We went on a Wednesday afternoon around 5:15pm before the dinner crowd. Parking in the nearby free…read moregarage was perfect timing since many workers and patients of the nearby UF medical center had already left for the day. Only one other couple was dining in, and there were a lot of take out orders being picked up. The place was well-lit, clean, and had ample space. We were greeted and seated almost immediately. Scout was our waitress and Deepak was the host. Menu has all the Indian cuisine staples that we expected - we ordered 3 orders of garlic naan, fried rice with veggies and egg, chicken tikka masala, aloo gobi (potato & cauliflower side dish ) - all with medium spiciness - with mango lassi and masala Chai tea for drinks. While waiting for our orders, we washed our hands and the single-occupancy restrooms were clean and stocked. The only downside to the facilities in general are the slightly hard chairs / benches as these were possibly made with the intention of not spending too much time in the restaurant or for people with more natural padding in that area . The naan arrived about 10 minutes later, followed by the rest of the food. The naan was excellent - just the way we like it (not too soft, not too crunchy, with enough garlic oil for taste). The basmati rice was cooked just right in the individual bowls and also in the generous portion of the fried rice. It was my first time trying the aloo gobi, and I loved it! I never knew about this dish, and my husband said it was a must try. I also tasted his chicken tikka masala, and it was also made deliciously. The drinks were also great - mango lassi was fresh and not too sweet. Masala Chai tea was exactly how I imagined it would be. Overall, we spent around 1 hour and about $100 on our date here, including generous tip. We are glad to be repeat customers to try more dishes, and of course, enjoy more garlic naan .

Not sure what region of Indian this would be but it's not one I enjoy…read more Tried the tikka masala chicken and the butter masala. Both were just eh. The chicken was horrible. Mushy and dry. The rice is is basic and plain. The Kashmiri naan was interesting but wouldn't eat more than one. The Gobi Manchurian was good and spicy. The lemonade was refreshing with chia seeds.

I stopped by this location just to see what they have when I was on my face. I ordered the…read morevegetarian. It was delicious and the curry was spicy, but not too hot. The food is fresh delicious and enjoyable. I had to go back and get more for my family because they enjoyed it.

Delicious food, dreamy decor, and delightful staff. Will be going back for lunch! And dinner!read more

I really didn't think anything could compete with Indian Aroma in Gainesville, but oh my god, this…read moreplace is delicious. It was highly recommended to me by a lot of my Gainesville friends, so I finally went to compare it with Indian Cuisine, Amrit Palace, and Indian Aroma. I can confidently say it's either slightly better, or on par, with Indian Aroma, and significantly better than Amrit/Cuisine. Only slightly better because the array of food you can get here is larger and a bit cheaper, but I do think Indian Aroma's butter chicken is still the best I've ever had. I got the varutharacha chicken curry combo, and it felt like an absolute steal for the amount of food and the price. My entire friend group went non-verbal as we chowed down into our dosas and food, and while I've never had varutharacha curry before, the flavor and savoriness blew my mind. The samosa was thick, crunchy, and filled with delicious veggie interior, and the chicken was soft, juicy, and slid right off the bone. The dosas were crisp, and paired excellently with their sauces. We ripped, we shredded, we came, we conquered, we devoured. The food coma after eating everything was so, so worth it. Service was great, and we were kindly greeted by two workers at the front who got us drinks fast and took our orders as soon as we were ready. They were very friendly, and as the front desk is semi-facing the restaurant, we could catch either of their eye whenever we wanted or needed something and they'd come right over. Overall, love this place, and will be back to try so much more.

Great food! Everything was so tasty and fresh, with just the right level of spice. The restaurant…read morehas a nice, open atmosphere with both booths and tables for seating. Service was polite and tentative. The mango lassi was by far the best I've ever tried, and the food was just as amazing. Whenever I'm in Gainesville again, I'll definitely be coming back!

We (daughter and I) had dinner here this past Saturday night. She's been wanting to visit here…read moreforever! The place is absolutely beautiful, was really impressed with the pretty decor and zen vibe. The service was impeccable! Our server was Darshan, he was beyond sweet and friendly. We loved every dish we ordered! The spices were done to perfection. We first split a Vegetable Manchurian, which was delicious! I had the Koya Kaju curry and she had the Paneer Makhani, both were fabulous! Loved the cool tureens they were each served in. Service was attentive, yet not overbearing. Highly recommend! It was a really nice experience too due to the ambiance. This was my first Indian restaurant experience (I'm not very adventurous with food) but I loved this place. We are looking forward to coming back when I visit again. Daughter will probably be getting Manzil takeout weekly in the meantime!

4.5 We had the paneer masala, butter chicken, and garlic…read morenaan. Pretty good! We went on a week day night and were in and out in less than an hour. I enjoyed my mango cocktail!

Wow!!!!:I am totally blown away by the food here, been decades since i had eaten Idian food when i…read morel ived England for a short time. Walking in the door and friends had gotten our table. Waiters were so attentive, and the ambiance was amazing , music playing in the background,really added to the whole evenings atmosphere.. Now onto the food, everyone was sharing their plates as there was enough for sharing. The rich flavor, the aromas, and the sauces, my wife loved the tamarind sauce and when we were done , one of the waiters gave her a sauce to take home with the leftovers. We are already planning on trying their buffet, and are planning dinners to try more india. Foods ...definitely can see why they are top rated in theirbcategory on yelp. SOOOOOO Worth the visit!!

Located in a strip mall with other good food spots on 34th, just off Archer, this Indian restaurant…read moreearns its spot there. They have a lunch buffet and that's what we were there for. It was pretty busy but never crowded. Service was friendly and around just the right amount. The food was tasty and a good variety of options. Butter chicken and curry goat are always good choices in my book. Definitely recommend if you're in the mood to indulge in some Indian food.

Great place good food they have nihari not many places do. Nice atmosphere roomy they gave me a lot…read moreof food. People are nice

This food is really, really good! Indian fast food is…read moresomewhat of a contradiction, but you can get it! The Lamb Korma was calling me, so I amswered! The basmati rice was warm, buttery (ghee), and herbed. The lamb was cooked to a very delicious texture, and the curry korma sauce was smooth, and warms your tongue and taste buds! Even though I ordered what I wanted, and it turned into three meals (goes great in an omelet), I feel like I should have gotten an appetizer. Some bread would have been nice, or even some samosas. I just felt like some other bite would have made it better. Next time, I will take my own advice. I only gave them 4 stars, because the place looks a little worn, but the food is special! Next time, I'll discover some other taste here.

honestly, loved this place!! the service was great, they were all super friendly. the ambiance was…read morealright, nothing special but there are tables to eat, each with metal utensils. the food was great. i am not indian so i can't really attest to its authenticity, but it was really really good; i cannot find indian food like this in my hometown. i do think it is pricey (a plate - curry/masala, rice, and naan was around $17) but it was really really good. i do think you could definitely split it in half, it was super good! i would come here again!

did not feel well after eating here. you only get a couple small pieces of chicken per order for…read moreover $30. space could also be cleaner

This is my first time here but my husband went here for basmati rice once before. We visited after…read morework today (Monday around 5:30pm) and bought more rice, some desserts, several types of incense, masala chai tea, and naan. Total was around $100 after we finished shopping. The owner, Ravi, was very friendly, helpful, and informative. Since we were waiting for traffic to die down, we stayed to order-in a Deshi Paneer Masala sandwich (medium spicy without tomatoes), a cream horn, a guava pastry, and a mango lassi drink. The sandwich and drink were freshly made (presumably by Ravi's wife?) while we were waiting and both were excellent. It was probably the best tasting Deshi Paneer Masala we have ever tasted :) The place is organized, offers affordable items, and appears to be clean. They also have clean single-occupancy private restrooms for customers. We would go back here again to shop and get another fresh sandwich!

I recently stopped by Nirvana Grocery Store and Cafe, and I can't say enough good things about this…read moreplace--a true hole-in-the-wall. I tried the Cuban-style Bombay Sandwich, and it was absolute perfection--flavorful, fresh, and seriously fulfilling! But what truly made the visit special was the hospitality. The owner and his wife went completely out of their way to make me authentic Indian tea. That kind of warmth and genuine care is so rare to find these days. If you're looking for delicious, satisfying food and a place that treats you like family, Nirvana Grocery and Cafe is an absolute gem. I'll definitely be back!

Saras Seasonings is the reason I make it out to the Farmer's Market on Wednesdays. She makes THE…read moreBEST vegetarian food around. But make no mistake - non-vegetarians will dig this place too! And pricing is very reasonable.

Amazingly tasty and FRESH smash burgers are on-point! The thin fries are awesome also!…read more We had the Texas Sweet Heat and Oklahoma Onion burgers. Going with two Patty's is recommended and wise. We shared the fries and it was a very satisfying amount of foo

Burgers were different but so tasty. We will visit again when we are in this part of town…read more They have an assortment of bottled drinks. They have limited seating at the tables so be sure you check it out before ordering the food. If you go after about 1:00, the sun can start to be brutal and very harsh on the ol' eyeballs. Spoke to the owners and they are super nice.