Tucked into an unassuming strip mall, Mughals is not for beginners. Or maybe it is, depending on the beginner's palate. There are a lot of tasty and SPICY things to be had here. Be warned: Mughal doesn't offer a "mild" option. It just doesn't exist. Not every dish is fiery, but the flavors are bold and unapologetic and definitely not for the faint of heart. This is a "no frills" dining establishment. There is no fancy decor. There are no crowd-pleasing, Americanized dishes. Get your own water. Besides the people behind the counter, there is no full-service wait-staff. Their energy is spent on the food. And when we were there, brown people were certainly there en force, chowing down. I think the cooks are Pakistani. I may be wrong about that. Certainly they are Muslim, and their cooking leans decidedly in that direction. If you want to skip the rich gravies, go for the "mixed grill," a tandoori platter piled high with perfectly seasoned meats. Naan arrives hot, huge, and fluffy, while the basmati rice is consistently cooked to perfection. read more

Last i went there was 2021 & had super bad experience with food & service & now after 5yrs i went again hoping thing might've changed only to have even worse food quality & service experience...the bangoli india guy behind the counter seems to be the only one there entire one hr we stayed he was on the phone constantly no thanks upon leaving no greeting non what so ever. straight money grab mode... remind me of IRS phone call scammers from over seas I'm speechless at this point & not coming back permanently... read more

The Most expensive Food I've Eaten 1order of Naan With Garlic I order of Chicken Karahi $18.01 no rice it was very bland its a fast food restaurant with High prices a small bowl of chicken The Gentleman never came and ask if I needed anything he stayed on the phone the entire time I was there i Will never go back Do Not Waste Your Money and time its not worth it Thank me later read more

The garlic naan is top-tier! soft, buttery, and perfectly blistered from the tandoor, with just the right punch of garlic. The paratha bread is equally delicious, offering that ideal balance of flaky layers and light chew. The chicken tikka leg stands out for its flavor and execution: tender, smoky, and cooked thoroughly to a juicy finish. read more

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I saw an instagram reel about this place and then when I looked it up on Yelp, apparently it is a legend in the Jimmy Carter area! I told my parents when we had to run errands one day that we have to go! The guy at front doesn't really help you figure out what you want to order and their menu is huge. Everything we got was amazing though! We got a goat dish and a chicken biryani dish. Both were fantastic and not too pricey! Apparently they have a buffet, but the day we went there was no buffet out. Maybe they pick and choose what days they serve the buffet or maybe they stopped the buffet temporarily. It is a little hidden at the end of the parking lot and I think they also have a catering hall. I highly recommend this place if you are craving authentic Pakistani food. It is a no-frills type of place. The food hits the spot and you can quickly go for a lunch break. read more

I tried here for the first time. Love their food. Ambience was ok. Not a huge place nor small. It was decent. But the taste of the food was ultimate, specifically Naan we had was toooo fresh and tasty. I can say the best Naan I had in Atlanta so far is here. We tried Chicken Biryani, Mutton Biryani, Hakeem, Kebabs, Naan and curry. Everything was tooo good. Parking space is decent. Prices are reasonable. Service was friendly. read more

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f you're looking for the kind of butter chicken that makes you close your eyes after the first bite--this is it. The sauce is luxuriously creamy with just the right amount of spice, rich with tomato and a buttery depth that clings beautifully to the tender chunks of chicken. Every piece of meat was juicy and well-marinated, so it wasn't just the sauce carrying the flavor--it was in every bite. Paired with fresh garlic naan, it's the ultimate comfort meal. The portion was generous, the aroma was irresistible, and it tasted just as good reheated the next day (if you can resist finishing it in one go). f you're looking for the kind of butter chicken that makes you close your eyes after the first bite--this is it. The sauce is luxuriously creamy with just the right amount of spice, rich with tomato and a buttery depth that clings beautifully to the tender chunks of chicken. Every piece of meat was juicy and well-marinated, so it wasn't just the sauce carrying the flavor--it was in every bite. Paired with fresh garlic naan, it's the ultimate comfort meal. The portion was generous, the aroma was irresistible, and it tasted just as good reheated the next day (if you can resist finishing it in one go). read more

I went here on Friday night after work with my coworkers. We got a huge mix of food. We had a vegetable curry, a goat dish, a mix grill, a regular naan, a garlic naan, Mughlai Fried Rice, Charga chicken, Gulab Jamun, Chai and Mango Lassi. I didn't have any Chai or the Mango Lassi. I stuck with my diet Coke. My coworker loved the Mango Lassi. One loved the Chai and the other didn't. As for the food, it was tasty. My favorite was the Mughlai fried rice that had pieces of Chicken 65 in it. I kept going back for more. The Garlic Naan was very buttery. The Charga chicken was yummy as well. It was just a pain to eat if you're trying to do it without your hands. The goat dish was a miss for me. The problem was there was very little meat, but lots of bones. The mix grill was just ok. It came out on a sizzling hot plate. There was more chicken breast in it than anything else. There was plenty of food left after the 4 of us ate. The prices were fairly inexpensive. I like that you can get water, cups, plates, napkins, to go containers and everything you need at the front. So there's no need to bother anyone for anything. Once you order they give you a number and you put it at your table. You pay for the food after you're done with your meal. I think I would only go back for the Mughlai fried rice, Charga chicken and Garlic naan. Everything else was just ok to me. Also, food is Halal. read more

We went there for dinner, with high expectations. Most my party ordered grilled items & biriani rice. I like to plan ahead, so i called before arrival & confirmed they serve Shawerma sandwiches, specifically beef. I ordered 3 when i got there, but sadly they lied to me. They dont serve shawerma, period. Despite they brought 3 sandwiches to my table, it was grilled ground beef sandwich. I was pissed , but didnt want to say anything at the restaurant. I was born in Dubai. Im very familiar with Pakistani & Indian food. All the food we ordered was super spicy & over flavored. I will NOT eat there again. Restaurant was clean & servant was polite. It would have been nice if they were honest and clear from the beginning, but they failed. read more

Mughals - Chicken Tikka, grilled ground beef and chicken & Beef tikka. Plus fake shawerma sandwiches. - Pakistani Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

Mughuls is hands down the best Indian and Pakistani restaurant in the Norcross area. You can really tell they changed the chef -- the quality of the food is on another level now. Everything tastes fresh, well-balanced, and authentic. The spices are rich but not overwhelming, and the portions are generous. If you're looking for real South Asian cuisine in Norcross, this is the spot. Highly recommended. read more

The food is good, fast and tasty. It is a Pakistani Restaurant. If you are a White, American it is not a friendly or pleasant experience. Go for the food and ignore the staff. Very unfriendly. read more

We went here for the Iftar buffet last weekend- it was $20 per person. There were lots of vegetarian and non vegetarian options but the taste was just okay. I absolutely loved the chicken kabob roll- 2 star definitely for that (they never disappoint me with the kabob roll) The second 65 and the tandoor chicken on the other hand was very dry and literally hurt my mouth. The flavor was great but didn't feel fresh- it seemed like the food was sitting out there for too long. Anyway- the taste of the curries were very similar to each other (as if they just used a similar base or sauce and added different meat to it) It took some time for them to refill the food but I understand that it is iftar time and things get crazy because everyone is so hungry. However, I didn't appreciate the owner/manager yelling on the microphone every 15 minutes saying things like "move the line faster, don't waste food, you gotta pay $10 for every plate you waste, just take some iftar food in your plate and come back again, give others a chance to take, etc." What I think might not matter to you but why would they set up the banquet hall for 100 people and just serve on one side? It is very likely that the line will get long and messy with all these people. So why not keep the food on two ends so people can stand on two lines? I just didn't like how it was all organized. And if you asked any question to anyone- they're rude which kinda ruined my mood of eating iftar in a happy environment. Anyways, it's just how I felt. But please feel free to go and try it for yourself. Also, they don't take any reservations. read more

Mughals - three plates of food on a table - Pakistani Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

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I wasn't familiar with the menu but the man who took my order helped a bit with the translation. Food was good and served promptly but I think it's important to let people know that most dishes to not come with rice or naan so you'd want to order that or the dish incomplete. read more

***** Best Biryani In Atlanta ***** Order a take out, pick it up, start the car and drive. Tell me if your mouth doesn't water before you are home from the aroma filled in your car. **** I tried them all. Every single Indian/Pakistani/Bangladeshi restaurant in greater Atlanta region. This is the one to beat. The flavor. The richness. The consistency. The texture. The authenticity. The right amount of spices used. The right amount of fat (not too oily not less oily) The right amount of protein (some places do two giant pieces and no biryani. Some do lot of biryani but no pieces. This is perfect) Most of all.. the aroma. Wow. Order a take out, pick it up, sit in the car. Tell me if your mouth doesn't water by the aroma filled in your car. The right amount of quantity as well. Then the price. Blown away! This is insane. Hands down. The best biryani. I dont know what else they cook. Dont mind and dont care. Btw.. mutton, chicken.. tried them both. The review is for both. Biryani is Happiness! Happiness is biryani! read more

Mughals - Happiness!! - Pakistani Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

Food is usually good here and so is the staff. I went there for a Saturday brunch buffet. I tasted maybe 4 dishes or so but two of them were cold. I was so hungry I didn't even care. When I finished, I told the clerk there. Following is our interaction: Me: "chicken biryani and goat karahi both are cold" Clerk: "oh..." *goes to stir them without saying a single word to me and starts pretending I'm not there" What a horrible way to treat your paying customer! read more

Their goat biryani is the best I've had in Atlanta so far. Pair it with goat karahi; it's a match made in food heaven. Bhoona gosht and goat haleem are my other favorites. You can not go wrong with any of the dishes mentioned above. read more

Amazing beef and chicken rolls! Was in hospital and my cousins brought it to me it was sooooooooooooo good!!!

It was my first trip to Atlanta and I found it on google I order Naan with Masala Channa The naan was pretty good and big size But the spice of channa was little bit lower But overall it was very good I love it I would like to go there again read more

Fantastic！！ I never had eaten this kind of yummy panney spinach curry, biriyani and samosas！！ I love it！ read more

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My SO and I went searching for a nihari dish similar to a place we often went to in Washington DC, and boy did this place deliver. The nihari was hot, flavorful, spicy and tender, and tasted just as I remembered. On top of that, I ordered some garlic naan to dip it in and it was hands down some of the best naan I've ever had, and I've had a metric ton of naan in my life. Finished up the delicious meal with a nice cool gulab jamun and it was excellent. Location wise, it's in a bit of a run down strip mall, and the building itself is split with a big event hall, but don't be scared to go in and try this place. It may not be the fanciest place, but I promise the food makes up for it. read more

Mughals - Beef nihari and some of the best garlic naan I've ever stuffed my face with. Dip it in the nihari for extra flavor! - Pakistani Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

Listen to me when I tell you, you absolutely have to order the Naan, creamed spinach & the mixed grill.... Like trust me. Every item on the mixed grill was ridiculously delicious & we were so happy we got to try them all! We had a group of 3 friends. We shared everything family style & still had left overs. We couldn't stop enjoying another bite of dipping the Naan in creamed spinach! Lol Even the hot sauce on the side was phenomenal. Coming from a Texan, who knows good food- this place will be a must-stop when near the area! read more

Mughals - Naan, Mixed grill, Palak Paneer (creamed spinach), Vegetable Samosa, and other lamb dishes! - Pakistani Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

Revisited Mughals after 3 years during a business & vacation trip in ATL. Ordered the chicken biryani, mixed grilled platter, and 3 naans. Chicken Biryani and mixed grilled platter clearly tasted old. My wife and I looked at each other as soon as we took the first bite and my son who loves biryani took one bite and said "bad". It all tasted like it was warmed up and masala...so much masala that you could not tell whether you are eating beef or chicken. It became a fact 5hrs later when we were storming to the bathroom :(. Next day - nausea. It's a shame that we drove 1 1/2hrs from where we were staying just to eat there and get con'd to old food. Won't be visiting again. read more

This place is an Atlanta area staple for consistently delicious Pakistani food and it's all halal. The restaurant is off of the Jimmy Cater exit. They have lunch buffets on the weekends and an event hall. My favorite dishes are the mughal fried rice and karai chicken. read more

I heard of this place many times, but did not get a chance to go and try them. Last week one of my colleagues suggested this place and at last been here for their awesome lunch buffet. The place is little small and it is located in a shopping plaza. There is ample free parking in front of the restaurant. The restaurant ambiance is not so fancy but the food is very yummy. Just like any other Indian buffet places, you just have your choice of food from the buffet and pay at the counter. Not so pricey, their weekday lunch buffet is $8.99 and weekend lunch buffet is $10.99 Great place for groups and people who love to try new ethnic food. Unadorned Indian & Pakistani restaurant with banquet facilities and a Friday dinner buffet. They have a decent hall attached to the restaurant that you can have a get together party or for birthday celebrations or special events. They are open Tuesday thru Sunday 11 AM to 11 PM and Mondays closed. There should be little service for people that do not know what to order. As shown the menu has no description of the items. They should expand the menu with description for non-Pakistani/Indian customers and some photos on the menu would be very helpful. With a little extra effort on the service side they should have added some traditional wall decorations too. Simple, clean and unpretentious family-run restaurant. Naushad (the owner) contributes to a very friendly, accommodating and positive atmosphere for customers. The buffet is worth every penny. I would recommend this place to all who wants to experience South Asian (Indian, Pakistani) food, this is the best place. If you are looking for Halal Pakistani/Indian food, you must visit this place. I loved their Nihari and Chicken Korma curries. Very tasty and juicy meats. My favorites overall were Brain Masala, Goat Biryani, Haleem, Tandoori Naan and of course their Chai & Pan. Everything have perfect spice and authentic tasting. The people work here are very nice, friendly and helpful. I enjoyed my visit and would return soon. read more

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Delicious food, great event space. What I don't understand is the attitudes from the event hall workers- someone paid for this space... the way they speak to you when things run out "well I don't know what to tell you, there's no more" what.. ? Very rude young Hispanic girl shouldn't be working with the public. Also, the young man at the restaurant- please explain why someone can't have a bag for a to go plate when they paid for the banquet space. The service isn't very good and especially during Ramadan this isn't acceptable. ‍ read more

Mughals - Pakistani Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

I sure like the chicken wrap, have been eating it for years. I used to get the buffet before Covid, but since then just carry out the wrap. Make sure you pour the sauce on it. read more

I like the food. It has good flavor and just the right spice. It's not too spicy or hot so much that food has no flavor like a lot of Indian restaurants. Everything is fresh and smells good. Nice atmosphere also. They also have a banquet room for parties or weddings. read more

This Mughals Pakistani restaurant and Aasmas cruine are probably the only 2 best pakistani food in Atlanta. Till the owners were running it, it used to be awesome. New people at front counter could be better. Con's: Parking is a major problem here. Chinese all you can eat next door is so busy everyone just takes over Mughals parking. After covid prices here have gone up to almost double. Meat prices have come down a lot since the pandemic but their prices have remained the same. Prices are up and portion's are smaller. Have to keep asking for salad and chutneys. especially on togo orders. Do not go here for Iftari. Too many people, very little food and if you wait for everyone before you go, there is nothing left for you to get. Not enough drinks available and not refilled for people that wait. read more

Customer service from the owner (I think) - really treats customers with respect. Good food especially the chicken biriyani. Not a fan of the butter chicken there's an odd canned tomato sweetness to it I suggest they switch the recipe around read more

My family and I have just discovered this authentic Pakistani place and I can already see this be a regular spot for dining. Not too many restaurants serve brain masala so I was very happy to see it on the menu. We also ordered the beef and chicken seekh kabob and the nihari. The nihari was okay (not for me but my dad loved it). The kabobs and the brain masala was amazing. The dishes were plentiful, flavorful and just the right amount of spice. The naans were fresh, hot and slathered in ghee, just what I love. The dishes also come with this tangy chutney which compliments the meat dishes really well. I really wish I lived in the Norcross area, I would order food weekly. Mughals, keep doing whatever you are doing! read more

I really, really, really wanted to like this place. Ethnicity-wise, I'm from the Indian subcontinent and don't get enough of the local food at home, so I'm always excited to come to this type of restaurant. I was very excited to see that everyone (approximately, 20 people in the one hour we were there) was on Indo/Pakistani heritage...always a good sign. Unfortunately, of the three dishes (Nahiri, Mixed Grill, chaat) that we tried, nothing was more than passable. Meat was dry, with poor flavor. Chaat was somewhat tasty, but paled in comparison to most times I've had this snack/dish. Ultimately, we left half our food uneaten and we did not take the leftovers home. I am VERY cheap....these two things NEVER happen. Would not recommend. Not going back. read more

One of my fav spots in the area for great indo/pak food.. great food but prices have gone up big time recently.

Beware of this place when you order to go. The menu on the counter doesn't have right prices. And when one complained about higher prices on the tab, it will be told that they have placed a note on the counter ( which I wasn't able to locate) regarding changing prices. Also the quantity will not be what you will expect. Since they can't find right size of bowl, they will half fill your to go box to make sure they don't end up giving you more quantity. When one complain , the cashier did say they are receiving many similar complains but they will not be changing their business practices. Also taste of the qurma wasn't good either and service was even worse than that. off my to-go place read more

Mughals - Mutton Qurma - Pakistani Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

If you're looking for delicious Indian food in Gwinnett, look no further than the Mughals on Jimmy Carter Blvd (I-85 Exit 99). The Mughals, presumably named after the Mughal Empire of India during the 16th to 18th centuries, serves Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi cuisine. The restaurant is nestled in a run-down strip mall that also houses a Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet. The Mughals occupies one end of a strip mall and has a banquet hall for special events. This is very much a casual restaurant. The main dining area, which I think was redone in the past 2-3 years, is like dining in a plain, open, strip mall space. Imagine eating in an office break room or something similar, just bigger. It's a brightly lit room with several tables and a TV on the wall playing cricket. Several Indian restaurants in metro Atlanta are like this actually. You order upfront, but pay after your meal. It would be more efficient if you paid when ordering (like a fast casual restaurant). Drinks, plates, silverware, and napkins are self-serve. One good thing is, no matter how busy the place gets, the food comes out from the kitchen relatively fast. The restaurant has a small-to-moderate-sized menu with many Indian staples. If you aren't familiar with Indian food, then you may have trouble ordering because the menu doesn't have any descriptions of its items, just their Indian names. There is, however, a picture menu that you can request. It's very helpful. In addition to the regular menu, there's a whiteboard on the wall near the register with specials. Expect to see food such as samosas, kabobs, chicken dishes (e.g. curry chicken, butter chicken), and mutton (sheep) dishes, as well as various house specialties such as fried fish. There's also bread (naan, paratha), rice (basmati, biryani), and Indian beverages and desserts (rasmalai, kheer, gulab jamun). Everything is quite affordable as most entrees are each $8.99 or less. If you're an adventurous eater, one unique item they have is the brains masala. It's a house specialty made from mutton brains. Masala is a general Indian term used for a mixture of spices and ingredients. Honestly, I don't think the brains masala is that good, but if you want to try brains, here's your chance. The brains are chopped and sauteed in several spices and sauces. The dish doesn't look appealing. The brains look like cauliflower. Now what I've said makes this dish sound bad. It's not. It's OK. The brain doesn't have much flavor, so most of the taste comes from the semi-oily sauce it's drenched in. To me, the brain has similar consistency to tofu, just not as smooth or "clean cut." Yes, it's a bit mushy, more scrambled egg-like. I do think the brain is cooked well because I've had brain in Chinese hot pot that wasn't cooked very well. It had an unpleasant taste and an unappetizing, lumpy texture. Not here, though I do have to say the only truly good brains I've ever had are the veal brains at Holeman & Finch. The Mughals is great for communal dining where several dishes are shared. I recommend the Chicken 65, beef seekh kabob, and palak paneer. Chicken 65 consists of several small pieces of spicy, deep-fried chicken. The chicken pieces are red in color and are flavorful and tender. It's hard to go wrong with dish, even for folks with the most basic of palates. The beef seekh kabob are like beef sausages. They are tasty and aromatic. You can tell the sausages are filled with several herbs and spices, which give them an almost intense flavor. The beef seekh kabobs are a bit dry, but I think that's how they're supposed to be. Most of the meat dishes are accompanied with slices of raw white onion and hot sauce. Palak paneer is one of my favorite Indian dishes. It's creamed spinach made with paneer cheese. The Mughals' version of palak paneer, like many Indian restaurants, contains several cubes of paneer cheese. I think milk and cream are also used in this dish, though I'm not 100% sure. Ever had Boston Market creamed spinach? This is like the Indian equivalent. Palak paneer is not on the regular menu, so be sure to check the specials board for it. It's essential you order bread or rice to eat with any of the entrees. The bread and rice help soak up the sauces and flavors. Naan is a poofy flatbread while paratha is a more dense, harder flatbread. I recommend naan. Basmati rice is fluffy white rice. Very neutral and basic. Biryani rice is basmati rice with added ingredients, sort of like fried rice, but with totally different flavor and consistency. I love how Indian rice is fragrant, light, and soft. Order a mango lassi. Lassi is a yogurt-based Indian drink. The mango lassi here is incredibly thick. In fact, it's the thickest lassi I've ever had. Keep that in mind when ordering since it's very filling. Service is good. I especially like the Hispanic lady who takes the orders. She's very nice. read more

Consistently good food, we order the chicken biryani and beef seekh kabob. Also enjoyed the halwa, puri and cholay in the Sunday brunch. read more

Recently when to eat at Mughals around 8pm but they were stop taking orders becoz they are so busy during iftar time, totally wasted my tine read more

We came here on the final Ramadan night buffet and we are so glad we did! The food was so fresh and tasty. I didn't dislike a single thing. The naan, the biryani, the fish, the variety chicken platter was all so delicious. Also, my mango lassi never comes out as delicious as this place it was amazing. They also had pakoras and small samosas for appetizers, my favorite was the papri chaat! I would definitely go back again. read more

I wasn't impressed by this place. I went to the buffet and wasn't impressed by the selection. They had 1 chicken dish and 1 beef dish. Not many items for $20+. There weren't any sweets or tea either. Probably will not return due to lack of selections. read more

No one was very pleasant. Servers weren't wearing masks or wearing incorrectly but the sign says they are required. Also, always check your food before leaving the restaurant. I didn't follow my own rule. Got home and had the wrong order. The receipt on the bag had my order but the food inside was incorrect. I called to let them know because I'm pretty sure we got someone's order and try to figure out what may have been given to us instead. After trying to explain what may have happened with a mix up of orders. I live a bit away so I didn't think It was an option to get it corrected and it was just trying to figure out what we had instead of our order. A woman came on the line and raised her voice at me and was angry - told me to bring the food back and get what I ordered. There was no need to behave like that. If I was treated that way on the phone I definitely wasn't driving back to be treated poorly in person. Not going back. read more

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This place has become a dump , I have been going here for 8 yrs but it's not same any more , service is worst , with such a busy restaurant they can't hire one extra person at front to help Food price has hiked enormously , I ordered saag ghost and get couple bones with nothing but spinach and potatoes , I didn't order saag aaloo Goat biryani also have nothing but dump of rice with couple of bones. Not going back at least for a while Sabri across the street much better read more