Amazing food 10/10 Clearly marked vegan options…read more This place has the best Indian food I've ever had. Also, very friendly and knowledgeable staff who were happy to tell us the details of their delicious offerings not commonly available elsewhere. Although I'm not frequently in this area, I will certainly return to this hidden gem.

Wonderful restaurant that raises the standard in this part of New England for Indian cuisine. It…read morewas a bit out of my usual neighborhood and so it took a while to uncover. But finally I did and boy am I happy. Very much a family affair - husband and wife who share maitre'd and server responsibilities. And other relatives in the kitchen cooking up a storm. What first grabbed my attention were the huge number of dosas they offer. Seeing any dosa on a menu at all is a rarity and so to see the wide variety they feature was amazing. I opted for the Andhra Kara Masala and it was excellent. The dosa itself crispy and warm and the condiments beautifully integrated. We opted for the mixed veggie pakoras as an appetizer on the recommendation of the owner and they were served warm and crispy. The batter was light - nothing like the thick sludge that usually adorns the deep fried nuggets of vegetable delight. The accompanying tamarind sauce was sweet and clean and the mint-cilantro suitably refreshing. Lovey got garlic naan and saag paneer. Smooth and creamy, the saag was exactly as hoped for and the garlic naan was chewy, warm and toothsome. Dessert was carrot halwa. Hard to believe carrots make such an excellent warm dessert but they do. Richly satisfying with just the right touch of sweetness. We look forward to returning and sampling the rest of the menu!

There's Indian food, and then there's Monica's. Their take on things is not to be missed. Only…read moredownside is when you go back to a regular/traditional Indian restaurant after eating here you will be disappointed. Definitely try the Somosa Chaat-tastic. Drinks are excellent too. It's a small place so make reservations.

I had a memorable night with my sister and mom at Monica's cafe. I always appreciate going to a…read moreplace that has their own unique take on cuisines. Monica does exactly that! Every dish was executed with flair and flavor. We tried the Yogurt Bombs, Palak Crunch Chaat, Masalatini for the appetizers. Masalatini is a must try, and we loved how crunchy the Yogurt Bombs and Palak Crunch were with every bite. Then we had the Saag Saga with Paneer and the Melt-In-Mouth Lababdar with Kofta. Both dishes were delicious. Soft homemade paneer and again crunchy kofta with velvety gravies. Lastly, can't forget about the Mithai. You usually can't compete with Mithai in India. Monica's takes it a step further, maybe India can't compete with her? She has a wonderful family, and we had such a great time talking with them. Looking forward to coming back!

This is a wonderful family owned business. I have been eating here for many years. The people are…read morewonderful and the food is always excellent. I think that there food stands up against any of the Indian restaurants that I have tried in Manhattan.

First time trying Indian food & it was delicious. Totally will be recommending this spot to others…read more Excellent service

Without a doubt, the best Indian restaurant I have ever been to in downtown Derry NH!!! There is…read morealso one in Hampton but this is close by. When my friend, Dee and I went in at 11:50am we were the only ones there and greeted very nicely by Ankush who is most likely the manager of his family's restaurant. We sat at the bar and Ankush gave us both drink and entree menus. For a drink, he made me a delicious coconut margarita and Dee got a blend of green teas and other flavors. Sladen was the chef and came out to check on everything we ordered. Both Dee and I got plain and garlic Naan bread which was awesome. I had the Tandoori chicken served with rice and sauce and Dee had the Chana Masala which was a moderately spicy, hearty and saucy chickpea and tomato dish with Indian spices. Both dishes were huge and I took home enough for 2 more meals. The Tandoori chicken which was actually a one-half Cornish Hen marinated in yogurt and spices served was only $24 and Dee's was $18. Most reasonable. Can't wait to go at night!

Everybody was very polite and enjoyable. They welcomed us with a couple of samosas. Our food came…read morefast. The staff was really kind and attentive, really delightful.

My friend and I got takeout and it was delicious. The mango lassi had such strong and authentic…read moremango flavor and the samosas were hot and flaky and very well seasoned. The garlic naan was a bit cold when I got to try it because my friend got it but it was very nice and garlicky, and both of our entrees were flavourful and good portions! She got butter chicken and I got tikka masala. We were blown away by the food quality considering it was kind of a random choice.

The food was excellent and the service was great despite it only being one guy working. We will…read moredefinitely god back.

Chicken kebabs were the appetizers we ordered and we were given a plentiful supply! The other…read moreentree orders we asked for were very standard- chicken tikka masala and saag paneer and garlic naan. But, all were delicious and two bowls of basmati rice were included and delicious as well. I wasn't a fan of the chai I ordered. The service was friendly but kind of lingered around since not as many customers. There was a bathroom smell right when we entered the restaurant, because the bathrooms are positioned right at the bottom of the stairs when you walk in the building. But, besides that the food was pretty good. I wouldn't say this is an authentic Indian restaurant destination. But, I'd come back here again to try the Indian buffet out since cheaper than eating dinner à la carte.

Went in looking for buffet so we can taste a little bit of everything. But they only have buffet…read moreSaturday and sundays. So we just ordered the lunch menu and ordered a mini buffet for ourselves. Ordered the onion pakora as an appetizer. For some reason I thought it was going to come with some sort of sauce. So it was a little dry. I just ended up dipping it in the malai kofta for more flavor. We ordered 1 veggie, 1 chicken, and 1 lamb lunch combo. Which it came with white rice, soup, and naan or a roti. The veggie option was the malai kofta. (I liked this one the best, bc it was sweet) . It's vegetable cheese dumplings in a cashew sauce. the chicken option was the priya chicken special. (Second best) This was good. It was saucy. and then we got the lamb masala. This one was more on the tomato-sour side. I like more of a creamy sauces. These dishes weren't as spicy. It was just a hint of it. Waiters were really nice and informative about the menu.

Jewel in the Crown deserves more business!! One of my favorite local places! There's always…read moresomething's for everyone and they are super accommodating, for example, someone in our party doesn't like spicy food but the rest of us do so they always make our food mild and include a side of spicy curry to mix in. Their food is always delicious and filling, the portions don't look big but it's always have the perfect amount. I highly recommend the Aloo Naan. As a vegetarian living with meat-eaters Jewel in the Crown gives everyone lots of options

A family owned establishment. Always good. Got the chicken tikka & tried my boyfriend's fish curry…read morewhich was delightful. I wish they didn't pass the CC processing fee onto the consumer though. So bring cash if you can. They have parking which is rare in this area as well. I would say get higher spice than what you normally order. I got medium and it was more like asking for no spice to be honest. Id say windows should be dusted if you're seated in the open window area as this is a bit unsettling.

It's my go to place. Tried almost everything- vegetarian. So good. It is always packed…read more The space is small but, the taste is amazing. Best Indian place I have been and affordable too. I tried biryani , dosa, idly, pani puri, masala chai, Chole bature, punugunu, samosas, paneer curry and many moreeeeee....

Too much salt in every item . We were group of 10 …read more Everybody in group feel that salt is tooooo much . If salt is less customer can add too . They need to control salt quantity In food .. If they put less salt , will be very very good . We order paneer tikka masala , Egg bhurji Masala dosa , Garlic naan was very good Sanjay

Good food. The selection seems unusually large especially for the price range. We pickup and order…read moretakeout frequently. They have special discount pricing on Wedsdays.

I was scammed I was…read moregiven a menu that had no indication that the pricing has increased. I ordered $110 worth of food according to the actual pricing on the menu and I was charged $126 for it. They did not tell me about the prices. Even when I got the bill on their POS system, I was shown a tip page directly. I asked them if I can review items on the check and they then showed me the check. I was surprised that the pricing was totally off for each menu item!! They wouldn't have even told me if I did not ask to review the check. This was a very scammy thing to do and I was extremely disappointed that this happened. I paid the full price anyways but I would recommend REVIEW YOUR CHECKS or AVOID this place completely. Ideally they should have let me know right when I got the menu. I would have even not complained if they were upfront with it when they gave me the check. The fact that they tried to slip it in was extremely frustrating. Food 1. Mysore masala dosa and sambhar were very bland. We ordered 3 of those and unfortunately can't finish them because they weren't tasting right. 2. Gobi Manchurian was good and was also a good portion size 3. Samosa chat was the best tasting item on the menu. 4. Veg biryani was good but I've eaten better. Service: when we arrived, we sat for 10 mins and no one attended us. Once we were attended, the food arrived fast. The staff was nice too.

After spending a week eating seafood, I decided to try some Indian spicy food…read more This quaint restaurant was perfect. very fast service, and courteous. The chicken korma was delicious! with fresh cashew nuts and spiced to taste, which is another plus. I chose medium heat, and it was the perfect blend of not too mild, not too spicy. The garlic cheese naan was spectacular; very generous portion of bread that i dipped in the korma gravy. Generous portions for the price. A nice alternative to seafood near Hampton beach.

Absolutely exceptional! Truly a hidden gem!…read more My husband and I LOVE Indian food, and we have been meaning to try Destination India for a while. We have eaten at most of the Indian restaurants in the area, so we have tried a lot of different places. This was our first visit here, and WOW! We were incredibly impressed from the moment we walked in. I actually remember this building being a Denny's when I was younger, and I cannot believe the transformation! The owners did an amazing job with the interior. It is warm, cozy, beautifully decorated, and extremely clean. The lighting, flooring, gorgeous bar, and all of the little details make it feel welcoming and upscale while still being comfortable. I only wish I had taken pictures! And then there is the food. Absolutely phenomenal! Everything tasted incredibly fresh and was packed with flavor. Every single thing we ordered was delicious. You can tell there is so much care going into the ingredients, preparation, and presentation. One thing I especially appreciated was how clearly the menu identified common allergens like gluten, dairy, and nuts. I am gluten free, and eating out can sometimes be frustrating, but I had so many options here! It made ordering incredibly easy and gave me confidence in what I was choosing. The staff was also wonderful. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely seemed to care that we were enjoying our experience. I truly cannot say enough good things about this place. Beautiful atmosphere, exceptional food, wonderful service, generous portions, and incredible attention to detail. We brought home so much food that I am pretty sure we will be enjoying it for lunch AND dinner tomorrow, and I am already looking forward to it! Destination India is truly a hidden gem, and I am so glad we finally tried it. This will absolutely be a place we return to again and again. If you love Indian food, or have been wanting to try it, do yourself a favor and go. You will not be disappointed! Five stars across the board!