Been on the hunt for a great Indian spot since moving back to Essex County, because some places do…read moretoo much and it's just disappointing. Thankfully found Urban Tandoor today because now I am a fan! Ordered on Uber Eats: Chana Masala Vegan mild, samosa chat (vegan), schezwan noodles (vegan), samosas, lemon rice My notes: - everything came with rice, so you don't need to order a side of rice - everything was ON POINT and DELICIOUS - the noodles are spicy- very tasty but spicy - mild still has a kick (as should be reasonably expected, because it's Indian food), so have water and naan on hand Fresh and tasty, well packaged for delivery. Highly recommend!!

Came to Urban Tandoor for a late lunch with a friend and was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant…read morehas an upscale, modern atmosphere for an Indian spot. I didn't have a drink, but they do have a full bar, a wine room, and beer on tap. The space was clean and well kept, and the service was professional, our waiter was dressed neatly in a white button-down and dress pants. The food was excellent. Portions were just right, not too big, not too small. We both ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala and garlic naan, and both were spot on. Overall, a great place for Indian food. I'd definitely visit again if I'm in the area.

Can't believe this spot was here this whole time. Absolutely recommend!! The food was incredible…read moreand well priced.

This restaurant only serve vegetarian dishes. However, they tasted so good so you don't"t really…read moreneed any meat to enhance the flavor. This is an Indo Chinese fusion food that I never tried before. They are full of flavor and spices that tingle your taste buds. A wonderful dining sensation !

This place is great!!! Have been 2-3 times with kids. Love their casual atmosphere with great food…read more The whole variety of street food style options is perfect for me and my kids. Busy street so be prepared to find street parking. Seating space is pretty tight but its fine. Staff are all so nice and helpful. Looking forward to going back again

Very tasty small venue with a big menu. We stopped here for some take away lunch recently and…read moreenjoyed the variety of choices on their menu. My husband got the tandoori chicken momo and said they had great flavor and we tried their Bombay sandwich with cheese. I felt like the sandwich was missing a little flavor but it was tasty. Our son liked the vada pav. I tried the paneer kati roll which was very flavorful. If we lived in the area this would be on a regular to go rotation for sure!! Seating for 6/8 ppl max in very cramped area

We have mostly doordashed food from here. Also got food catered from here for an event. Food is…read moregood.. vada pao n kathi rolls are one of the best, everyone at the event loved these. Their chinese bhel, goat sukka, noodles, methi chicken are other dishes i have tried and all are good! Only complaint was their catered food came late and wasn't organised as instructed

Great food. We've only ordered takeout, but we've received consistently really good food from…read moreMumbai Maskaa. My husband sticks to his usual order of Saag Paneer. My usual order is Mushroom Malai Mutter, but recently I've been hooked on their Honey Garlic Gobhi (cauliflower cooked in a sweet and garlicky sauce) with a side of rice. Hopefully one of these days we will check out the dine-in experience. That's on our to-do list this summer :)

Downtown Newark has seen a good amount of new retail and restaurant activity, no longer being…read moreconfined to Hobby's Deli and other longtime institutions. Masala Cafe offers a very serviceable menu of South Indian items on a side street just off of Military Park. I opted for the egg dosa, which is not frequently seen on U.S. South Indian menus geared more towards the 100% veg Tambrahm community. The sambar was quite nice and went better with the dosa than the nariyal chutney.

I came here with my boss (from North India, but moved to the USA like 10 years ago), his colleague…read more(who literally just got off the flight from India like an hour ago), and me. We ordered a rava masala dosa (for me), some daal parka, and a paneer situation of some sort. Service is technically counter service, because you go up to the counter, and order your food. However, once you've done that, you take your seat, and they'll bring the food out to you. This isn't a Sit Down restaurant where you're served little plates of papad, or other random things. You get whatever it is that you order, and that's it. Don't think of this as a restaurant in the strictest sense. Think of it more like a cafeteria with seating. There's a few 2-top tables, but most of the space is taken up by large communal tables. The guys at the register are friendly, and patient. They're not trying to rush you while you make your order. Food did take a little while to get to us, as we came after the lunch rush (when they'd likely had to make things fresh, as opposed to having stuff at the ready), which was fine, because we wanted to have a bit of a chat. It wasn't like an hour or whatever, but it was more than 10 minutes. It was fine though. The guy at the counter brought us glasses of water, which we all were craving on that warm afternoon. When the food arrived, it was piping hot, and nicely arranged on the plates. Portions were generous, much like you'd expect from an Indian restaurant. Rice was fragrant, and fluffy, while still being the perfect texture. My dosa was crisp in texture with plenty of fluffy potatoes in the middle, and the chatni and sambhar was lovely on the side. Daal was cooked to perfection: you could still see that the daal had texture (instead of turning to absolute liquid as some places do), but each bean was soft. Spices were well balanced, with just the right amount of masala (ground spice blends) when it was called for. They did NOT have too much garam masala. The issue with many bad Indian restaurants is that they try to hide inferior spices by dumping more of it in there. They have to add so much (because fresh spices only need a little bit to give the taste) that the texture of the dish tastes gritty. It's deeply unpleasant. If you've ever seen an Indian make a face after eating something, and say, "Too much garam masala", you'll know why. It's because we can get that texture of the kitchen heaving on more and more bad spices. However, here at Masala Cafe, the chefs have a restrained hand with the spices they use, and the spices they use taste fresh and vibrant. When I asked my dining companions how they liked their food, the guy who'd just come from India gave me this grateful look, and said that it was exactly like "Ghar ka khaana" (literally: food from home), which is the highest compliment that a North Indian dude can pay a restaurant's food when they order homestyle dishes like daal tarka. Ghar ka khaana is like that stuff you crave when you're out of your mom's house and off to college. It's that stuff that you yearn for when you're stressed out, or going through it. The guy had just been flying for the past however many hours, and had the dubious foods at the various connecting airports he had eaten at, to say nothing of the food in the airline. He was exhausted, and looking rough. Giving him a taste of home cooking at a restaurant basically had him looking and feeling way more energized and happy than when he started. The food was definitely worth the wait, and the service was friendly and relaxed.

We always love coming to Bayleaf! Great Indian food. Nice, calming atmosphere. Service is…read moreexcellent. Terence is always exceptional. We always feel welcomed and well-taken care of when he is our server. Highly recommend the Shahi Paneer - a little sweet and deep flavor. Not a dish you see at other restaurants often. We order food from here at least once or twice a month. A meal we always look forward to!

best indian food hands down in the area. our fav is chicken tikka masala and very spicy veggie…read morevindaloo!

Dhamaal delivered when it came to flavor. We started with the garlic naan and Chicken Malai Tikka,…read moreand wow--the chicken was incredibly tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. Definitely a standout starter. For our entrees, we ordered the Kokam Branzino and Shrimp Gassi, both served with basmati rice, and they were absolutely divine. The branzino was beautifully cooked with bright, balanced flavors, and the shrimp gassi was rich, comforting, and deeply satisfying. The ambiance was nice--warm and inviting--and while the service was okay, the food truly stole the show. This is the kind of place you return to for the flavors alone, and we'd happily go back again just for the meal.

BYOB guys! I'm posting that here because it seems like a lot of people do not post this information…read moreespecially if you are new to the area. The place was very clean on the inside although if you have read my reviews you know that I usually comment on the bathrooms however I did not get the chance to check out the bathroom this time lol. They have fun little mocktails that I saw other people ordering and other people seem to really enjoyed it however my husband and I decided that we were going to bring a bottle of wine for ourselves to enjoy which we did. The food was delicious and you can also change the spice levels on the food based on how you like it. There chettinaad chicken cutlets were delicious and I enjoyed the Pulav as well. I think for the amount of food that you get the prices a little bit on the pricier side and if you are expecting to be full from here that will not happen unless you're ordering a bunch of bread. Presentation was also great so I am giving this place a four star.

I know next to nothing about Bangladeshi food, but I do know the Dawat experience at Korai Kitchen…read moreis truly special. Amma and Nur-E are exceptional hosts and the food is outstanding. Come hungry as there are many, many courses. Everyone who works here is so kind. There was an issue opening the wine we brought and Nur-E went out of her way to pick us up a new bottle (same vineyard!) during our meal. Unreal! You will not only eat delicious food, but learn so much about Bangladeshi culture and cuisine. This is truly a labor of love and I cannot recommend highly 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!

Dosas were all tasty and had perfect texture. Chutneys and sambar also were all authentic. They…read morealso had a good collection of spices/powders on the table for those who want some extra flavor and spice. Thali was also very good, with flavors emulating a home cooked meal. Portion sizes were good as well. Service 4.5/5, with clean setting and a casual ambiance. Do expect to have around 20-30 mins of wait time during busy hours.

So good! All the breads and all the dishes, the kaju masala was amazing and their lassis are great…read more The thali lunch/dinner is perfect if you haven't tried much in indian cuisine before. We're out of town but we'll be back just for this!

We mostly order take out from here. Our last time was dining in and it's really pretty inside…read more Friendly service and the food came out quick of course. Food is delightful and we always have leftovers which is a plus.

Omg this place is amazing! This is my first time ordering uber eats from here. Even though it took…read moremore than 1.5 hours to arrive, the butter chicken was still warm (it was packed so well) and melt in my mouth! The butter chicken sauce was just heavenly that I ate the whole naan just for that delicious sauce! It's so far from us, but we'd def try their other dishes when we have a chance.