Really tasty entrees. Great for take out. Super affordable too. I wish the samosas and pakoras were a little fresher though. They heat them up when you eat there but when you get it for takeout it is cold and I just wish they were fresh from the oven. But otherwise great. I like that you can do a side of rice or a side of naan so if I get two entrees I get the best of both worlds. read more

Not Just Snacks - Indian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

A friend of mine introduced my partner and I to Not Just Snacks a few summers ago and we've been making this mom and pop restaurant our spot for Indian food. The prices are reasonable, so are the portions and the flavors always kick in the best ways! If you're looking for a no-frills, cozy and delicious place to try, I say don't skip out on Not Just Snacks. Our favorite appetizers are hands down the pani puri, honey and ginger naan, tandoori and beef kebab. The pani puri is an interactive experience, where you hollow out the shells and fill them up with ground chickpeas and spicy sauce - very flavorful and fun! The honey and ginger naan is great to cut down on spicy dishes but eating it alone is dangerous - it's too dang good! I loved the tandoori chicken, a super flavorful thigh w/crispy skin. The beef kebab was just as tasty, packed with all kinds of spices that make it a winner in my book. Now, that was just the apps! Quite consistently, I always always always order the lamb (or beef) vindaloo. I have to warn you that this dish is certainly not for the weak - spice lovers only! The tender chunks of meat pair quite well in the pool of spice, potatoes and my favorite, chilis. There is an option to pair the vindaloo with rice or naan, with my heart devoted to the former. To put in perspective how spicy the lamb vindaloo is, you'll likely need refills upon refills of water. Nonetheless, if you can REALLY handle heat, the vindaloo is made for you. I alter between lamb and beef, depending on the mood. This time around I tried the shrimp dopiaza and wheat roti. The shrimp entree was quite sweet, with 5 shrimps total. Unfortunately, I am not a fan of anything wheat, hence the roti ranked lower on my scale. Overall, Not Just Snacks holds a special place in my heart (and stomach). The family that serves us is always friendly, especially the younger gentleman. The chef often comes out to check up on us and I believe that's a very kind gesture. The woman as well always greets us with a smile. read more

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After hearing many great things about Not Just Snacks, it was time to take a trip for some Friday night takeout! It was very seamless to order takeout via phone call. I order boneless chicken biryani and garlic naan, both of which were delicious and hit the spot. They were the perfect in combination with a glass of wine and a movie to ring in the weekend! In comparison to other Indian restaurants nearby, Not Just Snacks was also fairly inexpensive for about two servings worth of food. While I decided to do takeout, there were many people dining outside and inside when I arrived. The restaurant is no-frills, but the food definitely does the talking :) overall, I would recommend everyone try Not Just Snacks for a quality, inexpensive meal. read more

Not Just Snacks is a great place to bring college mates and first dates. Cheap, tasty, and authentic, you can't go wrong. One of my friends from India recommended this place first and had our big group try pani puri. It is a light chickpea appetizer that is very easy to share. Since then, I've tried a lot of their menu and have many highlights. I love their beef kebab, and the best portions go to the biryani. I am a sucker for spice, so I had to try their vindaloo. I love their lamb, and my girlfriend always grabs the beef. The portions are great, especially for the price, and don't worry! They bring rice out in a to-go container so you have lunch the next day. Their normal curry could be a little spicy, so go for the tikka masala or biryani if you can't handle spice. If you need something to fight the spice, they got you covered too. Their mango lassi is good, but we always get the honey & ginger naan to settle the kick. Whenever we finish up, the owner always stops by and is very nice. There are also beautiful murals inside and outside the restaurant, adding to its charm. A must-try stop for anyone who wants to try or loves Indian food. read more

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This place is my favorite! Returned after a while of not visiting and it was just as good as always and it is so nice to be remembered when I walk in. I had a veg samosa - with the tastiest little dip dips. Then the chicken korma and some garlic naan. It got to the point of - I'm so full, but it's so good so do I stop and take home leftovers or push through. I stopped and had leftovers to take home... which I finished probably an hour later. The service is chill. The vibe is casual. The food is delicious. And I LOVE METAL CUPS! read more

Walked in at prime dinner time looking for a table for 2 without a reservation during a busy Valentine's Day dinner service, and still was seated immediately. Wonderful, friendly, and knowledgeable staff with impeccable service. Great authentic food, and don't forget to check out Not Just Spices too! read more

This food is always great! Our staff at the hospital nearby often order take out, and we love it! The staff is very nice and they are accommodating to our large orders. read more

Definitely try this place out if you're craving good Indian food! Food came out super fast and tasted really fresh. Perfectly spicy and super flavorful! My favorite thing was the palak chicken, I certainly will be coming back soon just for it. Staff were very friendly too! 10/10 recommend read more

Not Just Snacks - Palak chicken Boneless Chicken Curry, Paneer tikka masala, and naan - Indian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Second time eating here. Took the family years ago. Plenty of dairy free options. Indoor or outdoor seating. Very inexpensive. Great staff! Indoors is kinda plain. Outdoors has a view of the street. Quiet for a city. We enjoy watching people go by read more

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This isn't going to be the best Indian food you've ever had ... nor will it be the best atmosphere to eat it in. This reminds me of the little roadside 'snack bars' in France and Spain. It's simple home-style cooking at reasonable prices with zero frills or atmosphere. The menu is pretty varied and things seem to be homemade. I had the chicken tikka masala (of course) ... which was good. The sauce was a tad spicy ... I like that the curries here are actually served spicy ... most Indian restaurants see an American eating there and dull down the spice level considerably. Give me the heat, baby! The sauce was creamier/lighter in color than most restaurants I've seen ... it was a very light pink vs. dark orange. It wasn't lacking any of the taste of the darker sauces though. The chicken chunks were okay ... def. not the best I've had. While they weren't rubbery or crunchy, they didn't have that beautiful orange colour which is usually indicative of true tandoori cooking. The rice was done well ... based on this, I could see them doing a Byurani very well. They have a dessert and snacks case for grab and go ... they have indoor tables that resemble a pizza parlour and then outdoor tables with tiny chairs. The food here is served in metal containers and plates, which leave a little bit of a metallic flavour and seem a bit like something you'd find in a science lab vs. a restaurant. The prices are good ... Chicken tikka masala was about $14, after tax and I left full. Portion wasn't enormous but also not small. Compared to Rassoi and India, the atmosphere is dumpy but you'll save $5 - $7 per entree and it's just as good. It tastes more like home cooking than restaurant cooking, which in my book is a good thing. I'd come back for a quick fix of Indian food. Probably wouldn't take anyone here who cared about atmosphere in any way. read more

My home away from home. I adore them and their food. Their mango lassis, biryani, and my "usual" Chicken Tikka Masala. Just right!

The food is delicious and a great price for the portion. The pakoras are super filling. The service was also really great. read more

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What a great place and attentive, efficient, smiling waitstaff! The menu is extensive and varied. We were a group of 23, and everyone loved the meals they chose. The prices are moderate, but the portions are large. Many of us brought home 1/2 of our meals. The Naan is extremely large and delicious, in numerous flavors. I highly recommend this lovely Indian restaurant! read more

My original review was 5 stars but I've since had to edit. My family has been coming here for so many years, the entire staff knows us by name. They have some of the best prices on authentic Indian food in the state. The atmosphere is also very homey. Recently, we noticed a sign in the window (see picture) about their opposition to accessible infrastructure. My family and I partially commute by walking and biking, but we instead drive to Hope as it's dangerous there. This sign made us feel very unwelcome and feels like they don't care about us. We'll be going to Rasoi and other places in the area instead. read more

Not Just Snacks - Indian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

was nostalgic for southall, london so i came here and was soooo happy i did. got dosa (my obsession at this point), some grilled chicken, and gulab jamun. very cozy and filling, and so affordable (!!!) server was hospitable and kind, we made great convo about his home country and his time in rhode island. great family business to dine in or take out. across the street is "not just spices" with great ingredients you can't find in major rhode island grocers. love the creativity in the names. read more

Not Just Snacks - gulab jamun - Indian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Amazing food!! The best tasting Chicken Tikki Masala I've had ($12). I can't believe how juicy the chicken was and the sauce it comes in....damn, I could just drink it straight up. You can get it with Naan as well for another way to get some more of that sauce in your mouth. Also got an Meat Samosa ($2) and Alu Tikki ($1.25). Really damn good, but make sure you ask them to heat these appetizers if you're getting takeout. Unbelievable food, good prices and a friendly staff. read more

Their food is so tasty!!! We got the palak paneer, chicken curry, and baingan bharta. Each came with either rice or naan, and we chose garlic, butter, and normal naan. We also ordered mango lassi. The palak paneer was tasty and creamy. The chicken curry was delicious, with deep and complex flavor. I would definitely order this again. My favorite was the baingan bharta. It has a rich smoky flavor and it's so well spiced. I would highly recommend getting the naan - the garlic naan was my favorite! I think it also cilantro on it and it's amazing. The mango lassi was refreshing, and not too sweet. Hit the spot on a hot day! The lassi was also nice to counter balance the baingan bharta, which is on the spicy side. Service was great and prompt, and everything was affordable. There is indoor and outdoor seating. There is also a store across the street, Not Just Spices, which is fun to check out after. read more

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One of the few places that sell my favorite appetizer/snack, pani puri, in RI. Not only do they have cheap prices, but tons of Indian cuisine for you to choose from. They don't skimp on the portions, too! I mean... LOOK AT THIS FOOD!!! They are definitely "Not Just Snacks", for sure! read more

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This is our absolute favorite local Indian Restaurant. There are so many to choose from but we always eat here. Our favorites include Vindaloo, Biryani, mulligatawny soup, saag paneer and anything cooked in the tandoori oven! This family owned and run restaurant has a great grocery across the street-Not Just Snacks. Whether you dine in or take out, this is your Indian food go to! Enjoy!! read more

I was craving pani puri, and this is one of the few spots that makes it. It was very good! I also had chicken tikka masala and naan and loved it! Everything was wonderful and it's a cute little place. Very small and simple inside but the food is bursting with flavor! Will come back :) read more

Not Just Snacks - Pani puri - Indian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

the service was brusque, but fast. the food was hot (temp, not taste) and delicious. butter chicken and naan for me and the ox tail soup for my husband. my only regret is that i wasnt offered a chance to order dessert after my meal so i could try a gulab jamun. forgot to order it. other than that, a perfect restaurant. read more

I've been a fan of this place for years and years. Wonderfully simple and delicious Indian food. No nonsense. Just quality. solid. read more

Not Just Snacks - Palak paneer, pakora. Garlic naan. Mango lassi. - Indian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This is the best restaurant. I've come here every year on my birthday since I was a child and will continue to do so until I drop dead.

Cute outdoor space! Waitstaff were so sweet and helpful. Food was delicious, in my opinion. I had the Palak Paneer and my bf had Chicken Biryani... so so good. Will be back. read more

Everything from the Garlic Non, the butter chicken and the salad yes even the salad is amazing. You don't get this type of quality for a salad and butter chicken. I'm desi so I should know if an Indian spot is good or not but this exceeded my expectations. This beats every Indian spot in Brooklyn. AMAZINGGGG! read more

Not just snacks has pretty solid Indian food. Definitely a no frills type of place. The garlic naan there is huge. I ordered 4 thinking they were small and wow was I surprised by the size. I waited a while for my take out order to be ready so I would definitely call way ahead. The butter chicken was good but slightly smaller portion than I expected. The jasmine rice that came with it was cooked well. I also got a meat samosa which wasn't my favorite. It was a little too greasy for me. Overall I would come back again and get the butter chicken for takeout. read more

The food is amazing. Probably the best Chicken biriyani I've had. Very flavorful. I recently moved to Boston and cannot find anything that comes close. read more

I adore Not Just Snacks. It is the most down to earth, unpretentious, family owned Indian casual dine in place in Mt. Hope. The people are so kind, and it feels so homey there. Their chai with one of their savory pastries is a nice combination for a snack, and their entrees are a great deal. read more

After living in Boston, it's been hard to find comparable indian food in the area. Not just snacks is the closest i've found. Food is always ready in a prompt manner and the butter chicken and tika masala are some of the best in the area out of the various indian restaurants i've tried. Bit of an obscure location, but besides that an overall good experience. read more

This place is a gem!!!! Hands down, top 3 places for authentic Indian food and snacks. Although this isn't my first time there, every experience has been memorable. What I love about this place is, you can come in to dine in, pick up your to go... or stop in for appetizers in their display case. I LOVE IT ALL. The veggie Pakora are my favs... along with the classic samosa and aloo Tikka, complete with your chutneys in a brown paper bag to go. Anyway, this past weekend I called in my "To go order" I ordered Lamb Karahi, Chana Tikka and I wanted to try the curry base to the Navarattan Korma, I asked the lady if I can have a side of the sauce just to see if I would like it... she said Sure! And of course I ordered Garlic Naan and Papadum. I went to pick up my order however, I got there wayyy to early (on my personal behalf) this gave me a chance to pick out a few apps from the display case while I waited. I kindly asked the gentlemen if he can throw the apps in the microwave for a few seconds as I would like to devour it in my car lol. I grabbed my apps and a lychee juice... for a moment or two- I was back in heaven on this gloomy rainy day. I didn't snap any photos before or after. I was ready for food war once I got home. The smell of each dish was fantastic! The lamb was tender, the veggies had a great crunch... the Chana Tikka was delicious- oddly enough it was meaty and filling. And lastly my sample of the Navarattan- OMG, the flavor on this dish is so delicious and complex, it's savory, it's sweet and spicy. That right there is going to be my next dish with a little more spice. Everything here is so good, from the food, to the people. I appreciate their hardwork and the love they put into each dish. I'll be back soon!! read more

This little place offers a variety of small to dinner size portions of all your favorite Indian dishes. A hit amongst vegetarian diners and meat eaters alike this byob spot is a crowd pleaser. Prices are affordable though depending on your appetite you may need to order a few dishes. Definitely recommend upgrading to the garlic naan it was perfectly crispy and a wonderful complement to the sauce in my dish. We'll be back again for delicious food! read more

Been going here with my Abu, Reza, for longer than I can remember. It is our comfort food, homeplate, and family restaurant/take-out favorite. The food is authentic, FRESH!, and made with love. Highly recommended to satisfy your tastebuds and make a happy Aura! read more

Not Just Snacks - Friends for life - Indian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I was honestly pretty excited about trying out Not Just Snacks! Can't say I left feeling as excited, but I still overall enjoyed my time here. The vibe is informal, got that down to earth small shop feel. Nothing fancy, but clean and pleasant. The service was fine; the waitress did not seem particularly friendly, but she was definitely attentive to our orders, gave us good recs, and got the job done. The food was very much okay. The flavors were all wonderful. It was the textures that were sub-par. My friend got a meat samosa that looked very crispy from the outside, but in actuality was too soft. Again the chicken biryani had excellent flavor. The spices were on point, but it had a VERY mushy texture. The vegetarian thali had a great flavor to the curry (I got the paneer tikka masala), but the rest of the sides are honestly a little unpleasant to eat. The pickled veggies were way too strong and could not be finished. The mango lassi was very yogurt-y but not bad. I love Indian food and love that this place is representing Indian cuisine in Providence, but I can't say that this will be my go to. Great flavors, but the textures left something to be said. I don't think I'll be back soon, but I'm happy to have given it a try! read more

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My family has enjoyed four takeout meals from Not Just Snacks. Everything we've had has been excellent, and the staff made great suggestions about kid-friendly dishes that were a big hit, like the Navarattan Korma. In addition to high quality takeout meals, Not Just Snacks has some excellent baklava you can take to go as well. Conveniently located on Hope St across from Seven Stars (at least for us) we have become big fans of this restaurant. I enjoyed my Chicken Tikka Masala, also my lamb biryani. Our Chana masala was also excellent. read more

Best Indian food I've had in the states and run by folks you are happy to patron. It's good food and good people, doesn't get much better.

Really good samosas and appetizers and a diverse menu that isn't just curries! I appreciate their clear labeling of vegetarian/vegan and there are many options. Chai is good. Only things would be that the naan is really crunchy and thin, not fluffy, and one of the vegetable curries was really bland. And was pure white and seemed to have no flavor. Not sure if this is normal but haven't seen that at other places before read more

Easily the best Indian food I've had in Rhode Island. Not Just Snacks gained me as an instant regular after I took my first bite! read more

Not Just Snacks - Incredible chicken tikka masala, basmati rice, and mango lassi - Indian Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Not Just Snacks is the best Indian food around the service is great, food is inexpensive, fantastic every time.

Good food and good service. Take out was cooked and prepared fast:-) Very satisfied! I would love to come back again!

Had a better experience last time I was here. Usually good for some authentic Indian. Last time I was there all the dishes were on the very salty side. Ordered an assortment of dishes. They'll come with either naan or rice. Got the lamb curry, Tikka masala, butter chicken, and saag along with the garlic naan. We ordered two lamb curries but they brought another one that sounded very similar. That was actually the best dish we had from a meat standpoint (not necessarily a flavor standpoint - it was all very salty). The naan was very good. Specifically the garlic naan which costs 40 cents more than the regular naan. Both were good. Got the mango lassi as well which I enjoyed. Thicker than past lassis but was good. read more

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