Came here to celebrate my birthday, the host was very welcoming and communicative. Let us know how…read morelong of a wait we should expect, came to check on us, kept us updated with kitchen closing times in case we wanted to place a last minute order, and even gave us the a Austin travel guide prior to heading out for the night. The waitress was able to get our orders in fast and checked on us periodically to make sure everything was okay and tasting good. For appetizers we got samosas, these were potato and vegetable filled with a flakey and crispy exterior, the sauces it came with was a orange colored yogurt sauce which tasted cool and gave a welcoming break from the spices of the samosas. The other sauce was a tamarind and mint chutney which was absolutely delicious. We also had the masala fries which were nice and crispy with a small kick from the seasoning it had on there. Lastly the chicken pakoras were marinated well and the batter on it wasn't too thick which gave it almost a popcorn chicken taste but with Indian spices. For our meals I got the chicken vindaloo which had peppers potatoes and the stew itself had a tomatoey roasted pepper flavor. The side of rice was nice and fluffy which meshed really good with the stew. My husband got the chicken coconut curry which tasted really good and had a nice sweetness from the coconut itself which was also served with a side of rice. Lastly they offered us a free dessert which had a creamy coconut taste to it with the perfect crunch from the crispy bits on top. The rose just brought it all together with a hint of rose floral flavor. Overall the ambiance was great, the staff were friendly, and the food was great!

The ambiance and scenery at Clay Pit are absolutely stunning! The atmosphere was easily the…read morehighlight of our experience. The service was great overall; however, I did find it uncomfortable that a server attending to a nearby table appeared to be eavesdropping on a private conversation between my boyfriend and me. Now, onto the food... unfortunately, it was mediocre at best. The samosas were good, but I was disappointed that they weren't served with green chutney. The papadum, however, was excellent! As for the main course, the chicken tikka was a major letdown. It was overwhelmingly sweet rather than savory and spicy, which was not at all what I expected. The garlic naan was another miss. Since when does garlic naan come with cheese? Definitely not the traditional garlic naan I was hoping for! As someone who is Indian and appreciates authentic Indian cuisine, I had high expectations, especially given the beautiful setting. Unfortunately, the food simply did not deliver. Overall, beautiful ambiance and good service, but the food was a definite miss. I left disappointed and wouldn't return for the food alone.

A friend suggested Tarka, and I realized I really liked the place and hadn't been there for a…read morewhile. Ordering at the counter was fast and easy and the food was even better than I remembered. I ordered what seemed to be a new featured item, a bowl that included your choice of protein in a curry (I got chicken in what I think was Masala), a portion of basmati rice, a nice salad, and a generous dollop of Rita. It was an excellent lunch and a good value at $12. And it was really PRETTY. I like that.

The Tarka reward program is great; they gift you $5.00 off on your birthday and allow a month to…read moreredeem it. I went there to redeem my birthday gift before it expired on August 1st. I ordered from the Kid's Menu: Kid's Tikka Curry Bowl (gluten free) with chicken in a mild Tikka Masala curry over basmati rice. Other options are veggies or paneer. Served with a choice of drink. It was a very large portion for a child and great value for an adult: it was only $6.50. I even had some leftovers to take home! Service is very quick. They give you a number to place on the table and personally serve the food. I love the large colorful photos on the walls featuring subjects such as Indian spices, vegetables and a food truck with patrons standing in line to order. I will definitely go back and order from the other options. The Masala Bowl looks great!

I got the combo rice plate and it cost about $17. Very quick service and great portions. I loved…read morethe flavor of the chicken. The food came with a spicy red sauce and a white sauce. Really delicious and great value for money.

We stopped by here for a quick dinner. The service was really quick, though the food took a little…read morelonger since it's made to order. The place was nice and clean. We tried the combination platter over fries, and it was quite tasty. It was generous enough to share.

First off.....GREAT restaurant!!!!! This is one of the best Indian restaurants my wife and I have…read morecome to. We are from California and we came out to Cedar Park to visit family. We went to this restaurant and immediately observed how busy this place was. The food was amazing, the service was good and the ambiance was great! We do not have a restaurant like this in Southern California, but we wish we did. Yes, there are many Indian restaurants in Southern California, but non like this one. Every time we come to Texas, they will be definitely be seeing us. Keep up the great work.

We got the: Dragon…read morePaneer 5/5: especially the South Indo-Chinese gravy with curry leaves was awesome!! Thatte Idli 4/5: quite good. It wasn't spicy, despite me requesting for it to be. The chutneys were great but the sambar deserves a special mention. Very few South Indian places make authentic Tamil-style sambar. This was it!!

What a great food experience! Decided on this spot after seeing over 600 reviews. They did not…read moredisappoint. Were a bit worried that there was hardly no customers then realized it was after lunch so the lunch crowd wasnt there. The service was fast and the place was decorated nicely. Our food was great. We had lamb tikka marsala, mushroom lamb tikka marsala, chicken biryani and 2 types of naan; chicken and garlic. Everything was so flavorful. We will definitely come to this place again and try other items.

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.

For us, the tastiest Indian food in Central Texas. We've been going since they only had a small…read moredining room stuck next to the grocery, and the owner, Lakhbir, covered the store and the restaurant side. The quality of the food had remained excellent. Our staples are the Vindaloo and Korma, I swear we could live off the gravy and naan alone. We've dined in and ordered it out for takeaway, it is always has the same level of tasty - our only complaint is that we get full before we're ready to stop eating! I just miss seeing the owner's smiling face when we used to visit.

There was a Teji's location at 1890 Ranch in Cedar Park that we used to frequent since a friend…read morefrom church hipped us to the place but that one closed. We were at a nearby medical office and afterward decided to have some lunch and we stumbled upon an old friend. The restaurant is in a shared space of two store fronts with an open way between them. We were seated, and we ordered Samosas with 2 wonderful fresh chutneys and Gobi Manchuria to start. We ordered and shared Garlic Naan, Lamb Curry and Saag Paneer. Both dishes were served with Basmati Rice and we both left, satiated, happy and carrying some with us. Our server was polite, helpful and very attentive so we tipped her thusly. I even picked up a few items from the store before leaving, too. Teji's had been our Indian goto and I hope you like them as much as we do.

Thanksgiving came around and we had zero desire to cook or clean. Our "plan" (and I use that word…read moreloosely) was Golden Corral. We figured if we got there early, we'd beat the crowd. Cute of us, honestly. We pulled up and that parking lot looked like Beyoncé was performing. Cars everywhere: on the grass, on the curbs, people creating their own imaginary parking spaces. People circling like it was Black Friday. Absolutely not. We left with no backup plan and even less hope. Pulled up Yelp and I remembered that Dimassi's buffet had been on my radar for months, but was it open? Called them up and CHA-CHING!!! Money! They were open, guys. That phone call felt like hitting the lottery. Thanksgiving was saved. We arrived and Dimassi's was calm, clean, and the buffet bar was fully stocked with hot food fresh out of the kitchen. They had your Mediterranean favorites: dips, salads, gyro meat, dolma, chicken kabobs, saffron rice, the good garlicky toum, warm potatoes, fresh pita, everything. They even prepared a turkey for patrons who wanted some. Wow. They understood the assignment. Now a couple things could be tweaked. I like my baba ganoush served warm...and maybe they could have had some lamb options? But, honestly? For a buffet on Thanksgiving at $23 a person ($9 for the 3 yr old with us), they delivered HARD. Dimassi's didn't just feed us...they rescued us from the Golden Corral Hunger Games. Thank you for being open. Thank you for coming through in the clutch. You saved Thanksgiving.

I'd been wanting to check this place out for quite some time. There's another location in Round…read moreRock, but many reviewers said the original spot is much better, so we decided to start with the OG location. Parking is plentiful right in front of the restaurant. We came by on a Saturday around 1 PM, worried it might be packed, but it was actually pretty quiet. You can sit anywhere you like, grab a plate, and pay when you're done. The space is large and open, with three full rows of food and drinks plus a dedicated station for fruit and desserts. Everything was fresh, not overly salty, and there were plenty of options. My favorites were the hummus with eggplant (so flavorful with great texture), the salad and cucumber salad (fresh and refreshing), the dolma (perfectly done), gyro (tender and tasty), baked cauliflower (so good), fried chicken (juicy, crispy, and not salty), falafel (extra crunchy), and the lentil soup (simple but delicious). And don't miss their coffee at the checkout--it has a hint of warm spice and is the perfect finish after a meal. Surprisingly, I ended up loving the vegetable dishes even more than the meats. Overall, yes, $26 per person is on the higher side (what doesn't cost these days, right?!), but it's a great spot to try a variety of Mediterranean dishes that are fresh, simply seasoned, and let the ingredients shine--perfect whether you're new to the cuisine or just want a bit of everything.

Wonderful food and a fun atmosphere. Really friendly staff, too…read more We've started to just get a to go order along with our meals, it's so good. This is our family's favorite restaurant in Round Rock, not just for Indian food, in general.

I had reservations for this place at 9pm, however they still made me wait with the rest of…read morewalk-ins. It was fine because I was able to gauge the place and noticed a robot delivering some of the plates to the tables, I thought that was cool! I ordered a bunch of food because I was hungry, but I started with a cold soda which I asked a glass with ice 3 times to 2 different people, it took them about 20 minutes to get that for me. After I finished eating, I asked for boxes and the check. After 20 minutes of waiting for those. I approached the front desk and they gave me the boxes, still no bill 10 minutes later of me standing there, I was given the bill. I paid with Inkind so they asked to confirm payment but they never came back. At this point it was almost midnight and I've had it, so I paid and I left. The robot didn't deliver my food, the iPads with the menu were just for picking as you couldn't place an order directly from them ‍ The only reason why I gave them 2 stars is because the food was good and the portions were generous. I will NOT be coming back or recommending this place.

We ordered from here two nights in a row because it was so good. The first night was a wonderful…read moresurprise because we didn't know how it was going to be and I wasn't feeling good. This food made me feel better. It's Indian comfort food. But also kinda healthy depending on what you get. Thank you Saffron. I love you. And my wife says she thinks you're cool. Do you wanna hang out? Oh and the second night was also very good!!!!

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...

In the mood for quick Indian food in Austin but not the heavier variety? want fast food Bombay…read morestyle? Then this is the place for you! From fan favorites like Pani Puri and Seb puri and pav bhaji to the signature Bombay Sandwich and Puri Bhaji and Chole and Parathas, this place has the tastiest offerings. Just mouth watering food that is amazing and tasty. Located conveniently off of I-35 in Austin so easily accessible barring traffif, with ample parking, you will love their selection. They have carrot halwa which is just incredible desert. Vada Pav is another amazingly done dish. The gentleman taking orders feels like your uncle Ben in how calm and friendly he is. Definitely must visit as once you do you could become a regular. it just hits that spot nicely. They also give you free bottled water and food is incredibly tasty.

Bombay Express is such a hidden gem, not sure why it was empty on a Saturday night. We were the…read moreonly customers. I have never been here and I wanted to give it a try because they had a veg grilled sandwhich aka bombay sandwhich. My order: Veggie grilled sandwhich Vada Pav Chole poori Jeera Lassi The price was really on the affordable side but the food wasn't perfect. The sandwhich lacked chutney applied across the entire bread and as a result the sandwhich was dry and choking. Loved the filling, but three layers of bread should be oozing with spreads, else it is going to be dry. Vada pav on the other side was really great as recommended and I loved it, wish the bread was smaller because the vada was smaller than the bun and thus the bun was a larger portion every bite. Jeera lassi was great, no complaints here. Chole poori on the other hand was a neutral order. The poori was made to perfection but it lacked salt and the chole on the other hand was perfect as well but it lacked spices, masala and was bland but it was very well recommended. Imight return to try the chaat.