Have you ever walked into an ethnic spot, looked around and saw nothing but people of that culture?…read moreTHAT'S EXACTLY what happened to me when I came here with the fam. It was a little intimidating but mostly exciting. The vibe here was mostly straight business. Waiters standing around like in a military stance, legs shoulder width apart, hands behind their backs waiting for any signs from their tables needing anything. I will keep it 100 and say that our waiter wasn't exactly warm and inviting but they were attentive. The atmosphere is decorated ornately and kinda made me feel like an emperor of sorts, or at least some random squire in the court. We ordered an absolute feast ranging from chicken tikka masala, to garlic naan, rice, samosas, a fresh mango yogurt drink and some flavored tea. Everything was delicious and jam packed with spices. This was one of the few restaurant experiences I've had in the past couple years where I gorged beyond my usual limit bc it was THAT good. My one minor complaint is the chicken tikka masala was more sauce than actual chicken which I found somewhat annoying but I quickly forgave them. The bill came soon after I requested it and the price was fair considering the quality of food we got was top notch. This place has got it going on like a fine lady from Beverly Hills but as you'd expect some attitude from a gorgeous lass that knows she's got it going on, the same can be said for a great restaurant. Ignore the 'tude and come enjoy the grub, it's worth it.

This is our go to place for Indian food in Austin…read more First thing to mention is that both their restaurants Parmer and RR, Staff and management is an absolute delight. They connect with you. They make sure you are well served, satisfied. Things to note on the food, their weekly specials are unmissable. Such an innovative start to keep rotating specials. Best Thatte idli and benne dosa in town. Their special goat biryani is awesome. Whenever we don't cook, we land into Sangam. It's an oasis in the relatively mediocre Austin Indian food scene. A literal desert oasis.

The food at Bay Leaf Indian Restaurant is absolutely incredible! Every dish was full of amazing…read moreflavors and perfectly seasoned. The portions are generous, the service is outstanding, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. You can truly tell they care about providing a great experience. Highly recommend Bay Leaf if you're looking for delicious Indian food in Round Rock!

This is a new disappointment…read more Either the restaurant owners don't really watch out if their food is kept out at room temperature for too long after heating & reheating.. the chola of the chola bhatura dish had gone bad. The pickles were terrible. Bhatura was too thick and no crunchy feel to it. Overall the food was bad. I just hope I don't get an upset stomach. The restaurant ambiance was just ok. Nothing to write about.

It was quite full on a Friday evening. They have outdoor covered seating which is nice. They gave…read moreus tables to browse the menu and were quick to bring it out. Their medium biryani was very spicy so next time we'd probably ask for mild. Their chicken appetizer, soup, dosa were all good. The chicken fried rice was cooked perfect. Parking is limited so takes a minute to park in that parking lot. Will visit again.

Food so good 12 to 10 Every thank so good authentic Indian…read morefood Service good please come to the restaurant and try the food very very very good. Clean and the amount they give you are huge. The nanan is super fresh ! Tandoor chicken very flavorful. Birani is enough for a family. Service is excellent! Pooja and Dikshya gave us amazing service so kind and friendly. Provided great recommendations! We will be back soon!

Great experience at Tarka. The cashiers, Sol and Puspika, helped us pick out dishes. They were…read moreboth so kind and patient. Eric also noted that we could use a bag for our to go dishes, and without us even asking, he came by our table with some bags. We will be back!

Wow! First time here. The aroma from outside brought me in. I am semi familiar with Indian cuisine…read morebut not an expert. One of the cashiers came out and assisted me and another family with the menu. So very helpful! I learned a lot about each dish. I got the garlic nan bread. It's a huge basket, I was expecting like 1 or 2 pieces! Very generous portions! Then it was recommended to have the Tinka Masala. I got mine medium heat with lamb. Oh goodness! Was so fresh and delicious! The portions can feed 2 people easily. The restaurant was so very clean and organized. This location on Round Rock is very very busy with people eating in and take out. I can see why! They ONLY ACCEPT CREDIT. COMPLETELY CASH FREE. They also have a rewards club to join as well and of course I did!

There's nothing fine, nor Maharashtrian about the cuisine at Tulsi. We made the mistake of trusting…read morea few (probably paid) influencer videos on social media absolutely raving about this restaurant and decided to give it a try. There were barely any people on a Saturday night which made us feel a little apprehensive after stepping in. The restaurant was dimly lit and restrooms were dirty. We were a group of 4 people, two of whom are Maharashtrian and know what the food tastes like. Comments for individual dishes: Vada pav - Not served with Mumbai pav but slider buns which is as unauthentic as can be. Sabudana vada - Crispy, tasted good, served with sweet yogurt. Pithla bhari - The worst I have ever had. Pithla was too runny, bhakri was downright stale/unedible. Pomfret fry - Fish skin was burnt, but taste was better than some of the other dishes. Puran poli - It was super thin, barely any puran filling and seemed to have been served after quick heating rather than fresh, the edges were unedible. Saoji chicken curry - Too much garam masala Triple Schezwan fried rice - This was the best dish among all those we ordered. It was served with manchurian gravy. A humble request to the restaurant management - please serve edible, authentic Maharashtrian dishes or remove them from the menu rather than misleading people.

Large menu with lots of food originating from the Maharashtra state of India. However, there are…read moresome huge problems with both the food and service. Nothing stood out to me as amazingly delicious like some other Indian cuisine around Austin. The surmai fry had a piece of plastic on the plate (no it was not a bone). Ran out of the jhunka bakri so I ordered a kothimbir wadi which they had forgot. They also forgot my mango lassi. The buffet was not served during the time I was there but it seemed like just a small selection in the corner of the restaurant. I'm happy that a place like this is in Austin, but the service was so lackluster and the food was mediocre so I couldn't imagine myself going back.

Staying at a nearby hotel and it was a pleasant evening for a short walk to and from dinner. What a…read morefind! Had the Paneer Fingers as an appetizer and they were pretty good; but for the entree I ordered the Tandoori Mixed Grill and it was incredible!! Three different types of chicken, plus lamb and salmon. All of them fantastic! Strongly recommended for you Austinites - and I'll visit again on my next trip here as well.

The food needs to be more flavorful and can be worked upon better…read more The service and ambiance was nice though.

New Sitara is a quaint little gem. It's the type of place you wearily stumble into as a refuge…read morefrom the modern world-- a liminal space occupied only by friendly faces and exotic, enticing aromas. My waitress was Kri and she recommended Chicken Malbar - it was fantastic and rich and well priced. I will be back!

I randomly decided to try this place on Friday. I will say it did not disappoint!! I got chicken…read moretikka masala and garlic naan. This is my go to order. I have tried several places but this by far is the most authentic. I used to have a favorite place I went to and would drive 20-40 min for it. This place has them beat and I'm not far from them I will be back. The only thing is when they say 8-10 min be prepared to wait 20-25 min.

First visit, on a Monday, so pretty quiet dining. Pretty basic setup with menus and drinks,…read morefriendly staff was attentive and welcoming. The Hop Queen ordered the non-veg lunch special, butter chicken, and I ordered the Vindaloo (spicy), as this is my usual litmus test for a new Indian restaurant. Everything was prepared fresh for us, nothing tasted like it had been prepped before we arrived. Lots of fresh spice flavour, and the naan was a bit different (in a good way) from other places - nice texture and crunch with the flavour. Lots of interesting looking items on menu, it was a nice touch that almost all were ID'd with a specific region in India. Would be fun to work through the menu and try different items!

We are regulars here. I think we eat here every week. Our order has not changed in a long time…read more Their chole bature, chicken 65, goat biryani and butter chicken are all quite consistent. Kids love the butter chicken. We've also catered from them 2-3 times for large parties 100 people and it was all really good. While the restaurant and food are good, their outside, parking smells of gutter. It's quite a stink. They don't have a business next to them. Not sure what that is however seems like a health hazard. The city should definitely check.