Picture this...heavy thunderstorms...rain is so heavy it literally feels like cats and dogs are…read morehitting your roof. That is what happened today. It is the type of day that makes you want to eat comfort food. Bombay to Kathmandu was the ideal place for some lentil soup and naan. My soup was steaming hot and my naan quite tasty. Walking into Bombay to Kathmandu feels like being transported around the world. The beaded curtains, tin doors and other Indian Nepali artifacts made the place appear authentic. I placed my order with the cashier, who was warm and welcoming. The menu is remarkably diverse, offering classic Indian favorites alongside traditional Nepali dishes, which makes it stand out. The restaurant is known for its momos, curry dishes and aromatic sauces. Importantly, there are plenty of options for both meat lovers and vegetarians. Their creative fusion items, including curry inspired pizzas are their specialties. My soup was quite generous and filling. Prices are reasonable, and the food consistently delivers big on taste. The staff was friendly and willing to help with spice levels and menu recommendations.

This place is close to my home, so we often order food from here. The only item I really enjoy is…read morethe chili momo. We once ordered samosas for catering, but they were disappointing. The filling was overly oily, and the taste wasn't great.

I'd give this place 3.5 stars if I could. It was decent Indian food, but definitely not the best…read moreI've had. The tacos were by far my favorite -- I honestly would've been happy if that's all I ordered. The masala fries and paneer pizza, though, were nothing special. The pizza had way too much cheese and didn't have much flavor unless I used the malai sauce. The staff was very nice, and I'd come back for their tacos, but probably not for anything else.

I popped by for dinner last week after seeing the great reviews. Unfortunately, both meals I…read moresampled did not live up to expectations. My tikka wrap was almost entirely mozzarella with a smattering of chicken bits, tomato, and onion. It overwhelmed me, an avowed cheese lover, so I maxed out after two bites. I handed it off to my sweet husband who will eat anything while I tucked into his butter chicken. The naan and curry were tasty, but the chicken was so dry that I gave up after two more bites. Such a bummer because I'm always on the hunt for reasonably priced, fast casual meal spots to add into the rotation.

One-of-a-kind experience! I was recently in Austin, dying for some Indian food, and this place HIT!…read moreThe atmosphere was friendly and inviting. We had the best server, our little group quickly vibed with her! Of everything we sampled, the Samosa Chat and Sag Chicken were my absolute favorite - the spice was on point. Because our group enjoyed spicy foods, our server generously brought us out a unique New Year's drink, and let me tell you, I need to have that on the regular! All in all, a great restaurant!

I'm on a liquids only diet right now, so I was excited that New Sitara had several interesting soup…read moreoptions since I'm finding out that Austin isn't that great for finding menu items outside of smoothies. I tried the Ulavacharu soup--absolutely delicious. It's main ingredient is horse gram, which apparently is in the legume family. It wasn't like any soup I've had before, so description is a bit tough. It was fairly spicy to start with, but less so as I kept eating it. The only things I could identify was ground up horse gram, some sweet onions, and some thinly shaved ginger, but it had a lot of complexity. Highly recommend that and the rose milk (especially if you need some relief from the spiciness when you start out.) I had a little bit of my friend's butter chicken sauce, and that was excellent too. More heavily tomato-based than I'm used to, but a lot of depth of flavor. I'd happily order that in the future. I can't wait to come back and try their buffet when my diet restrictions are over :) Service was great. I asked if a few of the menu items have coconut in them since I'm allergic, and our server double checked with the kitchen for me and was very nice about it. Really pretty dining room as well. The location isn't as central as I'd like, but that does make it easy to find parking in the lot. Definitely recommend!

The concept of this restaurant is very interesting, it's in a somewhat of a warehouse with other…read morerestaurants, all ordered are pick up and online so it's pretty cool. You order on Uber eats or the restaurant website, you go to the front of the store to pick up and you're on your way. The lamb tikka masala is 100% the way I want it spicy, fragrant, pungent, textural, fresh, strong, umami flavored. It's frankly one of the best tikka masala I've ever had in Texas. Very nice chunks of lamb with the garlicky naan bread, the bread helps taper down the strong flavors but you want to get back to it again so another bite mixed with the garlic naan, and more and more. Very very good Indian curry.

Available via 3rd party deliver apps, ordered the chicken kadai and it was delish. Unlike many…read morecurry shops in the area this was flavorful and not sweet. This place is definitely spicy town. It comes with a side of basmati rice which is great for curries. The rice was well cooked too many places serve old rice and I was glad this place did not. I also got some butter nan.

All of this was delish! The food is amazing- definitely my fave was the paneer saag and the chicken…read morepakoras. The goat curry was also a solid choice. Kinda pricey but I will say the portions are big- I ate the saag in three separate meals. Liked the cheesy naan. The Jalepeno cream cheese naan was interesting- don't think I would get it again. It's good on its own just I don't feel like it fit well with the dishes. The inside is also super beautiful- it's warm and inviting and the decor is stunning. Service was also fantastic- super thoughtful and kind.

I was check 44 at the bar table t1 I am regular at Clay…read morePit. I get the vegetarian dishes today I got my normal dishes I get. Vegetable korma excellent. Dal Makhani no spices and watered down. And the Puri the wheat cups with chic peas inside all potatoe. I visited at 3:28p and it was way different than normal. I just only liked the Korma today .& spoke to manager who surely would recognize me I am always there and never complained. Ways of money today I don't eat the makhani or puri Server at bar was great and I've had him twice this week. Manager saying he will talk to Cook doesn't help. Manager said see you next time was rude and he's seen me in there a lot

Good food and good prices. The tikka masala fries were well seasoned and crispy! I also enjoyed the…read moreLamb tikka masala with the garlic naan. The portions were huge and the food came out quick. You order first at the counter and find a seat. It felt relatively clean inside and there were plenty of open seats.

Best Indian food in Austin! Samosas with the mint chutney are SO delicious. But the chicken tikka…read morewith basmati rice keeps me coming back for more!

Saffron Austin is known for their Indian and Nepalese cuisine, offering a thoughtfully crafted menu…read morethat highlights both traditional Indian flavors and unique Himalayan dishes. According to a close friend, Safran Austin located on Far West Boulevard, is especially known for being the first in Austin to feature a dedicated Nepalese menu I was not very hungry so I ordered the Chicken 65 (spicy deep-fried chicken with tomatoes, curry leaves, and ginger) ...a South Indian specialty. The chicken nuggets were doused in a flavorful curry seasoned and they were super moist and fresh tasting. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. My server, Dipka, was kind and helpful. She offered me water to go as it was pretty hot outside...nice touxh. There are a plethora of vegetarian, vegan, and halal offerings. Looking forward to returning and exploring more menu items...

Good enough food for to go!…read more We got your general white person basics: - Nepalese Momos - chicken tikka masala - garlic naan I will say though that the packaging was fantastic (some may disagree it's wasteful) and ensured that everything travelled safely with no spills in the car!

Usta Kababgy is an excellent restaurant for authentic Middle Eastern cuisine in Austin, TX located…read moreon N. Lamar Blvd. The restaurant has well seasoned, charcoal grilled meats. The kebabs are the true highlight...juicy, flavorful, and grilled to perfection. The portions are quite large as the hubs and I shared a wrap. We were sufficiently full after eating the chicken tikka wrap. Interestingly, the wrap came in a Shawarma King packaging with their contact phone number. So, I assume that Usta staff are sub-contracting from Shawarma King. Usta also has freshly baked bread and classic sides like hummus and rice paired with the main dishes. The restaurant has a homey, lived in feel. It has a few middle eastern artifacts sprinkled throughout the restaurant. The menu offers a wide variety of options, from Iraqi and Adana kebabs to shawarma and traditional Middle Eastern plates, so there are food items for both first timers and regulars who want to explore beyond the basics. They also serve flatbreads where you can have two different toppings. The food focus is on bold, traditional flavors rather than modern takes on middle eastern foods. On the desserts front, they have an assortment of desserts and several sections of ice cream. I had the baklava, which was surprisingly delicious...it was not eye-squinting sweet like a standard baklava. It was crunchy, flavorful, and had nuts that were substantial. Layla, my server, was so super sweet and welcoming. She pointed out that Usta provides its customers free tea. How cool is that? I cannot remember last time I received a free drink.

Usta Kababgy offers amazing charcoal-grilled Mediterranean food that provides authentic, "soul-fed"…read moreexperience that's hard to find elsewhere. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, suitable for a place nice enough for a family/friend gathering. The service is friendly and reassures wanting to provide an enjoyable meal. The standout here is the charcoal grill definitely must try. It's all fresh and top-tier.

The only thought that crossed my mind while I was woofing down the hot Paneer Kulcha & Choley on a…read morecold dreary day, was damn, I wish had a bigger stomach!! Mind blowing food for a food truck in a somewhat unassuming location (behind a gas station on south bound 183 before Mister Carwash) Made to order kickass food..

Kulchas - great…read more Parathas - great Gud Roti - divine Chaats - decent Chai - good (I always get chai) The kulcha and parathas and their accompanying curries, achaar and raitas are all amazing. Everything is made to order (kulchas and parathas) and they are all so so good. It's very comforting and doesn't feel heavy. Need to try the biryani but why try it when the kulcha and parathas are very very good.

Really wanted to like this place for the Indian Mexican fusion but my meals have been pretty…read moreaverage both times I've eaten here. The best thing we had were the veggie samosas, really liked those. The dal soup was alright, lacking flavor and watery. The onion pakoda was exactly what you'd think, fried onion strings. I've had way better Shahi korma, tikka masala and chicken biryai and the jalapeño naan was interesting. It was just plain bread with jalapeños on it, no garlic or butter or anything else. Maybe I'm missing something and this is just part of the fusion, but it was not doing it for me. They do have a good happy hour if you want to come try them out!

A good first Nasha experience. Arrived at around 5:30pm on a Friday and there was only one other…read morecouple there. We had our choice of outdoor or indoor seats, and chose a spot outside on their wrap around patio. Tables were a bit wobbly and cement was cracked/uneven, but there was a charm to it. Our order was taken promptly! We got a lamb samosa (half off appetizers M-F from 4-7pm!), a couple of curries, a garlic naan, and a mango lassi. The curries were a little under-spiced and the lassi was a touch over sweet, but the garlic naan was amazing and the basmati rice was as perfectly cooked as any I've ever had! Portions were a touch small, but prices were fair. Our server was also incredibly kind and warm. I will definitely come back to try some other items off their expansive menu!