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    Desi Twist

    4.5 (26 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Kevin T.

    New Restaurant Alert!! I am always chasing flavor these folks at Desi Twist delivered. Some of the best Indian food I have had in the metro. Fresh, hot, spice levels are great. Service was excellent we closed the place down and they were in no rush to kick us out. Plenty of in door and out door seating. Really nice decor. Plenty of beer and cocktail options. Definitely running this back very soon.

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    Justin H.

    The best Indian fusion in the Birmingham metro area. I mean the wife and I talk about our food and experience all of the time. The food comes out pretty quickly and the servers help first vistord

    Channa Masala and Vindaloo chicken
    Sara R.

    We loved our experience and the food at Desi Twist. We tried the traditional indian food but I can't wait to go back and try the twist sandwiches and other items. The service was outstanding and our food came out so hot and fresh! For Father's Day they gave all the dads a delicious Chicken Charga leg quarter. The interior has a very modern feel with signs that were so funny and unique. I wish we lived closer and I would definitely be a regular. My belly was full and happy.

    Karachi Chaat
    peter m.

    The food is sooo good. Those butter chicken "tacos" (onion rings are amazing) and we had the chaat with various sauces, which was great. Lost one star bc too many flies -- gotta do something about the flies

    Butter chicken bowl, paneer tikka masala, Cheese Naan
    Genevieve G.

    I got the paneer tikka masala, and my son made a bowl with butter chicken and Tika sauce and other things. We also got the cheese naan. I can't say enough good things about this place. Since moving to the south I'd say this might be my favorite Indian /Pakistani place I've been to. I wish this was closer. I would be here every week. So delicious and they have juice that is like mango lassi and it was all you could drink. I really hope they open one in Atlanta.

    paratha burger
    Truong N.

    Had the paratha burger and I highly recommend it. Crispy and delicious. Can't wait to come back to try other dishes

    Samosa Chaat

    Food was amazinggg. Homemade kulfis. The samosa chaat was fire. Nihari beef and naan and rice were a delicious combination. Great sized portions, but didn't negotiate with flavor. Great staff! Service was great. Ambiance is very modern street style decor and very comfy and cozy but fancy seating. I think you could have a fancy date night or a casual lazy day bite.

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    Awesome modern take on Indian food. Great flavors and combinations ! Love the samosa chaat. Staff very helpful ! Fun atmosphere!

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    4 months ago

    Super fresh, creative food. So much variety and plenty of meat and options w vegetables . Highly recommend

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    4 months ago

    It shut down one day after they opened. The items are store bought - nothing else to comment on. Too much hype but not much substance

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    3 months ago

    I had a bowl, it was amazing. The ordering experience was great, menu was big, staff was awesome. Great restaurant

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    4 months ago

    Excellent food! I'll be back! I had a great experience while I ate there, hidden new gem

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    4 months ago

    Best Indian food I've had in Birmingham. I had the 65 burger and my wife had tikki masala and they were both great.

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    6 months ago

    Great food, wish they would post more pictures of their food. Really enjoyed what I had. Would like to try more .

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    6 months ago

    Delicious samosas, dosa, and more. Tried several dishes and enjoyed them all. Will be back for sure.

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