Safar

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Safar (Lakewood) – A must-try new spot! We recently checked out the newly opened Safar in Lakewood, located in the former Tick Tock Tavern space, and it was such a great experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and beautifully done, and the entire team was incredibly engaged and attentive. Our server Ricky was absolutely amazing—friendly, knowledgeable, and made the night feel special. The owner, cooks, and servers were all present and interacting with guests, which added such a personal touch. We started with the Lychee and Kokum cocktails, and both were delicious and unique. For appetizers, we ordered the Dahi Kebab and Sweet Potato Chaat—the sweet potato and kale chaat was hands down my favorite and packed with flavor and texture. Next, we tried

The food was absolutely incredible! hands down some of the best Indian cuisine I’ve ever had. Every dish was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. On top of that, the service (Ricky) was just as amazing: warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. A total must-try if you appreciate great food and outstanding hospitality. I can’t wait to go back.

Had an amazing experience at Safar! From the beautifully designed, cozy ambiance to the exceptional service, everything was spot on. The food truly stands out — elevated, flavorful, and thoughtfully presented. The fresh homemade paneer was incredible, the malai chicken tikka was both delicious and visually stunning, and the naan was perfectly baked. Every dish felt intentional and well executed. Safar offers a unique, modern Indian dining experience that’s truly memorable. Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you so much for our server Jasmine to make our experience a wonderful. And thank you so much for Chef Chetan, Chef, Pyaar, Chef Vinoth, Chef Mani and Chef Atul to give us such a amazing experience.

We visited on opening day and were warmly welcomed by the owner, Babu. The Indian food was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. Kudos to Chef Chetan and his team for creating such a wonderful menu. Every dish we tried was excellent. The Kale chat with charcoal infused sweet potato was the best. The ambiance was very enjoyable, and our server Elizabeth — along with the rest of the staff — was friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. They were truly great hosts. Highly recommend this place, and we will definitely be back!

We had an amazing first experience at Safar. I had been wanting to go as soon as I heard they were opening in Lakewood. We do have the restaurant Amba but that would be better classified as an American Indian fusion cuisine , Safar is truly a desi food establishment. Every single thing we ordered on the menu was amazing. Pani puri set the mood, the chicken malai boti and the the daal Makhni were appetizing and the Lamb Nihari and chicken Methi were to die for. The Romali roti and lacha paratha were as authentic as I have seen any here in the States. Service was good but can improve as they get more experience serving a larger clientele. Overall 9/10 and highly recommend. I hope they do well and become a staple in Lakewood of fine dining.