Love LOVE LOVE Jyoti. I get the chicken tikki masala extra hot, chicken samosa, and sometimes Curry chicken. It is always perfect, the rice is tasty, and the chicken is hot and spicy and perfect everytime. The garlic Naan is to die for and chicken samosa are so good. You can customize the level of spice to be less hot. GREAT Local business and owners are always so nice when I pick up my food. read more

My first Indian restaurant, I enjoyed it, the staff was very cordial and nice, we used a coupon. Its not that expensive, food spicy and tasty, decour is cute. The only thing is they are kinda empty, and they close early. I asked, the owner said they lose business to the bar next door, which is weird because they have a bar area! read more

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Really great place! I had the chicken tikka masala as well as a paneer appetizer. I like that they use white mean chicken for the tikka because you don't see that everywhere. The service was also great our waiter was super attentive. I will definitely return!! read more

My family and I have been going here for years. Sometimes it is quite busy and sometimes there's only a couple other guests, but overall a very calm dining setting. I recommended their paneer makhani. read more

Really great food! Nice staff. They took my party in 30 minutes before close without a hint of annoyance. They have event nights during xmas and vday where they have an open bar and Bollywood music! read more

Jyoti - Lamb Vindaloo, Rogen Josh. - Indian Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

I ordered 2 Chicken kathi roles. When I went cor pick up I saw 3 small roles in each box. Theae are not kathi roles. The meat inside was minced, I expected chunk of kabebs inside. It was very spicy and I could nog eat. Also the restaurant did not honor the yelp coupon that I was viven for the free samosa offer. Overall my experience was not good and it was not value for money as well read more

The food was horrible as if everything was made days before and warmed up.. rice was all clumped up. And I used credit card to pay .. my bill was 27$ and paid 5$ tip and now my credit card is charged $60.. that's total fraud.. People be careful while using credit card.. this people can't be trusted.. will never ever eat there again read more

Ordered the chicken tikka, money well spent , good flavor and the right amount of spice , would order again

Soooooo good and the staff so sweet :))) There naan amazing!!!!!! There sauces to die for! read more

Yum! We really enjoyed our meal here. Tikka masala, Chana masala, paneer. We always have good meals here. Service is super friendly too. The naan is great as is the rice. Samosa was free with a check in and we liked that too. read more

I understand the mixed reviews on here, because honestly, my opinion is equally as mixed. The naan bread was the best thing we had here. The chicken in the Tikka Masala was too chewy & dry and it didn't taste like quality meat. The rice was bland, and our appetizer was cold. The sauces themselves were good and had just the right amount of flavor. It was not bad and I would think about going again. But what turned the tables to the negative was the service, we stood not a foot from 2 men in the front for 10 minutes before getting acknowledged. One was on the phone who looked up at us and just turned away the other just stood next to him almost waiting for the command to come greet us. Definitely a turn off. read more

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Should be zero stars. Will not return. Horrible service. The place was deserted. It took 15 minutes to get a bill and then had to wait 12 minutes to pay. Food is nothing great. Naan is doughy. Lamb korma was not tender. Portions were on the small size for what they charge. The manage only got up to help when a party of 6 came in that were clearly friends of theirs. read more

Jyoti - Indian Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

Family owned and operated business. The food has so much flavor and really good portions. Family friendly

I used to love this restaurant. I like the décor and the location. But some thing's can definitely be worked on. It's not that restaurant is 'bad'; or that the food is terrible. I just didn't like the fact that the staff and waiters can't answer questions. They either don't understand you or don't know the answer. I have a restricted diet and can't eat dairy products or animal products. When I asked the waiter what entrees were dairy free, he didn't really answer my question. Instead of asking the chef, he stated that all entrees contained dairy... I know for a fact that this wasn't true, but I just order some random eggplant dish because he was just staring at me.. My advice to the owners is, educate your staff about food allergies and recommendations for people with diet restrictions. Accommodate your customers... As a customer, the answer 'I don't know" is simply not acceptable and makes me feel like you really don't care about your job or about me as a paying customer. But "I don't know, let me find out" is a better answer and shows me you care about your customers and about fulfilling your job duties.. which is to take my order appropriately. Next time I come here, I expect quality service. If my question does not get answered, I will request to speak to a manager and have him/her take my order. read more

Came here with my wife for lunch on Saturday afternoon for their lunch buffet. Not too busy for lunch - and later found out it's much more busier during the week for lunch. But that's ok.. I'm here to eat, not mingle.. All in all, it was very good and had a nice spread of food.. Not too much, but just enough of a selection of different foods to tickle your fancy. You're also served (and you can get as many refills as you want) of their warm and yummy naan bread :-) It's very yummy to dip it in their selection of sauces and help ease the burn if you are tempted to get their hot sauce or wrap a piece of chicken in that bad boy and make a small gyro sammach! Highly recommended and we'll be back! read more

11/10! Great vegetarian food. I recommend the sham savera, a curry with spinach and cheese balls, and the vegetable samosas. Service was excellent. Will not be disappointed! read more

Ordered food from here, turned up to pick it up but on arriving other people are complaining about the long wait. That's not my issue, my complaint is that while waiting I took the dog out of the car and walked him around the back, noticing that a kitchen chef was walking out, on what I thought might be a smoke break. But no, it was a pee break in the hedge behind the restaurant - ugh. I'm so disgusted seeing a dude taking a casual piss and not caring that a customer has seen him. Now does he wash his hands when he's back in the kitchen, my answer is probably not. He's been lazy enough not to use the correct facilities do you think he'll do the right thing and not get us sick. What else is lurking in th kitchen, what other practices do they not bother with. Stay away from this place because hygiene isn't included. read more

I have eaten Jyoti's lunch buffet for almost 10 years. This is one of my go to Indian restaurants near my home. I usually have their buffet lunch. read more

Jyoti - Indian Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

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The only thing exotic about this place are the flies flying around your food. If you are looking for authentic Indian food...venture elsewhere. The curry plate ordered was merely canned tomato paste with black pepper. The tandoori chicken tasted like your weekend BBQ chicken without the BBQ. The rice was undercooked. Our drinks were never refilled. We were not asked if our meal was to our liking or if we needed anything else. We had to wait 45 mins for a entree, meanwhile other Indian families were given the preferred treatment. Never again! We are out $50 and still hungry! And read more

I've lived in Hackensack for some time and got familiar with good Indian Cuisine. Art Of Spice, Tandoori Chef (I no longer go there for other reasons), and Mantra are some of my favorites. My family and I went to Jyoti Exotic Indian Cuisine this weekend because Indian food is my oldest son's new found love. There was a lunch buffet, which is pretty typical for Indian Cuisine, but we arrived fairly late (2:30PM and the buffet closes at 3:00PM). The atmosphere was kind of weird. We walked in and everyone was staring at us, the employees and the customers. We felt extremely awkward immediately, but we are there for the same reasons that everyone else was... to eat as much as we possibly can before the restaurant closes. The owner was extremely nice and visited our table and was telling us how he has been there since the 90's. He talked about his family and such. It made the experience a little better. One thing that bothered us was that every table had naan, except ours. The waiter refilled the naan for others a few times.. still we had none. We kept our mouths shut.. maybe none was left. Lastly, and the main reason for only a 2 star review is that the food wasn't that good. The only meal I enjoyed was the paneer.. I forgot how it was prepared. Nothing else was worthy to mention, including the dessert. I came here based on the reviews and I wanted to give an honest one. If you're in the market for Indian, visit Hackensack. This place doesn't even compare to the quality of food and the atmosphere of Art of Spice. read more

I have been to the place before and ever time the food is excellent. The owner and staff make you feel like your at home. I recommend this place for anyone want a change in normal American food. The spices used are really hood and favor amazing. They can make it as spicy as you like. Great Indian food. read more

First, I would like to tell you about the surroundings and amenities. Being seated was no issue and the gentlemen even pulled the chair out for us to sit down. The water served had greenery inside the glass's and was placed upon our rocking table, which made for a fun balancing act for the remainder of our dinner. The menu's had a diner characteristic to them and was over burdened with choices. The only music in the place was this tacky sound coming from the kitchen and the ambiance was the one of children crying. The temperature of the dinning hall was well below comfort so we continued our journey with jackets on. Secondarily we will talk about the service. As I stated before our entry went well. After, a gentlemen placed our menu's on top of our plates then returned in ten minuets to retrieve our wants. At this moment, I explained the leaf floating in our glasses and he was kind enough to return with two glasses that had fresher leaves. We received our appetizer from a man carrying them upon a steel oven tray who showed no interest upon the placement. One of the staff was kind enough to walk around in her hoodie and ask the patrons about the food. (If only I was one of those lucky few.) Cleaning the table went well since I was the one who put the dishes into a pile and asked if they could be taken away. In the background hoodie girl wiped her nose then proceeded in one terrible motion to grab fresh plates. Thirdly, the food. The vegetarian appetizer was mashed potatoes fried. I felt as if I was celebrating saint Patrick's day in the wrong restaurant. Fried isn't the word I'm looking for. Was more ultra crispy. Dinner was recognizable at least since the kofta was filled with the same mashed potatoes in my appetizer. The sauce had leftover quality to it. As if at one point it could have been good. All in all I'll never go again and I hope they use this review for educational purposes. I love Indian food and want this one to be great since they are close. Please become awesome and I wish you success. read more

Jyoti has been a family favorite for over 10 years. Best Indian food in the area! I just moved to California and have yet to find a place as good as Jyoti! Nothing tops their Chicken Tikka Masala! Can't wait to come back to visit! read more

This place is fantastic. I've eaten at various Indian restaurants, and I have to say this is without a doubt my favorite. I end up going just about every weekend for the lunch buffet. They have a decent sized assortment of hot food (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian), as well as soups, salad, deserts and tea. My personal favorite would have to be the chicken tikka masala, and lets not forget the freshly made naan, followed by a nice hot cup of tea. More often than not I find the chicken tikka masala that I try at other restaurants to be a bit lacking. However, the blend of spices and balance of ingredients the chefs use at Jyoti are absolutely perfect; the taste, texture and consistency are all generally flawless. The staff is very friendly and professional. They are also extremely attentive, no matter how many people they may be waiting on at any given moment. It's not often that I find a restaurant where I don't have to ask for something at one point or another. Moving on to the atmosphere; the overall ambiance is very nice. It's dimly lit, and nicely decorated. They recently changed the layout of the buffet to create more space for some new deserts that they now offer. All in all, I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone I know! Especially the lunch buffet- it's hard to pass up such a great meal for $10. read more

It's like they pull guys off the street at random to cook for the night. It's never consistent. Goes from good to awful. The owner, if he's there, acts like a clown most of the time. Thinks he's funny but he's just annoying. Papadum is usually a soggy mess. The rest of the dishes I've tried vary depending on who is in the kitchen. read more

This is the go to place in north Jersey for good Indian Buffet. They actually recently expanded and now hosts separate space for banquets and dining. My coworkers and I frequent this establishment when we have the appetite for a huge meal. Even though there are only 8 options but they vary the dishes each day with the staples being - biryani, tandoori chicken and chicken tikki marsala. Also they have naan for every table! read more

I've been here twice for the lunch buffet and left satisfied both times. I am a vegan and it had many tasty options for me. Both times, the staff warmly provided me a tour of the buffet to point out vegan dishes. I fully recommend! read more

I had tried a few Indian restaurant for their lunch buffets and this is by far my favorite. The place is very nicely decorated. The buffet is only $9.99 (which is the cheapest I've ever paid) and the food is awesome. I love spice and I always feel like Indian restaurants dumb down the heat for the buffets...this place didn't. Almost every other diner was Indian...which is always a good sign. They also have a huge room on the side for private parties. Unfortunately there are 2 other decent Indian buffets closer to my house...this is a bit of a hike for me. But I will try to plan more trips to Wayne/Willowbrook just so I can eat here again. I made the trip last Monday and unfortunately they are closed on Mondays:( Biggest bummer!!! read more

I'm not a big fan of Indian food. I've been to this place about 7 or 8 times and its not bad. As a newbie, a better description of the food there would be nice. There was 3 or 4 things there that I had NO idea what it was. The chicken dishes are for the most part really good. Contrary to other reviews my friend and I remarked how un-spicy the food was. With the recent renovation, the price have increased. Lunch for two with only water to drink was $20.01 (after tax). read more

Went to their weekday lunch buffet for the first time and I liked it. Their chicken tikka masala was good, their aloo gobi was top-notch. They had an urn of chai going for customers to help themselves, and some good naan came complimentary. Also for dessert they had home-made gulab jaman which were awesome, very warm and soft. This is the first time I had gulabs in a restaurant that weren't from a can. The reason I didn't give 5 stars is that the one thing I was that the chicken korma was disappointing. It was bland, with a consistency that was too thin and even - no chunks of any flavorful things I expect in a curry like onions and garlic. I know they say on their web site that they keep the curries mild at the buffet but you can have a flavorful curry that isn't too spicy. All in all it's a great buffet and I will definitely go back. read more

This place used to be one of my favorite restaurants. I hadn't been back in awhile. They completely re-did the place and it went from having an almost diner-like vibe to a more nice restaurant feel. Looks like it's still in progress, so it will be nice to see what it looks like once they're finished. I remember the food being amazing years ago, and it was pretty good last night, although not extraordinary. Onion bhajia (fritters) appetizer was good. I had the paneer tikka appetizer as my meal - it was a bit of a surprise, because I've never seen it prepared this way. Rather than being served dry like tandoori chicken, it had a shiny, somewhat translucent sauce on it that made it look like Chinese food (it looked kind of like sweet and sour sauce). I was a bit hesitant, but it was actually pretty tasty. The spiciness crept up on me as I ate. My boyfriend enjoyed his goat, and we shared some bread stuffed with tandoori chicken. Pretty tasty, but again, nothing amazing. Overall the service was good, and the prices are reasonable. Would try it again. It might have only been three stars, but the decor and friendly service earns it a fourth. read more

Haven't had Indian food in a while, and depended on Yelp for recommendations. Well, this place didn't disappoint. Came here on a Friday night around 8pm, and was seated pretty quickly. We ordered naan bread, garlic bread, chicken tikki masala and lamb curry. Portions were great for two, and everything tasted great. I love spicy food and I can always count on Indian restaurants to deliver! Took off one star however, for the slow service. It looks like it's family owned and operated, so no one seemed to be expected to continuously check on customers. Took forever to flag down someone to take our orders, and had to repeatedly ask for water refills. Next time I'll come try the lunch buffet. read more

I have to say, I've tried tons of Indian restaurants in the area and this place is my favorite! The staff is very welcoming and service is prompt. The food is delicious, has a nice traditional style, and when you ask for extra spicy, you actually get extra spicy. Prices are fair, and we had a restaurant.com coupon when we went the first time - added bonus! Jyoti is definitely my boyfriend and I's go-to Indian restaurant in North Jersey. read more

Hot chicken curry for the win! Absolutely amazing. Love to come here for some amazing spice!

Just ok, to be fair. There was nothing stand out here. Service, flavors, selection of dishes was just meh. The decor was fine, though, comfy booths, clean rest room. I'm usually more detailed, but there's just nothing more than average to share here. read more

Really like this buffet. It has everything I love about Indian food and more. Very fresh and plentiful. Hot Naan and yummy tea and desserts.. it's a great place to grab lunch during the week. The price can't be beat. read more

The waiters are dirty, we ordered a mango lassi and the guy brought them un his hand and his hands were dirty, the cup looked horrible it seems that they have been using it for 20 years. We asked for takeout boxes and the waiter offered to do for us so she started putting the food with her hands!!! I will never go to this place again. Stay away people. read more

This place the best Indian Buffet in this area. Great place to take friends and family to lunch, or just a quick lunch on the cheap. The food tastes great, and the variety is also great. For dinner try their Rogan Josh. It is amazing. read more

I was taken here for a first date. I've been back multiple times since! The food is absolutely delicious. Super vibrant in flavor. All proteins are cooked perfectly every time. I love super spicy food and this place always nails the level of heat to my liking. The garlic naan is absolutely to die for. Can't say enough good things. Service can be a bit slow but it's the perfect time to get a cocktail and relax. The waiter was friendly(same guy each time). I will continue to go back! read more

I've eaten at a bunch of Indian places, some good some not so good but this place is the best Indian food I've ever had, I wanted to lick the plate when I was done that's how delicious it was. We got chicken simosas for appetizers they were delicious. We also got a pitcher of sangria and it was made fresh by the owner, he then came by our table and talked to us and poured us glasses of "Indian Rum" on the house. The whole staff was very friendly, I can't say enough about this place and the incredible food I just ate, wow, can't wait to come back and try something else on their menu read more

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