We ordered takeout for the first time and it was delicious! The chicken tikka masala, tandoori chicken, vegetable korma, and their soups are all delicious. We haven't eaten here yet and were in the mood for soup, and surprisingly, they have probably the largest selection of soups in the area. Everything was delicious and we will definitely order from here again. read more

Came on 09/24/25 to a quiet Wednesday. Food was great, we had the Chicken Vindaloo, Lamb Tikka Masala, and Garlic Naan. Very tender and flavorful. Only thing to watch out for is that they leave Saratoga water on your table to later upcharge you on the bill. read more

Indian Kitchen & Grill - Indian Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

Ordered in from here recently and was really disappointed. Lasooni Gobi - supposed to be in a honey garlic sauce but we tasted neither. It simply tasted slightly oily with a little salt. Chili Paneer - quite a small serving size compared to everything else. Standard fare. We thought it would be batter fried as the description stated. Chana Masala- serviceable but way better to be had out there. Schezuan Hakka Noodles - Zero flavor. It had potential with how the noodles were cooked with fresh veggies but no flavor. We ordered the schezuan version thinking it would be spicer. I have never eaten at an Indian restaurant where the chefs were "light" handed lol. Overall I would say there is some potential here but they need to kick it up several notches on flavor/seasoning read more

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I placed an order online, received a confirmation email that my order would be ready at 6:35 pm and my credit card was charged. When I got to the restaurant, it was closed. Terrible way to do business. read more

Since the sold - this place has not kept up with the previous owners quality and service. If you ask for Mild (even wrote it in notes on the online order - Baby mild) be prepared for it to be spicy so potentially upper mild/medium. Not cool when you have kids who enjoy Indian food but couldn't have any because it was too spicy for them. The lack of communication when you pick up the food as well is frustrating. The last 3x I got there 10-15 minutes after they said the food would be ready and it still wasn't ready. The guy goes in the back and comes back out (all 3 recent visits) and doesn't say a word. So after waiting a couple of minutes I had to flag him down only to find out "they are packing it now"...which is BS...don't say it will be ready at a certain time and it isn't and when a request for less spicy is made - please honor it. Also need to add that they are expensive and definitely not as good as they used to be. Saturday night at 6:30 and the place was dead. Maybe people go much later - dunno. I have given this local place enough tries - I give up. read more

Lunch buffet Food was great! Fresh and well seasoned. Naan on request made to order. Place is spotless and renovated. Back cushions are a very nice touch for shorter folks like me! Spinach paneer was my fav. Will be back! read more

We tried this restaurant while visiting New Jersey and enjoyed the food. We tried Malai Kofta and Paneer Tikka, both vegetables were flavourful. The breads were nicely baked and ambiance was very pleasing. Overall good service as well. read more

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I don't get the fuss over this place. The website to order isn't user friendly. We ordered crab samosas; we received something not crab and subsequently got sick. The chicken tikka masala was like pasta sauce; very under seasoned. The butter season was tender and I ordered it spicy and it was so bland. The rice pudding wasn't good or traditional. The garlic naan was just okay and the roti was pretty good. Before the discount an app, two entrees, and rice pudding was $90. Definitely won't be back. read more

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Update! With their new name, Indian Kitchen turned down the heat on their Tika Masala a bit. I noticed this when I ordered a medium heat last time, and it wasn't spicy enough for me. I ordered a "spicy" last night, and it was perfect. Don't worry, heat lovers, they now also offer an "extra spicy" level, which I think will be too much for me. Maybe I'll ask to try a tiny sample during my next visit? read more

It's surprising to me that Begum Palace is the only restaurant in Madison specializing in Indian cuisine but, despite the lack of competition, Begum Palace offers tasty, authentic Indian, Thai, and Indo-Chinese fusion dishes crafted from fresh ingredients and served in a relaxed atmosphere at a reasonable price. Begum Palace features daily lunch specials during the week and an all-you-can eat buffet on Saturday and Sunday. The robust menu includes a wide variety of traditional non-veg and vegetarian Indian favorites like tandooris, paneers, and masalas as well as innovative Indo-Chinese and Thai fusion dishes. The friendly, personable staff is always happy to recommend dishes if you let them know your preferences and dietary restrictions. I've enjoyed the Chana Masala, comprised of chickpeas, onions and tomatoes cooked in a thick sauce, and the Yellow Split Pea Daal, comprised of yellow split peas simmered with ginger and spices -- both of which were very tasty and very filling. The food has always been tasty and served quickly. Pro Tip: The restaurant, like many others, has added a 3% surcharge for using credit cards to pay for your meal. I understand operating costs have gone up, but it always seems a little tacky to me when restaurants establish this policy rather than just increasing the menu prices. read more

Hit and miss. Side dishes and condiments were spot on. Raita, Mango Chutney were very good with good consistency. Other side sauces and Nan breads also faired well. The misses were the Lamb Kabobs which were ground meat made into sausage like "links. I expected chunks of lamb? The Chicken Tikka had an unusual taste. Both of the dishes were ordered mild spice heat but they came very spicy. I hope it was just a mistake. read more

My wife, Susan, and I went to Madison, NJ, around lunchtime. in looking for a restaurant we found this Indian restaurant. Now, we are big fans of Indian food, and we were rewarded with an awesome experience. The decor put us at ease as soon as we walked in. While we were deciding what to eat, our waiter brought us pappadam with tamarind, mint and onion chutney. The menu was fairly extensive with both Southern and Northern dishes. I decided on a thal lunch special with several vegetarian and non-veg options. I chose a vegetable Korma that came with a tasty bean dhal, basmati rice, naan bread and a sweet, sticky rice dessert. The sauce was very tasty. My wife ordered a lamb Kati roll that was indescribably wonderful. The lamb was tender and delicious. The sauce soaked into the bread and each bite made you want to take the next. We didn't order them but we saw that they also had several dosas and utthapams on the menu...maybe next time! If ypu love Indian food, you have to try this place. read more

Indian Kitchen & Grill - This was the vegetables Korma lunch special with a bean deal, toasted naan bread, basmatu rice and a sweet, stick rice. - Indian Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

Lunch prefix menu was good. Veg options were better than the meat options. Garlic bread was excellent

Excellent lunch buffet and very nice atmosfere. The selection was reasonable. I'll be going again soon.

What a treat to walk into a beautifully decorated and comfortable restaurant to a delicious luncheon buffet. It's so great to see the famous Indian buffets back after they closed for so many years and this place has delicious choices with lamb chicken and vegetarian. I think that their Mint chutney was the most delicious I've ever had. I'm so glad this is here now, and will definitely be here more often to enjoy the delicious food and great service. Wowsa!! read more

Indian Kitchen & Grill - Lovely pottery cup with lemon ginger tea. Perfect ending to a perfect meal. - Indian Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

I wasn't impressed. The ambiance is lovely but the food was mediocre. I'm no expert on Indian food, but I've had much better. The mango lassi was much too thick. The entrees had little flavor. The wait staff, tho very solicitous, were inexperienced and brought the bill without asking if we wanted to order dessert or tea. We won't return. read more

This is the first time back here since before the pandemic. Noticed that they have a weekend lunch buffet, so decided to stop by. I didn't notice a price for the buffet, but I do recall in the past that the dinner buffet was about $16, so figured it would be around that price or less. There is new management, new ownership, and clearly a new chef. The food quality is not even close to what it was previously. The food temperature of most items was lukewarm at best. Fried items were either soggy or hard, there was a weird noodle dish and the noodles were way overcooked. Tandoori chicken was barely recognizable as chicken pieces. A couple of the items were decent - chicken Tikka masala was ok, dal was ok. There was no rice pilaf - it was either plain rice, or you used the rice from the chicken biryani - which was mediocre. Dessert was a nice sweet way to end the meal, and it was the ONLY thing that was actually hot! Naan was good, because it was made fresh for us. Price was surprisingly high for a very limited mediocre lunch buffet - around $19 per person. The price would be fine for better quality and a better variety of food, but at this price, there are so many other places around with better food and better variety. I won't be coming back. This is too bad, since I live less than a mile away :( read more

It is a beautiful restaurant! The food is very delicious and the restaurant people are very welcoming. The cakes are very delicious I really enjoy it! read more

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Cozy ambiance in and friendly service paired with delicious choices make this restaurant a good option. Definitely try the crab samosas- different than any other we've tried. The meat samosa platter satisfied our craving. Peshawari nan- amazing, Chicken tikka masala - delicious, Tandoori mixed grill - alright, Begum biryani special - the meat was incredibly tender and well seasoned but the rice were over cooked. All in all a great spot for good Indian food read more

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I LOVE this place! Best Indian food for miles and and the nicest people, too! It such a comfortable, welcoming place to dine! read more

Wow.... Best Indian food I've ever had. Drop everything and take the whole family out!! It will not disappoint! read more

Indian Kitchen & Grill - Indian Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

As a novice when it comes to indian food, I'm totally lost when I look at the menu. I'll generally ask the staff their preferences or what they'd recommend adjacent to the things I'm familiar with (I love a good tikka masala!) and the staff absolutely crushed it here. They guided me towards the Chicken 65 which was insanely flavorful, crunchy, and just such a great way to start the meal. Then they directed me towards an out of this world saffron chicken curry that I absolutely devoured. This place is also very intimate and nice, don't let the outside deceive, a wonderful place to take a close friend or partner on a romantic date. Do not sleep on this place, it's an absolute delight! read more

Indian Kitchen & Grill - Chicken 65 on the left and Saffron Chicken Curry on the right - Indian Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

I was in the mood for Indian food and came across this spot. I ordered my meal online of spinach kofta. I wanted to give this meal a try and it came to $15.94. When I arrived I parked in the plaza parking lot. I walked in and was greeted by a nice lady. I told her I was there for pick up and my name. She went to grab my food and I left. When I got home and ate I will say it was not that great. It wasn't nasty but it wasn't on top of my favorite Indian dishes. There was plenty of food I will say that. I didn't eat it all because I just wasn't feeling it. All in all I had an ok experience. read more

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This is very Classy place with very yummy food. All menu from Buffet are very good . My fav. Are Corn cheese Tikki & Lamb keema Ghotala . We also ordered tea & coffee. Both are really good. The nam are great . Nice & elegent decroation make this reaturtant A+. I can say. I strongly recomanded Begum Palace to everyone who love indian food. read more

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Really, really great! Just had daal makhani and the cashew curry (sorry forgot the name!) Neither were spicy! Super comforting and delicious! Also well worth the value, I think they even gave us discounts read more

Indian Kitchen & Grill - Indian Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

I came here with friends because they read that the reviews were great -- and it's true! We ordered samosas for the table as our appetizers. I don't remember what my friends ordered, but definitely order regular and garlic naan for the table. They are very generous with the portions. I had the chicken korma. My only issue was that it was not spicy enough, but if you want something silky with coconut milk and aromatic spices, this is the dish to order. I will be sure to come back again and try some thing with heat. Vaishu was our server and she made sure our food and drinks arrived in a timely manner. My friends and I were able to enjoy our appetizers and main courses without feeling overly stuffed. If you come to Begum Palace, just know Vaishu and the rest of the team will make sure you are in good hands. I look forward to returning here. read more

So ordered take out so I could pick up myself via chowhound Unfortunately i had to wait forever! Doordash takes priority here - just know this Won't be doing take out here read more

Begum palace left me beggin for more! Great place, super friendly customer service. We had the garlic naan, veggie samosa, chicken curry, daal tarka and basil lamb. The lentil dish and chicken curry were on point, great flavor, but the lamb was a bit tough. Samosas were excellent, not as heavy put you in a food coma as samosas often are, which was pleasant. The food is not very spicy but is well spiced. Definitely the best Indian spot in the area, and the owners are always so friendly and attentive. They also offer a cash discount! read more

Indian Kitchen & Grill - Dal taarka, lamb basil, chicken curry - Indian Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

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I dined here twice during lunch. I had the lunch buffet. Compared to other places with buffets, theirs is somewhat limited. What they do have tastes good, but twice, the food temperature wasn't hot enough. They also just had one type of samosa. You will also have to ask for Naan bread. The price wasn't bad. For two people it came out to $38. I don't think I'll return. I know of a better place, but I'll have to travel 20 mins for it. It's in a community with more Indians so maybe that's why it's better. I live next to Begum so it's convenient, but I'll pass. read more

A mom and pop Indian strip mall storefront pumping out some bold flavors! YOU NEED A RESERVATION HERE!!!! I attempted a dinner here on a Saturday night without a reservation once, I will not repeat that mistake. This is not fast food. The dining room is manned by the owner, a friendly and charming dude who tries his best to fully take care of the entire restaurant on his own. Always with a smile no matter how in the weeds he may be. I believe customer experience can only be improved by an extra body on the floor, until then during busy prime dinner times it's best to be patient. You will be rewarded with some of the best Indian food around. The naan is made to order, it comes out piping hot with little crunch bits. Order extra. I give the food 5 stars. read more

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Service was excellent. I am quite sure that The appetizers were purchased in boxes and thrown in the deep-fryer. The Puri was extremely greasy/oily and Inedible. How this place stays in business is a mystery to me. read more

I mean, WOW! My girlfriend Amanda had a last minute craving for Indian cuisine so we decided on Begum Palace being new to the area. One of the best decisions ever. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with warmth, kindness and a genuine sense of hospitality. Something that's lacking in most establishments nowadays. Sunny makes you feel at home as soon as you walk through those doors and by the time you're seated, you're seated at his dining room with some of the best dishes you've ever had. The moment that struck me the most -- when Sunny told me, "Everyone you see here aren't customers. They're my guests." This is the type of establishment that every town needs; what every town wants. Kudos to the staff for providing such an enjoyable night. You've gained two new guests tonight. read more

This place slaps hard. I never had Indian food before, oh man was this fantastic. My first time drinking a mango lassi and it blew my mind. read more

Indian Kitchen & Grill - Indian Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

Begum palace made a small mistake... they forgot the garlic naan in our larger order. When I called to let them know, they sent someone out right away with it and they wouldn't accept a tip for delivering food to us. My kids were so happy... We all make mistakes, and when someone knows how to fix it right away it speaks volumes. Looking forward to ordering from here again soon. read more

I ordered on Uber ears for pick up. I got a message that my food is ready. We drove there (20 mins) after I got the message with my kids in the car. The food was not ready. My husband went inside and I was waiting in the car with the kids. Just unacceptable. I called the restaurant when my husband was inside and the woman told me that they are busy. Don't tell me my food is ready for pick up when it's not. Food was not bad. I would give 7/10. read more

Great Indian place in Madison with good veg food . I like their samosa platter , the pakora platter , their various curries specially the malai kofta and the spinach kofta . They have recently got a new management and it's still very good . read more

Chicken and Lamb Tikka Masala arrived in unlabeled similar containers. The dishes were for two different people with different dietary needs. The orders had to be remade, as the only resolution for the confusion was to "taste the food", since the sauce was identical. Speaking of the sauce, it was sweet. The lunch specials advertised is for DINE IN ONLY, so be aware of this. Portion size is extremely small for takeout. I don't eat much, and I can honestly say it was smaller than a lunch portion (the entrée). The sauce was extremely sweet. No savorieness to the dish at all, under seasoned. The Tandoori Salmon was overcooked, dry and under seasoned as well. The fish wasn't the freshest either. Overall not a good food experience, Even worse customer service with, not honoring the lunch special for takeout. The Garlic Naan, actually had no garlic flavor. I really wanted to love this place. I enjoyed reading each of the reviews here on Yelp, but can't say I had the same experience. I ordered via DoorDash. The order was delivered well and in a timely fashion. I received a full refund from DoorDash for this experience. read more

Savory suburban surprise in a NJ strip mall, who can ask for anything more! Indian cuisine is my favorite, I have no problem eating Samosas for breakfast while waiting for my Bollywood debut! Begum Palace, well suited name for the food could be served to royalty! The restaurant had a full house for a Friday night. A lot of take out orders being expedited. Having had three courses, appetizer, main course and dessert. All dishes were shared to get double the YUM! The special menu on the first page had something for everyone. Be sure to leave room for dessert- Ras Malai was pure delicious read more

Indian Kitchen & Grill - Indian Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

First time Indian cuisine diners fell in love with the food, server, owners and ambiance. They helped us find our level of comfort with a bit of adventure! They scaled our desired spiciness to our request without hesitation. Highly recommend this restaurant! We will be back to do some more sampling! read more

Phenomenal meal! Everything was beautiful spiced and fresh. Our waiter Jerry was funny, knowledgable and accommodating. Every dish we ordered was superb. Will be back many times. read more