We ordered delivery and were pretty happy with the place. All of the food was quite good, though not as spicy as we were expecting. We got a few different entrees and a bunch of different breads to go with. We'll definitely look forward to ordering from here again. read more

We are big connoisseurs of Indian food as we are from England, where if you know, its the more popular that the Fish n Chips everyone thinks we love. So really when we try new places we are probably a little over critical. as we have found here in the USA a good indian restaurant is really hard to find, not just here in CT but all over the States. We have a favorite here in CT (Check out our other Yelp's for that one!) but always wanting to try new places, which we did the other week here. First the overall set up and the service was great, no complaints there at all, in fact nothing too much to knock them down on at all. We ordered a couple of entrees, a starter to share and a side vegetable dish - the usual suite of food i expect. With a couple of breads. All tasted very good, very lean meat, great flavors ..... but they just lacked something, wasn't too sure what it was at the time, but in talking this through together afterwards. It was like a curry you can buy in the local indian market, more like a manufactured taste rather than a fresh taste. Difficult to explain, but the lack of fresh cilantro on any of the dishes (Absolutely a standard in all other restaurants!) maybe was a clue. Still very tasty but not 5 stars, hence the " Its OK - we'll come back again" rating. I don't think the spices used were fresh either - no fresh ginger or whole spices in any of the dishes. So we presume a recipe based upon ground packet spices rather than fresh ones. The bread was OK, rather oily, and probably not done in a tandoor oven, rather on the grill. Chicken tikka was fresh, moist and tasty, but not that tandoor flavor or sizzling hot. No big deal as we said, just missed the cut on this. We will go back again and try them again I am sure, just maybe we hit a low period, between chefs or days off etc. read more

This place has been one of my go-to's since moving to Cheshire. I first got turned on to Indian food at Bollywood Grille in Glastonbury, so I was glad to find a comparable place in my new area. Cumin India is perfect for meat-eaters, but it's also an excellent option for veg or flexetarians. I've been trying to cut meat out of my diet for a while now, and I know I will always get a satisfying and meat-free meal when I head to Cumin. I think that the best thing about this place is the course menus, either meat or vegetable. Indian food is traditionally pricey, and this choice gets you a huge sampling of what the menu has to offer for a steal. I've had the vegetarian option at least five times now and I'm not sick of it. They advertise the course menu as being enough for four people, but even with that many you will still have leftovers. For $50, you get samosas, lentil soup, four entrees, a giant naan basket, rice, and raita (yummy yogurt condiment). My favorite is the paneer makhani, which is the yogurt cheese dripping with creamy tomato sauce. The chickpeas are also fabulous. To top it all off, you get gulab jamun for dessert (honey-soaked "donut holes"). Ordering each of the entrees separately runs you $11-13 (or more!), so this options allows you to try a variety of dishes for a lot less money, including appetizers, bread, and dessert. The ambience of Cumin is also really pleasurable. The red decor, cozy boothes, and lilting Indian tunes make for a relaxing meal. The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating, no matter who is serving you. The service is prompt and consistent. If you've never tried Indian food and want a fun night out, head to Cumin India! read more

The lunch buffet is an amazing value at $9! However, the food is bland. The setting is very nice, clean, orderly, but library quiet...like cutlery scraping plates quiet. The buffet had 2 types of rice, both tasted similar and not so fluffy, and most items you would want at a buffet. All vegetarian items, chicken items, samosas. For a Tues lunch there was a good amount of people there, but so quiet, I felt like we should whisper or not talk. Maybe a little Indian music? The staff was on point with filling our waters, or taking our plates. They did not refill our sodas. So maybe no refills? $2/soda each time? It was a nice rainy day, it was a relaxing visit. But with Indian food, I'm looking for that yummy complexity that cannot be replicated in my civilian kitchen. I did not find that here. But the price is right! read more

I decided to get some pick up from Cumin India one day, since I see it all the time when I go to the supermarket. Service: I called on a Saturday, probably 5pm-ish. I placed my order quickly, didn't even have to wait on hold or anything. I got to the restaurant 10-15 minutes later and my food was waiting for me. That's fast, so bonus for that. Also, the food was packed very nicely, with my veggie sampler in a foil bag to keep in the warmth, and they even gave me the Papadum appetizer. Food: I got the veggie sampler, which came with two samosas and various better fried vegetables. The samosas were great, but the veggies were a little greasy for my taste, but it's fried food, generally par for the course. The main dish was the chicken madras. The sauce on this is great, good for naan dipping. The chicken was prepared perfectly. I got the Kheer for dessert, which had a smooth texture and was almost too sweet, almost. Quantity: This deserves it's own category. I got the veggie sampler, the chicken madras, one order of naan and the kheer dessert. This lasted me for three meals, and I gorged myself on the first one. So, generous portions, though I could have used more naan. Price: I spent about $30 on my food. Considering it stretched to three meals, I think the prices are pretty reasonable. Location: This is worth mentioning for me, since I'm in New Haven, where parking is some mystical thing rarely seen. They've got a good sized lot, but it's Hamden, so that's to be expected. Other stuff, they do deliver, but I don't know what their area is, so I just ordered pickup. It's easy to get to, since it's right off Whitney. They also have a buffet, which I'll probably have to go and try at some point. read more

I really like this place. When they first opened, they gave one of my law school organizations a great deal on a ton of food for an event we were hosting, and all the food was very good. We had a bunch of samosas, assorted naan, some kind of cauliflower, and some other appetizers I don't know the names of. I kept meaning to drive to Cumin India on my own and finally did last week. I wasn't disappointed. I got the lamb vindaloo, extra spicy, and a mango lassi. The vindaloo was a good amount of spicy - not as spicy as I've gotten at other places when I've asked for extra spicy, but it was good. The lassi was cool and refreshing. The chips(?) that were included with the assorted chutneys were also great. When I walked in to pick up my order, the guy at the register asked if I was a student, and because I am a student, I got 10% off, which was a nice bonus/surprise. While it's not the cheapest option for takeout (I ended up spending about $17, including the discount), I got a good amount of food, and it was both satisfying and delicious. It's also around what I'm used to spending for Indian. I'm sure I'll be back here again. read more

High quality Indian food in huge portions at a very reasonable price! We got the goat curry and fish curry (goat dish was about twice the size of the fish dish), both of which were delicious and provided us with plenty of leftovers. The bread basket that samples the naan is HUGE. It's supposed to be meant for 4 people, but I would say it would serve more that that too. With the curry and naan, I would say we have enough to last both of us two more meals. Service is very friendly and attentive as well. We were asked several times how our food was, which is refreshing considering how many times I've been ignored by servers. We also waited probably less than 10 minutes for our food, which was awesome. I drink water like a camel, and my glass was rarely ever empty. All the tables, restrooms, etc. were very clean and well-decorated, despite the somewhat shabby exterior. They also offer you a complimentary rice pudding at the end of the meal, which was a very deliciously pleasant surprise. Highly recommend this place if you're a lover of Indian cuisine! read more

I remember when this place used to be an IHOP. I'd say this is a huge upgrade for the area! My parents had a couple of lovely meals here and wanted to introduce me (an Indian food fanatic) to this restaurant as well, so off we went for dinner. We shared the gobi manchurian for an appetizer and ordered the malai kofta, chicken tikka masala, and goat curry for our entrees. The gobi manchurian came to our table so hot that it might as well have been right out of the fryer. Tasty, but I wish there had been less sauce on it, since it made it too salty. The chicken tikka masala was my favorite of the day. Super flavorful sauce, tender chicken, and a generous portion. I wished we had ordered two servings of this. I'm not sure why a previous reviewer was mad that there wasn't paneer in this dish...paneer isn't a standard ingredient in chicken tikka masala! The goat curry was also great, with lots of tender goat meat. The malai kofta was on the bland side. I've had better renditions elsewhere, so I would pass on this next time. The naan was great, coming to our table piping hot and fresh. Prices were very reasonable. I like how Indian food in New Haven County is always at least a few dollars cheaper than the same dishes in Hartford County Indian restaurants. Service was fantastic, some of the best I've had at a casual restaurant. I was impressed that the waiter recognized my parents when we walked in the door, and for dessert they gave us complimentary kheer, which made me very happy indeed. How did they know that kheer is my favorite Indian dessert? It was really well-made kheer as well, and I'm not just saying that because it was free. Long story short, I really enjoyed the food here and would love to come back, even if it was just for the chicken tikka masala. The location may be strange, but the delicious food and great service are what it's all about. read more

Just got back from there for the first time with my friend. We're from QU. We got in at about 5:30, the PERFECT time to beat the crowd, because by the time we left, it was a full house. I haven't had Indian food in years and I was pretty excited to try this. We are placed at a table, a comfy table. The decorations are nice. We are immediately served water and some kind of anise-seeded bread with 3 kinds of sauces (sorry, no idea what it is actually called) But it was delicious. We ordered our food. Now, the wait was a bit long, but it was really busy there so we gave them that. Food came. DELICIOUS. I expected it to be a bit spicier. We got the goat curry and lamb curry with a side of garlic naan. SO GOOD. QU STUDENTS GET A 10% DISCOUNT. How awesome is that?! We also ordered dessert, highly recommend the Kheer. So good. :) The waiters are nice, but they are a bit hard to understand and at one point I think one guy was using that to his advantage by kinda adding things onto our menu because it 'sounds good.' Overall, you get the hang of it and choose things that YOU want to try. Overall, I can't wait to go again for the AWESOME food. The waiters.. I'm sure they'll get better in time. :) read more

Recently moved to Hamden, and wanted Indian Food. I picked up Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan and Veggie Samosas. The Samosas were very good and I appreciated the inclusion of three different condiments. I also liked that they threw in Pappadams. My only issue was that I requested medium spice but felt the sauce for the chicken was too sweet. When I had leftovers, I added cayenne, coriander, curry powder and ginger to boost it. I'll go back, and try other items on their menu. read more

Cumin is a wonderful gem in hamden ct. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting. The service was great and the food was outstanding. We ordered the chicken vindaloo and samosas. OMG!!!!!! and NAAN. read more

Just got a chance to try this new Indian restaurant on the Hamden/North Haven line. I've looking forward to it since I first saw the signs go up on the old IHOP building, because this area is sorely in need of an Indian place (we usually drive all the way to Darbar India in Branford). First of all, they did a great job redecorating the place. It looks great, especially the "bar" area. The menu is extensive. We started with the vegetable appetizer sampler. It was a plate of assorted fried things, which is standard, but they were all good (especially the cauliflower). For entrees I had my usual, Aloo Gobi, and my husband tried the goat curry. We ordered both "medium" spicy but were a little disappointed to find them completely mild. The flavors were good though. The rice was a little more bland than I'm used to but not bad. We had an order of regular naan with the meal, which was fine. At the end of the meal our waiter offered us free dessert but we didn't get anything. Pros: good location, nice simple decor, extensive menu (although apparently only a buffet for lunch), reasonable prices, decent food, offers delivery Cons: Sub-par parking lot, staff was a little hard to understand, food was on the bland side (we'll try asking for "spicy" next time) In summary, it's not as good as Darbar, but it's not bad and it's a heck of a lot closer, so I'm sure we'll be back. read more

We ordered takeout from this restaurant early in the pandemic and were shorted an entire meal.  The food was decent and there aren't many Indian restaurants in our area so we gave them the benefit of the doubt and ordered take out again yesterday.  We were told it would take 30-45 minutes.  I arrived to the restaurant in about 35 minutes and there were several other people waiting.  One person waited longer than was told and was clearly angry.  Another person had an online order which could not be found.  He also was quite angry.  When I approached the cashier I asked to have an order of plain Naan added to my order.  This seemed like no problem.  They added it to the order and charged me for it but when I got home it was not in the bag.  There was a tin foil pouch in there which I thought was the Naan but instead was a bunch of broken chips.  We ordered 1 order each of Paneer Makhani and Paneer Tikka Masala.  Instead we received 2 identical Paneer Tikka Masala dishes.  We also were not provided enough rice for the 3 dishes that were ordered and had to make more on our own.   I called the restaurant to explain what happened and I was told the Paneer Makhani and the Paneer Tikka Masala were the same dish, however, the Paneer was cut differently.  The menu does not describe it this way.  There should have been raisins and nuts in a cream sauce in the Makhani but there clearly was not.  They didn't offer me a refund without me having to go back (I'm 10 miles away) but instead a credit on my next purchase.  I'm very upset because they lied to me about the dish and are extremely disorganized.  I'll be cutting my losses and not visiting this restaurant again. read more

Most excellent, I went with my family on a Tuesday and the food was really, really good, that said, the garlic nan was a little on the small side and my team usually eats a lot of bread. The mango lassi more than made up for the shortfall in bread. You can tell that the wait staff is new and working on getting it right; lets just say the service was leisurely. The parking lot was a little rough with quite a few potholes, but this winter has been really tough on pavement, so watch your step. Update: My new favorite lunch buffet in the New Haven area. BTW its in the old I-Hop on Skiff St. read more

I've been going to Cumin for 4 years now and it never disappoints. The staff is attentive and the food is always very good. The restaurant is usually not crowded which makes for a calm and quiet experience. read more

O..M...G. LOVED this place. Awesome setting, clean, nice staff, always asking how the food is, and if we needed anything else. What we got: Garlic Naan Seekh Kabab Butter Chicken Rice Pudding Everything was perfect. As good as any indian restaurant, huge portions, and quite cheap (35 bucks for all of that, two people). My brother and I both loved it. Friendly staff as well. I've ate at Tandoor and Thali in New haven, and i can honestly say, for who ever is reading this, take the extra 10 min drive, and try Cumin, you will not regret it. I personally liked the food, and the portion sizes (not to mention prices vs thali, ouch!) way better than the indian places in New haven. (Cumin is in Hamden). I will def be back very soon. read more

Easily the best curries I've had in the USA. I'm from the UK where we take our Indian food seriously. We ordered takeout on a Sunday, and the buffet was in full swing - it looked delicious (next time!!!). Food was ready in 20 mins and absolutely fantastic. The curries were flavorful, perfectly spiced and the lamb was tender and succulent, the Tandoori chicken was wonderful and enough for two meals! We'll definitely be back for the buffet! read more

The absolute best Indian food I have ever had! My sister just moved to CT for school so my family stopped in (we're from FL) and OH MY LANTA. THIS FOOD IS THE MOST DELICIOUS, FLAVORFUL ADVENTURE FOR YOUR TASTEBUDS EVER. You must go now. Prices are good. Serving sizes are ginormous. read more

Cumin India - chicken tikka masala, chana masala, kashi lamb, aloo paratha, garlic naan, two orders of samosas (not pictured, HUGE) - Indian Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Nice food if you are a fan of Indo-Chinese Cuisine. Not a big fan of buffet here as other Indian restaurants nearby has better options. Overall - Good Service and decent food. read more

My husband and my sister and I went for dinner on Friday evening the 21st of January. We ate off the vegitarian menu which was very large and diverse. Everything we had was amazing from the rice to the curries to the nan bread. The service was a little hectic but considering they just opened we were not worried about that. All in all the curry was fantastic, the menu had a lot of vegitarian options and value for money was awesome. WAY cheaper then alot of places in New Haven and it's so close to us.... we will be back again and again. Also, cannot believe what they've done with the place. The decorating was very exciting. Really brought a good atmosphere to the dinner we had. read more

The food is amazing. I love ordering from here. And when I can't choose want to eat I'll Splurge on their family dinner meal and eat for days. read more

Cumin India is a standard North Indian restaurant. There are no surprises on the menu but the food is competent and served in large portions, which is something I liked. From the sounds of it, the service has improved over time. Our waiters were all friendly and even offered us a free dessert (which we didn't take, as we're vegan, and all of the desserts at Cumin sadly contain dairy products). We started out with an appetizer order of Vegetarian Manchurian ($7.95) which is one of my favorite dishes in the Indo-Chinese pantheon. It's basically a fried vegetable ball (made of carrots, cabbage and other stuff) typically in a soy-based sauce. At Cumin, they use a tomato sauce instead, which gave the dish a bit too much sweetness, rather than the savory flavor it typically has in India itself. On a whole, the dish was acceptable, but I would have wished they left the tomatoes out. For our main courses we had an aloo palak (potatoes and spinach, $11) and a mattar mushroom (peas and mushrooms, $12), along with some tandoori roti ($3). We ordered both dishes to be extra-hot and, while the dishes were spicy, they definitely weren't as spicy as we would have liked. Regardless, both dishes had decent flavors and weren't overly salty, though the mattar mushroom dish was heavy on the oil. Both dishes could have benefited from less cooking time and some simple touches to add freshness---maybe some fresh diced tomatoes and some cilantro leaves. That said, North Indian restaurant food is not known for its subtlety, which is a shame, but perhaps inevitable. Cumin would do well to add some unusual offerings to the mix as well. How about a tofu dish? Or seitan? What about jackfruit (which is a delicacy in South Asia)? I'd love to see some vegan dessert offerings, or even just chai made with soy milk or almond milk. On a whole, Cumin has decent food at reasonable prices and large portion sizes. I'd recommend it over pretty much any Indian restaurant in New Haven (with the exception of "Thali" and "Thali Too"). read more

Hard to believe this building used to be an IHOP! Once inside, it's a very nice, comfortable restaurant with booths along both walls and tables in the middle. I was there for dinner on a Friday night. The service was excellent and efficient. We ordered one appetizer (vegetable papadums), mango chutney, and three entrees (a vegetarian, a lamb dish, and a chicken dish) and all were delicious. The portions are quite generous and I was able to get two additional meals from my leftovers. Try the mango lassi, too; it was great! We were offered a complimentary dessert of rice pudding and, stuffed though I was, I managed to finish that, as well. It was a different consistency than "American" rice pudding and flavored with cardamom. I really enjoyed it. Prices are very reasonable, especially when there are enough leftovers for additional meals. read more

Looking for good Indian food around here? Look no further. This place is amazing and more importantly they are consistent. If you order the same dish 10 times at least 9 times out of that 10 it will be exactly what you were expecting. A lot of restaurants quality changes depending on the cook that day. I don't notice that as much with this place. The staff is also super friendly and attentive! read more

I love this place. I was thrilled to see an Indian place open in Hamden after having lived here for about 4 years with the closest ones being in New Haven. Only problem is my partner is NOT a fan of Indian (or anything usual, really) so I hadn't gotten to try out Cumin India as soon as I would have liked. Well, one Sunday afternoon he was working so I decided I would try some take-out from there just for me. I went -crazy- and spent about $60.00 on a bunch of things (planning to have leftovers for the next couple of days!). I ordered samosas, onion bhaji (did I spell that right?), chicken tikka masala, chicken korma, saag paneer (a spinach and cheese dish) and a few variations on their naan breads. Wow -- this place blew me away - even with this food as take out. Even the rice is amazing, like at most Indian restaurants. How come I can't make rice like that at home ?? It was kind of fun taking it home, actually, because I was able to sit on my couch, pig out and lick my fingers and not feel self conscious being in public! The leftovers re-heated even tasted great the next day I lilked it so much that i did take out from there again a month later! Well, imagine my surprise a couple weeks ago when from out-of-the-blue, he said "You've been wanting to try that Cumin place, why don't we go...? " So, before he could change his mind, we went -- and HE was blown away. This place used to be the Hamden IHOP (which has since moved to Dixwell Ave.) and it is very evident. The outside still looks exactly like the IHOP; blue pointy roof and all. But inside it's beautiful .. totally re-done and very pretty decor. We ordered the big combination Cumin Appetizer Sampler and loved everything on it. Don't make the mistake of ordering a second appetizer if you order this -- it is HUGE. For dinner, I ordered the Butter Chicken, which is boneless white meat chicken sauteed in a silky, creamy and probably VERY fattening mildly spicy sauce. Partner ordered the Tandoori Chicken. It came out served on a sizzling platter with peppers and onions . kind of like Indian Fajitas! The chicken is on the bone, but he doesn't mind that, and they serve a dish of lentils (almost a puree) along with it as a sauce. He loved it. We both demolished it all and, I'm ashamed to say, didn't even have anything to take home! For dessert, they brought us some Rice Pudding scented with cardamom. It was perfect - even though I was SO full, but it was on the house, so I didn't want to offend by not eating it. I love this place (did I already mention that?). Great food, friendly, but inobtrusive service .. and the waiters are cute too ! But .. C'Mon, Cumin India ....paint over that blue roof ! read more

Great food, friendly staff, and reasonably priced for the quality. We dine here often and every experience has been above average as the food and service are consistently great, our water glasses never get empty. Good vegetarian options on the menu and on the buffet. The buffet is a great deal and a perfect way to try many dishes. Highly recommended. read more

All dishes outstanding! Our Party of five left very happy...

Every year, I fly in from LA to visit my family for Christmas, and every year we make a night out of Cumin India. Our favorite dish is the Bhindi Masala (okra), but we also love the Tikka Masala, Saag Paneer, Garlic naan, onion Kulcha, and Tandori Chicken. We've never had anything off the menu that wasn't spectacular. I am blown away every time we eat here. read more

I had consistently bad experiences dining here . I ordered chicken tikka masala and the chicken is rubbery , under cooked and not tasty . I thought of giving a second chance and order veg Manchuria. This was the worst I had so far . It's all dough and no flavor. They just threw in the dough balls and gave it to me. I would not want to go back . I would not recommend anyone to try it as well. It would be good if management can improve the cooking and serve proper food. read more

Absolutely fantastic. Butter chicken was delicious, first time being here and definitely will be back soon! Also nice and polite service!

I've tried two different dishes here on separate occasions and both were delicious. They usually serve you a bowl of the food you ordered with a shared bowl of rice (if you're with company.) The buffet is also good and always a good way to try new dishes. The staff is very friendly and once gave our large group free rice pudding. (Not personally a fan, but a nice gesture nonetheless). The ambiance is fairly quiet. read more

Great food, great price, friendly service, and a nice atmosphere! I always go there for lunch since I work near the area. They have a buffet for those people who are in a hurry to eat, like me who only has less than an hour to eat and get back to work, its nice to just go in sit and eat. If you have time to order I would recommend anything with Cumming Sauce on it. Especially the salmon Yum! read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. Specifically the buffet. ALWAYS fresh and good quality. I always come after my Friday prayer and the price for the buffet is more than fair. Still 5 stars but I do wish the buffet can stay open until at least 4pm. Sometimes I am cutting it short by hardly making it before the 3pm deadline. read more

I have been to Cumin India three times -- once for dinner, once for lunch, and once to pick up pre-ordered food. Each time has been a delight, and I plan to go back again soon. The dinner menu is quite extensive, with a wide range of vegetarian and meaty dishes, as well as a good range of spiciness (from bland to flaming) for those of varying tastes. The lunch buffet, of course, offers far fewer choices and tends to present the basic naan, a vegetarian dish, chicken dish, goat dish, spinach and cheese dish, fruit, and a sweet dessert. For the price (around $8-9), though, the buffet is a good deal. Food ordered for take away is packed in a very professional way that prevents spilling in the car, and was still piping hot when I arrived home around 20 minutes after picking it up. The ambience of Cumin India is impressive, considering that the building had once been an IHOP. The deep reds, browns, and blacks of the ceiling, walls, and floor contrast with the multi-colored decorations around the bar. It is cozy and comfortable, and the waitstaff are always attentive without being overbearing. Because of its location at the corner of Skiff and Whitney, getting out of the parking lot can be a little tricky because of the traffic turning on Skiff at the light. I recommend driving behind the restaurant and going through the parking lot of the restaurant next door in order to be able to get out onto Skiff a little farther from the intersection, It is much easier to see oncoming traffic, and you are less likely to get hit by someone making the turn from Whitney on Skiff. Be careful either way, though, because people coming from the opposite direction on Skiff (from the Dixwell area) come over the hill quickly. So, when you decide to pull out, put your foot on the gas and go. read more

If you driving on I65, you could come in here for a quick dinner experience. The food came fast and was tasty. Gobi Manchurian was super good and spicy. I tried lamb kebab kurma, but u wouldn't recommend it.. the gravy tasted fine but the lamb pieces were hard and chunky.. I felt like left over kebab pieces were put into kurma. Garlic naan was fresh and soft. Overall, a good quick Dinning experience on I65. read more

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The food taste and quality has greatly improved...When I first tried a few years ago I was under thrilled but I decided to give them another try and was pleasantly surprised! I could eat the Chana Saag everyday! I would certainly give them a try if you are looking for Indian food in the Hamden area. read more

I really liked the service here. Everyone was more than willing to help us navigate the menu, and our water glasses were never empty. We each ordered different shrimp and chicken dishes along with garlic naan for an appetizer. As other yelpers have noted, the food could be spicier...but I have no doubt that they will accommodate any requests for spice. I'm glad to have a good Indian restaurant in Hamden. YAY! read more

I had an excellent meal here. It was the lamb mango dish. I had samosas as an appetizer which were also well made. Their onion chutney tasted fresh but not sure if it's made onsite. I finished with a delicious rice pudding which was on the house. But on top of all that what sets this restaurant apart is its service which I thought was top notch. I would definitely go back again after this first good impression! read more

I have been going to this place for years, I typically pick-up dinner once every couple of weeks and the food is good. However, recently I noticed something was off on my charge. I picked up an order last week and the total was $30.74 and I signed the copy and left. Someone added $6.00 to the bill and charged a total of $36.74 when it appeared on my credit card as a charge. I did not leave a tip and 20% at that for pick-up. Cumin India is scamming people with the tip. Everyone who visits Cumin India should mark the tip line and check their credit charges when it is posted. This is the first time that this has taken place and I do not plan on going to Cumin India anymore as they are cheating. I have attached the original receipt and the charge. read more

Cumin India - The final charge from my card. They added $6 to the bill. - Indian Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

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I absolutely love this Indian restaurant. My wife and I just moved to Florida and have yet to find a place anywhere like it in our city. In the 3 years I lived in Hamden, my wife and I easly went there over 20 or so times. Their prices are absolutely amazing in my opinion. I almost always ordered the chicken curry with their amazing bread. Their service was always polite, friendly, and attentive. We've brought both our families to eat here, as it was always a place they wanted to return to on their next visits. The only negative I can think of was from our one time buffet experience. It just did not go down very well for both my wife and I. This was a surprise as we had already had several amazing dinner outings; the food was always fresh. We continued with dinners there after and never had any problems. The Ambiance was also always great!! read more