Joy Indian Restaurant — Restaurant in New York

My friend's sister birthday request was for an Indian restaurant. Of course, my usual selection would probably be in the Curry Hill area on the East side but we were in Brooklyn. Prospect Heights to be exact and unfamiliar territory.

We found Joy along the busy corridor of Flatbush Ave with lots of happy eaters inside so decided to give Joy a try. The casual restaurant but plain decor was an open room with tables and a small bar in the back. The restaurant was quite full and they politely asked two of the patrons if they would mind moving to a two top table for our group of six. The couple didn't have any issues and we graciously thank them. The menu had the usual selection of popular Indian selections and some that I haven't seen before therefore it is an automatic must try.

The table ordered some usual favorites and some new like Samosas to start and Chicken Tikka Masala, Gobi Bhajee, Saag Paneer and Shagoti with lamb. Samosas was crispy without being to oily. Plenty of flavor and a slight heat afterwards. The Tikka Masala was a bit sweeter than I'm use to with a tangy tomato sauce. I always enjoy the Gobi(Cauliflower). I think the standout of the dishes was the Shagoti which the table agreed was very good. It had a slight heat, the lamb was tender and not gamey. The sauce was great not only for mopping but with the rice. The portions we thought was a bit on a smallish side but was still more than adequate for the table. I think if we were a bit hungrier we'd need to add one additional dish.

I think when in the area this certainly will satisfy anyone craving Indian cuisine without taking the 5 train to the city. Joy Indian left us happy and ready for some after dinner fun in the...

Fell way short of my expectations. You see, the last time I was here was about 17years ago. Perhaps a different management then!. I ordered Chicken Tiki Masala, (my usual) the tomato sauce appeared to be from a can, not homemade and too sweet!. The poori wasn't like I'm accustomed to either. It wasn't whitish in color, big like a blow fish and full of hot air until you poke it with a fork. It came nearly deflated, almost flat, brownish and collapsed without our help shortly after it hit the table!. My son had chicken curry with coconut sauce and my wife had grilled cauliflower. All of which were good to therm!. My i add that we didn't want tap water and they brought us 3 bottles of Poland Spring water since they didn't have sparking water. San Peligrino etc. The waiter was nice and cordial but i won't be going back. I guess I'm stuck on the good ol days of finer dining and the absence this devastating pandemic that may very well have had some bearing on my lack luster...

I recently had the chicken biryani at Joy Indian along Flatbush Ave, and it was absolutely delicious! The rice was perfectly cooked and fluffy, the chicken was tender and flavorful, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I would definitely recommend this biryani to anyone looking for a great Indian meal in Brooklyn.

The chicken was cooked in a dum style, which means that it was sealed in a pot with the rice and spices and cooked over low heat for a long period of time. This results in a very flavorful and aromatic biryani.

The rice was basmati rice, which is a long-grain rice that is perfect for biryani. It cooked up perfectly fluffy and light. The spices were perfectly balanced. There was a good amount of heat, but it wasn't too overwhelming. The flavors of the spices were all perfectly complemented each other.

Overall, I would highly recommend the chicken biryani at Joy Indian along Flatbush Ave. It is one of the best biryanis I've had...