I was excited to come here, based on both the Yelp reviews and the recommendation of my husband who had stopped here while on a work trip (we are from out of town). But we had a HORRIBLE experience dining here on Friday, October 12th 2018. RODENTS running around, long wait time, and inattentive service - read more: We got in at around 7:15pm and it was clearly very busy - good sign. Got seated by 7:25. We were all starved with members of our party having just flown in to Jersey from CA and Europe hours earlier. We had made decisions quickly and placed an order by 7:35. Then we proceeded to wait until 8:30pm for our food to appear. What kind of place seats you and then doesn't have the ability to fulfill that order for AN HOUR AFTER you placed the order?? We were checking our phones/watches frequently, starved and having already scarfed down the papad, and then were HORRIFIED TO SEE A MOUSE running around near our table (by the front of the restaurant). We first spotted it maybe at 7:50. We didn't want to freak out the restaurant and quietly flagged the server/boss-looking-guy (maybe owner?); he sees it and freaks out and thanks us and then goes to the corner to try to catch the mouse. When he isn't able to, he just gives up and moves on to doing other restaurant things. The mouse kept reappearing AGAIN and AGAIN (or maybe there were multiple rodent?) And there was nobody in the wait staff actively doing anything about it. At one point, the mouse literally ran on top of the foot of a lady waiting to be seated and she jumped. The entire front of the restaurant table guests were horrified and just looking at each other like WTF. The others already had food which they had been eating, and unfortunate for us we were oscillating between F what if there are rodents in the kitchen too is our food safe, and then feeling like we couldn't leave because we already put in our order. At 8:30pm, after an hour of waiting to get food and 45 mins of losing our appetite watching the rodent - we flagged the waiter saying we wanted to cancel the order and just pay for our drinks and leave. He tells us the food will just be a few more minutes, and at this point I am SO freaked out and frustrated by the rodent that I just ask to have everything packed up and we'll eat it elsewhere (rodent free). We finally got our food to-go bag brought to our table by a woman who we hadn't encountered before, who just apologized for the wait and didn't seem to get how mad we were - not just about the wait but about having the staff be so nonchalant and not bothering to try to do anything about a rodent visible zipping around our table. At any other restaurant, the staff would have done SOMETHING to compensate this terrible experience - I've had an appetizer or drinks or the entire meal waived at other restaurants for much less of an issue (like a 45 min delay in getting food). These people just said sorry, then handed the 3 of us our full $70ish bill. If they had done ANYTHING to compensate or show their concern (or if they had the brains to devote attention and time to catching the rodent immediately when it was flagged), I wouldn't be writing a 1 star review (it's rare for me to rate anything so poorly). I couldn't get out of the restaurant fast enough. The boss/owner guy came after us saying that we could come back and sit inside to eat - the rat had moved back away from our table and was now by the bathroom/back... which is closer to the kitchen. How the f do you not see that this is WORSE because now you have a rodent by food prep that can be making your customers sick... idiots... Maybe the food is good (I lost my appetite but the two others in our party did eat the to-go, to which they thought it to be pretty meh Indian food) --- but after witnessing this I really really caution you about coming back. They clearly don't care about health/food safety. read more

I had my birthday dinner here on a busy Saturday night, a party of 11..Sunil and staff could not be more accommodating. We had great service and excellent food. There were some newbies in my group and their loved their dishes. Thank you Sunil!! read more

Great food. Flavorful dishes beautifully presented. Fantastic service. Never had to wait here. Quiet place for a family meal.

This is a very good restaurant with the best Indian food I have tasted in my life. They have especially good chicken tikka masala and vegetable samosas. I really enjoyed it and know if you ever go you will not be disappointed. read more

Great food ~ but, "pricy" (and, a surprise credit card fee)! Lighting was poor (and, closer to 2:50pm they started flickering the lights to alert that they close at 3pm‍)! read more

After seeing great ratings on Yelp, went here again today after 2 years. Unfortunately, my opinion did not change and 5 other people who came with me felt that the food was below average. Restaurant had lunch buffet and items were limited. The tandoori chicken appetizer was a disaster. It lacked salt, spices, flavor. I felt they added red color to chicken and baked it. Other items were below average in taste. Naan's tray was empty and they were not very keen on filling it. Overall, a forgettable dining experience. read more

My first visit great, second visit good and third -- disappointing. Had Chicken Tikka Masala on a Tuesday night and it was in a tomato paste of a sauce with some mild Indian spices. Not worth the price, calories or finishing. Also, last week had the Lamb vindaloo. The amount of lamb in the dish - not so much -- plenty of potato though for $23. I would guess at least 30 plus percent was potato. Flavor of sauce good but not great. Tried the Tandoor Chicken, $24.00 for a dish that every other Indian restaurant sells for well under $20. The question is -- is it worth it -- not even at half the price. Overcooked, dry with a tandoor paste not fit for human consumption. Overpriced, poor quality and in general a major disappointment. The service is excellent but the food is supermarket $5 quality. read more

Good tasting meal the whole family enjoyed it. Portions were a bit smaller than expected but will have to order more next time. The bread was wonderful will have to double order next time! read more

Visited this place on last Wednesday when I was traveling to NJ on recommendation from my co worker. I am so pleased with the personal touch by owner and greeting in local Rajasthani language. He served the best choices based on my origin. The Dal tadka, began bharta with basket of breads was amazing and authentic taste. Dessert served with carrot halwa and pista kulfi was ultimate. Already planned for revisiting during my next trip to NJ read more

Original lunch plans for today fell through so ended up ordering Indian takeaway instead. We got chicken curry, chicken Vindaloo, chicken Tikka Masala, & Saag Paneer. Packaging was all very neat & tidy. Curries are packed in plastic tubs and tightly wrapped in plastic so nothing leaks or spills during transit. Each lunch box contains a vegetable samosa, a small cup of kheer/rice pudding, & a tiny cup of what I'm guessing is some kind of chutney, all buried under a mound of basmati rice. The naan was all lumped together and wrapped in aluminum foil to keep it warm (Each person gets two large pieces/halves) I really enjoy Indian food but I'm not good at distinguishing different curries so I really wish the dishes had been labeled. The only thing I recognized for sure was the Saag Paneer, and I hazarded a guess at which dish was the Vindaloo (it smelled a bit like potatoes and looked thicker than the others). They didn't skimp on the protein at all though, there was plenty of chicken & paneer to go around The samosa is probably the best I've ever had (and maybe the biggest): crisp, flaky pastry stuffed to almost bursting with savory potato & pea filling. And it tasted even better with what might have been chutney (it was a little sour, a little sweet). The naan was also really big and it was still warm when I unwrapped it from the foil; it has a nice chew and makes a great vehicle for flavor, aka all those curries. The kheer might still be my favorite though - a light milky rice pudding, not too sweet, and tasting faintly of cinnamon or cardamom. Ultimately, I ended up trying a bit of everything ordered, and they were all lovely & aromatic, but I was definitely expecting a little more heat. My spice tolerance is not great but I found it all quite mild. Overall, not the best I've ever had but still really delicious and I ate way more than I should have (one lunch entree could feasibly feed two people but I missed breakfast today and probably polished one off all by myself) so that's in their favor. read more

When I used to work in the city, it was easy to find good Indian restaurants. However, in north Jersey, it's a tough pick. There are a good few that claim to be "good" but after dining there a few times, it was very disappointing. We took a chance and drove a bit farther in search of a good Indian restaurant and stumbled upon Begum Palace. It doesn't look like much from outside but inside it's cozy. I also liked that they played ethnic music which set the mood. So ambiance and appearance check. Since it was our first time there, the manager helped us with some of the choices; definitely a plus point. We ordered a couple of appetizers and my favorite was the pani puri served with mint pani (spiced water). It was quite delicious and I wish I had more puris to finish off the pani. For our entrees, we ordered Bhooni Bhindi, Spinach and cheese kofta, Achari chicken kebab with a side of Basmati rice and Peshawari Naan. I must say we enjoyed all the items on our table. I'm not a big meat eater but I liked the Achari chicken kebab. It was flavorful and juicy. Even after all that food, I was still contemplating dessert. The manager stopped by to check how we were doing and suggested a dessert; gulab jamun. So we went with his suggestion and I hoped he wouldn't let us down. I've tasted that dessert in other restaurants and it has always been either too dense or dry. My eyes lit up when I saw the plate of mouth watering balls of sweetness (you have to see the picture to believe me). It didn't take us long to finish every last jamun. Overall, we had a good dining experience and would definitely go back. read more

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Used to be incredibly good. Last few take out orders not so much. Not sure what happened, but won't be ordering from here again

I've lived in DC for the last 14 years, and I have friends who grew up in the Chatham area who swore this place was amazing. I just moved back to the area and this place was one of my first stops. It's superb! Lots of the "standards" on the menu and quite a few items I don't recall seeing before. I'll definitely be coming back soon and often to try them all. read more

Great food here and even better company. The owner/manager always greets you with a smile, remembers you, and offers polite conversation. He fluffs a pillow and puts it behind your back to ensure your comfort when seated in the booth. This place is BYOB - a convenient liquor store is right next store. My sister and I have been here a couple times, both times were excellent, and will be back soon and often! read more

Another positive about my current fascination with Pickleball is that I've gotten some excellent restaurant recommendations, Begum Palace being the very latest. I'll preface this review by saying that I'm not a huge fan of Indian food, but this is the real deal, and I dare anyone to find better, more authentic Indian cuisine in this area. The vegetable samosas were delightful. I like my food spicy, and thankfully I ordered the chicken madras medium as opposed to hot, and I definitely felt the burn. The saag paneer was fairly standard, but very good as well. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who fancies solid Indian food. I shall return, and when I do I'll be sure to bring cash, since I learned albeit a bit too late that when you pay cash there is a 10% discount. Had I known, I could have paid for my morning Joe with the savings. read more

Excellent food and attentive service. One of the few places that have been able to get the spice level right. I'll be back for sure.

Begum Palace has always been our go-to Indian in the area. It has been awhile since we ordered from here. We had it delivered tonight and it was terrible. We ordered Chicken Tikka Masala (medium) and when I opened the container, the sauce was unusually thick and when I tasted it, it was sweet and honestly just not good at all. I had a hard time eating it. The chicken was extremely dry too. The naan was good. Overall, very disappointed by the food. The quality has gone done significantly. I will sadly not order from here again. read more

We enjoyed a delicious meal at Begum Palace. This restaurant has a very homey feel. There is very much a family type feel from the second you walk in the door. The owner greets everyone.. and seems to remember those returning to his restaurant. As newcomers, he introduced himself and was very welcoming. The place was very busy for a late Thursday night which shows how much people enjoy eating at this restaurant. The food was delicious and we were very satisfied with everything we ordered. I'm glad we were finally able to try Begum Palace and look forward to returning! read more

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The decor is simple, ok, a bit in need of an update, but who can notice when the incredibly warm owners welcome you and serve truly fabulous food. Try the Mango Shrimp appetizer with caramelized chutney and you'll see what I mean We loved the stewed eggplant in tomato purée, lamb in yoghurt, chicken vindaloo, garlic naan. The experience is enhanced by the delightful owners. read more

This place is amazing. Great place for Indian food and love the samosas here and anything in chicken.

Super bummed. Went to place an order and noticed that they menu was different and was missing their delicious onion chutney. I called and asked if the changed the menu because I didn't see it. They said that the menu had not changed and said the chutney was still available.Fast forward, food arrived. Our normal dishes are not the normal bright colors. Chicken is dry, onion chutney is mush. I called again and asked if they changed ownership. They didn't seem to want to give a straight answer. Who knows? It's not the same delicious food it used to be. Disappointed but manager was very nice when I called. read more

The food here is VERY good. Our favorite to order is their bhengan eggplant dish. The biryani is a crowd favorite at home too. I wish they had a few more dairy options but overall this place is amazing and we love ordering from here. read more

The food is really fresh and delicious. Goat biryaani was delicious, palak paneer was excellent and the kolhapuri fish was crisp and well made. The masala tea made my day. A definite recommend. . Fresh food and very appropriately spiced. Service was excellent, read more

Great food and tastes delicious. A meager portion though and I feel like could eat more when done. read more

My fiancé ended up finding this restaurant as we were in the neighborhood for Dr's appt. But omg the warm welcome by Sunil (the owner) itself caught my attention! Being Indian & trying so many Indian restaurants, I have never felt this comfortable with any Indian restaurant owner. He made sure our first time was "the very best we had at any Indian restaurant". And it worked! Starting from the delicious appetizer to the extra ordinary main dishes that he made for us, for which he didn't even gave us the names of it & yet it tasted like authentic Indian dishes you eat in India. The 1st picture is of three different delightful desserts & the second picture is of special Ghee-Tarka Daal (Indian butter Lentil Curry). Second, Indian restaurant in New Jersey to have this amazing ambience, kind & very friendly customer service & to the point taste. Definitely recommended if you are in neighborhood or not! Thank you to Sunil & her sister for every thing. For sure we will see you again! read more

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YUM I am vegan and so accommodating to meet my needs. Absolutely delicious, great service and what a great atmosphere. read more

The fantastic food here is complemented by the friendly & attentive service. The place manages to be bustling and low key at the same time. Truly a neighborhood spot!! read more

Terrible. I ordered off of UberEats & even asked for extra chicken, and got maybe 4 pieces total. Pathetic. The place is expensive, awful portions, and just not good at all! I most certainly won't be ordering from here again, especially with the amount of competition nearby. Very disappointed. read more

The owner refunded my money after we complained here about a takeout order a while ago. He was a gentlemen about it so we've edited our review here. We were initially frustrated but this place is our regular spot. read more

The best India food I've ever eaten. Go hungry. Customer service was fabulous. We like this place because it's close by where we live. read more

The best in the area. Hard to find top Indian food but this exceptional. Totally recommend

We enjoyed the food, the service and the ambience! The staff were super welcoming, friendly and made you feel right at home. We ordered the achari chicken which had a wonderful flavor. The Bhindi was good too. The portions were generous and enough to have leftovers for lunch the next day ;) We'll be back!! read more

One of the best Indian restaurant in the whole continental US, hands down!!! Had a super amazing experience. Service is exemplary! A special shout out to the owner Mr. Sunil Kumar!! He knows what customer service is!! He will make you feel special. He will ensure that every moment you spend there is memorable. We ate, drank, talked, and enjoyed our time.... It was a eat out time like it should ideally have been - fulfilling!! The food was out of this world! I haven't had such delicious Indian food in the US so far. As soon as we moved into the restaurant, Sunil took over! We didn't even looked at the menu and just let him do his thing. We got mirchi vada and paneer tikka as our appetizers. It was simply amazing. I am from Jaipur, Rajasthan, so mirchi vada is close to my heart. It was indeed very authentic and tasty! Paneer tikka was amazing as well. In main course we had Chicken methi (kasuri methi) - one of their special dishes, some special kofta curry, shrimp masala, and kadhai paneer. The chicken and kofta were secret dishes which were not on the menu! And boy were we not glad to have that served to us!! We got ice-cream in our desserts. But you guys should try their Gulab jamun, gajar ka halwa, and kheer as an assorted dessert option. We were given complementary kheer!! Yay! They don't serve alcohol but do BYOB, the option we availed. There is a liquor store right next door. You can get a drink of your choice and they will serve.. A must try!! read more

The food is amazing i come here all the time and the portions are perfect for someone like me. Every time I come here, i either finish everything and am about to pop or take some home for a second meal read more

This is our favorite Indian restaurant in the area! They have a great Indian buffet during lunchtime. The garlic naan bread is so good! They are so nice here and really accommodating. read more

I recently used Begum Palace to cater a lunch. Sunny was so easy to work with! We ordered the chicken tikka masala, Chan a masala, raita, rice and naan. The food was delicious! There are quite a few staff members who are very particular about their Indian food, since they are from India, and they were very pleased. I will definitely be using Begum Palace again in the future. We ordered everything mild, and it was perfect. The chicken was very fresh, and all the sauces were so flavorful. The naan I felt was outstanding, because it wasn't hard, but also not too doughy. I look forward to trying their lamb dishes in the future! read more

The only reason it's not five stars is that I got take-out, so I can't judge service. I ordered the Crab Samosa, Chicken Tikka Masala, and some Naan. First off, the attention to packaging was the best Ive ever seen. Everything was wrapped in plastic wrap, which kept me and my car safe from spills. The Samosa was packed with paper that absorbed the steam and kept them crispy.....unlike gyoza, egg rolls or or any other fried I've gotten as take-out from a Chinese restaurant or similar place. Second, they were extremely polite and helpful - graciously answering my phone call inquiring about the sauces and chutney that were packaged with my food after I got home. Third, and perhaps it should have been mentioned first, the food was delicious! I ordered the food medium,asking for "American" medium (if you've ever been to India, you know that mild is VERY spicy, LOL. The heat was actually a bit too mild for me, but the flavor was great. You could taste the different spices, and nothing was overpowering. My only complaint is that the Naan was an add-on. How can you eat Tikka Masala without it? I'll definitely be going back again. PS Here is a hint: Save the sauce and use it to make a dish at home. This is something I do often with other take out. The left over Tikka Masala sauce will be put to use with some grilled shrimp in a couple days. Of course, you could used it instead with grilled chicken, pork, or fish. It's a great way to make easy, quick, and delicious meals! read more

Incredible Indian food. This is the best I have tasted since England. Their sauces are thick with deep flavors and great spices. Staff is very friendly. I have been back several times. read more

Have been going to Begum for the last 10 years and have always enjoyed it. Last week I had my parents over and we all love Indian food, so I ordered pickup from Begum for a relaxing dinner at home. It was fantastic ! My Dad loves lamb and was wowed by the Saag Gosht. The three chicken dishes, Tikka Masala, Makhani and Korma are my regulars and were delicious. The Chicken Vindaloo and Kebabs hit the spot. I'd also like to add that we had a few people with dietary restrictions and the lady taking my order was very patient and helpful in helping me ingredient check each item we ordered. Everyone was delighted. See my photo on the photos page. read more

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We love this place! This is just like a British Indian restaurant- we're originally from the Heart of England and we have great Indian restaurants there. Begum Palace is just like that - excellent chicken balti in particular ! If you're looking for authentic British Indian, get yourself to Begum Palace. Cheers read more