I came here during dinner on a Monday and it wasn't busy at all. I got a mango milkshake ($7) and a…read moreprawn masala($21) and a chili garlic naan($5). The milkshake had a good mix of vanilla and mango sweetness to it. The main dish came out in about 15 minutes and it was delicious! The sauce was sweet, savory , and spicy! It paired super well with the chili garlic naan! Probably one of the best naans I've had! Staff were friendly. Overall this was some of the best Indian food I've had, definitely check this place out! Food(50%): 9.3 Staff/service(25%): 7.5 Value(25%): 8.5 Overall: 8.7/10

Amazing food!!! Service wonderful! They know about gluten…read morefree and have kids that are celiac, super safe :) The place is beautiful too, ambiance is great :)

Late lunch before leaving New London, and it was a GREAT choice!! N. Indian with some interesting…read moreNepali choices as well... WIN!! Such a cozy, welcoming spot downtown area... You might miss it if you're wandering the area, but DON'T, it's a great spot for MANY reasonably-priced lunch options, which we enjoyed, or dinner as well, I'm sure. So many great choices, our patient waiter had to come back a few times, but we finally agreed on the veg. sampler/sabzi platter, along with my cousin's saag paneer and my paneer makhani. Lots of cheeeeese, lots of cream, and soooooo good!! PERFECT for a rainy fall afternoon!! Bonus: FREE papadum w/each entree... YUM!! Like many Indian restaurants, they close for just a bit it the afternoon (3-4:30?) so check your timing... DEFINITELY worth it!!! Mmmmmm!!

As always this place has the most authentic and delicious food around. Prices are so reasonable and…read moreyou get good portions. The service is always outstanding. The owner doesn't miss a beat taking care of customers. And always pleasant and funny. We ordered Paneer Pakora with sauce; garlic naan, lamb and chicken. We almost ate everything but brought the rest home because it was so much. You feel like you are in India. Love this ambiance and simple decor. I can't wait to be back.

The food here makes my husband very happy…read more This is a really cute restaurant that almost has an apartment vibe. We were seated in nook. The waiter was really nice, really personable. I got the dish with the roti mixed in. And my husband got something on a smoking sizzling plate. And it was delicious. Many years ago we had a meal here and sat in their outdoor area. Maybe we will make it back on a few years.

I came here on a Sunday evening and it was pretty quiet. Staff were extremely friendly and gave an…read moreexplanation of the food they make and recommendations based on what type of food I wanted. I eventually ordered a mango lassi($6) ,gobi honey cauliflower($8), and dhal goat curry with roti($19). The fried cauliflower was surprisingly really good, freshly fried with a nice sweet honey glaze. The goat curry was also quite good and had a nice amount of heat. It dipped really well with the roti! Overall a fantastic experience here, staff was super nice and the food was also amazing! Definitely worth checking this out ! Food(50%): 8.6 Staff/service(25%): 9.5 Value(25%): 8.5 Overall: 8.8/10

I got a mango lassi ($5) , lamb ($31), and the chili garlic naan($5). The mango lassi was good!…read moreThe naan and lamb chops came out in about 20 mins. The lamb chop were very tender and the sauce was quite good! The naan was very solid and tasted great dipping it with the lamb sauce. Spice level was just right. Staff were friendly and the inside was clean. Overall this place is a solid Indian restaurant within the area! Food(50%): 8.7 Staff/service(25%): 7.5 Value(25%): 8.0 Overall: 8.3/10

I am definitely a lover of Indian food. I am from the Caribbean and was not exposed to Indian food…read moretill about 15 years ago. I am only sorry it took me this long to try it. I love it and I always end up choosing new at least one new thing even though I have my usuals. I live just about 15 minutes from this place and I was always confused thinking it was just a buffet, which I found out it is on the weekends but you can order a la carte other days. I was extremely surprised to come by on a Tuesday only 2 days before Christmas and find the place pack and tons of to go orders. Everyone inside seemed like family and greeted us with a big smile. The waiter was attentive enough and brought us a bottle of water for the table which I appreciate it. We first decided to order a beer I love and new in the brewery industry called Rupee. I absolutely love the subtle spice flavors while being a very light beer. Then I tried for the very first time a beer called Golden Monkey. I was warned by the waiter that this beer was very strong (big smile); and it was. But the nicest coolest thing about this beer is how it tasted, I was doing a little dance and humming as I tasted it over and over. I can smell the clove and sweet spiced notes on this beer. It was a bit heavier but also so crisp, and boy did it hit you. It hit you hard (smile). Of course we only had one of these so that we can save enough space for the food. We order garlic naan and of course they also brought us some treats to snack on and I love that. We ordered the MM Kabab Sampler which was very tasty and was delivered to our table sizzling. We also tried the Lamb Tokari for the first time, this coconut and cumin sauce did not disappoint. And as usual we got Chicken Tikka Masala as well. We love this sauce. I only have to complaint that I wished it was dark meat but the flavors were excellent and we had every bit of it including the sauce. We had so much food we took a lot home for lunch the next day. Prices were very reasonable and portions were great. I loved it so much and have been telling my friends about it all week. I will definitely order from here again or come in for sit down dinner.

This place is simple and clean with AMAZING Indian Food! Everything was cooked fresh to order and…read morethe owners were extremely welcoming. You can't go wrong with any choice.

I got a chance to try this restaurant only recently even though I have been hearing about the place…read morefor many years. It's a family owned place where the husband and wife duo manage everything. The food tastes like authentic Gujarati home cooked food. As the word Shakhahari (Hindi) denotes, it's a vegetarian plate (no egg as well as most vegetarians don't eat egg in India). I like the place and the food and recommend it to anyone who wants to try vegetarian Indian food.

A Taste of India in Mystic, CT was a place I genuinely wanted to love. My family and I are huge…read morefans of South Asian food, and if you've read any of my past reviews, you know we frequent Indian and Pakistani restaurants often. Because of that, our bar is admittedly set pretty high--which may have influenced how we felt about this visit. Overall, the experience was average. This is a family-owned restaurant, and there were definite bright spots. The chicken momos were outstanding and easily the highlight of the meal. They were flavorful, well-cooked, and something I'd actually come back for. Unfortunately, the rest of the dishes didn't quite meet the same standard. We ordered the Chilli Chicken with Vegetable Fried Rice, Chicken Vindaloo, and Chicken Biryani. While the portion sizes were generous--and we appreciated the complimentary garlic naan--the food itself was overly salty and lacked depth of flavor. On a positive note, they also included a free dessert: Gulab Jamun, which was very good and a nice touch to end the meal. Service-wise, the generosity with portions and extras was appreciated, but flavor is ultimately what matters most, and that's where the meal fell short for us. If you're in the Mystic area and craving Indian food, A Taste of India may be worth a stop, especially for the momos. That said, there are likely stronger options not too far away. Overall rating: 3.25 out of 5

Don't let this small restaurant full you. The size has nothing on the magnificent flavors…read more This family owned restaurant is just like walking to your friend's kitchen. The food was amazing. We had a hard time stopping myself from eating any more. I was doing my little happy hum. We had several naan bread; paneer tikki masala; Chicken Bhuma masala and gulag yamun. We definitely will come back or even order to go. This is a little gem. Only suggestion is for the owners to have some Indian music as background.

Best decision I made all week was to decide to go for dinner at Himilaya Cafe. From the outside it…read morehas always looked underwhelming. No social media presence, website and its cash only. The reason is because they put all their focus into making amazing homemade Indian cuisine. I felt cozy sitting in there and they are truly hospitable, as if you were in their home. I cannot wait to go back

Service was attentive and friendly, decor beautiful, new zealand white wine lovely. Food fantastic…read more We also tried garlic naan--exactly as described in other reviews. Chana masala nicely done with some kick. I consider myself a samosa expert and we loved them! I would now feel comfortable trying any thing on the menu. Happy to find not just because of the food but also the comfortable and creative vibe. We are visiting and staying next door at the blue pier inn. Very content to go next door for an excellent dinner out after a challenging couple of work days.

I would recommend making a reservation or placing your takeout order in advance, since they cook…read moreeverything fresh. The portions are smaller than expected for the price. That aside, let me tell you why the five stars. I am vegetarian so I have visited many Indian food establishments. I happen to live in a town full of Indian restaurants. Mystic Royal has made the best Indian food I have ever had. We ordered takeout for all four vegetarian entrees, and wow, the spicy eggplant dish made quite the impression. Top notch. The spice level is customizable. All the flavors of each dish come out. What a mouth savoring meal!!

My wife and I were craving Indian food and this restaurant was highly rated. The high ratings were…read morewell deserved. The owners are from Bangladesh, and they are quick to point out that this is not an East Indian restaurant but a fusion restaurant (I have never been clear on what a fusion restaurant is other than expanded menu). There were a number of dishes normally seen on menu from an Indian restaurant but no Nan bread. Instead they have paratha which if found I liked more The food was excellent. Previous cautions regarding wait time for food correct as I think every thing is freshly made rather than scooped up from last weeks offering. The ambience was modest (think small town diner rather than five star Michelin restaurant). I am more interested in quality of food. They do have a nice outdoor space. They caution regarding how hot you order food. My wife ordered it at 1/10 and was good. I have the Fireman's bowl and I think that is a 3 or 4 out of 10. I asked to have an order of Dal for take out at the heat that the chef usually eat it at. After signing a consent form and waiver (joking) she gave me an order of dal at 8/10. I tried it at this heat and yes, probably should have a glass of milk or some yogurt to cut the heat. I will try a 10/10 next time. All I all an excellent experience and one to be repeated.

Another amazing dinner at The Curry Queen last night. I have a hard time remembering all the names,…read morebut we had an appetizer of vegetables fried in chick pea coating (Podolak?). It was sumptuous and delicious. For dinner, we had the garlic nan, which is always great, Vindaloo with shrimp, and Chettinad with Chicken. All amazing. The food is always freshly prepared, quiet, comfortable ambience, and excellent service. The owner/Cook, Nalini, pours her heart and soul into her grandmother's traditional recipes that have been passed down to her. A wonderful. Interesting person as well. Some history: I have eaten at probably 3 Indian restaurants in my life before discovering The Curry Queen. None of them caught my interest - I just didn't get it. But I like Thai curry, so we stumbled into the Curry Queen several years ago. OMG, the combination of spices is so interesting and tasty, the meat is lean, the menu is broad and varied, and vegetarian dishes are endless and delicious (I'm not vegetarian). It is a consistently wonderful experience. Shocking to find this in Old Saybrook. CT! The closest thing I've found to this level is an Indian restaurant in Northern Wales two years ago. If you're in CT, don't miss a chance to try The Curry Queen!

We just had a fantastic meal at Curry Queen including a delightful conversation with the owner!…read more We loved her traditional curry, the lamb as great as were the shrimp, roti, and raita.

We love Indian food and are so glad to have found Royal Punjabi. We had our weekly family dinner…read moreouting. We had 5 family and got 6 entrees to share, plus appetizers and Naan. I loved the butter chicken and caulefower. Everyone was impressed with the great food. Nice that it was served on tradetional indian metal dishes, not plastic. We'll definately be back. Very nice people.

Good restaurant. The decor is a little dated but they make fresh food upon order. We ordered karahi…read morechicken which came with a side of rice ice. We also ordered chicken soup which was really daal with chopped chicken, it paired well with rice. Service was good.