Indian Restaurants in Morris County, New Jersey

A meal at an Indian restaurant can offer a healthy alternative to typical American or European fare. The Tandoor (clay oven) used to prepare meats such as chicken, lamb and beef, and the preponderance of fresh vegetables in many recipes can make for a heart-healthy and nutritious meal before a day of hiking, biking or exploring the countryside. Morris Country offers regional Indian cuisine with both wallet-friendly establishments and higher-priced, upscale venues.

Cinnamon Indian Restaurant

Cinnamon's menu is well-stocked with a variety of northern Indian recipes. Chicken, meat and seafood are available as well as vegetarian options. Fresh made paneer (cheese) is produced daily, and a Tandoor oven provides a wide variety of distinctive and flavorful "tandoori" dishes. Cinnamon is ready to cater to groups of any size with tables available for parties of two to 20, and a banquet room is available for conventions or celebrations. Make sure you try the gajar halwa, a dessert prepared with carrots cooked in milk, sugar and the Indian spice cardamom.

Cinnamon Indian Restaurant
2920 Route 10 W Powder Mill Plaza
West Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 734-0040
(973) 734-0039
cinnamonindianrestaurant.com

Mehindi

Serving northern Indian food with an emphasis on the "Punjab" region, Mehindi offers a variety of Indian fare in a spectacular setting. Twenty-three fortuny chandeliers adorning the ceiling illuminate the paintings of San Francisco-based artist Brian Schmierer, well-known for his reinterpretations of the eponymous Indian henna designs for which the establishment is named. From masala papadum (lentil crisp) to maachi koliwada (fried tilipia in traditional spice), the menu does not disappoint, and travelers on a budget will be glad to learn that the prices are not in any way as exorbitant as the decor.

Mehindi
88 Headquarters Plaza
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 871-2323
mehindimorristown.com

Aashirwad Palace

Billed as both a restaurant and martini lounge, Aashirwad Palace serves both Indian and (believe it or not) Indian-Chinese fusion. Dishes such as cauliflower manchurian and vegetable masala fried rice blend these disparate flavors into intriguing combinations in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Along with a menu of varied martinis are a wide selection of traditional Indian sweets from the Aarshirwad bakery including homemade mithai, a brown chocolate fudge made from milk and coated with white sugar balls.

Aashirwad Palace
169 S Salem St.
Randolph, NJ 07869
(973) 366-9949
ashirwadpalace.com

Article Written By Jefferson Cruz

Based in New York City, Jefferson Cruz is a screenwriter and producer. He began writing professionally in 1997 and has co-written many screenplays for major Hollywood studios and a number of television scripts. Cruz holds a master's in English from Columbia University.

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