Absolutely outstanding experience at Namaste Indian Restaurant in Middletown. The food was rich,…read moreflavorful, and authentic--every dish was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. The service was warm, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome from start to finish. The atmosphere was clean, comfortable, and ideal for both a casual night out or a special dinner. Highly recommend the butter chicken, garlic naan, and biryani. Easily one of the best dining experiences in the area--will definitely be coming back! Looking forward to bringing friends and family next time to share the experience.

Food was good! Ambiance was nice, with good music!…read moreService was good! We are definitely going back!

We are sometimes skeptical that a restaurant with an extensive, many-page menu spanning multiple…read moregenres/ethnicities of food may not be able to do it all well. But the Red Dot seems to nail every single dish. We started with the multigrain vegan waffle with fresh fruit and loved it! So clean and flavorful, with perfectly ripe fruit. I do think the fruit should have been included, because it would have been a bit plain without it. Next, we had the ancient grains kitchari which was incredible. We loved all the fresh vegetables perfectly cooked, adding a variety of textures and flavors. It is offered as mild, medium, or hot; we got hot, which was great but not overly spicy, and we might request extra spicy next time. Lastly, we got the breakfast paratha wrap filled with their incredible tofu scramble. We were so impressed by how non-greasy it was (both the paratha and the scramble). We are always looking for food that isn't overly salty or oily, which is hard to find, but the Red Dot managed to do everything perfectly. Also major props to their masala chai, made super fresh with your choice of milk. The soy milk was creamy and pleasantly sweet and it didn't even require adding sugar. So rare to find vegan masala chai. The food takes fairly long to come out, but we felt it was worth it because of how delicious everything was; we also appreciated the generous portions. I think we have found one of our new favorite restaurants!

It's great! But maybe to great if like me you are cutting back on food ie dieting. Delicious. Big…read moreportions. Maybe get a box with the order.

Mmmmmmm bold, authentic Indian flavors in a no-frills, welcoming space. The garlic naan and cheese…read morenaan are must-tries--crispy, fresh, and full of flavor. The tikka masala is creamy and comforting, while the vindaloo packs serious heat and depth. Samosas are crisp and savory, and portions are generous. Service is friendly and efficient. There's plenty of free parking, and the bathrooms are clean--a big plus. The atmosphere is simple but relaxed, great for a casual meal. Verdict: 5/5 Great food, convenient location, and solid service. Perfect for a satisfying, spice-filled meal.

Portion sizes were small, super expensive. Unfortunately the food was not great. I'm not…read moredisappointed, it does not compare to citrus in Mew Windsor.

Stopped in for lunch while visiting the town of Woodstock!…read more Service was friendly and attentive. We had the heirloom tomato burrata salad, chicken vindaloo and garlic naan. Food was flavorful and fresh. Looking forward to returning and trying other dishes and desserts!

This is absolutely my favorite Indian restaurant. I look forward to coming here every time my…read morehusband and I make the annual pilgrimage to Woodstock. We love the dal, garlic nann, chicken dum biryani, lamb, among many many other dishes.

COMPLETELY EXCELLENT: Easy parking. Beautiful place. Airy light incense smell, nice when we walked…read morein. Crispy Papadum brought out promptly takes the edge off the hunger. Gobi Manchurian Cauliflower appetizer was enjoyed. Channa masala with rice was delish and always makes me happy. Kashmiri naan is my favorite. Wife was satisfied with lamb. Pina colada was tasty. Spice was perfect. Service was perfect. Beautiful ambiance, see the pictures. We enjoyed this restaurant. Will be happy to return. Can I get a click?

Amritsari fish was good. Mutton curry was very creamy…read more Naans were great. Biriyani was more of pulav than Biriyani. Ambience was good. Attentive staff.

New to the area, my wife and I looked for our next go-to Indian restaurant. FOUND IT…read more The ambience is amazing. From stepping inside, you're given the allure of entering someone's home but greeted with a minimalistic, modern restaurant atmosphere. Service was A+ and the food even better! We ordered the garlic naan, chicken tikka masala (spicy) and lamb vindaloo (spicy) - all were stellar! The masala almost tasted like vodka sauce which was a first for me and I'm NOT complaining. Some of the best I've ever had, to be honest. Will be going back, for sure.

***2 1/2 stars*** As…read morea native of the Kingdom of Hunterdon, I tend to grade on a curve/appreciate when an ethnic restaurant, or really any establishment that's not just selling pizza by the slice, sets up shop in a pretty rural area. The tradeoff though is that sometimes these places just aren't very good. Indian Masala has a ton of great reviews so maybe I DID just come on an off day, but in my experience, these restaurants often get inflated positive feedback because the patrons just don't have perspective/experience to compare it to (the Hunterdon comp is Bamboo House in Frenchtown, which is very average but is literally the only sushi place must residents have ever been to). I genuinely don't know what the case is here. I stopped by for lunch yesterday with one of my top-tier chums, herself a native of the Kingdom of Sussex. She's a pretty big fan of this place and has mentioned it several times before. We both had pretty big appetites and were ready for a hearty meal. Comparatively speaking, the interior is a little on the bougie side especially for downtown Newton - high-class chairs, sleek tables, etc. I don't think there were any other customers in there when we showed up so we got our pick of the seating and I happily chose the table in the window for potential people watching outside. The highlight for me was the Gobi Manchurian app, which was fried cauliflower florets in a garlic sauce. I thought a few of the florets were overcooked/soggy but overall it was pretty decent - it tasted to me almost like healthy Chinese food, if that makes sense. If we didn't have legit entrees looming on the horizon, I would have had a lot more of that. The Chicken Tikka Masala was literally the worst I've ever had, and probably the only negative experience I've had with the dish. I'm by no means an Indian cuisine expert, but this to me is one of the more mainstream "Americanized" dishes and thus rare to mess up. The chicken was rubbery and dry and definitely wasn't helped by the accompanying curry. I got mild, but this was so mild to render it almost tasteless; it should have at least a little nip to it, but this was so rough that I chose to eat my accompanying naan bread naked without dipping it. Just a gigantic miss in my book and I'd recommend to any future customers that you opt for at least medium spice here. The service was hard to describe and ultimately a wash for me. In many ways it was technically a positive. Our waitress was very attentive but our interactions were a little awkward/odd, much of which can likely be chalked up to cultural barriers so I don't see a need to ding them for it. But as an example, any time my water glass was 80% full, she'd swoop in to fill it all the way to the top - literally the water level would hover right at the edge of the glass so I had to be careful not to spill when I took the next few sips. And once or twice she came by to fill up my chum's glass while I literally was drinking from mine, and she just stood there like a vulture until I placed the glass back on the table so she could swoop in. Especially given that my water was never close to even halfway empty, it was just too aggressive. But it came from a good place so your mileage may vary. Little odd all the way around. As much as I love to highlight restaurants in this area, this one is a pass for me. Much better options for Indian food closer to the city.

I have been to Citrus many times. I love their lunch buffet because you can really choose different…read moreplates. My husband and I usually eat Indian but last week decided to try some Thai dishes and it was simply delicious! We have been back a couple of times since their reopening after upgrading the dining area and we like what they have done with the place. Service is on point and attentive. We will be back for sure.

I called ahead for a large group, and the restaurant was extremely accommodating and had rearranged…read moretables prior to our arrival. Food comes out as it's ready, but everyone's meals were timed well to each other. Starting with drinks, I ordered the tom yam siam cocktail and was NOT a fan. It tasted like it couldn't decide to be spicy or fruity and settled on bland. Others orders included the mango mule, mango lassi, and thai iced tea, and they all loved their drinks, so I think I just chose a bad item. The samosas had a perfect, crispy shell, and the aloo paratha was warm, stuffed goodness. It paired well with the murg amwala I ordered, which turned out to be the best Indian curry I've ever had. I ordered it extra spicy, since the cream offsets a lot of the spice, and it was amazing. I would return single-handedly for that dish over and over.

Absolutely GREAT food. This is the best food I've had from anywhere in years, and I have a…read moreMichelin-star restaurant in my neighborhood that I order from all the time. We ordered lamb saag, tikka masala, two types of naan (including the chicken tikka cheese naan, which was totally unique and delicious. Never seen it before), and raita. All of the dishes were standouts. Well-balanced spices, tender meat, perfectly crispy-chewy naan. I've tried cooking Indian food at home for 20 years, eaten at places from Miami to Patterson and in between. This is at least top 3, maybe the best I've ever had. Great food, just delicious home cooking. I never leave reviews like this, but I haven't enjoyed a meal as much as this in years. Thank you! Wonderful experience.

One of the best rated restaurants in the area so we had to visit. Plenty of street parking around…read morethe area. Forgot to take a picture of our main entree but everything tasted great, great authentic Indian restaurant. The server was really nice and it is family owned and cozy. The food took a bit long to come out but when it did, it was delicious! First time I've had stuffed naan with such thin filling. I wish it was a bit more filling but this felt authentic and it was delicious either way so it was fine. We will be visiting the area often and will come again!

This place is beautifully designed! The food is even better! My colleagues had dinner here and it…read morewas so good we ordered it for lunch the next day! The sweet potato appetizer dish was full of flavor and different food textures! Everything was perfectly spiced. I recommend this to anyone wanting Indian cuisine!

We were out shopping and all of the other Indian restaurants were closed for the mid-afternoon…read morebreak. It was surprising how busy it was here but we were comfortable. We were seated quickly and our food came out quickly. Service was a little slow but they staff was attending to several big parties. The restaurant is clean and modern. The staff is friendly and the busboy worked really hard, thoroughly cleaning tables. The food was decent and flavorful. We ordered medium lamb curry and hot chicken tikki Marsala. The heat was solid. This is a nice choice for the afternoon and I recommend giving them a try

Conveniently located in the downtown Poughkeepsie area. I was impressed with the generous portions…read more Chicken curry was delicious. It appeared that the owner also works there. He was very kind and attentive. He informed me that they are starting a lunch buffet service soon. They did not have much in the way of seating so I would recommend takeout. I will definitely be back.

I came here after my husband recommended the hot buffet food for a quick bite, and ended up buying…read moresome amazing produce, grocery items, and my favorite was the rice that came in a zipper-closure bag like a purse! It's the best thing I've seen and the smell of the rice is very fragrant, very aromatic! The ambiance of the location itself is cute and very clean. Ran by a couple that prepares all the food from-scratch, including the Mango Lassi. The beverage tasted like it was made not even 5 minutes before I got there, it felt like biting into a mango. I also purchased masala chai tea to brew at home. They also sell fresh okra and curry leaves to cook with- unheard of around this ares outside of farm stands. For anyone with allergies or dietary restrictions, they said everything is kept kosher and halal, no shared bakeware for meats and vegetable dishes.