The Namak Journal

Indian & Pakistani Food, Answered

These are the questions people actually ask us — at the host stand, on the phone, and online. One new answer from The Namak kitchen in Hercules every day.

Latest · September 18, 2026

Best Indian Restaurant Dishes if You Don't Like Curry

"I don't really like curry" is one of the most common things we hear. Good news — a huge share of what we cook at The Namak isn't curry at all.

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September 17, 2026

What Should a Beginner Order at an Indian Restaurant?

Never eaten Indian food before? Here's exactly what we hand first-timers at The Namak in Hercules — and what we'd tell you to skip until visit two.

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Hungry after all that?

The Namak is at 848 Willow Ave, Hercules, CA. Halal Indian & Pakistani cooking, dine in, pickup, catering and a banquet hall for up to 200.

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