The Food Was TOO DIE FOR! This my first time having real authentic Indian Food with my girlfriend…read morewe absolutely loved it! Was so much food we couldn't even finish it. Butter chicken 1000/10 garlic naan 10/10 lychee drink 20/10 very flavorful Chili Garlic Fried Shrimp 1000/10 Dani Puri 9/10 mango mojito 10/10. Overall everything was 100/10 I will definitely come back and is open minded to try more food off the menu. Dominic was absolutely amazing 1000/10, I believe he knew it was my first time he was very patient with my girlfriend and myself. With an amazing smile and was just happy to help. He helped me pronounce the food items I couldn't get correct. Overall he gave me choices and options that were great that I really enjoyed. I don't remember the bartender names but he was great as well. His drinks were perfectly blended I felt like I was on vacation on a beach having them. But when I come back I definitely want to choose them! Ambiance was LUXURIOUS. Very clean, utensils were very clean as if it the a grand opening. I love the aesthetics and the color coordination and to the plates and silverware. Overall I recommend anyone especially if it's your first time. The people hear are amazing food is even better. 100/10 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Unfortunately, this was not a great experience... However, I'm going to touch base on both the good…read moreand the bad, although at this point I do NOT plan to return here. Pros: seated quickly, ambiance was lovely, appetizers came out quickly, the Lasuni Gobi was delicious. CONS: My husband and I waited 40+ minutes for our main dishes (dal + rice and the Paneer Tikka dish) to arrive....... And we watched the people who were seated AFTER us receive their MEAT dishes before we got our ours and we most definitely ordered first. We asked our server MORE THAN ONCE what was taking so long and we got the same answer each time "I've told the kitchen to hurry, it'll be out soon" To make matters worse, the person who brought us our dishes (maybe the chef? Maybe the manager?) brought them without the naan that we ordered. When I asked, "where's our naan?" He had the audacity to rudely say "it'll be out in a few minutes", as if we hadn't already been waiting 40+ minutes for vegetarian food that I could've whipped up myself in 20 minutes. His attitude towards us was so unacceptable considering the circumstances. We have absolutely no idea what happened or why it took so long for our simple dishes to arrive. It's especially perplexing considering that the people who came in AFTER us got their meat dishes first. The server apologized and decided to bring us some kulfi (ice cream) to try to make up for it, but we try to avoid eating sugar so that was useless. I felt bad for the server because it wasn't his fault that our food took a ridiculous amount of time to make it to our table, and it's not cool that a manager never stepped in to try to reconcile. As someone who waited tables for 8+ years, I was shocked at the lack of support this server received from his management team. The dal and paneer tikka dishes were average tasting at best (and overpriced), making another trip here completely unfathomable, most especially considering how we were treated. Note to management: do better. Support your staff and step in to reconcile with unhappy guests if this happens again.

Was in the area and saw a sign for a lunch special. Ive been here in the past for dinner with…read morefriends and left always happy. Today I dropped by and had their lunch special which included a small side and an entree. I chose the vegetable samosa and the Kerala vegetable curry. The samosa had a nice flakey crust with a flavorful and substantial amount of filling. The kerala curry is coconut milk based with really great heat. The vegetables were firm and soft. And it was the great balance. Truly top notch curry for a lunch special. I was absolutely full, happy, and satisfied by the time my lunch break was over. Will certainly come back if im in the area.

I came to Seva Indian Cuisine with a friend who had been on an Indian food kick lately, and this…read morewas his pick. Safe to say, he knew what he was doing. We kicked things off with the lamb spring rolls, which aren't something you see on every Indian menu. They came out crisp, well-seasoned, and paired with a cool cucumber raita that balanced the spice nicely. Not life-changing, but definitely a fun and solid opener. For my main, I leaned into a random lamb craving and ordered the lamb vindaloo--and this is where Seva really delivered. Deep, rich flavor with a satisfying level of heat that doesn't hold back but also doesn't overwhelm. The lamb itself was tender and clearly given the time it deserved. This dish alone would bring me back. Service was attentive without hovering, and the pacing of the meal felt just right--no awkward gaps, no rushing.

Great Experience, polite, gracious staff. Got a table on a…read morebusy Friday evening and everything was delicious! We had the Chicken Dum Biryani, Chicken Tina Masala, & the marinated wings...everything was flavorful..will def be back. Be sure to try the mint chutney which we wanted to drink!!

Angel Indian is one of my all-time favorite restaurants. EXCELLENT Indian food, made by real Indian…read morepeople and without the hubbub of being in Manhattan. In the heart of Jackson Heights, Angel Indian is a quintessential pillar of the food scene in the neighborhood and gave me some of the best bites of that year. By the way they make their own paneer - delish! Their special that includes paneer-stuffed naan is a MUST have. It comes with a bunch of sides you eat together for a perfect marriage of spices, seasonings, fresh paneer, delicious butter, lightly sour yogurt and all these different textures with soft, crumble, crunch. Their goat dum biryani is also excellent and has such tender meat with flavorful rice. Their saag paneer was also delicious!

Had a craving for Aloo Gobi Matar Staff was very nice and…read morefood came quick Basmati was delicious The dish itself was a bit bland. There are no gluten free markings on any of the menu items, but there are vegan markings. Staff was helpful in choosing a vegetarian dish. Quiet spot right near the subway.

I have been coming to Yaar for over 2 years now, every time I am in that area of Astoria. Cannot…read moreresist. The staff is always very pleasant to interact with. Food comes out relatively fast. I have only purchased take out, so I cannot comment about the experience of eating in. Inside the restaurant the lighting is a dark. I think that is just the ambiance they are going for because it has always been like that. The murals on the walls are incredible. My favorite is the elephant with other animals in the front. I think the restaurant does more take out business then eat in. I see a lot of people picking up their food same as me. But maybe I am not visiting during busy hours. The food is consistent. From the first time I had Yaar - I was never disappointed. This is one of mine and my family's favorite place to get Indian food from.

Indian food with good strong flavors and balance of cream but poor delivery service. Rating 8/10…read more Pros: Great Lamb Sagg, good flavors, fair price. Cons: Delivery made naan soggy, no utensils, no napkins, website issues.

I've never dined in, but I order takeout about once a month, and while I have mostly stuck with the…read moresame few dishes, everything I've tried has been delicious. They are not stingy with flavoring or spices, and the portions are generous. I usually have enough leftover for a second meal. My go-to dishes have been butter chicken, paneer biryani, and lamb rogan josh. In looking to try something new, I noticed that the saag curry was a favorited item. I'm largely indifferent towards spinach, so the idea didn't appeal to me at first. But I was pleasantly surprised. The saag has a smooth, creamy texture and an earthy richness, tied together by spices that are perfectly balanced and subtle enough not to overpower the dish. It's now my favorite item on their menu and my new go-to.

I stopped in on a Friday afternoon and had a delightful lunch!!…read more The menu is big. I could not decide what to get. The staff was happy to make recommendations. I had rava dosa and a very good dessert that I forgot the name of. The restaurant was empty when I came in. They have a bathroom in the back of the restaurant. Prices were reasonable. I had a great time here.

vegan friendly - the online menu did not clearly label what was/could be made vegan so we reviewed…read morethe menu and called to ask if the items we wanted could be. we ordered the vegetable biryani, pondicherry dosa, vegetable vindaloo, and mutter mushroom: the biryani was so dry and there weren't really any vegetables or potatoes. even the vinadloo and mutter mushroom couldn't hide the dryness of the biryani and the rice. the pondicherry dosa was okay but some of the potatoes were hard. the vindaloo and mutter mushroom were nothing extraordinary. they were just okay.

I moved away from NYC 30 years ago. And while I lived here, Jackson Diner was my favorite Indian…read morespot. Every time I come back home I try to get to Jackson Heights for a meal. The place has undergone quite a few changes, as well as physically moving, over the past three decades. It now sits in a more modern, smaller space. We met friends there for dinner. We started with the samosas, which were thick and filled with potatoes and peas and so satisfying, especially with a dabble of tamarind sauce. For our main meal we had the Goad Kadai, which was excellent, along with the Chicken Lajawab, the Chicken Korma, the Chicken Biryani, and the Paneer Kadai, all of which were proclaimed "very good." Service here is always excellent. From the minute you sit down, when we were given Indian crackers and dips, throughout the meal. You don't even have to ask for containers for the leftovers. They are brought to you as soon as the servers notice you are done eating and there is food leftover. Dinner for four with five entrees, a beer, an appetizer, tax, and tip was around $152.

Mediocre cuisine catering mostly to non-South Asian clientele. Eight of us were celebrating a…read moreGalantine's party. All of us had eaten here and seven always ate here when shopping in Jackson Heights. I am not one of them. Appetizers, curries and naans were ordered. Cocktails of Mai Tai and Margheritas were being drunk with joy. I only liked the mango lassi which was served in a tall fluted glass and was refreshing. All the curries had the same flavor which my friends realized that the cuisine here was pseudo authentic. We skipped dessert as we had brought chocolates to share. Sharon, the lovely server who has been here for ten years was patient and pleasant.

Another stop on my first Jackson Heights food tour. This Nepalese spot offers Nepali foot,…read moreBhutanese food, Tibetan food, and Indian food. The food types are similar but offer different spice/flavor profiles. They have a large section of noodles, soup, and rice. A veggie section with various combos of cauliflower, potatoes, onion, bamboo, blackened peas, mustard greens, and spices. Some of the Indian dishes: paneer butter masala, palak paneer, chicken tikka masala. Some of the appetizers include crispy tofu, fried soybeans, a Nepali snack platter with marinated meat, goat, beef tripe, sliced beef tongue, fried jerky, duck. They also have a momo section. We had their famous chicken lollipops (essentially fried chicken) and it was crispy and spicy (in a good way). We also had sadeko (marinated or tossed) bacon, which was rich and tender. I had one of their Nepali cocktails, which was pleasantly spicy (the chatpata aam, made with tequila, spicy chatpatey syrup, and mango puree). Service was attentive. Inside is cozy, lots of dark wood and colorful flags. They also often have entertainment in the evening, so I would love to return to hear some live music while trying more Nepali cuisine.

From you enter the door you are greeted by friendly staff. Luckily for me, my party was here and…read moreeasy to spot. A were a large group celebrating our friends birthday. The place isn't huge but it is a good size and was able to accommodate us. There were many appetizers on the table that were very delish. A hit for me were the seasoned potatoes, Aloo Dum (dry). I ordered the Shogo Ngopa and decided to go with tingmo instead of the white rice. Trying something new! Also ordered a mango lassie. Food came out fresh, warm and delicious. The tingmo reminded me to a steamed bun with out the filling but with layers. Everything was good. Everyone was friendly and kept our water glasses filled. At 9pm there was live music which was a nice treat. They even sang happy birthday to our friend. Nice place and will definitely try again!

For starters the staff was so kind and helpful. We tried the chicken tikka masala and the cheese…read moresteak all so delicious. We were extremely satisfied!

PHENOMENAL!!! Being married to an Indian man means that I eat a LOT of Indian food...and I've…read moredeveloped a taste for more authentic versions of this beloved cuisine. We decided to give this place a try last-minute on a Friday night after reviewing their menu and seeing many different dishes that intrigued us. Boy, was this the absolute right decision!!! Gaia Masala & Burger is an Indian fusion restaurant, and they have done an excellent job of fusing the flavors of India into a variety of different dishes. We tried the following: Chili Paneer (dry) Chili Veg Momos Cheese Samosas Papad We've tried all of these dishes in other restaurants before (excluding the cheese samosas), and they're hit or miss... I'm happy to report that ALL of these dishes were an explosion of flavor and goodness in each bite! My new favorite is the Cheese Samosa. As a cheese lover, this dish was beyond satisfying. Ooey, gooey cheese in a crispy shell that has a nice flavorful touch? Absolute perfection! There were soooo many other dishes that we wanted to try but didn't have room for in our stomachs, so we'll be back soon! We've already started making a list of which friends we want to bring here. It's a good thing we live close by.

My overall experience in this restaurant was a good experience. I enjoyed the food very much. The…read morestaff was very frankly nice environment very clean. I recommend this place to anyone, that wants to eat some authentic Indian Tibet fusion food.

The beef momos were piping hot and fresh, moist and full of flavor. The hariyali chicken had a…read morepuréed spinach base that was savory and helped with some of the drier pieces of meat. The millet in the Nepali thali was glutinous and filling; the goat was tasty, though some of the elements were fairly spicy. Prices were quite reasonable and food came out quickly. Unfortunately the desserts were unavailable.