Milestone Review Time: I KNEW that the only way to celebrate my 450th Yelp Review is by being…read moreMadras Dhaba's 158th Yelp Review. I shall gate keep no longer and let everyone in on not only what/where my number one fav Indian joint is but why. So let's go! It's a food truck. Yup, a food truck off E. 6th in downtown Austin TX pumping out the Indian food of my dreams. Confession Session: I have never personally visited said food truck or been to this location. But every single visit to ATX includes me ordering Madras Dhaba delivery to my hotel. Turn around time has always been rather quick and accurate. So what are my go-to orders? They are their delish and slightly spicy two piece samosa, their paratha, and saag paneer. This place has odd hours, apparently closed on Wed, and I typically will order on Thurs nights. I have found that their menu offerings can vary depending on when you're ordering. On a Tues they didn't have Saag Panner on the menu so I opted for Panner Tiki Masala, still delish but not as good as that Saag Panner. Also their rice is S O good! I've recently found myself also ordering their Panner Tikka Tacos and yes...those have now become an absolute staple that I feel inclined to include in every order. Don't you judge me. I have also had their Veg Biriyani and was satisfied with that as well. TBH I have legit never been disappointed with anything I have had from Madras Dhaba. The flavors, the portions, the price. They all come together and create what I have previously described as my fav Indian joint. Will I end up visiting in person, I would hazard a guess and say yes, some day I will actually eat at the food truck. But until then, you can find me ordering delivery from them and having way too much food that is way too good to be as cheap as it is at my hotel. That's it. That's the review.

Tried Chicken vindaloo and chicken curry…read more On all the curries, something is wrong with flavor / ingredients, chicken doesn't taste fresh either. To reiterate, favors / spices feel out of sort in proportion therefore tasting very far from authentic curries of the cuisine. Would prefer better quality even if price needs to be raised.

First time! We got chicken tikki masala and lamb curry to-go. The food was warm and delicious, rice…read morewas plentiful. Tikki masala has a lot of tomato flavor, which is great for a tomato lover! Curries do have spice, but they are not spicy hot-it is just right. Food is more on the overpriced side especially for a food truck though. There are also no prices on the website menu.

BEST mango lassi I've ever had. Paneer tikka masala, garlic naan, samosas and chutney were…read moreabsolutely delicious. The owner is super sweet! Prices are reasonable and portions are generous. One of the best spots for Indian food in Austin!

The many five star reviews are here for a reason! We ordered the Mixed Grill Plate, the Lamb Kebab…read moreWrap and the rice pudding. The hummus along with the Mixed Grill Plate was the perfect accompaniment to the grilled veggies and chicken. Highly recommend. The owner is so kind as well.

Food is top tier. Got the mixed chicken and gyro plate which came out to about 16-17$. Packed with…read moresooo much flavor. As you can see in the picture, they are generous with the meat and the yogurt sauce. The meat is really tender and the rice was moist and well cooked, which together was a great combination. The greens gave it a bright, slightly citrus-y and herbaceous kick which breaks up the fattiness of the meats. Would come back!

Who would have though Indian went with tex-mex, not me but it really does. This was such an…read moreunexpected place to get good food. The place feels very homey and had a nice patio are a that I wish we could have made use of it if it wasn't so hot in July. The onion pakoda is a pretty good portion and so tasty like a blooming onions pieces with a nice seasoning to it. I ordered the chicken tandori tacos and its exactly as it sounds, chicken tandori in a taco. Some of the other girls got the enchiladas with takka masala and they absolutely loved it. That sounded like the go to choice.

I drive by this restaurant every day and decided i needed to give it a shot! It was delicious, no…read morecomplaints! I dont remember the other curry I got but it was good! We got 3 dishes to share and they were all flavorful and delicious. I wish the serving size was a bit bigger! Service was quick and she was informative. The atmosphere was bright and welcoming

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!

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.

The service was pretty fast, the staff was friendly, and very accommodating. Although the outside…read moreit doesn't look like the best place, inside, it's quite cozy and comfortable. There is plenty of sitting room or you can sit at the bar. The food was extremely delicious. We live in South Texas where you can't find Indian food, at least not these days, so it was a super special treat for us as we were visiting Austin. Indian food is one of our faves, so we felt very satisfied and lucky! We highly recommend this restaurant. We had the chicken lollipops, the garlic naan, the butter chicken, and the tikka lamb. Everything was super yummy!

4/5 Stopped by Tikka…read moreHouse for a quick bite, and it ended up being a great choice. We ordered the butter chicken, the mixed meat platter with chicken, lamb, and shrimp, the vegetable samosas, and, of course, a mango lassi. The butter chicken was my favorite--it had a rich, flavorful sauce and was definitely the standout dish. Everything else was well prepared, and the mango lassi was the perfect complement to the meal. The restaurant was clean, had a nice atmosphere, and the service was pleasant. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

Al Shami rocks! Been going to their Houston location for years and I'd say its probably the best…read more(and most authentic) Syrian style shawarma I've had in Austin. Was super happy to hear about them expanding to Austin. Syrian shawarma is defined by the simple ingredients but bold flavors. My favorite staple being the chicken shawarma, 3 ingredients: Richly seasoned chicken, garlic sauce, and pickles. Simple but delicious. Their shawarmas are huge and reasonably priced. And i prefer the more authentic arabic bread they use compared to places like Abu Omar that use tortillas, which tasted off to me. The crew there is very friendly and seems passionate. And they chatted with me about their expansion plans to North Austin. They also specialize in kebabs, beef shawarma and other late night goodies. Would recommend the shish taouk and the beef shawarma as well!

Me and my boyfriend grabbed lunch from here this weekend and really enjoyed the food! The chicken…read moreand beef Arabi were both so so good! I think we both preferred the chicken though surprisingly. Both arabis had great flavor and the ingredients tasted very fresh. I loved their garlic sauce and orange sauce. Only complaint about the food was that our fries were not warm but I could tell they would be good when fresh. The service was a little chaotic and slow but the workers were so nice so I won't be docking any points there since I know they just opened recently and are probably still figuring some things out. Once they get their groove I think this will be one of the better Mediterranean trucks in Austin!