One of the best Goat qorma (in a buffet) i had. I have gone for their Ramadan buffets as well and wasnt disappointed. Its spacious so you arent sitting on top of each other. Recommended read more

Shahi Palace - the entrance to the restaurant - Indian Near Me - Woodbridge, New Jersey

"Sultan was hired to cater a wedding at a beautiful venue, but unfortunately the food quality did not meet even basic expectations, let alone the standard of the event. Guests were served small, unappealing portions of meat, many of which appeared to be broken scraps, along with rice that was served cold. The overall presentation was disorganized and lacked professionalism. The food setup appeared rushed and poorly managed, creating an experience that felt out of place for such an elegant venue. The quality, aroma, and appearance of several dishes raised concerns among guests and became a major topic of discussion throughout the event. This individual identified himself as the lead vendor, and the catering ultimately became a source of embarrassment rather than a highlight of the celebration. Based on this experience, I would not recommend these services for a formal event." read more

I posted a review back in 2021 so this is an update. I recently returned to try it again and this time we dined in. I may not be an Indian/Pakistani food connoisseur but I appreciated the flavor of the food. I ordered chicken Tikka Masala and chicken biryani. The food was so flavorful and robust and the portion of biryani was large with a good amount of heat! We were the only ones at the restaurant at that time, so the service was prompt. Now the ambiance was not the best it seemed very old and outdated and the floors were sticky when I walked. But as long as the food was great I can try to ignore the rest. I would like to return to try the weekend buffet. read more

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I went here for the buffet. It's a no thrills place. No server, just a pitcher of water on the table and small plastic cups. I enjoyed all the food, especially their naan, spring rolls, and chicken pakora. Their main dishes weren't spicy at all, but still had good flavor. read more

I came here a few times for family gatherings and I was never disappointed. I liked the mutton biryani and the halwa puri. The staff was very nice. They also had good sweets. I would recommend. read more

I used this restaurant a lot for taking family and friends and even getting decent amount of take-out. Usually my experience has been ok but the last 3 times I have been embarrassed in front of guests. I recently put in a big order for 20-30 people I was having over for thanksgiving weekend and they gave me BURNT NAANS I mean it wasn't even edible!!! The butter chicken was not fresh it was as if it was cooked 2-3 days and reheated! I WILL NOT be going back EVER! read more

Having lunch here today with Family. My first time here. It was very noisy when we came in. There's a Pakistani wedding . They have buffet on weekends only. On weekdays they're Steakhouse. A lot of food , very diverse and delicious. The beef nahri and chicken masala taste great. There's a lot of dessert and free mango lazzy and chai tea. Serving staff are helpful and courteous. Separate Men and Women's bathroom. I can not eat Pakistani/Indian food every week. It's oily and buttery. I can eat their food at least once a month. I'll be back here next month. TIP: Lots of parking space, no worries. They use plastic cups for their drinks, for me it's a setback, so sad. read more

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If you love indian food and prefer it mild, this place is not for you. I stressed several times when making my order over the phone that i need my food mild, as mild as it gets. I had indian food countless times before, i know what mild tasts like. This food was as spicy as a Carolina reaper. When i confronted the restaurant over the phone. They said the food sauces are pre marinated. I understand that but I cannot accept dishonest treatment. They should have informed me the moment i was about to place the order and requested it mild. read more

We recently had our wedding at the Marigold on October 19th and it was truly unforgettable. Food was a big priority for us and Shahi Palace did not disappoint. We had a range of stations and passed apps. They even surprised us with hand crafted watermelons with our initials on them. The food was outstanding and everyone was fan. All of our guests couldn't stop raving about how delicious the food was. Thank you to Shahi for providing our guests with outstanding food! read more

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I went there for iftar last week. Food was delicious. Ample seating. Very clean as well as maintaining social distance. Recommend it read more

Everything I ordered wasn't what I received, so I am very disappointed. No garlic naan, just plain naan, no steamed rice, they gave me chicken biryani which isn't what I asked for and my butter chicken that I asked for mild was spicy.... The best they could of done was tell me that they didn't have what I asked for I would of just canceled my order instead of spending money on food that was incorrect read more

Shahi Palace - 58. Naan-garlic Butter Chicken-mild Steamed Rice - Indian Near Me - Woodbridge, New Jersey

This was one of the worst buffets I've had in my life, I came in hungry and left feeling hungry. Everything was tasteless or rotten. What a waste of money!! I'm shocked this place is still in business with the disgusting food that's being served here. read more

I like the halal food buffet. $27 per person. Different kinds of meat, mild spicy, nice read more

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You might scoff at the "Palace" from the simple exterior, but inside you'll find finely furnished walls of wood paneling and an impressive buffet line featuring at least 20 different dishes. Overall the taste of the food is lacking, but because there's a generous amount of meat over sauce (unlike most buffets), the plates and tables are clean, and the service is consistent and friendly, I rate this as average. Much better buffets to be had for sure though in the surrounding area. The buffet GOOD: - Samosa: miniature in size, maximum in flavor and fluffiness. I appreciated that it was fried perfectly and in fresh oil. - Assorted Kabobs: great flavor, not dry at all! - Halwa: could use more saffron or something, but was very fluffy - Gulap Jamun: had a slightly weird flavor but loved that it was warm and soft - CHICKEN NUGGET: why I tried a chicken nugget here I can't say, but damn was it absolutely delicious The buffet BAD: - Chicken Biriyani and Tandoori Chicken: totally bland - Pani Puri: why is there ice cubes in the pani? Too thin! - Bhindi: not sure what seasoning they used but they over complicated it. Ironic considering many other dishes were bland The buffet UGLY: - Puri, chana masala, aloo sabzi: WAY too oily - Gajar Halwa: I cant even describe how wrong this was - Jello: looked like dirt on the surface The "I'm not sure about this...": - Lamb curry: had an odd aftertaste, but still succulent - Chicken 65: too tangy, too saucy...still kind of tasty? - Naan: too chewy, some of then almost rubbery - Chicken Tikka Masala: too sweet but not bad exactly read more

We hosted an iftari here for 100 people. While the food was fine, more often than not the food was not being replenished. The lady who was taking care of us was attentive and polite and that's perhaps the only positive thing I can say. The back room which we were given was filthy and cramped. We were assured 100 would be no issue. I had to ask one of the young men working there to clean the mirror at least because just looking at the food smeared across it was nauseating. However, what was most upsetting was having the owners and staff rudely throw out guests our at 9pm for Tirawih prayers. Had they mentioned that we could only have the room till then, we would have definitely not booked the space. Iftar was around 7:35 so people had just finished eating and praying and were just settling down to have chai and socialize only to be rudely told to leave. We held our event on a Saturday night so people wouldn't be rushed. They started banging chair and tables as they began clearing out the room. Our guests were left to hurriedly grab their coats and bags and quickly eat their goodbyes. Never again will I give them out business. read more

Came for dinner with my boyfriend. We always try to change up date night dinners since we're always working. Found Shahi Palace and so glad we did. Close to home and we had speedy service! We had fish masala, two types of naan, specialty rice, and delicious appetizers. We'll be coming often! read more

Best place for desi food in NJ Best place for family food!!! Staff is great.. Thanks Fahad. read more

This used to be a Steakhouse which got sold out to a desi restaurant. I've been here 6 times already and feel this is one of the finest Desi restaurants in NJ. Authentic punjabi taste. Try their sweets; Kulfi, Kheer, Ras Malai. Everything is made from scratch. The Kashmiri Chai (pink) is great too. Try it the 'Lahori' way with a little bit of Salt and Sugar. I tried their Steak and this is the place for Halal Steaks too, finally! read more

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Great desi restaurant in NJ spice levels are great food is clean. They have an amazing buffet as well.

Really nice place. Great indoor atmosphere and food is quite tasty. They ask you if you would like the food cooked to low, medium or spicy. Very quick service too. Prices are very reasonable as well. Ac is kinda low read more

After having a few meals @ Shahi & enjoying their cooking, we thought of them when it came to our sons Aqeeqah. Their pricing was ideal & what we were paying for...it only made sense to use them. Our guests enjoyed the buffet dishes & had nothing but compliments for the staff. I highly recommend Shahi for your family events or just a night out for tasty food. read more

I live in central NJ and have tried so many places around Iselin/Edison but after eating at Shahi Palace i didn't go anywhere else. It's like finding the best place in the town, Food and the service is excellent. Their buffet and dine-in both are exceptional. Kudos to the owner and the whole team who works to make the food and service better. read more

Had iftar buffet here. It's probably one of the most authentic Pakistani restaurants in US. Great food. read more

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Very good service and very good food! We were in a hurry and they serve us very quickly with fresh hot naan

A wide selection of food to choose from. Loved the fish, Nihari and the BBQ. read more

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Ordered pick up tonight during this insanity. First time having the food from here and was pleasantly surprised. We got Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken and Lamb Vindaloo, with the Bread Basket and two rice puddings. The food was tasty and was ready for immediate pick up. I will definitely order from here again and I am forward to going when we are able to eat out again. read more

Went here for an event and the food was absolutely tasteless. When confronted the owner, he claims I'm the first one to say this but this is not true. Go to the jersey halal Facebook page, you will see how many people claim the same thing. I now have an upset stomach. They claim to pass inspection but there's obv something wrong with the food. read more

Very poor service I came all the way from New York with my friend who invited me here, staff are not trained, Goat was half cooked. we really disappointed with service and food..... read more

Excellent food and great ambience convenient location. My most favorite item on the menu was chicken cheese kebabs and Mutton Karahi, absolutely delicious, never had a better Mutton Karahi anywhere else. read more

I am writing this review as a vendor/patron. I own a cake/dessert table company and I have set up cake displays at this location several times. Everytime I am here there is no problem! The staff is friendly and courteous. Always helpful when I am catering an event here. Now as a patron- They always have a huge spread for their buffet. Lots of food to choose from with an option for every one. The only downfall I could find with the buffet was that the food was cold. I'm not sure if this was because I ate on the later side of the buffet timeframe or not but it shouldn't matter. The set up for the buffet is a little awkward as well. The food is in one place and the drinks are in another place that wasn't easily visible and made it a bit confusing. As a vendor I would love to come here again as a patron I may pass. read more

The weekend buffet is very inconsistent. First time we came (around Ramadan) it was amazing!! This time the food was cold, non flavored or extremely oily. read more

This is my top pick and by far the place to go in Central Jersey for Indian/Pakistani food!!! Being a big foodie, my standards are based on consistency of flavors, presentation and style. In a sea of local desi restaurants, this pearl shines strong every time. Sultan (Executive Chef) puts his heart into making the dishes and does a great job in custom creating a menu for every occasion. If you are considering a good meal with your friends or a big party, give this place a shot and you will not be disappointed.....Bihari Kabobs and Sindhi Biriyani along with fresh naan baskets makes the party for me everytime! :) read more

The food options on a weekend buffet make you feel like you are a celebrity. lol on a serious note some food item are okay, some taste great and some taste not so fresh. But I would definitely go there again for their Haleem and various chicken curry options. At the price for the buffet you get to eat a lot of good food. And not to forget the dessert menu for the buffet :) read more

Dont trust some of the bad reviews given below, this place is awesome..Their weekend buffet is amazing and they even have unlimited paani poori! Every dish I had from the buffet was delicious especially the beef nihari, the meat just melts in your mouth. The host "Najma" is also very polite and does an amazing job attending your needs. I cant wait to come back and try their steak since its what they are known for.. 5 stars!!! read more

Shahi Palace - Indian Near Me - Woodbridge, New Jersey

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Food is really good .I like the service too .Nice seating area .This place never disappoints

Great selection of items. Fresh buffet items. I only have 4 stars because they don't have a lot of veg. Options. And No Paneer dishes, Other than that, great place Restaurant is clean, staff courteous, read more

If I was able to give no stars I would've. I had my sisters engagement there 2 days ago and the food was uncooked and smelled terrible. The service was terrible. read more

Been to this place several times on weekends to have lunch buffet. 5 stars for their food variety - a lot of dishes on offer from starters to main course dishes to sweet dishes. 5 stars for space as there is a lot of seating. Food quality was really awesome the first couple of times we went but then we noticed taste becoming ordinary and unfortunately it stayed ordinary ever since! They moved from 4.5 stars taste to 3 stars. Let's hope they bring it back to 4.5. read more

Literally the worst Indian food I have ever had. I've never had bad Indian food before so I was in shock. I expected more since they're so over priced. Even the amount of food that they give you is unacceptable. I just don't understand how one ruins chicken tikka masala -_- read more

So grateful to Shahi palace for providing the most exceptional food for my wedding! I was beyond worried about food for my wedding because everyone knows it's the most important part. Sultan, the owner, helped me pick the perfect menu that would fit so many different kinds of people. I married into a family that cannot have any spice and he picked tasty and flavorful items that did not have spice and some spicy items for those who do like spice. The menu was so perfect! There was even so much leftover that I got to enjoy the leftovers for weeks! My favorites were the steamed chicken and the fried fish. Everyone loved the food including myself and my in laws. I feel like they went above and beyond for me to make sure the food was perfect and the catering staff was super helpful as well. Thank you Shahi palace for making sure my wedding food was the best! They also hosted great food trials and even when I was uncertain and had questions they held another food trial for me. I have eaten there a few times and love the steak and also have been here for events which are beautiful. All and all I cannot say enough great things about this place! read more

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