We tried this restaurant for lunch and this restaurant is very nice and has great ambiance. There were many dishes to try the chicken masala was beautiful and flavorful! The rice was perfect! The panaar dish was good (lots of onion and bell peppers). I cannot wait to return and try more of the food! read more

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I never had Indian food in my life. Indian Twist is such amazing restaurant! I love the environment and the ambiance of the place they bring such great vibes. I am definitely coming to try more Indian food. They were so friendly with their service and they were very helpful with me deciding what I would like or not. I would highly recommend it. read more

Indian Twist - Indian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

On vacation with our son we were looking for an Indian restaurant near our timeshare condo. Indian Twist popped up on the search and was only a couple of miles away. The decor was modern and the restaurant clean. When we arrived we were greeted by Victor who was also our waiter. It was after lunch time and before dinner so the restaurant wasn't that busy. Victor provided excellent service and was very friendly. After appetizers of Vegetable Samosas and Vegetable Pakora, we also enjoyed the Shrimp Tikka Masala, Chicken Curry and Daal Makhni with orders of Garlic and Paneer Naan. We ordered the medium spice level which was perfect in providing a tasty level of heat for each dish. We would definitely come back again and that is the best recommendation we can give. read more

I was here with friends last night. Food was delicious just as any other Indian restaurant. Our waitress was awesome and patient. However, we had another male (Heavy set white dude) who was helping around. When picking up some of our plates, he grabbed a used plate from the next table occupied by customers and put it right in front of my friend. I asked why he did that. He said "I am gonna used it for the bones" lol I was digesting his answer and had no clue what in the world he was doing that for. He went around and with naked fingers grabbed all the bones left from the chicken drumsticks we enjoyed and put it in that same plate. A weird and twisted thing to do that I had never seen in my life lol From where I was sitting, I could see a lot of stuff such as the kitchen light fixture... that needs some cleaning. read more

Flavorful and crisp vegetable samosa as an appetizer and sizzling chicken tikka for lunch pleased my appetite for something savory. Our server and host seated us promptly and was kindly attentive. read more

Our favorite place for Indian food. The waiters make great food suggestions and they have a large selection of vegetarian options. The samosas are The best and I love the veggie masala. My husband always goes for the butter chicken. read more

We've been wanting to try india Twist since it opened. Finally got to go, and it sure is worth all the attention it's getting! It was busy during the lunch hour and a LOT of to-go orders were flying out the door. We were seated and they serve fresh poppadum with tamarind sauce and fresh chutney. Also lemon and mint infused water. Pretty good! We ordered a Lamb Kebab, a Butter Chicken, naan and raita. A meal is also served with rice. The lamb kebob dish was super good, lots of unique flavors and served sizzling hot like fajitas. The Butter Chicken was rich, deep, and perfectly spiced! amazingly tender chicken... The Garlic Naan is fresh, perfectly cooked. The raita is a very good quality and great as a spice or heat cooler. For dessert, who can possibly resist Gulab Jamon? It was so tender and again, had to be fresh made! I almost forgot to mention that the prices are spot on for portion, quality and taste. Highly recommend you eat here soon!! read more

Today an old friend and I went to Indian Twist for lunch. This was our first time to this restaurant. From the get go service was amazing. I get to the front door and a young man greeted me and welcomed me. He escorted me to a booth I picked out to sit in while I wait for my friend. After being seated it wasn't even 5 minutes and our waitress brought over fresh water and a basket of cracker like pieces. With the crackers came two different dips. Both were good. We looked at the menu. I did ask the waitress if they had lunch specials or a lunch menu. They did not. The menu is the same as the dinner menu which was ok by me. We ordered chicken Tikka Marcella,garlic Naan, and another chicken Dish. They both came with rice. We ordered medium spice which was not to spices which was good. The waitress came over several times to see if we needed anything. She was great! The place was really filling up at the time got around noon and 1 and 2. That was nice to see so many people for lunch. The inside was very nicely decorated. It wasn't too dark and the lights were soft. You can go in there casual or dressed. It didn't matter. The food was good, the service was even better. I'd suggest for you to have a lunch special or menu but seeing how many people came in for lunch as a business it's not necessary. I understand that. We will be back. The food was very good. read more

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We went there on a Sunday night, this place is very popular. The service was excellent in spite of so many customers being there. I had the best vegetable masala that I've ever had. Everyone enjoyed their food. It's a fun place to go, very lively. We'll definitely return in the near future. read more

Cool dining room and wonderful service. Food was yummy. Medium spice wasn't too spicy so next time I'll hit up the hot (medium was perfect for my spice fearing husband). Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. read more

Indian Twist - Garlic Naan, Chicken Tikka Masala and Daal Makhni. - Indian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Unbelievable food! Super tasty and reasonably priced. Myself, my sister and my better half stuffed our faces and it was only like 90 bucks.

Tonight was my first experience at Indian Twist, it did not disappoint! The food was exceptional! I had the buttered chicken & garlic Naan. I'm so glad I went. Smaller restaurant with casual attire, or dress up. They have a full bar although I did not partake. I will be back soon, maybe even tomorrow!!! Yummy . read more

Indian Twist - Indian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

My SO and I ordered a mango lassi, tandoori chicken appetizer, a garlic basil naan, the mango chicken entree, and butter chicken entree. We arrived here at 5:15pm. Just a heads up, service is reallyyyyyyy slow here. It took over 20 minutes for us to get an appetizer and it's not even busy at the restaurant yet. The mango lassi tastes delightful and is one of the best lassi I've had in Tucson. You can taste the hint of saffron and richness in the lassi. The tandoori chicken appetizer comes with two drumsticks and thighs, including veggies like onions and bellpeppers. The chicken was cooked perfectly and flavorful with a slight kick to it. I'd definitely recommend getting it. As for the entrees, they came out about 45 minutes after we ordered them. As I mentioned, you have to be really patient for your food here and don't come when you're extremely starving. The inefficiency is coming from the kitchen and I think it might be an issue they need to figure out, like what foods to make in advance or ways to decrease food production time. Anyways, onto more about the food. The mango chicken (medium spice level) definitely has a kick to it. It's a sweet curry and I LOVE it. Their butter chicken is also solid but the mango chicken is the star of this restaurant. The garlic naan was slightly burnt so you taste the burnt parts unless you douse it in the curry. The rice is nothing special and not even fluffy so they should probably work on that too. Overall, I'd come back for the mango lassi and mango chicken. This place has the best Indian food and lassi in Tucson, but be sure to allot like a good amount of time to actually get your food. Solid 4 stars! If they improve their waiting times, I'd maybe give it a 5 next time. UPDATE: I've since been back multiple times and their waiting time has improved! It's still slow when they're busy, but not terrible as it was when I previously reviewed the place. The mango lassi, garlic naan, and butter chicken are still excellent. We tried the lamb biryani this time around-the dish and it was good but not amazing. Lamb was cooked a bit dry. read more

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Great food, service and ambiance. The peas pulao wasn't great and rice felt very undercooked but the roti, matar paneer and mango lassi was amazing. Will revisit if in the area. read more

I came here in Feb during 2023 gem show with 2 Kashmiri men who had 2 booths at the Holidome Show, selling woven handicrafts from Kashmir. . All tables were taken so we sat on the dark outdoor patio, which had a heater. The service was really slow. Took a very long time, maybe 40 min before server even came to take.our order. If I wasn't with my friends, who were paying the bill, I would have left. Then, I was dismayed that my friends were vegetarian and ate very little, by my standards. I wanted lamb, so they didn't share my lamb. I did eat their orders but the serving size was so small, I felt like I was leaving them with crumbs to eat. But, they said they were "full". My Lamb Tika Masala lamb dish was so skimpy. When server brought small bowl of rice, I exclaimed "That's all???". She said, "You can have more if you want". Garlic Naan was OK. My friends ordered the okra dish, rice, and veggie dish.with paneer. I was still hungry after eating my lamb dish and rice. My friends ate fast and had to wait till I finished eating. They were antsy, saying "We had a very long day and another long one tomorrow", like we are waiting for you, and we wanna go. I can't believe this restaurant has such good reviews. I think the prices are high for what you get, which is unremarkable Indian food. Nothing for the 4.5 stars. We had to get after our server to bring us the bill so we could leave. I let my Kashmiri friends know I was sorry I picked this place which I was filled with anticipation, about the 4.5 star reviews, which this Yelp Eliter doesn't agree with. read more

I've had Indian food all over this country, and this is the second best restaurant I've ever eaten from. The other place is closed, so I guess this place has the crown now. We had: Lamb Rogan Josh - 10/10 excellent Lamb Biryani 7/10 - it could use mint, raisins and some roasted cashews on top, but that's the difference between a 10 and a 7. Really good, just not inspired. Kadai Chicken - 10/10 excellent Garlic Naan -- 9/10 really good. Probably would be a 10 in the restaurant, we got takeout. The perfect naan is a lil crispy on top because the tandoor sears the crap out of it. This was almost there. Overall it crushed. I'm gonna get a mango lassi next time. If they nail that, IDK even. Price was just fine - $60 for the above (including 3 orders of naan). We had enough left over for one really good leftover plate. read more

Such a great spot. Quality flavors and textures in each item! We got the Chana masala, which is a chickpea curry. SO GOOD. The mango chicken was our favorite, slightly sweet with massive chunks of chicken. Great atmosphere and service. Will be returning! read more

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The Garlic Nann bread is absolutely AMAZING. This was my first time trying Indian food and I really enjoyed it, I got 2 different chicken dishes and they were both so differently flavored from each other and delicious in there own way. They have a big menu with a wide selection of different dishes including vegetarian dishes. They also have beer and wine. I would definitely retire to explore more of the menu! read more

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Sooo yummy! Always hits the spot! We took a friend here that is from India and he approved- said it was his favorite Indian place in Tucson! We look forward to eating here all the time and bringing friends here. We love the vegetarian menu & and we are not even vegetarians! Service is always great, and the place looks beautiful inside. read more

Best Indian food I have ever eaten. In town for the Gem Show and associates from India took us there and ordered for us. Chef was our waiter and explained to us Americans what was in the dishes. I flowers the restaurant was busy so they sat ass on a patio area with propane heaters on each side . I look forward to eating at this restaurant again.. read more

I really liked it. The place is comfortable and lovely, it includes an outdoor patio facing north towards the Santa Catalina mountains and one is greeted warmly upon arrival. We were there on a Saturday evening but it wasn't too crowded, so service was prompt and correct. The menu is ample and it includes most of the Indian big hits. They also have a full bar and a selection of specialty cocktails that looked fun. I had the Hindiana Jones, which is reminiscent of a Manhattan on the rocks and was delicious. The food is graciously served, arrived piping hot and was what we expected, prepared carefully and presented elegantly. Pricing is downright modest for the overall quality and experience. Indian Twist isn't perfect, but it is darn good and no doubt, we'll be back with a group of foodies to explore it more fully. read more

I was blown away! I had low expectations because the name sounded like an Indian-American restaurant name. Indian Twist, what's the twist? But the reviews were all positive and I was meeting a central-Tucson friend so I decided to roll the dice. The service was great, everything I ate was fabulous, it was a comfortable environment. The server just brought papadum with 2 sauces. Best papadum I've ever had. I ordered veggie samosas and I liked them but they weren't wow. Good but just good. We shared chicken Tikka masala and lamb Rogan Josh. The server asked for spiciness. My dining companion had never had Indian food, so I ordered mild for the Tikka and medium for the lamb. I would order spicier next time. The lamb was phenomenal. So tender and not at all greasy or weirdly chewy like lamb sometimes is. The sauce was delicious. Rogan Josh has been my favorite since a long ago place in Monterey and this was equally good plus accessible! My friend was wowed. The chicken Tikka was good for chicken tikka. It would have benefited from being something else entirely. I really wanted vindaloo but that's probably not a first-timer dish. Now I have to go back for vindaloo! We also had aloo (potato) Naan which was tasty but it's not a specialty. I love the curried potatoes in the samosas and the Naan. Indian Twist got them to taste different which was impressive. Service was good. We got boxes in the right combination to rescue everything. I got a diet coke refill without asking. We got plenty of minted water. The bill came right when we wanted it. Things weren't too expensive. It's not cheap since dishes were $17 or so. I left happy. The portions are medium size. With 2 women we had about half of each dish left. I didn't get mango Lassi. I would have liked to taste it, but it's so filling I wouldn't eat anything else afterward. We didn't get Chai or dessert. They had a large cocktail menu (which we didn't try) and non-alcoholic drinks were listed in the menu with prices. I'd get Chai next time and drink the minted water for digestion. I really enjoyed my experience here. Would definitely eat here again. I'd probably order 2 dishes even if I went alone because the leftovers are that good. I'm not surprised Indian Twist was so highly recommended after eating there! read more

Great food. Nice interior. The service bbc was spot on they really took care of us. Thx

Food was tasty, but if you are not a fan of spicy even the mild had a bit of a kick. They no longer do the lunch buffet, which was a bit of a disappointment. Quite busy for lunch time during the week. read more

Service was impeccable, food was so very good, ambiance' is great. This will definitely be our Indian restaurant for Tucson. Throughly satisfied read more

Indian Twist - Chana Marsala & garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I took my food home and added real Indian spices and it tasted much better. Walk into Saffron Indian restaurant to their lunch buffet and THAT is the authentic Indian Cuisine aroma !!! Indian Twist may be catering to people who do not like spicy food. Their ingredients are nice. They need to add some color to their dishes (fish tandoori and samosas) with red bell pepper pieces and sweet potato pieces to name a few !! Presentation is everything !! Biriyani nice but tasteless as far as Indian flavors. It's the orchestration of herbs and spices that is missing in the Indian Twist food. I asked for spicy when I ordered !!!! read more

Let me start by saying this :"Know how spicy you want your food". It goes mild, mild +, medium, medium +, spicy and there's no spicy + ( are you crazy?!) The manager noticed we asked for spicy food (we are pretty good to handle our spicy food) but it was very spicy to the point I could smell it as soon as it hit our table. We were able to eat some but the manager or owner came to our table and asked about our experience with the food. Yes, we told him we order spicy he said " when you order spicy we think you are serious"!! We laughed. Right away he offered to give us some yogurt to cut the spiciness of our plate; he also offered to do it himself which I agreed to it; to my surprise he make my order again but this time medium + ( I should order this before) he did the same for my husband. What a nice thing to do!! Aside from our experience to be great before it made it even more memorable by giving us free desert. Come here you won't regret it!! read more

Indian Twist - Great ambiance!! - Indian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Delicious!! It all melts in your mouth and is full of delicious flavors. I got the mango chicken and that was very yummy! I also got the garlic naan! I am very well pleased with what I ordered, the staff, and everything. Funny how there are TVs in the restrooms but overall experience was great! read more

Indian Twist - Mango chicken - Indian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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This place is so yummy; that I never regret the money spent on feeding the whole family. We get it all the top favorites you know and love . We almost always order vegetarian but we also love the lamb and chicken no matter what you get it's always good. Just be prepared to hand over a bit of cash for this best in town (for for those who live north and east of the university ) Side note: the family are good people too; I am relieved they survived Covid19 bc we all know what it's like to lose a good place we depended on for those nights out with our favorite comfort food or when we need something special and different ...Indian Twist is one of those places I prayed for during that time bc if they had gone away ; I would have been very sad and I probably would still be looking for that "nothing will be as good" as Indian Twist replacement . (if you know what I mean) just saying ; I am grateful they are still here. read more

We got the chicken Tikka masala, butter chicken, and garlic naan. Everything was so delicious with so much flavor! We tried the mild and medium spice and thought they were both tasty (though we'd go spicy next time!) Aside the from the food, the restaurant was clean and inviting and service was prompt. Recommend! read more

Indian Twist - Garlic naan, butter chicken, chicken Tikka masala with a side of rice - Indian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Worst "Indian food" I've ever had. How do you mess up butter chicken? Why is everything so oily? Don't even get me started on the naan. Gross. Stay away. Update - after reading the owners ignorant response to a paying customer I am glad we didn't make a fuss in the restaurant. We would have been met with this shitty attitude. We would never eat here again but the response on this post should tell people he is not willing to listen to anyone unless it is positive. I maintain this was the worst Indian food I've ever eaten. The amount of oil on the butter chicken and the onion naan was so bad we could wipe it off with napkins. We left full plates on the table and went to whataburger. You need to learn how to take criticism. The meal was disgusting and we paid, left a tip and agreed to never return. People work hard for their money and going out to eat should be enjoyable. This meal was so bad I considered calling the health department. 2 bites of oily mess shouldn't make you run to the bathroom. No response necessary. read more

Our first time stepping into this restaurant My husband and I The energy you feel once to step in , cool , calm and family oriented , the food is cleansing to my soul I can taste the mint , spices and the love of the people behind this delicious food . Thank you will see you soon read more

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I wish I had something different to say about Indian Twist. It's been a long while since my prior review, and so considering all the positive reviews, it was worth giving them another shot. I ordered takeout from inside the restaurant. Service was lovely, with friendly help bringing me a decent glass of Sauvignon Blanc while I waited. It took a while to get my order, but nothing ridiculous. Unfortunately, while the portions were fairly generous, everything was really bland. We had veggie samosas and pakora, which we easily the best part of the meal- good texture! But both the chicken josh rogan and tikka masala left a lot to be desired. The sauce consistency was good, but even my "spicy" tikka masala was bland. The chicken in both was a little rubbery- nothing crazy but not great either. I really want to love this place for conveniently located midtown Indian but it just won't love me back. read more

This restaurant was recommended to me as the "most authentic" East Indian restaurant in Tucson. So of course I had to try it. I got the lamb biryani, and it was enough food for dinner and 2 or 3 lunches Good thing I really liked it; none of it will go to waste. Excellent papadam is offered after you order, but my friend and I decided to get garlic naan as well. I was surprised that it was served with entrees instead of as an appetizer, so we never finished it. It was delicious, but it wouldn't reheat well, so that was a shame. It's not a 5 because the service was slower than I expected (early Sunday evening), and their iced tea was really watered-down. Even with that, I'd like to go back and try one of their extensive vegetarian dishes now, too. read more

I definitely recommend Indian Twist! I drive all the way from Los Angeles for this! I'm not even joking! There chicken tikka masala mild and garlic naan paired with my mangooo lassi is a MUST!!!! The service is amazing and the place is beautiful. read more

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Food is good, environment is nice. Prefer some other Indian restaurants more in Tucson but this restaurant is centrally located.

We were extremely pleased with our visit. The food was amazing! The atmosphere and decor was perfect for a nice quiet evening. The servers are attentive and friendly. Can't wait to go back! read more

The food was decent, it's definitely an interesting flavor combo. If you're looking for non-traditional Indian, this is your spot. The service took forever, but the server was very good, and the place was busy. Fits the mold of a hip restaurant, gives major YUP vibes. read more

We were getting ready to head out for dinner when we received an email from Yelp telling us that this restaurant was getting quite a few orders, so we read the reviews, then decided to check it out. It was FANTASTIC! I had read on Yelp that even though there is no Chicken Curry on the printed menu, you can ask for Chicken Curry, so we did! Plus Mattar Paneer, and a naan. The curries came with rice. It was so good that we ate everything! We usually share a main course, but this was too good not to eat everything. We are stuffed and happy! We're only in Tucson for 3 nights, but we may have to go back on day 2 or 3! Yes, it was THAT GOOD!!!! They even had Hubby's Fav beer on tap! Score! I would definitely recommend this place. Everyone was wearing a mask and the tables were all socially distanced. read more

Indian Twist - Naan, rice, Mattar Paneer, and Chicken Curry. SO good! - Indian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Tried this place again and was told the samosas are fried in same fryer as the chicken- so NOT VEGAN- Then our waiter said the 'Roti' was made with CREAM? Though traditional roti recipe has no cream.. sorry INDIAN TWIST your waiter I had tonight was not only 'rude' about me asking what can I have that is vegan- his only suggestion was Chana masala (then when I asked about aloo gobi he said 'yeah, I guess' ... Not a great endorsement 'I guess' .. Once again, Indian Twist waiters don't know what is vegan on the menu.. no matter what the owner says (per my other review) The older gentleman just didn't want to ask the chef what actually is vegan! Very very disappointing! (Again!) read more