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.

This was our first time coming here and the food was VERY good. They had a great variety from mixed…read moresalads to meatballs, butter chicken, Tandoori etc. The Tandoori chicken was the best Tandoori chicken we have ever had and we have tried plenty of Indian restaurants before. It was not dry at all. The samosa was delicious and filled good. The desserts were amazing. They also offered a fruit salad which is refreshing. The service was good. Owner was nice. About $30 a head

Food was good and service was excellent. We went there for a buffet on thanksgiving day and one…read moretime before as well both of the time it was a good experience

I've been coming here since they were at there small location by Clara Barton and I was so happy to…read moresee this business upgrade to a larger space. The food is always fresh and consistently reliable with spice and delicious flavors. They have a very large dining area that looks like it can accommodate large groups and events. And the staff and owner are always attentive. I usually get the Combo platters because you get a little of everything: salad, Naan, Chicken Biryani, and a choice of 2 meats. If you're in the area give them a try!

This place is an absolute treasure. I've been going to zaika for the last three years and ive never…read morehad a sub par experience. Their food tastes amazing. Its the best in jersey. Especially their chole bhature and chicken 65. The food tastes very authentic yet elevated desi cuisine. The mango lassi is also perfect. If you dont want anything else just come for the mango lassi. Its the best. Super thick n Tastes of real mangoes. Theres a lotttt of vegetarian and vegan options for anyone with dietary restrictions. The customer service is also splendid. The owner personally caters to his customers and makes sure everything is top notch.

Chai Chenak is one of the popular Pakistani cafés in the New Brunswick area, along with the more…read moreformal restaurants Maza and Good Food by Uzma. Chai Chenak is separated into a restaurant area that specializes in classic street food items like bun kebab, and a cafe section next door. I've enjoyed the Kathi rolls here, but the main reason to visit is for the Kashmiri chai, which is prepared in large quantities and always ready to go. The chai has a slight buttery saltiness that adds to the richness, especially when you pair it with a healthy dose of sugar.

Stopped here for a quick bite and I'm so glad I found this place. It was a cute cafe, well…read moredecorated, and had a welcoming atmosphere. I tried their Chicken Club Sandwich and Banana Pudding Matcha Latte. My friend got the Chicken Garlic Mayo Roll and Salted Butterscotch Oat Latte. I was blown away by how good the Chicken Garlic Mayo Roll was. I exchanged my sandwich with my friend and ate the whole roll. The sandwich was just as good! The drinks were amazing all well. The Banana Pudding Matcha only had a light hint of the banana pudding flavor (was mainly only on the top) but it still good! The service was good- you can order at the Kiosk or at the register. Will definitely be going back here if I'm in the area.

Oh how I love Punjabi Rasoi! I like how the vegetarian thali changes and it's like a pleasant…read moresurprise every time. The soy chunk tandoori (?) I had on the thali was the best part. Enjoy!

. Location is not very upscale but Great food ! Had aloo tikki with lots of chole and samosa chaat…read morefor the appetizer. Both the dishes were great. Tikki was little spicy but with chutney and chole mix - it was fine. Good to let them know on less spicy if can't take the heat. Saag was delicious. Good quantity and great quality food. It was a good experience.

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.

There are 2 very good South Asian restaurants in Monroe Township/Jamesburg. Both have excellent…read morefood and locations. This one has an edge with its Palak Chat which is outstanding and it used to be goat curry but no longer as Thumkaa has a great goat curry. And of course a full Bar. So when we want Palak Chat only we visit. Thumkaa however has better service. Their employees have a superb benefit living package and stay longer. Mrs. Kumar used to have great service but many of its staff have left. So you have 3-4 I assume management standing around and even with a bar when you order anything it takes 5+ minutes and re-ordering to be served. Thumkaa management makes a point to come around, especially Sunil. We have met Mrs. Kumar a few times but there is no recognition to guests that come frequently as with Sunil at Thumkaa. Chefs are both good but Ifran at Thumkaa visits with folks. The kheer which was great has changed into something terrible. No rice . No live music and buffet (fine dining). A in food and B in service. B+ atmosphere.

Food was soo good I had to take some food home! The waiters were nice and the ambience was so…read moreelegant. The teal and gold made the place look expensive. I wasn't a big fan of the open concept it felt like no privacy but the food was great!

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.