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    Avatar's Restaurant

    4.0 (443 reviews)
    InexpensiveIndian, Asian Fusion
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Mustard Green Spinach Tofu Burrito
    Maggie W.

    Came here after a long hike at Mt Tam, and wow the food here really hits the spot! My friend has been here a couple of times before and recommended I try the mustard green tofu burrito. There is a blend of so many flavors inside: the mustard greens, tofu, fruit chutney, rice, pickled carrot, etc. Each bite is savory, rich, and fulfilling. The clever usage of Indian bread around to hold it all together is such a good decision/idea! I've had Indian Pizza before, but haven't ever had an Indian burrito. Avatars Restaurant does just the right twist on a classic staple! Low key going to plan future hikes to Mt Tam just so I can come back here to try more of the burritos and the plates. Heads up: cash or Venmo only! And the seating inside is limited, but creates a nice cozy vibe. Service was quick, and you could tell from the interactions with the customers that this place is a beloved hometown classic as well as a worthwhile stop for those passing through.

    Andrew S.

    Yummy burritos with an Indian cuisine twist. Yes, they offer the same meals in plates instead of burritos as well, but I got the burrito! They only accept cash or Venmo, no credit card! Got the curried pumpkin burrito with curried lamb and a curried lamb burrito. I was not expecting ground lamb for the meat, I was hoping it would be shredded lamb at least. However, the curry did not disappoint, lots of flavor and good portion of meat. I felt the burrito was missing something, like a fresh flavor or crunch. While eating the burrito, I thought it would be great to have some type of crunch like fresh or pickled radish inside. To my surprise, there were some pickled carrots way at the bottom of the burrito, for both burritos. Also, would have been great to have some fresh herbs or a cream sauce to go with the burrito, that would make it 5 stars for me! Overall, a tasty burrito, but could use an upgrade and more even portion of ingredients inside the burrito!

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    Tatian G.

    We tried the curry lamb burrito, curry lamb burrito with sweet potato, the roasted eggplant burrito, and the blackened veggie burrito with salmon. All of the burritos were similar in profile: flavorful but mostly one-note. The lamb was tender. The burritos had a lot of rice which hides the other ingredients a bit. The fruit chutney was a nice addition in terms of sweetness and texture variation. But the burritos needed yogurt (we didn't see any) and cilantro or something to offset the singular curry taste.

    open face chicken tikka burrito
    Lauren S.

    Food was delicious. I had a lovely open faced chicken tikka masala burrito. The ambiance inside is just ok. We sat outside on a picnic table but they didn't have any heaters.

    Adam Z.

    We asked for chicken tikka masala for our kids. They provided chicken that appeared not fully cooked with no sauce.

    Chicken and Curried Mixed Seasonal Vegetables
    Anita B.

    We sat outside with our dog, and enjoyed hot chai, papadum, carried chicken with vegetable and curried lamb with smoked eggplant. The plates were beautiful, as well as delicious and a little spicy. It was just the right amount to eat without having to bring a cooler and take food home. Highly recommend the food, friendly woman, and choice of indoor or outdoor seating. Hope they get a larger place someday since things were hopping and they appear to be doing well.

    Jo L.

    Curry chicken in the burrito was dry. Otherwise flavor was good. Pumpkin was good. Food came out quick. Would give this place a second chance.

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    Ramya I.

    Avatar's is probably one of the best restaurants I've visited in the bay area since a long time. If anyone is visiting Sausalito/Marin County, this is a must visit - I cannot stress enough! It is a quaint joint very close to the Sausalito boardwalk. We were hosted by Mr Ashok who was very excited to know that we are vegetarians and offered to decide what we would like the most and we loved the whole spread! The whole spread was vegan, and very light yet flavorful- Saag tofu was actually made with leaves of sweet potato plant which was mind blowing. The enchiladas had a taro filling, and were topped with curry sauce which had an amazing balance of flavors The ravioli was stuffed with tofu and methi, and the sauce was nice and tangy. We were extremely happy with the personal attention we got, and since the restaurant wasn't super crowded, we were served pretty fast.

    Garam chai n rain
    Hemanth G.

    Cute little Indian restaurant run by owner Ashok in Mill Valley. They have another in Sausalito as well. After hiking up Mt. Tam ventured to this place for some hot chai and some food recommended by my hiking buddy. Tucked in a quite street in downtown with outside patio dining options, the quick service and food was tasty. Although to my palette, spice level is little mild catering to local community. I had their salmon plate with rice, my friend had special roti and mixed veg curry. Had nice brief convo with owner Ashok about recent celebrity cricket sports players guests from India (Sunil Gavaskar, Kirmani, and others) and about politics in India. Check it out if you are in the neighborhood for some Indian cuisine and chai!

    Super unexpected flavor layers- get it!
    Maria F.

    Delicious!!! Quick, friendly service, great location. It's a messy "burrito" made from what I believe is makki di roti, loosely wrapped around a delicious, in my case, roasted eggplant and lamb curry with rice. Ugh. So good! The dessert was such a lovely, surprisingly refreshing treat! Rich cheesecake consistency, topped with pistachios and served with some kind of fruit sauce. 5/5! Great spot for a quick delicious meal!

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    This is a nice asset to the dining options in Mill Valley. A place for a quick bite, the burrito is tasty and filling

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    Excellent experience! Unique and delicious! Welcoming and friendly. Fun and joyful special place! Will come back whenever we are in town!

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    Great unique food/flavors and great prices for the area. Will be going again before we leave.

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    Tasty vegetarian options! Good service. Not a whole lot of seating so I'd recommend not going at peak hours

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    Whatever your dietary concerns, avatar can serve you up a fantastic delicious meal with a smile. Great family business!

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