TLDR: chicken tikka masala was delicious, chicken tender…read more I've gotten takeout from this place several times and always thought it was just good. But this past time I got takeout, the chicken tikka masala really blew me away. The flavor was very rich and well developed, without just a surface level flavor of tomato. Each bite of chicken was also very tender. To be fair I haven't had Indian food in a while and was really craving it but I was pleasantly surprised. Garlic naan could've been a bit more garlicky but was very good texturally, nice and chewy. The parking garage entrance is right next door (to the right of the restaurant) and you can get validated inside. If you're getting takeout, they text you a link you have to prepay through before they start preparing the food which is a bit annoying, but I get it.

I went all the way from Marietta to Midtown to experience Tabla first hand as I had heard about it…read moremultiple times. This is the summary of my experience there: 1) Ambiance 3/5: The place from outside looks contemporary and chic. The bar looks inviting but as you enter the dining area, the place is dated. The decor looks shabby and I feel they should renovate for they have a reputation to maintain 2) Service 3/5: This was a hit and a miss for me. Though they are gracious enough to validate your parking, the service was at times good but at times slow and bad. One person was good at suggestions but the other person was really lazy. I went their for my birthday but they took about 10 minutes to get me a candle which was disappointing to say the least. 3) Food 4/5: This is where they excel. Although everything was pricey. The taste made up for it. We had: a) kaala khatta : This is basically shikanji but was refreshing b) mango chili mojito: My wife loved it. It tasted like you were eating raw mango with salt and chili powder. c) palak patta chaat - it was crispy and flavorful d) Chicken curry: Loved the taste. The accompanying rice was so less that it looked like a joke e) Chur chur naan and garlic naan: Pricey and ok f) Carrot halwa with ice cream: The combination was good but carrot halwa in general was ok. Tasted like the heated store bought frozen halwa 4) Value for money 3/5: Really pricey. The taste was look but for the amount, everything was pricey I would only return if I a really craving for Indian food with nothing in the vicinity and someone else is paying. The good: 1) Food and flavor Not so Good: 1) Decor 2) Prices 3) Service

Discovered this place from TikTok and the 13 course tasting menu for $65 per person is definitely…read moreworth the try! What I Ordered: Starters * Papaya Salad (crunchy peanuts overpowered the tropical flavor) 6/10 * Yellowfin Tuna (fresh tuna and well-balanced textures of a every ingredient) 10/10 * Crispy Broccoli (charred broccoli tasted too burnt) 4/10 * Samosa Chaat (creamy and colorful sauce with chickpeas) 10/1 * Potato Dhosa (golden potatoes wrapped in a flaky dough and cake with a delicious sauce) 8.5/10 Entrees * Chicken Tikka Masala (a decadent classic) 10/10 * Kerala Lamb (chewy yet well seasoned) 8/10 * Saag Paneer (mushy spinach) 2/10 * Turmeric marinated Shrimp (coated in a sweet coconut sauce but very small portion) 10/10 * Dahl Makni (very spicy lentils and comforting sauce) 7/10 * Ghee Naan (buttery bread that soaked up every sauce) 9/10 Dessert * Sticky Date Cake ( delicious toffe cake with smooth ginger ice cream and a rich caramel topping) 10/10 * Ice Cream Sandwiches (overpowering cinnamon taste in crackers) 4/10 Other * Pani Puri (crispy fried dough balls with potatoes is a burst of citrusy flavors after you pour in the Tamarind dressing) 10/10 * Lamb Hakka Noodles (stir fried noodles with smoky grilled lamb) 7/10 Came here for a girls night and loved the warm ambiance and friendly servers like Brett. If you love R&B music, they play classics from every decade, and it completed the tasting experience. Highly recommend for intimate dinners with friends!

Sorry to say this restaurant did not live up to the hype and somehow cannot believe this is…read moreMichelin recommended. I do not think the chef is eating his / her own food in a nutshell. The food is not just not worth the money but is plain bad. Duck biryani - claimed to one of the signature dishes was just clumped rice with some seasoning under duck meat. Do not understand how this is biryani even if this is a fusion restaurant Smoked goat neck - the meat was cooked well but served with a gravy of black chick peas and a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds. It tasted exactly how it sounds. Very disconnected tastes that did not combine well Panipuri - How panipuri can be disappointing is actually surprising. This simple recipe seems to be messed with in the name of fusion. Mushroom momos - this was the one saving grace of this very expensive dinner. The sauce was simply amazing and I wish we could order it again. Overall the restaurant has a good vibe and service is decent. The food though was a very big let down.

A great place inside Ponce City Market!…read more The restaurant had casual vibes. I ordered and paid at the counter. I got a mango lassi ($5.99), masala smashed potatoes ($6.99), and chicken tikka roll ($11.99). The food came out FAST. The mango lassi was sweet, creamy, and refreshing. And the potatoes and roll were DELICIOUS. They came out hot and fresh. The potatoes were super crispy and well-seasoned. It was served with this tasty sauce that had a bit of a kick and some sweetness. Every part of the chicken tikka roll was delicious. The chicken was flavorful & tender, the naan was warm & thick & tasty, the green chutney added a nice brightness, and the slaw added a fresh crunch. The roll was served with raita on the side. I absolutely devoured the food, and since I was so hungry, it tasted even better. There is self-serve complimentary water next to the takeout station.

Botiwalla is one of the fast causal restaurants on the main floor food hall of Ponce City Market…read more You order at the counter, and can sit within their space, or "to go" if you sit in the main hall. The rest of my group had ordered from another restaurant, so I picked my order up from the counter space. The menu is a good length, sandwiches, salads, sides, sodas, and a couple alcoholic drink options. I had the smashed potatoes, the fish sandwich, and their raspberry/lime soda. Everything was fantastic, very flavorful, ingredients balanced. My niece had not wanted to order as she was unsure about whether she'd like the flavors, and she does not do spicy. She loved everything. The potatoes have a light kick of spice, I would put them in the flavorful category over spicy, Could not be happier with my food hall choice.

Food and service were amazing. I placed a to-go order and took it back to my hotel room. I will say…read morethe vindaloo was the least impressive. It didn't really have much flavor. The chicken wings are phenomenal with th hot sauce. The butter chicken was spectacular, as was the chicken korma and naan. Staff were super nice and packed a nice bag of plates and silverware for me. Highly recommended!

I love Indian food! This place popped on Yelp today for locations near where we are staying and we…read morehad to try it. Wow! The experience was wonderful. It's a cozy sidewalk cafe that had great music. We barely made it through the door before they brought us water and an appetizer. They were delicious! The waitstaff and everyone made sure every need was attended to. Wonderful service! And I save the best for last, everything we ordered arrived piping hot and was so delicious. We ordered the garlic naan, pakoras, mango lassi's and butter chicken and the chicken korma. All of it was so yummy. We even had leftovers. Thank you for making us feel so welcome! Can't wait to come back.

I friggin love Planet Bombay. The menu is special in at least 2 ways. (1) tons of options for…read morevegetarians and vegans and GF. I dare you to find a bigger more inclusive Indian menu in ATL! (2) they give you a detailed description about whats in the dish and which Indian cuisine (east / west, etc). I love Indian food but I still can't remember what sauce is which. I appreciate the details. For the vegans & vegetarians - what keeps me returning is the tofu entrees. Yeah most Indian restaurants have vegetarian menu items - duh! But most do not also offer tofu on the menu! So when you want a high protein dinner option with amazing sauces then this is the local go- to. The people there are always soooo nice! We have dined inside 2x and take out several times. Very easy going pace. The interior has some wall decorations which is nice. I wouldnt say first date nice unless youre good with casual. Although as i write this- this place saved our Valentines Dinner bc the place we had reservations was so overbooked we werent acknowledged for 20 mins (!!!) So we left that place and ate here instead and enjoyed our meal. Lol!!! So yeah casual but its not one of those cafeteria like setups.

We had dinner from Planet Bombay Indian Cuisine on Edgewood Ave in Old Fourth Ward yesterday. The…read morefood was delicious and satisfying. We ordered delivery via Uber Eats. Here's what we got: BOGO (buy one, get one free) 2 Garlic Naan for $5.99 2 Butter Chicken for $23.99 2 Saag Paneer for $17.99 2 Chana Masala for $15.99 2 Chicken Korma for $23.99 Other 1 Okra Bhaji for $14.99 1 Eggplant Bhaji for $14.99 After tax, delivery fee, service fee, tip, Uber One delivery discount, and Uber One membership benefit, the total was $155.81. The food was delivered to our home less than five miles away. Upon delivery, several of the containers were still piping hot. Most everything was sealed securely in plastic containers packed in brown paper bags. Upon delivery, the containers had toppled over inside the bags - if one of them had popped open during the trip, it would have been a disaster. My favorite was the Saag Paneer. It's one of my favorite Indian dishes in general. Planet Bombay's version was rich, flavorful, and had its own distinct character. Everything else was tasty as well. There wasn't a single bad item or anything really to criticize. Perhaps we could've ordered more naan, but they packed plenty of white basmati rice for us -- 10 containers worth of rice alone. We'd order from here again.

My daughter and I had the lunch buffet and everything we tried was sooooooo good. We had Kale…read morePoora (fried Kale fritters) - I'm not really a fan of Kale but this was amazing, saag paneer (spinach & Indian cheese), Kheema (lamb hash), uttapam (a savory pancake). The buffet was constantly refreshed, we never had to wait for anything. The restaurant was very busy, speaking to how popular and good it is, but it didn't feel cramped and the decorations were engaging without being too much.

Chai Pani is a super cute and trendy spot located not far from Decatur Square. We were able to get…read morea table rather quickly on a Wednesday night which was nice. Menu is great for sharing! Two stars deducted due to the following: 1. Our waitress put a damper on our entire meal. She was rude and not attentive. We actually almost left initially due to her going to every other table but ours. A simple greeting would have been appreciated. Our bill was also wrong and we were charged for a dish we did not order. Luckily we checked before paying. But when we brought it to her attention she seemed annoyed. 2. Food freshness was questionable. I kid you not our food came out within two minutes of us ordering. We were unsure how fresh it was as it is impossible for it to have been prepared so quickly. Furthermore, we ordered an additional side dish later that took close to 15 minutes to be prepared. We felt like the second dish was hotter and more freshly made. Overall I think we'll stick to some other spots for future meals!

Wow. Exceptional Indian food. These guys know what they are doing. The chef's expertise shines…read morethrough every mouthful. Brilliant use of spices, not 'dumbed down' for the western palate. Just full on assault to every taste bud, just the way it should be. Some of the best Indian food in America.

Came here for dinner recently (no reservation around 7:30pm) and had a great experience…read more Service was pretty quick and nice. Glass was always promptly refilled. The interior is nice, you can watch the employees make naan through a big glass window and the area clearly looks very clean and well-kept. The garlic naan was probably the best I've ever had in the US. I had the lamb tikka masala also, and we got a lot of lamb plus the sauce was delicious. Not as spicy as I prefer , but that's okay. Definitely reasonable food and taste for the price plus service. Overall: amazing Indian food spot in Midtown with top-notch naan, good service, and good food. Would definitely recommend.

Best place for Idli / Dosa / vada/ South Indian food,must go to eat place all the time…read more Sometimes I get my catering items from them

Madras Mantra is one of those restaurants where you can close your eyes, randomly pick menu items,…read moreand pretty much guarantee they'll come out flavorful and satisfying. This is a great spot to take a group of people for dinner and share everything.