Kesar’s-An Indian Thali — Restaurant in East Windsor Township

I wish I can give negative stars!!! One of the worst experiences in my life. I have heard mixed reviews about this place. When I was reading reviews I show owners' comments and I should have understood that how this place is?

We went there for dinner we order an appetizer and they server, first main course!! After that I had ask for spicy chatani for my order of chat thali they say they don’t have it.

My daughter has specifically order samosa pav withouts spicy chatani they put spicy chatani. So we inform waitress that we order without spicy chatani and she rudely answered that this is not a spicy, It was red garlic chatani which I had ask for my dish and she said we don’t have it. So then she just left the dish and left our table with expecting my daughter to eat that.

After talking to another waiter he took it back and brings another plate without anything on pav and samosa not even sweet chatani and with the HAIR on the side. I am attaching picture also.

There was manager who is rude also my daughter was left hungry and food IS bland chat which I had order spicy was total bland. It was made in advance so no crispness and no test at all.

We had other Punjabi thali and all dish was cold like they had all prepared in lunch or in advance. Oh may be forgotten to Microwave….

Only one thing enjoy is there was live singer he was really nice. But overall experience was VERY BAD I WILL NOT GO BACK. There was other waitress she was the only one say sorry and other with Manager did not care at all.

You can go in any Indian restaurant and you will get lot more better service and food then this place. This is just hype will not survive if they don’t change staff and provide consistent food. Seems like total hit or miss based on other reviews and we ended up with bad but definitely have to change staff start with manager.

They are arrogant rude and severe test less food at list to us. BAD BADA BAD....

I recently visited this vibrant spot known for its North Indian fare, and it turned out to be a delightful experience for me and my fam.

Before diving into the entrees, we started with the Tandoori Paneer Appetizer, and let me just say—this dish set the bar high. The paneer was perfectly charred on the outside, and marinated in a rich blend of spices that didn’t overpower but elevated every bite. It came sizzling on a wooden platter with veggies that were equally delectable.

I ordered their Kathiyawadi Thali—a hearty, flavor-packed platter that truly delivered. Every element, from the spicy undhiyo to the mouth-melting Dhokla, brought bold and rustic flavors. Paired with soft bajri rotis and a generous dollop of ghee, this thali was soulful, satisfying, and beautifully balanced in spice and comfort. Totally recommend!

We also tried the Kesar Special Thali, which leaned heavily into North Indian-inspired classics. Think creamy dal makhani, butter naan, and more. While not as bold as the Kathiyawadi thali in terms of spice, it brought a more indulgent, comforting vibe that rounded off the meal beautifully. I loved my thali more.

The ambience was beautiful, warm, with a good blend of casual and traditional. Service was friendly and inviting, and the staff took time to explain the dishes, which added a personal touch to the experience.

I would highly recommend this place if you are in the mood for...

Absolutely horrible. They offered a wide variety of food but it was clear that they had an extremely difficult time preparing it all and getting it out on time.but really, my problem is not that they are late with the food but the manipulative way that they cover it up. They one by one sent out a dish to each table. If a table ordered 4 dishes, they would make you wait over an hour but send dishes every 20-30 minutes to keep you happy. This really doesn't work and just angered me more. When asked why the wait was so long, their pathetic response was that they need to cater to Uber eats and other people who ordered online, first. If they struggle to cater to their ONE restaurant then why are they also trying to cater to the online community? This entire review didn't even mention the food so here goes, the does came with a sambar, coconut chutney, tomato chutney, and aloo subji. The coconut chutney was bland and the tomato chutney had the exact same taste, not going to lie but I think it was the same thing with food coloring. The aloo subji was ok and the sambar was pretty much just water with a weird taste in the back of my throat. They served me some paneer makhani was actually alright and their aloo bhaji was really watery. Actually looked like excriment after eating at taco Bell. After everything, I just want to warn everyone else who wants to eat at this horribly mismanaged restaurant to...