Read about this restaurant and had to try it. Amazing food-…read moreI mean really delicious. Creative and tasty. Love the farm to table for Indian food. Great service, great chef. We will be back again and again...

Parthiv who is the owner and Chef at Mishta, took our order and was very forthcoming and pleasant …read more When we arrived our order was ready for pick up . Our to go order included the following Mushroom kulcha with fresh locally sourced chestnuts mushrooms from Noble Farms- I was expecting a distinct mushroom flavor but it was just an average kulcha. Garlic naan - quite good Forgotten Tandoori roti - since this was forgotten to be included will provide my feedback hopefully next time Palak paneer - tasted avenge on the day we ordered but the left overs tasted better the next day . County chicken curry - too oily but tasted good . The truth is , the oil contributes to better taste . Litti chokha- was the best of the lot . Little had good blend of spices that enhanced the flavor while the Choka had bold flavors served room temperature Complimentary Jeera rice was a perfect accompaniment to mix the Curries and the Onion side salad combination enhanced the meal . The restaurant is a small place in as strip mall but has a good ambiance. Except the forgotten Tandoori Roti that we paid for and they acknowledged , but asked us to drive back 30 minutes to pick up , the food was good & satisfying. It's a small place and the Chef personally picks the seasonal and available fresh produce and meat offering a Farm to Table experience.

Amazing food!! We loved the food as it's really close to…read morewhat you'd find at a roadside restaurant in India. Giving it a very similar feels as this too is literally roadside. We just stumbled upon this restaurant a few years ago when we were in the area and tried the food here! We loved the food so much that we drive 45-50 minutes from home to enjoy the place and food. I highly recommend the place for good food! It's a very small homely feels food place.

Restaurant was to open at 11:30. We got there at 11:40. A few minutes later, a man who was…read moresitting in his car, take his time to get out and go to opens the restaurant. He sees us standing there. We tried to open the door, but he locked it behind him. He sees us and just disregards us. We ended up going someplace next door where they greeted us and the service was good as well as the food

What started as a purely supportive "I'll just keep you company" visit for a last-minute late…read moredinner with friends turned into a full-on food moment I hadn't planned for, and honestly, I regret nothing. The moment I walked in, the aromas hit first, followed swiftly by the sight of dishes making their way across the room. My resolve didn't stand a chance. I was eating. End of story. The menu spans both South and North Indian cuisine, and refreshingly - deliver exceptionally well. Everything we tried was well-crafted, but the palak paneer deserves a special mention. I have a personal rule about not ordering palak paneer outside of home, it rarely lives up. This one broke the rule entirely. It was simply superb. Then came the seasonal dessert. I wish I could tell you the name, but I was clearly too busy enjoying it to commit that detail to memory (lesson learned - notes app next time!). What I can tell you is that it arrived beautifully chilled, with just the right touch of sweetness. Absolutely worth whatever it was called [was a sort of pistachio something rice pudding] Having a South Indian restaurant this good just a two-minute drive away feels like a genuine privilege.

Visited this place for a birthday party of my daughter's friend. Really good food with customisable…read morespice levels and while most of menu is similar to any other indian restaurant, the key differentiator is the fusion of north and South Indian - and South Indian + Indo-Chinese (karivepaku gobi for eg) . Must try for a distinct palette experience. Good service and standard ambience (nothing stood out here)

Big fan of their Allentown branch from my Penn State days, so while heading back from Peddler's…read moreVillage, we took a small detour to try their new outlet in New Jersey. Since it was around 5 PM, we decided to parcel our order. We ordered their famous mutton dum biryani. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a hit-or-miss experience. It felt like we were served an older batch -- the mutton pieces were dry and rubbery, and the rice lacked freshness. I know they are capable of making really good biryani, but consistency is what matters most. If the food isn't fresh, then don't pass it to us. Ambience was quite catchy -- a bright orange theme, a large restaurant space, ample parking, and clean restrooms. Overall: Disappointing this time, mainly due to lack of freshness.

Easily one of my favorite restaurants in Jersey. Have been here a few times and the food and…read moreservice has been consistently good. My most favorite dishes here: Paneer Majestic, Baby corn Majestic, Soya Chaap Tikka, Kerala Parotta, Filter Coffee This time around we ordered their weekend special - Hakka Noodles which reminded me of the street style noodles we eat back in India. For mains, we ordered Paneer Butter Masala and Kerala Parotta followed by Dal Tadka and Rice. I must say everything was super delicious. Everything came in generous portions especially the appetizers. Server: Sahiti. She was awesome. She recommended us with some of the best dishes on their menu. BYOB Plenty of parking Some vegan options available Pretty flexible with customized orders

My family and I recently held an event here after previously visiting for the buffet. Because of…read morethat, I have a lot to say both good and bad. Starting with the event food: it felt noticeably cheaper and lower quality, which was very disappointing. Prior to the event, we had all genuinely enjoyed the buffet food, so expectations were high. Unfortunately, the naan tasted frozen, like something from a bulk pack at Costco. It was thin, poorly made, and as someone who truly loves naan, I couldn't even finish a single piece. The meat and chicken dishes also did not taste nearly as good as they do during the buffet. The flavors were okay, but as someone familiar with South Asian cuisine, it was very underwhelming. Since this is the only Indian restaurant option in the area, that made the disappointment even greater. The staff overall was very kind and polite. The staff is truly amazing, very aware and ready to help which is wonderful!! They did an amazing job, 5/5 for the staff, no complaints there. However, my experience with the manager was not positive. He provided inconsistent and constantly changing information regarding the minimum number of people required to reserve the private room. For me, he told my partner and I that 45 people were required minimum. But later told my sister that it was 40 then 35 or 30 and it just kept changing. One change is not okay, maybe a mistake. But this? Not a mistake, definitely intentional. And if you don't know the correct answer, the right thing to do is find out before relaying any information. I found the inconsistency among the required number of guests and information extremely unprofessional, and it came across as money-driven, which was a major turn-off--especially when paired with the noticeably lower-quality food being served for a special event - aka a Wedding. Now, outside of the event, the buffet itself was excellent. The naan was fluffy and warm, and the chicken and meat dishes were flavorful and well prepared. Based on the buffet alone, I would have given this restaurant a 5 out of 5. The buffet is one I would recommend. However, due to how the event was handled, the inconsistencies, and the poor quality of food provided for what was supposed to be a wedding event, I have to rate this experience a 3 out of 5. Providing customers with inaccurate and inconsistent information, especially from a manager, is not professional and is simply not okay. ESPECIALLY because it was a private party as well in which they are making more money and taking images to promote the area.

Tried food here on multiple occasions and it has not disappointed me. I have come here for a buffet…read moretwice (once on a weekend and once on a regular day), and enjoyed it so much that we picked this place to host my sister's intimate wedding party. Service is the best I have seen around this area. All of the staff we have met were friendly, and the same with the store manager. Ambiance is lovely. You can go here for dates, family brunch, lunch with friends, and even book their private room for parties and decorate it the way you want. Buffet price is great for what you get! I believe you normally get to make your own chaats as appetizers and there are 6 additional dishes. Once, there was even a live pani puri station (delicious)! Also the Naan is fresh and comes hot. We had Dhannu(?) as one of our servers, and he was awesome - very kind and friendly. All the servers were nice but we talked to him the most. If you reserve the room for a private party, you get to make it buffet style with 2 veg app, 2 non veg app, 2 veg entrees, 2 non Veg, rice/naan, choice of 2 desserts, and soda. You can add more for additional price. I added pictures of the items we had selected. The guests also enjoyed the food. Only change we would have done would be replacing the Falooda for a diff dessert. The Falooda was lacking the vermicelli noodles. Also, the butter chicken was lacking chicken. Other than that, all else was great.

Firstly this is solely an Indo-Chinese fusion restaurant- not an Indian restaurant with an…read moreIndo-Chinese section on the menu. What you wont find - tikka masalas, daals, vindaloos, kormas, naans and the like. What you WILL find is a much more expansive fusion menu with dishes you may not have seen elsewhere. Plenty of parking as this is in a newer strip mall. Lots of seating and quick service- our server was great at suggesting options as well. Baby Corn Pepper Fry- This was good, was hoping it was a dry dish as all the other corn dishes indicated sauce and this one didnt- but still was coated in a sauce. Corn was a little on the softer side but packed flavor. Schezwan Paneer (using their spelling) - Slightly crisp triangles of paneer that packed a punch with spice Gobi Manchurian Dry- while ours mistakenly came out with gravy they were quick to correct it. Hot and crispy with a flavorful sauce but by now all the flavor profiles were blending. Chili Hakka Noodles - I loved the smokiness but by now couldn't handle the spice. Wife's fav. Everything is spice forward- which tends to blur the flavor profiles after a bit. Still the servings are such that it's best to order a few diff things for everyone to try. White rice is optional and may help soothe some of the kick

Last week visited this place without any planning but surprisingly we found a fine Indo- Chinese…read morerestaurant with a good quality food and very good service by staff. We ordered chicken Manchurian, which tested very unique & crispy. We also ordered chicken dumplings which test fresh and soft.Nice to try., We also ordered noodles with chicken, which is also too good with Indian flavors. Finally we ordered veg Manchurian Schezwan fried rice which is the best with all the flavors with right spices. We also tried Mango lassi , Indian soft drinks like Limca & Thums up. They also served the Gulab jamun which have a good taste too. Ambiance of this restaurant is pleasant and quiet. Finally all experience is good and want to come back again. Recommended to anyone who likes to try something different

Kidaan New Jersey!…read more Kisi ka batana nai, this brand new spot owned by a Hollywood Actor and Director serves more than 25 varieties of Biryani--from Nalli Gosht Biryani to Jackfruit Biryani to the special Ulavacharu Biryani and the authentic Malabaar Kothu Parotta jo apke jersey main kahi aut nai milega! To aajao mere naal to House of Biryani and Kebabs in Hillsborough where every Tuesday is an Kebab Mela and every Wednesday is an unlimited Biryani Mela! And here is the part - if you mention this reel while dining in, you get a complimentary dessert! Here are my top recommendations: Irani Chai - Start your meal the Hyderabadi way--this Irani chai is kadak, creamy, and straight from the streets of Charminar! Mirchi Masala Bhaji - These spicy mirchi bhaji will give you that perfect chai-time crunch and kick! Swaad aa gaya ji! Hiroshima Chicken - Explosion on a plate! This one's spicy, saucy, and guaranteed to wake up your taste buds! Malabar Kothu Parotta - Straight from the streets of Kerala! Flaky parotta crushed and tossed with spicy masala, curry, and love--yeh dish ek full-on theater hai on your plate! Paneer Dham Biryani - Who says veg can't be royal? This paneer biryani is full of dum, spice, and everything nice! Ulavacharu Biryani - Taste that tells a story! Creamy, rich, and full of Andhra soul--this one's my forever favorite. Nalli Gosht Biryani - For the meat lovers with high standards--slow-cooked nalli, layered with biryani masala? Heaven. Double ka Meetha - End on a sweet high with the Hyderabadi special bread pudding! To intezaar kis baat ka, visit House of Biryani and Kebabs in Hillsborough today!

Amazing food, great local restaurant with pleasant atmosphere. Service is great and staff is…read morefriendly

We recently went here for my dads birthday with a large group. Masala Art was very accommodating…read morebeing that it was Saturday lunch time. We had provided a pre selected menu beforehand so that we wouldn't have to worry about taking orders for the group (~15 of us). The restaurant was a great spot to host my dad's birthday- they didn't rush us at all and created an environment in which everyone was able to talk to each other easily. The food itself- - paneer tikka: delicious! A favorite, although there was fewer paneer pieces and more onion pieces. It was very yummy but I wish it was more balanced. Even a better balance between the onion, pepper, and broccoli would have been better. -samosa chat: great! No notes on this one. Was very yummy. - sag paneer: wasn't my favorite, there wasn't anything wrong with it, I just liked other dishes more - dum aloo: this was great! Very tasty. However, we had to keep asking the staff to bring more out instead of them keeping an eye on what dishes needed refilling. Given that we had provided a headcount beforehand of how many people were coming, it was frustrating that not everyone got to try this dish. There was lots of gravy, but not enough aloo. - Methi malai matar: was very tasty! Overall the food was very good and I'd recommend trying as many dishes of theirs as possible. The service itself was frustrating since we had to keep an eye on what needed refilling and inform the staff, instead of them bringing more food out (we were the only group in the restaurant). But that being said, other restaurants are not nearly as accommodating as masala Art. We had initially asked Chand Palace if they would be able to accommodate us and they had told us that we would only get the table for a set amount of time and we weren't allowed to bring decorations or anything like that. We will be back for sure!

I got the goat vindaloo and my wife got something makni. Her dish was tooo salty! I was surprised…read morethat my goat dish had a lot of goat meat! Usually Indian restaurants give more potatoes over the meat. The goat is a must have! I wish it was more spicy. The inside was nice, but empty. Nice service. Will return for the goat!!

The Mango Tree is a recently opened Indian restaurant that's popped up in Belle Mead in a new strip…read moremall in the Route 206 corridor between Hillsborough and Princeton/Montgomery. The largely positive reviews and wanting to try out a new restaurant led to this being the choice of dinner spot for meeting up with a friend. While nothing fancy, the interiors are bright and modern with plenty of seating. It can get pretty loud between the high ceilings resonating customer voices and music playing from a speaker with an uncomfortably high bass level. Their website menu online seems to offer additional items that didn't make it into their print in-restaurant menu, so be sure to ask about availability if you notice any discrepancy in items you want to order. We got mango lassis (3/5) to drink, which we saw were poured out of a huge jug (probably made earlier in the day). It was pretty average in taste and we felt it didn't use any fresh mangos in the preparation. To start off, we got the chicken 65 and onion pakoras as appetizers. The chicken 65 (2.5/5) was on the bland side and some pieces of chicken were kind of game-y, so we felt it wasn't good. The onion pakoras (4.5/5) were a unique and more stringy preparation of onions with flavorful chickpea batter, but the best part was that they drained the oil well after frying, so didn't have an oily texture to them. For the main course, we went with the butter chicken masala and a naan. The butter chicken masala (3/5) was pretty average with a thicker and more ginger-based gravy preparation (their online menu pictures a lighter colored and more tomato-based gravy which is what we would have preferred). The naan (3.5/5) was an ample portion and was tasty. While nothing was particularly bad, we felt all the food was pretty average and forgettable for Indian food in central New Jersey, and the ratings you find online for the business seem vastly inflated and not reflective of the quality of the food. The service (2.5/5) was not good as they use a de-centralized service model without a dedicated waiter checking in on you. While the employees were generally friendly and a team member did check in with us once during the meal, nobody paid attention come time to pay the check, and it took several minutes to get the attention of a staff member to get the bill and boxes for leftovers. Given the average food, inattentive service, and tacky/loud bass music playing, we probably won't be back to Mango Tree or be recommending them to others given other better options for Indian food in the area.

When you walk in it's not your typical Indian restaurant. Well lit, spacious, simple but elegant…read morefurniture and decor. Food was appetizing, a treat to both eyes and nose. One of the best dosas I have had in New Jersey, well that's coming from someone who has dosas every other day! The sambar is typical Tamil Nadu style and good. Again not many restaurants get the sambar right. Pretty prompt and good service. The waiter could be more educated on the menu but was courteous. We also ordered Chicken Sukka and Andhra Chicken Curry. While they were good, had more spice than needed (not the hot spice but more garam masala). The banana leaf under the dosa is a nice touch. But the dried white water marks was a turn off. Overall a great experience and will go again. If they take care of some of these smaller issues at least a 4 star!

BEWARE! This restaurant has another Yelp account with bad reviews, so don't be fooled by the clean…read moreslate here. https://yelp.to/kmAhZPep74 The new name and "management" seem more focused on making money than building loyal customers. They're sneaky with charges -- we were hit with a 20% gratuity for a buffet where you serve yourself. Our group was just 5 people, yet they categorized us as a "large party." The gratuity made it feel like we were paying for fine dining and full service -- but that's not what we got.

Horrible experience.. we reserved a booking for 4 on 31st. We specifically called and asked if they…read morehave a bar or it's BYOB. They said that they have bar. But we can bring our own bottle and they will charge a fee. When we arrived, surprised to find out that bar is not open. And we didn't even bring our alcohol. On top of that manager declined to meet us and keep on insisting that they will charge bottle fee even when their bar was not open. So unprofessional. Never ever going there. Imagine calling themselves professional and not even bothering to come to meet customers. And lying to customers and trying to grab money when they are not selling alcohol. We would have gladly paid for bar