Looking for some of the best Indian food in Austin? Look no further than Tikka House. I stopped by…read moreduring one of our recent cold snaps and I'm so glad I did. It wasn't too busy when I arrived, so I was seated right away. Service was speedy and attentive, which made the experience even better. I started with the Chicken 65, which was incredibly flavorful and definitely on the spicy side. For my main, I ordered the chicken tikka masala with a side of roti. The dish was both filling and comforting with warm, rich spices that hit the spot on a chilly evening. It's the kind of meal I could eat again and again without getting tired of it. This will definitely be one of my regular spots going forward.

Ambiance is casual, nothing impressive but cozy. We got samosa chaat, biryani, chili chicken and…read moregarlic naan! Everything was sooo flavorful. Biryani packed a punch. The samosa chaat was a good mix of spicy, sweet and lots of different textures. Chili chicken was also super tangy and sweet. Garlic naan lowkey mid though. All in all solid North Indian food! Food comes out fast but they lowkey were rushing us towards the end to leave so points off for that.

Best Gobi ever!! Pepper Manchurian chicken…read more Butter naan....quite lovely warm and buttery

Unfortunately, this was quite disappointing. We ordered butter chicken and tikka masala, and ran…read moreinto several issues. First, they mixed up the spice levels on our dishes - not a huge deal, but confusing when you're expecting a certain heat level. The bigger problem was the butter chicken. There was barely any chicken in the dish, and the few pieces that were there were extremely dry. Both curries had very watery sauce consistency, which made them feel more like soup than proper curry. Garlic naan was also whatever

We enjoyed our first visit to Jaipur Palace! It was a great…read morepleasure to meet with Mr. Clifton. He was very informative about all the dishes and the spice levels. We ordered the goat biryani, Maharaja Punjabi Dal and Baigan Bharta with a tandoori roti. Each of these dishes were delicious! Both came with fresh white basmati rice. Clifton was very kind to adjust the spice levels for us when the Bharta turned out too spicy. He was very attentive and checked on us a few times to make sure we are enjoying our dinner! We saw him working very hard with all the other guests too. He was preparing cocktails, & drinks etc. while attending to all guests! What we liked most was that the food had a home made quality, and it did not upset our gastrointestinal systems! :) The restaurant ambiance is good. The cutlery and glassware were clean! Overall, If you are looking for a good Indian Restaurant then Jaipur Palace is very good in Austin!! The prices are very attractive in these times! We hope it stays this! Thanks again for a lovely hospitality Mr. Clifton! We will visit again soon! Ria/Tony

Ordered pick-up on a weekend night and everything was ready in about 20 mins! Pick up process was…read morequick and easy. Parking was a breeze. Loved everything I ordered! Portions are very generous and can easily have enough for 2-3 meals. The rice was nice and fluffy and the sauce was very rich in flavor.The Vegetable Pakora was by far the favorite. Nice and crunchy outside. The sauces each paired wonderfully with the dusting of spices/herbs. Not pictured but also got the Mithai Chaat and it was alright, would suggest picking a different dessert.

I came here with a fellow Yelp Elite and friend after a workout and it surely satisfied our…read morepost-workout hunger. We had the onion kulcha as starter and it was freshly made and delicious. We both ordered the lamb tikka masala and it was rich and savory, we ordered some garlic naan to have some of the sauce with...outstanding! The bartender Shamu came to our table to give us martini options and came back after to check on us, that was a nice extra touch. Our server Ría was very kind and knowledgeable. The ambience at this place is chic casual, I like the black and golds, they have a full bar and plenty of space for big parties. I'd definitely come back here to try more Indian food!

When I worked in high-tech, I managed the Asian Design Centers in Taiwan, Singapore, China and…read moreIndia and visited these countries twice a quarter. When I walked into Tandoori Lounge, I was immediately transported back to my time in India. The atmosphere is sultry and seductive. You are drawn in my the dimly lit restaurant with warm soothing colors. You hear this soft intoxicating music as you take in these tiny table lamps. We were all in! I met a Yelp friend for dinner that I had not seen for quite some time. It was great catching up! As you walked in, you could smell a hint of the aroma of spices coming from the kitchen. Is it possible that everything you eat or drink is exceptional? Can service be at the highest possible level? Yes and Yes! We ordered the onion kulcha and garlic naan as appetizers. They were fresh, hot, soft and super flavorful. You could taste the onions in the kulcha and the garlic was pronounced in the garlic naan. We both ordered the lamb/goat marsala (medium for me and mild for my friend). The entrée was an explosion of flavors in your mouth...so good! The entrée was rich and enjoyable to eat without being heavy. It came with basmati rice where the kernels did not stick to each other. The rice was airy and fluffy. My friend ordered an Indian beer. When in India, Indian beer is a staple. I ordered a lemon drop martini. This was the best martini I have had in a very long time. Shamu, the bartender, came over to our table to explain what other martinis he could make that were not on the menu. The Lemon Drop martini was ice cold (loved that), smooth and perfectly blended. Shamu said that the glass was first chilled before the martini was poured. Drinking narvana... Riya, our server, was so sweet and kind. She was meticulous in serving our table - water constantly refilled, lemons delivered and food strategically placed on the table. Riya suggested our entrée as the most popular dish. We absolutely understand why. I am not sure why we have never eaten at Tandoori. I definitely will be returning when I am back in the South part of the city.

Really wanted to like this place for the Indian Mexican fusion but my meals have been pretty…read moreaverage both times I've eaten here. The best thing we had were the veggie samosas, really liked those. The dal soup was alright, lacking flavor and watery. The onion pakoda was exactly what you'd think, fried onion strings. I've had way better Shahi korma, tikka masala and chicken biryai and the jalapeño naan was interesting. It was just plain bread with jalapeños on it, no garlic or butter or anything else. Maybe I'm missing something and this is just part of the fusion, but it was not doing it for me. They do have a good happy hour if you want to come try them out!

A good first Nasha experience. Arrived at around 5:30pm on a Friday and there was only one other…read morecouple there. We had our choice of outdoor or indoor seats, and chose a spot outside on their wrap around patio. Tables were a bit wobbly and cement was cracked/uneven, but there was a charm to it. Our order was taken promptly! We got a lamb samosa (half off appetizers M-F from 4-7pm!), a couple of curries, a garlic naan, and a mango lassi. The curries were a little under-spiced and the lassi was a touch over sweet, but the garlic naan was amazing and the basmati rice was as perfectly cooked as any I've ever had! Portions were a touch small, but prices were fair. Our server was also incredibly kind and warm. I will definitely come back to try some other items off their expansive menu!

This is a fun upscale Indian restaurant!…read more I wanted my party to be seated in the cellar but they said it was closed (didn't disclose a reason) so they seated us in what I believe was the parlor instead - which was also pretty. Got the Khuroos E Tursh - would recommend! The cream sauce was sweet and delicious. I LOVED the rice that came with the dishes - it already had some flavor and the texture was similar to Thai broken rice. Naan is a great value - 4 pieces for $5. Ordered the Jalapeño cream cheese naan and it had a generous portion of cream cheese inside. However it wasn't spicy which I was expecting - the jalapeño pieces just tasted like bell peppers but it needed a kick of spice. I would try the palak paneer naan next time instead. We were too full for dessert but the options sounded quite tasty. Something was cracked us up a bit was that their straws don't sit in the glasses well - they kept rising to the top of our waters Service was great but it just took a little time for them to set up our table after our reservation time.

I was check 44 at the bar table t1 I am regular at Clay…read morePit. I get the vegetarian dishes today I got my normal dishes I get. Vegetable korma excellent. Dal Makhani no spices and watered down. And the Puri the wheat cups with chic peas inside all potatoe. I visited at 3:28p and it was way different than normal. I just only liked the Korma today .& spoke to manager who surely would recognize me I am always there and never complained. Ways of money today I don't eat the makhani or puri Server at bar was great and I've had him twice this week. Manager saying he will talk to Cook doesn't help. Manager said see you next time was rude and he's seen me in there a lot

I'm on a liquids only diet right now, so I was excited that New Sitara had several interesting soup…read moreoptions since I'm finding out that Austin isn't that great for finding menu items outside of smoothies. I tried the Ulavacharu soup--absolutely delicious. It's main ingredient is horse gram, which apparently is in the legume family. It wasn't like any soup I've had before, so description is a bit tough. It was fairly spicy to start with, but less so as I kept eating it. The only things I could identify was ground up horse gram, some sweet onions, and some thinly shaved ginger, but it had a lot of complexity. Highly recommend that and the rose milk (especially if you need some relief from the spiciness when you start out.) I had a little bit of my friend's butter chicken sauce, and that was excellent too. More heavily tomato-based than I'm used to, but a lot of depth of flavor. I'd happily order that in the future. I can't wait to come back and try their buffet when my diet restrictions are over :) Service was great. I asked if a few of the menu items have coconut in them since I'm allergic, and our server double checked with the kitchen for me and was very nice about it. Really pretty dining room as well. The location isn't as central as I'd like, but that does make it easy to find parking in the lot. Definitely recommend!

I randomly decided to try this place on Friday. I will say it did not disappoint!! I got chicken…read moretikka masala and garlic naan. This is my go to order. I have tried several places but this by far is the most authentic. I used to have a favorite place I went to and would drive 20-40 min for it. This place has them beat and I'm not far from them I will be back. The only thing is when they say 8-10 min be prepared to wait 20-25 min.

Saffron Austin is known for their Indian and Nepalese cuisine, offering a thoughtfully crafted menu…read morethat highlights both traditional Indian flavors and unique Himalayan dishes. According to a close friend, Safran Austin located on Far West Boulevard, is especially known for being the first in Austin to feature a dedicated Nepalese menu I was not very hungry so I ordered the Chicken 65 (spicy deep-fried chicken with tomatoes, curry leaves, and ginger) ...a South Indian specialty. The chicken nuggets were doused in a flavorful curry seasoned and they were super moist and fresh tasting. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. My server, Dipka, was kind and helpful. She offered me water to go as it was pretty hot outside...nice touxh. There are a plethora of vegetarian, vegan, and halal offerings. Looking forward to returning and exploring more menu items...

Good enough food for to go!…read more We got your general white person basics: - Nepalese Momos - chicken tikka masala - garlic naan I will say though that the packaging was fantastic (some may disagree it's wasteful) and ensured that everything travelled safely with no spills in the car!

I've lived off Parmer Lane with my family for about 5 or 6 years now, and one of the best things…read moreabout the area has been the amazing Indian food scene that's grown here. Out of all the places nearby, Sangam stands out the most to me. This place is ALWAYS busy from open to close, every day of the week, and after eating here for years, it's easy to understand why. You can literally smell the fresh curries from the nearby HEB. The aroma alone makes you hungry. We've been coming since they first opened, and it's been great watching them continue to improve and expand the restaurant over time. The staff is attentive, friendly, and constantly checking in to help with orders or anything else you need. We've tried a huge variety of dishes over the years. Several curry's such as the Chettinad special curry, butter chicken, tikka masala, chicken 65, several biryanis, all consistently delicious. One of my personal favorites is the plain dosa and curry combo, which comes with four different chutneys that are all fantastic. Even my young son loves coming here because they have things like shrimp noodles and fried rice that are kid friendly while still tasting great. We used to mostly order to-go, but lately we've started dining in more often because the experience itself is so enjoyable. Service is quick, the atmosphere is comfortable, and I really appreciate the details. The artwork and photos on the walls, the music, and the lighting that isn't overly bright. They even dim it more in the evenings, which makes it feel even more relaxed and welcoming. Every visit has been a great experience for our family. Easily one of our favorite restaurants in the area.

I was so excited about this place bc my friend told me she comes to Austin simply for this…read morerestaurant! do not sleep on Chettinad. we ordered way too much food and i have zero regrets. the chicken biryani and lamb biryani are both insane. like genuinely so good. the goat karahi, chicken tandoori, chilli crab- all of it was hitting. but the dosa with sambar was my favorite thing on the table and i did not see that coming and it reminded me of the food in malaysia!! this place is the real deal. go hungry and be prepared for a wait!

Love ordering from here! There are so many great vegetarian and gluten-free options, you really…read morecan't go wrong. My favorites are the vegetable pakoras and the veggie tikka masala. I always add paneer to the tikka masala, and it's delicious every time. The rice is simple yet so flavorful, and the desi ranch that comes with the pakoras is absolutely divine. I always order extra! The only thing I wish they offered is dosas. But if you're looking for a quick bite and craving Indian food, definitely give this place a try -- you won't be disappointed.

I was shopping in the area and it was a chilly day. What could be better than warm and spicy Indian…read morefood? The Madras soup hit the spot. *Tomato-Coconut Soup cooked with Indian spices & finished with an aromatic tarka of onions, cumin & garlic. Although it wasn't busy, it took longer than expected to get my soup. If you need a quick snack or full meal while down on Brodie Lane, give this place a try. I didn't order it this time but their garlic naan is one of my favorite things.