We dined in for dinner and ordered from the specialty Hoover Restaurant Week menu. Most…read moreparticipating restaurants have a curated menu for the week so you can try dishes they want highlighted. We started with the onion methi spinach pakora as an app. This was kind of like a hush puppy with fried onions mixed in. The brown sauce was amazingly sweet but spicy - definitely our favorite of the two. We chose chicken tikka masala, chicken tandoori, and vegetable korma as our entrees. This came with a serving of basmati rice. We thought this was a great combo of things - chicken in a sauce - chicken fire grilled and on the bone - and veggies in a sauce. We'd recommend all 3 of these and would get the exact same thing again! We are huge fans of garlic naan, so of course we both had to get an order of that. The "Dinner for Two" for $54.99 included all of this and a bottle of wine! It says that this is their special Tuesday-Thursday. Service was extremely friendly and parking was no issue. It's in a shopping center off Lorna Road. We will definitely be back!

I had a great experience with takeout from Silver Coin. We ordered multiple curries and rices and…read moreshared tapas style. I picked up the meal and they were friendly and offered me a water while I waited and asked me some detailed questions about rices and such to make sure I got what was expected. Also let me know that I could get some good deals on the website instead of the delivery app I ordered through. The food was delicious. The curries are spicy and the meats tender. The rices absorb and mix with the dishes wonderfully. Everything was so good. I'll be back, the ambiance was fascinatingly Indian themed and I want to do a sit down dinner in the restaurant for that reason.

Stopped in for lunch with my husband and kids. Friendly service; they have high chairs and a…read morechanging table in the women's bathroom. Food was fresh, tasty and hot. Very chill spot to eat and talk. Wishes the side of hummus was more than a ketchup dipping container!

I ordered the chicken kabob plate and it was so good -- the chicken was tender and perfectly…read moreseasoned, and the portions were generous without feeling heavy. Everything tasted super fresh. The vibe is casual and easy, which made it perfect for catching up with friends without feeling rushed. Great food, great company, and a solid spot to keep in the rotation for an easy, delicious dinner.

My go-to Indian restaurant in Bham! The food is always consistent, and they are very generous with…read moretheir portion sizes. Even the kid's meal was big. I always get the boneless chicken biryani and their garlic naan is amazing highlyyyyy recommended

Updating my review because it's been awhile. The food is still consistently good, but the service…read morehas really gone downhill. It is truly terrible. If you don't order as soon as you sit down, you probably won't see a server for 20 minutes. They don't time the food to be ready at the same time, so even when I go with just my son (who always orders tandoori), I'm done eating before he even gets his food. I also often have to request silverware and by the time I get it, my food has been sitting for awhile (yes, I know Indian food is often eaten with the fingers, but there are some things you can't eat without silverware). All in all, Bawarchi is absolutely amazing at takeout. The food is top-notch and nothing is ever missing from our order. The dine-in service leaves a lot to be desired.

The decor is one of the prettiest restaurants I have seen, the booths are so cute! The food was…read moredelicious, it took a minute to come out but was so worth it!!! I will be back that's for sure

Desi Tadka remains one of my favorite Indian spots in Birmingham, and the food is still doing most…read moreof the heavy lifting. The chicken tikka masala? Still tasty. The sauce was luscious and velvety, even if it showed up tonight with a mild personality. I kept waiting for the heat to clock in for its shift, but apparently it had PTO approved. Still delicious though. The vegetable samosas were crispy on the outside with that delicate, comforting filling inside. No notes. Just solid. And the garlic naan? Dangerous. I told myself "just one more bite" at least seven times. It's garlicky, soft, and basically a carb trap I willingly fall into every visit. Now... the service. Let's just say if attentiveness were a spice, it was left in the kitchen. Our waitress vanished for extended periods like she was filming a documentary about the back of the restaurant. No check-in, no "how is everything," no interest in whether we were thrilled or quietly combusting. It felt less like dining and more like self-guided Indian cuisine. Food: still outstanding. Service: spiritually elsewhere. Four stars because the kitchen deserves it. The front of house might need a little masala of its own.

Another beautiful experience - it's a must go…read more We do a lot of lunch and dinner dates here. Ask for Akki!

Muted light, soft music, aromatic smells. This is what you experience as you enter Bay Leaf…read more You are escorted to your table by a smiling host, who asks for your drink order and tells you their offerings and specials. I always opt for the table of plenty: vegetarian and meat main dishes and appetizers, multiple rices, and soup and condiments. Why can't I just order one dish? Because there is too much deliciousness to choose from.

Finally went to Taj India after my friends recommended it!! Taj India's food is super good. I ended…read moreup getting the butter chicken because you can't go wrong with that dish! The butter chicken was so good and it paired perfectly with rice given. The service there was great. The staff were super nice and very attentive with their tables making sure that we had everything we needed. The food came out quicker than I expected, which is a plus. The ambience of the place is also very pleasant. The light is dimmed, which makes a place easy on the eye, and the tables are set up nicely. Overall, I think Taj India is a great place to go out and eat. Their prices are not too bad I spent around $18 on my meal. I would recommend Taj India to a friend!!

As a foodie, I am always chasing great flavor. This place delivered. Every bite tasted authentic,…read moreand made with care. Easily one of the best Indian meals I've had in a long time. Tons of options on the buffet. Service was great and the decor was very warm and welcoming. Highly recommend and can't wait to come back.

I recently ordered from Sitar Indian Restaurant through Uber Eats delivery and loved it! I've…read morealways enjoyed Indian cuisine, so when I was deciding what to eat for lunch, I decided to give Sitar a try. Their Uber Eats page is well-formatted, with all menu items listed, accompanied by descriptions and pictures of most items. My only issue with their menu on the app is that the descriptions were not very clear about whether an item came with rice or if it had to be ordered on the side. My order arrived quickly and came in a large brown paper bag. I chose the butter chicken, and it came with basmati rice. They were packaged separately, with the chicken and sauce in a large plastic container and the white rice in a small styrofoam box. I like that they separated the two to let the customer have control over the chicken-to-rice ratio. Plastic cutlery was provided as well. My food was still hot when it arrived and was full of flavor. It tasted like a very good homemade meal instead of something made with low-quality ingredients and little effort put into it. The sauce on the chicken was very creamy and absolutely delicious! The serving size left me plenty of leftovers, and I was very satisfied.

Sitar Indian Restaurant is one of my favorite places to grab food near campus. The location is…read morereally convenient, especially on days when I'm running short on time. Sometimes I'll call ahead and just pick up my food, which makes it really easy between classes or a busy schedule. The restaurant itself has a casual atmosphere, which I enjoy because it feels relaxed and welcoming. The service has always been great whenever I go. The staff is friendly and the food usually comes out very quickly, whether I'm dining in or picking it up. My go to order is the chicken korma with butter naan, and it is honestly one of my favorite meals. The chicken korma is creamy, flavorful, and pairs perfectly with the naan. They also give a very generous portion of rice, which I always appreciate because it makes the meal even more filling! The only small downside is that parking can sometimes be difficult, but I usually end up finding street parking nearby. I recommend this spot for a warm, comfort meal!

Hands. Down. The best Indian food I have had in a Long Time (since living in Southern California)…read more The most authentic Indian food I have in the ENTIRETY of the South. We had the Dosa and Naan where were both made fresh and fantastic. Then we had the Mutton Sukka. I wish it had a little less bone in it but that's a personal preference and the flavor profile was wonderful. Finally we had the Vijayawada-style chicken biryanis which was absolutely spectacular. We will definitely be back. Often.

Really good Indian food! I highly recommend getting these chilli chicken lollipops if you like…read morespice, they were really flavorful. The biryani was also really flavorful and they give you a large portion, I feel like I could split up the leftovers into three portions. The inside is really pretty and clean. The service, however, was kind of slow and it seemed like they were understaffed. Also the bathrooms were kinda disgusting I can't even lie, it was a little off putting