This is by far the best Indian restaurant in NJ. my family love Indian cuisine. Their Biryani (we always order chicken, fish and goat) are really good, bursting with spices. Hyderabad Spice is a 40 minute travel from our place , but we don't mind, cause its always worth the visit. Superb food, reasonably priced, clean and good service. read more

Food was taken care of like asked. Less oil and red chilli powder. Staff were polite and understood guests preference read more

I ordered takeout from Hyderabad Spice. Based on recommendations, we ordered the Hyderabad chicken curry and paneer tikka masala at 4/5 spice level and it actually was cooked to that spice level. The chicken curry was more aromatic but there was a lot of cilantro in our dish which was a little overwhelming. Our order was ready within 30 minutes. Will definitely come back to try more items. read more

Hyderabad Spice - Hyderabad Chicken Curry - Indian Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

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We love Hyderabad Spice. It's owned by a mix of friends from Hyderabad. There is a family vibe there and service is always friendly and welcoming. The staff is always so patient whenever we ask about certain dishes. Servings are large and we invariably always over order and have leftovers. The cilantro chicken is our favorite but everything is equally tasty and delicious. Keep in mind, the main entrees come with rice so ordering biryani may be overkill although the biranyj comes with lamb, goat or chicken. Yes I know it's a complete different dish but it's still rice based. Everything was delicious and we will come again! read more

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Ordered takeout and everyone enjoyed!! We got butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, lamb tikka masala, tandoori chicken, garlic naan, and mango lassi. Everything i tried tasted great and everyone else seemed to agree. read more

I don't usually eat Indian food, but we decided to give this place a try since it was close to our house. It's a relatively small spot, but we noticed that they have some daily specials on Tuesdays and Wednesdays as we went in. After ordering, it did take a fairly long time for our food to arrive. I thought the naan was a bit bland. The lamb biryani was pretty good, but a little dry for me. However, the hyd goat curry was exceptional. There was so much depth of flavor. I only wished that there was more curry for me to eat with the rice and naan. I would definitely come back just to have that dish again. read more

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Food is so delicious. Very generous portions. I only ordered take out, but would like to eat in another time.

This is our favorite Indian restaurant in town. Food is tasty and sufficient. Service and ambience are sufficient for such a place. Last night we ordered takeout and were disappointed by the goat kurma dish. I know it is a bone-in meat dish but this time it was mainly meatless bones in curry. I would have returned it if we were eating there but wasn't worth driving back from home. read more

My friend and I went for a short hike at Cheesequake State Park and later decided to go for a late lunch in an Indian restaurant. We checked on Yelp the nearest Indian restaurant and came across Hyderabad Spice in Matawan. It was a decent restaurant offering both vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus. We got the Chili Gobi as a start which is cauliflower seasoned with spices. We had also Goat Biryani- bone in goat meat, black pepper and spices. The food was wonderful, the goat biryani was so good and flavorful, the basmati rice was cooked and seasoned perfectly. This is so far the best Indian restaurant in NJ if I may say. The place is clean and cozy and the service is good. I will recommend this place to friends and will definitely go back to try their other menus. TIP: Indian Cuisine is known for being spicy, if you're not fun of spicy foods, upon ordering you may request for a mild one. read more

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I am picky with my Indian food so when I tried this place I knew I had to review it. Very good chicken curry and their samosas are fresh and not too greasy. Great mango lassi read more

Fantastic food and service. The nicest people running the place. I could eat 50 of the samosas and come back for more. Highly recommend!

Hyderabad Spice is a one stop place for the big game days/nights, we had an amazing time watching the IND vs NZ T20 finals today. The atmosphere was so lively and enjoyable, and the snacks, desi tea, and breakfast made the experience even more special, thanks to all the amazing staff. It was a memorable celebration, especially seeing India win the series. read more

Amazing food, very fresh, prepared at your preferred level of spice. We had the dal palak, the butter chicken, the butter naan, and the hyderabad chicken 65 appetizer. All delicious. The owners and servers are sooo nice. They were kind and helpful with the menu. We definitely plan to return! read more

I haven't had Indian food in awhile. I can wonderfully say this restaurant was a great place to reintroduce my tastebuds to Indian cuisine! Me and one of my oldest bestest friend randomly decided to come here. We both live far so we always try to find restaurants between us. When you walk in it's open. Place is cozy and homey. The owners and servers were ridiculously nice! My friend and I loved their hospitality, their kindness, their attentiveness, but most especially their patience with us! We haven't seen each other in awhile and we got to talking/gossiping. For an app we ordered Paneer 65. It's lightly battered paneer in a chili sauce. I'm not going to lie, when they gave this to us I was a bit scared of how red the color was. But in all honestly, it was spicey at all!! It had a little kick to it which I appreciated! We also ordered garlic naan which was fantastic! Who doesn't like carbs with garlic and butter? My friend ordered the lamb biryani - I had a bite along with some lamb and yogurt sauce. And omg, it was so good! It was heavily spicy, but she asked for medium spice. I ordered the butter chicken which came with basmati rice. This dish was also great and wonderfully spiced. Prices were also not bad at all and very affordable! I appreciated that! The portions were pretty good as well! My husband never had Indian food at all. I decided to start him off with biryani since it's an easy introductory food. When I got home he literally ate the whole thing. He absolutely loved it and he wants to go here now! Everything tasted great, the spices were on point and woke up my taste buds, but most importantly everything complimented each other perfectly. If you are in the Matawan/Aberdeen area I would definitely suggested this restaurant! I will definitely be coming back! read more

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The best Indian restaurant we have eaten in! Delicious, fresh, spicy... the owner's passion for food is exemplified in every aspect of the menu. Service by Saee was excellent - knowledgeable and friendly. We will be dining here as regulars after this most impressive meal. Ambiance is inviting with cleanliness and nice space. read more

A clean restaurant, though most people seemed to be picking up takeout. The food didn't take long to come out, and two dishes was the perfect amount for two people. We ordered medium spicy for the eggplant dish, but we could have gone higher, as it was just a touch spicy. The tikka masala was standard. But all around a good place for Indian! read more

Hyderabad Spice - Eggplant - Indian Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

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It is often hard to find Indian Cuisine that has true authenticity and showcases the cultures flavors the way they should. Enter Hyderabad Spice! Some appetizers are larger in portion and can be eaten as a main such as the Chicken 65. The Vindaloo was amazing and had such a wonderful freshness and fragrant spices. You can request the level of spice which you're most comfortable. The Biriani Rice also showcased a great flavor and spice and the rice was so fluffy. Also I highly suggest the Vegetarian Samosas Which had a nice amount of filling and plenty of flavor. Overall I would consider this one of the best Indian Restaurants in its area. read more

We ordered twice from this restaurant. Very tasty food, especially the biryani and chilly chicken.

Long overdue for another amazing review. We had originally visited the restaurant a few weeks after they opened. And ohhh my. Amazing is an understatement. There's not one single dish we have not loved. The owner has also ordered for us with his recommendation for both on and off the menu dish. Service is incredible. Love the attention to details with presentation of dishes. If you aren't an experienced "spicy" food person I strongly recommend getting mild spice. We have brought the kids as well and they are huge fans of the kids dishes and the regular menu! The whole fish is my go too dish. Please see my pictures from our meals here, they speak for themselves. read more

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Very lovely place with a lovely new owner. I came here during a holiday weekend for Muslims. This place opened up a few months ago and it was near my hometown so I decided to try it out. My family and I got Lamb biryani, chicken samosas, and garlic naan. The food was wonderful. The rice was cooked to perfection and seasoned with just the right amount of spice. The platter was filled with fresh chunks of lamb that was cooked to the perfect temperature. Their non-was light and fluffy and still held warm on the ride back home. We order takeout and it took about 25 minutes for the food to come out. They originally told us 15 minutes and because we were waiting a little longer the owner gave us 2 cups of mango lassi which was amazing. He even wished us a happy holiday which was very sweet. I would highly recommend this place and I'm ready to go back and try more things off the menu! read more

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The food here was amazing! You can really taste the difference! They told us they make all their spices from scratch, and it definitely shows. The restaurant was super neat and clean. One of the owners came by our table and was super friendly and welcoming. He took the time to talk to us about the restaurant and the food, which made the experience even better. Everything we tried was full of flavor. Honestly just a really great spot with great people and even better food. Highly recommend!!! read more

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Great food, great service, easy parking. We had the Gobi 65 with raita sauce, sooo yummy, and then we had paneer tikka masala with more raita and naa'n and it was great. The Naan was buttery, thin with just right amount of crisp and paneer was perfect texture and all around great spices! The owner came out and gave us a sample of briyani to try with the raita and both are so good alone but together- omgggg!!! And the owner is such a sweet person! read more

Decent-sized family owned restaurant with plenty of great options (vegetarian and non-vegetarian). Decoration-wise it was very simple, a few paintings, a dimmed light and live flowers on the table which felt a bit romantic. The food was authentic and the flavors were top notch. They make you feel at home as soon as you arrive and they are very accommodating on spice levels (xtra spicy for me and mild for my wife). My favorite play was the HS Chicken 65, it had so much flavor I could've eaten alone. The Biryani was so soft it felt like I was stabbing a pillow. The aromas were amazing and could only be bested by the flavor. Easily one of the best Indian restaurants I've been to in NJ! read more

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Fave Indian food in the Aberdeen area! A go to for my family's random Indian food cravings. Hyderabad Spice has a good rating for a reason. Service is quick and ambiance quite cosy. I have never dined in but looks really nice inside. Not usually too big a crowd inside although probably a good idea to have a reservation for a large group. read more

Hyderabad Spice - Kadai Paneer - Indian Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

Came for dinner on a Thursday evening. We were promptly and pleasantly greeted and sat. There were a few tables occupied and the space was clean, warm and inviting. The customer service was outstanding and the food matched! We ordered the chicken samosas, butter chicken, Chana masala, shrimp biriyani, garlic nan and mango lassi to drink. I would happily order every item again when I go back but I also look forward to what else may be a hit on their menu. read more

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Tried this place for the first time. Started by ordering baby corn manchurian, which was very sour. Ordered kadai paneer and veg jalfrazi, asked them both to be medium spicy. Both were more spicy, and taste was not great. Its not a cheap restaurant, and I read great reviews so you expect good food but I was very disappointed. read more

There's a reason this place has 5 stars...super clean, always busy, delicious food! So impressed, I live an hr away and I'll definitely be back again!! Also please please please try the samosa chat!!! read more

I was in the mood for Indian food so I decided to order for Hyderabad Spice. I got the lamb biryani, samosa, and garlic nan. The biryani was good and had a nice spice to it. Mix that with the sauces and you have hit the jackpot. The samosa was a little too salty for me but it wasn't bad. The garlic nan was okay, I think it's because I didn't eat it with a curry. All in all, I would recommend this place for the food. It's worth a try in my opinion. read more

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We order takeout from here quite often. Fast and easy pickup. We love the vegetable biryani and malai kofta. They also do specials each day. We will be returning to try some. read more

Absolutely delicious, fresh Indian food. Hard to find in Monmouth county- but this is the real deal. Everything came out piping hot and beautiful, and the prices are extremely fair. Service was great and very friendly. Ambience was nice, a big space, not too much clutter/decor, I thought it was great! It smelled amazing when walking in the door. Can't wait to come back to this gem! read more

After reading the reviews, we decided to give this place a try. Hubs wanted to try someplace different and this came to mind. We were immediately seated after arriving. The restaurant is long and dimly-lit, with very minimal decoration. Three framed art pieces line the leftmost wall while a long row of booths adorns the same wall. A row of individual booths lines the opposite wall, with sconces placed above all of the seats in the restaurant. Daughter ordered the chicken saag. Hubs thought it was good and that it was nicely seasoned and that it had plenty of veggies. This was daughter's favorite entree of the night. She thought it had a burst of flavor. She liked it so much that she will order it again when we come back here next time. Hubs ordered the tandoori fish and thought this was his standout entree of the evening. He's never had it like that before and was wondering where has it been all his life? LOL. This fish was his first time in a long time since he had pomfret. Growing up, it was considered to be a cheap alternative because of small size and lack of meat, but hubs loves obliterating fish with bones. He's a potential choking victim. He said that he can't wait to go back to see it they will do the same recipe for a larger fish. Lastly, I ordered the egg biryani and I thought it had the right amount of spice. Daughter thought it was delicious but that it tasted like the other egg biryanis that she's ever had. She would still order it again. I liked it a lot and thought it was a bit spicy. We also ordered the chili garlic naan and it was delicious! Nice, hot and soft! Service was friendly and quick. Will definitely return to try other items on the menu! read more

The first time I ordered take out here - it was amazing ... I was soooo excited to finally find a great Indian restaurant near me .. I usually order the same thing from any Indian restaurant I visit - (being a vegetarian) my go-to is sag paneer. I ordered this (amongst other veggie dishes the second time) and the Sag Paneer was not the same.. it was like water or soup.. no flavor, so much water, the thinnest sag I have even seen from the literally hundreds of Indian restaurants I went too.. I felt ok.. maybe they got a new chef, let me give them one more shot, in hopes I loved it... I just picked up my 3rd order now.. the sag paneer was again tasteless and thin like soup .. u def can't eat it with a fork.. I also order gobi 65 as well as veggie samosas.. the Gobi was soooooo mushy, not a crisp to me found .. the rice they gave w my order (I measured and it was literally 1/2 cup).. impossible for 2 people to share.. I realllllllllly wanted to love it... but this was def one of the worst sag dishes I ever had.. it is what it is.. def will not go back for a 4th time or there ever again.. I gave them my best try read more

Hyderabad Spice - Gobi 65 - mushy not a crisp to be had - Indian Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

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Really good Indian food in an area with limited options for this cuisine. Staff is always available to suggest new dishes to try and we haven't been steered wrong yet. read more

Wow. What a nice surprise. Great food. Appy of paneer manchurian was delicious. Lamb Chettinad and kadai chicken were wonderful. Garlic naan to round out the meal. Plenty of leftovers for lunch. Always a good thing . Spices on point. Seems to be a busy takeaway place also. Even with a big party in here our appy and dinners were served in a timely manner and piping hot. Naan was nicely crisp. read more

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Wow what a place fantastic! I would give 10 stars if I could. Went there with my meetup group about 18 people an excellent event. The owners and staff were so nice and personally came over to the table explained to some of the guests what some of the foods were to order. very pleasant atmosphere ..... FOOD WAS DELICIOUS I know Indian cuisine and go to Mogul, Haldi and Neelam place this will be my new favorite place. Prices were very reasonable A must try if your into Indian food or you want to try something new 10 STARS ! read more

First time here for dinner with the family and had a great experience. Food was delicious, price was reasonable, service was great, especially the owner who was very welcoming for our first visit. Hyderabad Spice is definitely worth checking out if you're near Matawan or craving some good authentic Indian food. read more

This restaurant is absolutely stellar! Wonderful food, quick service, very friendly staff! The restaurant is very cleanly with an inviting, relaxed ambiance. The owner was so kind and helpful. The mango pie is also to die for - a must try if you come! read more

Usually, I don't really get Indian food, but this tasted great! The staff was nice, and the overall music and ambiance of the place was nice. Will return soon. read more

The food is excellent and also comes very well-portioned. I've eaten here twice and needed to save leftovers both times. I've had the goat sukha, the shrimp kurma, the cauliflower manchurian, the butter chicken and butter naan to accompany the dishes. All fantastic. The server, whose name I unfortunately do not remember, was nice and very attentive. read more

So amazing. Hyderabad spice is my favorite indian restaurant around hands down. Their food is incredible. It is packed with flavor and personality while also being clean and serving amazing indian classics. The people that work there are just as amazing too. They take time to talk to you and make the experience more personal, without being invasive. They are extremely kind, gracious , and attentive. There is a great expansive menu if you are a non-meat eater like me, but if you arent then there is still everything under the sun for you too! I love the ceramic plates that they use to give the restauraunt a cozy feel. The establishment is overall very clean and cozy while being very professional and amazing. Such an incredible place, 10/10 reccomend. read more