Shadman Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The Achaea chicken and goat curry were cooked to perfection."
• "Great food at an affordable price at Jersey City."
• "Their biryani, kebabs, naan, and everything I've eaten there taste better and more authentic than any other."
• "The Aloo Tikki and Bihari Tikka were the perfect starters - delicious and satisfying."
• "The Chicken Biryani was a highlight, cooked to perfection with a delightful blend of spices."
• "Everything I ordered was delicious including the beef Haleem. Authentic Pakistani taste!!"
• "The variety of meat dishes and the sweetness of the Gulab Jamun made my taste buds dance with joy!"

Cons:

• "We spent $30, and it didn't even fill 1 persons hunger."
• "biryani was so salty even taste was not that good."
• "Food is awful and to boot ice cold when I called to complain they admit they prepare these homeless feeding style platters earlier in the day."
• "The food honestly tastes like those microwaveable Indian dinners."
• "Very spicy food very small portions we were not being told it’s not going to be served in plates no more."
• "The kebabs also have a weird sort of pungent smell like they've been stored in a musty closet for years and reheated."
• "Chickpeas was very salty."

Service

Pros:

• "Service was fast and friendly."
• "The staff was attentive and accommodating, guiding me through the menu with their friendly recommendations."
• "The staff were very friendly and hospitable."
• "The waiters were kind and friendly."
• "The staff's hospitality was heartwarming, and they helped me choose the best combination for my taste."
• "The friendly and attentive staff truly made me feel at home."
• "Friendly yet professional servers."

Cons:

• "staff needs to be bit more friendly & food in buffet should be kept & served hot."
• "Service is deteriorated and they only care about themselves."
• "If they are busy service can be a bit delayed."
• "RUDE when they talk."
• "The customer service has gone down the drain."
• "So Disappointed with customer service this the second time they made the same mistake."
• "Awful food, rubbish service, and zero interest in the customers."

Ambience

Pros:

• "Overall, the ambience is nice, I liked their playlist too hahah."
• "Interior also very cosy. Cosier than on the pictures."
• "The ambience was charming, and the background music added to the overall experience."
• "The restaurant's ambience was inviting, and the music playing softly in the background set a relaxing tone."
• "Captivating aroma, great ambience, exhilarating atmosphere."
• "The restaurant's cleanliness and pleasant decor add to the overall charm."
• "The ambiance at Shadman Restaurant is second to none."

Cons:

• "Very plain atmosphere, food is served in to-go boxes - not great for aesthetics or for the environment."
• "Limited seating, poor quality of desserts, parking."
• "I don’t like use of plastic containers while dine in."
• "It's not a restaurant, it's a fast food Indian & Pakistani eatery with unfriendly atmosphere."
• "It is not very welcoming/inviting to dine in."
• "The building was very charming with lots of flowers outside."
• "Stopped going after becoming an adult based on how the owners treated their customers."

Value

Pros:

• "Whenever you don’t want to spend much but want to get good taste of Indian and Pakistani food this is the best place to go."
• "Great taste at reasonable prices."
• "DEFINITELY one of the best values in the area."
• "The price is way affordable that you can imagine!!"
• "Incredible food for an incredible price."
• "Prices are like from the 1990s. Very affordable, considering the location."
• "Price is great for the amount and quality of food you get."

Cons:

• "And they started charging for raitas which is a basic desi food condiment."
• "Shadman lost its quality and raised its prices. Horrible."
• "“Keema naan” use to be good... Now it’s ridiculous for $12 you get air."
• "Food now tastes different with every visit which should be consistent daily however mostly it’s good. Prices are higher now meanwhile portions become smaller."
• "The price on the other hand, is very unreasonable."
• "Keep increasing minimum for debit/credit purchases and making people to pay cash so they can easily steal the tax money."
• "They have started recently charging for petty things like sauce."