This most recent visit I decided to dine in for lunch. There is not a lunch menu in the weekends…read morebut there are specials that were unique. We ordered appetizers to get a good range of variety. The service was sooooo slow. And the glasses seemed as if they had been sitting on the table forever. The food was tasty. I had the mustard shrimp and potato paratha. Both were amazing. My one complaint of the shrimp was that some pieces were without tails which gave the appearance that they were left over. It just seemed odd. The temperature of the shrimp were a bit under warmed for my liking but the flavor was amazing. They gave three sauces- that were all bursting with unique flavor. Some were spicy. I did see they were preparing a ton of uber eats deliveries and there appeared to be one person managing all of that. So it makes sense for the slow service. I think I'd prefer to order takeout to dine in. Although the dining room is gorgeous, I wish they had someone to be more attentive to customers and describe menu options with a bit of feeling. Our waiter was a bit distracted so he seemed uninterested in conversation when we had questions.

It's just a beautiful places to create memory, and the food was absolutely delicious! My favorite…read morewas one of the chicken dish and the shrimp fried rice, and how can I forget about the salmon curry! The staff and the owner was pleasantly welcoming!

absolutely delicious and the sweet worker at the register helped me with my order. I was new to…read moreafghani/indian food and It was delicious!!

This is a great place. It's quiet and in a strip mall, so there's a lot of parking. It's decorated…read morereally nicely inside. Its really popular, and the meat is halal. Service is like a family business. They have kebabs and good bread and rice. You will also find imported goods from Afghanistan. Highly recommended

Hidden gem! Amazing Indian food. I was a little confused by the menu of this place as there's…read moremultiple different types of food including Chinese, American which made me little hesitant to order but I saw pictures and the chicken looked good, the prices were reasonable so I figured I would give it a shot. I did not expect to be as impressed as I was! I wanted to see what the difference in the chicken dishes so I had the boneless tandoori chicken tikka, chicken malai boti. Both are boneless chicken. The tandoori chicken tikka was my favorite, spicy but not overpowering, super juicy a lot of seasoning. The chicken malai boti was also juicy, but it is a very subtle light seasoning. Not too salty, not spicy, still with very nice char on it. I like that the chicken dishes did not come with rice as I don't eat it and it's a waste when I order elsewhere. I felt the prices reflected this, and you can get a side of rice if you would like! I also got the appetizer pakora chicken. It has a very light coating on it and is fried chicken, definitely was made fresh, I'm not sure how I would describe the seasoning but it was very tasty and unique. I didn't care for the dipping sauces, just personal preference. There's another very well-known Indian restaurant in town that I ordered from often and I have to say A&B is giving them a run for their money. Definitely will order again, if you like healthy fresh chicken at a reasonable price check them out!

I had just gotten back from a huge adventure in Pankot palace and was looking for some great Halal…read moreIndian food in Waterbury CT. A nice, family run Resturant with friendly staff and a variety of middle Eastern Dishes. The Butter chicken and Naan was fragrant and rich with the delicate spices of the region. The colorful butter chicken blazed in its orange red saucy glory, was delicious and filling. The Naan bread was fluffy and light, like a warm sock that comes out of the dryer. Excellent food I wish I tried more... but I had to rush to my next adventure in Europe with dad.

The food is delicious. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes…read more We ordered online and went to pick up our food. The chef and the manager were very friendly and welcoming. This restaurant is a wonderful addition to the Southbury area.

What a great little spot in the heart of Heritage Village in Southbury. With only about 10 tables…read moreand a little bar, we were a little nervous about getting seated on a Saturday. We walked right in with no problems. All of the food was fantastic. It was our first time so we ordered a bunch of different stuff. We started with the chili paneer and mulligatawny soup. Both were well seasoned and tasty. For dinner we had chicken tikka masala and chicken vindaloo which both came with rice. We also added the garlic naan and chili onion naan which went well with a couple of beers imported from India. Overall the food was very good with the service to match. Will be back here soon, and highly recommend.

*Somehow this got posted on the wrong place, please ignore all of this*…read moreThe food here is totally delicious. We've tried about half their menu, and Punjabi Grill is definitely one of my top 5 restaurants in the area. But don't eat in. It's way creepy in there, and their service is just about as slow as possible, even though there are only 2 or 3 tables. But take out or delivery? Yes please! The garlic naan is a bit too much for me, but other than that, everything is amazing.

My mother-in-law lives nearby, so we decided to check out Bollywood Dreams for something different!…read moreWe came for an early dinner at 5pm, so we were one of the only tables for a while. The food was all great, but we expected the service to be a little more attentive, especially during the time when barely anyone was there. Tables did start getting more full around 6-6:30pm. Our water was empty for a bit and we were done for a while before we could get boxes and the check. The food came out timely from the kitchen though. Overall not a bad spot and we would come back.

I recently went to Bollywood with the most wonderful woman in the world, no your wrong She is!…read moreAnyway we arrived just before dinner rush so we had our pick of wherever we wanted to sit. Our waitress was very nice and gave us plenty of time to dig through their rather large menu. One thing I appreciated was that while our waitress was attentive, checking in periodically to see if we had decided, she didn't rush us to make a decision. We settled on trying the onion pakoda and the chilly shrimp but there wasn't anything chilly about it. I'm not exactly sure how to describe it but the chilly shrimp was covered in a sort of Indian general Tso sauce, which was delicious. It had a nice kick to it. We discovered that combining the shrimp and fried onion was an excellent pairing. Also I highly recommend trying the mango lassi, such a refreshing way to cap off some heat from the sauce. We ordered butter chicken, chicken Tikka masala, and a side of garlic Naan. I generally don't do carbs so I had Naan of it.... I'm sorry. Any who our food came out in a reasonable time and I wasn't disappointed. It was quite good, the only thing I'd say is that we ordered our dishes with medium spice and there wasn't much spice to it. If you're a fan of spicy food maybe give the high spice level a try and order a mango lassi to help with the heat. But generally the food was good. The only other minor gripes was it was kind of chilly, in the restaurant. Usually the cold doesn't bother me but I was noticing it and my poor girlfriend had to wear extra layers while we ate. Aside from these things it was a nice experience, the food was good, the service was great, and I'd visit again if I were in the area. Check them out if you like Indian food.

My daughter loves Namaste India, so we decided to give it a try. We ordered the lamb, goat, and…read morechicken dishes. While the chicken and lamb were flavorful and well-prepared, I was particularly looking forward to the goat. Unfortunately, the goat dish was a letdown--mostly bones with very little meat, which made it less enjoyable than I had hoped. On a positive note, the sides complemented the main dishes nicely, adding some balance to the meal. However, the experience left me wishing for more consistency in the quality of the dishes, especially given how much I was looking forward to trying the goat. Overall, Namaste India has potential, but there's definitely room for improvement. Cheers

Great Friday night dinner here. It's been years since we were in the area but it's as good as ever!…read more Delicious food, (mostly) friendly staff ... our specific server was kind of grumpy and sullen it maybe he had a bad day. The rest of the staff were wonderful! Their lamb pasanda is delicious aside from a little grisle, the butter chicken and tikka Marsala were lovely. Their onion bhajis and chicken 65 were the best!! I'd go back just for appetizers! The place is always clean and bright and nicely decorated!

We started with chole bhature and absolutely yum…read more Next up was Pav bhaji and it hit all the spots The chilli chicken will put many New Jersey restaurants to shame! We ended up ordering a second portion! Lamb seekh- juicy smoky and charred for that perfect bite! My expectations were so high now that even their chicken tikka felt average! Murgh Masalam ne to muje delhi wala taste yaad dila diya Even the classic butter chicken was on point! To be honest - Sherkaan in Connecticut didn't just impress... it straight up outperformed some of New Jersey's most hyped spots.

Simply, wow! If I could give six stars, I would. Food, service and ambience all knocked out out of…read morethe park. My only regret and disappointment is that it's been open for seven years and this is the first time I've discovered this wonderful find in the heart of New Haven. I have been looking to come to this place for sometime, but you do need to do reservations for a Saturday night. I didn't want two weeks earlier through Resy. Full disclosure, I get a credit from American Express as part of their partnership with Resy and this is one of the locations that you can obtain that benefit from. We arrived shortly before our reservation time and waited in line as two other groups were turned away as they were all booked up for dinner until much later in the evening. Once inside, I understood as it is not a large dining area. The motive is very Indian forward with images of transportation themes from India, including bicycles on the ceiling above the tables. To start with, the drinks were some of the most flavorful options I have had in some time all with a very traditional Indian twist. I am not big on coconut or tequila, but my wife loved her coconut tequila drink. I thought the Manhattan was a big hit as the date balanced out the flavors perfectly. Even the cold drink, my daughter got reminded me of getting the same back in India. I personally was not a big fan of the mango lassi. My son got but he loved it. It was a bit thick for my taste. With regards to the food options, this reminded me of being in Manak Chok in India. For those that don't know, that is an area in western India known for its street foods and late night dining. The smells and tastes of the food would fit right in there. We started with the Dahi puri. This was a big hit for the entire family. You get six items in the order and this is a great place to start, especially if you like the balance of the street food. The Chaat Dog was also a big hit. We got the option with Lamb covered in chaat. The role was toasted perfectly and the balance of the flavors really hit well. The entire family enjoyed the chicken stuffed naan with the side of the sauce. I will admit it had a bit of a kick, so be careful for those who are not looking for spice forward foods. I have always been a big fan of Chole Bhature (chick peas and puffed whole wheat fried bread). The one here was nearly perfect as served. I was saying to my wife, that it could only be made better with a little bit of raw onion on top. As luck would have it, the waitress overheard my comment and next thing you know, we had a side of chopped onions and lime, the perfect topping for this dish. With regards to the biryani, it was flavorful, though it has never been my favorite thing. It comes with a side of raita as well. Again, that is not something I really enjoy. However, all three of my family enjoyed this immensely, and the serving was so generous, we had a decent amount of leftovers after our meal. We finished the night with some mango kulfi. It was too large scoops as you can see by the picture. This was the perfect sharing dessert for the four of us to conclude our meal. As noted above, our waitress was super attentive and very quick to bring out the dishes and drinks throughout our dinner. I will note that the price point is also great for New Haven restaurants as the complete meal with drinks for all and a dessert came out to $120 before tax and tip. This is definitely a place I would strongly recommend for any in the area. If you're not close by, book a reservation before you come down so it's not to miss out on this amazing experience. It is definitely worth a try if you want a traditional Indian street food experience. They do also have options like more traditional Punjabi style restaurants on the menu, but we focused more so on the street food options during our first visit. I will update further as I experience this place again which I expect to happen in the very near future.

One of my go-to-spots! I appreciate the traditional food options and the atmosphere. The service is…read moreexceptional and the owners come talk to you and remember your orders. It's this type of private establishment that needs to be supported.

Himalaya, a Himalayan/Nepalese restaurant in Berlin, has been on my radar for a while because of…read moreits high overall Yelp rating. We recently moved closer and I decided to try it for a work at home lunch day. I did no research before going. It turns out that Himalaya does not presently have a dine in option, which is fine because I live nearby. I walked in to look at the menu and order. I'm not sure if the person who helped me was having an off day, or maybe he's used to regular customers ordering ahead and didn't like having to change his routine, but he was not particularly welcoming. No smile or friendly greeting. I'm fairly sure that he rolled his eyes when I went to pay with cash. I don't know who this person was relative to the restaurant, but it didn't set a good tone. I ordered from the Lunch Specials. I ordered the Chicken Saag special which came with Basmati Rice and Naan. I don't remember the exact cost, but I remember being surprised at how inexpensive it was. Everything on the Lunch Special menu was inexpensive relative to places I frequent. I was told that it would be 10 minutes. I returned around 15 minutes later and my order was ready. All of the food was at least OK to pretty good, but didn't really pop for me. I'm much more familiar with Indian restaurants than I am with Nepalese and Himalayan restaurants, but some of the dishes share names. I'm not sure if there are seasoning and other variations in Indian versus Nepalese cuisine, or if any variations are more based upon the chefs cooking the meals. In any event, Himalaya's version of both the Saag and the chicken in the Saag were different than I'm used to. I prefer the way the Saag is seasoned in my favorite Indian places in CT. I feel like the chicken in most Indian restaurants is kebab style and is cooked in a tandoori oven. Himalaya's chicken had a rougher texture and seemed like it was perhaps roasted. It was pretty good, but probably my least favorite Saag dish I've had in a while. The Basmati rice was fine. The naan was OK. The texture and flavor didn't measure up to my favorite Indian restaurants. I have multiple nearby Indian restaurants that I prefer to Himalaya. In light of that and my less than positive service experience, I'm unlikely to return to Himalaya. However, given Himalaya's strong overall rating, it's clear that others have had good experiences and maybe you'll have better luck than I did. And as I said, the lunch specials are a good value. 3 Stars

Food is great! Service is attentive. Atmosphere is nice. Quite popular, especially considering its…read moreoff the beaten track location.

Love this place. My parents must go every time they visit…read more Everything we ate is delicious- Must try the chicken momos and the himalayan naan . The servers are efficient and very welcoming. The ambience is beautiful, and very clean, even the bathrooms. Can't wait to go back.