New Sitara is a quaint little gem. It's the type of place you wearily stumble into as a refuge from the modern world-- a liminal space occupied only by friendly faces and exotic, enticing aromas. My waitress was Kri and she recommended Chicken Malbar - it was fantastic and rich and well priced. I will be back! read more

First time eating here, I had the n. khorma and gobi Manchurian (and it came with white rice.) The khorma was pretty good. The Gobi was soggy (not crisp) and way too spicy to eat. The white rice was very blah, had no seasoning. It wasn't like jasmine rice or anything like that. Overall, I wasn't impressed. *my drink was missing from my order. read more

I randomly decided to try this place on Friday. I will say it did not disappoint!! I got chicken tikka masala and garlic naan. This is my go to order. I have tried several places but this by far is the most authentic. I used to have a favorite place I went to and would drive 20-40 min for it. This place has them beat and I'm not far from them I will be back. The only thing is when they say 8-10 min be prepared to wait 20-25 min. read more

We had a quick stop at UPS and were on the hunt for a fast lunch, which led us to stumble upon New Sitara. My partner happily ordered the chicken biryani, while I chose a vegetarian favorite--the dal. I was a little concerned it might not be spicy enough since it was described as mild, but I was able to kick up the heat to medium, and wow, it was packed with flavor! It's honestly the tastiest Indian meal I've enjoyed in Austin so far. Our friendly waitress also mentioned they serve a buffet from 11 AM to 3 PM on weekends, with more than 60 tempting dishes to choose from. Looks like our next visit will be a weekend splurge--stretchy pants definitely recommended! read more

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The biriyani was good, but the employer didn't treat us properly; they made us sit at an unclean table. They didn't let us eat properly; before we finished, they were already standing with the bill. Worst experience ever. I won't recommend this place if you expect respect. read more

I should have posted this one first experienced the new Sitara. We came here early afternoon, so it wasn't at capacity. you can tell that this is a tremendous place to come for dinner. Art and crafts line the wall. The smell of Indian food as you enter the doorway was wonderful. I knew I was in for a treat. Everyone wore a smile coming out of the kitchen, and I knew some more deep down that they were excited about their dishes. I am looking forward to my return, knowing that the food is incredible here. read more

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I'm on a liquids only diet right now, so I was excited that New Sitara had several interesting soup options since I'm finding out that Austin isn't that great for finding menu items outside of smoothies. I tried the Ulavacharu soup--absolutely delicious. It's main ingredient is horse gram, which apparently is in the legume family. It wasn't like any soup I've had before, so description is a bit tough. It was fairly spicy to start with, but less so as I kept eating it. The only things I could identify was ground up horse gram, some sweet onions, and some thinly shaved ginger, but it had a lot of complexity. Highly recommend that and the rose milk (especially if you need some relief from the spiciness when you start out.) I had a little bit of my friend's butter chicken sauce, and that was excellent too. More heavily tomato-based than I'm used to, but a lot of depth of flavor. I'd happily order that in the future. I can't wait to come back and try their buffet when my diet restrictions are over :) Service was great. I asked if a few of the menu items have coconut in them since I'm allergic, and our server double checked with the kitchen for me and was very nice about it. Really pretty dining room as well. The location isn't as central as I'd like, but that does make it easy to find parking in the lot. Definitely recommend! read more

New Sitara - Ulavacharu Veg Soup (Horsegram) - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

I'm so happy I found this place and it's in my neighborhood! They have the best butter chicken in my husbands opinion and a great saag paneer! They are fast and delicious and their servings are hearty! I always see people eating the dosa's when we actually come and eat here and it's almost always at one or two tables of South Asian/ Indian families dining when we are their so I feel like it's pretty authentic. They have some really great service and take Apple Pay! read more

Great food and a lot of options come early because there's always a line. A lot of vegetarian options and the service is very attentive. Ambiance is clean and spacious. read more

New Sitara - Dinning Area - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

The food is perfection. Wait service is good even thru language.barrier. Very friendly and helpful service. Ambiance is reasonably good. We keep coming back! read more

Best - Naan, afghan paneer curry Good - chicken lolipop Ok - chicken briyani, egg bhaji, mysore masala.dosa Bad - customer service, lack of hot chai or hot coffee read more

I was between eating at New Sitara & another restaurant but what sold me was reviews saying that the PORTION SIZE was great here. This is a place you want to go with a group & do family style. I ate here solo & had so much leftovers. There were too many things I wanted to try & over-ordered. They had to bring in more tables to accommodate the guests dining in. The server did say that they are currently under renovations to RESTART the BUFFET in a few weeks. - SAMOSA CHAT: when this came out I was confused cause I didn't see the samosa but they cut samosa into pieces. It is a better method so it's easier to share & there was crunchiness throughout. Loaded with chickpeas & onions, this was a flavor explosion. - CHICKEN MAJESTIC: I saw too many reviews raving about this appetizer that I had to try it. Breaded chicken covered in a creamy tomatoey sauce. I can see how this is popular. Super savory & easily palatable - ROGN JOSH CHICKEN: Not one of their house specialties but my server recommended it as her favorite so I gave it a try. Well season, thick curry paired so well with rice & an order of CHILI NAAN. The naan came with 4 pieces & it was so fluffy. They provided BOTTLE WATER at no charge. I would love to come here again to try more things & also their buffet when it comes back. read more

New Sitara - Samaosa chat (9.99) + Chicken Majestic (12.99) - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Delicious food and great service! The waitress was very sweet and recommended good choices. We ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala (Medium) & Butter Chicken (Mild) and they were both 10/10. The spice level for both were pretty low and added a nice kick. Will definitely come back :) read more

New Sitara - Chicken Tikka Masala, Naan, Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Absolutely amazing! The host was phenomenal and we recommended great suggestions based off our preferences very humble and friendly people loved the food we ordered a Mutton Biryani exactly as we mentioned we'd like it and it came out perfect not to mention this amazing new dish we had called Andhara Style Chicken spicy and delicious the gravy was equally balanced and perfect seasoned, the Rice of the biryani was phenomenal i mean it was cooked to a perfection. The restaurant has a very nice ambiance and a good location, as we walked in smiling faces great you. I was very impressed, we were on our route to San Antonio and we happen to notice this restaurant on google for great Halal restaurant. Everything on the menu is Halal and on the weekdays they have Lunch buffet offering 100+ items as he told me. Super impressed will definitely recommend anyone to go New Sitara! Keep it up guys read more

I tried many restaurants in Austin area (mostly deliver to home) and came across this. Since then I order the same dishes almost every weekend - Chicken dhum biryani and Tandoor. The quantity is good for the price (30% off on $30). I even do not know where it is physically located because I always order on grubhub or postmates (from Leander). I will try to capture a few pics this weekend. PS: They used to provide half egg for every biryani, not any more. Pls rethink to make customers happy. Biryani with egg is something different. read more

My husband and I came for lunch today. We ordered everything Kri recommended and she didn't disappoint. It was so, so good and she was very personable. We will definitely be back. read more

Absolutely recommend! This place is both affordable and absolutely delicious. The staff is so friendly too and the restaurant has a a pleasant atmosphere. Recommend the garlic naan (at least two orders because one is definitely not enough!), chicken tikka masala, chicken majestic, and goat andhra masala! read more

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New Sitara has delicious authentic Indian dishes with reasonable prices and extremely large portion sizes! SERVICE - Every worker I interacted with was very pleasant! We got seated right away, our order was taken efficiently, and our food arrived quickly. PRICING - The total was $59.46 after tax and before tip for chicken tikka tandoori ($15.99), malbar chicken curry ($14.99), boneless chicken biryani ($13.99), two orders of garlic naan ($2.99 each), and keema naan ($3.99). This was an INSANE amount of food for the cost so I'd say the pricing is very reasonable considering the large portion size. CHICKEN TIKKA TANDOORI (8.5/10) - Fantastic! It comes out still sizzling and you get a great amount of chicken for the price. The flavor was great and the chicken was tender... there was one piece that was chewy and had a weird texture and I wish there were some more veggies served with it but I'd order this again! MALBAR CHICKEN CURRY (8.5/10) - The flavor of this got better with every bite! It wasn't as sweet as you'd expect with a coconut sauce, but the spice level is perfect and it's extremely flavorful. I'd order this again! BONELESS CHICKEN BIRYANI (8/10) - This wasn't the most flavorful or life changing biryani I've ever had BUT it gets graded on a curve because the portion size is MASSIVE! The chicken was tender and had a great spice level. I'd order this again! GARLIC NAAN (9/10) - One bite and it's obvious why this is one of their most popular items! The garlic flavor is DELICIOUS! It was a little thinner and more crispy than some other naan I've had which was the only thing keeping it from being a perfect 10/10. I'd order this again! KEEMA NAAN (7/10) - The flavor of the keema was great but it was very greasy... I'm happy I tried it but I probably wouldn't order it again. I'd definitely come back to New Sitara and would recommend it to others... especially if you want a local, casual place for some great Indian cuisine! If you order a lot, plan to have leftovers because the portions are massive and you get your money's worth! read more

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Let me tell you something about New Sitara: this place *slaps*. I go, my lil white mouth gets burned off, I go again, wash, rinse, repeat, ad infinitum. Here is what to expect: Go inside and don't touch anything in the entryway. Some of this stuff is for religious observances, so don't be disrespectful. Wait for a moment and someone will seat you. The menu is one long page, front and back. (They also have a brunch buffet so if you go during that time, be aware that your experience will be different.) There is a separate menu for alcohol. Once you place your order with your server, they get to work on your food and bring it out to you. While you wait, there are lots of TVs with music. Unfortunately for us, they'd fallen down a Justin Bieber rabbit hole while we were there but they eventually corrected and the Bollywood hits resumed. I was told that my tandoor paneer would take 25 minutes but it was out within about 15 minutes, which was pretty great, but it threw off the timing of our other stuff. This was not a significant inconvenience and did not alter my experience; however if this is something that would upset you, just let your server know and they'll make sure everything comes out in the right order. As for the food.... every single flavor is on point and it seems to get better with each visit. The menu is extensive so you never have to get the same thing twice. The staff is friendly and enthusiastic about the food. Don't be afraid to ask for recommendations if you're unsure what to get or if you're stuck between two great options. They're able to adjust to your spice level, and they have a kids menu if you want to start small. Don't be afraid or intimidated! Just go and enjoy an exceptional meal! The food really is phenomenal! read more

As a corn lover, the Crispy Corn Kennel appetizer was amazing! I've never had something like this before and will be back for more! Chicken 555 with medium spice was great! The Chicken Tikka Masala was good but had a bit too much oil for my preference. We also ordered the veggie biryani which takes the kitchen a while to prepare but was flavorful and giant. Overall, the portion sizes were large for the price and good service. Would recommend for anyone in the area looking for Indian food. read more

New Sitara - Crispy Corn Kennel - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Favorite new Indian restaurant!! Food was outstanding - loved their garlic naan, service and ambiance impeccable!

Worst food. Right from freezer . Charged $25. hardly we ate anything . They didn't even warm it properly. Spoiled curries

Food is good but very expensive, specially The Weeknd buffet it's not at all worth it. Wait time is more , they are unable to manage crowds. Always give wrong waiting time read more

I know people love it. And I don't want to hurt their business at all, but every time I have been, I've gotten sick. I order something, I'll try to eat, but the saliva in my mouth dries up. I'll pick at it to appease the people I'm eating with. Before anyone says, "you're not used to authentic Indian food," I'm South Indian. It also always lowkey looks like it's under repairs. Here's the reality from other South Indians: it's polarizing. We are happy for the representation, but people either LOVE it or HATE it. I just happen to be the latter. Hope your experience is better! read more

Hakka noodles never disappoint. Tried methi matar paneer and turned out to be amazing. Cremmy gravy with methi. read more

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Excellent Indian Food. First time here after having this place recommended to me by a friend. Great menu, lots of really interesting options that I'm looking forward to trying next time. The service was great, the waitress was really sweet and knowledgeable. We had the Saag Paneer and Mughlai Curry, butter garlic naan, masala chai, and mango lassi. All hits. The naan was so fresh and pillowy. read more

New Sitara - Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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My grandmother wanted dosa and wanted to try a new place. I knew it was good with large catering and to go orders waiting. We got a dosa and my grandma wanted it crispy, they don't make it for the masala dosa but they made a special one for her with items on the side. That's great service as she really wanted to try that. I had chicken and paneer tikka and garlic and onion naan. Onion was thicker than I'd like but still good. Chicken was very tender too. Ambiance was okay but I go for the food and we'll be back with a bigger crowd read more

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Absolutely amazing food. The onion dosa was next level to the max! Will visit again soon.

This place had so many options and everything was amazing. I came with a friend of mine and we ordered so many dishes. I don't know where to begin. read more

New Sitara - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

With delicious flavors, nice portions, super friendly service, this place is a true hidden gem! It's quaint inside and a great place to meet up with friends for an amazing meal. Everything I had was phenomenal and flavor-packed. read more

New Sitara - Crispy Corn Kennel - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I was not a fan of their boneless biryani dish. It looked a started like it was breaded and deep fried and then tossed with basmati rice. Definitely not what I am used to compared to what I get from other Indian restaurants. The portions was heavily on the rice side. I would say you get 1/8 meat and 7/8 rice. Their vegetable samosa though was really good and the chutney sauce was typical. read more

Very good! Nice and crispy and not greasy at all! Nice sauce that came with it to dip it in. read more

New Sitara - Onion Pakora - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

We ordered through DoorDash and were given a 6:15 pick up. My husband did not get the food until 6:50. I might dock half a star for this, but there's more. Prior to ordering, I called and asked if the lamb seekh kabob could be made mild. The person I spoke with said it is always mild, so there was nothing to modify. I reconfirmed, because it was for a young child. When the dish arrived, not only was it very spicy, but also dry. I've eaten this type of kabob, my whole life and it's usually juicy like a good burger. The lamb chops masala had a bitter flavor. I think the chops themselves were charred. The gravy had a strong black pepper flavor. This was spicy as well, but we expected that. The lamb mulligatawny soup was tasty in flavor but...it was the consistency of water. Like a thin broth. It was supposed to be lamb mulligatawny soup and there were 2 bones in the thin broth. Flavor was fine but not something I recommend. This was not spicy. Nellore fish curry - had a unique and very heavy curry leaf + citrus flavor. I enjoyed he flavor of the sauce. I'm pretty sure the fish was tilapia because it had a strong flavor. This dish came with rice. It was on the spicier side. Dum mutton biryani - this was your average Biryani. No complains, but nothing special. The spice level was medium-spicy. Only the fish and the mutton came with rice. Chili chicken - this was the best dish of the night and we didn't even order it. They didn't have the haleem that we ordered and substituted this. If I had to describe it, it would be a spicy Indian version of Panda Express breaded chicken. The garlic naan was good. It had a nice chew to it. It was more thin and chewy than fluffy. read more

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Used to love this place but recently quality has gone downhill. Food was so salty it was inedible.

Missed out on the lunch buffet, but what an amazing experience even getting to order one of each delicious plates that this menu has to offer. By far, this is the best of the best southern Indian cuisine that I've ever eaten before. Lots of taste with each bite, and almost no wait whatsoever. Amazingly well served portions, quick and very gentle touch by the servers as well. New decor, and amazing music to accompany the greatest Indian restaurant in Austin Tx read more

New Sitara - Majestic Chicken Samosa Chat Mutton Keema Garlic & Butter Naan Taj mahal Indian beer - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

One-of-a-kind experience! I was recently in Austin, dying for some Indian food, and this place HIT! The atmosphere was friendly and inviting. We had the best server, our little group quickly vibed with her! Of everything we sampled, the Samosa Chat and Sag Chicken were my absolute favorite - the spice was on point. Because our group enjoyed spicy foods, our server generously brought us out a unique New Year's drink, and let me tell you, I need to have that on the regular! All in all, a great restaurant! read more

Great butter chicken and service. Received a few deserts on the house and had a great time. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very nice as well! read more

Hats off to the number of items made available for the grand buffet on December 3rd 2023 as their 5th anniversary celebration. Everything mentioned in the advertisement was provided including the live counters. There were around 70 items in total. Chiku shake, Biryani, Paani puri, Samosa chaat, Gulabjaamun, Medu wada, Curd rice and okra fry were the tastiest in my opinion. Considering so much crowd, they managed to keep supply of plates and all the items very well. Not a single tray waiting too be filled or refilled. The tables/ plates were getting cleaned on time. Now the no so good part. I had a reservation at 12. I was there at 11:45 and finally got the table at 12:45 after checking with them at least 7 times. I understand that there was too much of a crowd, but I did not feel they were honoring the accepted reservation. Also, it felt like the priority was given to the people who speak a particular south Indian language. During the waiting time, we saw they they were accepting walk-ins even after they had 3 A4 size pages full with names. Everyone was given a blanket answer that the wait time is around 45 minutes to an hour. Due to all this chaos, we saw 3 major arguments in the crowd and the restaurant management. I also did not understand why were they accepting catering and delivery orders, in between this much of a chaos. So to wrap up the review, food was great but the management was bad. I would have loved it if they would have continued serving buffet. Note: This was a one time event and they are not planning on serving a buffet. read more

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Just moved to the neighborhood and absolutely THRILLED that we found this spot. Felt immediately at home, the smell of the food hits you immediately. Everyone was super welcoming and the food was incredible. Will definitely be back asap! read more

New Sitara - Indian Near Me - Austin, Texas

We loved our experience here. Amazing customer service. They were friendly and made us feel at home. I ordered two mangolassi they were delicious. I also had their chicken tikka Masala, it was delicious. My friend ordered chicken biriyani and she loved it. Would come again 10/10. They also recently remodeled and it looks amazing. read more

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