I brought my parents here to try Indian food for the first time, and I was nervous for two reasons…read more- (1) my parents are conservative eaters and I was afraid they wouldn't like it, and (2) I myself had never eaten at this restaurant before. Either way, I was nervous they wouldn't have a good meal. But I held my breath and hoped that the reviews I'd read beforehand were accurate. For the most part, they were. The garlic naan was incredible. My parents went silent when they first tried it, then quietly maneuvered the basket toward themselves while leaving rice for the rest of us. The chana masala and chicken tikka masala were also spot on - rich, saucy, and flavorful. Our salmon tandoori announced its own arrival to our table as big chunks of delicate meat on a sizzling platter. The larger pieces weren't completely cooked through, but we just let them sit on the hot flatware for a minute or two more. Spice babies, beware. We requested 'mild' as the spice level for all our orders because medications have changed my mom's sensitivity to spice. Even then, the heat crept invisibly onto her palate. "I don't know where it's coming from," she said, fanning her mouth. Even as a spice lover, I could detect there a thrum of baseline spice in most of our meals. You might want to temper the spice the way we did - by ordering a mango lassi. I've yet to meet a mango lassi I didn't like, Punjab's included. Here, they include a drizzle of something jammy along the sides of the glass. I didn't think it necessary (the lassi by itself is already fantastic!), but great for those who like their drinks sweet and photogenic. Inside, the restaurant space feels like what I'd call 'upscale casual'. It's nice - in fact, it's a lot nicer than a lot of Indian restaurants I've been in. But it's not the kind of 'nice' that makes you feel like you can't grab a meal here in your sweatpants. There's no dedicated parking lot, but there are a good number of spots along the nearby side streets (just pay attention to street signs that designate no parking days and times).

Four of us went for an early dinner on Sunday. We all absolutely loved it! The staff are really…read morenice and the portions are large. Most importantly, the food is excellent. I see where others have written that even the mild can be too spicy, but we didn't at all find that to be the case. We got garlic naan for the table (great!) and also cheese naan (I didn't like that as much, but my sister loved it). I got the lamb tikka masala and have only good things to say about it. I don't remember ever having lamb so tender. Oh and we got the mango lassi with raspberry sauce, which was unusual and tasty. We'll definitely be back to try more dishes.

I'm a big fan of the WHILE IN KATHMANDU in Ridgewood, Queens, but have only been there once because…read moreparking is horrendous in that area. I was so happy to hear that they opened another restaurant in Glen Cove! Plenty of street parking is available, and they even have a shared parking lot in back of the restaurant! I parked in the back, and entered the restaurant via the backdoor! Note that there are stairs at the back entrance, so if you can't do stairs, it's best to park in front of the restaurant. This Glen Cove locations is lovely; beautiful murals and great vibes. I was shocked and sad to see it so empty on a Saturday evening! I hope more people give this place a chance because the food and service is great! This was our Shared Menu (plenty for 2ppl, and we had leftovers): -- Water Buffalo Momos w.Chili Sauce (8pcs/$18): the Momos were tasty; the meat was very lean. I would skip the Chili sauce next time. I didn't like the sweet and sour taste of the sauce, so next time I'd like to try the steamed Momos with Johl sauce instead. -- Choila Roti "Not a Taco" with Jackfruit (2pcs/$12): Not a Taco but similar to a taco. This was delicious and I'd get this again. We choice the Jackfruit version but they also have a chicken version. -- Masala Wings (Sauteed wet version) (4pcs/$11): I remember really liking the wings when I was at the Ridgewood location but couldn't recall which wings we had. On this visit, we had the wet version which was good but I realized that I like their dry version better. -- Grilled Lamb Chops w.Timur Sauce, Veggies & white rice (2pcs/$25): Surprisingly, this was my least fave dish of the night. I normally love lamb chops but these chops didn't really have a nice seared taste to them. The texture was a little off for me. Also, it was very boney with not much meat. I would try another entree next time. All in all, a good meal! I found the large selection of appetizers more interesting than the entrees, and would have been happy just sharing a bunch of appetizers and small plates. Customer service was welcoming and friendly! It was a pleasure to chat with the owner. Nice addition to the neighborhood!

What a great hangout place! We were looking for "hidden gems" and found this restaurant. Instantly…read morewe were greeted by the super friendly family running this restaurant (they have another location in Ridgewood) and the wonderful smell of their food. We got seated right away in their cozy dining room. We ordered the Not a Tacos, chicken momo jhol style, the chicken thuka, and the masala wings dry style. I also got a chiya. Everything we ordered was immaculate and delicious. Since this place was envisioned more as a hangout space, the portions are shareable so that you can drink and chat with friends. It was the perfect size for us. Our favorites were the masala wings and the momos. Those wings were so crispy and cooked to perfection. If we were local I'm sure this would become our go-to spot.

The place is absolutely beautiful and there was parking which is always a plus…read more I'm not giving four stars for many reason. One, the staff was not attentive, we had to call them a few times to let them know of things that we needed. This was a little frustrating being that we were the only customers at the restaurant for lunch during that time. They have a good wine list and a bar which is always a plus if you're looking for a good cocktail.

We had a delicious meal at Mahal. Authentic Indian cuisine. We ordered vegetable samosas, chicken…read moretikka masala (medium), palak paneer (mild), lamb shank, lemon rice, and naan. We loved the food! The service was not attentive and why I give it 4 stars and not 5... the drink order took awhile. Food came right away, drinks did not. I would go again!!

The veggie burger was realllllly good I loved it…read more The palak paneer was kinda bitter and the butter chicken was sort of rubbery. Won't get the last two items again but the veggie burger for sure will be a repeat menu order for me

Firstly, the staff and service here are amazing. They went out of their way to make sure our varied…read moredietary needs were met. They continuosly checked on us to make sure we were good. The apps are delicious, esp the methi palak gota and amul pav bhaji. The entrees were just as good. The decor is quite beautiful as well. My parents' anniversary dinner felt very special. I highly recommend for a night out dining or a private party.

My go-to Indian restaurant. I would drive all the way from Astoria to Bayside just to eat here. The…read morefood is always consistent and delicious. Their lunch special chicken tikka masala is 10/10. The curry is so flavorful and the chicken is super tender -- definitely a must-order. It's also a great bang for your buck. Make sure to get the vegetable samosa too; I love dipping it in the green sauce they give you. One of my favorite things about this place is actually the side dishes. The pickled onions are sooo good, and I love their steamed vegetables. They also serve pea soup, though I personally don't really eat the soup. Three must-tries: 1. Chicken tikka masala 2. Vegetable samosa 3. Garlic naan Mango lassi is refreshing! I've eaten there multiple times and the service is great. Waiters are attentive and professional. Ambience is laid back, casual but at the same time can be a date spot too.

This is the kind of restaurant that you take that one friend who only eats chicken tenders…read more You're in no danger of having your palette overwhelmed with flavors, or spices. The dishes are sweeter than you, or I would expect. Attentive service, nice enough decor, whatever other stuff people talk about in reviews... but the food leaves a lot to be desired. Even the garlic naan was middling at best. Kind of a strange joint. The uncanny valley of Indian restaurants.

This place is awesome and such a great addition to the Wilton Restaurant scene, which is pretty…read moremuch non-existant, so to find a high end Indian restaurant in this neck of the woods is a treat. This is pretty high end restaurant, with each item specially prepared. It covers a wide area of India, so you can find dishes of all kinds to your tasting. I tried the "Sarson Ka Saag & Makki Ki Roti" on my first visit along with "Goan Fish Curry" which came with two crepe's and rice. Both of them were extremely rich in flavor. Our server "Teju" recommended their special "Mango Dessert" which they had brought from NY , and that turned out to be the highlight of the evening. I have been there a few times since then and found the quality of food to be consistent.

Excellent Indian food, beautifully prepared. Very nice people both in person and on phone. Prices a…read morebit higher than other local Indian restaurants locally. Dining Room is clean with booths and tables. Portions are generous, which softens the cost We patronize whenever we have desire for Indian.

So tonight we decided to try the new Indian restaurant in Plainview, A Nest. I will start by…read moresaying that the wait staff and service were perfect. We explained our spice preference, which is a little bit on the spicier side and they delivered perfect spiced dishes. We started with the vegetable samosas, which had a slightly different flavor than what we usually get, a better flavor. So good. We also started with the Baghari shrimp. The sauce was so flavorful that I wanted to drink it like a soup. The chicken vindaloo was flavorful and perfectly spicy. The lamb Rogan Josh was as tasty as can be and also perfectly tasty. The mixed bread basket (naan) was excellent. For dessert, I was skeptical. We ordered one carrot halwah, ( it's carrots). We ordered one to share. It was the the best dessert I have ever had in an Indian restaurant and would be on a great dessert list anywhere. I would eat a vat of it. Waiter said that they eat it for breakfast. Everything was perfect. If you are from the area and believe you should support local, try them out. If you like Indian food you will come back.

We have been to Nest a few times. Every dish has been fresh and flavorful. If you like spicy they…read moredo it great, if you like mild that is great too. We have had various lamb and chicken dishes that were fantastic. Highly recommend trying Nest!!

The saag paneer was sweet and tasted weird, the sauce for the Idlis was funky, the white rice was…read moreok. If you go here, get the Chicken Dum Briyani. The chicken was seasoned well and was the rice. The lamb in the Lamb Tikka Marsala didn't incorporate the flavors and was surprisingly dry in the sauce.

The restaurant was offering a buffet for memorial day weekend so I figured it was a good…read moreopportunity to try a new (to me) place. Walked in around 6 PM on Saturday 5/25/24 and the place was empty, not one customer! The buffet was set up nicely, everything was neat. We were seated to a table. No menus were given, not even water. No one asked what we wanted to drink. At the buffet, every single item was COLD. The owner/manager said he would bring out hot food. How do you not have this ready at 6pm on a Saturday?? The food was okay, nothing really stood out taste wise. Everything was bland, oddly some dishes tasted similar. I had to ask for water/soda and refills each time. I also had to ask for bread that was included in the buffet. It's a shame because this would have been a great opportunity for them to attract some customers instead it did the opposite. Food 2 stars at most Service 0 stars, non existent Ambience 3 stars. Bright, airy and clean.