I chose Jaxspice for dining in Jacksonville today, and I am completely, utterly delighted by the…read moreentire experience. From the moment you arrive, the exterior of the establishment presents an absolute visual triumph stunning, impressive, and beautifully maintained. Stepping inside, the ambiance is impeccably clean and serene, accented by majestic statues of classic Indian deities, including a magnificent depiction of Lord Ganesha. I hold a deep appreciation and respect for all cultures and traditions, and these artistic touches lend such a sophisticated, authentic atmosphere to the room. The service was nothing short of splendid. My waiter was remarkably gracious, attentive, and welcoming throughout the meal. I began with a Mango Lassi, which was perfectly chilled, velvety, and delightful. For my main course, I ordered the biryani, and it was an absolute culinary success deeply aromatic, wonderfully spiced, and executed to perfection. Full marks to Jaxspice for an extraordinary afternoon. A truly flawless experience from start to finish I shall most certainly be returning

Food is great Ambiance nice they have a party room available. Still have a service issue at…read morelunch. The lady server isn't very friendly- and I wouldn't normally mention it we know indian food so we don't need help ready to order. Wish she was a bit more welcoming. The guy servers much friendlier. Other issue is beer and wine only during lunch. Although they have a full bar.

I really enjoyed my visit here. The atmosphere was comfortable, and the overall experience was…read moreenjoyable. I especially liked the grill meat. I would be happy to come back.

Driving over to Northside today on a friend's recommendation, I arrived at a charming venue that…read moreappears modest from the exterior, yet reveals a surprisingly spacious, beautifully arranged layout inside. Parking was effortlessly convenient with ample space available. The decor is wonderfully stylish, infusing the spotless environment with rich, traditional Indian aesthetic touches that create a serene and refined atmosphere perfect for a relaxing Saturday meal. I was particularly impressed by their thoughtful seating layout, which offers comfortably separated sections tailored for both families and solo diners.Additionally, I chose Mango lassi as my drink The hospitality was top-tier from start to finish gracious, attentive, and warmly welcoming throughout. Despite it being a Saturday, the restaurant maintained a serene, uncrowded ambiance while offering an extraordinary variety of fresh, piping hot options. For my main course, I selected the Chicken Tikka Masala served alongside fragrant white rice. When it arrived, it proved to be an absolute culinary triumph exceptionally fresh, decadent, and executed with exquisite flavor balance. Between the immaculate cleanliness, peaceful aesthetic, impeccable service, and magnificent cuisine, this hidden gem earns absolute full marks from me. A thoroughly marvelous dining experience I shall most certainly be returning

It's been years since I've had Indian food that I didn't make at home. A coworker had suggested…read morethis place during a work trip so opted to take them up on trying it out. Take note there are two 5th Element spots within 10 minutes of each other. I started with one of their bottled Indian lagers. It wasn't too bad, although I wish they had draft options for the Indian beer. All the food was ordered for me prior to arrival so I'm a little lost on names of everything. We had Paneer Pakora (fried cottage cheese which was better than I had expected), buttered Naan bread, lentils and I believe vegetable biryani. It was all delicious! However, best part of the meal was the mango ice cream machine. That will make you comeback. It's house made. Our server was excellent. Highly recommend this spot! I'll be back if I'm in Jax again.

My co-worker from India recommended this spot to me & it did not disappoint!…read more I tried lunch buffet which was well worth the price. My favorite parts were the mango juice, the chutney bar, the fresh naan, and all the authentic desserts. I was very happy with the wide selection of everything and the freshness of each dish I tried. Furthermore, the whole atmosphere of the restaurant was excellent and the servers were very attentive. Just note that if you're coming for the buffet is only open at specific times, like for lunches. Around dinner the restaurant reverts back to a standard sitdown experience.

We found this doing a search for lunch while we were at Fernandina Beach. We love Indian food and…read morewe were close. We came here on a Sunday at about 1230. We were promptly greeted and sat at a booth and brought over cold water. We ordered the tandoori sampler - it had 4 types of chicken, lamb chops and shrimp. 2 of each. We were starving and it wasn't until we had too much of it missing that. I thought to take a photo and it wouldn't have done it justice so I'm choosing to not add the photo at all. The chicken was very juicy and tender. The lamb chop was delicious and so was the shrimp. Everything was flavorful, but it wasn't over seasoned. It also was not spicy at all and typically they ask us what we would like our spice level at Indian restaurants and we would normally pick a very high spice level so for us it lacked the spice kick that we enjoy with Indian food. We also got the garlic cheese naan - me personally, I'm not a fan of Naan that's oily and the cheese made the Naan soggy in the middle and it was a bit too greasy from my liking, but my husband thought it was delicious They have several different beers and wines to choose from. And they also had mango lassi and tea but we only had the water.

The service was fantastic from start to finish, The tandoori sampler was absolutely delicious, with…read moreeach item cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. The butter chicken was rich, creamy, and satisfying, especially paired with the fresh, warm naan. Everything was flavorful and well prepared, and the attentive service made the meal even better. Can't wait to come back!

Not too many southern Indian spots in Jax, at least that I know of, so this was definitely a treat!…read moreIt's definitely fusion rather than traditional, but the dishes are all so fun and so so delicious. There wasn't anything we didn't like. If you're trying to get a table, definitely make a reservation because it gets busy. We didn't, so we ended up sitting at the bar, but that in itself was a great experience. Everyone was super friendly and chatty, even the restaurant's locals were striking up conversation, and we got to talk to one of the owners for a bit too. They have valet parking but there are a good amount of free spots nearby too, so it isn't too bad. For the food, again everything was so good but special shoutouts to the mesa wings and the kerala shrimp and grits.

After being guided by several yelp elite friends to try Mesa, my husband and I went for date night…read moreon a Saturday evening around 6:30 PM. There was a very brief wait, although I really do recommend you get reservations for your dining. The interior is cozy and adorable, looking like a converted house. The waiting area is like a well decorated living room with live flowers and warm lighting. There are about 10 seats at the bar and an extensive alcohol collection. There is interior dining as well as outdoor patio dining under a very pretty awning. The outdoor patio is surrounded by bushes and vines, so it gives a very quaint and welcoming space, and there are fans directing the airflow around so you won't be too warm even though it's still summer. Drinks average $13-$15 and are good pores. You can access their drink menu by scanning a QR code. They have seasonal food which changes regularly and a menu of select items from small plates to mains, side dishes, to a selection of desserts. I ordered the Mesa Manhattan which came out as a beautifully flavored and blended drink in an old fashioned glass with large cube. Husband got a cold sake that was delicious. My husband got the lamb burger with goat cheese and arugula - delicious and savory, smoky and beautifully balanced creamy and sharp the way they layered the flavors. I got the chicken curry that was absolutely mouthwatering. It was like butter chicken in a typical Indian restaurant but more spices and complex. Hearty and filling, comes with basmati rice. I also ordered a side of roti (2 for $5) that was flaky and good. Portion sizes are decent and they allow you to adjust spice levels on several of their items. They're also very cognizant into food allergies and you only have to tell your server and they will make sure the kitchen knows. Our servers were attentive and the valet was wonderful and very fast. There is parking nearby at the church across the street or just a few doors up on the right and left-hand side of the street, so keep your eye out if you don't want to pay valet.

Got an order of Vegetable Samosas, very very tasty! Two Garlic Nan which was good, chicken tika…read moremasala, and rice were very tasty as well. Service was pretty fast and fresh. It was on the pricier side but was very good for being the closest Indian place in the area! Will definitely be back.

Good food, quick service, and clean restaurant. I would definitely come back…read more I was craving Indian food, and this was the closest spot to me. It's located right off the freeway in a truck stop/gas station. There's also a Mexican place and BBQ joint in the same plaza. They share a dining area with Desi Dhaba, if you choose to dine in. I chose take-out this time. I ordered the samosas, butter chicken, and garlic naan. But they had plenty of other choices, mainly vegetable entrees to choose from including Chana Masala and Matar Paneer. Samosas: Perfectly fried and great flavor, especially with the chutney dip, which was delicious. They had a medium spice level. I would definitely order this again. Garlic naan: Fresh, soft and still warm when I got home. Could use a bit more garlic flavor. Butter chicken: I ordered medium spice, and it was just the right amount of spice. Flavorful, but could use a bit more salt. Chicken was cut into perfect bite-sized pieces and not overcooked. I loved that the dish was still hot when I got home. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and I look forward to trying more items on their menu in the future.

I recently noticed Karma while on my way to Office Depot to pick up an order. On my way out I saw…read morethat they'd done the printing for Karma's menus and business cards. I decided to grab one of the menus. I took a look and everything sounded appetizing. It was also a number of different dishes I hadn't seen on any other Indian restaurant menu. I decided to give them a try. I ordered take out. When I went in to pick up my food I was delighted by the decor. It's fun. The person who brought out my order was friendly. My party got several items on the menu: Malai Kofta, an assortment of breads and desserts, and the Chicken 65 Biryani. Everything was fantastic. The following week I saw that Karma was on TooGoodToGo as well. I couldn't pass up Karma suprise. The food was once again fantastic. The only thing I would change about the TooGoodToGo order would've been a little more variety in the dishes. What I got was great though. This place should be full whenever they are open. So good! I am looking forward to going back.

Karma Indian Restaurant is a really solid Indian experience at a reasonable price in the Baymeadows…read morearea. I recently visited for a Too Good to Go box. The staff was transitioning from their lunch buffet to dinner service, was very friendly, and let me take in the beautiful interior. I was told how the owner did some of the fine details. When you get a Too Good to Go box, the selections are made for you. I can tell you everything I had was good and they were very generous in what they offered. The rice and the curries were really nice. I also think it's great they partner with Too Good to Go to avoid food waste. I'll be back for the whole experience but if you're looking for a great, reasonable lunch spot with really good food, you can't miss with Karma.

Me and my wife visited this restaurant for lunch and our experience was very nice and pleasant. We…read moreordered Gobi Manchuria dry, the cauliflower was nice and crispy however their Manchurian sauce could be better as it tasted very plain and had no much flavour in it. We got Pav Bhaji and it was nice and delicious. We also got their chole batura which was very nice too with right amount of flavour in the chole. We also got their Thai which was fresh and amazing, it had 2 roti and 2 curries, with an appetiser, salad, rice etc.. Our server was very kind and nice she made some nice suggestions. The atmosphere and ambiance is very nice as well. Overall I highly recommend this place for vegetarians as they have a lot of options !!!!

Love this restaurant. Went here for the first time and they served me right. Went here for my…read morebirthday and they served me right. Even went here on a casual day and they served me right. They got respect and the waiting time for my meals was quick . Well done

Hubby and I recently went to Persis Indian Grill for the first time. Our friend introduced us to…read morethis restaurant, and I am so glad. He ordered several dishes that we have never tried before and I was really pleasantly surprised: Karampodi chicken, Shrimp pepper fry, Guntur mirchi bajji, Nellore fish pulls, naan, & briyani. Our friend knew our typically go-to dishes are the butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, tandoori etc... so he ordered all these dishes so we can try new things. And every dish was delicious. Especially the Guntur mirchi bajji (fried green chili topped with onion & cilantro). Very delicious and fresh with different textures. It's a dish I'd have never ordered. I would definitely go back again to try more dishes there.

The boys were back together so we of course had to have Indian Food but we wanted to check out a…read morenew spot and Persis Indian Grill was the pick. We come in around 8:15PM on a Sunday night so we had no issue getting a table. Once seated we started off with drinks. I normally go for a Kingfisher but they didn't have it. Was they did have was better. We got a Taj Mahal Lager and this bad boy comes in a large size which we were all impressed with. A full 22oz-24oz bottle gets us every time. For entrees they had a bunch of options and the prices were really good. We of course had to get some Naan and we went with Garlic and Chili Cheese. Their Garlic Naan was thinner then I was used too but still good. The Chili Cheese Naan was great and I will be getting this every time it is offered. I ended up getting by go to. The Lamb Korma spicy level hot. This again was a great price $19 or $20. Most Indian places have it $5 or $7 more for Lamb. This was a nice big serving and it was loaded with tender chunks of Lamb. I will say it was for sure a more mild spice for sure not hot and the Korma Curry was flavorful but not as much as I have had. I would for sure come back because prices are very good friendly staff and so many options.