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    Vayals Indian Kitchen

    4.5 (102 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:45 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Vegetable Samosa
    Sonya P.

    This is a little hole in the wall spot by my work, but don't let that keep you from trying a meal from here. I came here one night for a quick bite to go out of convenience, but the Indian food here tastes like it's made with love in every sense--slow-simmered sauces and carefully layered spices. It's the kind of cooking that wraps around you, warm and comforting. I didn't know that this spot would start my obsession with Indian Cuisine. Staff are attentive and more than happy to answer questions to guide with ordering.

    Bollywood on repeat above the bar at an acceptable low volume adds to the character of the welcoming interior.
    Zvonko N.

    Friendly service and nice vibe, on the quieter side. Food was fine, will probably come back.

    Masala Dosa
    Akshay H.

    Overall a solid Indian restaurant with many South Indian options. I had a masala dosa and cup of chai. I'll start with the chai... it was good! A bit too milky for my taste, but still a good cup of chai. Keep in mind they make it with sugar, so taste it first before adding any more. Now, the masala dosa. The dosa was HUGE and it came with four chutneys + sambar. I appreciated the portion size. The dosa itself was nice and not too oily... it did taste like it was made fresh, but I wonder if it sat for a few minutes before being brought out to me because it wasn't that piping hot temperature I was hoping for. The coconut chutney was delicious, and the sambar was very good. The other three chutneys were meh. Most disappointingly, the aloo masala was just fine... I was hoping to be wow'd by it.

    Atul S.

    Have been here 2 times since this location is just 3 miles away from my office in downtown and our experience has been great as of now. I highly recommend this place. I may be trying to go here almost everything when I feel Indian food craving while being in office. Here are my takes: Food/Drinks: The lunch special is great here it lets you choose your choice of curries and comes along as a plate combo including naan. I have tried chicken and lamb curries, both were good tasting. Even the samosa chat was good tasting. We also took mango lassi one time and it was great tasting as well. Service: Quick service and nice welcoming staff. Ambiance: Not a very big establishment but it can accommodate a good amount of guests. It is well decorated inside with an Indian theme. Hygiene: Overall, everything was clean and tidy. Price: Reasonably priced in the area for good Indian food.

    The vegetarian lunch special.
    Christine T.

    This is a really cute place in a strip mall. Their lunch specials are amazing and the service was very good. I will be back.

    Ashish N.

    The service was attentive, and the ambiance was pleasant, creating a comfortable dining environment. I ordered dishes with a medium spice level, but they were still too spicy for my palate. It's worth noting that Vayal's specializes in South Indian cuisine, known for its bold and spicy flavors, which might be intense for some diners.

    Chicken Thalapakatti Biriyani
    Heena S.

    A new Indian restaurant in central Phoenix, sign me up! There was definitely a need in the area. South Indian focused and we went with the chef favorites. We will be back !

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    Greatest take out to happen to midtown. Every dish is delicious. It's a must try. The staff is friendly. Check it out.

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    Yum! Fantastic soft and fluffy naan, flavorful curries and delicious crispy samosas. Will be back

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    Awesome food. We had the butter chicken and samosas. Everything was delicious! We will be coming back try other dishes.

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    Craving Indian food. I have been trying to come here but downtown Phoenix parking is awful. This…read morego round I realize they have parking at 721 3rd street behind a building. Let's skip the parking drama and get to the food and restaurant. Well stocked bar although I didn't partake of adult beverages today. Instead I did the non alcoholic mango lassi (I had this drink for the 1st time at my new favorite Indian buffet & it was phenomenal there) so I tried theirs and it was banging too. Interior is nice Indian music playing and multiple TVs going some with Indian cooking, Indian dance, and news. When you come in greeted and seated quickly. If you see my other reviews when I go to any special ethnic restaurant, when I see their culture eating there you already know it's going to be TASTE BUD HEAVEN. I did the chicken curry Tika masala, the bao bun, and garlic naan. Yup it was good as Heck. 5 stars every dish. Very pleased. I'm so relaxed with the music I want a coffee but I'm full. Fluffy Grandma Recommends.

    I ordered a chicken tikka masala and some garlic naan. The food was very good and was the perfect…read moretemperature when I got home at the time that I ate it. You don't have to order rice in addition to the chicken tikka masala if that's what you order, which is nice. I am glad that this is the case because it was a little more than what I was expecting to spend. However, I do think that the price was okay for dinner. Another note that I will offer about the food is that they do allow you to customize the spice levels, which is nice. The service was more than I had ever expected, especially for just having placed a to go order. They allowed me to sit inside the restaurant while I waited for my food, noted that I was waiting on my order so that it would come out in a reasonable time, and also offered me a to go water while I was waiting. The containers that my food came in are honestly ones that I could reuse. The ambience of the restaurant is also nice. There is a nice patio with different types of seating to accommodate all needs. The inside has a nice bar and they have music playing at a volume that allows you to listen, but it's not too loud. There is also a separate parking lot across the street that is reserved for customers of the restaurant, which is really nice since it is located in downtown. I will definitely be coming back to dine in.

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    This was genuinely one of the best experiences I have had at a restaurant. I came in with a group…read moreof friends and the staff was incredibly hospitable. When we went up to get our food one of the staff members took the time to explain what everything was too us. They were always coming to our table to check on us and bring us anything we needed. The food tasted amazing too!!

    We have been here four separate times now, and it has become our go-to spot for Indian food. We…read morereally love Indian food and have tried other places, but none of them do it like this location. Every time we come, we end up ordering the same thing because it is just that good. We even joked about trying something new, but of course we ordered our usual again but we recently found out they have a buffet on Sundays, which is really nice if you want to try different dishes or expand your palate! The garlic naan is always a favorite, super savory and hard to stop eating. You can also choose the spice level for the masala. We finally tried the spiciest level, and I would say to be careful with that one. We would recommend medium instead. We are Hispanic and even for us the spiciest level was a little intense on our gastrointestinal system, but we still ate everything. If you want authentic Indian food with great spices, this is the place to go. It is usually pretty empty when we visit, which surprises us because the food is so good. We hope this place gets longer waits and we will definitely be eating here many more times.

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    Been looking for an Ethiopian spot closer to me for a while, and today I was really craving some…read moreinjera so I made an order off Doordash and I am soooo impressed! First off, the VALUE! Wow! For $17 I got the vegan combo plate and it came with 2 sides -- I opted for the mesir wat (spicy lentils) and gomen (collard greens). The mesir wat and gomen came beautifully wrapped in an injera, with a salad on the top and two very large rolled up injeras. This combo would be more than enough for two people to share. I ordered right as they opened and my order came fairly quickly (~40 mins), so I was really happy with that as well. The mesir wat was seasoned spectacularly! Just enough heat that pairs with the savory flavor. The gomen also was deliciously garlicky, all coming together so harmoniously with the sourness of the injera. I was worried that ordering it for delivery would affect the experience, but everything came nice and warm and it was so great to have this meal at home. I definitely will need to come in next time, with friends for sure, I could not finish this combo on my own.

    All three stars go to food quality, the food is great here. We eat vegan with gluten free injera…read moreand it's fantastic food. If you have 2 hours to spare on a dinner, consider coming. But don't come thirsty or hungry lol Jeez . I've been here 2 times. They are incapable of even bringing a glass of water. The first time I ordered a drink from the bar and over the course of 50 minutes we asked about it 3 times. It came after the food. The second time tit was an empty restaurant. We got no water, no silverware. The food shows up after an hour and we have nothing. Something is VERY wrong with the service here and unfortunately we won't be back.

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    I told myself I wasn't going to give out five stars anymore unless I absolutely loved everything…read moreservice, food, and ambiance, a true 10/10. But this place earned it. The food was delicious. The garlic naan was exactly what I'd been craving, the rice was cooked to perfection, and the chicken tikka masala was incredible. I ordered it medium spice, and it was just right rich, flavorful, and nicely thick. The spices were on point. Definitely coming back to the lunch special I came for dinner so it was a little bit more expensive than I thought.

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    You know this place is legit because you see lots of Afghan families eating here regularly. And no…read morematter what you do, order the hummus. Trust me. Their naan is reminiscent of pizza dough. It's always fresh and it's baked in-house in their tandoori oven. It's probably some of the best naan ever. And the hummus is thick. I was there yesterday and unfortunately there was a strand of hair in my food. It was a little unsettling to hear the server say "again?!?!!", but he promptly took it away, replaced it, and comped my meal. Despite the slight hiccup, I still enjoy this place. And I appreciate the good service. The portions are huge so it's better to share with someone or plan on taking leftovers. I like their mantoo and their kubli pulao. If you're with a group of people, it looked like the family meals were the best value. The parking lot is small, so plan on parking on a side street if the spaces are all taken. Afghan food is similar to Greek food so don't feel intimidated. And the server is awesome at guiding newbies at getting dishes that will suit your palette.

    Cool ethnic strip mall place. Afghan food, which seems similar to Indian in my opinion…read more Interior is very clean, simple and neat. Friendly and accommodating seating. I got a table for 5, having friends joining. Ordered the Uzbek pulaw, lamb skewer chunks. Served on a mountain of delicious rice. Had a side of naan which I shared, easily enough for 2 or 3 people. Lamb was tasty, but a bit tough and chewy. Rice was Outstanding! Naan was Outstanding. Good service, food tasted fresh and home made. I like this place and look forward to returning, trying a variety of other menu options. I recommend trying them, and enjoying something out of the ordinary.

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