Let's get real. My LinkedIn profile is long, but unlike some people, it's factually correct. I'm…read morespeaking to the well-meaning folks who have asked whether I'm interested in food writing beyond Yelp. The truth is I barely know the difference between caraway and bechamel. In a world where some UES people won't travel to the UWS, my main strategic advantage is willingness to deal with long train rides and walks in search of unique cuisine. I've even impressed my LA friend because why would someone in Los Feliz go all the way to Culver City? That brings me to Chef of India. I lack the expertise to convey the intensity of the Chilli Masala Idli but urge you to try this flavor powerhouse. The restaurant's own description doesn't go into much detail, noting "chilli sauce and South Indian spices," but I can respect that they're saving their energy for the cooking rather typing. There's a strong garlic vibe and some onions, but I'm not skilled enough to discern the many other ingredients at work here. I still haven't been to Chef of India in person but it might get the top spot in my Uber Eats Hall of Fame.

3.5 stars We got the…read morebutter chicken with tawa roti. It was supposed to come with basmati rice but they forgot it in our delivery order. The food was pretty tasty, spicier than we expected for "mild", but nothing unbearable. Definitely the least boring butter chicken I've ever had. The chicken was slightly overcooked though, depending on the piece. It came with two sauces, a yogurt-based sauce that was very tasty and cooling for the spice and a much more spicy/spiced sauce that was too spicy for me, but had nice flavor. The roti was fine, nice that we at least had that to dip in the sauces since we didnt have the rice.

Good food, friendly place, and service is excellent. Price is reasonable. Love this restaurant…read morealways.

We recently had Eid buffet at Lasani. It was horrible, old, tasteless and expensive food…read more Service was good but food was not fresh and taste was very poor. Please think 100 times before visiting lasani.

Service was good amd the place was clean. However the food was disappointing. Ordered lesuni anda…read morekheema and volcano biryani the taste was bad it had too many onions which were uncooked. The food upset my husband's stomach and I do not recommend the place.

After a couple of attempts to go visit them, we were able to come on a lunch day. They were still…read moreprepping a lot of eggs in the sitting area. The location is smaller than it looks but works well with the small portion food they offer. We asked for the most popular dishes and got 10 answers. Picked ones we liked, paid and sat at the booth. Food came quickly. Place was not full yet. Well made and spiced up. But too much for me even when I asked for super mild but it is what it is. Recommended for food and service!

Located in Jersey City's bustling India Square, I came here with a friend to try their $21 weekend…read morebuffet. Upon entering the colorful and spacious interior, we were given booth seating. There were a large variety of choices for the buffet, and I tried a little bit of everything. It was all cooked well and wonderfully flavorful with tons of warm seasonings. Stand outs included butter chicken, noodles, curry, and tandoori. I would have liked more seafood options and meat other than chicken though. The Naan was served warm and slightly crisp, while still being soft. I decided to also order a drink called Shahi Falooda. Since I never tried it, I didn't know how it was supposed to look, even though I thought the presentation was a bit weird, as there were pieces of toast dredged in the liquid. When I tried it, there seemed to be all the flavors described, including rose almond milk, tutti frutti, and vanilla ice cream. It tasted creamy, sweet, and unique, with the ingredients mingling well together. Service was definitely lacking. When the bill came, it was listed as a dessert, so I inquired about it. The waiter responded that they did not have the beverage available, so served me something else instead. This really irked me that the waiter would knowingly do this without mentioning up front that they were out of the beverage, allowing me the free choice to either order another drink or not get one at all. The waiter then told us it would be taken off the bill, but a different waiter came out to inform us that the manager would not allow that. While the food was actually pretty good, this was a very upsetting experience and I will not be returning. At least this taught me to always speak up when I have a doubt or question about anything I order.

I had this delivered twice it was so good. Navratan Korma and Tandori chicken were incredible…read more This is some of the best food be it Indian, Thai or Chinese. This restaurant is incredible.

I'm vexed on a fair rating, because this fake name thing has to stop…read more I ordered from Mantra on Doordash, but the actual delivery isn't from the JC restaurant by that name on 253 Washington St. It's actually from 806 Newark Ave., the home of lower-rated Golconda Chimney. I checked Google street view and images and it's not a Brill Building situation, there's just one restaurant there. But I have no quarrel with the vegetable Manchurian itself, more intense and complex than usual in a onion-laden sauce. Out of fairness I suppose I'll check out the biggest brand in fictional names, Wonder, and sample Lockhart Super-Authentic Legitimate Real Texas Brisket Y'All and The Fair Dinkum Straya Vegemite Hut.

#TandooriBrothersReview…read more So my buddy and I are on a mission to find the best Tandoori chicken in the country so it's no surprise we're checking out all the places in NJ. We decided to come here during lunch so there is a chance the actual chef wasn't here and it was just a helper because we were the only ones in the entire restaurant. It was awkward because the tandoori chicken came on some stale chopped coleslaw style veggies and then we could tell some pieces were fresh and some were microwaved. Disappointing but we also saw Pesto Chicken Tikka on the menu and we decided to try that. That's where this place wins it's stars... this was clearly fresh and it was probably some of the best chicken I've ever had at an Indian restaurant. We'll have to come back here during a dinner service and see how they do.

The weekend buffet is worth checking out, with higher ratings for the food than the service. Chilli…read morepaneer is one of the standouts with its attention-grabbing spices. Awadhi chicken curry was enjoyable too, and certainly this is the first time I've seen coconut curry fish in a buffet. I wasn't previously familiar with lahori charga but this was a fun item on the unsauced side of things. Glad to see chai included.

3.5 stars After a…read moreprevious unsuccessful experience with a Brick Lane delivery several years ago, I decided to give it another shot, but this time, in-person. We arrived around 7:00 on a Saturday evening with a reservation, but the indoor dining room and outdoor patio both had plenty of tables of available. The weather was fantastic, so we grabbed a spot outside and reviewed the menus. We did not receive the traditional pompodoms and chutneys, which was especially disappointing, as the food took a very long time to arrive, especially when the restaurant was far from crowded. I wound up going with the chicken tikka from the tandoor, which was boneless and not a style many restaurants offer. It came as four large, thin cutlets on a sizzling platter. I appreciated that the chicken had been cut this way, so it maintained its tenderness and did not get chewy like it often does when it is baked in large chunks. In addition to the flavorful, yet hard, rice that I had taken a few scoops of, I also paired my main course with a side order of the special Mushroom & Truffle Oil Naan. The interesting variety was covered in diced mushrooms and fresh garlic, which surprisingly overpowered the truffle oil. It was fluffy and tasty, but could have used less garlic. My companion found his Lamb Vindaloo robustly spicy, as he wanted it, but the meat was very fatty with visible grizzle on it. His stuffed Onion Kulcha was great, though. After our meal, the check arrived with a platter of after-dinner treats, which were mainly digestive seeds and a few Andes mints. The chocolates were melted, and the small seed bowls looked picked through and many of them did not have spoons to scoop up anything. It was an odd "gift" for sure. While the food was mostly enjoyable, I would still prefer the Indian restaurants in Hoboken, as I had similarly thought last time.

Loved the food at Mithaas! The Gujarati thali was authentic and flavorful, and the missi roti with…read moredal makhani which my friend ordered was rich and delicious. Mostly recommended for Great vegetarian meal. Overall the restaurant was clean, tidy and the service was great!

I rarely write negative reviews, but this one deserved it. I…read moreordered the Mithras Special Thali and the food was honestly pathetic. The roti was like rubber, completely inedible. I had to leave the whole thali aside -- it was that bad. It's not even about the money. When you go to a restaurant with a good appetite, you expect at least decent food. I really don't understand how a restaurant can get their main product wrong. On top of that, they have a strict notice at the counter saying "No refund / No cancel order." That alone tells you everything about their confidence in their food quality. Very disappointing experience. If you visit, please avoid the Thali.

On one of the hottest days of 2025, walking from Journal Square to Nandoo's felt like the trek from…read moreDadar Station to Ashok Vada Pav. Raaste mein ganne ka juice bhi peene ki zaroorat thi. Unfortunately the similarities ended there, as the sandwich this canteen style eatery pedals as a "Vada pav" is no such thing. There was zero crust or crunch to the Vada itself, and the sandwich was practically flat. They didn't even give a piece of hari mirch on the side. So why still 3 stars? Whatever this sandwich was, it wasn't bad, perhaps thanks to the copious amounts of butter they had slathered onto the pav.

Stopped by Nandoos in Jersey City and ordered the pani puri. It was a really enjoyable snack --…read morelight, crunchy, and packed with flavor. The spice level was just right, the mint water was cold and refreshing, and the tamarind sauce added a nice touch of sweetness to balance everything out.