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At Raag, the food is always the star, but the service is always warm and kind. I did the lam shank and Mango Lassi. It's incredibly obvious the staff takes incredible pride in producing utterly delicious incredibly savory food. It feels like home and the I'm always pleased with my experience.
Came here for dinner with my friends and enjoyed our experience thoroughly. The food was very high-end and well presented. The quality was top-notch. We all got martinis, and I got a mango lassie. Which was awesome! We got a variety of dishes, chicken biryani, coconut, shrimp, crisp board, lamb dish, butter, chicken, and the chicken wings and scallops. The scallops were out of this world so good!. The restaurant itself is really cute. Great for parties of any size. The service was excellent and very fast. All of the recommendations are server had were amazing!
The ambiance is pretty good, and the aesthetics of food presentation was also very good. But that's where it sort of stops - food itself wasn't very impressive. The blackened chicken was very dry - if that was intended, then it should have been served with a chutney on the side. I had to separately ask for a dip and was provided a very spicy sauce. The dessert - shahi tukda - was lacking in flavor. Only The fish was decent in the food section. The drinks were very good though. But service was very underwhelming and could be improved.
The food, service, and ambiance was all wonderful! I got the buttered chicken, medium spicy and it was perfect! I highly recommend that with the garlic naan that was hot & crispy and a mango lassi to drink! Update: service can be really slow
Since the establishment was clearly labeling themselves as fancy Indian food, it was very clear that they put a lot of thought into presentation. Most of the food they served looked gorgeous, to the point that some may think they were overshadowing the flavor. But I can confidently say that in terms of flavor, many of the dishes were extremely on point as well. Items like the blackened chicken, the tomato dal, the butter chicken, and the palak paneer were very flavorful. The blackened chicken was juicy and tender, too, on top of containing abundant flavor. The samosas contained an abundant amount of potatoes and peas. I could taste a good amount of tomatoes and coconut milk in the butter chicken, which was very creamy. I could also taste very strong garam masala in the palak paneer, which was a great thing. The butter naan was an excellent addition because the flavorful curry definitely needed more than rice to evoke its full potential, and naan bread was perfect for such. In terms of dessert, the mango mousse was incredible! Its soft but solid texture made it very easy to break up and consume, while maintaining its shape without collapsing. The saffron, milk powder, and cream altogether offered a very integral taste that had lots of depth. I honestly want to try all the desserts on their menu, too, like the coconut pannacotta and the basundi pistachio tiramisu, because they both looked amazing on the menu. While this establishment is not one of those places you visit that often, it is perfect for a date night because it has clean and relatively fancy decor along with flavorful food and can evoke a romantic vibe. I will for sure return here in the future and highly recommend it for those looking for quality Indian restaurants!
Food was wonderful and high quality; the best item was the keema arancini. Enjoyed the lively music and sitting by the fireplace in the winter.
One of my top 3 all-time meals in 60 years of dining throughout the U.S. and Europe. (FYI, the other two were in Illertissen, France and Paducah, KY, if you can imagine.) Perfect for us vegetarians. Mango mousse dessert was a highlight, as was a beet-filled kofta. Super creative takes. Relaxed but professional service. Spacious, bright (in daylight) room.
The restaurant environment is very nice! It's great to hang out with friends or just for family dine out. I ordered those dishes with an Indian friend. So I know they are authentic and also yum! The blackened chicken is a little dry to me. But the cheese appetizer is amazing, like tofu!
Gorgeous decor and setting. Tasty dishes and friendly, efficient service. Great spot for date night or dinner out with friends. Also offers mocktails. Try the No-hito and Butter Chicken. Spice levels can be high for a more bland palate, but medium is a safe bet.
Enjoyed a delicious brunch at Raag. The food is perfectly proportioned and a visual treat, with very good variety. This isn't a typical Indian restaurant- it is modern, upscale, and "progressive" so to speak. Enjoyed trying a chai-tini martini to start with. For mains, our party had various dishes including chole bhatura, Szechuan dosa, dhokla, and noodle dishes. The meal was preceded by a unique sensory aromatic experience on the table! While the dosas were flavorful and unique, these were not the large crispy dosas evoked into memory from traditional South Indian restaurants. All the other items were very flavorful and tasty. Finished the meal with various self serve sweet treats. Really enjoyed this unique Indian meal.
Raag amazed me. This place is full of flavors and surprises. We came here for brunch and ordered several items from the brunch menu. The Dosa was made live and we could see the making. We ordered the Szechuan flavor and they are not shy on the amount of hot sauce on the dose. Chicken Tikka omelet, chicken waffle, puffy bread with chickpeas, cake, all the desserts. I do wish their website gives a clearer menu as we usually try to identify dishes we want to order. Perhaps we weren't looking at the right spot. All the dishes we shared was amazing!! I am in love with this restaurant and we can't wait to come back to try their dinner.
Love the concept and this is truly the only place with a mix of both traditional and modern, fusion dishes in the city! We tried the lamb keema bao, butter chicken empanada for starters which we loved. The bao was our favorite for sure. So unique and delicious! For mains we got the shrimp moilee, eggplant mousakka, and lamb rogan Josh. The shrimp was some of the best curry we've had and I loved the eggplant as well. The pieces of lamb in the rogan Josh were tough and chewy, but everything else was great. I also had a chai which came hot and was well spiced. Overall a great spot and hope to try more of their dishes soon!
I've been here a couple times and have had a good experience every time. Service is quick and kind. The restaurant is very clean as well. Today I got the chicken and cheese empanada, which was a little dry but was still good with the dipping sauce. The delhi butter chicken was delicious, especially with garlic naan. The paneer makhani is my favorite!!! This is my favorite Indian restaurant in the Minneapolis area :) Note -- lots of free street parking and free garage nearby read more
We popped into Raag during the Edina Art Fair, so the whole area was already a bit chaotic. Inside, the food came out quickly and our server was absolutely great, but the front of the house was a bit of a different story. The young host was running around looking very flustered, which made the vibe feel way more chaotic. Thankfully, it looked like the owner noticed and helped take over organizing the staff and getting guests arranged at tables. We noticed they have a really fun cafe setup called The Corner Café with its own window in the corner. It was closed when we were there, but it turns out they actually operate as a full-service artisan coffee shop during the morning and afternoon, serving Spyhouse coffee and pastries before shifting entirely to fine dining at night! For dinner, my husband ordered the sticky cauliflower as an appetizer and declared it "the best cauliflower 'chicken' bites he's ever had"--he also absolutely loved the white sauce it came with. He also got the mango yuzu drink which was super refreshing. For entrees, we ordered the coconut curry, which had a great flavor and wasn't overly sweet (which can sometimes happen when a kitchen overdoes the coconut milk). I ordered the Delhi butter chicken. The waiter mentioned that their spice scale is a "Minnesota spice" scale, so I felt safe upgrading to medium since I usually order mild. Flavor-wise, it had a bit too much tomato flavor for my personal preference, but it was still well prepared and the pieces of chicken had a lovely, smoky flavor. read more
I have been to many MN restaurants but this one blew me away!! I was in the mood for some curry and came across this restaurant. I had the chicken Chettinad and it was a great portion size with the perfect amount of spice/flavor combo. The garlic naan was to die for. Our server was also very attentive and professional. He was able to answer all of our questions and was very kind. I will be visiting many more times in the future! Vibes of the place were super chill yet also felt elevated. read more
29 days ago
At Raag, the food is always the star, but the service is always warm and kind. I did the lam shank and Mango Lassi. It's incredibly obvious the staff takes incredible pride in producing utterly delicious incredibly savory food. It feels like home and the I'm always pleased with my experience. read more
Came here for dinner with my friends and enjoyed our experience thoroughly. The food was very high-end and well presented. The quality was top-notch. We all got martinis, and I got a mango lassie. Which was awesome! We got a variety of dishes, chicken biryani, coconut, shrimp, crisp board, lamb dish, butter, chicken, and the chicken wings and scallops. The scallops were out of this world so good!. The restaurant itself is really cute. Great for parties of any size. The service was excellent and very fast. All of the recommendations are server had were amazing! read more
2 months ago
The ambiance is pretty good, and the aesthetics of food presentation was also very good. But that's where it sort of stops - food itself wasn't very impressive. The blackened chicken was very dry - if that was intended, then it should have been served with a chutney on the side. I had to separately ask for a dip and was provided a very spicy sauce. The dessert - shahi tukda - was lacking in flavor. Only The fish was decent in the food section. The drinks were very good though. But service was very underwhelming and could be improved. read more
4 months ago
The food, service, and ambiance was all wonderful! I got the buttered chicken, medium spicy and it was perfect! I highly recommend that with the garlic naan that was hot & crispy and a mango lassi to drink! Update: service can be really slow read more
8 days ago
26 days ago
Food is always spectacular, and the service is so friendly! We love sitting at the beautiful bar. read more
Since the establishment was clearly labeling themselves as fancy Indian food, it was very clear that they put a lot of thought into presentation. Most of the food they served looked gorgeous, to the point that some may think they were overshadowing the flavor. But I can confidently say that in terms of flavor, many of the dishes were extremely on point as well. Items like the blackened chicken, the tomato dal, the butter chicken, and the palak paneer were very flavorful. The blackened chicken was juicy and tender, too, on top of containing abundant flavor. The samosas contained an abundant amount of potatoes and peas. I could taste a good amount of tomatoes and coconut milk in the butter chicken, which was very creamy. I could also taste very strong garam masala in the palak paneer, which was a great thing. The butter naan was an excellent addition because the flavorful curry definitely needed more than rice to evoke its full potential, and naan bread was perfect for such. In terms of dessert, the mango mousse was incredible! Its soft but solid texture made it very easy to break up and consume, while maintaining its shape without collapsing. The saffron, milk powder, and cream altogether offered a very integral taste that had lots of depth. I honestly want to try all the desserts on their menu, too, like the coconut pannacotta and the basundi pistachio tiramisu, because they both looked amazing on the menu. While this establishment is not one of those places you visit that often, it is perfect for a date night because it has clean and relatively fancy decor along with flavorful food and can evoke a romantic vibe. I will for sure return here in the future and highly recommend it for those looking for quality Indian restaurants! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
One of my top 3 all-time meals in 60 years of dining throughout the U.S. and Europe. (FYI, the other two were in Illertissen, France and Paducah, KY, if you can imagine.) Perfect for us vegetarians. Mango mousse dessert was a highlight, as was a beet-filled kofta. Super creative takes. Relaxed but professional service. Spacious, bright (in daylight) room. read more
6 months ago
The restaurant environment is very nice! It's great to hang out with friends or just for family dine out. I ordered those dishes with an Indian friend. So I know they are authentic and also yum! The blackened chicken is a little dry to me. But the cheese appetizer is amazing, like tofu! read more
1 year ago
Gorgeous decor and setting. Tasty dishes and friendly, efficient service. Great spot for date night or dinner out with friends. Also offers mocktails. Try the No-hito and Butter Chicken. Spice levels can be high for a more bland palate, but medium is a safe bet. read more
Enjoyed a delicious brunch at Raag. The food is perfectly proportioned and a visual treat, with very good variety. This isn't a typical Indian restaurant- it is modern, upscale, and "progressive" so to speak. Enjoyed trying a chai-tini martini to start with. For mains, our party had various dishes including chole bhatura, Szechuan dosa, dhokla, and noodle dishes. The meal was preceded by a unique sensory aromatic experience on the table! While the dosas were flavorful and unique, these were not the large crispy dosas evoked into memory from traditional South Indian restaurants. All the other items were very flavorful and tasty. Finished the meal with various self serve sweet treats. Really enjoyed this unique Indian meal. read more
Raag amazed me. This place is full of flavors and surprises. We came here for brunch and ordered several items from the brunch menu. The Dosa was made live and we could see the making. We ordered the Szechuan flavor and they are not shy on the amount of hot sauce on the dose. Chicken Tikka omelet, chicken waffle, puffy bread with chickpeas, cake, all the desserts. I do wish their website gives a clearer menu as we usually try to identify dishes we want to order. Perhaps we weren't looking at the right spot. All the dishes we shared was amazing!! I am in love with this restaurant and we can't wait to come back to try their dinner. read more
2 years ago
Love the concept and this is truly the only place with a mix of both traditional and modern, fusion dishes in the city! We tried the lamb keema bao, butter chicken empanada for starters which we loved. The bao was our favorite for sure. So unique and delicious! For mains we got the shrimp moilee, eggplant mousakka, and lamb rogan Josh. The shrimp was some of the best curry we've had and I loved the eggplant as well. The pieces of lamb in the rogan Josh were tough and chewy, but everything else was great. I also had a chai which came hot and was well spiced. Overall a great spot and hope to try more of their dishes soon! read more
11 months ago
11 months ago
This place isn't what it used to be like. The food quality has changed a lot. The fig kofta was my favorite but from my recent visit, I did not like the taste of it. The gravy has been changed and so it doesn't taste as good anymore! I did enjoy the mini idly on the menu! Ambiance is great as always. I just wish they didn't change the food recipes. Vegetarian thali was mediocre. The stew wasn't as flavorful and the garlic naan came out not that crispy, which is how I prefer. I hope they go back to their old recipes. Service is good, people are always nice when we go there. read more
Had them twice now. Once for takeout and once for brunch dosa. Both times are amazing with great food, friendly staff, and a relaxing atmosphere. The dosa (rice and lentil crepes) are perfectly light and crispy; not at all greasy/soggy like some places. Chutney was also great. My favorites were the paneer and ghee ones. Wife got the lamb wrap and it was also fantastic. The naan was crispy and charred on the outside but still super soft and flexible. Lamb was very moist and tender. Very flavorful but not overly spiced so you still get the "straw" flavor of the lamb. Cocktails were good as well. Very unique signatures. Having been back for dinner I will say that it gets expensive fast. read more
Awesome evening. Brought in some guests from out of town and wanted to show them a great meal and experience. Across the board, they all were amazed at the food and the taste of the dishes. Special kudos to the shrimp and coconut dish. The yellow sauce was a huge hit and popular around the table. Yum! Thank you for taking care of my guest who has celiacs. She felt comfortable and safe and loved how knowledgeable and accommodating the team was for her concerns. Thank you! That meant a lot for her read more
Beautiful modern space and an apparent love for Taylor Swift (we heard most of her discography). We ordered potato samosas (not pictured) that were AMAZING. flaky pastry on the outside and a creamy potato inside with great, spices and good heat. We ordered the shareable palak paneer, and the red lentils both medium spice. the palak paneer had a great smooth texture, but was not spicy or warm in anyway. the paneer tasted homemade, which was a highlight but the aforementioned attributes did not make this a very memorable dish. The red lentils were very good. Flavors, temperature and heat were right on point for the medium spice level. We ordered the 3 naan baskets and it was really quite good. The service was very attentive with the water, maybe too much with lingering with having us order pretty quickly because it is such a big menu. Overall would return for their brunch crepe bar! read more
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Raag O.
We strive for 5 stars always. Do return for the brunch so we can make…
7 months ago
We visited Raag on a Friday evening around 6:30 pm. We were seated quickly and the severs were ever quick to come take drink orders. I ordered a gin martini with Hendricks and it was perfectly made with very generous portions. I was with a group of five people, so we decided to share some entrees to be able to try more things. We started with the break basket (with garlic naan, butter naan, and plan roti) and the scallops for an appetizer. The scallops were beautifully presented and had a great balance of grill and curry flavor. The lemon on top added a great acidity while the roe added the perfect amount of salinity. Highly recommend. For entrees we ordered the lamb roganjosh, butter chicken, and palak paneer. My one complaint overall is that each dish came with a ton of sauce and only 4-5 pieces of protein. I wish there were more substance to some of the dishes. The lamb roganjosh was great - the lamb was tender, the sauce hearty and spicy, packed with flavor. The butter chicken was the table favorite. It was creamy and rich with a great tomato flavor. And finally the palak paneer was probably the least favorite of the three entrees, but it had promise. The sauce was beautiful and thick, packed with a nice spice and creamy rich spinach flavor. The paneer however, was hard and didn't feel like it had been heated up. It wasn't creamy like I've had in other dishes. Again, there wasn't a lot of paneer in the sauce - I would have loved to see much more paneer in every bite. Each dish was served with rice and if you ask, they will bring more to help soak up every drop of the sauces. We ended up having some leftovers for the five of us, so portions are generous and pricing is very reasonable. I love this addition to 50th and France and I highly recommend! read more
Came here to celebrate my friend's Birthday and it turned out amazing! First off the owner was super friendly and I even called ahead to ask if they would allow us to bring in a cake and they said it was totally okay. Once we got there the owner let us store the cake in the fridge while we were eating dinner and then brought it out for dessert. They even put the candles on top that we had brought and played a cute birthday song while bringing the cake out! Besides the amazing service, the food was so good! Everything had a ton of flavor from all the different spices they use. They also have different spice levels to choose from which was nice to have. I tend to like really spicy dishes while my friends were more into mild spice so it worked out really well for us. All in all I think our favorite dishes were the potato samosas and the lamb shank! I'm not a huge lamb person but that dish was life changing. read more
4 years ago
Fine dining for Indian food is rare to find in USA. This place has the whole fine dining experience and the food is so finger-licking good!!!! The severs will help you order based on your taste preferences. The food presentation is beautiful, servings are large enough and flavors are on the spot. The interiors of the restaurant are beautiful and tastefully done. read more
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Raag O.
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1 year ago
Food was AMAZING. We also got the paneer appetizer that was so so good. The decor is so pretty. You can tell they put a lot of thought into every detail. You can tell the food and drinks also have that extra level of detail that makes it stand out! read more
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9 months ago
Raag is a beautiful restaurant with good service and some great dishes, though some are misses, and all are a bit pricey. Raag is very approachable for those who aren't familiar with or comfortable with Indian food. Beautifully appointed with a bright full bar, and helpful servers who will answer your questions. Dishes are plated nicely and presented well, and represent many regions of India. To start, we tried the samosas, sliders and paneer skewers. All were quite good, and the samosas were some of the best I've ever had. The mains were a mixed bag, and all were overly sweet. The lentils were creamy and had a great flavor. The butter chicken was good and only a little too sweet. The dish that fell flat was the one they highly recommended - the spring vegetables and fig kofta. While it had good flavors, it was so sweet that it was hard to eat. At the end of the meal, everyone kept offering the leftovers of this dish to others. Overall, Raag is a nice experience that offers Indian flavors with a more western dining experience at Edina prices. read more
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3812 W 50th St
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How do they manage heat? I like all Indian cuisine, but especially like Andhra Pradesh style and very hot curries. Thanks.
The spice level here is more of a "Minnesota hot" -- milder compared to traditional standards. That said, I had a friend try the "extra hot" and they handled it just fine. The food is authentically prepared with a creative fusion twist, making it…
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