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    Zaika BBQ & Grill

    3.8 (361 reviews)
    ModeratePakistani, Indian, Halal
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Vegetable Samosa
    Rhonda D.

    The last time I visited this restaurant it was located at another location on Amboy Avenue, which was much smaller. I was very surprised to see how large the dining room in the current location. You could easily host a large event at this restaurant with enough seating for 100 guests and more. The food is still as good as I remembered. I ordered the Punjabi Saag with Garlic Naan, as well as Vegetable Samosa. My friend ordered the lentil saag and veggie pakora. The service was timely and everything tasted delicious, although I do wish that the Vegetable Samosa had chickpeas... It mostly consisted of potatoes and curry, but still very delicious.

    Kebab
    Eva D.

    I recently had the pleasure of dining at Zaika BBQ and Grill, thanks to a couple of friends who took us there for lunch during our visit. We started with the spring rolls as appetizers, which were a great start to the meal. For the main course, we enjoyed a variety of dishes: chicken biryani, chicken karahi, and chicken kabobs. We also had three different flavors of naan. Although I frequently eat naan, this was my first time trying sesame naan, and it was incredibly delicious! Out of everything, the karahi stood out as my favorite--it was super tasty and full of flavor. To finish off the meal, we indulged in Gulab Jamun for dessert, accompanied by Peshawari Kahwa Chai. The dessert and chai were the perfect ending to an amazing meal. The service was good, and overall, it was a great dining experience.

    We ordered the followings: Sweet Lassi (3*) Mango Lassi (4*) Garlic Naan (4*) Zaika's Lamb/Beef Mix Grill (5*) Butter Chicken (4*) Goat Curry (5*) Salad is free and very fresh. Garlic Naan is a bit pricey. Goat Curry is very delicious Zaika's Lamb/Beef Mix Grill is a good choice in cold weather.

    Front entrance
    Dwinel B.

    I haven't had Zaika since they've changed locations (it's been a while). I decided to order a few things and pick up. I ordered butter chicken with white rice, vegetable samosa chaat and the beghare began (eggplant). Everything had good flavor. The rice had portions that was cold for whatever reason. Aside from that, food is good. Not the warmest welcome when I walked through the door would be my only critique. A kind hello, smile, welcome, etc., can be the difference maker in a dining experience. I just didn't very welcomed during this visit. I may try again.

    Robotic busboy
    Ana D.

    Went at about 1:30pm on Sunday. Place was empty and we were disappointed to hear that the buffet doesn't take place until 6pm (until 9pm). -service: okay. A bit slow considering we were the only dine-in patrons at the time. Waiter was forward about portions. Was entertained and surprised to see a robotic busboy (a machine that brought our food from the kitchen on a tray. Picture included). The waiter than would come and place the dishes from the trays onto our table. -mutton biriyanj: good flavor, nice little spicy kick. -lamb bbq platter: delicious. Would have preferred more if a different meat. Than to have small lamb chops but that's a personal preference. Overall the food was very food. Look forward to returning to taste their buffet.

    Papdi Chaat
    Yasser H.

    Honestly, these chaats rated about a 2.5 but ima skew them up to 3 stars, because an orange 3 stars looks more prettier than a yellow 2 star. Lol Anyhow, ordered the 2 favorites chaats of mine. Chaat papdi and dahi puri. Chaat papdi was bland. Hardly spicy and lacked that "kick". They had " chaat ka masala" which is a powdered seasoning but it didn't help. It's something like sumac powder found at Persian places but brown in color. It just suppose to uplift chaats. The dahi puri was in the drier side. I need more yogurt. As it's dahi puri, as Dahi being the yogurt. Didn't like the filling inside the puris either. Jersey definitely has better options available for Indian snacks/ spices. This one was a onetime visit. Tsk tsk tsk.

    Zaika's Chicken Mix Grill Brain Masala Papdi Chaat Naan

    This is a long overdue review! I was visiting New York earlier this year and wanted to take my parents to an authentic Pakistani restaurant. I came across Zaiqa's name on a couple of Facebook posts and after going through the good reviews on Yelp, I decided to give it a shot and boy am I glad I did. We got the mix grill, brain masala, and chaat and everything - and I'm not exaggerating - everything was so good! I'm from the San Francisco Bay Area and we have good desi food here too but rarely do restaurants have brain masala as a regular part of their menu here. So when I saw it on Zaiqa's menu I had to order it. Other than the brain masala that my mom makes, this was the best one I've had ever (and I'm originally from Karachi so that's saying something, iykyk). The garam garam naans were the perfect pairing with the bbq and curry. Not only was the food perfect but the restaurant itself was clean, spacious, nicely set up and the staff, from the owner to the servers, were all kind and jovial. There was even a space for us to pray, Alhamdulillah. If I'm ever in the area again I'm definitely stopping at Zaiqa!

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    erhan y.

    Food: average Service: average with the exception of the food serving robot that was the highlight of the meal Value: I had much better Indian food at better prices Parking: ample parking Overall: I was looking forward to an Indian buffet. I found this place. Food was very greasy. Rice was reasonable Bread was great If I am ever in the neighborhood again, I would look for a different option

    Vegetarian Combo
    Christina C.

    Came here for lunch and so happy to find they were also running a Yelp discount. I'd be happy to come back even without the discount. Everything was priced fairly and food and service were great, even with a few hiccups they saved themselves to receive 5 stars which I rarely give out. To hit the $20 minimum we ordered a chicken kathi roll, a vegetarian special, and two chai. The meals were good and came out promptly but we found some of the rice a bit cold - we can tell everything was reheated since the cooks arrived a few minutes after opening at 11AM since we were told we had to wait 10-15 minutes for the cook to arrive. The food was plentiful for us including the naan but was pleasantly surprised and happy to find the waitress brought out a steaming hot pan of rice after we shared our concern. I also found interesting while ordering is that there was no indication or question on spice level but it still had good seasonings and a kick to the food. Perfect amount of spice without being too overwhelming spicy. Hands down the best aloo gobi I've had in awhile and the paneer tiki masala stood up to my standards though it only had a few chunks of paneer. Just be mindful the portions are not huge but it really filled me up. Regarding the drinks, I was a bit disappointed since I asked for the tea twice but at the very end when we wrapped up our meal another waiter checked in and I asked for it for the third time in which it finally came out. I normally opt out from sugar but I added two full packets so I can truly enjoy an authentic chai. However, I felt the chai here lacks in some type of spice or flavor that I usually have at other restaurants. Still I was happy to get my kick of non coffee caffeinated drink. I feel this post pointed out the flaws but I will say the service helped save them as well as the amazing food. I can't wait to come back and try other Pakistani foods on the menu!! Cannot wait to be back!

    A selection from the buffet, all delicious!
    Susanna C.

    We had the buffet. $20 per person (look for Yelp discount too). The food is delicious, although not necessarily hot enough unless you catch it when they are refilling the item. We enjoyed everything, but the lamp chops were particularly tasty. Tried just about everything... paneer, chicken, goat, beef. The desserts were also good - gulab jamun and a pudding. The buffet price includes soda, and don't miss the chai tea! They make it without sugar, which is the way I like it! (You can add sugar yourself if you want). Highly recommend - excellent food, nice comfortable seating. I can't wait to go back again.

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    Ordered mixed grill meat and chicken both were excellent also do not forget garlic Nan

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    The food was AMAZING and the service was good. The restaurant had a lot of seating and was very open. Very authentic!!

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    Wonderful experience! Beautiful atmosphere, kind and attentive staff. Food was delicious! Would definitely return.

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    Amazing goat karahi, keema chicken naan, nice service. Manik is an amazing server . He should be the manager.

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    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.

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    | 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.

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    Excellent food. Excellent portion. After a while I found a good and authentic Punjabi food…read more Amritsari fish, huge kulcha, Delhi chicken makhni, bhindi, gajar ka halwa. Everything was to the point! Finally even the pan was excellent. 5 stars and coming back to try the Sarso di saag!

    PROs - kulchaaaaaaa , ambience, service CONs- taste for…read moreother stuff except kulcha , parking Was waiting to visit this restaurant for a long time and atlast we did it .. it's quite a drive but we don't mind driving in quest for good food . Parking is a bit narrow and gets crowded in peak times. Loved the interiors... lots of seats inside to sit and dine . Loved the dhaba style seating on the left . We actually got one and we loved the ambience . Service was ok .. not too notch but not too slow . Of course we ordered the kulchaaaaaaaaaa.. it was superrbbbbb. Mind boggling... very authentic. And it surely can be had by 2 people ! One cannot have the whole thing ! 10/10 kulcha . Other items we tried : Naan and paneer tikka - good Paneer green starter - very good Hats bara kabab - very average . Tasted raw and not fried/cooked well Chole batura - very good Gobi Manchurian - disaster . Should not have ordered Chinese dish in Punjabi restaurant Gajar halwa - disaster ! Wasn't sweet at all. We had to put 2 spoons of sugar to make it taste like halwa Apart from kulcha , we had mixed opinions on the food with most of the dishes not that tasty . May be it is not a place for vegetarians . I heard the non veg items had better reviews here . Overall , 3 stars wish other dishes are as awesome as their kulcha :)

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    Shalimar, Woodbridge - Worth the Detour…read more Finding parking in Manhattan can feel nearly impossible--unless you're willing to pay what amounts to a full night's hotel rate just to stop for a short meal. On our way back to DC, we finally decided to stop somewhere more practical where parking wouldn't be a hassle. We ended up in Woodbridge and initially stopped at Shah's. Since my wife and I weren't in the mood for fast food, we asked the staff for a recommendation. Without hesitation, they pointed us to Shalimar, saying it was the best option in the area despite there being several Desi restaurants nearby. After a 10 min drive we arrived with fairly low expectations. The surrounding area felt a bit worn and unremarkable--but the moment we stepped inside, that impression completely changed. The restaurant was clean, modern, and felt recently renovated. Since we still had a long drive ahead, I asked for their specialty dishes. The initial interaction with the staff felt a bit rushed, as if they had somewhere else to be on a Friday night--but we managed to place our order. And then the food arrived. The sizzler was outstanding--perfectly seasoned, incredibly flavorful, and with a texture that really stood out. The chicken was juicy and tender, paired beautifully with buttery naan. The portion was massive--easily enough for four people, and even with our best effort, we still had leftovers. Asked for extra sauce to go but that came in as a no show. We also tried the Chapli kebab, which was equally impressive. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. The combination of red onions and green chili on the side elevated the dish even further. Service was a bit mixed. The younger staff seemed quite busy and not especially attentive, but the manager noticed and stepped in, which improved the experience. Before leaving, we grabbed a mango lassi and a falooda to go--both excellent and perfect for the drive back. Overall, the food, portion sizes, ambiance, and pricing were all outstanding. Even if the service wasn't perfect that evening, the quality of the food alone makes this a place we would absolutely return to when in the area.

    We heard so much about Shalimar and their food that we decided to try it out when we were in the…read morearea. We went to try their indo/chinese food as well as their indo-pak food; however, only after we sat down and started to order were we told there's no indo/chinese food as the chef didn't show up. That was the start of their lack of communication and poor service which continued throughout the night we ordered the chicken tandoori and a chicken handi plus samosa chaat. we also ordered tandoori naan, roghni naan, garlic naan and roti. the samosa chaat came out first along with complimentary papri. the samosa chaat was decent with good chole and samosa flavor and the papri tasted fresh. the tandoori chicken was average with some pieces being undercooked and others overcooked, but the flavor was decent. the worst dish was the karahi as it tasted as if the masala and the meat were cooked separately and then added in later. the karahi was not cheap so for that price expected better quality. the naan and roti were very good. overall, horrible customer service coupled with poor quality food and high prices. my suggestion is save your time, go to Houston and taste quality food!

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