I most often get disappointed when I eat in South Indian (Tamil) restaurants in the US simply…read morebecause I know how food is supposed to taste, having grown up with that all my life. That said, Arusuvai was one of the few restaurants that did not let me down. My parents loved the food, and I was impressed with the taste and quality, as well as the authenticity. We had ordered Briyani, Parotta, and Mutton Curry for lunch, and had also ordered Crab Masala for to go. They all tasted very good, especially the crab. Food might seem a little on the pricey side but I think it is definitely worth it. Staff were friendly and Service was fast enough but we did visit pretty on the tail end of the lunch rush, so not sure how the service will be when they are packed. Decor was pretty much standard South Indian restaurant style.

This was, without a doubt, the worst restaurant experience I've ever had…read more We had a reservation for 10 people at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Upon arrival, we were told we could choose between the banana leaf special or the à la carte menu. However, when I tried to order from the à la carte menu, I was told it would take at least an hour to receive the food and that we should order the banana leaf special instead. If the à la carte menu isn't realistically available, it shouldn't be offered. We ordered four vegetarian banana leaf specials and six non-vegetarian specials, along with a Diet Coke and a ginger ale. The service and food quality were extremely disappointing. The banana leaves were brought out with a few items already placed on them -- all of which were cold. The curries followed about 15 minutes later and were also cold. The appetizers didn't arrive until at least 30 minutes later, and only after we reminded the staff multiple times. Our drinks didn't arrive for nearly an hour. To make matters worse, the waiter substituted seltzer for ginger ale without informing us because they didn't have ginger ale. When we pointed out that this was not what we ordered, he seemed annoyed rather than apologetic. The poori arrived after we had already finished eating, and only two were brought out for a table of ten. Slow service is an understatement. Adding to the frustration, we were told ordering à la carte would take an hour, yet the table next to us -- served by a different waiter -- ordered à la carte and received their food before their banana leaf specials arrived. Interestingly, when we asked for the check, it arrived immediately. We were automatically charged a 20% gratuity, and the waiter then asked if we wanted to add an additional tip. When we expressed our disappointment about the cold food and poor service, his response was dismissive and unprofessional: "There are 25 items -- how much can you eat?". For clarity, the banana leaf special does not even include 25 items, making that comment both inaccurate and inappropriate Cold food, slow and disorganized service, poor communication, and unprofessional behavior made this an unacceptable experience. I would not recommend this restaurant.

It's hard to stand out in this area of NJ but Kachiguda Junction does just that. It was our first…read moretime at this year-old restaurant that specializes in South Indian cooking and one of the biggest selection biryanis I've seen. As a starter, we went with their recommendation for appetizer, chicken chettinad, tender chicken coated in a unique spice mixture. If you're a fan of some serious spicy food, this is for you. Even with the many choices in biryanis, we went with the traditional Hyderabadi dum. It's bone in chicken slow cooked with layers of spices, herbs, onions, ghee, and basmati rice. Totally hit the spot with a nice heat. To soothe our palate after all the heat, we shared a creamy dal makhani and 2 naan. This was all enough to share for 4 people and would be back to try new things. Service was friendly with few moments of confusion and we never did get one of the sides we wanted. Great food and worth a trip!

Was waiting to eat here . I was the one who added this to Google initially :). Glad to go back and…read moretaste their food . This location is awesome . Nice and close to many other main shopping areas in south Brunswick . Parking is good . Interiors is ok . We used to come to nalan before and we love the space inside . Ordered on phone and picked up the food . Took home and ate .. gobi manchurian - we asked for spicy and it did taste spicy. Was a bit soggy since we took it home but tasted good. Paneer tikka was the best of the best . Superb taste and spicy . Loved it so much . Gutti Venkat biryani could have been better . I tasted in another restaurant and tasted perfect Andhra style . Here there wasn't any spice ! The masala was also subtle . Wish they added more spice and flavor . Garlic naan was really good . Liked it overall . Good experience . 4 stars ..

service good, price good, the AMOUNT of food. and authentic. No Sysco bullshit here. so good optionread more

After what can only be described as a "strategic seven-year hiatus" (translation: my last visit…read moreleft a foul taste), I finally mustered the courage to return. And boy, am I glad I did! This place had clearly been doing some serious soul-searching in my absence. The glow-up is real - the decor, service, and food have all leveled up magnificently, making the place feel warm, cozy, and infinitely more inviting than I remembered. Our servers deserve a special medal - specifically for gracefully managing a table of enthusiastic Punjabi boys on their BYOB monthly reunion, who may have been slightly louder than the ambient dining experience. They handled us with the patience of seasoned professionals (and possibly saints). The food? Absolutely knocked it out of the park - hot, spicy, and bursting with flavor. The Egg Bonda stole the show, with Fish 65 and Angerey Chicken putting up a very respectable fight for glory. We even packed to-go boxes for the family. Verdict: unanimous approval. New meetup spot? Officially locked in!

Proper Delhi wala taste- don't miss their dal makhani, butter chicken, kadai paneer with Lacha…read moreparantha! In appetizers - my go to are chicken tangdi and angaare chicken! Also the fish tikka is absolutely yum!

Quite poor experience from food quality perspective. We had ordered takeout via Uber Eats on a…read moreSunday night. We got two different chicken tikka, 1 gobi 65, and chicken biryani. Both tikkas had absolutely no salt. Chicken tenderness was perfection but marinate was not good at all. Gobi 65 was good no issues. Biryani was super overcooked to the point where the rice grains were sticky. Packaging was great with no issues of spillage. Very disappointed in the quality of food received.

Atlast an Indian restaurant which is classy and tasty food with excellent presentation. Will…read moredefinitely go again. Their cilantro fish and Hyderabad biryani are excellent.

The inside of this restaurant is well taken care of. Seating was comfortable and there are many…read moreseatings for different size groups. They have online menus if you are interested in seeing the most current pricing I had the shrimp biryani. And while at first look I thought they skipped out on the shrimp one spoon into the rice and I found many many shrimp below the rice. It was very delicious

What started as a purely supportive "I'll just keep you company" visit for a last-minute late…read moredinner with friends turned into a full-on food moment I hadn't planned for, and honestly, I regret nothing. The moment I walked in, the aromas hit first, followed swiftly by the sight of dishes making their way across the room. My resolve didn't stand a chance. I was eating. End of story. The menu spans both South and North Indian cuisine, and refreshingly - deliver exceptionally well. Everything we tried was well-crafted, but the palak paneer deserves a special mention. I have a personal rule about not ordering palak paneer outside of home, it rarely lives up. This one broke the rule entirely. It was simply superb. Then came the seasonal dessert. I wish I could tell you the name, but I was clearly too busy enjoying it to commit that detail to memory (lesson learned - notes app next time!). What I can tell you is that it arrived beautifully chilled, with just the right touch of sweetness. Absolutely worth whatever it was called [was a sort of pistachio something rice pudding] Having a South Indian restaurant this good just a two-minute drive away feels like a genuine privilege.

Great service good food First time was a charm, didn't…read moreenjoy the second time lacked everything

I was visiting from Boston and stopped here for dinner before my drive back--and wow, I am so glad…read moreI did! I ordered the chicken kebab, butter chicken, mango lassi, and chili garlic naan. I asked for the kebab to be extra spicy, and they made it perfectly. Every single dish was absolutely amazing and full of flavor. I was so impressed that I ended up ordering a goat bucket biryani and chicken 65 to go just to take back to Boston with me! The restaurant has a smaller, cozy dining setup (holds about 30+ people). The food is incredible, and the prices are noticeably cheaper than other Indian spots around. High-quality food at a great price. The service was great and waiters are friendly! Highly recommend!

Came almost near closing and was served food, friendly staff. 4 stars for service. Food was meh,…read morenothing I'd be back for. 3 stars for food. My stomach hurt a little right after this, not sure if this was the cause.

We came here tonight with our family and had an amazing dinner. The food and service was fantastic…read more The atmosphere was very pleasant and inside was beautifully decorated. If you're ever in the area I would highly recommend visiting:)

The worst chicken biryani and Chicken 65 I've ever had. The biryani was extremely dry, lacked…read moreflavor, and was very disappointing. The Chicken 65 tasted more like tandoori chicken than authentic Chicken 65, and the chicken appeared undercooked inside. I never expected this level of disappointment from a newly opened restaurant. With so many better restaurants in the area, I wouldn't recommend this place.