We ordered takeout and got the malai kofta, roti, chicken tikka, and their samosas. Everything had…read moredelicious, distinct flavors and tasted really fresh. Would recommend!

The service was fantastic: attentive without being pushy. The appetizer suggestions that came with…read morethe menu were clear and easy to follow, and I ended up trying something I'd never had before. I ordered the Punjabi paneer and asked for it hot. I'm so glad they really gave it to me hot. A lot of places make things more mild, but this had the heat I was hoping for. The flavors were amazing. The garlic naan and sauce were excellent, the rice was cooked perfectly, and everything with the paneer was just wonderful. If you're looking for a good Indian place in this part of town, make your way down. You won't be disappointed.

I really never write reviews, but this place is now my favorite spot for Indian cuisine in Austin…read more Pristine restaurant, amazing service and well... have you ever had Irani chai? I'm now obsessed. This was the best chai I have ever had and well I'm not a newbie to Hyderabad style cuisine. Of course the food was absolutely amazing, and beautifully presented. Sangam Chettinad seems to be getting a lot of social media attention, and if you think that place is great, your mind will change when you eat here! Fresh roses on the tables also upped the ambiance. Go here!

We had take out from here over 5 years ago and I remember it being so good that I recommended this…read moreplace to a friend today. We sat inside and ate there this time. The chicken 65 was still as good as I remembered except the side of rice was really strange. It was DRY! Not as dry as raw rice. It was definitely cooked and then it seems like it sat out for a long time and got dehydrated. I was really turned off by the rice. I don't even know why I packed it to go. I regret tainting my chicken 65 by putting it in the same to go box. :( I'll be trying a different place next time.

Saffron Austin is known for their Indian and Nepalese cuisine, offering a thoughtfully crafted menu…read morethat highlights both traditional Indian flavors and unique Himalayan dishes. According to a close friend, Safran Austin located on Far West Boulevard, is especially known for being the first in Austin to feature a dedicated Nepalese menu I was not very hungry so I ordered the Chicken 65 (spicy deep-fried chicken with tomatoes, curry leaves, and ginger) ...a South Indian specialty. The chicken nuggets were doused in a flavorful curry seasoned and they were super moist and fresh tasting. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. My server, Dipka, was kind and helpful. She offered me water to go as it was pretty hot outside...nice touxh. There are a plethora of vegetarian, vegan, and halal offerings. Looking forward to returning and exploring more menu items...

Good enough food for to go!…read more We got your general white person basics: - Nepalese Momos - chicken tikka masala - garlic naan I will say though that the packaging was fantastic (some may disagree it's wasteful) and ensured that everything travelled safely with no spills in the car!

The food was so good and today we try gujia like its was so tasty inside of the gujia like…read morekaju,badam,everything

Zaika is a food truck located on the lot of the Super 8 on I-35 South. It is accessible only from I…read more-35 S frontage road, south of the 290 intersection. I ordered online (they use Beyond Menu), and picked up the order. They have a single table, shaded under a canopy. I ordered Chicken 65, Saag Paneer, and a Masala Dosa. All food is packed piping hot into plastic or styrofoam containers. The dosa arrived cut up, and smelled "burnt" (bitter) which was also confirmed via taste. It was packed in a styrofoam box. The texture was chewy, which it should definitely should not be, even if it was no longer crispy from being locked in a styrofoam box. It lacked the fermented savoriness one expects from a dosa. They seem to utilize russets based on the potato texture in their masala, which also contained green beans and peas. It seemed reasonably spiced, but dry and grainy. Overall: avoid this appalling dosa The Chicken 65 comes enshrouded in a plastic wrapped circular takeout container. Chicken breast and / or chicken tenders seem to be the protein of choice based on the taste and texture. Not sure if there is a breading or coating on the chicken (their dish is gluten-free), but it is well-slathered in a sour chili sauce. The sauce is mostly spicy and sour forward, with other aromatic elements not particularly noticeable, including the cilantro and onion. Overall: better renditions of Chicken 65 exist that are more aromatic, crispier, and yet retain moisture within. This Saag Paneer has a weird smell and taste. It's not really thick, and more soupy... and perhaps the weird flavor comes from the paneer. Kinda like how different milks have variations in flavor, including some which might have detectable, undesirable flavors. There are plenty of spices, which I view as a plus, but the spinach is lacking, and the viscosity is too low. Overall: disappointing. again, there are more satisfactory preparations of this dish that can be found elsewhere. After tasting the mains, I didn't bother trying the sambar, two chutneys, and rice that came with. Nor did I bother finishing the food that was ordered. Instead, I focused on writing this review and ordered an alternative meal from a more reputable Indian restaurant. Recommendation: go elsewhere for Indian food. Or stop by to make your own assessment, and then order from somewhere else.

I have been coming to Star of Indian for many years. I live in the Dominican Republic now, but…read morewhen I visit the states, this is one of the first restaurants I go to. The food is always fresh and flavorful! The ambiance is calming and the restaurant is very clean. The service is ALWAYS top notch! I never have to ask for a refill of my water, and used plates are removed promptly. I will always come back again and again.

I decided to visit for lunch while in the neighborhood. And I have to say I was happy to be back…read more I decided to give a full sampling both because I was hungry and I missed buffets. There were a lot more vegetarian options on there, which were flavorful and spicy. They had a cabbage dish which was lovely The chicken was serviceable and the lamb meatballs were spot on. Also went again for dinner. They had goat curry on the buffet. 5 out of 5 all sins ever are forgiven.

First time here and finding the location was a bit challenging for me due to the washed out sign…read moreand the construction next door. I drove past a few times before finding it. Meet a few friends and we tried various dishes. The restaurant was clean and quaint inside with several tables and booths. There was one person working the dining area and they got busy by the time we left. As a table shareable items were the creamy Brussels sprout and the Kothey momo (dumplings), main dish I got the Tandoori Salmon and it was delicious. When they were walking out with the sizzling skillet I was thinking who ordered this?! And it was me. lol the Brussels sprouts had a great flavor and I enjoyed this as well as the momos. Overall I enjoyed the food and would recommend if you're in the area. The menu is quite extensive so be prepared to make some tuff choices. The restrooms were a bit odd as they seemed to be not fully built out, almost an after thought? Perhaps.

I had an amazing dinner here with a few friends. I've only had Nepali food once from Mueller's…read morefarmers market so I was so excited to try Himalaya Kosheli! I started with the Nepali Chiya (chai) it was sweeter, nicely spiced and made in house! I highly recommend it for any chai lovers. For starters we ordered the creamy Brussel sprouts which had a nice tangy taste and were surprisingly great! I've never had creamy Brussels but it's now one of my favorites. We also went with the momo (Nepali Dumplings. We went with the Kothey momos which you can choose from veg or chicken ($9) and they come with 5 served with a dipping sauce. These were another hit! The sauce was served room temp and not spicy at all. Very well balanced. For my main I went with the lamb biriyani! And great selection! The rice could have been a bit more seasoned but overall 9/10. My friend got the salmon and it looked amazing! This place is really cute and spacious! Plenty of seating, quick and friendly service and lots of parking since it's in a shopping center!

Best Gobi ever!! Pepper Manchurian chicken…read more Butter naan....quite lovely warm and buttery

Unfortunately, this was quite disappointing. We ordered butter chicken and tikka masala, and ran…read moreinto several issues. First, they mixed up the spice levels on our dishes - not a huge deal, but confusing when you're expecting a certain heat level. The bigger problem was the butter chicken. There was barely any chicken in the dish, and the few pieces that were there were extremely dry. Both curries had very watery sauce consistency, which made them feel more like soup than proper curry. Garlic naan was also whatever

I'm on a liquids only diet right now, so I was excited that New Sitara had several interesting soup…read moreoptions since I'm finding out that Austin isn't that great for finding menu items outside of smoothies. I tried the Ulavacharu soup--absolutely delicious. It's main ingredient is horse gram, which apparently is in the legume family. It wasn't like any soup I've had before, so description is a bit tough. It was fairly spicy to start with, but less so as I kept eating it. The only things I could identify was ground up horse gram, some sweet onions, and some thinly shaved ginger, but it had a lot of complexity. Highly recommend that and the rose milk (especially if you need some relief from the spiciness when you start out.) I had a little bit of my friend's butter chicken sauce, and that was excellent too. More heavily tomato-based than I'm used to, but a lot of depth of flavor. I'd happily order that in the future. I can't wait to come back and try their buffet when my diet restrictions are over :) Service was great. I asked if a few of the menu items have coconut in them since I'm allergic, and our server double checked with the kitchen for me and was very nice about it. Really pretty dining room as well. The location isn't as central as I'd like, but that does make it easy to find parking in the lot. Definitely recommend!

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.