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    Rudra Indian Bistro

    4.4 (160 reviews)
    ModerateIndian
    Open 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Intimate
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Vegetarian Biryani ($16.95)
    Ameya B.

    Got take out biryani's Chiken ($17.95) and Vegetarian ($16.95) and also got an appetizer, Lasuni Gobi ($10) which were all good. We did get food on the spicer side and so were they! Nice and spicy. Biryani portions were large enough for us to enjoy them over two days. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant seating was good too, and staff was friendly when I went there for pickup.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Noise levels on the absolute lower end![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will recommend and visit again if we are in the area!

    Mango Coconut Rice
    Diana A.

    First time placed a delivery order here! Wowwww amazing food!!! - Yesterday afternoon I did Chicken curry and Mango-coconut rice and both were amazingly delicious Plates were huge enough to fill 2 stomachs So my advise is: consider this When You Want To order From Here Service: About the food, everything was fresh, well packed; the chicken was just medium spicy ...The rice was outstanding!!! I'm really thankful for your food!

    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very Cozy Indian Restaurant[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], definitely coming back!

    Entrance to Rudra in the heart of Teaneck, NJ
    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.

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    We ordered take out. Food was delayed as they couldn't find a driver. By the time food arrived, we had already eaten. Food was ok.

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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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    9 months ago

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

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    7 months ago

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

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    9 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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    Ask the Community - Rudra Indian Bistro

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

    Yes

    Are they BYOB?

    Yes, byob

    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… 

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    Taste of India

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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.

    Service was a bit awkward, not sure why. Food was expensive, Chicken Tikka Masala was tasty, and…read moregood portion size, but expensive at $20 and there was no lunch specials. Naan is extra at $4-5 a piece too. Not coming back.

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    Essence Of Kesar

    Essence Of Kesar

    4.3
    (73 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    Now: Pawan. Our server was the real deal. Warm without being performative, attentive without…read morehovering, and his menu recommendations were genuinely perfect. But here's the moment that sealed it: we'd had a long morning and asked, somewhat sheepishly, if they could make us chai, which isn't even on the menu. Without missing a beat, they made it. Hot, proper chai, just because we needed it. That's not service. That's hospitality. He made a full, buzzing restaurant feel intimate and that's rare. Essence of Kesar is the kind of place Englewood should be very proud of. Go. Ask for Pawan.

    Unfortunately everything needs to be improve in that place. We had the worse experience ever…read more starting making reservation they were so rude on the phone and told us to make it online instead of dealing just on the phone quickly. Walk in not even a nicely welcoming for customers instead we felt bad vibes and extremely rude as well. we waited to be seated couple minutes they were looking confused or lost something in that moment we couldn't figure it out. We asked nicely for a bright table since we have reservation and the guy told us is all reserved but place was empty meantime. We seated and I have to asked for the light to be turned on so we can see the menu because the other side has lights on. It took sometime until they put it on. meanwhile our wine was getting warmer no wine glasses no water either and they kept walking front and back like they were accomplished something but nothing was going on. we were still waiting looking at them just waiting to order. 15minutes waiting finally they come and asked if we needed wine glass? Oh boy Meanwhile no lights so I use my phone because the table lamp didn't have batteries or not charge. So we say yes please respectfully but still waiting for it. Couple more minutes pass by and water and glasses still nothing. The table next to us was waiting as well for something else I can feel and see them how frustrating they were as well I hear them talking and not happy as well. So we just get up upset and left but of course we make sure we let them know how poorly their services were on top making people waiting so long when the place is literally empty. Careless Not sure how they have 4.7 rating reviews they definitely bought ratings or some tricky stuff here because honestly was awful to me. The place looks pretty good decorating with cute chandeliers that's all. Very disappointed

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    Veggie Heaven

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    ggie Heaven was such a nice place to go to! Restaurant has a relaxing vibe to it, and place is…read moretypically busy but not too busy where you won't be able to get a table. Staff is quick to attend and very kind to take accommodations and answer questions. The rolls were good, pretty close to shrimp honestly. The peanut plate was delicious. There was a sweet and savory taste to the meal, and everything was just so good. Everything on the plate mixed very well with each other and every bite was a delight. The beef looking plate was just as good in its own way. The chicken drumsticks are A FAVORITE!! Wow those are so delicious and crispy. The tea is always a delight to drink with the meals. Can't remember the other two meals, but they were all good. My party split them all four ways to try everything and it was delightful. I don't feel icky after eating so much, and the portions are huge. Waiter was very patient with my grandmother who 1) doesn't speak english 2) is diabetic so we had to find something safe for her to eat. 110% recommend this place to anyone. It's vegetarian/vegan only, but honestly the food was better than meals I've had with meat. Food felt good to eat, i didn't feel sick or overly full and heavy from it all. Pricing isn't so bad, considering the quality and quantity is very high.

    My only regret about going to veggie heaven is not going sooner! This place is amazing! I don't…read moreknow they were able to use plant based products to make proteins that taste like meat. I couldn't believe it wasn't meat and am very thankful to be able to get such a delicious, satisfying meal without plastic or animal products at a great price. The service was great. They brought us complimentary tea and water. The staff was patient and attentive while we decided what we wanted. The appetizer and meal came out quickly. The prices are very reasonable and even more so during lunch hours. They also have a great selection of deserts. I asked for them to wrap up our leftovers without plastic and they were able to accommodate us. I can't wait to go back and try something else on the menu. This is how you have a sustainable business. Thank you.

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