Food is amazing Service is amazing…read more People are amazing Everything about this place is 10/10

Chana Masala was so good, everyone loved it! We highly…read morerecommend this place! It's great for large parties, we went there with a party of 10 and we got seated right away.

Food and service is great even in late nights. Must try if have paratha cravings. Lots of optionsread more

DONT WASTE YOUR TIME HERE!- They keep wasting your time by…read moresaying ur order is coming in 10 mins, few minutes. Gosh! Idk what they are upto? No respect for customers. No integrity! Why keep telling lies about the order whether it's take out or dine in. Wasted my 30 mins in the restaurant today for just a simple snack in the morning where no such crowd was there. They need to work on their business and improve customer service rather than chitchat about life. Such a slow process, totally disappointed by their behaviour as had to walked out on empty stomach WORK ON UR BUSINESS IF U WANT TO GROW UP ELSE SHUT IT DOWN!!!!!

I've been to dosa hut twice now, and it's a very good authentic spot for dosas. I've tried the…read moremasala dosa and their gunpowder masala dosa. It comes out quickly with a side of 2 chutneys and bowl of sambar. I love a good sambar and they have a solid delicious one that pairs well with their dosas. The inside is casual, you can stop by for a quick bite. The masala dosa was $8 so it made for a good affordable weeknight meal. It's counter service and they have a friendly staff. The area has a lot of South Indian restaurants, but I don't feel inclined to try others because Dosa Hut consistently hits the spot. Overall, this place is good for the homesick South Indian. One who wants an authentic no-frills dosa. I will be coming back whenever I'm in the area!

Sad to say I never visited yesteryear Dosa Hut, so I'll take people's word that it was good back in…read morethe day--but you know what? Todayyear Dosa Hut is still pretty awesome, so I'm happy with that. If you want the most interesting flavor bomb in your mouth, try the Gunpowder Onion Chili Masala Dosa, which lives up to every part of its name (including the bang). The classic Butter Masala Dosa is as big and crispy as possible without breaking apart, while the Rava Masala Dosa offers a different-textured wrap that's just as exciting. I was too stuffed to try more than a bite of the Vada Pav, but remember it being fluffy and flavorful. Not sure I'll ever get around to having a full one since I'm going to be trying as many dosas as I can here every time I make the schlep over. Points also for freshly made Mango Lassi, though on a scale of milkshake to yogurt, it definitely leans on the yogurt side of thickness. Decor is just as minimal and bare bones as you'd expect for a restaurant with better things to worry about, but service was friendly and fast. Then again, we did come by after 2:30pm on a Sat.

Ordered: 8-course Dawat Dinner (~$95/person)…read more1. Mango Lassi 2. Bhortha Sampler: pumpkin, flat bean, peanut, potato 3. Panch Phoron Dal 4. Fulkopir Bhaji (Cauliflower Mixed Vegetables) 5. Begun Bhaja (Fried Eggplant) 6. Lau Chingri (Shrimp & Bottle Gourd Squash) 7. Rui Mach Bhaja (Rohu Fish Fried) w Tomato Tok 8. Murgir (Chicken) Roast & Palao 9. Gorur Gostho (Beef Curry) w Palao 10. Khashir (Goat) Biryani 11. Tuna Kebab 12. Mishti Doi (sweet yogurt) Aya's take: I'm going to try to put into words what an incredible dining experience the Dawat Dinner is at Korai Kitchen. Run by a mom & daughter duo, Amma & Nur-E are truly so down-to-earth, full of positivity, and their energy is luminous. Amma is genuinely passionate about her craft and unbelievably humble! We arrived 10 minutes before 8pm and were greeted by Nur-E who literally shook our hands and welcomed us with open arms. The restaurant seats ~18 people so you can imagine how intimate, curated, and deeply rooted in tradition this dinner felt. Amma is from Dhaka, Bangladesh and with every course that came out, Nur-E described it to us in her expert storytelling ways! Everything we had was incredible. The Mango Lassi is blended by hand for that perfect consistency and refreshing, lightly sweet, homemade taste! After 5 whole courses came out, Nour-E came out and told us we had 7 more to go! So definitely come hungry and know you will leave beyond satisfied. My favorites were the Lau Chingri (Shrimp & Bottle Gourd Squash), the Rohu Fish Fried, the Murgir (Chicken) Roast & Palao, Beef Curry (Gorur Gostho) and Khashir (Goat) Biryani. Basically everything we had!! Each dish was balanced in depth, richness, and heat. The meats & fish were so tender, the rices were unbelievably fragrant, and the sauces were aromatic and layered rather than just spicy. The Rohu Fish Fried is imported from Bangladesh and lightly coated in spices and pan-fried until golden brown. This was my first time having this fish and it won't be my last! The Murgir (Chicken) Roast & Palao will live rent free in my head for a long time. It's richly caramelized, light yet aromatic, and deliciously comforting. I can see why this is usually a celebratory dish and is the only dish that Amma will serve at every Dawat Dinner! This dish is so popular that you can now find the recipe on Food & Wine. Speaking of accomplishments, the Lau Chingri (Shrimp & Bottle Gourd Squash) was named one of The New York Times' Best Dishes of 2025. We were also so lucky that Amma made her Mishti Doi for dessert! It's a sweet yogurt that has a custard-like creaminess and was the perfect way to end the meal after all those incredible flavors. We were so grateful to get a special one in a traditional clay pot. Also, there's tons of food but the staff will package any leftovers for you to take with you! They've literally thought of everything to make this an exceptional experience. Nur-E closed our dinner saying "food is life's greatest connector" and I couldn't agree more! Amma is truly an inspiration for opening Korai Kitchen at 61 years old, becoming a James Beard Nominee at 67 and getting 3 Stars from New York Times, and now signing her first cook book deal at 69. This is definitely in my top 10 meals of 2026 and is one of the most memorable meals I've ever had. I can't recommend Korai Kitchen enough.

Food, service and ambiance are all 5 stars! The food is courtesy of mom Nure. The service is…read morecourtesy of an exceptional staff. The ambiance is largely due to daughter Nure whose incredible passion and enthusiasm throughout the night in describing Bengali culture, history and food was incredible! Mom and daughter combine to create an unforgettable dining experience that for me is unmatched and never to be forgotten. They are such gracious hosts and make everyone feel like family. As delicious as the food is, be prepared to take a lot home. You enter Korai Kitchen hungry, curious and with great anticipation. You leave full, satisfied and part of the family! Sorry for the lack of pics. I just went in as soon as the dishes started arriving, eager to savor the meal rather than to record it. My advice: Just go! Its a culinary adventure!

Continuing my gastronomic tour of Little India in Jersey City landed me at Golconda Chimney…read more Golconda specializes in Indian fare of the Hyderabadi variety. Golconda appears unassuming from the outside, but the interior is welcoming, quiet and offers a slightly more formal dining experience. But, I however, stopped in for take out. I ordered samosa chaat, chicken biryani, naan and a lassi. The food came out quicker than I expected however didn't seem to suffer in quality. I really loved the food here. The flavors are complex and not muddled. The rice was fluffy and not oily. And the presentation and packaging done with care. I should warn those of you who may be more susceptible, the default spiciness level of the food seems to be in the medium-hot level so adjust you order accordingly. I would definitely eat here again and likely dine in given the ambiance of the restaurant. 9.5/10

This was my first time ordering from this restaurant after it came highly recommended for it's…read morebiryani options. I will say this that the Dum Mutton Biryani was very tasty and had a very generous portion. The mirchi ka saalan was probably the most authentic I have tasted in the US. Very like what I have tasted in the past in Hyderabad. The malai chicken kebabs were succulent and tasty. Inspite of all these amazing plus points, I rated them low as there communication and app updates were very poor. What bothered me was that they changed status from preparing to wrapping up indicating that they were ready to hand it over to the delivery partner. The first person reached and waited over five minutes and left. Then I saw someone else was designated and the poor guy waited over 30 mins and was nice enough to stick around when he didn't have to. And the restaurant kept stalling and telling him it will be another 10 mins. My issue is not that they took long, I understand make good quality food takes time and I am fine with that. But then don't miscommunicate and make a delivery person wait around impacting his income. I hope they improve their operations and communicate accurately. Overall, inspite of the operational issue, the food was really good and I recommend it. Maybe it might be better if I visited and dined in.

Let's get real. My LinkedIn profile is long, but unlike some people, it's factually correct. I'm…read morespeaking to the well-meaning folks who have asked whether I'm interested in food writing beyond Yelp. The truth is I barely know the difference between caraway and bechamel. In a world where some UES people won't travel to the UWS, my main strategic advantage is willingness to deal with long train rides and walks in search of unique cuisine. I've even impressed my LA friend because why would someone in Los Feliz go all the way to Culver City? That brings me to Chef of India. I lack the expertise to convey the intensity of the Chilli Masala Idli but urge you to try this flavor powerhouse. The restaurant's own description doesn't go into much detail, noting "chilli sauce and South Indian spices," but I can respect that they're saving their energy for the cooking rather typing. There's a strong garlic vibe and some onions, but I'm not skilled enough to discern the many other ingredients at work here. I still haven't been to Chef of India in person but it might get the top spot in my Uber Eats Hall of Fame.

3.5 stars We got the…read morebutter chicken with tawa roti. It was supposed to come with basmati rice but they forgot it in our delivery order. The food was pretty tasty, spicier than we expected for "mild", but nothing unbearable. Definitely the least boring butter chicken I've ever had. The chicken was slightly overcooked though, depending on the piece. It came with two sauces, a yogurt-based sauce that was very tasty and cooling for the spice and a much more spicy/spiced sauce that was too spicy for me, but had nice flavor. The roti was fine, nice that we at least had that to dip in the sauces since we didnt have the rice.

We came in for a late lunch/early dinner...I ordered a Pondicherry Dosa which I really enjoyed, as…read morewell as a salty lime soda. My wife's Ghobi Manchurian (dry version) was also very tasty. The menu is large and there's lots of different dishes to explore...

Not sure if this was my first Honest delivery but it was definitely the debut for Punjabi Thali…read more The individual components of the gravy subji and dry subji dishes weren't identified but there was a very good paneer item, while the dry subji actually had a decent amount of sauce. I always like dal, but this spicy version is more attention-getting than usual. With paratha, rice and papad you'll have no shortage of carb-based options for sauce deployment.

I'm vexed on a fair rating, because this fake name thing has to stop…read more I ordered from Mantra on Doordash, but the actual delivery isn't from the JC restaurant by that name on 253 Washington St. It's actually from 806 Newark Ave., the home of lower-rated Golconda Chimney. I checked Google street view and images and it's not a Brill Building situation, there's just one restaurant there. But I have no quarrel with the vegetable Manchurian itself, more intense and complex than usual in a onion-laden sauce. Out of fairness I suppose I'll check out the biggest brand in fictional names, Wonder, and sample Lockhart Super-Authentic Legitimate Real Texas Brisket Y'All and The Fair Dinkum Straya Vegemite Hut.

#TandooriBrothersReview…read more So my buddy and I are on a mission to find the best Tandoori chicken in the country so it's no surprise we're checking out all the places in NJ. We decided to come here during lunch so there is a chance the actual chef wasn't here and it was just a helper because we were the only ones in the entire restaurant. It was awkward because the tandoori chicken came on some stale chopped coleslaw style veggies and then we could tell some pieces were fresh and some were microwaved. Disappointing but we also saw Pesto Chicken Tikka on the menu and we decided to try that. That's where this place wins it's stars... this was clearly fresh and it was probably some of the best chicken I've ever had at an Indian restaurant. We'll have to come back here during a dinner service and see how they do.