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Tarka Nation serves fresh, halal Pakistani-American fusion cuisine in Carteret, NJ — made to order, every time. From Butter Chicken and Chicken Karahi to Desi Wings and our fan-favorite Chicken Tikka Quesadilla, everything is prepared with in-house spice blends and 100% halal meats. Catering and family trays available for events of all sizes. Order directly for best pricing and fastest service.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1293A Roosevelt Ave Store 4, West Carteret, NJ 07008
Phone: (732) 366-2182
Website: http://www.tarkanation.com/
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Tarka Nation – Halal Pakistani Takeout & Catering | Carteret NJ
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Reviews
Chantal Espy
Disclaimer: I ate some of the food before taking this picture.
With that being said, the portions are healthy. The salad is fresh, the food was also fresh and it was delicious, the chicken was super tender and I definitely enjoyed my meal.
The lady who took my order and served my meal was very kind and hospitable.
The dining area could use some Pakistani decor but I really enjoyed their choice of music!
I will be back.
… moreWith that being said, the portions are healthy. The salad is fresh, the food was also fresh and it was delicious, the chicken was super tender and I definitely enjoyed my meal.
The lady who took my order and served my meal was very kind and hospitable.
The dining area could use some Pakistani decor but I really enjoyed their choice of music!
I will be back.
Ravinder Singh
My experience with Tarka Nation and the chef and staff has been nothing less than exceptional. I have been using them for my meal preps and the food is prepared perfectly to my liking and has assisted me in my weight loss journey! I’m thankful for their hospitality and their ability to accommodate me!
… moreAnastasia Mironova
We visited this place today and were very happy with our experience. Everything was truly delicious, the food was fresh, and the presentation was great. The service deserves a special mention — attentive and top-notch. The atmosphere is very pleasant, and it’s definitely a place we’d love to come back to. Highly recommended!
… moreMurmani Tsereteli
I recently visited Tarka Nation and had an excellent experience. The food was outstanding—especially the butter chicken, which was packed with rich, delicious flavor. The desi wings were another highlight, cooked perfectly with a great char that added so much depth. The restaurant itself was very clean and welcoming, and the staff were friendly and attentive throughout my visit. Overall, Tarka Nation is a spot I’d definitely recommend if you’re looking for amazing food and great service
… moreJaved Iqbal
I ordered a Chapli kabob Burger, Masala Fries, and Butter Chicken. Everything was amazing. I can taste the flavors with every bite.definitely coming back to try other dishes.
… moreDiana Vela
We ordered the butter chicken and the chicken sandwich. They were both delicious the chicken sandwich is one of the best ones I ever had. The service was immaculate.I still think about this chicken sandwich.
… moreAmmar Chaudhry
Amazing experience at Tarka Nation. The owner and chef were incredibly welcoming—when I mentioned it was my first time, she kindly gave me complimentary fries, which was a really nice touch.
I ordered the chicken taco and it was really good. The chicken had a perfect char on it, cooked just right, and full of flavor. You can tell the food is fresh and homemade.
As a former restaurant manager, the only small suggestions I’d make are to get the fries a bit crispier with a touch more salt, and maybe add a hot sauce option to the menu to give the tacos a little extra kick.
Overall, great food, great hospitality, and a place I’d definitely recommend and come back to.
… moreI ordered the chicken taco and it was really good. The chicken had a perfect char on it, cooked just right, and full of flavor. You can tell the food is fresh and homemade.
As a former restaurant manager, the only small suggestions I’d make are to get the fries a bit crispier with a touch more salt, and maybe add a hot sauce option to the menu to give the tacos a little extra kick.
Overall, great food, great hospitality, and a place I’d definitely recommend and come back to.
JKPD Adventures
Amazing food and staff/owners/chief!! Upon arriving we got a recommendation from the chef who explained all the food is made fresh to order. Even though we were ordering to go we decided to stay and have some before taking the rest with us. We almost couldn’t stop ourselves the food was soooooo good. The Desi Wings were like nothing I have ever had. The flavor of the wings was perfection. We don’t live close (home is over an hour away) but we would drive back just for the food and friendly staff and service. Thanks for the great food and great conversation.
… moreJames Zhu
Found this place randomly on google and decided to get dinner from here. Ordered through the phone, they were extremely polite and so vibrant! The prices are extremely fair and reasonable, even affordable.
I went to pick up the food and had an amazing conversation with Oas, (Forgive me if I misspelled your name). They try to keep their prices low for the community and that they could charge more but they choose not to.
Now onto the food, I ordered a couple of things to try with my wife. We got the Chicken Quesadilla, Butter Chicken, Butter Naan and the Chicken Tandoori. Out of everything we tried, by far the most delicious and best thing that we got was the Chicken Quesadilla! The other dishes were great as well but what stood out to us the most was the Quesadilla! Such a unique blend of flavors and the chicken was tender and succulent, not dry at all.
Highly highly recommend this place to anyone in the area, amazing hospitality and amazing food! Who can complain?
… moreI went to pick up the food and had an amazing conversation with Oas, (Forgive me if I misspelled your name). They try to keep their prices low for the community and that they could charge more but they choose not to.
Now onto the food, I ordered a couple of things to try with my wife. We got the Chicken Quesadilla, Butter Chicken, Butter Naan and the Chicken Tandoori. Out of everything we tried, by far the most delicious and best thing that we got was the Chicken Quesadilla! The other dishes were great as well but what stood out to us the most was the Quesadilla! Such a unique blend of flavors and the chicken was tender and succulent, not dry at all.
Highly highly recommend this place to anyone in the area, amazing hospitality and amazing food! Who can complain?
Bitter Sweet
Me & my husband dropped by here for late lunch and the food is top notch; highly recommend! We ordered a chapli beef burger & spiced paneer quesadilla! The service provided was also a 10/10.
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