★★★★★ We visited Shezan on Eid ul Fitr this year.Drove all the way from Longisland to NJ after Eid salah, glad to say was worth it.The menu was elaborate .Starters paprichat, pani puri,french fries,chicken nuggets,samosas, spring rolls, chicken kebabs,pakore,chicken fry. Breakfast items were Poori, Halwa, chole . Rice,Goat pulao, Kari ,Baingan bharta,Saag. Salads beans salad, raita,fruits, Aloo bukhara chutney,green chutney. Goat korma, Nihari,Paya, kheema masala, Not to forget the yummy Biryani.It was very well made reminded us of the desi biryani back home.They had chinese food too Noodles, shrimp,chicken manchurian. The Goat sajji WHOLE GOAT was very well prepared with the right blend of spices, juicy n flavourful. variety of deserts to choose.Rasmalai , jamoon, kheer, gajar ka halwa(my fav),jelly,chocolate icecream. By the time we tried all these yummy items, our kids enjoyed running around the ample space in the banquet hall.kid friendly place, nice service.Have to mention the chai which gave a very homely meal ending...cuz we always end our meal with chai. People who wanna have a gala meal for eid should definitely try this place. Thank you shezan for making our Eid special. Posted on July 11, 2016

★☆☆☆☆ Really miss when this place was good. We used to come here multiple times and be satisfied with their amazing food and service. Now, the waiters are rude and the food is Disgusting..... Do not come here if you want half-cooked expensive food.. Really disappointed. Posted on December 25, 2015

★★★★☆ Very good food but terrible customer service. Posted on December 5, 2015

★☆☆☆☆ Went there for iftaar and i regret! Mismanagement! Only one buffet table so there were long queues and people were still standing in queues even after iftaar. Same thing happened during the dinner that once you fill your plate, you wont think of going back looking at the long wait! And food was just average. I wont recommend! I would rather break my fast at dunkin donuts instead of standing in the queues! Posted on July 3, 2015

★★★★★ [No review submitted] Posted on February 18, 2015

★★★☆☆ Certainly a well decorated restaurant and i might re-visit but i cant quite suggest as a "must visit". Service is good but i think Shalimar BBQ has better tasting food. Posted on February 21, 2014

★★★★☆ This food is a great example of back home taste the food is very good but not stable meaning it won't be the same the next time you go there. The buffet isn't bad I personally like variety some dishes are great while others leave u wondering of a Spanish guy made it but overall a good eat I do recommend Posted on November 23, 2012

★★★★☆ Ate the buffet here on Sunday afternoon.Food was OK.Not all the items were great. Today there were lots of people with groupon deal! Posted on October 14, 2012

★★★★☆ Very good food. Getting better each day. Posted on July 23, 2012

★★★★★ Delicious Pakistani Cuisine! Must try the tandoori items with garlic naan. Posted on April 28, 2011

★★★★★ Have been on oaktree hundreds of times before and never visited this place. Decided to take my mom and my friend to dinner to this place. Must say the decor is very contemporary for a desi restaurant and seemed clean. Next we ordered chicken pakora, birayani, palak ghosth, and chicken tikka. Must say the food was delicious!!! will return for catering menu. Posted on April 24, 2011

★★☆☆☆ Food usually below average. It is rumoured that the owner does not serve Halal food, cause non halal meat is cheaper. I know prayers are held at the premises and owners are muslim, but need assurance that food is indeed halal, just that the owners are muslim does not suffice. Update Now halal meat is being served. Food is reasonable. Iftari was fresh. Posted on August 26, 2010

★★★☆☆ I was recently there for an Iftar party. I was giving it 4 stars for the food but the service was horrible. We had appetizers to open our fast and then went to pray in the same hall....when we got back our half eaten plates were gone. No excuse for this in a Halal restaurant. Management should take notice. The staff was also slow in refilling water and soda jugs. Posted on September 18, 2009

★★★☆☆ There are far more places with better food in the vicinity. Posted on July 16, 2008

★★★☆☆ Way over priced for the lack of food quality. Decor is typical desi restaurant with subpar service -- unfortunately not much of a halaal food selection on Oak tree road. Posted on January 29, 2008

★★☆☆☆ wow the setting of this place is awful..you come in with a family of 4 and sit at a table of 10 with scores of little brats running around you because the parents don't care and the management can't control them. the food was good but could be better for the amount you end up paying. a lot of variety in food, but honeslty this place used to be a lot better back in the day. Posted on October 29, 2007

★★☆☆☆ I visited this restaurant on Eid, in a group of 20. They had a buffet which i had to say the food was ok,a big variety of pakistani food with a few chinese dishes. It was in a banquet style hall so seemed like attending a wedding. we paid about $17 per head and that included soft drinks and tea. All was good until the onwer practically told us to leave because he was getting busy and needed the space, he also tried to overhcarge us for any empty chairs at the table which in my opinion would be the managements fault for not seating correctly!! Overall the restaurant has bad & rude management so I wouldnt go back or recommend this restaurant until they learn some manners. Posted on October 16, 2007

★☆☆☆☆ This used to be one of my favorite spots when I lived in NJ. Visited NJ a few days ago, and since its Ramadaan, decided to order take-out and have it @ dinnertime. Enroute, I called to place my pick-up/take-out order only to be rudely told that they are too busy and cannot take my order. Needless to say, after driving 10hrs and looking forward to having their food for dinner, I was very disappointed. Even after I explained my situation, how regular I used to eat there, and politely requested them to take my order, they still refused. I can understand if they're busy and can't get the order done in 1hr or 2hr, but not outright rejecting the order. Its a shame... Posted on October 10, 2007

★★☆☆☆ Food was just ok but very very costly. We ordered three items(Biryani, Karayee and Seekh kabab) and the bill was $42.00. It is not worth to spend that many $ for a normal food. Posted on August 25, 2007

★★★★☆ we like go to their brunch in their banquet hall which is big and spacious and great for folks like us who have small children. Food is usually good as is the service. Is it the best Paki food in Central NJ? No but I recommend it when you want to eat out with a larger group because everyone can sit comfortably and the kids can even play without bothering other guests. Posted on May 21, 2007

★★★☆☆ It used to be good restaurant. But NOT anymore, since they moved in the front. Dining area smells like basement (seelan). we went twice both the times food was just okay. Nihari and Mutton Curry were several days old. They increased list of items and so is the price. Bottom Line if you are looking for tasty byte in moderate price try somewhere else. Posted on September 5, 2006

★★☆☆☆ Nothing great about the food, I've been there a few times, its simply over priced. I'd rather go to Shalimar. Posted on April 1, 2006

★★★★★ Their service and food had become horrible, but that was during the time of renovation....ever since they re-did their restarant...the food is AWESOME! you have to try thier Lamb Chops! mmm!! Posted on February 8, 2006

★☆☆☆☆ Very bad service and cold food. Not worth a return visit. They messed up my order. They overcharged us too!!! Posted on November 16, 2005

★★★☆☆ I am sceptical about the high praises .. were these written by Shezan's employees or owners? Well... seems like the praises have stopped since Zabihah has required registration. My opinion: Over priced, naan could have been better. Biryani & Butter Chicken was good. Lamb Chops (have tasted better, was served little charred). Friendly staff. so so decoration. Posted on October 23, 2005

★☆☆☆☆ worst food, bad service. We ordered food, had to wait too long and wasn't cooked well. Never going back there again. Posted on August 3, 2005

★★★☆☆ We have tried their nan kabab. The kabab size is too small. Posted on February 12, 2005

★★★★★ excellent food and service Posted on October 4, 2004

★★★☆☆ Food varies from average to acceptable. Been going regularly for years. Those who lavish endless praise have not been to Devon street Chicago and to Michigan. Thankfully it is the cleanest Desi restaurant.Turks though do better.It is definitely overpriced for what they serve.People who share my taste go only for halal.Yes we feel a bit of a hostage. Posted on September 2, 2004

★★★☆☆ Had tried here 3 years back. Food quality not up to the mark. Service poor, waiters couldn't distinguish between kabaabs. Hopefully its improved, don't mind trying second time. Posted on August 26, 2004

★★★★☆ Great restaurant although the decor leaves something to be desired. Must try Chicken Karahi; reminds me of the great tasting karahi in Pakistan. Posted on June 12, 2004

★★★★☆ I had my wedding here. The food was really good, I thought it was first rate. The hall they have for events is pretty good, the only complaint I had was that the chair I was seated in was slightly broken. Posted on June 8, 2004

★★☆☆☆ Fine Pakistani restaurant. But not like Shahnawaz, Mazzah or other pakistani halal restaurant. Posted on May 25, 2004

★★★★★ A five star restaurant Posted on May 24, 2004

★★★★★ We have just moved to edison, and tried to find good pakistani restaurant. We tried many restaurants but none as good as Shezan. This is on our must visit list. Posted on May 8, 2004

★★★★★ After reading the reviews and compliments for this restaurant, i decided to give it a try. The food was wonderful. The staff was on task and very attentive. The food was fresh and truly gave the taste of pakistan. Posted on May 5, 2004

★★★★★ three words to say: Very good food! Posted on May 5, 2004

★★★★★ After reading the comments posted, i decided to go try out the food at Shezan. And it was great. The staff was was very attentive and the food was even better. Thumbs up for Shezan Posted on April 13, 2004

★★★★★ Having just moved to New Jersey, we were searching for a good Pakistani/Indian restaurant during the month of Ramadan. We were warmly greeted, the staff was VERY attentive, and we enjoyed the food immensely. They served us iftar while Azhan was playing on the speakers, and then we prayed with the staff -- since we were the only ones there. The food was excellent as well... overall a wonderful dining experience! Posted on March 23, 2004

★★★★☆ We visited this place due to the reviews here and found it to be just as they said it. The food was great, especially the chicken tikka which came in a sizzling plate and the naans were absolutely lovely! The vegetable biryani was not impressive though but the service was. Good manners, nice environment and good food gives this place the thumbs up. Would definately go back. Posted on January 17, 2004

★★★★★ I have been going to shezan since it first started. I DO NOT agree with Amir Raza.Thier food is EXCELENT. If you ever stop by edison be sure to stop by shezan.. DONT listen to Amir Raza. Posted on January 11, 2004

★★☆☆☆ We were visiting from Michigan and stop by at this restaurant. The food was expensive and the qaulity and taste was not good at all. We had the carry-out. The environment is good, so if you are into the nice environment for party or whant buffet then this place would be yours. Posted on December 29, 2003

★★★★★ Shezan restaurant is great in catering. There food is always on time and served fresh and hot. They always bring enough so you never run out at the last minute. I had a party and they catered and the food was the higlight of the party. Posted on November 12, 2003

★★★★★ Shezan Has great prices and excellent food. Everyone should give it atry. Posted on November 11, 2003

★★★★★ Shezan has great food. It is located in on Oak tree Road. Now they have a banquet hall with impressive interior. It can hold up to 300-350 people.I held a party there and the service was amazing.And they also have a bakery right in front of the hall. It serves fresh cakes, pasteries, sweets, and chats.It also has outstanding chicken patties. Next time you plan on having a party or in the mood for having a snack stop by Shezan Banquert hall or Shezan Sweets and Bakery. Posted on November 6, 2003

★★★★★ Shezan Restaurant is one of the most magnificent South Asian restaurants in the USA.Its food is fresh every time you eat it. And the foods aroma is even better. I strongly recommend everyone to give this restaurant a try next time you are thinking about having a break from an original home cooked meal. Posted on October 27, 2003

★★★★☆ Great food - a pillar of Pakistani cuisine in NJ. Posted on September 30, 2003

★★★★☆ Was one of the better pakistani restaurants about 5 years ago but now there are better. Food is very fresh and served sizzling on hot plates but the taste on only a few items is worth the money. Somewhat expensive compared to other pakistani restaurants. Posted on February 14, 2003

★★★★★ Superb Pakistani Halal Food. Service is tremendous and food is marvelous in taste. Would recommend to all Muslim community....at least try once. Posted on January 14, 2003

★★★★☆ We have beeen eating at this place for last five years. So far this is the best Pakistani cuisine we could find around here. Some of the items in the menu are realy delicious. Specialy the Grill and Karahi Gosht. Posted on January 3, 2003

★★★★★ "Unassuming in stature and somewhat secluded, but the food here is unsurpassed. Your appetite will be aroused the moment you step into the establishment and take in the aromas. The appetite you've built up will be justified once the food arrives. Every dish I have tried is a favorite, and in its near perfection has become a standard by which I gauge every other restaurant's version of that same dish. The service is polite and attentive. Prices are slightly expensive for dinner but during lunch you can sample 5 or 6 dishes that comprise the buffet for a very low price. The only negative is that take-out orders do not include any rice or bread." Posted on October 20, 2002

★★★★☆ Good authentic Pakistani food. Posted on September 13, 2002

★★★★☆ We ordered Pakoras to start with, each helping consisted of 3 potato and 3 eggplant pakoras, Though pricy, they were crispy and well made. This was followed by haleem, nihari and chicken seekhkabab. The haleem was excellent, nihari well made but kabab were bland but okay. Had kulfi and gulabjaman as a finale. Bill $67 for 3 but the food was authentic and delicious.Enjoyed it! pricy but worth the trip. Posted on September 3, 2002

★★★★☆ "Location: Though located in the heart of ""Oak Tree"" a.k.a ""Desi Road"", it is hidden behind a couple of small building structures, therefore call ahead to get the exact directions or visit with someone who has been there, because you are bound to get lost if you dont know where exactly its located. Interior: Simply put-its impressive, medium size restaurant with elegant interior and uniformed waiters. Food: You may find it a little pricy but nonetheless its worth it. The food tastes great and they have a great variety of Pakistani dishes. I ordered six dishes (take out) and all of them had the traditional Pakistan taste with the correct proportion of spices added. Service: I was highly impressed with the service, the two waiters who helped me were soft spoken and polite, additionally they went ABCD (Above and Beyond the Call of Duty) by offerin' me a place inside their restaurant to say my Maghrib Prayers, they even provided me ""Jay-e-Namaz"" while my order was being prepared. Excellent service, its on my ""Must Visit"" list." Posted on June 22, 2002

★★★☆☆ Good Pakistani cuisine. Posted on November 5, 2000