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Monsoon Grill

4.5 (312 reviews)
ModerateIndian
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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Good for kids

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Onion Naan
Andrew N.

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.

Masala tea
Stephanie A.

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.

Garlic Naan bread
Garm B.

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!

Samosas
Elaine L.

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

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Aaron S.

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.

Peshwari naan. Spectacular!
Scott T.

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.

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

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

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The food here is OK, and the people are pretty nice, but I have had better. Indian bistro off of 29th in Topeka, right by Hy-Vee is amazing!

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Best Indian food ever! Everything on the menu is delicious! The staff are very friendly and professional.

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Hi! My Fiance and I are looking for a place to eat tomorrow for Valentines day, I'm curious about this place. What would be your best delicacy if I come and order food especially for starters?

Sorry! I go for the lunch buffet and have only been there once for dinner. It's been so long I don't remember.

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Clay Oven Indian Cuisine - Forget the name of this dish and did not get a photo of the menu. Chick, green peps, onions. 7/10. Coconut curry was better.

Clay Oven Indian Cuisine

4.4(40 reviews)
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On our last stop in St. Joseph, we were craving a little spice in our lives, so we decided to give…read morethis Indian spot a try. The restaurant itself was clean, and our server was attentive and friendly. A couple of people in our group appeared pretty satisfied with their meals, but as someone who loves genuine spice and great Indian cuisine, my dish really missed the mark. The Food Breakdown: Chili Chicken: I was expecting an authentic, fiery Indian chili chicken. Instead, while there was a decent amount of chicken, it was mostly loaded with peppers and onions and tasted much more like a Chinese-style sweet and sour chicken. As far as heat goes? It had about as much kick as a fake fireplace. Garlic Naan & Sides: The garlic naan was actually the best part of my meal--fresh and full of flavor! Unfortunately, naan doesn't pair great with sweet and sour sauce. To make matters worse, unlike other entrees on the menu that came with rice, mine came out completely on its own ("in its birthday suit"). The Price & Verdict: For the quality and execution of what I received, it felt pretty overpriced. The naan was around $6 and the entree was a shade over $20. While others at the table had better luck, if you're looking for deep Indian flavor profiles or real heat, you might be disappointed.

My recent visit to Clay Oven left a lot to be desired, both in terms of food availability and…read morecleanliness. To start, we tried to order the veggie samosas along with another appetizer (mango strips?) for our table, but the kitchen was completely out of both. For the main course, I got the paneer tikka masala and a butter naan. The food was okay, but it was surprisingly bland and lacked the rich spice and heat you expect from good Indian cuisine. However, the biggest issue of the night was hygiene. The main white dinner plates brought to our table had a distinct, funky odor--almost like a musty, moldy smell from a clogged dishwasher. Fortunately, the serving dishes that held the actual food smelled fine, so I ended up bypassing the dining plates entirely and just eating directly out of the serving bowls.

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