Indian Restaurants in Hamilton, New Jersey

Ganesha

Aangan, an upscale Indian restaurant and catering company, is a great spot not only for dinner, but to host a large event. Its Freehold, New Jersey, location is a 20-minute drive from Hamilton. The onion kulcha is delicious, as well as the tandoori chicken and the lamb vindaloo. The restaurant's decor is festive and elegant but the space is a bit large. It may appear cold or unwelcoming if you are having dinner for two or three. Nevertheless, parties here are never dull.

Aangan Restaurant
3475 U.S. 9
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 761-2900
aanganrestaurant.com

Don't miss the buffet.

Aamantran, in Toms River, is just about a 25-minute drive from Hamilton and it's worth the trip. The food is delicious and authentic, especially the more economical buffet. The staff is always friendly. Don't miss the paneer pakora or the trio of chutneys. This eatery is open Tuesday to Sunday from noon through 10 p.m. and is closed on Monday. The prices are a bit high for Indian food, but the portions are big and you will almost always have leftovers.

Aamantran Indian Cuisine
1594 Rte. 9
Toms River, NJ 08755-3280
(732) 341-5424

Neelam has many spicy dishes.

Neelam, in Middletown, is less expensive than Aamantran and is also about 25 minutes distant from Hamilton. The restaurant is family-run; the staff is hospitable. If you do not like your food very spicy, make sure you request that it come mild---at Neelam, they don't shy away from hot chilis. The samosas and the Seekh Kebab are both delicious. The lunch buffet is offered from Tuesday to Sunday and there is a dinner buffet on Thursday and Sunday nights, from 5 to 9 p.m. Neelam is closed on Monday.

Neelam Exotic Indian Cuisine
1178 State Rte. 35
Middletown, NJ 07748-2600
(732) 671-8900‎