Came here for a nostalgic Indian street food fix and the experience was a mixed plate of hits and misses. The interiors are easily one of the most memorable parts of the restaurant. Between the Bollywood murals, warm hanging lights, and the vintage Indian "food carrier" truck setup, the space feels playful, colorful, and full of old-school Mumbai street food energy. It's the kind of spot that instantly sets a fun mood the moment you walk in. Service was warm and attentive throughout the meal, and the staff checked in often and kept everything moving smoothly. We ordered the dabeli, bhel, dal vada, vada pav, pav bhaji, paneer makhani ravioli, and kesar pista kulfi. The bhel had a nice crunch and good balance of chutneys, while the dabeli brought that classic sweet-spicy street flavor. The vada pav had that comforting Mumbai street-style feel with soft buttery pav and flavorful filling. The dal vada was crispy and enjoyable, though not particularly standout. The pav bhaji was comforting and buttery, but could have used a little more depth in seasoning. The most interesting dish was the paneer makhani ravioli. Creative fusion concept with rich makhani sauce, though the ravioli itself felt slightly heavy. The kesar pista kulfi was a nice way to end the meal, creamy with subtle saffron flavor. Overall, a fun and visually vibrant spot for Indian street food cravings with genuinely good service, though the food itself felt a bit inconsistent across dishes. read more

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First time here as we were drawn to the menu. Sev Puri- This was great, perfectly balanced flavors with the right amount of crunch. Paneer Tikka Sautee- loved that the onions and peppers were cut thin so they absorbed flavors as well. Paneer was nicely prepared with lots of flavor in every bite. Thali's - this is where we were let down. Many of the dishes were overly sweet and began to all taste the same with different textures. Rotis were a hit and fresh but the dishes were not. Side note: We ordered two lemonades hoping for that nostalgic fresh squeezed taste but were served two cups of water with very little lemon and no sugar. Polite staff. read more

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After some shopping in the neighborhood, this is the go-to place for us! There are not many restaurants within walking distance of these jewelry shops, so it's good to have one. Ambiance (or graffiti on the wall) will remind you streets of Mumbai and that's where the name 'Chowpatty' originated. It was a quiet time (Around 4 PM), so no one was there, just us... we had Papdi chaat and Chole Bhature...both were good (but not extraordinary), nothing like "hey let's go there again for some XYZ dish"... this is a typical taste that you can find anywhere... Due to inflation, even chaat will cost you $10, this is the new normal... Parking: roadside or just a block away there is a municipality parking. read more

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I always get the Thali here because all of their food is just very good. Spiced wonderfully and flavorfull with quick and attentive staff. Also love the lively decor. A quick tip. When ordering the Thali, get delivery. I notice you get more food when delivered versus in store. read more

Went for a family Diwali party and had the upstairs space rented out for our group. The staff kept the food replenished all night and were super accommodating. It's a little narrow but we made it work - plus the food was delicious! read more

We were incredibly excited to try out the food scene here. Given how busy the place was and decent reviews, we were surprised by how average the food was. Portion sizes are small. Pani puri puffs were stale, the aloo parantha was undercooked and lacked any spice. The papri chat was okay. The chole bature were the best but also nothing amazing. The artwork was impressive and service was efficient. Overall it lacked the flavors of authentic Indian food. read more

One off the worst place I have ever been for chat in my 40plus years in US. I came hungry and very excited out of town visitor to order chat and ask the server" bring me one of the best spicy chat" she brought me a dry chora with some chatni" took two bites, which distorted my mood and appetite. I got up and went to the cashier and told him, he went to his register charged me $11.something. I paid and walked out pissed off.because one thing I really hate during my vacation argue or ... I never wrote any good and bad in my life. But this one I had to share. read more

This is one of my favorite spots to grab lunch when shopping for Indian clothes. Pros: + Veggie friendly + Huge variety of dishes - my favorite are their stuffed ravioli. It isn't quite what you usually expect but a great twist + Clean Restrooms + Friendly Staff + Reasonably priced IG: QueenOfAdventureNYC read more

Stopped in here after panic shopping for an outfit same day, so this place was a much needed respite. Fun decorations, prompt service, and a fusion menu that makes you want to try a little of everything. We were going to eat again in a few hours so tried to keep it "light" with the pav bhaji quesadilla and paneer makhani ravioli. I've tried to make fusion raviolis from scratch before and this sauce definitely blew mine out of the water. The dough was a little undercooked, but the sauce definitely made up for it. The pav bhaji quesadilla was served with chopped red onions and fresh cilantro which balanced everything out. Checking in on yelp earns you a 5% discount also, which was an added plus! read more

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Craving chaats, led us to Chowpatty for a subsequent visit. We ordered the samosa chaat and the chaat papri. I did notice that the restaurant has spiked up their prices. Where it felt the most was the masala tea, an 8 oz tea for $4. Both the chaats were good. I do prefer them a bit more spicy, as the yogurt in them subdued the spice. Nonetheless, they were good. Priced at $11, where their competitors offer it for $7-$8. Service was table side to order food and they were punctual. The interior is trendy. Some nice Muriels of famous bollywood celebs. read more

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Colorful pictures of dishes and the interiors from fellow reviewers are what that caught my eyes into trying out this place. Finding a street parking was such a pain in the super busy Oak tree road and after few back and forth, we finally found a spot right by the entrance on the street. Wonder how many customers they lost through frustration for not being able to find a parking. The place looked warm and the murals (Indian vendors and Bollywood's own Shahenshah and Badshah) adorn the wall and the funny dubs of an Indian auto rickshaw and a truck (with Sunny Devil as the driver) would definitely make you stop by click some pictures. We were seated and attended right away with no waiting time. Their menu has some wonderful fusions that you won't find everywhere. We only ordered Bhel puri, ragada samosa and a chaat platter for old times' sake but was more interested to try the Pav Bhaji quesadilla, which we did. We also got a plain dosa which was South Indian enough on the authenticity scale. We loved our time here and the food here was fantastic. We will be back soon to try out their other items on the menu. PS - If you are on Yelp, check in and get a 5% off discount on your bill read more

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Usually get the raj Kachori chat, though ask if the Kachori is fresh and crispy. Pav bhaji is popular, as is the falooda and Chickoo milkshakes. read more

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This place is right next to their snack/sweet shop. This place has the restaurant at the first floor and the second floor has a party hall. The restaurant ambiance is Bollywood theme. Service was slow, we were given the menu but nobody came up to take our order so we walked to them at the counter to give the order. Same when we were finished with the food, we went up to take the check. Again, unsure if that's what we were required to do. I would think otherwise as it's a restaurant. They do have plenty of options in their menu. However we ordered chili paneer with gravy and samosa chaat. Chili paneer came with rice. It was a good dish. Samosa chaat was a disappointment. They overly used some type of (red sauce) that just made the dish taste garlicky. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. read more

Chowpatty Restaurant - Chili paneer w/ rice - Indian Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

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Fun place to get your cravings satisfied! They have all the usual Indian Fast Food options and more. Well staffed and quick service. The decor is great! They've obviously taken pains to recreate an Indian roadside dhaba (truck stop restaurant) feel with trucks and auto rickshaws coming out of the wall and murals of old Hindi movie wpainted on the sides! Super cool!! We got some of the standard fare - samosas, pani puri, dahi bhalla chaat, Pav bhaji and Chole bhature. They also have vada pav, dosas and an Indian-Chinese menu but I don't know how good or bad these are. Everything we ordered was satisfactory and the waiters were attentive. They also have a next door take out joint attached to the restaurant where you can get a variety of mithais, dhokla, samosas and golguppas to go. read more

Chowpatty Restaurant - Interior photo - super cool decor! - Indian Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

Very good! I ordered the vege Hakka noodles to go. First off it was packed in the typical to go plastic container but then Saran wrapped on top of that. I thought that was cool and very neat. Anyway, when I took the the lid off I was slapped in the face with the aroma of what I automatically knew was going to be some tasty noodles. The smell alone told me what I got myself into. The first bite made me feel like they prepared and seasoned each noodle individually. It was very flavorful and had a nice level of spice to really take the flavor over the top. I really enjoyed these noodles and will certainly try more of the traditional items they have on their menu. Really happy I tried this place. read more

Chowpatty Restaurant - Veg Hakka noodles - Indian Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

I really enjoyed my meal here!! I came here on a Saturday evening at 8pm with my family (party of 4) and there was absolutely no wait. Parking took us about 5 minutes to find, it is street parking so make sure you read the signs if you go during the day to avoid a ticket. The interior is soooo trendy and fun. They have like a rickshaw and a basic indian truck made. Whoever did the paintings did a phenomenal job, there are paintings of shah rukh khan, amitabh bachan and more! It's fun to sit there and soak in the vibes, the music is also super fun and upbeat. Chowpatty really sets the tone for street style indian fusion food. Service is overall also super nice, everyone is quick to get you anything you need. The bathroom is not as clean as I hoped sadly, it smells a little funny also. But they give a full bottle of sanitizer for every table! Such a nice touch, especially during covid. Servers are still wearing masks here (I feel like I've been to SO many places where restaurants have given up on the mask mandate). One time, a waiter figured out what we needed before we even asked for it! How amazing. All utensils are paper or plastic, so I wouldn't consider this a fancy place but probably somewhere great to go for a quick and fun bite. Let's talk about the food/drinks: - Thumbs up - MUST have with Indian food, it's like a sweet version of coca cola & goes really well with everything. - Mexican papdi chat: AMAZING. There are crispy tortilla chips, warm beans, salsa, onions, creamy sauce, peppers, lettuce and more! It's actually really spicy but very yummy. I 10/10 recommend if you love spice! We got this as an appetizer and were able to share it between 4 people and it was just enough. - Pav bhaji quesadilla - so I thought this was going to be just cheese and some pav bhaji masala, but they actually had some pav bhaji in there! It was seasoned with onions, lettuce and fresh cilantro and it came with like a spicy garlic chutney. It's kind of a small portion but it's REALLY GOOD! I've definitely never had a quesadilla with this kind of flavor before and I think it's worth a try! Also it's definitely not too spicy, but you can always add a little more chutney if you like spice. -Veg Hakka Noodles - Also pretty good, although this was probably my least favorite out of the things we ordered because I felt there was a little too much soy sauce which made it kind of salty. If you order it, maybe request if there can be a little less soy sauce and add it on the side if you need more. These are also SPICY, but in a great way -- I really enjoyed that about them. There were also vegetables (onions, peppers etc.). The portion, like the quesadilla, was small but a good addition if you're getting a bunch of things to share which is what we did. They give you spicy mayo and chili oil with it, both of which are delicious to add on top. - Paneer Makhni Ravioli - SO SO SO SO GOOD!!!!!! The ravioli comes out HOT, it's stuffed with paneer, tastes so fresh and has a rich and creamy makhni based sauce. I LOVED it. If you like paneer or chicken makhni, you will LOVE THIS. 10/10, would get again! This was not spicy however, it's kind of mild so if you want it to be spicy I'd ask for something on the side OR as them to make it spicy for you. Overall excellent food and service. Every dish is decently priced (from like $8 to $14 in range) and worth it for a cool and innovative meal! Totally try it out! read more

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Great service, servers were quite courteous. The ambiance is decent as well. However, food is just awful. I felt nauseated after eating here. Most of the food came to the table seconds within ordering. One could easily guess they just warmed frozen food and served. TASTELESS and extremely unhealthy. I'll highly advise you not to even try this place, or else you'll end up returning sick. read more

Went to Chowpatty over the weekend. The decor / paintings on the wall are really impressive. The menu has so much variety from Mexico fusion to Gujarati Thalis that are traditional. I ordered the papdi chaat and idli sambar. My parents got the dosas. Everything tasted so fresh and good. The sambar quantities weren't enough but they gave us more when needed. Overall the service was pretty sufficient too. read more

The food is ok, the menu is definitely a little confused as they cater to so many different types of cuisines. I would stick their North Indian appetizers only. Service is pretty bad and slow and no one checks on you. read more

Tried their Mysore Masala Dosa but it was kind of okaiesh however tried Samosa chaat which was delicious and the last item was Dahi Bataka Poori in which poori was not fresh but the masala was damn good Definitely if you check in 5% is a discount and the staff is pretty friendly I would say a bit costly compare to market but can try one time read more

Chowpatty Restaurant - Mysore Masala Dhosa - Indian Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

Solid gujrati thali. I love the small, warm and fresh rotli and the little fried vada, as well as the dry aloo shak !! Beyond a filling meal, I felt like I was totally about to pass out after eating . Also cute ambience with painted murals covering all the walls showing scenes from India. read more

Chowpatty Restaurant - Chowpatty Thali (Gujarati) - Indian Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

amazing south Indian vegetarian/vegan restaurant very trendy bollywood fun atmosphere the waiter was very friendly and explained the menu i couldn't believe how fast we got our food all delicious the the hakka asian Indian noodles had just the right heat, fresh hot butter glazed naan right out of the oven got he big assorted platter and a potato dosa crisp and thin and once again just enough spice all the customers were indian except us but we felt welcomed everyone smiling family's. couples out on a mild saturday night the area is like a small hollywood rodeo drive can't wait to comeback and tru the other 8 restaurants and dosa shops there were atleast 6 fancy jewelry stores 4 women's elegant bridal salons and 2 separate men's bridal clothing shop and 5 or more indian clothing shops all wonderfully colorful we really felt we were in a foreign magical place the streets were filled with women and girls dressed in beautiful indian saris and gauzy pants along with modern clothing read more

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The food was average. They offer a 5% coupon discount off the bill when you check in via Yelp. The owner did not honor his own promotion, however wants to get recognition and publicity by customers checking in. So I will ensure they get publicity but it will not be the publicity they were expecting. We all know reviews drive customer decision, so it was a foolish decision by the owner not to honor a 5% coupon, especially when you weigh the impact this review will have on customers coming to this place to eat. Overall experience disappointing read more

Chowpatty Restaurant - Great appetizers - Indian Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

The best Papdis, gathiyas, spicy cashews, etc They have the freshest snacks at the shop. read more

Just ordered salted lassi and honestly tasted like shit. They recommended to me. The service was bad. Do not recommend at all read more

Chowpatty Restaurant - Salted lassi - Indian Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

There is not much more I can say about Chowpatty other than that they go above and beyond for their clients all while providing amazing, clean, high-quality food. We have been catering from Chowpatty for our family events dating back to 1998. Even with the growth of Indian catering in New Jersey, Chowpatty still continues to be our go-to for all things food so we knew we wanted them to cater our wedding events! With the exception of our wedding and reception (due to venue exclusivity), we had Chowpatty cater our Mehndi, Sangeet, and Pithi events. Each menu was so thoughtfully created to ensure that all events had different cuisines with unique dishes. Neil spent many hours with both of our families, helping us finalize our menus in detail all while keeping our individual interests in mind. Chowpatty seamlessly accommodated our request for dishes without no onion/garlic as well. They even created a boba drink station for our Sangeet as requested! There is truly nothing they are not willing to make work for their guests. There is something to be said about having nothing but positive experiences for the near 30 years that we have been catering from Chowpatty. I can say this is all thanks to none other than the family-like relationship they keep with their clients! read more

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This place is AMAZING. They have really good quality bombay street food for a decent price. We got the pav bhaji and samosa chaat, both were great but the pav bhaji was extra special. I've had pav bhaji in so many places but something about this place is extra special and they give a spicy red chutney to put on the bread that adds a lot of flavor. The samosa chaat was tasty and the samosa stayed very crispy despite being soaked in chickpeas and other sauces. But I think the best part was the ambiance, they had outdoor covered seating with mist and fans which was so nice and cooling in the 96 degree temperature and they managed to still have lots of cool decorations and not just putting a plastic table outside. They also gave every table their own bottle of hand sanitizer (what an awesome personal touch!!) and ice cold water, which seems like a silly thing to point out but a lot of places in Edison are giving water bottles and charging without telling you they'll be charging you. Definitely a great place to stop by!! read more

Chowpatty Restaurant - pav bhaji - Indian Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

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Excellent food! I order delivery from them all the time and the food is always well packaged, fresh and good quantity. I typically order their BYOT (build your own thali) and veg club sandwich. The thali is great and I love their tindola shaak and khadi, it's so good!! My wife loves their khaman and khichdi. The veg club sandwich is one of my new favorites.. it's a triple layer sandwich with veggies, cheese and chutney. I just love how fresh the food tastes and it's all made with such love. I'm glad I can order from here whenever I'm craving guju food!! read more

This place has almost every Indian dish you could ever wish for, and more. The menu includes both North Indian and South Indian. What's more is they not only have the classic and traditional items like dosas and daal, but then they also have some creative fusion things like paneer ravioli, pav Bhaji quesadillas, and Mexican bhel. Everything tasted great but my favorite was the idli Sambar. The paneer ravioli was a bit strange but not in a bad way. Chai and other drinks are great too. Service can be a hit or miss but mostly good. read more

I placed an online order for Diwali for the holiday. It came in a timely manner. However, when I presented the package to my colleagues they opened it and it was completely covered with Mold. I was embarrassed & appalled. We called to complain and although they gave us another free box they still have yet to Refund me as promised. This isn't how you conduct business in fact I should have called the Health Department selling moldy products. Not acceptable! Still waiting for my refund! read more

Chowpatty Restaurant - This so the package I ordered to open it a find this. Just unacceptable on so many levels. - Indian Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

I like coming here with family. They have plenty of space and they recently re-did the murals inside and they look beautiful! There's a lot to choose from on the menu so if you're going with a group, everyone should be able to find something they like. Nothing here is out-of-this-world, but it is consistently good. I recommend the paneer tikka and masala dosa. Prices are reasonable. Overall, a great place for a light but satisfying lunch. read more

Good service once Jitu came himself to take care of us. He made sure we enjoyed and also served complimentary sweets.

Great quality food always dine or delivery! Excellent service, definitely a favorite and reliable go -to when it comes to Thalis!

Walked in for lunch outside seating. The hostess/waitress was pleasant and wanted us to be happy giving us every option of seats. The decor was adorable. And made for great and trendy picture taking. We got mango lassis panner tacos and paneer makhani with naan lunch special. BYOB. The bathroom was also clean and great. Can't wait to go back for a relaxing Saturday lunch! read more

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Really nice spot with fake rain in the back to give it actual chowpatty feel which was so cool! The food itself was good, just didn't appreciate the presentation. Service was ok, I'm just awed at the fake rain part, chill spot all n all! Recommended! read more

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A friend took me here one night and we had the most amazing meal ever! We ordered: - Sev Puri - Pav Bhaji - Channa batura - Masala chai I have lived in India for 6 years and tried many Indian restaurants in the States and Canada and I must say that this restaurant has the best and authentic Indian food! read more

Chowpatty Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

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Chowpatty is recently renovated with pleasant and relaxing seating. I loved the brightly painted murals which articulate glimpses of India. I ordered pani puri, papdi chaat and pav bhaji. Pani Puri is consists of a puri - a fried crisp which is round and hollow. It comes with a mixture of tangy, savory spicy water (also known as pani) and other fillings like potato, chickpeas and sweet tamarind chutney. Taste of pani puri served here is alright - it doesn't come close to what I have had in India. Papri chaat which is a traditional street food prepared using a flat puri called papdi which is a crisp fried dough, along with a well-balanced combination of chickpeas, boiled potatoes, yogurt, and tamarind chutney. It is topped with cumin powder and chaat masala. I think this is the best dish in this place. Creaminess, spiciness and crunchy texture can be enjoyable in every bite. Pav bhaji is one of the most popular street foods that originated from Mumbai, India. The concept is very simple. It consists of Bhaji which a thick vegetable curry is consisting of potato, green pepper, and tomato mashed together with different spices on a flat griddle and served hot with Pav a soft bread similar to a dinner roll. The Pav is toasted on the griddle with lots of butter. I liked the taste of bhaji, but it was a little bit bland. Not spicy enough. Pav also was not soft. In India, Amul butter is a key ingredient in pav bhaji. But here I didn't taste any butter. I didn't enjoy the pav bhaji. One of my tips is to check for a Groupon deal. They usually have a deal with certain restrictions like not valid during the weekend etc. Overall review of this place: Food Taste: 6 out of 10 Ambiance: 7 out of 10 Service: 9 out of 10 Overall Rating: 7 out of 10 Comment: Lot of vegetarian options from chats, southern India food like Dosa, curries, Paratha read more

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If you like Indian street food, this is the place to go. Their cheese pav bhaji is AMAZING! 100% recommended. Also, their mango lassi tastes very authentic! read more

Chowpatty Restaurant - Cheese Pau Bhaji - Indian Near Me - Iselin, New Jersey

Good food, Try chole bhature! Given COVID they have opened backyard which is super cool and gives you Dhaba feeling read more

It was a good place with good service. Ordered pani puri, raj kachori, Naan pizza, pav bhaji, hakka noodles, chole bhature ,paneer kathi role And mohanthal. Everything was great except pizza. Would definitely go back. read more