Overall a good place to spend time with friends or celebrate your birthday or anniversary. The place has the vibe of eclectic atmosphere with very friendly staff. Food was excellent with a twist of true Deccan side. Whether it is from Chettinad or Godavari style or Hyderabad cuisine you get all the flavors of the spices in one place. The bar is loaded with new unique drinks that compliments the spice of Deccan. I will highly recommend to try their food and enjoy the flavors of the Deccan side of India. read more

Wow, why is this manager not paying attention to this hotel. He kept in the right location with ample parking. Why is the food not unto the price. I went for the buffet expecting that yes now I will try again this restaurant. Since the 1st week when it opened, I was not happy with the food I wanted to encourage this restaurant so we have some South Indian high end restaurant in my locality where we can spend some good time with the family similar to the ones I am so happy like Ming, Moghuls, Rasoi, Mithaas, Chef Table, Bombay Blue are some of the ones I relish. But no the manager seemed to want to kill this restaurant The chicken on my plate was cold. Crap how can I eat that. Dear Manager, please improve the quality of the food. I came to hear the same from others Appetizers and Ambience is good. Main course isn't . You need to speed up the service and get good chef to improve the food quality and taste. Don't kill this restaurant with such bad management. This restaurant could have become the Samudra of Oak tree. Please learn and improve read more

I've come here a few times and first thing I noticed was the staff. Very diverse including African Americans. Never have I ever seen African Americans workers at any Indian establishment so this was a welcome surprise. Much respect to the owners. The atmosphere is really nice, the waitstaff reminds you of old time restaurants, they are attentive and extremely courteous. Our server Niy was pleasant, recommended dishes. Our table was never dirty because the waitstaff always were cleaning it. The food as usual was delicious, warm and flavorful. The only drawback were our alcoholic drinks. Not really done properly. read more

Deccan Spice - Edison - Indian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

The food was good here but the prices were terrible. we ordered 4 items and the cost of all of this was $160. It was not just $160 for the food it was $160 after a 10% discount. this play is very expensive, I would not recommend to go here. read more

This restaurant is a joke and a loot to start with! They don't server tap water - only bottled water which costs like $8. Which Indian restaurant doesn't offer free water - even the best fine dining ones at NYC does have!! We were a party of 4 and they still charged 20% gratuity. Ofcourse we do give 20% tip but who charges it upfront on party of less than 6 people without knowing how the service quality is!! Won't visit this restaurant again... read more

I am a foodie and try restaurants to check the taste. The manager at the restaurant is a very nice gentle man and he was very courteous. Overall for Food quality - Taste I will give 2 out of. 5. The food presentation skills are mediocre , prices comparatively are high - bottled water that was bit tacky ! SIZZLERS should sizzle - missing the wow ness ! They started charging the table covers when we were dining and the waiter was almost on my food ! They have lot of scope to improve. read more

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Overpriced and terrible food. They keep repeating, 'We are upscale fine dining' but doesn't realize the importance of customer service. They serve their own water which is $8/bottle. Why????!!!! For food, we ordered - Veg. Manchurian, Gobi Manchurian, Soup, Paneer Bhuna, Navratna Korma, Dal Tadka, Jeera rice and Rotis. The only decent item amongst these was the Roti. A family member asked for onions which was served after the person finished eating her meal. I legit asked about 4 times for water. When you ask for anything, they oblige real quick but then end up gossiping with their fellow coworkers and forget about the request. Tip: There are way better fine dining Indian restaurants in NJ. Stay away from this one. read more

I wanted a dosa but the place next door was closed so I ended up at this ridiculous place. It is so incredibly overpriced and features a robot that delivers your food while the staff mills about directionless. They do not serve rice with your entree. You have to order basmati for $6. The food is just as good as as any other place in the area that charges way less; I guess they have to pay for the robot and the fancy decor somehow. read more

Yummy food, terrible service, questionable ethics and standards. I'll start off saying the food was indeed tasty, a real Indian spice level which was enjoyable and presentation/ aesthetics were great. If I was just rating this place based on food, I would give more stars. However, when a restaurant charges $20-25 per entree, 18% gratuity I start to question things. I will start from the beginning. The only option for water was bottled or sparkling. The only bottled water option was VOSS for $8. Okay, fancy restaurant I understand. However the VOSS bottle did not come sealed. And they took the bottle away as soon as we finished drinking the water mid meal. Is there really VOSS water in there? Or are they using the glass bottles and filling tap water. If a customer pays $8 for bottled water, you better let the customer keep that bottle atleast till the end of the meal. Next point, the waitress gave zero eye contact, attentiveness and was not welcoming. While we were ordering she was looking elsewhere. Then she gave attitude when we asked if she got the order. Ofcourse the order was not correct and something else was brought instead of the boondi raita. Entrees/curries were YUM but came with no rice. What Indian curry entree at a restaurant doesn't come with plain white rice? Let alone an entree that was $21. Naan and roti and paratha were tasty but very small pieces. Not a normal size portion. When we got the bill, we noticed the 18% gratuity which felt comical seeing how there was not great service. The default tip was also set higher. Then when we asked to place a custom tip the server said "it's fine" I could go on and on but I'd say if you're going to Edison for food look elsewhere read more

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A place where groups can choose to celebrate and have a dinner party. Their alcohol menu is very detailed and every type has good amount of options. The majority of what we ordered from their food menu were on the tasty side. They have some authentic Hyderabad and in general, dishes from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (south indian states). We tried their shami kabab and chicken 65 as appetizers, Hyderabadi vegetarian dum biriyani with mixed vegetarian gravy and goat haleem. We also ordered some naan on the side. All ordered dishes except biriyani hit the right taste buds as per the expectation. The biriyani is definitely not bad but at the same time not the best one you would find in the vicinity. Quantity is reasonable. Good amount of car parking spaces are available in front of the restaurant as it is a business complex with multiple other food attractions. Service is definitely one of their plus points however not extraordinary. Ambiance is average. Recorder music was not consistently being played when we visited. We heard the noise of all tables speaking most of the time. Most important reason for me to give 4 star review here is the pricing. They are pretty pricy/expensive overall throughout their menu. Even if visiting on a weekday beyond Wednesday, it is better if you can reserve a table before you reach the restaurant. We booked 1 hour before our visit and it was available on a Thursday evening however once we reached, we observed that it was almost fully occupied. Take out orders are also an option here. Covid specific- masks or vaccination proofs are not compulsory. Some people serving wear masks and some don't. Hand Sanitizers are kept at the entrance. read more

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Outstanding service and delicious food. The roganjosh was out of this world. To make it even better they have an awesome bartender

Update from a few weeks ago... As I suspected, the staff had an off day last time. Our second experience was fantastic. We arrived at about the same time of day and the staff was alert and ready to go. All our selections were very well prepared, presented beautifully and delicious. The staff got our drinks quickly. 1. The Samosas were again very good. 2. The Roti was flavorful and our server's suggestion to dip into the Angarey Paneer was great! 3. The Hyderabadi Royale Lamb Chop was presented with a table side flaming flourish and, more importantly, was perfectly prepared medium rare and oh so flavorful. 4. We added basmati rice to have with the lamb, delicious. We didn't have dessert as we were so stuffed from our meal. We did have some masala chai which ended the meal very well. The staff and owner took the time to check in with us and we had an extremely pleasant experience. We eagerly anticipate our next visit here. read more

The decor was very nice, food was pretty good however the service was super spotty. Cool that they use robots to bring your food to the table. However much of the staff could not understand things we asked for. One of us requested non spice dish & it came spicy. They CHARGED for rice ! A few items were unavailable. They took away our clean plates before serving & then when our plates were dirty from appetizers they didn't take away plates until we asked. Small Pepsi was $4.. Definitely not worth going back to. read more

Firstly pretty cute spot for Indian food with very good drinks. Food is good too but too expensive for the area and ambiance. Service is also average. Prepare to pay 15-20 per item on the menu including drinks. Recommended: Chicken tikka Malai kofta Garlic naan Drinks Menu items I found okayish bhindi, fish tikka and rosemary naan. Angarey paneer was more for the show, since they light it for you. Tastes okay. read more

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Food excellent Service excellent (ask for victor) Ambiance lovely Very welcoming staff and delicious food I'll be back. read more

Families - before spending your money on this establishment, take 2 mins to keep reading... - reserved a party of 9 for my dads 76th birthday. Reservation was for 5:30 p.m. - we were not seated until 6:00 p.m. even though we were the ONLY ones at the restaurant. The owner/manager was taking videos of the empty table for his social media posts so WE had to wait. Ridiculous. hopefully they tagged #terribleassservice - I had my 7month old baby and they told us upon entering that they do not allow strollers. - the reason per management for no strollers is because they have these corny little robots that serve the food and a predetermined path is set and the stroller could get in the way. It actually made sense... - so I got over it. We were sat (30 mins late) in the corner of the restaurant (by the kitchen) and there was a small gap where our stroller could actually fit (without getting in the way of the robots that take away employment opportunities) - waitress in red (who was the ONLY one who operated with some sense of compassion and customer service) stated we could fit our stroller there. -she then came back and said management actually denied the request. My wife requested to speak to them. - the manager said that if he allowed us to have the stroller, there would essentially be a SEA OF STROLLERS in the restaurant and that's not the vibe they are going for. This policy is no where on their website or social media. It no longer was about iRobot and their programmed routes, it was about their "upscale vibe" that was their priority in an empty restaurant. We took our business to Bombay Blue (5 mins away) and they were accommodating, respectful, served delicious food, all while being PACKED. We've seen restaurants like Deccan Spice before - operating with a sense of entitlement, hiring pretentious managers, and sacrificing customer service for social media likes. Most restaurants like this don't last because people eventually see through the bells, whistles........and robots. Want to superficially impress a date or a business client? Give it a shot. Want delicious food and good service? Go elsewhere. read more

THIS IS FOR MANAGEMENT/Christopher?. We can't say enough about how good the food, drink and service was but one thing that straight up ruined the afternoon is management screaming at our sever for no apparent reason. We decided to stop by today around 3 pm for a late lunch. It was impossible to enjoy the food over the manager repeatedly screaming at our server for no fault whatsoever! No rush, service was if anything over attentive yet this tool felt it necessary to scream at staff. It took effort not to say something right then and there. Please do something about this complete unprofessional behavior and about the only reason why we wouldn't come back. Our otherwise positive experience will be shared with others, we traveled 15 miles to check this place out. read more

Our experience at the restaurant was terrible. Horrible service and quantity of food was very cheap. The music in the so called "VIP" room was so loud and the choice of music did not match the restaurant at all. The food was very over priced. I will Never recommend this restaurant to anyone. Please skip this restaurant if you are in Edison. read more

I don't know if there are branches but I got my take away from Deccan Spice on Oak Tree Road, Edison. It was one of the worst biryani ever. Who puts fried chicken 69 in biryani and name it Hyderabad Chicken biryani. It almost felt like they had extra chicken starter and they used it in biryani + rice were overcooked, not typical biryani rice cooking level. Never ever from this place. read more

Drinks: Forget the prices, I was in an Indian lounge which typically charges more for drinks. 1. Double martini had (pretty much) no vodka. 2. Jack and coke had no jack - just coke. 3. No tap water for paying customers, each (about 32 OZ) would cost about $8. 4. Coca-cola for the kid $8 (about 16 oz) 5 Mango lassi: $8 (about 16 oz) 5. Beer - bottles only, pretty pricy. Food: 1. Delhi style butter chicken: gravy was all tomato paste & tasted mediocre to bad. Chicken cubes were probably marinated and cooked in clay oven so tasted OK. Portion for the price when compared to other restaurants in the area and factoring in the lounge status: borderline OK. 2. Chicken dum biriyani: Tasted mediocre. Any other half priced alternative in the vicinity would have better portion and taste and quality. 3. Naan and garlic naan, cashew curry and appetizers: comparable with number 1&2. Stomach trouble and bathroom runs: Free. Final verdict: Avoid if you don't want drinks with food. It's a overpriced lounge first and then a restaurant. There are other far superior alternatives in the vicinity. If you want drinks with food: there are fewer alternatives, but I have to think, either of the fewer choices could be better. Mind it, I knew the food prices going in. However, these prices demands the food to taste much better and bigger portions. I have already mentioned my surprises on water and drinks. Ambiance: OK for a lounge. Can't expect much from an India store. read more

Can we get a health inspector? First off the silverware was dirty on our table, i witnessed a busser pick one up off the floor and put it back on the table even when the trash robot was right next to him! I picked it off the table when the busser left and tried to rush to the robot to put it away. it stopped where they goto dump the trash and dishes to end up finding this through the window looking in! Home of the Spiciest Curry in the same place, on the floor, uncapped to god knows what that can come in from the outside door to the sauce! read more

Deccan Spice - Edison - Home of the Spiciest Curry, on the floor, uncapped where they dump there trash and dishes! - Indian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

To be frankly,,, I just felt like different environments which is looks like Change of life with food , service and all ,, Looks like they are doing there best and our town or community should support these people ,,, they are more than phenomenal, no doubt it's quite pricey but worth it for sure ,, Everyone should try it , AMAZING PLACE Don't forget to visit this place otherwise looks Like all the customers missing there own quality of life Thanx for Deccan palace read more

Deccan Spice - Edison - Indian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Terrible place. Misled by the positive reviews (see below) we went here and had the thali for four people. The taste was ok, but after going home everyone's stomach got upset. The low price of the thali was also misleading since they imposed a 18% service charge on top of the tip, even when one of our party was a 3-year-old kid who hardly ate anything and shared food. While leaving, they almost insisted that we give them a positive review, which explains all the positive reviews. Never going here again or recommending it. read more

Food was excellent but service was very slow. It took way too long for dessert and it became an awkward waiting that long between courses

BEWARE!!! If I could give this place zero stars I would. We were there on 3/28 with a party of 15 (4 kids). To start off, as we walked in with the cake, the manager (i am assuming, white guy) told me we charge a $5/slice. So to me that means - it would depend on the # of slices. Again, I have been to enough high end restaurants where they charge a flat fee for cakes and maybe even corking but to charge by the slice seems like a stretch. Heck, we could have cut our own damn cake. When we told the manager we can cut our own cake, he said sure then later when he/they brought out the cake, they were so unprofessional about it. He didn't even let us touch the cake. Just held it over for the birthday person and said - "ok make a wish" and walked back with the cake. So within a span of 5 minutes he changed his story completely. And they did charge us $75 for the cake slicing when indeed we only got 6 slices. To me this is plain ole stealing. The extent they stoop to - to make a few extra bucks. Also, what restaurant in NJ doesn't serve tap water. The told us they only serve still water which was probably $5 a bottle. We even joked and said we can bring our own water to which they said nothing. So expect to pay $50 for just water if going in a big crowd. The food I thought was OK, certainly not comparable to the price tag. The chicken dishes were primarily 70% gravy so much so that we had to order dry chicken to add to it. The robot bringing out the food wasn't impressive to us but maybe they are minimizing the serve staff effort. Back to the service, our table was messed up and they didn't do anything to fix it. They simply added a piece of cardboard under it which didn't help at all. So the whole time we had to make sure our feet were on the base of the table. Then again due to the wobbly tables we had one of the kids tip it accidentally and spill the water and no one came to clean it up. Unless you asked for wait staff we had no one checking up on us. So if you want to go there for the décor, sure. This restaurant is by no means a Michelin star or even close but pretends to be it with the worse service. They are only in the business of extracting money. Lastly, my rant should justify the $$ amount we dropped and it was $1042. You'd think charging this kind of money would provide them the ability to print more than one bill but they couldn't even do that. When we asked for another copy the server said she couldn't print it. I attaching a pic of the cake being help over someone else and just forced upon us. We didnt even get to take pictures with it or others. Needless to say we will never go back here again and will suggest the same to all. Hope this review helps you save your money. read more

Deccan Spice - Edison - This is how you ruin a birthday celebration - Indian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Loved this place, its upscale, honestly everything what we ate here was flavorful!!! Started with lamb chops which were juicy and spicy Presentation was fantastic!! kaju curry was cooked to perfection. Had Afghan Naan for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. It was sweet and awesome. Waiter knew what he's serving and we also went with his suggestion. Overall had a deliciously mouthwatering experience!!! read more

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The place is definitely upscale compared to other Indian restaurants around in the neighborhood. The place has dim lighting and decent music running in the background. The staff is courteous. The vegetarian food is decent (not the best on Oak Tree road) but it's probably one of the better places for Ambience and not too loud spots. The food and drink selection is also good. When it comes to the actual food, most of the food is better than average. Our only bad experience was with the papad. It somehow felt stale and we had to send it back. It's also good to see them testing robots for food delivery and plate clean up after. I am not sure if they are efficient yet as a waiter was following it throughout the time. But at least they are trying to use latest technology available. This is first Indian restaurant in NJ that I have come across attempting this technology. read more

Thanks but no thanks ! If you would like to be treated nice on a special occasion this is NOT your spot . My parents in law anniversary was such a bummer because of the lethargic service and wait around. read more

Deccan Spice - Edison - Indian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Easily the worst food and customer service experience in the WHOLE OF JERSEY! (Been here for 14 years) Especially if you are a VEGETARIAN there is OIL floating literally around all curries, and not to forget their exorbitant food charge especially for WATER! They charge EIGHT DOLLARS FOR A 800 ML VOSS WATER and there is NO OTHER OPTION (no outside water allowed), I mean NOT even TAP WATER and this is JUST ANOTHER RESTAURENT in OAK tree road! This is not a restaurant in BURJ AL ARAB. Folks having kids with food restrictions, do NOT even attempt to go to this place as their MILD is SPICEY even for adults except for the the manager who apparently watches the chef prepare the food! Wish the restaurant had spend the same amount on HIRING/TRAINING a manager, instead of their automated robot(s). Dealing with an automated robot/server would have been more logical and pleasant! Never again... GUYS DO READ THE BAD REVIEWS as all the positive remains are for sure bought out. read more

We had such a great experience here! I was so surprised not to see a 5 star rating for this restaurant! The service was exceptional! Our food came out fast and hot. It's a Friday night at 7PM and the owner even introduced himself and I just felt this was the best Indian food in the area. Chefs table was my go to and I can confidently say I will be recommending Deccan to everyone!! Can't wait to be back! Highly recommend the Deccan Biryani, the chicken tikka and the spicy shrimp app! read more

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Ordered a martini They charged $25!!! More than places in Manhattan!! Called it a double so 12 x2 plus a 1 dollar martini fee!! Couldn't believe it!! Food was ok but that alone... not going back! read more

Food Prices are inflated could be because it's a fine dinning place. I did not enjoy the food, there are much better options around if you are ok with casual dinning. Love the collection of scotch & Whiskey probably one of the best around. Service was average but the ambience is fabulous. read more

Finest Indian restaurant in Central Jersey. Finally, a great Indian restaurant with excellent service in Central Jersey. Right from the time, you are greeted at the front, till the time your bill arrives, the service stands out for an Indian restaurant. Food is on par with any good restaurant. Anytime, you go to an Indian restaurant, you are always rushed. However, with Deccan Spice, the service is casual , and they are not in a rush for you to finish the food. Would definitely come back for special occasions. read more

I would not go back to this place again. They stoop too low to get people to pay for "extra" stuff that you would normally assume is free. If they ask if you want water, then know that it's $8. Onions on the side is $2, rice on the side is $5, butter is extra. My family and I would have had a better experience dining here if they were upfront about all these hidden charges. The only good thing is the ambiance. They also have a robot for delivering food, which is kinda entertaining the first time. Food itself is average for the price. read more

Staff: Friendly Quality: 2.5/5 Speed: 4/5 Taste: 1.5/5 Hospitality: 3/5 Ambience: 4.5/5 Value for $: 1/5 Wine: 4/5 Kadai Paneer: was without gravy, strange! Lacks taste. Water Bottle: $8/ea (VOSS), we don't need that Order: for 4 person, we ordered 1 appetizer, 2 entree, bill was $134 (bit expensive) Caution: for a group of 4 or more, gratuity is 18%. (I think it's to compensate for fancy robot waiter) Conclusion: too much extravaganza, too less taste! Owners are trying to make it look like a up-scale restaurant but need to invest in better cooks/chefs. read more

Terrible service. The naan were undercooked and I told the staff about it and they argued back and started giving excuses. So has to reorder the naan again and you can see the difference in the photo after telling them to burnt the naan. Naan style is not tandoori style. Idk how they make their naan Long wait for the order They don't allow water from outside so be ready to pay. Overall a really bad experience with the staffing and the naan. Their kajju curry is good tho. read more

Deccan Spice - Edison - Garlic Nan - Indian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey

Literally the best Indian food in Edison NJ, which is a bold statement. From classics such as Saag Paneer to fusion items like Manchurian cauliflower, to avant garde takes on other cuisines like Lobster Bisque, their chef nails them all. This is one of those places where you put a bite in your mouth and wonder how exactly the chef managed to get exactly that combination of spices into each mouthful. Sweet, spicy, savory. Surprising flavors, perfect textures. Vegetables are always at just that soft snap, and meats have the resilient but tender mouth feel that speaks to long slow time on low heat gently melting together. Do yourself a favor and try at least one of the soups - they're all delightful. Try something you've never heard of, maybe from the Chefs Special list. Get an old favorite. Deccan Spice will knock them all out of the park. The decor is just right for a date night with your significant other, definitely worthy of the spiffy outfit. They have a full bar with both American standards and Indian cocktails. Dessert is fine but unremarkable. We have taken to simply heading over to one of the many Indian sweet shops in the area for our after-dinner gulab jamun or kir with chai. If nothing else, go to gawk at the two serving robots that augment their service staff. These fun gadgets bring food to the table and bus empties. All servers take orders on hand held devices, another way management is using technology to streamline his operation. Sadly, service is the only area not top-notch at Deccan Spice. Their servers seem overworked and a bit undertrained. Indeed management spoke of labor challenges - quite common going into 2022 and out of the COVID pandemic.We've experienced a fair amount of delay and confusion on orders and overall service. I would love to see about 25% more service staff on the floor, and about 50% additional patron contact within a meal. Prices are moderately high, but no more than you'd expect to pay for a fine dining meal in, say New Brunswick or Cranberry. This place has become our "Indian date night' standard. We literally have never been disappointed with the food, and have been able to overlook the occasional lapses in service. It's a rare treat to find a restaurant that can execute so well on so many different dimensions. In a town known for excellent Indian eateries like Moghul and Sukhadia, the bar is set high for outstanding Indian cuisine. Deccan Spice surely delivers. read more

Overall- decent experience Pros: robots passing was good entertainment for my kids but besides that useless, good ambience Cons- They charged us for water.. like who does this? Atleast give us an option of tap water- even in New York, you get choice. Kaju curry was super oily- literally oil floating on top, paneer bhuna was spicy even when told make it mild as it was for my kids and so much color was added to it. Naan felt so chewy/ hard- something that happens when you reheat. It's highscale just for price and the technology. read more

Gorgeous interior and they use self driving robots to deliver the food and bus the tables. Which is pretty freaking neat. Now that I got the positive stuff out of the way, time for the bad. Overpriced, mediocre food, expensive drinks, unprofessional service and poor quality control. Food is around $30 per dish and all of the normal sides for Indian food are a la Carte (meaning extra). The rice was $6 and naan $5 (note, this is 1 portion size). The cuisine is good but average at best. Mixed drinks are $10+ and also mediocre. Asked the waiter how much was the a la carte rice and he so kindly advised it is listed on the menu, then reluctantly answered my foolish question. Friend I was with ordered the ginger ale and it had no carbonation in it. Told the waiter it was stale and he said yes, the machines have been down and doing that for awhile. While he did take this off the bill....how can the restaurant knowingly serve flat soda?!?!?! Last thing regarding my incredible dining experience here was that they do not have tap water. Rather they only serve still or seltzer water. The bottles are $8 a pop. For a big water drinker, did not enjoy this So many better options in Edison where you will not feel like you are getting robbed. For example, try swagath gourmet. Super friendly staff and the prices are not 3x what they should be. read more

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Had an amazing experience and the FOOD was incredible. Loved our server NYE, she was Very attentive and provided great guidance regarding the menu. The lamb appetizer was the tables favorite. read more

Deccan Spice - Edison - Prawn appetizer, so delicious! - Indian Near Me - Edison, New Jersey