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    The Namak

    4.8 (17 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala
    Adrian V.

    Change of ownership in this case means a lot. Change of decor, change of menu and change of flavors. All for the good! We love vibrant and flavorful Indian food and that's what we got. The Pakora was well seasoned and cooked just right a very nice introduction to their food as it genuinely gave us an insight of the rest of the food that we ordered which consisted of the American staple dish when at an Indian restaurant which of course is Chicken tikka masala. The creamy tomato curry sauce was very nice and we ordered mild when asked about our preferred heat level and it was mild so for those who don't like spicy hot their mild is mild with virtually no heat. We also like the Aloo gobi and it too was bold and flavorful but not spicy at all but of course if you like spicy hot they'll make it that way too! We soaked up the tikka masala sauce with their tasty & soft on the top and slightly crispy bottomed garlic and cheese naan. The star of the night tho was the Tandoori Boti Kabob. Succulent pieces of moist chicken breast spiced perfectly and it was super flavorful. 10 out of 10 for sure. The new owners are super friendly and attentive which made us feel good. We will come back many more times to try their other dishes.

    Samosas
    Karla P.

    Great food and service! The food was delicious and the waiter was very attentive. We'll definitely be coming back!

    Tandoori chicken, goat curry, okra Bhinti, naan
    TK G.

    For our newest local addition, I highly recommend Namak. From the moment we walked to when we left, it was thoroughly enjoyable. The food is perfection. From our pakora chart to our goat curry. Each bite perfectly spiced. Definitely try the 10piece chicken tandoori bohda at medium spice. My goodness, each kabob remained succulent to the last bite. The curried goat had the meat tender and not hidden by an over curried sauce. The Bhinti of okra gave us individual okra pieces yet not overwhelmed by sauce. The spiciness goes from mild, medium and hot. I like a good spice so the medium was just right. The plain naan was crisp in all the right spots and soft were it should be. The menu has lots of vegetarian and vegan options. The offer beer and wine but menu for that is still building. Bring your own or ask. Benny, the owner and our server, was warm, welcoming and just fun to talk too. It is a small dining room but warm and inviting. Good colors and not overly decorated. The place makes one feel at home.

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    Food was so yummy definitely coming back, and the ambiance was also amazing ..staff was so friendly

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    My new go to!!! Chicken Curry was delicious! Friendly owner and new look! Coming back for sure.

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    Delicious food. Each dish has a distinct flavor. Attentive service and portions are generous. They definitely have a repeat customer.

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    Bismillah Restaurant

    Bismillah Restaurant

    4.0
    (363 reviews)
    6.0 mi
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    Sad to Share - It's their Last Day To-Day !!! Apparently a…read moreDifferent Type Cuisine have ' purchased the Eatery. Maybe American - Continental (?). Am ' unsure of the Details !!!! Bottomline : "" Very Last Day to Step-In & Grab Chef Salim's Downhome Desi Punjabi Cuisine !!! U may wanna call to check / order your favorite dish dere first !!! Chef Salim ! U will be 'sorely missed ' - For Your Wonderful Curries, Grills & Nan Breads + Killer Chai Tea !!!!! "" Last but Not Least "" ...... Mucho GRACIAS 4 all the Incredible Meals over the past decade +. Remain Blessed Chef Salim !!!!! Hard to believe !!! What an "Incredible Sppt "" !!! """ MAGIC HANDS CUISINE """ !!!!

    We have a couple of Indian restaurants closer to us that we like, but we ventured out a little…read morefurther this time. We were having dinner with a friend that eats Halal food and Bismillah popped up on Yelpas a good option. Being the uncultured person I am, the only reference to Bismillah that I knew of was from Bohemian Rapsody, so I had Queen running around in my head for the week leading up to this dinner. We walk in on a Friday night, the lights are off, there are no customers, and an older gentleman greets us at the register. It's not the most welcoming environment, but we are hungry, so we order our food and grab a window side table lit by the setting sun. Two modifications to our order - they ran out of mango lassi , and when I asked for Raita, the gentleman recommended the chutney instead. Also, no tap water, but you can buy bottled water. Turns out the guy behind the counter is the chef and waiter as well. We ordered Chicken Tandoori (leg), Lamb Biryani, Palak Paneer, Chicken Karahi, and Chicken Tikka Masala for our entrees. My favorites: Chicken Tandoori - nice char, flavorful and tender Chicken Karahi - kind of like a hearty chicken stew Onion kulcha and Roghni (sesame) naan - the garlic naan was actually a bit disappointing (on the dry side). So when we ordered more naan, we tried the other varieties and liked them better. Pricing was very reasonable.

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    Garlic Naan $2.50 - good
    Tandoori Leg - did not taste right.
    Tandoori Leg - did not taste right.
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    Pakwan Restaurant - 16th Street

    Pakwan Restaurant - 16th Street

    4.0
    (2.1k reviews)
    19.8 mi
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    With so many choices in the mission this standout for Pakistani food draws crowds for a reason…read more Upon entering, que up to the register and place your order. Tonight's selections were Lamb Biryani, Chicken Tikka Masala, and samosas. Once issued you buzzer, spin around to collect beverages, sauces, plates and silverware. Find a seat till the buzzer does its thing. Our food was prepped within 5 minutes and piping hot. The volume of food was amazing for the cost. The lamb was large pieces in a mix of basmati rice, herbs, spices and perfectly tender. The heat from this dish alone didn't require much. Samosas were serviceable and could stand more crispiness. The garbanzos were flavorful and tender. I'm

    Dreamt of this place since 5 years ago when we last visited and so happy to say that it didn't…read moredisappoint! We loved the lamb biryani and lamb chops just as we remembered. Tried the balti chicken this time and it was just ok. It could improve on service..while waiting for our food we wanted to order more and had asked the guy working there (packing all the food) if it would be a long wait to add 1 more thing and he just said they're too busy and can't....mind you there was an hour still before closing almost so this was a little disappointing. However, their food is always delicious and packed with meat! The lamb biryani is easily shareable between 3-4 hungry adults. Can't wait to return back!

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    Seekh Kabab, Tandoori Chicken Leg (1 Piece), Saag Paneer, Garlic Nan, Plain Rice
    Seekh Kabab, Tandoori Chicken Leg (1 Piece), Saag Paneer, Garlic Nan, Plain Rice
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    Biryani Tika Kabab

    Biryani Tika Kabab

    4.5
    (434 reviews)
    15.0 mi
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    Halal
    Healthy dining

    Fantastic Homestyle " Chicken Biyani - Bone - In ". Rice…read morePudding - A.k A. Rice Kheer w/ Almonds has a Special Touch !!! Always Tempting to Start with Dessert. " The Ayurvedic Way " !!!!!! Chef Owners are Awesome to work with !!!!!! A Clean Well Lit Space for Halal Indian-Pakistani Cuisine !!! Homemade Flavors Always !!!!!!

    Overall, would not recommend this place. I encountered very racist and bigoted treatment here…read more I placed an online order last night and went by for the pick up. When I approached the front counter, the lady present was very standoffish with me. I informed her of why I was there and she asked my name for the order. Upon giving her my name she then glared at me and literally asked me to recite my entire order lol! I showed her my online receipt in which she then insisted I still tell her my order. She brushed away my receipt and let another customer cut in front of me. Interestingly, the customer told her his name and she retrieved his order with no issue and was very friendly with him. To note, I was the only Black person present at that time. When I inquired as to why that customer wasn't asked to recite his entire order, she grinned and said that he's a "regular" and that I was "new." She went on to let a few other customers cut in front of me. I then asked for my money back in which she refused to return. Even when I asked for the manager, she said he was very busy. I made several requests for this resulting in her saying no and refusing to return my money. I then noted to her I'm calling the authorities in which I did. Furthermore, while servicing some of the other patrons, she would speak in another language with them while they looked at me and start laughing and staring me down. Eventually, the manager came out. He presented himself professionally and upon explaining what occurred he apologized and said it was unacceptable. He even offered me a drink with my meal and asked that I please accept the order instead and wanted to make things right. I took him at face value and said fine. While the situation was remedied, I definitely will not be returning to this restaurant. I researched some of the other reviews and came across several where other Black patrons have had similar racially motivated experiences here. That tells me there's a common practice of racism here. I refuse to support a business where this kind of behavior is tolerated. I have zero tolerance for bigots of any kind. Overall, the experience was a waste of my time and very dehumanizing. To hate someone you don't even know simply because of their skin pigmentation and ethnicity is irrational at best and bad for business especially in a place like Oakland where it's multicultural. My advice would be to not support this establishment. I especially advise any Black patrons not to come here as they clearly have issue with anyone who is simply Black, despite not knowing them as a person. Don't give your money, nor your valuable time, to hateful individuals who dehumanize others. All in all, this place gets a thumbs down.

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