This place is my go to Indian restaurant, but this time, we had it delivered. It seemed like the takeout menu was more traditional than the in-house menu, so next time we will visit rather than do delivery. My seafood biryani was very good, but the lamb chorizo was dry. The shahi chicken korma was good and chicken tikka masala was typical.

So my husband and I finally tried out Haldi Chowk Indian cuisine. I think like everyone else who eats food from a different culture, one tends to settle in and order the old "safe" standbys. The first time we went, we stuck to our standby of vegetable basmati and chicken tikka masala. However, chef Salil Bhandari was really excited to tell us about the new items on the fusion menu and his creative and innovative take on updating some of the old dishes. He suggested a few items from the new fusion menu and they did not disappoint. The Wagyu beef meatballs, naan, samosas, and black truffle mushroom ravioli were so delicious, fresh, and packed with a ton of flavor. It reminded me of tapas in Spain. We went again tonight and were excited to let the chef suggest what we should try. We had the cheese spinach cigars, (the Wagyu beef meatballs, and truffle mushroom ravioli--had to have that again! ) and the butter chicken lasagna. It really is such a sensory experience. As you dive in, the food gets tastier with every bite. The mix of wonderful smells and spices and different textures is intoxicating. They will also adjust the heat level to your liking. Medium heat was just perfect for us. To end the meal we were treated to Indian cheesecake, a delicate sponge cake and a trio ice creams: passion fruit with saffron, infused mixed berry, and fig. Everything was outstanding! Trust in the process in what chef Salil is trying to achieve here. If you do, you will be rewarded and taken on a wonderfully delicious and exotic culinary journey. The chef's creative vibe, and vision to put a new spin on the old wheelhouse Indian standbys of traditional dishes is very evident. It's obvious that he is passionate about the food he creates and presents. Chef Salil is confident because he knows the food speaks for itself; it is his testimonial. The dishes are presented beautifully and deliciously. They are made with love that you can taste in every biteful. We're so lucky to live close by. Can't wait to stop in again and for chef to take us on another delectable journey. ~ PS ~They play really great music too

Food consistently good. The owner has infused Indian cuisine with other food types. Like pizza, pot pies and nachos . All of them great. Honestly the chicken nachos are addicting . They have traditional Indian dishes as well but we love the fusion dishes. Also, the owner comes to your table and explains his dishes: his enthusiasm is apparent and he brings an extra element to the experience.

Creative and delicious. Great service and they took the time to explain all the food.

Head chef is owner which I love to see. He took his time on a very busy Friday to calmly and excitedly walk me through the menu, especially the hybrid dishes that are very unique to his place. Food was excellent. Service was great. We'll be back!

Absolutely love this place! It's my go to place and never get disappointed. In fact, it keeps getting better. I usually order my normal Chana Masala but tried their vegetable Enchilada with side salad and chick peas. It was amazing! Next time I will order medium as spicy is SPICY!!! My husband loves the Chicken Tika Nanza. It's his go to! I definitely recommend going in person as the owner and restaurant is great!

This place was nothing short of amazing! My family and friends are big foodies--we've tried some of the best spots all across New Jersey. We even keep a running list of top restaurants, and this one immediately made the cut. I can't recommend it enough to anyone who loves talking shop about great food. The owner and chef, Sal, is incredible. His passion for what he does is contagious, and his commitment to both health and quality is beyond admirable. He personally took the time to explain the menu to us, and honestly, by the time he was done describing the intricate concepts of Indian fusion cuisine, I wanted to order one of everything. You can tell he puts his heart and soul into every dish. Let me try to describe what we had (though I know I won't do these dishes justice). We started with Sal's take on arancini balls, which were a special that night, filled with a flavorful cilantro-infused chicken--so unique and absolutely delicious. Then we tried the beef kebabs, another special, made with American Wagyu beef along with two other meats I can't quite remember. Both the truffle mushroom ravioli and the beef ravioli were exceptional, with ravioli encased in samosa dough and topped with a dreamy garlic cream sauce. Oh, and the Malai Chicken Tikka Taco were phenomenal. The portions were generous, and even though we were stuffed, we couldn't stop eating because it was all so good. Even my daughter, the pickiest eater in the family, polished off her chicken tenders and fries. Of course, Chef Sal gave even this kid's meal his special touch, and it did not disappoint. Dessert was the perfect ending to an already incredible meal. We tried the Chai-misu (a chai-inspired twist on tiramisu), the Indian cheesecake (made without sugar, using in-house date syrup instead), and an ice cream sampler featuring berry, coconut, green tea, mango, and chocolate. The chocolate, by the way, was almost fudge-like, with just a hint of hazelnut. We were so full at this point, but the desserts were too good not to finish. Oh, and did I mention it's BYOB? Yet another reason we'll definitely be back soon.

We got lucky to have gone on a random day they weren't busy. The chef was super attentive and accommodating. He asked us what we liked and what our spice and cheese tolerance was etc. The food was so delicious. The style is American-Indian fusion. The food is unique and has a healthy spin on comfort food. We got the truffle filled samosas which are to die for, then the chef came out with various samples of new menu items, all of them amazing. For the main dish we had lasagna with paneer and I'm still in awe of the paneer ricotta! The kitchen is sugar free & use dates, but desserts are yummy. The atmosphere was great too. I can't wait to go back!

This place is the best of fine dining with an indian fusion menu Had 1 appetizer and 2 mains. all were original dishes and all were excellent. a true 5 star experience. l

What a fine surprise in Middletown, NJ! The exec chef went through the menu expertly, and stressed the fusion vibe of the dishes he proudly presented. We were looking g for more traditional fare, but took some chances and were pleasantly rewarded. The portions are plated artistically, the amount of food is substantial, and the flavors are savory and delicious. I will definitely return to try the other dishes, and I will bring others with me to share the experience. You get a lot of delicious food and it isn't very expensive. A great value.