Authentic Punjabi cuisine with standout biryani & paneer dishes [12, 13, 18]. Praised for improving quality & attentive service in a new, spacious location [2, 24].
Angel Indian Restaurant, a Punjabi eatery in Jackson Heights, is frequently recommended for its authentic Indian cuisine [29, 36]. Diners often praise dishes like the goat dum biryani [18] and the homemade paneer [12, 13]. While some patrons find the food can be oily [1], others report consistent improvement with each visit [2]. The restaurant has a new, more spacious location that offers reasonable prices and attentive service [24].
Angel Indian Restaurant is primarily known for its North Indian and Punjabi cuisine [29, 36]. Highly recommended dishes include the goat dum biryani [18] and the homemade paneer, particularly the paneer pb-35 [12, 13]. While most reviews are positive, one user found the pani puri to be too hard [10], and another noted the baingan bharta lacked smoky flavor [22]. Some initial negative feedback mentioned the food being oily [1], though subsequent reviews suggest an improvement in quality over time [2]. The restaurant also offers Peshwari naan [27] and is noted for clearly marking its vegan options [25].
"Diners highly recommend the goat dum biryani and the homemade paneer dishes, particularly the paneer pb-35. Peshwari naan is also a recommended item on the menu."
Customer feedback is mixed, with some finding the food too oily [1] and others consistently enjoying it more with each visit [2]. The restaurant's move to a new location has been met with positive remarks regarding improved space, reasonable prices, and attentive service [24].
Important Note
One user noted that while the new location is nicer, prices have slightly increased, and two favorite dishes (Paneer Lajawab and Bheja Fry) were removed from the menu [26, 35]. Another diner found the baingan bharta to be subpar, lacking smoky flavor and containing raw spices [22]. There are also conflicting reports on whether the restaurant serves South Indian or Punjabi cuisine, with clarification pointing towards Punjabi [29, 30, 31].
"Angel Indian is mentioned as a potential option for Indian food, though it is noted to be further away from Times Square."
Neutral"Angel was listed as a restaurant recommendation."
Positive"This commenter mentions Angel as a great option for Indian food in the area."
Positive"This commenter shared the original poster's sentiment, stating they were also underwhelmed by Angel despite its hype."
Negative"The commenter recommended Angel in Jackson Heights as a place for butter chicken, suggesting it for an upscale interpretation."
Positive"The original poster mentioned trying Angel but was underwhelmed and did not find it to be what they were looking for."
Negative"As part of a food crawl in Jackson Heights, the commenter suggests getting chicken or goat briyani at Angel."
Positive"This restaurant was mentioned as a suggestion for a place that is usually packed on weekends but easier to get into on weekdays."
Neutral"The user recommended trying Mint Heights in Brooklyn, noting that their takeout food was fantastic."
Neutral"In response to a comparison, the user stated that Angel Indian restaurant is among the better Indian restaurants in terms of food but not the absolute best, though its service is top-notch alongside Atithi."
Neutral"This user considers Angel Indian restaurant the best Indian food in the city, comparable to London's offerings."
Positive"The user commented positively on the paneer at Angel Indian restaurant."
Positive"The user specified that the removed dishes from Angel Indian restaurant were Paneer Lajawab and their personal favorite, Bheja Fry."
Neutral"The user reported a great food and service experience at Angel Indian restaurant a few weeks prior and expressed eagerness to return."
Positive"The user mentioned that the same waiter asked about refilling rice about six times."
Neutral"The user made a lighthearted comparison between the frequent service at Angel Indian restaurant and a GPS interrupting music."
Neutral"The user noted that prices at Angel Indian restaurant are slightly higher after moving and two favorite dishes were removed, but still highly recommends the food."
Neutral"This user enthusiastically stated that the food at Angel Indian restaurant is excellent and plans to visit the new location."
Positive"Clarifying a previous comment, the user explained that Angel Indian restaurant is North Indian, so expecting South Indian dishes like dosas would be incorrect."
Neutral"The user recognized a former waiter from Samudra at the new Angel Indian restaurant location and learned that the owner of Samudra had retired."
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