Food was amazing , tasty and the serving quantity was a lot for a fine dinning. Their events are…read morereally fun and exciting. We would recommend to go with your family and enjoy.

Had been meaning to update my review for Thumka Restaurant--and after hosting a milestone birthday…read morehere, I finally am. We had about 16 people for a semi-private gathering, and the setup worked perfectly. Huge thanks to Siya, who helped plan everything and made the process easy. The co-owner Sunil checked in to make sure everything was running on time, which I really appreciated. Service was on point--Tony helped us get started, and Roleen made sure everything kept flowing smoothly. Food-wise, everything delivered. The buffet was fresh and flavorful, and we added tandoori shrimp and lamb chops à la carte--both were excellent. Kudos to Chef and owner Ruby Bhalla The place has a fun, upscale NYC vibe, especially on nights with live music. Also appreciated the thoughtful birthday wishes from the team--it made the night feel even more special. Definitely a go-to spot for celebrations.

Quality ingredients prompt service everything was correct and fairly priced for my pickup orderread more

Delicious food. Seasoned to taste for our party (not too spicy) and very flavorful!…read more The restaurant space itself is quite simple and not at all fancy, but the meals we had made up for the lack of ambiance. The sesame naan was yummy. The tandoori chicken and the tiki masala were so good! I will definitely be back.

Ordered carryout and as usual food great. However we knew the new renovated restaurant with its…read moreliquor license would soon update its prices and finally saw the impact this evening. Goat curry from 19 to 24; chicken samosas (5 pieces) from 9 to 14. We only ordered few items so assume its across the board. Not surprised at the increases just how much. Oh well...food is too good to resist.

My family were frequent visitors to Mrs. Kumar before they expanded. But we have struck out both…read moretimes we ordered food since they moved to the new location. The first time, my daughter placed our order for pick up and whoever took the order was rude to her. She has dietary restrictions and the employee did not have any patience and was very short with her. The next time we decided to eat-in. We were greeted graciously but it went downhill from there. Our waiter asked if we wanted anything from the bar and when we said no, I swear he rolled his eyes. My daughter had some questions and he mumbled his answers. She finally told him she has a number of allergies and she didn't want to leave the restaurant by ambulance. Then he decided to speak clearly enough for us to hear him. The previous time we picked up our order, we requested "regular" spicy which we had always done in the past. So either they ignored the level we requested or they have changed what they consider regular. It was painful to eat. This time we ordered "mild" and again it was difficult to eat. My only other option would be BABY MILD which as an adult I find insulting. I couldn't eat my entree but at the price I was not leaving it on the table. I brought it home so I could eat it with a glass of milk nearby and still my lips are burning. That never happened in the past. I also wish they would not use plastic bottled water. I don't know if they try to recycle them but most plastic bottles end up in the land fill. I prefer to support my local establishments but I am not throwing my money away. I hope they will be very successful in their new location and I will miss supporting them.

We had a great experience at Ganga restaurant. We stopped here on our way to Patel. Service was…read morepretty quick and good. We ordered Thalis, kids cone dosa and haldi sabji to go. Thali is unlimited and food comes out pretty quickly. The owner is really nice and happy to feed kids. It's a smaller restaurant and they seemed to have more takeout orders. Previous reviewed mention free pan shots which we did not get so I think it might not be offered anymore.

We were here on a weekend for lunch. When we came the place was empty and we were seated…read moreimmediately. The place did start to fill in as we were leaving. Cute decor with Indian touch. We ordered dosa for our kids and lunch thali for ourselves. The food came out promptly and tasted good. The portion was nice and filling. They had unique flavors such as haldi ki subzi as part of their winter menu. We took that as take out. The food was a bit oily to our liking. But tasted very well. For thali, some of subzi felt refrigerated and not properly reheated and hence one star less. But over all I do recommend this place for some nice Indian food.

Now: Pawan. Our server was the real deal. Warm without being performative, attentive without…read morehovering, and his menu recommendations were genuinely perfect. But here's the moment that sealed it: we'd had a long morning and asked, somewhat sheepishly, if they could make us chai, which isn't even on the menu. Without missing a beat, they made it. Hot, proper chai, just because we needed it. That's not service. That's hospitality. He made a full, buzzing restaurant feel intimate and that's rare. Essence of Kesar is the kind of place Englewood should be very proud of. Go. Ask for Pawan.

I really wanted to love Essence of Kesar because the food was genuinely very good. The paneer…read moredishes were excellent, the paneer bao buns were a standout, and the chaat was also really well done -- flavorful and creative without losing the essence of the dish. Unfortunately, the service significantly took away from the experience. We made a reservation ahead of time and even called to let them know we'd be about 15 minutes late, yet when we arrived, we were told our reservation had been given away. That was frustrating and set a poor tone for the evening. The restaurant also seemed very understaffed the night we went. Service felt disorganized, and there was a long wait for our food after we were finally seated. It was clear the staff was overwhelmed. The food is absolutely the reason this isn't a lower rating, because there's real potential here. But between giving away reservations and the slow, disorganized service, the overall experience fell short. Hoping this was just an off night because the food deserves better execution.

Delicious food, reasonably prices and great service too. Place is clean,light, bright and qell…read morelocated.

I love ordering takeout from here-- it's always so delicious! It's one of my favorite restaurant.read more

Very tasty food and mouthwatering dishes and friendly staff. The Ambience is quite unique and…read moreelegant. Thank you Naveen

Ordered some take out to try the place. I ordered a Goat dish and chicken biryani. It was okay…read more The biryani got whole chicken legs. I'm more fond of small pieces of meat in the biryani. The goat was still tough for me, perhaps I was looking for something the falling off the bone tenderness. It is definitely expensive otherwise, I could have tried other dishes also. Perhaps, I was just comparing the food from another place, I just came from. Perhaps, I could try something else next time.

BEWARE! This restaurant has another Yelp account with bad reviews, so don't be fooled by the clean…read moreslate here. https://yelp.to/kmAhZPep74 The new name and "management" seem more focused on making money than building loyal customers. They're sneaky with charges -- we were hit with a 20% gratuity for a buffet where you serve yourself. Our group was just 5 people, yet they categorized us as a "large party." The gratuity made it feel like we were paying for fine dining and full service -- but that's not what we got.

Horrible experience.. we reserved a booking for 4 on 31st. We specifically called and asked if they…read morehave a bar or it's BYOB. They said that they have bar. But we can bring our own bottle and they will charge a fee. When we arrived, surprised to find out that bar is not open. And we didn't even bring our alcohol. On top of that manager declined to meet us and keep on insisting that they will charge bottle fee even when their bar was not open. So unprofessional. Never ever going there. Imagine calling themselves professional and not even bothering to come to meet customers. And lying to customers and trying to grab money when they are not selling alcohol. We would have gladly paid for bar

Delicious food and excellent service!!! Highly recommend it…read more Chats (samosa & aloo tikki) are delicious. Dum biryanis are amazing and the best in Jersey. Curries are flavorful and delicious. Portions are abundant. Inexpensive compared to other Indian restaurants. We've eaten their food 7-8 time in last 4 month (at the truck, take outs and catering for a weekend trip for 10 people) and thoroughly enjoyed it.

We tried Chana Masala, Palak Paneer and Gobi Masala for home. We were very happy with the passion…read moreand dedication that the chef showed towards preparation of this food and hence decided to cater for a larger event. This, we catered for a large family event and ordered authentic Southern Indian food... no Indian fusion, just to avoid confusion! Ordered Andhra Chilly Chicken, Shrimp Fry, Gobi 65, mix Pakora and cut Mirchi as appetizers. For main entree, ordered Mutton curry, Fish Pulusu, Paneer Chettinad, Guttivankaya, Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani, Baghara Rice, with Raitha and finally Gulab Jamun for dessert. (Spice level- Medium) The food was way beyond expectations with more than enough quantities and all guests went back raving and took info of the catering service. An event can never be successful if guests are not belly full!

This is my go-to place for Indian when I go back to New Jersey. I've never had a just average meal…read morehere. Every experience has been absolutely top-notch. If you like Indian cuisine you will love Aarzu. The service can sometimes be a little slow but it's always attentive, pleasant and helpful. The dining area is clean and modern and when the weather's right the sidewalk tables are a must.

A sophisticated and fresh take on Indian cuisine,, Aarzu Modern Indian Dining is a fantastic…read moreaddition to the Main Street food scene in Freehold. The menu is incredibly impressive, offering a wide variety of creative takes on standard Indian dishes. Even when you order what you might consider "normal" Indian fare, you can immediately see and taste the thoughtful modern twists they've integrated into every plate. The chicken tikka was prepared perfectly--tender, well-seasoned, and expertly done. To finish the meal, the Gulab Jamun is an absolute must-order; it is truly amazing and stands out as a highlight of the evening. If you are looking for a dining experience that balances traditional flavors with a contemporary edge, this is the spot. I am already looking forward to my next visit to see what else they've reimagined.