Godavari

Food was decent overall, but only a few dishes really stood out. The appetizers like Raju Gaari Kodi Vepudu and Kaaram Kodi Vepudu had great flavor. The fish and goat dishes, however, didn’t justify the price and could definitely be improved. For mains, the Raju Kodi Biryani was good, and the pulaos were satisfying. Desserts were disappointing — especially the junnu, which was the weakest item on the menu. The snack section and chutneys also need serious improvement. The menu is extensive, but only a handful of items truly deliver on taste. With more focus on authentic flavors instead of variety, the experience could be much better. Ambience is decent with a lively, party-like vibe. It’s usually filled with Telugu crowd and feels more energetic than the old Godavari location.

I recently visited Godavari and overall had a really good experience. The highlight for me was definitely the Veg Keema Biryani with soy, I absolutely loved it. The spice level was perfect, especially if you’re used to Telugu-style flavors. It has that authentic Andhra kick, so I honestly wouldn’t recommend ordering it “extra spicy.” The regular spice level is already spot on and very satisfying. The Tatte Idly was soft and fresh, and the breakfast options here are really strong in general. If you’re craving proper South Indian breakfast, this is a great place. The Karampodi Paneer was flavorful with a nice spicy punch, and the chicken starter was well cooked and tasty. The only dish that disappointed me was the Baby Corn Manchuria. The baby corn felt a bit hard and slightly undercooked

5 stars. Godavari is brand new and it shows. Clean, modern space, great energy, and everything felt dialed in from the start. We ordered two thalis (one veg, one non-veg). Both were generous, fresh, and genuinely well-balanced. Every item tasted distinct, not like the same sauce recycled across the plate. The standout was the Hakka chicken, easily the best I’ve had. Perfectly crispy, bold flavor, the right amount of heat, and not greasy. Don’t skip the Indian ice cream either, super creamy and a great finish. I came in from Manhattan and I’d do it again. If a restaurant is worth enduring Lincoln Tunnel traffic for, it’s worth my strongest recommendation.

I’ve been to Godavari in Indian Square many times (this was probably my 15th visit), but unfortunately the quality keeps degrading over time. It was really good when they first started. This time I ordered Mysore Bonda, but the size was more like tiny punugulu. The pieces were very small, the outer layer was hard and difficult to chew, and the inside was oily. For $25 for two plates, you only get about 5 pieces per plate, and honestly only one piece from each plate was good enough to eat. Definitely not worth the money. We also waited about 20 minutes for a table for two. On the positive side, the chole bhature had very good flavor, although the bhature were a bit oily. Still, it was far better than the Mysore bonda. If you are waiting in line and thinking of ordering appetizers outsid

My new favorite South Indian restaurant! I’ve been to other Godavari locations in MA, and a friend told me about the new NJ location. I've now twice, and it's officially my favorite South Indian restaurant in Jersey City. And I’m not just talking about dosas, etc.. This place delivers delicious, authentic, homestyle, South Indian food that makes me feel like I'm back in Hyderabad. We're vegetarian and we tried a bunch of different apps on the menu each time. Everything was tasty and our standouts were the guntur idly and karampodi idly. So good. For mains, the first visit was all about dosas. They were perfectly crispy, great flavor, and done right. The second visit, we tried the thali and that was the PERFECT flavor bomb I was looking for. It's the chef's special and changes but it's