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Desi Tavern

4.6 (61 reviews)
ModerateIndian
Open • 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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Rachel W.

My husband found this place when he was trying to plan his date night. We had not had Indian food yet in Garner and we wanted to try out this place. 10 out of 10 would recommend! Everything was freshly made and amazing! The staff was super helpful and the menu is extensive for all types of eaters. We will be coming back here shortly!

Fried Rice , Naan , and Butter Chicken
Anna B.

We were in a rush and didn't have time to eat out or make dinner so we ordered a doordash order from Desi Tavern. We are planning to come in soon but sometimes we like to preview the menu ahead of time with ordering in. We got the fried rice and butter chicken with butter naan. It was so delicious! If you are a fan of authentic Idian cuisine definitely a safe chocie to order!

Beer
Bill L.

Food and Service are amazing. Had the goat biryani and DT Chicken Curry. Perfect amount of spice for my liking. Garlic Naan was good as always. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a solid meal in or out. 10/10

Masala papad
Priyanka B.

So glad that this place isn't opened up close to the home! It has so many options and we're so excited to come back and try them. I love that they have Indian snacks for bar bites it really sets them apart from other Indian restaurants. The bartender was so kind and it was obvious that she was really trying to learn the menu and about Indian food since she was not Indian herself. She had such a great attitude and told us that she's working on you drinks for the restaurant.

Chicken Lollipops
Kurt W.

Exceptional experience! The food was amazing. This evening I tried the DT omelet and Chili Shrimp. Wow, it was delicious. I paired it with a martini. YES.... The service was quick and the ambiance was great. Tonight, DT had Indian Music Night. This was an authentic experience. I highly recommend DT to anybody seeking great food, service, and ambiance.

Tammy W.

We've eaten at this place several times, and each time has been great. My favorite is the Chicken Korma with Garlic Naan. Very yummy !!!

Rice
Cliff H.

One of the best Indian restaurants I have been to anywhere. Great atmosphere and excellent specials such as all you can eat dosas on Thursday night. Their tandoori wings are by far the best chicken you will ever have. They come to the table sizzling in a cast iron platter. Their biryani has great variety and I highly recommend the goat biryani. The paneer here has excellent texture and works well in the saag paneer.

Samosa chaat (tastes amazingly delicious)

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Reviews are largely positive. Many highlight the rich, flavorful food, broad menu selection, and welcoming atmosphere. Service is often described as friendly and attentive.

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Food was delicious! We got the saag chicken/butter chicken hot/ and garlic naan. Everything was delicious! Highly recommended

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Great food and service. Butter and tandoori chicken were great. Flan was also excellent

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Mustang House

Mustang House

4.8(116 reviews)
12.2 mi•Fayetteville Street
•$$

Really solid Indian fare. Very accommodating of allergy requests, even ordered via Door Dash…read more Portions were right-sized, had a few leftovers. All in all, highly recommended

"Nepalese and Indian food in downtown Raleigh, near Marriott"…read more With a great location, this is VERY close to the Raleigh Convention Center. We arrived on a Thursday night at 6pm with a group of 5. The dining area didn't really accommodate a group that size, but they made it work by moving tables around, which was nice. The place was not very large, but there was maybe only one other family eating inside. The bathroom was clean. I split two dishes with my son-- salmon tikka masala and shrimp (prawn) saag, both coming with rice. We were given some papadum, I think, as a snack as we waited on the food, along with some spicy dips. Food came in maybe 10 minutes or so, which was great timing. However, I have to say, both dishes we tried were underwhelming. The shrimp was oddly translucent and not very flavorful in its dish, and the spinach in the saag wasn't especially tasty (though it did have a nice spiciness). The tikka masala sauce was great, but the salmon also was pretty underwhelming. We both said we'd probably just get chicken next time and not splurge the extra for the salmon. No dish was "bad", but just we expected them to be delicious and they were just OK. I'm just really surprised given how many people said this was the "best Indian" they'd had. The staff were friendly-- refilled drinks well and were good at answering questions. And the price was reasonable. Altogether, I'll give it 4 stars given the great location, good service, good price, but not 5 given the food was "just OK". Realistically, I probably wouldn't go back-- we have lots of great Indian in Durham and Chapel Hill, so I'd rather wait and get that.

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Mustang House - Chicken C momo

Chicken C momo

Mustang House - Mustang Cauliflower

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Masala House - Chicken Tikka Masala

Masala House

4.8(123 reviews)
17.5 mi
•$$
Free parking
Vegetarian friendly

Very friendly service. Excellent food…read more Plenty of room. We found this gem tucked away on the back corner (Wall St side) of this old shopping center. It has a well deserved high rating, so it is definitely worth searching for! I got the Tikka Masala with Shrimp ($18.99) and the flavor was absolutely perfect. Highly recommend!

Stopped by Masala House for lunch a couple days ago and wow it didn't disappoint. When you arrive…read morethere is parking in front of the restaurant or up by the soda box across the parking lot. Walking into the restaurant it'll feel bright, airy, and welcoming. To be seated we checked in with the host and were seated quickly. During the week Masala House runs a lunch special from 11 am - 2:30 pm (Monday - Friday) which includes an entree, vegetable soup, naan, rice, and dessert. I ordered the chicken tikka masala and my partner ordered the butter chicken. I definitely prefer the butter chicken as chicken thigh meat was used vs. chicken breast in the chicken tikka masala. Both dishes were excellent and had great flavor. The rice and naan being included was also a nice touch. The vegetable soup at the beginning of the meal was also hot when it arrived and full of flavor. For dessert I ordered the rice pudding which was excellent and not too sweet. If I'm in the north Raleigh area again I'll definitely be stopping by Masala House for lunch.

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Masala House - Tandoori Mixed Grill

Tandoori Mixed Grill

Masala House - Chicken Curry

Chicken Curry

Masala House - Gobi Manchurian

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Gobi Manchurian

Tamasha - Butter chicken

Tamasha

4.4(167 reviews)
16.2 mi

Honestly, this was one of the best Indian meals--no, one of the best ANY meals we've ever had. From…read morethe modern, luxurious yet comfortable decor, to the outstanding service, we had a fantastic evening. We loved the prawn appetizer. We also really enjoyed the dal, the fried kale and the fish that was covered with sliced potatoes to look like scales. There was literally not a single mediocre dish--everything was excellent! We highly recommend you try this place when visiting the area.

The first few times I tried Tamasha it blew me away. Everything was incredible, service was…read moreattentive, and the restaurant was beautiful. I went here Saturday night for a 5pm reservation that I booked for outside seating because that was the only available option available that suited us. We were greeted upon arrival, asked if it was our first time dining there, and offered the option to dine inside at the bar which we gladly accepted. The food was good but not incredible. The butter chicken and kheema kaleji are wonderful and delicious. The kheema kaleji is like an Indian shepherds pie crossed with a sloppy Joe in the best way. It's topped with crispy "potato texture" which is almost like mini shoestring fries with the same texture of kataifi. It comes with two little brioche buns that they recommend to use as sandwich buns. It's a fun and interactive way to eat. Butter chicken was sublime, the chicken was so tender. The murg pasanda wasn't as nice as I remembered from the previous time I tried it. It was tasty but the chicken was a bit dry to me. I feel like that's just the nature of ordering a chicken breast dish at most places. We didn't order dessert this time around but previous times i got the north meets south which is phenomenal. My husband and his dad weren't fans nor was my father in law's wife but it's very subjective. It's a lovely dessert but something you should enjoy if you have an affinity for rose flavor or jellies. The presentation alone is stunning and the way they pour over is delightful. We didn't order it this time but I recommend the byadgi chili shrimps. They are juicy and great for spice lovers. I would skip the TFC (tamasha fried chicken) which I got this last visit. It's cute but not as juicy as I would have expected. It's nice but kind of mid, not really Michelin material. I've had better popcorn chicken at boba shops. Their fish and salads are great, specifically the salad they had in July (refreshing and unique). So is the kerala pork belly bao (at least it was during my previous visit). I felt like the service was slower than I remembered but perhaps it had something to do with sitting at the bar. Tamasha used to be my favorite restaurant in the triangle so I'm bummed that the food wasn't as exceptional as I remembered. They used to give complimentary champagne for birthdays or special occasions but now they serve a non-alcoholic beverage instead. It's nice. Apparently too much of their clientele were non-drinkers so they stopped serving champagne because it was wasteful since people frequently sent back the alcohol. I would come back but in no rush to after the last experience.

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Tamasha - Inside. Dining room view from entrance. Beautiful booths, decor, and interior design.

Inside. Dining room view from entrance. Beautiful booths, decor, and interior design.

Tamasha - Murg Pasanda -  could have licked my whole plate so good!

Murg Pasanda - could have licked my whole plate so good!

Tamasha - Chicken Biryani with Burani Raita

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Chicken Biryani with Burani Raita

Everest Kitchen

Everest Kitchen

4.1(133 reviews)
16.0 mi
•$$

This was highly recommended by other members of the community and now it's a spot I bring every out…read moreof town guest. They have so many options and everything has been amazing!

My family used to go to Everest Kitchen, even for a quick snack if we were by Wendell area. Today…read moreAugust 29th , 2026, we were in Knightdale and decided to go to" our favorite restaurant". I say favorite because we always recommend it to friends and family. We arrived to the restaurant and the waiter took the order for the drinks. He brought us the drinks, and I thought he will bring the bread, chips, etc, which are served in " all" restaurants we have eaten at. This time, the server did not bring anything. I thought, maybe they ran out of the bread and are not serving it. To my surprise, next to our table arrived a Caucasian couple, and the waiter immediately brought them the bread and sauces and was very polite. Well, I understood, they were Discriminating us, we are Hispanic; well, actually we are multicultural, because my husband is european. So this type of clients don't deserve the same treatment and service as everyone else? Or, perhaps they were upset because we did not order three course meals???? Is there a minimum amount that clients need to consume at Everest Kitchen restaurant in order to receive good customer service. One thing is for sure. WE WILL NEVER GO BACK TO THAT DESCRIMINATORY AND RACIST RESTAURANT!!!!

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Everest Kitchen - Restaurant

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Everest Kitchen
Everest Kitchen

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The Curry Club

The Curry Club

4.2(168 reviews)
13.2 mi
•$$

The food is absolutely delicious, the decor is average, the service is good, the buffet is…read morewonderful, and as long as they keep the buffet, I will be coming back continuously.

The server for buffet over the weekend brought me a placemat that was dirty from plates collected…read morefrom a previous patron's table. I set that aside and tried to avoid the moisture on the napkin my silverware was wrapped in. When I went to get food, most of it was covered which I guess is good, but to get to the food, it was awkward balancing the covers or having to place them on another covered tray to be able to serve myself. When I compare the food and environment here to other places that offer Indian cuisine buffets, for the $20 with tax I'd rather go to Kabab and Curry not too far from here on Hillsborough St. There is more food available, it is fresher, the environment overall seems more hygienic and well-organized, and the food has better flavor and seems less greasy at Kabab and Curry. The only difference is having to pay for parking or parking a bit further away for a free spot--but for what you pay at Curry Club and they only offer buffet over the weekend, Kabab and Curry is better and offers more value and is where I will probably go from now on. The only way Curry Club's buffet would make sense is if they brought the price down. I'd put their food quality about on par with China Queen's weekday Chinese buffet, but China Queen has the better sense to charge less for the quality and experience they offer their customers. If you're already in the plaza and it's convenient to drop in over the weekend, give Curry Club a try, but if you can make it a little further north, Kabab and Curry is the better place. It is worth noting that Curry Club has interesting theme days and specials that may offer more value and culinary enjoyment than what I was able to experience while I was there including weekend breakfast combos, and weeknight dosa, biryani, and rice deals. They also have momos and spring rolls that look delicious (though I can't vouch yet). They stock authentic items like frozen Shahi Kulfi (not included in the buffet), and beverages like Delhi Darling, Thumsup, and Limca. If I go back, it'll be to sample dosas at Dosa Night or see what I think about the momos and spring rolls. I'll update when and if I find out and get to sample more.

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The Curry Club
The Curry Club - Butter Chicken Naan Rice Paneer Biryani  Mango Juice  Fried Spinach

Butter Chicken Naan Rice Paneer Biryani Mango Juice Fried Spinach

The Curry Club - Seating area

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Seating area

Eden's Vegans - Squash/Lentil/Sweet potato soup-delicious!!

Eden's Vegans

4.7(39 reviews)
1.6 mi
•$$

Omg everyone. Eden's Vegan restaurant is a hidden gem in the south! My husband and I happened to…read morestumble upon it while down in Garner on a Sunday and I am SO GLAD we did. We aren't vegetarians or vegan but we do love food. At first I saw on the door you needed reservations but the owner ushered us in no problem. They are taking COVID precautions seriously (yes, still, in 2023). Do not be alarmed by this. You can still dine in no problemo! There were so many yummy options and it's done buffet style. I loved the fake Salisbury steak (better than the meat stuff I've had for sure). The Mac and "cheese" was also amazing. Included were drinks and desserts. I loved every single thing on both of our plates and I cannot wait to go back! Highly recommend if you are vegetarian or vegan or just like food. There's a Facebook where every week they let you know the menu for the following week.

I finally got to try Eden's Vegan while the food truck was in my neighborhood. I wanted to try…read moreother things but I couldn't get clear feedback on the ingredients. The male in the truck was a bit vague (seemed in a rush or not willing to share) I do understand as mentioned that most things were made with soy excluding the bread and cake I purchased, so I finalized my purchase without buying anything outside of desserts. I would have liked a more details on the preparation of the other items. The pumpkin bread and the zucchini cake were delicious. My Mom even enjoyed the zucchini cake and she's not a fan of zucchini and didn't know it was vegan. Very satisfying.

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Eden's Vegans - Dining room

Dining room

Eden's Vegans - Dining room

Dining room

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Desi Tavern - indpak - Updated October 2026

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