Another year of Ramadan called for another dinner gather served by the food from Zakir's. I went…read morearound 2pm on Saturday to buy a bunch of their Ramadan special items. There was a huge variety of items, over 30 of them. They had the special like haleem, jilapi, fried items like beguni, peyaju, and kababs like jali and shikh. The sitting area was used for putting the items on display. The restaurant itself is showing signs of age. It doesn't look very clean. I bought two full platters of items, and three biryani trays. The staff was really patient with me, as I was shopping over 20 minutes. Got a small discount for paying by cash. Among the food I tried, the goat and chicken biryani were excellent. Loved the keema kabab and aloo chop. Fried items were not good at all. Chotpoti and haleem were also not up to the standard. But jilapi and misti doi were very tasty. We were sort of disappointed with such mix quality of the food.

My husband loves this place. The food is really authentic and great price. Most of the food is…read morespicy for me but flavor is good. They also have sweets and drinks. Nice guy working there. Not much interaction but he packs food for you. A few tables and seats inside. Most people do takeout.

Ordered: 8-course Dawat Dinner (~$95/person)…read more1. Mango Lassi 2. Bhortha Sampler: pumpkin, flat bean, peanut, potato 3. Panch Phoron Dal 4. Fulkopir Bhaji (Cauliflower Mixed Vegetables) 5. Begun Bhaja (Fried Eggplant) 6. Lau Chingri (Shrimp & Bottle Gourd Squash) 7. Rui Mach Bhaja (Rohu Fish Fried) w Tomato Tok 8. Murgir (Chicken) Roast & Palao 9. Gorur Gostho (Beef Curry) w Palao 10. Khashir (Goat) Biryani 11. Tuna Kebab 12. Mishti Doi (sweet yogurt) Aya's take: I'm going to try to put into words what an incredible dining experience the Dawat Dinner is at Korai Kitchen. Run by a mom & daughter duo, Amma & Nur-E are truly so down-to-earth, full of positivity, and their energy is luminous. Amma is genuinely passionate about her craft and unbelievably humble! We arrived 10 minutes before 8pm and were greeted by Nur-E who literally shook our hands and welcomed us with open arms. The restaurant seats ~18 people so you can imagine how intimate, curated, and deeply rooted in tradition this dinner felt. Amma is from Dhaka, Bangladesh and with every course that came out, Nur-E described it to us in her expert storytelling ways! Everything we had was incredible. The Mango Lassi is blended by hand for that perfect consistency and refreshing, lightly sweet, homemade taste! After 5 whole courses came out, Nour-E came out and told us we had 7 more to go! So definitely come hungry and know you will leave beyond satisfied. My favorites were the Lau Chingri (Shrimp & Bottle Gourd Squash), the Rohu Fish Fried, the Murgir (Chicken) Roast & Palao, Beef Curry (Gorur Gostho) and Khashir (Goat) Biryani. Basically everything we had!! Each dish was balanced in depth, richness, and heat. The meats & fish were so tender, the rices were unbelievably fragrant, and the sauces were aromatic and layered rather than just spicy. The Rohu Fish Fried is imported from Bangladesh and lightly coated in spices and pan-fried until golden brown. This was my first time having this fish and it won't be my last! The Murgir (Chicken) Roast & Palao will live rent free in my head for a long time. It's richly caramelized, light yet aromatic, and deliciously comforting. I can see why this is usually a celebratory dish and is the only dish that Amma will serve at every Dawat Dinner! This dish is so popular that you can now find the recipe on Food & Wine. Speaking of accomplishments, the Lau Chingri (Shrimp & Bottle Gourd Squash) was named one of The New York Times' Best Dishes of 2025. We were also so lucky that Amma made her Mishti Doi for dessert! It's a sweet yogurt that has a custard-like creaminess and was the perfect way to end the meal after all those incredible flavors. We were so grateful to get a special one in a traditional clay pot. Also, there's tons of food but the staff will package any leftovers for you to take with you! They've literally thought of everything to make this an exceptional experience. Nur-E closed our dinner saying "food is life's greatest connector" and I couldn't agree more! Amma is truly an inspiration for opening Korai Kitchen at 61 years old, becoming a James Beard Nominee at 67 and getting 3 Stars from New York Times, and now signing her first cook book deal at 69. This is definitely in my top 10 meals of 2026 and is one of the most memorable meals I've ever had. I can't recommend Korai Kitchen enough.

Food, service and ambiance are all 5 stars! The food is courtesy of mom Nure. The service is…read morecourtesy of an exceptional staff. The ambiance is largely due to daughter Nure whose incredible passion and enthusiasm throughout the night in describing Bengali culture, history and food was incredible! Mom and daughter combine to create an unforgettable dining experience that for me is unmatched and never to be forgotten. They are such gracious hosts and make everyone feel like family. As delicious as the food is, be prepared to take a lot home. You enter Korai Kitchen hungry, curious and with great anticipation. You leave full, satisfied and part of the family! Sorry for the lack of pics. I just went in as soon as the dishes started arriving, eager to savor the meal rather than to record it. My advice: Just go! Its a culinary adventure!

I loved the Curries here, but Biryani was just average. Tried the Mughlai Paratha for the 1st time…read moreand it was pretty good and filling. This place is more suitable for Take-out though, wouldn't recommend for dine in if you are visiting with family.

Top notch Bengali food in Patterson. We had a mix of vegetarian and non vegetarians in our group…read more The restaurant was very willing to prepare dishes as vegetarian and had a sizable mix of dishes for everyone. The ambiance was laid back, dishes came out pretty quickly with good service. It felt like they were making the dishes from scratch. Overall incredibly reasonable pricing, $8 to $15 per entree. Check out our photos, we would come again.

Ordered this food for delivery on grub hub and it was delicious. I ordered the Goat Karahi, Garlic…read moreNaan, and a Mango Lassi. The Naan was delicious my goodness! The serving of the goat was generous and I loved every bit of it. But the best thing was the Mango Lassi. I'm definitely ordering from here again. That next meal will decipher if this place goes from 4 to 5 stars.

Amazing Indian / Bangladeshi Halal restaurant & take out…read more 1) Their Indian style chicken lollipop, Indian buffalo wings, chili chicken, chicken 65, chicken Manchurian is amazing. Must have for Indian style fried chicken dishes. 2) The spot is mainly for take out. If you are craving Indian & Bangladeshi food. Give it a try.

This spot exceeds all alternatives. Employees showed notable customer care. Flavors stand out,…read moreservice flows well, and food quality remains top priority. The restaurant balances comfort with excellent maintenance. The neighborhood benefits from this spot.

This restaurant was a complete surprise when I found it. Tasty food. Their service team maintained…read moregood oversight. Their dishes didn't deserve special mention. The cuisine is tasty and the experience rewarding.

This place reminds me of NYC based Curry In a Hurry but being run by one or two people rather than…read morea whole clan there are less options. The model is similar and that the food is premade. Each time I went the only vegan option was Chana marsala which is classic. We also enjoyed the rice and a 'brown' one with green beans therein and the white one both with lovely long grains. The food definitely tasted rich so strict vegans need to consider if this is indeed vegan. It's near the Clifton train station so a great option if you're coming home late and need something for the table for dinner. The samosas were delicious again not sure if 100% vegan but we enjoyed. And the pricing was reasonable; the chickpeas with rice & one order of Samosa, which was plenty for the two of us to share, was about $15. This is takeout food; tell them you'll heat it up when you get home or they will zap your entre there. You can certainly eat there too. They had tables and they can heat it up for you. The rice is in a rice cooker so remains hot.

Ordered take out from Dera Masala - Haleem Beef and Karhai Lamb…read more The beef was beyond disgusting and I threw up after a few bites. Not sure if it had gone bad. Based on my poor experience I wouldn't recommend Dera Masala. There are lot other places in this area who provide better cooked food.

I came here with family on a Monday night . The service was good and food was very tasty. We had…read morechicken vindaloo, chicken and beef khichuri with garlic naan. The portion was big. The food has a nice kick. The restaurant is located inside a grocery store. It's simple and clean. Not very big, just 4 tables. I will definitely eat here again.

The shingara is delicious but everything else available on the menu seemed made of mediocre…read moreingredients and fillers. Would make for an excellent drunken, affordable late-night food pick-me-up. The grocery portion has fantastic options that will transport you back to a SE Asian shopping experience. Staff is kind, patient and informative. Casual eat-in and patio table options & ample parking.