Cinnamon Indian Restaurant

My wife and I go out of our way to experience interesting food anywhere within a few hours of our Rockaway, NJ home. What a surprise to find this gem in our backyard! It's not ostentatious. It's a BYO. You may not be familiar with the menu selections. But if you want an explosion of taste, you must visit this place. Try the pickled mushrooms. Sounds nasty, doesn't it? But imagine that these large 'rooms are drowned in savory spices rather than brine. They are out-of-this world good. This far surpasses Chand Palace, Mogul, any of the places on lower Lexington Ave in NYC or on Oak Tree Road in Edison, NJ. It's made us rethink our concept of Indian cuisine. I suggest asking the friendly wait staff for their advice. They've never steered us wrong in our extraordinary culinary adventures at Cinammon. more

This new restaurant opened up several months ago near the town where my parents live. I am a fan of Indian cuisine, but my family members are more weary. This place is fabulous, from the decor to the service. You get the customary Indian "crispy" bread (sorry don't know the real name) and 3 different dipping sauces. All are fabulous. We ordered tea and were brought big pots that were about 3 cups each. They even gave us complimentary samosas as appetizers before our meal. Our actual dinner was amazing.We ordered a lamb dish, that had big, juicy chunks of meat, and two vegetable dishes. The first was a traditional lentil dish that was smoky and a little spicy. The second was like vegetables in a spicy sauce. All were such different tastes and soooo flavorful and good. The owner is also the chef and he came out to check on all the tables at least once. The service was great and very attentive. We brought home our left overs and enjoyed them for a few days after wards. I will certainly be returning here and it is my new favorite Indian restaurant. more