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    Rudra Indian Bistro

    4.5 (156 reviews)
    ModerateIndian
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Very cozy Indian resturant.  Very good food and service!  Must try Biryanis, Rogan Josh, Shrimp and Crab Apt!!  Definitely coming back

    Good service Good Food! Must try Shrimp and Crab Apt, Biryani and Malai Kofta. Very Cozy Indian Restaurant, definitely coming back!

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    David B.

    Finally... We found the best Indian cuisine in NJ! Having read several positive reviews for Rudra we decided to check them out and good news, they are legit. Easily the best Indian restaurant in NJ (IMHO), among the top three in the greater NYC metro and among the top 10 I've ever tasted. Let's start with the food... The cuts of chicken are trimmed and cooked to perfection. The curry sauce was thick and had just the right amount of spice (I ordered medium). The Saag is also thick and spicy. Before the curry, we had Samosas and were very impressed. The crust with light and flaky an the amount of potatoes inside is quite generous. Among the best I've ever tasted. Portions were very generous too and that says something about the owners. So many restaurants have reduced the portions and it's very noticeable. My wife and I both walked out of Rudra with full stomachs and enough leftovers for another meal. The atmosphere inside is very tasteful and the service is very kind. A little about my love of Indian cuisine. I was first introduced to Indian food by a British co-worker of Indian descent in Lieceater, England, known for their curry. I've also dined at three Michelin rated Indian restaurants (1 in London, 2 in Manhattan), and in my opinion, Rudra's food is nearly as good and at 1/3rd the price. My wife and I have spent 12 years trying to find a solid, goto Indian restaurant and until now had only found two, both in Manhattan, both a bit pricey. We are so thrilled to find Rudra and will be returning soon and often!

    Hemalatha K.

    I am kind of torn between 3 and 4, since the Chicken in Biryani was overdone and too tough to eat, but the rice was good. Same for the Crab Masala and Lamb Shank curry, they were above average. There are definitely better Indian options.

    Lunch time
    Raj S.

    Searched for an Indian restaurant around Paramus area and got this hidden gem . Had good reviews in google/yelp and surely wanted to try this . Went on a weekday/ and hence no buffet . It was just Ala-carte . They had lunch specials and it was great . Price was ok. About 15-20$ for lunch special .. It just took very long for the food to come :.. appx about 30-40 mins wait time . But it was worth the wait . The food was delicious and sumptuous . They gave rice, naan, dhal, spinach with whatever you order (say chicken , veg, goat meal) .. naan was really well made and soft/crispy. Curry was exquisite.. they had 4-5 pieces of meat in it . Fish curry was also good .it's of space inside to sit and eat . I think it is BYO. Parking is a little crazy but there is a large parking lot on opposite side of road .. customer service could be better and wish they can reduce the wait times . If not for that , the food was really good .. 4 stars

    Malai Kofta
    Dimpie S.

    Food was excellent! The malai kofta wasn't too sweet and had a more traditional taste. The avocado chat was really good! They definitely know how to make spicy right. The naan was okay. It was too crisp and not soft at all requiring some tugging and difficulty chewing. The onion kulcha could have used more stuffing. Restaurant is small but classic and shows Indian decor. Honestly the service was terrible. I'd give them honestly 0/5 stars because of the service. It was so slow to make food and what seemed like the owner was clearly racist. He favored Caucasian customers for a higher tip and ignored my table despite asking for water 3 times. He passed by us and didn't listen to us. Because of the service I wouldn't come back. I can find the same quality if not better Indian food elsewhere with better service.

    Chicken Makhni and Malai Kofta
    Doris Y.

    Delicious, authentic Indian food. My boyfriend and I were so surprised to find this hole in the wall restaurant! I live in town and I was so surprised to find a great Indian spot nearby. The staff are very friendly and service is excellent. The setting is intimate and quiet. Lots of street parking in front and across the street. It's also BYOB so don't forget to bring some booze to pair with your meal. The food was absolutely delicious. We tried the cauliflower appetizer recommended by the owner, it was very good and had the perfect amount of spice. As our entrees my boyfriend ordered the Chicken Makhani and I got the Malai Kofta. They came with rice and we also got some garlic naan. I'm getting hungry again as I'm writing this. All in all, everything was perfect and it really exceeded our expectations. We got to take home some leftovers. We can't wait to come back!

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    Cute place, cozy, nice decor & great food! Service was friendly and helpful, food was fresh & delicious.

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    All around not bad though emphasis seems to be more on portion size than quality. Still, not a bad choice.

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    Absolutely delicious; got delivery including Shrimp Biryani, Chicken Tikka Masala and Chicken Curry. Will definitely order again

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    6 months ago

    Super yummy low key Indian restaurant. Our waiter Apurba was delightful, attentive without being intrusive. Will definitely be back!

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    Food is incredible, prices are great, definitely recommend! We've been many times & love it!

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    Great food great service reasonably priced The owner very friendly and greets each table

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    Great service and food. Restaurant is always clean. They offer both quality food and appetizing quantity.

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    Had to wait for my food- after ordering an hour before. Otherwise food is great they just get a little busy I guess~

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    Delivery range? Do they come 5 mi to Fort Lee? Thanks.

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    Are they BYOB?

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    Did this restaurant recently open under new name/managment?

    It is now the best Indian restaurant in Bergen and Hudson county.The food is 100% fresh,and you can have it very spicy or not ,anyway you want it.Service is excellent too ,very friendly ..This place has nice soft music also .You will love the… Read more

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    My husband and I have been on a hunt for a local, dependable Indian spot, and I think we may have…read morefound our winner. Insofar as the roti resembled the buttery, flaky layers of a white roti, this was a pleasant order. The roti here are made with whole wheat, which made for a grittier texture that felt...healthy, for all the good and bad of that word. But they were sufficiently buttery, which always helps things. And minor quibbles aside, this was still a fantastic vessel to scoop out every last smear of the tikka masala sauce. Clearly, we liked the chicken tikka masala. With a fragrant, velvety sauce and large chunks of tender chicken, after a few bites of this dish, I found myself announcing to the table, "I feel sorry for anyone who doesn't like Indian food." The chana masala - our other entree - was a little more muted and tomato-forward, but still fantastic. It feels strange to leave praise for rice, but judging from the sheen at the bottom of our rice dish, I suspect they melted and mixed some butter to it (which, again, no complaints here). Service was chill on a Sunday afternoon. Beyond taking our order and dropping off our food, we weren't bothered during our meal (which is the just-right level of attention I generally want from a place). The space is a little run-down but homey, and there's only street parking, but I've never had trouble finding spots here.

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    It was our fist time. Excellent service , friendly staff . The owner was very humble . Food was…read moredelicious we did take out since the place was packed . The aroma of was amazing . We will definitely recommend this place .

    First time I ordered from here, the food was amazing. I highly recommend the chicken tikka masala…read morerice platter. I've never had a complaint about it. Its topped with fresh chopped onions, tomato, and cilantro. There's plenty of chicken in it. The platter itself is very small for the price, just a heads up. The aloo parathas are my go to. I've tried the one with the meat and the meat was inconsistently placed throughout the paratha. The aloo paratha is good, but could use more filling. Here's where they lost me: the raita- that yogurt sauce that comes with the paratha- is ALWAYS inconsistent. The first time I ordered the paratha this raita was the best i've ever had. It was raita with added tomato and onions. Blew my mind and I ordered it again. Next time they give me a yogurty mess that I wouldn't call a raita. No added anything. The time after that they forgot to include my raita and when I picked it up later, it was another disappointing variation. I've stopped ordering their parathas because of this since I cant eat dry partha by itself and who knows what kind of raita they'll give me. Overall, I continue to get platters from them because they're within walking distance for me and the CTM rice platter is so good.

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