Best Restaurants for Quiet Conversation in Short Hills

My husband and I enjoyed his birthday dinner Saturday night at Dhamaal. The restaurant was buzzing with lively chatter and guests looked relaxed and happy. We were warmly greeted by the lovely hostess, Prapti, and promptly seated although we were 15 minutes late. The manager immediately set us up with sparkling water and opened the bottle of red wine we brought with us. We were waiting for our waiter to take our order, but one of the very alert owners came over to check in and took our order. He was friendly and we enjoyed our interaction with him. We told him we enjoy spicy/hot foods and he brought us the Murg (chicken) Tikka on the house, which was oh soooo succulent and spicy, just the way we like it...so very thoughtful of him. We ordered and enjoyed the succulent, perfectly cooked Boom Boom shrimp, juicy Afgani lamb chops, delicious spicy Dhaba Gosht (goat with bone) curry and naan, all of which arrived together. Next time, we'll be sure to ask request the dishes be coursed so that we can savor each individually. I understand why all were brought together, as they're all entrees. We concluded our meal with the Gulab Jamoon churros; delicious ice cream; churros could have been crispier. We were there for over 2 hours and didn't feel rushed. We are definitely looking forward to returning very soon ... and since we had an enjoyable experience, will bring friends; perhaps, for my upcoming birthday. Loved the whole experience! Thank you Dhamaal team.

Went here for family dinner on Xmas. Food was superb. Atmosphere was amazing. I had the Lamb shank. Meat fell off the bone and melted in my mouth. Definitely going back.

Food was very good. We split the appetizer and entree and there was enough for two of us and the house wines are a bargain.The ambiance is the best feature. You can have a conversation in a normal voice, a rarity in restaurants these days.

Excellent, friendly server with a delicious tuna melt and salmon tacos for the wife - great value You wouldn’t make sick well prepped dishes at the store cafe but bravo !

The food was great!