So yum, great great service--waiters were super friendly and kind and personable. wonderful…read moreatmosphere, very beautiful, love the people, love the place. Who knew Iowa could get this good!

Gave myself the old "diet starts tomorrow" speech this morning. I ordered TOI for my proverbial…read morelast meal because I was looking for a fight and the folks in that kitchen stand there every day throwing haymaker after haymaker. They don't miss when they swing. You know it and so do I. Hand up accountability - I ordered food for a party of one this evening. Without a doubt my DoorDash driver thought there was a family of four on the other end. We all know that's why we have them leave the order outside. No rational person wants to feel the searing gaze of judgment. Since we're being honest I think more people should know that you can DoorDash an ice cream cake from DQ. Do with that what you will. And listen when the food is this good it's not your fault if you can't decide what to get any just get one of everything. Every now and again the kitchen does get a little loosey goosey with the spice level and we just have to accept that. Every one of us knows the game we're playing when we order Indian Food. Best Indian food in Cedar Rapids and it's not even close.

Yooooo, this place SLAPS. I live in Los Angeles, and this place is actually better than the Indian…read morefood I've had there. Our plates were EMPTY when we were done. Samosas? Slaps. Palak Paneer? Slaps. Chicken Tikka Masala? Slaps. Garlic Naan? Double slaps. EAT HERE! Give them all your money and all your business. Great service and bathrooms are spotless!

They always take way too long to bring out food. Waited 45 mins for a togo order that was supposed…read moreto be ready when I arrived. There's 0 sense of urgency.

This is reliably the best Indian food in town!! Butter chicken....mild per my request was perfect!…read more5 stars!

The biryani was really good and the service is nice as well but it's a little on the more expensive…read moreside. I paid almost 16.50 for one biryani which I think is alot comparing to other places where you can find biryani for under 10 or sometimes a little over 10 but 16.50 for ine biryani is alot. The shop was clean.

Cool authentic looking restaurant with a fun ambiance. Staff were very friendly and knowledgable. I…read morehad chicken Tikka masala and naan bread. The curry is one of the best I've had in the U.S. Made from scratch, It was excellent. A truly great experience, I highly recommend.

I loved eating here! I happened to find this place by chance and was so glad I did...my server was…read morevery friendly, welcoming. and helpful, and I loved the vibrant decor. I was excited to find bubble tea on the menu....and the food was super delicious! I also really liked there were several other customers enjoying their meals peacefully alone, like myself...it was just such a pleasant, comfortable, and positive dining experience.

The food? A full-on flavor explosion. Spices dancing like backup singers, freshness stealing the…read morespotlight. Every bite had its own song--and yes, some of them were chart-toppers. The soup and bread in particular? Total show-stealers. Uniquely delicious, and deeply satisfying. Applause-worthy. But then... the intermission. Despite pre-ordering, our meal arrived a full 30 minutes late. A delay so predictable, it might as well be part of the script. From what I've heard, this isn't a one-time twist--it's a recurring subplot. And the response from management? Less "We're so sorry" and more "This is just how the story goes." Here's the plot twist: I'd still come back. The food is that good. But sadly, the rest of my family won't be returning for an encore. Five stars for flavor, minus two for timing and tone. This place could be a blockbuster--but someone needs to fix the third act.

Feeling like you need to get out of Iowa and go on vacation? No need. This place brings the flavors…read moreof India to Hiawatha without breaking the bank! Depressed with the winter gloom? Seriously, this place can help. Try their Rasam soup, a little spicy-for some, but full of so much flavor!!! Didn't expect much from the veg noodles but again, packed full of flavor! Lastly I chose masala dosa which came with two different sauces of choice. All of it was superb and didn't break the bank. Trying more of their food next time.

I thought that I had posted this review back when I wrote it in January. Apparently I had not…read more Since I wrote this I have verified that the chicken entree I mention in the review was chicken 555. I have also tried a lot more items from here, which have all been fantastic. Those items are chicken biryani, chicken curry, chili paneer, multiple kinds of dosa, and a bunch of things they've given me samples of. Anyway, here is the review that I thought I posted: I tried Leela's Kitchen for the first time tonight, and I absolutely loved it! For those who don't know, Leela's Kitchen is a small take-out South Indian restaurant tucked inside of the Amoco gas station at the corner of Blair's Ferry and C Avenue. I tried a lot of things, and I didn't know what most of them were, but I'm going to try my best to provide what little information I can about the things I had. My favorite thing was a dish of chunks of chicken lightly sauced with a very flavorful sauce. I had asked for the chili chicken, which they were out of, and the guy who took my order recommended this and said it was kind of like chicken 65. It was out of this world! My second favorite thing was the masala dosa. I actually ate it with the sauce that came with my wife's samosas, because I absolutely loved that sauce, and I thought it went great with the dosa. (I think it's tamarind sauce?) I don't usually like samosas, but I thought my wife's somasas were better than what I'm used to. I also got butter chicken and rice for our daughters. One really loved it, but said it was a little spicier than she's used to, but not too spicy. (She's 12. So, she's not someone who eats a lot of spicy food.) Our other daughter didn't seem super impressed with the butter chicken, but she didn't dislike it. I should mention something about spice. I'm not sure about this, but I got the impression that the spice levels just are what they are (as opposed to how some places ask you to pick a spice level). The reason I think that is that the guy who took my order seemed genuinely concerned that the chicken was going to be too spicy for me. It wasn't too spicy, but my thought is that if they were able to adjust the spice level, he would have just had them adjust it instead of being worried about whether it was too spicy for me. I actually prefer when places just serve things at one spice level, though. If I'm going to try an item, I want to try it the way it's supposed to be. Restaurants don't feel like they need to ask my salt level, sugar level, garlic level, etc. I like when a restaurant just makes things the way they're supposed to be made. Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal from Leela's, and will definitely be back!

What amazing food! My husband and I stopped here and both had the vegan bowls. Mine with lemon…read moregarlic sauce and Hubby with raspberry balsamic sauce. We both loved them. As a bonus for me - free coffee refills. Next time we're in town we're coming back here and ordering larger bowls and a smoothie.!

Food is fantastic- EVERY TIME and I am always so torn on what to order!…read moreCorn muffin - always No coast bowl - love it, especially vegan Spring rolls- amazingEspecially filling and tasty PLUS you feel so good eating healthy food that is quickly ready! No drive through joint is faster and easier, and CERTAINLY NOT even close to as healthy and fresh!! So glad to see one of my very top "NewBo Market Favorite Stop", expanding to his own space

I bought one of their teas with rainbow jelly and strawberry boba. It ended up costing around $9…read morebecause the add ons totaled $1.50. The guy making my drink gave me half a scoop of each add on and he made my drink without gloves and was handling the fruit that he put in my drink with his bare fingers after I saw him handle cash. On top of the unsanitary food preparation, he stopped halfway through making my drink to go greet someone at the door. To make one drink I was in there for about 10 minutes because he talked to the person for a few minutes completely disregarding me. The tea itself ended up not being very good and I cant bring myself to drink it due to the fact he put his fingers in it. The picture I have added shows how few add ons he put in, mind you they ended up costing $1.50. This was a complete waste of $9

Really enjoyed the beef and noodle soup. The complimentary chips and salsa was on point. The…read morebartender was good at the bar and very knowledgeable on his tequila.

Listen, I came here for a chill night and left in a committed relationship with the Nachos Cabo…read more We're registered at Target. These nachos don't come to play. They show up stacked like they've got something to prove -- loaded, cheesy, and so generous with toppings that I started making life decisions halfway through. ("Do I really need to go to work tomorrow? Or do I just stay here and live my best nacho-filled life?") Then came the margarita. Sweet but sassy, with just enough tequila to make me feel like texting my ex, but in a classy way. And the service? Absolutely top-tier. Our server was the kind of person who makes you feel like a regular even if it's your first time there--fast, friendly, and somehow always showing up right when you need a refill. Villas Patio didn't just feed me; they gave me a full-on therapy session via tortilla chips, lime, and excellent hospitality. 10/10 would let them emotionally support me again.

Ive been to other Gyro places in Cedar Rapids, and this spot tops them all. Albeit I didnt get the…read moreGyro, I can gaurantee by the way they make their chicken and the way the fried chicken is prepared, it wont disappoint. The tacos were phenomenal, and philly cheese steak was amazing. Fries were solid, and the fried chicken reminds me of how Eastern European and Turkish make them. Also by the name, it does remind me of a NY joint from when I lived over there. I'll definitely be returning back to order another round of the philly cheese steak and a proper gyro. Definitely reccomend.

Recently, we visited this quaint neighborhood sandwich shop. The place is small and doubles as both…read morerestaurant with a seating area as well as storage facility for the supplies for resale. Our cashier was also our cook and he was friendly although he didn't smile much. I purchased the Philly cheesesteak and The other person purchased the Gyro. My sandwich was fresh and delicious although the cheese was not melted. The Gyro was equally fresh and delicious. This is a great place to get orders to go however, I probably would not recommend it as a in-house eating establishment due to the limited seating capacity.