Paneer Pasanda: Stuffed paneer slices in creamy gravy, rich with spices and nuts.
Tea • Indian • Chicken • Seafood
"I've been in the USA for 7 years and have never experienced such a bad hospitality in one of the US rehabilitators. This is the worst restorer for hospitality. Here's what happened to me when I visited Pickles to brunch today (i.e. 2/1/2014). I went to this restorer on Saturday at 11:30. I was very hungry. I sat in a place. Server came and gave me the menu. He did not turn up to 10 minutes, so I called him and ordered “Uttapam” and tea, I told him that he served me tea after uttapam. Without warning me that uttapam takes 30 minutes to prepare that he went in and gave the order. I was in the impression that I got uttapam in 5 or 10 minutes. After 5 minutes he came and served me tea. I told him I can't do it until I finish uttapam. He took it in. I waited for uttapam for 15 mintues, and meanwhile I realized that the buffet started for lunch. Since I did not get my uttapam and I was very hungry, I told the server to cancel uttapam and I will take the buffet. He went in and came after a few minutes and told me that uttapam is on the grill. But I told him to cancel the Uttapam since I had lunch. He didn't say anything, and I went on with my lunch. After some time he bought Uttapam. I was shocked to see Uttapam in my place. He even waited for me before he put uttapam on my table. He laid uttapam and went. When I saw uttapam on my table, I was shocked. I called the server and asked him why he set it when I canceled it. Then he started telling me that as soon as any article is on the grill, we can't cancel it. When I asked him why you told me that when I asked him to quit. When I started my lunch, you ask me to take both. When I started with this server, the owner of the restorer Mr.Nageshware Rao heard our conversation and he began to arguring with me. He told me you ordered it and if it's on the grill, you have to take it, there's no other way. When I told him that your server did not inform me that I must accept the order when it is on the grill. He wasn't able to listen to me at all. When I told him I'm going to review it. He got angry and asked me if I threatened him. I said yes, I'm threatening because you didn't really tell me about the order. Then he lifted his pitch and told me, "I don't care about your damn review, go and do what you want." I was surprised and shocked to hear that. I mean in India there is a saying “Atiti Devo Bava” means “Guest is like God”. Here I see a person who is the owner of the restaurant and when I went there as a paying guest, he humiliated me with such a excitement, I never decided to go this place again in my whole life. Finally, I pay both for uttapam and for lunch buffet. I mean, we go to restaurants to have some rest, but here I see a restaurant that gives you more stress than peace."
Asian • Indian • Chinese
Soup • Meat • Indian • Chicken
"Wonderful spicy food! Two of us went for Restaurant week, both ordered medium hot entrees. Her goat curry was just the right spiciness, and she enjoyed it tremendously. My chicken dish was just bit too spicy, but on request we were given a delicious raita which helped tremendously. The samosas and pakoras were good, as was the tamarind sauce/chutney, but the coriander chutney was watery and didn't have much flavor. The chai was delicious. We had the mango pudding and rice pudding for dessert. The mango pudding was very good, not too sweet. The rice pudding was not like the kheer I expected it had cinnamon and dark raisins in it and was extremely sweet. It was quite pleasant, though. Servings were generous both my friend and I have gotten at least two additional meals from our entrees!"
Tea • Indian • Buffet • Fast Food
"I made reservations through open table on to surprise the qife and visiting family. After receiving the confirmation reallized I better edit the reservation to give everyone another minutes. After receiving the confirmation attempted to call and check parking. Each time I called I received answering machine message saying you couldn't leave a message. We drove into the city to find out they were closed. We immediately drive to Bollywood up the street and had a fabulous meal. I see no reason to give Passage to India a second chance"
Pizza • Asian • Indian • Catering
"DO NOT TIP. The gratuity isn't paid to the waiters (verified), it goes to the restaurant. Extra source of income for the restaurant apparently. These guys are thieves. I was dealing with the manager Mr. Penal Patel after my confrontation, he is one of the rudest persons I've spoken to totally incompetent.Here's my horrible experience dining in- gratuity was automatically applied without any indication. Tipping is always optional and there is some kind of a note otherwise. There was nothing as such mentioned anywhere, and when I asked the manager Mr Penal Patel, he rudely asked me to go and speak with the corporate office and started to walk away. He acts as if he owns all the chains and that he could wrongly charge customers and get away with it. He has no regard towards the customer, is obnoxiously rude and incompetent to run the restaurant. He chose to yell and argue in the middle of the restaurant over a $10 gratuity and make a scene in front of other guests, that's how shallow he is. My purpose of going over was to understand why I was charged extra and it wasn't even about the money at that point. As a customer I should be aware of the charges before ordering and authorising the gratuity. 100% tips should go to the waiters. That's not the case and it's a way to make the extra money for the restaurant. Worse experience ever."
Soup • Grill • Asian • Indian
"The food was incredibly fresh and full of delightful flavors!"
Soup • Lunch • Indian • Seafood
"Some of the best Indian food in Bushwick! The samosas, in particular, are a stand out. Well-seasoned with a crispy crust that wasn’t too thick. Impressive since it was probably sitting for a minute during delivery. The mango lassi was slightly pricier than other places, but worth it as a nice treat. It was a good balance of mango flavor and neither too sweet or tart. The entrees were solid too, though just shy of great.The palak paneer was super creamy but the paneer was a bit bland. The chicken tikka masala was tasty but the chicken was a bit dry and the sauce, while sweet and tangy, lacked earthiness and depth. For around $30 each, a solid combo with plenty of leftovers. Would not travel out of my way to come here but would recommend if you’re craving Indian food and live in the area."
Vegan • Yogurt • Vegetarian
"One of the best places in Louisville, KY for some authentic Indian Chaat/Street food. If you like vegan or vegetarian food this place won't disappoint you. We drove from Evansville to shop in Louisville and visited this place later in afternoon for quick lunch. The things your can't go wrong will be their Dahi puri (if you like yogurt), Dosa and milkshakes/floodas. The service is prompt, adjust your spicy tolerance when you order and nice ambience. Just one little complaint to play those Indian music on lower volume it's nice to place in background while you enjoy your food with conversation with others, but music seem to be a problem especially if you're sitting right under where television is."
Indian
Indian • Salads • Mexican • Asiatic
"I placed a phone order and specifically requested that the food be non-spicy. However, it turned out to be extremely spicy, making it inedible for my children. When I called to address the issue, the woman on the line insisted that her manager claimed it was mild, as noted on the invoice. She continued to argue with me, seemingly confident that they knew the food was mild. It felt as if she had personally tasted the food before sending it out. I typically enjoy spicy food, but even I found it too hot to handle. Ultimately, we had to throw everything away. I won't be ordering from this place again."
Pizza • Asian • Indian • Buffet
"Wow! This restaurant is incredible. The Lamb Rogan Josh and the Mixed Pakoda were absolutely delicious. And the Garlic Butter Naan was simply extraordinary! It's no surprise that it's the top item on the menu. While the quality of the food is essential, I was truly impressed by the generous portions. There's no doubt I'll be enjoying this wonderful food for several meals to come."
Meat • Curry • Indian • Yogurt
"My husband ordered the mild ginger chicken Biryani, but it turned out to be very spicy! It was so hot that we ran out of water at the table and struggled to cool it down. It would have been helpful if the server had warned us about the spice level. I opted for the mild chicken, which was good, albeit lacking in spices, but still quite tasty. Since it was our first experience with Indian cuisine, we didn’t know what to expect. While we are open to trying Indian food again in the future, we won’t be returning to this particular restaurant. The service we received was disappointing and left much to be desired. If you’re indifferent to the quality of service during a dining experience, this might be the place for you, but it definitely wasn’t our cup of tea."
Bars • Indian • Pakistani • Vegetarian
"Truly fine food served in a very professional manner at an historic setting. A walk through the grounds and seeing the historical pictures are a must. When we entered the Garden Patio there was a smoke from a decorative fire that was taken care of when we commented as we were seated. The food served was perfectly created and each of four different requests were thoroughly enjoyed."
Tea • Fish • Indian • Vegetarian
"Here’s a summary of my experience: **Atmosphere:** The restaurant has a decent size, but they have expanded it with a dividing wall, making it difficult to tell if they have adequate seating. **Service:** (Rating: 0/5) I was really let down by the service. When I arrived, there was no one at the reception, and I waited 10 minutes to speak with someone—who was juggling the needs of about 40 guests. I just wanted to inquire about my takeaway. Mid-conversation, he disappeared, leaving around 10 others waiting for seating, some for another 20 minutes. The chaos was overwhelming, and at one point, I considered dining in instead. When I asked about that, the receptionist claimed there was no space, despite my fiancé already sitting at a table. When I pointed this out, he made a very unpleasant face, which was quite disappointing. The other servers were friendly and at least checked in on us for water and our order. **Food:** We ordered Gobi Manchurian over the phone and were told to come in 30 minutes. After arriving 45 minutes later, we were made to wait an additional 15 minutes because the dish wasn’t ready. When it finally arrived, it was ice cold and tasted as if it had been prepared hours earlier. It felt like they were trying to rush us out. The Chicken Biryani we ordered could not have its spice level adjusted; we were firmly told that medium is the minimum, with no options to reduce it. While the biryani might be a little spicy for Indian palates, it is definitely not tailored for American taste buds. **Value:** I would have rated this a 4/5, as the prices are reasonable; however, because the Gobi Manchurian was served cold, I'd prefer to go to a place with lesser food quality that at least serves it hot. Overall, I was left deeply disappointed. The owners really need to hire more staff if they want to maintain their reputation. My experience was very poor, and I will likely avoid this restaurant for several months before considering giving them another chance."
Asian • Halal • Indian • Chinese
"If I could give zero stars I would. Me and my best friend were looking forward to dining here on a Sunday evening, when my friend originally walked in they told her it would be 10 mins for 2 people. As I walked in after parking they approached us and said they unfortunately did not have space for 2 people. They said they only had 6 person table available and 4 person table available.We looked around and no one was waiting, the place looked fairly empty.I asked if we could sit at one of those tables that were available and they said no.Very disappointed by this service, as I walked out I reminded them that they just lost business by not seating us.Me and my friend ended up going to Chili Curry instead and it was delightful!0/10 do not recommended Lotus."
Indian • Buffet • Casual • Catering
"We decided to try the lunch buffet over the weekend, which is available for $11.99 per person from 11 AM to 3 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. We thought it would be a great opportunity to determine if we enjoyed their food..."
Meat • Indian • Chicken • Vegetarian
"Went for dinner with my roommate and then went for brunch the day after. Both were amazing and fun. Kush is a great host along with his staff. He’s accommodating and even brought out a heater for us when it was really cold inside because we were next to the door. Even for brunch he kept the champagne coming and made sure we were completely satisfied. I would recommend to dine here. The food was amazing. For dinner we had the paneer tikka masala with rosemary naan and that was a game changer. For brunch I selected the Bombay pancakes which could’ve been a bit more on the sweeter side however the chicken tikka masala dosa that my friends got were amazing per their review. Great vibes, great food, great host. Will come again"
Indian • Healthy • Vegetarian • Vegetarian Friendly
"The food is fresh, and the naan is wonderfully toasted right from the tandoor. Instead of bringing out everything at once, they continuously replenish the dishes, which is nice. The service is very good, with friendly and accommodating staff that feel like a cohesive family. I tried the tea for the first time, and adding half a sugar packet made it a delightful and fragrant beverage. The menu is somewhat limited, with around 24 main dishes and about 10 refrigerated options. There aren't many vegetarian choices, but as a meat lover, I didn't mind! The space is spacious and not claustrophobic. The current Indian music sets a pleasant atmosphere without being too loud. I noticed many Indian customers dining in and taking food to go, which speaks to the restaurant's popularity."