This place is HEAVENLY! For a mumbaikar whos lived away from authentic malwani food for so long,…read morethis was nothing short of a sanctuary. The flavors are bang on

My girl and I decided on a whim to come here for dinner after walking around Menlo Park Mall for a…read morelittle bit in the afternoon. When entering from Grove Ave, it's easy to be a little bit confused because the restaurant is stuck in the corner behind what used to be Stop n Shop and such. The shopping center is certainly very empty without the anchor grocery store, so it's often quite easy to miss this. Knowing that the restaurant opens dinner service around 6, we got here just before then and realized that the staff was already accepting people beforehand. That was great. As my girl is from Goa, this was a place that was on her mind for some time to try. Likewise, I wanted to try some authentic Maharastrian food too. To start, we ordered a mango lassi & a Kaira Panha. I stuck with the former, which was great. My girl enjoyed her drink too, though def not my first preference. For an appetizer, we ordered the Kothimbir Wadi. This was quite tasty and well enjoyed with the chutney. Certainly authentic. For the main meal, my girl enjoyed her fish fry. I got the Veg. Kohlapuri along with Garlic Naan. The Kohlapuri was good and was easily able to finish it. The only small gripe we had was that the tomato-based curry kinda reminded me of a North Indian korma that you'd get from other establishments. My girl noted this and do wonder whether this is truly the proper way of making and enjoying a Vegetarian Kohlapuri. She noted it was meant to not have a tomato base and was supposed to be a bit more flavorful. As this was my first time, I'm not sure if I can fully validate this, but it's worth a question. Nonetheless, I can't complain about the food. Just simply a curiosity on my end.

I loved this spot! It was my first time in Edison and I'm impressed by the quality of the food…read more Food: we got two chaats and both were delicious. Well packed and flavorful. For entrees: the malai kofta was one of the best that I've ever tasted. I also really liked the chili paneer gravy dish! The portion sizes were really good, we had tons of left overs. Ambience: nice spot with a lot of seating! Service: good attentive service Price: for the amount of food you get I think it is worth it

I love coming here with a group since they're able to accommodate larger parties. The inside is…read moredecorated very well, and service is pretty consistent. I've ordered out from here several times with no issues. Dine-in is just as good. The last time we went, my friend got a chai, and I've gotten the chance to try their lamb vindaloo and fried okra. The okra fries are my absolute favorite (5/5), and if you can handle spice, they don't hold back on any of the vindaloo variants. I wouldn't come here specifically for the biryanis, but all the other curries are on point B^) ty for reading

If you're the type who opens a menu and suddenly needs 10 minutes to emotionally process your…read moreoptions... Curry bhi chahiye. Biryani bhi chahiye. Naan bhi chahiye. Aur appetizer skip karna toh insult lagta hai. That's exactly why Eight Indian Bistro created these Lunch Platters. You literally get a little bit of everything. A Chef Special appetizer. A full on flavorful curry. Garma garam Naan. Eight Special Biryani. And yes... dessert to banta hai. Basically the platter is like"Relax bro... I got you." The Veg Platter for $17.99 and a Non-Veg Platter for $19.99 And it's available Monday to Friday for lunch. So next time you're staring at the menu like "yaar kya order karu..." Just get the lunch platter and thank me later!

A lot of positive reviews and multiple Ads got us to try this place. Was it worth the hype?…read more For starters to test the waters, we ordered our respective favorites for a carry-out - Veg Biryani and Veg Hakka noodles. They have a dedicated parking space in a shared area outside the restaurant, but I'm not sure if they have enough for a rush weekend service. The restaurant had the order ready by the time I got there. The place is not too pricy but we didn't find the food have an USP to its taste with both the dishes and didn't really standout. We may probably give it another try sometime in the future but not immediately.

Saoji is a fiery, deeply spiced, mostly non-vegetarian cuisine said to have originated with the…read moreHalba Koshti weaver community of Madhya Pradesh. When the community migrated to Nagpur in 1877, their food followed -- spreading through the tradesfolk and mill workers who embraced its bold flavors. Today, Saoji is considered the signature cuisine of Nagpur: intensely spiced, unapologetically hot, and built around powerful, roasted masalas. Tonight we ate at Nagpuri Saoji in Voorhees (they also have a location in Iselin), and these two spots are reportedly the only places in the U.S. where you can experience this cuisine in its full, blazing glory. To Start We began with sabudana vada -- the classic Maharashtrian fritter made from tapioca pearls, mashed potatoes, peanuts, and spices. Served piping hot and impossibly crisp outside with a tender interior, they came with two chutneys and were absolutely sublime. Alongside that was goat sukka, a dry-style mutton preparation associated with the Mangalore and Udupi regions, with spice influences tracing back to Goa and even Arab and Turkish traders. Coriander, fennel, cumin, black peppercorns, and fenugreek give it depth and warmth. It was bold, savory, and incredibly flavorful. The Curries I ordered chicken kala masala curry, and it was deeply earthy, nutty, and robustly savory. "Kala" means "black" in Marathi -- referring both to the color and to the roasted spice blend itself. Cumin, coriander, cloves, cinnamon, stone flower, coconut, sesame seeds, and chillies are roasted and ground into a dark, complex masala that lingers beautifully on the palate. We also ordered Goat Handi, with tender meat in a velvety, aromatic gravy, and a Malwani goat curry, made with Malvani masala from the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra -- a spice blend that balances heat with coastal warmth and depth. Rice, plain naan, and indulgent Amul cheese naan rounded out the meal. Dessert We finished with Sitafal Rasmalai (custard apple-infused rasmalai) and Jamun Rabdi -- both creamy, fragrant, and perfect against the lingering spice. A Few Notes Like much traditional Asian cooking, the meat dishes are cooked on the bone -- so eat mindfully. And if you request "hot," they mean hot. This is not toned-down spice; this is the real deal. I was thrilled to try dishes from India that I've never made before. Saoji cuisine is bold, unapologetic, and absolutely delicious -- and I'll definitely be adding some of these flavors to my home repertoire. If you have the opportunity to try this cuisine -- do it.

Kind of a letdown! I…read morefinally decided to try this place after hearing a lot about it. I know it's popular for the saoji chicken but being a vegetarian I had to stick to their veggie options. I visited this place for dinner and they were out of a lot of things. I got the shegaon kachori, Misaal Pav, Tarri Poha and Sol kadhi. Shegaon kachori was the best option amongst the lot. It was super crispy and the filling was nice as well. Tarri Poha was a let down. The tarri tasted weird so it ruined the entire dish. Same tarri was present in the misaal too, so this dish was ruined too. Sol kadhi was average. The service was fast and the ambience is okay-ish. Honestly, would not recommend this place for their vegetarian options!

Having been here before and trying the gigantic Maharaja Thali with my cousins, I was excited to…read morebring my wife to get a smaller thali. Pani Poori- 6 pcs - these were tasty though the chutney was more like syrup. The water used came out in a small bottle which was cool. Crispy Baby Corn- great indochinese appetizer, the baby corn is lightly battered and fried then tossed in a sauce Soya Masala Curry- this was a flop. The tomato onion based curry lacked salt and spice and the actual soya pieces were too soft and mushy in texture. Wish these were a bit more dense as experienced in other restaurants. Roomali Roti- drown in ghee and it must have sat over a gas flame because it tasted of bad chemicals. Basically like eating the ghee-soaked cotton swabs from the candles at the local temple. Kathiyawadi Thali- the wife's dish- she enjoyed two if the items but this was not a great experience either. I was disappointed in the vast difference in quality between two visits. Service, however was great as servers were attentive and quick.

Imagine visiting a BestBuy and buying a duffel bag and no electronics? I visited this Thali place…read morefor the first time only to not have any of their speciality Thali meals instead have biryani and puris. The person who services us was very kind and helpful with the selections. I went here for lunch with some of our friends and family and after having had a heavy home breakfast and hence didn't have an appetite for the Thali meals. That's the same reason I didn't click a lot of pics like I would usually do. The vegetable biryani, SPDP chaat and puris with aloo subzi came in no time from the time we ordered. As much as the food was tasty I found them bit salty and the subzi little oily - this coming from a salt lover who tends to add salt to anything he eats, you can trust me. Overall a good restaurant serving quality food and with ample parking space (weekend parking story could be little different).

We were traveling to New Jersey and though of trying Dhaba in Edison. Everything we ordered was…read morefull of taste and felt freshly prepared. The sarson Ka saag was outstanding -- earthy, well seasoned, and perfectly paired with makki di roti. The rajma chawal was comforting and homestyle, with soft beans and a rich gravy that tasted just like a classic North Indian meal. We also tried the tandoori chaap, which was flavorful, tender, and beautifully grilled with a smoky aroma. The chana bhatura was another highlight--spicy, hearty chana with fluffy, perfectly fried bhaturas that weren't greasy at all. Portions were generous and the overall experience felt very authentic. If you're looking for real dhaba-style food in New Jersey, this place is definitely worth a visit.

We went in for dinner on a Friday night, but most of the menu items were unavailable. Drinks like…read moreSharbet, Mocktails, and Gur Chai were out of stock. Nearly half the menu was unavailable by 10:30 pm, even though the listed closing time was 1 am. Starting at 11:15 pm, the waitress began denying entry to new guests and told us that on weekends, they actually close at 11:30 pm. Service was slow, but the food was good. We had planned to try several items but ended up ordering only Sarson ka Saag - Makki ki Roti and Dahi Puri due to limited availability. The saag was flavorful, though the roti seemed to be a mix of besan and makki (cannot confirm this though). The Dahi Puri was okayish, but little bit too dry. Hence, won't recommend this dish. Many guests were turned away because of the inaccurate closing time listed online. I recommend calling ahead to confirm before visiting.

The baturas are awesome!! And they pack them well for travel and delivery as well! Just let them…read moreknow that you don't want them all smooshed together and they will pack them in trays for you so they travel well!!! Very accommodating! Don't know how the rest of the food is but really appreciated their zeal to ensure our request was honoured!!

Located in a mini Indian theme food court, I felt like I was on vacation enjoying street food…read moreacross the globe! Limited parking behind the strip mall. Sev puri is one of my favorite chaat dishes and I was looking forward to it. Cashier was very friendly and service was quick. I found a table in the small seating area and waited for my food. Disappointing that this version did not include any chickpeas. The samosas are quite large and served with plenty of tamarind and mint sauce. The booth next store was selling stewed chickpeas so I bought a small portion and added it to my meal. Now that was perfect! There is a fresh juice booth there too. I ordered a veggie juice but those shakes were tempting! All and all, a tasty inexpensive fresh meal.

Good food - fish tikka and goat karahi were amazing. Will def come back to try other dishes on thr…read moremenu.

The food was amazing but expensive and the portions were small. The place looks really nice and the…read moreservice was good as well

Went there again!! Still 5 stars!! Fantastic staff, nice ambience and well a very popular joint. It…read morewas a Tuesday and it was packed...with natives!! Always a good sign when any restaurant is popular with folks with the same background. Tried bunch of other things from the menu...chops galore...chicken chops and jackfruit chops and lamb chops. Dhaba style chicken and some indo Chinese. Lovely experience!!

One of the best fine Indian restaurants in the Edison area. I would pick this over any other of the…read moreoptions in the area, if I was looking for a fancier dining option. None of the dishes are one note, they are all bursting with flavor. I also really like the vibe of the restaurant, it's fine dining but has a family atmosphere! They really pay attention to every detail in all aspects: food, service, and overall experience.

My go to spot for homemade South Indian food.There specials are so low priced you will be amazed…read moreLunch for two people -two plates of idli and bada combo-$7. Food and service was excellent which always is.

There are few restaurants that gives a great feeling even though the ambience is average and this…read moreone fit that well. The name, picture of JJ and overall decor brings some native feeling and DeJa'Vu moments. The restaurant has its private parking as you enter backside of another store/restaurant along Oak tree road. The interior is okay with lot of tables to dine in and then you can see they do have outdoor dining during warmer months. Staff is friendly and welcoming. As I got here was handed over the menu and seated. The have a robust menu with lot of platter options and ala carte. The Vegetarian options are definitely comparable to the non-Veg options. I ordered the Goat, Parotta and Kushka combo platter. The Seeraga samba Kuska tasted amazing and so is the parotta. The Sukka came with platter was amazing too. Definitely order their Biryani and their Appetizers you will not be disappointed. I also ordered pickup for Veg Kothu parotta and vada. Both of them tasted amazing as well.