Golconda Chimney in Jersey City, NJ

4.1(2,973)$20–30Jersey City, NJ
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Good value

Rated 4.1 stars based on 2973 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Jersey City, NJ • Price $20–30 • 4.1★
Golconda Chimney is an Indian buffet located at 806 Newark Ave in Jersey City, NJ, within the neighborhood of The Heights. This establishment has earned a rating of 4.1 stars based on 2973 reviews. Golconda Chimney offers dine-in service, curbside pickup, and no-contact delivery. The price range for meals is between $20 and $30. Visitors can find hours, website, and phone information for this restaurant. This buffet provides a dining option in Jersey City with a significant number of customer reviews.

Good to know

  • Golconda Chimney has a listed address in Jersey City, NJ, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.1-star rating from 2,973 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
806 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306, The Heights, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 608-0666
Today
7 AM–1 AM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.1 (2,973 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Not the Fastest

Score 25/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score25/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
5/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Moderate pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

✅ 4.2 weighted · 2,973 reviews
4.2weighted · raw 4.1 from 2,973 reviews(↑ 0.09 from raw)
Highly Trusted
Review volume vs. city median2,973 / 1,480.5 median
07,402.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.1) with the city average (4.38) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 7402.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
7 AM–1 AM
monday
7 AM–1 AM
saturday
7 AM–1 AM
sunday
7 AM–1 AM
thursday
7 AM–1 AM
tuesday
7 AM–1 AM
wednesday
7 AM–1 AM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsMany vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccepts Apple PayAccepts credit cardsAccepts Android Pay

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 CasualClassyGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDine_inNo_contact_deliveryReservationsDeliveryTakeout

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Serves local specialty

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

13 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Chicken$20.2525 mentions
  • Chef's Special Chicken Biryani$23.5523 mentions
  • Chicken Lollipop$22.4510 mentions
  • Chicken Tikka Masala$20.259 mentions
  • Goat Paya Soup$16.856 mentions
  • Samosa$11.255 mentions
  • Gobi Manchurian$15.755 mentions
  • Chef's Special Goat Biryani$26.955 mentions
  • Samosa Chaat$12.353 mentions
  • Chicken Curry$20.253 mentions
  • Goat Haleem$24.653 mentions
  • Golconda Lamb Biryani$29.153 mentions
  • Chicken Hakka Noodles$17.953 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Reviews

2,973 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Golconda Chimney?

Golconda Chimney has a 4.1-star rating based on 2973 customer reviews.

Where is Golconda Chimney located?

Golconda Chimney is located at 806 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306, The Heights, Jersey City, NJ.

🍜Cultural Food Hub

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

Food & Dining
29
Retail & Shopping
27
Miscellaneous Services
10
Arts & Culture
9
Financial Services
7
Healthcare & Medical
6

102 nearby places across 10 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

103 places nearby (arts & culture, tech, finance, food, government)

Place Of Worships

Hanuman Ji Temple

Place Of Worship

781 Newark Avenue

~304 ft
St. Ann's R. C. Church

Place Of Worship

~0.1 mi
Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (Stanley Theater)

Place Of Worship

2932 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.2 mi
Congregation Sons of Israel

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi
Masjid Al-Salam Islamic Education and Information Center

Place Of Worship

John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi
Christ United Methodist Church

Place Of Worship

2811 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi

Gallerys

Drawing Rooms (Topps Building)

Gallery

926 Newark Avenue

~0.3 miTh-Fr 16:00-19:00; Sa-Su 14:00-18:00
+1-201-208-8032Website
SMUSH Gallery

Gallery

340 Summit Avenue

~0.6 mi
Website

Post Offices

The UPS Store

Post Office

Bergen Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-15:00
+1-201-963-6060
Journal Square Post Office

Post Office

899 Bergen Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 07:30-17:00; Sa 07:30-16:00
Website

Banks

Chase

Bank

2 Journal Square Plaza

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00, Sa 09:00-14:00
+1-201-659-6112
Santander

Bank

9 Path Plaza

~0.3 miMo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-13:00
Bank of America

Bank

~0.3 mi
Website
Wells Fargo

Bank

40 Journal Square Plaza

~0.3 mi
Capital One

Bank

35 Journal Square

~0.4 mi
Provident Bank

Bank

895 Bergen Avenue

~0.4 mi
Bank of America

Bank

880 Bergen Avenue

~0.5 mi

Bakerys

Hot Breads

Bakery

~20 ft
Monteleone's Bakery

Bakery

741 Newark Avenue

~0.1 miTu-Th 07:30-18:00; Fr 07:30-20:00; Sa 07:30-19:00; Su 07:30-17:00
+1 201-798-0576
Red Ribbon

Bakery

~0.3 mi
Website
Philippine Bread House

Bakery

~0.6 miMo-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 07:00-18:00

Restaurants

Samosa Paradise

Restaurant

~43 ft
Rasoi

Restaurant

~49 ftMo-Th 11:00-15:00,17:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-15:00,17:00-22:30; Sa,Su 11:00-16:00,17:00-22:30
Website
Rajbhog Sweets

Restaurant

812 Newark Avenue

~79 ft
Website
HUNGRY Indian Fine Cusine

Restaurant

~191 ft
Biryani Pot

Restaurant

~225 ft
Website
Bengali Sweet

Restaurant

~367 ft
Szechaun Mirchi

Restaurant

850 Newark Avenue

~0.1 miSu-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:30
+1-201-743-3720Website
Swadist

Restaurant

~0.2 mi
Website

Fast Foods

Bikanervala

Fast Food

~133 ft
Pizza Twist

Fast Food

2 Journal Square Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07306

~0.2 miMo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-23:00
+1 551 222 6700Website
Boulevard Drinks

Fast Food

48 Journal Square Plaza

~0.3 miMo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00
+1-201-656-1855
New York Fried Chicken

Fast Food

2821 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi
+1-201-332-3311
Taco Bell

Fast Food

2823 Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi
+1 551-200-9054Website
McDonald's

Fast Food

2873 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi24/7
+1 201-610-0029Website
Jollibee

Fast Food

~0.3 mi
Subway

Fast Food

2866 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi24/7
+1-201-798-5959Website

Cafes

Mod Cup

Cafe

25 Senate Place

~0.1 miMo-Su 08:00-17:00
+1 201 798 1666
Belle Âme Cafe

Cafe

76 Cottage Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa-Su 08:00-15:00
+1 201 347 9270
Starbucks

Cafe

3 Path Plaza

~0.3 mi
+1 551-229-3968Website
Deli Plus

Cafe

24 PATH Plaza

~0.3 mi
3 Guys From Italy

Cafe

2854 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi
Whealth Kitchen

Cafe

615 Pavonia Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 06:30-20:00
+1-201-795-5188Website
The Cafe at Journal Squared

Cafe

595 Pavonia Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Su 07:00-16:00
Clo Coffee Co.

Cafe

97 Newkirk Street

~0.5 miMo-Th 08:00-16:00; Sa,Su 09:00-16:00
Website

Bars

JSQ Lounge

Bar

2881 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Fire Stations

Engine No. 15

Fire Station

~0.3 mi
Jersey City Fire Dept Training Academy

Fire Station

~0.5 mi

Courthouses

Hudson Vicinage Administrative Building

Courthouse

595 Newark Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 08:30-16:30
Website
Jersey City Municipal Courthouse

Courthouse

365 Summit Avenue

~0.5 mi

Dentists

Journal Square Dental - Cosmetic & General Dentist

Dentist

1 Journal Square Plaza

~0.1 miMo-Th 09:00-18:00
+1-201-656-2221Website

Pharmacys

Duane Reade

Pharmacy

~0.3 miMo-Fr 09:00-13:30, 14:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-13:30, 14:00-18:00
Sip Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.4 mi
Court House Pharmacy

Pharmacy

570 Newark Avenue

~0.5 mi

Clinics

Quest Diagnostics

Clinic

~0.3 mi
CityMD

Clinic

~0.4 mi

Hairdressers

Unisex Salon

Hairdresser

772 Newark Avenue

~398 ft
Muskan Beauty Parlor

Hairdresser

157 Tonnelle Avenue

~434 ft
M Color Unisex Beauty Salon

Hairdresser

John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.1 mi
Casa Blanca

Hairdresser

~0.4 mi
Danica & Irene

Hairdresser

555 Newark Avenue

~0.6 mi
New Aurora's Salon

Hairdresser

530D Newark Avenue

~0.6 miWe-Mo 10:00-18:00
+1-201-792-9719

Parking Entrances

PATH Journal Sq Parking

Parking Entrance

~0.4 mi
Staff Parking

Parking Entrance

Central Avenue

~0.5 mi
Reserved Parking

Parking Entrance

Oakland Avenue

~0.5 mi

Beautys

Nail Spa

Beauty

~0.4 mi

Fitness Centres

Blink Fitness

Fitness Centre

~0.4 mi
24 Hour Fitness

Fitness Centre

~0.4 mi

Jewelrys

Vanita Jewelers

Jewelry

814 Newark Avenue

~96 ftTu-Sa 11:30-19:30; Su 12:00-19:30
+1-201-918-5151Website

Conveniences

Siya

Convenience

~320 ft
City News

Convenience

~0.1 mi
State News

Convenience

John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.1 mi
Sub Hub Market Fresh

Convenience

2815 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 miMo-Su 07:00-21:30
+1-201-984-2871
JSQ

Convenience

46 Journal Square Plaza

~0.3 mi
C&M mini market

Convenience

2808 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi
Sultan Food

Convenience

194 Sip Avenue

~0.3 mi
7-Eleven

Convenience

922 Bergen Avenue

~0.4 mi24/7
+1 201-420-7907Website

Alcohols

Jersey Farm

Alcohol

2983 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.1 mi
Aivan

Alcohol

~0.1 mi
Binny’s Liquor II

Alcohol

~0.3 mi
King’s Liquor

Alcohol

205 Sip Avenue

~0.4 mi
Boulevard Mart

Alcohol

~0.5 mi
Boulevard Mart & Liquors

Alcohol

2708 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.5 mi
T B Liquors

Alcohol

~0.5 mi

Supermarkets

DMart

Supermarket

John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.1 mi
Food Story Natural Market

Supermarket

605 Pavonia Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-23:00
The Central Square Supermarket

Supermarket

885 Bergen Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:00-19:00

Variety Stores

Dollar Tree

Variety Store

3000 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.1 miMo-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00
+1-201-356-2200Website
Lot-Less Closeouts

Variety Store

2839 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Charitys

Goodwill

Charity

2815 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Furnitures

Rent-A-Center

Furniture

2833 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Greengrocers

Mira Fruit & Farm

Greengrocer

2823 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 miMo-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-20:30
+1-201-938-1150

Yes

Dollar Dreams

Yes

2844 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Mobile Phones

T-Mobile

Mobile Phone

~0.3 mi
Website
AT&T

Mobile Phone

909 Bergen Avenue

~0.4 mi

Childcares

Franciscan Sisters of St. Elizabeth School and Child Care Center

Childcare

~0.2 mi

Bicycle Rentals

Citi Bike - Dey St

Bicycle Rental

~0.2 mi
Citi Bike - Journal Square

Bicycle Rental

~0.2 mi
Citi Bike - 5 Corners Library

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi
Citi Bike - Hilltop

Bicycle Rental

~0.5 mi

Fuels

Exxon

Fuel

~0.6 mi
Website
Fuel 4

Fuel

~0.6 mi