Cozy place with decent Indian food. I came here with a friend for lunch and it was empty except the two of us. The service was kind and attentive and we ordered garlic naan, chana masala, and chicken tikka masala. The chicken was really creamy but I was a little disappointed but the lack of chicken. Surprised by how cinnamon-y tasting the chana was but it was tasty nonetheless. At the end of our meal they gave us two little desserts of rice pudding. read more

Nimbooda - Indian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Definitely 5 stars. The best Indian food in Brooklyn! The staff were very friendly and the restaurant was small, but I was seated right away. The chicken biryani was enough for 2 people and had a decent ratio of rice to chicken. The rice was warm, spicy, and authentic. The crispy onions on top added a good crunch to each bite. The biryani would pair well with raita, next time I would try that. The chicken tikka masala came with rice and was also a large size portion. The curry had a unique sweet flavor that I really enjoyed. I've ordered the curry for delivery many times and it always been exceptional. read more

Nimbooda - Chicken Biryani Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Nimbooda Indian Cuisine makes vegetarian dishes that are so delicious, you may forget meat exists. This week I tried the Saag Paneer Lunch. The lunch included a generous amount of rice plus Dal Makhani (Black Lentil and Kidney Beans). The Dal was one of the best Ive ever had, ten stars ! Full of flavor and spices but not overly spicy or salty. Perfect. The Saag was also good, nice texture and not too oily. The garlic naan was fine, as expected. I wish that restaurants would post nutritional values because I felt good after eating the food from here. I've read that Dal is one of the healthier foods to eat - it contains protein, fiber, and vitamins B6, and folate. Foods (especially some curries) can be very high in saturated fat. For that reason, I try to order Dal. It's rare to find a restaurant that has really great Dal. I was very impressed by Nimbooda's Dal - uniquely delicious. Will definitely be returning for more. read more

Nimbooda - Addictive ! Dal Makhani - a very especially delicious - lunch special - Indian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food: 4/5 | Service: 5/5 | Experience: 5/5 My party of three came on a Sunday evening and were able to get seated immediately. Right off the bat, service was excellent. Our waiter was very attentive in filling our waters and making sure that our experience was as frictionless as possible (checking in / serving the next dish at the right time / etc). We ordered the chicken tikka masala, saag paneer, samosas, and aloo paratha. The tikka masala was more tomato-y than rich in spice flavor, but the saag paneer was a really pleasant surprise. The samosas were good and so was the paratha. The portion sizes are generous, and our dishes came with basmati rice. Prior to the meal, we got some papadum (chips), which was so delicately crispy, and delicious with the sauces. At the end of the meal, our waiter gave us rice pudding as well. I had a wonderful experience, and I would recommend this place to others. read more

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... 4 days later, and I'm still thinking about Nimbooda. While spending the afternoon around Prospect Heights, I walked by Nimbooda after finding the restaurant I intended to visit closed for repairs. Truly a happy accident! The flavors are extraordinary, and the service above and beyond. Please add Nimbooda to your list if you're visiting the neighborhood - you won't regret it! read more

Nimbooda - Basmati Rice - Indian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Excellent, will be coming back!! Very friendly service and great food! Was very filling and we had enough to take home for leftovers!

Don't support these owners, they exploit the customers as well as the workers. Uncreative, bland, generic food. The bad: Food - When people say NYC doesn't have good Indian food it's because of places like this. It's the same cookie cutter bland food you can get at 100s of Indian spots here, no spice, no oil, no authenticity. It's made to cater to the pallette of folks who DONT like spicy food. I actually asked that they make our food spicy, but they didn't. My Saag Paneer was a bowl of cooked spinach with paneer - nothing else. Utterly flavorless The goid: Decor is decent. Prices are good. The ugly: It was summer, inside the restaurant was very warm, maybe 80-85f. No fans anywhere. I asked for A/C and they said "it's on but the wall is blocking it" meanwhile employee area has a small fan on blast. Owners probably forbid employees from touching the A/C The true kicker was the "togo" boxes were the tiny Chinese takeout boxes. Tell me you're the world cheapest restaurant owner without having to tell me! read more

Simply amazing! Fly out of Florida to celebrate a Virgo's bday and as picky as their taste are - this place hit most marks. When we walked up no one else was there so it was like a private event for our small group. The waiter was extra friendly and everything came out perfectly timed. Place was super clean and with the open door and mild storm outside the circulate of cool summer air was nice. Everything was delicious - especially the Samosa, Paneer Tikka, Lobster Curry, Paneer Tikki Masala, Garlic Naan, Gulab Jaamun, and Rice Pudding. The my food was just amount of spice and it sizzled for the bday girl that seems to have a dragon tongue. The only slights were with the drinks. The lassi was kinda chunky and not that flavorful but loved that they let us open a bottle of wine that we purchased from the store across the street. By the time the rain was over, our bellies were full and we walked out more than pleased. Good food and great service - can't wait to return again. read more

This is my new favorite local spot for Indian food! We came on Sunday for dinner and the place was empty, so we were initially concerned, but the food and service were exceptional! Although they advertise themselves as vegetarian, they also have meat dishes. We tried their samosas as an appetizer, which were delicious. The waiter explained the different sauces to us and the presentation was nice. We also ordered 2 entrees, which served enough food to serve 3 people. They come with rice, which is a plus. The waiter even refilled our rice halfway for us. At the end, he surprised us some rice pudding desserts in these cute bowls. The rice pudding was a perfect sweetness and a refreshing way to end the meal. Overall, the meal was delicious and affordable. Im excited to come back and try some of their other dishes. read more

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Food and service is amazing and nothing could go wrong with the food. I would definitely return to this place again.

A few friends and I came here after an event nearby. The interior was nicely decorated, with brick walls, deep brown colored plush booth seating, chandeliers, and red candles on the tables. There was a calm, inviting ambience to the place. With they Yelp check-in, I was able to get a free mango lassi, which was absolutely delightfully smooth, sweet, thick and refreshing. We were served papadum, which are very thin and crispy lentil crackers. Along with it came 3 different sauces. My favorite was the dark brown one, which tasted slightly sweet. The green one was decent as well and had a more intense, savory flavor. We also got to try the cauliflower manchurian, which was tossed in spicy and sweet chutney. This was quite yummy and the cauliflower was coated in the chutney, filled with wonderful seasoning. Also, it wasn't spicy at all, which was good because I can't handle spiciness. For the main course, I chose tilapia, marinated in spices and made with a delightful almond sauce. The tilapia was extremely tender, succulent, and flavorful. The accompanying basmati rice had peas, as well as orange and red bits, was great with our meals. We were able to get refills of the rice, which was nice. I also got to try the garlic naan and coconut naan. Both were great, but I was particularly impressed by the coconut naan. The bread was perfectly fluffy, while still being slightly crisp and there was butter, along with coconut on top. The combination was sooo delicious! The service was lovely. Our waitress was welcoming and friendly. She graciously accommodated all of our requests. Prices were reasonable. I would definitely return to try some other menu offerings, such as the rack of lamb or tandoori mixed grill. read more

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Saag Paneer sucks, samosas are weirdly salted. Not good food. Feel misled by the positive reviews.

Classic "can't go wrong" Indian food. Everything was delicious, reasonable and the location has a lot of available street parking. Would definitely go back again!!!! read more

It's a small but fancy little place, quiet with not very many people when I went. Very few drink options but the food, ugh so tasty. My friend and I got the Samosa, Aloo Papri, Malai kofta and Matter paneer. I personally wish they had been spicier but since they are all traditionally pretty mild dishes I didn't mind (especially since the friend I was with has very low spice tolerance, lol). There was only one FOH staff who definitely zoned out a good bit but I don't blame him, the atmosphere was very calming. He was very busy taking care of delivery drivers and I do wish it was a bit easier to get his attention but eh, not a big deal. Would definitely wanna go back sometime. read more

This has honestly become my go-to Indian restaurant in the BK area, and I'm not ashamed to admit that I definitely order this once a week. I've tried a lot of stuff on the menu, and I've loved it all. Definitely be aware that the food already has a good kick to it, and I once asked for everything to be extra spicy and I was not let down. They added a ton of green chilies, so if you can't handle that, maybe stick to the normal spice-level they provide. My favorite thing here is the shrimp curry. It's so flavorful and comes with a good 8-9 pieces of shrimp. The chicken and paneer tikka masalas are also really good and have a little sweet tang to cut the heat. I also love the corn saag, which is an interesting combination that I haven't tried before but is also really tasty. Appetizer-wise, I've tried the chicken manchurian and eggplant chaat. The chicken was really good but a little soggy by the time it got delivered, but the eggplant chaat was out of this world. I've never had that before, but the thinly sliced and fried baby eggplant topped with yogurt and Indian spices and sauces really hit the spot. Overall, a great Indian place with pretty decent prices and stellar food. I definitely recommend. read more

I wanted to take a picture of my food so bad for Yelp but I physically could not stop eating. The korma was phenomenal...not too sweet and it was perfectly creamy. And this saag paneer was the best I've ever had, I think. You can tell how fresh the ingredients are. Wow. I'm shook. I have ordered from them twice this week HELP! read more

I don't go out for Indian food often so I was exctied to try this place when I saw the good reviews on yelp. I think its fairly new too. When we walked in the floors were so slippery! They must have been super waxed or something. I think it was really dangerous. I almost slipped and fell in the bathroom. Second, the manager or owner seemed really nice and into his businesses but from the dining area we could here him yell at his staff for not doing thier job correctly. The waitress seemed like a mindless drone and did not smile once. The food was pretty good and good prices too. We got fried okra and split it and it was delicious and crispy and fresh. I unlocked the yelp offer and the manager was nice to give me and my boyfriend the mango lassi. I ordered the tandoori chicken which was great. Half a chicken so had to take part of it home. I liked the mild flavor and the meat was juicy. Also heated up great the next day for dinner too. The Jasmine rice was very good also. My boyfriend had salmon in some sort of creamy sauce, it was good but the salmon to me was out of place and didn't really go with the flavor of the dish. Also got the naan with the pistachios and honey, was delicious. I recommend. Nice buttery and sweet flavor. The food is decent enough though I dont think I would come back anytime soon, so many more places to try in the area! if you go watch out for the floors! read more

Nimbooda - Cant really see this but its the app of fried okra. Very good - Indian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Solid Indian food, but nothing spectacular or out of the ordinary. I came here recently for dinner on a Saturday evening and there was reasonable traffic in and out. There were a few tables of two occupied, but most of their business was for pick-up. The menu here was pretty standard for an Indian restaurant, but was a bit on the pricey side for an outer borough restaurant. There were your typical Indian appetizers, entrees, chicken, lamb and vegetarian dishes. My wife ordered a Chicken Tikka Masala and I ordered a Saag Paneer. Both dishes came with rice, but since we were 2 people, the rice was combined into 1 big bowl for the both of us. Unfortunately, the serving sizes of the Chicken Tikka Masala ($13.95) and Saag Paneer ($11.95) were underwhelming as I expected more for the price we were paying. For the price we paid, we probably could have went to an Indian buffet, which unfortunately Brooklyn is serious lacking in. As for the flavors, the Chicken Tikka Masala and Saag Paneer were OK. Nothing out of the ordinary, but nothing really bad either. The Chicken Tikka Masala could have used much more chicken though. There were probably like 5 pieces of small sliced up chicken in it. In addition, we also cashed in on a free Mango Lassi courtesy of our Yelp check-ins. Unfortunately, we weren't given a large glass as per a regular order of Mango Lassi, but instead received small glasses of it. With that said, the Mango Lassi drinks were too thick for our liking and needed to be blended more. To be honest, Nimbooda wasn't our top choice as we were hoping to eat at the Sapid restaurant dinner buffet that evening, but they had ended the buffet deal the weekend before, so we settled for Nimbooda. Settled being the key word because that's what it felt like after our meal here. read more

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This little whole in the wall was an amazing Indian restaurant! My 2 friends and I came here for lunch after a day at the Brooklyn Museum. We were greeted and seated right away, the waitress was very attentive. She started us off with complimentary crispy bread and several sauces. For appetizers we got delicious cauliflower manchurian which was sweet and spicy, crispy okra which was cooked to perfection, and samosas that were very tasty. We shared our mains which were saag paneer (lots of paneer and such creamy spinach), chana masala (this was perfectly spiced and cooked so the chickpeas were super soft), and lastly dal makhani which was lentils in a sauce. I was also given a complimentary glass of mango Lassi drink which was great. I recommend this place very much, there is something for everybody. We had vegetarians in our group and we were very satisfied and even had extras to bring home! read more

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Nimbooda is my favorite Indian restaurant in the area as we have quite a bit around here. Every dish always hits the mark (even though I'm basic and usually just get chicken tikka masala). I've also had the chicken makhani here, samosas, lassi, and naan. I've recently gotten into paratha (it's like thick naan and a huge step up IMO) so I highly recommend the Lacha Paratha over naan as a side. They are good about delivery too! read more

Ordered takeout and got the paneer tikka masala, gobi manchurian, and garlic naan. Portions were really large but the flavor was not good. Definitely tasted like meat and as a vegetarian, it made it impossible to eat. Unfortunately the meat flavor overtook the food so I couldn't enjoy it. read more

My second time coming back to this place for some nice Indian food at a reasonable price. It was spacious enough for a group of people to sit down and eat, which is why we chose this place. The waiter was very nice, and he even let us try the cauliflower Manchurian which was so delicious. We couldn't finish all the food because it was a lot of food so we were very full! read more

Nimbooda - Saag Paneer - Indian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The only good thing I can say about this place was the naan was good. So congrats. Ordered the dinner special. Claims it comes with naan, an appetizer, a main course, rice, raita, tamarind, mint and mango chutney. The raita, tamarind, mint and mango chutney were left out (which let's face it is sometimes the best bit). The onion bahji was certainly the worst I've ever had. Oily but undercooked. Also it seemed like they'd just plopped a ton of uncooked spices on top to compensate for the utter lack of flavor it had. I went super simple and got the chicken tikka masala for the main. Tasted like it had been cooked in Heinz tomato soup. Just so weird. I could tell that the chicken had been cooked pretty well on a grill but the overall dish was just so bad. I don't have the heart to give this place one star, it was one meal on one night. Maybe I didn't order the right thing. But also I'm never ordering from here again so do with that what you will. read more

Nimbooda - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Lovely experience. The food was great (I had the butter chicken) and the staff were very kind and attentive. The space was quiet which I also liked. I can't wait to go back! read more

This place is in park slope where I work and when I stay late, I always order in for dinner. The kids I nanny for ADORE this place and I had never had Indian food before. you GUYS. UH-MAY-ZING. I get the chicken vindaloo because it's super spicy like I like just about everything and the CHANA SAAG is everything I've ever needed. It looks questionable because it's green and the consistency seems a little thicker than soup, but that's because it's INCREDIBLY and suspiciously amazingly seasoned spinach and chick peas. DON'T LET THE STRANGE LOOK FOOL YA. I was almost vegetarian. I could eat it daily. Anyway, bomb Indian food. It's my new favorite cuisine. Garlic Naan. I'm not explaining. Just get like 3 orders of it, dunk it in your entree and live yo life. read more

Nimbooda - Chicken Vindaloo (dark red/orange), Chicken Tikka Masala and Chana Saag (omfg). Garlic Naan Bread. Also have 3 tubs of rice. - Indian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We ordered the Indian version of our standards from here for delivery and they were pretty damned good. The stand-out for me was the "Manchurian cauliflower", which actually isn't one of our standards, but it deserves a call-out. When folks started to get creative with cauliflower is beyond me, but thank goodness for that. The other dishes we had were all done well: tandoori chicken, chicken chettinad, biryani, seekh kebab, and aloo gobi. We'll order from here again. read more

Standard food, nothing special. Couldn't gauge ambiance bc I did take out but good service bc the food was ready on time

We ordered takeout and it was just so delicious. Some of the best Indian food I've had in NYC. Ordered chana saag, saag paneer, chicken tikka masala, and mango lassi. Very highly recommend. read more

I order from here twice a week. It's kind of sad but the food is amazinggg. Best vegetable korma I have ever had. Best samosas I have ever had. And customer service is great too. Y'all - just order from here. read more

Worst experience ever - ordered vegetarian food and received chicken. When I called the owner, Thomas, said I was lying and won't replace the food read more

The food is awesome. The table service is very welcoming and attentive. The ambiance is...awful. This would easily be a wonderful 4 star restaurant if whoever owned the joint ever ate in the dining room. Hey Nimbooda, no one sits in your dining room because you don't have a windbreak. Every time that door opens in the fall or winter a huge amount of air shoots in and chills everyone and their meals. It is unpleasant. You probably don't care since most of your customers choose not to come in but order to-go, which is sad really. read more

This place makes for a wonderful date night. And it's perfectly vegetarian and vegan friendly. I brought a friend here for a cute Valentine's Day date night. The ambiance is pleasantly dim lit in the evening and rather intimate. Service is quick and attentive and they're happy to explain menu items that may seem unclear to you. Everything we had was absolutely delicious! Each course was perfectly seasoned and full of flavor with attention payed to portion size and flavor balance. I have never been the biggest enthusiast of Indian cuisine but I enjoyed every bit of this place. I highly recommend them. read more

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Fantastic experience at Nimbooda! They were able to make our veggie dishes vegan without a problem, and everything was on point. Corn saag my favorite, and all the dishes were crisp in flavor. Super friendly place as well! read more

I haven't been to Nimbooda since pre-COVID, and have sadly moved away, however I often find myself missing their meals! While I can't comment on authenticity, I will say that Nimbooda's food was always fresh, very tasty, and generously portioned. The combo specials they have are also a very good value and we often ordered that for delivery. In person, the service was great and our meal always included free papadam and chutney as well as a rice pudding dessert. Also byob!! Great overall for dine in, takeout, delivery, and pretty good reheated the next day too. read more

Went for lunch and the place was pretty empty. I got the chicken chettinad w aloo paratha and the mango lassi complementary with army Yelp check in. The lassi was : Perfect texture, perfect balance of sour and sweet. The Aloo paratha was pretty good if a bit stiff. The chicken was very flavorful but not hot if that's what you were expecting. I went on a Sunday and there was no one else in the restaurant. Maybe it's more popular for dinner. read more

Nimbooda - Indian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Some of the best damn Indian food I've had in New York, and they deliver to my apartment (usually in 30 minutes or less) to boot. I haven't had a single thing I didn't like on the menu. Unlike a lot of places, the prix fixe dinner special has a lot of choices (though not everything on the menu is included). Personally, I lean toward the killer rogan josh or the Goan salmon with either the soup or aloo papri (plus the excellent naan that comes along with it). If you're looking off the prix fixe, both the chicken chettinadu and kadai are outstanding and well-sized for a hungry person looking for dinner. Every order has been 100% right, and really quick. We've dined in once and what it perhaps lacked in atmosphere, it made up for in friendly service. One of our go-to's in the neighborhood! read more

Amazing! Food was delicious. The presentation was so good. One of the best Indian restaurant in NYC I guess.

This was a good restaurant and I'm happy we went. The chicken saag was delicious. Not too spicy but flavorful. Very good with the garlic naan. The lamb vindaloo was more spice than flavor but it was good. Always love a free mango lassi!! The Samosa appetizers were a good start. That wasn't our original choice but they didn't have chicken wings even though they had it on the special menu. Overall a good spot and I would definitely return. read more

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The food was excellent. The chicken was not over cooked and the naan was soft not rubbery. The server was very friendly as well.

Service was excellent. Just the right amount of attentiveness. The food has a lot of rich spices. But a lot more sauce than meat / veg./main We will be sticking to joy Indian on Flatbush as our regular Indian spot read more