So I ordered here yesterday, a few years after my last encounter, by complete accident, if I'm being honest. Last time, I went in person; this time, I ordered for delivery, and Desi Grill had very good reviews on DoorDash. Fortunately, my experience this time was a bit better than last time. The naan was definitely better. Unfortunately, their chicken tikka masala was very bland to me, which I guess I can understand if they're catering to a mostly non-spice-tolerant neighborhood, but I feel like it would be significantly better if they at least offered spice levels so people could choose to add more flavor if they need. Positives: the food arrived hot and pretty quickly. There wasn't a delivery fee. The price was not as steep as some other restaurants. The chicken tikka masala was also not sickly sweet, like I've caught some other places out here making it. It was not *bad*; for me, it was just missing the flavor that even the jar of chicken tikka masala sauce from Target has. read more

Exactly what you're looking for in a solid indian spot. Affordable prices and clear use of whole spices. I liked the cozy decor and good service. Check it out for a good option if you're in the area read more

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Been here a few times now so I wanted to wait to make a review until after I have tried a few things. The vegetable makhani was very good 10/10 which is why I continued to go back. The naan is also good but I feel the naan is overpriced almost $5 for a naan is insanity if you ask me. The aloo Gobi was mid not much flavor to it as well as the Channa Masala. The lamb biriani was flavorful but could have used some yogurt sauce. Definitely a good experience so I'll be back to try a few more things. read more

Food is really good Service is very good Ambiance is good too Overall very good restaurant read more

Amazing flavors and tender meats. Got this on delivery and no nasty surprises Food tasted better than expected Can't wait to try so many tempting offerings read more

Affordable yet delicious. A vacation for your wallet and a festival for your tongue. The Nan was the best thing ever! read more

Desi Grill - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My go-to local spot for Indian take out! Desi always delivers quickly and the food is hot. I love their paneer makhani, paratha, and samosas. Sometimes a nice mango lassi on the side. Their food has great flavor and you can taste the spices in it, compared to some other local spots that tend to be bland or sweet. They also offer a ~$20 special with an app, an entree, and naan, which is a good deal! If you're looking to get your Indian food fix in Bushwick, give Desi a visit or order in! read more

I came here because I wanted samosas. I got 2 vegetable samosas and 2 chicken samosas. This was 10 total. They were amazing. They were full of the filling and really tasty. They were nice and crispy as well. The best samosas Ive had. The sauces they gave worked very well with it too. I would definitely get both of these again. read more

Desi Grill - samosa chicken - Indian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food was bland. The vegan lentil entree was especially tasteless. Wouldn't recommend for those with allergies.

Our community needed this option. Their food misses its potential. Employees handled everything perfectly. This eatery presents itself with care in appearance and hygiene. This place has a stunning atmosphere. read more

Came here because a friend kept recommending the samosas to me. So I ordered the chicken and vegetable samosa. I also ordered the samosa chat. The samosas were $5 for two. The samosa chat was $7. It was my first time having samosa chat and I was surprised at what I got. The best way I can describe it is Indian vegetable nachos. Instead of tortillas it was the samosa. It was really good and actually surprised me. I wish the samosa was crunchier but I loved it. The samosas came out hot and sauces were provided for us. The samosa are good and for the size and price, no complaints from me. I will say I've had better vegetable samosas though. I don't think I'd get it again. I'd happily get the chicken samosa anytime though. All in all, this place was great. I plan to come back here in the future and try something else. read more

Desi Grill - Samosa Chat - Indian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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My fav Indian spot in Bushwick. I love how their chicken korma + tikka masala are creamy and not watery at all. And the samosas are to die for read more

Desi Grill - Chicken Shahi Korma, Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We ordered Goan fish curry, we were served with fish tikka masala which was very sweet (it felt like dessert item) and fish had little smelly. We also ordered tandoori chicken it was okay but they didn't have any lemon. We requested specifically tavva roti and he bought tandoori naan. Food was okay okay. read more

This is the best Indian takeout I have had since living in Brooklyn. Great food, great selection.

THE BIRIYANI IS SOOOO GOOD!!! I just moved to nyc and was trying for months to find some good Indian food, and it scratched every itch.

BYOB? in Brooklyn? an UNBELIEVABLE deal! i had been craving indian food for a few days now and Desi Grill DEFINITELY hit the spot. get the garlic naan when you come!!! we cleared our plates. will definitely be back!!! read more

Desi Grill - we cleared our plates!!! - Indian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Highly highly recommend for those who always order chicken tikka masala. Definitely my neighborhood Indian spot! Disclaimer: I do not have experience with authentic Indian food, but I am a mild chicken tikka masala, mango lassi and garlic naan fiend. This chicken tikka masala hits the spot! The chicken has its own deep flavor, delivered in a rich, creamy, delicious curry. (Could not be further from watery, Trader Joe's chicken tikka masala mentioned in a very inaccurate review). + A huge serving of mango lassi and garlic covered naan. Will be back! read more

Desi Grill - Mango Lassi Chicken Tikka Masala Garlic Naan Bread - Indian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Last minute spot for dinner . Completely worth it ! We ordered the Kaati wraps for our son who loved it ! I ordered the lamb vindaloo and my husband got the chicken tikka masala . Both spicy. It was the perfect spice level for heat and flavor . Looking for some Indian ? Come here . Highly recommend! The waitress was extremely friendly as well ! Will deftly come back again ! read more

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We actually dined in here on Friday night and the experience was okay. I think dining in still feels a little strange and plus it is a pretty small restaurant. The food was really good though! We ordered a chicken tikka masala, sag paneer, chana masala, mango latsi, and garlic naan. My favorite was actually the chana masala its the best one I've had. It has a kick to it. This restaurant is also very popular for delivery and takeout. While dining here we saw so many people coming in and out. Would recommend the Indian food here! read more

went with a few friends. We got chicken tika masala and butter chicken with garlic naan as well as mango lassi. tika tasted pretty tomato-y but was still delicious nonetheless. the mango lassi was one of the best ones i've had. i was contemplating taking another one to go read more

I hate to give a poor review. The food was not good. I felt a bit ill 2 hours later. The naan tasted store bought. The lamb had a fair bit of grizzle, if it was stewed longer maybe it would have melted down a bit. The pakoras were made in advance and super greasy after being refried. It took forever to get our bill, I had to knock on the kitchen door to get someone's attention. Maybe they just had a bad night. But I will never return again. The bathroom was very clean though. read more

This place always manages to surprise me--it is so freaking delicious and always out competes all other Indian food in Brooklyn (at least from the many I've tried). Mohammed and the rest of the staff are super nice and really eager to be as helpful as possible. They're struggling a bit during the pandemic, so please try and support them! You won't regret it. My recommendations: paneer makhani and bhindi masala are divine! read more

Desi Grill - Indian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is my go to spot and has been for over 3 years. The service is great whether your dining in or taking out. My favorite dishes are the saag paneer, garlic naan, and tika masala. The sauces are rich and creamy. Paired with the moist garlic naan, my mouth is already watering. read more

UPDATE: 2019 Unexpectedly came back to this place, not remembering if it was the same one till I read my prior review. They may have had a change of owner/ or policy since it looked slightly different and there is now a lunch special. That lunch special is half the price of most other places! The good the Pluses: The food was of very high quality and it came very fast. I was sufficiently pleased to come a second time, I may even come again. Minuses: I had to ask if there was a lunch special. It is not listed in their in store menu. I had two different kinds of lamb curries on my separate visits, but though very different ingredients were listed they tasted very similar and though I asked on the second visit it be spicier, it really didn't taste spicier, To me that made the food "compromised" for Indian food, on the bland side for Indian food. If you are not a fan of spicy, you may prefer a place as this. For those who have tried a lot of Indian: Good lunch deal, but on the high end price wise comparable to other places at other times of day. The mulitwagny soup (whose taste varies wildly depending on the place you go) is on the tart side, something I would not order again here. read more

Stumbled across this restaurant, and wow what a gift! I had the chili chicken appetizer and the chicken curry. Everything tasted amazing and the service was top notch! read more

Desi Grill - Chilly Chicken - Indian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Went here on a Friday night! Not too many tables so had to wait 10 minutes for one table. Got chicken makhani, dal makhani, saag paneer, malai chicken kebob, tandoori chicken. The food was so flavorful and full of wonderful spices! Felt like I was home eating my mom's cooking. Also got really yummy garlic Naan and rice with cumin and cinnamon. Would come again! read more

Great for intimates and group dinners. The food is very close to authentic Indian food. The food a bit to arrive but it was worth it. The Malai Khabab is a must. I'd definitely recommend it! read more

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Came here a few minutes before closing but the owner insisted that we should still order, the service & owner were great! I ordered the chicken biriyani and it was absolutely delicious, the chicken was very tender. My friend got the Lasuni Gobi and it was so amazing I didn't get a chance to take a photo. read more

Desi Grill - Chicken Biryani - Indian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Not only was the service impeccable, but the food far exceeded my expectations. The ambiance was wonderful and I have never been so satiated. Could not reco this place enough!!! I'd invite my whole family! Trying to buy flights to NY so that can experience the Desi Grill!! YUMMMMMMM read more

Desi Grill - Garlic Naan Bread - Indian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Foods amazing. Great chicken tiki masala and garlic naan. Rice was amazing as well. Bomb lunch special too!! Gate keep this spot though

Look, this place is actually a two star. The only and I mean ONLY reason they get the third star is because the guy at the counter was super chill and gave me a free bottle of water while I waited for my to-go order. Now then--the real problems with this place: they neglected to give me my rice!! I can't go back and get the rice. This is genuinely gut-wrenching news!! And on top of that, the boneless chicken is tough and the portion was small. The gravy is good, but the meat's tough! Not a winning combination. I hope this can be made right somehow. read more

I like what i ordered, the portion sizes were a very good size. The naan bread is awesome. Delivery was really fast too. read more

Desi Grill - Chicken curry, Bhuna Goat, butter chicken(least favorite). White raice is good. And chicken biryan was fantastic. - Indian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My go-to spot for Indian food when I'm around these parts. The butter chicken has never let me down! Support your small businesses!

UPDATE from over 3 years ago. My friend and I dashed in Desi after a great show down the street and he and I could not stop raving about how great the food was. Throughout the menu they've made it clear that they use fresh seafood and indeed they do. The shrimp in my shrimp vindaloo were head on - gotta be fresh. I, we will definitely eat here again. The funny thing is, I told my friend about such a terrible experience I had with an Indian restaurant that clearly was not cooking fresh seafood. I go on Yelp to write a great review for Desi and behold this was the restaurant I had reviewed. Let me say this, the food was absolutely delicious!! DISAPPOINTED!! So we've ordered from here a couple of times without any real problems but this time was just unacceptable. First, our order was delayed by 1.5 hours. We contact the restaurant and they tell us that the delivery bike broke down and they were preparing new food. Not once did they contact us to advise us of the delay. Then when the food arrives 1 hour later - it's clearly "recooked" food. We ordered shrimp curry and salmon curry. The shrimp were hard like steak, signifying that they were over cooked. The salmon, was also hard and tasted like old bad fish, signifying that the fish was both old and over cooked. We contacted the restaurant and was informed that the cook was gone and to call back tomorrow evening for another delivery. HONESTLY, this food was SO TERRIBLE that we're apprehensive about ever getting food from here again. read more

I am a big fan of Desi Grill. It has become one of my go-tos. The food is solid and the service is quick and efficient. I've seen several reviews here about the price being high, I find the price to be generally in tune with similarly located Indian restaurants, however, and I think the prices are competitive and reasonable. Currently they offer dining outside, in addition to takeout and delivery. One thing I dislike, a minor complaint and a warning to customers that will be dining at the restaurant or picking up takeout: if one is paying with card, they will run the card and the receipt to sign for it offers to opportunity to add a tip. They simply write on the receipt "cash..." I asked if they could break a larger bill I had and they said no. I found this to be a little strange and a bit of a nuisance. That said: come prepared with a bit of cash for tipping if you are paying with card. read more

It was during the pandemic - none of the staff had masks on. At some point a chef comes out of the kitchen and coughs in his hands. No masks. There was no soap or hand sanitizer in the bathroom. Apart from that, the restaurant owner (I think) was all the time on the phone, having a loud argument with one of his delivery or waiting staff, being rude and demeaning, shouting at them for that they couldn't come to work. When he served the food, he forgot to bring the utensils. When I asked for it, he came with a "what do you want from me" attitude and brought us four knives and one spoon in a clenched fist, dropping it in the middle of the table. As we saw the chef leave the kitchen and cough, we decided against eating there and asked for the bill. As we were waiting for food, I asked for water. The restaurant owner brought it and charged us $2. It's normal that when you ask for water, you get tap water so I was surprised to see that on the bill - I asked him about it and he laughed at me asking if I think things are free. Really rude! Horrible service. read more

I've lived in the neighborhood for a year now and never noticed this spot. Man was I missing out. Just picked up some samosas for a quick lunch and they were great. The owner was super kind and took the time to talk to me. The real surprise though were the sauces. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu. read more

Desi Grill - Veggie Samosas - Indian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Was happy to find Indian cuisine in this area. We were served quickly and ordered vegetable samosas to start, which were freshly fried and delicious. We then had paneer makhani and chana masala, which came with basmati rice, and we ordered a side of garlic naan. The makhani and masalas were mild. I wish they asked whether we wanted something spicier when ordering. What we saw of the kitchen made us question cleanliness. read more

I eat a lot of Indian food. This was bad. The samosas were soaked with oil and over-fried. The chicken Mangalorean was swimming in oil and under-spiced. This was one of the greasiest Indian meals I've had. Even the bag it arrived in was soaked in oil. What kind of restaurant serves food like this? I won't be ordering from here again. read more

Desi Grill - This was one of the greasiest Indian meals I've had. Yuck. - Indian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Such a good restaurant! I got the potato paneer and garlic naan and it was so good. They serve big portions and it's very filling. Such a cozy yet classy restaurant. read more