5 Stars: Mumbai Maskaa: Don't Let the Strip Mall Fool You…read more Let me start with the honest part: from the outside, this place is in a strip mall, and that first impression might make you hesitate. Don't. I guarantee you won't be disappointed. Authentic flavors, great service, and zero complaints. I've been twice now, and here's what I ordered: Chicken tikka masala: Rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. Every bite tasted like it was made with care. Garlic naan: Warm, soft, and buttery with just the right amount of garlic. Perfect for scooping up every last drop of that sauce. Mango lassi: Smooth, cool, and the perfect partner for anything with a kick. Vegetable samosa: Crispy, golden, and seasoned just right. A quick heads up on the heat: on my second visit I ordered spice level one, and it came out hotter than the spice level two I had the first time. So if you like things mild, order a notch lower than you think you need. Either way, I wasn't mad about it. The flavor held up beautifully. The staff were warm and attentive from start to finish, and the food showed real care. This is the kind of place where you can taste the difference between "cooked" and "cooked with love." Montclair, you've got a gem hiding in plain sight. I'm recommending this to everyone I know, and I'll be back for round three. Bottom line: Go. Order the samosas, get the garlic naan, grab the lassi, and trust the process.

Amazing food. Spinach chaat was so crisp…read more Vada pav at 3 was spicy for me but I added some sweet chutney. The chilli garlic noodles were so flavorful and not oily at all.

Probably on track to become my new favorite Indian spot. Tried once with a friend and loved it so…read moremuch, drove an hour to come back the following week. Great service too, and quite quick with no compromise on the quality and taste. 10/10.

Friendly staff and flavor of sauces good but issues with portions and freshness of ingredients…read more 26 dollars for 4 pieces of chicken in the chicken tikka masala Bhindi masala w/ stale old okra

Reasons why I need to take 3 stars away - 1. For marketing…read moreyourself as upscale with NYC prices, the ambiance and experience are definitely not up to par for the price. 2. The quality of the food is very much similar to all the other indian restaurants that are good so not sure they charge 2x the price. Maybe for making some non-creative things like naan pizza - people just want quality and it missed the mark. 3. Service is blah - not what you expect for charging 30-40$ entrees - seems so lazy! It's fine - do what you want - just don't expect return customers.

Dhamaal delivered when it came to flavor. We started with the garlic naan and Chicken Malai Tikka,…read moreand wow--the chicken was incredibly tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. Definitely a standout starter. For our entrees, we ordered the Kokam Branzino and Shrimp Gassi, both served with basmati rice, and they were absolutely divine. The branzino was beautifully cooked with bright, balanced flavors, and the shrimp gassi was rich, comforting, and deeply satisfying. The ambiance was nice--warm and inviting--and while the service was okay, the food truly stole the show. This is the kind of place you return to for the flavors alone, and we'd happily go back again just for the meal.

The food here is too good to describe. It's always made fresh and cooked to perfection. My…read morefavorites are the simosas, butter chicken, and malai kofta. The service is perfect, professional, and full of great suggestions. The ambience is very relaxing, and clean. Keep up the great work everyone.

First time there the place is nice very modern which is not normal for Indian restaurants…read more Our server was nice but a little pushy We wanted to try something new since they had a huge menu we asked the server for some recommendations and all the ones he said were the most expensive on the Meni We got the chili garlic naan bread and it was the best I ever had The rest of the stuff we got I can't spell but was very tasty I will go back again.

My new favorite indian food place in the area. I only ordered here to go food so far and would love…read moreto try dining in or even trying their lunch buffet. Their biryani rice iis just perfectly seasoned and got the right spice.

Beneath and behind each Indian eatery are nearly always the sweetest, most kind hearted gregarious…read morepeople running things. No different here with Jaime the ebullient Maître d'Bengal. I can't imagine returning here but it wasn't bad per se. The things that put me off like sticky flours in the rather rough rest room, the use of paper and plastic cups instead of real cups and providing bottled water all leant an ad hoc air to the evening's affair. The chicken samosas were small and fine; the butter chicken was perfectly passable on the Chicken Spectrum but nothing to cluck about. Strange how when he ran my credit card and I asked for something to sign and he told not to worry about it. I asked again because i wanted to leave a tip but no dice. Checked my credit card later and legitimately charge. But the best thing was typically a comparable meal albeit with somewhat larger portions at any other eatery would set me back over $50.00 but here? $33. None of my criticisms are fatal flaws and it was a pleasant enough experience but I doubt I'll be back.

Was in Montclair and stumbled upon this Thai restaurant. Basil Indian and Thai Grill is a quaint…read morerestaurant located in Watchung ave but the flavors are loud! When we walked in, the food that was cooking smelled delicious and filled the area. We were sat straight away and our food came out very quickly as well. I loved my lychee drink and ordered my pad Thai mild, to be cautious, but I definitely could have handled the medium. My husband and I will definitely be back as we were so happy with our delicious meals! Thank you so much for a fabulous lunch!

Local favorite. So many amazing dishes to choose from. Something for everyone. Went with my vegan…read moresister and meat eating nephew and we were all blown away. The standout for me was the drunken noodles (medium spicy)- just enough of a kick to feel it but not overpower the dish. My husband loves the chicken biranyi rice. Very cute interior and they do take out!

Always good food, service and generosity. Did you know that they also offer Nepalese dishes?…read moreDefinitely recommend.

Came here for lunch with my family and Chatni totally delivered. Their weekday lunch special (12-3…read morePM) is such a steal! $11 per plate, and you get to pick two veggie dishes plus rice. I let our server know the whole meal would be vegan, and he said no problem. We went with chana masala, baingan bharta, mushroom matar, and aloo gobi. All perfectly spiced! Flavorful without setting your mouth on fire (Chatni gets it). They swapped naan for roti (vegan option) and brought out the food fast. I did ask for the chutney and crackers after the meal came out -- last time they served it first, so now I know to request it upfront. No biggie to me! Everything tasted authentic, you can tell they don't cut corners. The decor has that real Indian charm too; idols, warm colors, the whole vibe. It stayed quiet during lunch which was actually nice. And honestly, lunch for two adults and a kid in Montclair for $23? In this economy?? Wild. The food looked and smelled so good we dove right in before taking photos (no regrets). I'll 100% be back, either with my family or solo when I need a good, comforting meal. Chatni's officially in my Montclair rotation!

Service was great. We were a party of 10 and they were very accomodating. Ordered a bunch of…read moreappetizers and the standout was the Gobi Chilli (spicy cauliflower). For dinner we ordered a bunch of different entrees to share and loved the szechaun veggie noodles (if you like spicy- get these). The palak paneer was very good as well. definitely give this place a try. you won't be disappointed.

My wife and I went here last weekend even though it was a bit outside our normal Saturday night…read morerestaurant radius. It was worth it! We were greeted immediately and given a great table. We were quickly given papadum and water. For an appetizer, we ordered the crispy corn. We've never had that at any other Indian restaurant. It was delicious with multiple spices and moderate heat. For mains, my wife ordered the lamb chops. The serving was four nice sized pieces perfectly cooked. I had the Kadai Chicken which was also excellent. It was a little different from other places I've been too, and in fact was better. It had a decent level of heat, which I like. The servings were large (no room for dessert) and the service was excellent. We will definitely be going back!

I had a great experience at Qahwah House. It is a nice place to gather with friends or family for a…read morecasual small treat and tea. They are open late which is great! I shared a tea with a friend- these are dark and rich so the honey helped to sweeten it up. I would recommend stopping by if you're looking for a cafe in the area!

This is a very cute coffee shop in Clifton, parking can be tough it's street parking only. Inside…read moreis pretty spacious with two seating rooms. They pride themselves here on the quality of their organic coffee beans, and it shows. Although I ordered a iced Americano with no milk or sugar I could tell by the aroma and flavor of the coffee that it was high quality. We also ordered an iced latte and no complaints here. There are tons of pastries both sweet and savory so next time I'll have to try one of those. The baristas new also friendly and eager to recommend coffee drinks that they believe you'll enjoy. Would come back for sure!