INDIAN
EDGEWATER
Kinara: Indian; Edgewater; 880 River Rd @ Hilliard; 20/14/$28; 201-313-0555; Excellent prepared dishes – netter than the buffet; Dumpy outside but somewhat stylish interior; BYO a plus; Very authentic, not overly spicy- ask for hotter if you like that; Huge a la carte menu; Affordable.
ELMWOOD PARK
Bhoj: Indian; Elmwood Park; 430 Market St @ Caruth; 22/15/$32; 201-797-6800; This BYO Indian in a non-descript location has incredible food; Butter chicken, tikka masala, the Somosas, lamb curries- all great; Known for ultra friendly service for the genre; Weekend lunch buffet $11.95: 12:30-3:30pm;
ENGLEWOOD
Namaskaar: Indian; Englewood; 120 Grand Av @ Englewood; 19/16/$31; 201-567-0061; Try the $10 all you can eat lunch; Simple, reliable Indian cuisine for the neighborhood; All the standard Indian fare; Try a variety of appetizers; Closed Monday; Probably BYO- verify; Vegetarians will be happy.
HOBOKEN
India on the Hudson: Indian; Hoboken; 1210 Washington @ 12-13th; 20/15/$29; 201-222-0101; Curries are very inexpensive- $10-$14 usually; Superb Nan; Fairly standard Indian food- nothing life altering but overall solid. Try the lunch buffet.
Karma Kafe: Indian; Hoboken; 505 Washington @ 5th-6th St; 24/17/$27; 201-610-0900; One of the best Indian restaurants in Jersey; $9.99 all you can eat lunch buffet; Have a Taj beer and Tiki Masala; Very tasty, well spiced cuisine; Seats 50; Great value.
PARAMUS
Mantra: Indian; Paramus; 275 Rt 4 W @ Bogert – Forest; 24/24/$42; 201-342-8868; High end Indian; Stylish lounge feel; Chic, romantic setting; While expensive for the genre- the exotic selections are sure to please; Great bar scene; Not the usual endless Indian menu- more ‘Table’ like (hotspot in Manhattan).
TEANECK
Gateway of India: Indian; Teaneck; 299 Queen Anne Rd @ DeGraw; 24/17/$35; 201-530-1111; Well cared for cuisine; $8.99 lunch buffet- 15 items; Diverse, large menu; Hidden gem in the area; Fabulous prices and pleasant décor; Top shelf option for well spiced food. BYO.