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    Desi District

    3.3 (28 reviews)

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    Pawan K.

    We had high expectations on this spot after watching it pop up on my for you page on social media. First off the art work was absolutely adorable! It gets you excited to come in. The garam jalebiya drew me in. We came to try them in celebration for my birthday. Unfortunately, only thing I would come back for is the Irani Chai. We ordered irani chai, mango lassi, mysore masala dosa, jalebi and the chole bhature. The bhatura was crispy - this is not the texture of a bhatura. It should be soft. The chole we enjoyed. The dosa I was disappointed in. The only thing warm was the potato filling and the sambhar. The dosa layer was ice cold and fried in an oil that gave an unpleasant after taste. The jalebiya had the same unpleasant after taste. They were sour. We are not sure if we showed up on a bad day but service and product quality should be consistent. I would hesitate to recommend others in the area to come here for the food. We did share this feedback with the cashier as well.

    Michael B.

    Excellent choice for lunch and a huge variety of dishes in the menu. Plus attached to a small but very well stocked market. The lunch special thali plate can be ordered either vegetarian or non. The spice level is medium. I look forward to trying their house made dosas. There is plenty of seating inside. Friendly service-- just place order at the counter and pick it up when it's ready.

    Tandoori Chicken Momos (10pcs)
    Mark B.

    What I Ordered - chicken 65 (spicy); chicken tandoori momos (spicy); order of samosas. Samosa - they were great, crispy and the filling was a mix of potato carrot and peas. Lots of seasoning, there was a lot of flavor. Sometimes samosas can be bland and starchy but these were really nicely seasoned inside. Momos - the filling was pretty good but what got me was the spice paste they were dressed in. Lots of herbs and green chili and a strong spice mix. Really tasty dish. (picture.) Chicken 65 Biryani - marinated chicken - lots of red chili, coriander, curry leaves, bay leaf, cardamom pods, ginger, cumin. Really tasty. Chicken is salty, pungent, spicy and has a slight sour tang to it. I ordered it spicy as well - im a big fan of heat - I'd put this at a 7/10. Definitely spicy but my face isnt sweating. Great flavors, well prepared - counter help was great explaining. Portions are large, worth the cost in size and quality. This isn't a toned down version of Indian food - don't be intimidated if you're new to the food, get in there and try some. Will definitely be back.

    Pankti S.

    During our work trip to Carmel for 2 weeks, we ate here multiple times. This place is awesome! It has a food court setting for eatery and is very spacious and well planned. The service is great and the decor is nice too! We have tried paneer burger, paneer butter masala, dal makhani, rumali roti, garlic naan, pastries, tres leches rabdi, masala chai, mango lassi, Bombay sandwich and much more. Everything except Bombay sandwich was amazing and highly recommended. The Bombay sandwich is what makes the review 4 stars instead of 5, it was really really bad. The chai is the highlight and should not be missed. This is the best Indian chai I have had at a restaurant in US! Overall - great spot for Indian food cravings, pricing is right and the portion sizes are pretty good. Highly recommend.

    Jemmie W.

    Great place to get authentic Indian food. The menu is huge, as is the norm for authentic Indian restaurants. There is also a connected grocery.

    Anuja T.

    Loved the service...food was good too!! Must try! We are glad that they also have a store for the groceries..

    Lemons and mint leaves
    Michael S.

    I noticed the Desi District as I was running errands in Carmel, and wanted to stop by to check it out. This was the old Vine and Table wine shop location so I wanted to see what they did to the shop. This is an Indian supermarket with an Indian restaurant built into the supermarket. The layout is decent with a separate section for meat. They have a separate room for produce, fruit, and vegetables, which is nice, and they look very fresh. They really did not have anything I wanted, but I did get some lemons and a batch of mint leaves. The staff does not appear to be present and available when you need them, because I had to grab someone to help me check out. For what it is, Desi District is a nice and quaint Indian supermarket. The selection of products is Ok, and the price range appears to be accurate for the supermarket. However, do not expect quality customer service, because I did not get that while I was browsing the shop. I do not know if Desi District will last long in Carmel given what I witnessed, but I hope they are successful. It is just not my particular taste.

    Paneer Tikka Masala, Mango lassi, Garlic Naan
    Lina L.

    the people here were really nice but the paneer tikka masala didn't have that much actual paneer in it. also the paneer was weirdly chewy. the naan was delish though

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    Prity K.

    Casual vibe. Reasonably priced.Good service. I ordered Rumali roti, chicken malai kabab and mutton Chettinadu. They were pretty good. Loved the sauce of the Chettinadu. It was good to dunk a piece of rumali roti on the sauce. We also ordered onion samosas, dosas, medu wada and Chilli chicken They were decent. We got a sweet lassi that was delicious and Cheekoo milkshake. Service was nice. Restrooms were clean. I got freshly made jalebis. They were crisp on the outside and juicy inside. Perfection. No pics of the food as we ate it as soon as it reached the table.

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    Raita was priced for more than $4 dollars but quantity was too small just like a small cup of chutney.

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    Desi District has great service and really quality food. Give it a try. Next to the restaurant is a full grocery store!

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