Honest Restaurant is a welcoming Indian restaurant in Clifton, NJ, where flavorful cooking, friendly service, and everyday convenience come together to create a satisfying dining experience.
Conveniently located at 60 Main Ave, the restaurant serves customers looking for a casual, dependable place to enjoy lunch, dinner, or a quick meal any time the craving for bold, comforting food strikes.
With a solid 4.00-star rating from 739 reviews, Honest Restaurant has earned the trust of a large and loyal customer base that values both the quality of the food and the ease of the experience.
Designed to make dining simple and accessible for everyone, Honest Restaurant offers wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, and restroom facilities, along with a comfortable casual atmosphere that makes guests feel at ease whether they are stopping in alone or with company.
The restaurant provides a wide range of convenient service options, including no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, dine-in, and on-site services, making it easy to enjoy their food in whatever way best fits the day.
From lunch and dinner to catering for larger gatherings, the restaurant brings flexibility and reliability to every order, with counter service and dessert options that round out the experience.
The menu reflects the variety and richness that customers look for in a great Indian restaurant, offering coffee, comfort food, healthy options, quick bites, small plates, vegan options, and vegetarian options.
Whether you are seeking a nourishing meal, a lighter dish, or something satisfying and full of flavor, Honest Restaurant delivers choices that appeal to many tastes and preferences. Accepted payment methods include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, adding another layer of convenience for today’s diners.
For guests looking for an accessible, approachable, and high-quality Indian restaurant in Clifton, Honest Restaurant offers a dependable place to return to again and again. Call +1 973-685-7650 to learn more or place your order.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Honest Restaurant
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Our Signature Dish. Spiced Vegetable & Mashed Potatoes Curry, Served With Buttered Bread.
Pav Bread Tossed In Butter & Garlic Spiced Masala.
Semolina Puffs, Stuffed With Boiled Potatoes & Black Garbanzo, Served. With Refreshing Mint Cilantro Water & Sweet Chutney.
Bhel with avocado, mint chutney, sweet yogurt and Indian spices.
Crispy flat puris (papdi) topped with mashed potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and sweet tamarind and spicy green chutneys.
Semolina Puffs, Stuffed With Boiled Potatoes & black Garbanzo Topped With Assorted Chutneys & Sweet Yogurt. *Item contain peanut.*
Puffed Rice & Veggies Tossed With Sweet Sour & Spicy Chutneys. *Item contain peanut.*
a spicy white pea curry (usal) topped with crunchy chickpea noodles (sev), onions, and cilantro, served with pav.
Savoury Pastery Filled With Special Potatoes, Peas. *Item contain peanut.*
Samosas Layered With Chickpea Curry & Assorted Chutneys. *Item contain peanut.*
Potato & Garlic Dumpling, ChickPea Batter. *Item contain peanut.*
A spicy potato mixture combined with onions, cilantro, garlic chutney, crunchy peanuts and pomegranate seeds.
4 Layers, paneer, Amul cheese, chutneys, mayo, & veggies. *Item contain peanut.*
4 Layers, Potatoes, Chutneys,pineapple Jam, Amul Cheese & Veggies. *Item contain peanut.*
4 Layers, Potatoes, Chutneys, Amul Cheese & Veggies (without pineapple jam). *Item contain peanut.*
4 Layers, paneer, chutneys, amul cheese & veggies. *Item contain peanut.*
Tomato, Cucumber & Green Chutney. *Item contain peanut.*
Potato, Cucumber, and Tomato layered With Green Chutney. *Item contain peanut.*
Green Chutney, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Cheese And Pineapple Jam. *Item contain peanut.*
Footlong samosa sandwich (*Item contain peanut.*)
Fried Vegetable Dumpling Cooked With Spicy, Sweet & Tangy Sauces.
Fried Vegetable Dumpling Cooked With Spicy, Sweet & Tangy Sauces, Served With Rice.
Basmatic Rice Cooked With Finely Chopped Vegetables, Soy Sauce & Honest Special Indo-Chinese Seasoning.
Stirr Fried Vegetables & Soft Noodles Tossed With Soy Sauce & Special Indo-Chinese Seasoning.
Stirr. Fried Vegetables & Soft Noodles Tossed With Honests Special Garlic Schezwan Sauce.
Crispy noodles stir fried with Veggies, Manchurian, Paneer in our spicy tangy sauce.
Cooked Paneer Cubes(Indian Cottage Cheese ) Tossed With Onion, Peppers & flavourful Indo-Chinese Sauces.
Cooked Paneer Cubes(Indian Cottage Cheese ) Tossed With Onion, Peppers & flavourful Indo-Chinese Sauces served with rice.
A scrambled or shredded paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked with onions, tomatoes, and a variety of spices.
Paneer (Indian cheese), marinated and grilled, then served in a creamy, spicy tomato-based gravy called masala sauce.
An Indian dish made by cooking paneer and bell peppers in a fragrant, freshly ground spice powder.
A popular vegetarian dish from India, typically made with puréed spinach, Indian cottage cheese (paneer), and a variety of spices.
A rich and creamy Indian curry made with soft cheese cubes simmered in a velvety tomato-based gravy, flavored with butter, cream, and aromatic spices.
Vegetable kolhapuri is a dish from the city of Kolhapur in Maharashtra, India consisting of mixed vegetables in a thick, spiced gravy.
Creamy cashew-based white gravy, enhanced with aromatic onion and garlic tadka.
Crisp fried potato paneer balls (koftas) dunked in a creamy, silky smooth and rich sauce/ curry.
Garlic, bell pepper, onion, mix veggies, paneer, and spices gravy.
A creamy and rich North Indian lentil dish, typically made with whole black lentils (urad dal) and red kidney beans (rajma) that are cooked slowly with butter and cream.
A popular Indian lentil dish brimming with spices and is the best wholesome comfort food.
The combination of two lentils, toor and split masoor that are cooked until soft, and then tempered twice: once with a tomato onion masala and then again with a chili cumin tempering.
1 Saak, Khichadi Kadi, 2 Rotla
1 Curry, 2 Foolka Roti, Rice and Daal
Channa masala, Dal, Veg curry, pickles, samosa, papad, Rice, Chapati, and dessert.
2 saak, Khichadi & Kadi, 2 Bajara Rotla, sweet, dokla, ghee & gor, khichiya papdi, sambharo, pickle
Vegetables & Basmati Rice, Cooked In Butter With. Our Signature Aromatic Herbs & Spices.
Fragrant basmati rice and mixed vegetables slow-cooked in a sealed pot (dum style) with saffron, mint, Paneer and exotic spices. An aromatic and flavorful classic. Served with raita.
Marinated aloo and crunchy stir-fried vegetables, such as bell peppers and onions, mayo (eggless) wrapped in paratha
Marinated paneer and crunchy stir-fried vegetables, such as bell peppers and onions, mayo (eggless) wrapped in paratha
Wheat flour pieces boiled in a toor dal stew
Crispy, spiced gram-flour strips (Fafda) served alongside sugar-soaked, spiral-shaped sweets (Jalebi)
A traditional, slow-cooked Gujarati mixed-vegetable casserole. It is a complex dish with a unique blend of root vegetables, beans, and spiced fenugreek dumplings (muthia), all simmered in a flavorful green paste of herbs and spices.
Baked Wheat ghee balls (bati), rich mixed 5 dal curry (dal), and crumbled sweet wheat treats (churma)
A moth beans curry topped with crunchy toppings and served with pav.
Bread bun split and generously filled with sweet butter (maska), served alongside a hot cup of masala milk tea (chai)
Idli - 2 Vada - 2
Vada Pav - 1 Samosa - 1 Chai - 1
Our Signature Dish. Spiced Vegetable & Mashed Potatoes Curry, Served With Buttered Bread.
Pav Bread Tossed In Butter & Garlic Spiced Masala.
Semolina Puffs, Stuffed With Boiled Potatoes & Black Garbanzo, Served. With Refreshing Mint Cilantro Water & Sweet Chutney.
Bhel with avocado, mint chutney, sweet yogurt and Indian spices.
Crispy flat puris (papdi) topped with mashed potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and sweet tamarind and spicy green chutneys.
Semolina Puffs, Stuffed With Boiled Potatoes & black Garbanzo Topped With Assorted Chutneys & Sweet Yogurt. *Item contain peanut.*
Puffed Rice & Veggies Tossed With Sweet Sour & Spicy Chutneys. *Item contain peanut.*
a spicy white pea curry (usal) topped with crunchy chickpea noodles (sev), onions, and cilantro, served with pav.
Savoury Pastery Filled With Special Potatoes, Peas. *Item contain peanut.*
Samosas Layered With Chickpea Curry & Assorted Chutneys. *Item contain peanut.*
Potato & Garlic Dumpling, ChickPea Batter. *Item contain peanut.*
A spicy potato mixture combined with onions, cilantro, garlic chutney, crunchy peanuts and pomegranate seeds.
4 Layers, paneer, Amul cheese, chutneys, mayo, & veggies. *Item contain peanut.*
4 Layers, Potatoes, Chutneys,pineapple Jam, Amul Cheese & Veggies. *Item contain peanut.*
4 Layers, Potatoes, Chutneys, Amul Cheese & Veggies (without pineapple jam). *Item contain peanut.*
4 Layers, paneer, chutneys, amul cheese & veggies. *Item contain peanut.*
Tomato, Cucumber & Green Chutney. *Item contain peanut.*
Potato, Cucumber, and Tomato layered With Green Chutney. *Item contain peanut.*
Green Chutney, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Cheese And Pineapple Jam. *Item contain peanut.*
Footlong samosa sandwich (*Item contain peanut.*)
Fried Vegetable Dumpling Cooked With Spicy, Sweet & Tangy Sauces.
Fried Vegetable Dumpling Cooked With Spicy, Sweet & Tangy Sauces, Served With Rice.
Basmatic Rice Cooked With Finely Chopped Vegetables, Soy Sauce & Honest Special Indo-Chinese Seasoning.
Stirr Fried Vegetables & Soft Noodles Tossed With Soy Sauce & Special Indo-Chinese Seasoning.
Stirr. Fried Vegetables & Soft Noodles Tossed With Honests Special Garlic Schezwan Sauce.
Crispy noodles stir fried with Veggies, Manchurian, Paneer in our spicy tangy sauce.
Cooked Paneer Cubes(Indian Cottage Cheese ) Tossed With Onion, Peppers & flavourful Indo-Chinese Sauces.
Cooked Paneer Cubes(Indian Cottage Cheese ) Tossed With Onion, Peppers & flavourful Indo-Chinese Sauces served with rice.
A scrambled or shredded paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked with onions, tomatoes, and a variety of spices.
Paneer (Indian cheese), marinated and grilled, then served in a creamy, spicy tomato-based gravy called masala sauce.
An Indian dish made by cooking paneer and bell peppers in a fragrant, freshly ground spice powder.
A popular vegetarian dish from India, typically made with puréed spinach, Indian cottage cheese (paneer), and a variety of spices.
A rich and creamy Indian curry made with soft cheese cubes simmered in a velvety tomato-based gravy, flavored with butter, cream, and aromatic spices.
Vegetable kolhapuri is a dish from the city of Kolhapur in Maharashtra, India consisting of mixed vegetables in a thick, spiced gravy.
Creamy cashew-based white gravy, enhanced with aromatic onion and garlic tadka.
Crisp fried potato paneer balls (koftas) dunked in a creamy, silky smooth and rich sauce/ curry.
Garlic, bell pepper, onion, mix veggies, paneer, and spices gravy.
A creamy and rich North Indian lentil dish, typically made with whole black lentils (urad dal) and red kidney beans (rajma) that are cooked slowly with butter and cream.
A popular Indian lentil dish brimming with spices and is the best wholesome comfort food.
The combination of two lentils, toor and split masoor that are cooked until soft, and then tempered twice: once with a tomato onion masala and then again with a chili cumin tempering.
1 Saak, Khichadi Kadi, 2 Rotla
1 Curry, 2 Foolka Roti, Rice and Daal
Channa masala, Dal, Veg curry, pickles, samosa, papad, Rice, Chapati, and dessert.
2 saak, Khichadi & Kadi, 2 Bajara Rotla, sweet, dokla, ghee & gor, khichiya papdi, sambharo, pickle
Vegetables & Basmati Rice, Cooked In Butter With. Our Signature Aromatic Herbs & Spices.
Fragrant basmati rice and mixed vegetables slow-cooked in a sealed pot (dum style) with saffron, mint, Paneer and exotic spices. An aromatic and flavorful classic. Served with raita.
Marinated aloo and crunchy stir-fried vegetables, such as bell peppers and onions, mayo (eggless) wrapped in paratha
Marinated paneer and crunchy stir-fried vegetables, such as bell peppers and onions, mayo (eggless) wrapped in paratha
Wheat flour pieces boiled in a toor dal stew
Crispy, spiced gram-flour strips (Fafda) served alongside sugar-soaked, spiral-shaped sweets (Jalebi)
A traditional, slow-cooked Gujarati mixed-vegetable casserole. It is a complex dish with a unique blend of root vegetables, beans, and spiced fenugreek dumplings (muthia), all simmered in a flavorful green paste of herbs and spices.
Baked Wheat ghee balls (bati), rich mixed 5 dal curry (dal), and crumbled sweet wheat treats (churma)
A moth beans curry topped with crunchy toppings and served with pav.
Bread bun split and generously filled with sweet butter (maska), served alongside a hot cup of masala milk tea (chai)
Idli - 2 Vada - 2
Vada Pav - 1 Samosa - 1 Chai - 1
Nut Flavored Milk, Basil Seeds, Falooda. Noodles, Ice-cream. *Item contain nuts.*
Nut Flavored Milk, Basil Seeds, Falooda. Noodles, Ice-cream. *Item contain nuts.*
Nut Flavored Milk, Basil Seeds, Falooda. Noodles, Ice-cream. *Item contain nuts.*
Decadent Ferrero Rocher Milkshake Consisting Of Ferrero Rocher, Nutella & Vanilla Ice cream. *Item contain nuts.*
Decadent Sapodilla Milkshake Consisting Of Sapodilla & Sapodilla Ice cream. *Item contain nuts.*
Decadent KitKat Milkshake Consisting Of KitKat, & Vanilla Ice cream. *Item contain nuts.*
Decadent Oreo Milkshake Consisting Of Oreo, & Vanilla Ice cream. *Item contain nuts.*
Decadent Mango Milkshake Consisting Of Mango pulp, & Mango Ice cream.
Decadent Cashew and Anjeer Milkshake Consisting Of Cashew, Anjeer, Honey & Vanilla Ice cream. *Item contain nuts.*
Thick, rich, and creamy chocolate beverage topped with ice cream and nuts.
A refreshing Indian summer beverage made using green raw mango. It is sweet, tangy, and bursting with beautiful flavor.
Nut Flavored Milk, Basil Seeds, Falooda. Noodles, Ice-cream. *Item contain nuts.*
Nut Flavored Milk, Basil Seeds, Falooda. Noodles, Ice-cream. *Item contain nuts.*
Nut Flavored Milk, Basil Seeds, Falooda. Noodles, Ice-cream. *Item contain nuts.*
Decadent Ferrero Rocher Milkshake Consisting Of Ferrero Rocher, Nutella & Vanilla Ice cream. *Item contain nuts.*
Decadent Sapodilla Milkshake Consisting Of Sapodilla & Sapodilla Ice cream. *Item contain nuts.*
Decadent KitKat Milkshake Consisting Of KitKat, & Vanilla Ice cream. *Item contain nuts.*
Decadent Oreo Milkshake Consisting Of Oreo, & Vanilla Ice cream. *Item contain nuts.*
Decadent Mango Milkshake Consisting Of Mango pulp, & Mango Ice cream.
Decadent Cashew and Anjeer Milkshake Consisting Of Cashew, Anjeer, Honey & Vanilla Ice cream. *Item contain nuts.*
Thick, rich, and creamy chocolate beverage topped with ice cream and nuts.
A refreshing Indian summer beverage made using green raw mango. It is sweet, tangy, and bursting with beautiful flavor.
Hear from our valued guests
First time in this location. Google Maps did not take me to the location exactly. It just stopped in the middle of the complex and said I have reached the destination, but Honest was nowhere to be seen. After I moved a bit, it again rerouted, and I lost 10 minutes, travelled 5 miles, and made me go in a round about way, and brought me back to the same location where it stopped earlier. Luckily, my eye caught the restaurant, which is at the corner of the complex, and as the board is also not visible from a distance, clearly, I had a hard time locating. So, if you are using Google maps, just search in the same co.pmex, this restaurant will be to the far end of all the stored. Now, the food itself. I never had any bad experience with Honest anytime. It has always been tasty. It was the same this time also. Service was a bit late, tables are a bit tight for 4, otherwise food is enjoyable . Will try their spring dosa and some new items next time. It is handicap accessible. The environment is nice and clean. Servers are well mannered. All their drinks come in prepackrd. Would prefer if they prepared fresh. May be it is factory direct.
Absolutely loved the Kachori at Honest! The taste was authentic, fresh, and perfectly crispy on the outside while soft and flavorful inside. The stuffing had the perfect balance of spices ,not too oily, not too dry just right. It reminded me of real street-style Indian snacks. The chutneys served with it made it even better, especially the sweet and tangy one. Portion size was good and quality was top-notch. Also, the staff was very friendly, polite, and provided quick service, which made the experience even better.
The bahubali sandwich was so good. One of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had. Highly recommend for anyone vegetarian or want to experience this type of cuisine
The food atmosphere and service were all fantastic. I will come back. The lassi was delicious. I got the paneer masala 😋 so good.
Chuck is phenomenal and the food is always delicious. Had a chance with to try the rose lassi which is just the perfect amount of floral flavor to compliment the yogurt.
Delicious vegetarian food.. they even customized the pani puri (Ragda instead of potato/moong).. it was delicious. Service was great. Staff was very friendly. They also had food options for my 3 year old picky eater. Their pav bhaaji and Indian pizza are fabulous.
It was our first time using Honest for catering in New Jersey for our new home, and we were extremely pleased with both the service and the food. Jude was incredibly polite and helpful, offering thoughtful menu suggestions and customizing everything to suit our needs. What truly stood out was his willingness to go above and beyond—he personally delivered the food and even set up the tables with burners, which is not something many catering services offer. This made a huge difference for us, especially since we were busy hosting our guests. The food quality was outstanding, all our guests loved it, and the portions were generous. I highly recommend Honest for catering services if you are looking for excellent quality, great service, and plenty of food.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing Food! The Baahubali Sandwich and Samosa Chaat were both absolutely incredible. The sandwich was loaded with fresh veggies and melted cheese, with perfectly toasted bread that made every bite super satisfying. The samosa chaat was bursting with flavor — the perfect mix of tangy, crunchy, and creamy, with fresh toppings that tied everything together. Everything tasted so fresh and delicious. Honestly one of the best meals I’ve had in a while — I’d definitely come back! 🙌✨
We had a wonderful experience having our lunch here. The place is clean, staff and the owner were friendly. They had recently started Gujarati menu and the owner took the effort to explain the dishes. The food quality was great. Overall, a wonderful dining experience.
This is slowly but surely becoming one of my favourite Indian restaurants. I already loved their hakka noodles but when me and my wifey tried the Kathiyawadi thali, it turned out to be delightful. It tasted authentic and reminded me of the Kathiyawadi thali from India. The bajri rotla was served hot with ghee and the kadhi was the highlight of the meal. We are definitely going to be ordering more of that. Another great part is their service. Food is served fast. Although you order at the counter, they come and serve you at the table.
Common questions about Honest Restaurant
Honest Restaurant is located at 60 Main Ave, Clifton, NJ 07014, United States, Clifton, NJ, United States.
You can reach Honest Restaurant by calling +1 973-685-7650.
Honest Restaurant has a rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 739 customer reviews.
Honest Restaurant features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Honest Restaurant features the following service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Honest Restaurant features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Honest Restaurant features the following offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options.
Honest Restaurant features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert.
Honest Restaurant features the following amenities: Restroom.
Honest Restaurant features the following atmosphere: Casual.
Honest Restaurant features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups.
Honest Restaurant features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Honest Restaurant features the following children: Good for kids, Kids' menu.
Honest Restaurant features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, On-site parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
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