Desi Tadka remains one of my favorite Indian spots in Birmingham, and the food is still doing most…read moreof the heavy lifting. The chicken tikka masala? Still tasty. The sauce was luscious and velvety, even if it showed up tonight with a mild personality. I kept waiting for the heat to clock in for its shift, but apparently it had PTO approved. Still delicious though. The vegetable samosas were crispy on the outside with that delicate, comforting filling inside. No notes. Just solid. And the garlic naan? Dangerous. I told myself "just one more bite" at least seven times. It's garlicky, soft, and basically a carb trap I willingly fall into every visit. Now... the service. Let's just say if attentiveness were a spice, it was left in the kitchen. Our waitress vanished for extended periods like she was filming a documentary about the back of the restaurant. No check-in, no "how is everything," no interest in whether we were thrilled or quietly combusting. It felt less like dining and more like self-guided Indian cuisine. Food: still outstanding. Service: spiritually elsewhere. Four stars because the kitchen deserves it. The front of house might need a little masala of its own.

WOW. First, service is incredible here. We sat down and the waitress recommended the masala dosa as…read morean appetizer. Imagine our surprise to see this giant tube roll out of the kitchen. It was INCREDIBLE! It's a fermented rice batter pancake (almost a crispy crepe texture) surrounding a potato filling with an array of sauces on the side. All of the dipping sauces were incredible. Absolute must try. I believe it can be hard to find traditional southern Indian cuisine, but I'll be back. We ordered some tandoori chicken, which was so moist and delicious. I had an order of the dal sag, which was great, too. We left with plenty of food to take home for leftovers. We also had the onion stuffed kafta, which was indulgent and delicious. The staff was so kind to even treat us to a gulab jamun at the end. My favorite :). I'll be back here again for sure. Absolutely worth the trip out to Hoover.

I guess the people that eat here want to keep it a secret because this place should have WAY more…read morereviews! The food was great. Friendly service. And the restaurant was spacious and clean. (I love when I can eat without breathing down my neighbors plate) We went in for the wings, fries, and pizza but last minute decided to try the Chicken 65, Southern Curry, and Tandoori Pizza. The Chicken 65 was good but I feel like the wings would've been better. Now the southern curry didn't disappoint. And having shrimp as my protein was the perfect match. It does have some kick to it, so keep that in mind. The Tandoori Pizza was also a star. You're not going to get anything like this anywhere else. Crispy crust and a hearty amount of toppings. This pizza has jalapeño slices so order a drink to cool your mouth. lol I will say it was a pleasant surprise to see teas/juices instead of soda machines. We will be back! They have daily specials so that's a great way to try out their menu. And for the night owls, they special pricing for a few things after 8!

I've heard so many of my coworkers talk about this place so i had to give it a try. Let me just say…read moreit did not disappoint!!! Starting off with that shrimp curry taco, CHEF KISS. It was scrumptious, i wasn't sure if i would like it so i only got one to taste and im upset I didn't get 2. The wings were pretty good as well, they were fried just right but also juicy! I did not get a picture of my butter chicken and rice but just know it was devoured! The inside was so nice and clean also bright! The service was great as well. My favorite thing about tikka shack is that they have a self serve kiosk where you can take your time looking through the order and ring yourself up without holding up or talking to anyone if you are on the shy side!

Hands. Down. The best Indian food I have had in a Long Time (since living in Southern California)…read more The most authentic Indian food I have in the ENTIRETY of the South. We had the Dosa and Naan where were both made fresh and fantastic. Then we had the Mutton Sukka. I wish it had a little less bone in it but that's a personal preference and the flavor profile was wonderful. Finally we had the Vijayawada-style chicken biryanis which was absolutely spectacular. We will definitely be back. Often.

I've been to Hyderabad House a few times, but my favorite visits are their special buffet days,…read moretypically on holidays. Theres not much service during these but staff is still there to help you out. This is possibly the best Indian buffet. There are so many different options and each time is a lot different. I often times end up seeing something I've never tried before. It's usually a mixture of starters, soups, curries, rice dishes and sometimes a live samosa chaat. It's usually fairly busy but worth the wait and it's great to hear the music paired with cricket on the TVs for a lively atmosphere. The buffet food is alway top notch. My typical favorites are the onion pakora, nawabi curry and the OG chicken biryani. I have made it a tradition to go here every time there's a holiday because it's so good!

Finally went to Taj India after my friends recommended it!! Taj India's food is super good. I ended…read moreup getting the butter chicken because you can't go wrong with that dish! The butter chicken was so good and it paired perfectly with rice given. The service there was great. The staff were super nice and very attentive with their tables making sure that we had everything we needed. The food came out quicker than I expected, which is a plus. The ambience of the place is also very pleasant. The light is dimmed, which makes a place easy on the eye, and the tables are set up nicely. Overall, I think Taj India is a great place to go out and eat. Their prices are not too bad I spent around $18 on my meal. I would recommend Taj India to a friend!!

As a foodie, I am always chasing great flavor. This place delivered. Every bite tasted authentic,…read moreand made with care. Easily one of the best Indian meals I've had in a long time. Tons of options on the buffet. Service was great and the decor was very warm and welcoming. Highly recommend and can't wait to come back.

10/10. The food was amazing! We order the butter chicken, lentils, a side of garlic naam. Service…read moreon point, we definitely going back.

The food is always good and out at a reasonable time. The service is also very quick with refills…read moreand check up on their customers frequently. The restaurant is nice and clean, and I appreciate that it is in fact in a corner; Exactly as advertised, 11/10

My husband I agree- the best Indian food we ever had. Rich flavors, perfect spices. I had the…read morevegetable Korma and my husband had Butter Chicken. We love supporting small businesses and this family owned and operated establishment is welcoming, accommodating and provides a great service, value and quality!!

Indian 5 Star (no extra S) is dining experience that will take some work on your part. Consider it…read morean edible education worth the effort. Open in East Rome since fall 2024, we ordered from the take-home paper menu because it describes each course in detail. We had: Butter chicken. We started here based on local social media recommendations. This isn't something Paula Deen would whip up with her traditional "stick of butter." States the menu: "Chicken cooked with herbs and spices in a butter sauce." It looks something you'd put on spaghetti rather than the generous bowl of rice. Our take: It will be our go-to at this spot; good and filling. Chicken kurma (chicken, spices, coconut and herbs) was our friend's main course. Again, with a mound of rice. He shared it and all items that evening. Our take: Also good with more zip than the butter chicken. Mix vegetable korma (a floured gravy made with parboiled vegetables). This was our side if you will (no fries). A tangy broth that was very tasty, especially when dipping the naan we ordered. The meal is served at your table but a note that indoor seating is tight. The utensils and napkins are self-serve and you're asked to clear your place when done. There's covered outdoor seating with wind guards. And we were surprised by the steady flow of carry-out customers. Entrees mostly are from $10 to $20 with many in the $13 range. Appetizers and desserts vary. Cards accepted.

6 months later update: might be the best indian food in the united states lowkey highkey iykyk…read more This might be the only place ill travel the world for. This places is really good man. I really like melrose ramen in los angeles tho too. Older: Not salty. Rich. Price portion good. Takeout container cheap plastic. Cloth for napkin? Great location. Homeless in the woods on the side / panhandler. phone ordering ok. Dine in presentation / tableware copper n silver awesome. Made to order very fresh & hot bout 15 min wait well worth it take all my money & time u need! Interior cool.

We stopped here on the way to Tennessee, after reading so many great reviews…read more The location is confusing but the inside interior is really nice and cozy. The customer service was very slow. The restaurant was completely empty when we arrived but the person at the front desk completely ignored us for about 5 minutes slowly walking back and forth to the kitchen and then placing mango lassi in the fridge. Finally she came to greet us (she seemed a bit bothered and wasn't the friendliest person), bring waters and take our order. We ordered papadam (we thought it will be brought out first as an appetizer as usually) few dishes to share and drinks. We had to wait long time (at least 15-20 minutes), then I asked if it's possible to get our drinks before the food comes, as it seemed like they forgot about them (it's just a glass of wine!) Finally the food came almost at the same time with drinks, and then we got papadam later. Papadam comes plain - no sauces on the side, as in most other Indian restaurants. Just a note, to take that in mind. Maybe have to order separate. But... Food was very flavourful! We did not like the chicken kebab - it was just looking odd and tasted weird. We were also told it's all white meat but it was definitely a mix. We asked about it, but the employee just shrugged her shoulders and said should be white meat and left. She was very much in "uninterested, I don't care" mood. We thought she went to kitchen to ask and will come back but she didn't. Chana Masala was WAY too salty but flavourful. Butter Chicken was the only dish I really liked. It was very flavourful and I liked the cinnamon touch in it (also Chana Masala had that nice cinnamon touch, if it wasn't for that salt!). So Butter Chicken was amazing, I would highly recommend it. Also, beware there is no air conditioning in this restaurant. It was 93F outside so we definitely wished for some air conditioner.

This place is amazing! It's inside of Desi Brothers grocery store and tucked away from the main…read moreroad-but boy is it worth the treasure hunt. We were greeted upon arrival, but then you use the self service machine to order. You can tap, swipe or even opt for cash. While our food was being made, we browsed the grocery store and saw some super cool items. The cashier came over and let us know our food was ready so we will browse the other three items on our next visit. Everything was hot and fresh. I started with the Desi Manchow soup and the flavors jumped out of the bowl. It was light but full of spices. The veggie samosas were flavorful and the sauce tasted homemade. The cashier recommended Gobi 65 Biryani and I'm so glad I listened to the recommendation. The Gobi was fried to perfection. The serving size was enough for the family! Eating it with the fresh red onion-try it-it literally changed the entire dish! Being able to have an authentic experience is top notch. We also had the onion and chili naan which paired perfectly with the biryani. We finished with chai-and you could taste every spice. I literally have no complaints. The space is clean, 97 rating from the health department. I'm already coming back tomorrow!

Very friendly and helpful staff. They have an extensive menu with a lot of options to choose from…read more The lamb vindaloo was very flavorful with the perfect amount of spice.