Why 4 stars? Because it was a perfectly fine experience…read more --- --- --- After landing at IAH, I was on the hunt to grab something quick on the way home. I had an alternate plan initially, but timing didn't work out for me, so I perused my bookmarks as I took the parking shuttle to my car and settled on Curry Masala. I called them once I got to my car and was told my order would be ready in about 20 minutes, as my GPS read out that I was 20 minutes from the restaurant. Everything was coming up Milhouse. Because I am a basic B, I ordered chicken tikka masala and butter chicken. It was ready about 3 minutes after I arrived, and off to home I headed. I enjoyed both, but thought the tikka masala was definitely the better of the two, and the wife agreed. We had a favorite Indian spot really close to here that has unfortunately closed down, so I have been on the hunt for a new one. Curry Masala did not quite match that level, but it's not a bad option when in the area.

Cleanliness Service…read more Family friendly Flavor I loved the staff and their attentiveness. But the flavor, seasoning, and execution of the food needs work. If you don't like spicy or seasoned food, this place works for you and you don't need to continue this review. If you do care for those things and you try this place, you might agree that the flavor profile is catering to the demographic of the location that the restaurant is in and not the authenticity of the culture that it should represent. I know of another location, but this is not to take away business for one restaurant, but to help encourage this one to lean more into its authentic flavor. Even if that means moving locations because your demographic may not care for it. I had chicken Biryani (safe for an American) but the chicken was dry and with minimal flavor. The rice lacked flavor. The raita was ok, if you like everything blended together. The onions and lime/lemon you might usually have on the side was not offered with this. Fried cauliflower with chicken 65 seasoning, had a good spice level, but it was soggy.

Service was good, place is clean. These guys do a really good job on managing the buffet, they make…read moresure it's stocked but not over stocked, they open up certain items that are covered for diners coming in for the buffet, close it when people slow down their servings so it doesn't get dry. Looks like they are trying to ensure minimal waste , which I love. This is the first solid Indian buffet I've had in a while. They don't have a million things in the buffet, but what they do have, covers all bases. Go to dishes are always going to be Butter chicken Saag paneer (theirs wasn't my favorite) Tandoori chicken Ground beef kabob Daal makhni Naan Pallow (rice) Mango soft serve and kheer (rice pudding) At $20 for the dinner buffet and regular menu items averaging about $15 I think this place is definitely a hidden gem.

It's a pretty good buffet with hot and fresh items. The naan comes out hot, fluffy, and crispy. The…read moredinner items are a little different than some of the lunch ones. Mostly it seems the daals and saags change ingredients. The mango ice cream is the best part. Bollywood MVs play on the televisions.

My partner and I stopped by this gem after a long day shopping at the nearby furniture stores. It…read morewas almost closing time but were really hungry so decided to dine in. We received a warm welcome and ordered our food. The atmosphere was very cozy and felt very authentic. It was not a long wait and the food came fresh, sizzling, and full of flavor. We had the mirrapa, chicken biryani, tikka masala and the mango lassi. Everything was amazing! It was really affordable too, under $70 and it was lots of food for two people. Will definitely be back!

Food is great! We ordered masala dosa, chicken Mughlai, kerala parotha and plain naan…read more Everything was excellent!! The service was great, ambience simple and cozy; quiet. We will definitely be back!

I meant to take more photos but my family devoured the food before I could think about it…read more Everything here was outstanding and I now have a new favorite Indian restaurant! I came in with my husband and 3 kids (one tween, one picky little kid, one picky toddler). We ordered a lot of food so we could share and try it all. There wasn't a single thing anybody didn't like. Samosa, Chana, paneer masala, lentils, roti, naan, the street food things I can't remember the name of right now, and the fried rice. When I say I could eat here every day and never get bored, I mean it. The menu had a lot of classics we have had before and also had a lot of new things we'd never heard of before. The man working there was very kind and answered all of our questions. He even made some great suggestions which we totally went with. He was also very kind and patient when it took us forever to decide because we have picky kids. The prices are very reasonable for what you get but we spent more than we normally would so we could try more stuff. The paneer masala was the best I've ever had. I'm usually more of a korma fan because the tomato can be bitter but the masala here was creamy and flavorful without any hint of bitterness. It was everybody's favorite. If you go here, let them know what you like and listen to their suggestions, especially if there are things you haven't tried. I almost didn't get the dosa but they recommended it and it was my absolute favorite. This is a tiny little hole-in-the-wall type building and you can't see the seating from the parking lot. There isn't decor on the walls and it looks closed until you walk up to the door but I think they might be remodeling or in the middle of redecorating. The inside is very clean and cozy with a variety of booth and table seating of various sizes. We will be back. Actually, if they don't know who we are in just a couple of months, I'll be surprised.

This is probably the first indian restaurant ive ever ordered from where I actually ate the entire…read moremeal and enjoyed it, I ordered the Thaali special, some papad and chapati, it was surprisingly delicious, normally when I order Indian food I get extremely sick, so this was a new experience for me, will definitely order more from here.

10/10 I ordered the…read morechicken, samosas, and chicken pakoras from Tarka, and wow -- this was easily some of the best Indian food I've ever had. The chicken was perfectly cooked, super tender, and packed with flavor. Every bite had the right balance of spices without being overpowering. You can tell everything is made fresh and with care. The samosas were crispy on the outside with a flavorful filling, and their tikka sauce on the side took it to another level. The chicken pakoras were just as impressive -- crispy, well-seasoned, and not greasy at all. And let's talk about that desi spicy ranch... absolute game changer. It paired perfectly with everything and honestly made the whole meal a 10/10. This is officially my new favorite Indian spot. Highly recommend if you're craving bold, flavorful, and perfectly cooked Indian food. Also, the prices are out great and the service is extremely fast! I'm editing this review because I just tried the tikka masala and the coconut curry as well as the garlic naan at a different location and even their chicken Pecora's at the other location in Montrose was not as good. I would rather drive to spring and go to this location tasted better. coconut curry was good however it's not better than the tikka masala so I wouldn't get it again same with the garlic naan it was good but not something I need cause it comes with basmati rice and I need to remember next time to get the tikka masala at normal heat rather than hot. I feel like the hot overpowers the flavor.

The korma is a favorite from here because it's creamy and thick from the cashew almond pistachio…read morecream sauce. Usually, I add shrimp, which are medium size and cooked well. The rice tastes much better as takeout as it has time to steam a few more minutes in the box. The garlic naan has a hint of garlic but not much crunch from it. It's packed in parchment and foil.

The food speaks for itself, first impressions it is a food truck, so the atmosphere is outside and…read moreluckily it was a nice chilly-ish night. I asked the lady working the counter for recommendations and she was the absolute sweetest and recommended the Chicken Schawarma. I opted for the wrap for mobility, but regardless it was amazing. It took a little while to come out of the kitchen, but the wait was worth it since the food came out Will be coming back in the future, especially since its closeby!

This place offers delicious food and generous portions that is made fresh for each order. It…read moreusually takes at least 15 minutes so call it in for less waiting time. I've enjoyed 3 different chicken plates and looking forward to trying many other specialties.

Our dine-in experience was excellent. We enjoyed the Chicken Biryani, Tandoori Chicken, Chicken…read moreTikka Masala, and Naan. Everything was flavorful, well-prepared, and served with great hospitality. A must-visit place for authentic Indian food in The Woodlands. Texas

Tastes like authentic home cooked Andhra food. They don't hold back on the seasoning but you will…read morebe hooked! It's become our regular spot whenever we want to eat out.

Last Sunday of February, friend and I are back at Gosling food truck park for lunch and looking to…read moretry new eats. I had picked up some Cuban eats from the La Guantanamera food truck. I also noticed this truck doing Indian/Mediterrean eats and of course my food dopamine cravings called out to check this spot out and order some things. Not wanted to go overboard, I decided on an order of samosas and spicy chicken bites. First off, the people that operate the truck are kind and helpful in explaining spice levels and taste profiles. While this isn't' my first rodeo with indian food, I appreciate how they explained the spicy chicken bites. It has some char with a lot of species and peppers that'll make your head sweat. Well it definitely made me sweat but in an enjoyable way as the spices and seasonings are apparent on the chicken bites. Not to mention it's quite a portion they provide you. The samosas are also quite large with two per order and extraordinary taste with the fillings. For a split second, I wondered if I should've ordered from here primarily but that'll be for my next visit. Other menu items that looked appetizing were the rice bowls (i.e goat bowl, paneer bowl, curry chicken bowl, etc.) and the pakora. Read in another review they do a great goat bowl so that might be my next thing I order from here. And no doubt I plan on returning when I'm in the Spring area!

We're always excited to try a new Indian food place, so we recently stopped in to give Bayleaf…read moreKitchen a try. We had a family dinner--samosas (pea and potato), pakora, a paneer masala rice bowl, a special order of chicken over basmati rice, and a goat rice bowl. We accompanied it with chai tea and had rasmalai for dessert. The pakora and samosas were perfectly fried. Very crisp on the outside and tender inside. The pakora was quite spicy, while the samosa was mild. Served with a very tasty green chutney. You really need to start with these. The cook has excellent technique so I'm sure the Mirchi Bajji (fried green pepper) is good too. The staff was very accommodating with the chicken dish--they invented something on the spot that wasn't on the menu. Very good seasoned chicken and peppers over rice, they should add it. The paneer masala rice bowl was very good, the cheese was cooked just right and the sauce represented well. The goat rice bowl deserves special mention. The goat was incredibly tender and fell off the bones in the dish. I like goat but will avoid it at some places if you have to pick up the pieces to chew the meat off. Not necessary here! The seasoning was excellent, but quite mild. A good dish if you don't want too much spice. The rasmalai was an interesting finish. They serve rasmalai and gulab jamun as desserts. Both start with the same dough, but gulab jamun is fried and soaked in syrup while rasmalai is steamed and soaked in the same sweetened milk and spices as the more familiar Indian rice pudding. Rasmalai is made with rose water, and a little of that goes a long way. I was ok with it but some found it too strong. I enjoyed it as a finish. The dinner was marred by some choices by the venue, La Plaza de los Food Trucks. They had a Christmas event with costumed performers roaming. Would have been fun except they blasted Christmas carols at a volume that caused the speakers to distort. Nowhere to escape. If they were going for a nightclub vibe with dance music I might have understood, but Christmas carols don't need to be that loud. There were not many people there for a beautiful if cool Saturday night, and that might have had something to do with it.