An amazing little restaurant that has some of the best Indian food I've ever had…read more The dining room is small but clean and inviting. The service is very cordial. The food was amazing!

I've gotten take out from here 3 times and every single dish I've ordered has been delicious. My…read morefavorite dish here is the Chana Masala but everything is good. The staff is really friendly and the man I spoke with came from my favorite Indian restaurant in upstate NY so I knew the food was going to be great.

Ive been wanting to try this place out for years when they were doing those Indian pizzas when I…read moreused to go on Instagram. I got to go yesterday! Its located in the heart of branford. It was a bit difficult to get into because parking there was weird. I ate inside alone. The host was a bit brash but he was also talking to the uniform guy so I ignored it. The restaurant was empty. Then again it was good Friday. I got served this flatbread with chimichurri sauce, this tamarind one that got me hooked and some chopped pepper. The server arrived within 5 minutes and I was ready to order. I ordered the signature darbar pizza which had lamb, shrimp and chicken with curry sauce and a naan cheese flatbread which was basically another pizza lol. There was a TV playing bollywood shows and music. The food took a little bit but by the time it arrived I was ready to go to town. The pizza was amazing, especially with the tamarind sauce. The curry wasn't too overpowering and the crust was thin. So think new haven pizza with an Indian twist... that isn't trying too hard like Bobbi's. The flatbread was good but i soon regretted it as I had an appointment afterwards! The server was very kind and there in also a koi fish tank that another employee was tending to. 4 stars, because the darbar pizza, flatbread and a soda was a whopping $51 before tip. So i probably won't go out of my way from Danbury to grab this. However if I was close by, this would be a once in awhile treat.

I met a couple friends here for lunch on a Sunday. We were greeted promptly and seated in a bright…read moreclean booth by a window. Our server took our drink orders and papad were brought out along with 3 sauces. I ordered the Navarattan korma lunch. It was served in a bowl with white rice in another bowl on the side. It was fabulous with nice chunks of vegetable in a creamy red sauce. One of my friends ordered a lamb dish and the other ordered a chicken dish. They both loved their meals as well. We also ordered garlic naan and cheese naan to share. Both were heavenly! The service was excellent as well. Our water glasses were kept full and the check was brought out in a timely manner. I look forward to my next trip here to try other vegetarian meals!

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.

We started with chole bhature and absolutely yum…read more Next up was Pav bhaji and it hit all the spots The chilli chicken will put many New Jersey restaurants to shame! We ended up ordering a second portion! Lamb seekh- juicy smoky and charred for that perfect bite! My expectations were so high now that even their chicken tikka felt average! Murgh Masalam ne to muje delhi wala taste yaad dila diya Even the classic butter chicken was on point! To be honest - Sherkaan in Connecticut didn't just impress... it straight up outperformed some of New Jersey's most hyped spots.

Simply, wow! If I could give six stars, I would. Food, service and ambience all knocked out out of…read morethe park. My only regret and disappointment is that it's been open for seven years and this is the first time I've discovered this wonderful find in the heart of New Haven. I have been looking to come to this place for sometime, but you do need to do reservations for a Saturday night. I didn't want two weeks earlier through Resy. Full disclosure, I get a credit from American Express as part of their partnership with Resy and this is one of the locations that you can obtain that benefit from. We arrived shortly before our reservation time and waited in line as two other groups were turned away as they were all booked up for dinner until much later in the evening. Once inside, I understood as it is not a large dining area. The motive is very Indian forward with images of transportation themes from India, including bicycles on the ceiling above the tables. To start with, the drinks were some of the most flavorful options I have had in some time all with a very traditional Indian twist. I am not big on coconut or tequila, but my wife loved her coconut tequila drink. I thought the Manhattan was a big hit as the date balanced out the flavors perfectly. Even the cold drink, my daughter got reminded me of getting the same back in India. I personally was not a big fan of the mango lassi. My son got but he loved it. It was a bit thick for my taste. With regards to the food options, this reminded me of being in Manak Chok in India. For those that don't know, that is an area in western India known for its street foods and late night dining. The smells and tastes of the food would fit right in there. We started with the Dahi puri. This was a big hit for the entire family. You get six items in the order and this is a great place to start, especially if you like the balance of the street food. The Chaat Dog was also a big hit. We got the option with Lamb covered in chaat. The role was toasted perfectly and the balance of the flavors really hit well. The entire family enjoyed the chicken stuffed naan with the side of the sauce. I will admit it had a bit of a kick, so be careful for those who are not looking for spice forward foods. I have always been a big fan of Chole Bhature (chick peas and puffed whole wheat fried bread). The one here was nearly perfect as served. I was saying to my wife, that it could only be made better with a little bit of raw onion on top. As luck would have it, the waitress overheard my comment and next thing you know, we had a side of chopped onions and lime, the perfect topping for this dish. With regards to the biryani, it was flavorful, though it has never been my favorite thing. It comes with a side of raita as well. Again, that is not something I really enjoy. However, all three of my family enjoyed this immensely, and the serving was so generous, we had a decent amount of leftovers after our meal. We finished the night with some mango kulfi. It was too large scoops as you can see by the picture. This was the perfect sharing dessert for the four of us to conclude our meal. As noted above, our waitress was super attentive and very quick to bring out the dishes and drinks throughout our dinner. I will note that the price point is also great for New Haven restaurants as the complete meal with drinks for all and a dessert came out to $120 before tax and tip. This is definitely a place I would strongly recommend for any in the area. If you're not close by, book a reservation before you come down so it's not to miss out on this amazing experience. It is definitely worth a try if you want a traditional Indian street food experience. They do also have options like more traditional Punjabi style restaurants on the menu, but we focused more so on the street food options during our first visit. I will update further as I experience this place again which I expect to happen in the very near future.

House of Naan was enjoyed by everyone in my group. One person had gotten takeout from here before…read morebut this was everyone's first time dinning in. We tried to make a reservation same day online and it looked like they didn't take same day reservations. Tried calling to see if we could over phone and was told they don't accept same day reservations. Luckily there was a party leaving when we came so we only had to wait a few minutes for a table. The eggplant appetizer special was one of the best things we had. Hopefully, they add it to the regular menu so it's always available. For appetizers we also enjoyed the lamb sliders and one person got a lentil soup. The lentil soup was very small. We were all expecting a bigger bowl of soup. Someone in my party had gotten it for takeout before and we think they might have gotten more soup when it was takeout. The two entrees we got and naan were also delicious. Nothing we wouldn't be thrilled to order again.

Great service, friendly staff and busy ambience. The food was excellent, just to our liking the…read moredrinks were great too, we had thorny rose drink and jack's Abey lager. For food we started with eggplant chat and then went with baingan bhar

My husband and I came for an early Sunday dinner, and we left impressed! Definitely a gem in…read moredowntown Branford. The dining room was cozy and beautifully decorated, and the food all arrived to our table quickly. Every dish was delicious, but I especially love when restaurants have Nepalese momos, and these cheesy chicken ones were amazing! We liked the variety of cocktails they offered too. All around a great experience and we would definitely return!

Outstanding Indian cuisine in a beautiful dining room. Friendly and attentive service too. Start…read morewith excellent papadams. We shared the non-vegetable appetizer platter, then Chicken Tikka Masala and Lamb Vindaloo. Superb garlic Naan! We took home a lot. If you like Indian, go. If you don't know Indian, go. Go!

Christmas Dinner 2025 -- a tradition we've kept going for about five years now…read more Ordered and paid for lunch online (couldn't be easier). My son and daughter picked everything up, brought it home, and even set it out buffet-style before the rest of us arrived. Poppadums didn't last more than a couple of minutes once everyone dug in Mango chutney and the Haveli Special naan -- never disappoint! When ordering online you can choose your heat level from mild to very hot. I've never been brave enough to try very hot, but my brother reckons there should be another option called Indian Hot I assume you can order this way in-house too -- the server really should ask. Everyone loved the spread and I've got leftovers for a couple of days (win!): Vegetarian samosas Lamb korma Saag paneer Butter chicken (mild & medium) Haveli mixed grill Perfect food, zero stress -- exactly how Christmas should be

The food was mostly good, the service was decent, and the ambiance was like a time capsule,…read moretransporting one to a bygone era. I tried the gobi manchurian, garlic naan, malai kofta and vegetable jalfrezi. The malai kofta and jalfrezi came with basmati rice. The gobi manchurian and the malai kofta were excellent. The jalfrezi was overly oily and salty - do not recommend. The server was efficient, though not super friendly. The ambiance was elegant, but reminded me of Indian restaurants in the US from the 80s - plenty of South Asian brick a brac of dubious quality, white tablecloths, and generic Bollywood instrumental music. I haven't tried enough Indian restaurants in the area to be able to tell if there are better ones in the area. I would however recommend getting a mix of heavy and light dishes instead of exclusively heavy ones.

Definitely worth the stop! We were heading back home from…read morevacation and needed a place to grab dinner. After seeing the great reviews, we decided to check this spot out--and I can confidently say it lives up to the hype! We ordered the vegetable samosas, chicken curry, lamb vindaloo, masala tea, and carrot halwa. Everything was delicious! There was a slight mix-up with the lamb vindaloo, but the staff was extremely apologetic and quickly resolved the issue. The restaurant was very clean, and the decor was nice. Overall, a great experience!

Overall it was an excellent experience. The food was expertly prepared and very good, spiced to our…read morerequest, which is t always the case. The service was quick and friendly and they decorated the space very nicely, warm and inviting. The menu is extensive and in my experience, had many unique dishes, especially the desserts. The missing star is because the waitress wouldn't consider asking the chef about preparing a certain dish. They had Kashmiri naan on the menu, not something usually found here in this area. My favorite biryani is a Kashmiri biryani. They obviously had all the ingredients, and I was also told it used to be on the menu, but she wouldn't even ask. I haven't seen Kashmiri anything on an Indian restaurant menu since 20+years ago so there was excitement, but then some disappointment.

Authentic Indian food, flavors that make your tongue dance of happiness. We went there tonight for…read moreour daughter's 25th birthday, our waiter was amazing, made us feel at home with a personalized birthday song and a hand written poem in a card. The ambiance cannot be topped from my experience. They truly got a new loyal customer! Thank you for making the night so special!

Servers were very friendly, if a little slow. But good came out quickly. The Nool Parotta was a…read morespecial. Maybe a little greasy. But still good. Very large servings of both. They lose a star for having only canned sodas. They seemed to have a bar so fountain beverages should have been available.

Authentic South Indian vegetarian food, super plain but clean ambience, mediocre service…read more Tried the gobi manchurian, the Andhra masala dosa, the kothu parotta, and the poori-sabzi. On hearing that I had ordered the kothu parotta, the chef came out and asked me if I was from South India and said that he was Tamil from Chennai. It's refreshing to have South Indian food in the US prepared by chefs from South India, and that could explain why the food seemed authentic at Udupi. I enjoyed all the dishes, and while they're nowhere close to the South Indian food one can get in Bangalore (where I'm from) the food is significantly better than one can get in a South Indian restaurant in North Indian cities such as Delhi. The food was perfectly spiced (for me, which means that it may be spicier than usual for most other people) and flavourful. My dining partner tried the mango lassi and enjoyed it. The food was very reasonably priced. The service was neither particularly good nor bad. The woman at the counter was not very friendly but quite efficient. The restaurant appears to thrive on takeout/delivery orders, and was relatively empty. We went on a weekday, so it is possible that it gets more crowded during the weekend. The ambiance is totally charmless and food is served on paper plates. The food did take a lot of time to come out, and I'm assuming that this is because they had one chef at the time who presumably was struggling with delivery orders (UberEats and GrubHub drivers kept coming by to pick up food). I don't live in Connecticut; otherwise, I would come far more often. Overall, I recommend this place if you are in the area, but cannot speak to the quality of the North Indian food served at the restaurant.

I came here on a Sunday around noon with a friend who recommended it to me because it is a…read morecompletely vegetarian restaurant. We were the only customers at the time so it was nice and quiet. I noticed it appeared clean and well organized and I enjoyed the beautiful wall hangings. The menu is found on the menu board above the counter where you order. They serve typical South Indian food. I ordered a dosa and my friend ordered an utthapam. Both meals were delicious! This is located next to an Indian grocery store and within a short drive of the temple. I will be back for sure!