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    Amiya Restaurant

    3.6 (539 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Bars, Desserts
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:45 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:45 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Josephine L.

    I didn't know Amiya existed until I came here for a "meet the boss" dinner--yes, some bosses still do that (*cough* Gen Xers *cough*). Said boss was also Indian, as was his wife, so I figured they knew what they were picking. While they seemed to like the food a lot, I had a more mixed experience. - Samosa Chaat: This was tasty but small. - Vegetarian Sampler Platter: Not sure if something was lost in translation, but we received two plates of these, though the plates didn't have some of the same items. Best of the bunch was the samosa and bhajia. Though is saddens me that. Veg Platter features only fried items--surely more could've been done? - Korma: Not as creamy as I would've liked. - Til Wale Aloo Gobhi: Not spicy enough, well...at all. I'm used to my Aloo Gobi packed with mustard seeds and other bursts of flavor that make my tongue tipsy. Amiya kinda played it safe here. - Garlic Naan: Fine but not garlicky enough. - Mango Kulfi: Generous portion but already fairly melted when served. - Ras Malai: The paneer was a bit hard in that not-yet-thawed kind of way, and the cream needed wayyyy more cardamom. But I'm a cardamom fiend, so there's never enough cardamom for me. Can't say much for service as boss' wife did most of the ordering in Hindi. I'll give them props for making an attempt at nice decor, though the dark and dank look with weirdly colored string lights isn't really my style. There was also a TV tray filled with plastic drinking bags of brightly colored liquor at the entrances that never went away--no idea what that was about. Oh and they do validate parking, if that matters.

    Simran K.

    Slow service for a weekday lunch. The restaurant was decently packed with other diners, though, who probably opted for their lunch meal deals. The aesthetics of the place is very modest and simple. I ordered the mixed non-veg tandoori platter and the quality and flavors were pretty decent. A highly satisfactory tandoori experience! The tandoori chicken was better than most places.

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    Vadim B.

    Decent Indian food with nice decor and outstanding service. We visited Amiya two times in April 2024 with colleagues for a team lunch. The place looks great, with a simple but nice aesthetic decor and ambient lighting. It felt really pleasant to be in. First time we opted for a lunch special. It included a small appetizer bar: Dosa (Indian crepe) with potato filling was very good and smooth. Lentil/vegetable soup was good, mildly spicy, and warm. It had however celery or lemongrass or some other stalks in it that were not chewable and had to be spitted out. I'm sure the soup would be great without this. Potato/lentil doughnut was deep-fried, unremarkable, quite tasteless. The main course was a platter with a choice of two dishes. I got Lamb platter with Chicken Xacuti. It was served with fresh warm naan bread and some cooked coconut flakes as a side. Naan was perfect. Coconut was interesting and nicely accompanied the main dish. The lamb was something like lamb korma, tasty and flavorful, though very mild. Some pieces were very tender, melting in the mouth, but some were hardly chewable. Chicken Xacuti unfortunately was a complete disappointment. Pieces of boiled tasteless chicken breast just mixed into some sauce and immediately served. It certainly didn't taste like a properly cooked dish with all the flavors combined and blended. Looks like they tried to cut corners on this one. The second time we ordered from the main menu and it was a big difference in food quality. Appetizers Vegetarian Sampler Platter - it was good as it's supposed to be. All items were deep-fried which I'm not a fan of but it's my personal taste. The dish was good. Coriander Soup with Mushrooms and Chicken - the soup itself was excellent, warming up, with the right spice level. The mushrooms didn't belong there at all though. They were tasteless and slimy and soup would be much better without them. Alternatively, the mushroom could sauteed or roasted before adding to the soup. Mains Paneer Kadaai - excellent and delicious! It had very interesting flavor combo and was mildly spicy. Lamb Rogan Josh - also excellent, smooth, flavorful, and tasty. The lamb was fully cooked, soft and tender, melting in the mouth how it's supposed to be. I asked to make it as spicy as possible, but it came milder than Paneer Kadaai which was ordered as mild as possible :) Oh, well... It was good anyway. The service was excellent: polite, quick, very attentive. Empty plates, used napkins, and utensils were removed and replaced promptly. Overall, I would rate Amiya 4 at this point. It's ok for a medium grade Indian food in a nice atmosphere but not if you are looking for a full taste palette Indian cuisine has to offer. If you are looking for a much better food quality, I recommend ordering from the main menu rather than lunch special.

    Udit A.

    We got takeout from Amiya and let me tell you, it was awesome! My top picks were the Coriander Shorba with Chicken and the Black Pepper Chili Chicken - both had incredible flavors that we enjoyed. The Shaam Savera was pretty good - it's like a version of Malai Kofta, which was interesting - and the Desi Chicken Curry was flavorful but not the best we had in NY/NJ. The food was fine overall, and we enjoyed it.

    Krista L.

    Amiya is our go-to Sunday takeout spot. The food is delicious, and the staff are courteous. We have also eaten in and have enjoyed a great meal. So tasty!

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    Arlene S.

    Impeccable food, great drinks and top notch hospitality from the staff, especially Nitin and the Manager, Tushar. This restaurant is perfect for date nights, family lunches and dinners, and even just solo dates when you're craving some great Indian flavours in Jersey City. The location is quite convenient too!

    Fish Platter

    What an excellent choice we made!! Traveling once again and discovered this gem 30 minutes before the afternoon closing. We were welcomed very kindly and enjoyed this dine thoroughly. Service was wonderful and the atmosphere and decor were lovely. We enjoyed the lunch special Fish Platter and the Vegetable Platter. There is a self serve appetizer area included with the lunch specials along with a dessert. We did not opt for the dessert since we did not want to keep the staff waiting for us since the lunch hours ended at 2:45. Like already mentioned.....an excellent choice.

    Stefanie B.

    Any time I'm in Jersey City, I will be visiting this spot! It's clean, friendly service, elegant atmosphere, food is fresh & delicious!! Hands down the best Indian restaurant I've been too!!

    Kali Mirch Ka Tikka

    We have been ordering from here for quite sometime but portion have reduce significantly! This dish is $15 plus tax plus delivery charge - kaali mirch tikka . Last month there were big 8-9 chunks of chicken. Now it's small 5 pieces. Make sure to call and ask them about portions.

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    Gurleen M.

    Authentic Indian Delight! Absolutely loved my experience at Amiya! The flavors of India truly shine through in every dish. From the flavorful spices to the attentive service and ambiance , everything was superb. Highly recommend! Do try their samosa chaat and mango kulfi. Yummmmm

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    So so yummy! The food was amazing the service was so nice the vibe was amazing!! I loved it it was so so fun!!

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    Food was great the tastes remain the same for last 9 years. The service was excellent.

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    Delicious food every time we come. Fast service and nice staff. I highly recommend it

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    Good food and nice people! One of the best Indian places in Jersey! Accessible location and cozy place.

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