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    4.1 (63 reviews)
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    Renee H.

    After trying this restaurant earlier in the week, I knew I had to bring my son back to experience the delicious food for himself. The decor is fun, colorful, and delightfully eclectic. I especially loved the cherry blossom tree in the middle of the restaurant, complete with a mock phone booth. It gives the space a unique charm. We received excellent service from Samaja. She helped me choose a curry based on my love for rich, creamy dishes. I took her recommendation and ordered the Nawabi Masala, a hearty curry prepared with cashews and a rich gravy. I requested a mild to medium spice level and added chicken. My son ordered the Nellore Fish Curry, a spicy coastal dish made with fresh fish in the traditional Nellore style, and he thoroughly enjoyed it. Apparently my definition of "mild to medium" and the kitchen's definition were a little different. My son was perfectly happy with his spice level, while I was over there trying to convince everyone I was handling mine just fine. Samaja and another gentleman both came over to check on me. I don't know if there was steam rising from my head or what! Even though it was spicier than I had hoped, it was absolutely delicious. Samaja kindly brought me a creamy yogurt mixture to help tame the heat, and it made a huge difference. She also surprised us with a small serving of a sweet, lemon flavored pudding that she said would help cool my palate, along with a chilled bottle of water. Her attentiveness and genuine desire to make sure I enjoyed my meal were exceptional and very much appreciated. The only suggestion I would make is to enhance the drink selection a bit. This is the only reason for giving a 4 star review rather than a 5. Otherwise, this is an outstanding place for authentic, flavorful Indian cuisine with wonderful service. We'll definitely be back!

    Linda R.

    I went with some friends to Hyderabad House and had a great experience. The appetizers were a nice size. I ordered the cashew chicken. I went with the mild spice which was perfect for me. I liked that it was more of a dry rub rather than extremely saucy. When you visit, don't forget an order of the garlic naan bread!!

    Westyn R.

    I've been to Hyderabad House a few times, but my favorite visits are their special buffet days, typically on holidays. Theres not much service during these but staff is still there to help you out. This is possibly the best Indian buffet. There are so many different options and each time is a lot different. I often times end up seeing something I've never tried before. It's usually a mixture of starters, soups, curries, rice dishes and sometimes a live samosa chaat. It's usually fairly busy but worth the wait and it's great to hear the music paired with cricket on the TVs for a lively atmosphere. The buffet food is alway top notch. My typical favorites are the onion pakora, nawabi curry and the OG chicken biryani. I have made it a tradition to go here every time there's a holiday because it's so good!

    John L.

    My wife and I recently had the opportunity to dine at Hyderabad House Indian Cuisine in Hoover after being invited by the owner to experience a curated selection of their most popular dishes. We left incredibly impressed--not only by the quality of the food, but also by the warm hospitality from the entire staff. The meal began with Vegetable Samosas, which were golden, flaky, and filled with a perfectly seasoned potato mixture. Next came the Manchow Soup, a comforting, flavorful soup topped with crispy noodles that had just the right amount of spice. One of the biggest highlights of the evening was the Chicken Lollipops. They were crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and seasoned beautifully. These disappeared from the table almost immediately and were one of our favorite dishes of the night. We then enjoyed the Andhra Chicken Curry with fresh Garlic Naan. The curry was rich, aromatic, and layered with spice without overwhelming the palate. The naan was soft, buttery, and perfect for soaking up every bit of the sauce. This was another standout dish that I would order again without hesitation. The Vijayawada Special Chicken Biryani was exactly what great biryani should be--fragrant long-grain rice, tender chicken, and bold spices that came together in every bite. It was served with traditional accompaniments that balanced the flavors perfectly. For dessert, we sampled both the Apricot Delight and Gulab Jamun. The Apricot Delight was easily one of the best desserts of the evening, offering a creamy, fruity finish that wasn't overly sweet. The Gulab Jamun was warm, soft, and soaked in fragrant syrup--a classic done well. To finish, we enjoyed a Mango Lassi, and it was honestly one of the best I've had. It was smooth, refreshing, and perfectly balanced. We enjoyed it so much that we ordered two bottles to take home before we left. Every dish showcased authentic flavors, generous portions, and careful preparation. While everything we tried was excellent, our personal favorites were the Chicken Lollipops, Andhra Chicken Curry with Garlic Naan, Vijayawada Special Chicken Biryani, Apricot Delight, and of course the Mango Lassi. A sincere thank you to Hyderabad House for the invitation and wonderful hospitality. We truly enjoyed the experience and are already looking forward to our next visit. If you're searching for authentic Indian cuisine in the Birmingham/Hoover area, Hyderabad House absolutely deserves a spot on your list.

    Roxanne S.

    Great atmosphere! Wonderful service! Server was very kind. I ordered the manchow veg soup. Delicious but spicy! So good! I also got the butter chicken and chili chicken. Both fantastic! I'll definitely be back!

    Chilli Chicken Lollipops
    Robert H.

    My wife and I went and ate lunch at Hyderabad house and the service and food experience couldn't have been more lovely. The customer service was awesome and the staff were very friendly. There are some pretty decorations in the restaurant which make you feel warm and welcome. Everything that we ate was great. My wife has been talking about the afghani chicken for 24 hours since we ate there and I thoroughly enjoyed everything as well. I really like the spices and flavors. Will be a regular eating here

    Rachel J.

    This is my 2nd time coming here. The 1st time was for a Yelp event but the food was so good I had to come back. Restaurant is clean and has some beautiful decor. Staff is friendly and was so nice and accommodating. I ordered the Butter Marsala and got it with medium spice. I also ordered the garlic naan. The food is so fresh and the ingredients they use add so much to the dish. I hope this place sticks around. Great place for some authentic Indian cuisine.

    Clare F.

    Hands. Down. The best Indian food I have had in a Long Time (since living in Southern California). The most authentic Indian food I have in the ENTIRETY of the South. We had the Dosa and Naan where were both made fresh and fantastic. Then we had the Mutton Sukka. I wish it had a little less bone in it but that's a personal preference and the flavor profile was wonderful. Finally we had the Vijayawada-style chicken biryanis which was absolutely spectacular. We will definitely be back. Often.

    Majestic Chicken and Natalie's food I forget the name of lol
    Lucy T.

    After going to the Hyderabad House Yelp event, I was back two days later as a customer because the food was THAT good! I was not tired of it! I ordered the Majestic Chicken with a side of Naan bread. The Majestic Chicken is some of the best chicken I've ever had. It's so tangy and flavorful! I could not get enough of it! The Naan bread was good too. The atmosphere of Hyderabad House is so inviting as well. Possibly my favorite Indian restaurant now!

    Many many curries on rice and noodles
    Vasha H.

    I had dinner here with a group of friends, about eight of us, and had no wait time and fairly quick service. While we waited we looked around, a somewhat fun/odd juxtaposition of a pink tree and white phone booth with American and British cartoons on the two TVs I could see. The food was almost entirely excellent, we ordered different curry sauces and mostly white rice, and all but the butter curry were excellent, with some nice spice and a lot of flavor. The butter curry was liked by a few of us, myself I thought it lacked flavor and spice. The chicken curry was my favorite. I also prefer Manchurian Rice which was supposed to be high on the spice Meyer but only had a slightly spicy kick. I still enjoyed it more than the white rice. Eating the dishes tapas style was a lot of fun, mixing six or seven curries on white rice, spicy rice, noodles and nan bread ordered for an appetizer, it was quite pleasant, even though I quickly lost track of which curry was which. So many of them were so flavorful that I just enjoyed the ride. Our waitress was friendly and efficient, and the dishes, starting with appetizers, came out fairly quickly, well cooked and ample portions. One of us got a beryani dish, it was so big and intimidating that I didn't tackle it but the presentation was fun. A whole poached egg was delivered with it, I kind of think it could have been quartered and perhaps spiced up a bit - imagine deviled egg curry style! (Hint hint Hyderabad). Don't hesitate to visit, it's a cheerful, spicy spot for a great meal.

    Chicken Dum Biryani and Regular Fried Rice
    Jessica D.

    Absolutely amazing! I ordered the Regular friend rice and Chicken dum Biryani and I'm super impressed. Will be ordering again!

    Masakali Chicken Biryani
    Emily C.

    We went to a new Indian restaurant tonight and tried some different menu items. What we ordered: -Kottu Parotta chicken This dish has pieces of parotta bread mixed with chicken, onion, and spices. I'd never had it before, but it was so good! I'd definitely order it again. -Masakali chicken biryani We got medium spice, but PHEW, this dish was spicy. Regardless, it was delicious. Tons of food, and we got to take home leftovers. To my fellow low-spice-tolerant white folk, don't let the yogurt sauce go to waste. It helps calm the spice a tad. -Parotta I stand by a good piece of naan bread, but this may be my new favorite! It's a flaky, buttery bread that is super tasty! Overall, the food was top-notch. Unfortunately, the service was lacking. I always want to give the benefit of the doubt, maybe they were understaffed. However, one of the dishes we ordered didn't come out until 20 minutes after the first dish. I'd prefer if all the food came out within the same time frame. It took us a long time to get more water, and we had to walk up to the counter to ask for a new pitcher for the table. I'd be happy to give it another try, though!

    Paul C.

    I have been twice and have been very pleased. I think it's fair to say that a restaurant may be legit when you step into an ethnic restaurant and there are patrons of that ethnicity. On both occasions that I have eaten here the vast majority of customers are of Indian decent. A good sign to me, and I'm glad that there such is large Indian community in Birmingham. The menu is quite large and overwhelming with dishes that we are not familiar with. Our waitress was patient and helpful answering questions. Although her English was a little difficult to understanding. Nonetheless she described the dishes with great detail. I would also add that service is a little slow. Some of our favorite dishes are: Shrimp 65, Curry Leaf Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, and the Garlic Naan. I would also warn you that spicy here is REALLY SPICY.

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    Desi Tadka Alabama

    Desi Tadka Alabama

    4.7
    (68 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Desi Tadka remains one of my favorite Indian spots in Birmingham, and the food is still doing most…read moreof the heavy lifting. The chicken tikka masala? Still tasty. The sauce was luscious and velvety, even if it showed up tonight with a mild personality. I kept waiting for the heat to clock in for its shift, but apparently it had PTO approved. Still delicious though. The vegetable samosas were crispy on the outside with that delicate, comforting filling inside. No notes. Just solid. And the garlic naan? Dangerous. I told myself "just one more bite" at least seven times. It's garlicky, soft, and basically a carb trap I willingly fall into every visit. Now... the service. Let's just say if attentiveness were a spice, it was left in the kitchen. Our waitress vanished for extended periods like she was filming a documentary about the back of the restaurant. No check-in, no "how is everything," no interest in whether we were thrilled or quietly combusting. It felt less like dining and more like self-guided Indian cuisine. Food: still outstanding. Service: spiritually elsewhere. Four stars because the kitchen deserves it. The front of house might need a little masala of its own.

    WOW. First, service is incredible here. We sat down and the waitress recommended the masala dosa as…read morean appetizer. Imagine our surprise to see this giant tube roll out of the kitchen. It was INCREDIBLE! It's a fermented rice batter pancake (almost a crispy crepe texture) surrounding a potato filling with an array of sauces on the side. All of the dipping sauces were incredible. Absolute must try. I believe it can be hard to find traditional southern Indian cuisine, but I'll be back. We ordered some tandoori chicken, which was so moist and delicious. I had an order of the dal sag, which was great, too. We left with plenty of food to take home for leftovers. We also had the onion stuffed kafta, which was indulgent and delicious. The staff was so kind to even treat us to a gulab jamun at the end. My favorite :). I'll be back here again for sure. Absolutely worth the trip out to Hoover.

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    Silver Coin Indian Grill

    Silver Coin Indian Grill

    4.2
    (239 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    We dined in for dinner and ordered from the specialty Hoover Restaurant Week menu. Most…read moreparticipating restaurants have a curated menu for the week so you can try dishes they want highlighted. We started with the onion methi spinach pakora as an app. This was kind of like a hush puppy with fried onions mixed in. The brown sauce was amazingly sweet but spicy - definitely our favorite of the two. We chose chicken tikka masala, chicken tandoori, and vegetable korma as our entrees. This came with a serving of basmati rice. We thought this was a great combo of things - chicken in a sauce - chicken fire grilled and on the bone - and veggies in a sauce. We'd recommend all 3 of these and would get the exact same thing again! We are huge fans of garlic naan, so of course we both had to get an order of that. The "Dinner for Two" for $54.99 included all of this and a bottle of wine! It says that this is their special Tuesday-Thursday. Service was extremely friendly and parking was no issue. It's in a shopping center off Lorna Road. We will definitely be back!

    I had a great experience with takeout from Silver Coin. We ordered multiple curries and rices and…read moreshared tapas style. I picked up the meal and they were friendly and offered me a water while I waited and asked me some detailed questions about rices and such to make sure I got what was expected. Also let me know that I could get some good deals on the website instead of the delivery app I ordered through. The food was delicious. The curries are spicy and the meats tender. The rices absorb and mix with the dishes wonderfully. Everything was so good. I'll be back, the ambiance was fascinatingly Indian themed and I want to do a sit down dinner in the restaurant for that reason.

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    Hyderabad Dum Zone

    Hyderabad Dum Zone

    3.2
    (17 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    This food truck came to our neighborhood last week and there was a lot of chatter about how good…read morethe food was. We were looking forward to given great them a try. Before we even arrived, I pointed out to my husband that I thought the price point was a little high, but maybe the quality of food made up for it. So we arrive and see a long line of folks waiting for their food. We get up to order, and their out of samosa?!? A main staple and you're out after being here for 30 minutes?!? Oh well... we place our order and wait. And wait. And wait some more. And wait a little more. Close to an HOUR of waiting. We finally get our food and head back home. Like I said at the beginning of the review, I was worried about the price, and it def. didn't live up to the quality/quantity. My rice was cold (HOW?!? After waiting an hour), the salad and naan were minimal, and so was the raita. My husband enjoyed the flavor of his chicken and fries, but again I don't think it was worth the cost. The person who gave us our food asked us to let him know how the food was, so here ya go... we won't be coming back.

    I was really looking forward to this food truck coming to our neighborhood. I haven't had Indian…read morefood in some time, and it was going to scratch that itch for me. The main issue was the wait time. We got there about 30 minutes after they arrived, thinking the crowd would have died down by that point. We arrived and saw a huge crowd. However, none were actually in line. They were all waiting, and had been for 30 minutes at that point. We ordered and ended up waiting almost an hour for them to get our order completed. I'm not sure why it took that long but that is simply not acceptable. As for the food, I had the waffle curry fries. It had a good amount of heat, and I enjoyed it. But not enough to wait that long again. It's not worth an hour of my time.

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    Sitar Indian Restaurant

    Sitar Indian Restaurant

    3.7
    (215 reviews)
    8.2 mi
    $$

    I recently ordered from Sitar Indian Restaurant through Uber Eats delivery and loved it! I've…read morealways enjoyed Indian cuisine, so when I was deciding what to eat for lunch, I decided to give Sitar a try. Their Uber Eats page is well-formatted, with all menu items listed, accompanied by descriptions and pictures of most items. My only issue with their menu on the app is that the descriptions were not very clear about whether an item came with rice or if it had to be ordered on the side. My order arrived quickly and came in a large brown paper bag. I chose the butter chicken, and it came with basmati rice. They were packaged separately, with the chicken and sauce in a large plastic container and the white rice in a small styrofoam box. I like that they separated the two to let the customer have control over the chicken-to-rice ratio. Plastic cutlery was provided as well. My food was still hot when it arrived and was full of flavor. It tasted like a very good homemade meal instead of something made with low-quality ingredients and little effort put into it. The sauce on the chicken was very creamy and absolutely delicious! The serving size left me plenty of leftovers, and I was very satisfied.

    Sitar Indian Restaurant is one of my favorite places to grab food near campus. The location is…read morereally convenient, especially on days when I'm running short on time. Sometimes I'll call ahead and just pick up my food, which makes it really easy between classes or a busy schedule. The restaurant itself has a casual atmosphere, which I enjoy because it feels relaxed and welcoming. The service has always been great whenever I go. The staff is friendly and the food usually comes out very quickly, whether I'm dining in or picking it up. My go to order is the chicken korma with butter naan, and it is honestly one of my favorite meals. The chicken korma is creamy, flavorful, and pairs perfectly with the naan. They also give a very generous portion of rice, which I always appreciate because it makes the meal even more filling! The only small downside is that parking can sometimes be difficult, but I usually end up finding street parking nearby. I recommend this spot for a warm, comfort meal!

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