Amazing food! Very friendly staff. The vegetable pakora was salty and hearty. Can't go wrong…read moredipping in either sauce (cilantro or tamarind chutney). I had the malai kofta for my entree, and it was amazing as well.

My husband and I have been dining at Mantra for over 11 years, and it has remained consistently…read moreoutstanding every single time. That kind of longevity says everything. The service is always prompt, attentive, and incredibly accommodating. Whether it's a busy evening or a quiet lunch, the staff makes you feel welcomed and genuinely cared for. The food is, without exaggeration, the best Indian cuisine we've ever had. Every dish is rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced -- you can truly taste the quality and care in each bite. And the naan... absolutely phenomenal. It's light, slightly crisp on the outside, soft inside, and the perfect companion to every entrée. Portions are generous, so you always leave satisfied (and often with leftovers to enjoy later). After more than a decade of loyal visits, Mantra continues to exceed expectations. If you're looking for authentic, consistently delicious Indian food with exceptional service, this is the place.

I had a good experience at this quaint little restaurant on a Thursday afternoon around 2:00 PM…read more The dining room is cozy, seating roughly 50 people including a few bar seats. The young woman at the counter greeted me immediately and was very friendly and helpful in explaining the restaurant and menu options. I chose the buffet. I've enjoyed fusion cuisine before and was excited by the concept. While the menu appears to offer some fusion-inspired dishes, the buffet felt more like two separate cuisines sharing the same space--Indian food and Mexican food--rather than true fusion dishes. That said, the food was generally quite good. The Indian selections were the highlight. The lamb vindaloo had a great spice level, a smooth, flavorful gravy, and large, tender boneless pieces of lamb. The chicken tikka was creamy with generous chunks of moist chicken breast. My favorite item may have been the paneer matar, with soft paneer and peas in a rich, creamy tomato sauce. I arrived near the end of the buffet service (11:30 AM-2:30 PM), so some items may have been past their peak. The huevos rancheros were quite dry and chewy. The tacos and burrito wraps were enjoyable but somewhat bland and slightly dry. The chips and accompanying sauces were very good. The beans appeared to have dried out considerably by the time I arrived (this is the only item I didn't eat.) The naan was likely excellent when fresh from the tandoor, but by the time I tried it, it had lost much of its appeal. The salad bar was adequate, though I think adding a Mexican-inspired dressing option such as cilantro ranch or a citrus vinaigrette would be a nice touch. The dahi rice (yogurt rice) was a little dry and much less sweet than I expected, making it feel more like a side dish than a dessert. I would genuinely love to see this little restaurant succeed. When I arrived, the place was completely empty and very quiet, but during my meal 12 additional customers came in, which was encouraging to see. The staff was welcoming, the Indian food was excellent, and with a few adjustments to buffet freshness and seasoning, I think this restaurant has a lot of potential.

My job has taken me to a little town on the edge of Quad Cities, in Milan, Illinois and no, it's…read morenot pronounced the same as the famous city in Italy. Annneeeway...back to Milan Masala Cantina, the owner, "Mohan" used to be the chef at a little restaurant inside of the World Market in Moline and I used to frequent it because it was the most authentic Indian cuisine I have had in the Quad Cities areas. Well I didn't know he left and opened up his own restaurant here in Milan where I currently reside. I have visited this new restaurant a couple of times not knowing that Mohan was here as owner/chef. Well, today I went and have dinner there because I was craving authentic Indian cuisine and guess who walked out of the kitchen. My man Mohan! It's unique because the small restaurant house both Indian n Mexican cuisine (I'll review the Mexican side at a later date). I have eaten at most if not all of the Indian restaurants in the Quad Cities areas and whenever I frequent food outside of "American" food, I want authenticity! Not water-down! Mohan always delivers for me. Go n give Mohan a try if you like authentic, complex Indian spices in every dish, never water-down! It's a gem in my humble opinion.

Everything was fantastic! From the food, to the service, to the atmosphere, it was a great dining…read moreexperience. The food was incredible and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend!

I love Indian food and my significant other is rather new to the cuisine. We saw this place was…read morehighly reviewed in town and wanted to give it a shot, and we had a wonderful experience. We ordered many things including vegetable samosas, egg noodles, chana saag, tandoori chicken, and garlic naan. Everything was delicious! I especially loved the chana saag and garlic naan and my significant other loved the noodles. The staff was incredibly kind, helpful with questions, and service was very prompt. They offer a cash discount as well when it comes time to pay the bill. We will definitely be returning!

So excited to have authentic Indian food in Clinton, Iowa!! This family-owned business serves the…read morereal deal. We had butter chicken and lamb biryani, mildly spiced. Both were superb! Auntie was in the kitchen preparing everything fresh. The young men provided excellent, attentive service. Can't wait to come back to try their tandori chicken! Well done! Recommend.

I'm now a little embarrassed to admit that it's taken me 45 years to try Indian food. On a trip to…read moreClinton I decided I would give it my first try, and since the first time I have been on an Indian food kick. This restaurant, however, is hands-down the best of all the places that I have tried so far. My first stop there I got the chicken vindaloo and bullet naan. Both of these items were amazing. I have made other stops there and tried several other dishes. My favorite is the butter chicken "Indian hot" I will also say that the naan bread here is better than any other location that I have tried. I'm now looking for reasons to go to Clinton on a regular basis.

While traveling through the countryside we stopped by Pho Fusion and were surprised not only to…read morefind a Vietnamese restaurant out in Iowa, but one that was pretty good. The pho was the pretty good dish, a bit above average in taste, but needed fish sauce to bring out more flavor from the bowl. They were generous on the meat and included a rib which was a nice touch. The Bun Bo, however, was a bit off. Very heavy on the sugar, maybe to desire of the locals, but it took away from the actual taste. The bowl needed two small cups of fish sauce to try and bring down the sweetness, and make it taste more traditional. Overall, for being out in the country, the locals are lucky to have this restaurant. Inside is also very clean and the service was fast and smooth with a very responsive server checking in often.

I'm usually unsure of fusions, especially when I want pho. This place was great!!! The crepe was…read moreextremely crispy. Their special pho has short rib!!! With the bone in! Awesome. Coffee was too sweet and not served traditionally but the rest was fantastic. Highly recommend.

The food is five stars. Some of the best Thai food you can get in town…read more The reason I gave it four stars is the place is very small so I feel rushed leaving and the chairs are not overly comfortable

This was a recommendation from and client and it did not disappoint. One of the best fried rice…read moreplaces in town, so fresh, piping hot, I can't wait to try more of the meun, great customer service, all and all just a great little spot.

Three of us stopped in for dinner on a Saturday night. We got right in and ordered a bottle of wine…read morefrom their good wine list. We sipped on that and got in our food orders. We started with the Beef Rolls. Fantastic! Tasty, tender, and a great starter. It did take about 30 minutes to get our appetizer, and then another 30+ minutes to get our food delivered. For dinner, I got the Hot and Spicy Beef. It was very good, and had a good kick of spice, but still great flavor. Another in our group got the Ambassador Beef. It was also very good (not spicy), with fresh flavors. The other diner got Vung Tau Cashew Shrimp; also very tasty, with a blast of fresh flavors. While we weren't in a hurry, service was very slow, and we even tracked down the owner to pay our bill at the end of the night and we were about the last ones there. Definitely reccomend the food, but maybe carry out is a better option, or maybe we just hit them on an uneven night for service.

Disappointing experience for the price. The price point for the entrées are $20-$28 but the value…read moreof the amount of food (and flavors) that were given is more like $15-$18. For example, I ordered the hot & spicy chicken which came with a one bowl of rice and about a medium size bowl of topping. the spring rolls for $6 was only two very thin fried eggrolls. Also there's an additional convenience fee of 4% because I used my debit card. The food flavors are average at best. Quantity is low for what you had to pay for it. Vietnamese flavors are missing fish sauce and more developed spicy flavors. The atmosphere is clean. The service is OK not talkative. not super friendly yet responsive. No one needed to come fill water so after bringing the food there really wasn't much attention on our table of six. they were able to give us individual checks which we appreciated. It's a white tablecloth dining experience so you're expecting a little bit of a higher class the food, service and overall dining experience which is not prevalent the evening we came. Parking is going to be on the street or around the corner of the parking lot however I don't think it'd be too difficult in downtown Moline unless there's a big conference going on. I'd rather have pizza at Tony's down the road. Note my rating system: 1 Star: I wouldn't recommend 2 Stars: Didn't hit my standards 3 Stars: Average (nothing special) 4 Stars: Above Average. Would recommend. Still looking for the 5 Star. 5 Stars: Top of their game. Great food. Great service. Would recommend and plan on returning.

This is our favorite Thai restaurant in the area. The owner is always kind to us when we pick up…read moreour orders. We enjoy the food and make it a habit to order frequently.

Amazing Family owned business. Giv is a sweet woman and has photos of her daughter through out the…read morerestaurant. I enjoyed what I ordered and her Homemade Sauces were the Bomb! When I am in Quad Cities I will definitely visit Thai Flavors again.