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    Desi Chowrastha

    3.7 (24 reviews)
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Schezwan noodles
    Greeshma R.

    I was in the area with some friends when they started raving about a new restaurant that had just opened a week ago. To my surprise, it turned out to be a branch of a famous Indian chain that's made its way across the U.S. -- and now, finally, to Chandler, Arizona! The place is massive, and so is the menu. The interiors are bright, quirky, and fun -- it definitely sets a lively tone for your dining experience. Their menu covers a wide range, from North Indian classics to South Indian staples, and even Indo-Chinese favorites. You can sip on Irani chai while digging into some spicy Manchurian -- it's got something for everyone. We visited around 9:30 PM, and despite the late hour and crowd, the staff were courteous and welcoming. Since it's a self-serve setup, you order at the counter and wait for your name to be called. We tried quite a few dishes -- masala dosa, rava dosa, Schezwan and Hakka noodles, garlic naan, malai kofta, gobi Manchurian, veg Manchurian, and paneer biryani. My favorites? The dosas were a standout -- huge, perfectly crispy, and served with flavorful chutneys, sambar, and curry. Their Indo-Chinese offerings were also excellent; both the noodles and Manchurian were well-spiced and delicious -- definitely on the spicier side, but we loved it. The one miss for me was the paneer biryani -- it didn't quite hit the mark, so I'd skip that next time. If you're looking to satisfy all your Indian food cravings in one place, this spot delivers. I just hope they maintain the quality and consistency -- if they do, I can see this place being a big success. Definitely my new go-to for a flavorful Indian fix! One tip: I'd really recommend avoiding plastic containers for hot food. I understand the need for to-go packaging, but receiving steaming hot Hakka noodles in a plastic container was a bit concerning. It would be great to see more food-safe or eco-friendly alternatives in the future.

    Sophie K.

    Love this place! Came here with my Indian friend, he told me this place is very famous chain in Texas and now they just opened one in Chandler, we must try! The menu's huge, and we loved everything we got- plain dosa, chai, chowrastha chicken, and idly! I love that their chai is less than $2, and it's very very good. Also dosa was huge and chutney was so flavorful. Oh and idly was soft! There are plenty of seats. Yet it takes some time for getting food, I think they cook as soon as they get order, which is great! Can't wait to try their other dishes.

    butter chicken, chicken tiki masala
    Pat M.

    This place is honestly such a loose cannon, sometimes the food is extremely spicy, sometimes it's not. The rice always has large chunks of spices which are kind of inedible. But other than that the food is really good.

    Mango cake slice ($3.99)
    Carlin T.

    Very sweet staff, clean restaurant, lots of savory pptions, and delicious desserts. They have a variety of cake slices, so make sure to check their online menu to see what they have in stock that day. Highly recommend the mango cake! For the price, I'd order this over 85 degC's any day.

    Nishanth D.

    I think this place recently opened and was recommended to try it out. It's a self service kinda place , pretty easy and fast moving lines. I highly recommend trying their Pani puri almost felt like trying it in India, the place can accommodate slightly larger groups as well. We were almost more than ten , and they accommodated by combining tables. If you like more flavor and you order the biryani I would recommend mentioning double Masala. Vijayawada boneless biryani was good. They are very good with packaging. You can also order to go. Eat and take the left overs as well. Biryani portions were quite big. Their bhajji and bonda were decent as well

    Sambar as a sampler
    N M.

    If only their service could keep up with their food. At this point, every order feels like a surprise unboxing. I have had issues for 3 times in a row. Either the sides are missing or the order is incorrect. This time they blessed me with a micro-dose of sambar.

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    Phenomenal food. Try it, you'll like it. My favorite is the garlic Nana. Street fare is a fun alternative.

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    Food was good except sandwich which I dont like. Rest food is great in taste. We enjoyed it with friends together.

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    This please is super clean and has great food. Eaten here a few times and it has gotten better each time. Would highly recommend.

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    Flavors of India

    Flavors of India

    4.3(656 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    4/11/26 Back to see friend Seema. Shout out to yelp friend…read moreKrista M for reuniting us with her! Parking 5/5 5:15ish pm arrival there was plenty of parking in a shared parking lot. Atmosphere 5/5 Flavors of India has a small inside L-shaped dining room with 6 or so tables for inside seating. It has nice cultural touches providing a comfortable atmosphere. There are tables outside on the patio which would be a nice dining option as our seasons permit. Service 10/5 My dearest Seema is a wonderful and gracious host for the many years we've known her. She has a kind spirit and is the gold standard of attentive and always willing to discuss the menu, ingredients to assist you in making your dinner selections. Her service staff are always friendly. Service is a strong point during your visit! Food 5/5 All the culinary flavors of India awaits you, from Tandoori and naans, Samosas, Bhaji, Panneer, Pakoras, Clay oven delight Kebab's, Marsala's, Curries and a couple of new menu items. The food of India culturally are the masters in the utilization of spice we've come to known across the world! We enjoyed chicken Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan, vegetable Samosas, and their delicious rice Paulo. Add some spice to your life, Flavors of India my friends-SYOY!

    As someone who spent years in the Bay Area -- one of the nation's true foodie capitals for Indian…read morecuisine -- I've had the pleasure of experiencing countless incredible Indian restaurants throughout Northern California before relocating to Arizona. So when I say this place is the best, that means something. After 8 years of exploring Indian restaurants all across the Valley -- Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa -- Flavors of India consistently stands out above the rest. As a vegetarian, bold and complex flavors are everything to me. Without meat, you really need a kitchen that knows how to layer spices and build depth, and this place delivers every single time. The food is fresh, the flavors are rich and satisfying, the customer service is warm and attentive, and the prices are absolutely fair for the quality you're getting. This is my go-to, and it should be yours too. Hands down the best Indian food in the East Valley. I love the ambience. They're very welcoming and always clean.

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    Flavors of India - Counter side of dining room.

    Counter side of dining room.

    Flavors of India - Chicken curry, Jasmine rice, garlic naan

    Chicken curry, Jasmine rice, garlic naan

    Flavors of India - Side dining space.

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    Side dining space.

    Tap N Tikka - Butter chicken, samosas, naan

    Tap N Tikka

    4.6(334 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    This is my new favorite Indian restaurant in Arizona. The location is very clean and it's well…read moredecorated. The decor is nothing fancy, BUT the food is absolutely wonderful.. We did not have one bad dish. Loved all if them!! I will be coming here again and again. The service very top notch as well. Friendly prompt staff.

    I'm really sad to see the changes that have happened. We've been coming here since the place has…read moreopened and we drive nearly 40 minutes out of our way just to come here because of how good we thought it was. We loved the plates and the serving dishes because of the charm we thought they had. Now they use these more American looking serving dishes that are just a huge bummer and look stale. But the reason why we came was because of the flavor, the seasoning was delicious. Now it tastes watered down. Like there is less cumin and a few other spices? Perhaps. Our favorite dish was the gobi Manchurian, we used to come because of how good it used to be. Now even that has lost its flavor. Even the cauliflower that was used today looked sad and watered down. With the prices that have gone up dramatically, the food losing its flavor, and the charm gone from the serving dishes I'm sad to say we won't come back. We were okay paying even double if it was just the same as before. Now you could NOT even pay me to eat here. I want to add that I think their customer service is great, the staff is always friendly, so it has nothing to do with that. Just the changes someone chose to make. My family and I are really sad because we feel like we've lost our favorite restaurant and now we have to find a new place. I hope everyone else enjoys the changes because we do not.

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    Tap N Tikka - Inside

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    Tap N Tikka - Butter chicken and garlic naan

    Butter chicken and garlic naan

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    Buzzing Cuisine Of India - Mix Veg Korma

    Buzzing Cuisine Of India

    4.5(67 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    This has to be the best Indian food I've had in the valley. They don't overdo their masala and the…read morechef is great!

    Well, I said I would give them another chance, and they did not disappoint…read more I have been back to Buzzing Cuisine around 5-6 times since my first poor experience and the quality of food has been consistently good, if not getting progressively better? I have had a lot of Indian food, and this is still some of my favorite in Arizona. My go-to order here is usually between the malai kofta, shahi paneer, lamb korma (please try this), and the chicken 65. I find medium spice to be the perfect level of heat. The depth of flavor in their curries are incredible. The shahi paneer in particular is a great example of how precise their process must be. You can genuinely taste the combination of every spice used, and it feels like they used the perfect ratio. There are so many different notes of flavor and not a single one seems to be drowning out the other. The same can even be said about the chicken 65, but the curry is where this really shines. Also they've been really good about their rice, it was the perfect texture the last few times we've been. I can't comment on the service in-restaurant since my girlfriend and I are the kind of people to get takeout and watch a movie, but I will say the carryout ordering process has gotten significantly smoother. Ordering on the phone seems to be the way to go, and I have not had any of my orders messed up. I have had a couple times where I was awkwardly waiting for someone to be ready to help me get my order, but the wait time has generally been WAY better (like literal seconds), and staff are friendlier. Overall I would probably give a 4.5. Due to how good it is, and more importantly, how *consistently* good it's been, we've pretty much gone here every time we want Indian.

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    Buzzing Cuisine Of India - Chicken Biriyani

    Chicken Biriyani

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    Ras Malai

    India Oven - This is the only Indian buffet I've visited that has sauce cups to use.

    India Oven

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    I visited Arizona to relive my years working at Intel Corp and had to stop by India Oven again…read more I got the lunch buffet and I have no complaints. The food was very high quality and the price was fairly reasonable. I can't remember for sure but I think a mango lassi drink was also included in the buffet price. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area. Excellent food quality. I would try to get there when they open like I did for the freshest buffet though.

    Used to be amazing - now a total disappointment I've been…read morecoming to India Oven for years, and it used to be one of my favorite Indian restaurants in Mesa. After my most recent visit, I don't think I'll be back. We went about an hour after they opened, and the buffet was already in bad shape. The chicken tikka masala tray was practically empty, and we had to fish around just to find a few small pieces of chicken. The rice was hard, like it had been sitting for a long time instead of being freshly made. They also got rid of the carrot dessert that used to be on the buffet (one of my favorites), so even the selection isn't the same anymore. The drinks and desserts were just as disappointing. The mango lassi was chunky and weird instead of smooth and creamy, and the rice pudding was so thin and liquidy it was almost like sweet milk. The only good thing was the naan bread, which was still warm and tasted fine. The staff has completely changed too. The younger guy with the beard and turban who used to be there is gone, and now it's a bunch of older guys who don't seem to know what they're doing. They weren't outright rude, but they seemed confused and not very engaged, and the buffet clearly wasn't being watched or refilled properly. This is not the India Oven I remember. Everything from the food to the staff has changed for the worse, and the overall experience felt sloppy and honestly a little gross compared to what it used to be.

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    India Oven - Love these trays to keep each of my buffet choices/flavors separate. I had 8 different items on this tray when I started.

    Love these trays to keep each of my buffet choices/flavors separate. I had 8 different items on this tray when I started.

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    India Oven - Buffet delicious

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    Buffet delicious

    Feringhee - Modern Indian Cuisine

    Feringhee - Modern Indian Cuisine

    4.4(406 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$$
    Fine dining
    Romantic vibe

    The food is amazing! My wife and I love the Buttered Chicken, Everything is great. The apps are…read moredelicious. The entrees are too die for. We want to go back every week! Hope they never change! ​​​​

    We have been going to Feringhee since this Woman Owned restaurant opened in June 2022. It is our…read morefavorite Indian Restaurant in Arizona. This is restaurant week in the area from 5/15/26 to 5/24/26. We had the prix fix menu and it was outstanding as usual. The atmosphere definitely says Fine Dining. The service is excellent and our server, Angelica, was no exception to the many great servers we have met over the years. Her passionate input on our selections was extremely helpful. They have a full bar. On this trip, the $44 steal of a price included 3 courses and a side of rice or naan. We started with the Bhelpuri Avocado which is like a mix of puffed rice and avocado. The contrast of the crispy rice and flavorful and creamy avocado was a server suggestion and I am thrilled she did. The table next to us was also vocally registering their excitement with the dish. My wife went with the Parsi Lamb Keema which is like having the popular street food, Pav Bahji with a fantastically flavorful lamb stew with just the right amount of heat, served with buns like sliders. For the main courses we had the ever popular and best ever Butter Chicken made even more enjoyable with a dip of the Garlic Naan made fresh in house to order. Super tender naan. I went with the other server suggestion of Fish Curry which was an incredible mix of very crisp exterior yet moist interior sea bass swimming in a delicious curry. Never ordered before but again, thank you Angelica. Finally desert was the Gulab Jamon Cheesecake. Unique and very tasty ending to a fantastic meal. Even if you missed restaurant week, this is a must visit place for foodies.

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    Feringhee - Modern Indian Cuisine
    Feringhee - Modern Indian Cuisine
    Feringhee - Modern Indian Cuisine

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    Tikka Shack Indian Grub

    Tikka Shack Indian Grub

    4.1(53 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$
    Women-owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    Highly recommend if you're looking for a casual Indian spot! The food is sooo delicious - this is…read moreour go-to takeout place and it always is a slam dunk!! The staff are always very sweet and helpful and the restaurant itself is cute (although I don't think we've ever actually eaten inside lol). This place is great and we will definitely keep coming back!

    I've seen this place around for a while but never got around to trying it until now. After eating…read morehere, I'm convinced the valley needs more locations. I'll admit, I was a little unsure at first. Indian food in a casual setting sounded different. But they pulled it off. They kept all the flavors people love and made the menu easy to order from. The masala fries were fantastic. The shrimp coconut curry tacos were a ten out of ten for me. The southern curry had just the right amount of heat with plenty of spice in every bite. What I liked most is how flexible the menu feels. If you're trying to eat more protein and you're tired of the same fast casual spots on repeat, this is a great option. The salad with the mango dressing is refreshing and different, and adding a chicken kabob makes it a really satisfying meal. Overall, the flavors feel bold without being heavy, and the menu stands out from a lot of the other casual spots around the valley. I would definitely recommend checking it out.

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    Tikka Shack Indian Grub
    Tikka Shack Indian Grub
    Tikka Shack Indian Grub

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    Honest Vegetarian - Honest Thali

    Honest Vegetarian

    4.0(67 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Vegetarian Fact: Vegetarianism can offer health benefits like reduced risk of heart disease, type 2…read morediabetes, and is often associated with lower blood pressure and body weight. I ordered the Masala Dosa and it's a new item for me. Masala dosa is a popular South Indian dish consisting of a crispy, savory crepe (dosa) made from fermented rice and lentil batter, which is stuffed with a flavorful spiced potato and onion filling. It was served hot with complementary side dishes like sambar (a lentil-based vegetable stew) and two chutneys, one of which was a fragrant coconut chutney. I had a fun time and a delicious lunch with my spin class crew. Arguably, we had the best legs in this spacious, clean eatery. I am DEFINITELY coming back to get more dosa.

    Came with some people from fitness class for lunch and we were all happy. One of my classmates is…read morevegetarian so it left us omnivores just as happy. I ordered the Cheese Butter Masala ($22.99) with an order of Garlic Naan ($6.99), and wow. Rich, savory, buttery in the best way. It's yhe kind of dish where every single mouthful feels unreal. The sauce was luxurious without being heavy, the cheese was indulgent, and the naan was perfect for scooping up every last bit. This spot proves vegetarian Indian food can be bold, comforting, and satisfying. I can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu. Highly recommend if you want flavor and a meal that makes you pause mid-bite like, "Hold my gym bag, bro."

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    Inside

    Honest Vegetarian - Chilli Paneer Chili Dry

    Chilli Paneer Chili Dry

    Honest Vegetarian - Bar

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    Bar

    Sree Devaraya’s - Lamb Biryani

    Sree Devaraya’s

    4.5(877 reviews)
    5.9 mi
    $$

    My husband and I came here as a second stop during a little Indian food hop. It was surprisingly…read morenice inside with many Indian people dining so we decided to give it a try and order an entree to share. We were first served a complimentary drink that everyone had on their table called buttermilk which was made with yogurt. We ordered the Chettinadu Mushroom Curry: Mushrooms cooked in a deeply aromatic Chettinad spice blend with cracked pepper. The sauce was delicious and it's a dairy free and vegan dish. The serving dishes were pretty. As we were finishing up the restaurant was getting fuller and it was fun to see everyone getting their thali meals. With us being the only non-indian people at the restaurant, It felt like a cultural experience in many ways that we really enjoyed. I would love to come back here for the vegetarian Thali. I took a photo of the day's changing vegetarian thalli item that a staff marked with what has dairy and what doesn't. My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite!

    We came here for a quick weekday date night and were SO impressed!! The food was AMAZING - very…read morenicely spiced (I got mild and I felt like it was just spicy enough) and absolutely delicious, and had very solid portion sizes. We got the butter chicken, some naan, and a dosa to share, and were blown away at the quality of each dish, as well as the different sauces and lentil soup that the dishes came with. The food was also presented beautifully! We left feeling very full with a bunch of leftovers to spare, which was great. The service was amazing - we had some questions about the food and our server gave us great answers + recommendations! We were seated quickly and the greeting we got when we came in (from I think the owner?) was very personable and welcoming. The ambiance was very lowkey and chill, and so we were surprised with how beautifully our food was presented! Will definitely be back here, my husband noted that he was eager to check out the lunch buffet.

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    Sree Devaraya’s - Dining area and buffet

    Dining area and buffet

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