The food here was so good!!! I love Indian food, but this was extra yum! Also the gentleman who took our order was adorably sweet with my kids. Lots of high fives. We ordered coconut chicken curry, chicken tikka masala, Rogan Josh, and palak paneer with a ton of rice and naan. Gluten free is easy with Indian. I just skip the naan. The rice was extra delicious and I enjoyed all four curries. My kids really liked the tikka and naan. Would recommend! read more

That Indian Place - Curry and rice for 7 - Indian Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

The flavors from their dishes are soooo good. This place is 4/5 stars only because it took awhile to get the food and their portions are smaller for high prices. Service was friendly. Ambiance is very cute with a few seating available. Located in a Poipu shopping center. Garlic Naan Bread: 5/5 Garlic Dal Tadka: 4/5 Eggplant Bhartha: 5/5 Samosa: 3.5/5 (great flavor, small portion) Samosa Chaat: "same as above" Coconut Fish: 4/5 (least flavor of all our dishes but still good) Everything was a little on the smaller portion size. read more

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Tiny portions with a huge price tag! The food was not very tasty and considering it is Indian owned I was very disappointed. Won't be back! read more

Happy to find the Indian place. The couple who runs the restaurant personally makes sure the patrons get what they are asking and are satisfied. We had shrimp vindaloo and fish goan curry. Both bases were tasty. Thanks for suggesting to go with mild on vindaloo. You have to order rice or naan separately and it's cheaper if you have curry. But on its own it's a dollar extra! The best part was the chef remembered we wanted very mild daal rice for our toddler and it was perfect. My kid finished it all. The seating area is small and you have to line up to order and then grab a seat. But the food will be piping hot and fresh. Would love to see them again if we visit that part of island in the future. read more

That Indian Place - Shrimp vindaoo - red one and fish goan curry - yellow one - Indian Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

A eclectic food choice that I was happy to see on my stay away from home. The place is not too showy, so easy to miss, but it's really close to many resorts, including the one I was staying at so it was a nice place to grab dinner. We were a party of 6 and there just happened to be a table to accommodate us which was nice. You order first at the front end before being seated. The one gripe I had about ordering was that rice was not included in your entree order. To me, just include the rice and increase the price of the entree, had I not asked we would have all just been served our curry/gravy with a spoon alone. I understand that if this is a take out heavy restaurant, most people have rice at home or maybe they prefer a different carb vehicle, but rice is legit one of the most affordable carbs, just add the rice and include its cost in the entree. For 6 people the total came out to about 200 dollars with tip so about 30 dollars per person, which I didn't think was too bad. Flavors were good, they gave us the spice level we all wanted, no one seemed over/underwhelmed with the flavor. Things at the seating portion of the restaurant were clean and staff were nice. Overall, if you're looking for variety on your vacation this is an available option. read more

Since 2012, I have been extremely lucky and absolutely blessed in that I have been able to come to the Magical Island of Kauai 7 times!!! Why is this relevant?? Because since our first visit, every time we return to Kauai, we will always go to our favorite restaurant spots from the prior trips that we fell in love with and we usually try to find at least one new place to see if it will become worthy of being one of our "regulars". This trip, in July 2024.... We found THAT PLACE!!! The only problem... I'm never going to remember what it's called. Something Indian... Indian Palace? No, that wasn't it! Indian Place?? Close... but something's still missing! Oh yeah, now I remember... THAT INDIAN PLACE!!! To the person who came up with this... You just might be a marketing GENIUS! It's absolutely clever and I will ALWAYS remember the name! O.k. Let's get one thing straight right away! I may never physically make it to India... But the way this place smelled both right outside as you walk by and once you walk through their front door... May be the absolute closest that I will ever get to actually going to India and let me just to tell you.... That Indian Place is making their country PROUD!!! Let me tell you.... It's been 18 days, well now 19 days now that it just turned midnight as I'm writing this review and I can still smell the curry, the absolute LOVE that was pouring from the kitchen that day and I assure you, if you love Indian food too, you are going to know exactly what I'm talking about. As we entered the front door, we were greeted by a sweet woman standing begging the counter. We had a big dinner planned that evening so we just wanted to get a light lunch to hold us over. We ordered a Samosa appetizer, an order of butter chicken with Basmati rice, garlic naan & plain naan, a side of Raita (an Indian yogurt dip) and a Limca canned soft drink (described to me as an "Indian Sprite"). Once we ordered, we sat down in their covered outdoor seating area and anxiously awaited our food. All I knew was this... If the food we were about to get tasted half as good as it smelled when we walked in... I knew we were in for a treat... Unfortunately, the food didn't taste half as good as it smelled............. It tasted 100 times better!!!!!!! Ho.....Lee.....Crap!!! My taste buds were in pure Nirvana!! The Butter Chicken made me want to cry tears of joy! The Basmati Rice was so fluffy, so amazing, it was absolute perfection. The Naan's were heavenly (I was all about that garlic naan) and dipping it in the Raita.... Oh My God was it Gooood! The Samosa appetizer was excellent, I only wish we would have ordered some more. When I asked about the Limca soft drink, the lady said some people love it, others not so much. I personally love trying things from the country of origin and experiencing different cultures through the food. I will say it's more of an acquired taste, but I'm sure glad I gave it a shot. My ONLY regret... Not experiencing the rest of the menu. Looking back now, next time we are for sure going to go crazy and get at least 3-4 dishes and truly get the real experience versus just a light taste like we did this past visit. So if you come to Kauai and you love Indian food... Heed to my advice: COME. EAT. HERE. (You will not regret it!!) As for us... That Indian Place is now on our list; it's officially one of our regulars and we will most definitely be back next visit to Kauai. (Located in Poipu @Poipu Shopping Village) To the Chefs in the kitchen, to the sweet lady behind the counter who helped us... Thank you for your hospitality and the ridiculously delicious Indian food! We will see you soon!! read more

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Delicious Indian food in the Poipu shopping mall. We got chicken tikka and Palak paneer with rice and naan. You can specify your preferred spice level. The dishes were flavorful and authentic. If you are hankering for Indian food on Kauai then this is the place for you. The curries were creamy, fresh and absolutely delicious. We cannot wait to come back. read more

That Indian Place - That Indian place Restaurant and seating area in the Poipu shopping mall - Indian Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Opting for Indian and Thai are our go-to options when traveling because they typically are veg friendly and because they are our favorite cuisines! That Indian Place was the only Indian cuisine establishment around the Po'ipu area that came up in our search when the craving hit. We had a busy, adventure day and just wanted to order take out and chill at our apartment. We read about the small portions in previous reviews, and hesitated a little, but with it being the only spot, we gave in. Located in Po'ipu Shopping Village, there are plenty of other establishments to choose from. We had tried another spot earlier in the week and loved to see the diversity the plaza offered! During the dinner hour, parking was challenging, but we eventually found a spot to pick up dinner. The smell of curry permeated throughout the plaza! For such a small restaurant, they know how to pack a punch of flavor. The lady at the counter was very friendly and our dinner, samosa, naan, two orders of curries and rice fit neatly in small, brown lunch bag. The portions truly were a bit laughable at first. The samosa could be finished in one big bite or two medium bites , but they were delicious nonetheless. We had the vegetable Korma and the Palak Paneer. Both were delicious, and while the portions are much smaller than what we're used to, we were satiated and happy with our overall experience. They do charge seperately for rice ($1.95 if you order a curry, $3.50 as a side) and even the rice portions are a bit stingy, but again, we were happy when it was all said and done. I acknowledge that there is a higher cost of living on the islands and there is a tourist tax pretty much anywhere you go. Pricing and portions aside, That Indian Place has a lot of positive to offer the Kaua'i community and to the visitors that come and go. If you like Indian food, you'll likely enjoy That Indian Place! Go give it a try. read more

That Indian Place - Indian Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Wow! This place really hit the spot! Delicious Indian food; friendly, attentive service; and a lovely outdoor seating. Our family of 3 shared the following: 1) Coconut shrimp curry - flavorful and light 2) Chicken saagwala - delicious 3) Madras lamb curry special - tasty 4) Naan - a bit heavier than expected (rather than light and fluffy) 5) Rice - good We got two dishes medium spice and one mild - our 6 year old daughter was able to enjoy all three, as nothing was overly spicy. We ordered at the counter, and they brought our food out to us. The staff member taking care of us was friendly and checked on us to make sure everything was to our liking, which we appreciated. The outdoor lanai seating was very pleasant and relaxing. We were really impressed with this spot and would highly recommend it! read more

Delicious Indian food! I'm vegan so I had the Chana Masala, samosas and parathi. They were all scrumptious! Wonderful vegan option if you're visiting Kauai! Also, the owner was super nice and was proudly pointing out his curry seed plant (I think that's what he called it) and green chilis growing on the patio. Side note: I'm not a big spicy food person, though I'm better with Asian spice than Mexican spice, and I got mine medium and it was perfect! read more

Back by popular demand, sort of! They're doing on-line pre-order by Thursdays for take-out only Fridays-Sundays. Same scrumptious food that travels well to enjoy at home or wherever! https://thatindianplace.square.site/ read more

Absolutely delicious! This spot in the Poipu Shopping Center serves truly authentic Indian cuisine -- rich, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. Every dish we tried was outstanding, from the tender curries to the fresh naan. Best butter chicken ever. Complex and rich flavor, tender bites of chicken! The veggie biryani rice was especially tasty! The staff was warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere relaxed. A must-visit for anyone craving real Indian food on Kauai! read more

On our last night on Kauai, my family and I came here for dinner and I wish we'd had more time to keep eating our way through the menu! We started with an order of Onion Bhaji, which were crispy, flavorful, and the mint sauce was really fun. For our entrees, we ordered the lamb vindaloo (medium), palak paneer (mild), and a classic chicken tikka masala (medium). When I say we scraped every drop of the food out of the bowls, I am not exaggerating! The flavors were bold and well-balanced, the medium spice level had a nice kick but was not overpowering, and the meats were tender and well cooked. Of course, we also ordered garlic naan, which was flaky and perfect for dipping in all the delectable sauces. For a family of four, we may have over-ordered a bit, but everything was insanely delicious and I don't regret it all! The service was very quick, friendly, and the outside seating in the lanai was very picturesque. If I'm ever back on Kauai, I'm coming right back here for more food! read more

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First time here and we will be back, the food was so fresh and delicious and service was great. It's a small outdoor setting area but very clean and well maintained. I would recommend it to anyone craving Indian food. read more

Food was flavored well and made fresh. Slightly pricy here too. Portions were good, based on others' reviews I def over ordered... service was good. Ambiance was nice with the seating outdoors read more

Delicious authentic Indian food, the best meal we have had on the island! The owner and staff are so kind and attentive, and the space is cute and comfortable. We will definitely come back to eat again! read more

Really fantastic food. Friendly staff. Great ambiance. I've spent extended time in India and this food was rather authentic. Portions were generous. Two adults could easily split an entree (with an added side of rice or naan). read more

Friendly people and happy! Seem very accepting to all. Food is good! Had the butter chicken- tasty and lots of not-dry chicken chunks, with deliciously spiced white basmati rice. Good portion for 2 people to share if you don't want leftovers. One rice between the two of us was plenty! The samosas were fine and made better with the chutney side. Papadums were crunchy and good! Will be back for our next takeout night when we want to chill at the condo Can't comment on the restaurant ambiance as it was takeout but it smelled delicious and looked quaint and inviting! read more

Would you pay for naan 7 times what you would pay in CA? We came in person and ordered take out, and received our food within 20 minutes. Dishes come in 12 ounce portions, and each dish comes with an 8 ounce portion of basmati white rice. The $16.95 vegetable of the day was Aloo Gobi, cauliflower in a medium spicy sauce mixed with potatoes. I was third in line at our timeshare, with the ladies taking the top and all the cauliflower, leaving me the potatoes. The $19.95 butter chicken came with three inch cube sized pieces of chicken, and the rest curry. No more than 3 ounces of chicken, or 25% meat in the curry dish. Delicious and tasty dish with strong creamy tomato taste. The $23.50 Lamb Rojan Josh is a spicy lamb curry dish. Maybe 2.5 ounces of lamb, or 20% meat. Spicy hot, have to eat with milk or yogurt to tame the spiciness. Another delicious dish on the spicy side. The $1.75 baby naan is a small 6" diameter bread, perfectly cooked. Tried to order the samosas, but they were sold out. Most Indian places back in Santa Clara county serve dishes in 18 ounce containers for $12-$16 per dish, or $8-$11 for a 12 ounce container. So these prices are roughly double what we pay back home. Curry dishes in CA roughly 60% curry and 40% meat by weight. The naan is the exception and is roughly 7 times of what we pay back in CA, about $4 for four 12" diameter pieces of naan. Good tasting dishes, but severely overpriced even for Kauai, and skimped on meat, compared to dishes back in CA. Tried to order by calling their listed phone number and got a recording that the number was disconnected -someone forgot to pay the phone bill. read more

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I tried That Indian Place because of the large number of vegetarian options. I ordered the vegetable biryani which was delicious but would rate the food 4.5 stars because I wished they added more veggies. Additionally the portion size looked smaller than other Indian restaurants I've been to. The dish filled me up though. Even though I ordered medium spicy, I felt it was very spicy. I rated this restaurant 5 star rather than 4 because of the friendly people. You order and pay upfront and get your own water from a water filter station. You're given a number and they bring the dish to you. I was checked on several times to make sure everything was good. This is a casual place to eat. Nothing fancy but cute and cozy. read more

That Indian Place - Vegetable biryani - Indian Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Walked in and was greeted by the coolest guy right away. The gentleman came out and got to know us, where we are from etc He used to work in AZ as well which was cool and he was familiar w Chicago too--VERY friendly, personable guy!l w a huge smile, gregarious personality...felt like we made a friend!! Excellent service! I'm used to Indian food bc I grew up in Chicago near Devon Ave and let me just say... THIS WAS SOME OF THE BEST INDIAN FOOD I HAD EVER EATEN!! Trust me on this-- I have eaten so much Indian food lol I ordered chicken biryani spicey W a side of Raita (it's a yogurt sauce) to cut the heat down-- I ate every bite on my plate, we both finished our plates lol My husband ordered chicken tikka masala, plain naan, and a side of basmati -- so tasty. So many places make this dish w too much ginger but you couldn't really pick out any specific spice bc it all blended together so well. Made perfectly. I tasted his as well and it was delicious, I normally don't even like chicken tikka masala.. I think it's "fake" Indian food lol something made for ppl not used to Indian food.. good for beginners who aren't used to the aromatics and spices of India.. but OMG it was delicious. The chicken in both our dishes was so tender and juicy and cooked to perfection --CHEFS KISS!!! The spices and aromatics were everything. The place is CLEAN. We were asked multiple times how we were doing.. it was slow when we went..(just a few other customers) The samosa and sauce was fire too Their plain naan was SOOOO soft and fresh.. It was like a cloud lol There was limited outdoor seating in the lanai; the furniture and ambiance was excellent.. it felt classy and chic. "Nirvana in Hawaii" on a cool bamboo wall was very apropos bc that food put us in the most delightful food coma ever. LOWKEY, this is prob the best food on the island..and prob could win in competitions against other very well known Indian spots in Chi. I had to walk to the back and personally thank and bless the guy lol bc it was def be the most memorable meal I had ever eaten on the island!!! DO NOT MISS OUT!! We will def be back! Would have posted pics but we had SLAMMED the food so quick we forgot LMAO that should speak volumes on how delicious the food was!!! read more

Food and service were amazing! You can smell the deliciousness of their food across the shopping center, and let me tell you it does not disappoint! They have several vegetarian and vegan options. The Paneer Tikka Masalaa was AMAZING! Packed full of delicious flavors. The seating area is lovely and gets the breeze, and the employees are very attentive. Definitely my new favorite Indian restaurant. read more

That Indian Place in Kauai is a hidden gem for anyone craving authentic Indian cuisine in paradise. The flavors are rich, the spices perfectly balanced, and every dish feels homemade with care. Favorites like butter plain naan, and Tikka masala hit the spot, and there are great vegetarian options too. The staff is friendly and accommodating, happy to adjust spice levels and explain the menu. While the setting is casual, the owner and people who work here are very hospitable and nice, which adds to the laid-back island charm. A flavorful, satisfying experience that's well worth a visit while exploring Kauai. P.S. The lamb dishes are Halal, very tasty though! read more

Good Indian food. The staff was lovely and filled with Aloha. For Indian Food (w/o rice included) seems high, but it's Kauai--the cost to operate a business and live on Kauia is absolutely insane which is reflected in all pricing for anything on the island. In addition to the great meal, you can bring in your own beverages for a corking fee. We will definitely be back to support this local business. read more

Best Indian food in Hawaii. Reasonable prices, warm and quick service with really tasty food! Would recommend 10/10! read more

Kauai do you even know what you have here? Coming from Austin my wife and eat a lot of Indian food back home and this is the absolute BEST we have ever had! This place is amazing and has a beautiful outdoor patio. Service is so nice! read more

That Indian Place - Masala medium wow!!!! - Indian Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Great menu. Lots of choices. Halal meat! Lovely and casual setting. A bit pricey. But very friendly staff. read more

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Seems family owned. Went here in the mood for great Indian food- got exactly that. Nothing fails. This place is great. The customer service is top tier and the food is just as good. 10/10 recommend that Indian place. read more

Tucked inside the Poi'pu shopping village is That (insert amazing) Indian place. We visited the restaurant based on a friend's recommendation and we were thankful. Not only is their story heartwarming, the food keeps up to the expectations as well. We ordered Kadhai Paneer, garlic dal and rice and they were just perfect. The owners came by to greet us and check in on us as well, which was such a sweet, personal touch. Definitely visiting them again while we spend some more time in Kauai! read more

This is the real deal folks! Chicken Tikka Masala and garlic naan are about as good as you will get anywhere on the planet and right here in Poipu! Indian owners are wonderful and once you try the food you will already be wondering when you can come back again read more

Good food, prepared by an enthusiastic owner. The dal makhani (sp?), palak paneer and mango lassi were excellent. I forgot to pick up the lassi and the owner graciously gave it to me the next day. read more

The curry dishes were Ono! The right amount of spice for your particular taste! The Somosa was ok, I was expecting a lighter crispy sort of dough, but what do I know? Portions were adequate, service was great, the water dispenser could have larger pitchers to bring to the table and the pricing was inline with the commercial rent I suppose. I might order take out if the price was right! Ambiance? The patio is outdoors and you're on Kauai read more

That Indian place is amazing! I highly reccomend going. I ordered the lamb curry and it was absolutely delicious!

Indian food has always been my favorite and I will be honest, I had low expectations coming here. Especially after eating so much poke in the island. Whew! The flavors blew me away. Menu is small so it makes decisions easy. The Chicken Tikka (medium) & Garlic Nan was delicious. I do wish there was a kid menu. Price is high, like everything on the island, but we are leaving full & warm! read more

This is a great mom and pop local business with delicious Indian food. If you ask for legit spicy you will get which is amazing! Coming from New York we were happy to find delicious Indian food on the island. Butter chicken 5/5 Sweet and creamy, tender chicken cooked to perfection. We ordered extra naan to eat as much of this as possible Coconut shrimp curry 5/5 The shrimp were large and juicy. And the coconut curry had a unique flavor. Garlic naan 5/5 So fluffy and delicious we ordered extra. The basmati rice was great and cooked to a perfection texture as well Ambience was casual but really pretty. Especially with the lights at night. The couple who owns the restaurant frequently came by to check on everyone and they are so sweet. read more

Delicious Indian food, perfect amount of slice. Paratha was the best thing we ordered. Paneer tikka masala had the softest paneer ever YUM! Quick service and lovely outdoor seating. And it's right next to a fantastic gelato place so you can have a quick dessert. Would definitely recommend to anyone who likes Indian food. read more

Nice little outdoor seating area! The food is amazing! The family who owns it deliver great service!

Extremely Rude staff and owner. when we asked for water, the server said take it yourself and the owner came out of the kitchen and said that you can leave and not eat! At the time of ordering at the reception, you are encouraged to enter a tip. We have never see a more rude business. read more

Great food and amazing staff. We went there twice and planning to go again when we were on Kauai . They gave us a free mango lassi for our anniversary read more

This Indian place gave me my daal makhni fix during the trip. Menu is limited, which is a good thing. Chicken curry was good too. They did also have some daily specials. Service was quick and the owner took the time to come check in with the customers about food. Ambiance is vibrant and being around other restaurants gives you an option to sample for more. read more