Dilbar Indian Cuisine — Restaurant in New York

Had driven by this place many times so figured it was finally time to try it out. Ordered on the phone and had some difficulty hearing the hostess, which I didn't think much about until I got there and realize she thought I had ordered 2 of the main dishes (I had ordered one). While she was fine to take the second one away, she had a pretty large scowl on for the remainder of the interaction, especially after I paid and told her to have a nice day.

Regardless, the food was okay. The vegetable samosas were probably my favorite part, nicely crispy without being too fried and the chutneys were nice. Good size and price. Opted for the saagwala, which really was just fine. It's described as being creamy but it isn't so much creamy as more mushy. The portion is robust, including the amount of meat, which makes up for the price (albeit this price is pretty standard for Indian food in the area). The meat itself was fairly chewy and could have been a bit more tender. And there was a good amount of fatty pieces that I didn't love. Was torn between ordering naan and malabar parotta. Ultimately went with the latter and regretted it. It was probably made fine but I really didn't think it added anything to the meal in the way that naan would have- so this may just be my bias rather than the restaurant.

The location itself is accessible enough with plenty of street parking nearby. Not sure how busy it gets as I picked up takeout at 6PM and was the only person there. The menu is pretty extensive and I haven't found a great Indian restaurant in the area, so could consider coming back to try something else. I do wish they had more appetizer options, though, as all of...

This restaurant with new management has made good strides into fixing the place. As I was going through the new reviews, I definitely agreed with the lack of customer support. But I have to say from the last two visits that the serving staff to table ratio has increased considerably. I absolutely adore this place as the food here hits close to my home town. Two of the quality items here are south Indian fish curry and malabar dum biriyani. The price is competitive for the neighborhood. Over the years I have tried almost the entirety of the cuisine they offer. Chicken 65, chilli chicken, beef roast and malabar poratta stands out from any other restaurants in the area. Since the melancholic indian tone of 1990s is scratched out from the interior design, the only one suggestion I have is to diversify the buffet which sometimes can be rudimentary unless it's on...

I've been here twice, and it's my absolute favorite for yummy food. The Chicken Biryani is seriously amazing – the rice and chicken together are a flavor explosion. And don't get me started on the Lamb Chops – perfectly seasoned and cooked just right.

Now, let me tell you about the Mango Lassi. It's hands down the best I've ever had. I couldn't stop myself from finishing the whole thing in one go (I have never finished it in other restaurants before) – it's that tasty and fresh!

On my second visit, I gave the Goat Curry a shot, and it was a hit. Paired it with some naan, and it was like a match made in heaven.

The staff is super friendly and helps you pick the best dishes. Whether you're into Indian food or trying it for the first time, you've got to check out this place. I'm already excited for my next...