The flavors and service were both excellent! The sweet…read morepotato appetizer had amazing flavor, the lamb chops (rack) were great. Small double cut chops, marinated and cooked in the tandoor....can't wait to have them again! The sea bass entree, also amazing, the fish had great body, but melted like butter... It's rare to rave about the food, but our entire party enjoyed their dishes equally as well! Can't wait to go back! And eligible for Amex Resy rebate!!

Warm, concise, universally appealing…read more Tamarind is a true Nyack treasure. Went here for lunch. The lunch special is amazing and such a good value for money. The rest of the review is AI but I wholeheartedly agreedDelicious food, excellent service, and a lovely atmosphere all come together for a memorable dining experience. The dishes were rich in flavor and clearly prepared with care, and the staff made us feel genuinely welcome. A perfect spot for both casual dinners and special occasions. Highly recommend

- Spacious yet cozy, with a warm, homey vibe; tables are nicely spaced, so you don't feel crowded…read moreand can enjoy your own space - Convenient shared parking lot right out front with a decent number of spots--especially easy when arriving right before opening on a Sunday for lunch - Service was very good: staff was warm, friendly, and impressively efficient throughout our visit - Food was fresh and flavorful, with a nice variety offered at the weekend buffet--the chicken tikka masala was very saucy and not at all spicy (great for kids), though the white meat chicken was slightly on the dry side - Family-friendly pricing: older kids eat for half price, and younger kids dine free

THE FOOD ----------------…read more+ FANTASTIC weekend Indian buffet and everything, I mean, EVERYTHING, was delicious! + Great variety to choose from (approximately 13 different dishes, including dessert) with a good mix of vegetarian and meat entrees. + Buffet includes Tamarind Eggplant, Onion Pakora, Basmati Rice, Naan, Chicken Biryani, Dal Tadka, Soya Chap Dai, Cabbage Poriyal, Fish Curry, Goat Curry, Chicken Tikka Masala, Tandoori Chicken, Chili Chicken, Rice Kheer, Gulab Jamon. + Favorites included the Onion Pakora, Chicken Biryani, Soya Chap Dai, Cabbage Poriyal, Goat Curry, Chicken Tikka Masala, Tandoori Chicken. (Honestly, I could have listed just about ALLL of the hot foods!) - Surprisingly was missing a Paneer dish, which is typically common at Indian buffets. - Beware, the Fish Curry definitely has a kick. - The Gulab Jamon was on the "spongy" side in that it was too soft and, as typically is, too sugary. - Rice Kheer was a bit too "fragrant" for our liking. THE SERVICE ------------------ + Employees were cordial. + Solid service throughout our meal as finished plates were cleared quickly. + Can pay the bill online via a QR code. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Interior is separated into 2 rooms, with a main dining room to the right of the entrance and a smaller dining area to the left where the buffet is. + Clean interior. + Private parking lot with plenty of spaces outside, but you have to pay the meter, even on Sundays. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS ------------------------------------- = Came for the Sunday buffet and arrived exactly at opening at 12 PM. Dined for about 1.5 hours and it was busy throughout, but there were always a few tables open. There was a large group dining together in the main dining room, so that was probably the reason why less tables were available than usual.

Back again to Mambai Dreams. They've expanded their business for more dining next door. Food was…read morefantastic as usual! This establishment is a very creative with their Indian flavors and an American flair too. Modern looking decor and sofisticated waiters. I will come back again. Oh, I recommend getting the Kuri Kuri mushrooms..... Sooo good

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!

Noor restaurants out favorite 'goto' place when concerning…read moreeating out. however, the restaurant is in dire meet to wait staff. it is managed by a very friendly husband and wife team,'while they are performing multiple functions, thus forcing long wait times on hungry customers and then leaving to find another place to eat. An efficient wait staff is badly needed, which will increase over satisfaction and grow the business. Good luck

Absolutely GREAT food. This is the best food I've had from anywhere in years, and I have a…read moreMichelin-star restaurant in my neighborhood that I order from all the time. We ordered lamb saag, tikka masala, two types of naan (including the chicken tikka cheese naan, which was totally unique and delicious. Never seen it before), and raita. All of the dishes were standouts. Well-balanced spices, tender meat, perfectly crispy-chewy naan. I've tried cooking Indian food at home for 20 years, eaten at places from Miami to Patterson and in between. This is at least top 3, maybe the best I've ever had. Great food, just delicious home cooking. I never leave reviews like this, but I haven't enjoyed a meal as much as this in years. Thank you! Wonderful experience.

WOW!!! Excellent restaurant! Great service and the food was amazing! Would recommend it to everyone.read more

No buffet here (sorry, hubby ), but the food is so fresh and flavorful! Clean, cozy interior and…read moreexcellent service. A little pricey, but absolutely worth it.

Stopped in for lunch and had a truly excellent experience from beginning to end. The service was…read morefriendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming--one of those meals where everything just clicks. The Spinach Soup was a great opener--smooth, well-seasoned, and full of bright, comforting flavor. Shrimp Balchao was the highlight. Sautéed with ginger, garlic, and tamarind, it delivered a perfect mix of heat, tang, and richness. Bold, aromatic, and deeply satisfying. The Garlic Naan came out fresh from the tandoor--soft, lightly charred, and packed with garlic. Ideal for soaking up all the sauces. Mutter Paneer, with tender paneer and green peas in a spiced masala, was creamy and fragrant without feeling too heavy. A classic dish executed really well. Nani's Chicken Curry featured tender chicken simmered in a flavorful blend of spices and onions, with rich, layered flavors that built with each bite. Final Take: A standout lunch with great service and thoughtfully prepared dishes. Everything tasted fresh, balanced, and full of flavor. Definitely a spot I'll return to.

The food was excellent, great ambiance and service was good…read moreHighly recommend ! Appetizer kale chat I didn't take pic was so good .

While visiting nearby restaurants, we saw this new place that opened recently. Modern cozy inside…read more The menu has a lot of the popular Indian dishes. Most of the dishes had some sort of spice, very limited non spicy options. They pre make the base sauce so the spice level is not adjustable. We ordered a lot of the dishes from the menu starting with corn chaat and samosa. Corn chaat didn't really have corn, it was more like corn flakes with tomatoes and onions. The dish was blend, it needed some dressing sauce or yogurt on top to make it tastier. Samosa had good potato fillings, came with green and tamarind chutneys. For entree we got the chicken tikka masala, chicken korma with rice, naan and garlic naan with Amul cheese. Tikka masala was super delicious, thick spicy sauce. I was so glad to see chicken was moist not dry. Korma was a good too. The rice was cooked with jeera, had wonderful aroma. Both naan were excellent, loved the Amul one especially, it was so cheesy. We had the brownie ice cream for dessert, was a yummy one too. The mango lassi was also good, was on the thicker side. All our dishes came out so quickly, almost seemed like they had everything ready to go in the kitchen. It's semi self-served, plastic forks, spoon, knives and plates are next to the register. They serve the dishes in to go boxes, so very easy to pack any leftovers, just need the lids. Overall we loved the food and the atmosphere. Glad to see a good Indian restaurant establishing itself in the area.

Nice Indian restaurant on NJ-17. It's self service and quick food style. You order at the counter…read moreand they will bring the food to you. Customers will put the trash and tray away. The menu marked all the spicy level for each item, which was very helpful for me (I don't eat spicy food). I tried chicken korma with naan. It's creamy and flavorful. Naan was buttery and fluffy. Samosa was good, came in 2 pieces; little spicy for me. Mango lassi with strong mango flavor and good yogurt base. The only thing I didn't like was corn chaat. It's corn flakes (?) with chopped onions,tomatoes and chutneys sauce. The corn flakes really threw me off. Tables and seats inside for dine in. Spacious with history of the restaurant on the wall. Bathroom is clean. Overall a solid place for quick Indian food. Nice and attentive staff. Great customer service and interactions.

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