I don't say this lightly. This mostly takeout and delivery hole in the wall place in a small town…read morein Hudson valley has some of the best Desi food I've eaten in my entire life. Including India! Hands down their best thing for me is the huge thin stuffed parathas! The chef is a master of his craft, given how he manages to get whole wheat this flat without stuffing breaking through. The flavoring is not ultra overwhelming like in many pakistani restaurants. The seekh kebabs were perfectly succulent. I felt like I was in Lucknow. I've been here 4 times now and ordered a dozen things and every single item is way more delicious that you'd expect just randomly walking in. To fellow South Asians in the area, I say a drive here from NYC or NJ or CT will be well worth it, just after your first bite of aloo paratha. Check it out. Be warned tho that it's not exactly a place made for dine in. They only have 3-4 tables.

This is more of a Takeout only place, with low prices and smaller portions, but that is exactly…read morewhat I expected, so no disappointments there. Quality and Taste was way better that I hoped it to be. Giving 4 Stars simply because I have eaten here only once and I don't if they are consistent in the Taste. Definitely planning to order her again, and will revisit the Rating if needed.

Likely the worst dining experience I've ever had. Granted, they were likely understaffed, but there…read moreare still a number of things that happened that were inexcusable. Firstly, we got seated and we ordered immediately. But for an hour we were left unattended. We got no garnishes, no sauces, no food while people around us were being attended to. They weren't waiting on our food, they just forgot about us completely. Half of the food we ordered that night was never served, either. When we asked for our first grill change, it took them 30 minutes to change the grill, us having to ask three different waiters. When we finally got it, our grill was dirty, with a large dust ball and oil stain on it. The worst thing was when I was trying to ask for water, but one of the staff just shushed me by putting a finger up and leaving. He never came back to the table. It took our table a half hour just to get WATER. There are a number of other things but these were the biggest red flags. Do better.

Nice casual restaurant with an open and large atmosphere. AYCE KBBQ or sushi or both options…read more The BBQ meat is decently fresh and the side dishes are solid. My only gripe is that the marinated meats are a bit on the sugary side so the hot plate ends up needing to be cleaned/replaced quicker. The service is kind and accommodating.

I've been going to DERA Restaurant for years, and the experience is consistently amazing. The…read moregentleman at the front handles everything by himself with genuine politeness and hospitality, while the chef in the back prepares incredible food every time. My favorite dish is the Chicken 65--perfect for anyone who likes spicy food--and I usually get it over brown rice. They're always generous, often letting me try new chicken dishes for free and adding a little extra to my order. Between the excellent service, the friendly atmosphere, and the consistently delicious food, DERA Restaurant is a place I highly recommend to anyone looking for quality Pakistan cuisine.

We ordered food this weekend, chicken chili is pathetic chicken 65 has no taste , serving is too…read moresmall , chicken tandoori is not fresh cooked, you need to improve your food quality and cooking,, we ruined our money soo sad

I went with my GF and we both loved this place. The server/hostess was very friendly, and…read moreprofessional. She helped us pick out our meals which turned out great. A nice little place which was cozy. Looking forward to eating there again

Food is excellent and the staff is great too and the ambiance is very nice thank you so muchread more

Shah's is still tasty!…read more I ordered ahead, went to pickup my salad and the girl working at the counter was intently on her phone. When she looked up to greet me, she didn't even realize that an order came through...a while ago. Oh well. She made my order pretty fast and gave me a nice heaping bowl of food to make up for it. Thanks! I'd advise steering clear of the pepper onion mix as there is a good chance you'll get a big pile of onions, without many peppers. That's what happened to me. No matter really - I just dumped out the excess. The green sauce seemed kinda watery this time, but otherwise, it was a great bowl. The chicken is still really tasty, juicy and you get a lot. The experience overall is close to 4 stars this time, but the addition of olives coating the top of my salad made me smile. I love olives!

I absolutely LOVE Halal food so of course I had to come check this restaurant out. I got the combo…read morelunch special. The cashier recommended it to me. I chose chicken and lamb over rice when I tell you this food was so satisfying. I will definitely come back and it was reasonably priced great service.! They had no problem giving me extra sauce.

Best Indian culinary experience for my family in a long while. Since I cook Indian food at home, I…read moream quite picky about Indian restaurants, and Mumbai Dreams blew our mind. What impressed us first was their friendly, efficient and thoughtful service. I believe the man who took our orders was the manager. When he learned that I was a dairy-intolerant vegetarian, he informed me that the two veggie dishes I ordered - Bhindi Masala and Smoked Baingan Bharta - both came with heavy cream but they could switch to coconut milk for an extra $2. Then he went down the list of our order to say that some other items also contained a bit of dairy. I figured that I could survive that much anyway. Although the restaurant sign says "creative Indian cuisine", we stayed mostly with the traditional and our favorites. Our order came very quickly. Arriving in a cute mini tricycle, the samosas were surprisingly plump and substantial. Two of those could easily make a meal for me. The Kure Kure Mushrooms were deep fried and coated with creamy seasonings, bus still retained the chewy bite and aroma of oyster mushrooms. The serving was so large, the spices so abundant that both husband and son said they'd resume this dish after our rice arrived. The meat-eaters were extremely happy with the Malvani lamb, while I was just as impressed with the two vegan dishes. Everything was cooked from scratch, retaining the fresh flavor and texture of the ingredients. There must have been a whole pound or more okra packed in the Bhindi masala, which was dryer yet tastier than what I'd experienced elsewhere, a truly honest value. Baingan Bharta is one of my comfort foods, and their version surely met my expectations :-) We loved their creative Rosemary naan, what a delicious fusion of east and west! The waiting staff kept checking our water supply and other needs. The bill was very reasonable. We are sure to come back for more!

I just returned home from a three-hour meal at Mumbai Dreams this evening. Going into the night I…read morehad high hopes for a great experience. We had a reservation for a party of six at 7:00 pm and were promptly seated and given water when we arrived. Unfortunately, that's where things started to fall apart. We didn't see another staff member for about 45 minutes. Eventually, I believe the manager came over and took our drink, appetizer, and entrée orders all at the same time. Our drinks arrived about 20 minutes later, and the appetizers started coming out intermittently after that. Our entrées didn't start arriving until around 9:00 pm, again coming out one at a time. Some people in our group were nearly finished eating by the time others received their food. We had also ordered naan for the table, but it was the very last thing brought out, at a point when some people had already finished eating and no longer wanted it. Throughout the evening, a young woman did keep our water glasses filled, but aside from taking our order, no one came to check on our table -- no one asked how things were going, whether we needed another drink, or acknowledged the long wait. The final frustration came when we received the bill and saw that a 20% gratuity had been automatically added. Considering the level of service -- at one point we were stacking empty cups on the windowsill just to make room for our food -- this felt pretty disappointing. The food itself was decent, but based on this experience I wouldn't return. One suggestion for management: if in-house service is running extremely slow, it may be worth pausing take-out orders so you can properly serve the customers already dining in the restaurant.

COME HUNGRY! I came here to celebrate my brother-in-law's birthday with my husband's family…read morerecently. There were 6 of us and we split the Efsane Family Special for 4 people and added lamb chops thinking we wouldn't have enough food lol the special also came with dessert but my sister-in-law also ordered a rice pudding. The 6 of us could've easily had the family special for 4 without ordering anything else - there was so much food and we had leftovers to take home!! For context, we all eat a LOT so to say we had leftovers is saying a lot! Quantity aside, the food itself was delicious. The bread is served fresh and steaming hot, the dips are delicious and flavorful, meat is seasoned and cooked perfectly (the chicken shish and lamb adana are my favorites), and the bitter black tea and sweet baklava are a perfect way to end the meal. I left there stuffed and so happy! The staff was also very friendly and attentive. I'll definitely be back!

I just moved from Montclair, which is very near the famous middle eastern food scene in Paterson,…read moreNJ. I was very worried that, after the move, I would not be able to find middle eastern food that would compare. However, I was wrong, and Esfane definitely satisfied my craving! I was in the mood for a light lunch, so I ordered the Shepard's Salad, the Baba Ghannouj, and the Lentil Soup. The Baba Ghannouj was excellent and came with lots of pita bread. It could've been a little smokier for my taste, but overall I got a huge serving and it was very creamy and flavorful. The Sheppard's salad was similarly huge and delicious. The lentil soup tasted home-made and was so comforting to dip all of my extra bread in. At the end of lunch, I was also served some complimentary tea, which definiitely was the icing on the cake to this exceptional experience. Overall, I was extremely satisfied by the quality of the food, but also by the amount. The service was similarly excellent. My water was constantly filled and the waiters checked on me numerous times to ensure everything was going well. The decorations inside were also exceptional, and the restaurant definitely gives high-class date night vibes. I could totally see coming back for a date night with my husband. I think the only downside is that I didn't find the food to be QUITE as good as some Paterson joints like Al Basha, and the price felt like it was 1.5x-2x as much. Probably worth it though, because this has got to be one of the better restaurants around in Flanders.

This place was empty during lunch and now I understand why. The menu they have is confusing and…read morethey have the same thing on the menu under different names and prices. I called my order in and asked them to label the platters and they said they would but when I picked it up it was not labeled because the person on the phone "didn't understand" what I meant. A clarifying follow up question would have been nice. The staff was not apologetic at all and watched me label the food myself after paying for the order. They also do not provide itemized receipts. Every item comes up as "custom item" on the receipt.. I guess so they can charge whatever the way. The food itself was fine, nothing spectacular and definitely not worth the wait

Long wait for food -- grilled kebabs that were so dried out they were inedible. Bugs on our table…read moreand flying around us while we waited. Had to go through the kitchen to get to the bathroom which had no toilet paper or any way to dry your hands but at least there was soap. The kitchen was a mess with a dirty floor. What else can I say? Don't eat here.

The food is incredible! Every other place I go to I compare to juicy bites and it's always the…read morebest! The service is amazing and after a long day it's wonderful to just sit down and eat a zinger.

Was craving a NYC style halal cart platter, and sadly this did not hit the spot... We ordered via a…read moredelivery app so not sure if we needed to ask for this separately, but the Juicy Platter (chicken and lamb shawarma over rice) did not have red sauce. The white sauce provided (not pictured) tasted like ranch, and the seasoning on the meat and rice was present but lacking in flavor. Also, there was an oily taste across all the items. The Chapli Kebab was okay - again not super flavorful and kinda dry... The fries were decent, super crispy, but had that oily taste again. We also ordered the Garlic Mayo Fries, not pictured, but fries were the same as the ones in the Chaplin platter. The Garlic Mayo was okay, slightly sweet? But good. Overall, we probably won't be ordering from here again. Still looking for a good late night shawarma spot that hits that nyc craving in Rockland.