I was introduced to Namkeen earlier this year and have had cravings for an encore of their fried chicken from time to time. Namkeen only uses all natural, hormone and antibiotic-free halal chicken to make their Pakistani version of Nashville hot chicken. Since my initial visit, I feel like the chicken has gotten better and the tikka sauce has gotten more spicy which is a plus for me. I took off the top bun because it didn't add anything to the sandwich and wasn't giving brioche as the menu stated. The accompaniments of coleslaw, pickled onions and mint chutney DID complement everything. I would recommend that you stop in if you're in the area!

When in NY, you have to go to Namkeen in the heart of Brooklyn. We ordered chicken and waffle, chicken tikka Mac n cheese, Tikkaville and Tikka melt. And of course the chai! Everything is made fresh and JazākAllah Khayr packed with flavor. The service is quick and amazing. Definitely worth a try if you're big on chicken! Be sure to check out the cool lighting and disco ball in the restroom.

Good food, spice level, customer service, ambiance. Good vibes, the plants especially

There is no need to wait and think about this one, the food here is ridiculous on so many levels. Some of the choices on some of their menu items are questionable, but due to me modifying, it made for a massive tastebud experience that I hope to experience again real soon. The Clucking Waffle Sandwich reminds me of a few waffle sandwiches I have seen and tasted around the country, but I modified this one to suit my needs. It comes with a jalapeño and cheddar waffle, but I swapped it with a regular waffle, and honestly, it was the right move. The amount of flavor you get in each bite of this insane sandwich is, for lack of a better word, insane. The waffle is just the first level. Then you get the juicy brininess of the chicken, along with the spice of it. Then you get hit with the cool coleslaw to mellow things out, followed the tangy sauce, lastly getting a strong hit of brine by the pickle. That is the key, the pickle is the reason why you will not be in the bathroom pooping your brains out after ingesting this enormous sandwich. The pickle allows this whole sandwich to settle everything down and absorb all the contact. Everything is done in the right amount, but yet tastes of reckless abandon. If this is how they do sandwiches, then the rest of the menu should fall into place quite nicely.

I loved the clucking chicken waffle sandwich! The medium heat was okay, not too spicy. But the waffle was nicely crispy and savory, with some jalapeño. The chicken was crispy though. The Pataka fries were so delicious - it was crispy and topped with chipotle aioli and maple syrup. The staff was also friendly and helpful. This is a great laidback casual spot to eat great food and hangout at.

Can't believe I haven't written a review for Namkeen yet! I've been here multiple times now and have ordered delivery as well and it's consistent every time. The restaurant has about 4-5 tables and a window bar, so it's relatively small and sometimes means a bit of a wait on weekends/prime time. Decor is super cute and pays homage to the owner's Pakistani roots. Utensils, napkins, condiments, and water are all self serve and you order at the counter. Overall, service is pretty good and staff have been nice when I've been. Now for the food - these guys do fried chicken very well. Whether it's a sandwich or the wings, the batter is perfectly crispy and not too greasy. My favorites are the Spicy Maple Wings and their Nashville hot sandwich. Be mindful that their hot chicken has more of a desi twist - not overly masala, but it's not a classic American/Nashville style hot chicken. The tikka burger is good if you want something with true desi flavors but it's not usually what I go for. Another thing they excel in - Best. Waffles. Ever. Seriously, if you want halal chicken and waffles, this is definitely the spot! The batter is perfect every time! We also tried their kulfi milkshake recently and it was delish! It was mainly vanilla with a hint of pistachio & rose but still tasty. I also love that they have different deals every month like BOGO specials on UberEats monthly and collaborations like their Garam Masalaville Sandwich! Will def be back to try their new gulab jamun waffle which they've started now from their sister store, Chashni! Had it in NJ and it was so good! Overall, if you're looking for a solid option for halal fried chicken - you can't go wrong with Namkeen!

Great place for fried chicken! I came on a Monday night and there weren't that many people dining in so plenty of seats open. It's a more casual place. The workers were very friendly and our food came out quickly. We ordered three dishes: * Clucking Waffle Sandwich - 10/10 - The batter on the chicken was very crunchy even though it was thick. The dry spice rub was decently spicy and I only got mild. I loved that the chicken was still juicy. I wish there was a bit more slaw and pickles to balance it out. My favorite parts of the sandwich were the chipotle aioli and the jalapeño and cheddar waffle. Both were so delicious! * Dhamaka Fries - 8.5/10 - The fries were not as crispy as i would have liked, but the chicken was crispy. The tikka sauce paired perfectly with the mint chutney, and I liked how much sauce they loaded on. * Tikkaville Sandwich - 9/10 - The flavor profile of this sandwich is very similar to the fries, so I would recommend getting one or the other. Overall, I would definitely come again if I was craving fried chicken. I get sudden cravings for their cheddar waffle too. The portions are also quite big.

REALLY loved Namkeen! Fried chicken, Nashville heat, and Pakistani flavors! Wow! What a combo! I really liked all the different fun ways they use the fried chicken. I'm a spice girl and I love that they have a variety of spice levels. All the staff were super sweet, welcoming, and helpful. The restaurant was very clean and well kept. I like the open view of the kitchen and serving are. Even with the very busy night they were having, I noticed the kitchen and serving area was still very well kept. I took my order to go and even after a 45 minute drive home, the food was still really fresh and so good! I was so torn between what to choose, so I ordered a few different items. -Clucking Waffle Sandwich (hot-blaow spice level). I don't even like waffles but when I saw it was jalapeño & cheddar?? Umm SOLD! This is easily a 10/10 item! The portion is huge! I was stuffed with just half of it. I LOVE spice so the heat level was easily manageable for me but it definitely has a kick. I had 3 other people try it and they all were dying and running for water. The pickles, coleslaw, and aioli complimented it very well. - Masala fries. I wasn't really impressed with this. It was just regular fries with extra salty seasoning. 3/5 -Oreo Cookies & Cream milkshake: thick and creamy and not overly sweet. 5/5 -Chicken Tikka Mac & Cheese. Again, another really huge serving. Was not able to eat more than a bite after the half of waffle sandwich. I give this a solid 4/5. The mac & cheese was nice and creamy and the chicken added a nice crunch to it but the tikka sauce was very rich and a tad overpowering. -Nashville Sandwich (medium- knees weak heat level). Again, really filling and the pickles, coleslaw, and aioli complimented it very well. Easy 5/5. I also wanted to purchase the flavored sodas but I forgot and the line was way too long to go back lol next time for sure! Will CERTAINLY be back to try some more items.