Excellent Indian fast food in Overland Park. Stopped by for dinner today and ordered a yellow daal tadka (mild - which meant only one chili) - along with fragrant basmati rice and garlic naan! All the dishes hit the spot and I was a happy camper. Bill was less than $20 before tip which made me even happier! Will be back!! read more

It was very cool to get pan puri served street style here. You order from the main counter, and then depending on what you get you either wait or go to the appropriate station. The pani puri was great. The rest of the food took awhile to come out. It was delicious when it arrived. I'll likely be back for the street food and ice cream options! read more

Very disappointing experience. We are Indian and eat Indian food regularly, so we understand how these dishes are supposed to taste. Unfortunately, this restaurant is extremely inconsistent. The same dish never tastes the same -- sometimes it's overly gingery, sometimes overly garlicky, and this time it was extremely salty and overly spicy. We ordered 6 dishes, and 4 of them were hard to eat due to excessive salt and spice. We sent one dish back, hoping it would be corrected, but it came back even saltier than before. Consistency and balance are key in Indian cuisine, and sadly this restaurant fails at both. We will not be returning. read more

Extremely bad experience with food. I ordered Mandi dishes - Afghan Mutton and Nallighosht. Chef at this restaurant has obviously no clue or experience in cooking these dishes. This restaurant came as highly recommended by friends. Not sure what was I eating. It looked like some sort of spiced up korma dish with mutton bones and meat. Even the rice provided with it was not good. I'm not sure what are they good at over here but meat cooking especially with mutton shows no cooking skills. The service folks on counter are friendly and trying their best to advise on food options. I still can't believe I ended up spending $70+ on this order ‍. Not coming back again!. Advise to this restaurant: Remove all Mandi and mutton dishes off the menu. This is not your cup of tea!. read more

This is a very nice looking, large restaurant with an extensive food menu. I wish I knew more about what food was being offered, or if there was a menu with pictures. I will have to do my research and come back. We kept it safe this time with tikka masala and butter chicken, both of which were very good. We ordered it "mild" level, which I liked since it still had a little kick. The service was quick, we were able to order at the counter and then everything was brought out to us promptly. read more

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Desi Chowrasta Indian Eatery is such a refreshing addition to the Indian food scene in Overland Park! It's honestly a one-stop shop for all because you'll find everything you crave, from South to North Indian dishes, Indo-Chinese favorites, and even chaat. They've got a desi-style bar, which just adds to the vibe. The first thing that caught my eye when I walked in was the atmosphere.. hand-painted walls celebrating India, a fun selfie mirror, and a cozy yet lively bar area. The decor feels inviting. The restaurant itself is spacious with high ceilings, plenty of seating, and big tables that can easily fit groups of 10 or more and is very clean. Pricing-wise, they've kept it competitive, similar to Desi Bites restaurant nearby. They have multiple projectors all over the place and they primarily play only South Indian music. Quick Tip - I hope they play music from all over India, especially Bollywood music or if they could play sports on some of the projectors and music on some other, then it would create a balanced atmosphere. The restaurant is located on 135th St. which is considered as a prime area of Overland Park and offers plenty of parking. I've visited a couple of times now and tried their grilled sandwich, bhel puri, Chinese wok with Hakka noodles, chili chicken, and of course, their masala chai. Every single dish hit the mark and gave me that 'BACK HOME' feeling which is very rare for me because not every Indian restaurant manages to do that! The clear winner for me was the masala chai because they make it without sugar and you can still enjoy the Cardamom Masala Tea. The service is pretty quick and the staff is really friendly, sweet and attentive. I would love to see them introduce some special offers or combos like a few other local restaurants do, but overall this place gets a solid 10 from me. I'm definitely going back soon to try more menu items especially the chicken mandi. Highly recommended! read more

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My soft opening dine-in lunch experience was OK with room for improvement in service, spice level consistency and atmosphere. I ordered chicken tikka masala with pulao rice and medium spice level, but received paneer tikka masala with pulao rice and medium spice level. It was brought to my table 19 minutes after I ordered at the counter, where the service was polite, cheerful and inaccurate. The portion size was generous, the medium spice level sauce was very tasty, yet not too hot, and the rice was very good. I tried some of my buddy's Chowrastha special goat dish. He ordered a mild spice level but it was about as spicy as my medium dish. The goat dish was also packed with PLENTY of bones. My buddy also ordered a chai drink. It arrived in a surprisingly small cup - not cool. The dining area was clean and new with a mix of booths and tables and a bar, but the TVs weren't on and there was no background music. I noticed a rooftop bar, rooftop seating and a lower-level patio on the side of the restaurant. This location does not have a grocery store, so I wouldn't trust the first review, which highlights it. read more

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Okay, so while I try to remain objective as much as possible, this review won't be one of those. I'd read way too many previous Yelp and Google reviews, looked at every photo, and went in with full skepticism. The pattern was familiar -- Texas-origin Indian franchises expanding to the Midwest often struggle with consistency -- so expectations were cautious. By the time we actually arrived, I'd already formed three opinions, changed two of them, and promised myself not to judge until the first bite. Easier said than done -- especially on an empty stomach powered by caffeine, nicotine, and mild existential dread. My mom and I went for lunch around 1 PM. Perfect timing: post-lunch rush, early enough for the staff to still have energy. The place wasn't busy, which gave us time to really take it in. And wow -- the ambiance is a stunner. Whimsical, bright, and artsy, blending Indian and Bollywood culture with a subtle ode to the Chiefs. There's a clever Guy Fieri quote (my hero), a biryani selfie wall, and a Post-it wall near Lord Ganpati that's both colorful and clever. You'll spot decorative bicycles, murals, and splashes of humor everywhere you look. Two large projectors and a big TV play Indian music videos that fill the space with energy. There's even a bar with beer on tap -- unusual for Indian spots, and a smart touch for KC -- giving it that local twist where community and friends can gather, share plates, and watch the Chiefs while sipping a cold one. The downstairs has comfortable booths, tables, and a small outdoor patio, while an upstairs mezzanine and rooftop bar area (currently closed off) looks like a seriously fun spot for warm evenings -- string lights, views, and all. Easily a 10/5 for design and vibe -- if I ever opened a restaurant, it'd look just like this. The menu, however, is massive -- 100+ items -- and the ordering system is a little confusing. You can order at the counter and get a number, or seat yourself and wait for a server. It's not obvious which makes more sense when it's quiet. At one point, a couple even mistook me for the host -- which, to be fair, I probably looked like I could've been. (They really could use a host!) Food: Chettinad Goat Curry (3.5/5): Flavorful, hearty, and aromatic but mostly bone, very little meat. I understand bone adds depth, but when it's all bone, it just feels misleading. Still, the curry itself was delicious and plentiful. The naan was crisp and reliable. Would order again, but I'd happily pay more for a boneless version. Chicken Tikka Frankie (3.5/5): I grew up in Mumbai, and Frankies are my favorite street food -- so I was skeptical. This was their own interpretation: made with a phulka roti instead of a chapati or tortilla (thank God, because that would've been inauthentic), missing the traditional egg-base layer, and served with potato chips (not fresh) and chipotle aioli (not authentic, but worked surprisingly well). Flavor-wise, it delivered -- smoky, tangy, satisfying -- but the portion felt kid-sized for $12.99. Jalapeño Chicken (6/5): The star of the meal. Finally, an Indo-Chinese dish done right. Not deep-fried, coated in a creamy, tangy sauce with thinly sliced jalapeños -- spicy, comforting, and perfect for leftovers. Everything came out quickly -- faster than fast food -- and the staff was kind and polite. You can grab bottled water at the counter and pack your own leftovers from the central area, which I personally liked. It adds to the laid-back, whimsical vibe. I truly want this place to succeed. It far exceeded my expectations after reading the reviews. The food and staff show genuine effort, and the décor alone deserves applause. For now, I'm giving it 5 stars (rounded up from 4.5) -- mostly because the ambiance, jalapeño chicken, and community feel carry it beyond its early growing pains. read more

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We finally got to go to this place with a bunch of friends ordered a bunch of Indian snacks specialized Indian sandwich sandwiches, which is made with Indian cheese Indian sauces and Indian style some roadside snacks. I'm not surprised that they have done a great job. A few things that I felt was the rising was not made right a few things were already depressed for what it's takes to make. The service is outstanding. The people were extremely happy and they got everything on the table when we ordered stuff in fact when we didn't add the right things they went and grabbed them as well. I'm very impressed by the bar area. They have plenty of options and they have a lot of beers on tap. I usually don't find them in other bars, I'm extremely surprised by the scale. This restaurant is operated. It is easily a 150 to 200 seater. I see people moving in and out so much that I don't see this place is gonna go away anywhere. I'm sure they're gonna do great but they need to enable all the option all the items from the menu because when we went to order stuff, they were very limited on what they could serve better days to come, but I'm super excited for this restaurant in the Neighbourhood read more

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Great price and amazing food ! Staff is also fantastic ! It's become our favorite place read more

Desi Chowrastha - Chicken and butter naan - Indian Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

There are many things that they can improve, starting with food and cleanliness. We ordered 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, 5 butter naan. Quantity & taste of appetizers was great (Garlic chilli paneer & jalapeño chicken) Entrees were opposite (malai methi paneer & dhaba style chicken) quantity, taste not good. Butter naan's could have more butter & soft. Naan's had black burnt spots stuck to it (leftover from the oven) It was very crowded & they told us they cannot provide service, it was stand in line--order food--pay upfront--get token number--find table--they will call the number as food gets ready. Restroom & table needs cleaning. read more

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Was in the area with friends and decided to stop in for food. As soon as you walk in, the authentic aroma immediately hits you. You're then greeted by smiling faces. You order at the front and find a seat. The menu was overwhelming so we ordered as much as we could to try. AMAZING. The spices. The flavors. The portions. Loved every bit. We tried naan, different types of goat, lamb and fish. I'll definitely be back!!! read more

I don't know why this place only has 3.4 stars! This place was beyond flavorful, the staff were super friendly and helpful, the food was out of this world GOOD! More people need to know about this place, especially for those who like flavor explosions on your pallet!!! Highly recommend, I would give this place 10 stars if I could! read more

Thought this place would blow my head off because of my love for Indian food, turns out to be the smelliest and nastiest place I've ever been in. I expected better. I think I saw a guy eat a live cockroach. read more

Very good food and a very youthful and festive atmosphere! Functions more like casual fast food though the dishes are delicious and well-crafted. Had the jalapeño chicken, Malabar chicken curry, chicken biryani, chili momos, and Szechuan noodles. A great place if you want a more informal atmosphere! read more

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This was a very sad experience in my opinion. The menu boasts many different items, but they didn't have so many of them. Everything I wanted to order they didn't have. Finally, I settled on something and the server came to my table 5 minutes later saying they also didn't have that item. I understand this was their opening week, but then maybe don't open yet if you don't have a large portion of your menu available and that you are advertising. People's first impressions are everything and they will usually come when a new place opens and to have this experience is not great. I ended up ordering Paneer Tikka Masala. It was just okay and it was served with a tiny bowl of rice at an expensive price. I ordered naan when I ordered the masala and it didn't come out for another 15 minutes AFTER I received my paneer tikka masala. I went to the serving area to ask where it was and they said it was because I ordered it at two different times. Which was untrue given the thing I had ordered was unavailable. That being said, the naan was delicious & fresh but I wasn't able to eat it with my meal because it took too long. The environment and decor were very thoughtful and clean and that's basically the only real positive I have about this place unfortunately. read more

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Amazing Indian food with good spice. The local Indians like to eat here so you know it's authentic. The atmosphere is semi-basic and you order at the counter, but they have friendly service and full bar. There is plenty of seating. Recommended. read more

It was our first time there, and We left this place without ordering. Everything we asked for, the cashier said they didn't have ! We went there at noon, yet he kept insisting we eat their Vada, saying it's a great for breakfast Not sure if we will bother going there again .... read more

Everything that I ordered was really good. I ordered to go and service was fast. I got the Chicken Tikka Marsala, Samosas, Garlic Nan, Mango Lassa (thick and really tasty), and gulab Jamun. read more

Great variety of Indian food in a casual and vibrant atmosphere. Prices are very reasonable and the staff is very friendly. They should ensure to keep the space clean. read more

Great service! And the food was excellent! So fresh and very well seasoned. We like spicy and it was spot on. The place was very busy and we didn't have to wait . Their wings were perfect! read more

It's good food and the customer service is amazing I hope everyone likes it and they also have the best chicken wraps

Food was extremely spicy even though we mentioned to tone it down. We ordered Chicken Pulao.

Food could've been better. Service is good. They claim to be serving all types of Indian cuisine but lacks taste. We ordered three different types of curry but all of them tasted almost the same and not in a good way with alot of salt on top. Not happy with food. Service is good. read more