A solid lunch option. I do like Indian food and I had a light breakfast with the plan of being here…read morefor lunch. I arrived just after 1pm and the buffet was still set up and remained well cared for during my one hour visit. Chicken, lamb, vegetarian options, naan, riata, two different rice options plus a biryani. The food was flavorful and spicy but not especially "hot" spicy. If hot and spicy food is a challenge for you, this should be okay. For dessert, they have gulab jamun and a soft-serve mango ice cream. Perfect. The only thing missing was a box of single-use gloves so that I could avoid touching the tongs directly but they did have a bottle of hand sanitizer I used before and after each trip to the buffet. This was a great meal! [Review 1638 of 2025 - 2215 in Florida - 25186 overall]

We ordered two veg and one non-veg lunch specials to go from 5th Element Taste of India, and it was…read morea great experience overall. The portion sizes were huge, especially for a lunch special. Each meal came with two curries, dal, naan, rice, a samosa, and gulab jamun. The food was packed well, stayed hot, and everything traveled nicely. Both the veg and non-veg curries were flavorful and well-spiced, and the naan was soft and fresh. Everything felt generous and satisfying, and the pricing was very reasonable for the amount and quality of food. Definitely a great value for Indian takeout in the Baymeadows/Jacksonville area--we'd happily order again.

The boys were back together so we of course had to have Indian Food but we wanted to check out a…read morenew spot and Persis Indian Grill was the pick. We come in around 8:15PM on a Sunday night so we had no issue getting a table. Once seated we started off with drinks. I normally go for a Kingfisher but they didn't have it. Was they did have was better. We got a Taj Mahal Lager and this bad boy comes in a large size which we were all impressed with. A full 22oz-24oz bottle gets us every time. For entrees they had a bunch of options and the prices were really good. We of course had to get some Naan and we went with Garlic and Chili Cheese. Their Garlic Naan was thinner then I was used too but still good. The Chili Cheese Naan was great and I will be getting this every time it is offered. I ended up getting by go to. The Lamb Korma spicy level hot. This again was a great price $19 or $20. Most Indian places have it $5 or $7 more for Lamb. This was a nice big serving and it was loaded with tender chunks of Lamb. I will say it was for sure a more mild spice for sure not hot and the Korma Curry was flavorful but not as much as I have had. I would for sure come back because prices are very good friendly staff and so many options.

The 'Biryani' dish is a staple South Indian treat: Basmati rice with so much spices and can be…read moreserved with chicken, goat or lamb.It also comes with a boiled egg. When I did a business culture treat at Hyderabad India back in 2014, this was the food right outside the hotel and Persis Indian Grill takes me back to that delicious memory and we are blessed to have it here at Baymeadows as it is very consistent with flavor and the service is always great. The servings are very gracious that you most likely will take some to go. Oh, and just be sure to address the server about the spice level as a medium can be a bit too hot for some. At a mild spicy as a start would be ideal and you work your tolerance along the next visit, so that you can enjoy your meal :)

I love a good Indian restaurant and this is definitely one of my favorites…read more Food--9.9/10. OK I know this is a silly rating but hang in with me here. I'm a white woman married to a Indian man and I love Indian food. I cook it quite well so when I eat out for Indian food, I have very high expectations. Ironically, I have a much higher spice tolerance than my husband. But whenever he orders and ask for medium spice, it's exactly right. But whenever I order and ask for a medium spice it's nowhere near spicy enough. I don't know if that is just because I sound like I can't handle my spice, but it happens every single time. But getting onto the actual taste and quality of the food. Their Panera biryani is one of my favorites, though I do like their veg biryani more my husband first appear so we usually settle for paneer. It is perfectly cooked so fluffy and delightful and oh my goodness is it abundant. One $15 container will make at least four meals. My husband and I will get one box and share it for lunch or dinner and then put it away because it will be another lunch or dinner later. And it's not like we eat a little we eat a full plate and this box is stuffed to the brim. Service--8/10. My only complaint here is regarding service. It can take a while sometimes to pick up your order, especially when they first open. And I'm not saying it takes time for it to be available because I will often arrive and see it sitting on the shelf, but no one is at the front counter to check me out. I have honestly never dined in at this location so I can only address the service in the aspect of takeout orders. Atmosphere--10/10. It is a very centralized location and a nice strip mall with accessible parking and ample at that. The interior is quite nice and what you'd expect in an Indian restaurant with beautiful cultural pieces around the interior. So if you are looking for a place to eat in this would definitely be atmospherically a nice place.

I would give this place 5 stars but the service and attentiveness is always subpar. I have been…read morehere about 10 times and the service has always been the same. Have to grab the attention of the waitress/waiter to order, ask for anything extra and grab the bill. The reason why I come back is because the food is top notch. Cannot go wrong with any dish but my favorites are always the dosa and chicken kabobs. Very tasty and delicious. Please fix your service and this will be 5 stars!

Me and my wife visited this restaurant for lunch and our experience was very nice and pleasant. We…read moreordered Gobi Manchuria dry, the cauliflower was nice and crispy however their Manchurian sauce could be better as it tasted very plain and had no much flavour in it. We got Pav Bhaji and it was nice and delicious. We also got their chole batura which was very nice too with right amount of flavour in the chole. We also got their Thai which was fresh and amazing, it had 2 roti and 2 curries, with an appetiser, salad, rice etc.. Our server was very kind and nice she made some nice suggestions. The atmosphere and ambiance is very nice as well. Overall I highly recommend this place for vegetarians as they have a lot of options !!!!

Love this restaurant. Went here for the first time and they served me right. Went here for my…read morebirthday and they served me right. Even went here on a casual day and they served me right. They got respect and the waiting time for my meals was quick . Well done

(not pictured, Rose flavored ice cream)…read more The chicken tikka masala pizza was delicious. Me and my girlfriend went on a Saturday evening for the first time, and were pretty satisfied with the price ($32.74 for 1 large pizza and 2 single scoops of ice cream + 20% tip). Only took about 20 minutes to make everything, and they offered to give us the ice cream as we paid or once we returned. We picked the food up and could NOT stop talking about how wonderful it smelled. The ice cream itself is great, though has a strong floral taste so keep that in mind. The pizza was excellent. If you enjoy Indian food in any capacity, I highly recommend you check this restaurant out. You WILL find something that will catch your eye.

Ok, we love Indian food, so I was very excited to see that there is an Indian pizza place fairly…read moreclose to us (especially since the one I previous go to has closed). We tried butter chicken and kadai goat pizza so far. Overall, both pizza are very good and the following review is more on my preference. Butter chicken is good but a bit mild for my taste. However, I do love very spicy and strong flavored dishes. So it may be a good first try if you've never had Indian food pizza. Goat kadai is great and is my favorite of the two. But my parents, who are not as familiar with Indian food, didn't find it as enjoyable due to the stronger taste. I will be back trying other flavors. Just very happy to have one in Jacksonville.

Great place for a meal close to the Sheraton Jacksonville…read more When I travel, I like to find cuisines that I cannot find at home. When I realized that there was a restaurant serving Nepalese (and Indian) food, I had to go! I went on a Monday evening. The place was maybe 10% full. Huge place, very bright and airy. Some TVs over the bar (they have a full bar). No reservations needed on Mondays, for sure. I started with a Nepalese beer. It was fine. I got the chicken momos, the samosas, and the daal with rice. Portion sizes were huge, and the food tasted fresh and well-seasoned. I got way too much food for one person, but I wanted to taste a range on things. I wish I had a bigger stomach! Service was really lovely and attentive.

Came for a solo date after getting my nails done and glad I did!…read more I got chicken momos (same wrapper as wonton, but with their spices) and it's served with almost like a tomato sauce type of gravy (I got my steamed), very delicious! I also got an order of butter naan (super fresh and folds). My entree was the standard butter chicken and rice. Didn't wait long for my table or my food. The host sat me and my waiter was right there to answer any questions and take my order. I am going back soon to try some other entrees. My soul was fed and that I don't get that a lot when dining out.

We come here almost every weekend for their masala tea and crispy puri with cholay, and it never…read moredisappoints. The taste and flavors are authentic, and the service is always quick. Their masala dosa is our go-to when we feel fancy, and for dinner we love their butter chicken, lamb pepper fry, and chicken lollipop. The servers are very friendly, welcoming, and always give excellent recommendations. Try their suggestions--you will not regret it!

I came to Masala for indian buffet and it did not disappoint! Its hard finding authentic indian…read morefood in Jax that doesn't skimp out on the flavor. Everything I had was a delight to my taste buds! I went on a weekday and the lunch buffet came out to $17. Very reasonable for a buffet. I already can't wait to go back!

Although the night was extremely cold, the hospitality and warmth from the staff was much needed! I…read morewas visiting Florida for work purposes. Since I didn't have any friends in Jacksonville, I leaned on yelp for everything from getting my nails done to of course eating some good food. I passed this place several times while leaving the St. John's town center. Because of their hours of operation and my schedule, I was not able to make it there for their lunch buffet. Since I was by myself, I opted to sit at the bar. Let me say, the place was absolutely spotless! And I loved the decor! Everyone from the hostess, to the runners, to the bartenders were all very friendly. For the price of what I paid for wine, I definitely had a slight buzz from the amount that was given! I opted to order the tandoori chicken with rice with a side of naan. The non-laced a little bit of salt, but I see that this is a trend in the Jacksonville area. But no worries, it was still fresh and did it job. The chicken was nice and tender, and I left feeling full. Reheated my chicken and rice two days later, and the quality and taste was still there! I highly recommend this place for the amazing customer service and the quality of food.

I love Indian food, and went with a friend for the buffet. It was plentiful, and you certainly…read morewon't go away hungry. I was a bit disappointed in the selections, as so many tasted the same. The goat curry - which I love - was all bones, I went 3 times to try to find meat, and it was just all bones, but it did have a lovely flavor. I found the Naan not to be at all soft and chewy, but rather hard and tasteless. Maybe I hit the end of the batch? The interior is lovely. Very calming and pleasant. I do think they could do without the big screen TV. Sometimes it's just nice to sit and not have that playing in the background. Service was a bit off and on. I had asked for ice, several times, before receiving it. As most people get the buffet I guess they figure you're on your own. My table mate did not get the buffet, and had a hard time even placing her order as they just don't return to the tables. I would go back, but probably for something off the menu, not the buffet.