We came here with a few family friends -- three families, 10 of us altogether -- and had a nice…read moretime. The buffet is around $25 per person. Drinks are not included in the buffet, but you can order them separately. I'm vegetarian, so I'm only sharing my thoughts on the vegetarian dishes I actually tried. I was happy to see unlimited pani puri! I enjoyed it, but I really wish they had spicy pani too. I love my pani puri with a good spicy kick, so that was definitely missing for me. For appetizers, I really liked the pav bhaji. It was flavorful and one of my favorites. I also tried the ragda pattice. The pattice was a little spicy and slightly dry for my taste, so I enjoyed the pav bhaji more. They had a pretty big salad and condiment section with pasta salad, cold mac and cheese, cucumber, onion, carrots, lettuce, and quite a few other options. There were actually a lot of sides and condiments to choose from. For the main course, I noticed they had more non-veg dishes than vegetarian ones. I didn't try any of the non-veg food, so I can't comment on the taste, but there were definitely more options on that side. From the vegetarian mains, the Gobi Manchurian was good, although I wish it had a little gravy. The Chinese fried rice was good and went well with it. Paneer makhni was decent, mushroom matar was okay for me, and I also liked the Greek-style green moong. Coming to dessert, the moong dal halwa was easily my favorite. It was rich, subtly sweet, and just perfect for my taste. I really loved it! The kheer was good too, just a little sweeter than I personally prefer. The fruit custard had a green color to it, but it was pretty mild and didn't have much flavor for me. They also had cantaloupe. The place itself has a nice, comfortable vibe. We were a big group and still felt comfortable sitting, eating, chatting, and enjoying our time together. Service was good too. The staff was attentive and kept clearing our used plates as soon as we were done, which I really appreciated at a buffet. Overall, we had a good experience and I'd give it 4 stars. For around $25 per person, there's a good amount to try. I would just love to see a few more vegetarian main-course options. For me, the pav bhaji and moong dal halwa were the highlights -- and unlimited pani puri is always a plus!

Well to start off with, I don't have a reason to even rate this place a star less. The restaurant…read moreis easily accessible off of Oak Tree Road and has a decent and dedicated car parking. I went with my office colleagues for a weekday buffet lunch. The spread was decent and had a good variety of veg options as well. Though I didn't get to try, they even had a live Pani puri going on during the lunch time. The food tasted 7.5/10 and had a good variety of spread.

One of My Top 3 Spots for Goat Chop Curry…read more Bombay Blue has easily become one of my favorite Indian restaurants. Their goat chop curry is outstanding and definitely in my top three places to go when I'm craving it. The food has that authentic, home-cooked flavor that is hard to find. The service is just as good as the food. Lakshman is an absolute superstar and one of the best servers I've had. He's attentive, friendly, knows the menu, and genuinely makes sure you're taken care of. The owner is also very welcoming and makes you feel like you're a guest in his home rather than just another customer. It's BYOB, which is another big plus. Great place to bring the family, have dinner with friends, or stop in for a good meal after a round of golf. I've eaten at plenty of high-end and Michelin-starred restaurants, and when it comes to the overall dining experience--food, hospitality, and how you're treated--Bombay Blue can compete with some of the best. So far, this has been one of my best dining experiences of the year. Great food, great people, and a place that genuinely feels like home. Highly recommend it.

This was my first time here. We went yesterday for a Rakshabandhan celebration with family -- 6…read moreadults and one 5-year-old. I had heard a lot about their Indo-Chinese food, so that's mainly what we went there to try. We ordered Chilli Paneer, Veg Sizzler, Schezwan Fried Rice, Veg Manchurian, Veg Hakka Noodles (baby mild for my daughter), and a Mango Virgin Mojito. Portions were okay and the food looked good when it came out, but honestly, the taste was just okay. Most of it felt bland and was missing that Indo-Chinese flavor and kick I was expecting. Since I had specifically heard that their Indo-Chinese was good, this was probably the most disappointing part for me. I would give the food 2 stars. The restaurant itself is beautiful. Ambience is definitely 5 stars. But it was so hot inside because the A/C wasn't on. At one point, even the gentleman serving us was sweating. When we asked about the A/C, he had to go ask the owner if he could turn it on and seemed worried about getting in trouble for doing so. I actually felt bad for him. One other thing that felt strange was that the person taking our order was dressed very casually, almost like nightwear, while the gentlemen serving the food were professionally dressed. I normally wouldn't even pay attention to something like this, but when a place has upscale pricing, you expect the whole experience to feel a little more polished. The staff serving us were nice and trying their best, so I would give the service 3 stars. I feel some of the issues were probably not even in their control. Overall, 2 stars for my first visit. Beautiful place and okay portions, but between the bland food, the heat inside, and the prices, I personally didn't feel the experience was worth spending top dollar.

The best Hakka noodles! We loved going here as kids and…read morehaven't been in many years, but this past week we finally went back. The interior has been completely redone! What was once a food court vibe has been transformed into an almost upscale feeling. They have also expanded the seating area, so everyone isn't packed in that little room anymore. While the interior has changed, the food remains the same high quality it's always been. My absolute favorite is the Hakka noodles. I truly have never found any restaurant that compares. Our other favorites are the chili paneer, veg Manchurian and gobi Manchurian. All 3 are delicious, and we like to get them with gravy so it isn't super dry. None are too spicy, but they provide small sauces to add spice if you want that. We ordered on the phone and our food was ready on time when we got there (on a busy Friday night). Cant recommend enough!

Moghul Express serves really solid Indian food overall. I ordered the chicken tikka masala and…read morechicken biryani, and both hit the mark in terms of flavor and portion. The yogurt sauce was a bit of a miss for me, it felt too watered down and would be much better with a thicker consistency. The hot sauce was decent, but not nearly as spicy as I'd expect from an Indian spot. Service, unfortunately, was the weakest part of the experience. I was dining with one other person and there was only one other table of three, yet things moved pretty slowly. There were a few employees around, but the service just wasn't very attentive, and communication was a bit tough at times. They also offer Chinese dishes, which is interesting and something I'd consider trying next time. Overall, the food is definitely worth it, but the service could use some improvement.

Ordered a chicken biryani to go from here. The total was close to $28 including tax. A smaller…read moreportion I would say, but it was still enough to last me 1.5 meals. Flavor is great - only thing is mine didn't come with an egg, and there were few onions. Service was fast and they had the order ready in around 15 minutes. Inside is also really spacious - I heard they host a lot of events!

We came here for the lunch buffet. They have both veg and non-veg options, and kids eat free, which…read moreis definitely a nice plus for families. Since I'm vegetarian, I mainly tried the veg options. For appetizers, they had beetroot tikki and samosa chaat. The samosa chaat was honestly my favorite thing from the entire buffet. I really enjoyed it and went back for more. The beetroot tikki was okay. They also had tomato soup, but I didn't try it. The salad section had cucumber, tomato and onion slices, chickpea salad, small papad and dahi vada. I tried the dahi vada, but it was a little too sweet for my taste. For the main course, I really liked the lasooni corn palak and Punjabi kadhi pakora. The paneer tikka masala was okay, but didn't stand out as much for me. They also had gobi aloo adraki, which I didn't try. For rice, there was plain rice and veg pulao. I liked that they bring a basket of different breads directly to the table. It was a nice touch and we could enjoy the breads fresh with our meal. We also ordered Hakka noodles separately for my daughter, but they weren't really to her taste. For dessert, they had moong dal halwa and rasmalai. I tried the moong dal halwa, but found it a little too dry for my liking. I personally love moong dal halwa when it has that rich ghee flavor and texture, and I felt that richness was missing here. I didn't try the rasmalai. They also had tea, but I didn't get a chance to try it. Overall, it was a mixed experience for me. There were definitely a few dishes I enjoyed, especially the samosa chaat, lasooni corn palak and kadhi pakora. Kids eating free is a nice benefit, but I did find the buffet a little pricey for the selection offered. For the price, I was hoping for a bit more variety and a few more dishes that really stood out. It was an okay lunch experience overall, with some good dishes but also some room for improvement.

This is honestly one of the best vegetarian spots for our family and has become our go-to weekend…read moreplace. You'll find us here almost every weekend, and most of the time it's actually our 4.5-year-old daughter asking us to go. That alone says a lot about how much we enjoy this place. My daughter has her favorites -- Hakka noodles, paper dosa, paneer butter masala with garlic naan, and mango lassi. She already knows what she wants before we even get there. I love their medhu vada and filter coffee. Last week we tried the paneer khurchan with mirchi garlic naan, and now that's my new favorite combo. The paneer khurchan was really flavorful and went perfectly with the mirchi garlic naan. My husband's favorites are the rava onion dosa and chickoo shake. What we really like is that every time we come here, we try something new from the menu and keep exploring. There are so many vegetarian options that even though we visit regularly, we still have plenty left to try. For us, this is definitely one of the best vegetarian spots around and a place that has become part of our weekend routine. When your 4.5-year-old is the one asking to go back, you know they're doing something right. Easy 5 stars from our family.

I've been here twice now - both Saturday lunch - which automatically makes this place my family's…read morego-to for Indian food because we haven't gone a second time to the other Indian restaurants we've eaten at so far. The entire restaurant is vegetarian and there are a number of vegan options. What makes this place stand out is that that they have nut-free and gluten-free options. AND they have Jain options too. This is all a concern for my family because (1) we follow a Jain-like vegetarian diet (we avoid alliums) and (2) my youngest kid has multiple food allergies to wheat, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, avocado, kiwi, and pineapple. They are clearly popular. Both times I've gone, it doesn't seem like there's people but within 10 minutes of opening, it starts to get packed and by the time we leave, people are waiting for tables. A vast majority of the diners are Indian which gives me the impression that the food's authentic! They do close between lunch and dinner services so be aware of that. We probably would have gone here more if they opened during the odd in-between hours because that's how we roll on the weekends. You're greeted by a hostess who leads you to your table and a waiter will come by within 5 minutes. We got the same waiter both times - shout out to Vivek! There are tablets on every table with the menu and you can filter out allergens or for special diets which is quite handy. You do not order on the device; you order with the waiter but it does cut down on questions. We still go through the whole allergy spiel and that we don't eat alliums in an attempt to make sure the order is put in correctly. As a side note, they have an extensive menu which is quite impressive that encompasses dosa, steamed items, curries, even a thali set, dishes I haven't heard of... all the way to desserts and even sweets (burfi, etc). Their falooda looks epic! I haven't ordered any of their sweets. Most all of them are things my youngest can't have. However, once I filter out for Jain, gluten-free, nut-free options, our menu shrinks. It makes it easier to order, but is sad if you have your eye on something. For instance, I love malai kofta. I cannot have the one here. Nor can I have the Bhel Puri or the thali or any of their meal sets for that matter. We've ordered: COCKTAIL SAMBAR IDLI - little steamed (GF) cakes dunked in sambar. I got this for fun. I did not expect it to be my youngest's favorite dish. Hands down his favorite. He asks for it every so often. If you avoid alliums, make sure you double check. The second visit, the kitchen accidentally prepared it with the regular sambar and not the Jain one... There was an onion floating in the sambar. PALAK PANEER - this is my kids' favorite curry. It's quite good. If you forget to specify the level of spice, it will come with little chunks of spicy green chilies that pack a little punch. Depending on which side of my mouth chewed on it, that ear with ring and burn. PLAIN DOSA - this comes as a HUGE dosa with a small bowl of sambar. It was excellent. My kids even ate some; one prefers the crispy bits, the other the softer bits. An oldie, but goodie. DAHI VADAI - GF donuts (I think it's a lentil/chickpea batter) in a pool of yogurt that's both tangy and very slightly sweet and spiced. I loved this. It comes with 2 3-inch donuts. BREAD - flatbreads are extra and only comes with one piece. My daughter always insists on it. She had parotta the first time and then roti the second. No complaints from the picky eater so that's a win! RICE - we ordered PANEER PULAO-turned-VEG FRIED RICE before. All their rice dishes are well seasoned and tender... likely with ghee. You could probably eat them alone. A note: Even though we used the filters and the Paneer Pulao popped up, it came out with cashews. The cook said it always comes with cashews. It was changed to a vegetable fried rice. Luckily, we looked through it before we gave some to our kid. I played it safe the second time with Jeera (cumin) Rice. Overall, good experiences. Aside from the cashews in the rice the first time and the non-Jain cocktail sambar idlies the second time. My youngest hasn't had any allergy reactions so at least cross contamination isn't happening. Service is pretty good, the place clean, and the food is delicious. If they can get the food right consistently, then that would push this to 5 stars. So far, it hasn't happened yet.

I used Mejwaani for the first time today for catering a corporate event. We ordered food for 20…read morepeople and the Meejwanni driver delivered it on time and helped us get things set up in a conference room. This was a home run for everyone. Seriously, the food was a perfect blend of traditional Indian favorites. One employee said, "I think this is the best lunch we've ever had from a vendor". I worked with Aarti from the Mejwaani catering team who was incredibly helpful. I described the various types of eaters we were expecting, and she hand crafted a menu that included a variety of foods, Paneer, Tikka Masala, chicken , vegetarian and goat cutlets. She helped me overcome any fear of placing an order I had confidence would be well received by our customer. Thank you Mejwaani team and especially Aarti for guiding me through the process.

This place has some of the best Maharashtrian food we've had! The Sabudana Vada (100/10) was…read moreexceptional and an absolute must-try. We ordered both the chicken and veg thalis, and both tasted really authentic and were very satisfying. Their Kokum Sarbat was also super refreshing and had a very authentic taste. The ambience was decent and the place was very clean. service was good especially considering how busy and packed the place was. I'd definitely recommend making a reservation instead of walking in, as it can get pretty crowded. Overall, a great spot for authentic Maharashtrian food. Definitely worth a visit!

We stopped by for dinner and were not disappointed. The kathi rolls were delicious and prepared as…read moreper your ask. The staff is nice and warm. Plenty of parking available and you could eat in your or outside. The place has nice wall art and is kept clean. Food- 8/10 Ambiance -8/10 Service- 8/10 Value for money- 8/10 I shall return and you need to go check this spot out!

Great Shrilankan food, variety of dinner options!! Thanks a lot! Would visit Vegetable Rice and…read moreCurry recommended!

Shalimar, Woodbridge - Worth the Detour…read more Finding parking in Manhattan can feel nearly impossible--unless you're willing to pay what amounts to a full night's hotel rate just to stop for a short meal. On our way back to DC, we finally decided to stop somewhere more practical where parking wouldn't be a hassle. We ended up in Woodbridge and initially stopped at Shah's. Since my wife and I weren't in the mood for fast food, we asked the staff for a recommendation. Without hesitation, they pointed us to Shalimar, saying it was the best option in the area despite there being several Desi restaurants nearby. After a 10 min drive we arrived with fairly low expectations. The surrounding area felt a bit worn and unremarkable--but the moment we stepped inside, that impression completely changed. The restaurant was clean, modern, and felt recently renovated. Since we still had a long drive ahead, I asked for their specialty dishes. The initial interaction with the staff felt a bit rushed, as if they had somewhere else to be on a Friday night--but we managed to place our order. And then the food arrived. The sizzler was outstanding--perfectly seasoned, incredibly flavorful, and with a texture that really stood out. The chicken was juicy and tender, paired beautifully with buttery naan. The portion was massive--easily enough for four people, and even with our best effort, we still had leftovers. Asked for extra sauce to go but that came in as a no show. We also tried the Chapli kebab, which was equally impressive. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. The combination of red onions and green chili on the side elevated the dish even further. Service was a bit mixed. The younger staff seemed quite busy and not especially attentive, but the manager noticed and stepped in, which improved the experience. Before leaving, we grabbed a mango lassi and a falooda to go--both excellent and perfect for the drive back. Overall, the food, portion sizes, ambiance, and pricing were all outstanding. Even if the service wasn't perfect that evening, the quality of the food alone makes this a place we would absolutely return to when in the area.

They've changed A LOT since my review from over a decade ago. They've since expanded and have a…read morevery nice seating area that accommodates large groups. This is the standout for me. It's hard to find places where you can dine as a family, where the vibe is nice, bathrooms are maintained, and the food is authentic. On this strip in Edison, there is no other Pakistani restaurant that compares to all of this. As for the food, it's your standard Pakistani fare. They're good, consistent. Prices have really gone up, I'm not sure if they're the same for the take out section? I like that you can see the items in the takeout area. They have a buffet, which looks substantial and am curious to try. We've seen their sizzling platters and chicken Karai dishes served around and seem to be a hit, so that's on the to-try list. Otherwise the goat and chicken curries, kebabs, naan, dahi balla and sweets are standard and consistent every time. The chinese vegetable fried rice- I get no east asian flare with this dish and their choice in vegetables is more from a frozen bag than fresh. It's a good sub for pullao, but it doesn't make me want to try their other chinese dishes. I would stick with the Pakistani food. Again, for me it's the vibes I appreciate here. Bring a group, your family for comfortable eating. The tunes are good too!