Run -- do not walk -- to get here and try their Shahi Paneer! It will make you reconsider your…read moreregular chicken tikka or butter chicken order in the future. Or at least it will for me. The beauty of phenomenal Indian restaurants is that you can order anything on the menu and know it will taste great. This visit I had the combo of chicken tikka, chicken vindaloo, daal tadaka, and of course this new shahi paneer that was a total game changer. All dishes were excellent. On the side I had the garlic and cheese naan with basmati rice. This place appears unassuming from outside but on the inside it has an upscale feel with cloth table tops and cloth napkins, glassware, and attentive dressed up staff that frequent your table often. I will be back. Perhaps even again this weekend!

Today I surprised my wife by asking her out to lunch, and we ended up back at Flavors Indian…read moreCuisine. She really enjoyed it on our last visit, and I wanted to give it another try. This time around, the experience was a little better. I ordered the curry chicken with a side of garlic naan, while my wife chose the aloo baingan. The food took about 25 minutes to come out, which felt a bit long for lunch but wasn't unreasonable. One thing I did notice was that a table that was seated after us (they arrived about 10 minutes after we were seated) received their food before we did, including another table that had a larger party. It wasn't a major issue, but it did stand out and is something the kitchen could and should improve on. They should really work to a FIFO (First in First Out) schedule. That said, the food itself was very enjoyable. My curry chicken, ordered at a medium spice level, was cooked and seasoned perfectly to my taste. The garlic naan was especially good--fresh, flavorful, and a great complement to my meal. Overall, this visit improved my impression compared to the first time around.

A friend recommended this place as the "best Indian in STL" and they were sooo right! My partner…read moreand I stopped in for dinner on a weekday, and while the outside might look unassuming, the food was packed with flavor! They were decently busy for dinner with takeout orders and had plenty of inside seating. Our wait staff was very friendly and attentive to every table, taking great care of us. The inside was very classic and spacious, with plenty of room between tables. My partner and I started with the Aloo Pakora, garlic cheese naan, and the onion kulcha. This was a great way to start our experience as the waiter explained each dish to us, as well as the different sauces we could enjoy with it! For our entree, we got a generous portion of lamb biryani and chicken tikka masala. They confirmed what spice level we would like (1-5, with 1 being not hot and 5 being spicy). We got the 3 and thought it was the perfect spice level for us, as people that frequently enjoy spicy foods. To end, we got a ras malai for dessert, which is a cold dessert with milk and pistachios. It was the perfect way to cool down our tongues after the meal. We had plenty of food leftover to have for a 2nd dinner the next day as well, which is a plus!

I was blown away by the food at this unassuming little strip mall spot. Don't judge a book by its…read morecover... the interior was very cute. Everything we ordered was excellent! And the menu is huge so we will absolutely be back! There were several very kind men serving and all were just as nice as the next. Very happy to have discovered a new gem!

Excellent authentic Indian. Reasonable prices. Atmosphere ok. Very friendly service. ####read more

Excellent curry house, although as is usual in the US, nowhere near spicy enough for me. That said…read morethe vindaloo was extremely tasty and the lamb was tender. The naan bread was light and crispy, which I like as it's not too filling.

Loved this place! The food and service were both great. A nice change of pace after a day of…read moreexploring. The seating is nothing fancy (think most fast food restaurants you know) but the food will make up for it.

We enjoyed what we ordered (actually my daughter did the ordering). The service was very nice and…read moreprompt. If you are wanting spicy dishes, this is the place. We asked for mild and that was certainly sufficient. I liked that the spiciest didn't overwhelm the flavor of the dishes.

We had noticed that a new Indian Restaurant was coming to Valley Park. Today we saw they were open…read moreand decided to try it. The restaurant is rather small but comfortable. The menu has a nice selection of vegetable, chicken, lamb, goat and seafood dishes as well as biryani, breads and a chaat menu. We ordered the Samosas, Vegetable Pakora, Poori, Chicken Tikki Masala and Lamb Curry. The Poori and appetizers came out promptly. Both appetizers were lightly dusted with a seasoning that was really flavorful. We asked what it was and its Chaat Masala. When the mains came out they looked great and tasted wonderful. I've eaten a lot of Indian food over the years and this is some of the best I've had. It's a family owned restaurant so maybe it's family recipes? The spice levels were good. The mild has a decent amount of heat and the medium is relatively hot. Prices are reasonable. No alcohol but the Mango Lassi is great. Service was also great.

Before you 1st walk in the door is a bit stiff you just got to give it a good tug. Really cozy…read moreatmosphere feels like you're at someone's aunties house very clean. Service was very speedy and the waitress is very friendly. Food was AMAZING we were washing clothes next door and could smell the yummy spices so we had to give the lamb tikka masala a try along with some garlic naan. Would definitely recommend we'll be coming every time we do laundry in town

I was looking for sone good Indian food and I think I have found the spot! The amount of hard work…read morethat goes into making every dish is inspiring and the flavors match that with flair to each menu item. I enjoyed their signature desi bites chicken biriyani paired with a mango lassi. I also found it cool how they provided a ramaden special as a limited time menu item. Overall, this is some seriously good food thats worth checking out!

Fantastic addition to the Indian cuisine establishments in West county. I got a butter naan. ,…read morebutter chicken (for my wife and kid) and ghee mutton roast (for me) - and we were too hungry to stop and take pictures. The mutton was perfectly cooked , very tender. This takes time and care and many mediocre Indian restaurants skip that part but that wasn't the case here . It reminded me of times I've tried this dish in South India, specifically Tamil nadu. The butter chicken was wonderfully buttery, tomatoey and embodied a really good butter chicken flavor but could have used some cream and less heat for a mild level. The butter naan was decent. The prices were reasonable. I'll definitely try again.

What a find this was!…read more See pictures for the interior feel of the place. That's the only down side. Small place, feels more like a place to order take out. Not really conducive to eat in, it's not a totally comfortable vibe. But we did! As well as a few other people that came at the same time. The service was great! Server guy, I'm not sure what to call him, was extremely attentive, personable and did pretty much all the running around while we were there. He handled all the tables, handled the people picking up food for take out, and did it all smoothly. The food really was amazing. Again, see the pictures I posted. We over ordered, on purpose, to try a little of a lot of things. The corn soup was different, but good. Seems to be a mix of a few cans of cream corn, broth, and a few chicken bits (if you ordered chicken). We found it pleasant. The fried spinach was amazing. The yellow curry was amazing. The Mongolian beef was amazing. Thank you for the rice, there was quite a bit of it and the fried shrimp (I forget the official name...fried shrimp?) off the appetizer menu) was AMAZING. We will definitely go back. Even if it's just take out. I must say....we took the left overs home and they made the trip just fine and were still good as left overs. Highly recommend. Let me know what you think, leave a compliment give me a "helpful" so I know you liked it!

Reasonable lunch menu Chicken dishes had reasonable cuts of…read moremeat The fried rice had a burned oil flavor and smell The lack of online ordering made it necessary to order in person as a complete menu was not listed online Seemed like a reasonable replacement for our favorite that has changed formats.

My wife and I had a date night this past Friday, and she had been craving Indian food--specifically…read morefrom Black Salt. I'm glad we finally gave it a try. The restaurant was clean and featured a modern décor, which made for a nice atmosphere right from the start. We were seated immediately upon arrival, which is always a plus on a Friday night. To start, my wife ordered a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, and I went with my usual--a Corona with a lime. For our meals, she chose the Veggie Biryani, while I went with the Tandoori Chicken, with a side of rice and garlic naan. Her Veggie Biryani had that classic slow-building heat you expect from Indian cuisine. I tried a bite myself, and it definitely had a nice kick without being overwhelming. My Tandoori Chicken was cooked perfectly--tender, flavorful, and very satisfying. The garlic naan was also a standout and paired well with everything. Overall, the food, service, and experience were all very good. We'll definitely be returning to Black Salt the next time we're craving Indian food.

I have visited black salt several times. They share a parking lot with other businesses…read more It's a smallish restaurant with very good Indian cuisine. The decor is tasteful and they have both tables and booths. I really appreciate that. They have plenty of protein options, including vegetarian and vegan dishes. On a particular visit for lunch, I ordered the executive lunch platter with the Punjabi choley and butter naan. The food was better than average. Service was very good.

Post pandemic there are significantly fewer Indian buffets in the area. Most Indian buffets that…read moreare still open have meager offerings or are of dubious quality. In reading other reviews about Minerva, it sounded like the buffet offerings were extensive. We arrived at noon when they opened and when the buffet was scheduled to start. We were the first there. One worker told us it would be five minutes before the buffet was ready. The second worker told us it would be 10 minutes before the buffet was ready. But it was not ready for 20 minutes. By then other patrons had arrived and jumped the line. There was a lot of variety in both meat and vegetarian dishes. One stand out was the tandoori chicken. The chicken curry was also good. The chaat fixings were good. There was chai as part of the buffet. Ambience was a bit odd. Water was served in bottles as opposed to glasses of ice water like most Indian restaurants have. Paper plates, and plastic, forks, and spoons as well as low quality brown napkins were the order of the day. You bus your own table. It was not the gold standard of Indian buffets, but it's better than any post pandemic offering that I have been to.

New Indian place off of Manchester! Very friendly owner greeted us when we walked in. They have a…read morelunch special until 2:30 for a very good price right now. We ordered the tiki masala, chicken 65, and tandoori chicken. Holy smokes, incredible. Favorite dish is definitely the chicken 65. Flavorful, delicious, tender, spicy just amazing. Tandoori chicken was seasoned well, tender and delicious. Tiki masala had great flavor but a little drier than the other 2 but still awesome. Wish we had more rice with how much sauce they gave. They have bar seating and a good amount of regular seats. Make sure to check the website for constant changing specials! Love it, we will be back!