Sitar

Fantastic food, cool decorations, great service! Everything we ordered was delicious!!read more

Nestled in an alley by the Yale bookstore off of Broadway in New Haven, look for the tiger. Staff…read morewere very pleasant and food was appropriately spicy and flavorful. The place is small but fits a lot of people. We were 4, ordered three entrees and an appetizer and it was perfect!

Hakka noodles

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Lazeez Indian Cuisine

4.6(72 reviews)

0.5 mi

Very good sir this was so incredible and the service was top tier. The butter chicken and naan was…read moreamazing

Cute place, lots of variety in the menu, and a very nice wait staff. Check, check, check!…read moreWe shared samosas, garlic naan, chicken tikka masala and aloo gobi. Everything was freshly prepared, including the samosas which were not frozen. I love Indian food and have a big appetite so I was afraid we wouldn't have enough. Portions were big so we had left overs! Check, and check. 5 stars! Last time I was here with a friend we had the avocado tower which was delicious but I wanted to try different dishes. Next time, there will be other dishes to try. Lol

Mango lassi

Tikka masala

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Avocado Bhel Poori

House of Naan Indian Kitchen and Bar

4.3(440 reviews)

After dropping a friend off at the airport, we decided to stop here for dinner on a Thursday…read moreevening, around 6:30pm. I was asked if I made a reservation, but since this was a spur of the moment trip, I did not. They didn't have any open tables but luckily the bar was available. It was pretty spacious and not too crazy, so the seating wasn't too bad. We were just glad we could be served soon. Our waitress/bartender was super nice and quick to take our orders. I asked for a chicken tikka masala (my go-to to judge how good an Indian restaurant is) and for it to be extra hot. Often times, restaurants do not go full-on with my request, and it is medium spice level at best. My handsome fiancé got their lamb korma, in medium because he wasn't daring as I was. We also added a garlic naan and chili cheese naan. Our food came out pretty promptly. I dipped my spoon into my curry to sample the sauce. FIRE!! I knew at that moment, I was going to have a fantastic meal. The instant heat powered through every single one of my taste buds. Boy did they follow through! Finally, extra hot being actually extra hot. What made this curry so delicious is that the spice did not take away from the flavor. The subtle sweetness came through, and no signs of bitterness from the tomatoes. Huge green flag. The curry was delicious. Paired with the glistening rice and hot, fresh naan... I could not be happier. The naan was so hot and fresh, with its soft chewy texture was the perfect pair to our curries. I was having the time of my life. Really, my only complaint was the tiny cubes of chicken in it. For $29, I would have liked more substantial chunks of chicken through out the curry. Instead, I was met with perfectly squared pieces that were child friendly bite sizes. I still had so much leftover for the best day after lunch. I was stuffed with happy flavors. Our server also gave me another portion of rice for the next day. Honestly, even the small bites of chicken wasn't too bad, we had a wonderful experience. I will look forward to trips to the airport, since we won't be making the hour and a half drive otherwise! My sweetie pie of a fiancé also thoroughly enjoyed his lamb korma... especially being dipped with the chili cheese naan! Our check came out to be a little over $50.. little steep but this was a bit fancier and the cleanliness was top notch.

Great ambience and service that came only second to the food! They had excellent samosa and made…read more excellent saag and tikka paneer dishes. Lots of options. Perfect dinner stop in New Haven.

65 Howe (Chicken) & Mango Lassi

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Garlic Naan & Chili Cheese Naan

Hot Murga

4.7(88 reviews)

I found this place while randomly looking on DoorDash. They had a happy hour special, so I decided…read moreto check them out. If you enjoy the flavors of Indian food as well as one of those quick service, hot chicken restaurants you probably would enjoy Hot Murga. The chicken sandwich comes in five spice levels from no heat to super hot. I got the standard hot, and it has some kick, but it wasn't overpowering. Then again I enjoy spicy food. I also ordered their spiced mac & cheese. Again, not spicy at all, but flavorful. Also a good portion as I have leftovers for later. I had my food delivered, but this establishment is close to the Yale campus and street parking can be a bit tricky on Howe St. and around Broadway. I've been inside of the space once when it was a different restaurant some years ago, it's not a large space, but I'm pretty sure comfortable if you decided to dine in. If you ever find yourselves at a crossroad between wanting Chick-fil-A and Indian food, this would be a great alternative.

A fun take on fried chicken, but with "Indian" flavors. I got the Murga Sandwich (hot) and…read moreBadmaash's Mac & Cheese (medium). Honestly, I didn't think the Murga Sandwich itself had too much flavor - the fry was good and the chicken was juicy & crispy, it was just a lacking seasoning and even "hot" was not super spicy. The spice itself also tasted very one dimensional - just spicy, with no seasoning. Overall, I was a bit disappointed by the sandwich itself, but would be interested in trying some of their other sauces. The Badmaash Mac & Cheese was the redeeming item of the meal though - this is basically a Mac & Cheese, covered in tikka sauce & their spicy sauce, and topped with fried chicken. It's definitely a unique flavor, and I think the tikka masala sauce went really well with the cheesy mac texture. Definitely seems like the kind of late night out comfort craving, because it is super heavy. p.s. - pro tip, the sandwich itself is $12 but the sliders are $6 and definitely larger than half of a sandwich (probably closer to 2/3rds). So I'd get 2 sliders for $12 instead of a sandwich.

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Masala wings, Murga Masala Sandwich, Badmaash's Mac and Cheese, Badmaash's Fries

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Hot Murga wallpaper

Tandoor The Clay Oven

3.7(217 reviews)

This was my first time at Tandoori, my niece bought me there for lunch. We got the buffet and the…read moreselection was great and nice and hot. The service was great server was friendly. Place nice and quiet not many people at that time of day. I hear the weekends is when most people come.

Service was meh. She got some of my order wrong but quickly rectified it…read more I ordered chicken tikka Marsala with Chai tea. I asked for mild not knowing their spiciness. FYI. Mild means no spice Chai tea did not have any taste. Was like drinking water and milk.

92. Garlic Naan 15. Chicken Tikka Masala Lunch Special 110. Mango Lassi

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Wow Tikka

4.1(18 reviews)

0.3 mi

Food is good. Mango lassi is delish! However there's one dude who works here who is somehow always…read moremy server when I come. He looks like he's constantly judging me. When ordering he is very bland and speaks softly, then gives me a hard time and an annoyed look when I ask him to repeat himself. Then he's periodically looked at my while I'm eating with another judge-y look. I don't know, he just sounds kinda annoyed and rude all the time. Not great. Also... inflation has hit this place hard!!! $5 for maybe 8oz mango lassi now. Anyway... it's good besides the service. There are much better Indian spots in the area, however this is definitely the quickest.

Just ok. I had the chicken bowl over brown rice with masala sauce. About 14 bucks all in. It's like…read morean Indian chipotle but not as tasty as chipotle. Also, there are too many customization options. They should tell me what flavors work together. They didn't. Ambiance was unremarkable. Probably won't be returning. Why go here when you can go to Sitar and get much better food for just a few bucks more.

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Samosa - 2 orders as 1 order has only 1

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Tibetan Kitchen

4.4(221 reviews)

Great. It's a homey family-run restaurant that fills up basically every night it's open, including…read morerandom weekdays. Can't get better than that. Highlights are their dry protein stir fries, flavorful, and paired nicely with sauteed onions, bell peppers, and steamed white rice. Also good are the pulled noodle soups, although the broth is a simpler, warming soup as opposed to a supercharged broth. Nearly half the menu is vegetarian. Great friendly service.

Tibetan Kitchen in Chapel West is a cozy gem in New Haven. Great spot if you want to try something…read morea little different. I had the chicken curry and it was surprisingly spicy but balanced perfectly, rich with aromatic spices and tender chicken. My friend had the noodle soup, which was filling with hand-pulled noodles and a super flavorful broth. The space is snug but inviting, and the staff is friendly and attentive. Definitely a spot I'd return to!

Specials board! Had the Churu Gyathuk tonight... it was INCREDIBLE!

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Tibetan Kitchen entrance on Chapel Street

India Palace Restaurant

3.7(90 reviews)

Real menu is better than the buffet! Buffet is fine, I go there on purpose. Then due to the…read morestay-at-home rules, I got delivery from the real menu and this was a revelation. "Medium spicy" has some burn! Their spice blend, when they really get going, turns out to be delicious, with lots of nuance. Before everything, I'd gone back to my long-ago favorite Indian restaurant in San Francisco, my gold standard for affordable Indian comfort food and... India Palace is better. India Palace's current pakoras are the best thing to happen in fried food (and there's even the excuse they contain vegetables). The naan with the dried fruit is everything. How smart is the spicing? I'd ordered two dishes that both involved chicken in creamy tomato sauce (yes, I'm boring). They are absolutely, distinctly different (as promised on the menu) -- one might be a substitution but if so, it was a thoughtful substitution, which is all I ask. The chicken is happy safe white-meat chicken and it's all delicious. If you let me go on any longer, I will enthuse over the basmati rice, grain by grain.

I visited this place often 2 times a month. Because it close to my apartment. I liked buffet and…read morelunch menu at here. And I loved Indian foods. Recommend you try this place

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Gulab Jamun Kheer was so delicious when I mixed it

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Claire's Corner Copia

3.4(753 reviews)

0.4 mi

Very yummy old school (70s style with some updates) vegetarian restaurant (aka kosher dairy). I was…read morea little overwhelmed by all of the choices on the menu and decided to get an omelette for dinner. I could choose three veggies and a cheese. I picked spinach, arugula, mushrooms, and their house made queso blanco. It came with a few yummy French-fry-style roasted potatoes and one of their famous dinner rolls, which was multigrain and very hearty. Not cutting edge but all well-made and tasty. The bakery items looked amazing but I was full! So I got a piece of their carrot cake, which other customers were raving about, as well as a vegan gluten-free sunbutter cookie. I very much appreciate that they have outdoor seating! They happen to be very close to a smoke shop, so eating outside they just were a lot of people vaping or smoking as they passed. It's also a particularly hectic corner with people going to the theater or for music show. But I am planning to come back while I'm here and to try something else!

I've been eating at Claire's since 1977.. when my mother(not vegetarian at the time) was pregnant…read morewith me she ate here religiously on her lunch breaks. I swear that's why I've always loved tofu! And I'm mostly vegan now the past 28 years, and my mother the past 12. This place is a staple in New Haven and testament to their good food for staying open all these years. When Claire's first opened vegetarian restaurants weren't a thing, and over the years the menu has shifted.. but it's always good. For me it's home cooking style, comfort food.. they have their own style. This place was around before everyone was freaking out about carbs.. thank god! I never leave without a cookie and a muffin for later.. they're the best! I recently got hooked on the Sunbuttter cookie, and also enjoy the Lithuanian coffee cake muffin. Soups and salads come with the classic Claire mini loaf! A delicious buttery(is it vegan? don't know) mini loaf of bread, just as tasty as I remember it from my childhood. Their oat milk Matcha Lattes are creamy and they don't slack on the matcha. The service is always friendly and helpful. The menu accommodates vegetarians, vegans, and gluten free options as well. enjoy!

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Claire's is literally on the corner

The Elm City Club

4.3(4 reviews)

0.2 mi

I had a 95-person wedding reception at the Graduate Club this past month and cannot recommend the…read morevenue enough! Sandra was responsive and professional in coordinating the event and pulled everything off flawlessly. Compared to other venue options, the Club was also very reasonably priced. If you're into an old-fashioned, New England B&B feel, this is the right place for you. The staff is friendly, the food great and the entire place charming and cozy.

Although I'm not a member, I've eaten at the Grad Club many times, and booked the club on behalf of…read moreorganizations that I represent. Their reservations staff has been exceptionally helpful, their service is excellent, and the food is worth coming back for. (Their popovers are justifiably famous.) The only problem is parking: there is a lot behind the Club that can be used by the public in the evenings and on weekends, but the Club shares the lot with several of the surrounding academic buildings, and parking can be tight, even after the close of the school day; during graduation week, the public can't use the lot at all. Fortunately, there are parking garages in the vicinity if you're willing to walk a couple of blocks.

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I M.

4 years ago

Finally, I had the chance to review. I went here 3 times on a whim. I love it here. They treat me like a princess every time and the food is delicious. First with a date who was also Indian and another who was Indian Muslim and one time by myself because I didn't feel like grocery shopping. OMG they were so nice to me and my dates and were very accommodating even at closing. Anyways these guys deserve 5 stars for cleanliness, great food, and speculator customer service. I don't remember what I ordered when I came alone but I remembered a fish entree with rice and an appetizer I ordered was delicious. And they always kept the water coming due to the spiciness of my food which was awesome. It's also awesome that it's close to home and reasonably priced. I'll definitely continue to keep giving these guys my business. read more

J M.

13 years ago

Sitar is a fantastic, authentic restaurant in the sort of business district on New Haven not 10 blocks from the Green. Waiters are friendly, food is outstanding and a to-go Chicken Curry can easily be split between 2 people! Try everything on the menu, including specialty drinks, desserts - take friends and family to the buffet! Too bad their landlords are the worst people in New Haven, but hey, Sitar seems to make it work. read more

John C.

13 years ago

Sitar is terrific! We go frequently for the lunch buffet, especially on weekends. The food is delicious and the staff is wonderful, especially Ashwin. At weekend brunches there are exceptionally good South Indian specialties. There is always a good assortment of vegetarian options. The combination of tasty, healthy food along with a friendly, comfortable ambience has kept us coming regularly for years. read more

joe g.

15 years ago

I go to Sitar almost every day for lunch buffet since I work only 5 mins alway from it. Buffet is $8.95 which doesn't hurt at all and there food has that perfect indian spice to it. Nice place to dine out at and a very friendly service as well. They have so many diffrent entree to choose from but my favorite are the saag entrees. read more

Greg C.

2 years ago

I had a great experience with Sitar's catering service recently. The restaurant was proactive in working with me to ensure the catering costs fit within my budget. The food arrived right on time, hot and fresh. Sitar employees helped set up the food and were responsible and conscientious. Most important, the food was delicious. read more

suntia k.

15 years ago

I love this restaurant by far the best indian restaurant in new haven. There food is so addictive makes you want to come back over and over again. I just love there chicken tikka masala. Everyone know about there lunch buffet for $8.95 how can you beat that. read more

Lauren G.

470

7 years ago

Not worth the trip honestly. We came cause the reviews seemed good. But the food was not fresh. Our selection on cracker bread was stale. Which kinda instantly left a bad taste in my mouth. Everything else was just ok and priced too high. read more

Gary G.

470

3 years ago

Great experience! Wait staff very helpful & friendly. Everyone should have their Indian food as often as possible.

Kathleen S.

294

6 years ago

This place was absolutely delicious! Great service and very clean. I will be going here many more times!

Cd S.

136

16 years ago

Tasty. Comfortable too. Expensive but portions are huge so two can split an entree. And they deliver!

Jeff S.

14 years ago

Real good Indian food love this place one of my many favorite place to eat in New Haven.

Courtney K.

7 years ago

Very yummy! Great menu. Always have friendly service as well. Portion size is excellent!

Bethany S.

Elite 12

115

18 years ago

Went here for dinner and it was fine. Nothing awful, nothing fabulous. Fine.

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