Absolutely loved it! If you go ask for the chicken tikka masala, one of the best entrees i've ever had in my life. Service was awesome, family run place they were really friendly and helpful.
Neelam Exotic Indian Cuisine
732-671-8900
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Tucked into a corner of a Middletown shopping center, Neelam Exotic Indian Cuisine has the distinction of being named the 2004 Best Indian Restaurant in Monmouth and Ocean County by the Asbury Park Press as well as making Zagat's list of best Indian restaurants. From Tuesday to Friday, a lunch buffet is offered with a dinner buffet on Thursday and Sunday. Beyond this popular option, an extensive menu featuring numerous vegetarian options, seafood, lamb and chicken specialities and traditional tandoori and biryani is sure to satisfy. Takeout and on- and off-site catering are available.
- Fax: 732-671-8901
- Hours: Lunch buffet: Tue - Fri, 11:30am - 2:30pm. Dinner: Tue - Sun, 5pm - 10pm; Mon, closed.
- Handicap Accessible: Ramp available
- Payments accepted: Cash, Debit Card, MasterCard, Visa
- Food & dining options: Vegetarian
- General services: Catering, Eat-in, Prepared foods, Take-out
- Menu link: www.neelamindiancuisine.com/menu.aspx
- ATM: No
- Parking: Free lot
- Cuisine: Indian
- Price level: $$
- Features: Buffet, Catering, Dinner, Lunch, Private Parties
- Atmosphere: Elegant, Fine dining
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Reviews (4)
The service and quality of food at Neelam is very good. My wife and I tend to
stay away from buffets, so most of our experience is from ordering from the menu, and often times we get takeout. My biggest problem is that they don't seem to know how to manage the heat (spice) in their food. If you ask for medium, we can barely feel the heat, but if we order spicy, it's often too spicy.
Growing up in Middletown, our options for Indian food were extremely limited. This was it. Luckily, it was great. The flavors of dishes like Tandoori Chicken and Tikka Masala were tastes I had never tasted before. While I have since enjoyed some of the best Indian food in NJ, such as Moghul in Edison and Palace of Asia in Lawrenceville, Neelam still holds a place in my heart.
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My husband and I have eaten more meals here, both from the menu and buffet, than we can count. The people who work here are lovely and helpful, the food is first-rate, and I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough! We lived in London for years, have a lot of Indian friends, and we know a great deal about Indian food. This restaurant meets our high standards in every way! ( The special meals for two in the menu are a wonderful, delicious value! )