Chatpata Indian Restaurant — Restaurant in Town of Halfmoon

I eat a lot of Indian food and I am super dissatisfied with my experience here. I ordered takeout, quite a few meals. We got Malai kofta, korma paneer, samosas, chili chicken, chicken byriani, and naan.

The Malai kofta: kofta itself was good, large, and I liked the raisins. The korma it was in tasted like it had dill in it? Not a fan, didn't mesh. It was also a very thin sauce.

Korma paneer: paneer is cut very small, so it gets less chewy and more tough. The sauce is so thin and flavorless, idk if they don't use cream or what, but I don't like it.

Samosas: filling was decent but the shell is chewy and the dough seems wrong. It's not crispy like it's fried, or light in anyway. It's almost too cracker crisp.

Chili chicken: this was the best of what I got flavor wise, but the breading peeled off and I am not a fan of that.

Chicken byriani: the spices and flavors were really good, but the rice itself is an atrocious texture. It is very mushy and is reminiscent of rice a roni. Rice texture is so critical for Indian food. Idk if they're not using basmati or they're overcooking it, or they're adding chicken broth to stretch it's life or what. Not a fan. The chicken was white meat but it was very dry and tough.

Naan: I got the coconut filled one, pashmiri I think it's called? The naan dough is wrong, it's not light and airy. It has that flavor that Pillsbury canned dough tastes like, idk if it's an oil or what.

Tamarind sauce: this was so so thin. I've had a lot of tamarind sauce and it is usually on the thicker side. This was like brown water.

I don't like to insult, just giving my feedback here. It was expensive and it was supposed to be a special treat, and I felt like corners were cut but price wasn't. I won't be returning unless it was a fluke...

Last night, I had the pleasure of ordering takeout from Chatpata Indian Restaurant, and it was an unforgettable culinary experience. From the moment I opened the containers, the rich aromas of the spices filled my kitchen, promising a delightful feast.

First up was the Chicken Korma, which was nothing short of heavenly. The sauce was a creamy, velvety blend of cashews and yogurt, perfectly spiced to enhance the tender chicken pieces. Each bite was a harmonious balance of sweet and savory, making it an instant favorite.

Next, I dove into the Chicken Tikka Masala, and it did not disappoint. The chicken was succulent and marinated to perfection, swimming in a robust, tangy tomato-based sauce. The layers of flavor were complex yet comforting, a true testament to Chatpata's mastery of Indian cuisine.

Lastly, the Chicken Palak was a vibrant green delight. The spinach was pureed to a silky texture, enveloping the juicy chicken pieces in a rich, flavorful sauce. It was a wonderful blend of health and indulgence, with spices that were both bold and balanced.

Chatpata Indian Restaurant truly delivered an exceptional meal that satisfied every craving. The quality of the food, the perfect blend of spices, and the generous portions made it a standout experience. I can’t wait to order from them again and explore more of their...

Friendly service, salty kebabs.

I had been looking forward to the Chicken Sheek Kebabs all week, which may have been why my hype was not met. Ordered that along with the appetizer sampler, online, for a pickup later that day. Total coming to a little over $26, not too bad I thought.

Arrived a few minutes before the time to find my order was totally ready to go, but it felt warm and the guys there were pretty friendly and almost seemed excited to give me my order. So off I went home.

Digging into the meal back home I found that all the appetizers had gone cool, they had some great flavor, nice and spicy with Indian spices, but I bet they would have been even better warm as their cooler nature turned them a fair bit tough to chew. As for the main dish, the kebab, it was just so salty. The banana peppers draped across the chicken kebabs did help offset the saltiness, but after a few sections of kebab I was feeling my blood pressure rising.

Overall I would say this is a clear 3.5 out of 5 stars, but since Google doesn't do half stars, I will round up for the...