Pakiza Restaurant
Pakiza Restaurant
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
3 reviews
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Smack in the middle of Midwood's Pakistan Alley, this restaurant might be enough to tip the balance in the long-running India-Pakistani conflict.
Whereas most Indian restaurants in the borough have had their edges sanded off to appeal to the yoga-loving and toddler-accompanying bourgeoise, the Pakistani establishments in the City are largely free from the burden of what they are supposed to be. (Perhaps its because the country is largely seen as a den of Taliban extremists, but that's no matter.) Anyway, the result is that the average Pakistani restaurant in the City is a notch or two above the equivalent Indian restaurant.
And Pakiza isn't just a regular Pakistani place, it's truly remarkable. A friend and I wandered in here on the first nice day of the spring, after a long walk through several neighborhoods in Southern Brooklyn. She ordered a thick daal dish, while I went with a piece of spicy yellow chicken curry. I had a large piece of naan on the side and both of us were given a small side salad free of charge.
There was none of the grease that can permeate South Asian food in the City (truth be told, this can be a problem in the Subcontinent as well). Instead there were intense flavors, clearing out the nasal passages with each bite. It's possible to eat this food without silverware, in the traditional style.
There's no written menu and not a ton of English spoken here, which can make ordering a little problematic. This isn't such a big deal as things rotate and nearly everything is excellent. Kebabs are also available for a snack, although you might as full get a full portion. My friend and I made it out of here, two entrees and drinks later, for just over $10. It's a feast for very little money, and very much worth the trip.
It wasn't the best Pakistani food I have ever had but it was ok. The dish I had wasn't too spicy. I like Pakistani food really spicy. I had the chicken curry. The Kashmiri tea was excellent. They didn't accept credit cards which was kind of inconvenient for us. The seating is nice and the place was clean. There is a big TV there for those who like TV.
If you're craving for some Pakistani food in the middle of the night, then Pakiza's the spot. From what I'm told, they don't close? But don't take my word for it. I just know that they open late and caters to mostly the cab drivers.
The restaurant has a few tables for you to eat there, but it's mostly take out. The food was good and relatively affordable.
If you're the type of person that can't stand restaurants that aren't very sanitary, then this place is most definitely not for you. I'm not saying it's dirty, but it sure as hell ain't clean. But the food is satisfying though.