to add more spice and it was perfect. The ratio of all the fillings was perfect. I will definitely be returning. Service was quick, we ordered at the counter for takeout. There are only a few tables inside and it was busy when we came on a Sunday night so just prepare to possibly not find a table. read more

Nishaan - Chapli Kabob Chopped Cheese with Beef - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

Really delicious chopped cheese, buffalo chicken sandwich and loaded fries. Ordered online for pick up order was on time and friendly service. Small front with a few seats. read more

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Learned about this place through IG and the fusion concept caught my attention. I was not expecting to end up having the best chopped cheese I've ever tried!! The meat was packed with spice and flavor, and the lime cilantro sauce was a nice touch that kept it interesting. The bread was soft (which I prefer), and the portion size was definitely worth the price, I could barely finish it on my own. The store itself is super small with just a few seats, so I got my order to-go. Staff were friendly, service was quick, and the foil they wrapped it in actually kept it hot all the way home. Definitely will be back. read more

Nishaan - Chapli Kabob Chopped Cheese - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

Came here with a friend and got two really good sandwiches here (which I'd recommend, so you can share half/half): the Chapli Kabob Chopped Cheese & the Buffalo Tabdoori Chicken. Both were great, but I thought the Chopped Cheese was slightly better (and less messy) .. a really nice and flavorful twist on a NY classic; the spices gave it a great flavor profile. Sandwiches are big portions, nice and filling. read more

Nishaan - Chapli Kabob Chopped Cheese - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

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Small, small space but Big Big flavors. The young man behind the service station was so nice and courteous. He and my nephew shared names: Murad. It was packed when we came in, packed as we ate and packed as we were leaving. Very telling. We had the Pakistani Chopped Cheese (beef) and the Loaded Elotes Chaat with Bihari Barbacoa Beef, quite an alliteration. Both dishes were amazing. I am a diabetic and so Murad at the counter suggested I try the Salams Sugar free cola and it was so good! My nephew and nieces sampled the drinks and they loved them. We got to meet the man behind the dream--Zeeshaan and he was so kind and hospitable. Wow! Run, do not walk, to this East Village Halal gem. read more

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If you think you've tried every chopped cheese in NYC, NISHAAN at 160 1st Ave will prove you wrong! Their Chapli Kabob Chopped Cheese is an absolute flavor bomb -- a genius fusion of NYC street food and bold South Asian spices. The chapli kabob itself is perfectly seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, juicy with a slight char that gives it amazing texture. Paired with melted cheese, fresh veggies, and a soft, toasty bun, it's the kind of sandwich you take one bite of and instantly know you'll be back for. The heat and spice from the kabob mixed with the gooey cheese is pure magic. The staff here is super friendly, the vibe is casual but stylish, and the food comes out quick and fresh. Whether you're a late-night foodie or just want to try something unique, this is a must-try item that will change the way you think about chopped cheese. Highly recommend grabbing one -- just be prepared to crave it again the next day! read more

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Went here after work on a weekday and had no issues getting some sitting space after ordering. The space is small and casual but is perfect for a casual bite. The food itself was outstanding. The Chapli kebab chopped cheese was truly amazing. One of the best bites I've had in a while. The elites chaat was also a standout. Cannot wait to go back and try more of the menu and eat more of that chopped cheese read more

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Wanted to try Nishaan of course after seeing all the discourse on social media and the hype and being Pakistani, I of course needed to see it to believe it! This place is fast casual so you order at the counter and the food is served to your table. It was a blister fully cold evening so we first opted to try the Thai Chai which was wonderfully sweet and served with biscuits on the side, and warmed us right up! Ordered the chapli kebab chopped cheese, and the masala fries for the main. The food arrives quickly and the staff is attentive and very friendly. The chopped cheese is quite a large sandwich and quite filling, the bread was somewhat hard but overall the flavor and taste was all there. Also wonderfully seasoned. The masala fries were delicious and my personal favorite. I could eat them all by myself. Overall I would come by again to try some more menu options, but it's nice to see our country being represented and the food and rich flavors we have to offer. I personally love to see it and will always be supportive of such ventures. Highly recommend! read more

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I had heard from far that the Halal Pakistani Chopped Cheese was here and ready to blow my mind. There was a uniqueness of the flavor, but compared to other chopped cheese options in the city this was one and the same. I would recommend for something off the usual beaten path, although maybe the hype was overdone in my opinion. read more

Walked in here because I saw their posts on TikTok and the food sounded amazing. The food was prepared quickly which was nice as the space is small and crowded. Unfortunately, I was pretty disappointed. The chopped cheese didn't have enough peppers and had too much masala flavor which ruined the taste for me. The chopped cheese at any NYC deli is so much better. The bihari barbacoa tacos were better but also just ok. Maybe because they are turning the food out so fast and probably cooking in larger batches that the food was mid at best. They also give you the tiniest bit of sauce (it's a small container but only half filled) and then make you pay for extra sauce if you actually want a proper amount of it for the tacos. I really expected more from this restaurant but maybe as they continue, things will improve. Regardless, I'm glad I tried it out and got to support a new business. read more

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don't revoke my native new yorker title but i never had a chopped cheese until today. the pakistani chopped cheese with beef has a strong nod to asian flavors. was well done! the side sauces are a must. restaurant seating was very tight. read more

After watching them win the Great Food Truck Race, I knew I had to try. Staff was very friendly and accommodating, they have a few small tables inside and outside, and wifi for guests. Elote is one of my favorite dishes so I was so excited to try their take on it. It lived up to my expectations. So flavorful and mixed the best parts of elote with the best parts of a chaat. The spice sneaks up on you but it's an excellent side with tons of flavor and texture. read more

Nishaan - Elotes Chaat - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

Tldr for my future self (I just leave review for my own reference for): come back and try the chopped cheese. Do not order delivery under any circumstances. When I saw the elotes chaat, I knew I had to try this. I got that and the tacos delivered. After looking at the pictures online, it seems like the prices for delivery were significantly jacked up. Anyways, when I got the food I was kind of disappointed at the quantity for $30. I'm still hungry . The chaat was fine, I wish it had stronger elotes notes like the roasted part of corn or lime juice. I kinda wish the portion was larger. What saved this order was the fact that these three tiny tacos kinda melted my brain. What the hell? The meat was cooked perfectly, they are rich, and the sauce was, dareisay, perfect? I could swallow a hundred of those. Especially right now. I might go get some halal to hold me over until tomorrow. Now I'm kind of dying to try that chopped cheese tho read more

Nishaan - Receipt I guess - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

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The kabob fries were sooo good, a little spicy for me but I ate every single thing on that plate + the chai was so delicious! I'm an avid chai drinker & this is one of the best I've had in nyc! read more

Really impressive, even though the prices are super high. I had the impossible chopped cheese, which came with an insanely flavorful and spicy impossible and chili filling and cheese. The bread was fluffy and stood up well to the filling. It's a bit of a splurge for $24, but very unique and worth a try at least once. It's open late, and you can order online to skip the wait. read more

My daughter and I watched the Great Food Truck Race from first episode through the finale and from episode one she called it that Nishaan was going to win so naturally when we found out there was an actual Nishaan storefront we HAD to go and let me tell you it did NOT disappoint. The storefront is tiny with like maaaaybe 6-7 tables but the staff is super friendly and it is very, very clean. We ordered the OG Pakistani chopped cheese and my 10 year old devoured it. I got the Tandoori Buffalo Chopped Chicken Sandwich and I am still thinking about it today. It was so good and the spices were perfect and so was the bread. The portions are very generous and honestly you could split a sandwich and it would be plenty. We also got Noom Doom fries - crisp, hot, and well seasoned, Cold Brew with Gulab Jamun Cold Foam (didn't know how I felt about the spices - different but I also drank it all so I must have liked it) and for dessert Dubai Chocolate Paratha which I got all of 2 bites because my little greedy goat was hogging it. The food and flavors are just SO different in all the best ways. read more

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One of my favorite new restaurants in NYC. Every bite of their chapli chopped cheese never gets old. The owner is also very nice and creative read more

Nishaan - Samosa Elotes Chaat - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

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Did take out, so excuse the horrible picture. Got the OG chapli chopped cheese sandwich, which is pretty big. The flavors were good, I just personally prefer a little less tamarind chutney. It came with another chutney on the side (mint and cilantro, slightly spicy) for dipping or pouring over the sandwich. I was way too full from other food to get anything else but I'd come back to try their elotes chaat and their loaded fries. Service was friendly, the place is a little cramped but homey. read more

Nishaan - Outside the restaurant - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

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Went to New York for vacation and made it a must to go try this, after rooting for them on the great food truck race and was so happy when they won, when we saw that they opened a restaurant I had to go. It was so worth it, the chop cheese was delicious and had to get the mango fizz drink was very good, but the Dubai dessert was out of this world. The employee in the front was very nice and food came out quick. So excited to go again making another trip in January so definitely will be back read more

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Great, had buffalo tandoori chicken. Very tasty. Come out super hot. I would have added raw red onions. The ranch they gave with it was excellent. read more

Nishaan - Buffalo Tandoori Chicken - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

I ordered the chapli chopped cheese and made it spicy: The bread was good. Easy to chew and does that best it can to hold everything together. The sauce. It's very saucy, maybe cause i made it spicy. But the sandwich was lathered in sauce. I'd like it if it weren't. Loved the spice, but i wish it were more spicy. For context, I'm Indian and i grew up eating spicy food so maybe that's why i want more spice. The chapli was typical nothing out of the ordinary. I wish they added more chapli but you can request more for an additional cost. The overall package was great and worth a shot. The ambiance is chill and the owner/chef comes out to greet people which is nice. The service is quick and friendly. It's halal. read more

This is hands down the best taco , tostada , chopped cheese spot. Every bite is filled with so much flavor and the sauces on the side just compliment everything so well. I dream of the chopped cheese 1000000/10 so delicious The are so nice over there, checking on you and make sure you get what you asked for. Definitely space itself is so cute and cozy. Cant wait to go back read more

Nishaan - Chopped Cheese , fries, Tacos - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

This was so delicious!! We ordered a chopped cheese and the masala fries with dipping sauce. Fries were no joke some of the best I've ever eaten and the spicy dipping sauce put them over the top! The chopped cheese sandwich is the fusion dish that I didn't know I needed. Think about the best textures of meat, cheese, and bread of the best cheesesteak sandwich you eaten. Now add in an aromatic and complex Pakistani flavor profile. I will be ordering this sandwich again! The restaurant itself is very clean and has a welcoming feel. The owner and employees were friendly and just genuine people. Yes, I was inspired to try this restaurant because I have been rooting for Team Nishaan on the Great Food Truck Race. But this place is no gimmick. I do not, unfortunately, live in NY at the moment. Luckily I visit quite often. Nishaan has cemented its place on my list of go-to spots when I'm in the neighborhood. read more

Amazing food and incredibly polite owner/staff. Thank you for the amazing food and experience.

Will be dreaming about their chopped cheese for quite a while. Such a cute little place and the staff were awesome, definitely coming back! read more

Nishaan - Beef Chopped Cheese - Halal Near Me - New York, New York

I wasn't too impressed with the chopped cheese unfortunately. Otherwise, cool concept and vibe.

Yuck. Gross chopped cheese. Terrible bread. Hard and chewy. Terrible cilantro sauce that was 90% sour cream. They LATHERED that sauce on top as if I asked for extra. The beef was deli quality. The "Pakistani" seasoning was mid, not flavorful. There's a credit card fee and a cash fee. The staff acted performative/not genuine. It's a small spot and felt crowded. I would not suggest it. read more

worthy edition to the neighborhood. Delicious chopped cheese. Prices are typical of the neighborhood. Only con is that its a small place. Will be back read more