Absolutely outstanding experience at Namaste Indian Restaurant in Middletown. The food was rich,…read moreflavorful, and authentic--every dish was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. The service was warm, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome from start to finish. The atmosphere was clean, comfortable, and ideal for both a casual night out or a special dinner. Highly recommend the butter chicken, garlic naan, and biryani. Easily one of the best dining experiences in the area--will definitely be coming back! Looking forward to bringing friends and family next time to share the experience.

So I had the Lamb Saag which is a spicy dish from Punjab made with lamb in a tangy-ish sauce…read more Fantastic! I could have used more heat but I just added some hot pepper. Along with that, I had an onion Kulcha, which is a bread with delicious onions and so soft! This was great for dunking up the delicious juices too! Very nice staff, super clean restaurant! Well done Namaste!

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.

On one of our many excursions, my daughter and I stumbled onto this gem of a restaurant. I wish I…read morehad taken pictures, but this place was palatial. Everything was gold as soon as you step inside. The entrance was massive and the brilliance did not stop there. When you walk into the restaurant from the grand entrance it's huge. The servers sat us right away and the smells emanating from the buffet platters hits you right away. We walked through the line and they had such treats like goat roganoff and chicken tikka masala. I even stocked up on some tiny samosas and fish fry. Everything was insanely delicious. The naan was the most interesting part because it looked like a puff pastry. The texture was unlike any I've tried before but it worked. We each had three plates and were done in a matter of a half hour. I kid you not I spent 35$ including tip for wonderful food. So thankful we found this place and we'll definitely stop in again when in the area.

Amritsari fish was good. Mutton curry was very creamy…read more Naans were great. Biriyani was more of pulav than Biriyani. Ambience was good. Attentive staff.

One of the best veggie restaurants in the world. Slower service than most people want but so worth…read moreit. Ambience is homie and feels quite like you are in somebody's clean house with a few extra tables. Thaitin mé go mór liom agus beannaithe bheith.

I'm not one for vegetarian, my wife is. This place won her over. It's clean and affordable and…read moreoffers a unique menu of delicious vegetable options. It is hella tasty and prepared fresh.

Fantastic little hole in the wall for to go orders when you have that craving for some indian food…read more For those that are not familiar, Desi bites is located in the back middle to the right of the little market. The take out food is quick, reasonably priced for the portion, and still warm at time of pick up! I recommend their butter chicken and their punjabi samosa. I didn't realize the samosa was only an order of 1...so next time i'm upping that and ordering 2! 4 stars because I found the garlic naan to be a bit chewy, however other than that, everything was tasty. Will I be back to order from this place? For sure.

The food was great. Tucked in the back of an Indian grocery store. We stopped because we were in…read morethe area on a Monday and a fancier restudarant in Easton we like is closed Mondays. We had the masala dosas. I ordered them to go, but the fellow at the counter insisted we eat there as the dosas would get soggy. They were tasty and a $11 a great value. Desi Bites is moving to the Easton's Palmer Park Mall on July 1, 2024. We were told there will be seating for groups of up to a hundred, I suspect that is an exaggeration, but hope to try the new location someday.

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.

We came to celebrate Mother's Day and my birthday here at Gymkhana. They put out a very good…read morespread, you have your pick. And you take a plate. Finish the plate and go for another. for this occasion you must make a reservation. Otherwise you won't be able to sit. Unfortunately some people didn't make a reservation and they left. They are very attentive of your needs and polite,

What can I say? Their food is consistently delicious. The place is indeed beautiful, big bay…read morewindows over looking a huge parking lot. The owner is always there to welcome you, and the staff is efficient, profesional and pleasant. Now for the pièce de résistance ! The 3 dipping sauce with the " crackers" on the table is a nice touch. We started with a delicious appetizer that I don't recall the name. The Garlic Naan was yummy and served pipping hot. I had the Curried Lamb in a mild creamy cashew sauce with saffron, truly a delicious dish. My husband had the Goat Mappas, cooked with coconut, curry leaves and southern spices, compliment to the chef, truly delicious. Unfortunately no room for desert, the portions are too copious. Basmati rice served with the dishes is on point. A must try if you want delicious Indian food. All you can eat lunch buffet is offered daily. Their prices are very reasonable.

This tiny restaurant has plenty of comfy seating and a warm, inviting ambiance. We stopped in for a…read morelate lunch since we needed to be at church by five for my sister's memorial service. Although we were the only diners at the time, the phone rang nonstop with takeout orders--a clear sign of how popular this place is. The food was absolutely magnificent, and I'm so glad we chose this spot. I started with the butternut squash soup, which was divine. They give you a full bowl, and it was so satisfying I almost didn't need a main course. My sister had the lentil soup, which was equally delicious, with a bright, lemony flavor that really stood out. My aunt ordered the chicken samosas and loved them. Watching my Aunt Daisy enjoy Indian food was honestly hilarious--this is a woman who usually sticks to rice, beans, and steak, yet she couldn't stop talking about how much she loved it. For my entrée, I had the butter chicken: incredibly tender, with a creamy yet light sauce--absolutely delicious. My aunt and sister both had the shrimp tikka, which was a total triumph. My cousin Mercy ordered the chicken tikka and loved hers just as much. Our waiter was incredibly sweet, helpful, and patient, explaining the dishes and even taking a photo for us. We'll definitely be back when we have more time and don't have to rush out. This place is a gem.

Ordered takeout via DoorDash. The staff was very accommodating of my Cilantro intolerance, calling…read moreseveral times to ensure that I was OK to consume dishes with Coriander powder. The Samosa Chaat appetizer was very flavorful and the perfect amount for two. The Garlic Naan also had good flavor, but could've been packaged differently so as to prevent it from getting soggy. The 2 lamb curry dishes were both excellent. We ordered Rogan Josh and the Lamb Korma. As with the lamb which was very tender, both curries were perfectly cooked and had the perfect balance of flavor, spice, and texture. Both curries came with basmati rice, which was just right.