We ordered pani puri and a chaat. Also mango chicken and tacos and ghee curry. All of had amazing…read moreflavors. We've eaten at Musaafer in Houston that has gotten a Michelin star. This was on par or better. So yummy The waiter was super nice and pleasant and had great recommendations.

We are big fans of global flavor, and Indian food is at the top of the list. After living outside…read moreof Tallahassee for a few years, we are glad to be back, and even more excited to find that Zaan Indian Cuisine had opened during our absence. The last time I was in the building, it was Café Cabernet. Yes, I am showing my age, but that was the last time I was in the building. I was curious to see how it would be reimagined as an Indian restaurant. Imagine my surprise when it felt like a brand new experience walking through the door. Beginning with the darkly tinted windows which create a warm moody ambience, despite the sun shining brightly outside, then walking into a beautifully appointed bar with stunning Emerald green barstools. Over the bar hangs a custom chandelier that sounds like wind chimes. We had already looked at the menu before we came in, but we took an extra moment and decided to order a cocktail and an appetizer before our meal. The Paneer Pakora arrived beautifully presented. The portion was absolutely enormous, and the two of us had half of our dinner orders leftover to take home. I imagine it will reheat beautifully in our air fryer. We ordered the chicken vindaloo and chicken tikka masala. Zaan utilizes a mild medium hot scale. Some restaurants will use a one through five I ordered medium and it was a proper level three if that is what you are used to. The staff to customer ratio was balanced in the customer's favor. The service was impeccable, the staff was available within eyesight the entire time, yet they did not hover over our table. We also ordered garlic naan, and I truly believe that what we left with in our to go containers was another entire meal. The portions are very generous . We are early diners, but I can tell you that this is also a perfect place if you want to stop in for a cocktail at a sexy bar, and order some appetizers. The fellow diners that were there during our early bird visit were mostly younger families, but I would definitely head back for drinks and appetizers later in the evening as the decor really lends itself to being a bar as well. It was a little hot to be on the patio, but I imagine that during mild weather that is the place to be! One thing that motivated us to visit, is the owner being so active on the local foodies page. Anytime someone asks for recommendations for a special occasion, brunch, birthday dinner, the owner is immediately in the chat recommending his business. They were very responsive to my request for a reservation via social media. There is a large attached parking lot so parking is not an issue. I can tell you that the outside is very deceptive. Unless you knew the previous business in that location, it might be easy to just pass right by. Please don't. You definitely need to visit if you are looking for global cuisine with a fantastic environment. They appear to have a VIP table for special occasions as well as a private dining room. I saw to go orders running continuously through our entire visit. We will be back soon and may even take the spice level up a notch.

I've been a long-time supporter of this location going back to when it was Zaan, and it used to be…read moreone of my favorite places in Thomasville. We really need more locally owned restaurants that offer something different from the usual national chains, and for a while this place filled that gap incredibly well. When it first transitioned to Hungry, the same manager stayed on for a couple of months and the food and service were just as great as before. Unfortunately, once management changed again, things really started to go downhill. The last few times I've visited, the quality of both the food and the service has noticeably declined. My most recent visit was especially disappointing, the dishes lacked flavor, freshness, and the care that used to set this place apart. Another thing I've noticed recently is cleanliness. There are often tables with dirty dishes and silverware left from prior guests when you arrive, and they sometimes remain that way throughout the meal. It adds to the feeling that attention to detail has slipped. I'm writing this not to tear down a local business, but because I genuinely want to see Thomasville have more great dining options, and I'd love to see Hungry return to the level it once had. I hope management takes this feedback to heart, because there was a time when this was easily one of the best spots in town, and I'd be the first to come back regularly if the quality improves again.

Great Indian food and Thomasville. Authentic flavors and a good menu we enjoyed the butter…read morechicken, several vegetarians dishes, and the naan sampler. Great find

While this place is unassuming from the outside, it serves some of the best Indian food I have ever…read morehad! I am definitely not an expert in this cuisine, but my brother and I checked out this place since it was a meeting point from both of our works. It was incredible: friendly staff, amazing food. The inside is nothing fancy, but it was quiet with some nice music. Highly recommend!

Hubby and I were just interested in trying out local restaurant options. We love the Chinese food…read more(couple of places) but wanted to branch out a bit. We love cooking unusual cuisines at home. This time we wanted quick take-out and the ordinary pizza/Chinese options wouldn't cut it so we ordered from Persis Byriani. TBF, we have limited experience with Persian dishes so we ordered some items with which we were entirely unfamiliar. Sadly, the whole of our meal was limp, lukewarm, and a bit greasy. The flat bread which had absorbed too many flavors while steaming in the take-out bag was a huge disappointment. Fresh from the pan, it is a real treat and difficult to do at home properly. I even tried pan frying to get it back to normal but it came out even chewier. I think that it would be a better test to eat at the restaurant and get a fresh take on the dishes. Plus, the staff could better advise what flavors and spices we were getting.

Best naan + apps in Tally. I highly recommend getting an order of the "Essence Special Naan" to…read morestart your meal. Great service and environment too. It feels so homey.

I had a great time at the Essence of India. The food was delicious. The restaurant is very clean…read moreand organized. I asked Floyd, the server, what he recommend and he suggested a Lamb Roganjosh, with garlic bread and rice, and a mango juice. He was very friendly and helped me get exactly what I wanted. I highly recommend it! I loved it. They said it was a medium spice which is very accurate for my taste. I am definitely coming back. #HiddenGem

We arrived at the time listed on your schedule -- it clearly says the restaurant opens at 11:00 AM…read more It was Friday not Tuesday. We took time off, came on time, and waited until 11:10, but the restaurant never opened. Another man was also standing and waiting, and no one showed up. If you're not going to open on time, you should warn people in advance. People plan their trips and their time around this. I don't recommend anyone waste their time like we did.

This a good indian restaurant for Tifton. Staff is really nice and attentive and there are alot of…read moreitems on the menu. I had hard time deciding but ultimately got spicy samosa chart, spicy mango vegetable curry and garlic naan. Their naan was delicious and really liked the fact that they ask how spicy I want the dish.

Specials today were Pumpkin sabji, kadhi pakoda, and Egg Bhurji and I had to try all 3 of them! The…read moreflavor slaps! I especially loved the pumpkin sabji and egg bhurji! Ria's always delivers on tasty, unique, and comforting food.

I was blown away by the hospitality here. I came in about 2pm not realizing that she works on…read morereservations only. She said that she only needs about an hours notice but I didn't know that until I saw the sign on her door. I saw that she had a small grocery section so I asked if she minded if I looked around. We started talking and I was telling her how I'm rarely in the area and just googled a nearby place to eat. Before I know it, she's offering to whip me up something simple for lunch. It was a wonderfully favored chickpea dish with a side of rice and her special bread that she makes. Plus a small samosa. It was delicious. I highly recommend trying it, just make sure you call ahead.

Fabulous in all respects. Fabulous food, great service, clean environment. Highest recommendationsread more

Very good dinner and excellent service. I heard they have a weekday buffet that I want to come and…read moretry. Our food was hot temp, very good flavor and plenty to go around.

Best in town! We try to come every month. We will be back. Keep up the good work. We loved our…read morewaiter.

Tan had great service and a great atmosphere. I loved how our big group was seated quickly and in a…read morelow traffic area. I got the mango curry chicken and it was okay. I wish I had gotten a higher spice level. Also one of our friends let me try her goat in mango curry and I was immediately jealous. The flavor of the curry didn't taste the name nor did it even look the same color as my chicken curry. If I go back, the goat in mango curry is what I'm getting hands down. I like how versatile their menu is as well. They have something for everyone here. So even if someone doesn't prefer Indian food they can easily find something to eat at this location.

I think there were really good spices at this restaurant, especially in regard to the Vindaloo meal…read moreI had here. While I was here there were also some nice shows that were playing on the TV.

This is a convenient place to go for quick and easy Indian food. It's a self-serve place. We didn't…read morereally interact with anyone for service other than to find a place to sit and when we had to walk up to pay. We even got our own drinks (Coke products) from the fountain. I was thrown off by the saag as it had tomatoes in it. Also the butter paneer was more sauce than anything and had to fish for the paneer. Everything tasted fine though. $20 a person for lunch seems a bit steep though. It's not in my top 5 places, but it's not terrible. Probably won't go back unless there's no other options.