It's been far too many years since my previous visit to this place…read more But last night I ended that. A sudden wave of needing a spicy curry or vindaloo overcame my emotions. Next thing I knew I was in the parking lot and searching for Swagat. Because it was a Monday night it had only 3-4 tables of customers, so my order was ready before I was even thinking about it taking too long. The service was very friendly and personable as well. Suggestions were made while I was trying to decide what the last Indian dish I last had, and I'm relieved he suggested what he did. Vindaloo. Spicy beef and make it your top spice level. He started to caution me, but I was very intent about my capsaicin intake. Dall was me secondary items, yellow, and only at the middle point for heat. Plain naan. Very simple and direct. Upon returning home the scent was enormously delicious and inviting. The delicate long grain rice was perfectly cooked and such a subtle item to be actually a star on the dish, rather than a simple starch to take up space. Potatoes were large and delicate while firm. Beef, velvety soft and still not losing its texture. The yellow lentils were a bit different than I'd expected. I last enjoyed them ages ago and my recall was that they still held some of their form. These were cooked further down, not in an unpleasant or overly aggressive manner, just different than I was expecting. Delicious. Beautifully colorful, saffron(?) I'm unsure. Naan. Another item that deserves a starring role in a meal. This was far better than any of the recent times at either of the two nearby Indian restaurants that I've been spending more time than I now think I plan to in the coming months and years. Tonight I'm enjoying the food from last nights dinner. Should've taken some pics. But take out meals aren't artfully prepared. So they don't really matter anyway.

I can't speak about the ambience because I wasn't at this restaurant. I was at a wedding and this…read moreSwagat branch catered the event. The items were preordered by the host - sesame chicken, naan, biriyani, plain rice, saag paneer and butter chicken. I had planned on skipping the meal because I have celiac disease and was worried about transmission of substances I couldn't eat. However I asked to speak to one of the men who'd set it up. He told me to avoid the naan and sesame chicken but that everything else was gluten free. His confidence assured me and so I was able to try the meal. The food could have used a little more spice but was delicious. There were huge chunks of paneer which I appreciated. I am so glad that the staff was knowledgeable about their menu. I have now got the confidence to visit the restaurant and try out the other gf options.

I ordered through DoorDash for the first time. We got the chicken tikka masala and beef vindaloo…read more The food was delicious. It was my first time ordering beef vindaloo and the meat was very tender and the sauce was great flavor and spice. The chicken tikka was also very delicious. We will certainly be eating from here more often!

Very average experience overall. The service was courteous and respectful, but not particularly…read morewarm or friendly. My cup was dirty, although the food did come out in a reasonable amount of time. Sadly, the food itself was pretty boring. And I don't just mean it wasn't "spicy" in terms of heat--it lacked the depth of spice and flavor I expect from good Indian food. Everything tasted somewhat bland. I hesitated between 2 or 3 stars- but they got 3 because the lamb was super tender. And then there was the cheddar cheese naan. You would never--and I mean never--get cheddar cheese in naan in India. Like an Indian quesadilla or something. It just feels wrong. Overall, this place felt a little too Americanized for my taste. Nothing was terrible, but if you're looking for bold, flavorful, more authentic Indian food, this probably isn't the place.

Fantastic food and excellent service! Our waiter was very helpful, the food came out quickly, and…read moreeveryone was friendly and welcoming. Great atmosphere and delicious Indian cuisine. Highly recommend!

Food was amazing. We have a gluten allergy and our server was extremely knowledgeable. Many…read morechoices. We will be back!

My wife had the Marsala Vegetable Curry and I had the Mixed Vegetable Curry. Both were excellent.read more

Flavorful dishes, generous portions, attentive service and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend…read morefor a great Indian dining experience!

Ordered takeout, you're basically paying for two servings of food. The sauces and spices are…read moreincredible. The menu is huge but I'd bet everything is really good, which is rare for big menus. Strongly recommend!

My family and I have become regulars at Rajni! Which is hard to do, considering it is packed at all…read moredays and times. If you're lucky enough to stop in when there isn't too big of a crowd, everything is splendid. When it is busy it can be a bit of a wait and hit or miss on food. My favorite things to order in terms of appetizers are the Chicken 555, Gobi Lasuni, and Chili Baby Corn. For entrees I have really liked the Mutton Sukka, Vendakkai, Kofta, Goat Biryani. Hakka Noodles are also pretty good! Filter coffee and chai and lassi's are all a great pick to accompany your meal. If you're lucky to stop in on a weekend, the veg and non veg thali are a must try in my opinion. The variety of dishes you get to try for a reasonable price is so worth it! Their dosas have also been great (never have taken a picture oops but have tried Mysore Masala, Pondicherry Cheese Masala, Karan Podi, etc) and I love all three of the chutneys - peanut, tomato, coconut.

Ordered carry out so I can't speak on service or ambiance…read more The chicken tikka masala was so delicious I could cry. I couldn't stop eating it! And even as leftover I feel like it was getting better and better. My friend ordered the Shahi paneer and said it was really good too as a veg option. We got the chefs special, garlic, and cheese naan. The naan was much bigger than I thought so I wouldn't recommend ordering a lot of it.

Best Indian food in Madison in my humble opinion, consistent over the years. Muttar paneer is my…read morefavorite.

Came here for a Wednesday Lab Night (AYCE), $40/pp with tip included. Party of 2…read more For this lab night, we got the garlic naan with a dill yogurt dip, beet potato masala, cabbage stir fry with lotus over rice (tasted like grandma's cooking!), beets and mushroom over puree, & cranberry cake with hot fruit jam on top soaked in hazelnut cream with pistachio. All savory dishes full of spice and flavor. It was coincidentally all vegetarian this night, and still very very filling. We also ordered a drink, the Gaon Ka Buzurg (Village Elder) tasted like a floral garden, like we were back in Taiwan having afternoon tea! Also smells really good At the end of the five courses, the waiter asked us if there's any dishes we wanted to try again. Would 100% come again! Love the concept of the lab night, the chefs did not disappoint.

This was such a fun spot, I'm glad I got to try it! They do something called lab nights on…read moreweeknights, it's $40 and they serve you a random assortment of dishes that they are trying out. It's all you can eat, and tip is included. You can list dietary restrictions when you make your reservation and they will do their best to accommodate those. It's a fun way to try new food and not really have to think about what you're gonna be getting. The service was unique for lab night, they only give you one plate at the start and no spoons but you can ask for cutlery if needed (we did!)

Love it! It's so nice to have authentic South Indian food right off i90. The dosa was…read moreexcellent--perfectly crispy and full of flavor. The chutney and sambar were spot on. The curry was great too. We had the butter chicken with chapati and paratha, and everything was delicious. The prices felt absolutely fair for the quality and portions. Definitely a place I'd come back to!

Just OMG. Delicious and perfect. Had the mutton, and the poori was done just right. Been to…read moreChennai a couple times and great S Indian food is hard to find. Lamb portion, a bit small and boney but still, 6*'s!!!!