I've been coming here for years, and it's consistently one of my favorite spots for Indian food in…read moreSouth Austin. The restaurant is always clean, the atmosphere is relaxing, and the Indian music playing in the background creates a calm, authentic dining experience. The staff is incredibly friendly, attentive, and always happy to accommodate your preferences. I've enjoyed everything from the saag paneer, salmon, and a variety of curries to the chicken tikka masala and butter chicken. Every dish has been rich, flavorful, and consistently satisfying. The butter chicken is especially smooth and comforting, while the chicken tikka masala is packed with bold, well-balanced flavor. If you're someone who loves spicy food, they don't hold back! I usually order spice level 5, and trust me--it brings the heat, so order accordingly! I need to come back and take updated photos because it's been a while, but if I still lived on the south side, this would absolutely still be one of my regular restaurants. Highly recommended!

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 went to Nasha with my sister for a New Year's lunch, and it was my first time there. I didn't…read morerealize beforehand that it's an Indo-Mexican fusion spot, but we were excited to try a variety of dishes and share everything. We started with the puff samosas, which were surprisingly large and very filling. The crust was perfectly crispy and packed with a generous amount of flavorful filling. Since we're vegetarian, we had to double-check a few items--some curries are made with chicken stock (for example, we wanted the Malvani egg curry but couldn't get it because of that). The staff was helpful in clarifying what was vegetarian. We ended up ordering the Millionaire's Curry and were able to get it with tofu for extra protein, along with jalapeño naan and rice. The portions were more than enough for two people who weren't super hungry. The naan was really delicious, with nicely crisped edges, and the curry was rich, comforting, and full of flavor. Overall, everything we tried was delicious, the portions were generous, and we appreciated the flexibility for vegetarians. Definitely planning to come back and try more items next time.

This is the Indian restaurant you've been looking for. The most amazing, flavorful chicken tikka…read moremasala I've had since I moved to town. It's delicious, the takeout was prepared quickly and the chicken was succulent. I ordered the vegetable samosas as an appetizer. They were crispy in the outside, soft on the inside and perfectly seasoned. I loved the spiciness of the mint chutney and the sweetness of the tamarind sauce. Will be ordering here again and again! Great service and a terrific ambiance.

nice corner Indian place. good portion for good price. for $22 you can get a vegetable dish, garlic…read morenaan and a drink. I call that fair. the taste is good esp if you say Hot instead of Mild. the flavors really come out. they put a nice jalapeno as well. rice comes with it. the place has ample place for sit down and people are always about. it's just between fast food and full restaurant but the taste is really good. well worth it.

This place is so good. A solid 4 stars. The staff is helpful as you have to order from a screen…read more You order at the front and take your drink cup and table number and then find a table to sit at. Starters here are tasty. We had the chicken pakoras deep fried in a chickpea batter. Great healthy flavor. A side dipping sauce of chutney accompanied the starter nicely. We also tried the Vegetable pakoras with potato and onion. Fresh and crispy. The Yellow Daal Curry had nice flavor of Indian spices, onions, cumin, and coriander. It tasted fresh and healthy. We order with jasmine rice for all of our dishes. Light and fluffy. Very nice portions. The chicken Tikka Masala was not the typical flavor. It was more spicy than creamy and being totally honest they need to re-do this recipe. I have had this dish tons of times and the flavor is totally off. It wasn't bad pre se, just not typical flavors of the dish. I would love to see them re-do this one please! Then let me know and I will come back. It would be so nice as this is my favorite Indian dish. Last we tried the Coconut Curry. We chose to include chicken. I think this was my favorite dish. Lovely fresh coconut flavor and the potatoes were so good! oh...and don't forget to get yourself some garlic naan. Yum Yum. A great place to gather for lunch or dinner with friends and family. Thanks!

How have I lived so close by and taken 5 years to discover the best Indian food in South Austin!…read moreBeing Indian myself, I am quite particular about preparations such as malai kofta and find that most places skimp out on the good stuff, but not here. First, there is so much variety on the menu, including several options for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and soy-free customers. I ordered the malai kofta, which was absolutely decadent. They served 3 large kofta balls and plenty of gravy. All bowls come with rice. I can't believe they only charge $12 for this meal that can easily fill you up and satisfy. We also ordered the paneer fried rice ($10) and Gobi Manchurian. The quantities were similarly generous, preparations tasted fresh and flavorful, and prices were unbelievably reasonable. I might be addicted to this place already and can't wait to try other items, including their dosas.

Food was delicious and came out quickly. Perfect stop on the way to the airport. The samosa chat…read moreis a must, it was the best! We also tried the cremini, pea and paneer curry which was good. The trailer is not much to look at, which in our experience usually means great food! Orders are placed inside the store (they have a great selection inside of other items as well), then food is prepared and picked up at the trailer outside. There is nowhere to eat (we ate in our car) but a great option for takeout.

Great menu offerings and amazing flavor! BUT... many many…read morebones present in the Tikka Masala, as in huge pieces AND small sharp ones. Additionally, as I've never eaten there before, I went with the least spicy option as a test...pretty sure they ignored that note. Gobi Manchurian was PERFECT though.

Ate at Royal India twice, both having a LivingSocial voucher. I tried the north and the south…read moreAustin location and both restaurants presented me with delicious and authentic food. Started with the Garlic Naan. Heard it was pretty good and I definitely agree. Not only was the bread hot with crispy edges, the flavor of the garlic wasn't too strong but definitely evident and tasty. The Garlic Naan at the south location tasted a tad strange and wasn't as flavorful as the one in the north location, but that may just be an anomaly. My entree was the Dhaba Mutton Curry. You can't say no to bone-in goat. I try to eat different things at restaurants, but after loving it the first time, I had to get it again. The bone-in goat meat is truly tender with occasional pieces of fat. You can really separate the pieces with a spoon. The curry sauce is delicious with just the right consistency to bind with the rice. This dish opened my eyes to the world of goat meat. Seriously. So good. The entree also came with saag paneer (similar to creamed spinach). I don't often rant about vegetables, but this stuff is super delicious. Mix it in with the rice or just eat it by itself, I just can't have enough of it. Can we get endless refills on this? I wanted to ask our waiter, but wimped out. There is an issue with their service though. In the south Austin location, there were only 4 tables with customers, including mine. However, the service was especially slow, specifically after the meal. After showing the waiter our voucher, he put it back down on the table and left. 15 minutes would then go by until they took our voucher again and returned with our check. That's 15 minutes of my party and me aimlessly chatting and glancing around the restaurant. In a near-empty restaurant, speed of service was the last thing I expected to encounter. Other than that, the staff was very friendly and our water glasses were always full.

Nala's is pretty good, not my favorite but it curbs the cravings for Indian food! My main issue is…read morethe prices are a little high, it's like $16-18 for one small-ish entree, and the chicken 65 app I got for $10 was also like 3-4 pieces. The flavors were authentic enough though. They have lots of seating inside, and a pretty good size lot out front! They had the order ready in about 10 mins after I made it so they're pretty quick. Overall - not my fave Indian place in Austin but occasionally they send me a coupon and when they do, I go check it out.

Very good authentic South Indian cuisine. The food was very tasty we got parattos, idlis, lamb…read moreBriyanj, and aloo bonda. Everything was cooked to perfection. The ambience in the restaurant was very good and Mohan the chef was very kind and fast with getting the order.

The buffet is to feast your stomach. There are plenty of selections to choose from. There are…read moreplenty of humus varieties; I personally like the avocado humus. On the main course side, you have lamb, chicken, fish and beef selections. The service is good. They know how to treat their customers. If you are a first timer, don't be shy to ask questions. The location on I35 is a newer location. It used to be an Outback. The only thing I don't like about it, are the bright fluorescent over head lights.

We've been here a couple times now, on a Sunday and Saturday for lunch and it has yet to…read moredisappoint. It's one of those places that's reliable and feels pretty consistent, knowing you're going to leave happy and full after eating here. The two times we've been there, theres always plenty of seating and are able to walk right in. It's a walk in and seat yourself experience and then you pay upon leaving. The staff keeps the dining area and buffet line consistently stocked and clean. They even provide hand sanitizer and gloves for you. Even when foot traffic picked up while we were there, the food was replenished quickly and didn't look picked over. Now let's talk food...Everything tastes fresh, well-seasoned, and like it was made with care instead of just being "buffet food" an under seasoned. The variety is also amazing, and it's easy to build a plate for pretty much any type of diet whether you're keto, high protein, balanced, veggie-forward, vegan, etc... Some of our favorite dishes we keep coming back for: Shredded beef (SO good), Baked fish (tender and not fishy), Garlic baked chicken (wonderful crispy skin), Fried chicken, Baked kafta, Kafta kebab, Gyro meat, Roasted cauliflower, Eggplant, Greek salad, Fatoush, Kale Caesar salad, Zaatar pizza, Cheese pizza (pro tip: top it with shredded beef- a life changing buffet hack), Rice with lentils, Rice with mixed veggies. For the quality, variety and amount of food you get, this is easily one of the best deals in the city! It's rare to find a buffet that's both affordable and consistently this good! If I had one small wish, it would be for desserts to match how strong the rest of the food is. They're not bad, just a little more "fine" compared to how amazing everything else is. I've seen another Dimassi's (I think in Cali) that had a frozen yogurt machine and I'd LOVE to see that here because it would be the perfect finish! Make a cup and then crumble up some baklava on it! Overall we've LOVED it here and we'll absolutely keep coming back! Great food, clean, consistent, and worth it every time!

We tried this second location of Ras last week. It's a bit confusing because both locations are so…read moreclose to each other, make sure you know which one you're ordering from. The one on SoCo is their food truck. The food was excellent in flavors and freshness, generous in quantity, and well packed. It is rich in style so you feel full and heavy afterwards, but also satisfied and delighted. I can't believe their entrees are $10-12 each! I really enjoyed the samosa chaat - it was incredible! The person working here got confused with our order and almost gave us someone else's, despite our insisting that we had the right bag (after checking name and items).

Some of the best Indian Food in Austin. I was shocked to…read morefind how good the quality of food was as it's located inside Cork and Brew. I love grabbing to go Indian and love the lentil Dahl. Highly recommend.