This is hands-down, one of my favorite Indian restaurants. They have maintained the quality of food…read morethroughout the years, and they have been opened a long time. This is a buffet style restaurant, with a good selection of choices, but a small enough buffet to where it doesn't become overwhelming. I have frequented this place for many years, and it just remains one of the best. Service is excellent the decor and feel of the place is very welcoming. The price for their buffet is also not bad at $14. This is one place that I will continue to go to throughout the years.

I thought the food was pretty good and worth the price because I usually don't know what to order…read moreso it was nice being able to try a little bit of everything. I also think the naan was pretty good but ran out pretty fast. For dessert they had a rice pudding and mango custard which I enjoyed. Overall it seemed quite clean and the workers were good at filling drinks and taking away plates. I would come here again!

Food was so so so good. 10/10. I love the naan & butter chicken! One of the best Indian spots in SA.read more

I really like Biryani Pot. I always get an authentic experience. I went on Friday with my Indian…read morefriend and this time around she approved that everything served is up to standard comparing it to authentic Indian cooking. However the service was ok simply because I had to ask the server to clean the booth it had water and drinks spilled all over it. He cleaned my side and didn't clean the other side. Until my friend came and got gum stuck to her pants. I get it this is unusual and very disrespectful from the previous diners but still I think it is the waiter responsibility to clean the table and booth after each customer. They were very apologetic and honestly didn't know how to make up for it It is always a fun experience going to this restaurant. Specially they have the cane sugar juicing machine. We ordered it and half of the restaurant was standing there watching them make it Also I tried a new style of biryani Gongura biryani it was delicious. Overall this restaurant is still getting my five stars except of this incident which I

Oh, my god. I love it here. If you want authentic Indian food, this is your place. It seems to be…read morefamily owned which I always appreciate. It's cute inside although I've always got to go orders. Their tikka masala rocks, so do their samosas. Also love their lassi's. Service is always good. Thanks!

I'm sorry, but did they move into a nightclub recently??…read more None of the pictures online match the experience I had. Immediately upon walking in there was a caved in ceiling piece and dirty water pooled under, the server/owner/manager? claimed they were not under renovation.. then explain the unfinished looking entrance sir. There was a huge eyelash on the floor next to our table and none of the tables nearby had been cleaned. We committed to trying the food because I'm not a wimp, but goodness I should have left. The food was delicious and spicy, the next day gastrointestinal issues made it not worth it. I wish I could have taken pictures of the nightclub indian restaurant, but honestly I was so perplexed I forgot to take my phone out.

This Indian restaurant is easily one of the best I've ever been to. Their Manchurian gobi appetizer…read morewas so scrumptious I honestly thought I was eating chicken--it reminded me of the best sesame chicken I've had: perfectly crunchy and packed with flavor. The chicken biryani and chicken tikka masala were just as delicious. The chicken was incredibly tender, and the biryani was rich with flavor and loaded with ingredients. Their chai was also so, so good--definitely a standout. I've been searching for great Indian food in San Antonio, and I'm so glad to say I've finally found my favorite so far in terms of taste and flavor. They also offer different spice levels, so whether you like it mild or spicy, there's something for everyone. I'll definitely be coming back--5 out of 5 stars!

Well well, looks like the trend continues..again with the I could care less attitude towards…read moreservice. It's like a running joke. I have to becareful with what I say...so here it goes. This felt like I was in one of those social media videos, you know the ones that have the trumpets getting louder...where do we do we begin to explain how bad the service was? First we showed up FIFTEEN mins after it opened..and we still sat and waited for additional 20 mins to be seated. No one, I mean no one came out from the back to seat to us. Meanwhile we witnessed not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, but 5 groups walk out, as we should have. But...I saw the reviews...the bad reviews were all pretty much about service, but I thought man, the food must be that good, that curiosity got the better of me. Finally, a gentleman stepped out from the back, and proceeded, with no apology, and with all the attitude of a door knob, to seat us. Wait...it gets worse. We still waited. To be brought menus and order. At this point we witnessed THREE tables seated get up and leave. It peaked my interest even more. I know, I know. Call me a glutton for punishment. Then the host, who was obviously late, came in, brought us menus, didn't say a word, and brought us water, asked if we were ready to order. I'm like my guy, "we just got the menus, and you walked in like 5 mins ago". Stone cold face, no emotions. Remember what I said about "these restaurants". I don't even know if I should waste my time with food or atmosphere. The place is decent looking inside. Trying a little too hard to be "cute". I will say this about the food. It is nowhere near worth the price, or good enough to put up with the bad service. We all had curries of some sort, dosas, and naan. They were spicy. That's it. Nothing special. The samosas were ok. The sauces were good. The naan was ok. What I'm saying is I don't get it. Are we supposed to expect this type of service and be ok with it? Someone please tell me, because I feel it will not be the first nor last time we will get his service from this type of cuisine. We also had a bottled mango lassi, again nothing special. My dream one day is to get to a point, when I can pick several people who give places like this such high scores, take them say like, himalaya or another place, and dare them to say this place is better. Portion for price bad too...and they charge for EVERY THING extra. Never ever again.

Highest quality Indian restaurant I've eaten at in all my time eating at Indian restaurants across…read morethe country. Dosa 10/10 tangy, thin and crisp Mango lassi 10/10 Palak paneer 10/10 Lamb tikka masala 10/10 Chutneys are all 10/10 Punjabi samosa 10/10 Chicken 65 10/10 Garlic naan 10/10 flaky and packed with flavor, superb texture - I don't love when naan is too thick and slick with oil so this was excellent Everything hit, no misses. If they had aloo chana chaat with yogurt this would be the only Indian restaurant I go to locally. We were originally going to go to Mare e Monte but the line was too long and we all were simultaneously craving Indian cuisine. This happened to be right next door. Ambiance is more like a family restaurant so definitely expect kids and multiple family affairs but the noise levels didn't take us away from how excellent the food was !! If it matters to you they do serve water with water bottles. I personally love a nice iced cup of water esp to help refresh my mouth from the spices. that would be my only ding and that's nitpicking. Service was very good to us!

I ca came here with a friend and we dined inside. There is not much to say about the interior, it…read moreseemed to still be in the process of being set up. The service was nice, they were pretty attentive and kind. I only ordered the Lamb Biryani, and it was delicious! It comes with two sauces, one is like a creamy yogurt and the other is very flavorful and spicy. The lamb and rice were seasoned well and cooked to perfection. Additionally, the meal was big enough to take home. Overall, I liked this place and I'm interested in trying more of the menu.

Two Saturdays ago, we stopped by Tandoor Palace and realized they had moved--still on Wurzbach…read moreRoad, but into a much nicer, brand-new space. From the outside, we initially thought it looked smaller, and being some of the first lunch customers, we noticed there were indeed fewer tables up front. But once inside, it was clear they've upgraded the space. The buffet setup is smaller than at their old location, but thankfully they still have the same dishes we love. I was especially happy to see the fried breaded fish fillets and plenty of mixed pakoras, most of them veggie-friendly for me. And that garlic naan! I'm not sure if they changed the recipe or if it's just been a while, but it was noticeably better and seriously yummy. Before leaving, I told the manager/owner that the new place was nicer but seems smaller. He happily corrected me--and gave me the full tour. Turns out there's a whole dining area beyond the door near the buffet, additional rooms for larger groups, a party area that can also expand dining space when they're busy, and even a lanai/patio for al fresco dining when San Antonio weather cooperates. So yes, my first impression was definitely wrong. They've actually gained a lot more space, and the new location is a nice upgrade. We really enjoyed the buffet and will definitely be back!

We have been chasing authentic Indian cuisine ever since we stepped foot in India back in 2016…read more Tandoor Palace was next on our list to try. Dinner prices are very reasonable, which explains the small buffet entree choices. Chicken Masala, Tandoori Chicken and Nan should be the staple dishes, so they must stand out, which unfortunately they did not. I prefer a stronger spice level than what was served. And judging by the customers dining in, the food was probably closer to what you would find in the British quarters in India, a bit bland and toned down. The inside is small, but a larger place is probably not needed as it was not busy on a Friday night. My recommendation is this is more of a quick lunch restaurant rather than a date night type of restaurant.

Best Indian food in San Antonio!!! It's me and my boyfriend's favorite spot to eat. Food comes out…read moreso fresh and hot every time and the butter naan is so soft and to die for. I can't believe this place is empty most of the time, it definitely deserves more recognition. Love it here!

They have a nice lunch buffet with lots of choices...everything is delicious and fresh. I think…read moreyou can also order off the menu. There wasn't really any wait staff...someone brought us out bottles of water. And then halfway through someone came and asked if we wanted a soda. The restaurant also didn't have much of a personality...just tables and some booths. Fine if you want just a basic lunch or dinner. We were catching up with an old friend and we were there quite a long time and they didn't try to shoo us out, which was nice.

Every South Asian restaurant I've loved in my life has been a health inspector's nightmare…read more In Berkeley, I used to frequent Kabana, where the bathrooms were disgustingly filthy, and the only source of light was my phone. Best food ever. Here in SATX, for years, I've (begrudgingly) frequented Madurai Mes a few blocks away. You enter the lobby, and it feels like the staff is having a competition over who can ignore you. It's cramped and dingy, and there are AC hoses snaked throughout the place, and I've never been able to eat there for under $30, but they make a pretty good thali. And so in my brain, the best indian food comes from Resturants you don't much want to eat at. Nawabi was huge and well lit and dare I say clean? It felt slightly dated, and culturally a bit off - like maybe it belonged to an Ethiopian restaurant before - but classy. So the food was going to suck. The menu is expansive and seemingly interesting. It was missing my thali. It did have a number of dishes that offered a few things to try. I haven't, as an adult, longed for food served from a bucket - but Biriyani seems like a solid choice with which to fill one. My kid doesn't care for dosas, but does he like chocolate dosa? I don't know, but were fixin' to find out. Some of the weekend-only options had me salivating. I ordered the Plain dosa with mutton curry. This is a novel combination to me, and maybe also to my waiter, who had me point it out on the menu. It was good, the dosa was thin and crispy with the right amount of edges, the sambar was just ok, the chutneys were good, mutton curry was excellent. I skipped dessert, and opted for chai masala. But I should have really gone with some of their kulfi which looked super tempting in its display case. In short, everything was pretty awesome. I have my next visits penciled in to try the lunch buffet, peruse the weekend menu, and track down the AYCE pani puris. The only problem was that this time - on a Monday night - I was the only customer there, which was weird. But the staff was super welcoming, no Deliverance vibes, so I went with it. If y'all could do me a favor and eat here sometimes to keep this one open, that would be awesome.

Beautiful and new Indian restaurant nestled in a quiet corner with plenty of parking. Upon…read moreentering, we were greeted with smiles. I loved the authenticity and how clean it was. The food was delicious and I'll definitely be saving this as one of my go tos. My only recommendation would be that staff provide updates if there are delays with food. Below is a rating of the food: Wok Tossed Noodles w/ Chicken 5/5 Goat Tikka Masala 5/5 Garlic Naan 5/5

This is a local hub for many of the Indian community in San Antonio. Their food was super…read moreflavorful. I would assume it tastes authentic, but this is from a place of ignorance as I've never been to India. So I'll say it tastes like it was made with love and experience. I forget what this bread is but I ate all of the soups and stews with it. We were a legend party so we ordered everything. Some things are very spicy and the mild things are spicy. Keep in consideration that I like African level spicy so our tolerance may differ. The staff is pretty hands off. When it's time to pay and go you bring the receipt to the front to pay and if you need something you just flag them down.

I needed my comfort food fix and the 5 dished it out…read more I haven't been to this place in a little while. I needed my comfort food fix late at night. They are open till 10 pm. Even late at night they were enthusiastic to serve food. The last orders in the kitchen had the same quality food you get anytime during the day or morning. Outstanding. Freshly ground coconut chutney with tomato chutney. Sambhar was excellent. Dosa was crisp, steaming hot. I even took a Bhai Kadhai Biryani to go! This place is consistent with food quality. Not overly spicy if you tell them to keep it to mid low. 5.

The food was awesome! the ambience and the service are great. Must try South Indian tiffins and…read morePulavs!