Kathiyawadi Kitchen

Just like mom’s food! Authentic Gujarati food. Everything in the Kathiyawadi Thali was amazing. Chhas, pickle peppers, onion, jaggery, lasun chutney, sev tamato sabzi, baingan bharta, paneer, khaman, khichdi kadi, rotla and rotli and gulab jamun …everything was delicious.

Best service and music. Would go there again.

We got there right when they opened so we’re able to get seated right away. They have a small location, and with limited seating capacity due to covid, they are only able to safely serve a few groups at a time. Expect an hour wait otherwise!

The food was so fresh, hot, flavorful, and aesthetically pleasing! They’re currently doing unlimited thali’s (atleast for dinner service, not sure about lunch). A thali is basically a smorgasbord of small portions of variety of foods that all compliment each other. It is very filling to begin with, so I’d recommend going when you’re really hungry/haven’t eaten much throughout the day.

There are 3 thali options, Gujarati, Kathiyawadi, and Punjabi. All looked fantastic. I opted to get the kathiyawadi thali, and it was soooo good. My favorite things from it were the khadi (sweet yet tangy soup like thing), the burthu (savory, smoky, eggplant mash), and their bread which was a thick rotla, and a thinner rotli which had this chewy consistency I enjoyed. I wasn’t a fan of their khaman because I felt it was on the dry side (it’s a savory sponge cake like appetizer, and usually moist).

I would absolutely go back here, and try their other thali’s.

Saw the reviews and tried the kathiyawadi thali today. This was the best Kathiyawadi food I have had outside of India. Taste was extremely close to Indian style Kathiyawadi. Service was good as well. Definitely recommend to anyone missing an indian style thali.

Had heard a lot about this experience and wanted to try it out badly but couldn’t do it since it’s situated far away from Jersey City. Finally managed to convince my friends for a visit and damn! I was amazed! We ordered both Gujarati and Kathiawadi thali. The Gujarati thali though was a lot on the sweeter side and not a big fan of it but it was worth having for once. The Kathiawadi thali was really worth the price. Be careful of the jug full of buttermilk kept in front of you, it’s just to limit your eating capability at their unlimited restaurant. I loved it so much that I managed to eat 4 chapati, 1 rotli, and khaman x3, while trying out all the vegetables from Gujarati and Kathiawadi thali’s! My personal favorite was baigan ka bhartha as I had it after a really long time!

The staff is really polite with the servers providing us food till we were finishing despite their kitchen closing down. Service provided was top notch! I’m really looking forward to visit this place again!

I’ve had the pleasure of dining at Kathiyawadi Kitchen multiple times with both friends and family, and I must say, they are unbeatable when it comes to thalis. I thoroughly enjoyed their Gujarati and Kathiyawadi thali on two separate occasions, and I can confidently say that their food is absolutely delicious.

It’s rare to find an authentic Indian thali in New Jersey, but Kathiyawadi Kitchen certainly delivers. The Sev ki sabji is a standout dish, and I highly recommend giving it a try. The staff is also incredibly friendly, and the service is fast, making for a seamless dining experience.

What’s even better about Kathiyawadi Kitchen is that it’s a pocket-friendly dining option, and the taste is unbeatable. The only downside is that the place is often crowded, so getting an early reservation is always suggested.

Overall, I would highly recommend Kathiyawadi Kitchen to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic Indian thali in New Jersey. The food is amazing, the staff is friendly, and the dining experience is unbeatable.