Sherkaan Indian Street Food

Sherkaan is such a fun surprise right off Broadway in New Haven, tucked behind the Apple Store near the Yale Bookstore. The space feels young and energetic, more Indian street food hangout than formal dining, which fits their whole “modern Indian” vibe perfectly.  We ordered a spread and basically loved every category. The pani puri were crisp and bright, with that perfect hit of spicy mint water that wakes up your palate, and the pav bhaji was rich, buttery comfort with soft toasted buns that the kids kept reaching for. The butter chicken was exactly what you want it to be, silky and deeply flavored without feeling heavy, and the dum biryani had beautifully fragrant rice and tender pieces of chicken, the kind of dish you keep going back to for “just one more bite.”  The kale Caesar with salmon was a nice surprise, a smart, Indian-leaning twist with crispy chickpeas and spices that made it way more interesting than a standard salad. The paneer dish was creamy and satisfying, and the lamb dosa was one of my favorites, with that thin crisp exterior and all the flavor tucked inside. We finished things off with a soothing chai and a thick, fruity mango lassi, which was the perfect way to cool everything down and end the meal. Overall, Sherkaan nails that mix of playful street food and serious flavor, and it is absolutely worth a visit if you are anywhere near Yale.

I visited this place on a Friday, I was seated quickly without prior reservations. The service was pretty good. Ordered Badaam milk drink, it was mild with a hint of saffron and a bit sweet, covered in dry rose patels made it a bit hard to drink, but overall tasted good. The food came quickly and in huge portions (I'm used to the smaller European portions). I got chicken curry and the biryani. Both were well cooked and tasteful. Not as spicy as authentic Indian cuisine, which I understand they serve white Anglo-Saxons in New Haven (the majority of the customers are white people) but it would be nice to include an option for customers chosing the spice level. Overall it was a good experience, the food quality was pretty high, but among all the Indian food I had, both in India and London, I'd say this was not the best. Having said that, if I was in the area and crave Indian I'd give Sherkaan a visit.

We went to dine in at this restaurant late afternoon on a Sunday. It was packed but we were able to get a table outside. The server is very friendly and was able to explain the menu well. we got Samosa chaat that was filling (taste could’ve been ), veg Hakka noodles which were good, but definitely not typical street style noodles, Pav Bhaji which was very tasty. We also got plain rice that was very flavorful. Definitely recommend!

This is a fresh spot that serves indian fusion dishes. It's a little hidden, you need to go down a little alleyway near the Yale bookstore to see it. I got the Chicken Frankie roll to go, so I can't comment on the dine in experience. It was good, but quite underwhelming, both in size, and in taste. There was very little chicken, and it was probably half the mass of a typical burrito. They also took like 20 minutes to get the order out. Will definitely be back to try the dine-in experience.

Stumbled upon this place while searching for desi food near Yale. Tried the chaat dog, masala dosa, dahi puri and cabbage salad. Everything was flavorful, but not packed with masalas. The plating, ambiance, service, and decor were exceptional. I tried all vegetarian items since the food is not halal. I definitely recommend this restaurant to people looking for American Indian fusion food with a fun vibe.

Soooo good. Would definitely return again. High quality food, well prepared, great flavor. Honestly some of my favorite Indian food that I’ve had.

This place is located right in the heart of Yale University. It is clean, with a nice atmosphere and you can pick to sit inside or outside. The food was very good and the portions were pretty good and filling. We ended up taking half of it home. Their samosas were amazing by the way. Truly a lovely place.

Great food, amazing service and atmosphere. Service and atmosphere here are amazing. We were seated and served really quickly. The food came out piping hot and you could tell it came straight out of the pan onto our plates. The food overall was good, but I was expecting to be blown away. The ground chicken dosa was probably the best dish we tried. Portion size for the dosa is quite large and it's quite filling. You could potentially get it for takeout and be really full and happy. The butter chicken clearly had a lot of love put into it, but it just didn't smack me the way other gravy based dishes hit me. I'd say it's quite mild for a brown person palate. Lastly, the pani puri was good, but I've personally never been a huge fan of it despite having it several times over the past few years. Overall, service and atmosphere here are great, but the food doesn't particularly stand out. It's not bad, it's just above average. Unfortunately, I don't know anything better in the area. I'll try out some other places and perhaps update my review.

Driving near Yale looking for dinner and Sherkaan came up and we were looking for something a little different than pizza and burgers. This place was amazing! First, I would mention that portions are pretty substantial, so consider splitting items. We had enough food for probably 6 people and there were only 2 of us. We actually felt a little bad that so much was going to waste. We got garlic cheese and apricot rosemary naans to share, fried cauliflower, and butter chicken and a biryani for meals. The naans are very filling and the biryani was in a giant cast iron, almost like a pot pie. Everything was absolutely delicious and would definitely recommend if you're near the Yale campus.

Beyond delicious I cannot describe how pleasant this dining experience was, my only issue is with the lighting for the outdoor seating (I couldn't see much lol). Our server was incredible thank you so much Nicole you made the dining experience awesome and you were so funny I seriously recommend the samosa chaat and the paneer naan!!!!

What could of had this at 5*? Better service. Our server was either too pushy/rushing or she disappeared and not checking when we needed her. A let down and kind of uncomfortable. But the food!!! Amazing! Everything was tasty and seasoned well. Oh and my Goat Curry had more sauce than meat. Change that please! Drinks were on point. I will definitely return!

I had the dal, which was fine. Served in a big flat bowl made the portion look much larger than it actually was. Naan with chilis was very good (quite spicy). Service was prompt. (Slightly regretting not ordering the butter chicken nachos, I confess.)

I had dinner at Sherkaan with my husband and some friends over the Fourth of July weekend when we were doing a bit of roadtrip through Connecticut and stopped in New Haven for a night. With its street food concept and large menu, it was a really fun meal for sharing with friends! We shared a bunch of dishes: chili gobi (marinated cauliflower, onion, sweet chili soy sauce, red bell pepper); pani puri (puri shells, chickpeas, spiced potato, onion, cilantro, sev, and chili mint water - or you can ask for tamarind water); okra fries (fried matchstick okra, chaat masala, lemon, and maggi ketchup); pav bhaji (toasted pav buns, vegetable curry, onion, and lime); chicken curry (marinated and braised chicken thigh, caramelized onion gravy, tomato, and basmati rice); paneer tikka (thick-sliced paneer marinated in spiced yogurt and tandoor roasted, red bell pepper, onion, lime, and green chutney); garlic and cheese naan; and gulab jamun (with grapefruit, rose syrup, and crushed pistachios). Overall, the food was very good - I enjoyed every dish! They also have a great variety of drinks - cocktails, mocktails, beer, and wine! I had their Count to Ten (tequila blanco, passionfruit, mango and rosemary shrub, dry curacao, and lime), which I really enjoyed. Then I had another cocktail (can't remember the name) - another great cocktail. We sat outside - they have a great patio that is a little quiet - it feels like you're right in the heart of campus, just by the campus bookstore. But the inside of the restaurant is very cool, too. Fun vibes inside and outside. The service was good as well. Overall, it was a delicious and fun dinner. I'd happily eat there again.

My wife and I recently really enjoyed our meal at Sherkaan. Let me tell you as our first time going there the portions are plenty, definitely share if you need to. It's a loaded menu with all your good Indian Street eats you can imagine. Loved the vibe of the place inside, they have an area with some tables to the left when you walk in and some high top tables and booths in the open bar area. Now for the good part, the food! Our server was kind enough to provide plenty of recommendations. We started with the Samosa Chaat, outstanding! It was Punjabi samosas with chickpea, a veggie curry, chutneys and a yogurt sauce, had a us going for plenty. I believe it came with five pieces, full of flavor and worth getting. We also split some garlic and cheese naan and some green chili naan for the spice, I dipped in some of the green chili chutney, was incredible. Each flavor of naan comes with 2 large pieces. My wife got the popular butter chicken which she loved and I tried the hot chicken sandwich. It was not Nashville style, instead had a nice spice to it with some red onion, chili lime aioli and a slaw. Nice sized thigh and a yummy brioche bun, would definitely get this again, would also be good to share. In conclusion, we were very satisfied with our meal at Sherkaan and are already planning another night back for their incredible cuisine.

I love Indian food so much that I always order too much so I can try a few new dishes. Today I'm trying their Chicken Tikka, Basmati Rice. Samosa Chat & Coconut Chutney, with a Downeast cider. Because the Chicken Tikka was not Masala style, no sauce, it was a bit dry. I would have been better off had I got Palak Paneer which I normally eat with Basmati Rice. Rice is dry, Chicken Tikka was dry, so not great together. I like samosas a lot stuffed with potatoes, peas or chickpeas. The Samosa Chat was different cuz it had a lot on top of the samosas. It was an unusual dish but it was tasty. I would order it again. Large portion, too. Coconut chutney wasn't as good as the usual green version. Kelly was my server & she was very friendly. Next time, I'll get one dish I already know and like instead of trying all new dishes. Lol.

We had an awesome experience at Sherkaan! First of all, the name is awesome. The vibe and decor is so cool and the art on the walls is very beautiful and thoughtful. We were walk-ins, but the hostess was able to seat us for an hour and 15 min until the next res arrived and we were so grateful! Our server, Nicole, was amazing! She gave great recs and didn't rush us at all. The food was fantastic! We had the samosa chaat, doja, and butter chicken. Our favorite was the chaat! For the doja, we had the aloo and we wished we would've gotten the chicken, but we had never had it before! It's like an Indian crepe. Very yummy and portable. The butter chicken always hits :) We will be back!

Incredible service incredible food incredible drinks. The onlyyyyy thing the place is missing is bringing back the butter chicken pizza!

Spoiler alert: I love Sherkaan! I have been to this place many times since my first review. My friends and I have decided we love their Happy Hour (although they got rid of their spicy margarita from the HH menu. Please bring it back, I love that marg!) Their service is always great. I love their space and there's ample seating, although parties larger than 8 may be difficult to seat The items we find ourselves ordering again and again include the HH butter chicken nachos (which they will sub paneer in for a veggie option) and their espresso martini. Opinions on a random selection of their other foods: - HH Makhani Mac n cheese: really creamy mac n cheese with a slight curry kick - Butter chicken: amazing! love love the creaminess and spiciness. - Chaat dog: surprisingly good! - Pani puri: table favourite - Hakka noodles: I will fight people for this - Samosas: I will also fight people for this - Spring rolls: just okay, wouldn't order again - Dum Biryani: impressive! Not quite my flavor profile but others love it

Went for lunch. Great atmosphere, sunny, clean. Food was very good. Service friendly and fast. Would definitely eat here again.

Was recommended by a family member, and all of the food was delicious. The garlic naan had a LOOOOT of garlic on it, which made it some of the best garlic naan I've had. The gobi pakora was delicious and had the perfect balance of crispy + sauce, and was sad we weren't able to finish it all. The butter chicken was pretty typical, and had a good amount of spice. All plating was pretty, and overall, some good Indian food at a reasonable price.

When I go out to eat, my goal is always to find either something that tastes so amazing that I'm inspired to try new things in my own cooking, or something I can't possibly duplicate at home--either because the method is too complex or the ingredients are too specialized. Sherkaan absolutely delivered on the drinks and the Pani Puri. The flavors in the Pani Puri and the crisp, melting texture of the shell are absolutely delightful. My only advice would be to eat them as soon as you get them, because if you try to save them for the end of the meal so that you can taste them again, the base of the shell will go soggy in the sauce. I also got the chicken frankie roll. Honestly, it mostly just made me wish I'd gotten one of the curry sharing plates instead. The chicken curry in the roll was absolutely delicious, but it was really dominated by the slaw and the flatbread, which didn't have the right kind of textural and flavor power to handle being the stars of the roll. I would absolutely come back here! Service was excellent, the ambiance is lovely, and I'm sure there are many more fascinating and delicious things on their menu I didn't get to try.

Food, ambiance, and service is Great. Came here for lunch. I have been told that mixology y great as well.

This was the best dinner I've had in my two-weeks-plus in New Haven. It came highly recommended, but everything exceeded my expectations. We had a sampling of a few things including the goat curry (you have to get it. The spices were perfect), lamb kabeb (with piles of shaved red onions on top), aloo dosa (really, really big portion for what you pay), and garlic naan (tender and buttery). This is a really fun place to spend an hour, busy with people and really well organized. The seats were unbelievably comfortable (weird thing to note, but they really were), and our service was excellent. We even got a story about a bridal party our server had gone to. It was all brilliant, honestly. I can't wait to try to happy hour which has, I believe, nachos done with indian spices and meats, along with cocktails, which sounds like the best thing I could do at 4pm in the afternoon with my one wild life.

Tried other items on the menu. Entrees are very small for the price. Stick to the samosas.

My friend and I came here for Sunday Brunch today. It was our first time here after hearing many good things and seeing great reviews. We were seated right away in a booth. The first thing we appreciated was the beautiful decor and ambiance. Our server was sweet and helpful with choosing what we wanted from the menu. We ordered the Om Tea and the Desi Chai to start. I absolutely loved that my drink came with cookies! I ordered the Chai French Toast from the brunch menu and my friend got the Chaat Dog. We were both pleased and I look forward to returning for dinner to experience the regular menu.

Sherkaan has ruined Indian for me - in the BEST way possible! I've been coming here for a few years now and have recommended it to countless people. I continue to try other Indian restaurants and they simply pale in comparison. Maybe it's their depth of flavor, the street food aspect, or the facets of Indo-fusion cuisine - but I refuse to go anywhere else at this point. The team is usually very accommodating and warm - although a recent lunch visit left a bit to be desired (we felt rushed even though the restaurant was not full at all!). Food is always cooked to perfection and served hot and fresh! Top items that my husband and I continue to opt for, tried and true: Butter Chicken, Indo-Chinese Ribs with Fried Okra, Chili Chicken, Samosas, Garlic Naan. Time and time again, they never fail! We've tried almost everything else on the menu but these are the go-tos! Don't sleep on their bar either - the drink menu is inventive, incorporating south Asian flavors, herbs and spices in a way that makes me want to try them all. From traditional Mango Lassi, to Rose Lemonade, to crafted cocktails, you can't go wrong. The innovative menu, easy to love brand, and delicious eats keep us coming back. I'll keep finding an excuse to be here for any meal time!

Yummy elevated Indian street food! My partner and I came here on a Friday night (made reservations) for our Valentine's day dinner. We definitely recommend making a reservation for dinner time on the weekends since it can get busy. The service was fantastic! Our servers were wonderful and so kind. We were able to make it for happy hour so we decided to get a passion fruit lemonade and poutine. The poutine was good but really small and the drink was great. If you LOVE tart, you will definitely like, but if you don't I wouldn't get it. For food, we got the two most popular dishes: butter chicken and samosa chaat. They were both DELICIOUS! Super flavorful and filled with spices. The garlic naan was honestly probably one of the best naans I've had. The prices were great for the portions. I would definitely come back.

Absolutely delicious! 10/10 must try Food, Drinks, atmosphere, and service were all great. I've been raving about it since going!

Great name for a restaurant! We were in the area and in the mood for street food. The decor is gorgeous and attention to detail was evident from the seating to the menu to the entire vibe of the restaurant. The drinks are so unique. The drinks menu deserves 5-stars. The flavor combinations make you doubt, until you actually try it. I don't like cumin but thought I would try a drink with it out of curiosity. Loved it! Who would think of putting cumin in a cocktail? Well done! We ordered several dishes. Everything tasted great, but my bhel puri was soggy (not the original crisp I am used to), and not enough flavor. They might of missed adding sauces. Since bhel puri is a staple of street food I need to give the eats a 4. The nan, curry, Szechuan chicken and sandwich were flavor packed and I would definitely come back to try other menu items. Especially the drinks! Great service and super friendly team.

Seriously good Indian food. Lives up to all the hype. You must dine here if you're in the area (Yale students are so lucky, they don't even know!). Service was wonderful and the decor was beautiful. We ordered far too much food, but since we were visiting, we wanted to make sure we tried all of their star dishes, and then some. - Samosa chaat: the best dish - Naan: amazing - Hakka noodles: just alright, suggest skipping this dish - Butter chicken: to die for - Dum Briyani: I think the spices (sheer volume of it) was overwhelming. This is usually my favorite Indian dish to order, but I'd stick to the butter chicken next time - Chai: stellar - Mango kulfi: HEAVEN sent, must order item I'm so bummed to not live close. This was such a great find!

Good Naan & Beverage Menu w/ attentive and classy service and vibe. It was my first time checking this place out. I was waiting for the Apple Store and was there for a very short tie, but enjoyed it!

Ordered take out from Sherkaan while visiting Newhaven. Pros: place seems nice and clean, server was friendly and helpful. Cons: food. We ordered vada pav which was so so, tandoori wings and salmon were good, tandoori roti was completely burnt (we had to throw away) and husband's roll he didnt like. Wouldn't recommend.

This place was located in downtown New Haven. The parking situation wasn't that bad actually we were able to find parking in the front that was metered. The restaurant is located within the Yale community. The food and service were both excellent. We had special requests that were taken care of immediately. We were able to enjoy happy hour as well as some of the dinner menu items. My favorite would have to be the wings and the butter chicken nachos. The inside looked great as well. There were numerous paintings on the wall that made it seem like it had that salvation flare!

Delicious desi food, just in the midst of Yale University. We are a large group, and made reservations earlier so we get seated. Service was quick and they have a great sized bar. Brunch menu is offered along with the many different items. We ordered Pani Puri, Dahi Puri, Goat Curry with Tandoori naan. Chicken tikka Butter chicken with Cheese naan. Biriyani which is a huge portion Hakka Noodles and Chilli Chicken. drinks are amazing Especially the presentation of The Mumbai Manhattan, Cardamom Queen ( not so great ). Bandar Log Crew and a nimbu Pani spiked with tequila Food came out super quick and the waitress was super friendly and knew every dish and drink, she explained them very well. Ambiance is super cool, with Indian music playing. Overall great experience, highly recommended for Indian style street food.

I was skeptical about coming here because I'm not really a fan of Indian food but we were being adventurous. First off the atmosphere and decorations were so cute. There may have been a little extra decoration for Diwali, but I really liked their style. I ordered a sangria which was ok nothing to write home about. For a meal I got the samosas and the butter chicken. The presentation was great. The garlic naan was amazing. The chicken was good but again I'm just not a fan of Indian food, but it was pretty tasty. Even in the cooler temps, people were dining outside and looked pretty comfortable. This place looks perfect for lunch or even a dinner date.

I visited this restaurant for lunch and had a very mixed experience. If you are expecting authentic Indian food with authentic flavors, this isn't the place for you, but most of the dishes were still okay. Everything was a lot sweeter than typical Indian food, which might suit customers who have lower spice tolerance. The only major disappointment was the biryani, which looked beautiful but had undercooked rice with no flavor. The chicken in the biryani was cooked in a yogurt marinade that seemed to have very little seasoning. The appetizers came out very quickly but unfortunately the entrees were pretty slow. The outdoor seating is very nice though and inside looked really pretty too.

Ambiance: definitely a beautiful restaurant! The murals on the wall were really captivating and the bicycles on the ceiling were definitely a first for me but seemed part of the story of the restaurant. Service: the service was great and the food came out quickly. The staff were really friendly and gave great and very honest recommendations. Food: the food!!! Amazing I missed taking pictures of the food because it was amazing the dosa, butter chicken, the roti all were amazing but one of the best dishes was absolutely the ribs. Would recommend everything mentioned here and would love to go back again and try more!

I ordered Frankie and it was a joke. Like seriously have difficult is it to screw it. I hope someone actully goes to India and taste and create one.

So I came with a group about a year ago and the menu must have been pre fixed. At that time it was amazing! This particular time it was very VERY spicy. To the point it was not enjoyable. Be tried the butter chicken which was the spiciest! The extra yogurt dish t even help. Not sure if I'll be back at this time.

The ambiance is so special - really sets the tone for what you're about to get into. The apps were much better than the shareable dishes and the drinks were awesome. I loved the presentation of everything - the drinks, the food and the chai. Our waitress was really really good and catered to our questions (the menu was is really overwhelming - you don't know where to start!) and gave honest suggestions. The chili chicken was a favorite along with the pani puri. The chai was good and the mango lassi had a little twist - making it taste more like mango kulfi - which I enjoyed. We look forward to coming back!

Strongly recommended. A vast lively indoor space and outdoor patio tucked behind the Yale bookstore with friendly service and delicious Indian food. The standouts we ordered were: -butter chicken. rich and creamy, chicken stayed tender (which is tough to do!) - biryani, served in a giant iron bucket thing covered with a semi-edible dough. The goat curry was yummy, the rice had a great texture and color even if the saffron flavor wasn't that prominent - samosa chaat. Even if the crunchiness is dampened by being dunked in so many sauces, the sauces were vibrant. Even the Chinese-inspired dishes my colleague ordered were surprising but equally tasty.

What amazing food! We stopped in town for a short visit and several folks recommended Sherkaan! We were not disappointed.

My second visit to Sherkaan, and definitely not the last. I came here once and dined inside. This time we got a table outside. Service was superb, our server was patient, informative and funny. Recommending both drinks and dishes. The selection of food is mouthwatering. I wanted to try everything on the menu. There was 3 of us, so we ordered a few different dishes to share. I honestly can't remember all of the names, since it was a few weeks ago, but they were all delicious and flavorful. When I go back next time, and I will, I'll write the review right away, to go over each dish.

I love Indian food and this place definitely hit the spot!! The ambiance inside was beautiful. The bar area where we sat was so spacious for a bar. The food menu was unique compared to other Indian restaurants but still had your popular known favs. I loved everything I ordered!

During my summer session at Yale University, Sherkaan Indian Street Food shifted my entire listing of favorite foods! Now, I love Indian dishes and have been in search of such delicious meals ever since I tried a variety of their dishes. The service was smooth and I loved the decorative ambiance!

Sherkaan is a great deviation from the traditional Indian food I'm accustomed to at other restaurants. I've never been to India so I don't know the authenticity of these "street foods" but it was good to me. My very first experience here was takeout. The food overall was great, even though there were personal hits and misses. I loved the dahi puri, I wanted more but the puffed rice of the bhel puri was too much and I wanted less Lol. The green chutney was amazing. My other experience was dining in. Again the food was all good but still hits and misses as a matter of personal taste. My favorite item was the chicken stuffed Naan. They offer it plain or with a butter sauce (makhani naan) I can't figure out if I loved the sauce or if I liked it because the whole time I was trying to figure out the familiar spice in it. I should have just asked. Lol. The Gunpowder Shrimp was a safe dish. While grilled and flavored well, it is definitely foe the less daring eater. Drinks are night club pricey but good. I loved the fashionable decor and the atmosphere! We sat at a high table/booth. The host was very hospitable. It was busy and I say that because the while service was good, when we needed her, our server wasn't always available. There was a moment of hope when our server was heading towards us, and then Bamm, she gets stopped by one of her several other tables. But overall she was friendly and did the best she could with a fully packed restaurant. My recommendation with eating at Sherkaan is to try everything and don't play it safe!!! Just don't be shocked at the end because that bill (especially with cocktails) can add up quickly... Even with some hits and some misses You will Enjoy!

Fantastic. I'll keep writing because short Yelp reviews aren't that helpful but if you like Indian food (or want to start), this spot is for you. We ordered a ton of food: dahi puri, butter chicken, lamb curry, the chutneys (a must get), and the dum biryani. All of it was excellent, and the service was as well. Really cool vibe. Easy recommendation as a "must try" in New Haven.

Recently I Visited Sherkaan Located In The Heart Of New Haven At The Shoppes At Yale. This Hidden Gem With Delicious Food & A Unique Atmosphere & Large Outdoor Patio Can Be Found Amongst Great Shopping! I Highly Recommend Ordering The Gobi Pakora, Chaat Dog, & Butter Chicken- You Won't Be Disappointed! In Fact, You'll Be Planning Your Return Before You Leave!

First time coming here, what a great experience. Loved the food, the atmospher was very opened with lots of great art designs that felt like your eating at a local reaturant in India. The staff was extremely friendly, we had a large party which they were able to accomodate. Lots of seating inside along with plenty of bar side seating. We had a company reservation so I was able to sample a little bit of everything. We started with the Samosa Chaat, which is a great dish for vegetarians. A great to keep your stomach in check before more food came to our table. The chili chicken was a great way to start our course. Not extremely spicy but it can be made to whatever level you want. The level for me was perfect. The Kachumbar Salad had some nice fresh cucumber, onions, green chili, radish, splashed with cumin lime vinaigrette. On to my favorite the butter chicken. Tender tandoori chicken, tomato, cashew, caramelized onion, cream, cilantro, served with Jasmine Rice. The chicken was great the sause was very savory, it paired perfectly with the jasmine rice and garglic naan to soak up the sauce. The garlic naan was served warmed and was very fluffly. The final sample was the tandoori salmon, tender, and spiced just right. Keep in these pictures may not be the full sized portions as we had a special corporate menu. I wanted to thamk their staff for an amazing job. I hope to come back again to visit and try other things. The resturant is nested between the Yale book store and Apple store making it a nice hidden jem of New Haven.

What a fantastic meal, and great service too. Cute patio environment. The food is possibly the most authentic I've had outside of India--especially the masala dosa, the chili chicken and the white rice. I would absolutely return.

Food is absolutely delicious. Service was great, drinks were phenomenal. I was lucky enough to get there for happy hour, and had the Mango jalapeno margarita. Also had the grapefruit G&T. Both amazing! Was disappointed in the portions for the butter chicken, very small but tasty nonetheless. Other reviews stated that the butter chicken was too spicy, but I found that it was a perfectly appropriate spice. My waitress stated that it changes from day to day, which means that it's made fresh, and I like that. I had the Samosa Chaat, and those were extremely spicy, still very tasty, but a bit distracting with everything going on. I think I would have preferred the punjabi samosas better. Well in all a great experience!

This was the best dining experience that we've had since moving to CT. The food was mouthwatering. The cocktails were unique, well balanced, and just right. The ambiance was great. The service was top notch. If you have Nicole as your server, trust every recommendation she makes. She was amazing, listened to our preferences, and truly delivered on all fronts. Plus ... this was the easiest gluten-free dinner I've had in an incredibly long time. Most of the menu is naturally gluten-free, and it's clearly marked. If we could give more than 5 stars, we would. Made for a very happy anniversary dinner. Thank you, Nicole! Second visit (11/8/24): still a 10. Tried all new dishes and everything was fantastic!

Stopped here for lunch one day and it was the best Indian food that I've ever. The interior is very decorative and festive with plentiful tables and also a spacious bar seating area - I imagine it would be great to come for dinner as well. Me and my friend were both absolutely blown away by the Dahi Puri - crispy hollow fried balls with a creamy sweet savory filling of onions, chickpeas, and yogurt. I was looking for something similar to an Indian street food that my coworker had once shared with me, but this was even better! The Samosa chaat was also so delicious, very saucy and similar flavor profile to the Dahi Puri. We were already pretty full after these two apps. The garlic naan was delicious, and the chicken curry we got was also above average. The drinks were strong and yummy, and I loved the spiked mango lassi. Definitely want to stop by again next time I'm by New Haven!

Salad is tasty but a little spicy for my wife. Mango lassi has some spice so that it is good combination with foods. Garlic Naan is great.

- Buttered Chicken 7.3/10 so super spicy. Nothing will ever come close to Taste of India at home. I am let down every time. Got extra yogurt to help with the spicy. I saw the owner making comments on Yelp saying they can adjust the spice but my waitress said there was no adjustment since the sauce is pre made which kinda turned me off. - Cheese Stuffed Garlic Naan 9.8/10 this was the most delicious thing. All naan should be stuffed with cheese - Gobi Pakora 8.2/10 surprisingly pretty fire. I would absolutely never think to get this - Born Of Fire 7/10 pretty good. Idk what the shaved black stuff is or what any of these ingredients are

I could smell the indian spices as i was walking to the restaurant. Once i walked in, the server sat us right away. It's a very nice decorative restaurant with great bollywood songs playing in the background. Butter chicken - 4/5 - the butter chicken was flavorful but it felt like it was missing something. maybe it was short on spices or they forgot to add something. overall the dish was still delicious samosa chat - 5/5 - the samosa chat was already mashed up and ready to go. there was a right amount of spices and it tasted amazing. it had a little spicy kick to it but it was so well balanced garlic naan - 5/5 - the garlic naan was soft and wasn't dripping in oil. it had the right amount of fluffy texture. Overall the vibes of this restaurant is amazing! Would definitely come back!

I enjoyed this restaurant's food, but I was highly disappointed by certain waiters dishonesty. Although I found the 20% add on for larger groups ( 6 people) surprising , I understand the strain that larger parties may place on restaurants. What I felt unusual was how my waiter kept a proportionate amount of change as their tip without asking my thoughts, or how much I counted on tipping.