Wow! Wow! Wow! I am in my 40's, love trying new food and somehow never experience Pakistani/Indian…read morecuisine. Visiting a friend I was taken in by the pictures and now was the time. Its a super cute family spot. We asked our waiter for recommendations and let me tell you, I give him 5 stars! We had the fried fish to start and shared the goat something or other, butter chicken, Roti and Naan. I can't tell you how many time my eyes rolled in pure enjoyment. I was so so sad when I got full because it was all soooooo good. The spices were so fresh and perfect. I could feel my pores opening but didnt feel like I was on fire. I ordered take out for my husband to try and so I can have more tomorrow because I know I'll be thinking of this meal non stop. I cant wait to return to try more amazing dishes!

We have been regular customers at Good Food by Uzma. In the beginning, the food quality and portion…read moresizes were excellent, and we truly enjoyed visiting on weekends. However, over our last three visits, we've noticed several concerns: The taste of the food has changed, and some dishes were not properly cooked. The karahi gosht is no longer prepared the way it used to be, and the portion size has also been reduced. The seating arrangement feels too cramped for the space, making it difficult to move around comfortably. When concerns are raised, the standard response is simply, "we will let them know," without any visible follow-up. We genuinely enjoy dining here and would like to continue visiting. However, the inconsistency in food quality, along with pricing and portion concerns, has been disappointing and is making us reconsider. I would greatly appreciate it if the owner could give attention to these issues, particularly ensuring consistency in food quality and taste.

| Deeply Disappointed -- What Happened to Baithakh?…read more Baithakh used to be one of our favorite go-to spots in North Brunswick. We've always enjoyed the food, but unfortunately, something has definitely changed since our last visit -- and not for the better. We ordered several dishes, including the Baithakh Seekh Kebab Roll, Crispy Fried Chicken Burger, Beef Paya, Beef Nihari, Peshawari Mutton Karahi, and Chicken Malai Boti. To our surprise, nearly everything was a letdown. The Beef Paya and Peshawari Mutton Karahi were both swimming in oil and severely lacked flavor, which was shocking considering how good they used to be. The Fried Chicken Burger had decent seasoning, but the chicken itself was tough and rubbery -- almost inedible. The Chicken Malai Boti was okay, but even that wasn't as tender or flavorful as we've had here before. Maybe they've changed chefs or recipes, but the quality just isn't the same anymore. Baithakh had never failed us before, but this visit was a major disappointment. Sadly, we're giving it a 2 out of 5 stars. We hope they find their way back to the standard that once made them great.

One of the good places for legit Pakistani food in the area. Stumbled upon it with some friends…read morewhile on our way back from a hike. Decor/menu/ambiance is really creative. Staff is friendly and very attentive!! We tried their Papri chaat and gol gappay for apetizers and loved them. For main entrees, we ordered Butter chicken/Bhindi/Bun plaster and it was all veryyy tastyy!! Would defo go back! Their Chai is great too-Must order after food.

I've been coming here since they opened, always consistent, great service and great food, the best…read moreburgers in nj. You have to try the Lamb Chops and the loaded fries, just a heads up it can get spicy so if you're sensitive to spice I suggest mild or no spice. But the flavors is amazing especially in their sauce, clean place and great to hang out with friends

Stopped by with the family for burgers on a Saturday afternoon around 2:30 and it was already…read morepretty full. You order at the counter and food comes out quickly, but seating is limited so keep that in mind during busy hours. We tried two lamb burgers (3.5/5), the wagyu burger (3.5/5) and the jalapeño smash burger (4/5). The burgers were flavorful, but very buttery. Almost too much, leaving everything pretty greasy and a film in your mouth. The Chaska cheese fries were a clear 5/5 and easily the highlight. The karak chai was also a 5/5, they make it fresh in small batches and it was excellent. Worth stopping in, especially for the smash burgers, fries and chai.

For an area dominated by take-out Indian/Pakistani cuisine this is a very pleasant addition. The…read morejoint itself is named after an area in Lahore called Gulberg, which evokes a nice sentiment with Pakistanis. Pluses: Very clean; Staff is professional; spacious and during Covid time nice outside seating. I also felt the staff was considerate in making sure you get seated. For a family event this would be a great place to have lunch or dinner. Menu is pretty elaborate as well. Deltas: The food though true in texture, does not have the right amount of spice. I felt the food was cooked well, presented well but spice level was low. 1/2 point extra for the poster of a Hydrant in the men's bathroom. Classic

I'm not upset about the money as much as I am about the ethics and manners expected of us as…read moreMuslims--especially during Ramadan. Today, we went to a buffet, but as we were leaving, my son had to rush to the animal hospital due to an emergency with our cat. I informed the staff member inside that my son wouldn't be able to make it and asked if I could take his food to go. He refused and even declined to refund the money. Brothers and sisters, it's not about the money. It's about ethics, especially in this blessed month of Ramadan. Despite explaining the situation, he insisted on saying no. I wasn't allowed to take food for my son, even though I had already paid for it. I will never step into that place again. They are liars! be careful

This is a hole in the wall place very cheap and good authentic food…read more There's a few places nearby that are a little bit more preppy an upscale but if you're just looking for some really good Middle Eastern south Asian food this is definitely the place to get food from!! I would definitely recommend takeout because indoor seating is a little bit tight and I would say it's not aesthetically pleasing but it's like any other mom and pop place. Like I said it's great for good food good prices, those are my favorite kinds of places. They also offer a buffet during the day that looks really really small from the looks of it, not sure that I would try that because I would think that there's not that many options from the size of the place and how theyy displayed it. Currently for the pandemic and social distancing purposes they are just doing takeout, no outdoor seating available.

This family owned restaurant doesn't look like much from outside. In fact you can easily miss it…read morebecause it's attached to a grocery store of the sams name. Hot delicious authentic Paki food! I get the biryani, tikka masala, fresh breads - naan & paratha, chicken samosas & chana all of which I recommend. If you regularly eat South Asian food, you're used to being unabashedly stared out if you walk into a Desi restaurant and you're not Desi. At this restaurant, that's not the case. This is a major plus to me. There are often customers in there from other than South Asian ethnicities as well which makes it more comfortable if you're dining in. The downside is that they're slow especially if it's there are more than two customers there. They often will not address a customer who walks in but it's not out of rudeness. They may be in the back or you just need to ring a bell on the counter to get their attention. Also cleanliness isn't their top priority. Tables are certainly wiped down regularly but the utensils often have visible dust on them or just haven't been cleaned well. Bottom line : I recommend this spot for authentic halal Pakistani food especially for take out.

This is an update to a prior review. This has been one of our favorite restaurants in the area but…read moreour last visit fell short. We ordered the family platter and a hummus to go. We were told it would take 30-35 minutes, which is fine for cooked to order food. It really wasn't very busy, but the order took 50 minutes. The order was sitting on their counter ready to go, but it appeared they were backed up with making the bread. Once the bread came out, they bagged it up and we were ready to go. They almost forgot to give us the side salad, but they remembered before we left. Now for the food... - The bread that we waited for- was doughy and undercooked. It had burnt pieces stuck to it and they were not shaped as nicely as their usual bread. - The hummus side that we ordered, which was almost $8, was a half filled half pint container (very small amount) of what appeared more like a sauce rather than the thick hummus we are accustomed t. I wouldn't order this again. - The salad was watery...they need to drain the water better - The rice was cold - I think it was sitting out too long - Now for the main event - the meats - we enjoyed the flavor. This saved our dinner, we did enjoy the meats. We called them about the bread and they were apologetic, and told us we can stop by for bread next time we are there. As this is one of my favorite restaurants, I want to give them an opportunity to do better next time! The afghan bread and their rice have alway been my favorite part of their meals! I think it was an off night for them, I'd definitely give them a chance again in the future.

Afghan Kabob and Grill continues to provide delicious food. I have been coming here for years now…read more The food here is still absolutely amazing.... a flavorful mix of spices. Everything from the Chicken Chapli Kabob, Chicken Gyro Platter, Chicken Tikka Masala, Beef Kabob to the fresh made naan is delicious. The hummus is a must try. The prices are still extremely reasonable and the portion sizes are large. The service and staff is also very personable, friendly and full of suggestions. The interior has a casual front side with tables and the back has some booths with some ethnic decor. There are not many Afghan restaurants in the area, but hands down this is one of the best ones I've been too. I definitely plan on continuing to eat here.

We came a little bit earlier for the dinner rush it seemed, even though it was 7pm, so it was…read morecompletely empty. But still, the food took quite awhile to come out. We ordered the kasoori soya chaap, which is a vegan dish made with soy. I wouldn't recommend, as the texture of very rubbery and it did not seem to take on flavor well. The potato appetizer was quite good, though I think it would go nicely on top of some rice as well. For bread we tried out the laacha paratha, which I would pass on next time because it was almost like rolled up roti, and more oily.

Vegetable Tostada $12 (fried Tortilla topped with Soya granules, beans, corn, onion tomato &…read moresauces) - left like a Mexican dish. Would have liked more Indian flavors. Was on the specials menu Paneer Tikka Masala $21 - the paneer was a bit more firm than I prefer but sauce was good Alleppy Fish Curry $27 - very soft fish. Good curry Crunchy Aloo Tikki Chaat (PR Special) $12 (Mashed and seasoned fried potato medallions served with spiced chick peas topped with mint & tamarind chutneys) - this was really good. The potato was really good. Great for dipping with the garlic naan too Good buttery garlic naan Would come back to try their thali lunch

Always excellent food and very good value for the portion you get. Highly recommend. Their rice is…read moreincredible.

Awful food. No char shwarma, flat lassi…read more Served quick enough but not particularly hospitable and fast food ambience

I was excited to check out this please but I must have come on a busy night. Service was ok, but…read morethey servers had a lot of patrons to tend to and I felt like I got lost in the midst of their rotation. Ordered Crab wontons - I felt like it taste like cream cheese and did not taste crab. Definitely was not as appetizing as it looked, because presentation was beautiful. Chili cauliflower - this was the best dish served. The cauliflower was crispy and not soggy with sauce and the vegetables added a great crunch to each bite. Beef fried rice was flavorful but HEAVY with black pepper. I didn't mind it too much but I would have like a little less pepper because it over powered the meal Fish with Garlic Sauce - was just salty. Very difficult to enjoy but again presentation was beautiful. Overall it was a decent experience. The venue was designed something off a Pinterest board and was very comfortable and beautiful. Even down to the glassware. I was impressed Family friendly and they tend to all crowds.

We found this spot called Soy Good while looking for halal Asian food, and it was such a nice…read moresurprise. The place is beautiful and warm inside, and we were seated right away. We weren't super hungry, so we got single servings of the corn soup and hot & sour soup but each was huge! Definitely shareable for two people. The crab wontons had more cream cheese than crab, but the chicken dynamite was my favorite it. It's crispy, spicy, and full of flavor. For mains, we tried the beef lo mein and chicken shishka, both good but a bit heavy on the spices. Overall, great service, cozy vibe, and really solid halal comfort food.

I always come here for the holidays and or special occasions. The Italian cookies are very good…read more The rainbow cookies and the mini cannolis (filled fresh upon order) are my family's favorites. They get extremely crowded during the holidays but well worth the hour+ wait. The staff has always been attentive and helpful. The line goes pretty fast if you know what you want. They charge NYC prices but I'm happy to pay for quality and to support small business.

Scala is losing a lot of clients! I left with what I thought was my full order and just found out…read morethey didn't include part of it. Really disappointing!