This restaurant was recommended by a friend who grew up in India, and so we had to visit! He said…read morethis spot is as good as what you can get in India. One thing you need to get here is a rava dosa. We got the Cheese Onion Rava Masala Dosa, which was so so good. Super crispy and flavorful--it's the best feeling when you get hear the crunch after ripping a piece of dosa off to eat. Many of the components of the South Indian Thali were also very yummy too, and was also a good size portion. I'm usually not a fan of chickpeas, but this was great! Service was decent and filled up pretty quickly, even had a wait on a different day that we went, which says a lot about a restaurant in Hicksville (and how you know it's good too). What we ordered: - Cheese Onion Rava Masala Dosa - South Indian Thali - Mango Lassi

Bustling, attractive, with delicious, gorgeous dishes and friendly, attentive service.read more

A gem! Fantastic fresh Indian food, excellent service & a large quantity to boot. Everything we ate…read morewas delicious and our party of 4 was in agreement the service and food was top notch. Even my discerning mil loved it.

Delicious food although the space is really really small…read more Everything we ordered was delicious. Service was also on point. You can bring your own booze and there is a deli right next door that has a variety of stuff so the location is great. If you have read my reviews, you know I'm always commenting on bathrooms however I did not see a bathroom at this facility. But this is an excellent place to go for a quick bite or take out.

So happy we found out that the original owners are back as this was our favorite spot! Everything…read moreabout this restaurant is great. The food is amazing & it always feels like you're being welcomed into their home.

So happy the original owners are back! The food is just as incredible as I remember from years…read moreago...rich, flavorful, and truly authentic. Every dish brought back that same comfort and quality that made me fall in love with this place in the first place. If you've been missing real Indian and Indonesian flavors, this is it!

Excellent experience all around. Presentation and food were both top tier…read more Take out will not do this place justice. You must come to the restaurant and experience this place properly.

Banjara was definitely an experience, and of the most elite ones that I have had…read more Every dish had a signature way of being presented and definitely a tasty way to make its way to our hearts (and belly may I add) We did, of course, family style and got to try each dish, from its beginning to the end the place deserves a 5 star review . The servers were spectacular, super attentive and diligent with all of our requests The atmosphere is cozy and clean, I feel if this place was a little bigger it would be packed at all times I would definitely recommend coming here and trying each of the dishes, they are made with love and care

I'm a big fan of the WHILE IN KATHMANDU in Ridgewood, Queens, but have only been there once because…read moreparking is horrendous in that area. I was so happy to hear that they opened another restaurant in Glen Cove! Plenty of street parking is available, and they even have a shared parking lot in back of the restaurant! I parked in the back, and entered the restaurant via the backdoor! Note that there are stairs at the back entrance, so if you can't do stairs, it's best to park in front of the restaurant. This Glen Cove locations is lovely; beautiful murals and great vibes. I was shocked and sad to see it so empty on a Saturday evening! I hope more people give this place a chance because the food and service is great! This was our Shared Menu (plenty for 2ppl, and we had leftovers): -- Water Buffalo Momos w.Chili Sauce (8pcs/$18): the Momos were tasty; the meat was very lean. I would skip the Chili sauce next time. I didn't like the sweet and sour taste of the sauce, so next time I'd like to try the steamed Momos with Johl sauce instead. -- Choila Roti "Not a Taco" with Jackfruit (2pcs/$12): Not a Taco but similar to a taco. This was delicious and I'd get this again. We choice the Jackfruit version but they also have a chicken version. -- Masala Wings (Sauteed wet version) (4pcs/$11): I remember really liking the wings when I was at the Ridgewood location but couldn't recall which wings we had. On this visit, we had the wet version which was good but I realized that I like their dry version better. -- Grilled Lamb Chops w.Timur Sauce, Veggies & white rice (2pcs/$25): Surprisingly, this was my least fave dish of the night. I normally love lamb chops but these chops didn't really have a nice seared taste to them. The texture was a little off for me. Also, it was very boney with not much meat. I would try another entree next time. All in all, a good meal! I found the large selection of appetizers more interesting than the entrees, and would have been happy just sharing a bunch of appetizers and small plates. Customer service was welcoming and friendly! It was a pleasure to chat with the owner. Nice addition to the neighborhood!

What a great hangout place! We were looking for "hidden gems" and found this restaurant. Instantly…read morewe were greeted by the super friendly family running this restaurant (they have another location in Ridgewood) and the wonderful smell of their food. We got seated right away in their cozy dining room. We ordered the Not a Tacos, chicken momo jhol style, the chicken thuka, and the masala wings dry style. I also got a chiya. Everything we ordered was immaculate and delicious. Since this place was envisioned more as a hangout space, the portions are shareable so that you can drink and chat with friends. It was the perfect size for us. Our favorites were the masala wings and the momos. Those wings were so crispy and cooked to perfection. If we were local I'm sure this would become our go-to spot.

The first part of this review is for mainstream audiences and the second part is for other Yelpers…read more Part 1. Given the culinary brilliance here, if you order one of your favorites, it'll be done well, but you're better off trying something unique that might not be on the menu at your local Chinese, Indian or Thai spot. Chili tofu and basil ginger fish were two great showcases for the complex spices available here. (I'm a real American hero, I ate fourths since my parents preferred leftovers that didn't have the top spice levels). And if you're spice-adverse yet chili-curious, the honey chili potato is worth a shot. These are essentially fries. Our server, Ten, was amazing. He adeptly handled the multiple time frames of our orders and is ready to provide suggestions for those who didn't spend 40 minutes researching on Yelp. Part 2. I wish there was editing capability for older reviews. I'm a two-sentence guy - are there fish tacos, does it have strange hours of operation and will they sneer at me for wearing Kohls? - and my first Kunga Kitchen attempt was a bit extra. It even had a narrative arc. I'm someone who thinks movies can be better if the character doesn't change or learn anything, but I tried for three-act structure and can't possibly top that original review so it would be better if I could a couple of recent entrees to the first one.

Amazing delicious food we came in a big group Everything was…read moreserved hot and fresh We had chicken drumsticks schezwan chicken chicken Manchurian noddles Hakka steamed dumplings veggie crispy chili lotus root and veg Manchurian. Everyone was happy. The server lady was also super nice. It's a little gem highly recommend

Seriously the best Indian food I've ever had and I have been to so many places, everything is…read moreclean. the servers are so nice and hospitable. The owner talked to us and he is awesome thank you mac!!! I hope this place gets the attention it deserves because it is truly such an incredible restaurant I cant even begin to describe how good the food is. My sister and I came here years ago and just recently came back because she was visiting long island we would talk about this place thats how good it is and how much of an impact it made BEST INDIAN FOOD AND SERVICE EVER

AMAZING Indian food‼ They are cooking it up here. The…read morecultural taste of the food was the best I've had thus far

Really good food with decent portion sizes…read more Food: I didn't love the samosa chaat- it needed more chutney. The chicken seekh kaban was very flavorful. The biryani was good but could have used some more meat Receive: good service - fast Ang kind Ambience: a nice spot with decent seating

My friends took us to this South Indian spot in Hicksville and it did not disappoint. It's a small,…read morehomey place with really delicious food. Parking's a little tight, but you can also grab a spot along the sidewalk if the lot is full. The four of us shared the TOC Special Dosa (stuffed with mixed veggies and cheese, rolled up with their sauces), Aloo Gobi Masala, two curries, and mango lassis. Everything was delicious, but my favorite dish was the Aloo Gobi Masala - potatoes, cauliflower, and a mildly spiced tomato sauce. Service was great and we literally finished every bite. Definitely recommend checking it out!