Food is great. Paying for food is not!…read more I visited Saffron on 12/15/25 and when it was time to pay they came by with a handheld pay device, I quickly tapped my card not realizing that I needed to choose the tip beforehand. I asked if I could do it over to add a tip because I did not have any cash on me and the server said don't worry about it. Well I should have worried about it because my lunch total should have been $14.06 and they went ahead and added a 30% tip after I left for a total of $18.28 according to my credit card records. I did not authorize that amount and I don't appreciate the dishonesty when I tried to make it right by asking to do it over and add the tip.

I didn't feel like sitting in a restaurant but wanted some good food. My husband and I ordered…read moretakeout from this restaurant. We got a variety of dishes. We ordered the lamb chops, biriyani, garlic naan bread and the veggie samosas. All of the dishes were very flavorful. We will definitely visit again to try other dishes.

Went for lunch and the food was amazing! Tasty and FRESH! The butter naan and garlic naan melt in…read moreyour mouth. The vegetarian thali was enough to split between two people. My son had the tandoori chicken and it was sizzling, moist and delicious! I would MUCH rather eat here than L & L down the road in Apex.

The restaurant is so nice instead, upscale look and feel. The service was quick and friendly and…read morethe food was seriously delicious. We had the veg thali and everything was so yummy. We added some garlic naan on the side but there honestly was enough on the the thali that we didn't actually need the extra.

Came in for lunch today and ordered to go. Love their staff! I ordered some chicken tikka masala…read moreand took it back to work. When i got to work and was about a quarter the way in i found a hair in my food i was so sad. On top of that it just wasn't a good batch today wasn't fair flavorful and i did not like the naan. Not sure I'll go back now

One of the best Indian meals I've ever had, and I cook Indian food all the time + eat at Indian…read morerestaurants frequently. I got the Moroccan hummus (basically chana masala), level 6 spice, made vegan, add coconut milk. So good! And the person I was dining with loved his butter shrimp.

We tried Basil n Spice for a weekday lunch. Although they serve Thai and Chinese, we both selected…read moreIndian dishes for lunch plus Roti and Peshwari Naan. It's a tiny restaurant nestled in a strip mall that has tables for dining in, although while we were there a steady stream of customers arrived to pick up their take out orders. A small basket of papadum was served with mint chutney, tamarind, and pickled onions. This was a nice touch and something that seems less and less common these days. Spinach is my favorite vegetable so saag with chicken was an easy choice. I ordered it 9 out of 10 on the spicy scale, so it while it had definitely had heat it was manageable and not punishing. It was very good and I would order it again. My dining companion ordered the Tikka Masala with lamb and not spicy. She thought it was good, but the chunks of lamb were very tough and chewy. The breads were a bit of a disappointment. My roti seemed more like naan and lacked the flakiness of traditional roti. The Peshwari naan definitely had a sweet taste, but was missing the bits of dried fruit and nut that makes it so distinctive. We both thought Basil n Spice was a 4-star restaurant, but the tough lamb and sub par breads bring it down to a borderline 3-star rating. That said, we both thought the restaurant has potential so we're going to give it another try so we can sample the Thai and Chinese dishes.

We live over in Wake Forest, and were in the area for a Friday night soccer game. When we…read morefinished at 8, I asked my daughter what she wanted, and she reported 'Asian'. I didn't realize when I first searched nearby and found this location, but it has multiple cuisine spot. I remember thinking as I was driving over that 'man I wish she liked Indian food' because I hadn't had any in some time. Much to my delight when we got here, I discovered not only were their Thai and Chinese inspired stuff, there was a nice large selection of Indian options. She got some chicken lo main, and I got palak paneer. She got some spring rolls, and I got my favorite Samosas. I introduced her to the papadum and chutneys that were given before the meal and she was a trooper and tried them all. Food arrived, was hot, fresh, and delicious. With the samosas it was too much for me to finish my palak paneer and I'm eating it now as I type this up for lunch on Sunday. Lo mein was well liked, she doesn't have a spice tolerance though and a 3 was a bit much for her. she said the spring rolls were great, and had finished off the lomein she brought home by Saturday night. Really great place you should check it out, they do delivery and stuff, but it was great to go in somewhere in person and enjoy a meal. Not a giant seating area but plenty of room to come in sit down and enjoy stuff.

I got a Chicken Tikka pizza (12", 8 pieces) for lunch - big enough for two people or two servings…read morefor one person. The taste was very good and a little spicy, which I really appreciate. The crust was not stellar. It was not thin (I prefer thick) but it was kind of limp, not crisp, so it was virtually impossible to pick up a single slice with my hands. I ended up cutting pieces to make them more manageable or used a fork under an entire slice to help support it while I ate. It didn't stop me from eating all the crust, up to the edges, which is my usual modus operandi. The plasticware was kind of on the shabby side. There were a few (less than a dozen) loose forks and spoons (not wrapped) in a station where you get such stuff. Curiously, there were no knives but I thought I would ask if I needed one. It turns out that I did want a knife, I asked the staff, they rooted around a bit, but couldn't find any at first. I keep a small supply of plasticware, napkins, etc in my car so I got a knife from there. In the meantime, the staff did turn up a couple of individually-wrapped plastic knives. I used mine instead and put the knives with the other plasticware for others to use. I ate half of the pizza at the restaurant and I got a takeaway box for the other half of the pizza for dinner. I will probably return to try other things.

This is a nice little restaurant. It was attached to a gas station, so it's very convenient for gas…read morea quick bite to eat. The food was fresh and out fast. I thought that it was a cool experience that they offered unlimited pani puri, and that is what our group had. It was fresh and nicely seasoned. We also tried Panugulu, which was fried crispy and out hot. They even had a Carrom board, which was my first time playing.

I went during peak dinner hours and couldn't believe more people weren't there because the food and…read morethe service were great. I ordered the chicken tikka masala and garlic naan. The tikka masala had a very tomatoey flavor. I got a spicy level 3 but next time I think I want to try the 4 or 5 and the garlic naan was perfectly cooked with the right amount of crisp and softness. Everything came out piping hot. The restaurant is spacious and perfect for large parties, family gatherings, etc. so if you're in the area craving Indian food, I highly recommend!

Curry Royale absolutely deserves 5 stars. The service was excellent from start to finish…read more Attentive, friendly, and welcoming without being overbearing. Every dish we ordered was delicious. The chicken tikka was perfectly seasoned and tender, the paneer tikka masala was rich and full of flavor, and the naan was fresh, warm, and the perfect complement to everything. We'll definitely be coming back!

Biryani? More like Mango Masala Mystery…read more Walked into Indian Bawarchi in Apex expecting biryani... walked out questioning my life choices. Ordered the boneless chicken biryani--was it Hyderabadi? North Indian? Nope. It was something entirely new: Sour Surprise Biryani, featuring what felt like a handful of amchur (dried mango powder) and a complete lack of actual biryani flavor. I'm convinced someone in the kitchen confused the spice rack with the candy shelf. Tandoori appetizer? Sizzling, yes. Memorable? Meh. Garlic naan was decent--if only naan could carry the whole meal on its doughy shoulders. Service: 3/5 Two waiters, two tables, one manager--sounds promising, right? Not really. We had to remind them we ordered biryani (you know, the main dish). "Oh, you ordered biryani?" Yes, my guy. That's kind of the whole point. Also had to clear our own table like it was a self-service picnic. Ambience: 4/5 Nice space, clean, decent vibe. Sadly, ambience doesn't come with a side of flavor. Total bill: $50 for a biryani, tandoori chicken, naan, and lime soda. Felt more like a fine-dine price for a college cafeteria meal. Verdict: Come for the naan, stay for... well, maybe just the naan. Biryani fans, enter at your own risk.

Some places do seem as authentic because the food is either incredibly Americanized or the spice…read morelevels are catered to American palate. This place does not skimp. The food is delicious and they definitely can make it as spicy as you want it. We came at an off time (2-3pm), but the staff was still attentive and the food came out quick. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who lives here or is just passing by and looking for some great Indian cuisine.

Another case where I feel bad for possibly overstaying my welcome bc convo went too long But…read moreShivani was so attentive and other staff came by to clear our plates when we were done eating. The Gobi Manchurian is not as good as my fave Nepalese place, but it's also less fried and less quantity. The chipotle cheese naan was some of the best naan I've ever had. So fragrant and tasty! My friend ordered the chili shrimp (decent but not spicy) and what looked like the Indian version of chicken fajitas, and that was equally as tasty. All in all it was way more upscale than I expected and the portion sizes were variable. Great place to get a late dinner on a Friday night tho!! It has a very pretty, aesthetically pleasing, romantic atmosphere.

I've come here a few more times since my last review, and unfortunately I need to lower my rating…read moreby 1 star. In general, I've had solid experiences here, but I'd say the quality of the food isn't quite as good as some of the other Indian restaurants in the area. For example, the lamb saag is not bad at all but I've experienced better elsewhere. Obviously there is a lot of strong competition, so in any other city, Nazara would definitely be a stand-out.

We order food delivery via DoorDash to give India Canteen a try. Food was prepared promptly & we…read morereceived our order on time. Food-wise, it was just ok for us. Chicken tikka sandwich didn't have a lot of chicken plus it was supposed to be on sourdough. It looked & tasted like regular white bread. The paneer rice bowl was a generous portion of rice however the sauce for the paneer was bland. It lacked the spices and savoriness I've expected from a tikka sauce. The masala dosa was good as was the gobi pakoda. It was just an ok experience for us since the food didn't live up to expectations.

This is a nice little restaurant. It was attached to a gas station, so it's very convenient for gas…read morea quick bite to eat. The food was fresh and out fast. I thought that it was a cool experience that they offered unlimited pani puri, and that is what our group had. It was fresh and nicely seasoned. We also tried Panugulu, which was fried crispy and out hot. They even had a Carrom board, which was my first time playing.

Himalayan Nepali Restaurant delivered a fantastic dining experience and easily earns five stars…read morefrom our visit. We came on a Friday evening and had about a 20-minute wait, but it was absolutely worth it once we were seated. Service stood out right away. Our waiter checked on us regularly and made sure our water glasses were always full, which is a small thing but goes a long way during a busy night. We started with ginger tea, which was warm, fragrant, and a great way to kick off the meal. For food, we ordered two appetizers, along with the chicken korma and butter chicken, and everything was phenomenal. The flavors were rich and comforting. One detail I appreciated was that the rice came in individual servings instead of one large shared bowl, which made it easier for everyone at the table. Great food, attentive service, and worth the wait, we'll definitely be back!

| Overview +…read moreHigh-quality & yummy creamy Chicken Tikka Masala & Lamb Korma + Top-notch customer service + Complimentary lemon tea & crispy appetizer + Mango lassi size & taste are satisfying for just $4 - Ambiance is not ideal for larger groups - Amount of meat not much for the price Overall Score: 4.8/5