let me start off with, i NEVER EVER write reviews. negative or positive. however this place was…read moreamazing & delicious. now i had been out since 7am at my nieces gymnastics meet. i hadn't ate literally all day & it's now 1:30-1:45pm and my husband & i just so happened to be walking past the food hall & there was just this aroma in the air that seduced me into following where this heavenly smell was coming from. we came upon chhote's. i ordered the chicken tikka masala (go for the spicy level 7. it's got the perfect kick to it without over powering the spicy level with the actual spices) my husband ordered the lamb curry & garlic naan. to say chef's kiss, is an understatement. both were earthy & fragrant, chicken was butter soft, you could cut it with a plastic spoon. my husband was obsessed with the lamb. the garlic naan wasn't overpowering, just the right amount. we ordered our food to go because i had to be back in durham by 230pm. let's just say, it smelled so delicious we couldn't wait. we ended up sitting down for a few minutes & it was definitely worth me being late to durham. the employees were super nice, they even came out to ask if we'd like a plate after noticing we ended up sitting down to eat. 10/10 for food, 10/10 for customer service. most definitely coming back & saved in my maps & no this was not one of those, "it's soo good because you're hungry." nope. we had enough to eat this for dinner, even reheated, 10/10 absolutely delicious

good stuff!! my mom and i stopped in after seeing a movie at marbles and ordered a few things to…read moreshare. we got the veg samosas, paneer kathi roll, and chana masala, and then a masala chai for both of us. all of the food was good! i especially enjoyed the kathi roll, which had more veggies than usual. the chai wasn't very strong, but i liked it that way. prices were also pretty reasonable. a good option for indian food in the area!

The server for buffet over the weekend brought me a placemat that was dirty from plates collected…read morefrom a previous patron's table. I set that aside and tried to avoid the moisture on the napkin my silverware was wrapped in. When I went to get food, most of it was covered which I guess is good, but to get to the food, it was awkward balancing the covers or having to place them on another covered tray to be able to serve myself. When I compare the food and environment here to other places that offer Indian cuisine buffets, for the $20 with tax I'd rather go to Kabab and Curry not too far from here on Hillsborough St. There is more food available, it is fresher, the environment overall seems more hygienic and well-organized, and the food has better flavor and seems less greasy at Kabab and Curry. The only difference is having to pay for parking or parking a bit further away for a free spot--but for what you pay at Curry Club and they only offer buffet over the weekend, Kabab and Curry is better and offers more value and is where I will probably go from now on. The only way Curry Club's buffet would make sense is if they brought the price down. I'd put their food quality about on par with China Queen's weekday Chinese buffet, but China Queen has the better sense to charge less for the quality and experience they offer their customers. If you're already in the plaza and it's convenient to drop in over the weekend, give Curry Club a try, but if you can make it a little further north, Kabab and Curry is the better place. It is worth noting that Curry Club has interesting theme days and specials that may offer more value and culinary enjoyment than what I was able to experience while I was there including weekend breakfast combos, and weeknight dosa, biryani, and rice deals. They also have momos and spring rolls that look delicious (though I can't vouch yet). They stock authentic items like frozen Shahi Kulfi (not included in the buffet), and beverages like Delhi Darling, Thumsup, and Limca. If I go back, it'll be to sample dosas at Dosa Night or see what I think about the momos and spring rolls. I'll update when and if I find out and get to sample more.

have been coming here for long time. Since last week end June they decreased the lunch quantities…read moreof the food. 1 person can't even eat so now I have to stop coming so they can safe their food. I found Chinese restaurant cross the street and they give you lunch at the same price but it's good for 1 person.

From the moment we arrived, the experience was topnotch, We made lastminute reservations and were…read moreseated quickly in their 0 lounge area, complete with plush seating, a full bar, a large TV, and a sophisticated atmosphere that instantly set the tone for the evening. The service? 10/10 Our waiter was attentive, welcoming, and made sure we had everything we needed from start to finish. The food? Also 10/10 We ordered the Butter Chicken (medium spice), Garlic Naan, Lamb Nawabi, and rice. Everything arrived hot, fresh, and packed with flavor. We paired dinner with the Dragonita and Smoky Hollow cocktails--both tequila based and absolutely delicious. One thing I appreciated was the thoughtful layout. The restaurant offers separate family dining and lounge/bar seating, making it a great option whether you're planning a family dinner, date night, or happy hour with friends.

Good ambience and decor creates an upscale vibe for the place and the food quality considerably…read morematches the feel here. It was packed for Friday evening with consistent footfalls as well as takeouts. The service was slow to begin with, as well had to call the server to our table. But once the order was put in, it came out pretty quickly. The appetizers were flavorful and done well. The lamb chops were fresh and tender as well as the paneer kebabs. The biryani was tasty and the Rogan Josh had tender meat as well. The kids enjoyed the pista kulfi and the mango rasmalai which had just the right amount of sweet. Overall, good place to try.

What a wonderful addition to downtown Smithfield! We started with the Samosa Chaat, and it was…read moreoutstanding--crispy, flavorful, and layered with the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. The Lamb Rogan Josh was tender and rich with beautifully developed spices, while the Pistachio Chicken Korma was creamy, fragrant, and absolutely delicious. Every dish tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. From the first bite to the last, the food was so good, we ordered an entire second meal to go. The service was warm and attentive, and you can tell there's real pride behind the food. We'll definitely be back to try even more of the menu. Highly recommend! Curry Corner Indian Cuisine is a gem for anyone craving authentic Indian food in Smithfield.

We almost ordered curry, but our server suggested that since we were dining in, we should…read moreexperience the tandoor instead. That recommendation made all the difference. We started with fresh papad and three house chutneys, and I highly recommend trying the hot masala tea. If you enjoy a mild chai, you'll probably love it as much as I did. One tip: if you're not a fan of cilantro, let them know when you order. They use it generously as a fresh garnish, and it's easy to leave off if that's not your thing. My husband ordered the Chicken Tikka, and I had the Tandoori Dark Meat. Both arrived on sizzling cast-iron platters straight from the clay oven, still steaming when they reached our table and long into devouring the deliciousness. The chicken was unbelievably juicy with just the right amount of char and smoky flavor. The garlic naan was fresh from the oven, perfectly blistered, and absolutely addictive. What impressed us most wasn't just the food... it was the people. It genuinely felt like everyone working there wanted us to love our meal. Multiple staff members checked on us, answered questions, made recommendations, and seemed sincerely proud of every plate that came out of the kitchen. You could tell they cared about the food they were serving and wanted guests to experience it at its best. We learned they also own Masala House (Six Forks & Millbrook) and Bombay Café in Brier Creek. While it's nice to know there are other locations, we'll happily be regularly patronizing the Smithfield location. This restaurant has earned a permanent spot in our dinner rotation. Dangerously good. Five stars without hesitation.

Upscale Indian cuisine and a modern location with professional staff and service. Reservations are…read morerevommended most nights. Table cloth dining, with uniformed brigade service. We had reservations for 7:30, we were greeted walking in and seated at our table that was waiting for us. Our server was at our table within a minute or so and took our drink and appetizer orders. Our libations were delivered to our table from the bar, via a bartender. Within another fee minutes our freshly made Samosas appeard, three to an order. Fresh, golden brown and delicious. We tried the crispy corn as well, it was also very good. For my entree, the Tandoori Salmon. A delicious meal, well made and freshly prepared. Served piping hot. I thoroughly enjoyed this dish. Flavorful and good. This is an upper end dining experience. Their presentation, service, menu, location and decor all lean towards that. This is a busy eatery most nights, so plan accordingly - make reservations 4.5 Stars rounded up for the gracious staff 01267

This Indian restaurant at the sweetwater complex in Apex is a new talk of the town. The ambiance is…read moremodern yet classy. We were seated at their event section since we were 5 people but the round tables are big and did not give that cozy feeling so we moved to their regular area which faces the outside. The tables are a little cramped if you are 4 and more. We ordered mocktails and cocktails for drinks. They all tasted pretty good, main highlight was the Long Island ice tea that was strong and well made. For starters we ordered their beetroot chaat, amritsari fish and their tandoori platter. Fish was really disappointing, the chickpea batter used to fry the fish was still uncooked and we could taste the uncooked batter and spices which was not great. The beetroot chaat was something different but pretty average again. Their tandoori platter was great, everything well marinated and well cooked. Shrimp was overcooked and hard but I would give them 8 out of 10 for that dish. For main course we ordered their daal makhni, butter chicken reimagined and mutton rogan josh. Daal makhni was average and missed that Smokey flavour that it usually has, there was nothing reimagined in their butter chicken really, loads of gravy and very few pieces of chicken, tasted average again. But hats off to the chef for their mutton rogan josh, extremely well made and a must try, delicate mutton pieces in a gravy full of flavor. Their naans were good too. We were too full for dessert and also a little disappointed with the overall food so did not order any dessert. For all this we paid around $250 including tip so I would say price wise it's pretty reasonable. Service was good and fast, no complains there, will definitely go again for few of their dishes that we loved.

The food here is so amazing! They have dishes from different regions in India and we've tried…read morethings we haven't seen anywhere else. Our favorite is the Lucknow Biryani, which is lighter and more aromatic than a Hyderabadi Biryani. We also love the Chili Momo, which uses a samosa wrapper rather than the dumpling wrappers we are used to. Bonus points for being one of the rare places that offers a plain Sweet Lassi in addition to the more commonly available Mango Lassi. If you want to try something new and different, give it a shot!

Oh, this place is amazing! I'm so happy to finally find a place that makes a good Dal Mahkani…read morethat's not mostly gravy! Not to mention tasty! I've had several dishes here, chicken sheek kebob, chilli momos (non-veg), chicken vindaloo, chicken pepper fry and my hubbs has tried the shrimp fried rice off the indo-chinese section. And we have loved every bit of it! I can't wait to eat here again and try something different. Also, if you are in the camp that your indian food is even better when it's leftovers, this place does not disappoint!

A fantastic Indian restaurant! The staff goes out of their way to make you feel appreciated and…read moreserves the most delicious food. Amazing experience at Inis Kitchen!

I liked our food and thought it was very tasty. We also liked how it fused both grocery store and a…read morecasual food place. I would have liked to have seen less plastic being used though.

Food This place is extremely convenient for weekday dinners…read morefor us as it's near our swim school. Traditional South Indian food done well. Onion rava masala dosa, yes please! My son loved his mango lassi and his idli. My husband had chicken biryani - the quantity was huge and prices are reasonable and he said that it was a 4/5. Service The service was kind, prompt and fairly quick service. Ambiance It had a cafe-type feel with high tops and booths. It was quiet on a rainy Sunday and perfect for a family of three. We are happy and full.

This is a new restaurant that took over the Pastries and Chaat spot in the Lidl shopping center…read more Was great to see that there's a vegetarian restaurant on this side of town. Was surprised that they only have 2 options/ specials when we went for lunch on Saturday. There's a thali platter with an assortment of dishes as well as a mini tiffin option with dosa, idli, vada, pongal & a sweet. The tiffin platter was a generous portion. Everything was well made and flavorful. Looking forward to going back to try the other menu options.