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Cumin India

4.3 (280 reviews)
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Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Dal Tadka
Angela F.

I stopped in here for lunch by myself on the day before thanksgiving. I was the only one eating in the dining room and I received excellent service. I was served papad with three sauces while I decided what to order. I love papad! It was fresh and crispy and the sauces tasted good, but they're not my favorite. I prefer to eat papad plain. I ordered the dal palak and it was delicious. It was served with fluffy jasmine rice. I also ordered garlic naan which arrived hot and was perfectly garlicky. All of the servers here had exquisite manners. They were friendly and respectful. There was plenty of food... in fact much more than I could eat in one meal. My server packaged up the leftovers nicely and I was on my way. I will be sure to eat here next time I'm in the area!

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NicoleA. W.

A quiet relaxing lunch spot! There is good parking, and easy to walk/roll into the restaurant. The inside decor is simple and cultural. The booths are cozy with big windows are great for conversation. A few pictures with classy tables. We ordered the potato chickpea appetizer, garlic and cumin naan. We had eggplant and spicy cauliflower main dishes, served with basmati rice.

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Emily G.

We consistently order from cumin and we have never had a bad meal! All of their dishes are full of flavor and travel well for delivery. We are happy to still be enjoying Cumin!

Goat Curry
Tia Y.

We had a craving for Indian post our bike ride and what a find! This place is a gem. The goat curry was full of spices and the butter chicken is one of the best I've had and in CT! Definitely will be returning again the next time we are in the area. Service was so nice and sweet. Great service and huge portions!

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This is a great restaurant that I haven't frequented in a while. I should go here more often. The portions are large (we had a lot to take home) and the quality is good. How refreshing to enjoy authentic Indian cuisine that is carefully prepared so that every dish carries its own unique flavor. The service was prompt and our server was personable and helpful. The dining room has a comfortable feel to it; the booths are roomy and the lighting is just right, neither too bright nor too dark. I felt I could eat in a relaxed atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming here again to sample more dishes and enjoy the ambiance.

Vegetable Haka Noodles

I go here every so often because the food is tasty and healthy. This time I got their veggie haka noodles and chana masala. The noodles are well seasoned and the veggies are fresh and have a nice crunch to them. The chana masala is simple and healthy and the tomato sauce is very nice. I recommend that you add the included onion chutney to this dish because it enhances the flavor well. Very good Indian food overall.

Garlic Naan Butter Chicken Chicken Curry Paneer Naan
Paul F.

Not only was the food delicious but authentic. Best Indian food in New Haven county!!! Our server was so nice and considerate, cute little spot and a very good find.

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Foodie G.

Cumin India was a delightful experience with delicious food, authentic cuisine, and responsive staff. We enjoyed a large variety of different options both vegetarian and meat based to sample their offerings. Crispy kabobs, tandoor tantras and naan that will leave you fulfilled with joy-- Cumin India will transport your tastebuds and leave you with leftovers to enjoy.

Kevin M.

When I am working in Hamden and looking for Indian food, this is my go to, for two reasons. First, I'm pretty sure it is the only Indian restaurant in Hamden, and the food it good. I have never eaten in, but I always pick up. The inside could use some updating or remodeling; not to say that it is falling apart, it is dated and a little dark. It is built into what I think was an old IHOP so the building is oddly shaped, but you cant miss it with its big blue roof. Any person I have ever gotten at the front desk has always been prompt and friendly and 99% of the time the food is ready when they say it will be. The food is fairly priced and the menu is large enough for the picky eaters and there are items that are available that are not on the menu if you ask for them. I really like Paneer Pakora which is not on their menu but they will make it if you ask. The food is always flavorful and well spiced. The portion sizes are spot on and are as expected. I almost feel bad giving only 3 stars but I have never been "wowed". The food is good, solid Indian food, but nothing I haven't seen before or so mind-blowingly amazing I would have to have it every day. I am no expert on Indian food by any means. It is good and as expected, some updating or one or two exception items on the menu would probably bump it up to 4 stars. You will get a good, tasty, Indian meal at a fair price. I visit a few times a month and I am always pleased.

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Wonderful service and incredible food. I crave their naan all the time. We try to get takeout or we eat in every other week. Amazing.

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The food was fantastic and the staff was very sweet and helpful. My group of 5 enjoyed everything.

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Did an Uber Eats delivery today. It was delivered exactly at promised time and was still hot. Delicious.

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4 years ago

Absolutely delicious food! Waiter was very hospitable and kind. Food was exceptionally good!!!

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We love cumin and it's a place we go to often. Food is fresh and plentiful. It's a nice place to go eat as well. Service is great.

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Sherkaan Indian Street Food - Dahi Puri and Pani Puri

Sherkaan Indian Street Food

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We started with chole bhature and absolutely yum…read more Next up was Pav bhaji and it hit all the spots The chilli chicken will put many New Jersey restaurants to shame! We ended up ordering a second portion! Lamb seekh- juicy smoky and charred for that perfect bite! My expectations were so high now that even their chicken tikka felt average! Murgh Masalam ne to muje delhi wala taste yaad dila diya Even the classic butter chicken was on point! To be honest - Sherkaan in Connecticut didn't just impress... it straight up outperformed some of New Jersey's most hyped spots.

Simply, wow! If I could give six stars, I would. Food, service and ambience all knocked out out of…read morethe park. My only regret and disappointment is that it's been open for seven years and this is the first time I've discovered this wonderful find in the heart of New Haven. I have been looking to come to this place for sometime, but you do need to do reservations for a Saturday night. I didn't want two weeks earlier through Resy. Full disclosure, I get a credit from American Express as part of their partnership with Resy and this is one of the locations that you can obtain that benefit from. We arrived shortly before our reservation time and waited in line as two other groups were turned away as they were all booked up for dinner until much later in the evening. Once inside, I understood as it is not a large dining area. The motive is very Indian forward with images of transportation themes from India, including bicycles on the ceiling above the tables. To start with, the drinks were some of the most flavorful options I have had in some time all with a very traditional Indian twist. I am not big on coconut or tequila, but my wife loved her coconut tequila drink. I thought the Manhattan was a big hit as the date balanced out the flavors perfectly. Even the cold drink, my daughter got reminded me of getting the same back in India. I personally was not a big fan of the mango lassi. My son got but he loved it. It was a bit thick for my taste. With regards to the food options, this reminded me of being in Manak Chok in India. For those that don't know, that is an area in western India known for its street foods and late night dining. The smells and tastes of the food would fit right in there. We started with the Dahi puri. This was a big hit for the entire family. You get six items in the order and this is a great place to start, especially if you like the balance of the street food. The Chaat Dog was also a big hit. We got the option with Lamb covered in chaat. The role was toasted perfectly and the balance of the flavors really hit well. The entire family enjoyed the chicken stuffed naan with the side of the sauce. I will admit it had a bit of a kick, so be careful for those who are not looking for spice forward foods. I have always been a big fan of Chole Bhature (chick peas and puffed whole wheat fried bread). The one here was nearly perfect as served. I was saying to my wife, that it could only be made better with a little bit of raw onion on top. As luck would have it, the waitress overheard my comment and next thing you know, we had a side of chopped onions and lime, the perfect topping for this dish. With regards to the biryani, it was flavorful, though it has never been my favorite thing. It comes with a side of raita as well. Again, that is not something I really enjoy. However, all three of my family enjoyed this immensely, and the serving was so generous, we had a decent amount of leftovers after our meal. We finished the night with some mango kulfi. It was too large scoops as you can see by the picture. This was the perfect sharing dessert for the four of us to conclude our meal. As noted above, our waitress was super attentive and very quick to bring out the dishes and drinks throughout our dinner. I will note that the price point is also great for New Haven restaurants as the complete meal with drinks for all and a dessert came out to $120 before tax and tip. This is definitely a place I would strongly recommend for any in the area. If you're not close by, book a reservation before you come down so it's not to miss out on this amazing experience. It is definitely worth a try if you want a traditional Indian street food experience. They do also have options like more traditional Punjabi style restaurants on the menu, but we focused more so on the street food options during our first visit. I will update further as I experience this place again which I expect to happen in the very near future.

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Came back in mid October for lunch. An influencer on instagram posted here and said it was…read morerecently renovated with cool decor and I thought she posted that they had these funky looking Indian "pizzas." I'm sure it looks better at night, for it wasn't anything special during the day. The velvet couch we sat on was nice though. Unfortunately we didn't arrive until about 15 minutes prior to lunch service being over. Hours posted for lunch were until 3:00, however upon arriving there was a sign on the door saying they stop serving lunch at either 2:30 or 2:45 (don't remember as again this was mid October). We felt bad walking in there because there was only maybe 1 or 2 other tables in there still, however they said we were welcome to sit and have lunch. We said we'd be quick.We really shouldn't have done this because it was clear they wanted us out quickly. The menu was a bit confusing. "Choose one protein, one sauce, and one bread OR vegetarian dish and a bread (Plain Naan, Garlic Naan, Tandoori roti)." Ok? We ended up splitting a Chicken Tikka masala and the cucumber appetizer (don't remember what it was called). He forgot to bring the cucumber app until we were done with the entree and we didn't realize it was a dip. We ended up taking that home. The last ten minutes of us eating our waiter was staring at us and clearly wanted us to wrap up. Again, I wouldn't come here close to 3:00 for lunch. That was a mistake. As far as the food, the Tikka masala could have used a tad more flavor (we asked for it mild but could have bumped that up a bit) and I didn't care for the cucumber appetizer. It was minty? and spicy. Overall I feel that House of Naan is better for New Haven Indian cuisine.

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Ive been wanting to try this place out for years when they were doing those Indian pizzas when I…read moreused to go on Instagram. I got to go yesterday! Its located in the heart of branford. It was a bit difficult to get into because parking there was weird. I ate inside alone. The host was a bit brash but he was also talking to the uniform guy so I ignored it. The restaurant was empty. Then again it was good Friday. I got served this flatbread with chimichurri sauce, this tamarind one that got me hooked and some chopped pepper. The server arrived within 5 minutes and I was ready to order. I ordered the signature darbar pizza which had lamb, shrimp and chicken with curry sauce and a naan cheese flatbread which was basically another pizza lol. There was a TV playing bollywood shows and music. The food took a little bit but by the time it arrived I was ready to go to town. The pizza was amazing, especially with the tamarind sauce. The curry wasn't too overpowering and the crust was thin. So think new haven pizza with an Indian twist... that isn't trying too hard like Bobbi's. The flatbread was good but i soon regretted it as I had an appointment afterwards! The server was very kind and there in also a koi fish tank that another employee was tending to. 4 stars, because the darbar pizza, flatbread and a soda was a whopping $51 before tip. So i probably won't go out of my way from Danbury to grab this. However if I was close by, this would be a once in awhile treat.

I met a couple friends here for lunch on a Sunday. We were greeted promptly and seated in a bright…read moreclean booth by a window. Our server took our drink orders and papad were brought out along with 3 sauces. I ordered the Navarattan korma lunch. It was served in a bowl with white rice in another bowl on the side. It was fabulous with nice chunks of vegetable in a creamy red sauce. One of my friends ordered a lamb dish and the other ordered a chicken dish. They both loved their meals as well. We also ordered garlic naan and cheese naan to share. Both were heavenly! The service was excellent as well. Our water glasses were kept full and the check was brought out in a timely manner. I look forward to my next trip here to try other vegetarian meals!

Cumin India - indpak - Updated May 2026

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