To be clear, this is a food truck, and I am rating it as such. It is set up in a gas station…read moreparking lot. They did put out a single table for me to eat there, but it has nothing to offer in the way of ambience. Weather may also be a factor, and when I arrived at the post opening time they were still setting up. The reason I have a high opinion of the place is not any of those things, but that it offers the distinctive home-cooked taste of a cuisine that is not otherwise available in the region to my knowledge. It is vegetarian South Indian and most of the options revolve around lentils and spices. I sampled a preparation I hadn't had before of ildi, a steamed rice and lentil cake, with some mouthwatering spicy powder. My spicy dosa, which I made it clear I wanted really spicy, was indeed fiery, but also possessed the delightful crispness and mix of sour and savory flavors distinctive to this cuisine. I also note that sometimes the salt in sambar overwhelms me but I didn't have a particularly tough time here; the flavors of the spices were enough without the ridiculous oversalting that some restaurants do. It is a taste that I would be happy to come back for in the near term and I would try virtually everything they offer.

Last year, I tried this place during Festival of India. The food was good. My dosa was huge and…read moretasty! The line was a bit long but definitely worth the wait. If I make it back to Roanoke, I'd try Sudha's again.

My husband and I recently visited Curry Palace for the first time--and it was also my very first…read moreexperience at an Indian restaurant. We were pleasantly surprised! Everyone was super friendly from the hostess, waitervl etc. I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala at spice level 4, and it was absolutely delicious. The spice level was perfect for me--definitely had some heat without being overwhelming. My husband ordered the House Special Chicken Biryani, which included both lamb and chicken, and he really enjoyed it. I'd say his dish was closer to a spicej that's level 3. Before our meal, we were served complimentary crackers and chutney, which were fantastic and a great introduction to the flavors we would enjoy throughout dinner. One thing that really stood out was the portion size. The servings were enormous! These days, with grocery and gas prices being what they are, it's refreshing to find a restaurant that gives you so much food for your money. We both had plenty left over to take home. Great food, generous portions, and a wonderful first Indian food experience. We'll definitely be back!

I was super excited to find an Indian restaurant in my hometown. Indian cuisine is my favorite and…read moreI'm no stranger to the dishes both here in the US and in England, which is other level by the way. One day I will make it to India....but I digress... We were greeted and seated immediately upon entering and I was instantly in love with the decor and the friendliness of both the host and server. We began with water to drink, me skipping a mango lassi because I had decided I would have a dessert today since it had been awhile. My friend was a newbie to Indian food so I ordered for us and kept it simple. Palak Paneer and Chicken Mango Jalfreezie, with garlic naan. The papadoms and sauce were tasty and always a nice nibble while we wait for our dishes. Everything arrived hot and fresh and nicely presented. We were advised if we needed more rice to just ask. This is when the disappointment hit for me. While both dishes were good food, cooked well and nicely presented, the true Indian flavors were missing. I also did not detect mango in the dish that should have been flooded with that flavor. I do order my dishes mild, but I always do, and while that does impact the heat which I cannot tolerate, it has never once impacted the full flavor of all the spices. Until here. So sad, as someone who almost craves those flavors and had been looking forward to them all day. I've gone back and forth as to whether to give three or four stars, because everything really was nice but if I go to an Indian restaurant I really am hoping for Indian flavor. It was missing. If I could give 3.5 I would. My big question is always, would I return? I will not. I live in High Point and will continue to dine at the numerous Indian spots near home.

Probably my favorite place to go for a fantastic Indian meal in Roanoke…read more Nawab is a classy joint, with attentive servers, and a large menu. Nothing I've ever had. There has disappointed me. They also deliver on DoorDash. The specialty drink drinks from behind the bar are fantastic, they make one with rye and absence that will quickly put you right where you need to be in a fun headspace.. The goat biriani is one of my favorite dishes.

The service and food were fantastic! There was an issue with our delivery- NOT the restaurants…read morefault at all. The staff were so kind and went above and beyond and remade our order. We had the samosas, garlic naan, chicken tikka masala and ananas kaju malai chicken. All was delicious. We will be back again and again.

Chicken Kahari!!! Made to order and on the lunch menu. Choose it over Masala. It's incredible.read more

Stopped by Masala House for lunch a couple days ago and wow it didn't disappoint. When you arrive…read morethere is parking in front of the restaurant or up by the soda box across the parking lot. Walking into the restaurant it'll feel bright, airy, and welcoming. To be seated we checked in with the host and were seated quickly. During the week Masala House runs a lunch special from 11 am - 2:30 pm (Monday - Friday) which includes an entree, vegetable soup, naan, rice, and dessert. I ordered the chicken tikka masala and my partner ordered the butter chicken. I definitely prefer the butter chicken as chicken thigh meat was used vs. chicken breast in the chicken tikka masala. Both dishes were excellent and had great flavor. The rice and naan being included was also a nice touch. The vegetable soup at the beginning of the meal was also hot when it arrived and full of flavor. For dessert I ordered the rice pudding which was excellent and not too sweet. If I'm in the north Raleigh area again I'll definitely be stopping by Masala House for lunch.

This review is strictly on the new location, not Mint. I got to try them today. They were packed!…read more Cons: -Service was a little slow, one lady ran the entire dining room -Warm water? Maybe it's their culture, I don't know but it didn't help the inside was also... -Very warm. We were sweating. -No more basmati rice??? I love fluffy short grained rice but that's not why I get Indian food. -Strictly vegetarian, which I don't have an issue except the variety was lacking. No textural complements on the buffet. Where's the chickpeas, cauliflower? Very mushy options. Pros: Beautiful decor Neutral: The name is literal lol, they are strictly vegetarian which is cool. But way too many soups. They just opened. So I'll give them some slack, but if it's like this in a couple weeks. I will go back to Saffron.

I've been waiting for Mint to open up, another new Indian restaurant in Greensboro NC and they…read morebrought their A game! For appetizers we got their Gobi Manchurian, chili chicken and tandoori paneer tikka. The service was quick the food came out fairly fast. I loved the Indian music they had playing in the background as well. For entrees we got paneer tikka masala and Malai kofta, both were savory. I will say if you like your spicy foods I'd aim up higher on the spice level and start at a 4/5. We got various naans as well, like the bullet naan and cheese naan and butter naan. Our waitress also bought out an assortment of chutneys as well and a plate of onions and lemons and chilis. Overall it was a great experience! They do have a lunch buffet special for $9.99! Plenty of parking right in front of the restaurant and in the shopping center it's nestled in.

Everything is always delicious here, from the comfort of the decor to the fantastic mango martini…read moreto the always friendly service. Their food selection and preparation are always beautifully served and yummy!!

This was an amazing find! I am originally from Uk, Leeds and Bradford, where the Indian food is…read moreout of this world. This restaurant served amazing food - delicious tasty right slice levels and delicious. I can't wait to come back. I had the Chicken Chettinad and my husband had chicken tikka masala both at source level 4/5. Both dishes were top notch. Highly recommend. The place is wonderful too, decor and ambience are top rate.

So good. We were driving from Staunton to NC and stopped here for lunch…read more Had the lamb kebab and lamb with rice. Both delicious! Would love to go back to try more things in the future. Very friendly service.

This place is both a market and a restaurant. The market is limited, though some of the dried goods…read morelooked worthwhile. The restaurant isn't fancy, but it offers a nice vegetarian menu. I ordered some chickpeas and bread, not knowing the chickpeas already came with bread. That said, the thin, grilled, potato-filled bread is delicious when done right, which it was here. My chickpeas were delivered in a tomato-y preparation and provided needed substance to get me through the day. It's the sort of family run place where the kids were hanging out (perhaps a snow day for them). I could imagine them offering more on the market side, but the food I got was a good deal and I saw enough vegetarian options to be worth coming back.

Wow wow wow!! I really can't do Saffron justice with how…read moregood it was. First, I just want to express immense gratitude for how they treated our 10-month-old son. They brought him his own water. They brought him a rubber duck to play with. They were so sweet and friendly with him; it was incredible. It made my husband and I so happy! On top of great service, the food was incredible. I think the best Indian restaurant in Winston. I got chicken saag, and it was so flavorful. I couldn't stop thinking about it the rest of the day! The rest of the dishes were also amazing, and the naan of course is very tasty. We love Saffron!! Definitely a staple for our family.

Had a pretty good experience overall. The naan was definitely the highlight. It was fresh, soft,…read moreand really well done. The other dishes had good flavor, but a couple things missed the mark for me. The samosa chaat was solid, but the texture felt like it had been sitting for a while -- it was extra mushy and didn't have the freshness I was hoping for. The cauliflower dish was similar; the inside was very soft/mushy and there was quite a bit of breading compared to the actual cauliflower. Overall, still a solid meal and I'd give this place 4 stars based on this experience. That said, having recently tried Taza and Curry/Noodle, I personally preferred those spots more from my experience. I'd still be open to coming back and trying other dishes.

Amazing food amazing service each and every bite was better than the next. How I wish this was in…read moremy hometown!!!

Spent a night in town on the way to Georgia and noticed this restaurant walking around. As soon as…read morewe entered the smell of curry hit us in the face so we immediately had a good feeling. The gunpowder chicken had a great taste and spice. Followed that with butter chicken and chicken tikka masala. Would have liked a stronger buttery tastes and less red sauce but dish was very tasty. Masala was good too. Naan bread was the best item and was large enough so just one was sufficient. Waitress and ownership were attentive and friendly. Don't think we'll be back in town but I'd eat here again if we do.

Really good Indian food with plenty left over to take home. The atmosphere was nice, liked the…read morewater feature and large elephant on display ! Our waiter was nice but at times hard to get their attention. Overall a good experience. The naan had some options for fillings which I have not seen before but really enjoyed it.

My last time rolling the dice on a new (for me) Indian eatery ended in disappointment, but I am not…read moreone to be so easily deterred. After looking at the menus for a few places, Shukkranaa seemed worth a gamble. The menu boasts everything you'd expect (curries, biryanis, breads, plenty of vegetarian dishes), and under other circumstances, I'd be all over the chicken 65. However, I wanted to give one of their quick lunch specials a try. Available in vegetarian and non-vegetarian versions, the offerings change daily, but they include an appetizer, two curries, salad, rice, bread, and a dessert. At $13 veg/$15 non-veg, that seemed like a good deal for the money. I placed an online order for that day's vegetarian special (paneer kadhai and daal makhani), and it was ready when I arrived. Though Shukkranaa's location (a strip mall near a motel up 68) screams "nondescript," the interior seemed more inviting, and the gentleman at the register was polite. After a short drive home, I was able to enjoy a better-than-expected lunch. It came largely as advertised with a pakora as the appetizer, naan as the bread, and a piece of galub jamun as the dessert (though the "salad" was just a few assorted vegetables). The rice was fragrant, the sauces creamy, the portion size more than respectable, and to my relief, Shukkranaa does NOT hold back on flavor. I don't know if the dine-in experience would be as impressive, and there are certainly other Indian eateries to choose from in the immediate area, but for tasty, convenient takeout, count Shuukranaa as a name to remember.