great chai they have a chai machine! decent food for right near JFK some nice biryani slow, custom made food good breads read more

Ordered food and waited over 2 hours for delivery, finally arriving around 1 AM. When I asked about the price, the owner was rude and dismissive, saying my order was "$200, not $2000" instead of addressing my concern properly. Poor customer service and unprofessional attitude. Food quality doesn't make up for the long wait and how I was treated. Would not recommen read more

I ordered from here through Uber eats and the food was SOOO GOOD! everything was fresh and they gave you a good portion of food definitely recommend read more

It was late evening after driving to Queens to visit friends and needed someone light evening snacks so looked up on yelp Indian fast food and do checking the menu decided to stop in. Service was fast for seat down food as they were busy working with take out order being weekend .. Small seating area for around 10-12 people with foursome and for two tables .. read more

I'd rate Chawlas 2 four and a half stars. After trying at least a half dozen different south Asian restaurants in the Ozone Park, South Ozone Park, Richmond Hill, and South Richmond Hill area, I think I've found my favorite spot for takeout. We placed the order over the phone and it was ready when promised. We ordered samosas, garlic naan, keema naan, shahi paneer, and chicken tikka masala. Samoas was crispy and savory. Not to flakey which made it much cleaner to eat. The naans were both good though the keema naan was more like a paratha. Still liked it a lot. I had the shahi paneer and like it a lot. Came with a small serving of basmati rice. Quite creamy and buttery. I liked the spices a lot too. Meal paired well with a 2020 Raeburn Pinot Noir. read more

The owner is clearly deceiving customers. All prices marked in the menu are lower than the final bill. Appetizers marked $6.99 is actually $9.99. We ordered 7 items and the total cost was higher by $10. Upon bringing to their attention the response was the TV monitors are updated but the not menus. Some menus have sticker reading Prices are Subject To Change. Owner ji, Please don't deceive people, update the menu. From food perspective, Gobi pakora were pre made, you heated up in oven or microwave and served, shame because basen was not cooked. Bhalay not fresh at all. dry from the inside, this happens when made long ago. read more

Great food, great food. Great food. Second time trying Indian food, my first time is was YUCKY! Wouldn't call name of establishment. But someone told me about this place. After my first experience I thought I would have Indian food again. But here I am. We order a bunch of different things to try. Forgot to take pics, but their biryani rice was so so so so delicious and the butter chicken. Wooohoo it was a spicy party in my mouth. For me the spicer the better. The mutton was also good. The mango lasee was a favorite but only one complain with that it's a bit to thick, but I just added water to thinning it. Overall definitely go try them out. read more

Chawlas 2 - Indian Near Me - South Ozone Park, New York

Overall, good eats! This Indian cuisine was very tasty and flavorful. It has a wholesome-homestyle type of feeling when taking in the dishes. Each dish has a flavorful touch of spices that blur the lines from being mild or hot. The combo plates are very satisfying for one person. If your a light eater you can make a second pass at these dishes. The naan bread is very good, order an extra one because you will wish you had more when it runs out. I made the order thru GrubHub and had it delivered. If you are thinking of trying this place out for something different, go for it. You won't be disappointed. Live, Laugh, & Love -Sha Muzik read more

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I got their Samosas, Chicken tikka masala, Malai Kofta and Garlic Naan through Uber Eats and everything was super fresh and very flavorful ! Will order again! read more

I with my family visited for lunch at this place and left with bad taste. Ordered fried fish which was like fish popcorn very tiny pieces. Chilly fish was full of ketchup and battere was making it difficult to cut in small piece. For main course i was tempted with name chicken pudina pasanda, which was without salt and added sugar horrible combination of creamy chicken with pudina powder only. Never ever eaten or seen sugary chicken served in indian cusine a sweet savoury dish. Bakwaas taste. Girl in front who served was uncortsious, unprofessional behaviour. Upon complaing she murmured ppl eat as is, didn't offer a subsitute, fix the taste or felt concerned. Avoid this eating place if you don't want to spoil your mood and money. Vaggie dishes were ok. read more

Chawlas 2 - Chicken pudina pasanda - Indian Near Me - South Ozone Park, New York

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This place is so delicious. I had the paneer tikka masala combo. It came with rice, salad, and daal. I added the jalapeño naan. The paneer tikka masala was so flavorful with the perfect texture. I like my food spicy and this spice level was perfect. Has a kick but doesn't feel like your mouth is on fire. I can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu! Very friendly staff. read more

I've been stranded by Hurricane Irma for a few days and I'm staying in the area. I decided to give Chawla's a try, and I'm glad I did. When you walk in the seating area is very basic, but clean and comfortable. You go up to the counter to order, either from the menu or from the video screens above the counter. I was greeted warmly and my questions were answered. I chose the spicy chili paneer, which apparently they have a lunch special with that, it comes with lentils and a choice of naan bread. I didn't quite realize they had a lunch special, but glad the guy told me about it. It was delicious! The chili paneer was spicy, though I would have liked it a bit spicier, but it was good. The lentils had a little smoky flavor to them which was delicious. The garlic naan was good, not the best I've ever had, but for all of that and a bottle of water I paid around $11, more with tip, but I found it a great value. The reason I docked a star was how the meal comes out. They serve the stay orders on plastic with plastic utensils, and to me it's just wasteful. I can understand why they do it, as it's probably cheaper and when they are really busy they don't have to clean plates, etc. Its just not that environmentally friendly. If you want some good Indian food at a good value in a very casual atmosphere then Chawlas2 fits the bill. I will be back given the opportunity. read more

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Food was good but the service was terrible only reason I won't return.. words barely came out of the servers mouth.. food took forever to come out and once it was ready they left it on the counter instead of telling me it was ready for a Togo order.. still no words came out of their mouths they might need a class in customer service.. read more

So I've been walking by here every time I come home but had yet to try it out until today. As soon as I walked the aroma of the food hit me it was amazing in the guy at the counter smiled and took my order, he was very very friendly and nice. I ordered the Tandori Chicken Combo with roti to go along with two veggie samosas. The menu looks pretty big and decent. Also it was pretty packed so usually packed places say food is good. So the food was good and samosas awesome as well. Just the right amount of spice. The combo came with lentils and a little salad the chicken was spicy but really really good, lentils were absolutely delicious and I've gotta day that the tamarind sauce for the samosas is one of the best ones I've ever had. Everything tasted so homemade read more

Chawlas 2 - Indian roti - Indian Near Me - South Ozone Park, New York

Their prices are not the same as online. Service was bad. Don't go. I don't know why restaurants have to lie to get customers.

Ordered hariyali chicken lunch combo; got malai tikka boti with lots of green food coloring! WTF! So disappointing! Please go on YouTube and learn how to cook!! read more

Chawlas 2 - Hariyali chicken lunch combo! Basically malai tikka with green food coloring! Very very very disappointing! - Indian Near Me - South Ozone Park, New York

I acknowledge that the flavors of a dish can vary from restaurant to restaurant, however I can't recommend this place based on my experience. I ordered the Palak Paneer,Aloo Gobi, Vegetable Samosa and naan. The same as I order every time I order Indian food. The food arrived on time, considering I was at a hotel I thought they would bring utensils, however, none included. No big deal I had my own. The palak paneer unfortunately had a pasty texture. I've been ordering palak paneer for years, I've had good bad and average, this one ranges between average-bad in my opinion. The Aloo Gobi was fine, I ordered mild, it was pretty hot, but that's OK, you expect that with Indian food. My big problem really is that when I normally have Indian food, it's magical, I don't get chunks of ginger and lemon grass that I'm chewing and gnawing on. With this food, that's what I had. The flavor was OK, I thought the dal was delicious, but I certainly would never order this again nor did I eat 90% of what I ordered. I have a bit of a tummyache, but that could be just from the spice. I think the food is probably fresh, I just didn't think the flavor was very well developed nor was the food as impressive as the other reviews suggest. read more

Chawlas 2 - Palak Paneer, Dal and Aloo Gobi with Naan. - Indian Near Me - South Ozone Park, New York

This is it. Look no further. One of the best Indian food I have had in NYC. My friends and I ordered a bunch of food and it hit the spot. It doesn't matter if you order Vegetarian or Non Vegetarian, it's wll good. Here are some of my favorites: Vegetarian- Paneer Pudina Pasanda, Malai Kofta, Veg Biryani. Non Vegetarian- Butter Chicken, Lollipop Chicken, Chicken Malai Tikka. Breads- Lachha Paratha, Pudina Paratha, Keema Naan. Their Amritsari Kulcha and Chhole are not the best, but overall this place is awesome. A MUST try and would definitely order from them again. read more

Nowhere near my house but I will go out of my way to get their noms. Have yet to be disappointed. I recommend the butter chicken and mixed veggie korma. Garlic nan brings it all together beautifully. This place is special to me now because it was the last meal I actually tasted before Corona stoke my taste/smell for a week. I was so happy my last meal was so delicious. read more

Chawlas 2 - Butter chicken, veggie korma, Small Yellow Tadka - Indian Near Me - South Ozone Park, New York

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I have posted my gripes with the second Chawlas NYC location in Manhattan. But this original outpost lives up to the slogan of "Taste of Ludhiana". Excellent chole kulcha worth the trip to the far reaches of the city. read more

Chawlas 2 - Amritsari chole kulcha - Indian Near Me - South Ozone Park, New York

Horrible & unprofessional service. Went to buy food from them. their prices are more than what's presented on the menu. Their excuse is "Their prices have went up". okay so have a menu that reflects it. Very rude people! won't be going back again. read more

This review is based on my most recent experience: I have ordered from here several times, and never had any issues... until now. People were kind, and food was always good, with quick and friendly delivery. I have ordered over the phone, as well as via their website. I placed an order a couple of nights ago via their website, and received an email confirmation right away, and my credit card showed a pending charge for $36.13. After I waited for about an hour and 20 minutes, I didn't hear anything further, so I called the restaurant to inquire. The employee asked if I had ordered via UberEats, and I said no, via the website, like I had several times before. She simply said, "the website doesn't work." I'm not sure if I got disconnected or if she hung up on me (mid-sentence.) I called back, saying maybe this was a bad connection, and the woman kept shouting, "the website doesn't work!" I mentioned that it worked in the past, and asked if is this a new problem, and she just kept shouting at me that "it doesn't work!!" I said that I was just trying to find out how I can cancel, as my credit card does show a charge, and I suggested the restaurant update their website to not allow customers to order directly from there. Even when you Google the restaurant, the delivery option specifically says "restaurant prefers" to use this method. When you click on the restaurant menu, a screen opens that says in huge red letters, "Place your order online for easiest ordering experience, order now!" Below that, there is a logo for "MyMozo," which is apparently the software that it uses. It states that you may see a charge on your credit card that says "3g Global Systems, Inc." I have used this method several times before, as I try to order directly from restaurants, so they may benefit more than if we use a middleman like UberEats, so I was honestly trying to help the restaurant's business. I tried speaking with someone else about the issue, but kept getting routed to this same rude woman, who hung up on me every time. Having had good experiences at Chawlas in the past, I honestly expected someone to say, "I'm so sorry this happened," and made a suggestion of a contact person to rectify the credit card charges. She clearly did not care at all that I was a customer who lost money, and I even said, I will have to report this as a bad charge to my credit card company, and that might flag your restaurant as fraudulent; I was really trying to avoid this. I suggested updating the website, so that other people don't go through the same problems. Again, I was repeatedly hung up on and scolded (as if I was an idiot for trying to support their restaurant and order food through their website.) Having called again today, suggesting again that the restaurant, at the very least, update their website, I was hung up on again (why do I keep getting this same person?) I just reported the charge to AmericanExpress, and will not be spending any more money at this establishment. I am extremely disappointed that after I spent hundreds of dollars here, I was treated with such disrespect, when all I was looking for was some kind of explanation and suggestion on how to rectify this charge. read more

I've ordered pick and delivered. All times food and been amazingly delicious. A staple dish that we order is butter chicken, tandoor chicken and garlic nan. Butter chicken - one of the best I've ever had Unfortunately every time I order (to go or delivery) there's not enough chicken in the order !!! Tandoori chicken - (bone in) the BEST. Always cooked through and still moist. Garlic nan- always on point. Tonight we added lollipop chicken and it was phenomenal! One of the biggest things things I have a problem with is that it takes a full hour to deliver but everything is made to order and hot wherever pick up or delivery. Also, for my delivery order, on each order I requested extra tamarind and chutney, guess what I didn't get. NOT EVEN ONE TAMARIND. Over all, I will continue to order bc their food is top notch. Just change a few small things. read more

Ordered Aloo Gobi, Mutton Masala, Chicken Tikka Masala & Mutton Biryani I asked on the phone does each come with rice or naan yes it does! What did I received one small rice and full plate of everything else.. The naan was paid for separately. What am I supposed to eat the Aloo Gobi & Mutton Masala with if the rice is being eaten with the tikka Masala? I would never order from them again when I called on the phone they said the rice is complementary. For $61 complementary my a$$ read more

Chawlas 2 - Chicken Tikka Masala Full Plate, Mutton Biryani, Aloo Gobi & Mutton Masala Full Plate - Indian Near Me - South Ozone Park, New York

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I love Indian food! And I'm so glad that I stumbled upon this secret gem right in my area! Thanks again Yelp! First walking in your stomach grumbles from the beautiful aroma of the spices in the air! Chawlas 2 reminds me of a family own business, where they make sure they take there time with your order. My lovely foodie partner in crime and I had ordered the palak paneer, as well as the chicken malai tikka. Both orders came with lentil soup and your choice of nan or rice and a small salad. We both ordered the garlic nan instead. I also had to get the mango lassi! I must say our order took a while for it to come out but one thing for sure is you know it's going to be nice and hot, and freshly made which it was!! The food itself is AMAZING! The flavors, the spice and the garlic nan bread is to die for! The staff that work there are very sweet. If you are dining in they make sure they put your food on a dinner plate, serve you water and all. If your taking out they have awesome to go containers. Only negative I can say is the tables can be updated, but that didn't bother me. I most DEFINITELY will be coming back to this place again especially for there palak paneer! read more

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I am obsessed with this restaurant! My husband and I have ordered probably 5x since discovering it a month ago. The food is consistently fresh & delicious! We get the butter chicken, tikka masala & paneer. I cannot even describe how amazing it is! The prices are also very reasonable for the amount of food you get! Definitely order, you won't regret it! read more

Chawlas 2 - Indian Near Me - South Ozone Park, New York

One of the best Indian restaurants in the area in my opinion! Previously the other owners had a successful business, but I feel as though the new owners have really marked their spot. I enjoy the mango lassi, chicken biryani, mutton biryani, butter chicken, fresh chai, and naan just time name a few. The good thing about this place is you can always customize the spice level. So if you're into spicy food just tell them, but if you went your food mild they can do thag as well. The biryanis are always 100% fresh , it's very filling and a taste of India in my opinion. It tastes just like home cooking. The chai is another great addition, it's always hot and fresh for you. If you don't like bowl your chai tastes you can always tell them and a new cup will be made. The butter chicken and naan are another great combo, the creaminess of the butter chicken and buttery flavoring of the naan really hit well. Just these two good items alone can fill you up. The mango lassi is a great one too. The yogurt and mango combo is the best in my opinion, but perhaps filling so be cautious! Overall, service is great and the people up front always want to help and make you enjoy your stay. I will surely return, it's just a great place and you're never to be disappointed. read more

Every order has been excellent - the quality and taste the same Family favorites are Butter chicken and Mutton masala but every other dish has been equally tasty. - we always order takeout, ask for an estimate and the food is hot and waiting. A lot of places are getting dinged for delivery services that have nothing to do with the restaurant. read more

Great food with great service. I loved the chicken tika masala with the garlic naan along with lassi

I wasn't in the mood to drive far for dinner, so I yelped "Vegetarian Friendly Food" and found this place. I ordered the chili mushroom, and my mom got the chicken biryani; both were delicious!! I'm so glad I found this spot, and I appreciate the wonderful customer service. Def worth checking out read more

Chawlas 2 - Chili Mushroom full plate - Indian Near Me - South Ozone Park, New York

Its good. Very long wait for food. Usually they say half an hour but takes almost 45 minutes. You can order food the taste is good. But takeout or delivery you'll be waiting a while. read more

I was craving Indian food and after searching yelp I decided to go with this place. I got delivery through Grubhub. I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan, Samosas and Lachha Parantha. I everything tasted good I can't complain. One thing was missing though and that was the Laccha Parantha which is what I was really craving. I called and the lady kept emphasizing that she put it in the bag.... why would I call to complain if it was in there? Very unprofessional. read more

I won't recommend since they are not truthful with their online order price on grub hub. Update the menus online at least!

I ordered delivery here a few times. The food is edible. Decent naan, ok masala. The samosas are large and crispy on the outside. It just could be better. The chicken tikka masala is the best thing I've had there. The assorted tandoor meat combo wasnt that great. read more

Called in to place an order about five minutes ago- The man advised me that my order was not enough for them to deliver - I added a few items to compensate and the guy hung up on me- I called back and no response- A paying customer should not be turned away because his order is not as lucrative as you would want it to be- It's important to understand that when you own a restaurant you don't just sell food - you provide a service to the community at large- This experience is a glaring indication of the care the management puts into the business- I am sorely disappointed and will not be patronizing in the future. read more

Hands down one of the best Indian cuisine in New York. I highly recommend trying this place. I started with the gol gappe appetizer and it was amazing. For the main course I had Chicken Curry with garlic naan. The food is amazing and they give amazing service. Im definitely eating at this place more often. read more

I'm not one to complain about late orders much because I know things happen, especially in the restaurant business. However, when you tell your customers an order will be ready in 25-30 minutes but it ultimately takes a whole hour WHILE you don't lie and make them wait and then not even apologize. Super disappointing experience. read more

So many options in the area and they fell short of my expectations! Food is delicious don't get me wrong, but to wait an additional HOUR and 11 MINUTES for my food plus to find out there's a missing item from my order, this right here will make think twice before ordering again. Not even an apology but all I heard from the female is "it's ok, it's ok." My food was supposed to be ready between 8:15-8:25pm it wasn't ready until 9:36pm, it's not "ok." read more

The customer service at this restaurant ruined its potential rating. Although the food was good, the customer service will prevent me and my friends/family from reordering. My uncle placed a lunch order around 3pm and called after waiting 2 whole hours for the food. The lady who got on the phone with him told him the chefs were on a break, to which my uncle responded they should have let us know rather than keep us waiting. The woman replied with yelling at him rudely asking if my uncle thinks they don't deserve breaks. Who speaks to someone like that? Why would my uncle think chefs should not get a break?! The employee should have let customers know that the food will take long as some people need to eat at a certain time. The conversation was ridiculous and rude and anyone who orders should beware to be met with this type of attitude. read more

We Yelped for Indian food in the JFK-vicinity and chanced upon Chawla's. And we are so thrilled to have discovered this place! This nondescript-looking restaurant dishes out some of the most mouth-watering authentic North Indian/Punjabi style meals I've had in NYC/NJ. We tried the Chicken Achari tikka combo meal with a side of Amritsari chole and another combo platter of the Butter chicken (again with the chole). The chole (chickpea gravy) that Chawla's makes has to be the best I've had. It rivals home cooked ones I've relished in friends' homes back in Delhi and Punjab. It was so, so good. The traditional way to making this dish is by using black spices (whole cloves, cardamom, peppercorn etc.), chaat masala (a special spice powder to give it the tanginess), but what sets it apart is the black tea bags or black tea water that's used for the broth. Unlike regular Indian restaurants, which serve the common, tomato-y version of this dish, the Amritsari chole is really a class apart when done well - and Chawla's does it genuinely well. It was spiced just right and had the sharpness this dish needs without being too spicy to drown out the natural flavor of the chickpeas. Between the two chicken dishes, the chicken achari tikka got our vote. The chicken pieces were succulent and the meat was grilled well imparting the smoky flavor. The sauce in the butter chicken was delicious...creamy and smooth, but the chicken pieces didn't taste too fresh. We also got a side of the black daal (daal makhni) and chicken biryani to go. The daal was very flavorful and well-made... could easily go back for more. Coming to the biryani - it was aromatic and the flavors of the rice with the meat came together well. One of the better versions of the dish I've had in a really long time. Must the add the staff was really wonderful and hospitable - also gave us tons of extra naan with our combo platter. Would love to try their other vegetarian dishes when we go back - they definitely seem to have a slight upper hand over the meat ones. If you're in the area and craving Indian food, definitely give Chawla's a shot. One caveat - North Indian cuisine tends to be rich in spices, so pace yourself well! read more

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