Moving from Virginia to New Jersey middle of last year and moving to Monroe TWP, we have been exploring restaurants especially South Asian ones. We discovered Mrs Kumar before it expanded and love the food. We visited Thumkaa which had its own vibes and while driving along 33E we kept passing Chozhas and decided we would visit on Valentine's day for Dinner. Clearly this restaurant does a booming business with its buffet and no difference on Valentines where an a la Carte menu was offered but there was such a crowd earlier that food and staff were exhausted. Fortunately we had Deepthi who despite being on her feet for hours made sure we were aware that the palak chat which was supposed to be out came back on the menu . Also giving us great advice on the quantity of food to order. She was excellent. Now to the food which was "good"...but not anything special. The appetizes Palak Chat and Lasuni Jhinga Shrimp were better than the main course of dal fry, goat rogan ghosh (nice having bones but not much meat). Rice came with garlic naan and the rice keer was served too hot as they ran out for lunch and had to make fresh. Now the decorations were really nicely laid out for Valentines and made it feel special. As we were leaving it was crowded. Clearly this place has a following and we were told the weekend buffet is what everyone comes for. We will try the buffet one weekend to see how the food is and hope that it really is exceptional and better than the a la carte. Again staff were great given how hard they were working and kudos to Deepthi. read more

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CHOZHAS of yesteryear was a high-dining restaurant but food was mediocre. Still had good ambiance which brought us back. It then went down the drain More recently weekend Buffets and Tues Dosa and tiffin attracted us back. It was good till about a month ago. Now the skimping and low caliber buffet and Tues night shows a lot of skimping and at par with a McDonald's or even less. We should not compromise our authenticity for profit. Food is for sustenance and enjoying with the senses. Not returning after all these years of patronage. read more

I would give them zero. They have roaches roaming around when pointed out. The staff was laughing about it. Owners are rude, check the screenshot of the response from the owner. I'd stay away. read more

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Excellent and authentic food. Very affordable weekday lunch thali platter until 2:30 and more than generous portions. The chicken chettinadu was so flavorful and tender. The tikki masala sauce was more reminiscent of a buffalo wing flavor or more chili pepper forward? But still good. Spice level (mild and medium) were similar and just right. Also recommend the garlic naan and crispy cauliflower. Gulab jamun for dessert on the platter was a delightful treat. Samosa chat appetizer was huge; loved the crunchiness atop. Ambience is upscale and the staff is very attentive. It always appears to be very empty, so I do hope people give it a chance because it is quite good. read more

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Incredible ambiance. Amazing food. Attentive servers. Killer lunch special. This is now my FAVORITE Indian food spot. The best butter chicken I've had hands down. And I LOVE me some butter chicken! read more

The Chozhas Authentic Indian Restaurant - Butter Chicken Lunch special - Indian Near Me - Millstone, New Jersey

My kids and I went here for Mother's Day. Till this day it was our favorite Indian Restaurant. We were the first ones in and it was a while before many others did come in. The service was absolutely horrible. There was a long wait for everything that came out of the kitchen and our server was almost non-existent. We waited 20 minutes after our check arrived to pay our server who never did come over. We walked up to the register. My daughter had a $200 visa gift card and the rest cash. Our server was there and said I will be right back, I said no. This is exact change down to the penny. He thanked me and we left. Later that night my daughter got a call from our server (she made the reservation) and he told her the gift card would not go through, so she gave him the pin number and he said it still didn't work. So she paid him over the phone with her card. 2 days later she went to pick up the gift card. When she received it she looked up what was going on with it and realized that purchases were made Mother's Day night on that card that were not hers because she never used it. She called her bank and stopped payment on the $200 and then reported fraudulent purchases on the gift card. We could forgive the terrible service because the food is that good. We cannot forgive stealing. And that is what he did. He stole that gift card and lied about it. We will never go back and we will never again recommend. read more

I made my first visit to Chozhas this past weekend. I'm happy to report that the food provided a solid Indian meal experience. The service exceeded my expectations with friendly and attentive staff. The interior is inviting with a variety of booths and tables. We ordered Chozhas Special Chicken, Saag Paneer, Butter Chicken and Kadai Vegetable along with some Naans. The Chozhas Chicken, which is essentially chicken curry, was tasty and flavorful. The saag paneer was more authentic than many restaurants in the area. It was not full of cream, but more like how my mom would make it. The Butter chicken was also tasty. The only entree we thought was just ok was the Kadai vegetables. Probably because it paled in comparison to our other food. We ordered half the entrees mild and the other half medium-spicy. They all had the same amount of spiciness, which I would say was more milf than medium overall. I definitely enjoyed my visit and would come again. Perhaps, to try the Weekend Lunch Buffett. read more

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Everything was absolutely delicious and plentiful! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The service was excellent! We had samosas, soup (dal shorba) which was outstanding. Vindaloo chicken, butter chicken and chicken tikka masala as well as saag paneer. Let's not forget the tasty garlic naan. We will definitely be back as this is the best Indian food we have had in the area! read more

Good food and very good service. Server went out of his way to make sure we were happy despite the error in the order.

The food didn't taste good, the temperature wasn't maintained, there was no proper service, and it wasn't worth the money. The cuisine wasn't clearly North or South Indian and felt like it was made by an amateur home cook. I don't want to give any star since it mandates, giving one star read more

Delicious food with amazing presentation. Extremely well valued lunch specials. Friendly staff and wonderful atmosphere. Would highly recommend. read more

We had a lovely dinner at Chozhas! The Presentation was beautiful and all of the dishes were flavorful & delicious. The service was pretty quick and they coursed out our meal well. This is my family's new go to Indian restaurant in the area! The chicken 65, Manchurian Gobi and butter chicken were our favorite dishes of the meal. The mango lassi was superb! read more

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We went for Valentines Day. Worst experience I have ever had at a restaurant. Food took forever as they were short chefs. People actually left after waiting for food for over an hour. We did get our appetizers and one entree but after waiting another hour we cancelled the rest of our food (4 entrees). Wait staff was great considering everyone was mad. Owner should be ashamed of putting his people and his customers through that. read more

We really enjoyed the food here. I liked how the food wasn't too spicy so that I can enjoy the mild spiciness without my mouth burning. The flan was definitely our favorite dessert with the perfect sweetness. The fish and goat curry were our favorites. I loved how the meat for the goat curry was soft and wasn't hard to chew. I enjoyed the tea they offered as well. read more

The Chozhas Authentic Indian Restaurant - Caramel custard flan - Indian Near Me - Millstone, New Jersey

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A very cozy place nestled in the woods of Route 33, this restaurant makes for a great date. The ambiance is nice for lunch or dinner. With outdoor seating available, you can enjoy the green views. Food is very good and flavorful. From a scale of 1 to 10, the food is a solid 7. It is good and recommended to try for the different choices the menu offers. When going to a place like this it is best to try something different rather than the standard Chicken Thikka Masala. Have the chef specials for amazing freshness and flavors. Service is very good. The people are constantly available to assist. Worth a return with a larger group. read more

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we went for Valentine's Day special buffet and we had a worst experience. I would never go there ever again . The food was bad and I think it is gonna close very soon. read more

Now almost 2 years later, same impression. The good: Friendly staff, attentive, eager to please. Food quality is very good. Much to choose from the menu. The bad: Still not a good value when compared to other Indian restaurants of similar quality. Although we are not big eaters, we do look for good value for our money. Our selections were served in a small crock bowl with an overabundance of curry with literally 6 or so small pieces of the protein (lamb and chicken) each priced over $20. Comparably, another restaurant that we enjoy located in Plainsboro, serves wonderful food with enough to take home for another night. We have made the decision to favor the restaurant in Plainsboro over The Chozhas in the future. read more

I bought goat dum Briyani for take out, it has Excellent flavor the meat was tender. I took 1 star away from it because they did not provide utensils or napkins in the take out bag. I hope they can fix that going forward, thank goodness I was staying in a hotel so I got my utensils from there. To get the Indian spice flavor make sure you tell them to make it spicy not extra spicy. read more

The Chozhas Authentic Indian Restaurant - Goat Dum Biryani - Indian Near Me - Millstone, New Jersey

Food and ambience is amazing, this place never disappoints. 5/5, will come back for another date night.

So my prior review (2019) stated "best food/worst service"...... Glad to report that (4) years later the best food part has held strong AND the worst service portion has gone away (2023), at least for our return visit. - Food is solid/best in the area - Glad to see a staff that is attentive and plentify - Apps and dinner were served without any major delays Assuming service stays "as is" and no major delays after ordering, this should be the "go to" Indian Restaurant in the area. read more

Nice ambience. The service is decent. Food is ok good. Food is good, almost average. Appetizers we tried cauliflower 65, chili fish, babycorn 65, kanda bhaji. babycorn dish was the best among these. For main entrees we tried malai kofta, paneer chettinad and fish curry. Even if malai kofta is known to be rich and on the sweeter side, the dish was overly sweet! Paneer chettinad was tasty. We asked the server to get us some cut onions and they got us two small dishes and charged @1.99 for each of those two dishes! Hello!!!! Indian curries normally is served with few slices of onion and lime or lemon! Would you really charge for some side of raw onions when the total check was above $200?! read more

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The food is excellent. Very tasty and plentiful. They make the most wonderful rice dishes. You are able to modify the spice levels with the waitresses when ordering. Service is fast. read more

Service is good, well trained staff. The food is good, not great, and they follow instructions as afar as " done ness on meats" wariety on menus is good, except their appetizers are too big for one. INice view from windows. read more

After my fiancé raved about the Tandoori chicken takeout one night, we decided to give the sit down a try. This was my first time here. To start, the food was outstanding. They were beyond accommodating to us, especially given the fact my fiancé has a food allergy. They introduced us to Fryums as an appetizer/pre dinner snack and tapioca dessert (which I unfortunately forgot the name of). I had the Chana Saag with Garlic Naan and my fiancé had the Tandoori Chicken (again)- every bit of it was phenomenal. The ambiance was warm and inviting with incredible service to match. The service alone was outstanding- everyone was friendly, accommodating, and willing to indulge us when we asked about the cuisine. In short- we had an amazing experience here and we can't wait to come back soon! read more

Ordered the dry chilling paneer and it was excellent great depth of flavor. Ordered the chicken tikka masala and the gravy tasted like BBQ sauce. It is the worst chicken tikka masala I have had of all Indian restaurants I have been to. I'm sure other items are great as was the paneer but chicken tikka masala is such a staple it needs to be better. However prices are VERY HIGH. Service was standard nothing to comment on. Ambiance was more of the same. read more

We were enjoyed our meal we had been planning to eat here for awhile and finally were able to go for my birthday. I worked in the computer industry for a long time and frequently went to lunch with my Indian coworkers, who taught me what good Indian food tasted like. This was equal to what I had had in the past. The onion kulcha was particularly good. read more

My friends and I were on our way out of the city and decided to stop for a linner (late lunch/early dinner). We called ahead to make a reservation for an outdoor table, but they were not able to accommodate our request (we were led astray by the pictures of the adorable tables with umbrellas!). We sat indoors and were relieved that there were no other seated parties. In terms of safety, the tables are spaced apart and guests are required to wear a mask to enter. The staff wear masks, but often incorrectly (our server's mask only covered his mouth). We were promptly seated upon arrival. Water was brought to us and we were served papad with chutney. I opted for the tandoori gobi for my entree with a side of rice. It came out steaming and smelled wonderful, although it was not as tasty as I would have imagined. The gobi was not entirely cooked and the taste of yogurt was overpowering. I did enjoy that it came with lemon wedges and onion slices. **fair warning: The food takes 45+ minutes to make because it's made fresh. This would be great information to put on their online menu or to express via phone call instead of to write on the board that's located in the entryway.. The ambience is great-- it has a very upscale vibe. Great decorations, good music, and excellent facilities. Parking was also very easy. Not a quick meal and a bit overpriced, but it has a nice location, ample parking, availability for last-minute reservations, and the service is good. read more

The Chozhas Authentic Indian Restaurant - Tandoori Gobi - Indian Near Me - Millstone, New Jersey

The Chozhas is one of the best Indian restaurants in the area with a really extensive menu! The ambiance is really nice - they have many seating options too. The Chozas can be both a casual and fancier place. The service is excellent and the waiters are very friendly and attentive. We had the cashew pakora and samosas as appetizers. Then we had the choza curry and chicken tikka masala. The chicken tikka masala was spicer than average but still very good. The tandoori chicken is unbelievable! It melts in your mouth and is incredibly juicy. We also had garlic naan which was great. You seriously can't go wrong with anything from their tandoori oven. Their biryani is definitely recommended! All the food was really fresh, I think they source a lot of it from their local farm. You could tell that the ingredients are high quality and none of the food was too oily, greasy or heavy either. Overall, the prices are very reasonable and the Chozas is a solid option all around!! Don't miss out. I would highly recommend it. read more

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We had a buffet It was really nice. The staff were very helpful. They have nice fine dining seating. It is must recommend in NJ. Perfect place for sunday brunch. read more

I loved their food! We were greeted and treated with great service. Portions appear small in the photo but certainly come with a good amount. We split 4 main dishes among 5 people. The restaurant itself is quite open & large. Very nice time here read more

The Chozhas Authentic Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Millstone, New Jersey

So disappointed on this place food was so bland and not hot guess that's why the place looks empty always. I will Not return. read more

Amazing food and service! A true gem that I'm glad to have discovered took my elderly mother there for her 90th birthday celebration with all her kids and grand kids, she is still stalking about how great is was. read more

Amazing food and service A really wonderful experience A must try!! and return I always enjoy the food so fresh and flavorful read more

The Indian food here is by far the best in the area. Great relaxing place, great service. One of our frequents.

I really love the food here, but the prices have gone up enough for me to consider finding a new "regular" Indian place. It's a shame because the food, service and decor are great. I would definitely choose this restaurant for a special event or a romantic dinner, but I just can't justify spending this much on take out. It's an excellent restaurant. I will be back, but just not as often. There are other good places in the area that are priced well for take out. read more

It's a large, comfortable attractive restaurant with very tasty food. Staff was very cooperative in discussing spice levels and ingredients. Only downside for non- Indian patrons - no mango chutney, lol. read more

High-end Indian restaurant with a variety of great food, good service, and a great ambiance. Great menu from North Indian to South Indian food. Easily accessible on Rt. 33W with plenty of parking. One of the best restaurants in the Manalapan-Freehold-Monroe area. While the restaurant is on the pricey side, they are worth it. read more

This truly a hidden gem! The food and service is excellent. I ordered takeout and the food was delicious with leftovers for the next 2 days! Seriously!!! read more

The Chozhas is on Route 33 in a somewhat isolated location where many other businesses have failed over the years. I haven't been able to dine in, so cannot comment on the "fine dining" aspect of how they're categorized on Yelp. The food hit all the right notes with the family. The onion/spinach/mixed vegetable pakoras are a unique and somewhat spicy spin on pakoras different from how other restaurants prepare them, but are very tasty (kudos for trying a creatively different recipe and producing a great tasting menu item). The saag paneer and chicken tikka masala were prepared using great quality ingredients, and taste similar to the preparation at other quality NJ Indian restaurants. I've never seen as many spice levels at another restaurant as spice levels are further broken down based on North Indian vs South Indian vs non-Indian. My main gripe with this establishment is the price of appetizers/starters are some of them are as expensive as meals. It's not just a 20-30% price hike, but rather 50% more expensive than competitors in the area. It can be cost prohibitive to try out these menu items since they cost as much as meals. For example, the pakora appetizer I ordered was $10 whereas many places charge $5-6. The chili chicken appetizer costs $15 whereas my go-to fine Indian dining restaurant in the area charges $10 for it. I feel such pricing doesn't do much to garner a consistent casual customer base for the restaurant, especially considering the somewhat remote location. Hopefully the business re-evaluates it's pricing to be more in line with central NJ competitors. The samosas were priced a bit more reasonably, but the ones I received were quite small in size and more like mini samosas. I'll definitely visit The Chozhas for indoor dining in the future, but will likely skip appetizers/starters considering the unnecessarily high price point. read more

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I have been there a few times but this was the first time for take out. I was pleasantly surprised at how it smells so good even in the bag. Order early but it's worth any wait... Arrived at home and it was just as fresh and delicious as being in the restaurant. Really great food, very nice service (and I was just picking it up - they did bring it outside for me). Make it part of your weekly cycle of food...worth it... read more