I visited Namaste Restaurant today, and the first thing I noticed was the excellent service. We…read morewere warmly greeted at the door right away. We ordered the chicken tikka masala and paneer masala, and both were absolutely delicious. The garlic naan was light, flaky, and packed with great flavor without being over-the-top garlicky. To top it off, the mango lassi was fantastic! Overall, I give this restaurant a 10/10. The restaurant itself has a wonderful environment with great music. I totally recommend it, and we will definitely be back!

I was so excited to see on a fb post from Nameste of goat curry being offered during buffet time…read more That being said We were not impressed by the quantity of it or any of the offered items. We came in about 45 minutes after opening time, we were greeted and seated promptly. We were then offered drinks! We chose water , which was at room temp ( disappointing). Then the host walked us through how the buffet works. My disappointment was that we came in pretty early(12:30) and the buffet wasn't really ready for the public . Beyond that the buffet includes naan tableside - which was 1/2 of a naan and wasn't included in the buffet price ( disappointing). So our understanding was if you ask for more naan ! You pay for that?????? Any way! We ate and felt like we needed to not eat as much to save food for others. Buffet should be full and ready for lunch! This wasn't.

Food is orgasmic Service is shy and timid girls but whatevs…read moreAmbiance is beautiful Definitely come back !!

House of Chettinad stood apart for me because of the nice ambiance - a rare thing for Indian…read morerestaurants in Austin. Interesting murals and artwork adorn the walls and ceiling. I ordered a Chettinad dosa with chicken. I expected a chicken curry on the side, but instead the dosa was served atop a dry chicken masala. This was spicy and tasty, just not what I expected. The dosa was served hot and was perfectly crisp. It was also spicy, with some green chutney layered inside it. Other chutneys were delicious but sambar lacked flavor. Prices are quite high. Service is okay. Overall I enjoyed the experience.

I'm not typically a fan of food trucks but this one pleasantly surprised me. The staff was helpful…read morein suggesting menu options as it was my first time dining here, and it was open pretty late. I arrived around 10pm and there were still people on the lawn eating. The ambiance was wonderful, with plenty of outdoor seating, fairy lights, and a large bounce house for kids to enjoy while you eat. I ordered the Guntur Masthan Goat Fry Pulao and asked for the food to be extra spicy -- they did not disappoint! Usually when I request extra spicy food from Indian restaurants they take into account the fact I am American and water down the spice (which drives me crazy). This truck made it perfectly spicy, flavorful, and delicious! The goat was tender and the staff were friendly; I highly recommend this place and will be returning to try another dish.

Fantastic Indian food truck just over the bridge from my apartment!! Interesting menu with a lot of…read moredifferent offerings not usually on an average Indian menu I recommend everyone take a look !!! Very helpful staff too Food was delicious and spice level was just right. We will be back !!!!

I came to this location on Friday after coming back from Fredericksburg with The Things because…read morethey were "starving" because I clearly never feed them!!! When we arrived at the food truck area, there were only two food trucks open of the four that were parked there (this being one of them). When I arrived at the window of the food truck, the gentleman came out of the food truck to explain what the best dishes on the menu were. After pursuing the menu, I elected to go with the mutton curry and Thing One elected to go with the butter chicken. Mutton curry Simple yet delicious, mutton curry is an easy and wholesome meal to put together. I love a good mutton curry as it contains high-quality protein, essential amino acids, and high levels of valuable micronutrients, including iron, zinc, and vitamin B. This Indian mutton curry is made with tomatoes and onions cooked with spices for a rich, hearty dish. While it takes a little while to cook, this from-scratch curry is mostly hands-off. By the time it's done cooking, the sauce is flavorful and fragrant, and the mutton is fork-tender. This mutton was also spicy with a hint of fresh mint. From my experience of living in Singapore for over 3 years, visiting India on more than one occasion, and having various American Indian dishes, I attest this is by far one of the best mutton dishes I've experienced globally. Butter chicken Butter chicken is a great, ever-evolving, cross-continental dish found in Delhi, London, New York, Perth, and even here in the ATX. Butter chicken uses tandoori chicken cooked in a tandoor (a type of Indian oven) that gives the chicken, subsequently, a wonderful smoky flavor. In its purest form, it is yogurt-and-spice-marinated chicken dressed in a velvety red bath comprising butter, onions, ginger, and tomatoes scented with garam masala, cumin and turmeric, with a cinnamon tang. Thing One ordered this dish with medium heat. This chicken dish was flavorful, tangy, and absolutely authentic. To accompany both dishes, we ordered two butter Naan. While we did not try the Nepalese cuisine from this truck, if the Indian food is any indication of the quality of the Nepalese cuisine, I am sure it is divine. I will definitely be back. * Don't forget to use the Yelp check-in offer if you visit #supportlocal

Food was delicious and fresh. The atmosphere is fun and kid friendly. I highly recommend.read more

We tried the Beef Shawarma Plate, flavorful beef, rice, hummus and a small salad all together…read more Great value for your money and it was excellent! Very flavorful beef and the rice was on point. Next time we will try the Baklava and probably a shawarma quesadilla. They have a covered seating area to dine in and the order taker was very patient with all my husbands questions. Great friendly service!

Great food and great service. They will fill your plate to the MAX!! The Gyro is my fav and all the…read moredeserts are great

Do I recommend this restaurant, despite its delicious cuisine and affordable prices? That's a hard…read moreNO. Spice Fine Indian Cuisine is a diamond (surely some of the best Indian food I have eaten in Austin) ... or a chunk of coal. Let me put it another way... I waited to see if I got sick before I wrote this review. For perspective, I grew up in Mexico. I'm not easily frightened away, but I can spot red flags. First thought upon arrival: "So glad I checked their health score on Yelp." See Spice Fine Indian Cuisine (95 out of 100). Upon closer inspection, Spice Fine Indian Cuisine (aka AG's Spice, aka Pushpa) has an abysmal record. In fact, this restaurant is simultaneously operating under three different names and has three different Yelp pages. Please see my photos to review their Food Establishment Inspection Scores from Austin's Open Data Portal. A score of 58 just last year would be considered poor and would indicate that the restaurant has had multiple critical violations, such as issues with food handling, storage, or cleanliness. In Texas, the lowest health rating a restaurant can receive is an F, or a score of 70 or below. This is a travesty, because the food really, truly was delicious, and their offerings are fascinating. If this place were truly cleaned up, it could easily become the toast of the town... it was that good. They specialize in Hyderabad cuisine- something I know nothing about - but they also serve many of American's favorite dishes, such as curry, or Tikka Masala. Red flags: - The man who came to our table to "check" on us was so unkempt that it was remarkable. His hair had not seen shampoo for a very long time. I speculate that he was one or all of the following: owner, manager, chef. - Tables and menus had been wiped clean with a very greasy cloth or sponge. The glass top was streaked everywhere. - Bits of dried old food on supposedly clean dishes (we were handed a stack of dinner plates, and two of them had them). I imagine that they use an industrial dishwasher, so I wasn't alarmed. Still... - We were the only people in the place for two hours (5-7pm) on a Saturday, which happened to be the restaurant's Happy Hour, according to their website. - A very dead potted plant right next to reception. - Three restaurant name changes? - We were seated in a booth which was not flush against the wall. In the crack, I spotted a fork, a newspaper and a wadded tissue.

One thing common about Indian restaurants in Austin is that they almost always disappoint…read more Chole bhature was served with a completely flat bhatura. Are you kidding me? If it comes out flat, you fry another one so you can serve it puffed up as it's meant to be. Chole were ok, a little spicy but otherwise okish to eat. Malai kofta was decent. We really only should have got the falooda as it was very authentic with vermicelli, tutu frooty, sabja and pista flavor - yummy! It was a little stuffy to sit indoors due to limited air conditioning. Our server was really nice and friendly.

Freaking fantastic! Love it…read more The Kashmiri Naan (dessert Naan made of mild dry fruits, cashews and other ingredients). It is soooo buttery. And warm and delicious! You can really taste the fruit and nuts. I got Korma with Tandoori chicken. The korma was very creamy and flavorful. Chicken looked and tasted fresh and I liked having the extra flavor of Tanoori. Id always just gotten plain chicken but this is good. I think this is my new favorite.

Delicious and authentic Indian food spot. I normally take it…read moreto go but we decided to eat inside. We were greeted and sat immediately by a friendly waiter. We got the lollipop chicken, we both haven't had it before and it was great. It came with a chili sauce that my boyfriend loved but I enjoyed it more plain. He got the biryani HOT and was crying because it was spicy and so fresh. He was full but managed to eat almost all of it because he didn't want to waste it. He was very impressed! I got my usual butter chicken spicy with naan. I asked for mint chutney to pour on my rice since it's my fav. This will be my forever go to place and meal when I'm in the mood for Indian food!

** vegetarian food review **…read more This place is inside the shop at a gas station. So there is no dine-in option here as such. But, you HAVE to order it once and try their food !!!!!!! We tried the veg kothey momos and veg chili momos - both were delicious! They were perfectly cooked, had the right amount of spices and were served hot. We also tried the Hakka noodles and the spice level was adjusted to our taste, so it was a very very very good experience... I think I could say that these were the best momos I have had in Austin so far! Highly recommend checking out this place!!!

I'm really glad we found this restaurant! We tried 4-5 different things, and every dish was…read moreexcellent. This restaurant is located inside a gas station, but it is definitely one of the best Nepalese / Indian places I've had in the Austin area. We will be buying much more from here in the future.