Last week, my partner and I went to Nirvana Indian Kitchen for dinner - what a fantastic find! We…read morewere looking for a place to celebrate a special occasion, but on a weeknight, and wanted to try someplace new for us. We decided to check out Nirvana in Allendale. On a weeknight, there were more guests for dine-in than I thought there would be on a Thursday night. I noticed that they have a consistent stream of takeout/doordash orders being picked up - so it's popular in the area. I can see why with the food - delicious. Here's what we ordered: - Samosas (Two thumbs up - nice spices with the perfect amount of kick) - Kale Pakora (I haven't seen this kale-only fritter before at other places that we've been; a new favorite. recommended app!) - Bagara Baingan (Eggplant in creamy tomato-based sauce; it's rich and flavorful, despite it being vegan. This will be a repeat order for me.) - Saag Panner (My partner's go-to intro dish when trying a new Indian spot; this SP was partner-approved) The dine-in experience had a cool, chill vibe and nice decor inside. With the lighting and music playing in the background, you kind of forget that you are in a strip mall. You're just immersed in this nice Indian dining experience with friendly staff and delicious food. On the weekends, there's a brunch buffet. That's a must-do on our list. Loved Nirvana and will be back to try other items on the menu for sure.

Nirvana Indian Kitchen was a place we wanted to try because it looked a bit more upscale than other…read morenearby options. The restaurant definitely delivers on that image -- great decor, linen-covered tables, table lighting, and a cozy, even romantic atmosphere. What didn't match the setting was the music. It was pumping the entire time like you were in a club, similar to the music during peak hours at the last Indian wedding I attended. It didn't fit the kind of quiet dining experience the space seems designed for. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the menu is extensive with plenty of options -- chicken, lamb, goat, seafood, and vegetarian dishes. We started with the calamari cochin, which was excellent. It came out hot and crisp, coated in a flavorful sauce, and felt like a unique take compared to typical fried calamari. For entrées we ordered eggplant bharta and goat curry with tandoori naan. We clearly asked for the eggplant medium spicy and the goat spicy hot, and the server repeated it back correctly. Neither dish had any heat. Instead, we were given a small bowl of chopped peppers to add ourselves, which isn't the same thing. The eggplant initially tasted good but became overly smoky as the meal went on. The goat curry was tender and nicely cooked. Unfortunately, as we continued eating we both started feeling increasingly queasy, so something clearly wasn't sitting right. In the end it was a mixed experience for us and not a place we plan to return to. Lastly, it's BYOB and there's no credit card fee!

Officially found my go to when craving authentic Indian food! Waiters were very attentive and were…read morequick refilling our water without asking. Hate when I'm thirsty and dying to make eye contact with a waiter for more water. Awkward much? lol Nice spacious area with very dimmed lights and even had a pianist playing, very soothing music. Menus are on a tablet which makes things a tad easier to know exactly what each dish looks like BUT my god those lights were bright. I wish I remembered the name of everything we ordered. Every dish was flavorful and rich. The naan was nice and warm with a crisp and yet still soft. Been to quite a few Indian restaurants but yup I'll def be coming here more often.

Turmeric Indian Restaurant - Bold Flavors and Custom Spice Levels…read more Had an amazing lunch at Turmeric Indian Restaurant! The Vegetable Samosa was flavorful, while the Dahi Kebab was smooth and well-seasoned. Loved the variety of sauces, especially the creamy yogurt sauce and the tangy, slightly sweet one. The Chicken Tikka Masala was rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced. I ordered the shrimp dish super spicy, as per my request and they delivered--it was fiery and absolutely delicious! The ability to customize spice levels made the meal even better. Ending the meal with dessert and tea. Great food, attentive service, and a cozy ambiance--highly recommend for authentic Indian flavors!

Absolutely GREAT food. This is the best food I've had from anywhere in years, and I have a…read moreMichelin-star restaurant in my neighborhood that I order from all the time. We ordered lamb saag, tikka masala, two types of naan (including the chicken tikka cheese naan, which was totally unique and delicious. Never seen it before), and raita. All of the dishes were standouts. Well-balanced spices, tender meat, perfectly crispy-chewy naan. I've tried cooking Indian food at home for 20 years, eaten at places from Miami to Patterson and in between. This is at least top 3, maybe the best I've ever had. Great food, just delicious home cooking. I never leave reviews like this, but I haven't enjoyed a meal as much as this in years. Thank you! Wonderful experience.

To start, their prices for the food was very reasonable. We got a combinations of naans (garlic,…read morecheese, and Peshwari) which were buttery, soft, and soaked in flavors from the spices in the rice and curries. The Peshwari was sweet, soft, and subtly addictive with sweet morsels of dates and other sweet spices. The tikka masala was good, but the homestyle curry was the overall favorite with tender, steamy, spiced chicken and a rich sauce that went so well with the rice. The lady working in the restaurant was extremely sweet, chatting with people at tables and even offering us a huge handful of the mints as we left the warm and comforting atmosphere. Overall, the portions were big, well cooked, and worth recommending.

They moved to a new location!! Bigger and even nice decor inside. Love all the flowers around. The…read moredining sets are very nice. Food is great as always! Service is excellent. Bathroom is clean and roomy.

We were in town for around 36 hours because my friend was in one of my fav Broadway shows on…read moreBroadway, so we made a flash trip into town, and stayed with family in NJ, who brought us here for a meal in the middle of the most intense thunderstorm of the year. Ok, wow though. I honestly don't remember much else we had (this review is coming almost 2 years since we were there), but the SALMON SKEWER was probably the best salmon I had ever had in my life. It was perfect in flavor and texture and temperature, and I seriously dream about this salmon all the time.

Good food, good service, nice dining space. The wait staff was very friendly and attentive and the…read morefood (I got goat curry and butter naan) was delicious. I've been here a good number of times and the food is always phenomenal. Absolutely zero complaints, keep it up!

Delicious food and great service! They also have a lunch menu with large portions at reasonable…read moreprice.

Great atmosphere, polite snd nice waiter. The food was delicious, I had the salmon and it was the…read moremost "melt in mouth" salmon I've ever had, truly was the most tender fish I've eaten. Truly a wonderful dinner. Wish it wasn't BYOB, but really nice spot to have a meal. I also want to say the white chocolate moose pictured was delicious as well.

We were looking for an ideal restaurant to celebrate a 40th anniversary. We wanted beautiful…read moreambience, combined with an amazing menu. They outdid themselves. This place is a diamond in the rough. It is now at the top of our list for special occasions. Very good service and creative presentation on what we ordered. I had the filet mignon and it was outstanding. My wife had the pork chop and it was perfectly cooked and had wonderful flavors. We can't wait to go back.

Great service and great atmosphere! A little pricey but get what you pay for. Food is fresh.read more

Three women, after having to leave the beach too early before the thunderstorms came, wanted a…read morelovely dinner after we got back up to Bergen County. One had eaten and taken out from here before and liked it, so we called, didn't need a reservation, off we went. At about 5:15, give or take, we were the first patrons there. It's a lovely large space, warmly decorated with tables and some banquettes. We chose a 4-top kind of right in the center! Comfy chairs, btw. The menu isn't strictly Greek or Lebanese or Turkish, kind of a combo of good choices from those cuisines. We started with an appetizer called Tinos Artichoke. Very interesting, served with small warm fresh wedges of pita plus a cup of deliciously seasoned pita chips. It's a dip of mashed artichokes with Greek yogurt, sun dried tomatoes, parsley, garlic, feta. S tasty! It's a great portion to share among several people. My friends each ordered the chicken soup with vegetables for appetizers. Quite a nice sized bowl for the price; I love avgolemono, if that's what it was (I didn't taste it), just didn't feel like having soup. They both liked it very much and then they were pretty full! I ordered two appetizers for my meal - Symi Shrimp and Grilled Halloumi. Excellent choices, and they worked really well together as a meal! The 2 slabs of perfectly cooked halloumi are served on a bed of romaine lettuce and some threads of carrot. The shrimp are small, very lightly breaded and deliciously seasoned; menu says garlic, lemon, but they were reddish so I suspect maybe paprika as well or cayenne + paprika (not hot but not bland), shredded feta sprinkled liberally on top. I'm a big eater, but after the appetizer I wasn't able to finish my meal; today I reheated in the toaster oven for a lunch treat! One friend had just the Symi shrimp as her meal; the soup had filled her up and she also took some home. Our other friend had the chicken shish. This came as a really well-balanced plate, with plenty of cubes of chicken, rice, and veggies. We ALL had to-go bags! Appetizer portions, just based on the appetizers we were served, are ample for sharing. Didn't stay for dessert, as I had a train to catch back into the City. When I'm out in Bergen County again, I'll think about coming back. If you live in the area, GO, It's very good and not exorbitantly priced.

Greek City is still in my rotation and not going anywhere. It's still BYOB, they give you amazing…read moreolive oil and kalamata olives at the table and the food is good. We had the octopus appetizer this time and a large Greek salad with grilled calamari. Such a refreshing, delicious dinner to share. Lots of chargrilled octopus, sliced up to eat and dressed with parsley, capers, lemon and olive oil. Ugh, so good. Drizzle more of that awesome table EVOO for even more yumminess. The large Greek salad is...large. It's well balanced, has mild feta and we got it all topped with grilled calamari (for an added $9). It's a good value as you get plenty of calamari (vs ordering an app of calamari). Dinner ends with complementary Greek cookies - kourabiedes. Bring cash app they charge a credit card fee (my only gripe here). We bright home a gyro platter to go and our server timed the order perfectly so it came out right when we were about to leave.

super greek food, large portions, specialties on the menu were great, just go! (byob :)...)read more