food was okay, i've had many indian places and this didn't really wow me. the chicken is more like a roast and falls apart super easily, which i'm not used to. the service was amazing though, the staff was very friendly. as for the vibe, it was so bland inside, don't come here if you're looking for an "aesthetic" vibe read more

Roopa's Kitchen - butter chicken - Indian Near Me - Temple, Texas

Today me and my wife went to this restaurant. My wife ordered Dosa. Dosa was not good at all. It was all the way uncooked, and it was filled with diced onions. It was absolutely disgusting. My wife ate 1/3 rd of it. Her stomach started hurting. After coming home she through up. It was disgusting. Sorry I gave my honest opinion. Oh one more thing, it's very expensive too. I will never go to any INDIAN RESTAURANTS AT ALL. read more

I love this place. The staff is so friendly, and the food is to die for. I've never had a bad dish here. My absolute favorite is the Matar Paneer at medium spice level. Just be careful with the spice level, the hot is HOT, so if you're not into spicy foods, definitely order a level down from what you think you can handle. I also love that there's an Indian food mart right across the street, so I can pop in and buy spices and treats. read more

I used to brag about this place but they switched it up. All of the food was watery like they were trying to stretch what they had. Flavor wasn't there anymore. For almost $80 to feed two people I was highly disappointed. read more

The restaurant was very clean, and the food was very fresh. My friend and I had samosas followed by butter chicken and matar paneer. We also ordered naan bread. We were pleased with everything. I'm definitely going back and exploring the menu further. read more

The food is extremely "hot". They have priced theirselves out of this customer. Too expensive for what you get.

This spot is absolutely delicious! My wife and I tried out Roopa's after a friend raved about it and we've been back multiple times already. We love the chicken masala, ginger chicken, empanadas, and aloo gobi masala. Everything we've tried so far has been super tasty. The mild can be a little spicy but not overwhelming, even for my wife who doesn't like anything spicy. On top of the great food is a friendly staff who is attentive and helpful when branching out and trying new things. read more

Temple Texas May not be known for its fine dining; but this place definitely puts it on the map. I'm no expert on Indian cuisine but the food was delicious. Now I love spice but I must say the medium spice palette was hot! Lol. I enjoyed it but I will be ordering mild moving forward. The place is easy to find it's right off 31st St. (the same street as the hospital), right on the corner. We were greeted as soon as we came in the restaurant and our drinks were brought out quickly. Everything was expertly prepared. Make sure you try the fried cauliflower oh my goodness, it's a jamboree of flavor! Upgrade to the lemon rice with your dish for an unexpectedy unique treat. The portions were generous and even my lunch guest (who eats like he's recently been held hostage) had some to take home. I've tried Indian cuisine at other restaurants but Roopa's is my favorite. read more

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Unfortunately I had a very sub-par experience at Roopa's on my most recent lunch visit. It was my 2nd time, and the first visit was pretty solid experience. We got the Chicken Tikka Masala - it was solid. Samosas and Garlic Naan bread were great. This most recent lunch visit on 6/5/18 was the complete opposite and very disappointing. We got the same dishes but some more - - here's the breakdown: - The Chicken Tikka Masala was not the same - - it was almost like a different recipe or cook. It was too soupy and runny and a bit bland, lacked that robust and deep flavor. I noticed something was different when she brought it out - - it's not supposed to be that runny, the sauce is supposed to a bit thicker side almost like a gravy. But it just didn't taste good either. - We got the Ginger Chicken as an appetizer @ $7.99, and this was also not good. They were dried and overcooked pieces of chicken, all dark meat - which is usually known to be juicy, and for 8 bucks it was just not worth it. We ate a few bites and passed on it since it was so dry. - The Samosas were pretty good, same as last time, we were satisfied with this dish. That kept this review from becoming a 1-star experience. - The white rice was dry and clumpy, seemed like it was made earlier in the day - just didn't taste fresh out of the rice cooker. We didn't complain - just ate a few bites and packaged up the rest for which we ended up throwing it away later because it just wasn't up to par and not appetizing. I don't know what happened here - - a new cook? New recipes? But the quality and execution wasn't good. Bill came to $35 - - for 2 appetizers and 1 dish, seems a bit pricey to me, and the quality didn't come close to the high price tag. Unfortunately I don't think we'll be back anytime soon. Best wishes. read more

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This was my first time visiting and I got my meal to-go. As soon as you walk in to the restaurant, you are hit with the amazing aroma of the cooking spices. My meal was delicious and not too spicy (I got the mild). The chicken was crazy tender and the naan was so soft. I will definitely be back again. read more

Roopa's Kitchen - Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Temple, Texas

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This is a must try spot! I have ordered from here on multiple occasions and the food is always well prepared and very tasty The dine in experience is excellent as well. Staff is very attentive and welcoming. Definitely will continue to support this establishment! read more

Roopa's Kitchen - Curry chicken, butter chicken, lemon rice, Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Temple, Texas

Was amazing got everything on the meany felt like it was my birthday and was the best dinner read more

Roopa's Kitchen - Loved masala dosa , chicken curry , naan , butter chicken , somosas , wine , lassis , vindoloo chicken and onion pakaras. - Indian Near Me - Temple, Texas

Went yesterday (3/12) for lunch. Great service and the food was delicious! Had the chicken tikka masala, by far some of the best I've had in a very long time! Will definitely be returning! read more

We had a wonderful meal at Roopa's Kitchen! The four of us ordered chicken, lamb and goat entrees, garlic nan and fried cauliflower! Bursting with flavor! Sam was knowledgeable and answered our questions! A new favorite! read more

In all honesty the meat was nice and tender, but I thought everything we ordered was really bland in flavor. It tasted good at first, but after about 3-4 bites it got overwhelming and I just couldn't finish my dish. I got mild because I read in reviews that medium was too hot, I am thinking these people just cannot handle any type of spice because mild had no spice levels in it at all.. I was not really excited to have leftovers of it also because the flavors just weren't there for me so I gave it away. The garlic nann was pretty good though. I was excited to try this place out and I really wanted to give Indian food another chance, but maybe its just not for me. I don't think I will be returning. Servers were nice and restaurant looked pretty clean though. read more

Roopa's Kitchen - Butter Chicken and Garlic Nann - Indian Near Me - Temple, Texas

This is a stunning ruby hiding on Canyon Creek Rd off of 31st street. Located in a small strip mall. The constant flow of travel is a giveaway ,something good is happening inside. Upon opening the door,a heady array of spices greet you. Our first meal there was comprised of samosas,and lamb curry (served on the weekends). The samosa had a crisp,not greasy outer layer and a delicious savory and sweet filling of potatoes/peas. The lamb was tender,juicy with such a sauce,that I had to close my eyes to take in all the spice notes. They are following Covid 19 protocols with limited seating and ample services for takeout/delivery. read more

Friendly small town service and amazing Indian flavors. Portions are generous, and they have all your favorite dishes. Spice level can be adjusted to your taste, and they do takeout and participate in some delivery services too. Definitely a go to for my family. read more

The food here is so very delicious & affordable! I love authentic Indian cuisine and this restaurant hits it out of the park.

Absolutely fantastic! Such great Indian flavors in Temple, Texas? Yes, my friends. If you live near or passing through on I-35, you would do yourself a disservice if you do not stop and check this place out. We ordered the samosas, naan, chana masala, and aloo gobi masala. Bags of flavor. So rich. The most moreish Indian food I ever tasted. With every single bite of the chickpeas in the chana and the potato and cauliflower in the aloo gobi, I thought anew that I have a new favorite Indian restaurant. Definitely heading back! Warning: The bags of flavor can smack you in the face if you order too much spice. Careful asking for spicy. For me, the medium still squeezed out a few tears. read more

Roopa's Kitchen - aloo gobi masala nearest, samosas in middle, chana masala across from me - Indian Near Me - Temple, Texas

Best Indian food I have ever had! Great people as well. You won't be disappointed. Portions are excellent as well.

Finally made it here...when opened. lol! I came here on Wednesday & unfortunately they were closed. Made it my business to return ASAP. The restaurant is quite cozy with 3 booths & 5 tables for 4 & 2 tables for 6. I really like the set up. It's quiet also as everyone is speaking only with enough volume to be heard at their own table. The entire vibe is the Indian culture. The music is playing low to add to the ambience. It's a bit warm in here though as they have some air circulators going. Now to the food. Woooooweeeee! Medium spice is quite spicy. Ordered the Chicken Tikki Masala as that is all I currently am familiar with. It was very good once I got comfortable with the spice level. The portion size was plenty enough. I have at least another serving for lunch tomorrow. The garlic naan was really good also. I wish the Mango Lassi was colder. It was like a smoothie but warm. A huge no go. Will not be ordering that again. Overall a good dining experience. read more

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We took our granddaughter for her 17th bday and Roopas did not disappoint! It was our first time there. We had the buttered chicken, and it was amazing! The naan bread was awesome! Not only did our granddaughter get a free dessert for her birthday, but her whole meal was paid for! This is an amazing place. We will definitely be back again. read more

Ohhh for years and years we lived in Chicago. Just minutes down Devon Ave , was a host of fabrics bright rainbows, shiny gold jewelry and smells from Indian, Pakistan and Africa filling the air. Hot, pungent, crispy cucumbers, savory lamb, heady goat , sweet creamy sauces , fresh tomatoes and citrusy kaffir lime leaves. No matter how I tried , I couldn't get my husband to join me in this delightful journey. We are moving on Saturday ,and we are packing up/tossing out. We are getting down to the last bits and bobs. So I ordered what I craved. Garlic naan Chicken vindaloo Crispy samosas Butter chicken Oniony relish My homemade pickled onions And the rice, each kernel separate and sweet. Everything was delivered well contained and hot. So enjoyable!!! This husband of mine ATE EVERY DANG BITE !!!! His comment " ohhh I could eat that again!" He almost licked the plate. read more

Roopa's is the BEST place to eat at in Temple! My husband and I come here often. The quality in flavor, freshness and service is excellent every time! I grew up in the Bay Area California where there are hundreds of Indian restaurants. Roopa's is by far the best Indian food I've ever had! Here are our recommendations: Appetizers - Samosas - Medu Vada Dishes: - Paneer Tikka Masala (favorite) - Butter Chicken - Vegetable Biryani - Lemon Rice Sides: - Garlic Naan!!! Desert: - Indian Spiced Tea (best ever!!) - Mango or Cardamon Pistachio Cheesecake read more

Everything was Ahhhhh-MAZING! We will have to eat here when we are in town again! I tried the chicken Kurma, which was good, but not quite as flavorful as I expected. The waitress had explained it had a lot of spices. The garlic nan did help bring out the flavors and was excellent. It was light and airy with a good rub of butter and garlic. It was fluffy and soft. As a group we tried the butter chicken, which was great. Smooth, creamy butter sauce with bits of juicy chicken. The Masala Dosa was my favorite! It was HUGE! The pancake was thin and soft and the filling was so good and had a nice texture. I also loved the coconut chutney. The Palak Paneer was really well seasoned with large chunks of paneer cheese. The spinach was perfectly cooked and nicely chopped up. It had a little kick, but not too spicy. The rice was really good, fluffy and fresh. If you are in Temple, TX you should give them a try! read more

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Omg what else can i say other than, I LOVE THIS PLACE! I love Indian food to begin with, but this is the best I've had at a restaurant. I had the Gobi 65. Spicy curried cauliflower that has been fried in a light batter. Omg I loved it so much I had to get a to go order to take home. I got curried chicken, but I asked for it spicy and gosh was it good. It was spicy, but not overly so, not in the way that your mouth burns so much you can no longer eat. It warmed my whole body. It was so delicious. I felt like a was getting a great big curry hug. The servers were so kind and they also did their best to make sure our table was super clean and swept put before we sat down in our booth. Bonus, the bathroom was spotless. I plan to visit many more times. read more

Roopa's Kitchen - Curried chicken. Asked for it spicy. - Indian Near Me - Temple, Texas

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I really like this place. The butter sauce in the butter chicken was amazing. The fried chicken itself was a little dry. But other then that, this is a solid Indian restaurant in a small town. read more

Unlike any Indian food I've ever had--and not in a good way! The korma sauce was really different, the naan doughy. The flavor of the samosas was good, but they were very greasy. And it cost $70 for three of us! Very pricey. read more

I got to see past the swinging door into the kitchen and now I know why the food sucks. There were plastic bins in there on tables with all the sauces. The chicken is tasteless, and I think they cook it separately then splash sauce on top. I've been three times and it has sucked all three times. Someone else mentioned the chicken had the texture of roast chicken and that's what I think they do to unspiced chicken. That's certainly what it tastes like. The food has no flavor other than hot, if you order spice. The place was packed full of people today at lunch though. Temple certainly has a big open space for a good Indian restaurant to slip into. This isn't it. read more

This place is good, had the chicken tikka masala and a paneer dish, both with lemon rice. Very flavorful. Will be back.

This is a very good Indian kitchen. The service was great, with friendly staff and hot food. The food was not just hot but the spice was right on. My wife does not like too much spice and it was a little much for her. We ordered the Samosas and they had a serious kick to them. The flavor was good but the spice levels was intense. The flavors of our dishes were great. It was not too loud and we were able to talk easily. We will be back when we are in the mood for Indian cuisine. Worth your time if you are in the temple area. read more

Roopa's kitchen has my heart I live in Killeen Texas and unfortunately the nearest Indian restaurant is never opened. Once in a while I HAVE to make the drive to Temple for some yummy food and kind service! read more

The Garlic Naan is the best I have ever eaten. Also ordered curry chicken medium spice and I was expecting to get full flavor of ginger and garlic , however it was really really spicy and did not taste any of garlic or ginger. I was expecting a thick sauce with rich garlic and ginger flavor but was thin sauce with just spicy flavor. The chicken was very tender and good. Order a side of biryani's chicken rice medium spice and all I taste it but the spicy. I still enjoyed the food since I love spicy food but I prefer to get the ginger and garlic as the dish main ingredients. Service was excellent. Clean restaurant. read more

Roopa's Kitchen - Curry chicken - Indian Near Me - Temple, Texas

I really want to give this a 5 star! The customer service was very kind and friendly. But most importantly.... The chicken tiki masala was phenomenal!!! It was so flavorful. I couldn't get enough of it. The only reason I can't give it a full five star is because it just seems like the portion size is small considering the price of how much I paid for it. read more

I love this place!! It's my go to Indian restaurant. The service is great along with the food!

Service was okay. The butter chicken didn't really taste like butter chicken. I did like the naan it was pretty good. The chicken tikka masala was too acidic for me I immediately got acid reflux and I never get that stuff. The chai was probably my favorite thing there; had strong flavor and strength. The rice was very soft for an Indian-style basmati rice. Let's just say I'm not sure if it was made by an Indian or not (lacked a certain authenticity). The Chicken 65 batter was a bit salty however the mint chutney they paired it with complimented it well to add balance the overall flavor of the dish. Although I wouldn't go back here for the food I would maybe recommend the chai if you happen to be on the same street. The food sucked & the entitlement they had was even worse. read more

Roopa's Kitchen - Chai - Indian Near Me - Temple, Texas

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I just wanted to say, as someone who is a great cook myself and a self proclaimed food critic. This place is very very good. When i pulled up i was skeptical, no cars were parked, the place was empty. But after my order came to my table, it became clear to me that this place was a hidden gem! I strongly recommend this restaurant. The service is friendly and fast, the food is great, they listen to you when you request a heat or spuce level. A truely great experience, service to food, truely great experience. read more

Love Roopa's! Chef/Owner talked to us at our table a few times back, and was very kind. The food is delicious no matter what we get, something different every time. And the naan is scrumptious! Service is spot on. read more

You can taste it. The food... is real! Real food! I had the VEG KORMA and white rice, which was a gravy dish made up of potatoes, bell peppers, green beans, green peas, coconut, cashews, and a blend of spices. The blend of spices was something I I had never had before. I mean this in the most literal sense (not figurative) when I say--it gave me chills. I literally, LITERALLY had goosebumps on my arms after tasting my dish. It happened twice. I am so pleased with the restaurant's food quality, the timeliness of my order being fulfilled, the professionalism of the staff, and what I love the most is that they follow the CDC guidelines for this pandemic. Word of caution: Their flavors go from mild, to medium, to spicy. The mild cleared my sinuses. Will definitely return. read more

The best Indian Restaurant in the Killeen, Temple and Waco area so far. The service was great and they do call ahead reservations. Unfortunately they only serve lamb and goat on the weekends and I work on the weekends. It would be great if Roopa's Kitchen made exception for Eid and served lamb or goat during Eid. read more

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