We recently went here for my dads birthday with a large group. Masala Art was very accommodating…read morebeing that it was Saturday lunch time. We had provided a pre selected menu beforehand so that we wouldn't have to worry about taking orders for the group (~15 of us). The restaurant was a great spot to host my dad's birthday- they didn't rush us at all and created an environment in which everyone was able to talk to each other easily. The food itself- - paneer tikka: delicious! A favorite, although there was fewer paneer pieces and more onion pieces. It was very yummy but I wish it was more balanced. Even a better balance between the onion, pepper, and broccoli would have been better. -samosa chat: great! No notes on this one. Was very yummy. - sag paneer: wasn't my favorite, there wasn't anything wrong with it, I just liked other dishes more - dum aloo: this was great! Very tasty. However, we had to keep asking the staff to bring more out instead of them keeping an eye on what dishes needed refilling. Given that we had provided a headcount beforehand of how many people were coming, it was frustrating that not everyone got to try this dish. There was lots of gravy, but not enough aloo. - Methi malai matar: was very tasty! Overall the food was very good and I'd recommend trying as many dishes of theirs as possible. The service itself was frustrating since we had to keep an eye on what needed refilling and inform the staff, instead of them bringing more food out (we were the only group in the restaurant). But that being said, other restaurants are not nearly as accommodating as masala Art. We had initially asked Chand Palace if they would be able to accommodate us and they had told us that we would only get the table for a set amount of time and we weren't allowed to bring decorations or anything like that. We will be back for sure!

The food and service were outstanding. The Chicken Tandoori, Lamb Rogan Josh and Butter Chicken…read morewere the highlights of our 2 platters. They are also generous with the rice and naan, which is always a plus. Can't wait to try the luncheon buffet next!

What a surprise. Plasticware, paper plates, mango lassi in a plastic bottle all threw me off guard…read more The food was fantastic, lassi too. I will visit again if ever withing an hours distance. Spice was perfect, everything was great. Good prices too. If you want fancy silverware go pay 3x more.

The food was excellent! Perfectly spiced and lovely service. This is a small, authentic Indian…read morerestaurant serving both veg. and non veg food. It is a find and I've eaten there many times. Each time I go with a new person, they agree with the compliment, and plan to return with others!

My go to Indian spot when the cravings hit. I stick to the basics: tikka masala, paneer saag,…read morevegetable samosas, and mango lassi. The mango lassi here is consistently good. I always get my orders to go so cannot comment on the service. However the staff will remember you if you're a regular!

After my experience in Chatham (a rare bad one), I tried this place and was pleasantly stunned. It…read morelooks like it's in a new Basking Ridge strip mall but they say they've been here 30 years! It's simple décor like a pizzeria (there's a Vesuvio Pizza place here too - scary name!) Anyway pluses: KILLER LAMB SAMOSAS, pretty good chicken tikka with yellow rice. Efficient and nice break. Not sure I dug the dinnerware or metal cups but monstrous healthy plants festooned the place. Worth the visit.

We've been there many times and always enjoyed their food…read more We went there after Xmas and found out they've changed the owner recently but the food was still good b/c they kept the staff, very smart! The service is better now than before b/c the previous owner's wife was a little bit rough on the edge. There are quite a few Indian restaurants in the area but this one has been solid. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

Folks - we may have stumbled into our find of the year. The place is a hidden gem in a nondescript…read moresuburban plaza. They raised the bar in truly exceptional food and service. Let's start with the food. Done with perfection and pride. The owner personally attends and recommends items, if you do need help. They are into good food and service, with passion. Pakoras we're done to perfection - fresh, crispy, and super savory. Their Naan and Tandori breads were, once again, spot-on (with the right amount of char and crispness). Highly recommend the Kadai Paneer. That smoky flavor- O M G! In fact, even the yellow lentils had the smoky flavor and reminded me of authentic lentils made way back home, in India. Our choices were all vegetarians and I feel we couldn't have gone wrong with other vegetarian choices either. Service with smile. The owner took personal interest in ensuring we had a good time. They accommodated so many of our customization requests that it's unfair to even mention them here because other guests may feel let down if they dine when the place is super busy. Glad we found them and hope this will be our goto place to get that authentic way-back-home yummy flavor! We hope to visit them again, soon!

What started as a purely supportive "I'll just keep you company" visit for a last-minute late…read moredinner with friends turned into a full-on food moment I hadn't planned for, and honestly, I regret nothing. The moment I walked in, the aromas hit first, followed swiftly by the sight of dishes making their way across the room. My resolve didn't stand a chance. I was eating. End of story. The menu spans both South and North Indian cuisine, and refreshingly - deliver exceptionally well. Everything we tried was well-crafted, but the palak paneer deserves a special mention. I have a personal rule about not ordering palak paneer outside of home, it rarely lives up. This one broke the rule entirely. It was simply superb. Then came the seasonal dessert. I wish I could tell you the name, but I was clearly too busy enjoying it to commit that detail to memory (lesson learned - notes app next time!). What I can tell you is that it arrived beautifully chilled, with just the right touch of sweetness. Absolutely worth whatever it was called [was a sort of pistachio something rice pudding] Having a South Indian restaurant this good just a two-minute drive away feels like a genuine privilege.

Great service good food First time was a charm, didn't…read moreenjoy the second time lacked everything

Food was absolutely delicious, hands down. I ordered the channa masala, roti, DD chicken curry, and…read morechai, and every bite was packed with flavor. Truly some of the best I've had. The ambiance is beautiful, quaint, cozy, and really inviting. The staff were very kind and welcoming, though service was a bit inconsistent (we had to ask a few times for water and cutlery). My only real disappointment was the portion size of the chicken. The serving was quite small, about four small pieces, which felt a bit unreasonable given how incredible the dish tasted. It's honestly a shame, because the flavor is to die for. Overall, amazing food and a lovely space--just hoping for more generous portions next time.

Kidaan New Jersey,…read more This brand new spot with Nawabi Arabian style seating will transport you to the streets of Hyderabad where Biryani and Mandi are a shahi dawat that celebrates regional Indian cuisines of Vijaywada and every bite makes you say - yeh to next level tha yaar! To aajao mere naal to Desi Dawat in Somerset where they serve Biggest Baahubali Mandi in Jersey and over 25 types of Biryani and Pulav and if you mention this reel you get 10% off your order! Here are my top recommendations: Bahubali Mandi - You can't miss this king-size feast, yeh ek photo aur taste dono ka dream combo hai! Ek plate mein mutton, chicken, prawns... ek shaahi darbar lagta hai. Garelu with Hyderabadi Mutton Curry - Ek bite lo aur bolo, "arre yeh to lajawab l combo hai!" Soft garelu aur spicy curry ka mix - swaad aa gaya ji! Malabaar Parotta with Chicken Korma - Flaky parotta aur creamy korma ka combo, finger-licking goodness! Har bite mein coconut aur spice ka Hyderabadi flavor milta hai. Paneer Majestic - Paneer lovers, yeh dish ka naam hi kaafi hai... aur taste usse bhi zyada royal! Crispy coating aur creamy masala ka melt-in-mouth magic. Chicken 65 - Thoda spicy, thoda tangy, aur full-on addictive - ek baar shuru kiya toh rukk nahi paoge! Nalli Gosht Pulav - fall-off-the-bone gosht ke saath pulav ka smoky dum flavour... ek dum shahi dawat ka maza. To intezaar kis baat ka, visit Desi Dawat in Somerset today!

The food here is excellent. Very tasty and well-prepared. Great value for price…read more Service is VERY friendly and they make you feel right at home. Quiet, light, modest modern decor. I'll definitely come again.

We have eaten at Neelam's several times and have always found the food to be well prepared and…read moretasty. The service is always good. What made today special is that we were celebrating my husband's 82nd birthday. In addition to having a delicious meal, Tony, the waiter gave us a special dessert . His warmth added so much to the meal. We left smiling and feeling really good.

I just read the top ten Indian restaurants in the area and this establishment was not on it. No!…read moreThis is the place you go for Indian food. It must be a hidden secret. We've been going for years and frankly we look for places all across the country that serves this good of Indian food. We haven't found one. So don't sleep on Red Pepper!

Killer Indian and Indo-Chinese food! This is exactly what I needed after my time in Missouri…read more Everything I tried on the lunch buffet was spectacular! They offer a wide variety of different Indian dishes that will satiate anyone. Of course there is no lamb on the buffet, but only Cloves in Budd Lake ever offered that and they are sadly long gone, but never forgotten.