Went today (Saturday, about 1:30.) With signs in the window you can't see in and when we did stick our heads through the door, the place was totally empty. We looked at each other, almost left, but decided to stay - and so glad we did. Although the decor is 'neighborhood pizza-ish, the food is great! Large mango lassi's (to quelch any potential mouth fires) were delicious. The vegatable somoas were fresh and tasty as well as both of our entrees and the warm bread. Perhaps because it's all cooked fresh, it took about 20 minutes for the entrees to come out, but when food is this good, I don't mind the wait. The staff was welcoming and helpful and we will definitely return. (Puts the 74th street/Jackson Heights area food to shame!) read more

The best Chicken TIkka Masala I have had in a while. I have been to my fair share of Indian restaurants as I am too lazy to cook the food myself and I have to say they are number one. The naan was by far the largest I have seen for its price. The place itself is very intimate and cozy. It's right on Lefferts Avenue and the Q10 stops right in front of it and the Q24 stops across the street from it. Highly recommend. read more

They are rude people the service is horrible. Husband got called a mother fucker just cause he made second order. The next day he went there to get some lunch and they gave him so much attitude. And his food was ready in an hour. Never ordering or coming here again. read more

The food was amazing!! I loved the paneer pakoras with the tamarind sauce, delicious! Im a vegetarian and ordered garlic naan and shahi paneer. Mind you, the garlic naan had real garlic that i could taste! Yummy. The owner was extremely nice and helpful, i cant wait to go back and try more dishes. read more

India cafe is one of my best choice restaurant there fish is super tasty. My favorite lacha paratha well done with saag yumm yumm.

The food was great but the owner did not pay attention to the restroom on a busy Friday night although I told him the rest room. Needed attention, this tells me one thing He is just concerned about the $$$$ and not the customers may be the food is good because of Thd great chefs he has working for him and credit should Be give to them no doubt, but him as s owner, not Paying attention to His customer complain about the restroom is simply appalling to me make your own decision in visiting this place it has really changed my opening , My female friends were disgusted and had to go use the restroom next door. So my friends make your own judgements and let's eat at our own risk The restaurant had two rest rooms one should be for women only and the owner for men only The men's room was utterly disgusting although my wife went and explain she needed to use the other rest room that was closed but functional No care for the customers needs read more

This might be my new favorite Indian place. Located in the Indian area of Richmond Hill Queens. Everything we had was great. The Samosa Chaat was awesome and the butter naan was great. Also very cheap too. Service wasn't the fastest, but then again it was quite busy. read more

Would recommend the butter chicken and the chicken biryani. Flavorful. The right amount of spices and finger licking good. This comes from a guy who has tried a lot of chicken biryanis in NYC. read more

I traveled to India a few years ago and I can tell that I've found here the most authentic and tasteful food. Definitely brought back memories. Everything was so great the food, the service and the people. Would definitely come back!! read more

It was my first time today.... with my friends . We ordered some tikki and papdi ..... papdi was ok but tikki was too bad.... they added on there too much and turmric.... it was look like yellow s...t in plate.... and we had to left evrything.... we couldn't eat .... m sorry but they guys really need to do something about food quality and service as well ..... and it was look like a family restaurant from outside ... but when we entered and i saw people were drinking... so i think this is too bad.... sorry but this is the reality.... read more

I went there last night because I was in the area and too lazy to drive to the Indian places on Hillside Ave or Jackson heights. I got all hyped because the place was rated 4.5 stars. Sure it was only from 21 people, but that's a lot for this area. We walked in. The place is tiny. Both servers were cleaning tables, and no one looked up to greet us. Finally I announced ourselves and declared we were sitting at a table by the window. For some reason the windows are blackened so you can't see out. I'm sure this will seem like a great idea until the place gets robbed. We ordered the somosas, chicken tikka, butter chicken and naan. The somosas came out first. After what seemed like forever, the chicken tikka came out. We patiently waited for our butter chicken and naan, but nothing. We finished the lack luster tikka which had some weird tasting spice, when the waiter came over to ask how our food was. We informed him that we were still waiting for the rest. It eventually came out. Everything was okay at best. The whole experience was disappointing. But that's what I get for being lazy. read more

Might be the best indian food I've ever had. Friend i came with had the chicken tikka i had the lamb saagwala and a tower of bread. Didnt feel that great the next day (my friend reported no gastro intestinal problems, so it was probably just my silly stomach), but I dont care. Authentic india pak cuisine, nice people, extremely friendly wait staff. I am looking forward to my next visit to this place, it is the shit. read more

My first time having Indian food.... Amazing! Very simple cute cozy place... The food was fresh tasty and very good quality, I'm not from here, I found this place through yelp and decided to check it out. Satisfaction read more

Just had lunch at this cafe after reading Yelp reviews. It was delicious. The owner was very nice, made recommendations and made sure to understand my spice level. Authentic and fresh food. Great customer service. I'll be back! read more

The 1st time I order for pickup they were very nice and the food was good and all the dishes came with rice. 2nd time they said I have to pay for the rice separate because the main dish does not come with any sides......so what was I supposed to eat the curry with?????????????? read more

The food here is delicious. The place is very plain and unassuming but the food is always consistently good whenever I order for pickup. My go-to is chicken curry and chicken tikka masala but I'm sure the rest of their dishes are just as good. read more

Waiters are friendly but ladies behind the counters know nothing about customer satisfaction. Though food is super good.

I stumbled on this place thanks to my fellow yelpers . What caught my eye was the chili paneer on the menu . Me and chili paneer have a long relationship . The best chili paneer I've had is still in London England . Needless to say I was craving some here and thought why not this place seemed to have decent reviews . I've gotten take out twice now from this place . The chili paneer did not disappoint both times . It's the right spice level and paneer is just delightful. These little cubes of cheese with the spicy sauce eaten with rice equals yumminess. They give you a decent portion that two people can share . The garlic naan is perfectly made and not too greasy . The tandoori chicken is a little bland for my taste but the chicken tikka is my husband 's favorite . I think I'll stick to this place as my go to for Indian take out around here . The mango lassi was ok but it tasted like it was pre made . There is seating available for eating in . read more

i was wondering if anyone will discover this little place hidden in Ridgewood. Delicious Indian food, tiny place but good portion and fantastic taste. Service is humble and efficient. Price is unbeatable. They are here to serve the locals and foodies from queens who wants authentic-non pretentious Indian food. read more

Always have the best experience here, the naan and butter chicken is .They're my go to for Indian food!

The best, and I mean the absolute freaking finger licking *best* achari kabab I have ever had! A sizzling platter of goodness, and I savored each bite and enjoyed the meal thoroughly. It was on a random recommendation from the waiter, who hit it right on the head. I live quite far from here, but look forward to visiting India Café every time I have to go to JFK! read more

First time i order frm this restauant n it will b last tym....i order mild but the food waz way spicy...they r not reading the instructions properly frm customers and jst cooking the way they want...waste of time n money read more

Must try there veg/non veg thali. Good thing is you can make a combo of any available dishes. Its very economical and worth tryin once read more

Samosa Chaat, Shahi Paneer, Veg Pakora, Veg Biryani, Malai Kofta, Chili Paneer and Chole Bature. Probably the best I have ever had in an Indian Restaurant in the US. Inexpensive, Awesome Quality and Ample Quantity. read more

I went there for the first time today and I have to say that was one of the best restaurants I have been to. great location, good quantity, tasty food, service was excellent. Try the goat curry and the chicken tikka masala it was outstanding. Prices were cheap but worth it. I will definitely be going back over there. read more

Called for deliver and they said 7 mins is way to far ! What kinda cafe is this who can't deliver 7mins away I guess they should move their deliver option . And what a lame excuse they made to ya saying "we just have one morning guy in morning " just to let you know it's already 4:00 at evening ! read more

Absolutely blown away by this place. It's nothing to look at, but looks are deceiving in this case. Incredibly flavorful, delicious and authentic Indian food. And the portions-to-price ratios are fantastic. Have been back four times and this place is a can't miss - I'm so happy to have found it! I can't really recommend anything specific since everything is awesome, but one thing that was suggested by the super friendly waiter was Dal Makhani (black lentils) which is one of my favorite dishes there!! read more

We went there before some days and we ordered chicken curry and butter chicken and the meat was uncooked but the staff is good

1st, the con: parking around here sucks. now the pros: butter chicken: yummy! chicken korma: yummy! paneer naan: awesome! indian tea: delicious! go eat at this place! read more

First time coming here and absolutely LOVED the food! They have so many vegetarian options as well which were a delight. Been to many Indian restaurants in. New York but this had to be my favorite. The food was amazing ! The staff was incredibly friendly and very heart warming! read more

Great indian food better then the other places around. They give a lot of food and delivery is fast.

black dal, butter chicken with laacha paratha was the best, will visit again

I planned to order food and have it delivered, as this restaurant is ten minutes away from my house. After I placed my order and provided my address, I was told that my house is "too far," and the lady on the phone insisted that I have to pick up. I declined her offer as I could not pick it up and we both hung up. Half an hour later, I get a call that my food is ready. When I informed the woman that I had my order cancelled, she begins telling me that I did not and that she heard me speaking to someone else and placing the order. Not only was this a lie, but the manner in which this was communicated was unnecessarily rude. I then said that I did cancel the order there is nothing I can do at this point, and I was told never to order at this restaurant again. Hire people who have manners-- either way, I will never order at this place again read more

If I could give this place no stars I totally would!! Worst service ever, they have such a rude staff. Awful awful hospitality, I can't believe how they even survive on being such awful people!!! Please do the world a favor and just quit. If you like being treated like garbage then go here otherwise you should find a much nicer establishment with owners and employees that care about their customers! Worst place I've ever been! read more

Food was good but the service very rude lady who took our order was very rude she dosnt know how to talk with customers

I love the food here don't get me wrong but, today I was passing by and had a craving for samosas. I went in and the place was empty. The female server who apparently was mad because she is working had an attitude when I asked if I could order she said she had to clean the tables. I placed my order with whom I think was the owner, very pleasant man and as I was waiting I happen to look in the kitchen and saw the same female server standing there picking out carrots and cucumber and eating from a big bowl of what seemed like pre made salad. I am certain she did not wash her hands after using windex or whatever it was when she cleaned the tables. Then I saw that they took salad from the same bowl for a take out order. This was a huge turn off for me and this is the reason for the one star. read more

Their food is reasonably priced compared to other indian restaurants in the area. However, their attentiveness to take out customers is lacking. There is no formal greet or a counter that which you can approach, besides the counter with temper glass about 6 feet high. The food is good. Their customer service is lacking. read more