Lot of options and good tasty food! Quick turnaround on the orders so you don't have to wait long. read more

Desi Chowrastha - Nashua - Indian Near Me - Nashua, New Hampshire

Like any other above average Indian restaurant. Tried a variety from their menu...all were good. Just don't try their chowrasta fried chicken appetiser....no spice and bland...almost like the one they chop up and put in their fried rice etc. Will visit again if Indian is on my mind and am in the vicinity. All of this is good and you can go for it... Chowrastha chicken curry Cholle poori Garlic naan Chicken fried rice Golkonda kodi Chowrastha special goat Chowrastra fried chicken...don't have this read more

Too much salt in every item . We were group of 10 . Everybody in group feel that salt is tooooo much . If salt is less customer can add too . They need to control salt quantity In food .. If they put less salt , will be very very good . We order paneer tikka masala , Egg bhurji Masala dosa , Garlic naan was very good Sanjay read more

Usually, when I pass an Indian restaurant, it's the usual place with chicken tikka masala, some curries and tandoor proteins and biryani. Desi Chowrastha is not that. If you're looking to expand out of the typical Indian fare found in America (read: North Indian), this place is for you. Now, the establishment does have curry. It also has a whole list of biryani, idlli and dosas, desserts, appetizers, and Indian style street snacks / chaat. Excited for my dinner, I ordered the chicken fry biryani ($16.99) and sev puri ($7.49). I took half of the biryani home as leftovers - a testament to their generous portions. The Sev Puri contained crispy fried flour discs and spiced potato topped with condiments. A whole constellation of flavors managed to reside here - spicy, sweet, tangy, savory, salty, crunchy - all without feeling overpowering or heavy. It proved quite refreshing. The biryani was packed with flavor, Not a single bite of rice seemed unseasoned. Bay leaves and dried chili peppers poked out of the rice. This makes biryani from other places taste downright bland. Additionally, spicy here means properly spicy. I needed a stack of napkins. It also came with a side of raw onions and lime wedge, raita, and biryani gravy/sauce. Both the gravy and biryani itself tasted extra earthy, similar (in my mind at least) to cardamom. The chicken itself seemed to have been both marinated and fried. The outer skin/crust was soaked with flavor. Previously, I had struggled to find decent Indian food in Boston, after having become accustomed to my Bay Area Indian coworkers' favorite spots (and Vik's Chaat in West Berkeley). Thankfully, I can come here now. read more

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Service is FAST! Looks very clean, and fresh! The seating is very close together but also a bit spacious? The food portions are BIG and so worth the money. Everything tasted fresh and full of flavors and seasonings. Forks, plates and water is all accessible and you can grab it on your own. read more

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I had to be in Nashua yesterday and was looking for somewhere quick with good food. Boy did this place exceed expectations! I went in knowing this was counter service so I was expecting pretty basic, but the interior was larger, brighter, and a lot more fun than I expected. A very modern look with bright walls, a clean space and wooden tables. I was eating alone and just reading the walls was entertainment. Only a few of the many food items they serve are actually out visible at the counter - a few snack things, sodas, and things like mango lassi and chickoo shake in a cold case. Everything else you order and they call your name when ready - but it is fast! I started with the chickoo shake and it was awesome. Kind of vaguely pear like but less-fruity a flavor if that makes sense. One description I read said "malty"...maybe. Very good anyway. I had originally forgotten to get a drink and a very helpful woman behind the counter suggested the shake and I was happy with the choice. I saw they also have Thums Up in with the sodas, which would normally be something I'd jump at, but I will get the chickoo shake again next time. The menu overwhelmed me as it was a lot more than I expected and spread across several those modern digital screens behind the counter. I really wanted idli though, which I found under the "Tiffins" section as "Sambar idly". It looks like you can get it in other combos. The one I got came with both sambar and chutney and was awesome. This is a South Indian place so there are also dosa of course, but there are a ton of options with both light snacks and lunches or the full range of heavier dinner type dishes available and a range of chaat type stuff. What I got was vegetarian, but there's a ton of non-veg options, including quite a lot of goat dishes. I panicked a bit from all the choices and also ordered a chana masala which is kind of my stand-by. I had waaaaaayyy too much stuff and ended up bringing most of the chana masala home. The idli dish on its own was a full and very satisfying meal, especially with the chickoo shake. Parking is easy as this is in a strip mall. My only reservation at all is that the silverware and dishes are all disposable. It would be nice to have reusable silverware and glasses available when eating in. read more

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I had the Onion Rava Masala Dosa - unfortunately, it was a bit heavy on the onions, and they weren't fully cooked, which threw off the texture and flavor. My wife ordered an Uttapam, which she really enjoyed, and my son Raj got the Plain Dosa - it was huge and perfect for him. The place was crowded, and while that's usually a good sign for the food, the ambience was quite loud, and the tables/chairs could have been cleaner. Overall, the flavors were good and the menu is tempting enough for me to try again - though probably for takeout next time to avoid the noise and wait. read more

This is Panera style south Indian fast food place. We usually love this place but yesterday the food was extremely spicy that our eyes were watering and we were sweating. We ordered the guntur karam dosai, which supposed to be spicy but the sambar that came with it was extremely spicy as well. So, I don't recommend for people who can't tolerate spice also for others to stay away from their spicy options. Ambiance is okay but sometimes getting seared is difficult if you go during Indian meal hours. It's self serve place, they call your name when the order is ready. read more

Loved their food. The pani puri was authentic and tasted just like the street style. We loved mutton biryani the most it was so flavorful. read more

Desi Chowrastha - Nashua - Pani puri - Indian Near Me - Nashua, New Hampshire

Delicious, fast Indian food in Nashua. The service was quick and friendly. The food was authentic and delicious. The restaurant was clean and very busy. This is a quick service restaurant with lots of seats and options. We will be back! read more

Pretty cool South Indian Street food restaurant spot. This is a great place when you're not looking for a traditional super restaurant-ey vibe, but also looking for something in the middle that's not purely takeout. They got really good food. That's mainly in the realm of South Indian style from typical hits such as chicken 65 to papdi chaat. The service here was really good and fast. Definitely recommend checking out this place at least once, and you might be coming back again and again. read more

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Food was amazing here wow! Everything came out fast as well and the staff was super helpful. This is a cafe and the parking isn't bad when it's not super busy. We came here on a sat afternoon and it did get packed. I highly recommend the dragon cauliflower, chicken 62, the garlic naan, and the chai drinks. I am definitely coming back. read more

Desi Chowrastha - Nashua - Chicken masala, chicken 62, garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Nashua, New Hampshire

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Food was great! Mince sauce is really good and just the right spice. The Tika masala, irani chai, and masala chai are totally worth getting! Highly recommend this place so nice to see more true Indian food locations here in Nashua. Service was great and the ambiance is very relaxed. They even provide free water to help with the spiciness. Will definitely be back!!! read more

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Place is legit. Great prices and the recipes are amazing. This is the freshest tasting Indian food I've had north of Boston. Convenient cafe style counter ordering with open seating. Bright and vibrant atmosphere. Will make this a regular stop. read more

Desi Chowrastha - Nashua - Counter - Indian Near Me - Nashua, New Hampshire

Good fast Indian treats to try once in a while. Not the best food I had. Quality can be improved for better experience.

There are a lot of Indian patrons at this restaurant, and that tends to bode well for the food. The menu is quite extensive and there aren't any descriptions or explanations (Google is your friend). My girlfriend liked the items we got (Dragon Cauliflower, Chicken 65, Tikka Frankie), but I found them underwhelming; not bad but certainly on the blander side of Indian food. While I did observe a group of guys eating curry with their hands (I get it, it's their culture...) right at the front counter, at least the employee that was serving them from a large pot was using a ladle to scoop into their bowls. The restaurant interior is quite clean and the staff are very nice. The restaurant smells amazing as soon as you walk in and all the other glowing reviews definitely make me feel like I've yet find their best so I will definitely return to try more of their large menu. read more

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It's sort of a fast food location. The food is ok. They have many choices.. I will go again...

Chicken65 and biryani are amazing! Been there multiple times! Recommend by South Indian friends read more

Desi Chowrastha opened in the former Maza space at Webster Square in South Nashua. This order at the counter place serves up mainly Indian fare and Indo -Chinese dishes, vegetarian and non-vegetarian options including dosas, street sandwiches, breads, wok noodle & rice dishes, biryani, chaats, curry dishes, masala, appetizers, juices, lassis, shakes, Coke & Pepsi drinks, and Indian & fusion desserts. There is table and high top table seating here with TVs on the painted brick walls and Indian music playing over the speakers. I stopped by just after 5pm and the place seemed busy during their soft opening. I was told that they were closed briefly, but they would start serving food again at 5:30. I ordered my food ahead of time at the register for a Hakka Noodles with Chicken ($14.99 plus tax) and Samosas ($3.49 plus tax), $20.05 with tax. I paid $20.25 cash and the guy shut the drawer, 20 cents change please? I took a seat and about 3 minutes later he comes up to me and tells me that they don't have samosas and if I want something else. I ask to get Onion & Spinach Pakoras instead, but it's $6.99 plus tax and I ended up paying the difference of $3.79 with tax and I get my 20 cents back too after the guy looks at the shiny quarter I gave him 5 minutes before. I will let this slide since they are new. Anyways, the Pakoras are ready in 10 minutes and noodles in 15 minutes. The food here was cooked fresh and hot and tasted very spicy. The fried Pakoras were firm and coated in a slightly salty batter with a spicy green dipping sauce provided. The Hakka Noodles which I ordered mild still were spicy tasting which had a mix of soft noodles, egg, garlic, chopped vegetables and tender pieces of chicken. Sriracha sauce was provided just in case I wanted more spicy. There is also self serve tap water in the dining area. Overall, the food was fresh and spicy. Hopefully they have samosas next time, which would order with a dosa. read more

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We tried so many things as a group and the taste was below average. Service was super slow & it was a lot of stress to find a seat in this place as you literally have to hover over people to grab a spot (and be hovered over when eating for the same reason). Several things were not available but no indication on the menu. I think the hype will pass if they do not fix a few things, starting with upleveling the taste. I would skip the Indian Chinese & Vada Pav here, but would recommend the curries & biriyani. Also, Frankie was more like a wrap (not Indian style Frankie). read more

Desi Chowrastha - Nashua - Papidi Chat - Indian Near Me - Nashua, New Hampshire

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Ordered chilly chicken medium and the spice level was inedible. Got the chili stuffed and it was extremely dry. Very disappointed. Went with high expectations read more

I was there this afternoon excited to try their food because I heard great things about the food. I told the cashier that I wanted to get the chicken tika masala burrito and she asked me if I wanted potato stuffing and I said yes. She didn't explain very well about anything and rang me up. Anticipating on the food when my name was called it was something completely different. I explained that this wasn't what I got and they just looked at me dumbfounded. Forcing to eat couple bites I just kept getting more upset. No explanation no sorry or anything. I literally threw away 90 percent of the food that was brought out. My parents are also immigrants but they definitely need to do better and put someone that can speak English to explain what I am purchasing. I will never come back to this rude establishment. read more

I've been a fan of this restaurant for quite some time now. The food has always been authentic and full of flavor--something I've truly appreciated. However, lately, there's been a noticeable shift in both quality and consistency that's hard to ignore. We recently ordered two familiar favorites: the eggplant pulao and an eggplant-based side dish. Unfortunately, the eggplant in both was disappointing--rubbery in texture, with a skin that had taken on a silicone-like quality, a clear sign the vegetables were past their prime. It was disheartening to have to toss the main ingredient and eat just the rice and curry. The vada (for my non-Indian friends, these are savory fried lentil "donuts") have also become wildly inconsistent. At their best, they're delicious--crispy, well-seasoned, and filled with curry leaves, cumin seeds, and other essential ingredients. But more recently, we've received bland, empty-tasting versions that feel like plain fried dough with none of the expected flavor and ingredients. It's clear different people are preparing them each time, and the lack of consistency is rather disappointing. To top it off, just yesterday our chicken pulao was so oversalted it was practically inedible. These types of issues point to a larger concern: when restaurants grow in popularity, there's often a temptation to cut corners. I sincerely hope that's not what's happening here, but it's starting to feel that way. the kitchen staff needs to double down on quality control, ingredient freshness, and consistency in preparation. Loyal customers notice when standards start to slip. read more

It is good. Better than other local indian restaurants. I just wish the food goes beyond chilly and the same old spices. At first it was too chilly. Then, they fixed that. Now they need to think beyond spicy taste because there are so many other flavors beyond chilli powder and salt. read more

Everything we have had from here is delicious and the staff is super friendly. The spice is no joke so be warned!

This is a legit Indian restaurant. This could be the best I've ever had in America. There is so much to try here and learn about this cuisine, but I can't stop getting the butter chicken. It is phenomenal. read more

We loved it! However, to set expectations, it is not a place for a date or special occasion. It is small, with a storefront atmosphere, similar to Prest or Panera. Nevertheless, if you want genuine Indian food this place is a hidden gem. Food - fresh and delicious Service - pleasant and accommodating Ambiance - cafeteria style - ordering and paying up front at the counter, then seating at tables. read more

Great food, quick service. Courteous staff. Good quantity definitely worth going multiple times

Lots of great fresh, hot, flavorful options at this South Indian joint. Hands down the best South Indian place in the area, and they're always busy, but they keep the place moving. So grateful they opened in Nashua!! read more

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Very good flavors and authentic taste. The prices are slightly high, but the food is good.

oh my gosh - if i could give 10 stars i would! absolutely incredible food. definitely extremely casual with little ambiance but with food this good, who cares! i cannot wait to come back and try everything on the menu. suitable for vegetarians and non-vegetarians - something delish for everyone! read more

Probably the best Chichen Tika Masala my wife and I have had. Props! Definitely coming back.

Food is flavorful and quite varied for southern New Hampshire. Clientele was very heavily Indian so that is very telling. Everything is made to order so be prepared to wait. I've been there twice now. Again, unusual and well balanced flavors. Even though they give you *large* containers, when ordering the curries, you will get a ton of sauce and not much meat. This has been consistent with both visits. Today, I got 4 *small* pieces of chicken. As is typical for Indian/Asian restaurants, meat is served on the bone (that's OK with me but would be a turn off for my wife). Note that I have not tried the dosas or biryanis. Ambiance is fine but they could spend more time cleaning up the tables. read more

This place is legit. Menu is not Americanized. The Dosa seems to be very popular, which I regret not trying because they looked great. It's fast food style but you may have to wait a bit for the food but it's worth the wait. read more

I came because I visited the sister restaurant in Austin, TX. The service is informal, but the food is authentic Indian cuisine, not just US-adapted. I was one of the few patrons who looked like I do; one measure of finding the right place. read more

Their food was delicious and authentic. We got the dosa, aloo gobhi, and pani puri. The service was also quick and easy.

Best Desi food in town. The indo Chinese food is really very accurate of what it should taste like. Always crowded you know it's good, can be extremely spicy read more

I love their food. We've had a couple takeout orders and I think I'm addicted now. Unlike some other Indian restaurants in Nashua in the past, their curries don't taste like a mother sauce slightly altered for each dish. If they're using variations of one sauce base, I can't tell because they're very good at making them distinct and delicious. We do ask for medium spicy where we can, so I'm not sure what the default is like. The curries come with basmati spiced with cloves, cinnamon bark and cardamom. The rice itself is so perfectly cooked and smells wonderful. My favorite I've ever had. They have other options too, which my husband prefers. It's also convenient that there's a Five Guys nearby to grab a burger for my son, who's not a big fan of spice. Everyone gets what they like and it works out perfectly. We'll definitely be working our way through the menu, for a while to come. Items I've tried and really like: chicken tikka masala golkonda kodi kadai paneer the dosas, although sometimes they seem to be slightly tough, I think because they're prepared ahead. I understand why, because this is a chain and I think it's sort of fast food because it's quick, but to put it in that category seems wrong because it's so good lassis not my favorite version I've had, though still ok: the naan - it's thinner and chewier and not like any other naan I've had, but I don't know if this is a regional difference. My personal preference is for the softer version. read more

Beat Indian food in NH! My husband and I stopped by by chance and we were more than pleasantly surprised. We went back again two days later for takeout. Fabulous menu, only drawback is no explanation on menu. Don't care though: it's so good! read more

Amazing food! Service was very very busy and crowded on Sunday night. Can't complain, food was worth the wait. A few tables and booths inside but you just had to wait for your number to be called. It was announced verbally and on the monitor. They can tell if you've been waiting awhile and keep you posted. They were out of many items by the time we got there but we will definitely come back. Price was reasonable. read more