Copper Indian Cuisine in Westchase was an excellent find…read more The restaurant is beautifully decorated -- there's a small bar when you first walk in, but the back dining area is really elegant, cozy, and thoughtfully designed. It immediately feels like a great place to sit down and enjoy a relaxed meal. Service was excellent. Our server, Dominic, was very attentive and gave helpful recommendations throughout the meal. Everything we ordered was delicious. The flavors were bold and well balanced, and the medium spice level was perfect -- flavorful with just the right amount of heat without being overwhelming. I also asked for extra yogurt sauce just in case things got spicy, and that ended up being the perfect cooling addition. What we ordered: * Taj Mahal Premium Lager -- crisp, light, and refreshing. A great pairing with the spices in the meal. * Samosa Chaat -- we were told this is a traditional Indian street food. It consisted of vegetable samosas chopped up and topped with yogurt sauce, chutneys, and special spices, creating a great balance of creamy, tangy, and savory flavors. * Garlic Naan -- warm, soft, and perfectly garlicky. * Tandoori Platter -- a generous assortment of tandoori chicken, lamb chops, and shrimp, cooked in the tandoor with beautiful smoky flavor and spices. The platter was served with basmati rice and sauces on the side, which complemented the meats perfectly. Most of the meal was gluten-free, with the exception of the naan and the samosa chaat appetizer. I do wish they offered gluten-free naan or samosas, which would make an already great menu even more accessible. They also offer weekday and weekend happy hours (I included a photo of the menu for anyone interested). We will definitely be back. This will easily become our go-to Indian restaurant in the area.

Hands down the best Indian food I have ever had. My review in summation is that this is a must try…read more We ended ordering one of the vegetarian prefix brunch menus and it was fantastic. We also did chicken 65, and a vegetable curry. The prefix menu could not have the spice level adjusted however I found it tolerable (I have a reasonably high spice tolerance) and the other items we asked for mild and they were perfect. The service was top notch. Extremely friendly and personable staff, we felt welcome from the beginning. We also had the chef come and check on us and the part that stood out to me is that everyone working here was happy and proud of their food. The interior of the restaurant is very nice. I loved the setup and the lighting. It was perfect for a romantic evening and for enjoying food with friends. I will absolutely come back. This is now one of my favorite restaurants in Tampa. The staff and excellent food made this an experience I will remember.

Best Indian Restaurant in Tampa All Team and Management are…read moreworking Hard. All food are Fresh and Very Testy I am planning to go Again and Again

Go to this place. Don't keep searching. Dont read more reviews. Just go…read more This is the best Indian cuisine in Tampa and I'd say easily a Top 10 Tampa Restaurant. It smells amazing when you walk in the door, the art on the walls is beautiful, and the staff is friendly and incredibly detail-oriented, offering suggestions and lots of options, including spice levels from "No Spice" to "Indian Spicy"! The entire place is clean and comfortable. We have left happier than we arrived every time. I can't remember the last time I wrote a review for a restaurant but this place deserves all the accolades. Fantastic. -Laz, Laura, and Liam

Stopped in on a recommendation from a friend and I was not disappointed…read more I ordered the Masala Dosa and Butter Chicken. I did not know what to expect from the Masala Dosa but wow was it delicious. The dips with it only added to the crunchy creation. The butter chicken was awesome as well. Between the two, I left very full. I finished everything off with a Mango Lassi. It was ok and it is the one thing I would not get again. The food truck is easy to get to in a large parking lot. Next to it are a few picnic tables covered by a tent so you are able to eat the food on site if you so desire. Overall, this spot is great on value and food so I highly recommend!

This truck parked under the trees is true in the street food!…read moreWe enjoyed the goat byrani as well as the Samosa the butter chicken was sauce. Excellent for dipping in your naan Very pleasant gentleman in the truck worked out well for us since it is up the block from our house. Mostly open in the evenings it was delightful.

Came here on a Saturday night and we were the only patrons in the place so didn't have too high of…read moreexpectations. Glad to admit I was wrong! Both the Butter Chicken & Chicken Tikka Masala were both creamy but not too heavy. The Naan was crispy with a hint of garlic and all blended well with the rice. Hope they are in this area for a long time!

I ordered the onion pakora, chicken tikka masala, and garlic naan. Overall the food was good…read more It took about 35 minutes for my meal to arrive. The appetizer arrived after I had finished my meal. They offered to take 10% off the bill. Overall the restaurant was clean. The bar that is included in the name is not open. Instead it is being used as storage.

Food and service were excellent. Enjoyed everything we…read moreordered. The flavors were very authentic indian, with a twist of fusion on every dish which made it more interesting.

We came here for our anniversary. It was hands down the best food I have had so far in 2026. The…read moreGulabi Kachori was stunning upon arrival and the taste is hard to describe. It was a cold appetizer with chickpeas and potatoes covered in a beet yogurt. This was flavorful, light and presented so beautifully! The honey smoked salmon was tender and so delicious. I had the Burratta Butter Chicken and my husband had the Ghee roast. For dessert we had the Lotus Kapi-Misu. It was a presentation, beautiful and tasted heavenly. The wait staff and manager were so kind and helpful. I will definitely be returning. This wasn't just a meal, it was an experience.

Heartbreaking food shortages for wedding catering and poor management - Proceed with caution…read more We chose Flames Indian Cuisine for our multi-day Indian wedding based on the owner's personal assurance that because the restaurant was local, they could not run out of food. Unfortunately, the reality was a bride and groom's worst nightmare. The planning process was incredibly stressful. It took weeks to get a finalized menu or contract, and we weren't even able to settle the payment until the week before the event. Communication was consistently delayed. Despite paying for a 200-person guest count and having fewer guests than contracted, we ran out of food at nearly every event. This was witnessed by our guests, the venue staff, and our wedding planner. When we confronted the owner, he blamed our guests for "eating too much" rather than taking responsibility for under-preparing. He promised an internal investigation and a resolution within a month. It has now been three months, and despite numerous follow-ups, he has completely ignored our attempts to resolve this amicably. In Indian weddings, food is a pillar of the celebration. To have our guests waiting 10+ minutes for refills that never came was embarrassing and a clear breach of our contract. I would strongly advise any couple to look elsewhere if you want a caterer who is professional and honors their commitments.

Flames Indian Cuisine just set the bar impossibly high for Tampa's Indian food scene--I've been…read moresearching for a spot that nails authentic flavors without skimping on spice or soul, and this is it. We snagged a table on a bustling Thursday evening, and the warm welcome from the staff set the tone: attentive, genuine, and zero rush. The interior is cozy with that inviting aroma of tandoor smoke and simmering curries wafting everywhere, making it feel like a hidden gem in the heart of the city. We started with the Vegetable Platter--crispy samosas bursting with spiced potato and peas, pakoras that were light and addictive, and paneer tikka so tender and smoky from the clay oven. For mains, the Butter Chicken was pure bliss: creamy tomato gravy clinging to juicy tandoori chicken pieces, rich but not overwhelming. The Lamb Rogan Josh stole the show--aromatic with cinnamon, cardamom, and garam masala, the lamb melting in every bite with that slow-cooked depth. We added a side of Garlic Naan, fresh and pillowy with just the right blister and buttery garlic kick, plus some fluffy Basmati rice to soak it all up. Everything was perfectly spiced (we went moderate, but the server guided us flawlessly), portions were generous enough for leftovers, and the bill came in under $60 for two with apps, mains, and naan--total steal for this quality. No desserts listed, but honestly, we were too stuffed to care. If you're craving real-deal Indian--think Goan curries, Chettinad heat, or tandoori perfection--Flames is your spot. Already booking round two. Tampa, consider me obsessed!

So. You have to understand something here. I found this place on Yelp and I *HAD* to try I fell in…read morelove with Himalayan food when we used to go to Louisville (KY). Never thought I would find it here! I was so excited!! Told Hubster I knew where we were going for dinner! He asked "where?" I said, "the Mall!". He looked at me like I had 2 heads. "Where?" he asked. "The Mall!" I told him. He knows me and malls and I am in them maybe twice a decade if something goes really wrong. "M-A-L-L?" he asked for clarification. "Yes!", I said, "they have Himalayan food! "OK, then", he said, still very bemused. Hubster had the chicken curry and I had the Himalayan combo. The curry definitely has some bite to it!!! But good sauce-to-rice ratio. And it came with a few raw baby carrots, zucchini slices and cherry tomatoes. Yum! My momo were delicious, as was the samosa. I have my new favorite place to eat!

I've not been to Nepal but we really wanted to try the famous Momos! Believe it or not, they are…read moreavailable in north Tampa, they are freshly made, they are super flavorful and delicious and the shop is found in the Citrus Park Mall food court! I kid you not. What is a Momo? It's a delicate but sturdy skinned, handmade steamed dumpling filled with flavorful vegetarian, chicken or pork! It comes with nice mild or spicy peanut sauce but, these tasty Momos can stand on their own as well! The sauce is an extra bonus! They cost around $1 each so they definitely do not break the bank! I do need to mention that all three styles contain butter and the vegetarian contains paneer in case you happen to be avoiding dairy. The Chai Tea was excellent affording to my wonderful wife but it too contains dairy. Sangam, working the counter, was engaging, helpful, friendly and full of enthusiasm! Thank you Sangnam for cheerfully answering many questions. Awesome you were born in Nepal and can help bring the wondrous flavors from your homeland here for us all to try! Life is good with a new excellent cuisine! Nepalese!

The Indian food here? Perfectly spiced. Every dish was a flavor party that had me saying "one more…read morebite" until the plate was empty. And Angelica, the queen of service: checked in with the perfect timing and always with a warm, genuine smile and a quick laugh that made the whole table feel like old friends. Pleasant doesn't even cover it; she's pure sunshine with impeccable radar for whatever you need before you even need it. Angelica, you turned great food into an unforgettable vibe. You're an absolute star! 10/10, requesting her section forever.

We tried this restaurant for lunch for the first time. We were seated right away but service was a…read morebit slow. It took a few minutes for someone to come ask us for drinks or take our order. They only had one girl serving multiple tables. The inside ambiance is nice and clean. We ordered chilli chicken, chicken Rogan Josh, naan basket, Bhindi masala and daal makhani. Everything tasted delicious. The food had great flavors and was fresh. See photos below. I'd come back to try other things on the menu. Our total for evening was $97 in case you are wondering about the prices.

Fantastic service! Ask for Neha, she will guide you through the levels of spice. The ambiance is…read moreexcellent and the entire staff was very attentive. I had the tandoori wings as a starter and they were quite unique. It was an almost yellow curry rub and tasted fantastic. For the main dish, I had the CHICKEN VARUTHARACHATHU Which is chicken cooked in a roasted coconut curry, served with Basmati rice. It was excellent with some complex flavors. It had a bit of a peppery finish, or "just enough spice" and I would definitely recommend it. A really great experience and can't wait to go back and try something new!!!

A special one. I…read morealmost feel like a proud parent writing this. Seeing this establishment move from a shared wall with the BP to moving across the street to a massive storefront that's filled to the brim with customers and a new layout is a beautiful thing. I've driven through pre-hurricane rain to get my kundapur chicken and it was worth it. No doubt. I've been exploring the menu every item I go back and I am thrilled each time. Appetizers, drinks, entrees. They all do what they need to do. Impress. They also have a great staff that's willing to help and provide suggestions and explanations. First time? Go for the classics: butter chicken, chicken tikka Marsala, chicken 65, samosas and naan. Elite loadout. Find your footing and branch out after. You won't be disappointed. Curry leaves you have taken the title, no comp. You are the one not the two!

We went as six friends. Nice big menu that met all our interests. Great veggie dishes including…read moredal. Wonderful lamb. Savory butter chicken. We'll be back!

This is a great spot if you are looking for a new place to try. The restaurant is very clean, has…read moreplenty of seating, and a big parking lot. The staff is incredible and they go above and beyond for their customers. The food is phenomenal and the prices are affordable. Every single thing we ordered was good, but the mango lassi is the best we've ever had. It is a 10 out of 10 experience.