4.5 It's well known by now that the 'boro punches way above its weight when it comes to Asian fare. I don't think it's *that* controversial to say that the offerings are better (and more consistent) than Nashville. So, I shouldn't have been surprised to get some excellent Indian food in Rutherford County. What made me take extra notice was that the quality didn't dip at all from the restaurant to eating it in my friends' home. The beginning of summer had lured me southeast of town to hang out with some dear friends. Being that the temps had already gotten well above comfortable, we decided to hang out at home with a good meal. They're both vegetarians but promised me that this spot had the real deal flavor/season combo. I looked over the menu, opted for a variant of my go-to and waited for my tastebuds to be dazzled. My friend returned from picking up the food and I smelled it as soon as he walked through the door. 'Gimmegimmegimme,' was all I could think and say. I went with the namesake Ugadi Chicken Curry and when I tell you it woke me up in all respects, I'm not giving it enough credit. This fiery (in color and flavor) curry was andhra-forward and absolutely delicious. The curry wasn't just a vehicle for the (juicy, nicely-sized and generous-amounted) chicken. It was a star in and of itself. I topped the fragrant basmati rice with the meat/sauce and every bite was a sheer delight. Truly. It's not a given that restaurant food stands up to travel and home plating but Ugadi did and does. I'm glad I was feeling lucky because I paired the food with a mango lassi. I know it's a bit basic but mango is in the poison ivy family so I mess with it very rarely. I didn't break out and enjoyed my cool treat. I'll have to experience the goodness in-house next time... but being able to collapse to the couch from the table was a plus I didn't see coming. read more

Always a great dining experience the staff is knowledgeable and patient with customers who have questions which is important considering the menu items are new to the area. I can't handle the heavy spices, so a level 1 is perfect. The chicken 555, paneer and samosas are always my go to options. The atmosphere is relaxing and the decor is a mild Indian theme. read more

Finally getting caught up on reviews -- I had detailed notes from this visit but somehow never posted. I stopped in for a late lunch at Ugadi Indian Grill and was seriously impressed. Vibe: Yeah, it's in a strip center (lol), but don't judge a book by its cover. Inside, it's surprisingly nice -- clean, comfortable, and way more inviting than you'd expect from the outside. It had that calm mid-afternoon vibe, perfect for grabbing a quiet meal. Service: Everyone was super friendly and easygoing. My server made great recommendations, checked in just enough, and had a really nice energy about them. You can tell they care about the experience. Food & Drink: I went with the Palak Paneer -- paneer cooked in creamy spinach with spices -- and it was awesome. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and it came loaded with paneer. I ended up getting extra rice just to scoop up every bit of that sauce. Totally hit the spot. Overall: Great food, great service, and a super chill spot to unwind. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Murfreesboro. Date of visit: September 7, 2025 read more

Ugadi Indian Grill - Palak Paneer - Indian Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Ah, I love this place. I've been going here for years because of the food! They have a wide variety of food (including vegetarian options) and my personal favorite: chicken korma. The staff are friendly, the restaurant is clean, and although surrounded by fake plants its still nice. The naan is very tasty as well. A good setting for small families or a date and they have a lunch special where you get to try multiple popular dishes! Ask for a spice above what you want to get a spicer dish in my experience. I will be back! read more

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Ordered lunch to go today and glad we picked this place. Ordered the samosas, naan basket and tiki chicken marsala with rice. Everything we had was good with just the right amount of heat (level 2) and tons of flavor. Place is clean and service is good and friendly. Definitely the best Indian place we have tried so far in the Boro. Good portions for the price and leaves you full for awhile. Will definitely be coming back here to try more items. read more

The food is absolutely amazing Even with spice it is perfect And don't even get me started with our garlic nun Environment is great. It makes me feel like I'm actually an Indian restaurant and as of service pretty quick for the quantity of food I get if there was a option for more than five stars this would be it absolutely amazing read more

We visited this place on our trip. We had our thali special, kids had chicken fried rice and chicken 65. The taste was really good and the spice level was perfect for us. Service was prompt. Would definitely recommend. Though I would recommend to add yogurt for the thali would be great. read more

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My wife and I wanted to try something new, came across Ugadi Indian grill, it was my first time trying Indian food, the pani puri was very different if you don't like onions than you wouldn't like the taste of pani puri, it was a different taste but pretty good. The butter naan was cooked very well the taste was very good! The butter chicken was very delicious the chicken was tender and the creamy buttery tomato sauce. Service was really good as well we had informed our server that is was our first time eating there so she had took the initiative to help us order our meal! read more

Ugadi Indian Grill - Pani Puri - Indian Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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My sister recommended this place and said they have the best lunch special in Murfreesboro for Indian food and I had to try it. I had the lunch special with chicken Mild on heat for me. The naan was magical, to say the least. The young lady that took our order was so kind and explaining everything to me because I had not been here before everything she recommended was top tier. The space is warm welcoming and great for a lunch or a solo day or bring your friends and family there's plenty of space! I think you can also eat outside in that area there's so much it's so nice highly recommend this place! read more

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We stopped by chance and the food and service were excellent. Service was prompt. The food was hot and quick. A must for Indian food

Yummmmm! Samosa, garlic naan and butter chicken were all amazing! Highly recommend!!!! One of the best meals of the year. Great service and nice, clean setting! read more

This is a South Indian restaurant that offers an extensive menu. Signage stated that the owners were opening up a fast food and ice cream place as well. For anyone new to the cuisine, it's not hard to find something satisfying. For someone who does know what they're getting, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better Indian place in Tennessee than this. While nothing fancy, the strip mall location was well decorated and had plenty of seating and plenty of people working there. Spoiled for choice, I went with a mulligatawny soup (the name means something like "pepper water") which was a proper soup with ample lentils, a rich savory flavor, and a bit of rice and some fresh garnishes on top to make every bite interesting. My chikoo milkshake (some sort of melon I think) was addictive. The main dish I ordered-chole bhatura-was actually a slight disappointment as the bhatura can be a giant fried bread that puffs up and looks like about half a basketball, but here they gave me a bunch of little ones. While less impressive to look at, they delivered on taste, with a vigorous tomato-onion chickpea curry clashing beautifully with the fresh bread. It took time to cook these things, but it was nothing crazy and the freshness was worth the wait. I would note that while they had vegan items marked, the dosai are apparently not among them (butter I assume), but for those who can eat them, they're likely impressive. read more

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This place deserves every bit of this 5 star review. Extremely kind staff & THE FOOD was incredible authentic South Indian cuisine. The restaurant was clean and a good vibe - I would have never guessed that this place would be this good from the outside but I'm so glad we tried it - this just became my favorite Indian spot in Murfreesboro - my zeal for this place was also solidified when I texted one of my best friends from South India during the meal and he confirmed - this is his go to spot, and it smacks - idk what else you need to know except if you're looking for amazing authentic South Indian food THIS IS IT. read more

Service was GREAT! And the chicken curry was PHENOMENAL! So flavorful and delish! Overall, great time! read more

Ugadi Indian Grill - Palak Paneer, curry Chicken, garlic naan! - Indian Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Very authentic Indian food (Andra/Hyderabadi) I ordered Paneer Tikka Biriyani, masala chai and Idlies. All the items were very fresh and tasty. Medium spicy is kinda spicy - so if you do not like spice, order it mild. I think the biriyani is meant to be a little spicy . read more

BEST INDIAN in Murfreesboro!!! All the food here is amazing! Would be a 5 star but it's so hot and humid and uncomfortable to eat during the warmer months. Also, service is a little non existent but the delicious food makes up for it! My favorites are the lamb vindaloo and lamb biryani!! Both are one of the best Indian dishes I've ever had! I will definitely come back to try other dishes. read more

Ugadi Indian Grill - Indian Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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I've been hearing rave reviews about this place from friends and finally had the time to check it out at lunchtime recently. I ordered the Lamb Vindaloo which was fabulous, the Merchi Bajji which was fried green peppers that were decent, and as a dessert I had the Ka Meeta which was an Indian bread pudding I'd never had before. All very good. Can't wait to go back and try more off their menu! read more

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This was my first time trying Ugadi, and I was very impressed. The service was great, and it wasn't too busy at lunch time. I ordered the Boneless Chicken Biryani and an order of Garlic Naan, and it was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend. read more

Ugadi Indian Grill - Boneless Chicken Biryani - Indian Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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Everything was so flavorful, fresh and authentic. I have to say it was the best I've ever had. I've a good majority of South Indian food from many other restaurants. I am so trilled this place is here in town. Everything was bursting with flavor from the mango lassi, I could taste the fresh mango down to the saffron used to make this drink.. All of the food came piping hot, cooked to perfection. The thin and crispy Dosa with potato filling, fresh homemade chutneys. You can taste the difference in quality and fresh ingredients. They already out beat all Indian restaurants in middle Tennessee. This will be my to go staple from now on. read more

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Absolutely the best Indian food I've eaten ever the chicken kebab was absolutely delicious.

I've tried a few different Indian restaurants and Ugadi is me and my wife's favorite spot in Murfreesboro. They do a great job with the place and it's always packed. Looking forward to trying other things. read more

Food is delicious everytime! Favorites are chichen tandoori and the lamb biriani. Will definitely be going again.

We went to Ugadi last night for dinner and we were very impressed with the service and quality of the food. The pakoras were fresh crispy and thin. The samosas were excellent fresh and tasty. Three of us ordered masala dosas. The dosas were large, crispy, and well filled. The masala was well cooked and tasty. One of us had chicken tika masala and they were very happy. The staff was very kind and friendly making the experience positive for our grandson with interaction and offering him a special treat. We will definitely be back to Ugadi. read more

I've been here a few times, and every time it is amazing. The Chicken 65 is a favorite that we get every time, and all of the other menu items we've tried have been fantastic. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Ugadi Indian Grill - Chicken 65 - Indian Near Me - Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Love this place! Great location with average but good decor. Medium heat Lamb Curry was my dish... had great flavor and not too spicy. The garlic pan bread was to die for. Had a really good beer and very good (and unique) dessert. Do yourself a favor and give it a shot! read more

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I felt like getting something different, so I chose this restaurant. I got mixed vegetable pakoras and a Mysore dosa. The mixed vegetables in the pakoras all seemed to be onions. I like onions, but I was expecting a mixture of vegetables per description. The dosa with its toppings and the sambar were nothing special. I got delivery and didn't receive the utensils I requested. While it's customary to eat with one's hands in India, it was awkward with a large, weighted quarter-circle that was falling apart. I remember having cylindrical dosas many years ago. That was a better form factor. I had to drink the sambal from its container. read more

food was alright, service was terrible. waitress was snappy and had little care or patience. seating inside is also not bad.

My husband and I eat here at least once a month. The service is great and food is reasonably priced. If you are looking for Indian food definitely come here. I always order butter chicken and my husband and I split garlic naan. Great food! read more

My wife and I are from out of state and have not had Indian food in a long time. We were excited to see an authentic Indian restaurant near our hotel and had to give it a shot. The food was really good and our server- Yosadah- was very kind and did an amazing job. read more

Terrible! and terrible every time I go (thinking it would have gotten better)! Never again. Was craving Indian food and Tandoori is closed on Monday. Against my better judgement we ventured to Ugadi. Food was so watered down it. It tasted like a can of tomato soup, cut 20 ways with fresh veggies on top. Can't believe we just spent $70 days on crap. I've had better canned Indian food from the grocery store. read more

3 stars may be too harsh, but I have some concerns. I've been here twice now. Back to back days and tried different things and the same things. The service had some pros and cons. Some staff were super friendly and some were less than friendly. Probably a translation issue where the server came to take our order and just said "next" and nothing else. "I would like the lamb curry." "Next" "with bullet naan" "next" "that's all" silence..... it was rather funny. Anyway. Day 1 visit resulted in good food all around. I thought the naan was a little pricey for an item that you really must have to enjoy Indian food to its fullest. Day 2 visit we ordered a lot more and branched out. The kebabs were so good that we ordered a second entree of those. However, the 2nd entree was very dried out chicken with several pieces containing bones. I ordered the goat dish and every piece of goat was nothing but bones. It was literally seasoned rice with goat bones, but set me back $17. The other food we ordered was good as expected. So why the 3 star review over 4 stars.... Consistency and quality of product. The consistency on the kebabs was really bad considering one dish came out 10 minutes after the other. And the rice with goat bones was unacceptable. The service is good not great, almost a little strange, and then the prices are a bit high. The food is good though, and I would definitely go back to give it another shot. Definitely worth trying. Maybe I just had a bad night. Going to order some vegetarian dishes the next time we go. read more

Two words: SO GOOD! This is the best Indian food I've ever had. Initially, I was skeptical because I'd only frequented Indian buffets in the past, but I was pleasantly surprised. The service was impeccable. I give this restaurant a 10/10. Run, don't walk. Highly, highly recommend! read more

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One food I have very little experience with is Indian, so I decided to see what all of the hubbub was surrounding Ugadi Indian Grill. I arrived a little before 5pm and Kavya got me seated and a carafe of water while I looked over the menu. Kavya seemed to sense I was lost, came over and spent some time explaining the various dishes, ingredients, spice levels from 0-5, and the various ways the dishes were prepared. I decided to be adventurous and went with the Lamb Vindaloo (#1 on the spice level), Mysore Masala Dosa, and some garlic Naan. When the meal was delivered the fragrances from the plate was incredible. What was very helpful is Kavya then came over and gave me a quick overview on how to combine and eat everything before me. The Lamb Vindaloo had nice spice and the curry had a smooth flavor and when mixed with the rice...it was delicious. I had a lot of fun eating the Mysore Masala Dosa finally getting the hang of breaking the shell, dipping into the potato, and then into a sauce. While I was in shock at the size of it when delivered, I really enjoyed the different textures, flavors, and the sauce in the larger bowl was incredible. It was so good I even poured some of it over rice! I was stuffed and have a decent "doggy bag" to go home with but Kavya brought me a dessert (gratis) called Ras Malai. She said this would help get rid of the spice heat in my mouth and she was right. This dessert is lightly sweet and as soon as I had a couple of bites no more heat. Overall a great meal and the service and help from Kavya made it a very enjoyable dining experience. read more

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This was a new spot that opened recently in mboro. At first I was like it would be like any other Indian restaurant. But then my friend recommended it. So we tried it and omg it was great!!! If you like South Indian food then you definitely have to try this place. They have North Indian food as well! I've ordered from here so many times already. I don't have all the pictures but I will definitely recommend their chicken 65! I think I got that dish to go like 4 times in 1 week lol. All the items I've tried from here were great!!! Will definitely be back to try more things for sure!!! read more

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Incredibly small containers of food!! Come on, for real. When you pay $20 a dish and you give small container it's insulting. I will not be back! read more

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The food was just alright, nothing to rave about. The best thing we had was the chili paneer, which I would compare to an Indian version of sweet and sour chicken but with cheese curds. We would definitely get that again. The samosas were okay. The butter chicken was good, a slightly sweet buttery flavored chicken. The Chana Masada was just alright. It needed something fresh like a squeeze of lime. I was not a fan of chomping down on cloves. My hubby ordered a mango Lassi that was good, but I think it would've been better served cold. The music was way too loud and unpleasant. The waiter was rude to both customers and the other staff. He acted like like us not being ready to order right away was an inconvenience for him, and he for got the mango Lassi, my husband had to ask for it. I think if we chose to eat from here again that we would order it to go. Also, it was definitely pricey. read more

I've been all over the country and this place is a cut above most. Great service, perfect flavor and a nice open look.

Stopped to try a new-ish place (to the Boro and to me) called Ugadi Indian Grill. They have South Indian cuisine and it was delicious! I highly recommend checking them out. I had the butter chicken and jasmine rice with mild spice, and it was flavorful with a touch of heat. As a girl that's spice tolerance ends at hot Cheetos, I had to ask them to tone down the spice by a lot. I had garlic naan (bread) alongside it, and 2 samosas (which are pastries filled with veggie and meat goodness), and to drink a mango lassi (a sweet mango smoothie like drink with yogurt and cardamom spice). Everything was fresh and delish. read more

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The biryani is outstanding here. I got the double masala tandoori chicken biryani, and it is spicy, just how I like it. The naan bread is fresh. I highly recommend this place. I will be returning here again and again. My mouth is watering talking about this place read more

The Food here was fantastic ! I've been a loyal patron at a different Indian food location but gave this place a try as my regular spot wasn't open. The staff was very friendly and my order was fantastic when it arrived! The atmosphere is ok or I would of said 5 stars.. I will Surely be back! read more