I am very disappointed with my experience at Mantra Restaurant in Youngstown. This is the fourth…read moretime I have found a hair in my food. The first few times I ignored it, but after it happened again, I called the restaurant and informed them about the issue, hoping they would improve their food hygiene. Unfortunately, it has happened again. Finding hair in food once can be a mistake, but four times shows a serious lack of quality control and cleanliness. This is unacceptable, especially when customers are paying for their meals. I hope the management takes food safety and hygiene more seriously so that other customers do not have the same experience. I will not be ordering from here again.

I actually like this place. Unexpected. Shriys was my waiter. Super nice. The momos - their version…read moreof the dumplings, were delicious. 1st time trying them. The chicken tikka was competent and the sauce was really, really good. The chicken presentation could have been better, but that is just for optics. The flavor was there. The restaurant looks very clean and it's very well set up. Check the pic.. I saw someone wiping the chairs after patrons used them. You don't see that all the time. I'm no expert in food of these regions. Much less food from Nepal. All I know is that I enjoyed the food. I was full and I wanted to keep eating :-) You should try them. They are worth a visit. And they are trying hard to do well hence my 5 stars

We saw the good reviews for this place that was within walking distance of our hotel (not an easy…read morewalk due to lack of sidewalks). We love Indian food and had not had it in awhile. No one was in the restaurant when we arrived for dinner so the service was prompt and friendly. We ordered a big bottle of Flying Horse beer. They served complimentary papadam with a selection of sauce and "sort of" a green salad which was unusual for most Indian restaurants we've been to. For our mains we ordered the chicken vindaloo and Channa masala. Both were very tasty and the right spiciness as ordered. We also got some naan and raita. Thumbs up for the food. The restaurant got a bit busier, maybe a quarter filled, and that is when the service slipped. We asked for the check at least three times before it was brought out. We waited15 minutes... Minus one star.

This place is bonkers. Truly a hidden gem, well hidden. The first time I drove by it I had no idea…read moreit was there. It's attached to an awful motel (use the restroom at your own risk). But this restaurant is amazing. The food was phenomenal. We love Indian food but this was on another level. We tried 4 different kinds of naan, all pillowy and fresh and so good with all the different sauces. Garlic was our fave. The rice is perfect, the chicken melts in your mouth, and for the most adventurous among us the goat was loved. Do yourself a favor if you're in the Youngstown area stop here, if you're just driving though stop here. Ignore everything around it. Super friendly service and crazy good fresh authentic food!

If I could give it 6 stars I would oh my gosh…read more The flavors were so good, the portions were generous and every bite had me drooling for more. The waitress was sweet and knowledgeable. An authentic experience and I will absolutely be back.

Wonderful wait staff. So many options of amazing food. We look forward to the weekend buffet.read more

After moving from an extremely cultural city where I ate authentic Indian food at least once a…read moreweek, I had to find a local place to keep my cravings satisfied. This place has the BEST Chicken Saag.

Always great Indian food. I only wish they would bring the color and ambiance of India to the…read moredecor. I love the food but definitely a place for takeout.

The food is wonderful. The naan...everything we've tried is…read moreto rave about. Service has always been prompt and they attend to you very well It's a nice feeling being there. Decor is authentic. There is also outdoor seating. We recently had a mishap with a server carrying a tray (large tray!) and a dish slid off the tray right into my lap. Hot! I jumped up to get the hot liquid away from my skin and I think I startled the waitress, I didn't mean to upset her. But i did. I'm so so sorry about that. They compensated us and they didn't have to. We will always return here to satisfy our cravings for authentic Indian cuisine!

Can I give it a 10/10?! Went early for lunch, it's my birthday and I've been wanting to try Bombay…read moreSitar. Gorgeous interior, feels true to form. The yellows and maroons and blues set the tone. Servers were attentive and nice to our little girl. We got the Pani Puri and it was a tactile experience. Also the chicken pakora which my daughter and boyfriend loved! I got the paneer tandoori, I did want lettuce with that, maybe it's a misconception I have that lettuce comes with tandoori. And we both got the masala chai! Sensory, spice flavor experience was so enjoyable!

The food is fantastic. We ordered Samosas, Garlic Naan, Palak Paneer, and Chicken Curry, and came…read morewith Biryani more than plenty for two people. We have leftovers yay!! Loved the Paneer. We drove directly from Toronto, planning to get to our hotel after dinner. Well... surprise... there is no dining-in only carry-out. Oops!! Not reflected on Yelp or their outside sign. Service was friendly and helpful we got our food to carry out to our hotel very quickly. We enjoyed our meal after a long drive.

The portions were great but the spice level i asked for on the biryani was flame throwingly off. I…read morecould not enjoy it being that hot. I had to throw it away. The chicken tiki Marsala was really salty. When added with the rice that obviously help a lot but based on the biryani I do t no if I'd try it again; unless I have time to open it up in the small 2-4 car parking lot and taste it first.

First time going there today & I will say the food was great. We got the butter chicken & chicken…read morebhuna as well as the tomato cucumber salad & garlic basil naan. Everything was really good & full of flavor. And the service was excellent. Also not to mention the place was very clean, including the bathrooms. Very pleased

We've been looking to find our go-to Indian spot around here, and Bollywood pretty much ended the…read moresearch. This had the variety of items and flavors we were looking for. Bold spice, real depth, nothing watered down or playing it safe. The kind of meal where the table goes quiet because everyone's enjoying their plate. The staff was a bit quite, but attentive, and felt genuine not forced, not scripted. Whether you already love Indian food or you're just getting into it, this place delivers. We'll be back... probably sooner than we should.

Paneer Tikka Masala, Lamb Rogan Josh, rice was cooked perfect, Rita was perfect add-on to level the…read morespice and the best garlic naan I have had in awhile. The service was good and I will definitely be back.

Absolutely fantastic! Went three times during my trip to Erie. Great little family restaurant with…read moreamazing food and super friendly customer service. The Chana masala was divine, and when I requested "hot" it came out nice and spicy. My companion had the chicken tikka masala all three times and loved it as well. Garlic naan was perfect accompaniment. We did not make it for the weekend buffet but I'm sure it's fabulous.

Absolutely a fantastic experience from beginning to end. We were greeted by a wonderfully cheerful…read morewaitress who seated us quickly and provided us with recommendations for drinks and dishes. It's clear she was passionate about the food they serve! I recommend their Nimbu mocktail, a spiced lemonade drink made with Sprite, lime, mint, and savory spices. It's different but very tasty! We enjoyed a Gobi Manchurian appetizer, a spicy deep-fried cauliflower dish. Again, an excellent dish! I ordered the Blu Basil mixed grill with two varieties of chicken, lamb kabob, and shrimp. Absolutely delicious and a massive amount of food. Somehow I managed to finish, probably because it was just so good! My wife enjoyed the shrimp and scallop do piazza dish and the results were similar. Terrific flavor and a very ample portion! If you enjoy Indian food, do not miss this amazing establishment. Well worth the visit!

Food was good, portions shrinking. Bar service is bad. A while ago, I ordered a gin and tonic, and…read morethey didn't have any tonic. No excuse for that when you have a grocery store 100 yards away. Tonight I ordered a vodka tonic and it was the flattest drink I ever had, didn't see or taste any carbonation. So then I ordered a glass of wine, I saw them using a shot glass when pouring the wine. I think I got 2 shots. Regardless, food is good and spicy, naan is hot and tasty.