Tucked into a corner of a Middletown shopping center, Neelam Exotic Indian Cuisine has the distinction of being named the 2004 Best Indian Restaurant in Monmouth and Ocean County by the Asbury Park Press as well as making Zagat's list of best Indian restaurants. From Tuesday to Friday, a lunch buffet is offered with a dinner buffet on Thursday and Sunday. Beyond this popular option, an extensive menu featuring numerous vegetarian options, seafood, lamb and chicken specialities and traditional tandoori and biryani is sure to satisfy. Takeout and on- and off-site catering are available.