New Era Indian cuisine — Restaurant in Philadelphia

Fantastic food and friendly staff.

Dined-in on a Sunday afternoon, and it wasn't very busy. There was a ton of street parking nearby, and apparently they have a few parking spaces next to the building, too.

It was very clean inside, and we were greeted immediately. The staff was super friendly.

The food. Hot damn. It was some of the best Indian food I've had, not just in Philly, but in the U.S. The samosas were flaky, and the filling was fantastic. The chutneys were top notch. I would recommend the Manchurian cauliflower starter. Delicious.

For mains, our group of 5 split lamb biryani, the salmon curry in the coconut sauce, tandoori chicken, tandoori shrimp, and a different salmon curry. They nailed every single dish. The rice wasn't oily. The chicken tasted every bit as good as it looked. I would eat the coconut salmon every single day if I could. And the raita, it was exceptional. They didn't skimp on the proteins, either. I thought the portions were very good for the price. We had quite a few leftovers.

They have the best naan I've had outside of India.

I came in not knowing what to expect, and I was blown away. Don't...

New Era is a wonderful cozy neighbourhood favorite! The owner Mr Oli and his cousin-chefs (from Nepal & have worked extensively in Indian-labeled restaurants) are unfailingly efficient, warm, and so friendly. Their food is universally delicious and well-spiced/not too heavy on ghee. Medium spice is a good medium, not too bland, although I could always go a bit spicier myself! We are appreciative of so many great vegetarian options - my favorites are always the malai kofta and saag paneer, and the chana masala is also quite good. Their chaats are flavourful and lovely. The bhaingan barta is a bit too puréed for my texture preference, but tastes delicious. Our meat-eating friends like the butter chicken & lamb roganjosh. The various naans and rotis are very fresh. We always pick up takeaway for home, and their family sizes are great for leftovers or for entertaining a larger party. New Era is honestly so much better than the other Indian restaurants in the Mount Airy/Chestnut Hill and surrounding Philadelphia area - please try here if you have not; you will love these wonderful guys and their...

I’ve been having food from this place for over a year, and I just realized I haven’t left a review yet—even though I thought I already had. So, back to the topic. After enjoying food from this restaurant at least twice a week over a year and being a huge fan of Indian cuisine,especially after trying Indian food across various states,I can confidently say this is one of the best. Their Butther Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, Tandoori, Naan, and Chaat are just a few highlights. If I were to list everything I love, it would go on forever, because all of their dishes are simply perfect. The service and staff are amazing and extremely knowledgeable. The dine-in atmosphere is excellent, though I usually do takeout. I often just pick up my food because it’s so convenient. If you’re craving Indian cuisine, make sure to try New Era Indian Cuisine. It’s one of the best, and I can assure you,you won’t regret it. Every penny is worth it for both quality...