Please note - this restaurant is dedicated to the Sri Chinmoy organization. I am not part of the…read moreorganization nor am I endorsing it. This review is ONLY about the food and my experience eating here. I stumbled across this spot and stopped in because I was curious about the food since it was vegeterian and I was on a no-meat cleanse. It's a bit inconspicuous so you may not even realize it's a restaurant from the outside. That being said, it seems to be a very popular vegetarian spot in the area and has a good variety of vegetarian Indian dishes as well as Western vegetarian dishes. The spot is midsized, with a good amount of seating. The staff were very friendly and helpful with questions about the dishes. I ordered a few items - vegetables pakora, bhajia, and the Annam Brahma dinner. I also tried their chai. Overall, the food wasn't too bad and was a good portion for the price. I loved the chai and also ordered a mango lassi, which was also very tasty. The pakora and bhajia were delicious and paired well with the sauce. The Annam Brahma dinner was filling although I wish it has a bit more seasoning. Overall, this is a good spot for vegetarian food if you're in the neighborhood and looking for a good vegetarian spot.

Their excellent food is perfectly prepared and then served…read moreby friendly, helpful people in a calm and beautiful cafe. I love going there for a meal! Best wishes for continued service, from one of many grateful customers, Mary

OH MY GOSH!!! The food was so good that I almost cried tears of joy lol. From I entered the…read morerestaurant, I was greeted with smiles and all throughout my dining experience, the staff were very accommodating. I initially ordered the Goat Rogan Josh, Masala chai, and Roti. I ended up ordering heretic naan, another cup of Masala Chai & Rogan Josh to go for my mom. I am full, satisfied and glad I came here!!!

Every single thing I had was a 10/10!!!! Starting off with the soup, it was so comforting and…read morefilling, not too much chicken chunks and so full of flavor. The coconut shrimp was sweet, would probably pair nice with rice but doesn't come with. My favorite was the lamb vindaloo, I asked for extra spicy and they did not hold back!!! The food was def enjoyable and the ambiance has a nice romantic, family friendly feel to it. I'll definitely be returning here!

Chicken and rice platter with lettuce. The new containers…read moreare awesome and definitely healthier . The food and presentation was absolutely amazing! So delicious and so fresh every-time! Love this place!

Food is always on POINT and delicious and made fresh unfortunately I was sad last night when the…read moreonly reason I would come to this location for YEARS was because they made the chicken over rice with chicken thigh , yesterday I was served chicken breast and I am not a all white meat girl so it was depressing for me , unfortunately I will not be ordering here anymore bc the whole point of coming here was the type of chicken they used , it was a great run o legitimately could not eat my chicken over rice bc of how dry the meat was , please change recipe back to the old one, if something isn't broke don't fix it

The new name of this restaurant is Desi Tadka & Grill. The…read morefood is still good. We ordered up front and then sat at a table. This is not correct. If you are dining in, you should order at your table as there is wait staff. They are not super attentive though. The Tikka Masala is on the spicy side . The Mango Lasse was not as flavorful as some that I have had. The portions are plentiful. We did order extra rice.

Every single thing is homemade and made to order. I've…read morefrequented this place several times and by far it's one of the better Indian places in this area, people at the counter are very friendly and their menu is by far very reasonable along with their portions. Most of their clients are Indian.

So sad they don't sell bbq short ribs anymore…read more 5/5 juicy Lucy $13- 1 of my fave burgers, juicy & flavorful, 1/2 was filling 4/5 6pc garlic tenders $7- not a fan of boneless but this was really good, the exterior was thick, crunchy, garlicky. 4/5 pina colada lassi $4.50- just wish it was less sweet but really good otherwise 2/5 mango strawberry lassi $5.50- too sweet, tastes too artificial, needs more yogurt & more mango I'd def go back to try other burgers, quesadillas, pasta & bony wings.

This halal restaurant is very unassuming, I almost walked right past it on the street. I was…read morecraving a good burger and was drawn to this place from the online photos. My friend and I ordered the Juicy Lucy which is a burger that's both topped and filled with melty cheese. We also ordered a 6 piece order of garlic boneless wings. Both of these were incredible and I would definitely get them again. The burger was juicy and cooked perfectly. It was the most perfect messy and cheesy burger. I really enjoyed the boneless wings which were actually just tenders. Despite how coated it was, it maintained the crisp and crunch. It had a very flavorful garlic and cheese sauce. For drinks, we ordered two different lassis: piña colada and the mango coconut. I enjoyed them but feel as if it was missing the thickness and richness that a lassi would normally have. I think they definitely could use a disposal space or just as garbage can as we had nowhere to throw out our garbage afterwards.

This is definitely my go to cafe for breakfast when I am in the area! Very chill spot and always a…read moreseat available. Pretty standard diner/cafe menu. Can be a bit difficult to find parking in the area but always find one after circling a few times. Nonetheless, staff make you feel welcomed, so I will be returning!

Delicious breakfast! The restaurant is shell and quiet. The owner is always there and he's one of…read morethe cooks. This is a family business and it makes the experience great, as they're always attentive to their customers.

Can't beat the breakfast sandwich for taste and price…read more Looks like tasty buffet too. Also has a good juice bar.

So many wonderful smells once inside, leading me toward the center of the buffet restaurant where…read morethe action is at. Roughly recounting the number of tin trays of all hot foods puts my guess at about thirty. Its significant in size, I assure you. Each tray was superbly fresh and filled with colorful vegetables and stewed meats, cooked to prefection and lightly rest upon the glazed gravy and juices. As it was buffet format, I opted for three meats, tricked out brown rice, potatoes and spinach. Chicken: was fall off the bone tender, light jerk seasoning -- quite delicious. Pork: again, fall off the bone rib meat, cooked in a candied sweet sauce -- spetacular. Lamb: West Indian spices really in play here and the most flavorful of the three -- a Must! Salad bar was so clean, well kept and everything looked so fresh and proper. Many other options available from a dedicated juice bar with supplement ootions abound. Full coffee and tea section, again, incredibly clean, functional and orderly. Special shout out to all the extra special TriniLadies for being so welcoming, so sweet so hospitable and so helpful.. you girls are wonderful!

I have been to Shahs before at other locations but this one was beyond amazing. Best cart in Queens…read morefor sure. Very great service, guys working were very polite. The lamb had an amazing flavor and the sauces are excellent. Anytime I visit NY in the future again, I will be going here for sure.

Friendly guy - Wifey's go to guy for over rice and wraps for years. A ton of food for under $7 and…read morecomes with soda. One meal can usually feed two. Look at how big and how much meat is in one wrap!! Insane! Flavor wise, not too shabby. Somewhat on the blander side for me but the sauces take care of it. I prefer the chicken to the gyro meat here. A good option in Briarwood for sure!