Niki's Halal Grill & Karahi
4.2
25 reviews
60% will return

Niki's Halal Grill & Karahi

2031 East 1st Street, Santa Ana, CA

IndianPakistani$$

Halal summary

The owners are Muslim and have confirmed its halal status. From the management: 'This restaurant serves 100% Zabihah Halal (Hand Slaughtered) meat.'

Fully halal
No alcohol allowed
Hand-slaughtered
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About Niki's Halal Grill & Karahi

Halal Tandoori chicken and beef restaurant.

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Hours

Monday11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Amenities

Prayer allowed upon request
Parking space
Restroom
To-go
Handicap access
Transit access

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Location

2031 East 1st Street, Santa Ana, CA

4.2
25 reviews·12% would return
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Ali Tehrani

Aug 31, 201786 reviews
4

This place has framed its halal certification for all to see on its wall, which I really appreciate. The place is fast casual. If you\'re looking for a quick bite, this place is excellent. They have food prepared buffet style, and you can order 2 items plus naan and rice for $9.99. The downside is that they don\'t make each meal fresh, so it\'s not the best Desi food you\'ll ever have, but that\'s just the nature of their fast casual business. Overall, very reasonable price and excellent value.

Would return
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Abdullah Parmach

Sep 7, 20167 reviews
4

The food is good and the owner is Muslim guy from Karachi - Pakistan. It\'s a good lunch spot.

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Yasmine G

Jul 22, 201437 reviews
3

The owner was friendly here. I ate here once. I personally prefer other restaurants for similar food.

Would not return
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Aamir Khan

Nov 27, 201317 reviews
5

Chicken Wrap is amazing. Owners are very friendly.

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Yasmeen Sadun

Sep 18, 20133 reviews
4

Good chicken tikka. Great place to go to for a fast lunch break!

Would return
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Arshad Mahmood

Aug 23, 20132 reviews
1

I doubt they are halal.

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haider javed

Jan 1, 201315 reviews
4

Their spicy chicken tikka is really good for a fast food desi restaurant. Naan are fresh and chutneys taste good. I had a few other dishes but nothing else really stood out and was just average. Depending on what you want, I think it's a great place for a quick pit stop for some chicken tikkas.

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Mo Ali

Jan 9, 201233 reviews
2

I don't know how they got such great reviews. I'm surprised. I called them and asked them if they had buffet and the lady said yes. When I went there with my colleagues I was surprised yet I could not stop laughing. By buffet the lady meant that all their dishes are displayed behind the counter in a buffet dish (Which you can look at and order. haha) Till this day we still laugh about it. The food is not the best not is the decor.

Would not return
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Amber Malik

Sep 23, 20111 review
5

The BBQ Chicken Tikka with the fresh naan is so delicious. you can dip the chicken tikka in the yogurt and tastes so TASTY! People who haven't tried NIKIS are missing out. the owners are friendly and nice.

Would return
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Umm Hurairah Khadijah Amatullah

Apr 16, 201032 reviews
5

I eat here quite often. The food is consistenly good.

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Chell Simms

Jun 4, 20092 reviews
5

LOVE THIS PLACE! I HAVE EATEN HERE FOR MANY YEARS AND THE FOOD IS GREAT! IT IS HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS! GIVE IT A TRY, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED...

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Munir Shaikh

May 31, 200812 reviews
3

The food was just alright when I visited. My chief gripe with many of the Indian fast food/lunch buffets is the overuse of dark meat chicken in the kormas. There needs to be more white meat to balance the overall taste of the korma. The tandoori chicken was fine, but nothing exceptional.

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Hashim Rodam

May 6, 20081 review
5

Great food. It's always been my favorite. The samoas, the chicken tika, the naan, the lassi, the paneer sag. So delicious.

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Jasmine Aziz

May 6, 20081 review
5

Oh so delicious. The samoas and chicken tikka are my favorites. It's halal, and clean place to eat. Friendly too.

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bill mall

Apr 13, 20081 review
5

the food was excelent. i would like to go again. the chicken tikka and garlic naan is the best.

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Apr 9, 20082 reviews
5

This restraunt was the best the food was fresh and good u guys should come and eat here

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Alan King

Apr 9, 20081 review
5

Great food! Reasonable prices and exceptional service. I go here at least 2-3 times a week. Their Chicken Tikka is to die for.

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RANI KHAN

Apr 8, 20081 review
5

wow this nikis food is sooo goood.. the chicken tikka with NAAn is soo yummy. you guys have to try itt.. go vIsit nikiss

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amin hammoud

Apr 5, 20082 reviews
5

the food was exceptionally good. the service was excellent.

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Saad Siddiqui

Apr 5, 20081 review
5

The food was awesome! give it a tRY.. I m sure U'll liKE iTTT!

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bill malik

Apr 2, 20081 review
4

this was an excellent trip to nikis. the food there was great. i would like to come again there.if it is your first time there try it u will love it. a friend had reccomened me there. the people are nice and good service

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Abdul Khan

Jul 19, 20078 reviews
1

I'm sorry to say the food was not great. In fact, it was quite tasteless. I will not visit again. Thanks.

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Gina Barnes

May 1, 200761 reviews
5

The food at Niki's is very good. The service is excellent as well.

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bil malik

Apr 27, 20077 reviews
5

was very good quality food highly reccomend

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Nadeem Ahmed

Apr 16, 200718 reviews
5

Its a nice place. I had my lunch and was satisfied with food and service. Highly recommended.