"The Pav Bhaji was a mouthwatering treat. The bhaji was rich and buttery, and the pav was soft and freshly baked."
"The potato mixture in the masala dosa, warm and comforting on a cold evening, is perfectly punctuated with chopped curry leaves."
"Their appetizers were appetizing and their thali tasted real good with authentic curries."
"The dabang dosa without cheese was very authentic and tasty."
"The Vada Pav at Honest Restaurant was incredibly flavorful, with a perfect blend of spices and a crispy texture."
"Each dish was a masterpiece, showcasing the chef’s culinary expertise and commitment to quality ingredients."
"The Hakka Noodles were perfectly seasoned and had a delightful medley of vegetables and flavors."
Cons:
"The panipuri was so bad, I wanted to cry."
"The vegetarian thali was served was not hot enough and also the taste of the vegetable sabjis and gravy need to be improved."
"The pav bhaji tasted like it was just a prepackaged thing that was heated."
"Food is not as delicious as other Indian/street food places but worth the money when you're in a pinch for time/money."
"Pretty mediocre. Phav Baji was 15 bucks for a tiny amount of food."
"The dosas are absolute garbage, tried the plain and ‘the beast’ dosa."
"The manchurian was terrible, it had an overpowering taste of imli."
Service
Pros:
"The service was excellent and every member of the restaurant served patrons with a smile."
"The hospitality from all the staff and owners is extremely thoughtful."
"The service was also on point! Looking to be back soon for another meal!"
"Excellent food and service, so many employees on staff which is fantastic because they give you such attention and care."
"The service was on time and the owner was extremely helpful and sweet."
"The service was top notch 💯 and many other food options to go crazy for ! 😋"
"Service was very prompt."
Cons:
"Terribly bright inside felt like an airport."
"The service was PATHETIC."
"Food was fantastic but: Poor service."
"Tea came quite late too (apparently a filter broke and they had to remake it)."
"However, the service was extremely slow."
"The lady on the counter said 'All the items will come to our table' but didn’t bring the Lassi we ordered."
"Terrible service! I called yesterday and a worker named Vishel, or something HUNG UP on me 3 times."
Ambience
Pros:
"Decor is spacious, bright and inviting."
"The interior is very spacious, clean, and aesthetic - with lots of murals and art decor."
"The ambiance is simple yet inviting, with cheerful staff ready to greet you with warm smiles."
"The restaurant is instagramable and all the staff members are extremely friendly and welcoming."
"The ambience was mesmerizing and very comfortable."
"Also incredible clean and chic and perfect location."
"Ambiance was great, service was excellent, and finally food was top-notch."
Cons:
"Unfortunately, they ALWAYS play the most godawful music - it's the most atrocious bastardization of nice Indian songs from the 80's and 90's you will ever hear."
"Place was burning hot when we entered..they were not using air conditioning in that hot weather..wow..cheap."
"Tables were clean but the ones near the wall had bugs on them (flies, ants)."
"Totally unimpressed spider webs on wooden ceilings, double fried day before cooked vadaa, pizza horrible tastes like made on some hard pizza base have to bite like an biscuit or hard cookie."
Value
Pros:
"Stopped by on the first day and was impressed with how authentic the food tasted. Portions were large and priced well."
"The food, price point, service, and decor are great, and I’m coming back for more soon!"
"The quantity and quality of the food is worth it."
"Food is not expensive, actually cheap, given the quantity served!"
"Really big serving size and a good price for how much food you get!"
"You will find authentic Indian Style street food with perfectly balanced flavors and stunning ambience at a very reasonable price range."
"Good price."
Cons:
"Too much expensive and also the quantity of the food is less."
"First of all, you have to buy expensive water - they would not give you water otherwise."
"The quantity of food served is appalling, it wouldn’t sufficiently feed anyone. Overpriced and overrated."
"Unbelievably overpriced for how uninspired and bland the food is."
"Too expensive for something which isn't even remotely close to the actual Indian dishes."
"Plus they don't give water for free and charge exorbitantly for water bottles."
Menu Options
Pros:
"Whether you're a seasoned foodie or new to Indian cuisine, this is an absolute must-try."
"Would highly recommend for quick bites and large groups."
"Finally someone did Indian snacks and Chinese right in NYC. Absolutely satisfying everything here - tasty chaat, pav bhaji, vada pav are all great."
"Their 100% vegetarian menu is delicious top to bottom."
"They also have some Jain and Swaminarayan options if you don't eat onion garlic."
"One of my favorite Indian Restaurants in NYC. Reasonably priced and taste is perfection."
"The best Vada Pav in the NY/NJ area, the best I’ve had outside of Bombay/ Mumbai!"
Cons:
"However don't recommended thali, it was lacking flavors."
"No Curd or Butter milk served along with the full thali plate and pickle quality was old and dated."
"The sandwiches are yummy with cheese, jam, and chutneys, but the taste is really heavy so I had to split it into two meals."
"The veg. sandwich was stale, felt like they just heated it in microwave and served it."
"The worst experience. We order paneer chilly and Chinese bhel it was so sweet in taste and masala pav bhaji was also not in good taste."
"The dosas are absolute garbage, tried the plain and ‘the beast’ dosa."
"THE GREEN CHUTNEY HAS PEANUTS IN IT! It is not specified on the menu, but please please if you are allergic to peanuts don’t eat the green chutney."