I just finished lunch at Varli and wanted to review it while my tongue is still tingly from the fantastic flavors. I had two appetizers that were delicious but the beet root tikki chaat was outstanding. I love beets but have never had any like these. On top of this incredible balance of flavors they sprinkle pomegranate seeds that put it over the top. The owner and staff were so lovely and inviting. I am looking forward to seeing them again. read more

The girls and I decided to check this place out since we had a craving for butter chicken & Indian food. Restaurant is nicely decorated, clean, had 2 swing seats that they were ecstatic about and the service was friendly & accommodating. We got the mango lassi, chicken samosa, butter chicken momos, chicken tikka, garlic naan, 2 butter chicken entrées & my daughter also wanted to try the chicken biryani, which is off the menu. The food was surprisingly good and flavorful especially the butter chicken momos- better than soup dumplings, and the butter chicken was tender, gravy was creamy & tasty- really delicious with the basmati rice & naan. The girls loved the mango lassi & crispy chicken samosa- they devoured all of it. The grilled chicken tikka was not bad but what we didn't enjoy was the chicken biryani- it smelled & tasted funky, very spicy and came with a yogurt sauce to balance the spice- not worth $24 imo. We couldn't finish everything & needed to take the leftovers to go- server Diya just handed me a bag and a few containers with "pack them yourself" instructions... Portions were relatively small & pretty pricey- worth trying tho. Fyi, if you pay with a credit card, there's a 2.5% surcharge. We'll probably be back again. read more

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10/10 would recommend I don't understand why this place doesn't have full stars. My family and I had a birthday dinner here for my mom on a weekday at night. We had an incredible experience from the delicious food to the great service and decor. We are not very experienced with Indian food so we had some of the basics and everything was outstanding. Really great flavors. I will definitely be back! read more

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I was pleasantly surprised with the delishness of everything. The naan was excellent. Ar first I thought the Chaba masala and butter chix portions were small but they were filling. I loved the sauces. Not sure what theyre called. A great addition to the neighborhood. Very cute ambiance and decor too read more

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Butter chicken momos - best thing on the menu, def worth trying Mango and Rose lassi - pretty large serving size and decent lassi Aloo tikki chaat - it was good but nothing special, def kept us full Lamb samosa - it was exactly what it was, a little dry but also understandable because it was lamb Peri peri paneer (not pictured) - did not enjoy at all; first look at it was really underwhelming but for people who generally eat pretty spicy food, this was not an enjoyable spicy Overall: cute decor. The food was ok, pretty average compared to other options nearby. Nothing really stood out expect maybe the butter chicken momos. Will say the tables are also pretty small and really didn't have space to fit food as we ordered it. read more

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Varli Kitchen in Williston Park is a hidden gem! I stopped in and was blown away by the fresh and delicious food, adorable decor, and attentive service. The eggplant curry with fresh naan was phenomenal! We also heard great things about the roasted beet dish - will definitely be trying next time. Great value for the price, too. Dine-in or takeout, you can't go wrong! Highly recommend! read more

Such a great addition to the neighborhood! I've been twice. Convenient location, Bright, warm and welcoming, cute decor, the family who runs it is lovely and friendly. They now serve alcohol. The okra fries are everything! Tonight we also had Rose lassi - refreshing, not too sweet Starters: Bhel puri Chicken samosas Channa masala (comes with rice) Chicken tikka masala (comes with rice) Cucumber salad Plain naan, garlic naan I plan to keep coming back! It's so nice to have a place with street food options plus some Indo-Chinese options. read more

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Took my mom here for a light lunch, and while the food left much to be desired, the decor truly stole the show. The ambiance is absolutely stunning--vintage Indian elements that beautifully evoke the charm of 1980s India (at least, what I remember of it). It's clear a lot of thought went into curating the space, and honestly, the decor alone makes the visit feel special. The service was friendly, and the drinks were surprisingly good. I had a Rose Lassi garnished with dried rose petals--floral, creamy, and lovely. My mom ordered the Aam Pani, which she really enjoyed. I had a sip and found it incredibly refreshing. We weren't very hungry, so we kept it light and ordered a few small plates: pani puri, Chicken 65, and pav bhaji. Unfortunately, the food was a letdown. The pani puri came with good flavored waters, but the puris themselves were disappointingly stale, thick, and tiny. The pav from the pav bhaji was soft and buttery, but the bhaji itself lacked depth. The Chicken 65 was the biggest miss--overly sweet, with what tasted like old, dry chicken. Considering the prices, the portion sizes, and the lackluster flavors, it's clear that the emphasis here is more on aesthetics (and perhaps drinks) than on delivering quality food. It's a real shame, because the space is so charming--it has the potential to be truly special if the kitchen matched the decor's caliber. read more

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Service was warm, very friendly Meerav our host was amazing, Started with the Pani Puri and Beetroot Tikki, was very authentic and flavorful hit the spot All the food was on spot, you know they doing it right when you overhear the tables next to you praising the good as well, Thank you Varli read more

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Adorable little spot with tasty Indian treats! The decor alone is 5 stars. My daughter loved the Vespa, auto and little swing seat! The food was delicious- we ordered an array of street food treats. Loved the pav bhaji, pani puri, paapdi chaat. We also got hakaa noodles and masala fries which were awesome. Mango lassi was gulped down by my daughter. Overall we can't wait to come back and try more dishes and drinks!! read more

Stopped in Sunday afternoon and placed a takeout order. Cute spot, the mural on the wall was beautiful. My favorites were the lamb samosas comes with tamarind chutney and mint chutney and butter chicken momos. The kids devoured the amul cheese dosa, which comes with a small container or sambar and coconut chutney. The chicken 65 tasted more like chili chicken, I'm not sure if I ordered wrong or that's what it's like. The ones I'm used to are usually less sweet and drier. It doesn't seem like good bang for your buck and far from street food prices. read more

Varli - Butter chicken momos and chicken 65 - Indian Near Me - Williston Park, New York

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Playful eclectic informal ambiance (like the table by the window with swings for seats!). Creative cocktails and unusual apps, like Dahi Puri, which was so complicated and yummy. Butter chicken was excellent, and chicken biryani was plentiful (and spicy in spots). Service was initially slow, so i took off a star. read more

Varli - Dali Puri - Indian Near Me - Williston Park, New York

I really wanted to like this restaurant because it offered some Indian options I had never tried, but was sadly disappointed! We had never had Maggi noodles and when asked what they were we were told they were special Indian noodles with seasoning and vegetables. When we got them I said they tasted like Cup a Soup Ramen. I googled when I got home and sure enough they are instant noodles made by Nestle that can be bought at Walmart for a dollar or so. I feel totally ripped off paying $10.99 for this dish. Why is this even on their menu???? I thought this restaurant served authentic food!! Other dishes were mediocre at best. Ordered the spinach with mustard green dish and there was no flavor of the greens at all...just mushy spinach. Only thing we enjoyed was the beetroot chaat. read more

Cute spot with Indian eats. Mom and pop shop with great customer service. Food was delish and the decor was charming. They were extremely busy but they gave us service with a smile and some small chit chat. Great place to go for eats. Will be back read more

This is such a wonderful casual Indian restaurant. I like the street food such as masala half fry, their masala fries which are addictive, along with their curries and other dishes. It's also very affordable! read more

Beautiful restaurant..loved the decorations and the vibe. Food was delicious especially the vegetarian appetizers and entrees. The meat entrees were delicious as well. The food is a modern take on Indian cuisine. Loved this place. read more

I don't usually write reviews, especially negative ones, as I personally believe they might just be having a bad day. But for this restaurant, I have to speak up. Frozen food all the way. Please don't sell frozen naan warmed up for $4. I can't believe I paid $50 for frozen food that I could have easily bought from any grocery store. I go to restaurants to avoid eating frozen food that I can heat up at home. The ambiance was good, with paintings giving it a hippie vibe. It also seemed like they were trying to fit everything into a small space (a swing, an old Vespa, and copper utensils for sale). The service, however, was good. read more

chana masala was very bad , no flavor and water consistency . too much noise in side like someone shouting in side.

In the last 3 weeks, I have gone 3 times. Each time has been just amazing. The food was so fresh and flavorful. You felt like you were dining in India. It is very cute quaint place. I cannot say enough about the service, staff, owners. They make you feel special. Highly recommend this place to all. An authentic food experience. read more

Great food. Been there 3 times. Going again tonight! I do think they could use a manager With restaurant experience. I think it's all family staff. They're all very nice but you can tell they're not experienced running a restaurant. Go! The food is fabulous!! read more

My son and I had never been to this restaurant and were pleasantly surprised. I am not a connoisseur of Indian food, but my son is and we both enjoyed it very much. We will come back. the waiter and owner were very pleasant people and made us feel very welcome. read more

Frozen food. Nothing exceptional. Nothing tasted homemade, I would not return. This reminds me of an Indian McDonalds.

Excellent, freshly prepared Indian street food. Some items that you rarely see locally, and everything we had was stunning. The paratha was the best I have tasted, as was the lassi. Portions were generous, and prices reasonable. This is really worth a visit. read more

One word... addicting. The entire experience at Varli was fantastic, from the food, to the ambiance. Food was beyond flavorful, spicy delicious. Food is served on beautiful silver trays and bowls. The music and the environment are welcoming and fun. Definitely a hidden gem! read more

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Amazing meal! Everything was really fresh. Staffs were attentive and kind! Our naan and samosas were tasty and amazing. Will definitely return read more

Varli - Indian Near Me - Williston Park, New York

Restaurant was beautifully decorated. There was a large mural on the wall, posters, and a swing with other decorations creating a nice ambiance. The food was delicious. I loved the aloo tiki chaat, paneer tika masala and the chili paneer. The kulfi, gulab jambo, keer, and meetha paan were also delicious. Would go again. Plus point, all their food is nut free! Everyone was really helpful and kind. read more

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I've read many reviews and I respect everyone's experiences, but for me, everything I ordered was just the way I wanted absolutely delicious! The pooris were fresh, the halwa was so tasty (I was craving it!), and the parathas were perfect. I had originally ordered through Uber, but they delivered the wrong order. When I called the restaurant, the person I spoke with was so kind and understanding. He immediately told me I could come and pick up my correct order, which I really appreciated. Great food and even better . read more

No condiments given with Pav Bhaji Bread super DRY. No utensils and frankly it didn't even taste like Pav Bhaji - won't be ordering from here again. read more

It was an amazing restaurant and it was referred from my cow workers..we all went there and it was amazing I would definitely go and enjoy and spend have good good there read more

Varli - Steak and fries - Indian Near Me - Williston Park, New York

Food is very authentic and delicious....service is 11 out of 10 seriously the service is what makes a resturant five The ambiance is what an Indian resturant should look like the Rikshaw outside the resturant got to be the best Deff one of my favorite read more

The food here was the best Indian that we ever had! We got lamb samosas, lamb biryani, and lamb curry as well as naan. Everything was delicious! I requested tamarind sauce for the samosas which was great. There was also a delicious yogurt sauce to cool things down and a green sauce that tasted like fresh mint and cilantro. It's a fun little place with bright decor. Prices are reasonable. The service was excellent. Our server was just delightful. read more

I enjoy the food, but their hot mustard that they make is horrible . It bears no resemblance to traditional hot mustard we all have been eating for years and they charge an extra dollar for it! read more

Ordered through Door Dash. My girlfriend is Indian and she thought all of the dishes we ordered were authentic and flavorful. I loved everything. She also called the restaurant to add two beverages and they did not charge us. That is premier customer service and how you gain customer loyalty. I usually order from somewhere else once a week but now Varli scored some real brownie points. I will be ordering regularly and trying new things. I highly recommend read more

Not open regularly . Hours posted do not match actual hours of service. Place looks nice but difficult to find out when the place is open. Tried calling and the website is down. read more

Second time at this restaurant. The first time about a month ago went in a Sunday, service was good and so was the food. This time on a Saturday evening , three of us went. I didn't even get my food after waiting one and a half hours. Very slow and forgetful service, we asked for water three times before getting it. We were seated at 6:45. Restaurant is very small and not that busy. We ordered our food almost immediately after arriving. Got our appetizer at 7:20. Two of the main dishes came out around 7:50. Patiently waited and kept asking about my food order while the other two people in our party ate so their food wouldn't get cold. Was told numerous times that it's coming. Finally left hungry and very annoyed at 8:15 without getting my order. No apology from management. One young girl and one gentleman working. If anyone in management was present, they were hiding out in the kitchen. The problem may be that they have take out orders and they care more about pushing those out instead of the patrons sitting in the restaurant. They should be a takeout restaurant. read more

The BEST asian food period. Ive brought many friends and family there and all were extremely happy with everything ordered. I dont eat anywhere else for chinese or sushi! read more

Awesome food.. tastes very authentic.. I would definitely recommend this place! I loved the chicken 65, Bhel puri, pani puri, and chili paneer to name a few! read more

Varli - Butter chicken momos - Indian Near Me - Williston Park, New York

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AMAZING FOOD! The appetizers to the curries just had an amazing variety to choose from! Varli provides such a large menu I was skeptical since many people complimented this restaurant but the service was great and the ambiance made me feel like i was in India. Overall 11/10 read more

Loved biryani. Authentitc to the core. Customer service was top notch. Server Samaira helped me choose the chef special. Will definitely go back there for biryani. read more

Food was great and excellent service. Owner and workers were extremely nice and helpful!