We chose this restaurant because it has a few vegan and vegetarian entrees, which can be hard to find. We enjoyed dinner and the service was very good. We will go back when we're in the area again. read more

I really don't understand the low star reviews. Yasmin takes really good care of the restaurant and the quality of the food. As a brown person, i would recommend asking them to make the food spicier. Here are my top picks: -chicken tikka: ask for extra spicy. Top notch flavor. -goat roganjosh: soft and tender. Good masala base and made with care. Ask for spicy here as well. -veg biryani: suprisingly very flavorful -dal makni and paneer tikka: proper amount of cream and well done Work 1-1 with the owner and you'll get the home style food you deserve. Im eager to try seafood next. Highly recommend this place for catering and small parties. read more

WARNING: These folks are sending out promotional emails with a 15% off if you order using their new online system. I clicked through the email and wound up on AmbadiToGo.com. I placed my order and received a detailed, itemized list of my order and charges. The only problem is when my food DID NOT ARRIVE I called the restaurant and they apparantly have no idea about their new online system; they did not have my order and claim I was never charged. I now have to dispute the charge with my bank. I you must order from Ambadi I suggest you call! read more

Woman who took my order at the makeshift counter (COVID-19 Era) was very nice and polite. She also warned me about parking across the street. The food was impeccable! The paleek Paneer, fried white cheese cubes with creamy spicy spinach was incredible! I think it's the tastiest I've had thus far of this dish. I also order the beef biriyani- the meat was good and tender the rice was tasty albeit slightly dry but adding the yogurt sauce helped it along. As I mentioned, the host was very kind and she told me I could wait in my car and an employee would bring the food out to me in my car. I really appreciated that after working a long day. I would highly recommend this place for the food as well as the fair pricing. Portions were large and generous. read more

Ambadi Kebab And Grill - an empty restaurant - Indian Near Me - White Plains, New York

Amazing Food and service !! I work at WPH and since discovering this restaurant we come often for lunch. Great selection for lunch and dinner. Food is always amazing. Staff is wonderful especially Gill, he is so friendly and professional. As an Indian I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone that enjoys Indian cuisine and to those that haven't tried it yet! read more

The food was delicious. We had 2 chicken dishes and an appetizer. All were great-perfect amount of spices. The owners are friendly and helpful. I have a food allergy and they made sure everything I ate was safe for me. The dishes had a lot of chicken. I'm used to Indian food that's mostly sauce and veggies with very little protein. This is a great family owned local business. read more

Excellent customer service. Joseph and team polite and quick and our order was ready for pick up in 30 minutes. Generous sized portions and the food is made fresh. Alu Gobi Mutter is excellent - cauliflower with potatoes and peas in a rich broth. Chicken vindaloo and coconut shrimp curry a must. Delicious hot breads - go for the garlicky Naan. Mango Lassi is great and Gulab Jammum for desert is tasty too. For me it's all about the service especially when ordering in and they get it right. read more

This place is great. I don't get the negative reviews. It's a chill experience with freshly cooked, authentic food.

OMG, yup it's THAT good! I love the breads you can get when visiting a spot like this, as it always just feels artisinal and like someone's mom made it. This is just that. Such an amazing bread here that was pillow soft and slightly oiled with a fragrant curry flavor that came from the chicken and spices inside. Onions and herbal chutney inside that balances everything out. Give this spot a try for sure if you enjoy Indian flavors! read more

Ambadi Kebab And Grill - Chicken Roll - Indian Near Me - White Plains, New York

Really small portions in $15 lunch combo. Watery chicken tikka masala. Naan is terrible. Rice is terrible. No meat samosa with combo? Prices on the window don't line up with what they charge inside. No thank you. read more

I stayed at a local hotel and needed a decent takeout dinner for the night. After rummaging through the options available on a Sunday night around 6pm, I had decided on Ambadi. The food itself was decent enough. The flavors didn't blow my mind in relation to other Indian restaurants I've been to, but it was good enough to not complain. Unfortunately, my girlfriend's Goat Saag had very little meat in it and was mostly comprised of spiced sauce and goat bones. My order of Boti Kebab was my favorite flavor that I had tried from them, although the meat was particularly tough. The Lamb Samosas that I ordered came out as Beef Samosas. Still tasty, but was certainly a careless under sight. I was still hungry, so we ordered more samosas. I ordered 3 more orders of Lamb Samosas. There are supposed to be 3 Samosas per order from this restaurant (I had called them to confirm). I received 8 samosas. 2 of them were lamb; 6 of them beef. I cannot find beef samosas in the menu and the lamb samosas are the most expensive variety of them I can find in the menu. So the flavor in the food was again, decent enough. But ultimately, I was given food I didn't order, twice, and was not even given my full order in the second order. Maybe they were having a bad night, maybe they just don't care whatsoever. Who knows! Give it a shot when you're desperate and try your luck! read more

Ate in for the first time since it reopened. We have been ordering delivery for years and finally checked the place out. Simple decor, big screen TV playing Bollywood musicals. The staff were lovely- it was nice to finally meet them all. We took advantage of their lack of a liquor license to snag a bottle of wine from a nearby wine shop. Everything was excellent. The papadum and sauces were great. Lamb samosas were cooked perfectly. We got the mixed tandoori grill, bhaingan bharta, paratha and mango pickles. As good as the food is at home, it's even better in the restaurant. Finally, Ambadi is a very good value. We're fans and will be back for the full restaurant experience! read more

I love eating here. The food is truly delicious! Yum yum yum! And the staff are always so nice. Plus, the restaurant itself is nice and comfortable. I usually have the grilled tandoori style salmon and it is soooo very delicious! It is cooked to perfection. It is lightly crispy on the outside with the perfect amount of tandoori seasoning and amazingly tender on the inside. And everything else we have ever had there is just as delicious too! I HIGHLY recommend eating here!! read more

I hadn't been to Ambadi since I last worked in White Plains about 10 years ago when the food was absolutely delicious and we used to go there or get takeouts at least once a week, so when I found myself in White Plains with time to kill before an appointment I decided to have lunch there. What a huge disappointment! Yes, it looks different, no longer just a bare bones place with steam trays of food (though you could always order other things like their scrumptious masala dosa which is no longer on the menu), but the food is bland and tasteless with virtually no Indian spices in anything. I had the chicken combo platter: a greasy samosa (which was actually the best-tasting part of the meal), chicken tikka masala (3 small chunks of chicken breast in a tomato sauce that lacked even salt, never mind any actual Indian-food flavor), curried vegetables (mostly cauliflower with a piece of potato and a cut up green bean in a flavorless green gravy), rice, and a naan. The meal included a dessert but I was given the bill without even being asked if I'd like the dessert too. There was supposed to be a choice between gulab jamun and kheer, but when I asked to take dessert to go I was given a small container with a tiny portion of kheer. What a waste of time and money...... I'd give it no stars if I could. read more

I love their food, hate their delivery. Stay away from takeout. Always either a problem with timing or delivery person. read more

Very nice meal with family! We've eaten take out from here when it was the Bengal Tiger's take out satellite. Tonight we came in for an early meal and everything hit the spot. The menu had a good mix of vegetarian and meat dishes. I enjoyed the samosas though I thought the vegetarian one was better than the lamb ones (better flavor/spice). We did our family's "boring go to" dishes: the saag paneer, chana , chicken tikki masala. We were given the options of "mild, medium, spicy." Next time I may consider "medium" but the "mild" was certainly not bland. Dessert was also very traditional (gulab jaman and kulfi) but still quite good. Overall the service was very sweet and attentive. We ate early so there were a lot of take out orders and I saw door dash coming thru. The atmosphere is comfortable- you have a lot of color and the big bollywood musicals in background certainly makes for some entertainment. Definitely will be back and/or order out. read more

Today the line was longer, the food was spicier but you're my opinion made it more delicious, the woman behind the counter this time was older than the woman that was here on my previous two visits. She was not quite nice. When I asked for an additional vegetable rather than just telling me it would be an extra dollar or two and putting in a separate plate like the women usually does, this woman looked at me puzzled and said you only get one vegetable and one meat. Notwithstanding the above, the spinach with cauliflower in it it was delicious and little spicy just like I hoped! read more

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Excellent food choices and very flavorful. The service is exceptional. Gil ensures a wonderful experience.

This food was great! The ambiance and music was very atmospheric! You can't go wrong with this restaurant

I order many time at this place but this time the Bryant goat very oily and mushier and the samosa over cooked and burned

The food is delicious & presented beautifully. The people there are most warm, professional & welcoming. It's a lovely comfortable, clean place to spend time at. We especially love the Buffet that has a great variety of interesting dishes to choose from at a very affordable price. For a treat there are great dance/music videos on a big screen to add to the ambiance & cultural experience. read more

Best Indian food in white plains. Spicy and delicious! We have been looking for a "go to" Indian spot for over a year and we finally found it!! read more

Absolutely obsessed with this place! First time trying Indian food and I'm glad it was here. Their curry chicken is amazing! Their prices are super reasonable and the staff are super friendly and they go above to make sure you have a great experience. I'm not a fan of too much spice and they accommodated the curry to be just right! They're lunch is buffet style and everything is just so full of flavor! New favorite spot for sure! read more

Ambadi Kebab And Grill - Indian Near Me - White Plains, New York

I have gotten the lunch special a few times. The food is great, a large size portion of Chicken Mahkani, Rice, Cauliflower, Naan. is $6.95 during the lunch special from 11:30am - 3pm. You are in and out the door for take out in a few minutes at most. The ambiance does not lend to a fancy restaurant, for that you can go across the street to Bengal. But the food is authentic Indian cuisine and the prices cannot be beat. The takeout lunch also comes with a handy reusable 3 compartment container. : ^ ) read more

Ambadi Kebab And Grill - Ambadi - Indian Near Me - White Plains, New York

I miss you Ambadi please come back! I've tried 4 other Indian restaurants but no one can make that perfect Chicken Tikka Masala like you do! Please hurry renovating or whatever you're doing or need to do to open up again! ty read more

Tika sauce was thin and basically soup. 5 small pieces of paneer in the saag. Needed salt and flavor. Even the naan was disappointing. Wish we asked for a refund as I was so looking forward to take out Indian. HUGE bummer read more

Ambadi Kebab And Grill - Chicken Tikka Masala Entree - Indian Near Me - White Plains, New York

We like to eat out when we can.  One of the greatest pleasures is discovering little family run ethnic restaurants.  The kind of place where the food is vibrant and fresh with real homemade recipes with rich sauces that are as delicious as they are fragrant and the gracious staff seem to go out of their way to accommodate.  Ambadi Kebob & Grill is one of those unicorn places for a great meal and friendly reception.  It's a little place in the center of White Plains just off the Post Road / Mamaroneck ave intersection next to the Arthur Murray  Dance studio and it's fun to look in their window at people more graceful than yourselves..  Narrow n cozy with checkered red tablecloths and wonderful music, we discovered it because we got a discount coupon in the mail one day and decided to give it a go. We love Indian food but avoid the really hot stuff.  Ambadi is the greatest introduction because they have an incredibly reasonable buffet lunch every day and you can just take your plate up and sample things like Tandori Chicken, Curry Lamb, and Sag which is a rich Spinach dish.  (Really, I it's like only $10 per person and a great deal)    The buffet dishes are very good and usually moderately spiced and non threatening to a mild palette, but order off the menu at night and the the magic really begins. Their dishes are often fantastic with the best Vindallo (Meat and rice) I've ever had- Savory, full flavored and complex. Our new favorite is Chicken Tikka Bhuna, a richer take on the standard TIkka. We usually order two dishes we know and a third that we have not had before.  With soda's it usually comes to just under $60 for a couple with leftovers to bring home.  Ambadi is a very special place. Negatives? They are closed Monday (How dare they have a life when we are hungry and I can't remember what day it is! :) No Liquor, but they uncork with no charge if you bring your own. read more

The kathi rolls here are just the frozen paranthas you get from the Indian store. They don't make them fresh. The filling had maybe 2 or 3 pieces of paneer, the rest was all oil and onions. Restaurant was empty on a weekend, don't know how mediocre businesses like this can survive. read more

Amazing people, location, very clean and most important the food is outstanding. You have to try the rice pudding for desert. Will not regret it!! read more

Basic and tasty, but I've had better. 2.5 stars Went here for the lunch special, and it definately reminded me of those cash-n-curry spots that populate my old office in Murray aka Curry Hill in Manhattan. $10 exactly got me a giant plastic container of: -Yummy, but stringy mild lamb curry -Overly salty yet bland black lentils in a coconut cream like sauce -Killer rice -Average Naan - Bottle of Shwepps Like Lex G said, there's no decor to speak of, however, I would have stayed to eat there...but only because their flat screen tv was blaring the ESPY awards, and Justin Timberlake was singing and dancing like an idiot...and I support that. Just know that its cash only...and the lunch special is pretty limited (think: two choices for meat, and three choices for vegetables.) read more

Terrible customer service. Ordered a paneer kati roll and it ended up being mostly onions. The chef in the background said that I was lying (in Hindi) and the woman answering the phone said they were too busy to deliver another order so they would put more paneer in it next time. Do they really expect customers to stick around and try them again if they don't correct the immediate problem? read more

Ambadi Kebab And Grill - Terrible customer service. Ordered a paneer kati roll and it ended up being mostly onions. - Indian Near Me - White Plains, New York

I like this place, mostly because the prices are very reasonable for Indian food around here. However, in my opinion, the food doesn't really compare to the food at Bengal Tiger (which, as Lex C. already mentioned, is across the street and owned by the parents of Ambadi's owners). Two out of the three times I've been to Ambadi, the food has been way too spicy for me, even though I've asked for it mild. The ambience is nonexistent. No decor to speak of, except for the glass case full of colorful Indian sweets and a TV that's always on. I think the food at Ambadi is pretty good, but it isn't excellent. It's great for when you want an Indian food fix and don't want to pay Bengal Tiger prices. read more

Indian street food-- fresh samosas bursting with flavorful veggies or juicy chicken, long, crisp dosas served with a spicy lentil sauce, smooth rice pudding spiked with almonds, and jewel-colored sweets imbued with rosewater. This is just a smattering of the fresh, mouthwatering treats at Ambadi in White Plains, owned by the children of the owners of longtime Indian mainstay Bengal Tiger (across the street). How to choose between the two: if you want a fine dining experience, go to BT. If you want your Indian craving filled with no frills-- no manners to worry about, no utensils needed, no pretension whatsoever-- go to Ambadi. Simple as that. Update 1/21: I went back recently with my family and among us we tried several chicken and fish dishes, all of which were outstanding. The combo platter is a bargain and I can't wait to go back. read more

Super tasty food and very friendly staff. Nice ambience. Must try samosa chat with hot tea. read more

The premier place for Indian food in the tri-state area, period. Affordable prices, excellent service, and most importantly, delicious food. You'd be hard-pressed to find a better tasting Indian restaurant in the area and in my opinion, this is significantly tastier than the Bengal Tiger was. Everything tastes terrific: the pakoras, the samosas. Try the Indian Fries, they're amazing. And try the naan. This is primarily a take-out place. read more

Eat here! I was here YEARS ago and I'm happy to report it's still here and got a facelift! The place is really adorable! The new owners used to work at Bengal Tiger which was across the street which is why I came here to begin with. Bengal Tiger was some of the best Indian food I've ever had. Upon arriving it was POURING. The lady (I'm assuming owner) opened the door for me. That alone is worth it. Little gestures. Food is absolutely AMAZING. I got the chicken tikka masala lunch special, beef rogan josh, and saag paneer with naan. She wasn't trying to upsell me or anything. She asked me how many people and she recommended what was enough. The lunch specials alone are worth it. Anyone who eats Indian food knows that it can be a little pricey (but it'll last you two meals) and for 10-12 bucks for each lunch special of this authenticity is unreal. Chicken is tender and juicy, everything was absolutely delicious! And the owner was so kind to hook us up with a little dessert too. Again, little gestures make all the difference in my book. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for authentic, delicious Indian food in a clean and cute setting with fantastic customer service and reasonable prices esp for the quality. Will definitely sit down next time and have their buffet! read more

For the one thing...you CANNOT eat here. We came with this intention and were horrified to see the place. WTF!!!! Why didn't anyone mention this detail here on yelp? It looks like a toilet. So...absolutely STARVING at this point, we over ordered and had take-out. got it home and ate. The food is by no means as good as the other Indians in the area. All the vegetables ground to within an inch of their lives in the appetizers and no fenugreek in the spinach. The tikka underspiced as well. . Some places throw in Naan..not here and we ordered four orders. $100.00 later we weren't happy. Much better places elsewhere. read more

I'm a big fan of this place, have been coming here for years. My personal favorites are the Kerala style goat curry and the Honey Vindaloo wings. The lunch specials are good, and great price for the area. Everything else in downtown WP is overpriced and overrated from what I've found. Compared to other similarly priced indian casual restaurants in the area, this is my favorite. Masala Kraft is really inconsistent (and only vegetarian obviously), the place in Ardsley (calcutta wrap i think?) was not good at all, no flavor read more

I had ordered a few times from Ambadi and didn't have a problem with them until just recently. The food itself is flavorful but definitely not the best I've had, but I won't hold that against them since it's my personal opinion. I will hold them accountable for the sheer amount of bone and other items that I found in my food, which I unfortunately can't excuse. There is nothing more disconcerting than biting into Chicken Korma and having a large portion of the piece be bone and cartilage. It's happened two or three times and I have to say has turned me off of ordering from them in the future. read more

I recently stumbled into Ambadi on my lunch break, and I must say I'm glad I did. Don't be scared off by its humble, hole-in-the-wall appearance, this place is legit. The people behind the counter are courteous, although not the quickest. The food, however, if phenomenal, and the portions they serve are great. Recently I've have the chicken tikka masala lunch special, as well as curried vegetables, saag paneer, and naan, all served with heaping amounts of white rice. If you want good Indian food in White Plains with no frills, this is your spot. read more