Was in the area and saw a sign for a lunch special. Ive been here in the past for dinner with…read morefriends and left always happy. Today I dropped by and had their lunch special which included a small side and an entree. I chose the vegetable samosa and the Kerala vegetable curry. The samosa had a nice flakey crust with a flavorful and substantial amount of filling. The kerala curry is coconut milk based with really great heat. The vegetables were firm and soft. And it was the great balance. Truly top notch curry for a lunch special. I was absolutely full, happy, and satisfied by the time my lunch break was over. Will certainly come back if im in the area.

So to preface, I've dined in and ordered delivery at Seva before, and every time it was delicious,…read morefriendly and nice vibe and service, and quick! This time though, for delivery, it was disappointing. To start, it took over an hour, at a 25 mins estimate.The food itself was overwhelming mid this time. The naan was cold and chewy, the samosas were also cold, and the chicken tikka masala was bland and watery. The chicken was so dry and tough too. It tasted nearly identical to TJ's frozen curry, which is a far cry from the dishes I've had in the past here. Four stars because it was serviceable and I know it ~can~ be good, but hoping it improves!

This is the best Indian restaurant in Astoria. The food is very fresh & delicious. The buffet on…read moreSaturday from 12-3 pm is tasty and a great deal. I'm salivating thinking about it. The staff are pleasant and attentive. Run (do not walk) to Yaar!

Had a craving for Aloo Gobi Matar Staff was very nice and…read morefood came quick Basmati was delicious The dish itself was a bit bland. There are no gluten free markings on any of the menu items, but there are vegan markings. Staff was helpful in choosing a vegetarian dish. Quiet spot right near the subway.

I had a lovely dinner at Darjeeling Kitchen & Cafe and I am certainly looking forward to my next…read morevisit. The restaurant felt homey and I could tell there were many regulars and other return visitors, for good reason! Ordered: Masala Chai ($4.50)- this tasted authentic, was nicely spiced, and wasn't too sweet. I only wish the cup was bigger. Steamed momo ($12+)- I like how you have the option to mix and match. We ordered the mixed vegetable and the oyster mushroom and surprisingly I much preferred the oyster mushroom variety. The mixed vegetable momo tasted more earthy to me. Himalayan rice set ($20.5)- this was a very nice assortment- there was rice, lentil dal, your protein of choice- (I chose beef brisket), stir fried cabbage, broccoli rabe, pickled vegetables and crisp flatbread. The only downside in my opinion was that the brisket wasn't too tender and I didn't love the beef flavoring or preparation. The rest of the items were so delicious! I've been thinking about this meal ever since I left the restaurant. You don't want to skip this place.

I had high hopes from this place since it was pretty busy when I walked in and the pictures looked…read moreamazing. I was disappointed. I just feel like the flavors could have been better on everything I got. I had one dish that the The chili chicken was sweet and spicy but it wasn't particularly better than any other spicy chicken I ever had. The jhol momo tasted cheesy which was unexpected and didn't go with the sauce or broth. The roti was more tortilla sized n pretty flat. Maybe that's just authentic to Tibetan cuisine. The empanada things were fine.

Good food and service and really good prices. The servers were really attentive and present.read more

PHENOMENAL!!! Being married to an Indian man means that I eat a LOT of Indian food...and I've…read moredeveloped a taste for more authentic versions of this beloved cuisine. We decided to give this place a try last-minute on a Friday night after reviewing their menu and seeing many different dishes that intrigued us. Boy, was this the absolute right decision!!! Gaia Masala & Burger is an Indian fusion restaurant, and they have done an excellent job of fusing the flavors of India into a variety of different dishes. We tried the following: Chili Paneer (dry) Chili Veg Momos Cheese Samosas Papad We've tried all of these dishes in other restaurants before (excluding the cheese samosas), and they're hit or miss... I'm happy to report that ALL of these dishes were an explosion of flavor and goodness in each bite! My new favorite is the Cheese Samosa. As a cheese lover, this dish was beyond satisfying. Ooey, gooey cheese in a crispy shell that has a nice flavorful touch? Absolute perfection! There were soooo many other dishes that we wanted to try but didn't have room for in our stomachs, so we'll be back soon! We've already started making a list of which friends we want to bring here. It's a good thing we live close by.

The lunch specials are generous and delicious. Service is great…read more The food is always delicious and plentiful.

My girlfriend and I dined at the UWS location last night. We arrived at 9:00 PM and were never…read moreinformed that the restaurant would be closing at 9:45 PM. Had we known, we would have chosen to dine elsewhere. Unfortunately, the service that followed was extremely disappointing. We felt rushed throughout the entire meal. The lights were turned on and off while we were dining, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere and making it clear that the staff wanted us out as quickly as possible. I barely had time to enjoy my dinner before feeling pressured to finish. To make matters worse, as we were preparing to leave, I went to use the restroom and was told by the manager that it was closed. Considering that I had just spent over $100 on dinner, I found that response both surprising and unacceptable. I work in the food and beverage industry, so I understand the challenges of restaurant operations and always try to be respectful and understanding. I was polite throughout the evening, yet I felt like I was treated as an inconvenience rather than a paying guest. To be fair, the food itself was excellent. However, great food cannot make up for poor hospitality. Based on my experience, I would not recommend dining at this location. The behavior of the staff was unacceptable and fell far below the standard of service I would expect from a professional restaurant.

I'm not a Yelper.I'm a restauranteur !!!! I have been eating…read moreat Indian restaurants for many years.From New York Times 4 stars to Michelin restaurants. This new Indian restaurant is in competition with the above.The food has just the right spice level.Service is very professional and the kitchen very competent.I highly recommend this restaurant.

Made a 6:15PM Friday reservation by phone, and while it was at first not busy, the place filled up…read moreclose to 7. They start you with paratha(?) and 2 sauces to start. Friend and I both got the 4-course prix fixe. One option is either the naan or soda, and we both opted for naan. Also, the entrees largely seem to come with rice here, which is great. I got the lamb samosa (which is not very gamey if you don't like lamb), along with the chicken korma (breast meat is on the dry side, and the korma is more savory than nutty), along with the kheer (rice pudding) which I liked a lot due to having texture from the nuts and not being too sweet. I tried my friend's malai kofta (the croquettes are a bit sweet, and I liked the sauce more than my korma) and rasmalai (which is sweeter than the kheer, but not so sweet). I tried the Taj Mahal beer which is like a pilsner, and light. I enjoyed it. I'd come back here to try other things, perhaps during the weekend buffet, to give it another shot at being my go-to Indian in Astoria given how affordable this is.

Can sometimes be hit or miss. Sometimes an item that's good one time is overcooked the next. Plenty…read moreof good items. But have had things missing from order. Paneer tikka masala was very dry and rubbery unfortunately.

Just got the worst food I've ever had. This is not ateable food! I feel sick after a few bites…read more Wings were awful. Food was tasteless. Never again.

Delicious, ready quickly, lasted me a couple days because of how much there was, and got a free…read moremango lassi with order over $25

Great delicious meal! I went with the reviews and dined in person. Really enjoyed the vegetarian…read moresamosas, and I would skip the calamari. The saag paneer was great and my husband had the lamb vindaloo - it was very spicy but delicious! I enjoyed the chai tea and mango lassi. Staff was very friendly and attentive. It was so much food and I had the saag paneer next day- all the flavors soaked in more & was an amazing leftover!

An underwhelming experience. We were so looking forward to trying out this new Indian/Nepalese…read morerestaurant. The samosas were good, but my goat korma was far too spicy. Our waiter was rather reserved and not very helpful. When we ordered, food preparation took much longer than we expected and was not quite up to par with other Indian or Nepalese restaurants in the area. In my opinion, not worth a second visit

I've only done takeout here but right off the bat the customer service was great…read more The young gentleman who took my order saw I was double parked outside and told me not to worry he's going to bring the food outside for me which was a very nice gesture. I ordered chicken saag and my wife got chicken tikka masala with cheese and garlic naan each. The chicken saag was good but it seemed like there wasn't much chicken in there could have been a bit more but overall it was very good. My wife's chicken tikka masala was different than what it world normally taste. The sauce was actually very sweet which we didn't really like. The garlic naan on the other hand was absolutely amazing, probably the best tasting naan I've ever hard. I would go back here just for the naan itself. The cheese naan was also very good and was stuffed with cheese. I'm definitely going to give this place another try and ordering the garlic naan is an absolute must! The place is also very spacious so plenty of seating!

Loved this place when I lived in NYC. Miss it like crazy…read more Awesome indo-pak food open late too.

Roti Boti is your no frill Pakistani Indian comfort food restaurant. I'm not a particular fan of…read morethe cafeteria/buffet service and the quality of their goat, lamb and chicken offerings were a bit too spicy for me. The second visit I asked for chicken over rice instead of goat and was given the wrong dish. Would I be back. No!1