Can't believe I didn't know about this spot for years, it's kind of hidden inside the…read morefood/restaurant area behind the KBBQ/hot pot place. The restaurant is very clean and service is great, everyone is really nice. The dosa is fantastic.

Trekking to Secaucus isn't easy, especially coming from Jersey City. But if you end up in the area,…read moreit's worth the trek to stop by Cumin n Eat for some great Indian food. We got here super early when the place was empty. We figured this is due to most Indians eating dinner fairly late (and it being a Monday on a holiday weekend), but we didn't mind. Ended up ordering the following: Mango Lassi: Yummy and not super sweet. Chili Paneer: Ordered this medium, but damn this had a kick to it. Was very good though and finished every bite. Mixed Veg Chettinad: Ordered this medium and this was also super tasty. Wasn't super spicy. Was very hearty. Ate this with a Roomali Roti. Also came with rice. We had enough for a meal's worth of leftovers. We spent around $50 (including 20% tip) for all of this. Pretty good deal for some great food.

Delicious food. Idk why such low reviews. Food was so good. Shrimp vindaloo, garlic naan, lamb…read morebiriyani, raita, butter chicken, gulag jamon, mango lassi....basically it was all very good. Very flavorful. We did medium so I would suggest higher spice level. Very friendly service. Definitely recommend!!

I ordered takeout from this spot on Saturday night around 7:30, and honestly, the experience was…read morepretty disappointing. I expected a bit of a wait since it was a weekend, but the food wasn't ready until almost an hour later. Had to sit in the car for nearly half hour. Saturday nights are busy, but a restaurant should be prepared for that. The bigger issue was the Chicken Tikka Masala. It felt like they ran out of their usual portions because the chicken pieces were unusually large, and two of them weren't cooked all the way through. I bit into one and immediately knew something was off, the texture was almost cartilage-like, and it definitely wasn't fully cooked. I couldn't even cut it with a fork. Some of the other pieces were okay and cooked through to be considered edible. The flavor was fine, but the inconsistency and undercooked chicken really ruined the meal.

Located in Jersey City's bustling India Square, I came here with a friend to try their $21 weekend…read morebuffet. Upon entering the colorful and spacious interior, we were given booth seating. There were a large variety of choices for the buffet, and I tried a little bit of everything. It was all cooked well and wonderfully flavorful with tons of warm seasonings. Stand outs included butter chicken, noodles, curry, and tandoori. I would have liked more seafood options and meat other than chicken though. The Naan was served warm and slightly crisp, while still being soft. I decided to also order a drink called Shahi Falooda. Since I never tried it, I didn't know how it was supposed to look, even though I thought the presentation was a bit weird, as there were pieces of toast dredged in the liquid. When I tried it, there seemed to be all the flavors described, including rose almond milk, tutti frutti, and vanilla ice cream. It tasted creamy, sweet, and unique, with the ingredients mingling well together. Service was definitely lacking. When the bill came, it was listed as a dessert, so I inquired about it. The waiter responded that they did not have the beverage available, so served me something else instead. This really irked me that the waiter would knowingly do this without mentioning up front that they were out of the beverage, allowing me the free choice to either order another drink or not get one at all. The waiter then told us it would be taken off the bill, but a different waiter came out to inform us that the manager would not allow that. While the food was actually pretty good, this was a very upsetting experience and I will not be returning. At least this taught me to always speak up when I have a doubt or question about anything I order.

I had this delivered twice it was so good. Navratan Korma and Tandori chicken were incredible…read more This is some of the best food be it Indian, Thai or Chinese. This restaurant is incredible.

Excellent Breakfast. It's been a while since I had this experience. Fantastic service also besides…read morethe fact that only one person is managing everything. My friend is sold looking at the aesthetic Door Step (Gadapa)

Oh man. The dosas! Some of the best I've ever had! There are a lot of very good options for Indian…read morefood in Jersey City but this is a strong recommendation. Definitely give it a try.

I went to Dawat earlier this summer and paid about $120 per person including tip. I went back and…read moreforth about whether to leave an honest review, but ultimately felt that my experience was worth sharing. For context, my friend and I are both brown and were on the younger side compared with the average age of the other patrons that evening. The host/owner was genuinely lovely and welcoming, so unfortunately the service was especially disappointing by comparison. Throughout the dinner, we were repeatedly overlooked by our assigned server. Toward the end of the meal, while other servers were going around asking guests if they wanted a second helping of dessert, we had to flag down a different server because ours never came by. The most frustrating part came at the end. As the restaurant emptied out around us, everyone else was given to-go bags for their leftovers and had their bills brought to them. We received neither. Our server, who had largely ignored us throughout the meal, continued to walk past us without checking in. We ultimately had to wait while the restaurant essentially cleared out around us. We didn't leave until around midnight, after spending roughly half an hour sitting there waiting to be given our bill and leftovers. I really wanted to root for a brown-owned restaurant and hoped this would be a place I could come back to, which made the experience particularly disappointing. I understand that restaurants can have an off night, but being consistently overlooked throughout an expensive dinner--and then essentially forgotten at the end--left a very bad taste in my mouth. Unfortunately, I don't plan to return.

Ordered: 8-course Dawat Dinner (~$95/person)…read more1. Mango Lassi 2. Bhortha Sampler: pumpkin, flat bean, peanut, potato 3. Panch Phoron Dal 4. Fulkopir Bhaji (Cauliflower Mixed Vegetables) 5. Begun Bhaja (Fried Eggplant) 6. Lau Chingri (Shrimp & Bottle Gourd Squash) 7. Rui Mach Bhaja (Rohu Fish Fried) w Tomato Tok 8. Murgir (Chicken) Roast & Palao 9. Gorur Gostho (Beef Curry) w Palao 10. Khashir (Goat) Biryani 11. Tuna Kebab 12. Mishti Doi (sweet yogurt) Aya's take: I'm going to try to put into words what an incredible dining experience the Dawat Dinner is at Korai Kitchen. Run by a mom & daughter duo, Amma & Nur-E are truly so down-to-earth, full of positivity, and their energy is luminous. Amma is genuinely passionate about her craft and unbelievably humble! We arrived 10 minutes before 8pm and were greeted by Nur-E who literally shook our hands and welcomed us with open arms. The restaurant seats ~18 people so you can imagine how intimate, curated, and deeply rooted in tradition this dinner felt. Amma is from Dhaka, Bangladesh and with every course that came out, Nur-E described it to us in her expert storytelling ways! Everything we had was incredible. The Mango Lassi is blended by hand for that perfect consistency and refreshing, lightly sweet, homemade taste! After 5 whole courses came out, Nour-E came out and told us we had 7 more to go! So definitely come hungry and know you will leave beyond satisfied. My favorites were the Lau Chingri (Shrimp & Bottle Gourd Squash), the Rohu Fish Fried, the Murgir (Chicken) Roast & Palao, Beef Curry (Gorur Gostho) and Khashir (Goat) Biryani. Basically everything we had!! Each dish was balanced in depth, richness, and heat. The meats & fish were so tender, the rices were unbelievably fragrant, and the sauces were aromatic and layered rather than just spicy. The Rohu Fish Fried is imported from Bangladesh and lightly coated in spices and pan-fried until golden brown. This was my first time having this fish and it won't be my last! The Murgir (Chicken) Roast & Palao will live rent free in my head for a long time. It's richly caramelized, light yet aromatic, and deliciously comforting. I can see why this is usually a celebratory dish and is the only dish that Amma will serve at every Dawat Dinner! This dish is so popular that you can now find the recipe on Food & Wine. Speaking of accomplishments, the Lau Chingri (Shrimp & Bottle Gourd Squash) was named one of The New York Times' Best Dishes of 2025. We were also so lucky that Amma made her Mishti Doi for dessert! It's a sweet yogurt that has a custard-like creaminess and was the perfect way to end the meal after all those incredible flavors. We were so grateful to get a special one in a traditional clay pot. Also, there's tons of food but the staff will package any leftovers for you to take with you! They've literally thought of everything to make this an exceptional experience. Nur-E closed our dinner saying "food is life's greatest connector" and I couldn't agree more! Amma is truly an inspiration for opening Korai Kitchen at 61 years old, becoming a James Beard Nominee at 67 and getting 3 Stars from New York Times, and now signing her first cook book deal at 69. This is definitely in my top 10 meals of 2026 and is one of the most memorable meals I've ever had. I can't recommend Korai Kitchen enough.

Hidden little take out Indian spot in the corner of the new grocery store here in Secaucus - you…read morewould never know it's here from passing by on the outside but man is this place good! Everything about it was great - from prices to portions, service and cleanliness of the place it was all as good as it gets. As my food was being prepared I was able to finish my light bit of grocery shopping which was so convenient. The flavor on the chicken tikka was soooo good.....perfectly creamy and nice hefty chunks of chicken in there. The garlic naan was only $2 or $3 which is more than generous compared to other Indian restaurants. Soft and fluffy at the center and crispy edges on the outside, just how I like it. It felt like a home made Indian dinner and really hit the spot! For anyone looking for a quick Indian takeout spot in Secaucus this place will do the trick every time, can't wait to go back and try the biryani soon!

Excellent food, freshly cooked while you wait. Absolutely love it. My friend from India recommended…read morethis little place and she was right.

overall I thought the food was good, portions were huge, and prices were reasonable…read more The restaurant itself is pretty simple -- don't expect a fancy dining environment -- but the food is definitely the main point here. We ordered Gol Gappay, lamb biryani, Gosht Karahi, and a naan. The Gol Gappay was interesting. Crispy shells filled with chickpeas and potato, with a tangy, salty, savory flavor. Adding a little yogurt balanced it out nicely. Definitely something different. The lamb biryani was around the low teens price-wise and came in a huge portion with plenty of meat. The lamb was slightly dry -- felt like it may have been prepared earlier and kept warm -- but still flavorful and within expectations for the price. The standout for us was the Gosht Karahi. Tender but slightly chewy lamb, very savory and well seasoned, with lots of large chunks of meat. It looks a bit pricey at first, but considering how much meat you actually get, it felt like a solid value. We packed up half of it and still thought the leftovers were more generous than some restaurants' fresh servings. The naan was massive. Good flavor, although it didn't have that super fresh-out-of-the-tandoor smoky char. Funny enough, reheating it in the air fryer at home made it even better. One thing to know: every dish here runs large, so this place is better with a group. There are parking spots in front, but not many.

Inedible Signature Dish, Shockingly Unprofessional Service, and Zero Empathy…read more ​We visited this restaurant based on strong recommendations, hoping for a memorable family dinner. Unfortunately, after paying a $221 bill, this turned out to be one of the worst dining experiences we have ever had. ​While the karai was a redeeming bright spot, the signature nihari was completely disappointing--resembling a heavy, generic spicy curry rather than traditional nihari, and ultimately left uneaten. ​However, the food was secondary to the appalling level of service. In all our years of dining out, we have never witnessed staff physically clearing plates and food from a table while guests were still in the middle of eating. It is a fundamental breach of basic hospitality and respect. ​Compounding this, we were dining with our children, including a child with autism who was having a genuinely difficult moment. Given that management is reportedly well aware of these parenting challenges, the complete lack of patience, empathy, or professional grace from the staff was deeply disheartening. ​A $221 bill should at the very least guarantee a baseline standard of customer care and human decency. Regrettably, due to the total failure in service and professionalism, this was our first and last visit.

I was confused whether to eat high protein salad for dinner or go for a fully Indian meal. Luckily…read moreI came across Vanz on Ubereats and saw their menu. I ordered a Punjab Chicken Grill Bowl and let me tell you it's one of the tastiest salad I've had in a while. It had a base of rice with mixed greens topped with protein. The portion size is huge. I couldn't finish the whole bowl in one meal and saved the rest for next day's lunch. These guys were so nice to even send me a chilled chai flavoured beverage. I loved everything and would be ordering again soon.

I was confused if I should eat healthy or eat Indian, and I landed upon Vanz on DoorDash; and on…read moretop of that they were running a BOGO offer on the vegetarian bowl. I ordered a Delhi Veg Paneer (with Mayo Magic), and Vadafel. The food tasted amazing, after a little bit of mixing! (I was hoping it came properly mixed, I'm spoilt by Chopt). The Vadafel were a good fusion of falafel and vada (kothembid style). The delivery was timely! Oh, and they were nice enough to send a free bottled cold coffee (unfortunately I don't drink tea/coffee, but the friend I shared with liked the taste!)

The staff- to the food was amazing. I have to say this might be one of the best overall Indian…read moreresturaunt I have been to. Has something on the menu for everyone, food was delicious, great ambiance. Would highly recommend this! (Note: do not confuse this with the other location, as that one is not great)

As a hungry vegetarian, I enjoyed the selection of food and I can eat here…read more 1. It is near the Path/NJT/Ferry 2. Wide space and many tables 3. Service is very attentive especially for water 4. I was hoping to see Vegetarian Platters but no such thing - all is ala carte 5. I had a paneer and it was good. Rice is separate

4 and 1/2 * Excellent onion rava masala dosa- crispy and not…read moregreasy.. also onion in batter - just the way I like it. Sambhar and coconut chutney -A+ The red chutney needs some improvement IMO. Service was a little chaotic with orders getting mixed up as there was only one server. Clean and bright decor. Yummy badam halva.. This will be on repeat whenever I'm in NYC

Solid 3.5 star indian restaurant. Pretty busy on a Sunday afternoon at 2 PM. No wait time to get…read moretables tho. Server was relatively prompt. Water was served in silver Indian cups. Came back to get the order in 5 minutes or so. Got the South Indian thali meal (combo meal). Drawbacks were the Chapathi (roti) was heated to an inch of it's life. Meaning it was dry as a flat board. I had to use both arms to break it apart and it hurt to bite into. Whoever is warming up food in the back needs some guidance in this regard. Rest of the thali was decent enough. Payasum (dessert) looked sus. Avoided that completely. Coffee at the end was a scam. Don't think it was filter, definitely was instant as all I tasted was bitter milk regardless of adding copious amounts of sugar. Literally left a bad taste in my mouth. Stick to bread and butter items like dosa or tiffin foods here. Don't get the coffee as I was disappointed...