Mughlai Indian Cuisine Reviews Summary

Category: Indian restaurant New York

Address: 255 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019, USA

Phone: +16468700555

Rating: 4.4
based on 166 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The food came unbelievably fast, and when it did - it was TO DIE FOR! The flavors were so fresh and delicious."
  • "The food is so delicious. Flavorful, soft meat, cooked just right."
  • "The food was all really scrumptious, spiced just the way we like it."
  • "The food was hot, fresh, flavorful, authentic and presented in a way that it was truly a feast for your eyes and mouth."
  • "Fantastic Indian food! I could not stop eating until all food was gone."
  • "Generous portions, tender (not dry chicken) and good spice level."
  • "Everything was excellent- from the aloo papri chaat to the baingan Bhartha to the chicken tikka masala."

Cons:

  • "Kachori chaat and Aloo tikki chat, both tasted stale and definitely microwaved."
  • "The veg biryani was good but I personally would have liked a more veg forward dish."
  • "The chicken moghlai curry we asked for medium spicy but it was not spicy at all."
  • "I am so sorry, the food was absolutely horrible."
  • "The rice was as good and the chicken curry, but the Mughlai vegetables curry was awful, i have never taste such a bad indian dish."
  • "The chicken tikka masala was creamy and tasted fantastic with the garlic naan because they balanced each other out perfectly."
  • "The food was bland. Horrible customer service."

Service

Pros:

  • "Very accommodating hostess named Nupur Took care of us and we had a pleasurable evening with our kids."
  • "The service was impeccable. Everyone was helping each other out with refills, delivery, and cleaning."
  • "The service here was phenomenal as each customer was well attended to."
  • "Loved this place! We came here for dinner and enjoyed everything: from the service to atmosphere and food."
  • "The employees were very kind to us!"
  • "Service was attentive and prompt. Well deserved 5 stars!"
  • "Service was gracious and attentive."

Cons:

  • "It was a bit passive aggressive and condescending."
  • "However, service was mediocre. Me and my father stood outside in the cold for 30 minutes, waiting for them to open at 5 PM."
  • "Food was nice no comments nan was nice and the chicken tandoori but the server was very rude."
  • "The waiter was rude to us the whole time."
  • "That pressing treatment was absolutely unacceptable and unprofessional."
  • "The staff was too busy in their work and was just trying to get us to leave."
  • "Wait staff was rude, and gave us the check before asking."

Ambience

Pros:

  • "The setting is a small restaurant with a cozy and welcoming energy."
  • "This place is fantastic, the ambience was very welcoming I can only recommend."
  • "Delicious Indian food in an intimate and beautifully decorated setting."
  • "Sweet host, bright atmosphere, clean bathrooms and nice music on the background."
  • "As you enter the door you are greeted warmly by the staff and set upon what could only be described as a friendly setting, a far cry from the hustle and bustle of the Manhattan city life."
  • "The atmosphere was enjoyable, at one point Turkish/Persian/etc. music was playing."
  • "Beautiful ambience and great food! Prices were reasonable too and great portions."

Cons:

  • "Small and cozy place but when crowded, unfortunately, the loud conversations and voices of excited out of towers presumably, carry and tend to intrude on others' peaceful meals."
  • "The place was pretty empty with some good Indian instrumental music but very dill lighting. The place needs a serious paint job."
  • "The place is small and not very elegant."
  • "Please don’t visit this place! EXPERIENCED AN ACT OF RACISM."
  • "But the service and the servers were great but the space is very congested."
  • "The bathrooms were disgusting and the owner did not care to help me find a clean wash basin."
  • "Flies, and mosquitoes are quite frequent."

Value

Pros:

  • "The price is super affordable as well and quantity of food is very generous for the price."
  • "They have a 1/2 off special for lunch from 11 to 3 pm for all food items."
  • "Outstanding grub. And very reasonable too."
  • "Also the prices are lower than other restaurants while quality is great!"
  • "Good price and quality."
  • "Their 15.95 bundle deal is amazing. Quantity is great."
  • "Prices are reasonable."

Cons:

  • "The current take out menu has their 'Dine-In' lunch offer of 50% off. I went in with a friend and the waiter refused to give us the offer even though it was explicitly printed on the menu."
  • "Firstly the food was mediocre and so expensive."
  • "But the quantity was so low for the bomb amount they charge. Barely 1 person can eat that gravy for some 17$."
  • "To my shock when asked for extra onions they said they charge extra."
  • "The portions did not match the price at all."
  • "The food here is overly priced compared to other Indian restaurants that are close by."
  • "Absolutely the worst Biriyani I’ve had in my life."

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