They have exceptional customer service .. Down to earth local business. Just really nice people…read morethat run the restaurant.

Heartbreaking food shortages for wedding catering and poor management - Proceed with caution…read more We chose Flames Indian Cuisine for our multi-day Indian wedding based on the owner's personal assurance that because the restaurant was local, they could not run out of food. Unfortunately, the reality was a bride and groom's worst nightmare. The planning process was incredibly stressful. It took weeks to get a finalized menu or contract, and we weren't even able to settle the payment until the week before the event. Communication was consistently delayed. Despite paying for a 200-person guest count and having fewer guests than contracted, we ran out of food at nearly every event. This was witnessed by our guests, the venue staff, and our wedding planner. When we confronted the owner, he blamed our guests for "eating too much" rather than taking responsibility for under-preparing. He promised an internal investigation and a resolution within a month. It has now been three months, and despite numerous follow-ups, he has completely ignored our attempts to resolve this amicably. In Indian weddings, food is a pillar of the celebration. To have our guests waiting 10+ minutes for refills that never came was embarrassing and a clear breach of our contract. I would strongly advise any couple to look elsewhere if you want a caterer who is professional and honors their commitments.

Rasoi Indian Cuisine has to be one of the best authentic Indian restaurants in the Tampa area…read more Service has always been friendly and professional with indoor and outdoor seating. We love sitting outside on the private patio to have a beer and entree. Food has never disappointed us. We highly recommend Rasoi in Ybor.

Since moving to Tampa, I have been hunting for a good local Indian restaurant and had Rasoi on my…read moretry list for a long time. This weekend, we decided to give it a try on a rainy Friday night. This is a beautiful space located in Ybor. Sadly it was raining, but the outside patio will be lovely to visit when the weather is nice. The inside is charming and decorated nicely. We shared the chicken Tikka Masala and chicken saag with garlic naan (of course!). Everything was delicious and we enjoyed the Taj Mahal beer and Rupee IPA with our meal. I definitely recommend getting an Indian beer with dinner! Our server was very friendly and took good care of us - honestly all the staff was really nice. We didn't feel rushed and really were able to enjoy our dinner and conversations before the check came. This will definitely be our local go to for Indian food. The counter was constantly full for to go orders, so we will also plan to order take out in the future too!

Very nice experience in Tampa. I enjoyed the biryani the most, although it is on the drier side…read more The naan was also crispy and delicious.

Everything was amazing. Everyone loved what they got and the servings were a perfect size. The…read moreSamosas were huge and packed with flavor. The service was also great!

The Indian food here? Perfectly spiced. Every dish was a flavor party that had me saying "one more…read morebite" until the plate was empty. And Angelica, the queen of service: checked in with the perfect timing and always with a warm, genuine smile and a quick laugh that made the whole table feel like old friends. Pleasant doesn't even cover it; she's pure sunshine with impeccable radar for whatever you need before you even need it. Angelica, you turned great food into an unforgettable vibe. You're an absolute star! 10/10, requesting her section forever.

This place is a racket. By default you are not offered a glass of water, instead you are told you…read morecan buy generic spring water or fiji water in room-temperature bottles pre-placed at all tables. Sure, just price-gate WATER for the most notoriously spicy cuisine on the planet. Trying for better service and better food than the competition* is too difficult, clearly. It'd be one thing if the food was spectacular, but it's instead aggressively standard. Maybe the inexplicable indo-chinese section of the menu is better. *the competition is Taj on Fowler Ave, go there instead

Copper Indian Cuisine in Westchase was an excellent find…read more The restaurant is beautifully decorated -- there's a small bar when you first walk in, but the back dining area is really elegant, cozy, and thoughtfully designed. It immediately feels like a great place to sit down and enjoy a relaxed meal. Service was excellent. Our server, Dominic, was very attentive and gave helpful recommendations throughout the meal. Everything we ordered was delicious. The flavors were bold and well balanced, and the medium spice level was perfect -- flavorful with just the right amount of heat without being overwhelming. I also asked for extra yogurt sauce just in case things got spicy, and that ended up being the perfect cooling addition. What we ordered: * Taj Mahal Premium Lager -- crisp, light, and refreshing. A great pairing with the spices in the meal. * Samosa Chaat -- we were told this is a traditional Indian street food. It consisted of vegetable samosas chopped up and topped with yogurt sauce, chutneys, and special spices, creating a great balance of creamy, tangy, and savory flavors. * Garlic Naan -- warm, soft, and perfectly garlicky. * Tandoori Platter -- a generous assortment of tandoori chicken, lamb chops, and shrimp, cooked in the tandoor with beautiful smoky flavor and spices. The platter was served with basmati rice and sauces on the side, which complemented the meats perfectly. Most of the meal was gluten-free, with the exception of the naan and the samosa chaat appetizer. I do wish they offered gluten-free naan or samosas, which would make an already great menu even more accessible. They also offer weekday and weekend happy hours (I included a photo of the menu for anyone interested). We will definitely be back. This will easily become our go-to Indian restaurant in the area.

Hands down the best Indian food I have ever had. My review in summation is that this is a must try…read more We ended ordering one of the vegetarian prefix brunch menus and it was fantastic. We also did chicken 65, and a vegetable curry. The prefix menu could not have the spice level adjusted however I found it tolerable (I have a reasonably high spice tolerance) and the other items we asked for mild and they were perfect. The service was top notch. Extremely friendly and personable staff, we felt welcome from the beginning. We also had the chef come and check on us and the part that stood out to me is that everyone working here was happy and proud of their food. The interior of the restaurant is very nice. I loved the setup and the lighting. It was perfect for a romantic evening and for enjoying food with friends. I will absolutely come back. This is now one of my favorite restaurants in Tampa. The staff and excellent food made this an experience I will remember.

Nice quick stop for breakfast buffet, very simple and all vegetarian which works great for us. It…read moreis all self serve, clean. And there are servers for extra drinks and a la carte items and asked many times for extra plain or masala dosa which is included in the buffet. $9.99 per person and 5 and under are free so it was a great deal! Definitely recommend.

Like some of the other reviews mention, there are some service issues with the wait for food being…read morereally long, and they did forget part of order. But they immediately apologized and brought it to us when reminded. AND the food was so unbelievably delicious that I think it's worth the wait. Based on the quality of the food, I feel like the wait was so long because they of the care and effort that went into cooking the dishes fresh and from scratch. Since I've only tried it once, I'm not sure how consistent the quality is, but I would definitely like to try it again for takeout or delivery.

My friends told me about Annapoorna Rasoi, so I went there for dinner on Friday. The restaurant was…read moreabout 40 minutes away and I found parking in a lot. When I entered, I was surprised to see the welcoming atmosphere with outdoor seating. I ordered Dahi Puri from Chaat Rasoi and a Ghee Karam Podi Masala Dosa from Annapoorna Rasoi. Both arrived shortly after. My dinner started with delicious dahi puri, followed by a dosa. The dosa was a fan favorite, and I loved the chutney and sambhar that accompanied it. The combination of dosa and dahi puri was perfect as dinner.

This is some of the best dosa I've ever eaten. So flavorful and the right amount of spicy kick…read more Sambar and chutneys are chefs kiss. Food truck located not too far from bush gardens and has ample amount of seating. Love the twinkle lights at night. Given it's a food truck service is still very efficient and food is fresh.

Was looking for something new. Found a good one! Pan fried momo dumplings were delicious. We should…read moretell what's your name and the kitchen to make the ceiling tile. It looks like a restaurant Indian grocery stop. I wanna see what's in this place. I'm gonna buy some.

Went to this place few weeks back the food was worst I ever had ..the food was not cooked and…read moreeverything was raw specially vegetables..even after asking for new curry because it was not cooked ..they came back with same curry and still not cooked ...I can say that was the worst food experience of my life .