I've ordered from here for years and it's not the same... the chicken tikka masala was not really creamy at all and the peshawari naan was made with just coconut, no nuts? No sauces given at all with the order... the Samosa Chat also had a lot of tomato in it?? either new management or a new chef but definitely not the same read more

We shared a fabulous Samosa, dosa, and tandoori combo. Great service as well. Will definitely revisit.

We have been coming here for years and have never had a bad meal! The place is small so getting there early is a good idea on the weekends also parking can be a nightmare in Ridgewood so definitely take that into your estimated arrival time! The service is good they don't talk much but they always get your food out correctly. We love the Alloo Gobi and the Korma and the califlower app is great. They do give you a good amount of food and one we share our order and still have leftovers! Also try the dosa! One thing that I was a little shocked about was that they stopped serving the crackers with the dipping sauces. Every other Indian restaurant gives you something like that as soon as you sit down and they used to do that here, but I don't know what happened. They really should bring it back. read more

The food here is just plain great - the depth of flavor makes a noticeable difference. These sauces have clearly been simmering for hours on a base of fresh spices. If I had to say anything, it would be that my "very spicy" food wasn't noticeably spicier than my son's mild. The restaurant is not always crowded, but there was a steady stream of people wisely picking up takeout orders, even early on a Friday. We'd gotten lax about coming here after moving away from downtown; it will get moved up in the rotation after this most recent visit. read more

Food is delicious. Great place to eat. Great service.They treat you like home. My kids love it here as well and that means a lot:) read more

Great food and service best restaurant in the area offering meat and vegetarian options

The best Indian food in the area. Having lived in the UK for close to 30 years I'm often disappointed by the quality of American Indian cuisine - not in this case! Manjal is the go to local Indian restaurant and the service and prices are also a plus given the quality of the food is so good. Make sure to check it out. read more

Had a great meal - ordered two curries and two appetizers with my wife. We both thought the saag paneer tasted bland though (we both like spicy). The garlic naan was soo good. Also the cauliflower appetizer was interesting and good. read more

Manjal - Indian Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Something changed. We liked the flavors, spices and the food has been historically fantastic. Today it really fell flat. Korma was not creamy as if there was no cream or coconut milk added. Madras was runny and lacked flavor. Paneer and tikka were more sugary and any other identifiable taste. Hopefully this is a one off because we love this place. read more

Small note: I highly don't recommend this place for Quarantine dining. Too many people allowed inside and it took forever. If I had just been here then, I'd probably be leaving a 1 instead. Food here is OK. I slightly prefer both Manjal and Indian Accent though the latter is inconsistent especially for the prices. Old un-posted review: I've been to their Fair Lawn location once and the food there was fine not amazing; but better than average and perfectly fine for Fair Lawn which lacked any Indian restaurant. The food here was fine outside of the papadum as per the other place. We ordered a few dishes here. I got a soup and a dosa and the others shared an appetizer and got main dishes. The menu is slightly confusing to these not as used to Indian food. As the curry section lists veggie/paneer/meat/seafood, some people could assume that you could order some of the veggie dishes with meat (which of course is not the case.) Also, as mentioned by others, the music here is a bit odd. It was modern classical which would work better in a (much) fancier place than this. The tableware also reminds me more of what you'd get in a fancier place also. Outside of this, the service was fantastic, properly explaining things and being nonintrusive. Dishes ordered Manmada Rasam Soup. Good Chick Pea Chaat: Papdi with chickpeas, potatoes, yogurt, and mint. The usual Mysore Masala Dosa: Nicely spiced dosa though the sides were a bit watery Fisherman curry: Good Chicken Tikka: Nicely spicy Other things: Rosemary naan: We ordered different flavor than most other places (as they don't have a Kashmiri naan on the menu.) The naan was fine. Not super greasy from the ghee and fresh. Rice: Rice was ample and it was refilled for free. Sweet lassi: nice and thick. read more

Great food! A hidden indian jem in ridgewood with great service! Loved the chicken tikka and the chicken biriyani! read more

Manjal - a bowl of rice with onions and onions - Indian Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

This restaurant has a very special offering. They have Lamb Keema Dosa. Just to find a restaurant that serves Dosa can be tricky, maybe only 1/3 of Indian restaurants offer masala dosa and various other forms of dosa. If you add the option of a dosa filled with some form of keema, you've really found something unusual. I would describe it as an Indian burrito filled with spicy ground lamb inside a crêpe. The Sambal that they serve with it is not too spicy or sour, which is a plus for me. I find myself typically unable to finish the sambal at most restaurants because it's a little over-the-top for me. This restaurant's Sambal is just right. Round out that Dosa with a serving of fresh made onion pakora, and you got quite the combo. The other items that I've tried here are delicious as well. They KNOW what they are doing! Interestingly enough, they have a sister Restaurant in Fairlawn with different offerings. The Fairlawn restaurant does not have the Keema dosa. This restaurant does not offer goat in any form but the Fairlawn restaurant does. Go figure read more

A recent dinner for two at Manjal was very disappointing. The only thing that was up to standard for a good Indian restaurant were the samosas and those are probably purchased frozen. My chana masala was mediocre at best and did not sit well afterwards. My wife's saag was worse - it had almost no taste other than spinach. The naan was mediocre also. We have been dining in Indian restaurants on a regular basis for at least 25 years. This was the poorest meal we've ever had in one. When Manjal first opened, it was a very good restaurant. Now, there are much better options available. BTW, the interior photos with table clothes on the tables must be out of date. There were no table clothes to be seen on our visit. Also not seen during our Sunday night visit - any other diners. Take a hint everyone. read more

Everything was top notch! My friend and I enjoyed our evening and are so glad we decided on Manjal. The server was calm and attentive and we didn't feel rushed. The food was like home made but better! We will be back, maybe for date night as it's quiet. We had: samosa chaat, chicken tikka masala, masala dosa and amazing in house made cheesecake. read more

Honestly the food is so delicious. Got the dosa, Dahl, and portion sizes are really good ! read more

Stopped by Manjal with some friends for a quick lunch on Saturday. Surprisingly, they were not serving a buffet for lunch. It's a pretty small restaurant, a bit further from the main area of Ridgewood. We were seated quickly, and the waiter took our drink order. The menu is pretty much the same as any other Indian restaurant. But it is a lot more expensive averaging about $20 per entree. We went ahead and ordered the Goan Shrimp, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Chicken Biryani. The waiter asked what kind of naan we would like, but failed to mention it did not come with our meal like at most other Indian restaurants. The food was good, but spending more than $60 on lunch for 3 is a bit much. read more

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Food is so good. It has yet to disappoint. The Lamb Madras Curry is amazing. The Pav Bhaji Dosa is excellent. The Vindaloo is pretty good. This place is best in the area. Go there and eat. read more

Judging by how we consumed and devoured the food!!!! Yes, it is great. We had psalm paneer, lamb tandoori, buttered chicken, samosa, and gulag jaman. The lamb was so tender and the sauce was superb. Not spicy hot but very very good. And don't forget the butter and garlic nan. Everything was soooooo good taste like heart warming home-cooked food. Place is nice and clean, bright and open. Can be a place to bring a date and enjoy the company and the food. The music is romantic and just the right volume where you can still talk to one another. Parking though is not free. So if you plan to come and check them out - pay for two hours to truly enjoy from appetizers to desert. Enjoy!!!!!! read more

Manjal - Lamb Tandoori. - Indian Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

The most delicious and authentic Indian food. Prices are competitive with other restaurants. The staff is very knowledgeable about ingredients and willing to accommodate special diets including gluten free! Definitely our favorite Indian restaurant read more

Food is great!! And bread is delicious also. Leftovers are good even 3 days later! I'll definitely come back.

Another gem in Bergen County. Located in Ridgewood this restaurant has the most delicious Indian food one could ask for. Chicken Tika Masala with white rice and naan made the perfect lunch. There are many choices on the menu and you might want to try them all. The staff is kind, friendly and efficient and seating is so comfortable. Please bring your appetite!!! read more

We had the chicken tikka masala, lamb saag, and masala dosa. It was all excelllent. The saag was not like other places, it was much lighter but even more flavorful. We were happy to find Manjal. read more

I had an enjoyable dinner here! Yes it's a little bit on the pricy side but I found the portions here to be much bigger than most places. We had the Gobi Manchurian (chili garlic cauliflower) which I thought was delicious but could have been a tad more flavorful. We then had the Lamb Vindaloo and Chicken Tikka Masala and both were superb. The staff was very friendly and attentive as well. I also usually get the Bhindi Masala (okra) which I think this place does some of the best in the area. Always love coming to Manjal! read more

Manjal - Lamb vindaloo (left) and Chicken tikka masala (right)! Huge portions too. - Indian Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Just had lunch here , food is delicious , very friendly staff and very reasonable prices for lunch special menu

Very enjoyable. Smaller in size comparable to other Ridgewood restaurants, nice decor and of course byo as one would expect for this area. I like that it isn't set in the heart of downtown just off to the side. For those of you who know Ridgewood you know what I mean. That also allows one to find parking close to the restaurant. Staff were extremely attentive and helpful in guiding me through their menu when we first arrived. Then they sort of disappeared for a bit. I found portions enormous unlike other reviewers have commented. Lots of vegetarian dishes which I always appreciate although I had lamb which was delish. Leftovers the next day were just as good. The heat level was wowza. I really enjoyed their naan which had a nice rosemary seasoning. The Rasamalai for dessert is the bomb. Left feeling full and can't wait to return when I get my next Indian food craving. read more

All the food was delicious. My main course was tikka masala with chicken it was creamy and delicious. The boom boom chicken was great as well as the Gobi Manchurian. Service was great as well. read more

Take out order was really bad. Chicken tasted like rubber, salmon was over cooked, naan was cold and the rice was missing.

We recently went there as a family and enjoyed everything we ordered! My kids tried new meals and were very happy with what they chose.

Amazing food. Healthy simple good food. Will order from there again. We had the dhal, tikka masala and chickpea SO good!!

One of the best restaurant we have been too. The atmosphere, service the food outstanding. We will be definitely back! Also if you are a fan of art, like we are :) you will definitely enjoy the original beautiful painting that hang there. Truly a place to go! read more

Lovely service in a calm atmosphere with delicious food. My go to for Indian cuisine in Ridgewood. Eggplant Bharatha is amazing and I have to add it to our dinner order every time. read more

This place is pricey and the food is ok. The naan was old and the chicken dishes had huge pieces of cartilage in many pieces. Clearly this food was not prepared well and after seeing the naan we were wondering if the food too was old food sitting there. We got the chicken curry, makhani, tandoori platter and the vegetable korma. The kormas flavor was just not there and it was an odd color. Unfortu, after this experience we would not recommend this place. read more

Absolutely delicious! My new favorite local lunch spot!!! I tried a little bit of everything during their lunch buffet and was delighted. For $10.99 all you can eat, everything exceeded my expectations. Juicy chicken of all kinds, my favorite being the chicken biriyani. I also learned that everything is gluten free so that is a major plus! Try the Chickpea flour fried cabbage. It's outstanding! In conclusion, delicious food, attentive service, clean atmosphere and great prices have me going on the regular and telling everyone who is looking for yummy lunch options to check this place out now! 11-4-17 Back again for some more mind blowing delicious food. I literally ate one of everything and today they're were different dishes is never heard of. The eggplant stew is soooooo good. The fried okra had me return for two helpings. I love this place!!! read more

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My search for an Indian restaurant in Ridgewood led me to Manjal, a tiny place on Godwin Ave, not too far from the train station. Passing through town some time ago, I spotted the bright red sign, but never had the chance to stop in until that night. At first, I was a tad concerned I'd been led astray, as it was nearly empty when I arrived at 6:30. As the evening progressed, however, the tables became occupied and the place sprang to life. To start, my group shared the vegetable samosas, in addition to the onion pakoras. The samosas were hot, crispy, and stuffed with a fair amount of potatoes, peas, and carrots. Like the samosas, the onion pakoras were crispy, but it seemed as if they were 95% chickpea batter and 5% onion. I also expected them to resemble fritters; instead, they looked like a pile of thin, individually fried onion strips coated in batter. For my main course, I chose the vegetable tikka masala, which was served in a white, boat-shaped dish. Since most of us ordered curry, a larger portion of basmati rice was brought to the table. My tomato-based curry was bright orange with a creamy consistency. I was a little disappointed with the vegetables, though - the majority were potatoes and carrots, with only two small cauliflower pieces. The sauce itself was notably rich and robust in flavor, so had the vegetable contents been more diverse, my opinion would be more favorable. Manjal offers several other vegetarian items on the menu, so it's possible I just didn't order the right thing. I wouldn't be opposed to giving them a second chance to impress in the future. read more

I don't usually write reviews but this place definitely deserves a shout out. I have ordered from here many times and every time it does not disappoint. I have also ordered from many other Indian restaurants in the area and this place HANDS DOWN is the best. Sometimes I find with other places the food to be bland but I cannot say the same for Manjal. Tonight I called to see if I could get a takeout order, they were just about to close and they kindly took my order and honestly made me the best Chicken Tikka I ever tasted. This dish was cooked with pure love, I typically get my dishes VERY spicy and I asked if they could make is so spicy that my eyes water. When I went to pickup my food both men were incredibly kind and even asked if I wanted to try the sauce to make sure it wasn't too hot, taking the time to provide exceptional customer service considering they were about to close the restaurant. All I have to say is they made this dish to perfection and the spice level is ON POINT! Not to mention I ordered garlic naan that was hot and crispy ! So delicious I had to stop eating to post this because I felt very grateful for my experience and for the delicious food that lay in front of me. Please check them out if you have no already - HANDS DOWN BEST INDIAN FOOD IN BERGEN COUNTY, and in North Jersey for that matter. Thank you Majal, you never disappoint. read more

Manjal - Chicken Tikka - Indian Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

The best part about Manjal is they customize the spice level based on my taste bud and spice tolerance. They make it super spicy just for me. Manjal is like home away from home for me. Thank you for the warmth and the delicious food. If you can handle the spice I would recommend the pepper shrimp , if not go for the chicken tikka masala. read more

Manjal - Indian Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

We ordered Chicken Tikka Masala and Chicken Vindaloo was great was seasoned perfectly. I would definitely recommend this place.

Amazing food! Must visit. Found authentic south indian chicken curry and the Malabar parata was just so perfect! Great service too and very clean. read more

Best Indian food I've ever had. Everything is always so delicious here. My favorites are the honey chili cauliflower, uttapam, mysore masala dosa, and yellow lentils. Service is always great. Highly recommend this place. read more

I'm so happy we don't have to travel to Iselin for authentic Indian anymore! My only regret is not having found this little gem sooner. Hands down the best naan I've had, each batch is made fresh and you can taste it. Haven't been here on the weekends yet, but the weekday buffet is great at $10.99 -- the menu changes daily but each time we've come, there's been a biryani, chicken tikka masala, and chole as mainstays, plus 3-4 more choices and a dessert of some sort, plus includes naan. Parking can be tricky so find a spot on a side street if no spots in front. It's a cozy and warmly decorated place that seats ~26 people at most. Other dishes I've enjoyed are the gobi pakora, daal masala, tandoori chicken, and any of the kheers. Well done, Manjal! read more

Manjal - Indian Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey