INDIAN KITCHEN & GRILL
300 Main St, Madison, NJ 07940, United States · United States
★ 4.5 on Google · 838 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Aug 9, 2026 · 152 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
838 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.5★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.4★
- Flagged
- 18%
- Coverage
- 100%
All reviews shown by Google
686 examined reviews
152 of 838
838 of 838 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Aug 9, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers frequently praise the flavorful Indian dishes, fresh bread, and warm, attentive customer service provided by the staff and owners. However, a segment of patrons report issues with long wait times, inconsistent food quality, and higher pricing.
+ Repeated strengths
Customer Service
Reviewers frequently highlight the welcoming, friendly, and attentive hosts and staff.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2017-03-01
This place is absolutely incredible. 1. Sunil, the owner, is so personable and spends so much time to make sure everyone is happy and the food is perfect. You rarely find that at Indian restaurants. Such a lovely and jovial personality. 2....
Naan and Breads
Multiple reviewers mention that the naan is fresh, hot, and delicious.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2025-08-28
My best friend and I decided to try this Indian restaurant for lunch, and wow—we were seriously impressed! Their lunch buffet had so many options to choose from, from flavorful curries to perfectly spiced veggie dishes and freshly baked naa...
− Repeated complaints
Wait Times
Several reviewers report long delays for orders, both for dine-in and pickup.
2 supporting reviews
1★ · 2017-06-03
They will take forever to bring food. I ordered appetizer and a main course. They took like 1:20 mins to bring main course
1★ · 2024-11-17
DO NOT VISIT THIS RESTAURANT!! We ordered our food and waited 90 minutes before walking out! Not a word or apology from the Manager or Owners on what was going on… Prioritized pickup orders and inside restaurant business sat and waited. No...
Inconsistent Food Quality
A number of reviews mention occasional blandness, watery sauces, or cold dishes.
2 supporting reviews
3★ · 2017-06-21
I came here for lunch buffet.. The food was very average.. some items like kaju paneer were good.. Buy chicken was cold.. Taste was not authentic.. Also overpriced 14$ buffet on weekday :(
1★ · 2025-12-13
Worst Indian food. Biryani didn’t even have any flavor. Now, the worst part is the they didn’t even fill items once they were finished in the buffet. Salad was bad and felt they were serving the leftovers. Chicken kabobs had no flavor and...
Good for
- Dine-in experiences with welcoming hospitality
- Freshly made naan and traditional curries
- A variety of vegetarian and vegan options
Avoid if
- You are in a strict rush and need fast service
- You prefer strictly budgeted meals with large portions
- You expect perfectly consistent food quality across all visits
Review anatomy
Reviews per quarter
| Quarter | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Q4 ’12 | 1 | 0 |
| Q1 ’13 | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 ’13 | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 ’13 | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 ’13 | 0 | 0 |
| Q1 ’14 | 0 | 0 |
| Q2 ’14 | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 ’14 | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 ’14 | 1 | 0 |
| Q1 ’15 | 2 | 0 |
| Q2 ’15 | 0 | 0 |
| Q3 ’15 | 0 | 0 |
| Q4 ’15 | 2 | 0 |
| Q1 ’16 | 2 | 0 |
| Q2 ’16 | 5 | 0 |
| Q3 ’16 | 11 | 1 |
| Q4 ’16 | 6 | 0 |
| Q1 ’17 | 11 | 0 |
| Q2 ’17 | 18 | 1 |
| Q3 ’17 | 20 | 1 |
| Q4 ’17 | 17 | 2 |
| Q1 ’18 | 110 | 35 |
| Q2 ’18 | 67 | 12 |
| Q3 ’18 | 26 | 1 |
| Q4 ’18 | 22 | 0 |
| Q1 ’19 | 29 | 1 |
| Q2 ’19 | 29 | 6 |
| Q3 ’19 | 21 | 0 |
| Q4 ’19 | 30 | 3 |
| Q1 ’20 | 20 | 1 |
| Q2 ’20 | 9 | 2 |
| Q3 ’20 | 1 | 0 |
| Q4 ’20 | 3 | 0 |
| Q1 ’21 | 14 | 1 |
| Q2 ’21 | 17 | 3 |
| Q3 ’21 | 12 | 2 |
| Q4 ’21 | 17 | 0 |
| Q1 ’22 | 15 | 0 |
| Q2 ’22 | 15 | 3 |
| Q3 ’22 | 20 | 1 |
| Q4 ’22 | 20 | 3 |
| Q1 ’23 | 19 | 1 |
| Q2 ’23 | 18 | 0 |
| Q3 ’23 | 17 | 0 |
| Q4 ’23 | 11 | 0 |
| Q1 ’24 | 16 | 5 |
| Q2 ’24 | 33 | 23 |
| Q3 ’24 | 20 | 13 |
| Q4 ’24 | 21 | 9 |
| Q1 ’25 | 8 | 4 |
| Q2 ’25 | 23 | 10 |
| Q3 ’25 | 6 | 0 |
| Q4 ’25 | 19 | 3 |
| Q1 ’26 | 8 | 0 |
| Q2 ’26 | 18 | 3 |
| Q3 ’26 | 8 | 2 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- burst 5 five-star reviews on 2018-01-14 vs avg 0.5/day; 7 five-star reviews on 2018-01-20 vs avg 0.8/day weight 1
- low activity account 142 reviews flagged weight 0.8
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 152 flagged reviews.
Georgia Post-Lipnick
2 reviews
★★★★★
2018-01-14
Rosemary McLaughlin
2 reviews
★★★★★
2018-01-20
One of my favorite restaurants. I've been going here since it opened. Always gracious service. The food never disappoints. A good place to bring friends who are hesitant to try Indian food-- there's always something they'll like here.
Susan Meth
7 reviews
★★★★★
2018-01-14
We absolutely adore this restaurant!! Fabulous food and wonderful people. Couldn’t recommend it more highly!
Sherri Sparaga
5 reviews
★★★★★
2018-01-14
Amazing Indian food. Service was phenomenal. Loved this little gem and had no idea it existed in this area!
E O
4 reviews
★★★★★
2018-01-14
Gem of a place for great Indian food in the Madison / Chatham / Summit area. Owners are very friendly and nice people and in addition to the food, are part of the reason my wife and I are regular patrons.
tom karpinski
7 reviews
★★★★★
2018-01-14
The food is authentic and delicious. The owners are super nice and welcoming. Have never had a bad meal here. If you want a great Indian meal this is the place!!
Miss Jill Marie Kelly
8 reviews
★★★★★
2018-01-20
Amazing atmosphere excellent food Very hospitable staff It was my first time at an Indian restaurant and the owner/host ordered for me and it was excellent - layers of flavor that were so savory Such a perfect night with the perfect restaurant
Danielle Lenoir
59 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2018-01-20
There are many restaurants serving indian food in NJ, but none as good as Begum Palace. An intimate setting and friendly wait staff make everything even better. Not only is the food exceptional (my boyfriend and I are pretty hard to please when it comes to Indian cuisine) but the whole dining experi...
Shirley Hoffmann
13 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2018-01-20
Always a great meal. Sunday buffet dinners are very popular. Friendly, attentive service. You won't be disappointed.
Rishi Patel
3 reviews
★★★★★
2018-01-20
A very friendly place with good authentic tasting food. Service is great even on the busiest days. They have interesting different flavors of Naan bread (try the mix of garlic and rosemary!). An overall great local place and an owner who is always there to greet you!
Report generated Aug 9, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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