Mantra Restaurant

4.3

554 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Indian

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:30 PM

Romantic
Innovative
Good for special occasions

Mantra Restaurant is a premier destination spot for modern Indian cuisine. We cater to pallets of individuals who are accustomed to Indian cuisine as well as those who want to indulge and enjoy the nuevo, rich and exciting flavors that Indian food has to offer. The relaxed lounge atmosphere is a perfect venue to meet socially or professionally. The dining area offers the ideal setting to enjoy meals with friends and family. We take pride in preparing food with the highest quality ingredients and our chefs turn out delicious and suckling choices. Dining out at Mantra offers a true fine dining experience for everyone. Besides our premier location in Paramus, we now have a second location open in downtown Jersey City (Exchange Place). Come visit and devour the excellence and judge for yourself. This is our “Mantra”.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Indian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(201) 342-8868
Website
http://www.mantranj.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Arnal
Catering
Mantra offers catering on and off premises. We specialize in catering for weddings, at-home parties, and other banquet halls. We offer extensive menu ranging from non-vegetarian, vegetarian, vegan, regional cuisines from India, Italian, Mexican, Indo-Chinese and Western.
Private party facilities
Mantra also offers "Aria Banquets", a 150 seating capacity banquet hall. We cater to parties of any size, from corporate events to social events like weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and more.

Location
275 Route 4 East "West Bound", Paramus, NJ 07652
Neighborhood
Paramus
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Table Side Chaat$11.95
Chickpeas, tomatoes, potatoes, raw mangoes & crisps tossed with a spicy sauce
Fish Amritsar$10.95
Deep fried tilapia in a chickpea batter served with curry aioli
Mantra Salad$8.95
Arugula tossed with poached beats, berries, whipped ricotta cheese, & pistachios served with our balsamic vinaigrette
Samosa$6.95
Pastry dough stuffed with spiced potatoes & peas fried golden brown & served with a tangy tomato sauce
Kurkuri Bhindi$9.95
Crispy okra tossed with onions, spices & fresh coriander
Lassuni Gobhi$9.95
Crispy cauliflower cooked with ginger, garlic & spicy tomato sauce
Mumbaiya Salad$8.95
A delicious blend of chopped romaine, crab meat, tomato, avocado, corn, feta cheese, & apple served with our house vinaigrette
Lemon Coriander Soup$5.95
Lemon flavored coriander soup served with sautéed mushroom & crisps
Methi Paneer Tikka$10.95
Tandoor grilled cottage cheese marinated with spiced yogurt & served with a mango mint chutney
Mango Shrimp$10.95
Shrimp sautéed with mango chutney & white pepper
Trio Of Kabab$10.00
Tantalizing combination of basil, kashmiri chilies & carom seeds, Hung yogurt & cardamom, served with ginger chutney
Galouti Kabab$9.95
Pan seared lamb tikkies with pear chutney
Masala Boti$9.95
Boneless lamb with green papaya, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, & malt vinegar served with apricot chutney

Tandoor Treasures

Seekh Kabab Gilafi$17.95
Minced lamb seekh crusted with green onions & coriander
Afghani Kabab$17.95
Tender rolls of chicken, cheese & mint grilled in a clay oven
Tandoori Mixed Grill$21.95
Tandoori chicken, malai kabab, Ajwaini kabab, kesari jhinga & seekh kabab
Bhatti Ka Murgh$15.95
Chicken marinated in ginger, garlic, garam masala, yogurt & spices
Ajwain Ke Kabab$17.95
Boneless chicken marinated with yogurt, kashmiri chilies, carom seeds & gram flour
Basil Tikka$17.95
Boneless chicken with basil, yogurt & roasted whole spices
Mantra Lamb Chops$30.95
Lamb chops marinated with yogurt & ginger grilled in a clay oven and served with cumin flavored potatoes
Kesari Jhinga$20.95
Tiger shrimp marinated in saffron, yogurt, ginger & garlic
Tandoori Phool$14.95
Cauliflower & broccoli grilled in chef's special marination

Rice

Biryani Rice Bowl$15.95
Spiced basmati rice cooked with choice of Chicken or Vegetables
Shrimp Pulao$17.95
Shrimp sautéed and cooked with basmati rice & coastal spice mix
Kashmiri Pulao$10.95
Steamed basmati rice made with saffron & nuts
Lamb or Goat$17.95

Bread

Naan$4.50
Leavened bread baked in the tandoor, plain or garlic
Paratha$4.50
Flaky & layered whole wheat bread
Family Basket$9.50
A combo of three house favorite breads (naan, garlic & onion kulcha)
Stuffed Naan$5.50
Choice of mint, onion, spiced potatoes, paneer, dry fruits & nuts, spinach & goat cheese or ground lamb
Missi Roti$5.50
Cheese & Garlic Naan$5.50
Stuffed with cheddar cheese and topped with garlic
Rosemary Naan$4.50
Naan bread topped with rosemary & olive oil

Sides

Chutney Three Ways$4.50
Mango, hot lime pickle & green chili pickle
Classic Raita$4.50
Yogurt with cucumber, roasted cumin & black salt
Sweet Mango Chutney$4.50
Onion Relish$4.50
Blend of chopped onions, tomato purée & vinegar mango chutney

Nirvana Lounge

Desi Wings$8.00
Saffron & chili peppers with raita dip
Mantra Salad$9.00
Sliced Pears, oranges & walnuts tossed with balsamic vinaigrette
Mini Samosa$6.00
Potatoes & peas or minced lamb turnovers served with mint & tamarind sauce
Shrimp Puri$9.00
Crispy fried shrimp topped with mint & yogurt sauce
Table Side Chaat$11.00
Chickpeas, tomatoes, potatoes & crisps tossed with spicy sauce
Sesame Paneer$10.00
Cottage cheese tossed with sweet & sour sesame sauce
Malai Kabab$9.00
Mild preparation of chicken marinated with yogurt, ginger & garlic
Mango Shrimp$9.00
Shrimp sauteed with ginger, garlic & white pepper
Tandoori Mushroom$8.00
Mushroom stuffed with sauteed spinach & grilled in a clay oven

Chicken & Lamb

Chicken Makhni$18.95
Chicken pieces grilled in a clay oven & sautéed in a creamy tomato sauce
Nani's Chicken Curry$18.95
Tender pieces of chicken cooked in Indian spices & onions
Murgh Korma$18.95
Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a creamy sauce topped with dry fruits & nuts
Chicken Kolhapuri$18.95
Chicken cooked with roasted garam masala, ginger, garlic & chilies
Lamb Chettinad$19.95
Lamb curry in a yogurt sauce with crushed black peppercorn, herbs & spices
Lamb Vindaloo$19.95
Cubes of lamb cooked in a traditional chili paste & a splash of vinegar
Roganjosh$20.95
Goat meat in cardamom sauce
Lassuni Chicken$18.95
Chicken supreme cooked in a garlic, yogurt & onion sauce
Multani Ghost$21.95
Boneless leg of lamb smoked with whole spices & garam masala served with caramelized onion sauce & a side of cumin flavored potatoes

Seafood

Goan Shrimp Curry$20.95
Shrimp simmered in a coastal style sauce with coconut & ground spices
Malvani Lobster$28.95
Lobster meat cooked in tangy onion sauce flavored with cumin, ginger & chilies
Crab Tikka Masala$28.95
Fresh crab meat cooked in a creamy tomato sauce
Fish Ghassi$26.95
Sea bass simmered with kokum, curry leaves, mustard seeds & curry powder

Vegetarian

Dal Makhni$13.95
Black lentils cooked over a slow fire
Baingan$14.95
Eggplant cooked in an aromatic sauce with peanuts, sesame seeds & coconut
Saag Paneer$15.95
Homemade cottage cheese with spinach & ground spices
Awadh ki Bhindi$14.95
Okra sautéed with onion seeds, tomato, ginger & garlic
Kalongi Paneer$15.95
Homemade cottage cheese cooked with yogurt, curry leaves, black cumin & garam masala
Dahi Ke Fasal$15.95
Mixed vegetables with homemade cheese & mustard seeds in a yogurt sauce
Mushroom Methi Malai$15.95
Mushroom cooked in a rich cashew sauce with fenugreek ginger & garlic

Dessert

Banana Flambé$10.00
Banana sautéed in brown sugar, cinnamin & banana liquor flamed in rum and served over vanilla ice cream
Kulfi Trio$6.00
Indian style homemade ice cream in pistachio, vanilla & mango
Saffron Crème Brulée$6.00
Crème brulée with saffron & cardamom
Gulab Jamun$5.00
Milk pastry balls served in a rose & honey syrup
Rasmalai$6.00
Cottage cheese dumplings immersed in saffron & cardamom flavored milk
Badam Halwa$7.00
A rich mouth watering almond delicacy
Cassata$7.00
Multilayered Indian ice cream

Coffee

Coffee$3.00
Espresso$4.00
Cappuccino$4.00
Café Latte$4.00

Tea

Masala Tea$3.00
Herbal Tea$3.00

What 554 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
1.8Value

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554 Reviews

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Howard
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I were regulars at Mantra before we moved away from NJ four years ago. We had one night back in the area and there was just one restaurant we wanted to experience again. Happily, the food at Mantra was as excellent as ever!!!
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Igor
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, best Indian food in the area. Very attentive service in upscale environment.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and variety of choices. We ordered every vegetarian dish and desert…all were outstanding. Having dined at the finest worldwide, this was extraordinary and made our family very happy. Thank you
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AbhayD
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Saturday lunch buffet. Good mix of veg and non-veg. Thankfully, no unpopular vegetables like doodhi, pumpkin etc.! Delicious! Two desserts, but the sooji halwa was less sweet than normal. When mixed with the superb kheer, it was great. Mantra (and Namaskaar before that) has among the best ambience in NJ. Elegant, without the hanging smell of food. Quick and friendly service. Our go-to restaurant!
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and amazing service. Definitely will be back here
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JaniceH
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, we were very pleased with our dinner last night at Mantra. The presentration is beautiful, food is delicious, and service is attentive. Definitely, a cut above!
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EileenI
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant never disappoints. My husband and I have been going to Mantra for many years. We consider it very high end Indian cuisine. It has a beautiful atmosphere and excellent service. The quality and presentation of the food is outstanding. So fresh and delectable!!! It’s our all time favorite Indian restaurant in Bergen County.
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RTL1
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food as always. Chicken Tikka is the best in the land.
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nonameplease
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Went for Diwali brunch. It's a good place, clean, no rats seen. Food is good. But heavy cream in all items. So you can't really eat much. Samosas were fresh. Tandoori chicken was very good. Rest all standard fare. All easy items. Staff isn't friendly. They have a vibe that they want to pick a fight. Server made sure he spilled water on the table each time he refilled. It's very very expensive. Ok to go once in a few years. If you're rich then more.
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FrequentDiner
VIP
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite place for Excellent Indian food. The Servers are wonderful and professional. Every dish we ordered came out beautiful with exquisite flavors. We always go to Mantra.
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FAQs

Mantra Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Mantra Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (201) 342-8868.

Mantra Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 554 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:30 PM

Order delivery or takeout

275 Route 4 East "West Bound", Paramus, NJ 07652

Additional information

Neighborhood
Paramus
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Indian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Arnal
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mantranj.com/
Phone number
(201) 342-8868
Catering
Mantra offers catering on and off premises. We specialize in catering for weddings, at-home parties, and other banquet halls. We offer extensive menu ranging from non-vegetarian, vegetarian, vegan, regional cuisines from India, Italian, Mexican, Indo-Chinese and Western.
Private party facilities
Mantra also offers "Aria Banquets", a 150 seating capacity banquet hall. We cater to parties of any size, from corporate events to social events like weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and more.

Mantra Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Table Side Chaat$11.95

Fish Amritsar$10.95

Mantra Salad$8.95

Samosa$6.95

Kurkuri Bhindi$9.95

Lassuni Gobhi$9.95

Mumbaiya Salad$8.95

Lemon Coriander Soup$5.95

Methi Paneer Tikka$10.95

Mango Shrimp$10.95

Trio Of Kabab$10.00

Galouti Kabab$9.95

Masala Boti$9.95

Tandoor Treasures

Seekh Kabab Gilafi$17.95

Afghani Kabab$17.95

Tandoori Mixed Grill$21.95

Bhatti Ka Murgh$15.95

Ajwain Ke Kabab$17.95

Basil Tikka$17.95

Mantra Lamb Chops$30.95

Kesari Jhinga$20.95

Tandoori Phool$14.95

Rice

Biryani Rice Bowl$15.95

Shrimp Pulao$17.95

Kashmiri Pulao$10.95

Lamb or Goat$17.95

Bread

Naan$4.50

Paratha$4.50

Family Basket$9.50

Stuffed Naan$5.50

Missi Roti$5.50

Cheese & Garlic Naan$5.50

Rosemary Naan$4.50

Sides

Chutney Three Ways$4.50

Classic Raita$4.50

Sweet Mango Chutney$4.50

Onion Relish$4.50

Nirvana Lounge

Desi Wings$8.00

Mantra Salad$9.00

Mini Samosa$6.00

Shrimp Puri$9.00

Table Side Chaat$11.00

Sesame Paneer$10.00

Malai Kabab$9.00

Mango Shrimp$9.00

Tandoori Mushroom$8.00

Chicken & Lamb

Chicken Makhni$18.95

Nani's Chicken Curry$18.95

Murgh Korma$18.95

Chicken Kolhapuri$18.95

Lamb Chettinad$19.95

Lamb Vindaloo$19.95

Roganjosh$20.95

Lassuni Chicken$18.95

Multani Ghost$21.95

Seafood

Goan Shrimp Curry$20.95

Malvani Lobster$28.95

Crab Tikka Masala$28.95

Fish Ghassi$26.95

Vegetarian

Dal Makhni$13.95

Baingan$14.95

Saag Paneer$15.95

Awadh ki Bhindi$14.95

Kalongi Paneer$15.95

Dahi Ke Fasal$15.95

Mushroom Methi Malai$15.95

Dessert