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    Indian Spice Route 23

    4.7 (22 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Butter chicken, rice and garlic cheese naan
    Jordan H.

    The food, service and ambiance were all outstanding! It's hard to believe that this used to be a Friendly's restaurant. They did a great job with refurbishing the space and making it feel very warm and inviting. The wait staff were all so friendly and everyone made sure to speak. My waitress was awesome and I really appreciate how doting she was, coming by every few minutes to make sure that I had everything that I needed and that the food met my expectations. I ordered the butter chicken (comes with rice) and an order of garlic cheese naan. I absolutely love Indian food, and this was by far one of the best meals that I have had. I was also very impressed by their menu selection. There was so much to choose from and so many things I wanted to try, I definitely plan to come back.

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    The buffet is wonderful... so many choices. Check out the website...plus the have the cocktail you love

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    Amazing food! So fresh tasting. You have to try it. Make sure you get reservations!

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    I ordered the butter chicken (comes with rice) and an order of garlic cheese naan.

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    Indian Masala - Garlic Naan

    Indian Masala

    4.6(83 reviews)
    12.8 mi

    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.

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    Gulab Indian Restaurant - Dinning Area.

    Gulab Indian Restaurant

    4.7(63 reviews)
    41.5 mi
    Vegetarian friendly
    Locally owned & operated

    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.

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    Indian Spice Route 23 - indpak - Updated May 2026

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