First time at 5th Element since they moved to the new location. The interior layout is pretty much…read morethe same, with booths and tables - although it looks like they have an additional dining room that was not part of the old location. There is also a service bar in the rear corner of the main dining room, so they have a full liquor license now. We went on a Wednesday evening for dinner and the place was mostly empty, only a few customers but lots of to-go orders being picked up. Service was quick and attentive and the food quality continues to be excellent. We had a couple of Mango Lassi's, onion kulcha, shrimp biryani, and lamb biryani. We asked for mild, but of course biryani always has a little spice heat that is pleasant and you temper it with the Raita that comes along with the dish. Portions are huge - we took at least half of each dish home. We finished up with the free mango soft serve which was a very nice way to counter the lingering spice flavors from the biryani. All together an excellent and authentic Indian dining experience. If anything, 5th Element has improved since moving to the new location. I did notice my pet peeve when checking out that the suggested tip amounts on the bill are calculated including sales tax. Since sales tax has nothing to do with food quality and service, I calculate my own tip amount based on the subtotal before tax. I see most restaurants these days excluding sales tax from the tip calculations but 5th Element hasn't caught up yet.

Just got back home after a wonderful meal at 5th Element with plenty of leftovers for tomorrow. We…read morehad a wonderful chic pea appetizer to start. My wife had tandoori chicken and I had the butter chicken with a huge portion of garlic cheese Naan. The food was fabulous! Service was quick and friendly. The restaurant was large and very clean. I can't wait to go back and try some more traditional options.

The boys were back together so we of course had to have Indian Food but we wanted to check out a…read morenew spot and Persis Indian Grill was the pick. We come in around 8:15PM on a Sunday night so we had no issue getting a table. Once seated we started off with drinks. I normally go for a Kingfisher but they didn't have it. Was they did have was better. We got a Taj Mahal Lager and this bad boy comes in a large size which we were all impressed with. A full 22oz-24oz bottle gets us every time. For entrees they had a bunch of options and the prices were really good. We of course had to get some Naan and we went with Garlic and Chili Cheese. Their Garlic Naan was thinner then I was used too but still good. The Chili Cheese Naan was great and I will be getting this every time it is offered. I ended up getting by go to. The Lamb Korma spicy level hot. This again was a great price $19 or $20. Most Indian places have it $5 or $7 more for Lamb. This was a nice big serving and it was loaded with tender chunks of Lamb. I will say it was for sure a more mild spice for sure not hot and the Korma Curry was flavorful but not as much as I have had. I would for sure come back because prices are very good friendly staff and so many options.

The 'Biryani' dish is a staple South Indian treat: Basmati rice with so much spices and can be…read moreserved with chicken, goat or lamb.It also comes with a boiled egg. When I did a business culture treat at Hyderabad India back in 2014, this was the food right outside the hotel and Persis Indian Grill takes me back to that delicious memory and we are blessed to have it here at Baymeadows as it is very consistent with flavor and the service is always great. The servings are very gracious that you most likely will take some to go. Oh, and just be sure to address the server about the spice level as a medium can be a bit too hot for some. At a mild spicy as a start would be ideal and you work your tolerance along the next visit, so that you can enjoy your meal :)

I love a good Indian restaurant and this is definitely one of my favorites…read more Food--9.9/10. OK I know this is a silly rating but hang in with me here. I'm a white woman married to a Indian man and I love Indian food. I cook it quite well so when I eat out for Indian food, I have very high expectations. Ironically, I have a much higher spice tolerance than my husband. But whenever he orders and ask for medium spice, it's exactly right. But whenever I order and ask for a medium spice it's nowhere near spicy enough. I don't know if that is just because I sound like I can't handle my spice, but it happens every single time. But getting onto the actual taste and quality of the food. Their Panera biryani is one of my favorites, though I do like their veg biryani more my husband first appear so we usually settle for paneer. It is perfectly cooked so fluffy and delightful and oh my goodness is it abundant. One $15 container will make at least four meals. My husband and I will get one box and share it for lunch or dinner and then put it away because it will be another lunch or dinner later. And it's not like we eat a little we eat a full plate and this box is stuffed to the brim. Service--8/10. My only complaint here is regarding service. It can take a while sometimes to pick up your order, especially when they first open. And I'm not saying it takes time for it to be available because I will often arrive and see it sitting on the shelf, but no one is at the front counter to check me out. I have honestly never dined in at this location so I can only address the service in the aspect of takeout orders. Atmosphere--10/10. It is a very centralized location and a nice strip mall with accessible parking and ample at that. The interior is quite nice and what you'd expect in an Indian restaurant with beautiful cultural pieces around the interior. So if you are looking for a place to eat in this would definitely be atmospherically a nice place.

I would give this place 5 stars but the service and attentiveness is always subpar. I have been…read morehere about 10 times and the service has always been the same. Have to grab the attention of the waitress/waiter to order, ask for anything extra and grab the bill. The reason why I come back is because the food is top notch. Cannot go wrong with any dish but my favorites are always the dosa and chicken kabobs. Very tasty and delicious. Please fix your service and this will be 5 stars!

Me and my wife visited this restaurant for lunch and our experience was very nice and pleasant. We…read moreordered Gobi Manchuria dry, the cauliflower was nice and crispy however their Manchurian sauce could be better as it tasted very plain and had no much flavour in it. We got Pav Bhaji and it was nice and delicious. We also got their chole batura which was very nice too with right amount of flavour in the chole. We also got their Thai which was fresh and amazing, it had 2 roti and 2 curries, with an appetiser, salad, rice etc.. Our server was very kind and nice she made some nice suggestions. The atmosphere and ambiance is very nice as well. Overall I highly recommend this place for vegetarians as they have a lot of options !!!!

Love this restaurant. Went here for the first time and they served me right. Went here for my…read morebirthday and they served me right. Even went here on a casual day and they served me right. They got respect and the waiting time for my meals was quick . Well done

(not pictured, Rose flavored ice cream)…read more The chicken tikka masala pizza was delicious. Me and my girlfriend went on a Saturday evening for the first time, and were pretty satisfied with the price ($32.74 for 1 large pizza and 2 single scoops of ice cream + 20% tip). Only took about 20 minutes to make everything, and they offered to give us the ice cream as we paid or once we returned. We picked the food up and could NOT stop talking about how wonderful it smelled. The ice cream itself is great, though has a strong floral taste so keep that in mind. The pizza was excellent. If you enjoy Indian food in any capacity, I highly recommend you check this restaurant out. You WILL find something that will catch your eye.

My first time eating Indian fusion pizza and it did not disappoint. We ordered this via delivery so…read moreI cant talk about the atmosphere of the restaurant. This review is all about the pizza. We ordered three pizzas: Pepperoni, Kadai chicken, and Butter Chicken. All three were delicious! The crust was thin but not so thin that it couldnt hold up the toppings and stayed warm while we ate the whole pizza! You can taste the quality and the freshness of the veggies too. I would have liked a little more spice to the pizzas but maybe there is a sauce you can add on for that. Overall I would 100% recommend them if you like Indian food and even if you dont order the pepperoni because its so good.

Great place for a meal close to the Sheraton Jacksonville…read more When I travel, I like to find cuisines that I cannot find at home. When I realized that there was a restaurant serving Nepalese (and Indian) food, I had to go! I went on a Monday evening. The place was maybe 10% full. Huge place, very bright and airy. Some TVs over the bar (they have a full bar). No reservations needed on Mondays, for sure. I started with a Nepalese beer. It was fine. I got the chicken momos, the samosas, and the daal with rice. Portion sizes were huge, and the food tasted fresh and well-seasoned. I got way too much food for one person, but I wanted to taste a range on things. I wish I had a bigger stomach! Service was really lovely and attentive.

Came for a solo date after getting my nails done and glad I did!…read more I got chicken momos (same wrapper as wonton, but with their spices) and it's served with almost like a tomato sauce type of gravy (I got my steamed), very delicious! I also got an order of butter naan (super fresh and folds). My entree was the standard butter chicken and rice. Didn't wait long for my table or my food. The host sat me and my waiter was right there to answer any questions and take my order. I am going back soon to try some other entrees. My soul was fed and that I don't get that a lot when dining out.

We come here almost every weekend for their masala tea and crispy puri with cholay, and it never…read moredisappoints. The taste and flavors are authentic, and the service is always quick. Their masala dosa is our go-to when we feel fancy, and for dinner we love their butter chicken, lamb pepper fry, and chicken lollipop. The servers are very friendly, welcoming, and always give excellent recommendations. Try their suggestions--you will not regret it!

I have been going on and off for years and never disappointed! The buffet is awesome and very…read morereasonable priced to treat friends and family. Dinners are also delicious when purchased separately (Goat Korma a fav!) with lots extra to bring home. This is a casual dining experience with quality taste and service.

Although the night was extremely cold, the hospitality and warmth from the staff was much needed! I…read morewas visiting Florida for work purposes. Since I didn't have any friends in Jacksonville, I leaned on yelp for everything from getting my nails done to of course eating some good food. I passed this place several times while leaving the St. John's town center. Because of their hours of operation and my schedule, I was not able to make it there for their lunch buffet. Since I was by myself, I opted to sit at the bar. Let me say, the place was absolutely spotless! And I loved the decor! Everyone from the hostess, to the runners, to the bartenders were all very friendly. For the price of what I paid for wine, I definitely had a slight buzz from the amount that was given! I opted to order the tandoori chicken with rice with a side of naan. The non-laced a little bit of salt, but I see that this is a trend in the Jacksonville area. But no worries, it was still fresh and did it job. The chicken was nice and tender, and I left feeling full. Reheated my chicken and rice two days later, and the quality and taste was still there! I highly recommend this place for the amazing customer service and the quality of food.

My co-worker from India recommended this spot to me & it did not disappoint!…read more I tried lunch buffet which was well worth the price. My favorite parts were the mango juice, the chutney bar, the fresh naan, and all the authentic desserts. I was very happy with the wide selection of everything and the freshness of each dish I tried. Furthermore, the whole atmosphere of the restaurant was excellent and the servers were very attentive. Just note that if you're coming for the buffet is only open at specific times, like for lunches. Around dinner the restaurant reverts back to a standard sitdown experience.