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    4.7 (30 reviews)
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    Anumeha T.

    Finally a good Indian restaurant in the hood! The space is lively with nice decor and nice music playing in the background. The service was prompt, quick and they are attentive. Coming to food - we ordered Baingan chutneywala and paneer kalonji. The chaat did hit the spot - packed with tangy flavor and eggplant was nice and crunchy! The presentation was lovely too. Paneer kalonji was delicious as well. Their menu does have nice fusion items on top of the traditional dishes. I am planning to come again with friends so we get to try other items in the menu. I hope they maintain good quality and taste. We really needed a good Indian restaurant in Edgewater.

    We recently dined at Dharma Indian Bistro and had a great meal. The presentation of each dish was beautifully done, and everything was flavorful and well-seasoned, especially the curries. The goat curry was a standout. The place has a nice vibe without feeling over the top. Good food, good atmosphere, and great service. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

    Lauren S.

    Love this great Indian food!! I love how they give you a complimentary sample of the soup of the day and the food is fresh and flavorful! The service is amazing and the best part is that it's BYOB!! There is a parking lot a few min walk away or you can find street parking. Love the decor and food here

    Bo K.

    Excellent service. Excellent food. I was especially looking forward to trying the delhi ki kachore which I saw a photo of. It was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.

    Chicken Tofu Green Peas Curry, Chowk Ki Tikki, Goat Kalimirch
    Beatrice P.

    Got dinner from here Sunday night as takeout. Took around 20 minutes for the food to be ready, which was not bad at all. The waiter was really nice and helpful with assisting us in selecting our dishes. We had the chicken tikka masala, goat kalimirch, naan sampler, and chowk ki tikka. Hands-down, the standout was the goat dish and the chowk ki tikka appetizer. The appetizer was truly a step above all the other food we tried. It was completely out of this world with flavor. It was a mix of potato and goat cheese, but mixed with spices, fresh fruits, like pomegranate, and lots of different textures I would go back and get two of these!! The goat dish entrée was also really good. The meat itself was soft and tender. The chicken tikka masala was great as well just did not live up to the other dishes that we tried. We got a side of the naan sampler which is a classic when getting Indian takeout- fluffy, warm, and perfect for dipping. The inside of the restaurant had super cute decor - I can see this being a great option for a casual date or group/family outing.

    Disha S.

    Had a wonderful dining experience here! The servers were incredibly friendly and attentive, and the soft background music created a relaxing atmosphere. The food presentation was flawless--truly 10/10. Every dish, from the appetizers to the entrée, and even the kheer for dessert, was absolutely delicious. They were also very accommodating with dietary preferences and spice levels, which made the experience even better. Will definitely be coming back!

    Paan Ice Cream

    This place hits all the right notes to make your culinary experience memorable. We visited this place during the memorial day weekend. The pleasant and top notch service that accompanies the wonderful food hits it out of the park. Flavorful, amazing balance of fresh spices and the balance of palates, is a sure sign of wonderful, passionate and skilled chef and his staff. Though the place is not that big, its ambience is welcoming and tastefully done. The dessert paan ice cream along with the gulag jamun and ras mali were superb, true icing on the cake for our lunch. A true 5 star !

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    11 months ago

    Amazing food. Excellent addition to Edgewater. Everything tasted great and loved the paan ice cream.

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    Food is outstanding, and service is as well. This is a newly opened Indian restaurant. Highly recommend it.

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    best Indian Good in edgewatwer............. Amazing experience guys.... Loved the ambience and Food . Stafff very helpful

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