FOOD - 3/5. I had the Baingan bharti, flavor is not strong but well cooked. Good presentation. Naan…read morewas a bit too crispy for me, I prefer softer. MENU - 5/5. All your favorite Indian dishes. SERVICE - 5/5. Fast and thoughtful. Gave us food recommendations. They don't rush you out and they take your order smoothly. They always filled our glasses with water without us having to ask. ATMOSPHERE - 3/5. Music kept having ads in between. However they had a big TV for sports and we enjoyed it while we ate. VALUE - 4/5. For Princeton, I expected steeper prices, but this place was affordable and worth eating here.

Our visit to Dvaraka was fate-filled, since it was one of few restaurants in Princeton's downtown…read morethat dared to be open during a serious snowstorm. We would have been grateful enough for a warm restaurant and decent food, but I certainly didn't expect to find my favorite Indian food in New Jersey here (I know that's a big claim; it was just that good). Let's address the elephant in the room here: sometimes Indian food doesn't look camera-ready. For instance, my absolute favorite thing here was the chana palak, an extremely flavor-packed curry with chickpeas and spinach. What shows up (regretfully) as a greenish mud in pictures is actually an absolute flavor bomb in the mouth. Truly, I still have dreams about this dish. If looks matter to you, I also highly recommend the salmon tandoori special. It arrived on a sizzling platter (the kind that makes heads turn and eyes lock as it approaches the lucky table). There was more flavor to be had here, and I adore a dish that's hot enough to carry a blister risk while eating...especially in the middle of an icy snowstorm. Service was incredibly warm, welcoming, and efficient. Our server checked in with us the exact right number of times, and he repeatedly asked about whether we wanted to take leftovers home, the way a friend or kind auntie might after you've dined sumptuously at her table.

Amazing food, great service. Cool atmosphere and artwork. This is definitely a must visit!read more

Delicious food and quick, great service. Really cool vibe and beautiful art work…read more We had the paneer pakoras, butter chicken roll, and lamb kofta bowl. Everything was great. My kids had chicken and rice bowls with no toppings, and they devoured their bowls.

The manager Ishwar was very helpful and friendly guiding us through the food menu and options…read moretoday. The place was very clean and organized; the food came out quick and was absolutely delicious!

Food is average, but served quickly with cute robots. Tandoori chicken was brought sizzling and…read moredelicious. Other items were served warm, but lacked the flavor depth I was expecting. The 18% mandatory gratuity is crummy, considering our server was very snobby. Ambiance is nice and classy, great for a date night.

Chatpati Delhi is a total gem if you're craving authentic street food. Their chaat and golgappes…read moreare the real deal! Bursting with flavor and hitting that exact sweet, spicy, and tangy spot you want when the craving strikes. The golgappe water is perfectly spiced, and every bite tastes fresh and crisp. What makes the experience even better is how pleasant the place itself is. It's noticeably clean and well- kept. The team serves you with genuine warmth and speed. If you want top-tier chaat served in a clean, welcoming environment, Chatpati Delhi definitely hits the mark.

Great food and service! Friend and knowledgeable server. Cheap eats with quality in mind. Check it…read moreout for some authentic Indian dishes! It's a small restaurant, once 8pm hit, there was a line out the door!

We had a great experience at Vatans. We enjoyed the Kathiyawadi unlimited buffet, and the food was…read moreexcellent and served warm. We also requested some Jain food, and the owner promptly arranged several Jain dishes for us. We have never had such a wide variety of Jain items anywhere else. Thank you, Vatans, for bringing this wonderful unlimited buffet experience. We will definitely visit again!

Unfamiliar with the local restaurant scene, we stumbled upon this gem while exploring area garden…read morecenters about an hour away from our home and the experience went well beyond our, IMO, high standards. You'll never find us pulling into a fast food place. We love Indian cuisine (check) and vegetarian is quite fine with us (check); but if you like Indian food, this is the place to try vegetarian. The food was exquisite to the eye, nose and taste buds. The meat was not missed whatsoever because the taste was there. We could have been in India, as far as we were concerned. I hope this review drives you to this special spot.

I went with my sister to this classy Indian restaurant in Monroe with one of the most extensive…read moremenus I've seen. The small but elegant space features a floral decorated entrance, bold green walls with gilded edges, plush blue chairs, and electronic wall art that shifts images to mix up the mood. The service was fast on a Monday night. My sister had a lychee rose martini that was refreshing and delicious. The sweet and savory palak chaat featured crunchy spinach leaves tossed in a tangy yogurt. The unique chicken 555 features sizzling boneless chicken tossed in a tangy tomato based sauce with spices, ginger, and garlic. The great thing about the menu is that they offer several custom spice level options ranging from mild to medium to spicy to cater to everyone. The dahi baingan consisted of aromatic eggplant cooked in a creamy yogurt based curry. The paneer tikka biryani had tender paneer cubes in a flavorful rice mix. The unique dessert special we had was the ras malai tiramisu with soft spongy tiramisu bites and pistachios in a rose flavored milk with cardamom and saffron. The food is flavorful and healthy with no MSG or artificial food coloring.

There are 2 very good South Asian restaurants in Monroe Township/Jamesburg. Both have excellent…read morefood and locations. This one has an edge with its Palak Chat which is outstanding and it used to be goat curry but no longer as Thumkaa has a great goat curry. And of course a full Bar. So when we want Palak Chat only we visit. Thumkaa however has better service. Their employees have a superb benefit living package and stay longer. Mrs. Kumar used to have great service but many of its staff have left. So you have 3-4 I assume management standing around and even with a bar when you order anything it takes 5+ minutes and re-ordering to be served. Thumkaa management makes a point to come around, especially Sunil. We have met Mrs. Kumar a few times but there is no recognition to guests that come frequently as with Sunil at Thumkaa. Chefs are both good but Ifran at Thumkaa visits with folks. The kheer which was great has changed into something terrible. No rice . No live music and buffet (fine dining). A in food and B in service. B+ atmosphere.

I most often get disappointed when I eat in South Indian (Tamil) restaurants in the US simply…read morebecause I know how food is supposed to taste, having grown up with that all my life. That said, Arusuvai was one of the few restaurants that did not let me down. My parents loved the food, and I was impressed with the taste and quality, as well as the authenticity. We had ordered Briyani, Parotta, and Mutton Curry for lunch, and had also ordered Crab Masala for to go. They all tasted very good, especially the crab. Food might seem a little on the pricey side but I think it is definitely worth it. Staff were friendly and Service was fast enough but we did visit pretty on the tail end of the lunch rush, so not sure how the service will be when they are packed. Decor was pretty much standard South Indian restaurant style.

I've had the misfortune of being to this place 3 times and all 3 times I've seen customers being…read moreshouted at by the staff and customers shouting at the staff for their service. This time I was personally at the receiving end and hence this review. Hands down the worst service in all the Indian restaurants in NJ. The restaurant is definitely learning from their mistakes so now they make you wait in line, make you prepay so you are locked in, give you a good piece of their minds frustrate you so much that you just want to leave but cant and at the very end they will ask you if everything went fantastic. Food is mediocre at best. I've got my due for my 3 attempts, visit at your own risk !!

Palaak paneer please. Ordering some rice because it…read moredoesn't come with the curry. Nor does naan. It was yummy . The paneer was exquisite. I enjoyed it. Lovely musical programming on the tv. Glorious . Chai was hot and yummy. Thank you so much.

This was my first time trying this restaurant. After visiting the local Indian temple, our group of…read morefive adults stopped by for lunch, looking forward to enjoying some yummy food--especially dosa. Unfortunately, we were disappointed. The server told us that they were not serving any South Indian dishes because the kitchen was busy with catering orders. This was on Oct 25th around noon. I know I'm a bit late posting this review, but the situation felt quite unreasonable. The food we did order tasted good, but our choices were very limited, and we were essentially forced to pick from what was available rather than what we actually wanted to eat. Not the experience we were hoping for