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No Heat Lamps. No Shortcuts.
At Tarka Nation, there are no heat lamps and no shortcuts. Every order is prepared from scratch with hand-ground spices, fresh naan, and a 20-minute promise we've proudly kept.
Pakistani Roots, Cooked to Order
Fire-kissed biryanis, naan straight from the tandoor, wings glazed with ginger-chili tarka. This is Pakistani-American cooking done without shortcuts.
Catering For Your Whole Crew
Drop-off catering from $18/person — corporate lunches, community events, family gatherings. We handle the food.
Fire. Spice. Carteret.
We didn't open a restaurant to compete. We opened one to serve food that couldn't be found anywhere else in Central New Jersey.
What our guests are saying
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.
Diana V.
Ok. So first of all, I’ve been eating butter chicken all over the world for the past decade. Up until today, my fav butter chicken was in Dubai. Today, THAT CHANGED!! OH My God…this is the best butter chicken EVER!! I ate all of it!! And Owais, SO nice. So hospitable…amazing service…I studied hospitality in Switzerland so I am SUPER picky…seriously, amazing food. Amazing service. The prices are great too.
Cristina M.
We just stop by randomly so grab a quick bite to go. No doubt the food was great and favor was so on point. Everything was made with thought and time and fresh. We tired panner quesadillas and the masala fries. Can't wait to try their other options.
Kiran K.
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!
Ravinder S.
Tarka Nation Rewards
Join our rewards program, earn points every time you order online and redeem your points for free food!
Chicken Biryani Fridays
Saffron basmati slow-cooked with house-marinated chicken — every Friday, 3–9PM. First come, first served.
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The Menu
Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Raita, Samosa Chaat, Samosa, Karahi, Lassi, Garlic Naan, Butter Chicken, Fries, Naan, Fusion Restaurant, Pakistani Restaurant, Chicken Tikka, Kebab, Wings, Chicken Salad, Chaat, Chicken Wings, Chapli Kebab, Sarson Ka Saag, Indian Food, Burgers, Tandoori Chicken, Masala Chai, Basmati Rice, Salads, Chicken Bowl, and Butter Naan
Where are you located?
We are located in Carteret, NJ at 1293A Roosevelt Ave store # 4
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Staten Island, Carteret, Woodbridge, Linden, Avenel, Greenridge, Rahway, Port Reading, Edgar, Hazelton, Sewaren, Boynton Beach, Colonia, Fresh Kills, Madison Hill, Roselle, Winfield, Clark, Iselin, and Richmond County.
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