Ordered: 8-course Dawat Dinner (~$95/person) 1. Mango Lassi 2. Bhortha Sampler: pumpkin, flat bean, peanut, potato 3. Panch Phoron Dal 4. Fulkopir Bhaji (Cauliflower Mixed Vegetables) 5. Begun Bhaja (Fried Eggplant) 6. Lau Chingri (Shrimp & Bottle Gourd Squash) 7. Rui Mach Bhaja (Rohu Fish Fried) w Tomato Tok 8. Murgir (Chicken) Roast & Palao 9. Gorur Gostho (Beef Curry) w Palao 10. Khashir (Goat) Biryani 11. Tuna Kebab 12. Mishti Doi (sweet yogurt) Aya's take: I'm going to try to put into words what an incredible dining experience the Dawat Dinner is at Korai Kitchen. Run by a mom & daughter duo, Amma & Nur-E are truly so down-to-earth, full of positivity, and their energy is luminous. Amma is genuinely passionate about her craft and unbelievably humble! We arrived 10 minutes before 8pm and were greeted by Nur-E who literally shook our hands and welcomed us with open arms. The restaurant seats ~18 people so you can imagine how intimate, curated, and deeply rooted in tradition this dinner felt. Amma is from Dhaka, Bangladesh and with every course that came out, Nur-E described it to us in her expert storytelling ways! Everything we had was incredible. The Mango Lassi is blended by hand for that perfect consistency and refreshing, lightly sweet, homemade taste! After 5 whole courses came out, Nour-E came out and told us we had 7 more to go! So definitely come hungry and know you will leave beyond satisfied. My favorites were the Lau Chingri (Shrimp & Bottle Gourd Squash), the Rohu Fish Fried, the Murgir (Chicken) Roast & Palao, Beef Curry (Gorur Gostho) and Khashir (Goat) Biryani. Basically everything we had!! Each dish was balanced in depth, richness, and heat. The meats & fish were so tender, the rices were unbelievably fragrant, and the sauces were aromatic and layered rather than just spicy. The Rohu Fish Fried is imported from Bangladesh and lightly coated in spices and pan-fried until golden brown. This was my first time having this fish and it won't be my last! The Murgir (Chicken) Roast & Palao will live rent free in my head for a long time. It's richly caramelized, light yet aromatic, and deliciously comforting. I can see why this is usually a celebratory dish and is the only dish that Amma will serve at every Dawat Dinner! This dish is so popular that you can now find the recipe on Food & Wine. Speaking of accomplishments, the Lau Chingri (Shrimp & Bottle Gourd Squash) was named one of The New York Times' Best Dishes of 2025. We were also so lucky that Amma made her Mishti Doi for dessert! It's a sweet yogurt that has a custard-like creaminess and was the perfect way to end the meal after all those incredible flavors. We were so grateful to get a special one in a traditional clay pot. Also, there's tons of food but the staff will package any leftovers for you to take with you! They've literally thought of everything to make this an exceptional experience. Nur-E closed our dinner saying "food is life's greatest connector" and I couldn't agree more! Amma is truly an inspiration for opening Korai Kitchen at 61 years old, becoming a James Beard Nominee at 67 and getting 3 Stars from New York Times, and now signing her first cook book deal at 69. This is definitely in my top 10 meals of 2026 and is one of the most memorable meals I've ever had. I can't recommend Korai Kitchen enough. read more

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Food, service and ambiance are all 5 stars! The food is courtesy of mom Nure. The service is courtesy of an exceptional staff. The ambiance is largely due to daughter Nure whose incredible passion and enthusiasm throughout the night in describing Bengali culture, history and food was incredible! Mom and daughter combine to create an unforgettable dining experience that for me is unmatched and never to be forgotten. They are such gracious hosts and make everyone feel like family. As delicious as the food is, be prepared to take a lot home. You enter Korai Kitchen hungry, curious and with great anticipation. You leave full, satisfied and part of the family! Sorry for the lack of pics. I just went in as soon as the dishes started arriving, eager to savor the meal rather than to record it. My advice: Just go! Its a culinary adventure! read more

What else to say but yummy. only tried once, but I'll be going back. My parents brought me and it was great

I know next to nothing about Bangladeshi food, but I do know the Dawat experience at Korai Kitchen is truly special. Amma and Nur-E are exceptional hosts and the food is outstanding. Come hungry as there are many, many courses. Everyone who works here is so kind. There was an issue opening the wine we brought and Nur-E went out of her way to pick us up a new bottle (same vineyard!) during our meal. Unreal! You will not only eat delicious food, but learn so much about Bangladeshi culture and cuisine. This is truly a labor of love and I cannot recommend highly enough! read more

Note that they are mainly an order ahead and take out only, but WOW were they hospitable! As an tourist looking for some good eats, I stumbled upon Korai upon local recommends, and they did not disappoint. I was impressed with their service and consideration to let me order and wait for a large Khashir Biryani (Goat) within 20 minutes. Eat there? Nah, could not! Upon taking it home, I was delighted to see that it was filled to the brim and even included a handwritten note and extra sauce and wipes. Do I know what the sauce was? Nope, but it was a nice and TASTY gesture! Had I not had to take it home, I definitely would've enjoyed it in the restaurant if allowed. The interior had a nice dark, rustic feel to it. Good to reminisce of old times or to be in a calmer space that's dimly lit. :) And of course, this isn't my first time having Biryani, but I will admit Korai Kitchen's easily ranks at one of TOP biryanis compared to the ones that had in LA. read more

Korai Kitchen - Khashir Biryani (Goat) - Bangladeshi Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Celebrated part two of a special anniversary here, and after spending years collecting digital dust on my "Restaurants to Try" list, I'm happy to say Korai Kitchen's weekend Dawat delivered. First, it's $90pp (gone up since a few months ago). However, you get about $200+ worth of food, so it's a steal any way you look at it. Second, when Nuri Jr says in the beginning not to fill up on rice and the courses will get bigger: LISTEN TO HER! You'll start with essentially large appetizers, that then progress to full-sized entrees, that then evolve to Auntie-sized entrees--and anyone who's ever had an Auntie cook for them knows what I mean by how big they are! Third, the menu varies every week depending on what Chef Nuri feels like cooking (and has on hand). So you can come back multiple times and never have the same meal. Fourth, you're encouraged to eat with your hands--that's the proper Bengali way. But cutlery is provided if you need it, and there's a never-ending supply of wet wipes. Here's what we gorged on in Nov 2024: - Portas (mash) sampler: Pumpkin, peanut, eggplant, potato. Not to sound like a basic b*tch, but while they were all good, the potato was the best. - Daal with five spices: Tasty, but hard to eat with your hands, so don't be afraid to use your spoon. - Labra: Mixed veggies with green papaya. Comforting. - Begun Bhaja: Eggplant fritter. One of the most perfectly fried and spiced fritters I've ever had. Huge too. - Chingrir Lotpoti: Shrimp with okra and green chilies. Perfectly flavored, though okra haters might find it hard to enjoy. At this point, our hostess Nuri Jr announced that we still had 5 courses left (of our 8-course meal). And I died a bit because I was pretty sure we'd already had at least 5 courses (I was noting all of them), so how could we have 5 left? THE FOOD MATH AIN'T MATHING! - Mach Bhaj: Fried rohu fish with green chilies. Another perfectly fried piece of food, but of which I could only enjoy a bite because the most was yet to come. - Murgi roast: Roast chicken, and their most popular dish. I can see why--rarely has chicken been so tender and juicy and perfectly sauced. Oh, and cardamom reigns supreme in the spice mix, which is just the cherry on top of a perfect plate. Unfortunately, this was enough food for a village, so I could only hold down a few bites. - Kala Bhuna: Here comes the bef in ghee, and boy is it tender! - Chicken biryani with tuna kebab: A fantastic combo of flavorful rice and grilled fish that makes me wish I could visit Bangladesh (okay, there's nothing actually stopping me, so I should just make this happen). - Mishti Doi: Dessert from Amma's hometown! Think solid yogurt meets cheesecake for texture, and a mildly sweet flavor that would please any palette. I didn't think I'd finish the large bowl they gave us, but lo and behold--I did. You always have room for dessert. Oh, and they definitely pack up the courses you can't finish, so you eat what you can, then enjoy leftovers for days. For once, the five-star reviews don't lie. Come. Just come. read more

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I have been waiting to eat here for 3 years. The dawat offering from Korai Kitchen is no Joke. You pay 90 dollars but you get food worth at least double that. 8 courses of food is no joke and it is absolutely impossible to finish every item so there will be plenty of left overs. To me this is the food I grew up eating in Bangladesh and unfortunately it is not readily available in the United States as a dining option. Bangladeshi,Pakistani and Indian food all just get grouped as "indian food" which does such a disservice to the whole subcontinent. Each country's food is absolutely different tasting and uniquely delicious. I wish Bangladeshi food was more well known here. It barely has a presence outside of Jackson Heights in Queens. But maybe thanks to Korai Kitchen that will change. Nur-E and Amma have created a special restaurant where you can taste the love in the food and the thoughtful preparation of each item. Amma is a James Beard nominee and rightly so. The food. I cannot rave enough about it. You sit and are served a glass of mango lassi. I made sure to not drink it all at one go because I knew some of the food would be spicy so wanted to keep it around to bail me out if needed. The first three or four courses can be individually eaten as well as mixed in together with the standard delivery device of plain white rice as the main starch. Eat with your hands say the wet wipes and I was more than happy to (still do at home sometimes depending on the food). Eating with your hands and mashing bhortas in with the rice and layering some daal on it does magically change the way it all tastes together. Its inexplicable but true. So the first few courses are more day in day out foods people in Bangladesh may eat. Bhortas(mashed vegggies or fish with spices and herbs), daal, shrimp curry, vegetable curry, and a fried piece of bone in fish. Pace yourself though and don't eat too much rice because the next courses are the heavy hitters. We get the murgir roast and polao. This is absolutely one of the best items. Traditionally served at parties or celebrations and not an every day item. Be very careful however to not eat a whole cardamom pod that may be hiding in that thick jhol(curry sauce as it were). Nothing ruins a meal as much as biting into a cardamom pod. Alongside this came the beef korma. Tender slow cooked pieces of beef, with the slightest warm hint of spiciness. Perfect with the polao. Oh then you get more decadent rice dishes. The final non dessert course was tuna kebabs and morog polao/chicken biryani. By this course I barely managed a bite of each and was done for. Always room for dessert of course. The dessert is mishti doi which translates to sweet yogurt. Its consistency is between a cheesecake and custard and it is perfect to end the night. How I wish I lived locally here to have access to this place always. If you know you'll be in the area book the dawat in advance. And arrive with an empty stomach. If you've never had Bangladeshi food Korai Kitchen is the perfect gateway to start. read more

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Dining at Korai Kitchen was exceptionally special as the chef is from the same place my father is from- Boghra, Bangladesh. Many South Asian restaurants are primarily influenced by Pakistani and Indian cuisine, but this restaurant pays homage to authentic Bengali cuisine. My sister and I were ecstatic to hear that dining was open but quickly became sad when all reservations filled up under 30 minutes. On Friday night I get a text from my sister that there's an emergency. The emergency was that a table opened up and she needed to confirm that I was free. it was important to experience the restaurant dining since we live over two hours away. The dining experience that was advertised as a seven course meal, and ended up being an eleven course meal, as the chef kept bringing out surprise dishes. Nur-e greeted us upon entering. Her wide smile, listening ear and gentle touch was so heartwarming. I usually break down each food but will not this time as everything was exceptionally great and should be tried by every individual! read more

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My friends and I were so excited to try this place due to the high reviews and it did not disappoint! It's a small mother/daughter restaurant and they put so much love and care into the food and experience! We called ahead for takeout around 6:45pm on a Friday and the daughter said she was supposed to stop taking orders because the kitchen was too busy but after learning this was our first time trying Bangladeshi food she begged the kitchen and we were able to pick up our order an hour later. When we got there, the daughter was so nice explaining how we should eat the dishes, threw in a couple complimentary sides and even wrote a sweet note with our food! We ordered the Friday special (pomfret fish in tomato sauce), goat biryani and curry chicken. Everything was delicious! The fish had bones because the mom who cooks everything doesn't believe in boneless since bone in has more flavor, so beware for those who are not used to whole fish. The goat biryani also went perfectly with the complimentary potato mash side and the curry chicken was my favorite because it was so flavorful and tender. I can't wait to order from here again and try more dishes! read more

Korai Kitchen - Goat biryani, chicken biryani, potato mash, Friday special and chicken curry - Bangladeshi Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

A vegetarian could be forgiven for thinking that the cuisine of Bengal, what with its love obsession for ilish fish, has little to offer them. But my Instagram feed lately had been full of so many aesthetically arranged plates of aloo bhorta with rice that I made the journey out to Korai Kitchen, as it's one of the few Bangladeshi restaurants offering some of these more veg-friendly items. My favorites were as expected the dal and aloo bhortas, which both had a very nice flavor from the region's other favorite ingredient, mustard oil. The egg curry and brinjal fritters were also very tasty. It's too bad they're operating for take-out only these days! I'm sure the brinjal would be even more amazing when piping hot. read more

Korai Kitchen - Bhortas and egg curry - Bangladeshi Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

One of the most friendiest restaurants I've ever been too! I ordered the biryani which was very good, and they gifted me the aloo partu. Food was 100 out of 10. Thank you for everything! read more

Korai Kitchen - Bangladeshi Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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I went for the special dinner, and all the good things people say are true -- very good food, a fun dining experience. There was a problem, though, that happened to me and could happen to you. The day of the dinner, I got a text message that cautioned that no one in the restaurant would be served anything until all guests arrived. I was nervous, and for good reason. My guest and I got there before 8, but one table was 25 minutes late. And everyone waited, and waited, without any food. The late people finally arrived, and slowly, the dinner got going. I left the restaurant at the end of the meal at 11:45 -- about four hours after I arrived. I don't understand why the restaurant caters to the people who come late and makes everyone else suffer. It makes no sense. read more

We originally wanted to try the buffet but it looks like they stopped doing it? We ended up doing a take out! Delicious food! We enjoyed all the dishes we ordered! Super flavorful. The employees and workers were extremely helpful and even gave us a handwritten note! Always love to support the community! read more

Martha is the best. Love their chicken curry. Highly recommend. My only complaint is they are not open for lunch.

Can I give more than 5 stars? Homestyle Bangladeshi food by Amma, these 5 simple words say it all. We have had many great meals here with family and friends since they opened. They did have a wonderful buffet pre-COVID but now are only dine-in on weekends, featuring an 8-course Dawat dinner. With a James Beard nomination under their apron, they are recognized far and wide with several TV appearances, as well. From the bortas (mashes) to start the meal to the rice pudding to end it, everything is on point. The hospitality of the entire staff is unsurpassed and just might be the warmest group you will ever meet! read more

Wow! Wow! Wow! Amazing!!!! Everything. Like no kidding. SERVICE : 5 out of 5 Amazing! Service. From ordering to pick up. FOOD: everything was fireeee! Totally scrumptious! Super authentic! We ordered to go. Uber'ed about 20mins away and food was still hot and on point when brought back! Wow. This is so rare! GOAT CURRY- this is a must! Super authentic!! Super delicious! Man o man! I have to say this is the best yet. (Better than my MIL.. kidding, or am I? seshhhhhh! CHICKEN BIRiYANI- Super delicious! Huge portion! Made to perfection! Wow. DAL (lentil) - WOW! Super authentic. This seriously is so simple but yet so freakin scrumptious! This took me back to when I went to Bangladesh! Shrimp paste- SHUTKI-- Point on! Super rare dish! Super amazing! Made to perfection. This is a fav only few would even love. 5 out of 5 ALOO BORTHA-- Mashed potato mixed with herbs and mustard oil! Farhana threw this in for us on THEM. Super sweet! This is one on my favs ever! It was made with love! Because it was sooooo freakin good! Don't forget to add this to your order pairs so well with everything!!! Sweet! PHIRINI- rice pudding with nuts!!! Pmg this is a total fav! They made this so perfect. I swear I could eat like 10 of theses hahah jk. Not . I can't wait to ordered here again! Super cute small and cozy place!!! Love everything about this place!!! IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR AUTHENTIC BANGLADESHI FOOD IN THE EAST COAST LOOK NO FURTHER! THIS IS THE PLACE!!!!!!!!! Seriously! Everything was freakin amazzzzzzing !!!! read more

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This was such an amazing experience. We dined in (make sure to reserve ahead of time they only do dine ins on the weekends) and it was such a unique dawat experience. I am bangladeshi and all the food tasted like home cooked AMAZING goodness. Every single dish they brought out was delicious and tasted just like my mom's traditional cooking. Not only do they bring out SO MUCH food, they also take the time to explain each dish for those who may be unfamiliar with it. read more

Overall a decent Bangladeshi restaurant. People are definitely happy to find a Bangladeshi restaurant in Jersey City. Food wise, the fried rui fish was a little dry, and the bhorta's are a little watery. Usually in Bangladesh aloo bhorta and daal bhorta are not watery. Flavor wise everything hits the mark. read more

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Bengal in the 18th century was the center of textile manufacturing and ship building. It had an economy that was bigger than any 18th century European Empire. Lot of things have changed since then, but you can experience that Bengal in the food from Bangladesh at Korai Kitchen (576 Summit Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306) The Chef & Owner of Korai Kitchen has been nominated for 2024 James Beard Award. Reservations open a week before the start of the month, and typically fill up within an hour (for the whole month). Your best bet is to get takeout (takes about 90 minutes from the time you place the order). Korai specializes in home style food. Their national fish, Hilsa, made with mustard is outstanding. Everything at Korai is outstanding. At Korai, my goto is Hilsa or Rohu (another fish), but I love their pulao rice with splash of lentil soup; a scoop of stir-fried cabbage (with carrots & potatoes); and a scoop of their Mashed Potatoes. I am not even a vegetarian, but I love this combo with their Goat Curry as a side dish. I need to warn you that once you eat Potato Mash at Korai Kitchen, you will never be able to go back to the regular mashed potatoes. This is the next level mashed potatoes. Very addictive. read more

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Everything here is delicious! The flavors they achieve are perfect. The dishes satisfy, prices remain reasonable and service impresses greatly. The employees made me feel like part of their family. I'd happily eat here every week! read more

Nur-e is a gem! This is just fantastic small batch home cooked Bangladeshi food. I think of Daal as akin to chicken soup, it's simple to make that many times so little thought is given to making it better. Many times it's just nondescript and bland, sometimes by design, at most restaurants but this Daal is totally different. Visually there is this vibrant color palette with herbs and tomatoes that really add texture and flavor. The tomatoes especially aren't mushy, and cut exactly the way it would be if you were eating at your friend's house, and their mom was doing the cooking. Give this a stir if getting takeout and all the lentils will give this soup body and soul. The chicken dishes here are incredible, whether you get the Coconut Curry Chicken, Chicken Korma, or the Tomato & Potato Chicken. I like them all and wouldn't be able to choose a favorite among the three. Every instance has tender, fall off the bone chicken thigh or drums with delicious gravy to pair with rice. Ok, I do like the Coconut Curry just a tad more but not by much and typical of Bangladeshi curries, it's not loaded with dairy, which is also dangerous as you just keep eating and eating. LOL. Egg Curries are always a favorite of mine and this version is yum. Egg curries are scary for me as whenever I do have it, I end up just eating the egg on their own and that's just dangerous for me to eat that many whole eggs. LOL. I took the advice of Nur-e and just mashed up the egg with the curry gravy and rice, definitely a pro tip! Another pro tip, definitely upgrade to the pulao over the standard rice for sure. The para boiled rice is ok, but the Pulao rice is so much tastier! Lastly, Nur-e, and her mom who happens to have the same name, both have such genuine passion and exuberance. I ordered online but as soon as I walked in, Nur-e's smile made it feel like we were old college friends. The hand written note inside my bag was a really nice touch. This food is amazing, go and experience the heart and soul of some great Bangladeshi food, I assure you that it's worth it. read more

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Every meal delivers quality in a well-kept setting. The personnel attention here is better than any I've received. You can see how modern elements mix with cozy details. The highlights exist but so does consistent quality. Make this spot your next dining destination. read more

Amazing authentic bengali food, wonderful service, great atmosphere, very welcoming hosts. Went for the dawat and it was 1000% worth going. Will be back when I find myself back in the area. Also--so much food! Had leftovers for days. read more

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Lucked into a reservation for the dawat. Incredible. One of the best dining experiences I've had in the past couple of years. Wishing the amazing chef and her wonderful daughter infinite success. read more

Take out - delivery via apps only | order via phone call is cheaper. After seeing many great reviews, decided to try one of the rare Bangladeshi restaurants in North NJ, even though I live 45 minutes away from it. When you call in to order or order via website, an estimated pick up time is given, as they need certain time to prep and cook the order. But they are very diligent to honor the given pick up time. I ordered the chicken korma, goat biryani and fried hilsha for pickup 2.5 hours later. I was happy to see they do not compromise on their dishes, as they provide no option to modify any dish or adjust spice level. Being Bangladeshi, I could tell the authenticity of each of the dish. All of them were cooked just like as they were made back home. Hilsha was fried to perfection. Korma was tender and creamy. Goat biryani was moist. Though I felt all dishes were tiny bit salty. I also got to meet the owner Noori, one of nicest person. She was very welcoming, thanked me for driving so far and gave me a complimentary Aloo Bhorta (mashed potatoes). She also suggested me to order via phone for cheaper bill. She said they might start the buffet again once its safe for customers post pandemic. I am really glad to have given this place a try. Happy to know home food only few miles away, that is tasty and authentic. read more

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Korai was on my dwindling "need to get to these places" bookmarks list, so my friend who just moved to JC needed a favor and I made him a deal he couldn't refuse. With the rain today, we ended up delivery instead of eating in, but I think I have enough to contribute a review: * Pro: They close from 4-6 to set up between weekend lunch and dinner. We placed our order at 3:30, it was delivered at 4:15, but Korai was okay assembling and sending this out! And the bicyclist was okay in the pouring rain! Very nice. * Pro: Authentic. I expected it to be like Indian food with a Southeast Asian twist, and there's something to that. It's rice-based without drowning in sauce, typical of perhaps Cambodian or Laotian food, but some of the dishes and spices are more Indian in nature, which is exactly as expected. They warn you that their Hilsa fish "may have bones", and, well, it's SWIMMING in bones. I ended up eating by hand so I could pick off meat and bones as I went, there's no other safe way to eat it. You are fairly warned. * Pro: Spice. They warn you that they don't adjust the spice on their dishes, and they deliver. I ordered the "Extremely hot pepper" appetizer and it fit the bill. It's mashed potatoes loaded with ghost pepper-level, but nicely roasted and good flavor overall. But take your time, this one hits hard. My main course of the Hilsa fish was also spicier than I would have thought, but that may be the standalone green peppers that come with every dish. Careful crunching into those. * Pro: Spices. Hilsa and my friend's chicken korma dish were done nicely, not over- or under-seasoned and with an authentic balance of flavors. I thought I'd have food to take home with me (even from a single order) but I couldn't put it down. * Con: With the rain, I didn't get a chance to visit to confirm the 5th star for ambiance. * Con: Doordash seemed to lock out dessert. Maybe that meant they were out of dessert, but it was a weird flaw. I don't know who needs to straighten that out - Korai, if you read this! I will award the 5th star sight unseen, and will keep them on my list to stop in and check out the restaurant itself - and have dessert! read more

I have always wanted to try Korai kitchen and so glad I had the opportunity to today! I ordered the chicken roast with pilau, chingri and mango lassi. All were incredible with so much flavor and spice and made me feel like I was home with family eating traditional Bangladeshi food! The host who helped me with my take out order was also incredibly nice!! I can't wait to one day come back and dine in on a weekend here! This is worth getting on the path from the city and supporting this local business! read more

We have been not there yet but my daughter bought few items for us when we were returning from Bangladesh few days ago. Every items including Polaw, chicken roast , egg plant recipe, shutki bhorta ( dried fish recipe) were not only excellent but 100% authentic with amazing flavor. normally we don't like to eat out in Indian restaurants because almost every time foods are not up to our expectation. We also liked the mother daughter story of style and passion. We will visit whenever earliest possible to enjoy their restaurant. Ziauddin Ahmed MD Temple University,Philadelphia . **** read more

Korai kitchen is absolutely fabulous. The entire experience was fantastic. The mother/daughter team is so sweet and personable; you feel welcomed from the moment you walk through the door. We started with a small serving of mango lassi. It is BYOB but they have soda for purchase. The ambiance is very cozy and welcoming. It's mostly tables for 2 but we saw one 4-top. The daughter is the MC for the evening and she explains the sequencing of courses that come out. The dawat menu varies from night to night, but ours was so delicious. The first 3-4 veggie courses were amazing. We started with a giant bowl of white rice and 4 different mashes: pumpkin, peanut, potato, and eggplant. You can eat with utensils but the traditional way is with your hands. We alternated through the night but ate mostly with our hands (they give you lots of wet wipes!). After that, we had a veggie curry, a shrimp curry, and a lentil soup. The depth of flavors was great. Then we had fried eggplant and fried white fish. The fried fish changed my life, I could eat that every day. The coating on both was light and just perfect?? Then we had chicken fritters and chicken biryani (fire), a beef course (melt in your mouth tender), and chicken roast (the peanut sauce was delectable). You end the meal with a mango lassi-esque "cheesecake" that's sort of like a cross between Greek yogurt and custard. It wasn't heavy and was the perfect end to the evening. The best part? You get to take leftovers too! (And you will have leftovers, it's sooo much food). I definitely want to come back another evening for the dawat experience and I really want to try the takeout menu! I wish the owners all the best. read more

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The most authentic Bangladeshi food you will find. The 8 course Dawat was an amazing, wholesome, and delicious experience. Every dish was made with love and NurE was welcoming and made the experience so special. We were served some refreshing, homeade mango lassi and started off with some yummy bhortas. Each course came out hot and fresh with every bite packed with flavor. The bhortas were to die for and the biryani was unlike any biryani you will taste at other south asian restaurants. For dessert, the mishti doi was out of this world. This place is a must if you are looking for the freshest, most authentic Bangladeshi dining experience. read more

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This restaurant is take-out only but despite that I had an amazing ordering experience and conversation with the owner. Every single dish here was an explosion of flavor and requires incredible amounts of prep-work. read more

A step above the rest. It was take out only. Portions are cooked in large quantity. It was delivered. Typically all these things will lower the quality of the end product but even with all of this going against them, Korai shines. It pushes through, the flavors are intact, vibrant and full. The notes were satisfying. The portions were there.. and the cute little notes was heartfelt. I'm a believer. read more

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All the food here is delicious. At my nonprofit that serves refugees and people seeking asylum, we would welcome newcomers with hot food from here. This is also my go-to place to bring food to a celebration that requires halal dishes. Personally, however, GET THE BEGUN BHAJA which is fried eggplant. I can eat that over rice and nothing else. All the other dishes are delicious. No questions asked. read more

3.7 stars rounded up Super authentic halal ethnic food. This was our first time eating Bangladeshi food, so I can't judge the quality compared to other similar restaurants but it was generally very good. A few warnings: 1) they leave the bones in for most food, 2) the food is VERY spicy and 3) NO dine-in. We went without knowing any of this and the owner was very accommodating and she showed us how to order food and gave us a heads-up about bones, etc. I post photos of what we ate. The rice pudding was ok but the mango yogurt was amazing. Savory food was generally ok, we got goat, fish and chicken. Kabab was very disappointing. Unfortunately we didn't like the mashes/appetizers (they were insanely spicy and they had way too much onion for our taste). We probably won't go back but again, definitely worth trying and amazing service. read more

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Unique experience picking up from this daughter mother duo. Food is very authentic home cooked Bangladeshi food. It's very different from the usual Indian restaurant food. The staff is extremely hospitable and friendly. Each take out bag has a handwritten message and I got a handwritten note which gave it a nice touch. Also a couple of reviews knocked off stars because there were bones which is unfair. Bengali fish has bones, and if you want that authentic experience then expect it... and if it's not worth it to you then order something else. It's not fair to knock off points for bones. I can't wait to try everything on the menu so I can try everything Amma makes. Also looking forward to a indoor dining again. read more

Korai Kitchen - two plates of food on a counter - Bangladeshi Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

If you want a dining experience that will transport you back home with all its comfort and warmth, Korai Kitchen's got you covered. It's a cozy little place, and Nur-E, the owner, is so sweet and friendly. She runs the restaurant with her mother, who cooks all the delicious Bangladeshi food on offer. I knew I was in for a real treat right off the bat, because the paratha was fantastic; fresh and buttery, slightly crispy on the outside, and perfect with all the curries and bhartas. I didn't take any pictures of the food descriptions so I'm struggling to remember what we had, but it was all very good, and there was enough variety for meat lovers and vegetarians alike. I tried chicken and goat curries. There was a fragrant and tasty chicken biryani with sneaky, insanely spicy green peppers... avoid those peppers if you can't handle spice! The dhal was good, and the cauliflower was sooo soft, tender, and delicious. The bhartas were all very flavorful. There was supposed to be a 1.5-hour time limit, but since it was relatively quiet when the four of us went, we pretty much just stayed until closing time, relaxing, having cha (so good and with unlimited refills!), and enjoying dessert. We had an option of either rice pudding or vermicelli noodles in sweet milk. They were both pretty tasty, but I definitely preferred the rice pudding. I hope to revisit once everything opens up again! read more

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Fantastic, seasoned, and zesty food, as well as great customer service! Very impressed. "I will be back" - Arnold Schwarzenegger read more

Korai Kitchen - Bangladeshi Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

This is a profoundly different experience from other Indian restaurants. I had the dal and vegetable curry here, and everything had a homemade flavor to it. The prices were very reasonable. read more

FINALLY! A true Bangladeshi restaurant in Jersey. I currently live in NYC but come to Jersey City to meet with family & friends. I love how authentic Korai is with their roasts & curries. I want to come back to try so many more of their dishes. Love the #nochickentikkamasalahere hashtag. When you pick up food from here ( they have not opened up indoor dining yet) they personalize the bags with your name and leave a hand written note inside. I got to meet Amma when I picked up the food and felt like I was meeting a celeb, she is such a talented hardworking woman. Go to this place and try the difference from Indian food. The aloo bortha took me back to my parent's dining table. SO GOOD! read more

I've heard so many good things about Korai Kitchen, it was easily my first choice for delivery as soon as I moved to the area. I actually ate it too fast to take a picture but it was amazing. It felt as if someone Aunty or mom packed me up my dinner. They even left a cute handwritten note for me with a free sample. Everything is on point. I'm not Bengali but I've had homemade Bengali food MANY times and this was just like eating that. I got beef curry with pulao and shami kebabs. 10/10 go try it. read more

Korai Kitchen - So sweet - Bangladeshi Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey