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Absolute BBQ

4.0 (75 reviews)
ModerateIndian, Halal, Barbeque
Open • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Imran F.

Went to lunch here with my wife and the food was decent. They were only taking orders from the menu and not the table top bbq. That was fine with us. The sizzling combo plate was decent as all the different meats tasted fresh. The service is why I took two stars away. Our waiter was the only one working and taking care of 3 other tables, carry out orders and a catering order someone came in to place. He was doing his best and working hard so this isn't a knock on him but they simply need more workers to create a better service experience. We got out food but didn't get the naan until a good 5-7 min later which made the food cold. Our drink came much later. These are just two example of the lack of service due to manpower. Will be back to try again.

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Abhishek S.

It is a bad place. They did not serve the what I ordered. Despite reservations, there was nothing on my table, served even after 30 minutes of order. It is typical trait of such restaurants, as soon as they see a decent foot fall they start doing corner cutting. Staffs are trained to lie. They first lied taht there skewers is not working. Finally they agreed to serve but it never come. Other items in menus which we ordered were tasteless too.

Impromptu dinner plans...BBQ time! Excited!
Hira H.

A lot of people are unaware of this new gem in town - Absolute BBQ is an EXCELLENT Desi food joint that should not be missed. My mother had had their food, and had loved it, so when we decided to have a birthday Party for my husband, I was skeptical about it since I had not tried their food myself. But man oh man, am I glad that I listened to my mom, because their food was PHENOMENAL! Their Goat Ghongura Biryani was simply delicious. The Shrimp Curry was perfectly seasoned. Their Apollo Fish is a MUST try! And their butter chicken was darn good too. But what completely had me licking my fingers was that they had absolutely the BEST pillowy idlis, with a great tasting Sambar and Rasam, to boot! Overall, their food was awesome! We ordered off the menu and since there were a LOT of us, we did not order BBQ as this would take a lot of time to make for 20 people - but I would CERTAINLY recommend it! They have these awesome tables where they can light a fire right in the middle of the table, and your bbq cooks in front of you; it's a DELIGHTFUL experience, and certainly worth experiencing! But what is like to acknowledge is how STELLAR their customer service was. We were a group of almost 30 with a bunch of kids of varying ages, and the restaurant staff and owners went ABOVE and BEYOND to give us the absolute best customer service! They've got a LOT of space, so definitely consider having your next party here! I will be coming back here, again and again...for sure!

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Merrill D.

No. This dining concept has been around in India for over a decade. I always hoped that someone would open one in the US. Its like Korean bbq but Indian. Hot coal grill at your table. Your kababs cook right in front of you. Awesome concept unless you CUT CORNERS AT EVERY ANGLE. The first red flag was when the gentleman at our table asked us if we could forget about the charcoal grill altogether, let them skillet everything up in the kitchen "and then we'll bring it out on a sizzler plate!". Um no, we drove an hour for the grill experience. We ordered a medly of meats and shrimp...all ended up being precooked...to a dry rubber state. Luckily we ordered a few ala carte items because my parents couldn't chew the overcooked meats for the charcoal grill. Fyi, ala carte entrees aren't shareable like most Indian restaurants. Gobi (cauliflower) Manchurian was just ok. What was to be veg pakora was some onion and a few strands of spinach but mostly flour. The chicken biryani was good but took sooo long to arrive. My parents said the mutton curry smelled a little too gamey. When we asked the gentleman (who seemed to be managing the place) for lassi, he responded like my daughter responds when I tell her to clean her room: "LASSI!!??? (sighs)....okay" I mean it IS on the menu and its just yogurt, sugar, ice, and water buddy. After all, we needed something to wash down the day old product that we were being fed. Service was slow, value of food was poor, costs were high considering the other options we could have chosen for a group of 10. A gimmick that has potential but you mustn't wince and cringe whenever we want to give you money in exchange for what you advertise. Please try harder Absolute BBQ. -fin-

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Padma A.

Our friends catered from this fine Indian restaurant for a milestone anniversary. The food was finger licking good and.delicious! My favorite was the mutton biryani, it had an authentic taste which transported me back to my days in Hyderabad, India. The veggie cashew curry just hit the spot. The food tasted homemade, fresh and non- greasy. I cannot wait to dine at this fine establishment.

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Juveriya M.

We were invited to a kid's birthday party at this restaurant and I had never heard of this place before. Walking in, we were the only family in the restaurant granted that it was early Sunday morning. There was a buffet. The tables had old grills on them that should definitely be removed if they're not planning on opening the barbecue part of the restaurant. Or, there should be nice covers on them because the grills look a little old. The food set up is in nice big pots and there was a variety of dishes from Indo-Chinese to Mughal items. There is also a lot of vegetarian options as well. Everything was so tasty and surprising. The butter chicken and chicken manchuria was scrumptious. The naan was served hot on our tables. The kids enjoyed the Lassi drinks and the adults enjoyed the chai. It was a little sweet for my taste so ask them to put a little less sugar. I'm writing this review after 3 days just make sure I didn't get sick from the food which can happen at most desi restaurants. I would definitely come back here for the food!

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Amazing food as usual, their Biryanis are flavorful and their Lunch special is an excellent deal!! BBQ is a specialty you gotta try!!

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Good food and excellent customer service! We had great time. Will definitely be back to this place:)

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Food was good .. being a vegetarian it's not always easy to find a good grill with decent quality and taste

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Food is not good as expected. Very disappointed. I don't want to visit again. Not referrable.

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Great ambience and delicious food. Goat biryani is the best. Welcoming and Friendly Staff.

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Hands down the best Indian buffet I've ever been to . They have a table top grill too

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Chaotic and poorly managed. Either they don't have a restaurant manager or if there is one, they…read moreneed to get a new one. Register says "Cash only" but at request they will accept card!?!!! The loudest customer gets their food the fastest. I felt like I was chasing my food's availability. The kitchen wasn't able to make pakoras for some reason but the cashier continued to accept pakora orders! Communication between the staff is non- existent. Between my husband and me, either of us was always at the food counter waiting on our food, essentially we didn't get to eat together. Sorry I'm not coming back.

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Looking for something tasty in the are, we ended up at Bollywood Bistro... boy did the heavens…read moresmile on us! The decor is very spare and clean. It's different a fusion of industrial and East Asian chic. Very, very nice! We were immediately greeted and provided with a seat I love Indian food, but I wasn't familiar with some of the dishes so we tried a few different things. Everything was delicious! The chickpea stew, puffy bread, and samosas were my favorite! The sauces were all delicious as well. What a wonderful little gem! I wish I lived nearby. I would be here every week. We had the opportunity to meet the chef. He was so humble and friendly. We told him how much we enjoyed the food, and he seemed genuinely pleased to hear it. Please come out and support this wonderful local business!

This place is average, not very bad when it comes to food, but the attitude and rules are fit for a…read moreMichelin star restaurant. They have absolutely no intention to satisfy customers, ambiance is well just tables and chairs with some posters. I have been to many restaurants where food is not that great but the customer service is top notch and for that I give them credit, but at this place they turned out every small request we made for food for our small kid, we didn't ask for anything for free, we asked to customize, which they straight turned down, they have nothing that is kid friendly here. No way I am recommending this place to anyone. If you are the owner, please contact me. I am really interested in knowing what is the logic behind your strict policies :)

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3.7(354 reviews)
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First off, the food is pretty solid. I had the chicken and shrimp curry and it was quite good. Naan…read morewas really good too. Also has the lentil soup and that was just ok. A bit plain. What bothered me was the overall vibe there. Been too a lot of Indian restaurants and one thing they have in common is they're typically very welcoming. I read a review saying the owner always greets them nicely. He didn't even acknowledge me coming in. The waiter was very nice but got me in and out very quickly. Didn't pour my water. The overhead music was more like a massage spa than a restaurant. Play some traditional Indian or Pakistani music. That's more fun. It just all seemed a bit uncaring. Food was good but would I come back? Not sure.

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