Our server Rose was absolutely incredible. We were a party of 4 celebrating a birthday and…read moreeverything was perfect. Rose took the time to accommodate my very inconvenient allergies and explain exactly what we could or could not enjoy. Every dish was a highlight. The pork vindaloo, the pani puri, and wok gobi were astounding. Just absolute culinary perfection. Great cocktail and wine selection. We will be back as often as possible.

This restaurant is solid! And yes I would highly recommend, let's go!…read more- Restaurant is the perfect size IMO (not huge and not super tiny) - How do I describe the food? Indian yes, however- yes/but not really.....or for me, not the type of Indian food I'm used to having in the NYC Metro area - Service was excellent - Food was solid I would give this place a shot, and apparently- one of the top Indian restaurants in NOLA.

Very professional. Great service during a busy holiday, food was also very good as wellread more

This place is truly incredible. Non watered down and Americanized, very authentic spices and…read moreflavors. Unquestionably some of the very best Indian I have had. Service was friendly and great, kitchen came out to ask about our experience. Restaurant is a nice, aesthetically designed space (not a white wall in the place) with great photography of India on the walls. Will 100% be a returning customer and an advocate for this place!

Fantastic Indian food. Honestly, I did not expect to get great Indian food at New Orleans because…read morethat's not the cuisine the city is known for. But boy was I surprised at Aroma! I tried a fair share off appetizers and small plates and was most impressed by their pachi mirchi paneer pakora and their dynamite pano poories. Do not miss this restaurant when you are in this quarter, I for sure will visit again the next time I am at Nola!! Very friendly service and they have some amazing photographs all through the restaurant walls which were very artistic

Aroma lives up to its name - the moment you walk in, you're greeted by incredible smells. The food…read moreis fresh and delicious, and the staff are both friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. They're open seven days a week, making it easy to stop by whenever the craving hits. If you're looking to try something new, this is the perfect place to start. Don't miss it!

Absolutely fantastic. Really great portion sizes and the meals are consistent between visits. I…read moreused to order them through uber and since moving I have missed them. The service was great and they are very open to explaining the menu to you. This time I got the chicken tikka masala with the garlic chili naan. The chicken tikka I ordered medium and had just a hint of spice and when I dipped the naan in it was awesome. (And added just the right amounnt of a kick) My only suggestion would be for them to bring in some wines or wine type beverages from India. Honestly I think this is one of the most underrated spots to get Indian cuisine in the area!

I enjoy Indian food and feel that we have a reasonable selection of decent Indian Restaurants in…read morethe Greater New Orleans area and we all have our favorites. Having said that, I've also traveled a lot internationally and have had the pleasure of tasting Indian food that has been on a whole other level of deliciousness. I only became aware of Mantra Indian Cuisine about a year ago after visiting a medical facility in that area and it instantly became my favorite Indian Restaurant. For the items that I usually get, Mantra was head and shoulders better than any other local Indian cuisine I've ever tried and by a lot. When I saw a few months ago that they temporarily closed and that there was a split which ended up with this Metairie location (now Mantra "Original" Indian Cuisine) re opening recently and another Mantra Indian Cuisine opening soon in Mandeville, I was concerned that I may lose access to the best Indian food in town. Well, today I went to try the newly re opened and re named Mantra Original Indian Cuisine at the same location at 3116 S I-10 Service Rd W, Metairie, LA 70001to see how the food was. I am happy to report, at least for my palate, that for the items that I normally order, the food was exactly the same and just as good as before. I noticed no difference in the taste or appearance and found everything absolutely delicious exactly as it was before. I ordered my normal: Chicken Tikka (clay oven), Chicken Tikka Masala which came with basmati rice and a plain naan. The interior looked pretty much the same to me as before. The service was very friendly and efficient and everything was well packaged to go very well, same as before. I also became aware that they now offer a daily lunch buffet which looked really good with plenty of selections. So at least in this first experience since re opening, the food at this location was again excellent and more importantly looked and tasted exactly the same as before. If the other location that is opening up in Mandeville also maintains the same quality as before, the folks on the Northshore will be in for a great treat! I'm attaching a few pics of the items I ordered to go today.

This place is a delight. Very good food, friendly service, and a lovely dining experience…read more We've ordered takeout many times, but tonight was our first time dining in. Malai kofta is fantastic, tikka masala excellent as are the samosas. It was undeservedly empty. I'd like it to be discovered so they stay open, but not discovered too much!

Their food was amazing! A little on the pricey side, but it is Lakeview. I hope they stay open. The…read moreservice was great and it was nice and quiet during the lunch hour.

Busy night and our first time in when we were there on a Monday evening. Service was ok but we had…read moreto flag the waiter down for multiple water refills, and our check. He wasn't very attentive to us when ordering and asking questions about the menu. Food was delicious and that made up for the mediocre service. It was pretty loud as it is a smaller space and there were many people there dining as well. It has a cool vibe and art deco theme.

There are restaurants that serve Indian food, and then there are restaurants that honor it. LuFu…read moreNola is firmly in the latter category. As someone of Indian heritage who has eaten at Indian restaurants across the country and abroad, I do not offer five stars lightly. The Tandoori Chicken Tikka is the best I have ever had -- anywhere, full stop. The char is perfect, the marinade deeply fragrant, and the chicken impossibly tender. This dish alone is worth crossing the city for. The Chicken Biryani was layered and fragrant, with each component perfectly spiced yet cohesive. The Malai Gosht was rich and silky -- a quietly elegant dish that lingers on the palate. The Palak Paneer was vibrant and fresh, nothing like the heavy renditions found elsewhere. The Bullet Naan -- marketed as "eat at your own risk" -- delivered on its promise. Bold, building heat that commanded attention, but never reckless. Paired with a curry, it was outstanding. The Falooda dessert was a perfect finish: cooling, fragrant, and beautifully presented. The wine list was surprisingly decent for an Indian Restaurant. We enjoyed the Brunello! And the service -- led by Manager Aman -- was over the top in the best possible way. Warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in every guest's experience. The hospitality matched the kitchen's excellence at every turn. LuFu Nola is a must-visit. Easily the best Indian food in New Orleans.

I honestly don't understand how this place has a 4.5-star rating on Yelp -- it was one of the worst…read moreIndian meals I've had. The curry was extremely watered down and completely lacking flavor. No depth, no spice, no richness -- just bland. The chicken itself wasn't seasoned at all, and neither was the rice -- everything tasted flat and one-dimensional. I was really looking forward to a good Indian meal, especially given the reviews, but this was a huge letdown. Definitely not what I would expect from a restaurant rated this highly. Yikes.

Indian guy writing this review. HORRIBLE HORRIBLE food!!…read more ordered multiple vegetarian dishes - It was terrible all around. The food was really bad! Nothing else to say.

While walking through downtown, we caught the incredible aroma coming from Namaste and instantly…read moreknew we had to stop in. We easily made a reservation online and were seated right away when we arrived. The ambiance was warm and inviting, and the staff were so friendly. The mango lassi was absolutely delicious! We ordered the vegetable samosas, butter chicken, garlic naan, and chicken biryani... everything was flavorful and cooked perfectly. The portions were generous, and we even had plenty of leftovers for the next day. We would highly recommend giving Namaste a try!

Decided to stop here for a vegetarian Indian meal with another while visiting Nola…read more Between the two of us we ordered quite an array of appetizers and entrees. The paneer pakora was tasty and an excellent way to start the meal along with the gobi manchurian. The little dipping sauce and lime really brought the flavors together. The paneer masala was also delicious. We decided to be a bit adventurous and ordered the menthi malai mutter, which turned out to be an interesting but also tasty choice of fenugreek koftas over sauce. What I didn't enjoy, however was the mango lassi. Theirs had a very heavy spice flavor... perhaps too much cardamom. Overall a very tasty place with a lot of meat and vegetarian options.

I was able to try two drinks from The Daily Beet through a catering service another local spot…read morehosted. The drinks were yummy and used reusable, glass jars. Im unsure if that is normal practice for them but I loved that concept! The drinks were good, and did not have a weird healthy taste some other health juices have.

The food was absolutely amazing. Fresh options that tasted good and had a variety of flavor…read moreprofiles from sweet to savory. I only retracted one start when I noticed my bowl sitting ready at the kitchen for over 15 minutes while other guests were being served and togo orders were being packed. unfortunately I did not get my food until after I notified the staff upfront and at this point it was cold. I wish I had been able to enjoy it warm! The place had plenty of seating and was very cute.

An Absolute Gem in New Orleans…read more I was introduced to this restaurant back in 2019, and ever since then, it has remained hands down the BEST Indian restaurant I've ever eaten at not just in New Orleans, but anywhere. I've tried multiple Indian spots across the city, and while some are good, none of them compare to this one. The flavors here are authentic, bold, and unforgettable. Every dish is cooked with so much care that you can taste the tradition and quality in every bite. The samosas are the best I've had crispy, golden, and perfectly spiced. And the biryani? Without a doubt, the BEST in New Orleans. I've tasted biryani at different places, but nothing comes close to the balance of flavor, aroma, and authenticity that they serve here. The environment is another thing that makes this place special. It's always clean, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the service makes you feel like family. Of course, like any restaurant, there can be small kitchen slip-ups if the usual chefs aren't there but even then, the food still outshines everything else you could find in the area. This isn't just a restaurant it's an experience. Every visit feels like comfort food at its highest level. If you're looking for authentic Indian flavors, especially biryani that will make you rethink what biryani should taste like, you NEED to try this place. Honestly, it's some of the best food I've had in my entire life. Highly, highly recommended!

Went an adventurous friend to experience Indian cuisine. The waiter helped us with our selections…read moreand they were spot on. Both dishes were delicious. Will want to go back for a repeat soon!