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    4.8 (52 reviews)
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    Butter Chicken
    Paul C.

    It's cool when you have colleagues who are foodies. You see, I work in a large office where you get to witness and smell the various foods that colleagues have during lunch time. Several weeks ago, a colleague mentioned Indian curry which piqued my interest as I do enjoy Indian food. The mentioning of eggplant and boiled egg curry really got my attention and I just had to investigate. Luckily, several colleagues were going to Lasoon, that specializes in Indian and Nepali cuisine, so I jumped on the bandwagon and ordered what was well liked amongst my colleagues. I have never been to Lasoon but found out they are located inside the University of Hawaii inside the Paradise Palms Food Court. They opened in Aug 2018 that also offers vegetarian options. One of my colleagues just raves over the boiled egg curry which I've never had before. To be frank, I've never heard of boiled eggs in curry dishes before, so I just had to give this a try. Follow them on IG for their daily specials, which lists their proteins and sides options. After submitting my order, I waited patiently for my colleague to return. THE VERDICT: I do understand the "Curry in a hurry." concept as this business is in the university and this grab-and-go carryout food exceeded my expectations. I'm no expert in Indian cuisine but I do appreciate the various spices used for their curries. Although this dish sounded odd to me, the boiled egg curry (Thursday special) works. Your mouth is familiar with the texture of boiled eggs, which are sliced in half lengthwise and cooked in a powerful curry sauce. For my palate, I didn't find the heat powerful, and this dish was just right for me. For those who know me, I'm not a fan of long grain rice but do like Basmati rice with curries. Solid dish. I also ordered the butter chicken which was okay but nothing to write home about. Chicken thighs are cut in large chunks and cooked prior before adding them into the curry sauce. I did appreciate the amount of food served but the flavors didn't really seep into the chicken. For the sides I sampled the cabbage, chickpea, and okra (also Thursday special) and I enjoyed both the cabbage and okra. Food was tasty and good volume served here. I also got their samosas, and I reheated them in the toaster oven and work and it was pretty good for fast food. I also got extra plates to surprise my family and they really enjoyed the food. Favorite niece by default and favorite nephew by default both commented on the tasty food from Lasoon and gave thumbs up. I did another attempt with Lasoon and sure didn't disappoint. This round we tried the lamb curry that was a winner. Most pieces were tender and flavorful. Loved the okra so it's a plus to order on Thursdays. I also got the spicy boiled egg curry that satisfied my tummy. Tip: reheat the roti and samosa for optimal quality. Absolutely satisfying. Overall, pleasant experiences at Lasoon where I'm game on getting their food again. I don't go to the University but luckily work with colleagues who appreciate good food and patronize Lasoon regularly where I get to submit my food order and have it delivered to my desk.

    Butter chicken plate with brown rice
    Anna B.

    Next stop on my brother's and my Indian Food trial was Lasoon! It was so fun for us to be back on the UH campus!! We didn't have as much time today so a plate-lunch style, no formal dining service was perfect. We absolutely loved the flavor of everything we ordered. So fresh and flavorful, every dish was unique and rich. They don't have naan but they did have roti which was delicious. The portion size was perfect for a lunch but I imagine for someone looking for a slightly bigger meal it might be a bit small. I really want to come back on a day where they have the boiled egg curry as that is one of my favorite dishes. I'm not sure when they have that but, I would love it! I did notice that the prices have gone up since the last menu photos I saw on this Yelp page so I've added the ones I took while I was there. I loved the variety of selections and the servers were so nice and happy! For a quick, delicious meal I will definitely be back.

    Spicy egg (boiled). It was too spicy for me...
    Violet B.

    I tried this place through a friend several days ago. It was very reasonable price and and the volume of food was amazingly large. We bought 3 boxes and ended up eating it for another meal. I enjoyed the curry lamb more than the chicken. The flavor was good. I also loved the side vegetables. They also have this pancake that goes well with the curry. For the price of $10+ it was very satisfying.

    Went back this week to try their Buttered veggies and Chicken Curry this time.

    Omg I had to go again this week. The craving is bad for Indian/Nepalese food. This time, I went to try their Chicken curry. I tried a sample of their Spicy fish, and lets just say that I wouldn't be able to eat it at Pearlridge, but probably take my time at home with an antacid. It was good, but my stomach would kill me. Thank you for letting me try it though . Is there a list of what the daily specials will be for each day? I saw someone post boiled eggs and I want to try it. I did buy my usual 2 samosas tried their buttered veggies. But they ran out of the momos but that's a good thing cuz when we went today, there was a line, which shows that the food is gooooooooddddd

    Butter chicken plate with lentils & saag
    Shirleen W.

    Lasoon has finally reopened after the pandemic have hit them really hard. Surprisingly they are still offering around the same prices when they last opened. It is located on UH Manoa campus at Paradise Palms. A must to get from their menu is the butter chicken plate and I can guarantee that you will buy another butter chicken plate for later AND the prices are amazing and relatively cheap which is great for college students and those who are on a budget like I am

    Spicy squeeze sauce to enhance the heat level!
    Joyce T.

    What fresh, high quality and tasty Nepalese dishes to choose from. Got the lamb curry plate w/2 sides. Got the cabbage and spinach selections and they were flavorful. There were beautiful bite sized no-fat lamb morsels in the curry. Its flavorful and not spicy. There is a spicy squeeze sauce at the counter that I squirted that made the heat factor perfect for me. Also, it comes with a crispy and wonderfully moist naan/roti bread. Its located in the Paradise Palms food court on the UH Campus. Its air-conditioned with lots of tables. The staff are super friendly and helpful. They take credit cards. Want to try the much talked about butter chix next time.

    Lamb plate
    Kelsey C.

    So much food for $14. The lamb was not the best I've ever had, but the sauce was awesome and I loved the sides. The value for the money makes it an easy 4.5 stars. Samosa was also super tasty! My friend found it spicy, I think more heat could have been added. You don't have to be a student to go here either!

    Vibrant butter chicken with side of lentil and spinach. Sample of beans in middle.

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    Ask the Community - Lasoon

    Where is the best place to park?

    UH Manoa doesn’t really have any good parking options. There’s a lot on east west rd that you might be able to find a green stall, and pay at the station. Otherwise go with a friend and have them drop you off while you run in to pick up food. Or… Read more

    Are you open for non-students?

    Hi Laura Yes we are open for non-students too.

    Hello, I was wondering if Lasoon is open now? I've been missing your curry so much and I'm dying for a samosa.

    Hi Lei, Thank you for writing to us. Yes, we are finally open after a year and a half! Our… Read more

    Is this business currently open? Are the days and times current?

    Hi Hanna, We are still closed under the guideline of UH. We hope to reopen for the Summer session.… Read more

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    Order food from here at your own risk…read more.. I order this online through an app. Have been disappointed many times more than satisfied. I have a key likes of dishes but this places service is very lacking. One time I ordered food and they cancelled it an hour later. Wtf... if you run out cancel right away and turn off your service! Wait is horrible. Nobody called to apologize or try to modify the order. Never been here in person. Only ordered delivery. Will check out in person one day...

    Checked out what's going on in Maunakea Marketplace and found this vendor with Indian and Nepalese…read morefood. Himalayan Kitchen is another one of these simple setups to be honest. It basically is one of the vendors in the food hall and you order and eat at one of the shared tables. Has to be as authentic as it gets. They have a pretty good selection. Basically it gives a few choices of what to get. It's got enough things for various flavors and preferences. They have options to get one, two, or three items of whatever. A lot are made with meat but there's some that aren't. It's $12 to get one item. Taro And Squash Fusion was the one for vegans. Items change up daily so keep on checking back. The food hall can have a bad smell like fish but it's not always like this. Also there's some outdoor seating in the courtyard. This allows groups to order from different vendors and eat together in one place. Good place to get some authentic Indian and Nepalese food. It's closed Mondays. There's plenty of things for meat eaters as well as for vegans and vegetarians.

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    Storefront... inside of the Maunakea Marketplace food court

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    Bombay Palace is now Namaste. We found that out as we stumbled around looking for Bombay Palace…read moreafter our Uber Driver dropped us off. Eventually, we called the restaurant and they told us to look for Namaste. Overall, solid Indian Food. I ordered the Lamb Rogan Josh extra spicy, but it lacked a little heat. We ordered the Butter Chicken Spicy too, but it fell a bit short. That being said, the flavor of both dishes was very good. We both thought the Garlic Naan was perfect! They have wine, prosecco, and beer too. I was a bit disappointed that they didn't offer Indian Beers such as Flying Horse or Taj. I would return, but would probably check out a few of the other options in the area too.

    I am so mixed on this review! The food is good, but I feel like I would do take out if I lived…read morethere. First of all, update your website! The name changed about 10 months ago? I did update Yelp and was shocked no one has done it to this point! Second, you don't serve any Indian beers?? Really! What we did order was very cold and reasonable prices. The ambience is very mediocre and could use an update. I will share it was clean and felt the bathrooms were clean too. The service was very good, and they were busy! We ordered 2 spicy entrees (butter chicken and lamb Rogan Josh) and the spice level in my mind was mild. My husband orders Indian hot and was just a little spicy, so order accordingly. The dishes were good, so if you're in the mood for Indian I would tell you it's good but... If you're jet legged and tired pick it up to go!

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    Bombay Palace Chef Gul "Kenny" Khan, in the kitchen workin' hard preparing Naan by the Tandoor oven ~ 2.11.16

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    This place was recommended by a family. We tried and we were not disappointed. It was ono!! One of…read morethe best indian food I have tried in the island. We will definitely go back again. Super clean inside. Pleasant waiters, and consistent on always checking on customers. Always refilling water. Even taking away dishes. They don't wait last minute. I really like their service!

    Loved this place!! Servers were very nice. We got the pani puri, lamb vindaloo, and tadka saag…read more The pani puri came with 6 pieces and was a fun crunchy and soft appetizer. Slightly expensive in my opinion. The lamb vindaloo was so good. I am typically not a fan of lamb as I am nervous that it will taste gamey. However, this was perfectly seasoned and had no gamey taste. You are also able to adjust the spice to your tolerance level and we got mild. Although the waiter suggested medium spice for optimal flavor. We wanted to make sure everyone in our party could eat it and enjoy, so they gave us extra spice on the side. The tadka saag was a spinach curry with a splash or cream. We got it with chicken. This was my favorite curry. Very creamy and silky which was similar to the base of palak paneer. We paired all of these with their garlic naan which was the perfect addition. Although on the pricy side, I will be back again for more.

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