This is my happy place. Such amazing tasty egg dishes are made here. Accompanied by breads and…read moretoasts cooked with real butter. They are open late, so there's always lots crowd in the evening hours. The restaurant has lots of tables. There's some wait time for dining in. Take orders are done within 15-20 minutes during peak hours. My favorites here are Surati Gotala, Egg Curry, Boiled egg and mango lassi. If I take them to go, easily it lasts me 2-3 days to finish couple of them. The masala, sauce, egg, curry all are authentic, made with excellent ingredients. Parking around the restaurant is difficult. Most street parking spots and parking lots are always full. Might have to drive around or park little far to find a spot.

Service was good amd the place was clean. However the food was disappointing. Ordered lesuni anda…read morekheema and volcano biryani the taste was bad it had too many onions which were uncooked. The food upset my husband's stomach and I do not recommend the place.

Food is amazing Service is amazing…read more People are amazing Everything about this place is 10/10

SERVICE - located in journal square about 10 minute walk…read morefrom the PATH station - parking available next to restaurant - open late on weekdays and weekends - we were easily seated on a Friday night - restaurant split into a vegetarian only side and a non vegetarian/vegetarian side depending on what you plan to order - buffet available for lunch and on weekends - some dishes served quickly while others took longer - service was okay though could have been more welcoming MENU - large selection of north and South Indian dishes - all vegetarian with vegan options available - average price FOOD - Bangalore masala dosa (7/10): dosa filled with spicy chutney, potato masala, peas, onions, and green chili with sambar and coconut chutney. This was marked as two chili peppers and it was truly spicy. Both the chutney spread on the inside and the green chilis packed a strong punch of heat. The dosa itself could have been crispier as it got soft within a few minutes of it sitting on the table. WOULD I GO BACK? Maybe. Some dishes we tried were better than others.

Thank you Mantra for helping us with a custom order of just finger foods ( guac puri, dahi ken…read morekebab and pesto chicken ) all the 3 were incredibly tasty and our guest loved it too. Special call out for Mr Parveez he has been extremely helpful, accomodating and kind ..

I'm vexed on a fair rating, because this fake name thing has to stop…read more I ordered from Mantra on Doordash, but the actual delivery isn't from the JC restaurant by that name on 253 Washington St. It's actually from 806 Newark Ave., the home of lower-rated Golconda Chimney. I checked Google street view and images and it's not a Brill Building situation, there's just one restaurant there. But I have no quarrel with the vegetable Manchurian itself, more intense and complex than usual in a onion-laden sauce. Out of fairness I suppose I'll check out the biggest brand in fictional names, Wonder, and sample Lockhart Super-Authentic Legitimate Real Texas Brisket Y'All and The Fair Dinkum Straya Vegemite Hut.

Some times I crave Indian sweets :D --- Bengali sweets in particular, so always looking for spots…read moreto satisfy that craving. Picked up few assorted bengali mithai (for my non-Indian readers - this is typically milk based sweet and is made out of strained milk curds and sugar). The place has good choice of these sweets and also savory snacks. The shop is walkable distance from Journal Sq Path station. The place looks clean, service was attentive and quick. It looked like they serve freshly made snacks as well in this place.

Went here to pickup an order placed through a third party app.Got a push notification on the app…read morethat the order is ready to pickup.Went in and asked for it ajd they were very confused.then they checked and started packing the order.I was okay with that and expected that to take 5 mins may be since it is all pre prepared food. Then the girl at the counter started to engage with customers who came after me and did all the packing and billing etc. I asked her after 10 mins and she said it will take sometime.And when is started complaining,a lady came from inside and said they don't have a couple of things i ordered and asked for replacement. Serivce is terrible.Avoid this place if you can.There are much better places in the area. The food was okay.Not worth the time and money.

I grew up eating everything they have on the menu and I can tell you this is exactly how it's…read moresupposed to taste. We tried the fried liver which reminded me of weddings and engagement parties etc in South Asia. The halwa in the Mughal breakfast was a brighter red color than we are used to and toning down the color won't hurt but the taste is spot on. The potatoes in pickled curry (achar aaloo) was fresh and just the right amount of spicy We even tried the stuffed naan with ground chicken (keema) which was neither dry nor soaking in ghee (perfect!) Cute neighborhood and generally pedestrian friendly block. There is paid parking two blocks or so from the restaurant. The space is not very large but adequate and you don't feel crowded. The service is quiet, efficient and courteous. Good job guys !

Horrible food - but excellent job on the menu pics! Ordered the samosa chaat and it looked nothing…read moreas described - watery yoghurt n loaded with tomatoes and onions !!! They took it back and prepped another with no samosa!!! I paid and left! All the best for this place!

Hidden gem still for the most part! Though it is getting more popular day by day…read more Food is probably the most authentic North Indian cuisine you can get on the east coast - both veg. and non veg. Trust my word for it :) Gave 4 stars because the ambience might be less appealing to some. Once you get past that hesitation, you will not be let down!

Our best go to dishes at Ujala Kabab are kaju curry and tandoori chicken. Cooked to perfection…read moreevery time. Chicken is well marinated and well cooked , it comes with chutney and the kaju curry is always nice and creamy and piping hot, note that this place does not give complimentary rice with the curry so you would have to order it separate. Give them a try, you will always go back for more!

I went to Deccan Spice for lunch since I heard that they had a great biryani. The place was empty…read moreon a weekday at lunchtime. The waiter was very friendly and helpful. I wish that they offered some sort of lunch special, but unfortunately they only have one set menu. They had a lot of seating, and a lounge area as well. I ordered the Deccan special biryani. It comes with boneless chicken, which is actually a favorite of mine that not a lot of places offer. The biriyani was really good, one of the best I've had in a while. It's perfectly spiced and flavorful with a generous portion. It can easily be shared between 2 or 3 people. Overall, I plan on coming back when I'm in the area. The biryanis in Manhattan do not compare to this. I personally do not prefer the Dum style biriyani, so I was very happy the special was a regularly prepared dish. However, they do offer dum biryani as well.

Went here for dinner and it's a pretty Decent place. I ordered the Masala Peanuts, 555 (chicken),…read moreand Schezuan Fried Rice. The food was tasty and flavorful but everything was on the saltier side. For Drinks I got mango lassi which is perfect! The restaurant is fairly neat and simple. One thing that made the experience unenjoyable was the service. Some of the female staff showed attitude and were not pleasant. There was a male server who brought us our food- very polite and pleasant. I would say take out is a better option than going there in person.

the chapli lebabs are phenomenal again the the chicken briyani needs to be fresh upon deliveryread more

Inedible Signature Dish, Shockingly Unprofessional Service, and Zero Empathy…read more ​We visited this restaurant based on strong recommendations, hoping for a memorable family dinner. Unfortunately, after paying a $221 bill, this turned out to be one of the worst dining experiences we have ever had. ​While the karai was a redeeming bright spot, the signature nihari was completely disappointing--resembling a heavy, generic spicy curry rather than traditional nihari, and ultimately left uneaten. ​However, the food was secondary to the appalling level of service. In all our years of dining out, we have never witnessed staff physically clearing plates and food from a table while guests were still in the middle of eating. It is a fundamental breach of basic hospitality and respect. ​Compounding this, we were dining with our children, including a child with autism who was having a genuinely difficult moment. Given that management is reportedly well aware of these parenting challenges, the complete lack of patience, empathy, or professional grace from the staff was deeply disheartening. ​A $221 bill should at the very least guarantee a baseline standard of customer care and human decency. Regrettably, due to the total failure in service and professionalism, this was our first and last visit.