The food, the service the ambience was amazing extremely friendly staff very attentive never a…read moredirty play on the table never empty glass. It was our friends birthday and the restaurant we originally picked was closed for emergency and we just found this through Google and we decided to go there had never been in. The service was really amazing and they took my friends cake and surprise her brought out the candles some happy birthday to her happy birthday music on made it very special. This is by far of my favorite Indian restaurants in New Jersey. Sam was a waiter. He did amazing.

A few weeks ago. we tried this restaurant for the first time; usually go to the Clay Oven in…read moreLedgewood, but they were closed at the time. Called ahead for a take-out order of Samosas, Chicken Biryani, and Lamb Biryani. The portion size was generous...other than the rice was a bit bland. Overall, the food was good. Their restaurant was nicely decorated and there is enough seating for large groups. The service was spot on, from the phone order to the pickup, everything went smooth. Next time, we'll try to dine-in and give an update to this review.

I make every effort to eat here at least twice a month. The food is delicious and spiced to…read moreperfection. They always ask for my preference when I order. Service is exceptional,friendly and helpful. The restaurant is open and light,very comfortable.

Delicious indian food near hunterdon county. Their food is delicious and more importantly very…read moreconsistent. The portions are generous and their spice levels are spot on! Favorite dishes: Chicken Curry, Tandoori Chicken & Tikka Chicken, Paneer Makhani, Garlic Naan, and their desserts are yum!

New to the area, my wife and I looked for our next go-to Indian restaurant. FOUND IT…read more The ambience is amazing. From stepping inside, you're given the allure of entering someone's home but greeted with a minimalistic, modern restaurant atmosphere. Service was A+ and the food even better! We ordered the garlic naan, chicken tikka masala (spicy) and lamb vindaloo (spicy) - all were stellar! The masala almost tasted like vodka sauce which was a first for me and I'm NOT complaining. Some of the best I've ever had, to be honest. Will be going back, for sure.

***2 1/2 stars*** As…read morea native of the Kingdom of Hunterdon, I tend to grade on a curve/appreciate when an ethnic restaurant, or really any establishment that's not just selling pizza by the slice, sets up shop in a pretty rural area. The tradeoff though is that sometimes these places just aren't very good. Indian Masala has a ton of great reviews so maybe I DID just come on an off day, but in my experience, these restaurants often get inflated positive feedback because the patrons just don't have perspective/experience to compare it to (the Hunterdon comp is Bamboo House in Frenchtown, which is very average but is literally the only sushi place must residents have ever been to). I genuinely don't know what the case is here. I stopped by for lunch yesterday with one of my top-tier chums, herself a native of the Kingdom of Sussex. She's a pretty big fan of this place and has mentioned it several times before. We both had pretty big appetites and were ready for a hearty meal. Comparatively speaking, the interior is a little on the bougie side especially for downtown Newton - high-class chairs, sleek tables, etc. I don't think there were any other customers in there when we showed up so we got our pick of the seating and I happily chose the table in the window for potential people watching outside. The highlight for me was the Gobi Manchurian app, which was fried cauliflower florets in a garlic sauce. I thought a few of the florets were overcooked/soggy but overall it was pretty decent - it tasted to me almost like healthy Chinese food, if that makes sense. If we didn't have legit entrees looming on the horizon, I would have had a lot more of that. The Chicken Tikka Masala was literally the worst I've ever had, and probably the only negative experience I've had with the dish. I'm by no means an Indian cuisine expert, but this to me is one of the more mainstream "Americanized" dishes and thus rare to mess up. The chicken was rubbery and dry and definitely wasn't helped by the accompanying curry. I got mild, but this was so mild to render it almost tasteless; it should have at least a little nip to it, but this was so rough that I chose to eat my accompanying naan bread naked without dipping it. Just a gigantic miss in my book and I'd recommend to any future customers that you opt for at least medium spice here. The service was hard to describe and ultimately a wash for me. In many ways it was technically a positive. Our waitress was very attentive but our interactions were a little awkward/odd, much of which can likely be chalked up to cultural barriers so I don't see a need to ding them for it. But as an example, any time my water glass was 80% full, she'd swoop in to fill it all the way to the top - literally the water level would hover right at the edge of the glass so I had to be careful not to spill when I took the next few sips. And once or twice she came by to fill up my chum's glass while I literally was drinking from mine, and she just stood there like a vulture until I placed the glass back on the table so she could swoop in. Especially given that my water was never close to even halfway empty, it was just too aggressive. But it came from a good place so your mileage may vary. Little odd all the way around. As much as I love to highlight restaurants in this area, this one is a pass for me. Much better options for Indian food closer to the city.

Came here last week with my wife for the first time, very happy to know that there is a great…read moreIndian restaurant less than 10 minutes from me. Food : we ordered chili paneer and vegetable Samosa as an appetizer which were both delicious and filling, the chili paneer was actually spicier than unexpected which I like. We ordered garlic naan, which was some of the better naan that I've ever had. We ended up sharing a dish of chicken makhani which had the spot. Aesthetic: unexpectedly small location, but filled with a lot of tables, it's a nice, quiet dining experience. Service : our service was fantastic, although I don't remember the name of the gym that helped us. It was a good time.

Delicious food, friendly service. Stopped for lunch on Thursday afternoon, in the mood and hungry…read morefor good food. No buffet. Instead, thali: a very large naan served with a sampling of 5 dishes (tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, dal, mixed vegetables curry, chicken curry) and rice. Every single one was delicious, including a nice serving of rice pudding (not quite kheer) which was just a bit sweet. I was given a carafe of ice water, too. This was around 2, so the place was very quiet; it's a cozy space with a nice vibe. I was very happy, and I will go back, of course. Highly recommended.

Fantastic Indian cuisine (yes, really!) and super friendly folks…read more This place is the definition of a hidden gem. Step into this unassuming gas station / convenience store / deli and you'll be greeted by some of the nicest folks you'll ever meet. The best part? They prepare amazing fresh Indian cuisine on-site daily. I suppose you could eat there at the station, but it's more suitable as take-out.

Ok first of all, this is the cleanest convenience store I've ever been to, hands down. Gas station…read moreattendant was great; everyone was incredibly friendly. On to the food - I wasn't sure how this worked because it was listed as a convenience store. I called up and they told me what they had available today. I ordered a bunch of items and they did not disappoint. Paneer sauce could win a prize. Spicy curry chicken had a chili infused oil that was spicy but flavorful. Garlic naan and roti were perfect. This was probably the best samosa I've ever had and my only regret is that it was not Samosa chaat. They had homemade ice cream- mango and date and it rounded out the meal. Plenty of leftovers even after my husband and I ate. This place is a GEM! I cannot stress enough how amazing this is. I'm so disappointed I didn't find this place sooner!!!!

COME HUNGRY! I came here to celebrate my brother-in-law's birthday with my husband's family…read morerecently. There were 6 of us and we split the Efsane Family Special for 4 people and added lamb chops thinking we wouldn't have enough food lol the special also came with dessert but my sister-in-law also ordered a rice pudding. The 6 of us could've easily had the family special for 4 without ordering anything else - there was so much food and we had leftovers to take home!! For context, we all eat a LOT so to say we had leftovers is saying a lot! Quantity aside, the food itself was delicious. The bread is served fresh and steaming hot, the dips are delicious and flavorful, meat is seasoned and cooked perfectly (the chicken shish and lamb adana are my favorites), and the bitter black tea and sweet baklava are a perfect way to end the meal. I left there stuffed and so happy! The staff was also very friendly and attentive. I'll definitely be back!

I just moved from Montclair, which is very near the famous middle eastern food scene in Paterson,…read moreNJ. I was very worried that, after the move, I would not be able to find middle eastern food that would compare. However, I was wrong, and Esfane definitely satisfied my craving! I was in the mood for a light lunch, so I ordered the Shepard's Salad, the Baba Ghannouj, and the Lentil Soup. The Baba Ghannouj was excellent and came with lots of pita bread. It could've been a little smokier for my taste, but overall I got a huge serving and it was very creamy and flavorful. The Sheppard's salad was similarly huge and delicious. The lentil soup tasted home-made and was so comforting to dip all of my extra bread in. At the end of lunch, I was also served some complimentary tea, which definiitely was the icing on the cake to this exceptional experience. Overall, I was extremely satisfied by the quality of the food, but also by the amount. The service was similarly excellent. My water was constantly filled and the waiters checked on me numerous times to ensure everything was going well. The decorations inside were also exceptional, and the restaurant definitely gives high-class date night vibes. I could totally see coming back for a date night with my husband. I think the only downside is that I didn't find the food to be QUITE as good as some Paterson joints like Al Basha, and the price felt like it was 1.5x-2x as much. Probably worth it though, because this has got to be one of the better restaurants around in Flanders.

A little shop in Summit serving up delicious Indian fusion…read more Apps: The cauliflower koliwada was ok, a spicy carrot mash with peanut and chili crumble; it cooled too quickly, I think and that made it soggy instead of crunchy. Flavor bomb burrata was amazing - on top of a naan, tomatoes and green garlic chimichurri with a fresh burrata and what was like a very sweet spicy honey on top - delicious. Sadly they were out of the truffle chicken masala. We opted for the butter chicken - also delicious and rich. Palak paneer - always nice to see the spinach version. Very good. Both were great with the garlic and butter naans... sopped up with the naan or rice, delicious. The 'Rarha' Lamb Chops were ok, overcooked until the bone crumbled so a bit hard to pick up, cutting it was a bit tough, and the mustard-tumeric potatoes were very good but heavy. BYOB. Menu completely online and somewhat hard to see -- bring a big phone. Street or muni lot parking. Servers were pleasant but often busy cleaning up - a bit of dropping things all night - customers knocked over their lights, dishes fell, glasses broke - I felt like it was a Jewish wedding with all the wares falling on the floor mid-way through dinner. Portions are solid and they also gave to-go bags for the leftover naan and boxes for the leftover dishes.

TLDR: Great ambiance and service, decent food but with milder flavors, worth a visit, but not my…read moretop Indian go-to. We stopped by Four Monkeys on a busy Friday night, and the place was packed, always a promising sign. Even with the crowd, parking wasn't an issue at all; Lot 3 is right nearby and there's plenty of street parking, which made getting in and out painless. Inside, the restaurant is on the smaller side, but they've managed to fit in a surprising number of tables without making it feel cramped. The lighting is dim and moody in a way that works well for the space, and the subtle monkey-themed decor is genuinely charming- playful but tasteful. Menus are all via QR code, and even the cutlery feels upgraded and fancy, adding a nice touch. Service was a highlight. The staff is friendly, helpful, and refreshingly honest as they guided us through the menu, prevented us from over-ordering, and offered thoughtful recommendations. For water, they give you options: tap, sparkling, or still. What we ordered: * Pili Mirch Paneer Tikka (appetizer) * Bandar Butter Chicken * Homestyle Bhuna Chicken * Garlic Naan (pro tip: the naans are huge, one is easily enough for two people) The paneer app was really solid, think paneer tikka with a definite kick, paired with some tasty dipping sauce, chutney, and even grilled pineapple. A fun combo and definitely one of the stronger dishes. The mains, though, both the butter chicken and homestyle bhuna chicken, leaned very much on the milder side. The sauces were more liquidy than expected, and they felt geared toward diners who prefer Indian food without the heat. With slightly less gravy and a bit more spice, both dishes could've been standouts. The garlic naan was fine, though more firm than the soft, melt-in-your-mouth style I usually prefer. Overall, I'd say Four Monkeys is a good try and a nice addition to Summit, but probably not my go-to Indian spot for the food alone. That said, the ambiance is great, the staff is wonderful, and it's worth a visit, especially if you're into milder Indian flavors or want a cozy, lively night out.

Outstanding food, excellent service. Just go!! We're love this place ands go as often as we can.read more

Delicious food that is reasonably priced. Friendly staff and owner. I've been here several times as…read morethe Tandoor Grill does not disappoint.

We love this place…read more We've been to fancier and far more expensive Indian restaurants throughout NY Metro. This is easily our favorite for quality and taste. Last night they raised the level with an updated menu. The Hyderabadin Chicken Biryani, a new item, was sensational. We had a robust meal including papadam, paneer appetizer, roti, raita, and a lamb dish for a $58 tab! We brought the leftovers home for breakfast and lunch the next day. I can't get enough!

I don't know anything about the ambience or the service cuz I ordered Uber eats…read more I ordered the chicken makhani butter chicken. Was sooo good great spices that made my taste buds have a party. Temp was great a little spicy like I like. I also got the Aloo Parantha bread. AMAZING!! The rice was cooked great soft but firm. My taste buds are begging for more. I am impressed with the price and quality of food. I will be back. The only thing I was not pleased with was there was no silverware for a go order and there was nowhere that I found on the website to ask for the utensils

Delicious food, reasonably prices and great service too. Place is clean,light, bright and qell…read morelocated.

I love ordering takeout from here-- it's always so delicious! It's one of my favorite restaurant.read more