Bhaijaan is such a hidden gem! From the outside, Bhaijaan is small and unassuming, but the moment you step inside, you're transported into this beautiful, retro Indian-inspired space. The colors, vintage details, and overall décor are so thoughtfully done! It's genuinely a feast for the eyes. Our waiter was patient, attentive, and incredibly nice, which made the entire experience even better. We started with drinks: Bhaijaan's Old Fashioned, Clarified Mango Lassi, and Smoky Delhi and honestly, every single one was delicious! Major kudos to the bartender. We also tried the Green Pavilion mocktail, which was super refreshing and delicious. For small plates, we went all out with the Achari Paneer Tikka, Amritsari Kulcha, Irani Cafe Goat Sliders, and Angara Murg Tikka. And OOF... So much flavor! The meats were incredibly tender and flavorful, and all the spices and flavors blended together beautifully. Round two of drinks included the Jamun Spritz, Hugo Spritz, and Begum Spritz. These were lighter, refreshing, and gave major brunch vibes. All of the drinks were also beautifully presented, which made them even more fun to try. For the mains, we went with the Nihari Experience and Calcutta Mutton Biryani. I highly recommend trying the Nihari Experience at least once! The meat was so tender, the gravy was rich and flavorful, and the Khameeri Roti had the perfect balance of softness and slight crunch. It also came with Lasooni Aloo and Raita, both of which were packed with flavor. Honestly, between the beautiful retro décor, incredible food and drinks, and genuinely wonderful service, Bhaijaan really impressed me. There was so much variety and so many little details that made the meal feel special. Definitely a place I'd recommend and I'm already looking forward to coming back for dinner! read more

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3.5 for me. Visited in a Monday night for our anniversary. The place is definitely beautiful inside! The service was attentive. Everything was just ok. I don't think there is enough spin on the food to justify the NYC level pricing. We shared a few bites, and I can't say anything really stood out. I don't love that the mains dont come with a small bowl of rice even, for what essentially is probably cents to make. Amul cheese bombs are a take on Mac and cheese balls, delicious but need more heat or masala to live up to the name. The tawa keema pav was spicy for us but flavored well. I do wish they had taken the time to ask if we had visited before or recommended some dishes, asked about spice levels, etc. There's a lot on the menu so as first timers, a walkthrough may have helped to understand what we could tolerate/appreciate. Especially given there were barely a handful of tables. I appreciated that things are labeled as with nuts/GF/veg options on the menu though. Unfortunately, I won't be back anytime soon. read more

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Fabulous all around. A bit of a hiccup at arrival, 6:30, but the rest of the evening was perfect. Delicious, flavorful, great ambiance & service. Expertly crafted cocktails with branded ice cubes and unique flavors. I loved the dark green, burgundy & gold colors, so calming and the small table lamps were perfect. Lamp chops, jumbo prawns, whole tandoori branzino, Butter chicken. Standout is the Biryani with croissant type pastry crust that is addicting Looking forward to a swift return. I'd ignore any negative comments about food or drinks, everything was memorable. read more

I'll admit, I'm an absolute sucker for a good theme and beautiful décor. A pretty face doesn't always guarantee a pretty meal, but Bhaijaan definitely delivered. A small group of us went and indulged in the following: Cocktails: Negroni, Shikanji Vodka Sour, and Don's Espresso Martini (I asked for it less sweet, and they obliged). All were 10/10 excellent. Note: Expect NYC pricing, especially with the Hendrick's Gin upcharge. Palak Patta - Lightly fried, with a tamarind sauce, yogurt on the side (by request) and honestly very enjoyable to eat. Crunchy, light, perfect. Lamb Shank Rogan Josh - One big ole shank with an excellent sauce primed for naan scooping. The meat was fall of the bone tender. Relive your medieval times/ren faire dreams and chew off the bone when you're done. The Chicken Dum Biryani - Arrived with small, tender chicken pieces tucked into fragrant, flavor packed rice, all sealed under a fun dough cap. It tasted as expected. Very good! But I will admit, I prefer a friend's homemade version a little better. The jackfruit version looked interesting for a future meal. Tiger Prawns - Absolutely massive and delicious! You'll only get 4 for $35. Smoked Kadhai Chicken - Waiter did not ask about spice preference, and this one came out hot as lava. Minimal smokey flavor. I mean, if it was smokey, my mouth was like a 5 alarm fire so I wouldn't have tasted it anyway. Sauce was thick, full of chilis and peppers. if you like bell peppers, this is a dish for you. Also good for naan scooping! Saffon Pistachio Kulfi - Looked pretty in pink but straight up, not a dish for me. Didn't like the texture and it was simultaneously bland and sweet. I thought the pistachio would be more prevalent. Pass! Interior was beautiful, and visually fun. Loved all the peacocks, and soothing green tones around. Friends who have been before remarked about the service, which we had no issue with. While our waiter seemed young, and maybe new-er to the restaurant (based on our questions), he was attentive and quick to swap plates, answer questions and politely laugh at our bad jokes. Bartenders were also friendly and receptive. Protips: 1) Valet parking and this spot is RIGHT after the gas station. You'll miss it if you're not paying attention. I ended up parking on the street down the block, for a little added exercise, but do watch the signs. 2) While the interior is NYC-cocktail-bar-chic, you don't necessarily need to be donning full cocktail bar attire. Smart casual, business casual, perhaps a cute little dress if you're on a date! Overall, prices are on the high side, at least for a cuisine many consider "cheap". However, there are so, so many more dishes on the menu that I wanted to sink my teeth into, so I will be back. 4.5/5 rounded up for 5 stars. read more

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The food was top notch. I would highly recommend just based on that. But wait there's more! Our servers were attentive and very professional. And the restaurant is so beautiful inside. Like Indian art deco. read more

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It was our second time here and it was even better! First time we came was on Valentines Day and I loved the dessert they had, please bring it back! The second time around we came for my mom's bday and Father's Day yesterday and everything was delicious. I do wish the butter chicken had more pieces of chicken. My favorite item was the Paneer and desserts as always. The Smoky Delhi, Espresso Martini and the Bellini drinks were so good as well. My parents can be quite picky and really enjoyed the goat biryani and said it was the perfect spice level for them. The ambience is pretty and they made sure to provide my family with comfortable seating as I notated it's my mother's bday and I wanted my parents to be as comfortable as possible. A special shout out to Sophia for being the best waitress ever and being so accommodating to my family! read more

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Wow. I came here with my two foodie friends and we have a high standard. This upscale Indian place blew us away. First of all, it's stunning, the decor was done very well. The table even had a tiger at the base! The restaurant used to be a nice Italian place and I am so happy it changed over. Keep in mind they have complimentary valet parking. For drinks, we ordered the old fashioned, the house bourbon is old forester, say no more. It was so tasty. Shikanji vodka sour was also ordered and my friends loved it. To start, we shared apps. My friends had the mail cheese masala bomb, which they loved. They also shared with me, the Lucknowi galouti kebab. It was really good and the sauce on the side was spicy but tasty. For dinner my friend ordered the butter chicken, she loved it. My other friend had the tandoori lamb chops. I tried both and they were excellent. I loved my madras Chilean sea bass. It was perfectly cooked and the sauce it was in was delicious. I hear they have an incredible music brunch on the weekend. Can't wait to go back and try it. I highly recommend this place read more

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Delightful! From the moment we walked in, the staff here greeted us with such care and friendliness! This starts a really good dinning experience! The ambience is really intimate and chic. The food was delicious and the waiter was transparent about the spice levels. We had a bottle of wine but the next time I come, I would definitely like to try a cocktail as the drinks we saw looked delicious and well made! We will absolutely return here! read more

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Came to Bhaijaan today with my friend and we loved it the place is really nice, the food was delish and our server Saurav was amazing. Definitely coming back! Thank you Saurav for your service We finished with a delicious tea read more

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Valet parking, gorgeous space, friendly service. The restaurant is dimly lit and decorated beautifully. Our waiter was very attentive and patient as we had lots of questions. The cocktails all had an Indian twist, the Shikanji sour was very light and refreshing, you definitely tasted the masala. For appetizer we had the cheese balls which were very good, a nice sized portion & the Lucknowi Kabob which is a minced lamb patty (3 pieces). They were spicy and very tasty but i prefer lamb chunks as opposed to minced. For entree I had the butter chicken and garlic naan which is my go to and it did not disappoint, the dish was spicier than expected, it should be labeled as chicken tikka masala. The portion is large enough for 2. My friend had the Goan Fish Curry which was delicious! A smaller portion. We don't normally order fish but the waiter highly recommended and we're glad we tried it. It was the best thing we had all night. Very different and elevated, this dish embodied the vibe of the restaurant. For dessert I was disappointed that they didn't have rasmalai, we tried the LITCHI KI TEHRI which was like a lychee pudding, it was very delectable and different. A little pricey for Indian food but worth it for an elevated experience and great food ($100pp) Can't wait to return to this restaurant to try their brunch. read more

Bhaijaan - Indian Near Me - Hicksville, New York

Ordered takeout, Portion size was small, did not come with rice, and gravy was a little watered down. Kofta did not seem fresh either. For the price, this place was not worth it based on my experience. read more

Food is consistently good. Keema Pao is excellent Service and drinks are great as well. I definitely recommend going here.

Bhaijaan is on par with some of the best restaurants in NYC~each dish somehow better than the last. The flavors, presentation, and overall experience were outstanding. And, Sophia made it even better with warm, attentive service. read more

Bhaijaan - Indian Near Me - Hicksville, New York

This place has lots of potential but sadly missed in several ways. Came here twice now and it wasn't much better. Most recently, I made a reservation for a Saturday evening at 7p two weeks in advance. Was told the tabled needed to be prepared when we arrived. At about 7:10p, they offer us a small dime sized table for 2 people retrofitted to fit 3 people. When asked if they had a larger table, they said this is what we have for now. After pushing them that we reserved weeks out and this was the best they could do, they begrudgingly gave us a larger table. Having been here once before, the small table barely fit food for two with drinks, sides of rice/naan. Eventually we got a table that could accommodate 4 which was comfortable for three. Service continued to be chaotic. They sent about 4 servers to us throughout the night. One seemed to be training, but continued to ask questions for our orders previous servers asked already. We kept clarifying we already put in an order of x and to make sure it didn't go in twice. Just an odd experience all around. The food itself was either really well prepared while others were very mediocre or borderline bland. The best items were the appetizers/small bites. The Lucknowi Galouti kebab was so tender and well seasoned. The small flat bread it was placed on were think but crispy and held the patty well. The Ajwaini pepper fish fry was also crispy without being heavily battered or overly oily. The seasoning was simple but balanced a d tasty. The mains were where the dishes started to fall flat. The paneer butter masala was good but could have had more paneer. I came twice and ordered it both times, but the second time had fewer paneer cubes and more gravy. The garlic naan was well slightly over-charred on some pieces but was otherwise good. The khameeri roti just tasted like an unbuttered naan and not as expected. The dal tadka was labeled vegan (no cream) so we got it for a lighter dish, but it was quite oily and not otherwise remarkable. The chicken dum biryani was the worst dish. Biryani rice that breaks or doesn't keep its stiffness ruins the bite. The rice was completely overdone and crumbly. The seasoning was almost nonexistent. Chicken was not well seasoned. Usually in addition to warm spice blends, rose or other flower essences are added, but they did not come through at all. The interior has well curated decor. The music is a little too house leaning for conversation so it distracted me. Others might like that vibe though. Probably would try again when they've worked through some service workflows, but would definitely skip biryani. read more

Gorgeous decor and excellent food - so impressed. We will definitely plan to be back!

Bhaijaan is yet another fine dining Indian restaurant in Hicksville NY. I personally think the variety of options available in the area is a very good thing. Competition always benefits the customer I say. The ambiance is fantastic with a very warm and cosy feel to it. Food was good with the mains easily out doing the appetizers in my opinion. The appetizers were also a little on the smaller side than expected. Service was quick and our server was very knowledgeable on their best dishes - his recommendations were mostly spot on. The restaurant was very busy on a Friday evening with a bit of a crowd at the entrance. read more

We had a reservation for 7:30 and arrived right on time at 7:28. We were told we could grab drinks at the bar and that our table would be ready in just a few moments. Time kept passing, and by 8:05 we were still waiting. We asked a few times about being seated and overheard the hostess wanting to seat a table of four that had just walked in before seating us as a party of two. Thankfully, the GM Amol stepped in and quickly had us seated, which we appreciated. Once seated, the ambiance really stood out. The restaurant is gorgeous, very upscale and modern, with strong NYC vibes. Knowing the owner previously had Pipali in NYC, which we frequented often, the aesthetic made complete sense and set high expectations. Service started off well, but became inconsistent. We ordered condiments at the same time as our food, yet had to reorder them multiple times. When they finally arrived, it was essentially when we were already finishing our meal, which was disappointing. That said, the food itself was incredible. Everything we ordered was superb and clearly thoughtfully prepared. My only critique food-wise was the lobster curry. While flavorful, the shells were left in for garnish and there were broken shell pieces mixed into the dish, which took away from the experience. I do want to acknowledge that this is a new restaurant and they are still finding their footing, so I'm not looking to bash them. However, a nearly 40-minute wait past a reservation time without any accommodation or gesture is unacceptable. Still, the food truly was amazing, and that absolutely deserves to be noted. With some tightening up on service and pacing, this place has the potential to be excellent. read more

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We had a great dining experience at Bhaijaan! We called on the day of for a reservation, and though they were full, we were able to get a table a few minutes after we arrived. The space is beautiful- authentic, good music and great vibe. The food was delicious! We were a party of 4 so we ordered a few apps and 4 mains. Plenty of food and so many delicious tastes! For apps: Beet root kabobs - different, light and tasty Ajwaini pepper fish fry- a little kick, very tasty, light for fried food Palak patta- my personal favorite!! So tasty! For mains: Delhi's butter chicken- my friend loved it- her favorite dish! So tasty! Paneer butter masala- my main and it was so tasty! I got medium spice which was a perfect amount! Lamb shank Rogan Josh - they enjoyed - I think it wasn't the favorite but very good. Chicken biryani- had a flaky cover- very tasty. For breads: Garlic naan- good- typical Lachadar pudhina parantha- definitely worthwhile. Thanks to our waitress for recommending. Overall, a delicious authentic meal! read more

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First time with a group of friends. Ambiance is great. Service is great. But that's all that was great. Food is good but nothing impressive or different. There are restaurants that have better tasting dishes without the ambiance. Isn't that what's important at the end of the day ? Coming out and saying "the food was really good". But can't say that here. However, I would encourage everyone to try it once if you don't mind paying the $$$ prices for average dishes. Would I return ? Sorry. The 4 stars are divided - 2 each for Ambiance and Service. read more

Okay, I was super excited to try this place. Tbh when I walked in I didn't expect much. It was advertised as fine dining but the music was super loud, the ambience felt a bit off. Once we were seated it took a while for the server to bring our menus and water. Again considering this is a fine dining establishment. However, the food is fantastic. We tried the fish fry, the guloti kababs, aloo tiki chat, keema pao and the chicken biryani. Everything tastes so delicious. We ended our meal with the pan a Cotta and the lychee tehri. Shout-out to our server sourav. He was wonderful I think they just need to work out their kinks a bit. Overall great place. Will definitely go back read more

Not your typical menu. Excellent quality. Prompt service. Comfortable club chairs. Definitely returning.

Food was delicious, our waitress was super nice, kind and friendly. The Lamb shank fell of the bone, delicious. We had the chicken briyani too so good. The Rasmali dessert was good but I love a traditional Rasmali. read more

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Place was fantastic. Went for a guys dinner on a Tuesday. I don't drink, but my mocktail (green pavilion) was delicious. We all shared a bunch of stuff and each item was more delicious than the last. (Lamb app, shrimp app, okra app (on the house) chicken dum biryani, lamb Rogan, garlic naan) the only miss of the night was the spinach and sweet corn. Texture of the mush just wasn't for me. We can't wait to go back with our wives. Check this place out. read more

Great service, vibe and delicious food! Butter chicken was great, as was the very lightly fried spinach. Definitely upscale Indian cuisine. Drinks looked great as well! read more

Beautiful restaurant and great service but food is average! Our server Monashree was amazing and courteous. We had galouti kebab which was undercooked. Mutton seekh was tasteless. Fish fry, spinach chat and paneer tikka were decent. Nihari was just a curry with no resemblance to real Nihari. Daal and bharwa aloo were good! Lychee dessert was ok! Not sure if will go back! read more

It's a beautiful restaurant with lots of gold and Indian accents in a dim room lighting. The food was amazing and so were the drinks. However, it was a bit pricey, but I guess it's because of the entire experience. The restaurant was a bit packed, but I would come back again. read more

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We had the most embarrassing experience here. I had booked my husband's birthday party for 15 people on the third weekend of March. I decided to take my husband the weekend before so he gets to try out the food. My husband has food allergies to combinations of meat and alcohol. So often times we take our own bottle of wine the many restaurant and pay for the corking fee. Shortly after we were seated, I worked with the hostess to decide on the area where we would have my husband's party for the following weekend. Meanwhile, my husband told the waiter about the bottle of wine we had brought. The manager came and basically we told us we are not allowed to open our bottle of wine and walked away. After I returned from speaking with the hostess and setting up things for my husband's birthday for the following weekend, I discovered we no longer were allowed to open the bottle of wine. The waiter tried to speak with the manager, but was denied. I explained to the host is that my husband has allergic reactions to specific meat and alcohol. Both the hostess and the waiter tried speaking to the manager. The manager did not change his mind. Came to our table and told us that we cannot accommodate you. We were looking forward to having our party the following weekend, giving them our business- the manager cared less about keeping a customer happy with a food and drink accommodation! Unfortunately, we were mistreated, and we decided to leave. The hostess is the waiter and the valet guy were phenomenal. I would give it a negative star if I was allow to do so based on their inability to understand someone's allergies in this day and age. read more

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Great ambiance and accommodations. Drinks were really special. Bartenders were the highlight for us. Table-side service for some of the main dishes as well. Very unique vibe I don't see much in Hicksville. read more

An upscale city-like dining experience without the hassle of having to commute into NYC. The ambiance, music, food, and service are all phenomenal. Some staple items on the menu that were absolutely amazing were the butter chicken, karahi, crispy chicken, chaat & garlic naan. read more

Drinks were not what was described on the menu food was sub par and service was ok but do not like four people hanging on your head watching you. 6pm bathroom was not clean no tissues and dirty. Not going there again to spend $300 for two people. read more

Vegetarian food Not Tasty, very disappointing and not good. Very bland including bread and main entree vegetables specially: Methi Muttar Malai, / no Methi or Muttar , 3-4 pieces of paneer, Cranberry Kofta .. in tasteless cream sauce. Drinks: simple Lemon soda not good. Appetizers: Beet kebab - good Paneer Tikka - good. For vegetarians not satisfying experience. Service by server was good. Hostess no good. read more

Food was delicious ! A good variety of veg and non-veg options. Will definitely go back to try their buffet on the weekends if they are having it ! read more

We were 10 of us and we reserved the room downstairs. Service was amazing. We ordered everything vegetarian. Food was great. Very polite staff. Well done. read more

great vibes great food great service. would love to come back again and enjoy. music is great too and provided a upscale modern vibe