Great food great service, will expand on the perfectly spiced salmon later! Thank you Kabab and…read moreCurry - it's always a great experience.

Met a friend here for lunch on Friday afternoon. Street parking was actually pretty easy to find…read morebut there is a paid lot really close. May be free lots close by as well but I was fortunate not to have to look very hard. There were three young men waiting at the front to assist. We were seated quickly. We got water and I ordered a Kingfisher to start my weekend early LOL. (Unfortunately they did not have it on draft, only in bottles, but it was still really good beer!) They brought us out some (I think) roti (crispy thin flat bread) with three different dipping sauces. A cilantro mint, a charred pepper, and a brown sauce. All pretty good. I ordered the Mulligatawny Soup and the Veggie Platter while my friend got the Chicken Tikka with a garden salad. The soup was just okay. It seemed to be very lacking in flavor at the restaurant. I took the rest of it home and ate it a couple of days later and it was much tastier. I guess it just need time for all the flavors to meld, I don't know. But the veggie platter was phenomenal. My favorites were the samosas (of course!) and the veg pakora. I would highly recommend those. My friend said her chicken tikka was just mid. Her garden salad was big and looked fresh and delicious. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the service either. The waiters constantly refilled our waters and the wait time was not long. They didn't even rush us when we spent an hour and a half at the table. The only reason this is a four and not a five is that there are other Indian restaurants close in this area that I enjoy the food more.

This was a delightful find. We are visiting town and a…read morefriend brought us here. The menu was clearly marked with gluten free dishes which is important to me. We ordered: Saag chicken Chicken Tikka Masala Bhindi masala (okra) Lamb biryani And 2 garlic naans-- which were not gluten free but I was the only one who couldn't eat the naan. Rice came with the dishes. And so did Raita (yogurt sauce). The food came within about 10 minutes. It was delicious. Morris was our server-- he was very kind and helpful and attentive to our needs. I highly recommend this place. We asked for saamf (an after meal digestive) at the end and they brought it to our table.

My first time to try idli and Mysore masala dosa. The idli was soft, fluffy, and fresh. It had that…read moreperfect light texture. Paired with the coconut chutney and sambar, it felt comforting and authentic without being overly heavy. The chutneys tasted fresh and well-balanced, and the sambar had a nice depth of flavor. The Mysore masala dosa was the standout for me. The dosa itself was beautifully crisp on the outside while still slightly soft inside, and the spicy red chutney spread added a great kick without overpowering everything else. The potato filling was well-seasoned, not too oily, and had just the right amount of spice. Every bite had a satisfying crunch followed by warm, savory flavors. Overall, everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. If you're craving South Indian food, this spot definitely delivers--especially for dosa lovers. I'll definitely be back to try more from their menu. The place is nice and looks classy. Service was good and the servers were patient and welcoming for us first timers when we arrived at almost closing time.

For my birthday, we decided to check out Viceroy restaurant in Durham…read more We had a wonderful dining experience at Viceroy! We started with the Guava Pani Puri and Veg Samosa, then moved on to the Achari Paneer, Anjeer Kofta, and Pumpkin Paneer Curry. The Achari Paneer and Anjeer Kofta were my highlights. Both were beautifully seasoned (medium spice), flavorful, and easily the best parts of the meal. The Anjeer Kofta, in particular, was a delicious mix of sweet and savory flavors. Everything was well-prepared and made for a truly enjoyable meal. I'd definitely come back to explore more of the menu. Viceroy is a great spot for anyone looking for flavorful Indian food with some creative twists!

really good food and drink!…read more when there are SO many indian restaurants in the triangle area, viceroy stands out by having menu items that are different from all the rest. we ordered a bunch of stuff to share and everything was great. the decor was interesting and very reminiscent of a british pub; although it got loud, it was never overpoweringly so. i started with a drink - the carda-mami, which was wonderful. the gin & honey & lemon combination was really well done and the drink wasn't too strong. for appetizers, we got the momo bhel and the guava pani puri. the bhel was awesome. i would order that again any day of the week. the pani puri was also good, but i couldn't really taste the guava and didn't think it was special enough to warrant the price or order more than once. for mains, we got the smoked dal and the anjeer kofta. both were amazing; i especially loved the anjeer kofta and could taste the figs in the kofta, which worked really well with the sweet malai sauce. the naan was great too. we wanted to try the pineapple hibiscus sorbet for dessert but they were unfortunately sold out - however, our server recommended we walk down the street and get ice cream at the parlour, which we did and thoroughly enjoyed. i had a lovely evening here and am happy this place with its menu exists!

Nice to be greeted upon entry. Very nice and inviting inside. Although I didn't indulge, the buffet…read morefoods looked very fresh and area CLEAN. I was invited to sample items on the buffet, pointing to little sauce bowl to use. I ordered the red lentil soup and samosa chaat to go. Piping hot. Delish! Will definitely go back..... maybe tomorrow.

Went on a Saturday right when it opened. Very clean and buffet was ready for patrons…read more I was impressed. As a meat eater, that's all i go for at an Indian buffet. So they had tandoori chicken, chicken kebabs, chicken tikka masala, and a goat curry. Dessert was tasty as well. I tried the galab jamun which was sitting nice and warm in its delicious syrup. I also tried the kheer (rice pudding). I was happy with it all. I've had better naans but they were a solid 4/5 and came made to order direct to your table. For $16.99 in this day and age, it can't be beat. If i wasn't watching my weight, I'd be here several times a month easily.

I usually love Anjappar, but now that they have this BOGO, it's more sauce than anything. Don't get…read moreme wrong, I love their food still, but yesterday I ordered 2 Butter Chickens to go and there was barely any chicken. The flavor is still there, but only a few pieces of chicken. The service is still great!

I visit Anjappar at least once whenever in the Bull City for work, and am never disappointed. The…read morefood is always consistently delicious and full of flavor. The waiter was friendly and knowledgeable, and provided great service. I will definitely return here and recommend anyone seeking great tasting food for affordable prices that includes a nice, relaxing ambiance, Anjappar is a must visit. Food can get a bit pricey when dining for lunch ordering more than just an entrée.

I've been craving the buffet at Sitar for a while now so finally headed over. The staff is always…read moreso kind and welcoming. Aside from the delicious food, it feels good just being there. If you've never been, wait no longer!! If you haven't tried Indian food yet, this is the place to try, esp since they have a buffet. If you have a fear of it being too hot there's lots of mild dishes and lovely sauces to add on top to temper it too. You can try a little of this and a little of that to find out what suits your palate. There's so much to try and experience I can't recommend it highly enough!!

We are really sad we don't live in Dirham and can't come here weekly. The buffet is big and has…read moreseveral dishes I haven't had before and the staples you hope are there like pakora and tikki masala which was delicious. The mango mousse was so good and they had a very good selection of desserts. Truly the best buffet we had been to in years and we try Indian restaurants whenever we travel. Great bargain for the price PLUS 20 percent off coupon!!

This restaurant was so good! Sarga's friendly service and he was ver attentative to our needs. The…read moreFood and drinks were excellent and actually new for me. Will definiately go back.

Ok, let me get this clear. Many people love this place and I now know why but I also don't want to…read moreunderstate my pure glee when trying this food. I'm a fairly practiced home cook that loves to make food-sciency dishes, Michelin inspired stuff, and true comfort food alike. Most places I've been I could now recreate the majority of the food on my own (including a variety of ethnic food, especially Indian). I think it would take me a few years to recreate ONE DISH from this place. I should seriously be spending time with my mother and grandmother but instead my head is currently buried in my phone while trying to envision the tastes that hit my tongue. Anyways, this place beat the brakes off my expectations, so let's get talking about food and service. First Impression: Upon walking into the restaurant, I was kindly greeted by the man working the front of house (Sonny) and he shook my hand after recognizing my voice. I called fifteen minutes prior to push our reservation and add a seat, but I did not expect to feel so welcomed and comfortable so quickly. Amazing hire and clearly keeps things running smoothly. No notes for the other staff either, they were all exceedingly kind, courteous, and responsive when we had questions. Ambiance: This greatly contributed to the fantastic meal we just had. They had flowers and balloons out for Mother's Day (which was not expected at all either), but also the whole place is filled with natural light and a simply great vibe when eating food. Music wasn't loud/distracting, acoustics never made me worry I was yelling either. The food also was so pretty that it just tied it all together organically. Appetizers: I think this place is pretty well known for its Gunpowder Lamb Chops. So I won't go into excessive detail, but yes it is just that fucking good that if you don't get it, you're probably not thinking straight. I will definitely be back for those because I wouldn't dare try to make it myself and ruin it. We also had this Chaat dish that was a more modern take and it was without a doubt the most creative Chaat I've ever tried. Excellent. Entrees and Sides: We ordered three entrees to share amongst 5 adults (although 2 are older folks) and had two small boxes of leftovers to argue over. The first thing that I tried was the Duck Vindaloo (9.8/10) - I knew immediately I would be writing my very first food review afterwards. I don't even know if putting duck in a vindaloo is conventional, but it's EPIC. My grandparents thought it was a touch sweet but I liked it better that way and it perfectly complemented the duck. Next was the Ember Lamb Shank Special (9.5/10) - which was of course amazing. I actually forgot to put the gravy on top for the first half of the lamb I ate, so the half point off is honestly my fault. Would've been a ten if I was locked in. We also got the Nustea Shrimp (10/10) - which I think you will have to try yourself to believe my rating. I won't even try to describe it other than the sorba (sauce) that we almost licked off the plate. Lastly, we had Naan (8.9/10), Chili-Garlic Naan (9.3/10), Raita (9.7/10), and a vegetable salad (9/10) on the side. I have always thought most Indian restaurants cheap out on the sides, but this one makes them expert level. I genuinely have no idea what the orange crunchy spheres in the raita were, but this was the only time I've ever had raita outside my home and liked it. Desserts and Beverages: We ordered the Kumbala Brulee (9.5/10, genius idea btw). The lovely staff ALSO gifted us some Raspberry cake (9.7/10) which was phenomenal. That was honestly the cherry on top that made me a true believer. Final Note: If you read this far and haven't made a reservation yet then unfortunately you didn't get the point... Go try this place ASAP I pinky promise you won't regret it. I even ordered a goat curry to go so my girlfriend could try the art they are calling food. Oh and did I somehow forget to add ALL THE MEAT IS HALAL??? What a way to put me in the running for favorite grandchild . And Sonny if you're reading this thanks for making this Mother's Day one of the best you're the man!!

Service: wonderful! They were quick and they were so sweet. We made a quick reservation online and…read moreby the time we arrived the table was set for us! Ambiance: perfect for a 1st date. It's a casual restaurant but all the decor and the modern touches with Indian influence gives it a great sultry vibe. Food: top notch. Thus far is our favorite Indian restaurant out there. The naan itself is freshly made and SOFT, thick, and has a nice chew. Best naan in the triangle area. Highly recommend the bread basket as you get a good variety of their different naans. The paneer pakora is crispy, piping hot, and has a great cumin and lightly salted taste. In the middle is mint chutney so it's has nice layers of flavors. The lamb palak was super tasty as well! The spinach was nice clay cooked where it was creamy with no bitter after taste. The lamb was fall apart tender! The lamb jalfrezi was also a show stopper, it was spiced, slight tomato sauce, and lambs again, super tender that can be broken up with just fingers. The malai chicken was good, but wasn't our favorite. The meat is tender, but I felt like the flavor wasn't hitting as much as the other two. It was lighter and even with the lemon it still felt like it was missing something. Overall: will definitely be coming back!

We had a much better meal eating at the restaurant than when we got takeout a year ago. The…read moreambiance is nice and the service was good. We shared the Chicken 65, which was tasty. I especially enjoyed the crunch from the onions and peppers in this dish. The Garlic Naan was so good: buttery and perfectly cooked. I had the Beef Curry at spice level "hot," which was perfect for me. Some pieces of the beef were a little tough. My husband ordered his Chicken Vindaloo "extra Indian hot" and still wanted it spicier, haha. We got more than enough rice for each curry dish. The Mango Lassi was perfect to sip between spicy bites of curry, I highly recommend this if you like the flavors of yogurt and mango!

Tonight I found a gem! Urban Turban is a lovely restaurant that serves delicious food. They ask…read morebeforehand what level of heat (spices) you would like your food prepared in. If you are new to Indian cuisine the very friendly staff will help you along. I was very impressed with the vegetarian menu. Appearance matters here as well as food quality. My waiter, Baron, was top-notch.

Urban Turban has awesome decor and vibes, it's such a beautiful restaurant! I came for lunch and…read morethe service was great. The music seemed to be modern Indian music, which I enjoyed. I had a lunch special, the Non-Vegetarian Thali, which came with a Vegetable Samosa, Dal Bukhara, Butter Chicken, Butter Naan, Rice, Raita, and a Gulab Jamun. This is the first time I've had a Thali and the presentation was beautiful. Vegetable Samosa: Perfectly crisp on the outside and soft inside. Mild spicy. Dal Bukhara: Delicious lentil curry! I've never had this before (I usually get Dal Makhani), and I now know I prefer Dal Bukhara because it has lentils only. Butter Chicken: Delicious curry. I loved the smoky flavor and char on the chicken. The curry was perfectly spicy (I ordered medium spicy). The butter naan, rice, and raita were all good in supporting the dish. Gulab Jamun: A delicious sweet doughnut in syrup, a nice little treat before leaving the restaurant. The lunch Non-Veg Thali is a great deal at $24, especially for the amount of food you get (I ended up with leftovers too). I can't wait to come back and try their dinner and bar offerings!

For the appetizer our server, Fern, reccommeded the Chettinad-Style Chicken. It was the dry style…read more Cooked perfectly and had a nice kick. Mangalorean Chicken was full of flavor. Not a spicy hot dish. Would be good to introduce someone to Indian food. Lamb Vindaloo was spicy, but a really nice flavorful spicy. The lamb was cooked perfectly. What I believe I love most about the dishes is that they were so meaty! Most times you get more sauce in the dish than the meat. I loved the dishes weren't soup like, thicker and bursting with flavor. We ended the night with a cranberry oatmeal and chocolate chip cookie. Definitely a must have to get the cookies! Will be going back to experice the bar area which you wouldn't know was there if it was closed. Fern took great care of us andmade fabulous recommendations. Love the decor of the restaurant and speakeasy feel of the bar. The added touch of the box with the menus and silverware gave the experience that special touch.

This place has been on my list for a while and I'm glad I finally got to visit to celebrate my…read morehusband's birthday. The good: - The decor and ambience is excellent, I love the thoughtful design and wanted to take photos of everything! - The service was friendly and explained the dishes well - The mango lassi was heavenly, I'd come back just for the drink, loved the cardamom flavor! - most of the meat was halal! - The chettinad chicken was delicious, like the best thing we tried. Flavors were great and I liked the texture. - the garlic naan was different from most Indian restaurants and more bread like but heavenly, I've tried naans like this before and so glad I could taste it here too! - the fish moilee, low key felt a little expensive for what it was but at least it tasted good! I like the tangy coconut flavors though the paratha it came with was disappointing, but flakey and very dry. Room for improvement: - We ordered the jaggery chicken because it's not something we usually see on menus, I wouldn't call it an Indian dish but an elevated chicken roast and I liked it a lot! Unfortunately it wasn't hot or warm when we ate it so we took most of it home to reheat. I also feel like it should have come with some sides, tandoor dishes typically do like even a little side salad would have been nice because it was too dry to eat with naan. - the aloo tiki chat was not it. It was potato wedges with some sev sprinkled and barely any yogurt. It definitely needed a lot more going because it was super dry and not flavorful. Nonetheless I'd return to try the mango lassi again and try their featured cake!