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A first time visit and unexpected a very pleasant surprise. The parking was busy in the shopping center mid-week after 6pm. A nearby walk towards the aromatic smell, Wow, impressive inside did not expect from the outside! I was promptly greeted by a young man at the counter. I did not really look at the menu as I was craving lamb biryani...only request without egg. Fortunately, they have 2 types. The man mentioned it would be medium spice level, okay and also ordered a mango lassi sans ice. While waiting for food, I observed both a decent of patrons who dine-in and take out. Very impressive the young man stating to "Mr ...," after he paid, that he may wait in car and will bring right out when order is ready. Excellent customer service, not sure if the owner, relative or employee! The ambiance was lovely and even semi-private to enjoy and I will definitely recommend and return. I was surprised that some patrons left food uneaten, odd not to pack up. It looked good but not sure if good appearance but not taste so I was a little concerned. Finally, my order arrived and the appearance was a little unusual as I did not expect plain rice on top. The dish had some kick in the spice level plus s extra salt ... glad for the raita. I knew I would have leftovers to modify the excess salt...I went back to the counter to get the Gluten Free chocolate cake and a side of buttered potatoes both to go with container to pack up leftovers. The guy asked me how I liked the spice level and I do believe I said "call the fire department " --Good spice level cleared my sinuses and warmed my body! All good, a compliment! Please, use less salt it was too much and quite higher than any restaurant in the area. I would enjoy another visit-- this one 4 stars! The order for take out buttered potatoes went to another table. The owner apologized and they came out. There should be a better way when a mistake like this happens to rectify, especially for a first time visit. I will need to request less salt, unless that is from the clarified butter not sure but the tip of my tongue felt it before the heat from the aromatic spices. A refreshing sorbet, kulfi, or gelato to cleanse the palate would be ideal! I would like to try a tea or coffee at another visit or lunch. Overall rating breakdown: 4 stars Greeted and welcomed promptly = 5 stars Ambiance = 5 stars Quality & Portion = 4 stars Price = 3.5 stars , gluten free cake $12 expensive just okay Customer service and experience = 4 stars - improve when error occurs
ordered takeout, but the ambiance inside seems really nice! i also saw some nice looking desserts in the case but refrained from picking anything up this time. maybe next time though! we ordered veg samosas, moroccan hummus, and dum aloo. both the entrees came with roghani naan and rice. usually indian restaurants don't give free naan, so i thought that was really nice! the portions are also huge (which is good because each entree is on the pricier side). we were also offered free cilantro chutney with the samosas. the samosas were excellent - obviously not as flaky since i picked up my order like half an hour after it was ready but that's my own fault. the chutney was really nice and spicy. i enjoyed both entrees too, but i have to take a star off because neither of them is anything like their name. the moroccan hummus clearly engenders some confusion because when i ordered it over the phone, the guy on the other end described the dish to me in detail and asked if that was ok. it was ok because i knew what i was ordering, but why not just call it chana masala? there's no other chana masala on the menu so i don't know what the purpose is of calling it something different. the dum aloo is also not real dum aloo. dum aloo is supposed to be whole baby potatoes in a spicy gravy. the "hummus" was spicier than the aloo and the potatoes were not whole baby potatoes and also were not completely cooked to satisfaction - this dish was more like aloo matar makhani. everything was delicious, just mis-advertised, and really for seemingly no reason. i would still go back though!
A cozy Indian cafe with beautiful setting , attentive staff and awesome food. We went around 6:30 PM on a weekday and got seated immediately. We ordered couple of entrees - vegetable biryani, egg curry, paneer makhni and paneer Achari and all of them especially egg curry were awesome. Medium spice level was as expected and our 6 year could eat it. I liked how the entrees are accompanied by rice , nan , chutney and chickpea salad making it a whole meal in itself.
Delicious food and amazing service. The owner(?) came out to ask our son how he liked his dish. He was honest and said it was a little spicy and he brought him a more mild dish - which he definitely didn't need to do! However, it ensured my son had a delicious time. Will be back!
This was genuinely one of the best restaurant experiences I've ever had. Our first time going in there, and my personal first experience with Indian cuisine and I was left amazed. My fiancé got the Tikka Masala and I got the chicken Korma. I was most definitely not used to the spices but the flavor was incredible and "Pops", the owner, was one of the kindest gentlemen I've ever met. Great service, great food, beautiful atmosphere. I can't say anything negative.
A great place for fast casual dining! Parking is easy as it's a shared lot with other businesses. The menu is pretty extensive so there is something for everyone and various dietary needs. It didn't take long to order. I ended up choosing the pan seared catfish. I would estimate the food takes about 15-20 minutes. When the food arrived, I was surprised at the large portions. My entree cost $22 so this was a good deal to me. I am not a fan of spice at all. I can typically handle things that are mild like a 3 out of 10. This dish was definitely at least a 6. The rub on the fish was spicy and the rice was spicy as well. I ended up using a yogurt sauce to balance the heat. Despite the heat, the food was excellent. It was fresh, flavorful, and filling. This place is worth checking out if you're in the mood for Indian food!
1/23 Update After my previous review we gave the restaurant a few months and decided to try again. We ordered Chicken Biryani, Moroccan Hummus, and Chicken Tikka masala with Mango Lassi. The chicken biryani was delightful and hands down our favorite dish that we ordered. It was tasty and had good balance with appropriate spices. The Moroccan hummus was just average and has slightly more oil than we would have liked. The chicken tikka masala was made how it usually is and had good flavor. The spice level was perfect for the dishes (we ordered mild and it still had plenty of spice! ) Good job!
2 days ago
Very nice , clean and bright , restaurant. Liked the wall art that were wise philosophical quotes. The service was top notch. From the pleasant cashier, where you order and pay for your food, to the staff that bring the food to your table and come by periodically to check on you. The food was delicious, reasonably priced and good portion size. I had the Saag Paneer and my wife had the coconut goat curry that she said was perfectly spiced. As usual we found this place on Yelp when trying to find a good place to eat near our lodging for the night. Highly recommend. Even the area this restaurant is in was nice and clean. read more
2 months ago
I got the vegetable korma this time. The flavors were nice. The chickpeas and green sauce were refreshing. It's very filling tho! Service was pretty fast this time and the cashier was friendly. Ambiance is immaculate as always. read more
One of the best Indian meals I've ever had, and I cook Indian food all the time + eat at Indian restaurants frequently. I got the Moroccan hummus (basically chana masala), level 6 spice, made vegan, add coconut milk. So good! And the person I was dining with loved his butter shrimp. read more
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A first time visit and unexpected a very pleasant surprise. The parking was busy in the shopping center mid-week after 6pm. A nearby walk towards the aromatic smell, Wow, impressive inside did not expect from the outside! I was promptly greeted by a young man at the counter. I did not really look at the menu as I was craving lamb biryani...only request without egg. Fortunately, they have 2 types. The man mentioned it would be medium spice level, okay and also ordered a mango lassi sans ice. While waiting for food, I observed both a decent of patrons who dine-in and take out. Very impressive the young man stating to "Mr ...," after he paid, that he may wait in car and will bring right out when order is ready. Excellent customer service, not sure if the owner, relative or employee! The ambiance was lovely and even semi-private to enjoy and I will definitely recommend and return. I was surprised that some patrons left food uneaten, odd not to pack up. It looked good but not sure if good appearance but not taste so I was a little concerned. Finally, my order arrived and the appearance was a little unusual as I did not expect plain rice on top. The dish had some kick in the spice level plus s extra salt ... glad for the raita. I knew I would have leftovers to modify the excess salt...I went back to the counter to get the Gluten Free chocolate cake and a side of buttered potatoes both to go with container to pack up leftovers. The guy asked me how I liked the spice level and I do believe I said "call the fire department " --Good spice level cleared my sinuses and warmed my body! All good, a compliment! Please, use less salt it was too much and quite higher than any restaurant in the area. I would enjoy another visit-- this one 4 stars! The order for take out buttered potatoes went to another table. The owner apologized and they came out. There should be a better way when a mistake like this happens to rectify, especially for a first time visit. I will need to request less salt, unless that is from the clarified butter not sure but the tip of my tongue felt it before the heat from the aromatic spices. A refreshing sorbet, kulfi, or gelato to cleanse the palate would be ideal! I would like to try a tea or coffee at another visit or lunch. Overall rating breakdown: 4 stars Greeted and welcomed promptly = 5 stars Ambiance = 5 stars Quality & Portion = 4 stars Price = 3.5 stars , gluten free cake $12 expensive just okay Customer service and experience = 4 stars - improve when error occurs read more
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ordered takeout, but the ambiance inside seems really nice! i also saw some nice looking desserts in the case but refrained from picking anything up this time. maybe next time though! we ordered veg samosas, moroccan hummus, and dum aloo. both the entrees came with roghani naan and rice. usually indian restaurants don't give free naan, so i thought that was really nice! the portions are also huge (which is good because each entree is on the pricier side). we were also offered free cilantro chutney with the samosas. the samosas were excellent - obviously not as flaky since i picked up my order like half an hour after it was ready but that's my own fault. the chutney was really nice and spicy. i enjoyed both entrees too, but i have to take a star off because neither of them is anything like their name. the moroccan hummus clearly engenders some confusion because when i ordered it over the phone, the guy on the other end described the dish to me in detail and asked if that was ok. it was ok because i knew what i was ordering, but why not just call it chana masala? there's no other chana masala on the menu so i don't know what the purpose is of calling it something different. the dum aloo is also not real dum aloo. dum aloo is supposed to be whole baby potatoes in a spicy gravy. the "hummus" was spicier than the aloo and the potatoes were not whole baby potatoes and also were not completely cooked to satisfaction - this dish was more like aloo matar makhani. everything was delicious, just mis-advertised, and really for seemingly no reason. i would still go back though! read more
2 years ago
A cozy Indian cafe with beautiful setting , attentive staff and awesome food. We went around 6:30 PM on a weekday and got seated immediately. We ordered couple of entrees - vegetable biryani, egg curry, paneer makhni and paneer Achari and all of them especially egg curry were awesome. Medium spice level was as expected and our 6 year could eat it. I liked how the entrees are accompanied by rice , nan , chutney and chickpea salad making it a whole meal in itself. read more
1 year ago
Delicious food and amazing service. The owner(?) came out to ask our son how he liked his dish. He was honest and said it was a little spicy and he brought him a more mild dish - which he definitely didn't need to do! However, it ensured my son had a delicious time. Will be back! read more
1 year ago
This was genuinely one of the best restaurant experiences I've ever had. Our first time going in there, and my personal first experience with Indian cuisine and I was left amazed. My fiancé got the Tikka Masala and I got the chicken Korma. I was most definitely not used to the spices but the flavor was incredible and "Pops", the owner, was one of the kindest gentlemen I've ever met. Great service, great food, beautiful atmosphere. I can't say anything negative. read more
3 years ago
A great place for fast casual dining! Parking is easy as it's a shared lot with other businesses. The menu is pretty extensive so there is something for everyone and various dietary needs. It didn't take long to order. I ended up choosing the pan seared catfish. I would estimate the food takes about 15-20 minutes. When the food arrived, I was surprised at the large portions. My entree cost $22 so this was a good deal to me. I am not a fan of spice at all. I can typically handle things that are mild like a 3 out of 10. This dish was definitely at least a 6. The rub on the fish was spicy and the rice was spicy as well. I ended up using a yogurt sauce to balance the heat. Despite the heat, the food was excellent. It was fresh, flavorful, and filling. This place is worth checking out if you're in the mood for Indian food! read more
1/23 Update After my previous review we gave the restaurant a few months and decided to try again. We ordered Chicken Biryani, Moroccan Hummus, and Chicken Tikka masala with Mango Lassi. The chicken biryani was delightful and hands down our favorite dish that we ordered. It was tasty and had good balance with appropriate spices. The Moroccan hummus was just average and has slightly more oil than we would have liked. The chicken tikka masala was made how it usually is and had good flavor. The spice level was perfect for the dishes (we ordered mild and it still had plenty of spice! ) Good job! read more
I was visiting the area for work, and I was looking for a highly rated location to grab good Indian food. I stumbled upon Cilantro Café in my search. Might I say, I am glad that I came here for dinner. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by a casual café, one where you walk up to the counter to place your order. Once your order is placed, you're given a number that you then bring to your table, as your food will be brought to you. The first thing that I noticed about my entrée is how fresh everything tasted. In the past at other Indian establishments, I've experienced super oily dishes, but that was not the case here. On top of the already delicious food, the manager came to check on how I was doing. That personal touch really added to the overall experience. I could not say better things about the spot. If you're looking for fast, easy, and quality Indian food, than this is THE place to go! read more
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I'm always excited to find new restaurants, especially Indian restaurants. The staff is so kind and the food is so good. We ordered the Chicken Korma, Butter chicken, Chicken Jalfrezi, and Chicken Saag. Everything was wonderful! I love that the meals come with rice, naan, and a salad with chick peas. We'll definitely return! read more
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First time trying this jewel, had an excellent lunch experience. Hubby had Chicken Tilkka, I had Mediterranean Hummus, both were delicious. Presentation was very inviting, owner asked how everything was, seemed to genuinely care that we liked our entrees. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
This place is awesome. The staff members are very attentive and extremely nice. We loved how organized and clean this place is. The food was delicious and the serving size is pretty decent. Mustafa came to each table to introduce himself and to ensure there were no issues with the food. read more
4 years ago
Cilantro is always a must go to when in the Raleigh area. The food is delicious and the staff is super kind and friendly. If you don't like spicy food, I highly recommend their butter chicken. read more
2 years ago
What a great place to eat. The staff is so friendly and helpful. My wife and I have eaten here twice on dates now and the manager has come out to personally say hello each time. The gentleman that took our order was so kind and reassuring as well. It was a pleasure to order. They also ask if you want certain food items to come out sooner or later than others, which is really nice. The room for seating is fairly large and there is always a place to sit. There are nice flowing curtains spread through out. They have really nice Indian music playing softly which does not interfere with general conversation. The food is very tasty. They ask you what spice level you want. Be advised that the spice level is Indian style, not American, so it is a bit spicy but not overbearing. I've also tried their mango lassi, which was very nice and refreshing. I also tried one of the Indian desserts and it definitely had Indian spices in it; quite nice. We will return to enjoy the food, service and environment again! read more
2 years ago
Again, surprised that I haven't reviewed this place. My husband loves Indian food. We decided to have date night. What goes with watching Dr. Who. Curry. We had lamb Korma, eggplant curry and tandoori chicken. So good. The food was ready for pickup when I arrived and it was still hot when I got home 30 minutes later. Just amazing. read more
3 years ago
I'm so glad my friend told me to try this place!! I was a little thrown off when I first entered as I thought it was a traditional sit down restaurant but it is more of an order at the counter and then find a seat somewhere. Their menu is so large and there's so many options! The place is also super cute and clean inside. They have a dessert case too with tasty looking desserts but I didn't try it. I was initially sad because their menu didn't have vindaloo and I asked for guidance. They didn't seem annoyed either when I asked for something they didn't have but were SO kind as to helping me find something I might like. We landed on the coconut chicken curry with potatoes because I also can't have dairy. It was so delicious, I couldn't stop thinking about it for days and went back a couple days later with my sister! Her and her partner got the other two dishes and they were all so yummy. The whole staff is so friendly and welcoming and all the food I tried was tasty. I'll definitely be going back and telling everyone else to try them too! read more
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Cary, NC 27511
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