During my last day of vacation at FLL, I was craving some nice Indo- Chinese food and decided to order and pickup from this place. This place is in Miami and took us about 30 minutes to drive from the Airbnb we stayed at. We ordered hakka noodles, Gobi manchurian and Schezwan fried rice out of which hakka noodles and manchirian stood on top! There was no delay in pickup as they kept the food ready when we went. read more

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After a week of Florida adventures, I was craving for Indian and thank god I was able to find this authentic Indian restaurant - Woodlands Express. My order: Chole bhatura Hakka noodles Gobi Manchurian Loved the chole masala! I could have just eaten it by itself. The poori became cold but still it was tasty and felt good. The highlight was the Hakka noodles and Manchurian. Nothing to complain, they were perfectly made and wasn't too sweet and it has the right spices and flavors. read more

Woodlands Express - 73. Hakka Noodles - Indian Near Me - Lauderhill, Florida

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We ordered the idli, paper masala dosa, and chana bhatura, and it was absolutely worth the 20-minute detour. The paper masala dosa was thin, crisp, and generously filled, served with flavorful chutneys and sambar. The idli were soft and fresh. The chana bhatura was the standout -- the chana was perfectly spiced, rich, and full of flavor, and the bhatura was soft and fluffy. Easily one of the best chana bhatura we've had. Simple presentation and authentic flavors made the food really enjoyable. However, I'm giving 4 stars because the dishes didn't come out together -- one dish arrived much earlier, and there was a noticeable wait before the others were served. read more

Woodlands Express - 28. Paper Masala Dosai - Indian Near Me - Lauderhill, Florida

This is my updated review after 9 years. Since COVID, I've mostly ordered takeout because whenever I dined in, the place never felt very inviting. Lately, though, I've noticed more people eating in, so we've gone back a few times over the past couple of years. Dosa is my favorite, and since it's something you really need to eat right away, dining in makes sense. We've tried gobi Manchurian and a variety of other dishes, but dosa is still my favorite. Unfortunately, the service is basically nonexistent. No one checks in to see how things are. The last time I ordered a masala soda, it was terrible. I tried getting the server's attention but no one came over. I ended up paying $5 for something I didn't even drink. When it was time to pay, I waved for the check and was told to come up and pay instead. Why I tipped, I honestly don't know--I wasn't happy about that at all. That said, the food is generally good. The sambar wasn't great on our most recent visit a few days ago, but overall the restaurant is always clean and the prices are reasonable. I'll be back, but I really hope the owner or manager reads these reviews and understands that customer service truly makes a difference. read more

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Since we're traveling to Florida, this was a struggle to find an Indian restaurant who caters south Indian food. We looked around and found this place to be Catering a perfect blend of south Indian Indo Chinese vegetarian food as soon as we entered the restaurant you get a feel of being in India somewhere they have very beautiful ambience. The place was very neat and clean as well. I spoke for a few minutes with the manager to understand what were the best dishes that I can order based on my liking recommended a bunch of things which we didn't have time to wait and eat so we ended up taking it to go their service for super good they made sure that the food doesn't get cold and they packed independently and individually in different boxes. They were very courteous to add some extra chutney and some other other items with it. It was super full a heavy bag of food. Everything was at our liking and we would love to visit this place if you're around here. read more

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Finally had a chance to try Woodlands because someone I know has recommended coming here for years. I am not vegetarian by any means and I did not miss having any meat in my dish. The staff is very friendly and happy to explain any item on the menu if you're unsure what to get. The food is flavorful and comes out fast. Despite some of the negative reviews, I really enjoyed everything we had and would definitely return. read more

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We're vegetarians yet we havent been there in several years. Woodlands was always very good. And this time, with the family celebrating Mothers Day, they didnt let us down. The atmosphere is casual and clean. We were seated almost immediately, and served their cold filtered water. We ordered a full selection of southern Indian dishes along with their fresh baked naan and other breads, and of course a mango lassi. Everything arrived at the table within 10-15 minutes and each dish had a unique taste & was delicious. The service was excellent. No need to wait years - we'll be back again soon. read more

Came for lunch on a weekend and were seated immediately. Overall pleased with the quality + value! Recommend the Chana Bhatura and Masala Dosa. read more

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Visiting ft lauderdale w parents, wife and son and we love the menu options since it was 100% vegetarian! It's located in a strip mall area so it's good to use gps to get there read more

Going there for years. Never have been disappointed. Food top notch along with service. read more

Dirty bathroom Poor quality of service Owners Kids making noise at the back and also making a mess read more

Food was horrible. Vegetable cutlets and Aloo bonda from Assorted appetizer platter went bad and Rava dosa was too thick and didn't cook at all. Waiter told us since they are busy they couldn't do them well and didn't offer to remake or refund the money. They said that management has changed and guessing so did the cooks. Don't waste your time and money. I will never come back again. read more

Indian in Lauderhill! Parking here is easy as it is in a strip mall that doesn't have a ton of shops. It does not look like a fancy restaurant but don't let that fool you. The food is authentic and delicious! We had the sampler as it was our first time. All of the dishes were delicious! They have a great pepper sauce you can ask for on the side. The staff is friendly - appears to be mostly family as you see little kids and babies running toward the back area. It was fairly empty when we went on a weeknight and we appreciated the quiet and quick service. read more

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We were visiting the Miami area & were hungry for some South Indian food. We were expecting a lot given what we had heard about this place from our friends who are local to south Florida. I'm not sure if it was an off day for them - bit of a disappointment I'm afraid. For instance, I was told that the momos were their specialty but they were ok at best. The dosa was pretty good but the chili paneer was bland & forgettable. Service was quick and the staff were helpful. The restaurant is pretty large from inside though it's located in a strip mall. My friends still swear by this place so I may give them a second chance if we are in the area again. read more

We came here for lunch because I wanted to try their dosas. We ordered their Masala dosa, Mysore spicy dosa and North Indian thali. Service was fast but most of the servers do not speak English, which is not good. They also forgot to give me Rassam with the dosa while another table got it. The inside is nothing special in terms of the ambiance, and they do need to work on hiring better staff. The dosas were good, and the North Indian thali is a good choice if you want to try different things. It comes with rice, naan, paneer curry, daal, Chana masala, gulab jamun, and more! See photos below. read more

Woodlands Express - 20. Mysore Masala Dosai - Indian Near Me - Lauderhill, Florida

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South Indian Dosas from Woodlands! if you've never tried a dosa, they are vegetarian thin "pancakes" or "crepes" filled with a delicious potato filling and come with cold coconut chutney and warm sambar for dipping - they are fantastic! you can get different types of dosas, I always like getting the Onion Rava Masala Dosa, where the crepe is filled with onions & herbs a as an app, we always start off with Sambar Vadas, which are like savory donuts that come with Sambar, a delicious savory broth sauce I pro tip: get extra Sambar, it's the best part (= read more

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Delicious food and courteous and prompt service. Service with a smile. The ambiance was suited for a cafe.

Desperate attempt at South Indian food A non authentic south Indian restaurant - run by a Mexican team with no authentic flavor, coupled with okay service. read more

I have been here few times before and found the south Indian food good but today we were disappointed. We ordered 3 Masala dosa, 1 sambar vada and one butter paneer... The sambar tasted nothing like sambar. It tasted more like tomato soup as there were no spices and dal that brings out the taste in authentic sambar. You can may be fool non Indians with that kind of non sense. The butter nan that we ordered with butter paneer were just the frozen nans that we buy at Indian grocery stores. It was a real disappointment I don't know if they have new (non Indians) people preparing food in the kitchen because their wait staff is mostly hispanics and with that kind of food quality soon they will go down as you can't fool people who know authentic taste. read more

Update- Rava dosa is still 5 stars solid. The hakka noodles on the other hand was not up to the mark- it tasted more like a pasta dish than Indochinese. read more

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I just want to start off by saying I'm not even close to being vegetarian lol. The flavor and taste was off the charts! This meal was better than a lot meals I had that weren't vegetarian. I was nervous to try it because I'm not vegetarian nor am I familiar with Indian cuisine. Everything was really really good and we tried an assortment of things. The thali was really good but the Manchurian was my favorite. The curry options in the thali were really good. The restaurant wasn't packed but our waiter was nice and attentive even though the staff didn't speak much English. It was clean and spacious. We sat at a booth. Woodlands Definitely exceeded my expectations and I would recommend to any one looking for a different esthetic and meal. read more

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This place hits the spot every time I come here. Can't confirm if it's the most authentic/best South Indian food ever but it's 10/10 for me at least. Got the Mysore Masala dosa & I'd def recommend it. It tastes incredible and has a good amount of spice in it! I wish there was more Aloo in it but a girl can always dream. Sambar is also just as good! I'd recommend getting the chai to end the meal with. You can taste the ginger and it's a perfect way to end the meal. I don't know about the main restaurant because I believe this was the Express one but it's a small casual standard Indian restaurant. Nothing glitzy so come for the food not the vibes. Bring yourself or your friends. Parking is never an issue and prices are more than fair! read more

Woodlands Express - 95. Indian Tea with Milk - Indian Near Me - Lauderhill, Florida

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I recently visited the Lauderhill location of Woodlands Indian Cuisine and had a disappointing experience. Upon entering, I held the door for another customer, and even though I was ahead of her in line, she was served first. It seemed to me that because she spoke the same language as the staff, she was given priority. When I addressed this with the man at the counter, he acknowledged that I was there first but still refused to take my payment before hers. I felt overlooked and disappointed by how the situation was handled. I understand that this may have been an isolated incident, but it left a negative impression on me. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I don't plan on returning. If you are any other race other than Indian, do not come to this place because they will not make you feel welcome and they will always put their people first. Disgusting, so nasty, and so rude, shame on you Woodland Indian Cuisine. His name was Mattis or something near that. read more

Woodlands Express - Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Lauderhill, Florida

We had an average experience here. The food was good but not stellar. There was a bit of a language barrier with the Spanish speaking staff, but we eventually got thru it; however some of our questions about the Indian menu did not get answered. Also, there was not a lunch buffet on the Friday that we went, which would have been nice to try some of the different menu items since the staff couldn't relay what some of them were. For the price, I would go to one of the other Indian restaurants in the area like Kababi's, Curry Cafe, or Arun's Kitchen. read more

Always a good choice for South Indian cuisine. The dosa are always done well. Took my Indian family from out of town who were in the mood for dosas and they really enjoyed them. read more

Food was terribly bad. Ordered thali and had stone in one of the curry. Threw it 3 times and the owner was not ready to believe it until 4th time I threw in plate and show him. Then also he didn't hesitate to charge me full for the plate. Terrible service and old wet humid Ambiance. It was my first and last visit to this place. read more

Response to the owner: There is no discrimination if I am am Indian myself. We got a gobi Manchurian and it was soaking in oil and raw. Then we left because the restaurant was bad enough. The bill was 100$ from 3 appetizer trials. You'd be lucky to stay in business What a horrible response from the owner rather than accepting that they suck read more

We went there and nobody was there but then slowly it filled up and why wouldn't it the dosa were awesome nice and crispy, Pani puri hit the spot along with the Gobi Manchurian topped with great and quick service read more

This place has great Indian food and good deals for lunch. The portions are a fantastic size, you're sure to get full so stick to the lunch specials. They're the way to go. They come with an appetizer of the day, multiple options of their curries, and dessert of the day. Also naans and or parathas . You can't go wrong. The service is great, they're very attentive and all of the dishes were brought out without a long wait. Give them a try if you haven't had Indian food, if you love Indian food, or if you're just hungry . read more

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Showing some love to one of my favorite vegetarian restaurants. I usually get the Mysore Royal Thali, which is way too much food for one person, but it gives a great sample of all the delicious food. read more

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I have been going to Woodlands for over 15 years now and hands down, it's the best south Indian cuisin in the area. Their food is authentic and SO flavorful. Their dosas, samosas, and chana masala are off the charts! The chutneys and sauces are so delicious. Even if you aren't a vegetarian you will love the food. Admittedly the decor and ambiance leave a lot to be desired & ownership/management has changed but the food is consistently good, I've never had a bad dish! Give this place a try for lunch, dinner, or take out...you'll love it! read more

Great vegetarian food. Consistent quality ! I need to fill 85 words else it won't allow me to post a review.

I went there for lunch today. What a disappointment. The mushroom masala had no flavor. The dal was salty and then they had the nerve to serve a Naan from Costco!! Are you serious? Desert was a custard with canned fruit! This place was a gem until the ownership changed. read more

By far the only true authentic South Indian Cuisine in South Florida. The Dosas and chutneys are our favorite and the Chai. Everything here tastes good and authentic. Although it's run by courteous friendly Peruvians. The owner lived and worked in restaurants in Bangalore. The home of Indian Vegetarian Cuisine. Highly recommend this place if you are looking for authenticity! read more

Love love love their food! I tried the dosai for the first time and it was absolutely delicious! I can't wait to come Back. read more

Worst Indian food i've ever had, absolutely terrible. The service was beyond awful, they made us pay for a 13 dollar tip after we ordered 3 appetizers and had to pay $100 dollars. Disgusting, terrible smell and paper placemats. Do not go here it is terrible. read more

Good food. Kind service. Comfortable ambiance.

The food taste is excellent could have done a five but we order mild and came out to hot. then we noticed the people next to us that ordered the same dish got considerable much more then we did. the girl that served us, also didn't understand what puri small little bowls are when asked and ours didn't get them. read more

Please do not go here if you want real South Indian food. This place is terrible. The food is not fresh and very bland. I do not believe there are even Indian chefs cooking in the back. They have small run down interior with no AC. For the price, there is a lack of quality and proper service. read more

One of the best Indian restaurant in South Florida. The food is amazing. Friendly staff