Black Salt is an Indian restaurant that recently opened in Creve Coeur. I came in and was immediately served a complementary appetizer. My guest and I ordered quite the spread, from pani puri to samosas to chicken byriani. I also got some masala chai and garlic naan to pair with my entree. All the food was delicious and the portion sizes were large. The standout for me was the samosas. Fried to perfection and the interior was flavorful. The service was good and I look forward to coming back! read more

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Delicious, authentic Indian food! Black Salt is a cute medium sized restaurant in a strip of business down Olive. We made a reservation for New Year's Day and it wasn't too busy. Service was okay, the wait staff was nice and helpful on spice level. They didn't check in as often as I'd like to refill water etc. The food was fantastic. I love Indian flavors so this hit the spot! Would for sure come back read more

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It was our first time at Black Salt and we were seated right away at our reservation time. It was surprisingly quiet for a Friday night, which made for a really nice, relaxed dining experience. The table behind us recommended we get the butter chicken and they were absolutely right. It was hands down one of the best butter chickens we've had. It was rich, creamy, and pure deliciousness. We also ordered the paneer biryani, which was super flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. It came with raita and paired really well. We tried the garlic naan, but I'd actually recommend the regular butter naan instead. Naan was key for dipping into the butter chicken. Overall, such a solid meal and we will definitely be coming back. read more

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Great restaurant, taste is very authentic and the price is extremely reasonable for the quality and quantity of food you get! It wasn't too busy when we got there which was nice in that we got quick service! read more

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We tried a bunch of different appetizers for dinner. The gobi lasuni was great and very spicy, while the miso malai chicken tikka was milder than we had hoped. The receipt showed it was "mild" but our server didn't ask what spice we wanted when we ordered. A medium level would have been perfect for it! Nice, upscale decor and a servers were prompt and friendly. More relaxed than it may appear at first! The only complaint I had was the prices for whiskey were crazy high! $22 for a single pour of Eagle rare? Didn't even ask about the Blantons that I saw on the shelf, Other than that, a great dinner date place! read more

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I've been to Black Salt Chesterfield location a several times, and I really liked the food there. However, my recent experience at the new location in Creve Coeur wasn't as good as I would like. It looked like they have a different menu than the other location. There was no biriyani dish that I liked. -Food wise: Our Masala chai and mango lassi were great. Garlic naan was amazing - the best! We ordered lamb vindaloo and chicken tikka masala with garlic naan to share between two of us. Both sauce was delicious. However, I had to send the tikka masala back to the kitchen to cook again ...because the chicken was still raw inside. -Service was friendly but kinda slow... We had to wait quite a while for our orders. -In term of location and ambiance, I liked here more - plenty of parking spots, much bigger space, relaxing vibe, nice music etc. read more

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This was our second visit to Black Salt. Decor is like you are entering a fine dining establishment. Service is outstanding. The gohbi lasuni is one of the best bites I've had. read more

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Today I stopped by Black Salt, specifically the Creve Coeur location. This is Black Salt's second location, with the first being in Chesterfield. The ambiance inside is modern and intimate. Every party starts with an amuse-bouche, consisting of seasoned crispy crackers and a flavorful, fragrant dipping sauce. I always enjoy an amuse-bouche, and this one was no different. For my entree, I ordered a classic -- butter chicken with rice and a side of naan. The food took a bit longer to arrive--about 25 minutes--but it was worth the wait. The curry was rich and packed with flavor, and the dish included 5 whole chicken thighs. I asked for medium spice, which I found to be a perfect spice level for someone who enjoys a bit of a kick. The naan was brushed with fresh, minced garlic and butter, topped with black sesame seeds -- delicious! I thoroughly enjoyed the food, although I cannot speak to the authenticity of the dish. The service was wonderful. My waitress was kind and attentive, and it was clear each staff member was working diligently to attend to all customers. My only suggestion for Black Salt is to lean more into celebrating Indian culture through the decor and music. I would have loved to hear Indian music playing, rather than American, to fully complement the dining experience. That said, I also recognize the common pressure on global cuisine restaurants to adapt or Americanize certain elements in order to appeal to a broader audience. Overall, I loved this spot! One of my top Indian restaurants in St. Louis at the moment. read more

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Stopped in for lunch around noon on a work day after hearing good things about the Chesterfield location. The inside has clearly been freshly renovated and is very inviting with mellow music that allows for good conversation. My coworker and I were a little bummed that this location doesn't have the lunch "sampler"-type platter that the Chesterfield location has so that we could try multiple dishes, but we wound up getting the chicken Andhra and chicken tikka masala lunch specials and added on a couple of butter naan (a must!). The salad & samosas were a perfect little starter to tide us over until our mains came mouth. We both loved our entrees and were impressed with the portion size - definitely enough to take some home for leftovers. read more

Black Salt - Lunch special salad & samosas - Indian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Yum yum yum! I've been meaning to visit Black Salt for a long time and I'm glad I finally got to go! To be honest, I was expecting a bit of a larger and fancier restaurant vibe, but either way it was still very good! The Lahori chicken was amazing, great spice level. The garlic naan was fresh and delicious. The chicken 65 was very spicy so watch out! Service was decent, I had to ask for water refills a few times (they weren't busy during lunch time), but that was no big deal. Still a great experience and the food was great, can't wait to try more! read more

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My mom and I recently went to the Olive Blvd BlackSalt and wow what an experience. I took pictures of everything because the plating was beautiful. Some of the stand out dishes for me were the Tteok-Boki, the Parm Kale salad, and the Vindaloo Pork Ribs. The tteok-boki was the best I've ever had , and I will go back for it again. The vindaloo had such flavor , and the pork ribs were beyond tender. Really amazing. The Chicken Kabab appetizer was actually amazing too, I can't leave that one out. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. The vibe of the restaurant was definitley fun and inviting. We also had two desserts. Both were VERY good. The Chocolate Yogurt Brûlée was heavenly. Chocolaty but light at the same time. I didn't get a picture of that one because I was halfway through eating it before I remembered. There are so many more items I wanna try from the menu so we will definitley be going back. read more

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This is an amazing Indian Restaurant. The staff were extremely courteous and accommodating, and the food was exceptional. I ordered the Lamb Chops and Butter Chicken, both entrees were cooked to perfection; both dishes had rich and bold flavors. If you enjoy Indian Food or would like to try Indian Food, I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Solid showing from Black Salt's second location. My first time trying chaat and it so flavorful and interesting. A ton of different ingredients that almost feel random, but somehow work. The highlight of the meal for me. The tikka masala was good but nothing special. While there are some menu differences between this spot and their Chesterfield location (no biryani here), the two are pretty neck-and-neck in taste and quality. Favorite dishes: Samosa chaat read more

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Don't let the strip mall vibe fool you, Black salt is fine dining quality Indian dishes. Everything we got was delicious and came out plated like we were watching a tv cooking competition. It's almost like a master chef snuck into a chain restaurant and changed the whole menu. Gives the place a nice hidden gem feel. read more

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I am a huge fan of Black Salt in Chesterfield so I've been excited to try this second location. I got the lunch special of Tikki Masala paneer and it was perfection! Full of flavor and perfectly spiced. Service was impeccable! The only thing that concerned me was that the dining room wasn't more full so check it out and bring a friend! Lunch specials are a great deal but the variety remains with the full size entrees. I would be remiss not to strongly recommend the old fashioned. read more

Black Salt - Bar - Indian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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We ordered chicken 65, butter chicken and garlic naan. The quality of the dishes were amazing, the chicken 65 was spicy and crunchy, the butter chicken was creamy and buttery, the garlic naan paired with it was the perfect combination. If you can't handle spice, let your servers know. Prices are good for the amount of food given. Service was really great too! read more

Wow!! I actually like this location the best due to the "fusion" offerings. The Samosa Chat and Dungari were absolutely phenomenal! It seems they eliminated a few of the fusion options I look forward to such as Tteokboki and green bean stir fry. Hopefully they bring some of these back as it sets them apart from all the Indian places in the area. read more

You eat with your eyes first! Wow. What a way to present Indian food. Also, chefs kiss to the Indian cosmo. I wish I could live inside the garlic Naan. read more

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This is my second review of Black Salt/Creve Coeur. Three months ago we dined and were blown away by the excellent service, presentation, and taste. Last night we brought our friends from out of town for drinks and dinner. We had bragged on how great Black Salt had been the first time, so we were disappointed and frustrated with the poor service. The servers were confused and obviously not trained. Drinks orders became a drawn out ordeal, and we were brought two appetizers, one of which we did not order(we kept the extra app and paid for it). We cut our losses after drinks and appetizers and left before ordering our entrées. (We went to 314 Tradicional) Black Salt is a beautiful restaurant with outstanding food, but the owners need to have savvy, well trained servers to complete the dining experience. read more

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Heads up, different menu, still amazing. Now that's out of the way. My bar for excellent food is the Chicken65, unfortunately they do not have that here. I did find a very similarly spiced cauliflower that was quickly a favorite. Our service was amazing, not only our server but the owner also stopped by to make sure our experience was fantastic. I feel like both locations have amazing wait staff. I remembered to take photos, everything was so good! I really can't wait to come.back and try more items they have to offer. read more

Food: 3 Stars Service: 1 Star *Sigh* Let me preface by saying that I absolutely LOVE their restaurant in Chesterfield. We've been patrons since they opened in 2023, and were ecstatic when we learned they'd be opening a 2nd location in Creve Coeur. Knowing the food and service is stellar in Chesterfield, we assumed their Creve Coeur location would knock our expectations out of the ballpark. Unfortunately, everything that could have gone wrong did and we were let down in such a tremendous way. Honestly, if we hadn't loved their Chesterfield location so much, we wouldn't attempt a 2nd try at their Creve Coeur location but we've decided to give them time to work out their kinks and further train their staff. Bear with me and let me explain... It's my birthday and we opted to dine in with some friends. -7:00pm: We arrived promptly for our reservation, as did our friends. -7:25pm: No one has brought us water or taken our orders. I got up from the table to seek someone who could wait on us. Water is brought to the table and orders are taken. -7:35pm: Staff members quickly walk by our table and we hear a bit of drama unfolding... A woman has arrived stating she made reservations for a party of 15 at 7:30pm. The staff argues that the reservation was for 6pm. Both walk back to the front of the restaurant to continue the discussion. 10 mins later, we're approached by the staff and the story unfolds... there seems to have been a mix up and they are trying to accommodate the large group. The restaurant can only accommodate them if my table moves to a booth so they can put the extra tables together. We're a little annoyed, but our food hasn't arrived, so we agreed. -7:50pm: The large group starts to assemble and gets seated behind us. -8:00pm: Our appetizer arrives. Still waiting on 5 other dishes. We watch servers pass our booth to bring the large group food. Worried, we pulled aside a staff member to confirm that our orders would be transferred from the table we were just at to the booth we moved to. She ensures us the order has been transferred to our new booth and as another staff walks by her, tells her to make sure the food gets sent to us at our new booth. -8:10pm: We notice servers bringing out more food for the large group. They are also just receiving their menus. Concerned our food has been delivered to them, we pull aside a server and ask. They assure us our food will be out soon and they jet off. -8:15pm: We watch the staff frantically try to figure out what went wrong. They clearly sent our food to the large group (or to another table). My friends need to get home, so I pull aside a staff member again to ask for the status of our order. They ensure it will be out soon. We continue to watch other tables get served while the staff figure out how to undo this mess. -8:30pm: They notice we're getting a bit restless and annoyed, and they approach our table apologizing for the poor service. Additionally, they offer to comp our entire meal. -8:45pm: Our dishes start rolling out... one by one. It's a good thing my friends like family style and don't mind sharing dishes, otherwise the food would have gotten cold if we had waited for everyone's food to come out. But that's not the worst bit... We ordered chicken tikka masala and every chicken piece was raw in the center. My guess is while hustling to get everyone's food out, they missed the mark on whether the chicken was cooked thoroughly. We sent the food back, told them we didn't want it remade, and asked for new utensils since ours were now contaminated. -9:25pm: We quietly gather our belongings to leave and notice the staff avoid making eye contact with us. We left without anyone acknowledging or apologizing for the horrendous service and experience. Aside from the raw chicken being served, the other dishes were fantastic. I'll save those reviews for another day when the ship has made their improvements and turned things around. Until then... read more

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It has been a year since they opened this location and they have become very disorganized. They will claim it is so busy but reality the three ladies have no sense organization. They don't carry paper and pen to write down the orders and end up forgetting what was ordered. We ordered our starters and then started to order our main dishes and the tall skinny one stopped us to put in the starters saying she would come back. She never really came back. The more plump lady came with our staters and we told her our entrees and she claimed "we got it". We thought she pit in the order. We finished our starters and tried to get their attention with out success. We had drank all our water and even stacked all the plates up. Finally a short lady came and asked if we wanted the check. We explained to her we were waiting for our entrees and the plump one took the entree order. They claimed she never did. They should check their security cameras. We are in plain sight and she did. She just never put it in. The tall skinny one came claiming we were in the wrong and that is when I had to correct her in how bad a job they did. There were people who came after us ate and left and new people took the spot while we sat there and were ignored. They should either divide the restaurant in sections and take a section each or each person has a different job. One takes the order, one clears the plates, one subs with clearing plates and bringing out food. It has been a year and these ladies have been here the entire time. I also don't understand why they don't serve their food with serving spoons. We often get the food "family style" but even as a family don't want to be sharing each other's saliva. A successful restaurant has three qualities - good food, good service, priced fairly for the food and service. They have just ok food compared to opening. Bad service and for the price the food and experience was not worth it. The first time we went the owners were there and the place ran well. With these clowns running it, I don't think it will last. They certainly will not be getting my business anymore. read more

Delicious food and amazing service. Ambiance is a more modern take on a traditional Indian restaurant, but very clean and new feeling. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to try a modern take on some classic Indian dishes, while also maintaining some typical favorites such as butter chicken and tikka masala. read more

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I stepped out of my tikka masala comfort zone and tried a dish called chicken dungari. The cashew cream sauce was decadent. We were given some kind of cracker with spice on it as an appetizer, such a kind gesture! Glad to have this restaurant in creve coeur. Classy aesthetic with an intimate feel. read more

This was a humbug visit that went quite well. The service was great and the ambiance gave you a feel of being in a small town where everyone knows each other. The food was awesome but I wasn't sure what to order. Everything tasted great! read more

Went on a week night. The food was excellent and still dream about their pistachio kulfi !! Service was very slow but it was worth the wait at the end of it! The decor was fairly simple for the kind of amazing high-end food that they were serving. Absolutely will return.!! read more

I visited *Black Salt* with my mother after hearing good things, which often speaks to a restaurant's quality. Upon entering, we were impressed. The restaurant is beautifully designed, very clean, and clearly well-maintained. The service started off friendly and attentive, and we were initially excited to enjoy what we hoped would be a great dining experience. Unfortunately, that hope was short-lived. During our appetizers, we discovered a **fly literally embedded in one of our dishes**. This wasn't a fleeting bug that landed after the plate hit the table it was clearly *plated* with the food. As a **chef by trade and a food and beverage director**, I understand that kitchens are busy places and mistakes can happen. But what followed is where the real disappointment set in. **There was no apology. No concern. Not even an acknowledgment.** We weren't offered a replacement or any form of compensation and, to our shock, **the dish was not removed from our bill**. My mother, despite being visibly upset, made the conscious decision not to press the issue out of fear of being seen through the lens of the "angry Black woman" stereotype something no customer should ever have to consider when simply advocating for basic respect and service. We stayed and ate our entrées, though our appetites were already gone. We tried to make the best of the evening, but the experience was soured. When the bill came, we were stunned to see that **the contaminated dish was still charged**, with no effort made to make the situation right. We paid politely and left not wanting to escalate the situation but we walked away disgusted, not just by the fly, but by the **complete lack of accountability and empathy**. Again, I understand the realities of restaurant operations. But what truly sets great establishments apart is how they handle their missteps. The absence of even a basic "I'm sorry" was telling. We will **never return** to Black Salt or any affiliated restaurant. A beautiful interior and initial good service mean little when basic hygiene and customer care are neglected. This experience was not only disappointing it was a profound failure in hospitality. read more

In the search for good Indian food, we had lunch at Black Salt in Creve Coeur, Missouri. It was amazing! We had options from the Express Lunch menu which had vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. I had the butter chicken, my husband had the chicken tikka masala. The entrees came with a small salad, 2 mini samosas and rice. We both ordered butter naan but 1 order would have been plenty for the 2 of us. I was not able to finish my lunch, so i have left overs for tomorrow This was seriously the best Indian food we have had since we moved here 6 years ago. We will need to come for dinner, but will probably make reservations. I bet that this place is busy for dinner. read more

Black Salt - Indian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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We got takeout and it was all delicious. The cuisine is definitely elevated. The chaat was especially good. The ambience looks very nice and upscale if one was to dine in. The service was friendly and prompt. read more

Brilliant flavors! Wonderful Indian food! New dishes to try. Helpful and kind servers. A place we will share with fiends and family. read more

I'm going to preface by saying that I know I am a novice with Indian restaurants and I'm sure I have only experienced Americanized Indian, so I'm kind of like someone who loves Olive Garden rating a place in Italy. Black Salt may be very authentic and fantastic, but my palate just doesn't know any better. We tried Black Salt on Olive after the high recommendations of a friend. The location feels like it used to be a fast-food place. It's long and skinny and doesn't have many tables, so reservations are recommended. They have tried to dress it up but it still feels like a nicely decorated Jimmy Johns. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The amuse bouche was a nice touch and was fresh and tasty. We ordered punjabi samosas, chicken tikka masala, paneer biryani, and chicken 65. The samosas were very, VERY good. Some of the best I've had, but a little smaller than I'm used to. Sauces were delicious and fresh, and I was very pleased to find them served with a small salad. I sometimes find at Indian restaurants (and chinese) that I don't get any vegetables when I order a meat-based entree, so the salad was a nice way to get a vegetable. The chicken tikka masala was a little disappointing. The flavor was good and it seemed to be made with high quality ingredients but the dish was mostly gravy with very little chicken, and the chicken was all small, dry pieces of dark meat. The rice served on the side was a small-ish portion and would not have had a chance to soak up as much of the gravy as we got with the dish. The rice was also very plain. It was a jasmine or basmati rice, so it was fragrant, but it didn't include any cloves, peppercorns, cardamom, saffron, etc. Just plain rice. This is my daughter's favorite dish at other indian restaurants that we go to and it didn't taste like what we're used to. The paneer biryani (medium) was delightful. It was very high quality and full of lots of interesting ingredients that I don't usually see. I even think I saw some flower petals in there. It was dropped at the table with no raita, even though it was listed on the menu. I asked the server when she dropped it off for the raita and she said yes came back with serving spoons instead. I had to wait a bit for another waitress to go by to ask for the raita, after which it was delivered. It was a very good raita, very thick and with lots of ingredients. It really complemented the spicy biryani, and it was plenty spicy. The chicken 65 was disappointing. We had never ordered it before but wanted to try something different. Since we've never had it, I don't know what we should have expected, but it was also all dark meat pieces and very dry, like it was double fried. It was listed on the appetizer menu so it didn't come with rice. If I'm in the area I would go again and maybe get the entrees with paneer instead of chicken. I love paneer as a meat substitute so I would much prefer the food without the chicken. read more

The food and service here are good. I started with an appetizer of Pani Puri and I liked it, the waitress did say people either love it or hate it. I thought it was good, the sauces you pour inside have a great flavor. The garlic naan was good. I also tried the chicken barra kebab and that had a great flavor and the meat was very tender. For dinner I ordered the Butter Chicken and it was good. I also tried the Tikka Masala but I thought the Butter Chicken was more to my liking because it had a creamier taste. The ambiance is casual - seemed like a strip mall restaurant. The restaurant was very clean. The servers were very nice and gave suggestions. read more

Always a dining pleasure with wonderful food, friendly service and good sized portions for sharing. The quality of their original restaurant in Chesterfield hasn't been compromised at all, which speaks volumes about their management and quality control. No hesitation in recommending this whatsoever, especially for its Mumbai street food specialities. read more

I was really excited to finally get to try Black Salt. Small setting and the staff is very nice. The food we got was amazing but it was really heavy. Part of it is a result of what we ordered, but I'd skip if you're looking for a light meal. If it's just a delicious meal you're looking for, then definitely give this place a try! Plenty of vegetarian options read more

Black Salt - Daal - Indian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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We had dinner last night at the new Black Salt location in Creve Coeur. We arrived about 5:15 on a Tue evening. It wasn't crowded but had filled up by the time we left. This was our first visit, and we have not been to the Chesterfield location. The food was beautifully plated and absolutely delicious. We enjoyed the corn soup, chicken wings, garlic naan and a chicken dish (the name of which escapes me). Perfect seasoning and very different flavor profiles from our "normal" Indian food experience. The service was exceptional and the staff went out of their way to help us understand various menu items. Black Salt is a new favorite for us and very convenient, so we will be back soon! read more

Black Salt - Wings, corn soup, naan, masala onions, chicken dish - Indian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

The food was great. I asked for mild and it was all perfectly prepared. We split the samosa chaat, the butter paneer, the butter chicken, and house salad. They seem to have about 20 tables but I got my food for carryout. It was really good. read more

Black Salt - Bar seating and tables in the front seating area - Indian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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This place has amazing Indian food, the flavors and dishes are unique but familiar, so good!

The food is a thoughtful, creative fusion of cooking styles from multiple countries. This place excels at blending unexpected textures and taste in every dish. The staff is knowledgeable and attentive. The experience is lovely, while maintaining a relaxed, casual vibe. read more

Fabulous food and service in a very pleasant atmosphere. Some traditional Indian favorites along with more dishes that are unique - and all are outstanding. A real gem. read more

Wow! I had heard wonderful things about the Chesterfield location and this was just too conveniently located to not try. My friend and I were blown away by how good the food was, and the service from the hostess to the chef was delightful. The decor is really neat and unexpected for a location in a shopping center. I will be back soon! read more

Black Salt - Chicken Manchurian - Indian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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