We stopped in for lunch around 11:15, and learned that we were there at the wrong time. They offer breakfast buffet ($12) 9-11am, and then they have an hour before they start lunch buffet ($20) 12-2pm. We came back after 12 for the buffet. It was a pretty good value, but I was surprised they didn't even have a butter chicken dish available, considering the restaurant name. I was also bummed they didn't have a dahl (chickpea) curry, because that is one of my favorites. I did have some biriani rice, chicken tikka, pakora veggies, several curries and some naan. For dessert they had a mango cake and fruit. It was fine but not sure I hate to be back anytime soon. read more

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I really wanted to love this place because there are many great Indian restaurants in the area and they have all been quite good. This restaurant is the nth iteration in this location. I disregarded the reviews on the service as they said the food was good. Food - it was good, for the items that they remembered to bring out. We had to follow up on the biryani 30 min after the other items arrived and we were done eating. It was obvious they forgot and just made it then. Butter chicken was good but very few small pieces of chicken. Gobi Manchurian and Aloo Gobi were great too. Ambiance - the vibe was a little off. Its a Friday night but despite being half full, it just felt sleepy. Might be the lighting or that there's no background music. Service -the hostess was welcoming and great. But our order taker was quite dour and never smiled. Plus she literally just took our orders and wasn't on top of it to make sure everything was came out. Nobody even came to ask how everything was - at which point we could have told them some items were missing. We had to flag them down. We ended up just taking our biryani to go because we were done. Sad to say we are not going back here, when there are so many places nearby with same or better food and much better service. read more

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The food was excellent! Coming from California, we're definitely spoiled when it comes to great Indian food, and I have a favorite spot back home that sets a pretty high standard. This restaurant came surprisingly close and absolutely deserves a recommendation. If you visit, do yourself a favor and order the Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan--it was incredible. And if you're a fan of lamb, the Lamb Biryani is a must-try. The flavors were rich, perfectly balanced, and absolutely delicious. Exquisite taste, my friends. Highly recommended! read more

Butter Chicken - Lamb byriani - Indian Near Me - Plymouth, Minnesota

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Amazing food! Just got back from India, so my expectations were very low. This was a pleasant surprise, the filter coffee truly took me back to India days. Madras curry is spot on, and I can't believe I m saying this but the sambar is better than most South Indian restaurants in Minneapolis area. Hope they keep up with the quality. Ambiance and service were top quality too. read more

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Update: Nala's kitchen is an all vegetarian South Indian restaurant. Being a vegetarian I love that of course. We had their Rava Masala Dosa and Masala Dosa, which were delicious! The dosas themselves were perfect, but I did miss the usual tang in the sambhar I've had at other restaurants serving dosas. The sambhar had a milder dal taste rather than thin and tangy. Same with the potato masala, and chutneys, while they were good the spice was more on the mild side. That being said, everything tasted fresh and came out hot. And actually the less spice in the food made everything more light and digestible so that was a plus. Plenty of parking as this is part of strip mall. Service was quick and the servers also have the devices that take your order and your credit card right at the table. They don't need to walk back and forth. Definitely will be back read more

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I dislike writing this, but Nope...was here when it was Nalas and back now as it's Butter Chicken. Service is poor at best. Food is great and flavorful, but the front of house kills the experience. You'll get better service at Karim's in Old Delhi. Seems same owner group, was really hoping for a better experience. They charge 4% for use of a credit card. In today's experience, we walked in at 1:42. Note I am on crutches and have a large knee brace on. We waited at the cashier stand for 2 minutes. Then a server tired to guide us to a booth. With my knee that is a no go. Had to talk him into placing us at a table. He then can back twice with a pitcher of water (no glasses mind you). Then he asked if we wanted the buffet or al cart. We asked for menus and that seemed to confuse him. Then waited 5 minutes for him to bring out the menus (and he finally brought the glasses for water). We then waited another 17 minutes for him to take our order. Now this would be acceptable if the place was busy. We were one of 5 tables. And all but us were doing the buffet and of the 4 doing the buffet, 3 were done and just conversing. When he did come to take our order he brought the handheld POS, but did not enter anything. Had to come back twice to verify our order. Food was delivered by food runners. Never say our server again until he came and tried to collect the check. Had to ask for water, to go containers and the receipt. He left to grab the containers and then proceeded to hover awaiting for the payment. He almost seemed insistent to take the CC, but I paid cash. As I realize this is a huge overhead for smaller restaurants. But at a 4% charge for using a CC, this is the highest I have seen in the TC area. So pretty sure it not a pass thru of their fees, but a mark up. He also tied to say the cash amount was $30 and the CC amount was $32.56. This latter amount is the tax amount. So actual bill is $32.56. While the food was great, the service will keep us from going back. Which is the same reason we never went back to Nalas. read more

We ordered the hariyari chicken, saag paneer, chicken chettinand, lamb biriyani and pakora. The pakora is crispy and not heavy. Every dish has an amazing depth of flavor. The lamb is so tender. Fast efficient service. Definitely a new favorite restaurant for us! read more

We had a Sunday afternoon lunch, and the food was delicious. I have an allergy, and they did a pretty good job of identifying foods on the buffet to eat. There were a few times we couldn't find a server, but overall it was a great experience. read more

So glad they have expanded their menu to include different protein options! We stopped in for dinner. Large restaurant that was pretty empty when we were there (early dinner, 2 other parties). Service was good and food was good and portions were healthy. We got the butter chicken and Rogan lamb Josh. Butter chicken was classically good, but the lamb was phenomenal. I love spicy, so would probably ask for spicier than their "spicy". read more

Excellent Indian vegan and vegetarian meals. Service is excellent and kind.....,,,,,,,., read more

Butter Chicken - Place - Indian Near Me - Plymouth, Minnesota

The masala dosa is a winner! Huge crispy lentil crepe, crispy on the edges, a little softer in the middle - just how I like it. It comes with potatoes, sambar, coconut sauce and a light creamy tomato sauce. The flavors were perfect, and mildly spiced so you get just a tingle of flavor without burning your lips. The ambiance is strip mall, chairs piled in the corners, but server Dave is very nice. I will be back for more dosa and to try their other South Indian dishes read more

Butter Chicken - Masala dosa - Indian Near Me - Plymouth, Minnesota

Excellent food. Went to breakfast and lunch buffet. Both were very good. I only eat vegetarian food. So, can't say how the chicken dishes are. But the vegetarian items in the buffet were very good. read more

we had such a great experience here ! The food was the best. The server also recommended we come in to try their buffet during the weekend ! Can't wait to go back ! read more

Excellent food and quite ambiance, we have spend good time with our friends and family

The Chicken was so fresh, and the rice and noodles were phenomenal. The people were so nice, and kind.

Great food, friendly staff, and a welcoming atmosphere. The Butter Chicken was rich and flavorful, and the garlic naan was fresh and delicious. Everything was served hot, and the service was quick. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

This is my second trip to Nala's. Indians like myself can be finicky. It's especially amusing when you consider how many people come from different parts of India and come to a place like Nala's which emphasizes South Indian foods. Vegetarian foods. My guests today are from Punjab and they have very sophisticated pallettes. The have different expectations than I do. They really enjoy Nala's. The spice level is right for them and the varieties are generally very tasty. Me? I like making Uttapam and Dhosa a bit differently. But that story is for another time... Because it's a story of a Mom who makes some phenomenal South Indian dishes. What did we order? I ordered the vegetable Uttapam with extra onions. Our appetizer was onion somosas. The guests ordered a Paneer Khadai, a mixed Tiffin Platter, and Garlic Naan. Overall it was very good. The Onion Somosas were interesting. Like when you were in college and discovered Philo dough and caramelized onions. That is not how somosas are made. read more

Butter Chicken - Mixed Tiffin. Vada, Idly, Upma (although the description said Kechudi). - Indian Near Me - Plymouth, Minnesota

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Beautiful restaurant with great food and service !! Highly recommend to all foodies!! Front staff is well attentive!! Food -5* Service -5* Ambiance-5* read more

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Nalas kitchen had a nice atmosphere!! The best thing I tried here was the Hakka noodles and masala chai!! They also have 2 foot dosas but I didn't get the chance to try that yet! read more

Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Plymouth, Minnesota

Very accommodating service, and delicious everything. Broad vegetarian options, and we had butter chicken with naan and a heaping portion of paneer biryani. Definitely recommend! read more

Service was top notch! Food excellent as well. I recommend the crispy dosa onion Sambar was a favorite of mine. The menu is a bit difficult for someone not versed in Indian food to order from, but it wasn't a problem with staff giving good advice and recommendations. read more

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Great service. Our waiter was so nice. Got me water three times without being asked. Food was delish. Great paneer. Yummy naan.

It's ok. Did not like the dipping dishes like the pan cake, very sour some of the accompanying sauces weren't tolerable others were ok. The other dishes had good flavor. Not bad just found I prefer other types of Indian cuisine better. read more

Meat eaters, do not be scared off by the vegetarian menu. I'm an omnivore who can tell you that you won't miss any meat when eating at Nala's. * Summary of restaurant = really solid South Indian cuisine, which is vegetarian. Some no onion / no garlic options for Jains. * Dosas = are very popular and highly recommended as they are crisp and come in a variety. There's the very common Masala Dosa but so many more variations. The sambar (soup) and accompanying chutneys (sauces) round out the dosa dishes. * Also recommended are Dal Tadka and Saag Paneer. * Chai = robust in spices and rich in milk / excellent way to end the meal / or you can take it to go * Service = has been consistently warm & kind * Value = plentiful food for price I've only been here twice but look forward to trying more dishes when I return. read more

What a gem. The restaurant serves only vegetarian food. The food was exquisite. The service was quick and attentive. I'll come back any time I'm in the area for work. read more

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Great South Indian cuisine in Plymouth, MN! Nala's Kitchen has an extensive vegetarian/vegan menu and all of the 10 dishes we ordered were excellent. Omnivores do not miss their meat because their tastebuds are transported on a culinary adventure. Clean & welcoming environment, warm service, and truly delicious food. Not to mention, the best pakoras I've had in years--perfectly crispy, not at all greasy. read more

Best Indian food in the area! Very friendly service as well. Will be back many times in the future. read more

Butter Chicken - Vegetable Makhani, Garlin Naan - Indian Near Me - Plymouth, Minnesota

This restaurant is a delicious delight! All vegetarian or vegan food. Dosa, idli, so many options. We had pakora, veg koorma,paneer curry. Dev is great server. Wonderful atmosphere and fabulous food. read more

We ate at Nala's Kitchen we thoroughly enjoyed our curries and dosas. The food is flavorful and authentic. The service was extra friendly and efficient. I am a huge fan of South Indian cuisine and it is not easy to find this high quality outside of India. Very excited about having this restaurant close to home!! read more

THIS IS THE BEST SOUTHERN INDIAN FOOD YOU WILL FIND IN THE US. I am not kidding. How does this restaurant have less than five stars? Get it together people, because this restaurant does. Dosa is UNMATCHED. Y'all know how hard it is to find good dosa. And AUTHENTIC southern Indian food! What a dream. We are so fortunate to have this restauraunt here in the Twin Cities. YOU NEED TO COME HERE DURING WEEKEND BUFFET. Unmatched. read more

Visited restaurant couple times, good food. Ordered catering for a party. Food was delivered late, not sure when the food was cooked most of it spoiled after few hours. Jalebi was worst I have ever tasted. Overall very bad experience. The staff smooth talked to win business but no acknowledgement of any of issues. read more

Do not miss this Indian restaurant! Best in the Twin Cities for me. Great food, service, ambiance. Also, if you crave the best vegetarian and vegan food in the area, you need to add this place to your list! read more