It happened to be in Manalapan New Jersey for a basketball tournament, and I saw that 30 burgers…read morewere highly rated on yelp. I happened to be staying nearby so I decided to stop by. I walked in on a rainy Friday night shortly after 10pm and it was freezing cold on the inside. Shreya was working the register and was extremely present and nice to speak with. I asked for her recommendations and of course she suggested the burger. I took her up on that option and ordered a bacon cheeseburger. She said the fries were also a must. I was extremely hungry, so I also ordered the Chicken Club Burger, crispy instead of grilled. She asked me if there was anything else I needed and I jokingly said a side of heat. She checked with the other patrons inside to see if they were cold along with Jenn who was working and they concurred as well. Within minutes she was on the phone with the owner who quickly addressed the issue by cutting on the heat. A few moments and I could tell things were warming up. Now onto the food. Everything was hot. The burger was delicious, but nothing was too special. The fries were seasoned well and had a spicy sauce to go with them. The Fried Chicken club was AMAZING! By far the biggest chicken sandwich I had ever eaten. The chicken was juicy. I could taste the cheese and the bacon. The chicken was way bigger than the bun. I wish I had ordered two. Overall I had a fabulous time here. The seating area was clean. Customer service was excellent. They made sure I was taken care of. The food is good. If I'm in the area again id definitely stop by.

9 out of 10. I…read morewould've given it 10 out of 10 if chicken was seasoned but that's all it lacked.

A solid date night spot especially for first timers with this cuisine. Their staff was super…read moreinformative and gave great suggestions for shareables which added to the fun conversation Be mindful that even when sharing, the portions are MASSIVE. We had the fish and lamb dish respectively which although a bit pricey, packed a ton of rich umami flavor.

What a gem! The restaurant is beautiful on the inside. Decorated so nicely and culturally themed…read moremusic enhanced the atmosphere! The wait staff is terrific and the menu is perfect. Shows you don't need a book for a menu when it's done right... and it is.

*insert meme* WHY IS IT SPICY!? Because it has Halal Guy's red sauce, that's why! This place is the…read morebest. Halal Guys is a fast, casual type of place that has dine-in or carry out options. There's plenty of seating if you choose to eat in. I'm here close to once a week and they have never let me down. My go-to order is a regular platter with half spicy BBQ chicken ($1.00 upcharge) and half regular chicken. Add onions and white sauce, and I'll take a packet of the hot sauce to go. Total cost is under $16.00 for a good amount of food. All platters come with lettuce, tomatoes, rice, and pita. There are several free toppings as well as ones that are available at an additional charge. Highly recommend you get a good serving of the white sauce and if you're brave, add a line of the red sauce. I usually like mild to medium spicy dishes and the red sauce is definitely HOT, not medium, so I get a packet to go so I can add it myself. The spicy BBQ chicken is already made with the red sauce and I've found half spicy, half regular is the chef's kiss for my preferred spice level. I feel like vegetables are often under-appreciated, but they need a mention here...always super cold and crisp, which is refreshing when you've got to quell the heat. If you haven't, definitely give these guys a try!

I always make sure to stop by this Halal Guys location every single time that I'm in East…read moreBrusnwick. The quality of their platters has been consistently good. Great portion size - I'm personally able to get two servings out of a regular size platter. I always get the onion and green pepper toppings, extra white sauce and 3 lines of hot sauce - it hits every time! I LOVE spicy food, so their hot sauce is just the cherry on top of their fresh rice, soft chicken and gyro meat, and crisp lettuce/tomatoes. The service is extremely fast, even if there are people in line ahead of you. I generally take my platters to go, but it's cool to dine-in at their casual seating area from time to time, especially if I'm about to do some shopping in the same plaza.

I had passed by this location a few times in town, but stopped in one evening with a cousin who was…read morevisiting from out of town. I thought the chicken was really, really good - perfectly crispy with good spice embedded into it, and the chicken itself was really juicy. The honey they offer on the side is a good add-on, though I could probably do without the bread. It's pretty clean inside, and it's a quick-service setting - order at the counter, get a buzzer, go get it when it buzzes. It's usually been fairly busy the times I've been (I went back a few times with a gift card!), and I've enjoyed eating there each time.

Driving home on 18. I needed to stop for lunch and have passed by Dave's Hot Chicken a few times…read more Always thinking I wanted to stop in and try it. Driving past again. I decided to pull in and give it a try and I'm glad I did. The place is pretty big inside and there is a lot of seating. There were three high School or maybe college kids in front of me who ordered relatively quickly and then I was up. Unsure what to get. I asked the guy who was taking the orders and he made some recommendations. I had went with the hot level chicken and it was slightly too spicy for my tastes. Not the fault of the restaurant and I feel like spice levels vary so much from place to place, but I normally like spicy food and I didn't find it. Unenjoyable but next time I would get the medium. The food came out pretty quick and originally apprehensive getting just too tenders. I thought they were a decent size. I ended up finishing most of the meal and had a handful of fries left over. So it is a decent amount of food. One of the additional things I didn't think I would be impressed with, but was is it the rice machine as the little Pebble ice which I think is always a nice touch. All in all a pretty nice chicken place and I would definitely come here again if I needed a meal and I was close by.

I was in the area visiting a friend, and we decided to try Old Bukhara for lunch. It ended up being…read morea fantastic meal. We ordered a pumpkin samsa, an order of beef manti (5 pieces), and the Samarkand plov. The pumpkin samsa was delicate and flaky, with a filling that struck a nice balance of pumpkin and seasonings. The beef manti were exceptional. The dumpling skin was super thin yet held the flavorful broth and tender meat inside. The Samarkand plov came with a generous amount of meat--a mix of beef, lamb, sausage, and two quail eggs. All of the meat was tender and not fatty. If I had to nitpick, I would say there could have been a bit more rice for balance, but at $23 it's hard to complain considering how much meat they give. The restaurant is pretty small but has a warm, inviting ambiance, decorated heavily with traditional Uzbek metalwork and textiles. For two people half of the food was enough to feel full, and we ate the rest for dinner. Altogether the meal came to a little over $50, a great price for the portions and quality. I'm from Queens and Old Bukhara easily stands alongside the best Uzbek spots in Rego Park and southern Brooklyn.

What a lovely spot. Came here for a date and enjoyed our meal. We had the national rice dish and…read morethe pastries and that was yummy. The whole chicken was good too. Would definitely come back. Glad to have a Uzbeki place in town. Seems like a lovely cultural event space too

Delicious! I highly recommend. Plus the crew working there were wonderful and delightful.read more

After a hot day on Bradley Beach, what's a better way to…read morecool down than eating spicy chicken ?!?! {Maybe AC and a swimming pool} But we've heard so much about Dave's, including how it was just sold for 1 Billion dollars, that we had to try it. Not quite dinner time, so the place was empty. Which was great, because we had questions. The woman, whose name I can't remember, was super helpful and guided us through the billboard/menu. We weren't starving, but we got: DAVE'S #1: 2 Tenders w/Fries DAVE'S BITES Medium Drink We asked for *Medium Spicy* But maybe should have asked for mild. Feeling the tops of our heads heat up and sweat may have been an indication The Tenders were big; like a half breast. Coated with a dry-rub. Surprisingly, the chicken was so moist and juicy. The Bites were more like breaded chunks, with the same juicy-ness as the Tenders. Fries were good, and we refilled our soda cup like 4 times to douse the fire. Despite the heat, there is good underlying flavor. Don't forget to grab some packs of honey. Goes great with the chicken. We left satisfied, but at the end of the day its's just chicken

| 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.

Grabbed lunch a short while ago at The Halal Spot in Old Bridge. I have been here on quite a few…read moreoccasions and this place never disappoints. The food is outstanding and the people are very friendly and extremely welcoming. My "go-to" dish is the chicken and rice platter with salad. As mentioned, the food quality is exceptional, very flavorful and always fresh. Chicken chunks are very tender and well seasoned. The rice is delicious and the salad is always fresh, crisp and cold. They have a wide variety of sauces and they always ask if you need more. And, yes, the platters are enormous. It is literally impossible to walk out of this place feeling hungry. The Halal Spot also has lamb, falafel, butter chicken and wide variety of other dishes. So if you are looking for a place that serves outstanding food, enormous portions that is reasonably priced. Your "go-to" spot should be The Halal Spot. Yes, it is that good!

Service was quick - we ordered take out…read more The menu they offer seems a little all over the place, but sometimes there's nothing wrong with offering some variety. I ordered the paneer platter and it was ok. I feel there was more rice than the paneer given. I wish there was a spice level option as well because I like spicy food. The web page pictures are misleading because for one the Makhni in the picture is more of a yellow curry base, whereas what I got was more of a red-orange (more so the color shown in the tikka masala image). My friend ordered the butter chicken and it was the same deal with the color, but I also have never had either dish before with a more yellow curry base so lol I just wanted to say it's inconsistent. We also ordered the Heavenly Hummus to share. Hummus was good, pita was good, but whatever was spread on top of the pita to make it a "garlic bread" was very strange tasting. We didn't particularly enjoy that portion of the pita.

Delicious!! The food and service were excellent. We ordered the crispy chicken sandwich, masala…read morefries, Big Cheese Chicken, and the paratha pulled beef roll. Each dish was packed with flavor. The crispy chicken sandwich was perfectly cooked, with a super crispy coating that stayed intact (always a good sign!). The masala fries were seasoned just right. When we ordered the paratha pulled beef roll, the staff gave us a heads-up that it was a bit spicy but it turned out to be really spicy, so keep that in mind if you're sensitive to heat. The restaurant itself was well-maintained, and the staff did a great job keeping everything clean and tidy.

Medium sized venue in a strip mall area, so plenty of free parking. You can order at the kiosk or…read morewith the staff. Fast & friendly service, happy to answer any menu or cultural questions you may have. They also do have a prayer area on site. The space has a nice clean & modern look with darker tones & green accents, so it's oddly relaxing. They have an area with complimentary water, Yemonade (not a typo), & Masala fries. I didn't try the fries from there, cause while they do have tongs, I saw someone just pick some up by hand. I had the Smash burger, New Zealand lamb chops, & [ordered] Masala Fries (seasoned fries). All were very good and enjoyable. I would definitely come back. Grades: Smash Burger: A New Zealand Lamb Chops: A- Masala Fries: A