Reviews for Tabaq Masala Restaurant in Meriden, CT
I feel bad writing this review because I used to love this place and go often. Just this past week I went with my family and was... sad to see the condition of the building. I give it 2 stars because the food was great but the ambience was embarrassing.Floors were sticky, walls were not clean, there was a hole in the wall behind my seat, there was also another large area whichwas plastered over. It made my guests question how clean the food would be, if the dining area was trashed how did the kitchenlook? Overall I would order take out or cater halal Desi food from here but dining in is an absolute no go! Read more
I had attended several buffet dinners here in past 2 yrs. So,based on experience of past food I ordered a takout which included... chinese and drumsticks and chaat. The portion sizes were way too less in comparison to the prices. Prices have almost increased40% and not mentioned anywhere on the menu or while ordering. Chaat had small portion size. Hakka noodles were so bland to eatand too less in quantity for the gravy and had hardly any chicken in them while they charged us $2 or 3 extra for chicken ones.Drumsticks were just 4 for 12. And this experience was a whole disappointment after realising that i could have ordered waybetter food and big portions in less price at a restaurant just a minute away from this place on the same road. Don't think i amcoming back to this place again. Read more
First time visiting for the week lunch buffet. Pricey at 23.99. Although, there was a variety of different foods. They had... different types of rice, noodles, nan, 10+ mean dishes. The food had good and unqiue flavor. Interesting experience. Staff wasfriendly. Read more
Tastes really good. Price reasonable. Plenty of seating space.
PRO The food was awesome! We did a la carte. Buffet only on weekends. The goat and lamb were perfectly marinated and not... overcooked. The sauces were on point. If they had the spicy vinegar dip I once had at an Indonesian plane abroad, then my goatbiryani would've been perfect. The portions are hearty and tasty, that I accidentally finished my order :) I've traveled a lotand my complaint with international foods in the US is that most are watered down in terms of flavor and/or totally wrong dishthan from the place of origin. This place, served authentic tasting dishes. They also have the usual nuggets for kids andIndo-Chinese food. Might give those a try next time. We are the sole customer last night, the waiter was kind and attentive andeven made us comfortable with our children along. CON The Dali ____ (allegedly donuts) were the only weird thing, it was notwhat we expected, but edible. It's not cheap, but not too expensive. It's not a fine dining place, basic design, but clean andspacious enough. Read more
Very tasty food. I am from the region and familiar with the cuisine. They did a good job on what we ordered - Karahi Gosht,... Chicken Tikka, and Tadka Daal. Naan (I ordered plain) was also very good. The place was kind of quiet though - it was aWednesday evening. I had food at the nearby Roti Boti the day before and this was certainly better. Read more
Went today for buffet dinner. Pretty good service.. owners are a bit rude I have noticed.. food was tasty!
The amount of oil in my food, I could?ve fried a 25 lb turkey in it. Absolutely disgusting. The Marsala was curdled by the oil,... the rice was like it was sitting since yesterday afternoon that they ladled into a container. Read more