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    Chatni Indian Restaurant

    3.8 (348 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Alex E.

    We went for the weekday lunch special and it was worth every penny! Such a delicious feast. Try a little bit of everything if you're able.

    Lunch special

    Linch special has a great price, they don't trick you and give you enough meat, which is rare nowadays. I like that server doesn't run to you every 5 minutes and don't ask fake "how is everything?"'while you chewing .

    Chatni Goat Biryani
    Vann H.

    Finally got around to trying this place and I would say it was just okay. No major qualms, but nothing amazing. For starters, I ordered the chicken 65 and my wife ordered the Samosa Chaat--she mistakenly thought they were regular samosas. It's basically a deconstructed version with pieces of bread in a stew form. She did enjoy it very much. The flavor was quite nice on top of the basmati rice that came with it. The Chicken 65 was very good, but not as spicy as I would have liked. For mains I got the Goat Biryani and the wife got Lamb Saag. For the goat the flavor was amazing, fresh cardamom was coming through. I just wish there was more goat--the meat was tender, but overall dry. The Kamb Saag on the other hand was bursting with flavor. It had a good amount of lamb in there too. Delivery came in about 45 minutes, so not bad at all. Overall, everything was decent. I would give them another try or not. IDK.

    Chana Masala

    I have ordered from here a few times from DoorDash. This time I order Chana masala and on the menu, it does not specify it having cashews. I am allergic to nuts. It gave me an allergic reaction. I looked it up and Chana masala does not usually have nuts. Places have to do better with specify ingredients, especially common allergies! I like the butter chicken the naan and the mango lassi.

    Chicken Tikka Masala and Cheese Garlic Naan
    Claudia F.

    Good take out that was 3 good meals for me. I ended up getting the chicken tiki masala mild because I was scared of it being overly spicy but I'd definitely get the spicy next time as the mild was a little too bland. I would definitely like to try more items on the menu!

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    J. Alexis C.

    There are many Indian restaurants to try, but Chatni gives you a delicious menu to sample that is not lacking in flavor and provides an ample amount to share. And instead of ordering naan with your meal, try the poori! The service was satisfactory. I didn't feel rushed, but well attended. The mango lassi was very thick and may prove to be too filling with your meal, but definitely worth a try. The chicken tikka masala and vegetable samosas were so good. The ambiance is very cozy, but I noticed there were many pick up orders. The only downside I could see is that sadly they do not deliver. Chatni is a must try for sure!

    Hemalatha K.

    Delivery Order - Kind of having mixed feeling about the food. Veg Sampler (Appetizers) was just average with barely any seasoning, and they did not seem fresh. Biryani good, but some of the Lamb pieces were overcooked and chewy. Noodles was pretty good. I have a feeling their Indo-Chinese and Curries will probably taste better

    Vegetable Samosa
    Ayad H.

    The 5 stars doesn't even to tell how the experience was or how delicious the food was! They don't open until 1130, but greeted us in around 1110, sat us and began food service, even apologized that things weren't prepared. The decor was extremely nice, quaint, clean and very intimate, with traditional paintings and music playing. It worked for lunch and would definitely work for a nice dinner date or somewhere nice without breaking the bank. This trip was a working lunch for 2 and their lunch special was a belly buster. For around $11.00, you get a choice of 1 protein and 1 vegetable dish or 2 vegetable dishes. The food was served in these beautiful dishes, but you don't know how much food you actually have until you start to eat. It felt like a well, just unreal amount of food. They ask how spicy you want your dish, I went with the spicy because I can handle heat and it was extremely delicious. We ordered some samosas, which were homemade and are the best I've ever had, and I've had a ton all around the globe. They had a few lassi drinks, the avocado special was very refreshing and helps cut the heat from the dish. I will definitely come here again the next time I'm ever out in New Jersey!!

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    Madhavi S.

    The customer service is good. You can order on phone and take out. They have a whole marinated chicken biryani like not white rice just for the chicken biryani lovers The gravies are adjusted according to our requirements of spice levels.

    Chili Momo (veggie dumplings)
    Jill D.

    Chatni is top notch Indian Cuisine tucked away in Montclair. No matter if you are a seasoned Indian grub muncher (like my Tibetan friend who joined me), or a beginner (like myself), you will absolutely find a dish that you'll love! With an entire page of vegetarian dishes, and entire page for fish meals, and endless appetizers and soups/salads, you will not be disappointed! We ordered chili momo (vege dumplings), garlic Naan, chicken Jalfrezi, and tofu+vege biryani. Featured below are only the vege dumplings because we ate way too fast to take more pics !! So we will definitely have to come back

    Chinmay C.

    We got this from DoorDash. It came pretty quick! The malai kofta and chicken curry were really good. The spice level was perfect. Would definitely order from here again/visit the restaurant.

    Vegetable Samosa

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    Good food at a reasonable price. We order much there often and I've enjoyed it every time!

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    Great food, great prices and the portions are large. Will be going back for sure. Ordered online and pick up was fast.

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    Food was quite good and well priced. Had the samosa chaat app and the soupy noodle Nepalese fusion dish, both veggie versions.

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    Awesome vegetarian options. Lunch specials are nicely priced with good portions. Will definitely go back.

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    Delicious food. Friendly service. Fair pricing. I recommend it. Especially for a large family.

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