JACKSON DINER - INDIAN CUISINE

The food was ok but the servers mood was unpleasant. The rice and naan were served cold. At the end there was a mandatory tip for a party of 4. Not sure if I can recommend them.. they seem to want to cheat than do their job

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 2

Very nice and delicious Indian restaurant in little India. If you have the chance visit it

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka, Chicken Biryani, Tandoori Chicken

Please avoid this place! The food is absolutely disgusting. The dry chicken sizzler is supposed to be so good, savory , that people are usually fight over it . No one wanted to touch it at our table, flavorless, dark, smelly meat. The pieces were not tender, hard as a rock. You cut into the chicken and you should see a nice white piece. This places uses low quality dark meat. We asked the waitress to take it off our bill as no one liked it and she refused. All of the chicken curries we ordered were like this. For those that frequently eat Indian food, you know even if the chicken is not best quality, the masalas and curry usually overpower any smell or bad taste of the chicken. Here, the gravy was doing nothing. The chicken was so low quality that it smelled and tasted gamey probably cause it wasn’t chicken breast and close to the bone. Only the naan and papadum were good everything else was a huge let down. We spent $225 for 8 people and we ended going to another restaurant afterwards.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 2

FYI, they just moved across the street, and tips are included!!
I love the new location—it’s cleaner and nicer. The food is always really good, and the portions are more than enough. My favorite is the lamb chop, though I wish they served more since it only comes with three. The curries are great too. I always come back here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Keema Naan With Raita, Tandoori

We had an amazing experience at Jackson Diner! The goat biryani was fragrant, rich, and packed with flavor, and the chicken tikka masala was creamy with the perfect blend of spices. Every dish was prepared with such care, and the freshness was evident in every bite. The naan was soft and warm, making it the perfect side for soaking up all the delicious curry.

The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere had a great vibe—perfect for a relaxing meal. If you're looking for authentic Indian cuisine in a welcoming setting, this is the place to go. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Vindaloo, Chicken Tikka, Tandoori, Chicken Biryani, Tandoori Chicken 1 2

Goat curry is yummy, naan is good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Literally the best Indian food I have ever had. We drive from long island to get takeout here. They closed the new Hyde park location which is a real shame. Wish they could open one up in the Hicksville area if only for takeout.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

The place is just crowded just because of it's location and definitely not for food. Went in there for today's lunch, it took 20 minutes for them to take order and another 30 minutes to get the food, can understand it because of the crowd, but the food which came was literally bad.

Bread basket breads were ok, but oh god the chicken gravy was bland, pieces were flavorless, the worst part is the shrimp we ordered it starts Chilli Garlic shrimp and it was sweet to the core, extremely sweet and quantity is so less around 6 shrimps. Worst.

Mango lassi was good.

Worst to the worst is they themselves charged 18% tips for this medicore food and very avg service.

I am not stepping in again into this restaurant again. Such a worst place and food is expensive man.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 2

Decided to try the Jackson diner after many years. Used to visit back in the 80's. Now in a smaller shop across the street. I ordered Saag Paneer. The taste was so so. Not very impressed by the food. The service is fantastic though and the new restaurant is clean and updated. They no longer have a buffet which used to be very good back in the day. Probably will not return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Finally made it to the legendary Jackson Diner! While known for its lunch buffet, I enjoyed a satisfying dinner. The space is smaller than before, but the food still delivers. The Keema Naan and Chicken Lajawab were tasty, though not mind-blowing. A solid choice for classic Indian comfort food.

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Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Haven't been here for over a decade. The diner now moved across the street from Patel Brothers to a smaller store front. Sadly, they no longer offer their famous lunch buffet. Blame covid. Miss the variety of a buffet. Had to order a la carte. Food is delicious as always.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Server was Drunk, disrespectful to my wife. Manager did not say anything to the server. I told drunk server not to come at my table but kept bothering us.
Manager does not care how customers are treated at this restaurant. Go somewhere else to eat.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Only Indian cuisine in Jackson height with good ambience. Highly recommended. Rates are bit high for every thing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

We went for a first time and the food is amazing gives uh the Great Indian flavor.I am satisfied with the service of the all staff except the Indian lady.we we're asking for recommendations and she doesn't met our expectations.She was not giving respectful reply.?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 1

I leave in Salem Massachusetts but when ever I am in New York and New Jersey, I have to have a meal at Jackson diner. I have been going to Jackson diner since 1984. Best food....

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5