Craving Indian food. I have been trying to come here but downtown Phoenix parking is awful. This…read morego round I realize they have parking at 721 3rd street behind a building. Let's skip the parking drama and get to the food and restaurant. Well stocked bar although I didn't partake of adult beverages today. Instead I did the non alcoholic mango lassi (I had this drink for the 1st time at my new favorite Indian buffet & it was phenomenal there) so I tried theirs and it was banging too. Interior is nice Indian music playing and multiple TVs going some with Indian cooking, Indian dance, and news. When you come in greeted and seated quickly. If you see my other reviews when I go to any special ethnic restaurant, when I see their culture eating there you already know it's going to be TASTE BUD HEAVEN. I did the chicken curry Tika masala, the bao bun, and garlic naan. Yup it was good as Heck. 5 stars every dish. Very pleased. I'm so relaxed with the music I want a coffee but I'm full. Fluffy Grandma Recommends.

I ordered a chicken tikka masala and some garlic naan. The food was very good and was the perfect…read moretemperature when I got home at the time that I ate it. You don't have to order rice in addition to the chicken tikka masala if that's what you order, which is nice. I am glad that this is the case because it was a little more than what I was expecting to spend. However, I do think that the price was okay for dinner. Another note that I will offer about the food is that they do allow you to customize the spice levels, which is nice. The service was more than I had ever expected, especially for just having placed a to go order. They allowed me to sit inside the restaurant while I waited for my food, noted that I was waiting on my order so that it would come out in a reasonable time, and also offered me a to go water while I was waiting. The containers that my food came in are honestly ones that I could reuse. The ambience of the restaurant is also nice. There is a nice patio with different types of seating to accommodate all needs. The inside has a nice bar and they have music playing at a volume that allows you to listen, but it's not too loud. There is also a separate parking lot across the street that is reserved for customers of the restaurant, which is really nice since it is located in downtown. I will definitely be coming back to dine in.

We recently dined at Vayal's Indian Kitchen, and I can't recommend it enough! The highlight of my…read moremeal was the Fish Nirvana, which featured perfectly fried fish wrapped in a banana leaf and poached in a rich coconut mole sauce. The combination of spices was absolutely divine and left me craving more. My wife ordered the Veg Kurma with tofu, and it was just as impressive. The gravy, made with coconut milk and a medley of mixed vegetables, was bursting with flavor and complemented her dish beautifully. Beyond the incredible food, the service was warm and inviting, making us feel right at home. The ambiance of the restaurant added to the overall experience, creating a cozy atmosphere perfect for a lovely dinner. If you're looking for authentic Indian cuisine with a touch of culinary artistry, Vayal's is definitely the place to go!

Vayals is my favorite Indian restaurant close to downtown. I love mom and Pops, but sometimes feel…read morethat when I share a great restaurant that some who don't appreciate good Indian food will have other expectations. That being said, Vayals is authentic, flavorful, and extremely affordable for lunch during the week. I would also add that their best menu is their lunch menu simply by the volume of lunch visitors they have. I believe I've only gone there once and haven't seen the place entirely packed, but there is enough seating for groups of four. I usually get the buttered chicken or chicken tikka, which is accompanied by two flavorful sides that are usually tofu and spinach or onions and potatoes. The protein is served with rice and naan bread. There's additional parking on the south side of the property with access to the Greek restaurant in 5th Ave., Café. The portions are outstanding and I recently took two friends who never had Indian food before and now I want to go back.

I had heard about this spot and visited for the first time recently. I bought a surprise bag from…read moreToo Good To Go, containing buffet leftovers. They have parking on both sides of their business: one by the store and the other by the restaurant. There were a few people inside shopping and I picked up my food. I decided to look around the store for a bit, they have a good variety of Indian spices, snacks, cookies and other dry goods. I also bought some veggie samosas for $1.50 each, a good deal. They also had a display case of desserts and pastries. The food I received included rice, chicken tandoori, some curry, and fried bread. The chicken was spicy and tasted good, but some of the rice was undercooked and the curry wasn't great. The samosas were pretty simple but good, and I love the mint chutney and tamarind sauce that come with it. This is a neat place to peruse and pick up some items to cook Indian food. Maybe their lunch buffet is better fresh but I don't think the bag met the anticipated value.

This place has both the restaurant and grocery store. My review is on both…read more First thing on the food, this is more like a quick order style of food but they do have dine in option with lot of tables. The place is kept ok clean, and restroom is maintained ok as well. The parking lot is shared with other stores. Ordered Chicken Biryani and it was prepared quick and tasted okay for a late evening dinner. I see at least 3 other tables were occupied and some of them were regulars and seem to enjoy the food. The Lady does a good job in getting the orders in and handing food out. The Grocery store is definitely a good one and you will feel little congested in the aisle spacing but got all the items you would expect in an Indian store.

This is a neat family establishment. The mother is the chef and Khadija (forgive me if I botched…read morethe spelling) is the daughter and our server. They were so welcoming. I am still learning about middle eastern cuisine so the chef described some entrees. I told her about a Pakistani dish I really enjoyed and she made me a similar chicken dish that isn't even on the menu! What I love about middle eastern food is that it is so fragrant and a full scale sensory overload. It looks, smells and tastes all at once. Khadija was adorable and very outgoing. I was super impressed by the whole vibe. All of the other patrons were probably far more familiar with the cuisine, but we felt welcome and were so honored that they presented something off the menu for me. I plan to try the regular menu dishes next time. The naan is outstanding, too.

We have been here four separate times now, and it has become our go-to spot for Indian food. We…read morereally love Indian food and have tried other places, but none of them do it like this location. Every time we come, we end up ordering the same thing because it is just that good. We even joked about trying something new, but of course we ordered our usual again but we recently found out they have a buffet on Sundays, which is really nice if you want to try different dishes or expand your palate! The garlic naan is always a favorite, super savory and hard to stop eating. You can also choose the spice level for the masala. We finally tried the spiciest level, and I would say to be careful with that one. We would recommend medium instead. We are Hispanic and even for us the spiciest level was a little intense on our gastrointestinal system, but we still ate everything. If you want authentic Indian food with great spices, this is the place to go. It is usually pretty empty when we visit, which surprises us because the food is so good. We hope this place gets longer waits and we will definitely be eating here many more times.

Been looking for an Ethiopian spot closer to me for a while, and today I was really craving some…read moreinjera so I made an order off Doordash and I am soooo impressed! First off, the VALUE! Wow! For $17 I got the vegan combo plate and it came with 2 sides -- I opted for the mesir wat (spicy lentils) and gomen (collard greens). The mesir wat and gomen came beautifully wrapped in an injera, with a salad on the top and two very large rolled up injeras. This combo would be more than enough for two people to share. I ordered right as they opened and my order came fairly quickly (~40 mins), so I was really happy with that as well. The mesir wat was seasoned spectacularly! Just enough heat that pairs with the savory flavor. The gomen also was deliciously garlicky, all coming together so harmoniously with the sourness of the injera. I was worried that ordering it for delivery would affect the experience, but everything came nice and warm and it was so great to have this meal at home. I definitely will need to come in next time, with friends for sure, I could not finish this combo on my own.

All three stars go to food quality, the food is great here. We eat vegan with gluten free injera…read moreand it's fantastic food. If you have 2 hours to spare on a dinner, consider coming. But don't come thirsty or hungry lol Jeez . I've been here 2 times. They are incapable of even bringing a glass of water. The first time I ordered a drink from the bar and over the course of 50 minutes we asked about it 3 times. It came after the food. The second time tit was an empty restaurant. We got no water, no silverware. The food shows up after an hour and we have nothing. Something is VERY wrong with the service here and unfortunately we won't be back.

So. Here's a hard one. The food was excellent. Chicken…read morevindaloo spice 4 was flavorful and not too spicy. Chicken tender and sauce hot. Tikka masala was as good with white meat chicken The Bhatura was excellent , not greasy Naan as good with butter Service was excellent and hospitable Ambiance comfortable serene western music Loved the elephant in the dining room. They did mess up the heat. Mine was supposed to be 4 and wife 0. They mixed that up. Dropped from 5 to 4 stars. Food was a 5. Gave it 4 due to the mix up in heat levels. Would I come back ? Yes.

I told myself I wasn't going to give out five stars anymore unless I absolutely loved everything…read moreservice, food, and ambiance, a true 10/10. But this place earned it. The food was delicious. The garlic naan was exactly what I'd been craving, the rice was cooked to perfection, and the chicken tikka masala was incredible. I ordered it medium spice, and it was just right rich, flavorful, and nicely thick. The spices were on point. Definitely coming back to the lunch special I came for dinner so it was a little bit more expensive than I thought.

The food was really good--everything was fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. I truly enjoyed the…read moreexperience.

As I do with all reviews, I like to give a score out of 10, as I think it provides better…read moreperspective. I give Vinsar's Lounge an 8.8 I ordered the the sesame chicken with fried rice ($10 lunch special, but $2 extra for fried rice instead of white or brown). The lunch special also includes a spring roll and soup but I asked to not have those brought out as I know I wouldn't eat them. The sesame chicken was delicious. Chicken cooked perfectly. Slightly crispy outside but still tender and juicy. Fried rice was very good. Atmosphere is very nice. Clean. I sat at the bar where there are good TV viewing options. Presentation of food was also nice, which shows they take pride in what they're doing. Bartender/server was polite. Big menu. I'm interested in returning to try their Indian food. I have no negatives about Vinsar's Lounge. Only reason it's an 8.8 and not a 10 is because Asian food isn't my favorite. But for what this place is, it scored about as high as it could have gotten based on what I like. I work nearby, so I definitely plan on returning.

Great food... Went in today, but they are still closed. I'll update my post when they open.read more

Delicious Mediterranean food. Excellent service, clean and feels like home. The owner is always…read morethere. They make everything fresh in the restaurant. I can't not go there at least 1x a week

Only dipped my toe into the menu with a Mango Lassi, but it was delicious. I'll be back to try more…read moresoon.

I wish they would clarify online that's for pick up only and NOT AN Actual restaurant not once you…read morearrive to this place where it looks like a warehouse and it's for online pick up only, other than that the place is is mid, they have a couple picnic tables outside to wait or to dine outside under a patio shade

You know this place is legit because you see lots of Afghan families eating here regularly. And no…read morematter what you do, order the hummus. Trust me. Their naan is reminiscent of pizza dough. It's always fresh and it's baked in-house in their tandoori oven. It's probably some of the best naan ever. And the hummus is thick. I was there yesterday and unfortunately there was a strand of hair in my food. It was a little unsettling to hear the server say "again?!?!!", but he promptly took it away, replaced it, and comped my meal. Despite the slight hiccup, I still enjoy this place. And I appreciate the good service. The portions are huge so it's better to share with someone or plan on taking leftovers. I like their mantoo and their kubli pulao. If you're with a group of people, it looked like the family meals were the best value. The parking lot is small, so plan on parking on a side street if the spaces are all taken. Afghan food is similar to Greek food so don't feel intimidated. And the server is awesome at guiding newbies at getting dishes that will suit your palette.

I have been coming over for many years and it's always a fabulous meal. The taste is always great…read morewithout exception and I highly recommend it. Our favorite dish is meant too, these wonderful little dumplings. They go quite well with spinach. I also ordered the lamb shank this time and it is so tasty; it had obviously been slow cooked, and it was very tender. The ambience is fine. Afghan things hang on the wall nothing really to comment about. The service is great. It's a family business and they really do take care of you. I don't think anybody would go wrong by trying a meal here.