Nishaan

4.8
232 reviews

About

Sandwich Restaurant

Details

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

Nishaan
160 1st Ave, New York, NY
10009, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.8
232 reviews
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers consistently praised the flavor and quality of the food, particularly the chopped cheese and tacos, with many describing them as life-changing and full of bold flavors.

Service

The staff received positive feedback for being friendly and welcoming, although there were some complaints about long wait times and occasional rudeness.

Atmosphere

The restaurant is noted for its small, cramped space, which can be uncomfortable during peak hours, but many customers appreciated the cozy vibe.

Unique Offerings

The fusion of Pakistani and Mexican cuisine was highlighted as innovative and delicious, with many customers recommending specific dishes like the elotes chaat and bihari tacos.
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    zainab saeed
    Jan 5, 2026
    1.0
    DON'T GO TO THIS PLACE, ITS A TORTURE TO YOUR STOMACH AND WASTE OF MONEY. My stomach started hurting so bad after only a few hours of eating from this place. Next morning got diarrhea with extreme stomach ache. It is not only me who bad stomach upset. All of us who went there got food poisoning. Not recommended at all.
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    Saad Bin Nadeem
    Jan 5, 2026
    1.0
    This was absolutely disgusting. The chapli kabob chopped cheese (beef and chicken) was hands down some of the worst food I’ve ever been served. The ingredients were completely wrong — this was not chapli kabob, not even close. Whoever made this clearly has no idea what chapli kabob is supposed to taste like. After only a few bites, we knew something is off. My brother got diarrhea last night , my wife stomach is extremely upset, and for the first time in our lives, we had to throw food away because it was inedible. That should never happen at any restaurant, ever. The food tasted unsafe, poorly prepared, and borderline unfit for consumption. I genuinely cannot understand how this place won a food festival — it honestly feels like a joke or a scam. This was a complete waste of money, time, and trust. Avoid this place if you care about your stomach, your money, or authentic food.
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    Muhammad Effendi
    Jan 4, 2026
    5.0
    Cmon, what are we doing here? 10/5 stars. Some places do not live up to the hype, but Nishaan knocked it out of the park. Pakistani chopped cheese were bangingg. The elotes chaat, I was skeptical, but it was so good. Crunchy, bright, and balanced. This place is fusion done RIGHT. Oh and the lychee drink was elite (I love lychee flavored everything). A bit small inside so keep that in mind if dining in with more than a few young kids.
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    Mark Stov
    Jan 1, 2026
    5.0
    Had the opportunity to enjoy this wonderful spot with my family. We enjoy watching food networks food truck road race. We followed nishaans journey and when we visited NYC this was a must stop. We tried a few things off the menu. Thank you guys for the wonderful service and food which was fresh and perfectly seasoned. When we come back to NYC we will stop by again.
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    Mona Sajjad
    Dec 29, 2025
    2.0
    The food is wayyyy too spicy you can’t even eat it. I ordered online and picked it up which was quick and easy. I was excited about the concept of the food but it was so spicy that it made my acid reflux flare up so bad I vomited everything up the next day. And I only ate 1 taco and a quarter of the chopped cheese because it was unbearable. Sorry but would not recommend to others unless the flavors can be altered or spice levels can be chosen. Oh and the prices are crazy I paid almost $50 for 1 sandwich, the tacos, and a drink that I couldn’t even eat.