We just had such an unexpectedly lovely evening out. Visiting Morristown from NY for a friend's event at the Glenbrook Brewery (itself worth a visit), we then picked this place out of a hat. And hit the Indian food lottery! The dining room itself is very pretty, with just the right amount of flourish with flowers and tree branches for it to backdrop a romantic dinner but not too frou, so equally comfortable for a friendly meetup, like the group of 6 men at the table next to us. Such a warm welcome from the greeter, then waiter, then servers. They were courteous, helpful with decision-making, and rewarded our own common courtesy with little extras. Most critical: the food was universally terrific! It totally lived up to the amazing aroma that we both commented on when we entered. For people preferring more mild dishes, the chicken Murgh Makani is a great choice, the tomato-based sauce was much more flavorful than any similar masala-like dish we've gotten from our own local spots. I could eat that Chakra sauce with a spoon, but the rosemary naan was a way more delicious delivery system. Ordering for myself, I dithered between two of the vegetarian eggplant dishes. The waiter was well-informed and could answer all my questions but also very kindly brought a small dish of the other selection, too, so I'd "know if you'd like it better, for next time." Who does that?!? Both were excellent; the eggplant bharta was exactly as described, with a smoky undertone, and the bagare baingan has a beautiful sweetness. Rice was perfectly cooked and charmingly served in a curvy metal vessel. The samosas were very well prepared, not mushy inside like many. Had a bit of a spicy kick but the condiments cooled the heat. Several of those were provided, all tasting freshly made, not from a jar. They even had the hoped-for bowl of fennel candy to scoop on the way out! No parking lot, but a public one was a block behind it and we easily found street parking (digital meter, $1/hr) even closer. This place was a real score. read more

We met friends here in Morristown for dinner at Chakra. Service was friendly and the atmosphere was very inviting. We started with a vegetable samosa and pappadums bothe delicious. For mains I ordered the Shaba goat special which was fantastic and had very few bones. We had two orders of chicken tikka masala which were enjoyed. One order of shrimp mango curry which was devoured as wells. For naan we got tandoori and Rosemary naan. The rosemary might be the best naan I have ever had. We thoroughly enjoyed the food and will be coming back for sure. Street parking and a lot nearby made coming here easy. read more

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We visited Chakra Indian Cuisine for the first time earlier this week, and we can't wait to return! We enjoyed a window table in the attractively decorated dining room, where all staff members delivered friendly, prompt, and helpful service. We sampled Samosas, Assorted Chicken Kabobs, Chicken Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan, and server-recommended Kashmiri Murg. Everything was delicious and we enjoyed leftovers at home the next day! If you love Indian food, or you want to give it a try, I highly recommend Chakra! read more

Delightful place, ambience, and service. Of course, good food as well. An informal litmus test of how fresh the ingredients are is to order "Bhel Puri" and check for the crispness. Nailed it! Their (tandoori) roti flatbread was also crisp (and none of that chewy feel). Saag paneer had a ting of smoked flavor - delightful! Very friendly wait and host staff w/ reasonable prices. Fancy enough to host a large group. read more

Chakra Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Morristown, New Jersey

Wanted to visit this place ever since it opened! Finally got a chance this week to go with my colleagues. Parking is always a challenge when heading to any restaurant in downtown, but since it was a weekday, we found a spot easily. The entrance and ambience are fabulous -- with Buddha statues placed at the entry and throughout the restaurant, and beautiful hanging red/lavender tree leaves adding a lot of charm Coming to food, as we were party of 7, we ordered * Kale Pakora * Bhindi Churi Muri: crispy, veryt thin slices of ladyfinger- good 4/5 * Lasooni gobhi *Tandoori Medley: mixed platter. Honestly, not sure why they'd include large chicken pieces here; felt like something borrowed from a buffet platter. The only items I liked were the mutton seekh kebab and prawns. *Gobhi Manchurian: too much sauce - 3/5 * Jhinga Masala: tomato-based gravy with prawns, nothing extraordinary, 3/5 * Bhuna Gost : nope, could not find the gravy... 2.5/5 * Lamb Biryani: average and disappointing, 2.5/5 * Eggplant Bharta * Gobhi Paratha, Tandoori Roti, Garlic Naan, Laccha Paratha * Jaljeera, Lassi, Lime soda To be honest, food was pretty average. Bharta and Bhuna Gosht definitely could've been better. It felt very hit or miss--none of the dishes really stood out Also, Portion was way less then what other restaurant serves! Service was good but again we were the only party there! they added 20 % gratuity by default Overall, I'd rate it 3 to 3.5/5 at best. I'll probably skip it next time unless they bring in something new. Bring some new flavor team, you are not offering anything new! read more

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I visited this Indian restaurant on my visit to Morristown. This is located in a busy junction and mid of town. Parking will be challenging but after couple of rounds found parking in front of the restaurant. The interior of the restaurant is amazing and definitely feels special. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. They had a buffet for their lunch so decided to go with that. The collection in buffet is very good for the price. Also they provide the Naan/Bread to the table and also the Tandoori chicken apetizer to the table. Those 2 were very good, rest of the buffet was good but I wouldnt try that next time. Noodles was good, gravy tasted bland to me, Overall it was a good experience and will visit this restaurant again to try their ala carte menu. read more

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Best rice pudding ever. I didn't even know I like rice pudding, but I sure do. Lovely place & people.

Stopped in for the first time for a Sunday lunch. Was surprised to find a nice buffet, so we went with that. The food was all really fresh and flavorful and I thought it was a great deal. There were both veg and meat options and the buffet includes tandoori chicken and bread for the table. The space is really nice, great ambiance. We are looking forward to going back very soon. read more

Chakra Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Morristown, New Jersey

My husband and I went out for a date night at Chakra and oh boy was it some of the best Indian food we've had in awhile. We arrived around 5:30 on a Saturday evening with no reservations (which was our bad). The hostess and manager (owners?) were kind enough to seat us even though it became packed around 6:30. We will know better to make reservations next time. We began with an order if Samosas which were packed with flavorful spiced potatoes and peas. Even the dough was delicious! It was a great way to start our meal. We couldn't decide what we wanted to eat for dinner and our waitress suggested that we share two dishes, which was a great idea! We ordered the Chicken Tikka and Chicken Korma. We also ordered two different naan, the Tandoori Naan and the Garlic Naan. Oh man, everything was SO amazing! We ordered it at a medium spice level and at first I was concerned that it would be too spicy, but it was just right. Everything had such a good flavor. The cashew based gravy was amazing, and of course having some rice as a base always brings everything together nicely. The atmosphere was very lovely and we had such a nice dinner. Chakra is BYOB so when we received the check it was a great price point for a nice dinner out. We are already talking about returning as soon as possible! read more

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New Indian spot in Morristown hits. Traditional flavors executed at a high level that doesn't break the bank and appropriate portion sizes. Well decorated interior, clean and SUPER friendly staff. If you're in Morristown and looking for a new Indian fix this is it! The palaak chat was simply amazing, definitely unique not found everywhere - would recommend! read more

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Reviewing a year later and I do feel the overall quality has improved from when they first opened. The flavors tasted deeper and the chicken tikka masala sauce was not as sweet as the last time. I do still wish the samosas were a bit crisper and that the chunks of chicken in the tikka masala were cut smaller. They are coming along very well! read more

Chakra features an all-you-can eat buffet for lunch Monday through Friday (priced at $19 during the soft opening) featuring a wide variety of traditional non-veg and vegetarian Indian favorites like tandooris, paneers, and masalas. The friendly, personable staff is always happy to recommend dishes if you let them know your preferences and dietary restrictions. The lunch buffet includes six or seven entrees as well as basmanti rice, a garden salad, and rice pudding for dessert. Naan is available upon request. I've enjoyed the Bhuna Ghosht, a slow-cooked lamb infused with a selection of Punjabi spices, as well as the Chana Masala, comprised of chickpeas, onions and tomatoes cooked in a thick sauce, and the Yellow Split Pea Daal, comprised of yellow split peas simmered with ginger and spices -- all of which were very tasty and very filling. I'd like to see Chakra offer additional appetizers such as samosas or pakoras and (non-dairy) dessert options. Chakra is a BYOB establishment, so feel free to bring your favorite wine or beer to enjoy with your lunch or dinner. PRO TIP: Chakra doesn't have a private parking lot, but there is plenty of on-street parking off South Street, including the municipal parking lot just a block away at the intersection of Elm Street and Franklin Street. Bring change or use the ParkMobile app for the meters ($1 per hour) Monday through Saturday from 8am til 6PM; all street meters are free Monday through Saturday after 6pm and all day on Sunday. read more

Chakra Indian Cuisine - Lunch Buffet - Indian Near Me - Morristown, New Jersey

Excellent food and amazing service. This was our first time trying Indian cuisine and we went on a recommendation from a friend . This place exceeded my expectations. The ambience and decor was unique , vibrant colors and silk flower foliage throughout . The manager , Rex, was extremely helpful and even made suggestions based on our palate. The food was absolutely delicious, making our experience unforgettable. Aden was our waitress and she was lovely . I can't say enjoy positive things and I am looking forward to returning very soon. The Garlic Naan was unreal We tried so many different preparations with the meal we got and the flavor was beyond amazing. My fave was the Chicken Tikka Masala . Well done Chakra!! read more

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Chakra is so tasty! This is definitely some of the best Indian food that I've tried in the area, and it's safe to say I'll be ordering again next time that Indian food craving hits. The chicken tikka was phenomenal. I can't do spice, and I like how you can select your spice level when you order takeout. Sometimes mild is even too spicy for me (lol) and this was truly mild. The sauce was so sweet and fragrant and tasted so good dipped in buttery garlic naan. The chicken was also high quality white meat. I also tried the samosas, which were a bit spicy for my liking but were prepared very well. This chicken tikka really can't be beat, and I'm excited to have a new go-to for my one of my favorite dishes. read more

The restaurant offers a wonderful space to have a meal and private conversation. Each dish was delicious and the servings generous. I will definitely be back read more

Visited this place on Friday with my wife, my friend and his wife. It was quite a drive for us so was hoping the food was something we'd really enjoy but I thought it was a bit of a let down. Appetizers ++Kalmi kabab - this was so good that we ordered another portion ++ Palak chaat - again, so good -- chicken 65 - how can you mess up a chicken 65? There should have been the right level of chilli, some dried leaves. This one seemed to have been made by someone who's never had the dish Tandoori prawns - was ok Entrees -- Bhuna Ghosht - the lamb was either poor quality or not well cooked. It wasn't as soft as it should have been and tasted slightly gamey ++ Paneer Makhanwala - yummy -- Lamb chops - not good quality lamb or not the right prep imo read more

Really wanted to like this place since I've been looking for a good Indian spot around Morristown, but it was such a disappointment. I will caveat that my experience with this place has been take-out only, have not tried dining in so maybe that would be a better experience, and it's worth mentioning that the dining room looked rather nice inside. My rating is based off the food. First off, whoever it was that answered the phone, they were quite rude. But whatever, I can get past this. The Samosas are probably the only thing that is actually worth getting. But they were rather small for $8. The Paneer Makhanwala dish was essentially drenched in butter. I expected some from the description but it felt like mostly butter and almost no tomato flavor. It's also incredibly messy/oily so it will stain easily if you're bringing it home. We ended up throwing half of it away. The tandoori dishes were also very dry and similarly didn't have much of any flavor. Most north Indian restaurants offer this and it's clear to me when its done well vs when it isn't. The Garlic Naan had essentially no garlic on it, which completely defeats the purpose, and was disappointing since I didn't want plain Naan. All in all, probably won't come back. Very expensive and we felt somewhat sick afterwards. read more

Delicious northern Indian fare served in a quiet dining room decorated with tree branches and flowers, like inside meets outside. My desi buddies and I tried pakoras (fried onion and fried potatoes), chicken kebabs covered in onion (fantastic), also daal (black lentil), chicken in masala and lamb in masala. The curries were served family style with a huge pot of fresh rice. Those super thick rich cream sauces had almost no heat and our server didn't ask us if we wanted mild or spicy, next time have to speak up. A side of naan was properly dripping in butter, a side of roti was properly dry & hot. Vegetarian rating: 4 stars for the many entree choices at dinner: aloo gobi (potatoes), bhindi (okra), chana (chickpeas), saag paneer (cheese) and dal (lentil). They serve buffet at lunch for about $19, order from the menu at dinner. That dinner menu was labeled "soft opening menu" so I think it might get longer with time. Bring your own Kingfisher (or any other :) beer and enjoy this new addition to Morristown. read more

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This place has the most amazing ambience. You would never know what you're walking into when you see this place on the inside because it has such a really nice natural vibe that's not your typical Indian restaurant feel. The service is just spectacular and the food is absolutely delicious.. everything here tastes fresh we've tried so many different dishes and so many different appetizers. The lamb, the chicken, the fish curries were to die for. I can't say enough about this place.. if you were looking for an amazing Indian restaurant, go here!! read more

We were delighted with the quality and quantity of this restaurants Indian authentic fare. In particular, the lamb dishes we had were succulent, and deeply tasty. read more

From the moment we arrived, the service was excellent. Friendly waitstaff were attentive without being in your face. Beautifully decorated, what one might expect from a high-end Indian restaurant. And the food was delightful. We had their special Naan along with yummy lamb entrees. It's also BYO which is great in Morristown. We'll be back! read more

My goodness but we love this place!! Kids, mom, dad--all of us will eat here with enthusiasm any time it's offered. The hosts are lovely and welcoming people, and the food is just delicious. They are very adept at adjusting for spice levels, which is great if you have some folks who are afraid of a little heat. We've tried both vegetarian and meat dishes, and found all to be wonderful. We've eaten many of their appetizers, a lot of their mains, and some of their breads and have never been disappointed. On our most recent visit, we also sampled desserts. (we usually don't have room, but this was a birthday, so we needed to make room). Even those were great. All in all, I find this to be an awesome and accessible Indian restaurant for folks who may be new to the cuisine and for those who loved it for a long time. They have been most accommodating with all of our requests, and very patient and kind in providing recommendations and suggestions when they've been asked. read more

My wife and I stoped by for dinner before a concert. We ordered bhindi masala (spicy) and veg korma. Both were excellent -- if we didn't have to run I would have tried the cardamom ice cream for dessert. The interior is very well done and service was great. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Delicious food! Really nice service in a lovely atmosphere. First time but planning on returning soon!

I came here with my mother for an early Mother's Day lunch. The buffet is very reasonably priced and has plenty of options for meat eaters as well as vegetarians. The food quality was very good. My only issue was that there were some small bones in my chicken tandoori. The ambiance of this place is beautiful. It is decorated with colorful pink and purple flowers. You get a warm free basket of fresh naan bread with your order and service is friendly and attentive. Also, I heard some other customers asking for tea, which they did not have. Most Indian restaurants have tea. They should add it to their menus. This place had mango Lhassi which I saw a lot of people drinking and enjoying. All in all, worth checking out and provides an alternative to a town without a ton of Indian cuisine. read more

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Great vegan menu. Had the chana masala, samosa, and a roti. All very good and the chana was a huge serving. Very nice interior design with trees and flowers. Staff were very very attentive. read more

Went there for lunch Buffett with co workers and we absolutely loved the food and the service. Outstanding place. We will def go back there again read more

Chakra Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Morristown, New Jersey

My husband and I visited this place for the first time and loved it!! The servers were very helpful and friendly. They helped me pick out the most delicious chaat. The food came out at a nice pace and was nice and hot when it came. Nice interior with floral arrangements. I can't wait to come back! read more

We are a party of 7 who visited Chakra recently. Let me start this review by saying this is the most authentic indian food you will ever find in New Jersey. We ordered Papdi Chat, Lasooni gobi, Chicken 65, Bhagara Shrimp and Malai Chicken tikka for the appetizers. Chicken 65 was so tasty that we had to order it a second time. It tastes exactly like the street chicken 65 made at a Noodle stall in South India. For the mains, their chicken and egg fried rice is great, dhaba chicken curry reminded us of chicken pasanda we used to crave from India. Kashmiri chicken has a nice twist with raisins. Everyone in our party enjoyed this place a lot! We are from Hyderabad (mix of South and North cuisines) and we have tried North Indian food at several establishments in New Jersey but nothing compared to this. We literally licked everything off the plates, it was that good. Cannot recommend this place enough! Service was great too and the wait staff checked on us frequently. Just a suggestion - order everything in a spice level of 'Spicy' so it tastes like India! read more

While walking down the street last week I noticed Chakra for the first time and decided to give them a try. The decor was attractive. I asked an employee which of the entrees on the buffet tables contained cream. He said All of them except for the lamb. I was surprised at the lack of variety. Some of us would prefer dishes that do not contain cream. A basket of hot naan was delivered to my table. It was SO disappointing. It tasted like it was made from Pillsbury biscuit dough. In general, the food was ok. But I think the restaurant might benefit from giving customers the option of filling out feedback forms anonymously and dropping them in a box on their way out... read more

Excellent indian in morristown! Loved the indian lunch buffet - came with fresh chicken grilled, app, and naan. Loved the selection too!! Everything was v tasty and the service was amazing! 5/5 stars read more

Chakra Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Morristown, New Jersey

Food was amazing and service was even better! I totally forgot to mention my almond allergy when ordering and they didn't hesitate to go back to the kitchen and cook me up a special dish! Portions were also good size. Will definitely be back again and again read more

Chakra Indian Cuisine - Butter chicken and lamb biryani - Indian Near Me - Morristown, New Jersey

It was my first time there, I know it's a soft opening but the lunch buffet was bad, the owner Roy asked me and my mate ( who ordered from the menu ) how everything was and we were honest, the menu choice was a 5 the buffet a 3 Roy went into the kitchen and made fresh tandoori chicken which was delicious... I will be back and sample more things but from the menu. read more

I've been eating Indian food for more than 40 years and this is the best I've ever had. I've been there around 10 times since they opened last year and love the Tamarind Eggplant appetizer and all their chicken entrees (had them all). Although it's not on the menu, they have mango lassi which is great. The only criticism I have is that on occasion their chef is off (day after Christmas) and it's clear that whoever is sitting in doesn't follow the same recipes. The food that night and one other (a Monday) was fair at best. Regardless, I will continue to go to Chakra whenever I want Indian food. read more

My husband and I dined here tonight on our date night! We're pretty selective about new places and I've tried Indian food before.. and I must say Chakra is AMAZING! Service outstanding! Food also made my taste buds jump for joy! We got the Samoas, Chicken Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan. Again amazing. Thanks so much Chakra, Rex & crew! We'll be back!! read more

Fast delivery, good portions. The only fail was the rice pudding dessert. The special lamb dish was the best.

High quality Indian cuisine, some of the best in the area, highly recommend both in dinning and take out.

Went there on a whim and discovered their lunch buffet. Food was flavorful and fresh. The staff there was attentive and friendly. Loved the ambiance. Daughter and wife are gluten free and almost all the dishes they were able to have. Will be going back for sure. read more

Stopped in for dinner yesterday and the food was outstanding. Our servers were very attentive and checked in frequently about the meal. Everything was reasonably priced and the portions were incredibly generous. The decor of the restaurant is also beautiful. Highly recommend stopping in! read more

We went there for lunch with our friends (originally from India, who now live in San Francisco). We all had the buffet and enjoyed it very much. They said it was the best Indian food they have had in a long time. There was a good variety of food. The servers were very attentive and graciously took our group photo. We had comfortable, quiet seats by the window, which allowed us plenty of opportunity to catch up! read more