I have had a tough time finding authentic Mumbai street food in Austin, there's always something…read moremissing in chaat from other places I have tried so far. I can honestly say that Masala Kitchen has the best dabeli you can have in this area. It has all the elements in the perfect ratio, bhaji with sweet and spicy chutney and the most essential peanut and pomegranate toppings. The ragda pattice is also quite tasty. Chicken Frankie roll was huge and well cooked although we liked the chaat items better. The food truck is located at a gas station and there's plenty of parking as well as a small bench seating area.

breakfast/brunch on the weekends here is better than any American breakfast I can get. The real…read moreones know: halwa puri and chana masala. Tastes like mom made it back home. They are not skimpy on the fried puri either. 1 portion is more than enough for 2 people. If you don't know what to get here, try out the breakfast/brunch. Esp if you don't wanna cook at home or you just can't. I need to take pictures for next time, we just eat it so fast. it comes out so fresh and sizzling! You even get a side of achaar. Legitttt

I was so amazed to discover this food truck here in Cedar Park because it makes me so happy to see…read morethis area keep expanding with diverse food options! I've been to this food truck a number of times for their chicken zinger burger. YALL, this burger is truly amazing! If you want an authentic Pakistani zinger burger you must go here. The burger is huge and juicy. Their fries have mixed seasoning and taste super delicious! The truck is hidden in the back of chevron gas station area so make sure you look there so you don't miss it. Every time I've gone there I only see one uncle working and it seems like he does it all which is impressive. He's really nice and easy to talk to. There are times he is missing lol but if you call the number he is pretty good at getting back to you. I think he lives near by so he always comes within minutes and takes care of the order. Their hours vary and I always call him to check before I go. The prices here are pretty decent comparable to other places. Altho, I think food trucks are a great addition to the community and I don't mind paying a little extra to help support them!

Today is turning out to be a plant based day with a fruit parfait for breakfast. For lunch I…read moredecided to have hummus, which was made with a blend of tahini sauce, chick peas mixed with fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. The hummus was thick with a perfect flavor profile. I packed half to go as it was a large portion. Amar was an amazing server! He immediately brought pita bread, cheese and butter to the table. He pretty brought water to the table pretty quickly along with a to go container and bag. Pretty chill vibe in Shandeez Grill...

Stopped into Shandeez Grill on Anderson Mill when I wanted something that felt home-cooked but…read morestill restaurant-level (and I didn't feel like doing the "where should we eat?" loop for 30 minutes). Atmosphere: Quiet, comfortable, and more "family dinner" than flashy date-night. It's a simple dining room, but it's clean and relaxed--easy to actually talk without yelling over music. The kind of place where you can tell regulars come in a lot. Food: This is what you come for. I went the kabob route--juicy, charred in the right spots, and seasoned so you actually taste the meat (not just smoke). Rice was fluffy and came out hot, and the grilled tomato/veggies were a perfect add-on. Also grabbed a yogurt-based side (maast style) and it was super refreshing between bites--especially if you're doing anything spicy or super savory. If you've never had Persian food, this is a solid entry point: it's flavorful without being intimidating, and everything feels filling without being heavy. Service: Friendly and patient--no rushing, no weird attitude, just genuinely helpful. They'll explain dishes if you're unsure, and everything came out at a good pace. It felt like they wanted you to enjoy your meal, not just flip the table. Wrap-up: If you're in NW Austin and want legit Persian comfort food--kabobs, rice, stews, the whole deal--Shandeez is a really easy recommendation. Great "treat yourself" dinner that still feels warm and low-key.

We picked up iftar dinner today and the owner was so very nice kind to offer us dates as a slight…read moredelay caused us to break fast in the car. The food overall was amazing. We ordered chicken tikka, beef bihari, chicken bihari, seekh kabab, bun kabab, halwa puri combo, and laccha parathas. The beef bihari, seekh kebab and bun kababs were my favorite. Great flavor, melt in your mouth texture with balanced spices. In Shaa Allah hope to visit again post Ramadan to eat on premise and enjoy the bustling vibe. Truly happy to find this hidden gem in Austin that takes me back to the flavors of Karachi. Wishing the karachigrillatx.com team all the very best and continued success.

Finally a food truck which brings some Pakistani flavors to Austin. Leg piece highly recommended…read more Bihari beef is their most popular item, must try as well.

You know the place is legit when you're the only non-Indian customers and the place is always…read morepacked! This is hands down the best chaat I've had since I was in India in 2010. It was so good that we got some to go after our meal. We also tried the Burg Malai Boti and the Beef Bihari Boti- both were delicious. The beef dish packed more flavor and the chicken dish was mild. Aside from the tasty food, the atmosphere is so chill! It is all outdoor seating and it's right next to a convenience store that sells cold beer. Can it get any better than legit Indian street food and cold beer while sitting outdoors on a nice night?! This made for an awesomely chill date night with my husband. I love discovering little gems like this one! Will be telling all our neighbors to check it out. So far, this is my fave Indian food in Cedar Park/Leander area.

A bit confusing at first, there are a bunch of different truck that I believe are connect to each…read moreother. Service was lacking in quality. The food however was definitely tasty. I thought the seating they had set up was super fun!

Had dinner at Tandoor recently and really enjoyed it. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was…read moreclean and relaxed, and the service was very friendly. The biryani was especially good -- the chicken was moist, flavorful, and literally falling off the bone. The paneer tikka masala was also a standout and full of flavor. Portion sizes were generous and the prices felt like a great value for the quality and amount of food you get. The only thing I'd personally like to see changed would be fountain drinks and ice water instead of canned or bottled drinks, but that's a pretty minor thing overall. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area.

Chicken tikka masala: the best I have ever eaten. It's not my favorite dish normally but they did a…read moregreat job here.

I was so excited about this place bc my friend told me she comes to Austin simply for this…read morerestaurant! do not sleep on Chettinad. we ordered way too much food and i have zero regrets. the chicken biryani and lamb biryani are both insane. like genuinely so good. the goat karahi, chicken tandoori, chilli crab- all of it was hitting. but the dosa with sambar was my favorite thing on the table and i did not see that coming and it reminded me of the food in malaysia!! this place is the real deal. go hungry and be prepared for a wait!

Wanted to give this spot a try. I picked up food to go and got a pretty basic order. Chicken tikka…read moremasala, saag paneer, garlic naan, and samosas. I asked for my order to be not spicy because I have a toddler to feed as well and unfortunately it was still moderately spicy, so my toddler wasnt able to eat the main dishes :/ The chicken tikka masala was okay, pretty tomato forward and felt a lil bland. The chicken was tender though. Same with the saag paneer. they did give me a good portion for both entrees but it was also not as flavorful as some others ive had. dont think I would come back. Would probably try a different spot next time. In the past I have had Northern Indian food that is creamier and the flavor profiles are pretty different. This spot isnt bad though. Samosas were average nothing crazy, the potato filling was bland and outer shell could have been crispier. They also did not give any chutney for the samosas which was a bit disappointing as well.

Thanksgiving came around and we had zero desire to cook or clean. Our "plan" (and I use that word…read moreloosely) was Golden Corral. We figured if we got there early, we'd beat the crowd. Cute of us, honestly. We pulled up and that parking lot looked like Beyoncé was performing. Cars everywhere: on the grass, on the curbs, people creating their own imaginary parking spaces. People circling like it was Black Friday. Absolutely not. We left with no backup plan and even less hope. Pulled up Yelp and I remembered that Dimassi's buffet had been on my radar for months, but was it open? Called them up and CHA-CHING!!! Money! They were open, guys. That phone call felt like hitting the lottery. Thanksgiving was saved. We arrived and Dimassi's was calm, clean, and the buffet bar was fully stocked with hot food fresh out of the kitchen. They had your Mediterranean favorites: dips, salads, gyro meat, dolma, chicken kabobs, saffron rice, the good garlicky toum, warm potatoes, fresh pita, everything. They even prepared a turkey for patrons who wanted some. Wow. They understood the assignment. Now a couple things could be tweaked. I like my baba ganoush served warm...and maybe they could have had some lamb options? But, honestly? For a buffet on Thanksgiving at $23 a person ($9 for the 3 yr old with us), they delivered HARD. Dimassi's didn't just feed us...they rescued us from the Golden Corral Hunger Games. Thank you for being open. Thank you for coming through in the clutch. You saved Thanksgiving.

I'd been wanting to check this place out for quite some time. There's another location in Round…read moreRock, but many reviewers said the original spot is much better, so we decided to start with the OG location. Parking is plentiful right in front of the restaurant. We came by on a Saturday around 1 PM, worried it might be packed, but it was actually pretty quiet. You can sit anywhere you like, grab a plate, and pay when you're done. The space is large and open, with three full rows of food and drinks plus a dedicated station for fruit and desserts. Everything was fresh, not overly salty, and there were plenty of options. My favorites were the hummus with eggplant (so flavorful with great texture), the salad and cucumber salad (fresh and refreshing), the dolma (perfectly done), gyro (tender and tasty), baked cauliflower (so good), fried chicken (juicy, crispy, and not salty), falafel (extra crunchy), and the lentil soup (simple but delicious). And don't miss their coffee at the checkout--it has a hint of warm spice and is the perfect finish after a meal. Surprisingly, I ended up loving the vegetable dishes even more than the meats. Overall, yes, $26 per person is on the higher side (what doesn't cost these days, right?!), but it's a great spot to try a variety of Mediterranean dishes that are fresh, simply seasoned, and let the ingredients shine--perfect whether you're new to the cuisine or just want a bit of everything.

Their dragon paneer was really good. The paratha with chicken was good. Chicken fell off the bone…read moreand was very tender. The dosa was on point with the chutneys. Only thing that could be improved is sweeping floors in between guests. Our table had napkins and fallen silverware on the floor and would have liked it cleaned before we got there. The table beside us had the staff clean their seats because there was food there.

We have been here a few times now. Staff is always so friendly, & the menu is huge. The food has…read moreall been good. Plus it's all vegetarian which makes it really easy for us! Really fun atmosphere too, great decor.

Our office ordered Spice for lunch today and was really feeling some saag paneer. It's become my go…read moreto dish to order at Indian restaurants because I can make ok butter chicken/tikka masala at home, but this is something I have yet to master. The saag paneer is definitely more concentrated spinach than others that I have had, but it's plenty flavorful, without the spinach flavor being overwhelming. You'll need some rice/naan to go down with it and the naan has great chew. Sop it all up! They do a fine rendition of all the food, so it definitely hits the spot. I keep thinking because I'm eating vegetarian, I won't feel heavy afterwords, but I guess that's not true. Oh well, nothing like an afternoon nap.

Do I recommend this restaurant, despite its delicious cuisine and affordable prices? That's a hard…read moreNO. Spice Fine Indian Cuisine is a diamond (surely some of the best Indian food I have eaten in Austin) ... or a chunk of coal. Let me put it another way... I waited to see if I got sick before I wrote this review. For perspective, I grew up in Mexico. I'm not easily frightened away, but I can spot red flags. First thought upon arrival: "So glad I checked their health score on Yelp." See Spice Fine Indian Cuisine (95 out of 100). Upon closer inspection, Spice Fine Indian Cuisine (aka AG's Spice, aka Pushpa) has an abysmal record. In fact, this restaurant is simultaneously operating under three different names and has three different Yelp pages. Please see my photos to review their Food Establishment Inspection Scores from Austin's Open Data Portal. A score of 58 just last year would be considered poor and would indicate that the restaurant has had multiple critical violations, such as issues with food handling, storage, or cleanliness. In Texas, the lowest health rating a restaurant can receive is an F, or a score of 70 or below. This is a travesty, because the food really, truly was delicious, and their offerings are fascinating. If this place were truly cleaned up, it could easily become the toast of the town... it was that good. They specialize in Hyderabad cuisine- something I know nothing about - but they also serve many of American's favorite dishes, such as curry, or Tikka Masala. Red flags: - The man who came to our table to "check" on us was so unkempt that it was remarkable. His hair had not seen shampoo for a very long time. I speculate that he was one or all of the following: owner, manager, chef. - Tables and menus had been wiped clean with a very greasy cloth or sponge. The glass top was streaked everywhere. - Bits of dried old food on supposedly clean dishes (we were handed a stack of dinner plates, and two of them had them). I imagine that they use an industrial dishwasher, so I wasn't alarmed. Still... - We were the only people in the place for two hours (5-7pm) on a Saturday, which happened to be the restaurant's Happy Hour, according to their website. - A very dead potted plant right next to reception. - Three restaurant name changes? - We were seated in a booth which was not flush against the wall. In the crack, I spotted a fork, a newspaper and a wadded tissue.