Monsoon is a really delicious restaurant. I have eaten here off and on over the years because it is an hour away from where I live. I was in Topeka last weekend with my friend Rebecca K. to do some shopping, and she suggested stopping here to take the food back to Manhattan. However, I worked up a hunger and we decided to eat an early dinner. The restaurant opens for dinner at 4:30 PM. We arrived right before 5 and the France v. England third place World Cup Match was on. I got a mango lassi and we ordered chaat papri for an appetizer. I decided to order a lot so I could bring some back to Eric R. who loves Indian food. I got the badami chicken kebob as I had never heard of this but it sounded amazing. I also got lamb vindaloo. Rebecca K. got her own dish and garlic naan to share. The chaat papri game out with three chutneys on the side and it was SO good. The badami chicken was marinated in yogurt, lemon, almond paste, and spices. It was served with onions on a sizzling platter like fajitas! We got plenty of basmati rice with our meal. It was absolutely delicious. I had lots of food to take home and share with Eric R. the next day. The service was also excellent. I will definitely be back here to try new dishes, especially since there are many that I do not see typically on Indian restaurant menus. read more

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Worst place I've ever eaten, try them for the first time at the Indian downtown Topeka evergy Plaza and they want to charge you $16 for a plate that didn't come with everything that they give you're at the restaurant, you could at least drop the price on the plate if everything wasn't complete I will never eat at your restaurant. You did the people of Topeka wrong by serving that. at that price. read more

the biggest problem with this Grill is that it is secluded at the end edge of a outdoor mall. Right behind a fast food place and the road wall leaves only one car per area to park. But don't let that issue stop you from taking the time to go there. You will not be disappointed with your meal. read more

The food was absolutely fantastic I forgot the pic of samosas but they were good, we both got chicken Tika Marsala and I got onion naan and my buddy got garlic naan. Everything was delicious my medium+ spice was perfect heat ratio for me. The restaurant has great ambiance for a small but cozy Indian cuisine restaurant. The service was good but we got there right at lunch so we beat the crowd and had no issue sitting, ordering, and getting fed. I will definitely comeback, I'd like to time it for the buffet so I could try even more. read more

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Updated review from 2017.. still staying at 5 stars. This place never disappoints. I highly recommend the garlic naan and samosas as a starter. My friend and I shared the butter chicken and chicken biryani. A great combo for 2 people to share. The service is always so good here. Bring your friends!!! read more

Delicious food in a quiet atmosphere. The location is just off Wanamaker, on the side of a building. Follow your GPS! read more

Almost the best thing about our Thanksgiving drive through Kansas. The quality is still as good as the first time we Yelped the information passing through Topeka! (We try to eat here on the way to St. Louis and the way back!) read more

We came with local family members for a weekday lunch. The restaurant decor is rather unassuming, and the entrance is on the side of the building vs the front. We were greeted and seated promptly, and our beverages came right away. We learned that the "lunch box" entrees rotate vs. choosing any two off the menu. These are lunch-sized portions. The other entrees on the menu easily serve two people unless you're super hungry. Also, I didn't see papadum on the menu (may have just overlooked it), but they do have them. I ordered the vegetable biryani and was really happy when it came. It was heaping in the bowl, and the flavor was excellent! The chef used whole spices (familiar to me in West Bengali cooking). I definitely would get this again next time we're visiting though I'd love to try other menu items as well. read more

It was ok, food was above average but not great, and I don't think the bartender understood English. I ordered a martini with lemon twist and I end up with something that slightly represented a martini with a chunk of lime skin in it. Not impressed. read more

Everything was perfect. Truly fantastic. I had the lamb korma with garlic naan. All of the accompaniments a were fantastic. Presented beautifully. Do not miss. read more

Such a delicious lunch! The masala tea was flavorful and comforting. There was not a noon buffet the Friday we went; we saw the set-up for it so perhaps that is a weekend or dinner option. I ordered the lunch special, which includes naan, - veggie entree, tikka masala and rice pudding and it was delicious! The menu includes lamb and goat as well as vegetarian entrees; biryani, samosas, and roti and several kinds of naan. The variety of options is impressive. This restaurant is tucked into the corner of a corner strip mall; don't give up, just keep driving around the building and you'll find it. read more

Monsoon Grill - Masala tea - Indian Near Me - Topeka, Kansas

This was the best Indian food we've ever had, anywhere. The pakoras were delicious . They came with the usual mint and tamarind sauces, but also included an amazing sweet onion sauce as well. The badami chicken was juicy and original with onions and garlic. A large portion. Even the garlic Naan was made to perfection. Service was A+, can't wait to return and try more of their offerings. A secret find in Topeka! read more

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Top 5 best food ever! I loved the saffron cashew curry and tandoori chicken!!! I ended up buying a third entree so I could give it to my mom. Kiki was so sweet, the service was so great. I can't wait to go back!!! read more

Our waiter was warm and polite. I liked the lighting and the subtle music choice. We ordered the garlic. We ordered samosa's, chicken tikka, and the chicken biryani. 5 stars on the samosa's and the garlic naan was excellent with just the perfect crisp. Loved the tikka sauce and the kick of the biryani. There wasn't enough chicken meat in either dish, but other than that it was hot, the spice was perfect and over all we really enjoyed it. I'd eat there again. The mango lassie is a must read more

Monsoon Grill - Samosas - Indian Near Me - Topeka, Kansas

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Everything we ordered was delicious and the service was great! They were very attentive and friendly! 10/10 all around!

Had an amazing lunch today! Staff tailored my chicken saag specially for my dietary needs (lactose-free). It was delicious. Food came quickly and wait staff was professional and friendly. Got to meet the chef too. This place is a hidden gem, hiding right behind Michael's and Chipotle on Wanamaker. Don't miss it! read more

A bit hidden but delicious! My first time in Topeka, this seemed to be the place with the best rating with a high number of reviews, and it did not disappoint. Perhaps because it was a rainy Monday, the restaurant was nearly empty. The food, however, was everything I could have hoped for. I started with a samosa, which came with three sauces, each bursting with flavor. I then had the lamb saagwala. My only critique is that the food a bit too temperature hot, but the rice helped with reducing the heat of the saagwala. I ordered it with medium spice, which was perfect (I have a pretty high spice tolerance, but I think you would enjoy it if your spice tolerance is more moderate). Not pictured, I also ordered some ras malai to go as a new dessert experience and enjoyed that as well. I'm not in Topeka often but this is the kind of place I would frequent every week or so. read more

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Few first time dines at a restaurant have been so sure, so dead easy with no doubts after tasting the food. There's something very special going on in the kitchen here for lunch on a cold Friday lunch time when there were but a half dozen people in the house. And in Topeka of all places, not where I'd expect a meal this exceptional. Nothing against Topeka. I wouldn't expect this in Kansas City or Lawrence where I reside. I've had my share of Indian that was very good but didn't measure up to this in London and New York City. Yes, I said that. In this little hidden away restaurant on the back side of a nondescript shopping center, magic is happening. The subtle spices, the right heat, the after taste, and the chicken and shrimp (the latter particularly difficult to cook well once they've been frozen, and this is Kansas). We had Prawn Saagwala and Butter chicken, both seasoned perfectly. Even the Peshwari Naan was a step beyond, an utterly mouth watering naan stuffed with raisins & dry fruits. Sublime. A chai started us off. No cloying heavy cream, just the hint of ginger and spices and that had been carefully prepared. And best of all, a couple of hours later, your body tells you there was none of the typical restaurant tricks used to make a first-rate tasting meal. No overuse of ghee, heavy cream, too much salt, sugar, etc. This was a hands down perfect meal. We have an appointment in Topeka in January and have already agreed this is a must stop on the way to that. In a town where I found few reasons to trip over from Lawrence, I make an exception to Monsoon. That good, very highly recommended. When I saw they have 250 reviews and a 4.5 star rating I was dubious, until the first taste passed my lips. Other reviews seem to have caught on to this. What a hidden gem that for me is no longer long hidden, but in plain sight, and happily so. read more

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Seek out this place! It is around the corner. The food was amazing!!!! The gobi appetizer was soooo flavorful! You can adjust it to your spice level. The korma sauce and chicken was tender, and full of flavor. Can't say enough great things. The service was fast and great. The garlic naan was nice and garlicky! You also know it is great when they have Trip Advisor awards in the wall. read more

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I visit weekly , drive from junction city to enjoy the chicken sagwala and all their appetizers , the service is always very friendly and patient with me and my wife trying all of their food for the first times read more

Good food. But very very expensive for Topeka. One lamb tiki and one butter chicken. $60. And let me say there was only 6 pieces of lamb. Good food but won't be back. Disappointing on the amount given and too expensive read more

We came here on our way home from Thanksgiving travels. The food was delicious and we even got to meet the chef. Our server helped us pick the right dishes for us, too. Next time we pass through Topeka, it will definitely be getting another visit. read more

The food is phenomenal! As I take a bite and close my eyes, I'm back in Chennai! This is my Go To Place for Indian when I'm in town.

Amazing Indian food, hiding in the side of a strip mall behind Chipotle. We haven't tried the buffet and prefer to order off the menu for the freshest food possible. The sauces are unctuous: smooth, flavorful, rich. Spice level can be requested upon ordering, but even the mild is completely delicious. Dal Mahkni is the best I've ever had. Their tandoori items are perfectly marinated to keep them juicy. The kitchen can be slow, but worth the wait. Don't go here if you're in a hurry or at least be sure to let the server know ahead of time so they can be honest about the cooking times for whatever you order. Everything is made to order so it can take a while. read more

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Ordered carry out through their website it was ready on time (only 30 minutes). The taste was good and meat tender. Serving sizes were appropriate. However the sauce was very thin, even watery. It was very unappetizing. We won't order from there again. read more

Service = EXCELLENT!!! The food was out-of-this world!!! 10/10 recommend the Lamb Korma AND the Chicken65!!!! Yummy!

So delicious and the service was really friendly. The lamb biryani was amazing and so flavorful. Would highly recommend!

Great food, good service and nice atmosphere. Hope all will try it. I will be back for good food.

Very good food, excellent menu options, excellent flavor. A bit hard to find but found it on the side of a strip mall.

My wife had the lamb sheekh kabob and I had the bharta. We also had the garlic naan (always gotta get the garlic naan). Unfortunately, the lamb kabob was under seasoned. On the other hand, the bharta was seasoned well and was delicious. The garlic naan was doused with ghee and the right out of garlic. This naan was thinner than I like it, but my boss, aka wife, prefers it this way. Regardless, it was tasty Service was prompt and friendly. read more

Amazing Indian food! We drove an hour out into Topeka for a family meet up. My 7 year old Grandbaby loves this place so much he wanted to come back the next day. We had a great time the server was awesome as well as the rest of the staff. The ambience is very nice, you can make it into a date night spot with low lighting or move to a center table for a lively group setting. The chairs are all covered with seat covers that make it very nice. It's hidden from the road so follow the GPS to get here! You won't be disappointed! I would have taken photos of the Naan and garlic Naan but they were eaten ASAP. read more

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We are so glad we stopped here! We were driving through Topeka and jumped on Yelp to help us figure out where to eat! The butter chicken, and paneer vegetables were amazing! Garlic Nan, we ordered two of them because they were amazing! Service was great. Really easy to find, just watched for the sign on the chain link fence. Definitely eating here again! read more

We've been here twice and both times the food is excellent & the staff is wonderful. Everything is delicious! I can't recommend it enough. I recommend getting an Appetizer! All the curries/main dishes are so good. If you've never had Indian food, get the butter chicken. And some garlic naan to finish it all off. I just wished I lived closer because I'd eat here every week. I literally had a dream about the cauliflower gobi. If you like general tso, that's what it's like. Everything is so full of flavor, heat, and is cooked to perfection. I can't get enough. read more

Monsoon Grill - Cauliflower gobi Manchurian - Indian Near Me - Topeka, Kansas

Perfectly cooked and tender lamb korma as well as tikka masala. The garlic nann was flavorful and the pakora was fried perfectly. We ordered through Grub Hub and they sent utensils. So, it was nice not having to make a trip down to the hotel lobby. I would note that delivery services charge a premium, so we purchased extra sides because the nann and rice were cheap add-ons compared to getting extra entrees. read more

This restaurant cares! The food is delicious. They are consistent. When I went to pick up my food, they went over my order with me-then asked me to let me know later how it went. Now that's service! The chicken tikka masala and naan are superb! read more

Fantastic food, great service and timely presentation. I got the tandoori shrimp, saag paneer and garlic naan. Every bite was packed with flavor. The staff were really welcoming and the food comes out very quickly. Will definitely be back next time I'm in the Topeka area. read more

I got take out. Service was quick, portions were large, flavor and texture were good.

Excellent authentic Indian cuisine. We're so glad were stumbled upon this hidden gem! Friendly staff, clean restaurant, and chill vibe. We definitely recommend giving The Monsoon Grill a try! read more

Great Indian food from a different region than normal. The tandoori chicken was fantastic and had a nice sizzling service

If I could I would leave a review of just three words... Garlic Naan Bread. Enough said. That's all you really need. When I ordered from here I wasn't really hungry as I was recovering from a cold and didn't want much to eat. So I just got a sampler from the grill and of course... Garlic Naan Bread. Oh what a fool I am. So I had it delivered from door dash, small meal, exactly what I thought I wanted. Until I started eating. Then I wanted more, of everything. Every bit of food that touched my mouth I wanted more of and I would have happily spent my day snacking on the Garlic Naan Bread. So, if you think you want something small and light from here, no you don't. You want an actual meal and plenty of Naan bread. If you think you have ordered enough, order more. You can have it for your next meal. read more