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    Exotic India

    4.1 (217 reviews)
    ModerateIndian
    Closed 11:15 am - 2:25 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Naan Bread
    Jenni H.

    Exotic India is a gem living in Coralville. Open daily for both lunch and dinner Exotic India offers up all the classics for dine in, carry out or delivery (via the Yelp app)! I ordered delivery one Thursday evening and got the chicken tikka masala (spicy) and butter chicken (medium spicy) as well as a duo of vegetarian samosas and some naan. Food came on time and freshly made, it was piping hot! The spice level was appropriate on the two main entrees I ordered-- though I may go spicer on the butter chicken next time. I was delighted by the samosas. Divine. Compared to other Indian must-haves in the area, I think the pricing is a bit steep for the amount of food you get. Exotic India is mouth wateringly good! I can't wait to try more on their menu.

    Chicken Tikka Masala?!

    Soooo sad! We have faithfully eaten here for years and tonight, every recipe was changed and it is terrible. The Chicken Tikka Masala was brown instead of orange and the awesome white rice doesn't even have the little peas in it. Crushed. Sure hope this isn't the new norm...

    a variety of food items on a table
    Meredith L.

    I'm still thinking about our takeout from Exotic India in Coralville! We got Karahi with chicken⁣, Punjabi Bhaji, Exotic platter⁣, and Paneer stuffed naan⁣. Was super difficult to choose a favorite because everything was so good! I got the Punjabi Bhaji and it would be difficult to not get again but we're excited to go back and try more! We got medium spice and felt it was perfect. There is not much better than fresh naan either. It was very easy to order as takeout and our food was ready right at the quoted time despite it looking pretty busy in there when we picked up.

    Veggie samosa potato and pea
    Ariana B.

    I ordered the Chicken tikka masala and Vegetable samosas, Basic? Yes. But that means I know a good tikka masala, and a good samosa. First thing's first the tikka masala wasn't Bad, but there is better out there. I had to season it a little bit at home which is okay, that just means it lacks a little flavor. Another thing to note; there is chunks of onion/tomato and Red bell pepper? I believe. Most sauces get pured in a blender and simmered without the vegetable chunks, so if you're a texture person this might not be for you. NOWWW for the Samosas. I was a little disappointed because the samosa is my favorite part of the meal, it has the crispy but soft shell with seasoned potato and pea's.. That wasn't the case Here. :( Unfortunately this place doesn't use traditional samosa wraps they use egg roll wraps & you can taste the difference. If you enjoy egg rolls, you have a higher chance of not minding these. However the potato and pea didn't have much flavor, the chutneys were okay.

    Aloo Chat appetizer!  Holy smokes this is good!
    Daren D.

    Monday night in Coralville, IA. Had to work late, and restaurants started closing around 9, and I was extremely hungry. Found this place after looking at seven or eight places that were closed or closing. Walked in and got a table (eating alone sucks, but hey, this is a business trip.) Ordered the Aloo Chat for an appetizer- holy crap that was good. Asked the server for a recommendation and he suggested the Karachi, or something like that. Asked if I like it spicy-got the Medium + level. Ok. That is spicy! But so good!! Super happy I came here!!

    Rice and tikka masala (in the bowl)
    Alyssa M.

    Outstanding service and food. While the waiter had many tables, he still continued to pour water and our order was delicious and accurate. We got the tikka Masala and butter chicken. I will say each entree really does feed two people. It comes with rice. We also ordered vegetarian samosas for an appetizer. Overall, a wonderful experience with amazing spacing. There's a chance you may need to wait as they do spacing and bring you a bottle of hand sanitizer.

    Mark O.

    Exotic India is where my love for Indian Food began. The buffet typically features a soup option, tandorri chicken, another meat curry, along with three or four vegetarian dishes. There's also an appetizer available, along with a small selection of cold items. On my most recent visit, it was rice pudding, lettuce salad, chutneys, and aloo chat, a combination of marinated potatoes, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, all in a dressing. There was also a warm dessert available,a sweetened carrot dish. You also get a basket of freshly-baked naan; its not on the buffet line itself. For dinner, individuals curries are available, but I highly recommend the "dinner thali". The vegetarian variant includes a veggie dish of your choice and either matar paneer or saag panner. You also get naan, dal, rice, raita, salad, and your choice of rice pudding or gulab jamun. The non-vegetarian variant allows you to pick either chicken or lamb curry, along with your choice of a meat curry. $15.99 for the vegetarian option, $17.99 for the meat option. Its plenty to eat. All dishes are well-seasoned and are obviously made by someone trained in the art of preparing Indian food. I highly recommend this restaurant and am sorry to say I probably won't be visiting any of the other area Indian restaurants.

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    Great food, carry out time was a little longer than expected but nothing crazy, I got the signature chicken exotic dish and it was so good!

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    Gave myself the old "diet starts tomorrow" speech this morning. I ordered TOI for my proverbial…read morelast meal because I was looking for a fight and the folks in that kitchen stand there every day throwing haymaker after haymaker. They don't miss when they swing. You know it and so do I. Hand up accountability - I ordered food for a party of one this evening. Without a doubt my DoorDash driver thought there was a family of four on the other end. We all know that's why we have them leave the order outside. No rational person wants to feel the searing gaze of judgment. Since we're being honest I think more people should know that you can DoorDash an ice cream cake from DQ. Do with that what you will. And listen when the food is this good it's not your fault if you can't decide what to get any just get one of everything. Every now and again the kitchen does get a little loosey goosey with the spice level and we just have to accept that. Every one of us knows the game we're playing when we order Indian Food. Best Indian food in Cedar Rapids and it's not even close.

    Taste of India offers you a good choices of India food. They have some traditional options you can…read morechoose from which is good. The vegetarian selection is great. The service was good and the team in the back is good and quick. The portions are nice size and the Flavor of the food is good. The atmosphere is great to sit and dine in.

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    Taken after most of our food was devoured, Chili Garlic Naan, Lamb Vindaloo, Butter Chicken
    Taken after most of our food was devoured, Chili Garlic Naan, Lamb Vindaloo, Butter Chicken
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