Chicken and Lamb Tikka Masala arrived in unlabeled similar containers. The dishes were for two different people with different dietary needs. The orders had to be remade, as the only resolution for the confusion was to "taste the food", since the sauce was identical. Speaking of the sauce, it was sweet. The lunch specials advertised is for DINE IN ONLY, so be aware of this. Portion size is extremely small for takeout. I don't eat much, and I can honestly say it was smaller than a lunch portion (the entrée). The sauce was extremely sweet. No savorieness to the dish at all, under seasoned. The Tandoori Salmon was overcooked, dry and under seasoned as well. The fish wasn't the freshest either. Overall not a good food experience, Even worse customer service with, not honoring the lunch special for takeout. The Garlic Naan, actually had no garlic flavor. I really wanted to love this place. I enjoyed reading each of the reviews here on Yelp, but can't say I had the same experience. I ordered via DoorDash. The order was delivered well and in a timely fashion. I received a full refund from DoorDash for this experience. read more

Savory suburban surprise in a NJ strip mall, who can ask for anything more! Indian cuisine is my favorite, I have no problem eating Samosas for breakfast while waiting for my Bollywood debut! Begum Palace, well suited name for the food could be served to royalty! The restaurant had a full house for a Friday night. A lot of take out orders being expedited. Having had three courses, appetizer, main course and dessert. All dishes were shared to get double the YUM! The special menu on the first page had something for everyone. Be sure to leave room for dessert- Ras Malai was pure delicious read more

Indian Kitchen & Grill - Indian Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

I ordered on Uber ears for pick up. I got a message that my food is ready. We drove there (20 mins) after I got the message with my kids in the car. The food was not ready. My husband went inside and I was waiting in the car with the kids. Just unacceptable. I called the restaurant when my husband was inside and the woman told me that they are busy. Don't tell me my food is ready for pick up when it's not. Food was not bad. I would give 7/10. read more

BEST INDIAN FOOD EVER. Sunny I believe is the manager and owner of the restaurant he took care of us so well. He prepared a whole course of dishes for a us that was fantastic and very well selected. We had seafood , chicken , lamb, vegetarian dishes, Sweets etc. My favorite dishes from this night were lobster in curry, grilled lamb rack, mango shrimp with the crispy chicken. Everything was very well prepare I am a fan of Indian food but I never had such a good variety as this night. I am definitely coming back to this place. read more

We did take out. Ordered lamb seekh kabab which were below average in my opinion although my hubby enjoyed them. Malai kofta was good. Tandoori chicken was good. Their papri chaat is good. Enjoyed their roti more than their naan. It took almost an hour for our order to get ready but that's okay. read more

The food isn't good. It is made heavily with coconut oil and the taste is really bland. I grew up around Indian food and really enjoy restaurants that capture the essence and flavor of Indian cuisine; this food does not do that. Chutneys were runny, samosas were bland, tandoori mix was dry and lacked flavor. The naan bread was fine. Very good Indian food can be found in Morristown, Parsippany, or Bloomfield. I will not be coming here again. read more

First time Indian cuisine diners fell in love with the food, server, owners and ambiance. They helped us find our level of comfort with a bit of adventure! They scaled our desired spiciness to our request without hesitation. Highly recommend this restaurant! We will be back to do some more sampling! read more

Great Indian food. You can tell all of the ingredients are fresh and time is taken to make each and every dish. The Mango coconut shrimp appetizer was truly AMAZING. I have never tasted anything like this at Indian restaurants and/ or anywhere else. If you come here you should definitely try this!!! The menu is extensive with options for everyone! The curries are all tasty and all have unique ingredients that makes each one enjoyable to try. The Chicken vindaloo was good but be prepared for the spice! The only con here is that the service is pretty bad. We ordered promptly and were in the restaurant for at least two hours. Come here if you're looking for authentic Indian food and are in the mood to relax/ not rush. read more

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My friends have a small car restoration shop in Chatham. I like to visit because they always have cool old cars in for repair. They have taken me to Begum several times and each time, I have come away smiling. They, like many local Indian cuisine restaurants, have a one price buffet that includes salad, soup, main dish and dessert. Yesterday, I had lunch and decided I had enough experience with this establishment and the cuisine in general to write a useful review. First, the owner is on the premises. That is key to non-chain eateries because an owner is always going to be thinking about making the customers happy and coming back. Next, the room is spotlessly clean. That is very important too as, I think, it tells you what's going on in the kitchen. Add in that we were greeted by a friendly and professional waiter and the environment earns full marks. The buffet had just about every classic Indian dish you could want. My friend is a vegetarian and I'm an omnivore, but we both found more then enough offerings to fill our plates and then our tummies! This is wonderful local find. Fair prices (I think the buffet is a bargain), a delicious buffet and excellent service mark this in-town gem. I'm taking my wife next week! Recommended... read more

Indian Kitchen & Grill - Buffet plate. Very good. - Indian Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

Phenomenal meal! Everything was beautiful spiced and fresh. Our waiter Jerry was funny, knowledgable and accommodating. Every dish we ordered was superb. Will be back many times. read more

I ordered three entrees and only received one container of white rice. Each entree use to and usually comes with its own individual white rice. The portions keep on getting smaller and smaller. The naan for almost $6.00 only gives you one full piece of bread cut in half. The food cost me about $80 and you definitely do not get $80 worth of food. This restaurant is very very cheap with there portions and it keeps getting worse. read more

Indian Kitchen & Grill - Papdi Chaat Chicken Tikka Masala Balti Lamb Naan - Indian Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

I am a long time customer of Begum Palace--since the 1990s (!) and have always been a fan of theirs and introduced MANY people there over the years. I hadn't been there since COVID but was pleased to see that they had brought back their lunch buffet. The food was fine, and I realize prices have gone up, but I was charged $6.00 EACH for 2 lemonades. I have never been charged this much in my life for what is essentially just a soft drink, anywhere--even at a bar. Meanwhile the menu here lists soft drinks at 2.95, and shakes and smoothies at 4.95 or less. I cannot help but feel that I was intentionally taken advantage of. To make matters worse, they have added a 3% surcharge if you use a credit card, but this was not disclosed ahead of time and I only learned of it *after* I got the bill. Because I have been going there for so long and the food was fine, I did not have the heart to give them the one star review they deserve. But please take note, BP, these types of business practices are how you lose long time customers like myself. I hope you will rethink your policies. read more

I got take out so can not speak to the service but the food was absolutely DELICIOUS. If you are new to traditional Indian food be wary of ordering your dish spicy. The naan was some of the best I've had, along with the mulligatawny soup. Would definitely recommend to anyone who lives Indian food or anyone looking to try Indian food for the first time. read more

Very good and delicious food. Aruna was our waiter and she was so helpful and wonderful. She helped explain the menu and all of our questions. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone that loves Indian food or that wants to try it. The lunch specials are also very good. Please come here, you will not regret it. read more

So ive been on a search to find authentic flavorful indian cuisine. Ive tried numerous places an could not find the one. Finally I found this hidden gem. The service is amazing and the food taste even better. I recommend the shrimp tikka masala. I also tried the Crab samosa. I dont recommend those. read more

Always a good meal! Service is always good and portions generous. Perfect take out when I don't want to cook! read more

This is some of the best Indian I've ever had but OH MY GOD are they slow. When I've gone in person (pre-covid) it was a 3+ hour ordeal. Ordering takeout can be an hour and a half + on a good night. Regardless, I keep going back! read more

Finally I can write a stellar review and it's in Jersey! I ordered from this fine establishment for my crew and the food was magnificant! If you want great Indian food Begum Palace is the place to go! read more

Excellent food, the chicken korma is especially divine. I didn't dine in, but ordered take out and the service was quick and efficient.

Many moons ago, someone in NYC said: "oh, you live where? Have you ever heard of THIS place? No? It's nearby! Best Indian food in NJ - you should go". There you have it: good reputation from far away. So, the very first time we drove up to the restaurant, thought we had the wrong address because: a strip mall... aaaand... nothing decent ever comes out of a strip mall. Well, good thing we stayed! The service is always great - you become one of the family. Ask questions about the menu, and they will happily steer you in the right direction and tell you exactly what you are eating. Our last visit was rather interesting in that, everyone had serious food sensitivities. We ended up having an amazing meal - all recommended. One dish especially, with saffron, was exquisite. Portions are generous and great for sharing, naan bread is amazing, rice can always be refilled, and don't leave without having a liquid dessert: a mango lassi. I personally can't have that, but my whole family swears by this drink. My 16yr old can down 3 in just a few minutes (I know, he's talented!). Also, Begum Palace is BYOB. read more

So glad during this time this restaurant is open for delivery. Ordered our usual favorites, being so close to where we live - this is our go to place to get indian food when we want. The food is always great and service is top-notch. I really enjoy this place and their lunch specials are amazing! read more

I just love this restaurant. They have great delivery service, and when I did dine in it was lovely as well. Our waiter was attentive & courteous and we actually had the place to ourselves because everyone else was grabbing delivery so my friends I really had great food and great service. I highly recommend the chicken tikka masala not just because I'm basic but because it's delicious. And as a bonus they have excellent samosas! read more

This placed used to be good and it's our go to place if we craved for India food. Since they changed ownership about a year, the food has gone downhill. The food is no longer authentic and not spicy at all...Such a pity! Will never go back! read more

I haven't reviewed a restaurant in awhile but I loved my food so much tonight that I felt compelled to write one. We order from here every once in awhile but tonight it seemed different. New chef or something? I don't know but everything was super spicy, hot and delicious. Chana masala, shrimp vindaloo, paneer and veggie biryani... SO GOOD. The mint chutney was also especially delicious and I wanted to eat a whole bowl of it (I didn't though- don't worry). read more

I love indian food, especially anything that has lamb as protein. Anyways, tried this place out since it is 5 mins away from my job. Was SO GOOD, and portions are big so I had leftovers for next day. Decided to get some lamb kebabs on side with little side dishes that way it could be a full lunch. I WAS SO SAD. The lamb kebab were shaped literally like dog poo, and clearly so overcooked that it was more jerky and has 0% moisture retained. It literally made me so upset, even tried to submerging them in my leftover vindaloo but it was beyond saving. Regardless, the 1st order was so good and I was raised in the restaurant business and mistakes can happen so I will try again. If really bad or again, will update review (or if very good too) read more

This restaurant is terrific. The food is excellent. Very fresh. Very flavorful. The owner- Sunny is probably one of the most polite, funny, warm and helpful restauranteurs I have ever encountered. We were visiting the area for a sports tournament. After Sunny helped us with our order and made some very yummy suggestions, we watched as EVERY person that walked in, knew him, gave him hugs hello and greeted him as if he were family. If everyone were as warm and enthusiastic about their work- imagine what an amazing place the world would be. I highly recommend this restaurant. Authentic Indian food, fresh and delicious. read more

The food here is incredibly good. However, ordering takeout usually is a problem. There have been multiple times that I did not get my order fulfilled. I live 30 minutes away and they NEVER check the order before they give it to you. In fact they have the bag stapled so that you can't quickly look inside. The most recent time I ordered two main dishes - and they didn't give ANY rice. When I got home and called, he said that the rice was "complimentary" and not part of the order. He the said that all main dishes include rice. He obviously didn't care. Do not order takeout from here! read more

How delightful - you must try this place! The service is so kind and welcoming. I felt like I was in someone's home. Some of the booths have pillows which also adds to that home feel. It's quiet with the music low, but not overly quiet where it's awkward to have a conversation. As for the food - delicious! I had aloo mutar with roti. Sooooo flavorful and complex. I ordered more roti to go so I can have it for lunch the next day. Overall a lovely restaurant. So happy to have come! read more

I ordered takeout. Was a bit disappointed. There were two issues. Firstly the quantity of meat was lesser than expected. The portion size was fine, it was the amount of meat/chicken in the dish. I felt that at that price, they should have put in couple more pieces of meat. Secondly, they messed up one of my orders. I had ordered Chicken Tikka Masala and Lamb Curry. The Chicken Tikka Masala tasted fine. Regarding the Lamb Curry, I don't think I got Lamb curry, I think I got a different lamb dish. It was green with spinach. They might have made a mistake with my order. I didn't want to go all the way back, so I just let it be. The ambience looked okay from what I saw, better than average for an Indian Restaurant and the person who spoke to me was very nice and courteous. read more

New management took over a little over a year ago and has revamped the place making it much better. They have kept the chef but have increased thr food quality and have upgraded customer service. You are greeted warmly by the attentive owner on arrival and cared for while you are there. It is now packed on Friday and Saturday nights. Finally a good Indian restaurant in the area. read more

Food is consistently delicious and, for delivery, packaged to arrive piping hot. Ample portions. Service is excellent: food arrived at or ahead of schedule. Extremely reliable during the pandemic's darkest days. I will go back, and I do recommend this place to friends and family. read more

This is our trusted go to for Indian food in the area. The friendliest service though when very busy a bit choppy but boy it's worth it! Highly recommended!! read more

I was immensely shocked when the business owner had personally called me to apologize for my experience. At first when he mentioned giving me a credit for my next order, I was still hesitant -- but as he started to discuss their value's of their customer's experience I couldn't help but want to give them another shot. There's a saying that when the food isn't good, the customer service makes up for it -- but fortunately with this next experience I'm comfortable saying that both the food and the customer service were phenomenal. Dishes: 1) Vegetable Samosa (Rating: 5/5) - still my all time favorite, the fact that it stays crispy even after my drive home leaves me in wonders, also very tasty! 2) Paneer Samosa (Rating: 5/5) - this was a personal first for me; crispy deliciousness & intriguing 3) Garlic Naan (Rating: 5/5) - pretty good texture/quality; definitely something worth eating in the restaurant vs. to go 4) Chana Masala (Rating: 5/5) - one of my favorites; cooked just right and the spices were perfect 5) Chicken Tikka Masala (Rating: 4.5/5) - the chicken was somewhat on the dry side but the sauce is plenty flavorful; this dish was a little on the saltier side for me but still fairly good As for customer service -- superb! I honestly am glad I tried Begum Palace again. The management really aims to provide both delicious dishes and amazing customer service. I learned that the rice was mistakenly prepared incorrectly and I just happened to order during the mishap when that batch of rice was prepared. I really appreciate the time they took to explained what had happened and could tell they would try to prevent other customers from having such an experience. Definitely a place to come back to! Looking forward to trying more of their paneer dishes. :) Tips: # To-go orders - call! When I called, I was surprised to hear it would only take 25 minutes to prepare everything. This was much shorter than the estimated pick up time I saw on door dash pick up orders (~1hr). - Alternative: I also learned that apparently their restaurant website can also do to-go orders and I'm sure it would be just as fast. So if you're trying to pick up on your own, call or use their website (not DoorDash). Recommendation: # Eat there! - When I stopped by to pick up my food, I had more time this time around to appreciate the inside of the restaurant. It was filled with customers of every background and they all seemed to be enjoying themselves in the comfortable cozy environment. Hence, an experience to look forward to. read more

The food was great before. Very disappointed of the food under the new ownership. Butter chicken was dry. Saag paneer was sour. And lamb vandalized tasted like ketchup and had no kick. read more

They should definitely update their hours online. We're from out of town and had to take an Uber all the way to the restaurant only to find out their closed on a random Tuesday with no explanation. Yes it does say your closed on google. But I didn't leave the review on google. I didn't find you on google. On THIS page..Yelp. You are listed as OPEN until 9:30pm. Which is why I said you should update your hours online. read more

This has been our go-to favorite Indian restaurant for many years. I like their chicken tikka masala, saffron dishes, tandoori dishes, peshwari naan, papdum.. all really good. Service is great too read more

Indian Kitchen & Grill - Chicken tikka and chicken begum special - Indian Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

Good food and friendly service. I brought business acquaintances there for lunch who were visiting from India and they were impressed.

We used to order from here all the time, and I was very surprised when we got our order and found the food not just different, but without any flavor, totally bland. Should have looked at Yelp first to realize it's under new ownership. read more

My favorite indian takeout! Love the paneer makhani and chicken tikka masala. I wish they would give more paneer/chicken but the sauce is so good it almost doesn't matter. Samosas are really yummy too. The naan is pretty meh; I prefer the rice. read more

Blown away!!!! Begum Palace exceeded our expectations delivering food that was full of flavor and service that was off the charts. We started with the Mango Coconut Shrimp which had a taste unlike anything I have had before. The coconut flavor was fantastic. We also shared the Chicken Patiala, Lamb Basil, Yellow Daal Tarka and Rosemary Naan. Finished with Kheer for dessert. Mesmerized by this restaurant. read more