Mantra Restaurant

4.3

554 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Indian

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2 people

28 Dec 2024

21:30

Booked 5 times today

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 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 17:30–22:00 Thu–Sat 17:30–22:30
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
Area
Paramus
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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

Tandoor Treasures

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

Rice

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

Bread

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

Sides

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

Nirvana Lounge

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

Chicken & Lamb

Chicken MakhniUS$18.95
Chicken pieces grilled in a clay oven & sautéed in a creamy tomato sauce
Nani's Chicken CurryUS$18.95
Tender pieces of chicken cooked in Indian spices & onions
Murgh KormaUS$18.95
Tender pieces of chicken cooked in a creamy sauce topped with dry fruits & nuts
Chicken KolhapuriUS$18.95
Chicken cooked with roasted garam masala, ginger, garlic & chilies
Lamb ChettinadUS$19.95
Lamb curry in a yogurt sauce with crushed black peppercorn, herbs & spices
Lamb VindalooUS$19.95
Cubes of lamb cooked in a traditional chili paste & a splash of vinegar
RoganjoshUS$20.95
Goat meat in cardamom sauce
Lassuni ChickenUS$18.95
Chicken supreme cooked in a garlic, yogurt & onion sauce
Multani GhostUS$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 CurryUS$20.95
Shrimp simmered in a coastal style sauce with coconut & ground spices
Malvani LobsterUS$28.95
Lobster meat cooked in tangy onion sauce flavored with cumin, ginger & chilies
Crab Tikka MasalaUS$28.95
Fresh crab meat cooked in a creamy tomato sauce
Fish GhassiUS$26.95
Sea bass simmered with kokum, curry leaves, mustard seeds & curry powder

Vegetarian

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

Dessert

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

Coffee

CoffeeUS$3.00
EspressoUS$4.00
CappuccinoUS$4.00
Café LatteUS$4.00

Tea

Masala TeaUS$3.00
Herbal TeaUS$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 18 October 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 12 October 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 11 May 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 24 March 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 9 March 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 21 January 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 31 December 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 3 December 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 12 November 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 8 October 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 takeaway 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 booking

2 people

28 Dec 2024

21:30

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Additional information

Area
Paramus
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 17:30–22:00 Thu–Sat 17:30–22:30
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
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Table Side ChaatUS$11.95

Fish AmritsarUS$10.95

Mantra SaladUS$8.95

SamosaUS$6.95

Kurkuri BhindiUS$9.95

Lassuni GobhiUS$9.95

Mumbaiya SaladUS$8.95

Lemon Coriander SoupUS$5.95

Methi Paneer TikkaUS$10.95

Mango ShrimpUS$10.95

Trio Of KababUS$10.00

Galouti KababUS$9.95

Masala BotiUS$9.95

Tandoor Treasures

Seekh Kabab GilafiUS$17.95

Afghani KababUS$17.95

Tandoori Mixed GrillUS$21.95

Bhatti Ka MurghUS$15.95

Ajwain Ke KababUS$17.95

Basil TikkaUS$17.95

Mantra Lamb ChopsUS$30.95

Kesari JhingaUS$20.95

Tandoori PhoolUS$14.95

Rice

Biryani Rice BowlUS$15.95

Shrimp PulaoUS$17.95

Kashmiri PulaoUS$10.95

Lamb or GoatUS$17.95

Bread

NaanUS$4.50

ParathaUS$4.50

Family BasketUS$9.50

Stuffed NaanUS$5.50

Missi RotiUS$5.50

Cheese & Garlic NaanUS$5.50

Rosemary NaanUS$4.50

Sides

Chutney Three WaysUS$4.50

Classic RaitaUS$4.50

Sweet Mango ChutneyUS$4.50

Onion RelishUS$4.50

Nirvana Lounge

Desi WingsUS$8.00

Mantra SaladUS$9.00

Mini SamosaUS$6.00

Shrimp PuriUS$9.00

Table Side ChaatUS$11.00

Sesame PaneerUS$10.00

Malai KababUS$9.00

Mango ShrimpUS$9.00

Tandoori MushroomUS$8.00

Chicken & Lamb

Chicken MakhniUS$18.95

Nani's Chicken CurryUS$18.95

Murgh KormaUS$18.95

Chicken KolhapuriUS$18.95

Lamb ChettinadUS$19.95

Lamb VindalooUS$19.95

RoganjoshUS$20.95

Lassuni ChickenUS$18.95

Multani GhostUS$21.95

Seafood

Goan Shrimp CurryUS$20.95

Malvani LobsterUS$28.95

Crab Tikka MasalaUS$28.95

Fish GhassiUS$26.95

Vegetarian

Dal MakhniUS$13.95

BainganUS$14.95

Saag PaneerUS$15.95

Awadh ki BhindiUS$14.95

Kalongi PaneerUS$15.95

Dahi Ke FasalUS$15.95

Mushroom Methi MalaiUS$15.95

Dessert