05/25/08

pretty good service

by panlaquj

we went here as a random craving for indian cuisine and we ended up taking a friend a long that was not familiar with other food stuffs aside from pizza.. . when we arrived at its location we were greeted kindly and was seated right away, i honestly was expecting a lame crappy lit poor atmosphere setting but i was suprised to see the decor matched with its theme with a collage of various indian actors along the walls, spotlight lighting making it feel like a stage room, and there was a dancer that walked around and greeted everyone seated. during our visit we ordered the chicken tikka masala, onion naan, and some vegetable rice that was incredibly delicious. everything we ordered was really good including the restaurant specialty drinks that i can't remember the names of for the life of me. The staff was attentive and was readily available when we had a question about the food. overall a really nice place to go with friends for an intimate dinner and quite possibly a great place to go for the outlandish date.

• Pros: yay for great food

05/20/08

Mandatory 18% Gratuity for a Buffet

by alee201

The first time we went it was a decent place because the atmosphere was nice and clean. The second time around (yesterday) the food was bland and they had fewer dishes at the lunch buffet. The buffet consist of chicken tandoori, chicken tikka masala (I think?there was no taste to the dish), two vegetable dish, some type of samosa and a green salad. Six dishes are not what I would consider a buffet. Additionally, be prepared to pay a required gratuity of 18% for BUFFET meal for a party of 4.

• Pros: clean, nice atmosphere
• Cons: few offerings, mandatory gratuity, bland food

01/13/08

Masala Bollywood CATERS WEDDINGS better than any other restaurant!!!

by piglet_piggy

The gorgeous Sonalee and her restaurant catered my wedding at the Ocean Place in Long Branch, NJ. They traveled all the way from NYC on a busy long weekend with their entire staff to make my wedding the best affair anyone had attended. Everything about the day turned out perfect, thanks to the impeccable service and delicious food of Masala Bollywood. Every and each person at the wedding came up to me after the wedding and made it a point to tell me that they have never had better food at a wedding in their whole life. They put Mogual and Chaand Palace to shame. Guys if you have a special day coming up in your life, don't waste your money on such run-down food as these places. Try something creative and new. They specialized my whole menu for me to fit the theme of the wedding. They brought in Thai iced tea, and sushi, and a falooda station, and any other request I had, when all the other caterers told me they don't provide that. They came in with a food decorator to the hall to analyze the "look" of the wedding. It was the most personalized vendor I had worked with. You don't understand how many people asked me for their contact info for THEIR wedding afterwards through seeing my wedding firsthand.

Sonalee and her team also specialize in event consulting and provided a decor and theme for my wedding catering as well. I was stunned to see the results of the hard work we all put into our wedding. It was the most beautiful day of my life. Go to the restaurant and see for yourself. It's the best Indian/Indian-Chinese, Punjabi food anywhere! And the best caterers anywhere!!!

• Pros: The FOOD, the Hostess, the ambiance
• Cons: All the way in NYC but worth the drive