Very enjoyable evening. It's an interesting place, one side seems to be darker and more intimate…read morewhile the other side is brightly lit and banquet-hall like. We were met by the waitress very quickly and offered ice water, which was cold and refreshing. My wife had a Thai Iced Tea, which she enjoyed, and I stuck with the water. I ordered a bowl of Tom Yum soup to start and found it to be just a tad salty for my liking and I could not finish it. They took it off the bill and were very accommodating. For our entrees, we both had the Butter Chicken and Naan. It was very good! Not a thick/creamy as I have had at other establishments but VERY flavorful and the spice level was perfect. The naan was very good as well and perfectly accompanied the meal. We very much appreciated the attentive nature of the staff and will definitely return in the future!

We ordered online and went to pick up, but the place was super packed and we had to wait an extra…read more10 minutes -- honestly, I was a bit frustrated at first. But wow... the food made it all worth it. The chicken tikka masala was rich, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. The fried rice was full of taste and not greasy at all. And the naan? Soft, warm, and just the right amount of char. I was actually sad this spot is far from where I live -- if it were closer, I'd be a regular for sure. Great food, just be prepared to wait if it's busy!

Simple, unassuming restaurant with good Indian food. We were passing through em route to…read moregraduation at Binghamton and looked for a place to stop for dinner. Spice Kitchen was a nice surprise. Trying not to sound like one of "those" people, we are from NYC and enjoy a lot of good Indian food from different regions. We enjoyed this very much and are giving it 4 stars because the dishes we 4 enjoyed definitely rate above a 3. We did not try anything from the Chinese or Thai sections of the menu. Can only speak to the Indian and Indian fusion dishes. They were tasty, fresh and worth the visit. Not fancy but spacious and there was parking. Also, relatively quick on and off I-80 if you are just passing through. It was pretty quiet when we were there. After the dinner hour and so just one server/host and kitchen staff. Worth a visit.

I had not been to the Spice Kitchen in well over a year but finally got back there…read more For some reason, it was empty this Wednesday, but I soon landed at a table and ordered their Burrata Butter Chicken. The place is spacious with a full bar and comfortable seating -- and the establishment is always clean. The dish was quite satisfying, with the right amount of cream and spicy tomato. The tomatoes used in the dish were so fresh and ripe, they added a bit of sweetness to the sauce. I certainly hope the restaurant is packed on other evenings because it should be. I'm looking forward to returning for another dinner and hope to head there for their buffet lunch as well.

The food, the service the ambience was amazing extremely friendly staff very attentive never a…read moredirty play on the table never empty glass. It was our friends birthday and the restaurant we originally picked was closed for emergency and we just found this through Google and we decided to go there had never been in. The service was really amazing and they took my friends cake and surprise her brought out the candles some happy birthday to her happy birthday music on made it very special. This is by far of my favorite Indian restaurants in New Jersey. Sam was a waiter. He did amazing.

A few weeks ago. we tried this restaurant for the first time; usually go to the Clay Oven in…read moreLedgewood, but they were closed at the time. Called ahead for a take-out order of Samosas, Chicken Biryani, and Lamb Biryani. The portion size was generous...other than the rice was a bit bland. Overall, the food was good. Their restaurant was nicely decorated and there is enough seating for large groups. The service was spot on, from the phone order to the pickup, everything went smooth. Next time, we'll try to dine-in and give an update to this review.

NYC Street Grill Halal absolutely exceeded the hype. The food, service, and atmosphere were all so…read moregood, but honestly the vibe is what stood out the most. You can immediately feel how happy and welcoming everyone is the second you walk in. Even the customers were smiling, chatting, and being kind to each other... it just felt like one of those places people genuinely enjoy being in. I ordered the chicken halal over rice and baklava, and I'm already thinking about when I can go back The baklava situation alone deserves its own review because you get four pieces in an order and can mix flavors. I tried the chocolate and pistachio baklava and both were unreal. Their dessert display should honestly come with a warning because everything looks amazing. Huge thank you to Jorge and Saiyu for being so welcoming to me my first time there. I recently moved nearby, so finding a spot with great food and great energy made me ridiculously happy. Safe to say this is officially going to be my "bring everyone here when they visit" place.

We were incredibly hungry for an early dinner so we decided to try some halal food and when this…read moreestablishment popped up with NYC in its name, we knew we had to try it. Ordered takeout since their outdoor seating wasn't up yet and we couldn't dine in with the pup. The place is rather small and more like a quick grab-and-go place than a dine-in restaurant. The menu is pretty basic (platters, pitas, burger, salads) with an extensive selection of middle eastern sweets and some cakes as well. I had the "everything" chicken over rice (platter) and it didn't disappoint. The chicken was flavorful and pretty good. My husband leaned into his usual splurge with a double patty burger and fries. He said the burger was very good (and rather large too) while the fries seemed to be frozen fries rather than fresh. We also had some of the walnut baklava, which was just okay. Didn't hit the mark or seemed super fresh. There seems to be only street parking. There are two machines where you can place your order and pay seamlessly with card / Apple Pay. The food didn't take too long to come out either. Solid spot and would return, but the halal in the TRUE NYC just CANNOT be beat, even when included in the name of the business...

Delicious Indian food! Brought my family here on the way back from Camelback and we loved every…read moredish. Had the Manchurian chicken and the shrimp koliwada for appetizers, both were fantastic. The shrimp probably had the most fragrant seasoning I ever tasted and the shrimps themselves, though deep-fried, were still plump and juicy, cooked perfectly. My wife loved their fish tikka (salmon) and the chicken biryani was solid too and came with tasty raita on the side. They also had Indian pickles, a favorite of mine that surprisingly not many Indian restaurants have on their menu. As an added bonus, the dining room is inside a train car, which my son had a lot of fun with. Service was great , very attentive and prompt. Can't wait to go back whenever we're back in the area.

Have been coming to this place for YEARS!! I will never get over the fact that they separated the…read morerice from the entrees so you need to order rice separately otherwise you're only getting protein. Other things have changed over the years as well - like Puppadum used to be complimentary but is now considered a menu item. We came here after high school graduation to celebrate. We were seated in one of the banquet rooms which was a nice change from sitting in the train. We all got our dishes and shared 3 sides of rice (party of 6). My little one got tikka kabob (not pictured). Half of our party enjoyed the spicy options like chili cheese naan, and Indian spicy curry. I tried something new and learned the lamb kadhai has quite the kick, I wasn't expecting bc I wasn't asked for the heat level. The tikka masala and chicken curry were delicious. My kids love the mango lassi & must have thought they were bottomless they way they kept them coming lol. We each received a complimentary gulab jamun at the end of our dinner. Overall, really great Indian food. They do have a buffet to try different things but I can't remember when they offer it.

Fantastic little hole in the wall for to go orders when you have that craving for some indian food…read more For those that are not familiar, Desi bites is located in the back middle to the right of the little market. The take out food is quick, reasonably priced for the portion, and still warm at time of pick up! I recommend their butter chicken and their punjabi samosa. I didn't realize the samosa was only an order of 1...so next time i'm upping that and ordering 2! 4 stars because I found the garlic naan to be a bit chewy, however other than that, everything was tasty. Will I be back to order from this place? For sure.

The food was great. Tucked in the back of an Indian grocery store. We stopped because we were in…read morethe area on a Monday and a fancier restudarant in Easton we like is closed Mondays. We had the masala dosas. I ordered them to go, but the fellow at the counter insisted we eat there as the dosas would get soggy. They were tasty and a $11 a great value. Desi Bites is moving to the Easton's Palmer Park Mall on July 1, 2024. We were told there will be seating for groups of up to a hundred, I suspect that is an exaggeration, but hope to try the new location someday.

The staff is friendly, the food is to die for. I've done 25 years of my life without trying Indian…read morefood - and this restaurant made me regret the last 25 years. We got the mild butter chicken, basmati rice, garlic & cheese naan, and gobi manchurian. I'm obsessed with the food, the restaurant has a cool vibe to it with great lighting and cool designs on the walls. Pricey, but worth it. You'll never leave feeling unsatisfied and you'll more than likely always have leftovers to relive the experience for lunch the next day.

Aman's was the perfect location for my friend's birthday dinner. But it's perfect for family…read moredinner, business meeting, date night, family gathering- really anything! The food is delicious and plenty of it- so easy to share! I had the butter chicken with basmati rice and it was some of the best I've had. Our server was so nice & extra attentive. I noted on our reservation that it was my friend's birthday and we were both shocked when the dinner ended with a candle and complimentary slice of cake! It's BYOB which is always a perk!

New to the area, my wife and I looked for our next go-to Indian restaurant. FOUND IT…read more The ambience is amazing. From stepping inside, you're given the allure of entering someone's home but greeted with a minimalistic, modern restaurant atmosphere. Service was A+ and the food even better! We ordered the garlic naan, chicken tikka masala (spicy) and lamb vindaloo (spicy) - all were stellar! The masala almost tasted like vodka sauce which was a first for me and I'm NOT complaining. Some of the best I've ever had, to be honest. Will be going back, for sure.

***2 1/2 stars*** As…read morea native of the Kingdom of Hunterdon, I tend to grade on a curve/appreciate when an ethnic restaurant, or really any establishment that's not just selling pizza by the slice, sets up shop in a pretty rural area. The tradeoff though is that sometimes these places just aren't very good. Indian Masala has a ton of great reviews so maybe I DID just come on an off day, but in my experience, these restaurants often get inflated positive feedback because the patrons just don't have perspective/experience to compare it to (the Hunterdon comp is Bamboo House in Frenchtown, which is very average but is literally the only sushi place must residents have ever been to). I genuinely don't know what the case is here. I stopped by for lunch yesterday with one of my top-tier chums, herself a native of the Kingdom of Sussex. She's a pretty big fan of this place and has mentioned it several times before. We both had pretty big appetites and were ready for a hearty meal. Comparatively speaking, the interior is a little on the bougie side especially for downtown Newton - high-class chairs, sleek tables, etc. I don't think there were any other customers in there when we showed up so we got our pick of the seating and I happily chose the table in the window for potential people watching outside. The highlight for me was the Gobi Manchurian app, which was fried cauliflower florets in a garlic sauce. I thought a few of the florets were overcooked/soggy but overall it was pretty decent - it tasted to me almost like healthy Chinese food, if that makes sense. If we didn't have legit entrees looming on the horizon, I would have had a lot more of that. The Chicken Tikka Masala was literally the worst I've ever had, and probably the only negative experience I've had with the dish. I'm by no means an Indian cuisine expert, but this to me is one of the more mainstream "Americanized" dishes and thus rare to mess up. The chicken was rubbery and dry and definitely wasn't helped by the accompanying curry. I got mild, but this was so mild to render it almost tasteless; it should have at least a little nip to it, but this was so rough that I chose to eat my accompanying naan bread naked without dipping it. Just a gigantic miss in my book and I'd recommend to any future customers that you opt for at least medium spice here. The service was hard to describe and ultimately a wash for me. In many ways it was technically a positive. Our waitress was very attentive but our interactions were a little awkward/odd, much of which can likely be chalked up to cultural barriers so I don't see a need to ding them for it. But as an example, any time my water glass was 80% full, she'd swoop in to fill it all the way to the top - literally the water level would hover right at the edge of the glass so I had to be careful not to spill when I took the next few sips. And once or twice she came by to fill up my chum's glass while I literally was drinking from mine, and she just stood there like a vulture until I placed the glass back on the table so she could swoop in. Especially given that my water was never close to even halfway empty, it was just too aggressive. But it came from a good place so your mileage may vary. Little odd all the way around. As much as I love to highlight restaurants in this area, this one is a pass for me. Much better options for Indian food closer to the city.

Always excellent and always timely and very courteous! Every dish I have gotten from them has been…read moreabsolutely stunning and I will continue to go

MJ and they whole team here are extremely kind and welcoming. He worked with our spice levels and…read morerecommended the perfect items for us to try. Everything was delicious!!! The ambiance is welcoming, very clean and happy with great vibes!!! The butter chicken and MJ special sauce were my favorite!!! Highly highly recommend this hidden gem!

We shop regularly. The atmosphere is so much fun and the people who work at the store are very…read morefriendly. I have so many foods from this Indian mart. My freezer is full of meals to cook. I highly recommend this business.

I was spoiled with a huge Indian market 3 miles from my old house in NJ and didn't think I'd find a…read morereplacement in Easton. The selection is small, especially produce, but I can find 90% of what I want. They don't carry the huge boxes of soan papdi, but I really don't need all that sugar. Staples like ghee and a great selection of rice are easily available at a great price. I wish it was a bit closer to home!