This restaurant needs to be visited by the US Food Dept. It's filthy and the food is always contaminated and spoilt. Today we bought some sweets ( lobongo lotika is what they called it) But it was not , As soon as I hit into it , slimy smelly green stuff touched my tongue . And I threw up immediately. My husband also had the same issue. He spit it out before it touched his tongue .I have serious health issues and this aggravated my condition. This should not be overlooked. Please DONOT eat here . I don't understand how they are getting 4 stars!! They are not worth any star at all !! I am also adding pictures to support my review. read more

Ruma's Kitchen - Lobongo lotika sweets - Indian Near Me - Woodside, New York

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Reminds me of a Dominican spot but Bengali food. They have the same set up with the prepared foods out in the open for customers to see and ready to scoop up. It was an ok experience for me and I'll dive into the details: Place - can't miss the corner spot that is colored red. Once inside you'll see that there is plenty of seats and tables for you to dine in. Plenty of parking around the area as well. I didn't think it was dirty but it does feel eh...probably because the interior is old. Service - the only lady I saw working was working hard. She took my order and told me what they had for the day but listen carefully because you'll be hearing thick accents. Very helpful! Food - ended up getting the lamb biryani rice with some chicken tikka masala. It was good! Not the best but did the job. I believe because I got the lamb ($9) and that I added a bit of the tikka, it ended up to be ($10). I think the chicken biryani is ($8) which is fairly priced. I also picked up a vegetable samosa for ($1). They also have plenty of options for vegetarians, as most places like this do. If you're in the area and want a fix, try it out but I wouldn't trek here if you're from afar. read more

Ruma's has many steam table items. If there's a regular menu I don't know about it. I enjoyed the goat curry with mixed vegetables. I couldn't tell you every ingredient but there string beans, carrots and potatoes, and others possibly including turnips. read more

This place is a gem ambiance is nothing to write home about but it isn't what they are spending their energies on. the food is where their attention and care goes, and thankfully so. incredible food with great flavors, if you dont like spicy, then maybe be a bit picky with what you will be ingesting but if you arent spice and flavor adverse then pig out. the owners are super nice, incredibly sensible, and seem to understand the importance of service. they dont speak english, but food is universal, and so is love. they enjoy what they are doing and it shows in the food and their attention to catering to your needs. try it out and support their efforts, i wish them many more years of successful business. read more

Foods were all so old. A guy who work there couldn't speak English much yet very arrogant and rude. Quite dirty place. Highly recommend not to try here. read more

You know how they say anything tastes good when you're hungry? Yeah, I suggest you starve then because this place will land you in the hospital! Maybe this establishment was under different management a year ago because when I spoke to the employee working there a few nights ago, he stated they had been there for 8 months...and that's 8 months too long! I ended up purchasing a chicken biryani and a single tandoori chicken leg. I get home in anticipation to eat some wholesome and good brown food (based on the reviews), but to my surprise I was greeted with something out of a horror movie! The tandoori chicken leg was on top in a plastic container. I open the lid and it has a colorless texture and something pasty that looks like mold . I immediately lost my appetite. I didn't bother to open the biriyani but threw all of it in the trash. Hey don't take my word on it, I took a picture. You be the judge. If you want authentic Bengali style meals with rich aroma and flavor, head to Boishakhi in Astoria. ONLY place I'm willing to eat brown people food from. read more

Ruma's Kitchen - Not fresh!!! - Indian Near Me - Woodside, New York

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I ordered the chicken biryani ($6) which came with a small salad and some potato thing and a vegetable samosa ($1). Both were very good and flavorful. There were plenty of spices and the biryani was packed full. One thing to note about the chicken biryani is that it is made with chicken thighs and contains bones so be careful when eating. The prices are great, the portions are generous and the food is delicious. read more

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We got goat biryani, ruhi fish with begun/ alu (eggplant & potato), chapa shutki (spicy dried fish), chingri mishtikumra (shrimp with pumpkin), alu bhorta, and some other bhorta. Everything was delicious. If you like homemade Bengali food, this is the place. We don't like the biryanis from Jackson Heights, this biryani was so good, that my son finished it in minutes, and I couldn't take a pic :) We will definitely go back. The owner was there, and she's an amazing person. Thank you for opening a Bangladeshi restaurant in our neighborhood, we needed one. read more

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If you want catering from Ruma's kitchen you are in good hands. We just celebrated our marriage anniversary and We were blown away by how perfect everything tasted. We selected our own menu and Ruma aunty cooked everything with perfection specially the Baby Goat curry Bangladeshi way. It was phenomenal in one word. read more

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I stepped in here expecting to order off the menu which they had a stack of lying around at the counter, but was told by an older gentleman that I couldn't order off of it and to order from the buffet style dishes lying out in the front, as they were "fresh". The glass buffet cover had the streaks of a greasy rag left on it since it was last wiped down, but I ignored that and kept an open mind - maybe the food is good! I chose 5 dishes from the handful of available ones and watched the man brush his fingers along his nose and then proceed to take a plate and start piling rice on it. Considering that unhygienic behavior is a fairly common practice in restaurants (albeit not in front of the customers), I ignored that and kept an open mind - maybe the food is good! Then he started microwaving the dishes. Here is when my doubts started creeping in that the food is good. Considering the absence of pricing on the buffet dishes and the inability to order off the menu which actually showed pricing, I decided to pay before eating to avoid any "let's screw the non-native out of some money" surprises later on. The price quoted was satisfactory for me; I paid, sat down and was brought a plastic jug of water and some lemons and plastic forks. Then the food came. I got a gigantic plate of plain rice. Dry rice. Rice that was flying to Bangladesh but crash landed in the Gobi Desert, then somehow survived and made its way out. I also got some dry bean things, one small and average-tasting eggplant piece, one small piece of dry bland fish, and 3 small pieces of goat, mostly bone. Lots of dry rice, very little everything else. The goat was the only decent thing, but in no way better than goat at any of the Indian places near Woodside. Also the other places do fresh all you can eat buffet for about the same price I paid here, where the meat portions aren't designed for a 6-year-old with a weak appetite. The older man was nice enough to bring by some cold appetizers that had been lying around for a few days, but they didn't make up for the dry, week-old lukewarm food. There was a tv playing behind me where an old half naked man was doing yoga. He was making grunting sounds, which nostalgically reminded me of videos I normally watch at home. I appreciated the novelty of the overall experience, but definitely won't be coming back. read more

Place amazing..I'm vegetarian and is difficult to find a place where they have all kind of a vegetarian dish. read more

Ruma's Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Woodside, New York

I ordered by phone for pickup last night. They forgot our rice and the entrees were ridiculously oily. Seriously, the curry chicken was basically a soup of oil and some bones with gristle on them. There wasn't really anything edible in the curry chicken. Also a few of the things I tried to order, they said they didn't have.The kabab was tasty, but it was essentially a hamburger patty. I ordered chicken, but it was definitely something like ground beef. It was just a patty, not an actual kabab. And yes, they spell it "kabab." It's cheap, but it didn't seem like our dishes contained much edible food. At least the staff was really nice. read more

Loved the biriyani and the chilli chicken. Its inexpensive, tasty and the staff is courteous. I recommend this place if you love spicy food and miss or want to taste the traditional Bengali flavors. read more

Ruma's Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Woodside, New York

My first visit. Good food. Lady behind the counter is very friendly and helpful. Would go back for more. read more

Rumas Kitchen is truly excellent, wide range of Indian food, beautifully cooked and with friendly helpful staff. The prices are very low, and its a great bargain. Every time I eat there I get a few samosas and naan to take home with me for later.... Do check this great place out!!!!! read more

This place is one of my favorite Bengali restaurant in my neighborhood. Their chicken biriyani is so on point as well as the chicken curry. lunch deals are awesome but if you happen to order the over rice options, make sure to tell them you want rice on the side. Or no rice and get a biriyani. otherwise its too dry. Overall the experience has been great, and i would recommend everyone to try it read more

Amazing home style Bangladeshi food. Was absolutely delicious. For those that don't know as most Americans don't know geography Bangladesh is a small country next to India. The food here is similar to Indian food although this emphasizes meat but there are vegetarian and vegan options here too. I just found my favorite place in Queens for South Asian food. read more

It's right front of my business so very convenient for me. Food tasted really good. Owner & workers are very friendly. I would definitely recommend it. read more

This place has really good Indian food. I've revisited recently and plan on making this my local Indian take out spot. The place is sort of in between a take out and a casual sit in restaurant so no fancy dates, but if you stop by and try the food you won't be disappointed. I've had the plain rice, chicken fried rice, spicy fried rice, chicken tandoori, spicy chicken kabab, tandoori chicken kabab, lentil soup, roti (it's whole wheat), chicken tikka masala, curry chicken, vegetable samosa, vegetable pakora, chicken shami kabab and I loved everything. I didn't think I would like the whole wheat roti, but it's good and it's even better with the masala sauce. I rarely find places where I try so many different dishes and love all of it. It feels like home-cooked meals. read more

Delicious home cooked authentic Bengali food! Had the biryani, lentils, and goat curry. What a great find this place was. The goat curry melted off the bone! And the fresh rice pudding made for a perfectly sweet dessert. A great addition to the neighborhood! read more

The food is edible but far from being good. My friend and I both ordered Goat Biriyani and I received 3 small pieces of Goat and an additional 4 bones with no meat attached. My friend however received NO chunks of goat and only tiny pieces that looked like a one inch square torn up to pieces. Delivery was on time but we paid $32 between the delivery fee, food and tip and it was not worth it. read more

Ate here twice while visiting friends last week. Delicious food and kind staff. Vegetable samosa, curry, chicken tikka all very good. Ruma even special made eggplant at our request! read more

Ruma's Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Woodside, New York

They just opened a week ago. Let's hope they can keep the selection, flavor and prices where they are now. I went in for lunch since I work on the block. I asked for a vegetarian lunch special and was offered a choice of 3 dishes plus rice for $6. I got a spicy potato dish, something else I could not identify (but which had great flavors) and a spicy dal. It was all delicious. The tables were clean and organized with a pitcher of water on each. The owners were present and very interested in my happiness. I will make this a regular stop. read more

Food is not bad, however they really skimp on the portion for takeout. They don't fill the container. If I'm paying $9 for biryani, atleast fill my container so it's worth $9. The goat tehari barely had meat. Very little. They also don't have any beef item. Overall very disappointed read more

If you're looking for tasty, authentic Bengali food served up with a smile, this is the place to visit! Its in a convenient location in Woodside and has a great family feel to it when you enter. Now let's get to the important part: the food! I went once for breakfast and once for lunch and I must say everything was delicious! If you're in doubt as to what to try, you can't go wrong with their chicken biriyani. It's so rich, flavorful, and tastes how it would when you'd visit your favorite aunt's house. Thumbs way up! read more

The place is still fairly new in the neighborhood (about six months old) and I finally had a chance to stop in. They were just opening and setting up and it looked like we were the first customers of the day, which was good since the staff were willing and able to talk a bit about the cooking -- it's an unfamiliar cuisine to many Americans, after all, and it would be unfair to lump it all together in with some generic Indian/South Asian Cuisine, even though they do share some features. So far I can say the samosas are excellent, my prawns in masala (real prawns, not simply big shrimp, but actual Bay prawns, langoustines, like mini-lobster-tails) were on special and a little pricey but excellent, and their fresh-from-the-tandoor chicken was a transforming experience: I've had tandoori chicken many times before, and for the life of me, I've always been underwhelmed by its failure to translate the flavor, aroma, and spice heat of the marinade ingredients, let alone the flavor and aroma of the chicken, into the thing on your plate. How could anything so filled with spices and tangy yogurt be so bland??? Always a great mystery. This chicken was not that: when poked, this chicken oozed juice that you can smell from a distance, of garlic, ginger, yogurt and spices -- this is the real deal, the tandoori chicken, if I can use a tired metaphor, that I have been waiting for all my life. I'll have to go back very soon and check out the shrimp dopiaza and the goat curry and especially the Bangla national dish of ilish/hilsa fish in various forms. And, and, and... I look forward to it! read more

Authentic and delicious bengali food. Their price is reasonable. Friendly staffs. I Would go again.

Awesome Bengali food!!!!!!! We ate way too much because we couldn't stop ourselves. Amazing new place for great authentic Bengali food. Loved it read more

I tried chicken biryani which was best few months ago but the taste changed with time also they stopped using basmati rice I guess. I had tried the vegetable samosas and laddoo (indian sweet) which is the best. The samosas have coconut filled in which makes it taste the best. read more

Came here late at night about an hour before closing. Originally came for biryani but instead got palao rice and Chana which was delicious. It tasted homemade and overall just good quality. read more

I walked to this place on my lunch break. The people working there was very polite and the food was good. Their yogurt though, freaking amazing. I don't remember the name of what I ordered, it was a plate of veggies...and paratha. It all tasted great. I would go back there again. read more

Hands down one of my favorite Bangladeshi and Indian restaurants around. The Curry Goat is outstanding with just the right amount of spice. The Tikka Masala is also full of flavor. Some of the best Samosas I have had. This is my go to spot and definitely worth the drive from Nassau County to get there. read more

By far the best Chicken and Paratha !!! I would recommend this restaurant to all my friends and people in the area! Loveeee this place! Thank you to the wonderful owners for treating us with the upmost amazing hospitality! read more

Love this spot! A great mom and pop shop to satisfy my curry cravings!! Such comforting food! Great meat and veg options. I order a bunch to-go and pack it for lunch during the week. read more

I don't just love this place because it contains my mom's name but also their food is yummy and quality of food is great. My aunt and uncle who are very particular about eating at restaurants due to medical reasons frequently come here! read more

Literally the WORST restaurant ever!!!!! Who knows how old their haleem is but they took 15 minutes to warm it up and then it tasted super watery and bitter!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

The best part about this restaurant is that the food is always cooked fresh everyday! There are lots of variety to choose from, both if you want Home style cooking as well as party style cooking. You can eat in or do take out, which is convenient. Their desserts are also made fresh daily. The appetizers are delicious... the shingara is to die for!!!! Friendly staff. Very authentic desi/Bengali/Indian style cooking. read more

After eating at Indian and bangali restaurants for many many years When you come to this restaurant you might find that the food taste a little funny. That's because the food that is cooked in this restaurant is actually the way Indian and Bengali people cook at home so everything is home cooked style not restaurants style. So if you want something authentic this is probably the closest that you will ever get. The pricing is just perfect and the quantity is very generous. read more

The food is amazing and the servings are very big so you're definitely getting more for your money. We have a couple picky eaters and they assisted us in narrowing down the options for them. We had a really big order and I messed it up so I called them back to fix it and they did it with no problem. They even called me back when they expected the order to have been delivered to make sure everything was there correctly and it was. They are very helpful and willing to go the extra mile to satisfy their customers. We had a great experience ordering from here and look forward to ordering again! read more

Love the place. Right next door. Great home cooked fresh meals. Mad cheap. Authentic Bengali food.