Located in Somerset County in the state of New Jersey, Bridgewater is a quaint and vintage township with beautiful colonial architecture and sprawling gardens, along with a variety of cultural activities and experiences to enjoy. The advantage of this town is that unlike a lot of tourist hubs including New York City, which is about 40 miles (64 kilometres) away, it is perfect to visit throughout the year and rarely gets overcrowded or expensive to visit. So if you wish to visit this beautiful town, do scope out a few awesome restaurants to dine in while you are here, so that you don’t have to end up disappointed by word-of-mouth references. Indian cuisine is very popular here because of the huge population of Indians living in New Jersey. So, read on as we explore the best Indian restaurants in Bridgewater, New Jersey!
1. Ginger Garlic
Chicken dum Biryani
Posted by Ginger Garlic on Sunday, 20 January 2019
Ginger Garlic is a hidden gem in Bridgewater. It can only accommodate a handful of tables, but the low scale of the restaurant means that each order is prepared with more care and customised if required. Because of this reason, it is a very highly rated and popular restaurant amongst the locals here. Try the chicken vindaloo and the chicken tikka masala that is served with two different dips. You can go for a serving of garlic naan along with it to dip in the curries, or even try some of the aromatic cumin rice.
Ginger Garlic
Address: 85 Old York Rd, Bridgewater Township, NJ 08807, United States
Website: Ginger Garlic
Opening hours: Tue - Fri: 11am - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm; Sat: 11am - 3:30pm, 5:30pm - 10:30pm
2. Saffron Fine Indian Cuisine
Posted by Saffron Fine Indian Cuisine on Monday, 28 October 2019
Saffron is another extremely popular Indian restaurant that serves amazing food in a more upscale setting. The white upholstery along with red linen gives a gorgeous look to the space. There is also a more low-key outdoor area where there are metal chairs and a lovely picket fence overlooking the city. The food here is incredible as well, whether you go for kebabs, naans with curries or even chaat (street food). This place can also be booked for special occasions, so you can reserve a room here for a birthday or anniversary!
Saffron Fine Indian Cuisine
Address: 959 US 202-206, Bridgewater Township, NJ 08807, United States
Website: Saffron Fine Indian Cuisine
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11:30am - 9:30pm; Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 9:30pm (closed on Sun)
3. Tamarind Hill
This place is another hidden gem right in Bridgewater, New Jersey, and it has a great lunch buffet at a wonderful price that you can take advantage of if you wish to sample a wide variety of different dishes at a fixed rate. The buffet includes a variety of chicken dishes, daal, paneer appetisers (cottage cheese), biryani, and kofta. There is also dessert included. One thing that was highly recommended that you can order a la carte, is the delicious and refreshing mango lassi (sweetened buttermilk).
Tamarind Hill
Address: 959 US-202 #206, Bridgewater Township, NJ 08807, United States
Opening hours: Tue - Sun: 11:30am - 10pm (closed on Mon)
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4. Arusuvai Indian Restaurant
Posted by Arusuvai at Somerville on Saturday, 8 December 2018
Located in Somerset County, this place is a guests’ favourite in the area because it pays attention to the customers’ requirement, and offers wonderful food and great ambience. They celebrate food festivals that honour the unique cuisines of different states within India, and during those festivals, you can try the delicacies from those parts of India that you may not easily get elsewhere. However, this is primarily a Chettinad restaurant, so you can try out this version of South Indian fare too. Take a break from the typical butter chicken and naan meals you are so used to, and try some chicken Chettinad and Chettinad crab.
Arusuvai Indian Restaurant
Address: 30 E Main St, Somerville, NJ 08876, United States
Website: Arusuvai Indian Restaurant
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11:30am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 10pm; Sat: 12pm - 3:30pm, 5pm - 10:30pm; Sun: 12pm - 3:30pm, 5pm - 9:30pm
5. Masala Art
Masala Art is an upscale fine-dining restaurant situated in New Jersey in Branchburg. Featuring Indian cuisine at its finest, it aims to recreate the flavours of the East in an authentic way without alienating its American guests. In addition to the true Indian meals you will get here, you can also sample some Indo-fusion meals that are a result of the chef’s experimentative nature. The ambience here is beautiful, making it perfect for a date or a business meeting.
Masala Art
Address: 1049 US-202, Branchburg, NJ 08876, United States
Website: Masala Art
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11:30am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 10pm; Sat: 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 10:30pm; Sun: 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm
6. Indian Hut
Posted by Indian Hut Somerset on Monday, 8 October 2018
Another popular restaurant that serves Indo-fusion cuisine is this small eatery in Somerset called Indian Hut. It serves a variety of both authentic Indian meals and Indo-Chinese variants. Indo-Chinese food originated in the streets of Kolkata, incorporating elements from both these popular cuisines to create something unique. Alternatively, try the paneer butter masala or the chicken tikka masala, along with a choice of either rice or garlic naans.
Indian Hut
Address: 1760 Easton Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873, United States
Website: Indian Hut
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11:30am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 10:30pm
7. Kurry Zone
Posted by Kurry Zone on Tuesday, 7 January 2020
Kurry Zone is a popular eatery that serves amazing North Indian and Indo-Chinese fusion cuisine. The decor is wonderful here, with tall ceiling lamps hanging from above, and warm yellow and brown interiors. Whether you like authentic Indian food or Indo-fusion meals, there is something for everyone here. Try the hakka noodles and the butter chicken with naans, as these are the guest favourites.
Kurry Zone
Address: 120 Cedar Grove Ln, Somerset, NJ 08873, United States
Website: Kurry Zone
Opening hours: Tue - Sun: 11:30am - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm (closed on Mon)
8. Hurry Chutney
Kathi Rolls - Available in Paneer, Chicken and Lamb fillings. Check out our Veg. and Non Veg. appetizer sections.
Posted by Hurry Chutney - Somerville on Tuesday, 22 January 2013
Hurry Chutney is a casual cafe aiming to cater to the younger crowd and more casual meals for families and friends. This cafe serves both Indian cuisine such as chicken kebabs and butter chicken and Indo-Chinese meals, such as fried rice and hakka noodles. There are also plenty of vegetarian options if you are vegetarian or vegan. They also have a lunch platter during the afternoons, where they serve a variety of dishes on a platter for a reasonable price, so do check it out!
Hurry Chutney
Address: 97 US-206, Somerville, NJ 08876, United States
Website: Hurry Chutney
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm; Sat - Sun: 11:30am - 10pm
9. Curry Tub
Posted by Curry Tub on Friday, 24 January 2020
Located inside a mall food court, Curry Tub is a unique self-service restaurant that serves incredible Indian food, completely customised to your taste. You can pick what ingredients and vegetables go in your meal, along with a choice of meats, or else choose one of the preset meals such as corn rotis with saag. The biryani tub is one of the most popular choices here, and the biryani is very aromatic and delicious. You can also try the garlic naan with chicken tikka masala, as it is very popular too. The food here is also reasonably priced, which is perfect for a mid-meal snack.
Curry Tub
Address: 40 Chatham Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078, United States
Website: Curry Tub
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 9pm (closed on Sun)
Relish the best of Indian cuisine in New Jersey
The Bridgewater area and its vicinity have a lot of Indians and people of Indian descent living here, which can be a possible reason for the prevalence of Indian restaurants here. However, the fact that the above restaurants are so popular here is also a testament to the authenticity of the food they prepare, as it needs to be as flavourful and perfect as the population here is used to. Therefore, it is well worth it to check out these places, for the food you get here is bound to be some of the best Indian dishes that you may have ever tried!
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