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    Vayals Indian Kitchen

    4.5 (104 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:45 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Becky L.

    I stopped in to Vayal's Indian Kitchen to test it out for my lunch group. We support local family owned Mom & Pop restaurants. I was hoping for a win with this one, and I was pleasantly surprised. I was warmly welcomed, and the interior has an easy comfortable feeling. Their lunch menu offers a wide variety of items at a reasonable price. I tried the chicken Tikka Masala Platter, and it was absolutely delicious! I made a reservation for our group on the way out and can't wait to try the next great thing on their menu!

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    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.

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    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.

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

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    My dad and I loved the dinner! It was so flavorful and the staff was so friendly! We'll definitely be back!

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    Amazing food, great service. I got the Chicken Vindaloo and Garlic Naan and both were great.

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    So so good. We got the butter paneer and madras chicken. Satisfied and happy. We will be back!

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    Great food, so happy we finally have an indian restaurant in the neighborhood. Service was friendly and quick.

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