I came here for dinner after work. Not crazy about the food. The service was good and very cozy interior. A little pricey for the quality of food, but it's Princeton. read more

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This place is like a cake or dessert which after having finishing it, you wish you had some more. We had a good dinner but wished that the experience could have been better for sure. The gentleman at the counter who received us was kind enough to bring over a cake with a candle, as it was my birthday and that with a mango juice we requested outside of the menu for our 2 yr old were both covered on the house. Now when it comes to the food, we ordered a Gobi Manchurian, Baingan Bharta with Naan and a plate of vegetable biryani. The Manchurian was cold and lacked salt that I had to request to have rest of the order served hot which was taken care. But we found the Baingan more oily and the biryani not being extraordinary (portion size was huge for two adults) But overall, they have great ambiance and the close-by parking is street parking which might be tight on rush hours. read more

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I WILL NEVER GO BACK! This is a very shady, dishonest and unscrupulous establishment. Not only do they add a 20% gratuity to every check, they don't tell you it's included, and here's the best part...... They come to your table with a portable credit card machine, the 20% is already checked off, so you naturally think that that's the 20% that is already on the bill (that they didn't tell you about). When in fact, you're tipping another 20%, so when he printed out my receipt, there was a 40% tip. They know EXACTLY what they are doing by putting a 20% tip in, not telling you, and then coming over with a credit card machine with another tip screen open and ready. I had him void the first authorization, and in retrospect, I should not have paid the first 20% that they added, because in the state of New Jersey, tipping is voluntary, and a mandatory gratuity, that's not established prior to service, does not have to be paid. OH! And to top it all off, when they removed the second 20%, they added a $6 credit card fee! What a bunch of scammers!!! read more

We made reservations first. Parking was plentiful and easy on the street. It sure is big and beautiful. The one waiter working the whole restaurant was very professional and kind. He seated us ever so promptly. The iced tea was fresh and delicious. We got yummy chicken 65 & another chicken dish.... That was so amazingly flavorful and delicious. Entrees were chicken biriyani and palak paneer with garlic naan. Everything was garnished nicely. Such an appealing presentation. We were here for two hours. read more

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I would pay absolutely zero attention to the rating that this restaurant has on Yelp, as it's clearly given by haters. The food is absolutely spectacular in every aspect, and the service was wonderful. An absolute gem and I will be back. read more

The Mauryas - Goat Biryani - Indian Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

This review is strictly for happy hour. I noticed all the other reviews slamming dinner service. We met a large group of 20+ friends here for a recent happy hour. The appetizers we ordered were great. The staff did a good job juggling our large group at the bar along with separate checks. The ambiance and vibe of the bar and downstairs dining area is really nice. I reviewing the dinner menu, the prices did seem high to portion sizes. I don't think we would come here for dinner, but if the opportunity arose, we would come back for happy hour. read more

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We reserved prior to going, but honestly, the place was completely empty on Sunday for lunch. We stood in the lobby for 5 minutes, even called, and the phone rang right at the unmanned desk. I had to go upstairs as a last ditch before walking back out The owner/manager was apparently handling a massive party of 35 people upstairs Anyhooo, we were sat and promptly served bite-sized fried poppadums with trio of chutney. Appetizers- shikampuri kebab and chaat were served promptly. Both were lower than mediocre. 1) Kebabs were 2 pcs for 16$ 2) Chaat was ONE aloo tikki(harder than pumice stone) and chhole surrounded by water crackers for 17$ Entrées: 1) lamb Rogan Josh was 50$ for 2 .5 pcs of hardest pieces of meat with over oiled gravy ( it was definitely leftover curry re-heated many times) 2) chicken vindaloo was same 3 pcs for 50$ and hard-charred baby potatoes in sweet gravy 3) pondicherry sea bass 59$ (almost halwa-esque) was as if the fish was rotten, in 3 colored cauliflower puree. It was the worst dish of the lot. 4) dal fry was one cup for 24$ was only good thing 5) good tandoori rotis Waaaaaaay overpriced and stale-reheated food. The staff of one server and the owner-manager were the most sad looking staff. They actually made us feel unwelcome and a bother. Also Sundays, bar is closed Spent 1 hour 40 minutes there and cringed every minute Never coming back read more

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The place was beyond good! I love the food it was so good. Thank you for the curiosity and kindness. The gentleman's that was there was so respectful. The music set the mood perfect I love my indain food. But this place hit the spot. Thank you for serving us. We appreciate it! read more

The Mauryas - Paneer Kurchan Garlic naan Chicken & shrimp pasta - Indian Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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Tiny plates, tiny portions and maximal pricing allows me to peek inside my crystal ball and divine a new dining concept coming soon to the almost barren black hole that is the open air Forrestal Village in Princeton (anchored by the Westin Hotel and not much else.) Stores and eateries continuously disappear into this sparingly visited outdoor Bermuda Triangle Not that the place doesn't look great but on our second visit here we remained the only customers in the restaurant. Bring a tweezers and a jeweler's loupe because that what you'll need to share the miniscule portions. Next stop... the McDonald's drive-thru to quell the hunger pangs. Barely two stars. read more

Yeah it's a good restaurant i cannot lie. But I came on the day before Mother's day and they already started using the Mother's day special menu. As a vegetarian, I had barely any options on the special menu and when I asked to order from their main menu, I was denied. The food that I was able to eat wasn't bad but there were some appetizers that I wanted from the main menu. Please fix this. read more

This place is interesting. It's really spacious, big and beautiful, but not full with many people. The food is solid with the portions are so incredibly small. We were a large group and found that we had to order so many different things because it was really hard to share anything. Truly an entrée cannot be shared by more than two people. With the given price point it seems a little strange that that is how their portion sizes are. This place has great potential. Server was extremely kind, friendly, and helpful. read more

Over $140 for lunch for 3 - no alcohol . Not worth it. (take a look at Michael N.'s review of 3/4/25) Went in recently for lunch. Place was deserted. That should have been first clue. Food was mediocre at best. The service was fine - I can't complain about that. Although, when we first arrived and were ordering appetizers, I specifically asked whether naan and rita (or other dip) would be brought to the table - the waiter said yes. It wasn't, and then he asked if we wanted it as an extra, and we were then charged for it. This was the first time I have gone to an Indian restaurant (or any restaurant) where it wasn't complimentary - it's flatbread. The restaurant also does something really sneaky. Don't take my word for it, take a look at the menu for yourself. I ordered a vegetarian dish, which I initially thought came with rice. It does not! They have an "elevated" Indian menu which is essentially the regular menu with sides. The elevated menu is essentially an upcharge. Finally, this is one of those places that tacks on a 20% gratuity fee regardless of the size of the party. We only had 3 people. It's extremely off-putting. I am guessing that they have to charge these types of prices to pay for the rent at the location. I wouldn't go back. And one of the main reasons I would not go back is because if they have to upcharge people without them knowing about it, what are they doing relative to the food ? Think about it. read more

I had a great experience here! The happy hour was very reasonable and had a great variety. Good menu, good drinks, and good service. I look forward to returning! read more

PSA, NO HIGH CHAIRS!! We thought the hostess was kidding when he said they didnt have any high chairs but he was not. Also, we were given menus looking at both the American dishes as well as Indian dishes. We werent told until it was time to order that the chef for American food was not in. Even though the food was delicious(and expensive), portions were very small. We ordered kebab(I say it in singular form because that's what came) for appetizer, it was half a kebab..CUT in half. My wife and I looked at each other confused. Good thing we ordered multiple apps and multiple entrees. Service was decent. We wouldn't go back to dine-in but would consider ordering to-go. read more

Holy moly! The prices are amazing!! I thought what the hell happened here. Soon to go out of business in style. Not worth 20c on the dollar. I don't think they know there is a recession looming in the horizon. Avoid!!! Bland food and decor is ok read more

Had dinner to celebrate a milestone birthday with a few friends. Ambience was decent though seating is limited. Tried the Ghee Roast lamb, paneer kababs and cilantro paneer tikka which were decent but food portions were very small. The chicken vindaloo and marinated stuffed eggplant were served cold and had to be sent back. They did fix the eggplant dish which was good but the vindaloo was just heated in a microwave - taste was very average. Portions were again very small. They did offer everyone a complimentary fruit juice and a lassi type dessert. Overall - the food was not at all worth the steep prices charged. read more

No outdoor dining despite it being perfect weather and during happy hour - why are there tables outside if not for patrons to use? Lost our business for life! read more

Takeout order 6-27-28 of Goat Handi - When I brought it home - the smell was of masala "gone bad" and dish had LOTS of cream - who puts cream in Goat Handi?? Today AM got a nasty stomach upset with extreme cramping - had NOT eaten anything except the Goat from previous night, which was obvious culprit - I rate the $28 Goat as BAD and this restaurant as pathetic...Will NEVER go back. Diners decide at your own risk whether to go there and give your $$ to these guys. (Note - I am never the complaining type - and will not call restaurant to complain -I rarely write reviews - but bad diarrhea forced me to be vocal) read more

This sounded like a good destination for both lovers and non-lovers of Indian cuisine. The setting was upscale, but so were the prices. We chose from the Happy Hour menu since the main menu was much pricier than we anticipated. The Happy Hour options were limited. The food was okay, but not stellar. The free chips were too spicy for my parents, even without any of the dips (I did love the tamarind dip). A non-spicy option is essential. The sausages in the charcuterie plate all tasted the same and were not particularly interesting. The basil chicken was bland. Mushroom samosas were tasty but a bit overwhelmed by the goat cheese. The mussels were the best item we tried. Service was good but the drinks took a long time to arrive, considering there were few customers. Might consider again for a special occasion, but won't become a regular. read more

Dining at THE MAURYAS was an awesome experience. The physical environment reflected the goal of being at a special place for dining. Having an opportunity to have a choice of American and Indian cuisine was an unexpected bonus. Our choice of Indian dishes proved to be a most tasteful reward. The service was extraordinary and appreciated. The pricing was in line for the quality and quantity of our meal. We look forward to returning to THE MAURYAS, a hidden gem. read more

My wife treated me to a birthday dinner at The Mauryas, which we wanted to try as Princeton has a need for an elevated Indian restaurant. The net verdict is disappointing. If you are going to demand premium prices (which is fine) then the restaurant has to deliver on service and taste that is reflective of that pricing/ambiance. Unfortunately, both were lacking. Service was mediocre (not filling up water in timely fashion for instance, serving glasses of wine without bringing out the bottle and having the customer approve of the choice with a taste before filling up the glass, etc). More importantly the taste was lacking, mostly little flavor to flavorless (surprising for an Indian restaurant) and dry (some of the dishes screaming for some sort of sauce, outsize of the curry dishes - if you are going to charge $59 for a red snapper it better have flavor and be moist). A few appetizers (beetroot tikki) are small and served cold, which is disappointing when compared to what other elevated Indian restaurants deliver for the same dish. The restaurant would be better served to look at some of the leading Indian restaurants in NJ (Aarzu in Freehold, or 4 Monkey Bistro in Chatham) which are elevated Indian dining experience that mostly executes with taste and service. There is potential here, needs some tweaks and it could be something great. Will likely not return, until I start hearing more consistent, positive feedback. read more