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New Sitara

4.3 (422 reviews)
ModerateIndian
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Rosie M.

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!

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Patrick W.

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.

Ulavacharu Veg Soup (Horsegram)
Kirsten K.

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!

Dinning Area
Keyla V.

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.

Samaosa chat (9.99) + Chicken Majestic (12.99)
Jennifer T.

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.

Chicken Tikka Masala, Naan, Butter Chicken
Gabriela C.

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 :)

Brian T.

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!

Malbar Chicken Curry
Michelle E.

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!

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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.

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10 months ago

The best chicken tikka masala I've ever had... and it's my favorite dish. Very ambient inside with nice table settings and a kind staff!

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11 months ago

It taste like back home when my favorite slave cooked it. I miss home so much reminds me of him best service.

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Usually order the family pack biryani .. love their chicken dum biryani.. always tasty.. not too spicy

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What is the buffet price on Saturdays?

24.99

What is the price of your buffet?

29.99 for now only on sat and sunday.

Will you bring the buffet back?

no plans of bringing back for now. We have had veg thali and non veg thali including biryani combos on weekdays.

Have they started buffet yet? I remember they saying starting it a few months back.

We wont start any time in future ..end of the buffet.

Do they have buffet during weekends now?

We are sorry to say this that we wont offer buffet any more ..Please visit us for dine in !

Will you be open for takeout on the Friday after Thanksgiving?

Yes we are open for takeout.

Is this place closed?

We will open tomorrow per regular schedule and it was closed till yesterday because of maintenance.thank you.

How much for the buffet?

AFAIK, about $16-18 on weekends and about $11-12 during the week. A bit more than most Indian buffets, but at least on weekends, it's really big! Try their Samosas!

Is it a buffet 7 days a week lunch and dinner?

we are open for 6 days ..all days lunch buffet but not the dinner.

Are there vegan options? No meat, cheese, milk, etc. only veggies

Yes they do. Most Indian restaurants have plenty of vegan options.

Do you have a dinner buffet?

They don't

Is it Zabihah Hand Slaughtered Halal Meat? If so can you provide the certificate or proof?…

Yes sir!!

What is buffet price for kids?

6.99 on Weekday.

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