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Neelam Exotic Indian Cuisine

1060 State Rte 35, Middletown, NJ 07748-2604
(732) 671-8900
Ranked #1 of 9 restaurants in Middletown
4.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Cuisines: Indian
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Good for: Families with children, Romance, Large groups, Entertaining clients, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Buffet
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23 reviews from our community

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tulipgarden
tulipgarden
Contributor
12 reviews
9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012

I could never figure out why this restaurant doesn't deliver like all the Chinese Restaurants do. I would order from them at least a few times a month if they did. I love their food and breads. Always well made and really delicious. If they started home delivery I think they would open up a whole new customer base. More

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gmliang
Howell, NJ
Senior Contributor
34 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

A bit far from our home, but worth the trip for an Indian meal with a different flare. Very good. More

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dennis m
Cranford, New Jersey
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2012

the food is very good. The buffet is great to try the different types of food. but the food on the buffet does not change. they need to add different types of food to the buffet periodically so people can try other types of indian food. the service is good but the owners are not very friendly. More

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AHendrickson
Tinton Falls, New Jersey
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012
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Real Indian food.. great service and atmosphere.... More

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Caloriescount
Belford NJ
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3 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We went to Neelam for their New Years Eve buffet.The place was packed. Fortunately, we had reservations and were seated within 5 minutes. The buffet is a great way to sample many of their dishes. The staff is always very warm and welcoming and will describe various dishes and make suggestions. The restaurant is in a strip mall so parking... More

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RichG123
Toms River, New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I eat Indian a lot, but the reason this is the 2nd Best Indian Cuisine is because it's further from my house than Aamantran on Rte.9 in Toms River. Both places are great! I have them tied for #1 in a 30 mile radius of Toms River. Now Aamantran has a dish called Nawabi Murgh; this dish is phenomenal. Here... More

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NJLor
New Jersey
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We are lucky to be local to this wonderful restaurant. We do take-out and go there frequently. The flavors are wonderful. It is bring your own. If you have never tried Indian Food this is a great place to start. They have a dinner Buffet where you can try many of their best dishes. If you don't like buffets, then... More

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jdw19692001
Middletown, New Jersey
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 8, 2011

We have been going to and ordering from here for many years. We are never disappointed. They always make the dishes extra spicy for my husband and he likes it HOT. The food is truly wonderful from here. Our favorite is the chicken tikka masala and the seekh kabob. I also love the mali kofta here. Everything is good here!... More

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Eve S
Red Bank, New Jersey
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29 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 25, 2011

When searching for dining destinations this week be sure to include this richly tapestried culinary jewel of the succulent and savory: Neelam's Indian Restaurant, tucked into the south-west corner of a mall on Route 35 and King's Highway in Middletown, New Jersey. Every morsel is perfectly spiced. The naan is yum. The sauces, heady. The rice, fragrant. The ever so... More

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MichelleB85
Middletown, New Jersey
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I can't believe I have been missing out on this restaurant all these years. I went here for the first time last week, and I was scared that indian food is spicy- but they made the food exactly how i wanted, you can ask the waiters for recommendations, they were very helpful! The garlic naan bread is amazing to dip... More

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