Went there again!! Still 5 stars!! Fantastic staff, nice ambience and well a very popular joint. It was a Tuesday and it was packed...with natives!! Always a good sign when any restaurant is popular with folks with the same background. Tried bunch of other things from the menu...chops galore...chicken chops and jackfruit chops and lamb chops. Dhaba style chicken and some indo Chinese. Lovely experience!! read more

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Lovely restaurant with delicious Indian cuisine. The service was good as well. The wait staff were available to answer questions and the wait wasn't long. The restaurant itself is also lovely. It has just the right aesthetic to meet an upscale experience or go for a casual meal as well. Definitely recommend. read more

One of the best fine Indian restaurants in the Edison area. I would pick this over any other of the options in the area, if I was looking for a fancier dining option. None of the dishes are one note, they are all bursting with flavor. I also really like the vibe of the restaurant, it's fine dining but has a family atmosphere! They really pay attention to every detail in all aspects: food, service, and overall experience. read more

Fun spot for indian food! They have classic indian dishes in addition to some fusion options and combination. Food presentation was also more elaborate than a standard indian spot. Still has family friendly vibes but perhaps just a touch more elevated. I found all their vegetarian dishes pretty good! There is ample parking and staff is a little slow but there is a lot of traffic/patrons so possibly understaffed. The restaurant is also BYOB which is always a plus. It's a wholesome spot, we enjoy going there. read more

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SERVICE - located in a small complex away the main oak tree road area - large parking lot in front - plenty of indoor seating with large tables good for big groups - we called ahead to check the wait time and they said there was none but we ended up waiting close to 20 minutes - free chutneys, papad, and pickle - food served quickly once ordered - servers are attentive and check in regularly to see if your table needs cleaning MENU - wide selection of Indian and Indo Chinese dishes - vegan and vegetarian options available - average price ($17 per entree) FOOD - assorted sprout salad (9/10): mixed sprouted lentils with onion, peppers, tomato, and pomegranate seeds on a generous bed of lettuce. This makes a great starter to share. The beans have a nice crunch while the vegetables are fresh and slightly soft. I liked the addition of pomegranate seeds for sweetness and tartness. It felt like eating bhel puri but a more wholesome version. - chili garlic gobhi dry (9/10): cauliflower florets fried in a thin crispy batter and coated with a sweet and spicy chili sauce. This dish was like a traditional Gobi Manchurian except the coating was lighter and the sauce was not as sticky. I loved how the batter felt like tempura and added just the right amount of crunch to the cauliflower. The sauce is not overwhelmingly spicy. Also makes a great starter to share. - bhindi masala (7/10): okra simmered in a spicy tomato-onion gravy. I liked how flavorful the gravy was with a good mix of spices and chili. The okra was a bit raw for my preference and was not mixed into the rest of the sauce. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes! The food and ambiance were nice for a family dinner. I would make a reservation so that we do not have to wait. read more

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I was here on a Sunday lunch with my dance mates after 3 hours of vigorous practice! We came and got seated immediately which was nice! The ambiance is cute. Great for a date place.. cozy! We opted for the buffet! This was my first time here and honestly didn't know the buffet was quiet expensive. Anyways, there was a pasta station, the main course food and a dessert table! I had the pesto sauce pasta, veg pizza and cream of broccoli soup for starters! Loved the soup! It was super refreshing! The pasta was okay okay! For vegetarians, they had yellow daal, mushroom curry, saag paneer, veg manchurian, aloo gobi, jeera rice, veg halka noodles, raita, gulab jamun and kheer. Honestly, the daal was bland. The veg manchurian was pretty salty. The saag paneer didn't taste like palak paneer though the paneer was good. Mushroom curry was okay. I didn't even bother trying the noodles since majority of the food lacked flavor and was disappointing. Overall, it wasn't a great experience for me and I don't think i'll ever come back. Buffet is too pricey $30 for something where the only thing I enjoyed was the soup. read more

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Nice Indian restaurant that really caters to the guest!Food presentation was... interesting. I ordered the crispy tofu as an appetizer ( highly recommend). For the main course I ordered the baingan bharta, which I found to be pretty flavorless, and garlic naan. For dessert I ordered the kulfi falooda which had a fun presentation and was pretty good. As a vegetarian the baingan bharta was a bit of a let down but overall experience was nice. Great staff! read more

Chef's Table - Baingan bharta - Indian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

My Indian colleague told me this is one of the best Indian restaurants in the area, so I decided to come for a foodie girls night out. I love the atmosphere and delicious food at this place, and I am glad nothing is too spicy for us. (I usually found Indian cuisine a little too spicy ) The free BYOB is also a plus for our girls night out. I am looking forward to return soon to try more interesting dishes at this place . read more

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Food is delicious! The spice and aromatics used in the cooking are well presented. Pani puri shots were also so fun! Definitely a little on the pricier side but had a great time. This place is filled with families and was packed so it was awesome getting seated right away as a party of 3. They have a cash discount so bring cash!!! read more

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Ordered vegetarian & non vegetarian trays for family gathering. Everyone loved tandoor paneer tikka, Shish kebab, Chicken angara, Chicken Hariyali was extremely good . Also loved the veg & lamb biryani, raita and aloo tikki. I strongly recommend this place. Thank you Chef's Table for the enjoyable dinner. read more

Had dinner at the chef's table. Absolutely loved Aam panna. So refreshing. The tandoor paneer tikka was extremely good. Everyone in the table loved the tandoori jackfruit dish. Also loved the gol gappa and the stuffed bhalla chaat. Veg biryani and paneer tikka masala were ok. Gulab jamun was ok. The butter naan is one of the best I've had, so soft and well made. Fantastic experience overall. My 4 year old loved the methi paratha. read more

Chef's Table - Indian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Really good Indian restaurant located in Edison NJ. Weekends can get busy. Live music outside. Appetizers were generic (we ordered spring rolls and Papdi chaat), which were okay. We enjoyed the dinner (chicken tikka, goat curry, malai kofta, vegetable biryani which comes with yogurt with boondi). Portions are smaller than other places, and prices are more expensive. Overall good experience. Definitely try the sugar free kulfi falooda. Presentation was amazing. read more

Chef's Table - Malai Kofta, Goat Curry, Vegetable Biryani, chicken Murg Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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I last left a review two years ago! I am back to say that I consistently order from this restaurant almost once a week. The tandoor jackfruit, palak paneer, dal fry and dal makhani are my repeat orders! It's consistent and good quality, I'd be lost without this place! read more

Food selection is pretty limited for the prices charged.. but did find one interesting dish call the Aloo Papdi Chat.. the other food flavors were not too bad.. read more

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Great food and ambience! We went here recently as first timers and tried several winning dishes. Crisp Tofu app- not really crisp but the onion/garlic sauce and flavor was amazing. Def a favorite that was consumed quickly. Honey Lotus Root- now this was crispy and just the right amount of sweet and chili Chili Garlic Ghobi- battered/fried cauliflower tossed in a slightly spicy red sauce. Eat this as soon as it hits the table but it tastes great even if it sits and gets softened Paneer Tikka Masala- a classic and extra special here because they dont use chunks of paneer but rather thinner sliced paneer about the size of a credit card and thickness of several stacked together. Chili Garlic Fried Rice- def the best version of this I have had at any restaurant that does Indo-Chinese or Pan Asian. Yea the theme of the eve was heavy on garlic but it wasn't a date just a few bros chowing down. We had some tutti fruity ice cream to cleanse the palette! I held one star for just a few reasons. No free refills on soda? They charge per glass- annoying. Also, the manager came to our table while we were chatting and taking our time with dessert to clear the table as they had other guests waiting. Not sure how that is my responsibility as I am a paying customer still eating? I guess the trick is to not pay the bill until you are absolutely finished with your food- I made the mistake of putting the cc down once the bill came as we got our dessert. read more

Nice ambiance , great food my favorite is the CTM they do add way too much ginger ( on top, so it can be removed ! thankfully) . This past weekend I did have a chance to check out their buffet. The menu had both non veg and vegetarian. Even had mini dosa and hot gulab jamun ! my fav Compared to other restaurants the prices were bit high 22.99 ( they do add gratuities so add 4-5$) so roughly 30$ pp even children! which is total waste of money for us IMO, so basically at the end it was just like ordering an entree any other normal time. I do think they should charge better price for children. Also they do not take reservations so be ready to wait ... read more

Chef's Table - Buffet Plate - Indian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

I'm updating my review after revisiting recently. The menu has changed but in a good way from the last time I had dined in here over three years ago. I liked how they provide a menu on which you can indicate what you would like to order, how many portions, and spice level. The crispy lotus root and tandoor kathal were the best appetizers! I found it to be unique and flavorful. The entrees (paneer kadhai and malai kofta) both delicious and highly recommended. Also they are very mindful of covid and take necessary precautions by spacing tables, placing lids on all chutneys, salads, and achaar, and having staff properly wear masks. read more

Chef's Table - Malai Kofta, Jeera Rice, Kadai Paneer - Indian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Chef's table We walked into Chef's Table in Edison on a Saturday evening in October 2022 at 7PM with no dinner reservations. Frankly, with the profusion of excellent Indian cuisine in north Edison, NJ, my expectations were set fairly low. Also, based on the online reviews, I was prepared for spotty service and uneven food, given the normal Saturday night rush. However, my personal takeaway: Everything was excellent and we'll definitely be going back hoping for a similar experience! Here are the details: The restaurant was busy but we were seated promptly. Interior atmosphere was warm and inviting, although there was a definite draft from the door every time it was opened (perhaps the vestibule needs to be heated?). (No trace remained of the brick-oven pizzeria that used to occupy this building.) For appetizers, we ordered Cauliflower in sweet chili sauce (Chilli Garlic Gobhi Dry), Tandoori chicken thighs (Nawabi Tandoori Murgh), and Samosas. Both the chicken and cauliflower came out quickly, but the samosas required a bit of a wait. The cauliflower was coated in a delightfully crispy coating in a sticky sweet sauce with really good flavor all around. Good balance of acid and sweet, with a hint of chili. They could have used a pinch of additional salt and heat, but that might just be personal preference. The tandoori chicken was a double portion of the chicken thigh and the first wing section (drumettes) both on the bone. They were cooked well, and the traditional yogurt coating was flavorful. Meat was falling off the bone but still had a good resilience to it. Despite the wait for the three samosas, we were really happy with what we eventually received. The Samosa pastry and filling were definitely house-made, not frozen. Filling was finely ground, with fresh herbs and peas mixed into the potato mash, and the pastry was light and tender. As this was our first time, Mrs. Heat and I ordered four entreés, with full intent to take quite a bit home and share with the Embers. Vegetable Manchurian - good texture and flavor, generous portion. Really liked the texture of the "veggie balls", and the sauce was really deep and intense. Butter chicken - very tender meat with a mild sauce, could have used a bit more protein. Chicken is the least expensive protein commercially available today - there's no excuse to skimp on this. Other than that, a good dish overall. Would order again, especially with more chicken! Stuffed paneer (Khumani Bhare Kofte) - exactly as described and very tasty. This was a new dish for us, and we were surprised that there was literally dried fruits and plums stuffed inside the paneer. No idea how they did that, but it made for an extremely flavorful bite. A winner indeed! Lamb (Gosht Rismisa) - falling apart boneless meat. Good gravy - one of the dishes you want to soak up in naan or rice well after the protein was gone. And the protein in this dish was plentiful, in contrast to the scant butter chicken protein (and inexplicable, given their relative wholesale prices!) The Rasmalai had a delicious strong flavor, and was both creamy and tasty. I literally licked the bowl - hopefully when no one was looking. The Kulfi Falooda (served with noodles), although somewhat bland, was served in a unique ceramic vessel with smoking dry ice (see photo/video). Worth the experience, once. The service was - while not exceptional - fairly typical of Indian restaurants not in Manhattan, and really quite good for post-COVID staffing challenges. Obviously, they're suffering from the same foodservice shortages that we're seeing industry-wide, but Chef's Table is handling it gracefully. Our server was cordial and helpful throughout, and responded from across the floor to eye contact and a smile. We saw additional servers and bussers as necessary, mostly to deliver food and take away dirties. Timing could have been tighter, but again, at primetime on a Saturday night, I was happy with how well they kept up with the rush. I would suggest at least one more main server and one more busser for the Friday/Saturday night 5-9 shift. My summary here was that this was a very good experience for an Indian/PanAsian restaurant, and a standout even in North Edison, NJ. Several dishes were surprising, and all were at least "very good" in my opinion. My few tweaks could easily be incorporated by an attentive manager and head chef; I hope they take them to heart. I'm excited to visit again, and may add Chef's Table into our regular Indian food rotation. Incidentally, almost none of the food made it home to the little Heatlings. We returned home with two small takeaway containers and very full belles. Next time, they'll have to come along. Remember to check out my HiHeat blog on Tumblr for more Restaurant Reviews and home recipes. Thanks for reading and Happy Eating! read more

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This place is away from the crowded Indian shops in Iselin. The atmosphere is fine dining. The service was great. Typically selection of North Indian cuisine -- but good spices and masala. The food is worth it. Good for groups and occasions read more

High quality Indian cuisine with really great service. Highly recommend either the lunch buffet or dinner menu. read more

Chef's Table - Indian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Great Service as the owner originally owned Spice Rack and a really sweet man who runs the place well. Very good Tamarind Chutney and a family favorite here is the Paneer Tikka pieces, very flavorful and amazingly grilled. Also great veg options with paneer tikka, gobi 65, and Hakka noodles. Highly recommend this place as right in the heart of Edison with a great vibe and atmosphere. More on the Indo-Chinese Side but great food all around and not too expensive. read more

My new favorite spot in Edison. I always test an Indian restaurant by trying their Butter Chicken first. Ordered a takeout for Butter Chicken and Garlic Naan and Lachha paratha. The restaurant looks very nice for dining in. Nice ambiance, but I just did a takeout. I have to say that this was this is the real deal. The taste of the butter chicken is the closest I have found to the the Delhi, Pandara Road and Moti Mahal Delux Butter Chicken. and one of the best Butter chicken I have had in NJ. I am definitely going back here with a crowd to try other things on their menu. read more

Shocked at the decline at Chef's Table sonce the pandemic. service is poor and very basic Not one dish in the. uffet tasted good - low salt, zero spice, desserts were low sugar! why are we afraid to showcase Indian food as it is meant to be? Mild Indian taste is fine but make it so. add salt, spice and sugar where it is needed Baingan Bagara was a sad dish floating with coconut, not peanut and sesame. and boiled tiny whole eggplants! and the zipping around fly did not improve anything!!! NOT WORTH THE HIGH-PRICE! read more

Ambiance is 10/10. Luckily we got there by 630, so we were able to get seated very fast on a Saturday evening! By 730 the place was packed with folks waiting outside! Given how busy they were, the waiter / waitress wasn't so attentive unless we flagged them out. Regardless the food was delicious! Fairly priced! It's byob, wine and beer only. They'll bring glasses for you to use. Would definitely give them a chance again. read more

Came here with family for a birthday celebration and as always the place is packed and bustling (even on a Wednesday). The staff is sweet and helpful (maybe a bit stressed) but after a 25 minute wait my family of 5 was seated. Food came out rapidly right upon ordering which I did not expect at all given how busy the restaurant was. Papdi Chaat was delicious, loved the fresh pomegranate seeds. Gol Gappe Shots were a cute gimmick but the filling & seasonings left something to be desired if you're an actual pani puri connoisseur. Chicken 65 was delicious, tender chicken and not too spicy. Pav Bhaji Fondue was a cute concept, I loved the bite sized pieces and the pot for the filling. A crowd pleaser. Goat biriyani stole the show and Sarson Maach was a let down (my Bengali mother was deeply disappointed). Overall good dining experience but would ditch the Sarson Maach entree. read more

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DO NOT GET the mint shot appetizers - they smelled absolutely terrible (like a fart) and were even worse to consume (like what comes with a fart). Overall a good experience. The buttered chicken, spicy buttered chicken, and tika masala are some of the best I've had. The lamb dish is Not good. The garlic naan is delicious. Mango smoothie drink is good. The ice cream was pretty good. And the other dessert balls were delicious but quite overpriced. In fact, many of the items are overpriced, including the naan, mint shots, and desserts. Service is friendly. It does take a decent amount of time for food to come to the table though. I would visit this restaurant strictly for the buttered chicken and naan and possibly top it off with ice cream. These are the items that earned a four star review. read more

Chef's Table - Mint appetizer drink - Indian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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We had gone to celebrate an occasion We ordered lamb chops. When we had a bit the lamb chops were hard and mot al all juicy ( like they should be) When we questioned the waiter said i see you have already eaten your portion and now complaining If i have 6 people in my party and all took one chop and all had a bit - then don't you think it would have been eaten When we were explaining the above. He simply threw the chops on the table and left. We complained to the manager but was no use. read more

We had a great time at Chefs table restaurant - the service and ambiance is very nice. The have serveral nice touches through their service which makes the experience even more nicer. The food was very good as well - all the dishes we tried had good flavors and taste. And the prices are very reasonable for the quality they offer. I am sure we will be back to try some other dishes as well read more

Horrible Service It took 20 mins for anyone to take our order. I request drinks to be served first. It took two reminders to get drinks 10 mins later. Appetizer was not made to order. Main course was an hour after order was placed. Again, order instructions were not followed. I had to request water refill multiple times. These guys include tips as service charge which they won't refund. There were multiple customers with similar complaints. I would avoid this place like plague. Ambience was not private. Floor area was cramped. read more

LOVED this place! Its an experience in all! We visited in a party of 3 adults and one kid. My nephew loves trains and this place has tables overlooking freight trains. The trains went by every 10-15 minutes, so he had a blast too! We started with Tandoori Salmon and Lamb chops. The Tandoori salmon was very flavorful but the highlight was the lamb chops!! They set them on fire in front of us and served us hot. I simply loved them, havent had better lamb chops anywhere. We also got a cauliflower starter which was pretty good. For Entree, we got Dhaba chicken, which was spicy and tasty. For vegetarian in our group, we got the kofta entree which was also delicious. For dessert, we ordered their kulfi, which was more like a falooda kulfi, served interestingly in a pot which steam coming out. The bill was also given in a post box style. Overall great presentation with really good food. The decor of this place is also interesting. We spent 2 hours having a nice dinner. Will definitely recommend this place for special occasions or when you are in mood to treat yourself :) read more

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3.5 Ambience and Decor are very good . Had an awesome spread of fruits . Food is good .. mutton shud have been a little more cooked . Missed the normal chicken curry (brown) Kids enjoyed noodles , pasta and fruits . Panna and lassi was nice . read more

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Ambiance and outdoor seating is beautiful. The presentation is elegant and price is reasonable. But service and food it ok. We ordered; Pao bhaji foundue which ws ok Dumplings which ws ok, seems they bought from an Asian store Dhaba chicken ws ok and Ghost Risma (lamb) ws good. Jackfruit tandoori ws decent. read more

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Wow this place does impress by the looks of it. we really like the outdoor seating during covid. however I thought some food could've been a bit better. the people who ordered biryani liked their dish and the curry was really good however the appetizers looked beautiful but we're lacking in deliciousness. One appetizer however was really good: their buns with that daal tomato sauce (Pav bajhi? that Indian dish I can't remember the name) was excellent! I would definitely go again; this place is good for celebrations. But if you want really really want food with no fuss and good service I would go elsewhere. I would just come here to show off how cool the food looks and order just what I know is good. read more

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We decided to try out this place for dinner after reading some good reviews from fellow yelpers! Chef's table is known for their creative takes on traditional Indian food. The presentation was top notch and the flavors were pretty good as well. The apps were really the stars as far as we could tell. The Paneer tikka platter was size of an entree for half the price and Indian style egg rolls were fantastic. We also ordered couple of Indo-Chinese items as well. Hakka noodles and fried rice for main course with Manchurian balls in gravy were absolutely fantastic! Punjabi food here did not disappoint. I think it was one of the best meals in the Central Jersey area. In general the spice levels at this restaurant are on the lower side which we liked. The malai kofta was fantastic. Paneer makhani was also good but the Paneer Tikka masala turned out to be sweet in spite of asking for it to be spicy. The service was great, and the presentation of the food is unmatched. The aesthetic of the restaurant is also very well done with lots of metallic furnishings and small rustic embellishments. Over all a very good dinning experience. Wait time could be very long unless you arrive before 6 PM on weekends. Plus this place is a BYOB & no cork fees!! read more

Very good food at reasonable prices. I really enjoyed the curry lamb. The service was good even though I went there Thanksgiving night, and it was very busy. The maître d' was courteous and friendly. The only thing I found odd was I had to order rice separately to go with my lamb. read more

Chef's Table - Curried lamb, chicken, tikka masala, basmati, rice, and chili, garlic, naan. - Indian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

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Poor service Owner is a....h.. doesn't know how to treat and behave with customers Dine anywhere else for your respect Food was ok read more

4 stars for great food but extremely slow service! I came here for dinner at around 6:45 pm tonight with my parents, and we realized we came at a perfect time because there was a line starting to form at 7:15 ish. For appetizers, we got Pav Bhaji Fondue (pav bhaji with mini bite sized pieces of buns), and Lotus Root (indo Chinese fried pakoras almost). Both were super tasty! For dinner we got a Paneer Tikka Masala and Kofte with garlic naan, onion kulcha, and amritsari kulcha all which was delicious as well. Suggestion: come at an odd time or an early dinner bc the restaurant was soo soo packed and service was slow (took about an hour for our entree to come out). Presentation is nice though so I definitely recommend! read more

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We came here on a Sunday for brunch. Our table of 7 were seated a few minutes after arriving and headed right to the buffet. The temperature of the food was good, specifically for a buffet and the dishes themselves were great. The naan was fresh and you could see if being made close to the buffet line. The palak chat was very tasty but I would recommend asking for light yogurt before they make it for you. It was a side table that was manned by a staff member, but is still apart of the buffet. The also have some indo Chinese options like a chili chicken. I particularly enjoyed cauliflower dishes. My in laws that live close by swear by this place. It's definitely a great option for a buffet, but they say it's equally as good, if not better when you order off the menu. read more

Went there for an Indian buffet on Sunday. The appetizer section contained 2 kinds of appetizers - pasta and risotto cheese balls. By the way, this is considered an Indian/Pan Asian restaurant. When I asked the manager as to why are they serving pasta for appetizer, his response was that they are constantly changing and if I want to eat Indian food, I should order ala carte! Well, if I wanted pasta I would have surely gone to a good Italian restaurant and not have to opt for mediocre quality in an Indian restaurant. It was all so inappropriate!! Well, lesson learned! As the saying goes, "you live and you learn". Never going back to this place. read more

Ambiance is wonderful! Food is delicious and served piping hot- breads are all made fresh to order. Appetizers are plenty and there's vegetarian and well as meat and fish choices. The servers are all attentive and ready to help! read more