Desi Daawat Indian Restaurant — Restaurant in Franklin Township

Hate to be the first one star reviews but this place really needs a reality check. We went in for dinner last week but we were denied service and were told it would take about 2 hours if anything. I over heard from an other table that one of the groups dining in was some sorta politician from India and they were clearly focused on that group the whole time. Clearly they did not care about other customers at all. I wonder how that would help the business in any kinda way? We happen to go today for lunch and it looked kinda busy but not a single table had their food. We ordered one appetizer and one Mandi and waited over two hours and never got our food. It’s was an absolute disaster. Every person around our table was complaining and were not happy about the service or the food. I really hope this business does great but as of now it is a sinking ship. Too big of a menu just for them to not have half of the menu items available. Sad how they have only one girl working up front and they have her running around. I really hope the owners look into this...

Worst Food Experience Ever – Total Waste of Money! I honestly don’t understand how this restaurant is even surviving. I ordered three dishes – Mutton Juicy Mandi, Mutton Ghee Roast, and Mutton sukka - and each one turned out to be a disaster in its own way. Mutton Juicy Mandi – The rice was dry, tasteless, and oily, while the mutton pieces were so hard and rubbery that chewing them felt like a workout. There was nothing “juicy” about it at all. Mutton Ghee Roast – Instead of the rich aroma of ghee, it had the burnt smell of cheap oil. The meat was overcooked, tough, and absolutely lacking in freshness. Calling this dish a “special” is nothing but a bad joke. Mutton sukka – By far the worst. The texture was horrible, the smell was unbearable, and after one bite I couldn’t even continue. Overall, this wasn’t food – it was pure torture. Everything was overpriced, badly prepared, and totally inedible. If you care about your money, your health, and your peace of mind, please stay miles away...

I usually don’t write reviews, but this restaurant truly deserves one. I’ve visited four times and every experience has been amazing. The Mandi-style seating makes dining here so unique and fun, especially when I come with friends.

The non-veg dishes are outstanding—chicken mandi, mutton fry piece mandi, chicken pakodi, and even the bahubali mandi have all been delicious. This time, since it was Janmashtami, I tried the veg options and was blown away. The gutti vankaya pulav was the highlight—so flavorful that I ate more than usual! The gongura veg pulao and paneer tikka pulav were also excellent, showing how well this place caters to vegetarians too.

To finish, the desserts were just perfect—the crispy double ka meetha and the rich apricot delight. Overall, this restaurant has never disappointed me, and I’d highly recommend it for both food...