Stopped in for lunch and had a truly excellent experience from beginning to end. The service was friendly, 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. read more

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

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First time in this place. When you enter here, you are received very kindly. The atmosphere is very quiet. There's not much noise. The decoration is very nice and cozy. The colors are balanced and nice!!! 3 waiters attended me . The cashier was also attentive to what I needed. Entree snack: SPINACH SOUP, which was delicious and some small toasts green and yellow and an orange dressing with a slightly sweet flavor; I did CHICKEN BIRYANI (medium spicy; you can choose more spicy). It came with yogurt on the side and a regular Coca-Cola. The waiters were very fast to deliver my food, and they were always attentive to when I asked for the bill and a bag to take the rest of my food home. The total of the account with taxes was $23.46 dlls( Consider that two people can eat with this dish )and you can put the tip you want. The place was hyper clean and very well arranged. The service was impeccable. Of course I'm going back. Keep up doing a great job, team. I'll be back soon, God bless you!!! read more

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Bring back the buffet! I've been here multiple times, pre-covid they had a great buffet lunch which we loved, now it's a la carte. The food is excellent, and when you ask for it to be spicy, it is (is you REALLY like SPICY ask for real Indian level spicy...). The chef is extra nice, and very experienced, and it you can taste the difference in every dish I ever had there. The service is great, prices are a bit high for the location, which is, together with the no lunch buffet or special, is the reason for 4 and not 5 stars - but it really is an excellent place for great quality Indian food. read more

Veda - Lamb Vindaloo (Indian level spicy...) - Indian Near Me - Tenafly, New Jersey

This is my fourth time dining at Veda and I'm happy to say that each time gets better and better! Veda focuses on serving classic Indian cuisine with a contemporary interpretation. I've tried a variety of dishes and nothing disappoints. Every dish is presented well, rich in flavor, and authentic. The menu has options for both meat lovers and vegetarians. To those who have a lower spice tolerance, no need to worry; there are dishes that range from not spicy at all to very mild spice. The service is excellent. The servers are always welcoming, attentive, and more than happy to help with any menu recommendations. Pricing wise, it is on the higher end for some items and I will admit the meat portions could definitely be better. However, it's worth a try because the food tastes amazing. They also offer a complimentary soup of the day. Here are some of my favorite dishes... *Stuffed Naan with spinach and goat cheese $6 - Come on, you can't go wrong with ordering naan (leavened flatbread). Theirs is soft, fluffy, and pairs well with their fresh sauces. *Samosas $8 - A must try appetizer! It's a fried pastry dough stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas fried golden brown. *Tokree Ki Chaat $14 - This is basically like a "salad" of chickpeas, avocado, potatoes, raw mangoes, and crisps tossed in a spicy sauce. Very refreshing with a spicy kick! *Hyderabadi Angare $16 - Crispy chicken tossed with spiced yogurt, mustard seeds, and curry leaves... delicious! The chicken is super tender. *Chicken Tikka Masala $25 - I know this is a ~bAsiC~ Indian classic, but they do it justice. It's a curried dish made with boneless chicken cubes, ground spices, onions, tomatoes, cream, and herbs. *Rosemary Chicken Malai Tikka $25 - This dish includes boneless chicken marinated with yogurt, cardamom, cream cheese, ginger, and garlic. The seasoning is a match made in heaven, I telllllllllllll you. *Gulab Jamun $6 - This is my FAVORITE dessert. It's milk pastry balls doused in a rose and honey syrup. I recommend to those who have a big sweet tooth. *Malai Ki Kheer $8 - Lychee and rice pudding with sliced nuts and raisins... This is SO GOOD. Perfect for those who want a sweet treat, but nothing overly sweet. If you're in the Bergen County area and love Indian food, don't miss out on this! read more

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Ordered takeout. Was disappointed that unlike other Indian places --they did not separate the hot and cold ingredients for one of their chaats. Everything was soggy by the time we got home. Didn't ask them to separate as I assumed that is the norm for all the places I normally order delivery or take out from. read more

I have to say once again how exceptional Veda is. Every dish, from the obligatory chicken tikka masala to the ethereal Delhi ki kachori, is a cut above what you'd receive at almost any other Indian restaurant in the New York area. I've been to Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. I've eaten many times alongside Indians here and in India - eaten what they liked, eaten what they ordered. I'm not Indian, but I know what Indian food is supposed to taste like. And this is as close as you're going to get around here. The service is attentive, and the prices are plenty reasonable. Dinners start with a nice little amuse-bouche. If you want an Indian spice level, just ask. Sure it'll be aggressive, but not overpowering. In short, just right - and that's Veda, too. read more

My family and I truly enjoyed our dinner at Veda. It was probably the best Indian food I've had in a while. I had the chicken tikka masala and the next time I would probably try a vegetarian dish like dal which my son-in-law had. Given the food was delicious, we were wondering why there weren't that many people patronizing this place. read more

Veda is one of the best Indian restaurants in the United States, on a par with the great Indian restaurants in England. We were greeted warmly and seated quickly on a Sunday afternoon. ---- FOOD (5/5) Samosas (5/5) -- Three fried pastries with nicely spiced potatoes and peas and tamarind sauce. ($8) Lamb Vindaloo (5/5) -- IMHO best lamb vindaloo I've had this side of the pond.  Great flavor; terrific spiciness.  ($27) Baingan Bharta (5/5) -- Tasty eggplant baked with tomatoes, onions and herbs.  ($19) Mango Lassi (5/5) -- Perfect accompaniment to the lamb vindaloo. ($5) ----- SERVICE (5/5) Service was polished and attentive.  Our server readily handled some dietary considerations at our table. ----- AMBIANCE (4/5) Very nice Indian decor.  Stained beadboard has been scratched by chair backs and could use refinishing.  We parked on the street in front of the restaurant. read more

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AMAZING!!! The ambiance was lovely, place is clean. The staff was efficient and very friendly. They started us off with a soup sample which was so nice and delicious. The food was PHENOMENAL, flavors were great and the spice was exactly where it had to be. Recommend to anyone in the area, will be back. read more

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I finally ordered takeout from Veda and it was amazing! Saturday evening around 7 pm order was placed. Delivered within 30 minutes. Tried tikka masala, Tandoori chicken, samosas and naan platter. AllAMAZING!! Kids and adults enjoyed!! Many sauces on the side. read more

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It's possible that our order was a fluke compared to previous reviews, but my brother and I had a terrible experience with our take out order of Chicken Tikka Masala, Saag Paneer, and garlic naan. The consistency of Chicken Tikka Masala was more watery than creamy, and the taste average for a rating of three stars. Saag Paneer was a sad paneer deserving of one star. It was not only salty, but also too peppery(?). There was an overload of spices, and they did not mesh well. Garlic naan was nothing special with most of the edges burnt. Two stars. Another disappointment was the portion sizes, although in this case it worked out that there was less food because we barely got through what we had due to the flavor issues. One positive is the exterior, which is brightly lit with string lights, but overall, Veda was lackluster and we will not be returning anytime soon. read more

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You cannot go wrong with Veda! It has fine quality food and the staff is always very welcoming. My favorite is the saag paneer, it has great taste without being spicy. I also love their chicken makhni, it's tender and full of flavor. The chicken tandoori is also a great entree to get! They are a bit on the pricier side, however, it is well worth it. The quality is definitely there. read more

Veda - Chicken Makhni Saag Paneer Samosa Dal Makhni - Indian Near Me - Tenafly, New Jersey

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I was so excited to find quality Indian food so close to home. Service was superb and the food was amazing! Went with a group so I got to try several new things and one was better than the next! Will 100% be returning!! Often!! read more

Great place. Friendly & attentive staff. Good fusion Indian food from several states - very creative spin on standard Indian fare. Location is super clean with good ambiance. read more

Been coming here for years, my favorite Indian restaurant. Best tandoori chicken. Love the atmosphere and the staff and the free delicious soup appetizer served in a shot glass with every meal! They also have amazing appetizers! read more

Excellent local restaurant with high quality food and attentive service. Great job guys!

As soon as you walk in, the warm ambience fills you in. The server greeted us with warm tomato soup which was much like tomato rasam but nonetheless well made. We had two kids with us on the table and they (after checking with us) got some baked chips for the kids. That was very sweet of them as it kept the kids busy :) We ordered their Zucchini pakora and makkai chat for appetizers. Both were really good, especially the pakora. For main course we ordered the Paneer Makhni and Mushroom Methi Malai which weren't as good as the appetizers. Rather they weren't for the real indian palette. Less masala and spice in both. For desserts, we got the gulab jamun, mango rasmalai and paan icecream ..and all of them were in good quantity and quite good. Overall, great hospitality, good appetizers and desserts and ok main courses. read more

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My wife and I loved Veda! The ambiance was relaxed yet inviting, which suited us perfectly. It's BYOB--a feature we truly appreciated! But the real highlight was the food--absolutely delicious and unforgettable. We can't wait to return and share this gem with family and friends! read more

So glad that we tried this place!!! All the items we tried were soooo good!!! Order list: - chicken kebabs, the tamarind sauce complimented them so well. - bhopali chicken and daal makhni alongwith naan, parantha and tandoori rotis. The chicken was spicy, as we requested and the chicken was perfectly cooked. The daal makhni had the authentic flavour which is very rare to find in Indian restaurants in Jersey. - Kheer was full of blueberries and blackberries, lots of nuts and was accompanied with raspberry sauce which elevated the taste from the traditional kheer. The server was super friendly and was more than happy to help us when we asked for suggestions. Overall enjoyed our impromptu dinner here and definitely coming back to try more items on the menu. Only one con- on a slightly pricey side. But you will not regret spending money because the taste is amazing! read more

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Veda was an all-around pleasant experience. Our server was terrific at walking through the menu selections and helped us choose our Lamb Vindaloo, Chicken Tikka Masala, Aloo Gobhi Mutter (vegetables) and a mild chicken choice for my son. You can choose your level of spiciness too. The family naan bread basket had an assortment of delicious naan and the samosa appetizer was flavorful and not a bit greasy. Service was at a good pace and was attentive. BYOB, indoor and outdoor seating. Definitely give Veda a try! read more

Veda - Enjoying our own mini buffet of delicious entrees! - Indian Near Me - Tenafly, New Jersey

Good food prompt service good flavors some interesting combinations and flavors we always enjoy chicken tikka masala and some appetizers

The food is phenomenal. We are vegetarians and had a HUGE selection to choose from. Get the mushroom dish. Don't ask questions. Just do it. Super saag. Veggie korma also. Nice folks too. read more

Incredible Indian food and I am very picky with my own type of food. First off the service here is beyond great, very welcoming. We ordered the Nani's chicken and paneer makhani which were so flavorful. We also ordered garlic naan which tasted home made, not chewy at all, like most places. We really enjoyed a lovely Diwali lunch. For desserts we had the Kheer and gulab jamun, both very yummy. Portions are huge so would recommend sharing. I will definitely be back. read more

Veda - Desserts - Indian Near Me - Tenafly, New Jersey

Yes! Veda was not only delicious and used quality ingredients (i.e. white meat chicken, fresh green sauce etc...), they were willing to accommodate their dishes to be gluten free & dairy free!!!!!! The person I spoke to on the phone was incredibly patient and accommodating, and I managed to get my usual dishes -- chicken saag and chicken tikka masala - as gluten free and dairy free versions. Added in the channa masala, which is already gluten and dairy free, which admittedly wasn't as flavorful as the other two. We also ordered garlic naan and samosas (not GF). The garlic naan was good. The samosas were the best we've had, but good nonetheless. I always appreciate when take out includes the little green and brown sauces, and in this case I'm so glad they did -- they were by far the freshest and most flavorful ones I had. They were also willing to delivery to our area, which I didn't realize until later is out of their usual delivery zone. I DEFINITELY plan to order from here again! Let's support small businesses! read more

Veda - Channa Masala, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Saag -- all gluten and dairy free!! Plus samosas (gluten) - Indian Near Me - Tenafly, New Jersey

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Great place to sit down or take out. We love their Chicken Korma, Tokree Ki Chaat, Lassuni Ghobi and Chicken Tikka Masala! We've never had issues with spills or anything for takeout, and they're always pretty punctual on their time. Getting the hankering for some indian food just about now.. read more

I've always LOVED his restaurant, yet I'm not sure I'll be back :( I've been frequenting Veda since they opened. Today was my sisters bday and she wanted Indian food so what better place to take her!! I want to begin with saying the service was excellent. The food was great. I was just very surprised at the portions! There use to be more than 1 little piece of salmon and I do mean Little, for $28!! That was not what I got the last time we were there! Boy have times changed!! All the portions were quite small evening my vegetable dish, only exception was the spinach. I felt like they were serving lunch portions but dinner prices!!! To be only a table of 4, it was a shocking, extremely high lunch bill!!! read more

A great local spot for delicious Indian Food. Some classic dishes mixed with some twist on them. Food is always fresh, takeout is quick, and ambiance is really comfortable. I highly recommend dining in. The food preparation is timely and the servers are very accommodating and pleasant. It's BYOB so make sure to bring a bottle of your favorite beverage. read more

We enjoyed take-out from Veda for our first time last night. Stuffed naan was good, Kesari Jhinga and Navratna Korma were enjoyable as was paratha and lamb vindaloo (but really was not spicy enuf). Looking forward to enjoying dine-in at the restaurant next time...the order was packed poorly with sauce leaking thru the container and food arrived home warm but not hot. read more

My first time visiting this restaurant. The attention from the host, the minute I walked in was amazing. It is one of the best Indian restaurants of the area. As soon as you seat down they bring you the soup of the day (complimentary) and it was really delicious. A visit to this place is a must. Very nice and clean. Ps - BYOB read more

Veda - Indian Near Me - Tenafly, New Jersey

Excellent homey food - tasty without trying to get stylish But beautifully prepared and presented read more

Veda is a new Indian restaurant to open at the former location of Kinara, one of my favorite Indian restaurants. It hasn't changed much. The decor is a bit nicer, and the service has noticeably improved. The plates are quickly taken and the drinks are kept filled. They still serve a buffet for lunch, and the prices aren't bad. The selection appears to have improved as well, with more sauces available on the side. The naan that comes with your meal is also extra buttery, therefore better than average. My favorite items on the buffet were the goat masala and tandoori chicken, but everything was pretty good. Definitely a spot I'd visit again read more

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Unfortunately my favorite Indian restaurant, Kinara, has closed down. Fortunately Veda is as good if not better. The service seems to be quicker and more attentive but that may be because the place is relatively new. Nevertheless service was good. Decor is largely the same as when it was Kinara but perhaps slightly elevated. Again, we'll see if this keeps up as the restaurant is open for longer. As always, my family opted for the lunch buffet. The dishes were all flavorful and the servers made sure each one was kept full. My favorites are goat curry and saag/palak (not sure which one they had). I was a bit disappointed as the saag/palak was advertised as having paneer but I could not find any. The naan came out hot and fresh whenever we asked and I like that they served some kind of dish with chick peas and some crunchy stuff as an appetizer of sorts. The availability of several sauces is a plus as well. The absence of gulab jamun was notable but easily overlooked with the inclusion of creme brulee. I typically find gulab jamun to be excessively sweet anyway. I will absolutely be back. read more

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Food is good every time. Love the samosas and chicken tikka masala. And can never go wrong with the naan

I had the most fantastic experience while dining at Veda. I've wanted to try more Indian cuisine and this restaurant came highly recommended from a friend. The layout of the space is absolutely gorgeous and so intimate, it really has the most welcoming feeling. The staff were all friendly and helpful in making sure everything I had was gluten-free. The menu size is perfect with a plethora of options for any dietary needs you may have. With an impressive selection of vegetarian options, I decided to try the navratna korma. It was a perfect blend of sweet and savory with a hint of spice. I was so impressed with my dining experience, I can't wait to return and try more delicious dishes. read more

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Everything was delicious! And when I say everything, I'm almost not exaggerating! My sister and I were there a few weeks ago and decided that we would only order appetizers, so we ordered about 8-10 dishes (a little more than half) of the items on their very extensive appetizer menu. Everything from the pesto paneer tikka to the kokum crab was delicious. We went home with A LOT of leftovers, so got to relive the magic the next day:) We're pretty sure our waiter thought we were crazy at first, but he was very professional and helpful in assisting us in making choices. I think he enjoyed that we enjoyed the food so much! We had a little two-seater in the window and it was a lovely, fun, yummy experience. Veda is BYOB, so you can order more items with the money you save on not buying drinks:) read more

I can't speak highly enough about our experience here. Our family went here for a new years eve dinner and everything from the decorations and celebratory hats to the service to the food was perfect! Food was served pretty quickly and every dish looked incredibly aesthetic and tasted delicious. Probably one of the most fun and flavorful dining experiences I've had! read more

Delicious Indian food. Very nice outdoor seating space. We had several appetizers and shared them with the four of us. It all started with a complimentary soup that was delicious. It's BYOB so we brought wine which they opened, poured and kept chilled. read more

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We had lunch inside restaurant. It felt safe, and had good food , nice service. I ordered the medium spicy of Goat Curry. I think it is better to order more spicy one. Because it was little less flavorful than expected. The bhuna ghost (lamb dish) was very flavorful and delicious, topping it with the cheese and garlic naan The mango lassi was the best. read more

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Wow! Really yummy food that'll make you smile and a very clean restaurant. And more like 4.5 stars. I had to take off a little because one of the staff was not masked :( We opted to dine in as we arrived at a very off hour, and there were barely any customers. There were already some tables reserved outside for other customers already despite it being very late for a lunch and too early for dinner. Most of the staff were masked. The restaurant itself was incredibly clean and the silverware actually sparkled. The music was also played at a respectful volume, so we could converse without having to raise our voices. They give you a complimentary soup of the day to start you off. Ours was a cauliflower soup and it was delicious! A very good start. My partner and I opted to share a chicken tikka masala and an order of cheese and garlic naan. The chicken tikka masala comes with a bowl of rice with veggies to eat it with. All the food (including the soup) was really yummy! It's all spiced, but not necessarily spicy. It was at a good level for us. The naan was chewy and delicious. I would say that we didn't feel that the cheese necessarily added too much extra to the naan, so next time we'll order the regular garlic naan to compare. We were actually pretty full with just sharing, so we ordered the gulab jamun to go for dessert. It was very tender, but a touch too sweet for our personal tastes. Service was attentive and our waters were refilled often. I liked that the overall vibe of the restaurant and staff was quiet and calm. Maybe it gets more lively at normal dining hours? We wholeheartedly look forward to trying more dishes from here in the future. read more

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