June 7, 2025 review ---…read moreWe visited this place with our friends and got paneer Pulav, rava dosa, poori aloo. We never had Pulav here before but thought of trying because it was listed as new item. My husband was craving for poori so we got the poori aloo and ofcourse, rava dosa is one of the best here so we didn't want to miss that. We got poori pretty quick and were told that other items were coming pretty soon. Rava dosa came after in few mins but it was soggy and cold. You can tell that it's not just came out of tawa. It looked like an old order to me. I asked to call the manager and told about dissatisfaction with rava dosa. He first tried to defend, then I asked him to touch and tell and if it's fresh. He said he will get it replaced and get a fresh one coming. Ofcourse that took 15-20 mins to come. Paneer Pulav was good. Not too spicy and it came with yogurt to balance. Rice was also sticking to each other so it looked like paneer biryani to me but ofcourse very balanced spices version. My friend also ordered the veg keema Pulav but I like the paneer one more. Service can be hit or miss so I'm reducing one star but overall good quality is good. Also when I visited this back in June, they had the buy 2 Pulav at a certain price offer going on. We looked at it later and checked that out cheque had individual priced for each Pulav. Manage gave the reason as we ordered two in 15 mins gap. He later offered us the balance as courtesy but we didn't take it. I think this should have been accounted while creating the cheque in first place. Overall good place for vegetarian south Indian food.

The food is great. It's a real shame I never want to go back…read more Saturday night, prime dinner time, the place is all but abandoned. Despite that, service is plodding, slow and inattentive. The appetizer was served last, and it wasn't even piping hot, as if they had just made it. You only get one tiny 8-ounce plastic bottle of warm water to drink, unless you go out and grab another one out of the pack in the other room. That said, the dosa is excellent, textures and flavors on point. Onion pakoda are crave-worthy, crispy and well seasoned. The spices are bright and bold, unrestrained, and deeply satisfying. It's fantastic that so many options are vegan as is. Unfortunately, the issues with payment was the final straw. I had a coupon that seemed to completely flummox the poor guy, and while fumbling with my phone, executed the transaction with Google pay, which is not at all how I wanted to pay. He "couldn't" refund it, for some reason. It makes me so sad. Seems like a great, family-run place with excellent food. I won't be revisiting.

This place is right around the corner so I decided to give it a whirl…read more I ordered online, and got there to pick up at the time it said it would be ready. There was one customer waiting, and not another person. I waited about ten minutes. My son loves chicken Tikka masala, so we ordered him some. It is spicy. I'm into a moderate spice, and this is burning my lips as I type. There was no option when ordering online to determine level of spice so we weren't ready for that. Beyond the spice the chicken was tough, so even if the spice was toned down the chicken wasn't great. The tandoori chicken is nice and flavorful and tender. $17 for three drumsticks and two thighs might be a bit steep. Overall not an overwhelmingly good experience.

I wanted to try something new in the neighborhood, so got carry out from Tamarind. Like a previous…read morereview, I was sad to see an empty restaurant at noon. The restaurant is clean, well decorated and ready for your visit! The staff are super friendly. I drove home with my order and it was piping hot and spectacular. Chicken tikka is spicy, mildly sweet and so delicious. A great way to conquer allergy season! The paneer butter masala had a lot of paneer. Many other locals have tiny bits of paneer in a sea of gravy. At Tamarind you will not be disappointed! Don't miss the potato samosas... Come on Austin, let's show these guys more lunch time love!

Kiya our server is great and so patient in explaining the food . I highly recommend this place.read more

June 27, 2026 review…read more Tried their breakfast thali, along with idli sambhar. This time I got the bonda in place of sambhar vada and savory sevai..I was seeing these two first time. The bonda was little oily, more as a appetizer style but the sevai was good.

New Sitara is a quaint little gem. It's the type of place you wearily stumble into as a refuge…read morefrom the modern world-- a liminal space occupied only by friendly faces and exotic, enticing aromas. My waitress was Kri and she recommended Chicken Malbar - it was fantastic and rich and well priced. I will be back!

I randomly decided to try this place on Friday. I will say it did not disappoint!! I got chicken…read moretikka masala and garlic naan. This is my go to order. I have tried several places but this by far is the most authentic. I used to have a favorite place I went to and would drive 20-40 min for it. This place has them beat and I'm not far from them I will be back. The only thing is when they say 8-10 min be prepared to wait 20-25 min.

I really never write reviews, but this place is now my favorite spot for Indian cuisine in Austin…read more Pristine restaurant, amazing service and well... have you ever had Irani chai? I'm now obsessed. This was the best chai I have ever had and well I'm not a newbie to Hyderabad style cuisine. Of course the food was absolutely amazing, and beautifully presented. Sangam Chettinad seems to be getting a lot of social media attention, and if you think that place is great, your mind will change when you eat here! Fresh roses on the tables also upped the ambiance. Go here!

We had take out from here over 5 years ago and I remember it being so good that I recommended this…read moreplace to a friend today. We sat inside and ate there this time. The chicken 65 was still as good as I remembered except the side of rice was really strange. It was DRY! Not as dry as raw rice. It was definitely cooked and then it seems like it sat out for a long time and got dehydrated. I was really turned off by the rice. I don't even know why I packed it to go. I regret tainting my chicken 65 by putting it in the same to go box. :( I'll be trying a different place next time.

Food was great. I enjoyed the fast service and consistent food quality. I did not eat at the…read morerestaurant but the atmosphere seemed nice.

I've only every ordered takeout from Biryani Pot so I cannot speak to the dine in experience but…read morewhat I can say, is the food is bomb! I have tried a variety of their vegetarian items and have fallen in love with all of them (malai kofta and methi paneer being some of my all time favorites). The price is a great and I can easily split my entree into two meals. I do wish they had some chaat on the menu but that is just my North Indian roots talking. I've also noticed that their online ordering system doesn't allow for spice modifications. In my house, everything is spicy so it's slightly frustrating that it can't be adjusted to make it spicier but we enjoy it as is as well.

Came here because of Ryan Trahan and it was mostly what I expected. Not much service or ambiance…read morebut the food was good. Didn't have the chicken strips which I was most excited about, but the chicken monos and the chicken masala were great. We also met the owner! Not sure if I want to go back, because of the drive but other than that I liked it!

This place is inside a gas station convenience store. I had veg momos and a chicken shawarma wrap…read more Both were tasty and reasonably priced. You have to buy your drinks separately from the food. Everything seems to be made from scratch so it took about 15-20 minutes to get our food. There's one table with seating for about 6 people

Saffron Austin is known for their Indian and Nepalese cuisine, offering a thoughtfully crafted menu…read morethat highlights both traditional Indian flavors and unique Himalayan dishes. According to a close friend, Safran Austin located on Far West Boulevard, is especially known for being the first in Austin to feature a dedicated Nepalese menu I was not very hungry so I ordered the Chicken 65 (spicy deep-fried chicken with tomatoes, curry leaves, and ginger) ...a South Indian specialty. The chicken nuggets were doused in a flavorful curry seasoned and they were super moist and fresh tasting. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. My server, Dipka, was kind and helpful. She offered me water to go as it was pretty hot outside...nice touxh. There are a plethora of vegetarian, vegan, and halal offerings. Looking forward to returning and exploring more menu items...

Good enough food for to go!…read more We got your general white person basics: - Nepalese Momos - chicken tikka masala - garlic naan I will say though that the packaging was fantastic (some may disagree it's wasteful) and ensured that everything travelled safely with no spills in the car!

Best Gobi ever!! Pepper Manchurian chicken…read more Butter naan....quite lovely warm and buttery

I'm from California and by far the best Indian food I've found! So good better than places in the…read moreBay Area. That's saying a lot.

I've been coming here for years, and it's consistently one of my favorite spots for Indian food in…read moreSouth Austin. The restaurant is always clean, the atmosphere is relaxing, and the Indian music playing in the background creates a calm, authentic dining experience. The staff is incredibly friendly, attentive, and always happy to accommodate your preferences. I've enjoyed everything from the saag paneer, salmon, and a variety of curries to the chicken tikka masala and butter chicken. Every dish has been rich, flavorful, and consistently satisfying. The butter chicken is especially smooth and comforting, while the chicken tikka masala is packed with bold, well-balanced flavor. If you're someone who loves spicy food, they don't hold back! I usually order spice level 5, and trust me--it brings the heat, so order accordingly! I need to come back and take updated photos because it's been a while, but if I still lived on the south side, this would absolutely still be one of my regular restaurants. Highly recommended!

Ordered pick-up on a weekend night and everything was ready in about 20 mins! Pick up process was…read morequick and easy. Parking was a breeze. Loved everything I ordered! Portions are very generous and can easily have enough for 2-3 meals. The rice was nice and fluffy and the sauce was very rich in flavor.The Vegetable Pakora was by far the favorite. Nice and crunchy outside. The sauces each paired wonderfully with the dusting of spices/herbs. Not pictured but also got the Mithai Chaat and it was alright, would suggest picking a different dessert.