I was there again today and was so happy that the buffet is back and is as good as ever! Kudos!! I loved the chicken dishes, but the goat curry was amazing! The service is attentive and friendly and the restaurant is spotlessly clean. To me, this is the best of a lot of choices for Indian cuisine in the Parsippany area. So happy that I went there today! read more

Really really good food and options that are not just standard Indian place staples but some creative stuff. The portion sizes are great, there is a lot of meat in the meat dishes and the bread is phenomenal. We're really happy with that, had no complaints with our order (they were out of quail but no big deal, another time) and t he spice level was excellent for my medium palate and my boyfriend's spicy one. Only hitch... we were running late and I eat slowly and we were made to feel pretty rushed. They told us around 945 that the kitchen was closing, which was totally fine; we'd long had all our food. But at around 955 (close at 10), we were getting really hurried out, pushed to box up and the like and hustled out the door. For when they're kitchen closes (we got there much earlier), that more indicates that diners will be pushed out far later than that. Had I not been eating slowly, we'd have easily been out, but it was a pressured end to the meal to get out five minutes before close. Still, the food is awesome and there's a lot more we want to try, so we'll be back, but considerably earlier. read more

Been wanting to stop in this place so we went today for their buffet food was authentic excellent Indian food. I don't eat dark meat and that is mostly what was on the buffet so minish our server was nice enough to get me some white meat curry from the kitchen, which was delicious. Even the unsweetened iced tea was good. We will definitely be back to this five star restaurant. read more

This place is consistently great, been there many times for lunch, the food is always fresh and tasty. On top of that, it's $13.00 for all you want, including dessert and hot naan with your meal. read more

Cinnamon Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

Great buffet. Nice selections very tasty and different lots of salads and other appetizers to go with your main dish. Rice pudding is great for a little sweet to end things. read more

Visited this place on Friday after 2 years. Sad to see that quality of food has deteriorated greatly. Naan which served on table was dry and hard. Food of the buffet table was cold. Chicken curry items and biriyani items was doused in some favored water as my friend called - "kewra jal". I remember a this place for its spread of veg items and fresh dishes but now all the food seemed stale and cold. Never in my life I ate such sweet chillie chicken. At table they give only one paper napkin, one fork and one knife. For India cuisine one paper napkin is so not enough. Also you would need spoon. I wish they go back to their past quality. read more

Cinnamon Indian Restaurant - Dry and hard naan - Indian Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

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Went to Cinnamon for lunch on the weekend. The food was delicious, service was excellent, and they were very accommodating with our one year old. They gave us a free appetizer to start. We had the black lentils which we all enjoyed. I also shared a vegetarian n. korma with my son- perfect intro to Indian flavors for him- sweet and creamy! I highly recommend! No one else was there at the time so obviously it was easy to keep space and they had plenty of outdoor seating and wore masks. We will be back! read more

I've been hearing about Cinnamon for a long time, and finally my coworkers agreed to make it a lunch destination. There are so many positives: There was naan (table) and fried roti (buffet) for bread options, as well as multiple rices (chicken biryani, veg biryani, plain). There were similarly a large number of main dishes and 4 desserts! FOUR! All of my favorites were there! Waters were kept filled, buffet dishes were kept filled and fresh. The goat dish had mostly meat, only a couple of bones. That NEVER happens. I would say I can't ask for more, but I guess in comparing my numerous Indian restaurant experiences, I had a couple of thoughts in mind. Mainly, I feel like the flavors were generally a little bland, or just not as rich as other places. The gajar halwa was rather dry and the kheer seemed like it had chopped rice instead of whole grain, which was somewhat unusual. The flavors being generally harder to fix, I had to ultimately deduct a star, but it doesn't change my enthusiasm for making this part of our regular lunch rotation. read more

It has been a while since I have been, but I have been thinking I'm overdue for dinner here. It really has a great atmosphere. Interior is pretty and the service is great...and the food, the food is delicious. They are the only place I know that makes lemon shrimp soup and it is so different and it is very tasty. I wish they were closer to me. Staff is very friendly and engaging. I spoke with one of the waiters about my Korean studies and he told me he had also studied some Korean. So nice to have a social exchange about learning along with a fine dining experience. Just a very nice experience all around. read more

I hosted my engagement party here and highly recommend it as a venue! The food is amazing as most people here have said, the space is pretty flexible, and there's plenty of parking. I've never seen a restaurant so lit before. We danced and partied for hours, and everyone loved the food! 4/5 stars because I don't love the wooden circles. read more

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Our go to for Indian the last 5 years. Once a month and the manager knows our order by heart, great staff and better food! Chicken/shrimp vindaloo tops and they tailor spice to your preference Also, BYOB. Also do a great take away business. Highly recommended read more

Variety of food on the buffet. Lots of chicken dishes. Also goat curry. Also a nice Variety of vegetarian dishes. Staff is friendly and attentive. Kept the water glasses full. read more

They just opened up outside dining. It was greAt. Food is exceptional. Support this Restaurant. Service is friendly and traditional. On the buffet before covid, They had a shrimp dish, 3 chicken dishes, goat dish, vegetables , breads +++ and 4 desserts. Best Indian Resturant around. Owner is a gem and his team is the best ...so friend. Great take out now during these covid times. read more

Location is pretty sad. But dont let that stop you from atleast trying this place if you like Indian food. It is pretty much the only place I will get Indian food from now. You really can not go wrong with anything you order. Expect some nice free appetizers while you wait for your food. Expect to take food home. We usually end up with extra meals for the next day. We have had numerous items on the menu. Most recommended are the Rogen Josh and Methi Machli with catfish. If your not big into curries you can get the kebobs. Which is grilled meat and what they call BBQ sauce (which is amazing). read more

Another staple discovered here in Morris County since we've been coming to visit my sister from San Diego. Pros: Food here is really good and flavorful. I can vouch for the chicken tikka masala, curry goat, lamb vindaloo, and gulmar jalpari. The garlic naan and regular naan are a must to dip in the variety of sauces. My wife looks forward to getting take-out here when we visit. Con: Only gripe is that the vindaloo and the goat curry was a little salty the last time we got it but it's still delicious. Although my sister did have diarrhea the next morning not sure if it was associated. Overall: Cinnamon is a must when visiting. Will be coming here because it's been good to us and we in turn will be good to her. read more

Saag paneer, tikka masala, naan on the table and in abundance - no issues here, and about $15 a person for lunch including tax and tip? That's a good deal. Lots of options, some spicy and authentic, others a little more Indo-Chinese or American-Indian, but a good mix and plenty of food and space to eat and enjoy your food. There was a bit of rush in clearing the plates, but hopefully you're not here for the service. We came early, so service wasn't as slow as when I think it would be when it was busier (when we left). read more

We ordered the chicken chicken tika masala and chicken makhani, both were absolutely amazing!!! We got a side of garlic naan bread just elevated the entire experience it was so delicious! The rice pudding was also amazing. Overall great experience. read more

Of the best Indian food I have ever had. The waiter made suggestions - we took them all - and they were all amazing. We highly recommend the shrimp appetizer and the chicken tikka masala. read more

Came here on a recommendation of a friend. Food was very good and we will be back for sure. Took off one star because they had fly traps hanging from the ceiling which was not pleasant to look at while eating. read more

Affordable buffet with a huge variety of Indian food. I count about 40 differrent dishes. All your standard vegetarian and meat varieties are there. Chicken tikka masala, goat masala, vegetable curry, tandoori chicken. They also give a basket of hot-from-oven naan. My personal favorites are the tandoori chicken legs and kheer (yogurt rice dessert) For $12 a person this restaurant is a economic way to enjoy decent Indian food. Best part? This restaurant saved us from starvation on Christmas day when virtually everything is closed. :p read more

Cinnamon Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

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Good service and good food. Pleasure to eat here. Owner and all workers are very nice. Food is great and good portions. Can't wait till they start up their buffet. read more

Stopped in a few times for the lunch buffet & had a positive experience. the restaurant is in a busy strip mall and is pretty large. The service was solid and attentive. The buffet items were.kept hot and replenished. The Nan was good and hot. The variety was a nice mix. So both the veg and non veg colleagues had plenty to choose from. The apps or starters to me are the stand out dishes. They offer a couple of.desserts but I never seem to have room to taste them. What I love.most about this place is that it is big enough that you don't feel cramped. The tables are spaced nicely and you can have a conversation without having to raise your voice. It is also big enough so that.groups of people can enjoy a meal without waiting forever for a large table. They have a large party room so do not let the full.parking lot dissuade you. read more

I have been to this restaurant several times. The food is good but most of the dishes are spicy. It would be good if each dish had a sign noting if spicy because some people bring their kids too. I have to say that last time I found a fly inside the rice pudding. I told one of the waiters and he only said that it was because there were flies in the kitchen. I obviously didn't eat it. read more

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Let me start by saying that I've never been a huge fan of Indian food. I've tried it a number of times and the aroma and taste have just never resonated with my palette (almost sound like a foodie there, don't I?). So when one of my wife's friends was visiting and my wife suggested Cinnamon, you can imagine my immediate dismay. Being a good sport, and because I committed to being more open minded about trying new foods (mostly to be a role model for my nitpicky kids), I agreed to give it a shot...and boy was I glad I did. When we arrived I decided to try whatever was recommended as long as it wasn't something I KNEW I wouldn't like (there are certain foods, like peas, that I actually have a physical aversion to). I tried a couple of the appetizers we ordered and they were very good...I mean hey, better than the ick I had previously tasted in my life, so we were off to a good start. We had the vegetable pakora and a couple of kabobs (can't go wrong there). For my entree, I went with a simple favorite, the chicken vindaloo (they must have though me a spice amateur...needed more), but I also tried the chicken tikka masala and the Gulnar jalpari...both were excellent. I'm not going to say that I LOVE Indian food after one great experience, but I will say that I'm no longer averse to the suggestion of going to an Indian restaurant. I also don't have anything to really compare this place to as it has been a very long time since my last Indian food encounter-but most of the other Yelp reviews seem to be very positive. read more

I stopped into Cinnamon with a few coworkers for lunch. Their lunch buffet is perfect if you want to sample a lot of different Northern Indian cuisines. The spice level is medium and is manageable. The buffet costs about $12 per person. The buffet is laid out on a long table which starts with salad and vegetables then moves on to the chicken and meats. The chicken tikka and chicken tikka masala were wonderful. The dry rub spices on the chicken tikka had the most kick out of everything served. The lamb vindaloo was savory and the meat was tender. Similar to a lamb stew. Watch out for bones on the lamb though. The palak paneer was creamy nice and creamy. This is a spinach (palak) based dish with cottage cheese blocks (paneer), similar to a spinach dip. You can use the naan bread to sop up the palak paneer too. I would also recommend getting a mango lassi, which is a yogurt based drink similar to a smoothie. It definitely helps balance out the heat if you need it. My favorite part was the desserts too. The gulab jamun is a hot fried dough ball (like a munchkin) deeply soaked in syrup. Gajar halwa is a grated carrot dish that is not too sweet. This was good but can be filling after eating a few plates at the buffet. Service was nice and provided our table with a lot of attention even though there was a large office party next to us. read more

Cinnamon Indian Restaurant - Lunch buffet - Indian Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

Mixed feelings on my experience at Cinnamon. It wasn't excellent, it wasn't bad, it was just... okay. The food was good and pretty much on par with other Indian restaurants in the area. With that said, there is nothing that sets them apart from other restaurants. The food wasn't anything I'd necessarily crave or rave about. If you're looking for a fancy restaurant, Cinnamon is not the place for you. It is pretty casual. The decor looks kind of outdated and the menus could probably be spruced up a bit. The restaurant is fairly large and there's plenty of seating. Service was ok, not friendly nor warm by any means. But the waiter came around often enough. One thing I wasn't crazy about was having to box up our own leftovers at the end of the meal. The food was good. For appetizer, we ordered samosas. Surprisingly, it did not come with any chutney. It was pretty good though. I tried the chicken makani for dinner. My boyfriend ordered a lamb dish. Portion sizes were decent, we had a fair amount of leftovers. The presentation for our dinner was noteworthy though. Our meals came out in cute copper dishes that did a good job of keeping the food warm. Pricing seemed to be more on the expensive side. ONE piece of garlic naan was $5... seemed a bit much in comparison to most other restaurants who much less. Was our meal worth the price? Eh, that's debatable. I would probably come back but not without trying out some other Indian restaurants first. read more

Cinnamon Indian Restaurant - Rice, lamb, and chicken. - Indian Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

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Great Easter dinner buffet yesterday. Amazing selection of food, main courses, etc. one of the best Indian buffets we've had. Everything was delicious. We will be back again before too long. read more

Great authentic Punjabi Indian food. The atmosphere is nice, a classy looking place but you can get by with a casual attire. Location is good, plenty of parking also. The size of the restaurant was decent also so it can handle large parties. Try the Chicken tikka masala, malai kofta, vegetable jalfrazi, mixed pakoda, and Garlic naan! You can't go wrong! read more

Cinnamon is fantastic. I've been here for both the lunch buffet and dinner. The lunch buffet is huge - wide variety of vegetarian and meat dishes. The curry chicken is especially good. I also love that they have 4 desserts to choose from. You really can't beat it for $11 a person. I also really enjoyed my dinner - we got the Crab Masala (absolutely delicious), Hot Jaipuri Chicken (very spicy) and Chicken Makani (creamy and saucy and tender). I'm definitely a fan!! read more

Good food, good ambience. We had masala bhindi and my friend ordered fish. She liked it too. read more

Cinnamon Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

Lunch Buffet review only. The largest Indian lunch buffet in the area has the biggest amounts and variety of appetizers, main courses, rice, and dessert. The assortment is larger than all the rest and definitely can find something that fits your taste buds before returning to work. Although honestly, you must be careful because coming here too often will definitely get ya real big!!!!! Such great food and amazing flavor and preparation. I'm not even sure where to begin to describe all the different options that this place has to offer, let's start with appetizers. There is a variety of pakoras, there is a good amount of people dining always so the food is always restocked and fresh! There isn't an abundance of diners, just the perfect amount so that they continue to refresh the trays. Other appetizers include meatballs or chicken tandoori and they have great paneer options and chicken and lamb options. So many frigging options for vegetarians and non-vegetarians as well. There is a wide range of flavor and spice profiles for any type of diner and there is great staff roaming around to ask any questions about the dishes. The dessert options are equally insane with over 5 options. Will definitely be back! Absolutely love this place! Great service, Great Food, Lots of Variety and Amazing Deal!!! read more

This is our favorite get-together place! The food is absolutely amazing. I love the chicken mahkani and the malai kofta. The sauces are just perfect- not too creamy and thick- just enough so that you are satisfied. We love this place so much. The employees are super friendly and very accommodating to allergies and specific diets. read more

Cinnamon Indian Restaurant - We love Cinnamon! - Indian Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

I had pretty bad experiences with Indian food before, but my cousin told me this place was really good. We did their buffet deal, I had no idea what I was eating, but I definitely got a little bit of everything. Everything was amazing! I can't wait to come back to this place the next time I'm in the area! Definite recommend!! read more

Cinnamon Indian Restaurant - tried a little bit of everything - Indian Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

This place is exactly what you want from an Indian restaurant. We went for dinner and ordered the vindaloo, chicken tikka, and a vegetarian entree. All three were delicious, big portions and full of flavor. Paired with naan and basmati rice three entrees was more than enough for four people. The service was very good and checked in regularly. Prices were fair in my opinion. The only thing I would change is the atmosphere. It's a big spot set up for a lunch buffet, and the decoration is a bit odd. But who really cares what the place looks like when the food is great! read more

Cinnamon Indian Restaurant - Chicken tikka, lamb vindaloo, naan, basmati rice. - Indian Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

This is the first time I've had Indian in a few years after a bad curry experience in NYC. I finally decided to go when I wanted to try something new and heard some fantastic stuff about the place. After we sat down we got up for their lunch buffet, I really wanted to try a little bit of everything to see what I liked. After trying a sample of almost everything they had I was happy I had tried it. The servers were also quite attentive. I don't think my glass was ever empty. Overall I think this was a great re-introduction to Indian and I look forward to the next time I can come. read more

Please excuse my lack of food jargons here but I'll write my review based on my first try on Indian food. While I don't know what authentic Indian food is like, I enjoy the food that they offered here. When you first sit down, they give you a basket of thin crispy chip bread (LOL @ "chip bread") with three different type of sauces, apricot, green spicy smush something, and tangy sweet brown sauce. It is really good. I was impressed. Then I ordered the chicken korma because it said cashews and I like cashews and some crispy chicken " pekora". The pekora was okay, it tasted like fried chicken with no seasoning and kind of bland. I was disappointed since the name sounded so interesting. Next came the chicken korma with cashew cream sauce. I'm not sure how to explain this but it tasted more cream than cashew and it wasn't seasoned that well at all. I guess I expect the but flavor to come out a bit more (maybe even a hint of sweetness?) But all I tasted was heavy cream with pepper on cooked chicken. I'm not sure how I feel about that. I dipped my bland garlic naan into my bland korma mixed with bland rice and just felt empty inside. I heard so much good things about this place and was prepared to be blown away, but it felt like a squeaky weak fart instead. For a completely clueless Indian food foodie, that's all I can say. On the other hand, the service here was great. The waiter is so nice and attentive. We give it a five star for service. Maybe I'll try here again next time when I am more experienced in Indian food. read more

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Great food and a nice attentive service unbeatable price for lunches!! Parking is not a problem. Indian music in the background Really nice place. BYOB!!! read more

Cinnamon Indian Restaurant - Nice clean place - Indian Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

This place was so accommodating. I have about 4-5 intolerances and i was so grateful that they were able to make my dish work (Chicken Tikka Masala) for me. I literally thought I would have to order a salad and rice instead, and essentially be hungry. After we sang happy birthday to my friend (and forgot a lighter) the wait staff came out with a candle on a dessert and sang happy birthday to him. He let us know to give him a heads up next time there is a birthday. It was a happy evening and I look forward to returning! read more

We went to Cinnamon last evening. We were a party of 10. The experience was enjoyable. The food was delicious. We were served by Umesh and Oscar. Only giving 4 stars instead of 5 because our server, Oscar had a bit of an attitude. Umesh, on the other hand was friendly and attentive. The portion sizes were smaller and food was bit pricier in comparison to other Indian restaurants in the vicinity. Other than that, it was an enjoyable experience. read more

My husband and I returned a few months ago to experience a resumed lunch buffet. It was underwhelming. Most of the featured dishes were barely warm temperature wise. At this time, I would not recommend people pay for the buffet. read more