The dishes were amazing.. Nadru , palak paneer and chicken kebabs were excellent!…read moreNice ambiance and good service. Also tried Litti chokha for the first time!

Parthiv who is the owner and Chef at Mishta, took our order and was very forthcoming and pleasant …read more When we arrived our order was ready for pick up . Our to go order included the following Mushroom kulcha with fresh locally sourced chestnuts mushrooms from Noble Farms- I was expecting a distinct mushroom flavor but it was just an average kulcha. Garlic naan - quite good Forgotten Tandoori roti - since this was forgotten to be included will provide my feedback hopefully next time Palak paneer - tasted avenge on the day we ordered but the left overs tasted better the next day . County chicken curry - too oily but tasted good . The truth is , the oil contributes to better taste . Litti chokha- was the best of the lot . Little had good blend of spices that enhanced the flavor while the Choka had bold flavors served room temperature Complimentary Jeera rice was a perfect accompaniment to mix the Curries and the Onion side salad combination enhanced the meal . The restaurant is a small place in as strip mall but has a good ambiance. Except the forgotten Tandoori Roti that we paid for and they acknowledged , but asked us to drive back 30 minutes to pick up , the food was good & satisfying. It's a small place and the Chef personally picks the seasonal and available fresh produce and meat offering a Farm to Table experience.

The Mango Tree is a recently opened Indian restaurant that's popped up in Belle Mead in a new strip…read moremall in the Route 206 corridor between Hillsborough and Princeton/Montgomery. The largely positive reviews and wanting to try out a new restaurant led to this being the choice of dinner spot for meeting up with a friend. While nothing fancy, the interiors are bright and modern with plenty of seating. It can get pretty loud between the high ceilings resonating customer voices and music playing from a speaker with an uncomfortably high bass level. Their website menu online seems to offer additional items that didn't make it into their print in-restaurant menu, so be sure to ask about availability if you notice any discrepancy in items you want to order. We got mango lassis (3/5) to drink, which we saw were poured out of a huge jug (probably made earlier in the day). It was pretty average in taste and we felt it didn't use any fresh mangos in the preparation. To start off, we got the chicken 65 and onion pakoras as appetizers. The chicken 65 (2.5/5) was on the bland side and some pieces of chicken were kind of game-y, so we felt it wasn't good. The onion pakoras (4.5/5) were a unique and more stringy preparation of onions with flavorful chickpea batter, but the best part was that they drained the oil well after frying, so didn't have an oily texture to them. For the main course, we went with the butter chicken masala and a naan. The butter chicken masala (3/5) was pretty average with a thicker and more ginger-based gravy preparation (their online menu pictures a lighter colored and more tomato-based gravy which is what we would have preferred). The naan (3.5/5) was an ample portion and was tasty. While nothing was particularly bad, we felt all the food was pretty average and forgettable for Indian food in central New Jersey, and the ratings you find online for the business seem vastly inflated and not reflective of the quality of the food. The service (2.5/5) was not good as they use a de-centralized service model without a dedicated waiter checking in on you. While the employees were generally friendly and a team member did check in with us once during the meal, nobody paid attention come time to pay the check, and it took several minutes to get the attention of a staff member to get the bill and boxes for leftovers. Given the average food, inattentive service, and tacky/loud bass music playing, we probably won't be back to Mango Tree or be recommending them to others given other better options for Indian food in the area.

This is the best restaurant. But unfortunately this is permanently closed. This was our go to…read morerestaurant at any time

The restaurant is very welcoming in both appearance and style. The staff is very friendly and…read morewelcoming also. The menu is very diverse and the food is very good. The portions are very generous. 6 adults shared 5 entrees with leftovers to spare. We all highly recommend this restaurant.

My family and I recently held an event here after previously visiting for the buffet. Because of…read morethat, I have a lot to say both good and bad. Starting with the event food: it felt noticeably cheaper and lower quality, which was very disappointing. Prior to the event, we had all genuinely enjoyed the buffet food, so expectations were high. Unfortunately, the naan tasted frozen, like something from a bulk pack at Costco. It was thin, poorly made, and as someone who truly loves naan, I couldn't even finish a single piece. The meat and chicken dishes also did not taste nearly as good as they do during the buffet. The flavors were okay, but as someone familiar with South Asian cuisine, it was very underwhelming. Since this is the only Indian restaurant option in the area, that made the disappointment even greater. The staff overall was very kind and polite. The staff is truly amazing, very aware and ready to help which is wonderful!! They did an amazing job, 5/5 for the staff, no complaints there. However, my experience with the manager was not positive. He provided inconsistent and constantly changing information regarding the minimum number of people required to reserve the private room. For me, he told my partner and I that 45 people were required minimum. But later told my sister that it was 40 then 35 or 30 and it just kept changing. One change is not okay, maybe a mistake. But this? Not a mistake, definitely intentional. And if you don't know the correct answer, the right thing to do is find out before relaying any information. I found the inconsistency among the required number of guests and information extremely unprofessional, and it came across as money-driven, which was a major turn-off--especially when paired with the noticeably lower-quality food being served for a special event - aka a Wedding. Now, outside of the event, the buffet itself was excellent. The naan was fluffy and warm, and the chicken and meat dishes were flavorful and well prepared. Based on the buffet alone, I would have given this restaurant a 5 out of 5. The buffet is one I would recommend. However, due to how the event was handled, the inconsistencies, and the poor quality of food provided for what was supposed to be a wedding event, I have to rate this experience a 3 out of 5. Providing customers with inaccurate and inconsistent information, especially from a manager, is not professional and is simply not okay. ESPECIALLY because it was a private party as well in which they are making more money and taking images to promote the area.

Such a great place!! Service was phenomenal and food came out really quick. One friend in our group…read morewas not a fan of spicy food so we unfortunately were not able to try the different spice levels, though everything was still fantastic. We ordered a dosa, fish biryani, veg majestic, and garlic naan for the table and we still had leftovers! Definitely recommend.

My review is clear, honest, and actually very helpful -- especially coming from someone with a…read more**Hyderabadi biryani background**, where expectations are naturally higher. We ordered **Chicken Biryani, Malai Kabab, Naan, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Chicken Sukka** for a group of three. Overall, the food **did not meet your expectations**, especially compared to other Edison biryani spots. You'd rate it **4.5/10** and wouldn't return. ### 1. **Malai Kabab** -- *Major disappointment* - Texture was **fibrous**, almost like overcooked white meat. - Required **too much chewing**, not tender at all. **would not recommend** it. ### 2. **Chicken Biryani** -- *Not authentic* - Lacked the **Hyderabadi dum biryani flavor profile - No "wow factor," spices not balanced, aroma not right. - Felt like it was made for a **more Americanized palate**. Too much Lemony taste. ### 3. **Chicken Sukka** -- *Moderate* - Not bad, but not memorable. - We had **much better versions** in other Edison restaurants. ### 4. **Chicken Tikka Masala & Naan** - Not highlighted as terrible, but didn't stand out either. - Overall meal didn't justify the visit. --- ## Overall rating **4/10** Not worth revisiting, especially for someone who knows authentic Hyderabadi biryani flavors. This restaurant simply didn't deliver the depth of flavor, aroma, or meat quality you expect. We use to eat Allentown pa branch , this place is no way comparable to it.

ABSOLUTELY DELICiOUS FOOD!!!! There was a bit more to be…read moredesired with the ambiance, but there was a cozy vibe for sure. The family who runs this place are absolutely adorable, they are so kind. The service here is prompt and punctual. Our waiter was so sweet! Thank you to Divine Curry for making my first day in the US happy!!!

Folks - we may have stumbled into our find of the year. The place is a hidden gem in a nondescript…read moresuburban plaza. They raised the bar in truly exceptional food and service. Let's start with the food. Done with perfection and pride. The owner personally attends and recommends items, if you do need help. They are into good food and service, with passion. Pakoras we're done to perfection - fresh, crispy, and super savory. Their Naan and Tandori breads were, once again, spot-on (with the right amount of char and crispness). Highly recommend the Kadai Paneer. That smoky flavor- O M G! In fact, even the yellow lentils had the smoky flavor and reminded me of authentic lentils made way back home, in India. Our choices were all vegetarians and I feel we couldn't have gone wrong with other vegetarian choices either. Service with smile. The owner took personal interest in ensuring we had a good time. They accommodated so many of our customization requests that it's unfair to even mention them here because other guests may feel let down if they dine when the place is super busy. Glad we found them and hope this will be our goto place to get that authentic way-back-home yummy flavor! We hope to visit them again, soon!

good service hai , chicken curry, goat curry, chicken tikka masala, Acha Hai…read moreTamari biryani , chicken biryani, goat biryani Veggie me aloo Gobi, daal makhan, Paneer palak Sab, achha, Bantaa Hai

Been here a few times, first time here thought they would be too busy for party of 6 at 7 so we…read moreordered take out, when we got there we realized there was a table and they were kind enough to let us just eat our take out there, gave us water and utensils and plates. Came back again few times and the food fresh has always been so yummy. Love the chole bhature, papri chaat, pav bhaji. Interior is upscale casual, clean, comfortable, cute.

What started as a purely supportive "I'll just keep you company" visit for a last-minute late…read moredinner with friends turned into a full-on food moment I hadn't planned for, and honestly, I regret nothing. The moment I walked in, the aromas hit first, followed swiftly by the sight of dishes making their way across the room. My resolve didn't stand a chance. I was eating. End of story. The menu spans both South and North Indian cuisine, and refreshingly - deliver exceptionally well. Everything we tried was well-crafted, but the palak paneer deserves a special mention. I have a personal rule about not ordering palak paneer outside of home, it rarely lives up. This one broke the rule entirely. It was simply superb. Then came the seasonal dessert. I wish I could tell you the name, but I was clearly too busy enjoying it to commit that detail to memory (lesson learned - notes app next time!). What I can tell you is that it arrived beautifully chilled, with just the right touch of sweetness. Absolutely worth whatever it was called [was a sort of pistachio something rice pudding] Having a South Indian restaurant this good just a two-minute drive away feels like a genuine privilege.

Great service good food First time was a charm, didn't…read moreenjoy the second time lacked everything

This place is so cute! As soon as you walk through the doors you can small that the food is…read moredelicious. We had an order of chicken samosas and papadan with 3 sauces. For the entrees we had buttered chicken, grilled lamb and chili garlic naan. A wonderful presentation! Our server Alok was not only very present but had a fun personality. 10/10

Mauka is a total gem in Eatontown! If you are looking for Indian food that actually delivers on…read morebold, authentic flavors, this is the place to go. We started with the palak chaat and it was incredible--the perfect mix of crunch and tang that you want in a great starter. For the main course, the Kadhi chicken was the absolute standout. The chicken was so tender and the sauce was rich, velvety, and layered with spices. I will say that the prices are on the higher side, but the portions are massive and the quality is top-tier, so it feels like a fair trade-off. You definitely get your money's worth here and will likely have plenty of leftovers. The atmosphere is great and the service was spot on. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

FOOD - 3/5. I had the Baingan bharti, flavor is not strong but well cooked. Good presentation. Naan…read morewas a bit too crispy for me, I prefer softer. MENU - 5/5. All your favorite Indian dishes. SERVICE - 5/5. Fast and thoughtful. Gave us food recommendations. They don't rush you out and they take your order smoothly. They always filled our glasses with water without us having to ask. ATMOSPHERE - 3/5. Music kept having ads in between. However they had a big TV for sports and we enjoyed it while we ate. VALUE - 4/5. For Princeton, I expected steeper prices, but this place was affordable and worth eating here.

It's sad to say it but this is a Princeton 9. In most eastern pa restaurant I'd say it's 7…read more Enjoyable chicken korma but not the quality I'd expect normally. I would say this is still second to cross cultures but not pure slop like mamas Indian hut and that horrible place on route 1 that is so bad it has 12 different names on DoorDash. Just enjoyable I would order if I was craving Indian and didn't feel like driving to cross cultures but no way enough to be considered craveable. There' was only one sin with this order 1 pint of sauce and a half a pint of rice . This is just pure criminal. Look yourself in the mirror and do better. Who cheats out on rice!

Not pictured: the naan here was probably some of the best naan I've ever had, it was super fresh…read moretasting and I could have eaten it by itself! We got palak paneer and masala roast chicken. We got both medium spicy but the chicken definitely had a kick where the paneer did not. They were both delicious though. It was my dad's birthday and we ordered two desserts and they were kind enough to bring us a third one with a candle in it for him. One thing I didn't like was the ras malai tres leches dessert, I've had a similar dessert to this at many different places and this one had a lot of different fruits mixed into it (grapes, apples) and that wasn't mentioned on the menu description. I would suggest some more clarity on the menu with descriptions of items. But overall, great food!

We went to BHOG on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. The ambiance looked good and the staff were…read morewelcoming. We ordered veg thali. Everything on the thali was delicious and unlimited. They had uttapam and manchow soup to begin with. For the main course, they had 3-4 curries, sambar, dal, rice, pulao, puri, raita, and papad. For dessert, they had gulab jamun pudding which was delicious. The food was great too. Would love to visit again soon.