SO good! I'm North Indian, but sometimes we crave something different and I was really curious…read moreabout their South Indian menu. The Malabar chicken was calling my name because of the black pepper, and OMG it did not disappoint!!! It was SO tasty!! It's a dry chicken dish instead of the usual curry/gravy. Super flavorful, peppery, crispy, and not oily or heavy at all! It wasn't particularly spicy to me either, but layered with different aromatics, a complete flavor explosion! I was actually a little confused because I saw the Malabar chicken on Seamless but couldn't find it on ChowNow/Toast, so I wasn't even sure if it was available. I'm SO glad I got it and really hope they keep it on the menu because I would 100% order it again! I also tried the dal with green mango and the tamarind rice from the South Indian menu, and both were delicious. The tamarind rice especially has so many different flavors going on and is so good! If you like bold, layered Indian flavors and want to venture beyond the usual butter chicken-type dishes, TRY THE SOUTH INDIAN MENU!

The heat in here is thick, pressing down. Seva Indian Cuisine. It not old inside but it looks just…read moreolder, further down the line. I've had beers, before I got here tyat is, I was floating. Now, waiting, I need another. They bring water, with mint in it. Green leaves in a glass carafe, floating like drowned hopes of suds. ​Then the food. Garlic naan with beautifully burnt in spots, glistening with grease, I rip it apart aggressively. Samosas, two fat pyramids standing in a sea of green and brown sludge. The girlfriend is watching pictures of Maine on a televisionbehindme and kerps saying"look at the lighthouse, look at the beach, look at the foredt". She's thinking of the road, I've been on that road. I told her about the long lines of pine trees, the crisp cool air, only now is it registering. Bangor, Maine I've been there a few times and it's not just another place to be, n its beautifulbut it gets cold fast, probablyright about now snow might fall somewhereup there. But the samosas are hot, the spices biting my cheeks. They fight the beer fog. It's better than the Indianfood in my neighborhood. The Butter Chicken and Batsami rice was a great dish, with tip and a diet Coke, i was in for about forty dollars, and then we leave, back into the night, looking for the next drink.

Ambiance (5/5): The inside is very pristine with an elevated feel. The staff wear suits!…read moreService (5/5): To circumvent the Friday night wait time without a reservation, we chose to sit at the bar top seating. It was uncomfortable since our knees bumped into the table. However, we did not have to wait! We had immediate service any time we wanted it because someone was always behind the bar. Food (5/5): This is the best Indian food I've had in Queens!! Every since dish is packed with flavor, depth in the sauce and meats, and reasonably priced!! I liked how much sauce was in every dish. Samosa was perfect. The Goat Mandras was my favorite with a sauce that has spice but not super spicy considering the red chili symbol. Chicken Tikka was also very good. My garlic naan was SO good, has a crunch on one side but airy soft to bite. Unlimited little rice bowls?! This will be our go-to Indian after our first experience.

They've moved to a nicer place since the last time I was here. They start you off with some free…read moresnacks, and then we ordered the paneer tikka masala and the chicken dum biryani along with garlic naan. The food was good but I don't know that I'd make a special trip out of it. The paneer is homemade but I've had creamier paneer elsewhere. I was impressed by the tender chicken in the biryani but could have used with a bit more of it. The curry also comes with plain rice so we had plenty of carbs.

Yaar is conveniently located right by the Ditmars Boulevard subway station. We went on an early…read moreSaturday evening. The staff is very friendly and we were seated right away. We happened to be dining there during a World Cup game so there was a TV on in the back (not sure if that's their usual setup). I ordered the chicken tandoori (bone-in), my SO got the chicken tikka masala, and we shared a garlic naan. I got a masala chai to drink and my SO just stuck to water. We did not have to wait too long for the food. My chicken tandoori came out on a sizzling plate with a side of rice. The chicken was so tender, juicy, and flavorful. I ate the slices of onion on the sizzling plate with the chicken and rice. The garlic naan was nice and hot, crisp on the outside, studded with plenty of garlic, and soft and chewy on the inside. It was good for sopping up the chicken tikka masala sauce. My SO felt that my bone-in chicken tasted better than the chicken that came with the tikka masala, so he would consider ordering one of the other bone-in options next time (butter chicken (bone-in) or chef's special chicken (bone-in) biryani). Service was attentive. The servers refilled our water several times and checked on how we liked our dishes. We didn't have dessert this time, but we might next time we come because there will definitely be a next time.

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.

Indian cuisine has always had a limited presence in Sunnyside, which is where Cardamom saw an…read moreopportunity and ran with it. Taking over for another desi-owned spot (#1) several years ago, they've done a much better job of capturing an audience by focusing on a niche of Goan inspired foods, along with a slew of classic Indian dishes that span from north to south. The interior is modest and quaint, and a one bright / memorable outdoor setup during the pandemic. The restaurant is not big, but they've managed to cram in a good number of tables to make it place for 30 folks. Takeout and delivery are also very popular, and I've been fortunate to have had all of the above. Some immediate standouts: goan fish curry, xacuti curry, and the caldeen curry are quite excellent and all come from the Indo-Portuguese side of the menu, which are all loaded with flavor. Additionally, the tandoori selection (especially the chicken malai, seekh kebab, and methi salmon) and variety of curries (rogan josh, korma, jalfrezi, makhani, etc.) are also very flavorful. As with many other Indian places, especially ones that cater to the southern palate, there is an excellent vegetarian selection. The saag chana is one of my go-tos, but the peeli dal, bhindi masala, gobi manchurian over their lemon or tomato rice all merit a big thumbs up. Ownership has likely changed since their initial start, which explains why the staff and "family owned" management has all gotten different looks before and after the pandemic. The other major issue has been pricing, which definitely feels premium at $21-23, for portions that sometimes feels like the size of a hockey puck. The product is still good and the pickins in Sunnyside (#2) are slim, so I realize that for some people, this is the only (Indian) game in town. ___________ (#1) Biriyani House: https://www.yelp.com/biz/biriyani-house-sunnyside (#2) Unless of course, we're counting all the Nepalese spots that also serve Indian cuisine.

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.

Vibe/ambiance: local Service: standard…read more Items ordered: masala dosa: 7/10 chicken kati: 7.5/10

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.

Decent indian food place in the area. Service is good. Tried their papri chaat which was a lil…read moresoggy. Their chicken tikka platter was streaming hot and taste was good.

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.

A bit overrated and overshadowed by the nice ambiance…read more I may be biased since I've been to Nepal twice and my palate consisted of dal bhat every single day I was there (momos were a luxury on the trek)--which in no way makes me an expert, but the taste and portions were pretty consistently similar among most places. The first time that I came here was about 3 years ago with a few friends and we liked the food - the beef tongue was different and super memorable and the jhol momos were just swimming in flavorful curry. Made me want to come back again. Fast-forward three years later, I feel like things have changed significantly. Or maybe I didn't catch them at their best, but I came with another group of friends and I just felt overall disappointed with the food, as did my friends who were excited to try Himalayan food for the first time. I had the goat dhat bhat and the small amount of meat served in aesthetically pleasing bowls to mask the portion was disappointing--and this was not a lunch special or anything. I mainly got a big bone and realistically got about 2-3 small bites of actual meat, while there was an overwhelming amount of rice and veggies. The momos also tasted like they were pre-made and heated or steamed up again because the dough was definitely a little rough. Overall, this experience was a meh for me. I think it is a social staple for many Nepalese and Tibetans in the area, and just for that.

Food here is delicious and even spectacular at times. Among the cleanest restaurants I've ever…read moreentered and the staff are so genuinely warm and excellent at their craft. Quite possibly the most delicious Samosas I've ever had. Highly suggest in and what's great is their open late till around 3 am, spotlessly clean restaurant.

Have a fantastic dinning experience here during their astoria food crawl. I tried the vegan…read morepineapple pizza, masala pizza, chicken momo, chicken tikka masala sauce. Have to say the amount of seasoning was amazing. The pizza dough tasted like naan bread. The dipping sauce was amazing. They do have free water if you ask. I opted to purchase a bottle because I'm weird about water. I definitely wanna come back and have the masala pizza again. They had this mixed rice that has a little kick to it. This place has only been here a year. I'm sure it will become more popular after this event. The korma chicken is delicious! What a punch of flavor. Their chicken tika was mild, I'm so thankful for that. I didn't bring my pepcid today. Wish I brang some tubber wear with me to bring over whatever they had left. There was a ton of food left. Check out their rice too!!! Definitely will come back!!! Very welcoming location. The staff was super cool too! Very nice people here it felt like a mom and pop stop!

Excellent service. Food came out fast and was pretty darn good! This will be a keeper!!read more

We did not try everything, just Indian food. Tandoori chicken was very good, with plain naan. Would…read morebe nice if there was some yogurt or sour cream dipping sauce. Palak paneer was very good, nice size chunks of paneer. Butter chicken was very good, we can try Marsala chicken next time. Lotsa gravy so, so one must have rice to soak up gravy. Service was good, wait person could around again for us to order more drinks. Ambiance was okay, small cafe. Overall 4 out 5.