Service was very nice and quick to clean off tables. Space was clean and well-decorated. Affordable…read moreprice (around $35 for two people to eat the lunch buffet). Great food! The lunch buffet was pretty slow around 1:30, but all the food was still out and warm. The chicken biryani was my favorite, but the lamb saag dal was also delicious and the samosas. The food was well-seasoned and a little spicy which is just how I like it! The naan was just ok and so was the chicken tikka masala. I've had better Indian food but this was still pretty good. They also make their own mango soft serve in house which tasted delicious. They offer student discounts as well. Overall: good Indian buffet place near Drexel with great prices and a satisfying selection.

Our office had a hankering for Indian food and our co-worker from India recommended New Delhi since…read moreit has been one of his favorites for awhile. We found parking in a lot right beside the building. The staff was friendly and patient with my questions. I appreciated that they had spice levels since we had a mix of people wanting their food mild and spicy. The buffet looked appealing and the seating areas were clean. The inside was nice and pretty big. I imagine they are packed during busier times. We were taking our order to go, but the buffet looks like a good time. We ordered Veggie Samosas, Paneer Makhni - cheese cubes cooked in a tomato sauce with butter [gluten-free], mild and spicy Butter Chicken (Makhni) tender pieces of chicken tandoori cooked in a fresh tomato sauce with butter [gluten-free] and Chicken Tandoori half chicken marinated in yogurt and herbs, then barbecued [gluten-free]. Some plain naan and for dessert Gulab Jamun home-made milk-balls dipped in honey syrup. I really enjoyed the flavors of the spicy Chicken Makhni. The meat was tender and the tomato sauce had a range of spices that made it hard to say when! The chicken tandoori had nice flavors too, but the meat was a tad dry. The Paneer was good, but the star of the show was the Chicken Makhni. Throw some rice and mint chutney in with the chicken makhni and naan .... Happiness .... I would love to return to try a Biryani. The Gulab Jamun was a miss. It lacked the syrup flavor I'm used to. The pricing was around $33 per person for what we ordered. There were leftovers. I would recommend ordering ahead as the wait time was a bit long. Everyone was stuffed and happy that we tried New Delhi. I'd repeat more often if I lived in the area.

Ekta Indian Cuisine has completely changed the way I feel about Indian food. I've used them…read moreexclusively for takeout, and every time I'm blown away by the quality and flavor of the dishes. As someone who doesn't typically gravitate toward Indian cuisine, I've been genuinely impressed with how approachable and satisfying their menu is. Their saag paneer, in particular, is a standout--perfectly creamy, flavorful, and never overpowering with spice. One of the biggest wins for me is that Ekta's food is flavorful without being too spicy, which is a rare and much-appreciated balance, especially for a self-proclaimed spice wimp like myself. Even better, my six-year-old--who usually finds something to complain about with every delivery meal--actually requests their dal makhani. That alone is enough to keep Ekta on our regular rotation. My wife has her own go-to order: garlic naan, samosas, and chicken tikka masala. She's consistently happy with everything, and it's clear the kitchen puts care into each item. Everything arrives hot, fresh, and packed with care. It's hard to find reliable takeout that pleases our whole family, but Ekta has managed to hit the mark every single time.

Food 3/10 Atmosphere 5/10…read moreService 4/10 Tips I LIVE for the northern liberties location at the Indian cuisine, and this was the first time I ordered from this location. First of all, food was all lukewarm, or cold. It seemed like it had been out for quite a few hours. The curry tasted off, sour, and old. I didn't end up finishing my food, but both my partner, and I had terrible nausea, vomiting, stomach ache after eating the curry. The chicken was also extremely dry, tasted, sour again, and it was so nontender. I do not think I will be ordering from this location again. Order at your own risk!!

Seriously one of the best indian food spots around, and there are MANY! I love the samosa chaat &…read morepapri chaat and the garlic naan is amazing and portion size is perfect. Their curries are high quality and flavorful and the customer service is always great. A UC staple for sure

Really good food…read more Got their Mapo Tofu Chole Bhature - 4/5 Soya Chaap - 5/5. Loved it. The smoky / charted flavor added a nice touch. Methi Malai Matar - 4/5. Quite good Friendly staff. Nice ambience with good music and decor.

HORRIBLE! I ordered tandoori chicken and Lamb briyani. Disaster on both fronts. Chicken was NOT…read moremarinate, Tasted Bland, sauted with onions, sweet bell pepper and God alone knows what! Where in the world serves tandoori cooked in a sauce and a sugary sweet sauce at that? Even an Indian kitchen in a grocer store has better food than this. Lamb Briyani - in wet clumps and rice grains were broken. More like vietnamese broken rice. Meat was rough and tough. barely any meat. Also not marinated. The only saving grace was the white rice. That was perfect. But who eats white rice alone? That's the one star. I can make both items better myself. First and last time and they are not cheap. Disappointed and a disaster. Hope they stop cheating customers.

My kids live near by this Indian restaurant and so before Thanksgiving day we went for dinner…read more we ordered, Salmon Tika masala Masala, Shrimp Saguala, Sagg Paner, Lamb Korma, chicken vindaloo and a side of garlic naan for all of us to share. The food was very fresh and we ordered all medium level spice, the food came out with a large bowl of basmati rice. My favorite items was the Lamb Korma and the chicken vindaloo. the Salmon TIka masala I did not love. but loved the Tika Masala sauce. the sag paner was just ok. Small place with a few chairs for tables. Service was provided by a young man who was probably a family member, Black large dishes to at off of but the utensils were plastic packed silverwareish. Still all was good to come back again.

My husband and I ordered food to go from this restaurant, this is really a gem in disguise. We…read moreordered two appetizers and two entrees Appetizers: 1- samosa chaat 2- veg samosa Entrees: 1- chicken vindaloo 2- lamb seekh kabab And they gave us a complimentary mango lassi!! Everything had great presentation and flavor, I honestly can't believe I've been living so close to this place and never bothered to try it. I would totally recommend anyone to go and try this place if you want to eat delicious Indian food.

THIS IS PLACE IS TERRIBLE!!!!! I ordered on their website and called about my food. Immediately!!!!…read moreI got yelled at by the owner telling me that I had order from the wrong company!!!! When I tried to explain nicely that it wasn't through a company but their website. He kept yelling at me and screaming at me. DONT EAT HERE!!!! Don't eat here!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanal is our go-to spot for Indian takeout, but we finally dined in for the first time during…read moreRestaurant Week. It felt like the perfect chance to try some dishes we don't usually order while getting a good deal. Overall, the Restaurant Week menu was a solid value (up to $18 worth of extra food). While the dishes we ordered didn't quite beat our usual favorites, everything was still tasty. The restaurant itself is clean and well ventilated. It's also baby-friendly--they have high chairs, and although it can get a bit loud when busy, our little one didn't seem to mind at all. Big bonus points for convenient onsite parking with validation. It was freezing out, so being able to park and walk right in was a huge plus. The staff were very professional. One dish came out undercooked, and our server fixed it immediately. The Restaurant Week drink specials were just okay--I'd probably skip those next time. Since Thanal is already a regular in our takeout rotation, we'll definitely be ordering again soon. I'd also happily dine in again during the next Restaurant Week.

My girlfriend and I came here based on her recommendation, and I am glad we decided to give it a…read moretry. The food was cooked nicely and tasted delicious. The staff was friendly and very accommodating. Overall Ratings Atmosphere - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Food - 4/5 Parking - Street Parking Atmosphere - The restaurant is on the smaller side, but they did a great job maximizing the space they have. The ambiance and decorations are a very nice touch, and everything feels clean and well kept. Service - Even though we came on a Friday without a reservation, they were able to seat us within 20 minutes, which we really appreciated. Overall, the service was excellent. What We Ordered - Plain Paratha - which was not as good as the paratha I have had at other restaurants Saag Paneer - which was very good Lamb Karahi - which was also very good Final Thoughts - I would definitely come back if we are in the area again to try more items from the menu.

This truck is very clean, food is delicious, and service is quick. The rice and chicken were fresh…read moreand you can tell it's made to order. Also generous portions.

I am currently walking around my house repeatedly picking at what is to be my dinner later on,…read morewhile speaking aloud over and over, "this is so f'ing good." Halal Heaven's falafel is so delicious it makes you want to beat the sh!t outta someone. I can't even compare it to other falafels; they're in their own category. Their combo platter is still the best in town. I truly crave this place, and they never, ever disappoint. Got damn!

One of my favorite Indian spots in Philly and always a must have when I'm in town. The samosas are…read morealways flavorful and tasty. My favorite item though is the chicken chaat- one of the best chaats I've had! The mix of chicken, pomegranates, yogurt & spices is literally one of the best combinations! The service of the staff is always so nice and they're always quick and very sweet. The space is smaller but great for a quick snack or pick up!

Ordered delivery via DoorDash. The food was packaged really nicely and delivered really quickly…read more There is a spicy element missing from the dishes. if the standard doesn't include heat, there should be an option for customers to ask for heat. I also felt the pani puri portions could have been more. Otherwise, the Crazy Chaat was fun to eat! It had a lot of chana chur on top!