Service is damn slow, though it wasn't crowded. The taste has really gone south. The filter-coffee…read moretook close 20 mins to get served though we requested it as the starter and had to check on it multiple times. This is my third visit and I visit here only because it is a pure vegetarian restuanrt but they really need to work on the taste and service. I have also ordered catering from this place. My order: Filter coffee Hot Badam Milk Poori - channa masala Idly Vada Idly and Poori werent served piping hot but it was only warm! That would sum up the entire place! Channa masala was authentic. Vada was nice and crispy. Badam Milk was great.

Wanted to like this place but it turned out to be just okay…read more We started off with the gobi manchurian (delicious) and the pani puri (less delicious). The pani puri wasn't bad but it wasn't great; the filling wasn't as flavorful as I'd like and the tamarind juice was really thick and sweet (I wish it was more liquidy and less concentrated instead). This was my first time trying malabar parota and kurma so I don't have anything to compare it to, but I really liked the airiness of the parota and the kurma was unexpectedly bitter which I wasn't really fond of. The masala dosa was very large and pretty filing, but I wish the masala had a bit more flavor other than just spicy. The sauces that accompanied the dosa were mediocre and I only enjoyed one out of the four.

Our office ordered Spice for lunch today and was really feeling some saag paneer. It's become my go…read moreto dish to order at Indian restaurants because I can make ok butter chicken/tikka masala at home, but this is something I have yet to master. The saag paneer is definitely more concentrated spinach than others that I have had, but it's plenty flavorful, without the spinach flavor being overwhelming. You'll need some rice/naan to go down with it and the naan has great chew. Sop it all up! They do a fine rendition of all the food, so it definitely hits the spot. I keep thinking because I'm eating vegetarian, I won't feel heavy afterwords, but I guess that's not true. Oh well, nothing like an afternoon nap.

Do I recommend this restaurant, despite its delicious cuisine and affordable prices? That's a hard…read moreNO. Spice Fine Indian Cuisine is a diamond (surely some of the best Indian food I have eaten in Austin) ... or a chunk of coal. Let me put it another way... I waited to see if I got sick before I wrote this review. For perspective, I grew up in Mexico. I'm not easily frightened away, but I can spot red flags. First thought upon arrival: "So glad I checked their health score on Yelp." See Spice Fine Indian Cuisine (95 out of 100). Upon closer inspection, Spice Fine Indian Cuisine (aka AG's Spice, aka Pushpa) has an abysmal record. In fact, this restaurant is simultaneously operating under three different names and has three different Yelp pages. Please see my photos to review their Food Establishment Inspection Scores from Austin's Open Data Portal. A score of 58 just last year would be considered poor and would indicate that the restaurant has had multiple critical violations, such as issues with food handling, storage, or cleanliness. In Texas, the lowest health rating a restaurant can receive is an F, or a score of 70 or below. This is a travesty, because the food really, truly was delicious, and their offerings are fascinating. If this place were truly cleaned up, it could easily become the toast of the town... it was that good. They specialize in Hyderabad cuisine- something I know nothing about - but they also serve many of American's favorite dishes, such as curry, or Tikka Masala. Red flags: - The man who came to our table to "check" on us was so unkempt that it was remarkable. His hair had not seen shampoo for a very long time. I speculate that he was one or all of the following: owner, manager, chef. - Tables and menus had been wiped clean with a very greasy cloth or sponge. The glass top was streaked everywhere. - Bits of dried old food on supposedly clean dishes (we were handed a stack of dinner plates, and two of them had them). I imagine that they use an industrial dishwasher, so I wasn't alarmed. Still... - We were the only people in the place for two hours (5-7pm) on a Saturday, which happened to be the restaurant's Happy Hour, according to their website. - A very dead potted plant right next to reception. - Three restaurant name changes? - We were seated in a booth which was not flush against the wall. In the crack, I spotted a fork, a newspaper and a wadded tissue.

I've only every ordered takeout from Biryani Pot so I cannot speak to the dine in experience but…read morewhat I can say, is the food is bomb! I have tried a variety of their vegetarian items and have fallen in love with all of them (malai kofta and methi paneer being some of my all time favorites). The price is a great and I can easily split my entree into two meals. I do wish they had some chaat on the menu but that is just my North Indian roots talking. I've also noticed that their online ordering system doesn't allow for spice modifications. In my house, everything is spicy so it's slightly frustrating that it can't be adjusted to make it spicier but we enjoy it as is as well.

Food was great. I enjoyed the fast service and consistent food quality. I did not eat at the…read morerestaurant but the atmosphere seemed nice.

Being a Bangalorean, I have always searched for restaurants serving the authentic Bangalorean/Udupi…read moresambar. With a quick Yelp search, I stumbled upon this restaurant and couldn't wait to check it out! Once we arrived, parking was relatively easy as they had a big parking lot. We were seated right away! It was a Saturday afternoon and there were only a couple of empty tables. They had a good variety of dishes. I got the authentic benne masala dosa. My friend got the thatte idly and vada. They also got the cold badam milk. We all were super excited and couldn't wait to dig in. The food came out relatively quickly. Everything looked amazing. The dosa was soft from inside and crispy on the outside. The sambar was the traditional sambar that I was craving for. My friend liked the idly and vada. He said both were soft and tasted yummy. The badam milk was flavorful and well made. They also gave two types of chutney- peanut and coconut. All in all, we had tears in our eyes given how much we missed the traditional Bangalorean sambar. I hope they open more outlets across the US. I recommend checking out this restaurant. It won't disappoint you!

An authentic taste of Bengaluru!…read more If you miss traditional Bengaluru breakfast times, this is the place to go. Every single dish from the dosas to the idlis and the filter kaapi is prepared to perfection. The best in town for South Indian brekkie.

I am not sure why this place has so high ratings ! We went in on a Friday evening around 8pm and…read morethere was no one . There was no one even on the reception. We waited for a bit and then had to actually walk in and call someone. We helped ourselves and sat down . And after a bit the same person came over to take our order . It was sad that there was only 1 person as well as they never knew English ! It was super hard for us to explain or ask anything related to menu . Half of the things in menu were not available! Everytime we ordered something the server had to go inside and check if t was available ! It just became super awkward.. we decided to walk out ! It's a simple restaurant but at least they should have someone on front who can talk to customers and take orders !

Ordered through uber eats and was not disappointed! Delish…read moretikka chicken and matter paneer. First time I have tried the matter paneer and it was so good! Everything was packaged nicely so there was no spilling. Great quality food with excellent service! Will continue ordering from here

This newly opened branch of a well-known Hyderabad restaurant chain offers authentic Hyderabadi…read moredishes like mutton, chicken, paneer and vegetarian Biryani, along with Haleem, Indian chai, curries, and various appetizers and desserts. It's well worth exploring.

I was happy to see authentic Hyderabad place open in cedar park close to where I live. But…read moreunfortunately it did not live up to the expectations nothing authentic about the place besides being hole in the wall ambiance. So biggest let down was the store bought frozen butter naan being served. And it cost $3.49. You don't serve frozen naan and try to be authentic. Secondly the chicken in the butter chicken has no flavor. Usually that chicken is suppose to be marinated in Punjabi spices and charred in the clay oven with the smoky aroma. But nothing like that here. Sauce was ok but was lacking oil/butter. They just added the heavy cream on top. Lastly biryani was ok. Had some flavor to it but nothing great.

Freaking fantastic! Love it…read more The Kashmiri Naan (dessert Naan made of mild dry fruits, cashews and other ingredients). It is soooo buttery. And warm and delicious! You can really taste the fruit and nuts. I got Korma with Tandoori chicken. The korma was very creamy and flavorful. Chicken looked and tasted fresh and I liked having the extra flavor of Tanoori. Id always just gotten plain chicken but this is good. I think this is my new favorite.

Delicious and authentic Indian food spot. I normally take it…read moreto go but we decided to eat inside. We were greeted and sat immediately by a friendly waiter. We got the lollipop chicken, we both haven't had it before and it was great. It came with a chili sauce that my boyfriend loved but I enjoyed it more plain. He got the biryani HOT and was crying because it was spicy and so fresh. He was full but managed to eat almost all of it because he didn't want to waste it. He was very impressed! I got my usual butter chicken spicy with naan. I asked for mint chutney to pour on my rice since it's my fav. This will be my forever go to place and meal when I'm in the mood for Indian food!

Food is orgasmic Service is shy and timid girls but whatevs…read moreAmbiance is beautiful Definitely come back !!

House of Chettinad stood apart for me because of the nice ambiance - a rare thing for Indian…read morerestaurants in Austin. Interesting murals and artwork adorn the walls and ceiling. I ordered a Chettinad dosa with chicken. I expected a chicken curry on the side, but instead the dosa was served atop a dry chicken masala. This was spicy and tasty, just not what I expected. The dosa was served hot and was perfectly crisp. It was also spicy, with some green chutney layered inside it. Other chutneys were delicious but sambar lacked flavor. Prices are quite high. Service is okay. Overall I enjoyed the experience.