From the moment we arrived, the experience was topnotch, We made lastminute reservations and were…read moreseated quickly in their 0 lounge area, complete with plush seating, a full bar, a large TV, and a sophisticated atmosphere that instantly set the tone for the evening. The service? 10/10 Our waiter was attentive, welcoming, and made sure we had everything we needed from start to finish. The food? Also 10/10 We ordered the Butter Chicken (medium spice), Garlic Naan, Lamb Nawabi, and rice. Everything arrived hot, fresh, and packed with flavor. We paired dinner with the Dragonita and Smoky Hollow cocktails--both tequila based and absolutely delicious. One thing I appreciated was the thoughtful layout. The restaurant offers separate family dining and lounge/bar seating, making it a great option whether you're planning a family dinner, date night, or happy hour with friends.

Good ambience and decor creates an upscale vibe for the place and the food quality considerably…read morematches the feel here. It was packed for Friday evening with consistent footfalls as well as takeouts. The service was slow to begin with, as well had to call the server to our table. But once the order was put in, it came out pretty quickly. The appetizers were flavorful and done well. The lamb chops were fresh and tender as well as the paneer kebabs. The biryani was tasty and the Rogan Josh had tender meat as well. The kids enjoyed the pista kulfi and the mango rasmalai which had just the right amount of sweet. Overall, good place to try.

I am not well versed in Indian cuisine, but this seemed fantastic to my untrained tongue…read more I had the Chicken Korma with Garlic Naan, and it was one of the best Indian dishes I've had, though it's an admittedly small sample size. The service was attentive and considerate without being overbearing. This will be on my short list for business trips in the area.

Service was great. Food was quick to the table. The chicken tiki masala was really good. The…read moreTandori Chicken was ok. We haven't had much Indian food since moving from SF Bay area, were there are many great options. This was pretty good for NC. The garlic Naan was REALLY good. Will definitely be back.

I didn't feel like sitting in a restaurant but wanted some good food. My husband and I ordered…read moretakeout from this restaurant. We got a variety of dishes. We ordered the lamb chops, biriyani, garlic naan bread and the veggie samosas. All of the dishes were very flavorful. We will definitely visit again to try other dishes.

It wasn't the smoothest service experience, as this place was struggling to handle some big…read moretakeout/catering orders and not a lot of attention was paid to greeting the few of us that were dining in. There seemed to be some discord in the kitchen as well, and it just didn't give off the greatest vibe. I hope they were just having an off day in that sense, because the food was basically what I was hoping for. I tried some of their signature items, with a rich dal being complimented by an impressively thin and soft bread. I just find ultra-thin flatbread to be delightful. Ordering a sizzler based on yogurt-coated soy chunks was an intriguing option. While I didn't opt for the vegan items on this visit, they had a decent selection marked. The Indian cuisine is plentiful in this area, and this place offered dishes that were different and better than the baseline I would have gotten elsewhere.

Highly recommended for great food and excellent service. Enjoyed the meal with my daughter who is…read morea Vegan and found delicious options for her dietary needs as well.

Came in here for a quick lunch. They serve a complimentary papadum (thin, cracker-like bread) with…read morethree chutneys before your meal. My first time seeing an Indian place with a complimentary appetizer. The host and servers were all kind and attentive and always made sure my water was refilled. The restaurant is big and spacious and has a bar. I got the butter chicken (comes with rice) with cheese and plain naan. It was a delicious meal and the portion was big enough for 2 people. I enjoyed it and would come back again!

We had a great experience at Cilantro in Cary! First and foremost, a huge shoutout to Gibbs, who…read morewas working the front counter when we ordered. He was absolutely brilliant! His enthusiasm and pride in the restaurant were immediately noticeable. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely seemed happy to be there. He even took the time to tell us about their downtown Raleigh location. Customer service like his makes a lasting impression, and he deserves some recognition! The restaurant itself is surprisingly large, with two stories and plenty of seating. They even have an upstairs area available for larger parties and events, which is a great option for groups. The food was absolutely spot on! I ordered the chicken tikka masala with paneer, and it did not disappoint. The flavors were fantastic, and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. Definitely a place I'd come back to for the food alone! The only thing that caught me off guard was the ordering process. You order your food at the counter before finding a seat, and you're responsible for getting your own drinks and refills. It's a little different from the traditional sit-down restaurant experience. I can see how this setup might help a large restaurant operate with fewer employees, but it does change the tipping experience. Without a dedicated server checking on you throughout the meal, I definitely found myself reconsidering how much I had already tipped. Overall, the food was excellent, the atmosphere was welcoming, and Gibbs was an absolute standout. If the rest of the staff brings the same energy he does, they're doing something right! I'll definitely be back!

I got the vegetable korma this time. The flavors were nice. The chickpeas and green sauce were…read morerefreshing. It's very filling tho! Service was pretty fast this time and the cashier was friendly. Ambiance is immaculate as always.

Biryani? More like Mango Masala Mystery…read more Walked into Indian Bawarchi in Apex expecting biryani... walked out questioning my life choices. Ordered the boneless chicken biryani--was it Hyderabadi? North Indian? Nope. It was something entirely new: Sour Surprise Biryani, featuring what felt like a handful of amchur (dried mango powder) and a complete lack of actual biryani flavor. I'm convinced someone in the kitchen confused the spice rack with the candy shelf. Tandoori appetizer? Sizzling, yes. Memorable? Meh. Garlic naan was decent--if only naan could carry the whole meal on its doughy shoulders. Service: 3/5 Two waiters, two tables, one manager--sounds promising, right? Not really. We had to remind them we ordered biryani (you know, the main dish). "Oh, you ordered biryani?" Yes, my guy. That's kind of the whole point. Also had to clear our own table like it was a self-service picnic. Ambience: 4/5 Nice space, clean, decent vibe. Sadly, ambience doesn't come with a side of flavor. Total bill: $50 for a biryani, tandoori chicken, naan, and lime soda. Felt more like a fine-dine price for a college cafeteria meal. Verdict: Come for the naan, stay for... well, maybe just the naan. Biryani fans, enter at your own risk.

New owners, messed up what used to be decent quality chicken dishes. Do not recommend this any…read morelonger.

Another case where I feel bad for possibly overstaying my welcome bc convo went too long But…read moreShivani was so attentive and other staff came by to clear our plates when we were done eating. The Gobi Manchurian is not as good as my fave Nepalese place, but it's also less fried and less quantity. The chipotle cheese naan was some of the best naan I've ever had. So fragrant and tasty! My friend ordered the chili shrimp (decent but not spicy) and what looked like the Indian version of chicken fajitas, and that was equally as tasty. All in all it was way more upscale than I expected and the portion sizes were variable. Great place to get a late dinner on a Friday night tho!! It has a very pretty, aesthetically pleasing, romantic atmosphere.

I've come here a few more times since my last review, and unfortunately I need to lower my rating…read moreby 1 star. In general, I've had solid experiences here, but I'd say the quality of the food isn't quite as good as some of the other Indian restaurants in the area. For example, the lamb saag is not bad at all but I've experienced better elsewhere. Obviously there is a lot of strong competition, so in any other city, Nazara would definitely be a stand-out.

We tried Basil n Spice for a weekday lunch. Although they serve Thai and Chinese, we both selected…read moreIndian dishes for lunch plus Roti and Peshwari Naan. It's a tiny restaurant nestled in a strip mall that has tables for dining in, although while we were there a steady stream of customers arrived to pick up their take out orders. A small basket of papadum was served with mint chutney, tamarind, and pickled onions. This was a nice touch and something that seems less and less common these days. Spinach is my favorite vegetable so saag with chicken was an easy choice. I ordered it 9 out of 10 on the spicy scale, so it while it had definitely had heat it was manageable and not punishing. It was very good and I would order it again. My dining companion ordered the Tikka Masala with lamb and not spicy. She thought it was good, but the chunks of lamb were very tough and chewy. The breads were a bit of a disappointment. My roti seemed more like naan and lacked the flakiness of traditional roti. The Peshwari naan definitely had a sweet taste, but was missing the bits of dried fruit and nut that makes it so distinctive. We both thought Basil n Spice was a 4-star restaurant, but the tough lamb and sub par breads bring it down to a borderline 3-star rating. That said, we both thought the restaurant has potential so we're going to give it another try so we can sample the Thai and Chinese dishes.

I kept seeing so many good reviews about this place, so I finally went with a friend to try it…read more They serve Indian, Chinese, and Thai food, so there are lots of choices. It's not a very big restaurant, but there's a good amount of space to enjoy with family or friends, and the service was good. They don't have cocktails or mocktails, but we got Thai tea and it was really nice, creamy with a little spice. They also brought complimentary papad with chutneys, which was a lovely touch. We ordered drunken noodles with chicken and vegetable lo mein. The portions were great, everything tasted amazing, and I liked that they asked how spicy we wanted it. I would definitely go back :)

Chicken Kahari!!! Made to order and on the lunch menu. Choose it over Masala. It's incredible.read more

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!

I ordered Kadaai chicken upon returning and it was a culinary delight. Medium spice was perfect,…read moreand the cardamom added a lot of flavor to this dish. The gulab jamun we got on the house for relocating tables was also a sweet treat! It was a little louder this time, but at least it was a comfortable temperature.

Overall: Anjappar does a fantastic job consistently, would highly recommend you try this place out…read more Food: The food here is consistently good. I've been here for both the buffet and the normal dinner and both offer high quality Indian food. Service: The service is fast considering the number of people inside at any given time. The buffet times are usually a bit busier, but even then the service is fast. Ambiance: During buffet hours the ambiance is what you would expect from a buffet place, plenty of seating inside and outside. During normal hours they convert a portion of the inside into dining, which offers up more seats inside.