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    Ghareeb Nawaz

    4.0 (114 reviews)
    ModeratePakistani, Indian
    Open 10:00 am - 1:30 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Butter chicken fries
    Elizabeth H.

    My husband and I are regulars are this place and were bummed that it temporarily closed for renovations... but now that it has reopened, we are stoked. It's still the same delicious biryanis and curries we love, but with a cozier and cleaner atmosphere now. Our go to order is a lamb biryani and mango lassi.

    Green Chili Chicken Paratha
    Andrew P.

    Cheap no frills late night Indian. Stopped by here on the way to bed after going to a festival. A quick walk from the Fullerton station, easy to access to with a variety of fried chicken competitors oddly enough. There is seating inside, but I would recommend ordering ahead and get take away. Most of the parathas are under a tenner and is plenty for a meal. The green chicken curry was spicy and the paratha bread was cooked fresh. The channa masala was tender and has a nice mild spiced tomato sauce. 2 items perfect for sharing, maybe add another naan or paratha.

    palak paneer , garlic naan, rice that it came with
    Katherine Y.

    a no frills, local spot good for cheap indian food. we got the garlic naan, paneer palak, and butter chicken for $30. it was served warm and the portion sizes were great. the naan was a bit too crispy for my liking, i think it was kinda overcooked. but the butter chicken was delicious, so buttery and smooth and savory. i only wish they cut the chicken into smaller pieces but we ended up doing that on our own. the palak paneer was alright, i've definitely had better, it was pretty watery. overall, can't complain for the cheap price! and the food came out quickly, it was ready within ~7 minutes of us ordering. i'd definitely come back

    Butter chicken, Dal Palak Curry, garlic naan, Basmati Biryani Rice
    Leland L.

    Updating my review! Still love this place - the only spot I've found to get good affordable Indian food near me. I got the butter chicken and dal palaak along with rice and garlic naan for about $25. This was probably the best butter chicken I've ever had! Ordered in the restaurant to-go and it was ready in about 5 min.

    Jada C.

    We craved for some authentic Indian / Pakistani food. I missed the flavors and the aromatic foods. To be honest, I missed the frugal prices we pay for good food. We missed going to an Indian / Pakistani place located in the neighborhood. Ghareeb Nawaz checked the boxes for all of the above. While searching for a good place to eat, Joseph found Ghareeb Nawaz by reading the Yelp reviews. The reviews were spot on. After ordering, it does not take long for us to receive our food. I give the service an A. During the weekends, we order in and eat at the restaurant. The kitchen staff prepares a ton of food that we can savor for the next day. The ambiance of Ghareeb Nawaz feels familiar. Situated in a small area, the restaurant provides tables and chairs for customers. The place may not look fancy, but it has a family atmosphere to it. Just a short walk from the Fullerton train station, Ghareeb Nawaz developed a following of DePaul University students, and people working around the area. Many locals - young and old come here to eat. Come and bring friends, family or even a date.

    Lisa N.

    got this WHOLLLLE big ole thing of delicious piping hot butter chicken on time of a mountain of fries for only EIGHT dollars!!!! the TASTE was really good too so WOW. this is basically charity on their part. thank you.

    Boneless Chicken Biryani
    Audrey K.

    I dined-in for this restaurant, and was very impressed with the serving sizes, price, and taste. We shared the chicken biryani, and had leftovers enough for a whole other meal. For the price and convenience, you really can't beat it. I'll be back to try the other menu items soon.

    Chili Chicken
    Navya V.

    Chili chicken was delicious. Meat thali with chicken and lamb curry. Paratha/roti was tasty and buttery, just the right amount. They have $1 chai. They are open 24/7. They have a huge menu to choose from with a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options

    Steve B.

    I was in the mood for Indian food! Soo let me get into it! The food at GN was great! I really loved the garlic nan! It was perfectly cooked. The seasoning and spice level was great that it wasn't too spicy. I could eat here any time that I am in the mood for Indian food as the menu could entertain someone's stomach for some time! The service was great the main counter person was friendly and helped me walk through the menu! The atmosphere was great. I like the decor and how it was like walking into a different time zone. Overall, I will say give Ghareeb Nawaz a try if you haven't had Indian food before.

    Boneless Chili Chicken Biryani and Buttered Chicken
    David B.

    First time trying Indian cuisine, best food that I've had in a while honestly blew my expectations and the proportions are so good. Fast service and everybody was friendly.The rice had chicken for each spoon full so it wasn't lacking anything, each bite was satisfying.The texture of the garlic nun and paratha was really good and complimented the buttered chicken and rice, perfect amount of spice, wasn't obnoxious spice if that makes sense. Actual flavor.The place was a little small but super cozy. I tried the mango lassi as well and it's very consistent. I will definitely come back. Also I recommend the paratha it is better and just more satisfying to pick your food up with and it's thinner so you won't get too full off of a thicker bread instead (just my opinion).

    $4.99 lunch special! So good. So worth it. Veg biryani & chicken Botox with paratha
    Joe C.

    One of the best cheap eats under $5, $10, & $15. So many options so much good food. Veg biryani chimes in a $6.99 and they give you a pretty large quantity for rice dishes esp. I'm usually partial to lamb biryani. The vegetarian options awe considerably less and some really economical breakfast options. Great options for college students on a budget but honestly the food is pretty good. Kinda similar tastes to Halal guy but better. But the use zabitha halal if you have a dietary restriction. Service is general counter service. Probably seats around 20 inside which gets filled up and a vert casual atmosphere. Definitely check it out. It's a healthier option too compared to a lot of area staples.

    Laurita M.

    You can't beat the value at this restaurant! For less than $7 you can get an entire plate of rice with curry, bread and sides. They have a large menu with many different options, good for vegetarians/vegans as well. The food is very delicious and filling! Be sure to try the mango lassi as well. The interior of the restaurant has tables for sitting but is a bit small. The service was fast and accommodating. Highly recommend!

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    Great serving sizes, and great value. Quick and fast food vibe, food is delicious. Highly recommend

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    4 years ago

    SO DAMN GOOD. My new go to for when I don't want to cook. The butter chicken is unmatched.

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    4 years ago

    Good food, VERY generous portions, and great price especially for Chicago! One of my favorite Indian food spots here

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    3 years ago

    Delicious food for great price. Chili chicken rolls and butter chicken tastes amazing.

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    2 years ago

    very authentic indian food and really good prices too. def worth and much better than places like thattu

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    3 years ago

    Love this place!! The prices are unbelievable for the quality and flavor you get, and the portions are huge!! My new "go-to" curry place!

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    3 years ago

    Food very good. Service quick. Cleaner seating area could bring more customers. Ambience can improve.

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    Great food. Very quick. Super cheap prices for the amount of food you get. Reminded me of home cooked food.

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    4 years ago

    Amazing best place ever, cheap prices good portions they give you some free naan sometimes everything tastes amazing too best place ever

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