Namkeen

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in:People who regularly eat Indian food, what Indian restaurants do you like in NYC ? 140 pts
“Rowdy Rooster or Namkeen when feeling for some fried chicken with Indian flavors.”
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in:Williamsburg and Greenpoint, Dining Solo, Eat Everything. Recommendations please!7 pts
“Namkeen probably has my favorite fried chicken in the city (but I’m a fan of the spices/complexity)”
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in:Searching for a restaurant that offers *spicy* chicken (sandwiches)6 pts
“Namkeen in Williamsburg gets pretty spicy”
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in:Rowdy Rooster Brings Indian Fried Chicken to Midtown5 pts
replying to u/MTGothmog: I found Namkeen in Williamsburg to be really good as well
“The original Namkeen in Chatham NJ is the best fried chicken sandwich i’ve ever had. Williamsburg definitely holds up too, best in the city of what i’ve had IMO”
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in:What’s your “once a month” food?4 pts
replying to u/what_mustache: Rowdy Rooster is so great. And Aces is a great spot if you're in 30 rock.
“Namkeen is miles better than RR IMHO.”
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in:Rowdy Rooster Brings Indian Fried Chicken to Midtown3 pts
replying to u/MTGothmog: I found Namkeen in Williamsburg to be really good as well
“This. Very underrated.”
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in:Grilled cheese & tomato soup in nyc3 pts
“highly recommend the desi fusion grilled cheese at Namkeen.”
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in:Favorite fried Chicken restaurant?3 pts
“Namkeen in Williamsburg for a hot fried chicken sandwich”
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in:Good fast casual spots in Manhattan or Queens?2 pts
“Namkeen for hot chicken sandwiches”
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in:Halal Burgers in NYC Queens ir any other borroughs2 pts
“Namkeen is great but they do chicken burgers.”
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in:Rowdy Rooster Brings Indian Fried Chicken to Midtown1 pts
replying to u/MTGothmog: I found Namkeen in Williamsburg to be really good as well
“Great wings.”
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in:What are peoples favorite places in Brooklyn for fried chicken?1 pts
“Namkeen has Indian style fried chicken that I like and incorporates the flavors well”
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in:What are your favorite restaurants in Williamsburg?1 pts
“Namkeen for a desi style hot chicken sandwich”
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in:Best wings spots that are worth the hype?1 pts
“Spicy Maple Wings at Namkeen in Williamsburg”
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in:Suggestions for Halal spots that isn't middle eastern/south asian cuisine 1 pts
“Namkeen Mac and Cheese / wings in Brooklyn!”
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in:Best and Spiciest Chicken Wings0 pts
“Not overly spicy but a good kick and very delicious”
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in:Chicken Tikka Masala Cheese Fries0 pts
replying to u/Acceptable-Ratio-219: Namkeen in Williamsburg has it.
“Everything tasted great but it was hard to get past those freezing areas and the wait time”
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in:Rowdy Rooster Brings Indian Fried Chicken to Midtown16 pts
“I found Namkeen in Williamsburg to be really good as well”
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in:Favorite spots in Brooklyn for greasy food?7 pts
“Pies n thighs, namkeen, federoffs, 7th street burger, Bobbi’s come to mind for me”
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in:What are peoples favorite places in Brooklyn for fried chicken?7 pts
“Namkeen”
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in:Best chicken and can of coke?6 pts
“Namkeen, Birdie's and Fluffy's (I had it in NJ, not sure if it's in the city yet) were all better than Dave's in my opinion.”
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in:Chicken Tikka Masala Cheese Fries6 pts
“Namkeen in Williamsburg has it.”
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in:Favorite fried Chicken restaurant?5 pts
“Namkeen is #1 hands down, no competition”
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in:NYC Foodie Hot Takes5 pts
“1. Namkeen (for fast casual)”
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in:Which other Indian restaurants should I try?3 pts
replying to u/w4y2n1rv4n4: Have you had Namkeen in Williamsburg? I’d be curious to hear how they compare, gonna hit RR next week after work
“I have and I like it, but to me Namkeen feels like fusion.”
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in:Where, if anywhere, can I find chicken like this in NYC?3 pts
“Namkeen”
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in:Chicken sandwich3 pts
“My favorites are Bobwhite, Namkeen, and Compton’s”
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in:Best Fried Chicken Sandwich in NYC3 pts
replying to u/ltwtrower: Win Son's chicken sandwich is my favorite, also been to all on your list, it tops them along with pecking house (personally)
“I personally prefer Namkeen a lot more in Williamsburg incase you haven’t tried!”
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in:Are there too many fried chicken tenders/chicken sandwiches places popping up?2 pts
“I thought Namkeen in Williamsburg was really good”
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in:NYC Indian Food List2 pts
replying to u/Fluffy_Government164: I’d recommend Namkeen over rowdy rooster. I felt the chutney in the RR sandwiches was unnecessary and distracted from the taste (south Asian here fyi before anyone comes for me)
“Love namkeen!”
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in:Fried chicken place?2 pts
“Namkeen”
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in:Fried chicken sandwich in the city - any recommendation?2 pts
“Namkeen and Old Mates Pub”
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in:Anyone know any places that have extremely spicy food1 pts
“The spiciest food i have had in nyc. Rowdy Rooster, Namkeen, Ugly Baby, Sigiri, the Phal at Bricklane curry house.”
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in:Bday coming up, two questions.1 pts
“the bbq chicken section of H mart, Namkeen, Rowdy rooster, and pies and thighs are all in the rotation as well.”
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in:Chicken sandwich1 pts
“Namkeen”
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in:Chicken sandwich1 pts
“Namkeen in Williamsburg slaps”
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in:Rowdy Rooster was a 4/101 pts
“namkeen in Williamsburg is similar to rowdy rooster and in my opinion way better”
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in:NYC Indian Food List1 pts
“I’d recommend Namkeen over rowdy rooster.”
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in:Nashville Hot Chicken1 pts
“Namkeen in Williamsburg ftw”
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in:Best Fried Chicken Sandwich in NYC1 pts
replying to u/Fluffy_Government164: I personally prefer Namkeen a lot more in Williamsburg incase you haven’t tried!
“Namkeen is tied with Win son. Specifically their chatham location has a slight edge to their NYC location.”
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in:Best Fried Chicken Sandwich in NYC1 pts
“Shocked to not see more of Namkeen on here.”
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in:NYC Foodie Hot Takes1 pts
replying to u/Candid_Good_124: 1. Namkeen (for fast casual) or Jongro (for sit down kbbq) 2. Nón Lá - BYOB Vietnamese place in east village that is cheap, delicious, and always plays 3. Rowdy Rooster (takeout) or Au Za’atar (sit down) 4. Cote, Hometown BBQ, White Bear in flushing
“Rowdy Rooster >> Namkeen every day of the week im astonished”
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in:Chicken Tikka Masala Cheese Fries1 pts
replying to u/Acceptable-Ratio-219: Namkeen in Williamsburg has it.
“tried it. thought it was kinda bad, didn't get the hype.”
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postBarometer Restaurants to Determine if You and Someone Have Similar Tastes0 pts
“On the other hand, I really like Nowon, Namkeen, and Kiki's”
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