Cumin N Eat - Indian restaurant in Allentown - 3333 Hamilton Blvd, USA

Excellent Indian food, the paneer masala was great. I have a high spice tolerance and the level 3 was very spicy! The dosas were crispy and melt-in-your-mouth. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended for this restaurant. We were lucky to get a table for two on the weekend.

My family and I stumbled upon Cumin N Eat, an Indian restaurant, while searching for a vegan-friendly dine-in option in the area. We made a reservation and promptly headed over. The restaurant had a simple, no-frills ambiance, but the exceptional food and customer service more than made up for it. Our server patiently guided us through the menu, which was a bit confusing for some of us who were new to Indian cuisine. Thanks to their help, we all thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered. We began with the vegan Samosas ($8), which were fresh, crispy, and had a delightful hint of spice. For my vegan dinner, I opted for Mixed Vegetables with Korma, cooked in a rich coconut and cashew gravy. I ordered it with a mild spice level. The sauce was flavorful and creamy, and it was accompanied by perfectly cooked Basmati rice. As for vegan sides, I tried the Plain Roti ($4), which lacked flavor by itself but was decent for dipping. Also, the Vegetable Fried Rice ($11), a tasty and generously portioned choice. My non-vegan family members ordered Garlic Naan, which looked and smelled amazing. They also appreciated the option to choose their preferred spice levels for their dinners. Cumin N Eat served everything in to-go containers, which was convenient since we took our leftovers home. They provided plates for transferring the food as well. The restaurant impressed us with its commitment to fresh, made-to-order dishes. If I ever find myself in the area again, I wouldn't hesitate to return. It caters to both vegans and non-vegans, and I'd recommend making a reservation for a seamless experience. Overall, Cumin N Eat offers great food, generous portions, and friendly service.

Ordered veg biryani and masala dosa. Great taste. The dosa and sambhar were good, even the chutneys. Veg biryani was also great. Very good quantity and quality.

Happen to stop by this place and what can I say. I have only word to say it’s best. Food was excellent, service is awesome,Great ambience. I can recommend this place to anyone looking for Indian food in this area.

This is one of my favourite Indian Restaurants. First of all the team there is very professional. It is important to note that majority of the times, a reservation is required here. Coming to the food, marina fish is my favourite! Gulab Jamun was excellent too!

Amazing food, everything we ordered was delicious. Great flavors and spice. The lamb was incredible! I can't wait to go back for more. The staff was also very attentive. Make sure to make reservations if you want to dine in!

We were visiting a friend near Allentown. He ordered dinner from here, I was very particular about a few items so he said - "it's a good restaurant and you would like it" He ordered - Chicken 65 (Spicy) - I am in the USA since 2014 and I have never had this spicy level. it was damn hot and tasty as well. only thing was, it was over-fried - still very good and hot Malai Kofta - I just loved it, creamy gravy with soft pieces of koftas. Chicken Biryani, Mutton Biryani, and Veg korma. The food was just awesome and I loved it. I am just writing to let everybody know, I am from the Parsippany area, NJ and there are around 20 Indian restaurants in my area, and no one coming close to Cumin N Eat. Allentown folks - you guys are lucky, Cumin N Eat just won my heart. I will make sure whenever I pass this area, I come here and eat, even if I have to detour 15-20 miles extra, it totally deserves it. 5 out of 5. Update (29-May-2023) I wrote the review at that time but since then, I was waiting to visit this outlet in person. While coming from Poconos, I decided to take a detour and came here. The first thing I noticed- was no dine-in without reservation!! ☹️ How would I know this? None of the Indian restaurants ( not talking about fine dining or upscale restaurants) has this thing, I thought I ll get the table, but nope it was a 20-25 min wait to get a table so the lesson is " call and reserve the table". They don't have resources so they don't prefer dine-in, but they do have 4 tables so that patrons like us who prefer hot food at the table rather than packing/to-go/door dash/GrubHub it. Anyway coming to food- The lady over there- she helped us while ordering, suggesting what is good for us. We ordered Fish marina- confused bw fish Apollo and marina, Apollo is more yogurt based so we chose marina. What I loved apart from the spiciness & fresh fish is their uniform coating. Normally in fish fry, the coating is not that uniform. Loved this item and the quantity was good. Mutton biryani: Fri-sat-sun- biryani is available for only 3 days, and mind you I have been a lover of biryani since the day I tasted it first. On the east coast- it is one of the best biryani I have ever had, definitely top 3 for me. This is not Hyderbadi nor Kolkata, it's their own version. pieces were well-cooked and you can feel pieces are covered in spices, I meant it's not there just for the sake of it or added separately, like many Indian restaurants. and yes Raita- it's good as well, unlike other restaurants where they serve watery ones, god knows what that is. Chicken dum ka- it was also good. be careful about the spicy level; here spicy means "really spicy" Menu: interesting, they did not just fill out the pages with 100s of items and confuse customers. they have their cooking style (masala base) and mix it with Chicken/Lamb/goat/egg/veg- that's it! The only thing that was not in my favor was it's far from my home; then the owner informed - me they have one branch in Seacaucus and now I can't wait to go over there. This small restaurant is one of my fav Indian restaurants on the east coast. (I am among the top reviewers on various platforms) so I know what I am talking about. Definitely 5 stars.

Best Indian food in my life! We had lamb korma and fish curry and it was mind blowing. The service is so good, you really feel welcome here! Fair prices for the amount food Definitely coming back