I get the hype! The food is really good, but I was mostly just surprised by how many options they…read moreoffer, for both vegetarians and non vegetarians! I went for the lunch buffet and it was so worth it. Plus the soft serve is so delicious!

Just got back home after a wonderful meal at 5th Element with plenty of leftovers for tomorrow. We…read morehad a wonderful chic pea appetizer to start. My wife had tandoori chicken and I had the butter chicken with a huge portion of garlic cheese Naan. The food was fabulous! Service was quick and friendly. The restaurant was large and very clean. I can't wait to go back and try some more traditional options.

The boys were back together so we of course had to have Indian Food but we wanted to check out a…read morenew spot and Persis Indian Grill was the pick. We come in around 8:15PM on a Sunday night so we had no issue getting a table. Once seated we started off with drinks. I normally go for a Kingfisher but they didn't have it. Was they did have was better. We got a Taj Mahal Lager and this bad boy comes in a large size which we were all impressed with. A full 22oz-24oz bottle gets us every time. For entrees they had a bunch of options and the prices were really good. We of course had to get some Naan and we went with Garlic and Chili Cheese. Their Garlic Naan was thinner then I was used too but still good. The Chili Cheese Naan was great and I will be getting this every time it is offered. I ended up getting by go to. The Lamb Korma spicy level hot. This again was a great price $19 or $20. Most Indian places have it $5 or $7 more for Lamb. This was a nice big serving and it was loaded with tender chunks of Lamb. I will say it was for sure a more mild spice for sure not hot and the Korma Curry was flavorful but not as much as I have had. I would for sure come back because prices are very good friendly staff and so many options.

The 'Biryani' dish is a staple South Indian treat: Basmati rice with so much spices and can be…read moreserved with chicken, goat or lamb.It also comes with a boiled egg. When I did a business culture treat at Hyderabad India back in 2014, this was the food right outside the hotel and Persis Indian Grill takes me back to that delicious memory and we are blessed to have it here at Baymeadows as it is very consistent with flavor and the service is always great. The servings are very gracious that you most likely will take some to go. Oh, and just be sure to address the server about the spice level as a medium can be a bit too hot for some. At a mild spicy as a start would be ideal and you work your tolerance along the next visit, so that you can enjoy your meal :)

It's been years since I've had Indian food that I didn't make at home. A coworker had suggested…read morethis place during a work trip so opted to take them up on trying it out. Take note there are two 5th Element spots within 10 minutes of each other. I started with one of their bottled Indian lagers. It wasn't too bad, although I wish they had draft options for the Indian beer. All the food was ordered for me prior to arrival so I'm a little lost on names of everything. We had Paneer Pakora (fried cottage cheese which was better than I had expected), buttered Naan bread, lentils and I believe vegetable biryani. It was all delicious! However, best part of the meal was the mango ice cream machine. That will make you comeback. It's house made. Our server was excellent. Highly recommend this spot! I'll be back if I'm in Jax again.

My co-worker from India recommended this spot to me & it did not disappoint!…read more I tried lunch buffet which was well worth the price. My favorite parts were the mango juice, the chutney bar, the fresh naan, and all the authentic desserts. I was very happy with the wide selection of everything and the freshness of each dish I tried. Furthermore, the whole atmosphere of the restaurant was excellent and the servers were very attentive. Just note that if you're coming for the buffet is only open at specific times, like for lunches. Around dinner the restaurant reverts back to a standard sitdown experience.

Super enjoyed our visit here! This place is located in a plaza, so there is plenty of parking. The…read morerestaurant itself is a bit small. Upon ordering, the girl at the counter offered us a free taste. My husband wanted to try all the dry chicken curry dishes and she had no problem with it :) He finally decided on cashew and pallipayam chicken. I ordered goat, chicken curry and lemon rice, they were all delicious and flavorful! Although I would've preferred a more tender goat. Overall, we will definitely be back! So many more to try!

Enjoyed dinner. I selected the biriyani rice, chicken…read morechukka, and kerala beef. It was all flavorful. The rice was spicy and I was warned. Next time will try the lemon rice. Positions were large. Atmosphere pleasant and clean. The service friendly and they answered all our inquires. I would go back:))

Great place for a meal close to the Sheraton Jacksonville…read more When I travel, I like to find cuisines that I cannot find at home. When I realized that there was a restaurant serving Nepalese (and Indian) food, I had to go! I went on a Monday evening. The place was maybe 10% full. Huge place, very bright and airy. Some TVs over the bar (they have a full bar). No reservations needed on Mondays, for sure. I started with a Nepalese beer. It was fine. I got the chicken momos, the samosas, and the daal with rice. Portion sizes were huge, and the food tasted fresh and well-seasoned. I got way too much food for one person, but I wanted to taste a range on things. I wish I had a bigger stomach! Service was really lovely and attentive.

Came for a solo date after getting my nails done and glad I did!…read more I got chicken momos (same wrapper as wonton, but with their spices) and it's served with almost like a tomato sauce type of gravy (I got my steamed), very delicious! I also got an order of butter naan (super fresh and folds). My entree was the standard butter chicken and rice. Didn't wait long for my table or my food. The host sat me and my waiter was right there to answer any questions and take my order. I am going back soon to try some other entrees. My soul was fed and that I don't get that a lot when dining out.

Really did not expect this place to be so fancy inside! Beautiful decor, comfortable seats, good…read moreservice and good food. A winning combo for me! It's also easy to park because it's in a strip mall. I opted for the Karma Curry with chicken at a medium spice level and garlic chilli naan. Spice level was perfect for me. Just under the edge of too spicy for me, which is how I like my Indian food! I believe this is some of the best Indian food we have in town and would recommend you check them out.

Small spot tucked in the strip mall by Monkeys Uncle. Open for lunch and dinner, closed in between…read morethose times. We arrived at 5 on Saturday evening and place was empty until we were leaving and another couple arrived. This surprised me because food was outstanding, portions were huge and service was great. Super cute decor, fun flower wall and full bar. A few TVs on the walls. Highly rec for smaller groups and if you want some tasty food!

I love Indian food especially from North India since my first husband was from Himachal Pradesh…read more Since Desi just opened a few miles from my home I decided to visit tonight. My second husband will eat anything that doesn't eat him first but he is an executive chef and was out of state. I was amazed at the number of selections especially dosas and desserts. As a first timer here I had the yellow dal, tandoori roti and rice. The main dining room is filled with families but I noticed a larger area to the right when leaving. Open until midnight. Friendly staff especially the one gentleman that guided me and even brought my food to my table after explaining ordering at the kiosk. Very noisy and difficult to hear the random numbers but the food was very good and freshly prepared. Adventure to India. This is the 4th Indian restaurant to open in this market. Desi is off Race Track Rd in the Durban area not Julington Creek.

So I hate leaving anything but great, 5 star reviews... but I think I have to after our experience…read morethere. The Good: fantastic atmosphere.. very inviting and very colorful .. lots of product and lots of options. The food quality and taste was definitely five stars. We had very, very good Indian street food. The Bad: I mentioned under the good lots of food options however this became bad when no one could explain to us really what any dish consisted of. The communication was not good and we were not only lost in ordering even though we thought we knew Indian food fairly well from all of the other Indian restaurants in the area, we felt ignored honestly in some cases. When we finally did order we did not order enough food. But everything just really felt very confusing. Their system of calling out numbers when numbers were not necessarily clear and trying to understand when the person could not understand me was very frustrating. you order at the counter and you pick up at the counter you make your own drinks and you bring your own food to the table then you clean up. The ugly: it took a very long time to get any of our food even the appetizer. We did order the pani puri and was able to get that pretty quickly. The gentleman served it out of a cart and the experience was underwhelming only because we did not understand what was happening nor could he explain it. That is a shame as that was a great learning opportunity into this culture and not an experience worth repeating at this point. Authentic, maybe. Stressful fur sure. We do plan to try them again after they've been open for a little bit worked out some of the kinks. This is a chain that is all over so I would've expected that, but he will give it another try at another time at a later date.

I would like to say a special thank you to this restaurant... And in particular... To the sweet…read moregirl who helped me pick out my food the other day, and put it together for me. I had been having a rough week. Struggling with depression and a bad breakup. I hadn't eaten in five days. I told her I was struggling. And that I needed help choosing what to eat. She was so sweet. She was so wonderful. I told her what I liked. She made my bowl for me. She packed that thing with so much love. And so much chicken. I ate off of it for three days. I wish I would've gotten her name. She was my guardian angel that day. And the food... Oh my God. It was some of the best butter chicken that I've had in years. The chicken was so tender. The flavors were off the charts. Absolutely delicious. I can't wait to go back to this place. thank you for taking care of your customers.

My favorite phrase I learned today from Curry Guys owner, Sumit, is "Atithi Devo Bhava" -- a…read moreSanskrit phrase that means "The guest is equivalent to God." After hearing him explain it, everything made sense. Their hospitality isn't just something they say--it's something you genuinely feel. From the moment we walked in until we left, they made sure we were well taken care of. I've been back to Curry Guys several times now, and every visit has been consistently amazing. The customer service is always top-notch, and of course... the food never disappoints.