MANJAL SOUTH INDIAN RESTAURANT

We recently had the pleasure of dining at Manjal in Fair lawn, and it was an experience that exceeded all expectations. Every dish we ordered was delicious. Misoor masala dosa was my favorite. They offer a great verity of options, catering to all tastes and dietary preferences. Thanks.

I recently visited Manjal Indian Fusion and had a wonderful dining experience! The food was bursting with authentic Indian flavors and a creative modern touch. I tried the Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Garlic Naan, and Mango Lassi, and every dish was absolutely delicious — rich in taste, perfectly spiced, and freshly prepared.

The service was warm, attentive, and quick, and the restaurant had a vibrant yet cozy ambiance that made the meal even more enjoyable. It’s a perfect spot for anyone looking to experience flavorful Indian cuisine in a comfortable setting. Highly recommend and will definitely be visiting again!

Run don’t walk to Manjal! The owner “Samy” and his team are wonderful - hard working, genuine and friendly. Samy is the heart of Manjal - he is a talented chef and opened this establishment ten years ago. He has adhered to his mission of delighting customers with high quality Indian cuisine and top notch service - and his team is fully aligned.

The food is consistently delicious and fresh, and the dine in customer experience is a positive one. You can’t go wrong, as the menu has many tasty options - but my favorites are the chicken biriyani (rice dish) which bursts with flavors woven into the marinated tender chicken and rice. And the chicken tikka masala lunch special and madras coffee always hit the spot. (Both pictured)

The recent makeover resulted in a bright, airy yet cozy space;the music (easy listening or South Indian pop), artwork and lighting add to the relaxing ambience.

Always a pleasant dining experience! You must give Manjal a try!

We already knew it'd be good the second we stepped in and noticed: (1) nearly all of the tables were full, and (2) every other diner (besides us) was Indian.

We went with our go-to Indian favorites - chicken tikka masala and chana masala. The pieces of chicken in the tikka masala were a little dry, but oh, that sauce. It was creamy and flavor-packed, so much that I let my spoon scrape unapologetically against the bottom in my attempts to get every last drop. The chana masala was decent, with a respectable spice heat. The best part of our order, surprisingly, was the malabar paratha. We randomly ordered it instead of our usual naan, and that turned out to be a meal-changing decision. It's as if naan and croissants mated and had this deliciously flaky bread baby. Eating it left shattered pieces of paratha all over our table, and damned if we weren't trying to eat the crumbs.

The menu boasts lunch specials, but when we went on a Sunday, our server explained that the special of the day was a banana leaf platter with various soups, curries, and rice. We weren't daring enough to order it, but it must have been good because it was on everyone else's table. I also noticed the server came by to refill the curries, which signals a possible 'bottomless' dish.

Service was friendly but a little distractive. It seemed like there were only two waitstaff serving the whole dining space (while also seating new and incoming customers), which meant our server's attention was pulled in lots of different directions as he took our order and answered a few questions we had. Communication was also a little choppy as it seemed we had a hard time understanding each other. That said, his overall demeanor seemed warm, and he was good about checking in on us throughout the meal.

There's a small parking lot in the back, along with limited (free) street parking available along the road.

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Road trip + Rainy Day + Rasam = Pure Bliss 🌧️🔥

Stumbled into Manjal (means turmeric in Tamil!) on a rainy afternoon and wow—talk about comfort food done right. The place is cozy, the staff is super friendly, and the food? Straight-up South Indian deliciousness!

Started with their rasam, which was the spicy hug I didn’t know I needed. Pls note—it packs heat, but in the best way. The Thalappakatti Mutton Biryani was bold, flavorful, and had me fighting for the last bite. The Chicken 65? Crispy, spicy, and totally addictive. Tried the Tandoori Chicken too—nice flavor, just a little light on the salt.

The restaurant is small but has a nice vibe—perfect for a chill meal with serious flavor.
Highly recommend if you’re craving that South Indian kick! 🔥🍛