Mantra Reviews Summary

Category: Indian restaurant

Address: 275 Rte 4 West, Paramus, NJ 07652, USA

Phone: +12013428868

Rating: 4.0
based on 189 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The food is very good. The spices, and herbs the flavor is on point."
  • "Everything taste fresh and full of flavor."
  • "The food was rich, tasty, and delicious."
  • "The food is always freshly prepared and hot when delivered."
  • "The food is delicious & freshly prepared."
  • "The food is absolutely amazing from starter to dessert."
  • "Every dish I have ever had here has been beautifully plated and delicious."

Cons:

  • "The food was extremely spicy which me or my kids couldn't eat, when the order was for light to medium spicy."
  • "The food here was totally bland."
  • "The dishes were extremely hot (spicy) and we were unable to eat."
  • "Our dishes were all bland… not enough salt or spices."
  • "The quality of food was sub par."
  • "The food was TERRIBLE. I've had Indian food many times and I was excited to show my friends who've never had it before, something different, but it was the WORST food I've ever had."
  • "Food smells like it’s been sitting for days horrible taste to it."

Service

Pros:

  • "Staff is courteous and helpful if you're not sure where to begin."
  • "Staff is very curteous and the food is absolutely delicious."
  • "The service of the waiters is excellent and everyone is very polite and helpful."
  • "The service and food were both excellent."
  • "I was very impressed with the service, attentiveness and professionalism of the waitstaff."
  • "The service was exemplary, attentive without being intrusive."
  • "The service was impeccable and everything we ate was fresh and delicious."

Cons:

  • "Wait staff was impatient and unhelpful."
  • "Manger has bad attitude who needs to learn how to speak to customer."
  • "Inaccurate menu and rude customer service!"
  • "The only thing wrong was the staff (particular person who came to take the order) – his attitude was terrible and disrespectful."
  • "He was mad and started yelling."
  • "Nobody asked us for drinks or anything. We had to flag somebody down to get our drinks and appetizers in."
  • "The service was very poor too."

Ambience

Pros:

  • "The atmosphere is very inviting and hip."
  • "Great ambience, beautiful bar area and restaurant seating."
  • "Had authentic Indian dishes and nostalgic tastes - reminded me of India."
  • "Excellent vibe with live Jazz music."
  • "Amazing ambience, the staff took us even 10 minutes before the kitchen was about to close, and didn’t rush us."
  • "The ambiance and decor is PHENOMENAL!!!"
  • "Beautiful relaxing colors and lighting."

Cons:

  • "Made us wait another hour before I was seated."
  • "Table was so small for 4 guests, and plates were so big to even have one dish on table."
  • "Worst experience ever... awful service."
  • "This is not a restaurant I am going back to or recommend anyone to go for the first time or back again."
  • "I was literally kicked out of this restaurant."
  • "A wedding party was booked in the same area. Their laughter, shouting and loud music made it impossible to have a conversation."
  • "The outside appearance which looked a little rough to say the least."

Value

Pros:

  • "Price is reasonable as well!"
  • "Portions are generous vs cost and quality ratio are great."
  • "The lunch buffet is the best value in my opinion. You get to try everything for a reasonable price and eat until you're fully satisfied."
  • "The best Indian food of the region. The price is not so cheap but also not super expensive and really fair considering the quality of the food."
  • "The prices are so cheap for all the food you get - rare for an Indian place."
  • "It is upscale dining but with a fast food price tag, doesn't get much better than that!"
  • "BUFFET PRICE IS NOT BAD AT ALL, ONLY $12 AND CHANGE FOR A DELICIOUS EXPERIENCE."

Cons:

  • "They charge $10.95 for chicken lollipop appetizer and only give 3 pieces."
  • "Very pricey and very small portion."
  • "Honestly, food is very expensive."
  • "So $12.00 for meal $5.00 for two small glasses of soda???"
  • "Entrees do not come with rice and they charge $6 and higher."
  • "This place adds 18% service charge if you are a party of 4 and then another service charge on the total bill."
  • "Way too expensive. Stilled water for $8??? 3 samosa $9?"

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