I had dinner here with a friend on a weekday night. The menu was pretty extensive so the server helped us decide on what to order. I really liked the Papdi Chaat appetizer we got—very strong flavor and crispy. The Karachi Keema Paratha (bread stuffed with spiced ground lamb) was also very flavorful and spicier than I expected.<br><br>We also tried both the Rose Lassi and Mango Lassi. I think I still prefer the classic Mango Lassi but I’m glad I tried the Rose Lassi too. It was just a little too floral for me to drink regularly.<br><br>The restaurant is dimly lit and perfect for a date night. Great spot for some decent Indian food, especially since there’s not many in the area.<br><br>Karachi Keema Paratha 9/10<br>Papdi Chaat 9/10<br>Butter Chicken 8/10<br>Mango Lassi 10/10<br>Rose Lassi 8/10
Indian restaurant
Paratha Wala Inc.
Forest HillsQueens
Forest Hills
Queens
The brief
About Paratha Wala Inc.
Contemporary takes on Indian specialties served up in a hip space with a cool outdoor seating area.
Community Rating
4.6
out of 5
1,546 community reviews
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Reviews
What diners say about Paratha Wala Inc.
15 verified Google reviews · 1 with owner response
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My spouse and I visited Paratha Wala for dinner after a long day at work and looking for furniture to furnish our home. We were incredibly hungry and looking for somewhere local to dine when we found this gem on our route back home. Everything about this restaurant was incredible! The atmosphere made it feel like you were in a movie, the service felt like you were home and the food sent us home with very happy stomachs. Our server, Vani, was incredibly kind and attentive to us throughout the night! She played a HUGE part in our positive experience here, especially when it came to what we decided to order!l. My wife and I shared the lamb shank biryani (upon recommendation from Vani) , the half chicken tandoori, the garlic paratha and the deshi fries - all of which left us craving more.<br><br>We'll definitely be back for more 😋 Thank you Vani and team!
Everything they have is so delicious and freshly made! We love eating here, we order whatever the host recommends at the time: lamb shank, chicken tandoori, mango lassi, gol gappa, and some yummy dessert.
We absolutely love this place! From the moment you walk in, the hosts and staff make you feel genuinely welcome—they’re friendly, attentive, and truly go above and beyond. The food and drinks are consistently delicious, and you can tell a lot of care goes into every dish.<br>The ambiance is warm, romantic, and inviting, making it perfect for both special occasions and a relaxed night out. We’ve dined here a few times now, and every experience has been wonderful. Highly recommend!
Best Indian food I’ve had!! 10/10 will be coming back and they have a game room in the back. The wait staff was extremely attentive and brought our food out on time and were helpful with recommendations and any specials they offer. Their drinks were also very good and strong.
Food was very good, staff extremely attentive and helpful. Explained all the dishes to us and always came to us exactly when we needed. Our hostess in particular was very kind. The portions looked a little small at first but I left very full. Well worth the price. Got butter chicken pasta, butter chicken with rice, and garlic paratha.
We came in this crazy winter night. Tons of ice because of the recent snow storm. First time here, Vani was great describing the items and with lots of explanations and suggestions. Very good service and delicious food. We had the burguer and the Biryani Lamb shank. Both were super tasty but we will definately come back for the burguer.
I had a wonderful experience at Parathawala today !!! The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and made us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. What made the visit truly special was how they went out of their way to celebrate my birthday 🥺🥺🥺 it was such a thoughtful and memorable gesture. The atmosphere was cozy, the service was excellent, and the overall experience left me really happy. Highly recommend this place for great food and even better hospitality. I’ll definitely be coming back!
I don’t see what’s all the hype about from this place. It doesn’t even have any flavor to the food but they charge high prices compared to a fancier spot. The foods are pretty bland and not that good. Growing up eating flavorful food and trying places that have flavor and spices from the food isn’t that hard to distinct. I came to try the viral smash burger it’s literally so bland the burger meat itself has no flavor.. The only food that tasted okay at best was the lamb shank biryani rice was dry but it had some what spice on it. The other dishes are pretty bland and mid to be honest better off at any other spots and top of that the host is kinda picky offering free desserts to certain guests and showing it off loud and proud. Don’t come here it’s not worth the hype it died out back in the day and isn’t the same as before.
We had the best food here. Everything was freshly made. Sohail, was amazing and had excellent customer service. We are so glad we choose this place to eat.
Honestly disappointed was very excited to try the paratha smash burger and chicken tikka bowl. The food was very greasy and made all of us feel very queasy afterwards. Additionally, one of our water cups had some sort bug/ miscellaneous item inside. The food also took quite a while to come out around 45 minutes, which isn’t always the worst but the restaurant seemed mostly empty when we went. However, our waitress was very kind and professional which was the saving grace of our experience
Vibes were great — loved the gol gappa and drinks. For the main course, we had butter chicken and paneer roll, which were just okay. The desi fries are definitely a skip.<br><br>I was a bit disappointed because I had called ahead to arrange a surprise cake for my friend’s birthday. They forgot about it, and while the staff apologized and eventually brought the cake out, they took the bill back to charge me full price for it — which felt a little unfair since the surprise was already missed.
Response from the owner
Hello Neha. We soo happy to know you liked our vibe and appetizer and drinks. We offer many chef special items I would recommend you try those. And we are extremely sorry on that day we were short and training new employees so we did go through a challenge. Sorry dessert was not offered for free since we made a mistake. We would like to invite you to stop by dessert on the house for you. Please dm us when you will be visiting next time. Thank you for your business and we apologize for any inconvenience.
My family and I went there on Thursday. My spouse who is very picky, my dad as well...loved the food and our lovely waitress/hostess was fantastic. I did forget her name but she was absolutely sweet and very efficient. The food omg was delicious, the tea was good, the bottled water was great. The whole restaurant was amazing. We are trying to convince the rest of the family to go. Thank you. We had an amazing time at the restaurant.
The food was absolutely amazing and had so much flavor. Not a single dish was even close to being disappointing. My favorite right now is the Salmon Curry, it is tender, juicy and flavorful, and the Butter Chicken being immaculate. The atmosphere is breathtaking, they have a Street Fighter game inside that you can play, a perfect photo spot in the front of the restaurant, and beautiful decorations with flowers and lights. The music choice is also perfect and chill. The service is also nice, our server Vani was kind and also felt like a person I could interact with. Overall, totally a great place to eat at!!!!!
Came here for the first time, the customer service was a 10/10 our waitress Vannie explained everything on the menu for us and gave us great recommendations. The appetizer sampler was really tasty, the samosas were very flavorful and tasty. The chai cocktail was great and the lychee madness cocktail was also great. Definitely recommend the shrimp coconut curry dish. The garlic Paratha was very flavorful and tasty.
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