Best Pakistani restaurant I’ve tried so far in NJ. There aren’t many Pakistani restaurants to be found in NJ. There’s Shezan, Lal Hutt, Zaika in Edison. New Masala Grill in New Colonia, a few Halal Butchers that double as Pakistani take-away such as Ravi Naan Kabab, and now King Kabab and Curry in Rahway, recently opened.
I had a long chat with the owner about the restaurant, and the state of Pakistani food in NJ. He gave me a sample of the beef nihari, which is normally a weekend special. He said today, they made a large order of it because a customer ordered it special. It was pure comfort food, rich, delicious, spicy, melt in your mouth, unlike many other versions I’ve tried in the past.
Would love to return here to try out many of the weekend specials, with dishes that are hard to find otherwise around.
"All hail the king. King Kabab and Curry is a full service Indian and Pakistani restaurant, with an incredibly nuanced and talented chef from Lahore.
Specializing in tandoori and traditional Pakistani dishes, you simply won’t find this kind of quality and attention to detail at other restaurants in the area.
Everything is made-to-order, ingredients are scrutinizingly chosen for peak freshness and to avoid cutting corners. Popular orders are their chicken tikki kababs, but there are many dishes on the menu sorted by regional specialty as well. Whether it be their Lahori-style fish, chapli kebabs Peshawari-style, or the fiery karahi.
The weekend specials bring out the best to offer in the kitchen. Many of these dishes are often difficult to prepare, and when they’re done right, in the hands of the right chef, are incredibly rewarding.
The Kashmiri harees, cousin of the haleem, is made with wheat, is enough food for 2-3, and is complex and aromatic. The beef nihari is pure comfort food, suave, and a flavor bomb, meant to be soaked up with naan.
Plus, the owner is relatable, he has years of experience, both as a restaurateur and as a frequent restaurant diner. He’s familiar with the landscape of Pakistani / Indian food in NJ, and cares about leaving a long-lasting, good impression on customers."
http://kingkababncurry.com/
944 st George ave Rahway NJ 07065