Ayesha Indian Restaurant was a very pleasant surprise -- from the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt warm, inviting, and well put together. The staff was attentive without being overbearing, and the food was absolutely delicious. Every dish had rich, layered flavors, and the presentation was thoughtful. It's the kind of place where you can relax over a casual dinner with friends and feel completely at ease, but it also carries a refined, almost elegant touch that makes it great for a more dressed-up night out as well. I spent about an hour and a half here, and it was the perfect pace -- never rushed, but not slow either. The environment has this chill, relaxed vibe that makes you want to linger, while still having enough polish to feel like a special occasion spot. I would definitely come back again, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for authentic Indian flavors in a comfortable yet slightly upscale setting. read more

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This spot surpassed my expectations. The food has so much flavor. The pricing was very very reasonable. The butter chicken was literally an explosion of flavor. Wow. Service was perfect too. Cannot wait to come Back here!!! read more

Ayesha Fine Dining - Midtown - Butter chicken spicy and mild, and tikki masala and garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Miami, Florida

Why would I drive all the way to Midtown for Ayesha when there is actually one closer to me? One word: Dosa. Dosa is a gigantic, thin and crispy crepe from South India. Most of the Indian restaurants here don't offer it, and a few times I found it on the menu only to get something disappointingly soggy, thick or bland... The Midtown location offers some South Indian specialties, and their dosa does not disappoint. I love every bite of it. And their garlic naan - it is the most garlicky naan I've ever tried, or, any garlic bread included. The naan is pillowy soft, and loaded with fresh minced garlic. If you love the stinky rose this one is for you. I am a bit disappointed that their menu takes the format of choice of sauce + choice of protein. As Cake Thai's mom once told me, the sauce is developed to accompany the type of meat and shouldn't be interchangeable. Imagine an Italian place offering alfredo chicken/beef/pork/salmon or a French place with beef/pork/chicken/fish/tofu bourguignon. You won't take it for an authentic place would you? That said, we did enjoy all the dishes we ordered, the service is very nice, and we had a lovely evening. read more

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Have walked by this place for years and decided to give it a try. Food was delicious and big portions. The chicken tikka came on a sizzling plater and was moist and seasoned well. The mushroom and garlic naan was a nice addition and the saag paneer spinach and cheese was on point. Very attentive staff as well. I'll be back for sure. read more

Ayesha Fine Dining - Midtown - Chicken tikka - Indian Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Can't speak for the dining experience as I've only ordered on Uber Eats, but the food is a hit or miss. Not to mention, it's very overpriced. The papdi chaat and tandoori chicken were good, however not the best I've ever had. I also had the lamb makhani curry which was drenched in oil. The entire top layer was oil. I've never seen any curry like this! I couldn't eat it. Wouldn't recommend. read more

This is an incredibly delicious Indian restaurant! Another plus is that it is considered a fine dining restaurant, which means nice ambiance and great service. I came here with my friends because we really wanted to try their dosas. Not only were we blown away by the dosa, but everything on the menu was absolute perfection. One of the greatest gems of Miami for sure. You cannot go wrong with any of the dishes here. I also love how they have pani puri, which I always search so far and wide for, and did not expect this restaurant to have. The garlic naan was heavy on the garlic, just the way I like it. read more

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I came to Ayesha for lunch during the week and was pleasantly surprised! They have a great selection of generous lunch specials for $15-25. I wasn't extremely hungry so I ordered the Tandoori Chicken Salad. I love Indian cuisine, but rice dishes are my go-to dishes, so I wasn't sure what to expect with this. The presentation was beautiful. I wouldn't have thought to have tandoori chicken cold, but this was really good! LOTS of flavors which were all perfectly balanced into the salad. I cleaned the plate! Overall, the restaurant is very clean and very peaceful. The waitstaff is attentive and accommodating. Next time I'll be back to try one of the lunch combos. read more

Ayesha Fine Dining - Midtown - Tandoor Chicken Salad - Indian Near Me - Miami, Florida

Nice atmosphere with a very friendly staff. Calvin the Manager was super nice and we enjoyed a great conversation. I had the Chicken Vindaloo spicy. It's excellent and some of the best vindaloo I have had. Will definitely be back next time I'm in town. read more

Interesting things happen when traditions dialogue---Richard Freeman aka my yoga teacher Be Healthy...Dead Prez harmony in my head So it is Christmas day in Miami. Everything is closed. Trader Joe's closed. Whole Foods closed.. Many restaurants closed. What to do? After several phone calls, calling around to some veg-friendly spots discovered that Ayesha Fine Dining Indian was open. In a word...yes! I had a very turbulent upbringing. You can read about it in book one of my Away in India memoir. I was a martial artist, surfer, and one of the few hip white kids on a mostly black basketball team in high school. Our high school was state champions in football and highschool basketball was intense. I was raised on hip hop, alternative music being a product of the 90s, and music helped me through. As Nietzsche said without music life would be a mistake. In 1998 at age 19 I was living in NYC on my own working construction, working security, teaching karate in Manhattan, and playing basketball in Harlem. I read an article on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar saying that he had a 20 year pro basketball career becoming the all time leading scorer in the NBA at the time thanks to martial arts and yoga. I already was a martial artist yet got into yoga. Stayed into yoga over the years yet wasn't until I was living in Los Angeles circa 2003 working a high paying, high stress security job where I was suicidally depressed yet was a straight edge aka sober living lifestyle so couldn't drink or drug away the pain so got into yoga every day aka daily practice and this saved my life. I met my teacher Richard Freeman at a workshop in Venice at Yoga Works run by Chuck and Maty. I eventually moved to Boulder to study with Richard and Mary and the Sangha there for over a decade and he suggested I go to India which changed my life. Interesting things do happen when traditions dialogue. Tibetan Buddhism was the result of the indigenous Bon tradition in Tibet and Indian yoga brought by Guru Rinpoche from India to Tibet. From my own experience of growing up with hip hop and getting into yoga at age 19 in Money Makin' Manhattan. I lived over three years in India over many Winters so Indian is like my second home so delighted to find an Indian restaurant open on Christmas day with vegan options to boot. Many clearly marked vegan options on the menu. Indian cuisine with South Indian to boot. I went with the masala dosa. It was huge. I loved the chutneys. A bit costly yet recommended. Friendly and attentive staff. I loved the ambiance with traditional Indian culture all over the walls and Bollywood videos on the television. One room for improvement would be to give the proper option of an actual hand held menu. I am analog in the digital world like Erykah Badhu and taking a photo of the QR code didn't work on my phone. Luckily the waiter gave a proper take out menu with old prices. Recommended for veg-friendly options albeit a bit costly which is the Miami norm it seems especially with inflation in these Modern Times like Bob Dylan. All in all recommended! read more

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Ordered lunch here it was very convenient ordering online and then picking it up when it was ready. Picking it up was super quick. The restaurant was dark and not many were in there for lunch. I got the aloo goobi and the butter chicken, medium spicy. The flavor was good and spice was perfect. However there wasn't much cauliflower in the aloo. It was more potatoes and onions. The butter chicken I felt was soupy. There was so much sauce and not enough chicken ratio. The best thing that I got was the garlic naan. The naan was a nice big portion. It was soft and delicious. read more

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Everything we had here was amazing. Flavor, portions, presentation, all of it. Try the Uthappam which is a type of pancake from South India with different savory ingredients added. YUM! We also had the mango curry lamb which was delicious as well, a hit with us both. And I'm not a big fan of lamb but damn this was good. Naan was light ans toasty and the one we got was garlicky to perfection. We will come back to try some of the other South Indian specialties! Also, service was on point. Nice guys, knowledgeable (because we ask questions about the food), and quick. Will be back for sure! read more

Wonderful Little Gem Tucked Away in the Hustle and Bustle of Midtown Ayesha is a standout Indian restaurant offering a delightful fusion of South Indian and vegetarian options alongside beloved traditional dishes. Our recent visit left us thoroughly impressed, with each dish providing a unique and memorable experience. We started our meal with the garlic shrimp. Wow! It is a dish that delivered some amazing flavors with its generous garlic infusion and rich, tomatoey goodness. The shrimp were perfectly cooked, succulent, and paired wonderfully with the fluffy garlic naan, which was a hit at our table. The naan was soft, aromatic, and light. It definitely did not take a back seat on our table. One of the highlights of our meal was the goat mango curry. This dish was nothing short of extraordinary, with tender pieces of goat immersed in a creamy, flavorful mango curry sauce. The balance of spices and the sweetness of the mango tantalized our taste buds. The true starwas the Uthappam. A South Indian dish unique to the Midtown location. It consisted of a pancake made of rice and lentils mixed with vegetables, tomatoes, and onions. It was an absolute triumph. It was served with a trio of accompaniments: a hearty veggie soup, an amazing mango chutney, and a spicy chili sauce. So much yummy goodness. Ayesha's ambiance was nice and quiet. A welcome change from the usual bustle and night club feel of a many a typical restaurant in Miami. The staff was very nice and made some very good recommendations. The restaurant's offerings of unique and authentic South Indian and vegetarian options sets it apart in the vibrant Miami food scene. read more

Ordered the vegetable rice plate 10/10 Garlic and mushroom truffle oil naan 100/10 Will be making a trip back with the family quick and helpful staff read more

First time trying Indian. I was hesitant, but the food was great and the service was as well!

We were group of 24 and wanted to seat individually as each family unit and the host was not happy about it. The food was over priced for the quality and ambience. Taste was good we ordered medium spice and it was very hot specially biryani as well as Sambhar for dosa. Their policy is to add 18% gratuity for 1+ person. Never heard of this from where I come in NJ. read more

We had a lovely lunch today at Ayesha. The menu is fantastic, every Indian dish was on it and everything we ordered was phenomenal. Calvin was fantastic as our server and he tended to our needs making sure we had what we needed at all times. He is also a great guy! The ambience is very pretty inside and they have some outdoor seating too. It's a great change from the regular eateries in Midtown. I'll be back with my happy family! read more

This is the best Indian food I've found in Miami. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was outstanding. Definitely recommend everyone to come try and I will be back! read more

Ayesha Fine Dining - Midtown - Pani Puri - Indian Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Came here just to chill and smoke some hookah. It's $50, good choice of flavors. The hookah guy set it up smooth and checked In with us. Our server was very welcoming And helpful especially after realizing it was our first time there. We didn't eat though since we came after dinner but the naan bread stuffed with cheese was a 10/10! And it was suggested by our server read more

Such a great restaurant. The dosas are so good! One of the few places in Miami that has them. The staff are so kind as well

Excellent, reliable, traditional, Indian food. Quiet ambiance, never too full or loud. Always a pleasure.

Came here again today, with my son and his friend. We wanted the lunch buffet but it is not offered on a Friday We ordered aamb madras, chicken khorma and chicken Tikka massala, all were fabulous. Great taste, so my five star review is now reflective of this. This is now my favourite indian restaurant around this area...try it you will not be disappointed. read more

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Right in the heart of Midtown I didn't realize this Indian gem was here! The service was impeccable and the authenticity of the food was on POINT. There are tons of options and everything we got was AMAZING. (My boyfriend is vegan and they had a bunch of options for him too. ) I would highly recommend anybody to come here - we will definitely be coming back and making this a staple of ours! Side note the music and Bollywood videos were the finishing touch. Cannot wait to come back! Thank you Calvin! read more

Ayesha Fine Dining - Midtown - Lamb lunch platter with Rogan Josh + 2 vegetable sides (chick pea and lentil). Aloo Gobi + rice. - Indian Near Me - Miami, Florida

Not only is Ayesha the winner of The Worst Restaurant I've Been to in 2022 but it also wins the trophy for The Worst Indian restaurant I have been to in the World. This place is priced like a high end restaurant but the quality and taste of the food is horrible and worth pennies. The saag had to be taken back and I barely ate the tasteless mess. NO DOGGY BAGS HERE, keep them! When I arrived there was a huge hole in the roof and a leak that was right next to my table. Look at the pictures. I should have known this place was a disaster when I saw these conditions. read more

Ayesha Fine Dining - Midtown - A leaking roof and the makeshift bucket to catch the drippings right next to my table. - Indian Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I really enjoyed my dinner at Ayesha's in Midtown tonight. I was looking for an easy place to get dinner after shopping and decided to try them. I'm glad I did. I ordered Chicken Tikka Masala and naan. The CTM was delicious, just the right amount of spice, and presented well. The naan was perfect, pillowy, and tasted great with the masala. I'd highly recommend this place to anyone shopping in the area in the mood for something flavorful with good service and a nice atmosphere. read more

Ayesha Fine Dining - Midtown - Chicken tikka masala, plain naan, and basmati rice. - Indian Near Me - Miami, Florida

I found 2 staples inside the food. I'm sorry this happened; it's really unfortunate. I used to enjoy the food from this place until this occurred. I understand that it's been a while to complain, but on the day the food arrived, I found the first one, and then I found another one. I thought I would never find another one... after all, accidents happen, but 2 is too many. "The restaurant doesn't respond to emails and hasn't contested this review." "Be cautious when consuming food from this restaurant. In my opinion, they are irresponsible and lacking in hygiene." read more

Ayesha Fine Dining - Midtown - Indian Near Me - Miami, Florida

the food was incredible and the service as well. We got the chicken tikki masala, Lamb Chops that were to die for. Garlic cheese nan that will blow your mind and topped off the night with some Mango delight. read more

I had to give this place 5 stars because they got every single check list on my list! The food is the best Indian food I have ever taste, the customer service and how efficient this place is with food made this place a most visit in South Florida, just writing about this place is making me hungry. read more

Ayesha Fine Dining - Midtown - Very good time at this place, make sure to other some Indian beer ! - Indian Near Me - Miami, Florida

Absolutely delicious! Chicken Tiki, shrimp mango curry and the naan bread was out of control. Probably my new favorite Indian food in Miami

I had the chicken lunch platter. Very delicious! The portions were just right. The salad was light and fresh. Naan hot crispy and chewy and delicious. The rice pudding perfect ending. The service is good and restaurant and music nice. I live a block away and glad! read more

This place is in Midtown and calls themselves as fine dining . Things were off from the time we entered , the place was just sooo hot , indoor seating in Miami HOT!?? Nevertheless we changed seats and it was off to a decent start. We got the chicken tikka masala and the land rogan josh medium spicy with garlic naan . Chicken tikka masala : pretty good to be honest not gonna lie but for a premium price of $25 lol not even close . The lamb was gamey . Service was GOOD , but the place was so hot even the waiters kept going out and coming back. Ambiance was mid nothing close to fine dining . ALSO THEIR AC WAS DRIPPING . Hence the place being so hot . Last thing , any place charging you for gratuity or 20% would let you know right , even in the bestest of places I have been they give you a heads up . This place was empty during peak dinner time !! OVERAL: MID not worth the money read more

I found this place on a whim, and was very pleasantly surprised. The food was so good! Like literally some of the best food I have had in a very, very long time! When you walk in, there's beautiful murals all over the wall and the lighting is perfect and it's really cute And intimate. The staff was very nice and attentive the main waiter or manager, I believe, was very nice when taking my order really helping me choose what level of spice I wanted. the butter chicken I would say was my favorite. It was very very flavorful, and the Naan bread was absolutely delicious. Actually cannot wait to go back here! read more

Ayesha Fine Dining - Midtown - Butter chicken, garlic naan bread, and chicken biryani - Indian Near Me - Miami, Florida

This place never disappoints. Every dish we've tried is always amazing and so flavorful. Definitely an underrated spot in Midtown. Good music and great service is also a plus! read more

Tried the Dal Mahkni and it was wonderful; flavorful and perfectly seasoned. A beautiful space, reasonably priced and fantastic service!

Sauce thinner than water, the flavor if there but the quality was not. The Raita tasted like store bought American yogurt. The lassi was SPOILED AND CHUNKY. The only redeeming quality was the rice but at this point with the attention that they showed the other dishes I would definitely believe that they don't even wash it read more

Ayesha Fine Dining - Midtown - Paneer makhani - Indian Near Me - Miami, Florida

Super bomb chicken tikka with good spice and friendly service. Always hits and has great variety. Owner is so nice ! Also authentic af

Hole in the wall GEM! We live in midtown and order delivery from here almost weekly. We didn't realize it's right across the street from Negroni. We came on a Friday evening and it wasn't busy but it DESERVES to be. The food was even better in the restaurant... we raved about every bite. We had a couple of Taj Mahal beers which are pint sized beers. I'm not a huge fan of beer, but I liked this a lot. It was light and easy to drink. For appetizers, we ordered chili paneer and samosas. I enjoyed both but the sauce that accompanied the samosas was delicious! Shrimp vindaloo: this is my go to order. Spicy, filling, but doesn't feel "heavy." Perfect sauce for dipping the garlic naan! Lamb makhani: this is my boyfriends favorite Indian dish. The lamb was good quality and the sauce is hard to describe but it's incredibly flavorful and a bit creamy. The service was great. Kind, friendly waiters always makes the dining experience even more enjoyable. If you like good quality Indian food, you will love this place. This is the best Indian you will find in the midtown area. read more

Ayesha Fine Dining - Midtown - Garlic naan, shrimp vindaloo, and lamb makhani - Indian Near Me - Miami, Florida

I was so surprised how good the food was. When we first walked in there was no one eating but by the time we left it was packed. One of my favorite Indian restaurants I have been to in Miami. If you like Indian food you need to try this place. The food was beyond amazing with fresh ingredients and perfectly cooked. read more

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Great attention and amazing food! I loved everything about this place. The servers are very nice! I recommend getting the chicken mango curry and the lamb chop appetizer. read more

Ayesha Fine Dining - Midtown - Lamb chop appetizer - Indian Near Me - Miami, Florida

Best Indian food I've had in Miami! Lots of gluten free options. They do a great lunch special and service is always great! Highly recommend! read more

Food was really authentic, and the service was attentive. Highly recommend this gem in Midtown.