dis da one. tried and true…read more great for its price, cute establishment, parked at either lalaland or the motels behind. The paneer with Saag was phenomenal. Tikkka Sauce Garlic Naan The Tandoori chicken was a little dry if I had but one gripe, but still a VERY enjoyable meal.

The food was excellent. Butter chicken was a little sweeter than I usually like it but still good…read more My husband enjoyed his chicken tikka misala. The garlic naan was a nice addition and we also ordered some veggie/chicken samosas. I'll probably pass on the samosas next time. My beef has to be the location here. Oh man, woof. I missed the very small entrance to the restaurant as it was my first time visiting and since it's located right off the service road, I had to make a 4 minute detour to get back to the restaurant. It's located near a hotel that had very intimidating parking signs everywhere. I'll probably only visit again during daytime.

Perfect late night spot for hangouts with chai snacks and vibe . Love their chai and the vibe tooread more

Chill laidback ambience, great foods, well structured!!! Staff was friendly & service was fast.read more

I'll start off with that's good chaat! (My catchphrase while eating at Shivas)…read more Highly recommend stopping by Shivas if you're in or visiting Dallas. Raj and Jamoona our servers were attentive and very friendly. The decor was pretty and colorful without going overboard. The food was just amazing and portions were shareable. Easily the best butter chicken and samosa chaat I've ever had. The mango lassi and naan were super tasty, and we also ordered the dry rub lamb, and beef biriyani. Outside of the taste, the price point was also great. Will definitely come back next time I'm in town.

I have lived in east Dallas for only a couple of months now and this is the third Indian place I…read morehave tried. What a relief! I finally found a good one! Ordered through Uber Eats for lunch. Was only me so I wasn't able to try a lot of items. I ordered tikka masala (chicken) ($21) and vegetable samosa ($10). The tikka masala is the best I have had in a very long time. Absolutely delicious! I got medium and it had a nice spice to it. Not too much at all. The rice that comes with it is a yellow rice with a bit of flavor and not plain white. Enjoyed that. The vegetable samosa are huge. They taste good, but I will say i prefer when are made with cubed or crumbled potatoes. These are made with mashed and very sparse on the peas. The naan had a different consistency than I'm used to. Was very flat and almost crispy. And they charge extra for it. ($3.50) I feel it was a bit expensive. $50 for 1 entree and samosa and naan. That did include driver tip, but still $50 for 1 for lunch is a bit high. Delivery is often higher than if one visits the restaurant and I have not been in person. The tikka masala portion size was a good size but $21, I'm not sure. Sure was delicious! Really good! I do look forward to trying to other dishes and hope to visit the restaurant. This is the kind of food that'll make you crave it randomly!

Truly disappointed!…read more My experience at this restaurant was uncomfortable and disappointing. From the moment we arrived, the visit felt very different from what I would expect at a welcoming restaurant. We were greeted politely at first, but shortly after, two non-Indian customers walked in, and the waitress immediately went over to welcome them and bring them water. We had not been offered water at that point. When she eventually came to our table, she asked if we were ready to order but did not seem fully present or attentive while we were speaking. We then had to ask if we could also get water. When it was brought out, one of the glasses was broken. Later, when we pointed it out and asked for another glass of water, there was no apology or real acknowledgment, which was very disappointing. We had to keep asking for water unlike other non Indian tables. The food itself was mediocre, but the service was what made the experience unacceptable. It felt like we were treated differently compared to other guests, and that is not something I expected or appreciated. Unfortunately, I will not be visiting again.

Amazing food! I got the chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, and cheese naan. I travel a lot and this…read morewas the best Indian food I have had in a long time. Photos were after I started eating, my apologies!

Ambiance: The restaurant is located inside what looks to be a house that has been converted into…read morethe restaurant. The interiors are very pretty, with an emphasis on traditional pieces and decor from India. I loved the beautiful woodwork on some of the imported pieces they had. Service: The service was pretty slow, but that was fine with us! The server was the only person supporting the whole restaurant, take out, and bar. Food: The food was incredible! My husband and I ordered the mango chicken to share and the chili momos as an appetizer. The chili momos were not too spicy, but had a mild kick and banging with flavor. There were 4 pieces to the order, and the perfect amount of food for the appetizer. The mango chicken was made with real mangos and no additional sugar added to the dish, which we loved! The dish was very flavorful.

Everything was perfect. Polite, attentive, & pleasant service…read more Prices were typical for entrees nowadays. The value was high with everything together, I got more than my money's worth. The vegan Tofu Coconut was prepared at the right temperature of mild to medium spicy and delicious. Paired with perfect rice. Water to drink. The interior was beautiful. Clean, comfortable, and relaxed. Peaceful. Indian music playing just the right volume. Outside, very inviting previous old house with porch. I love this place and will be going back more than just once.

Great service Delicious authentic food…read more We will definitely return I truly appreciate the food and the service

Pretty tasty, great flavor and everything was fresh. Owner was easy to speak to and had great…read morerecommendations. The dinner plates were not clean though so we had to clean straight off the main dish. Place was empty but seemed like they do a lot of takeout business. Will be back

A hidden gem in downtown Dallas. Open until midnight, the restaurant is tiny but serves tasty…read moreHyderabadi style food. Ordered Chili Paneer, Plain Dosa, Masala Dosa, Chicken Biryani, and Mango Lassi. Food arrived promptly and was hot. Dosas were uniformly crisp, the Chutney and Sambar accompaniments were on point! Even at 3/5 heat level, the Biryani was fiery yet flavorful. Interesting side note was that the Uber Eats prices for this restaurant were cheaper than in-house! The interior is whimsically decorated with desi cartoon murals, although, not sure the AC was on - was a bit stuffy in the Dallas heat. Overall the meal cost $68 with taxes - quantities were quite ample. Worth a visit while in Dallas.

Freshly cooked. Flavorful Indian Food! This is a quiet place with friendly staff and to be honest a…read morelittle hidden to find but well worth stopping by here. Spice and flavor was spot on. I am a creature of habit when it comes to Indian food and I got the chicken tikka masala. Chicken was tender, sauce was smooth and the rice was fresh and not clumpy. If you want something unique. Try order the Dosa for a shared appetizer. I ordered the onion one and it did. It disappoint. It comes with three dipping options as standard including a side vegetable curry.

Our first meal in Dallas, and what an awesome experience, the decor is inviting and clean. The…read moreservice is great with a bottle of water sitting on the table. The appetizer was the raw mango salad that was very refreshing and the sweetness was balanced by the hot pepper. The entrees Butter Chicken was absolutely delicious, smooth creamy and the seasoning was perfect, you will use all of your Naan dipping it in the sauce. The Chicken Tikka Masala had an excellent depth of flavor chicken was so tender, another great dish. Great start to our Dallas food adventure.

Unfortunately, we didn't get a chance to try the food because we ended up leaving shortly after…read morebeing seated. I made a 9:00 PM reservation because the restaurant's posted hours showed that they were open until midnight. We arrived shortly after 9:00 and were seated, but the experience felt off from the beginning. There was bottled Acqua Panna water on the table, and when we were asked whether we wanted regular water or the bottled water, I chose the bottled water. The immediate response was, "It's $5." I had absolutely no issue with paying $5 for water, but the way it was communicated felt unnecessarily presumptive and rubbed me the wrong way. A simple explanation that the bottled water was available for an additional charge would have felt much more welcoming. Then, around 9:20, we were informed that last call for food was at 9:30. When I asked what time the restaurant closed, I was told 9:30. That was extremely confusing considering the posted closing time was midnight and, more importantly, the reservation system allowed me to make a 9:00 PM reservation. At that point, we decided to leave. I personally don't like ordering food right before a restaurant closes, and had the correct hours or last-order time been communicated when I made the reservation, I simply would have chosen somewhere else from the beginning. Instead, our dinner plans were disrupted and we had to find another restaurant after 9 PM. I will say that the restaurant itself is beautifully decorated and has a really cute, inviting atmosphere. That's honestly what makes the experience even more disappointing. I had been looking forward to enjoying the food, drinks, and overall atmosphere, and it's unfortunate that we really didn't get the opportunity to experience any of it. I can't speak to the food or drinks since we never got the chance to try them, but the reservation availability, posted hours, communication, and overall experience upon arrival definitely need improvement.

Chicken quesadillas, kafi pakora, chicken 65, dahi wada and crazy roles were awesome…read more Good service.

This place came highly recommended by one of our clients and we were so glad we went there. It's…read morelike a hole in the wall kinda place that serves some delicious food. Their service was excellent. We ordered their goat karahi, which wasn't as great as we thought it would be, but their pomfret fish masala with the ulta tawa roti was excellent! It had a lot of masala/spice on it. It was a little spicy for my taste but I still thoroughly enjoyed every bite of it. We ordered their chai and for dessert they recommended their lab-e-shireen and both were excellent. We wanted to make another stop at the restaurant the next day before we left from Dallas but didn't get to on that part of town. But we're so looking forward to coming back again to try some of their other known dishes.

I came here for lunch today after a 10 year hiatus from this gem. I will never wait that long to…read morereturn again, and may come every week going forward. The vegetarian buffet is relatively small, but nutritionally diverse and dense. Dishes today ranged from simple steamed broccoli and carrots to curried cauliflower and multiple legume dishes, to a salad bowl with a wide range of fresh colorful veggies. You will leave full and happy, I fully expect, if you try it too. The little restaurant is housed in a beautiful ornate temple, and has a lovely outdoor courtyard to dine in on pleasant days (I eat inside when it's hot or cold out.) Service is minimal, but attentive by buffet joint standards. Parking is a secure private lot and spaces are plentiful. The neighborhood is a bit sketchy, but you are fully separated from it if you park in the secure lot. For $15 at lunch, you will likely have your most nutritious meal of your (pick a time period), and get a free drink and desserts. Some items are available for upcharge, but I find them to be unnecessary. The vibe is temple casual and reminds me of hippy establishments I used to frequent in the 70s and 80s. I highly recommend you try it, if you love fresh vegan fare at a bargain price and want to check out the lovely temple and grounds while you're there.

Came here with a friend one weekend afternoon and decided to try the dinner buffet. Honestly,…read moreeverything was delicious and well worth the price. The ambiance is casual but very peaceful, especially if you sit outside in the garden. We had a great experience and will definitely be back!