Gulab Indian Restaurant - Restaurant in Cliffside Park - 629 Palisade Ave, USA

While mourning the closing of "A Touch of Spice", the only Indian restaurant in our area, we found Gulab, a BYOB establishment that had opened in a quiet section of Palisade Avenue in Cliffside Park, NJ. And what a great surprise it's been so far! Although Gulab's menu may seem somewhat limited to others, it contains ALL the staples of Indian cuisine, made with good ingredients, in good portions, with incredible flavor and at very reasonable prices. On our first visit we were served a complimentary portion of home-made Papadum, Cilantro Chutney and Tamarind Sauce, and we ordered Chicken Somosa (2 pcs), for appetizer; Tandoori Mix Grill (a sampler of Chicken Tika, Chicken Malai Kebab, Lamb Seekh Kebab and Green-coated Shrimp--all grilled to perfection) and Chana Saag (creemy seasoned Spinach with Chickpeas), for main dishes, and Garlic Naan. The entrees came accompanied with Basmati Rice. Everything was super delicious and we knew at that moment that we would come back again soon. Our dinner tab (for 2) was approximately $60 (with tip included), which is more than reasonable. A few days later, we found ourselves dining at Gulab again and, for the last couple of months, we've been coming here, almost religiously, on a weekly basis. Honestly said, Gulab is that type of restaurant that grows and grows on you. In addition to the dishes mentioned before, we've tried others and our favorites are, so far: Chicken Malai Kebab, Samosa Chaat, Lentil Soup, Chicken Tika, Shrimp Saag, Chicken/Shrimp Biryani, Dal Tadka (a vegetarian dish of yellow lentils). All these items are big enough to share and, to our taste, their level of spiciness (which I guess can be adjusted upon request) is just right. Small, homey, with unpretentious decor, nice background music and friendly (and very pleasing) service, Gulab is where we get our "Indian fix" these days and we're delighted to recommend it to others too!

I came in for lunch at Gulab's a few weeks ago when I was in town for work and was completely blown away! I ordered the lamb samosa, shrimp tikka masala and they were out of this world! Miguel was an amazing host! I highly recommend and can't wait to go back for more!

Got the butter chicken and chicken saag. We were informed that the chicken saag is freshly made from spinach instead of frozen blended! Vegetable samosas were on the lighter side! We wish that they had a better deal to attract more customers as it just opened up a month ago! Attentive service!

Our new fave Indian restaurant. Fresh, quality ingredients with top notch service. We got the cheese naan, chana saag and chicken tikka. We will definitely be back! BYOB which is a plus!

This is my initial experience trying their cuisine, as I opted for takeout from this place for the first time. All I can express is, "Wow!" Their food is incredibly delicious! 😍 I've been on the lookout for an Indian restaurant with the finest chicken masala and butter chicken, as I've noticed some Indian eateries lose their touch over time. The chicken was expertly cooked, and unlike other places where the chicken masala can be rubbery or taste old, this was hands down the best I've ever had in New Jersey.

Update: I ordered their takeout on Uber. It was so delicious and the portions so satisfying, so nice of them! See pic.. The food was all so delicious and equally impressive was the service. The waiter was a very friendly young man. He even gave us a whole chicken biryani dish for free after I asked him what their most popular dishes are and chicken biryani was one of the most popular that I didn’t order. I highly recommend the somosa chaat and lamb biryani. Chicken tikka masala was awesome too. Saag paneer tasted a bit unimpressive though compared to the others. I highly recommend the place. Just know some dishes are authentically spicy (by my non-Indian heat tolerance standard)

Super authentic Indian food with great service. Vegetable samosa, chicken tikka masala, chicken biryani, garlic naan, and mango lassi are all delicious. Definitely coming back.

Much needed Indian restaurant in the area. Food and service were excellent. I could foresee this will be a popular new addition!