Shalimar, Woodbridge - Worth the Detour…read more Finding parking in Manhattan can feel nearly impossible--unless you're willing to pay what amounts to a full night's hotel rate just to stop for a short meal. On our way back to DC, we finally decided to stop somewhere more practical where parking wouldn't be a hassle. We ended up in Woodbridge and initially stopped at Shah's. Since my wife and I weren't in the mood for fast food, we asked the staff for a recommendation. Without hesitation, they pointed us to Shalimar, saying it was the best option in the area despite there being several Desi restaurants nearby. After a 10 min drive we arrived with fairly low expectations. The surrounding area felt a bit worn and unremarkable--but the moment we stepped inside, that impression completely changed. The restaurant was clean, modern, and felt recently renovated. Since we still had a long drive ahead, I asked for their specialty dishes. The initial interaction with the staff felt a bit rushed, as if they had somewhere else to be on a Friday night--but we managed to place our order. And then the food arrived. The sizzler was outstanding--perfectly seasoned, incredibly flavorful, and with a texture that really stood out. The chicken was juicy and tender, paired beautifully with buttery naan. The portion was massive--easily enough for four people, and even with our best effort, we still had leftovers. Asked for extra sauce to go but that came in as a no show. We also tried the Chapli kebab, which was equally impressive. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. The combination of red onions and green chili on the side elevated the dish even further. Service was a bit mixed. The younger staff seemed quite busy and not especially attentive, but the manager noticed and stepped in, which improved the experience. Before leaving, we grabbed a mango lassi and a falooda to go--both excellent and perfect for the drive back. Overall, the food, portion sizes, ambiance, and pricing were all outstanding. Even if the service wasn't perfect that evening, the quality of the food alone makes this a place we would absolutely return to when in the area.

So yummy!!! My friends and I celebrated Eid here and the food and service were both great. There is…read moreplenty of seating but know it gets very very busy around dinner time, especially on Eid, there was a wait and eating time limit. Regardless, would recommend! Their naan is out of this world, so soft, warm, and delicious. We tried a handful of dishes, portions are great and prices are reasonable. Great ambiance. What a great indopakistani spot!

The setup here is a little different or kinda awkward…read more Well, we went to eat chaat/Mithai which is a little section inside the restaurant separate. There is also a paan shop, in one corner of the restaurant. We were a little bit confused as to where to sit or who to order from. Also from outside, it says "lovely sweet restaurant" which is actually the chaat/ mithai section. Nonetheless, we ended up ordering from Kandahar. Flounder with rice. It was very good. It was well seasoned, crispy and delicious. Generous portion of rice also with the dish. Lamb chapli kabob and boneless lamb cubes. This dish was also pretty good. Served with rice. The lamb was well seasoned. We enjoyed the food. Service was good. Manager came to our table couple of times to ensure everything was good. There was constant customer traffic back n forth. Alot of take out orders also.

If you are looking for a Afghani food . This is not a pace . They are selling Indian food and…read morecalling it afghan food . Typical Indian food branded under Pakistani food or Afghanistan cuisine . . I will give a one star .

Discovered this spot on Thanksgiving night, and it was a lifesaver! Open until 3 AM, we went around…read moremidnight when the streets were empty. Ordered naan with chicken korma and naan stuffed with mutton--both were amazing and worth it! Great table service, and the staff was super friendly. Highly recommend for late-night cravings!

Excellent service and great food. Authentic taste. Open late and free parking behind .read more

This place has some very good food!…read more The puri was light crispy and flaky yet sturdy. The Chana and the other side were SOOO GOOD The halwa wasn't bad either but honestly I like it a little creamier in texture The service and ambiance are casual and typical for the type of establishment. Go for the food !

I placed three orders of halwa poori to go and everything was so delicious!! The portions are a…read moregreat size and the pooris were so fresh. Bombay Paratha has the best halwa poori, hands down. I also tried their aloo paratha, which comes with masala onions--so good! One of my favorite spots on Oak Tree!

Ordered a chicken biryani to go from here. The total was close to $28 including tax. A smaller…read moreportion I would say, but it was still enough to last me 1.5 meals. Flavor is great - only thing is mine didn't come with an egg, and there were few onions. Service was fast and they had the order ready in around 15 minutes. Inside is also really spacious - I heard they host a lot of events!

We had lunch at Mongol Indian Restaurant in Edison with a party of four. We were seated at 12:05…read morep.m. for the buffet and have dined here before. The food was excellent, as always. The appetizers were fresh and delicious, and the cooks preparing them as well as the waitstaff were extremely professional, attentive, and courteous. Unfortunately, our experience ended on a disappointing note. We finished our meal, paid our bill (which included the mandatory 20% gratuity), and were simply enjoying each other's company. At 1:46 p.m., after being there for just 1 hour and 41 minutes, the host came to our table and asked us to leave. We were almost only 4 tables who were not Indians. What made this particularly surprising was that there were approximately six empty tables in our dining room and many more available in the adjacent room. The restaurant was clearly not waiting for our table. Had there been a posted time limit for buffet seating, we would have completely understood and respected it. However, no such policy was communicated or displayed. In addition 2 hours for 4 people are normal time. This interaction left a sour impression after what had otherwise been an outstanding lunch. Restaurants are certainly entitled to set dining time limits, but those policies should be clearly posted and applied consistently. We will likely return because the food and service from the kitchen and waitstaff are excellent. We only hope management handles situations like this with more professionalism and courtesy in the future, as it would make the overall dining experience as exceptional as the food. We will simply push back next time, and send the person away.

Best goat Karahi in Jersey hands down. The grilled fish is amazing as well. It's a gem.read more

The food was amazing but expensive and the portions were small. The place looks really nice and the…read moreservice was good as well

We ordered halwa poori, parathas and chicken Bihari kababs. everything was phenomenal and the. Best…read morewas chicken Bihari mouth watering. I highly recommend this place. service was quick too!! Date 9/1/2025

A few days ago on July 12, 2024, I visited this place to grab a quick lunch. I typically like their…read morechicken seekh kababs. The food here tends to be filling at a decent price while the service and atmosphere are so-so. I ordered my usual 2-piece seekh kababs and a butter naan. They brought out shaami kababs instead while I am almost positive I had stated seekh kababs, which is what I normally get there. Another 10-15 minutes passed; the correct order was finally brought out and the incorrect order taken away. The cook himself brought it out, staring at me creepily. Anyway, I started to eat and after a while, thought I had bit into a bone or something hard. When I spit it out, it was a flat white plastic bread clip/tab often used to close packets of burger buns, and it wasn't exactly small. I could easily have choked on it or worse, died. At the very least, it could have caused internal bleeding. I immediately asked for the manager and gave him a piece of my mind in a loud, trembling voice, obviously didn't pay and stormed out, letting them know that I have taken pics and can sue them if I want to. I have sworn not to return and warn others to be very careful with the food there if they decide to go.