If you want quick Indian food that hits the spot in Leander, this is the place. It's super consistent, the dishes are solid (a solid 4/5 across the board), and the service is fast. Yes, it's inside a gas station -- but honestly, that's part of the charm. The flavors are good, the portions are fair, and it's exactly what you want when you're craving something tasty without the wait. A reliable go-to for quick Indian comfort food in the area. read more

This whole spot can be hard to find if you're unfamiliar with the area. It sits west of HEB. It's at the Southwest corner of here away and Bagdad Road . The gentleman who helped me said I could call him Kanny he gave me his given name, but I was not sure how to spell it. He even brought my food to my car. He was very nice. Helpful in terms of giving me ideas of dishes that have been very successful. I ended up ordering a sampler. I was able to choose an appetizer. I also chose a curry then there was naan bread or roti. He told me the spice level would be somewhere between mild and medium at the baseline so I left it at that until I try their food . I really didn't want anything more than this samosas for lunch so I saved the bulk of the order for my dinner . My dinner was very flavorful. The Chicken Curry was tasty, the rice perfectly done. Light and not sticky at all! It was spicy. There was lots of bell pepper which provided some texture. I enjoyed it . The Naan didn't taste homemade- I'll have to ask if it was. Not as flavorful but it was good. Overall I enjoyed my meal and want to try more menu items. I'll definitely return! read more

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The food here is excellent. I tried it randomly based on reviews and it was fantastic. I had the paneer biryani which was a little different but delicious, especially with the raita. I've also had the veggie tikka masala, which is typically my favorite, and it was great, but my new favorite is paneer makhani. So, so good. Similar to a tikka masala with paneer but better. I highly recommend trying it! I've ordered medium spice level in the past and it has not been very spicy at all. I've only done DoorDash, never been there. It's always been hot, on time, etc. etc. read more

Food is excellent, but the wait time is very long. Ordered food, and it took an hour to make it. Our delivery driver arrived prior to the time it said would be ready, and he waited over 30 min past the time it was supposed to be ready to leave with it. Food was fresh, and good, but should not have taken so long to make. Only ordered 3 items. Next time we won't use a delivery service, and simply go order in person, hopefully then it will be ready in a timely manner. read more

Great chicken biriyani . Naan was average. My order was ready quickly and easy to pickup.

I was initially skeptical about this restaurant because of its location, but I really wanted to try their momos. We decided to give it a shot, and it was absolutely worth it. We had the veggie chili momos, which were freshly prepared with just the right amount of crispness. Loved it! Gave 4 stars due to its location and no place to sit. read more

Lali Son fast food - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Leander, Texas

Pleasantly surprised by the wonderful food we ordered via Uber eats from here! We were craving Nepalese momos and we usually order from another place . But wanted to try this new restaurant for a change . We ordered the vegetarian chili momos (medium spicy), chicken biryani (medium spicy) and rasamalai. Everything tasted great! The spice level was so apt for us and we usually do not prefer biryani that is heavy on the masala and this one was just right with the correct amount of spices for us and really tasted good . Rasamalai was soft and well made . Chili momos were the highlight and were really good ! Will definitely order again from here or go in person to check out the ambiance and service . read more

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I've been here two times and the food has been hot and fresh. On my latest visit here. I ordered the chicken lollipop and chicken chow mein. Everyone approved and liked the chicken chow mein. The chicken lollipops were good. Can't wait to try out something new on my next visit. read more

Lali Son fast food - Chicken chow mein - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Leander, Texas

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I've been hearing a lot about Lali Son fast food so my expectations were high, and they were gladly met. One thing I will say is that I recommend ordering online and picking up your food! We ordered at the gas station and we had to wait for half an hour. Not a big deal, but there isn't much to do at the gas station. We ordered: Vegetable Samosas - They were super big and so delicious! The crust wasn't too hard and it was nice and flaky. And the filling was so good. It's not spicy but it definitely has a bit of a kick to it. The potatoes weren't too dry, but I did wish there were more peas. Garlic Naan - literally so yummy and a good texture, I didn't get that much garlic flavor from it though. Chilly Momo - These dumplings were so flavorful, I wish I was hungrier so I could have eaten more! It wasn't too spicy, but the heat does build. Chicken Saag - I ate this one too fast and I don't really remember what it tasted like, I just know that it was GOOD and that it came with a decent amount of chicken. Chicken Tikka Masala - honestly I've never had a tikka masala I didn't like so the bar here is low. But this dish was probably my favorite. It is a little sweeter than other tikka masalas I've had but I liked that! read more

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Very tasty Indian / Indo Chinese food. We got the chicken fried rice, Gobi appetizer and a couple of chicken curries. Everything was neatly packed for takeout and the curries came with a good amount of rice. The chicken Tikka was especially very good. 4/5 star because they are stuck in a grungy gas station. I hope they can set up a real store location with dining, because their food deserves it! read more

Lali Son fast food - Home Style Chicken Curry, chicken Tikka masala, Szechuan chicken fried rice, Gobi - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Leander, Texas

I tried different momos. They were very delicious. It is run by friendly people. It is inside the gas station store so there is no place to sit and eat. They prepare fresh so they need some time to prepare. But it is definitely worth the wait. I definitely recommend. read more

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I was initially surprised they were in a gas station but the food is worth it if you're ever in the Leander area. I got the chicken chili momo which was exceptional, the chicken-to-wrapper ratio was perfect and it was super crispy. the highlight was the red momo chutney, it's truly the best I've ever had. The kothe momo was good to but next time I might try the steam instead, we also got the chicken wings which were good but might look to the chicken lollipop next time. read more

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I loved your food when you were in the gas station. I ordered $50 order tonight over 1.5 hours ago thru DoorDash. It did not arrive although the charge hit my card. I won't be patronizing you again. So unfortunate. read more

I've heard about this location for years, but happened to be in the area today. What a treat to learn that on Saturdays and Sundays a buffet is offered. I arrived about 11:30 and the buffet items were still being set up. The food flavors were good for everything that I sampled. Yes, I will definitely be back for the buffet. read more

Amazing food both times we have visited. Homemade feel with every dish. Loved the homestyle chicken curry and butter chicken. Seasoned better than any other place around. Great job! read more

Don't let the service station location fool you - this is excellent Nepali-Indian fusion fare with great service and a cute garden you can't see from the front - highly recommended. read more

Lali Son fast food - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Leander, Texas

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Did early voting and happened to find this food truck that popped up on my search so I thought I'd give it a try. I'm so glad I did! This is a hidden gem. I ordered the tikka masala chicken, garlic naan, and veggie samosa. All were packed with flavorful spices. Just delicious! I will go back to try other dishes including the noodles. The owner was friendly and welcoming. A must try for Indian Nepali fusion! read more

So glad I found this hidden gem. The food is amazing, mango lassi is refreshing and service is only exceptional. From an impatient person, I never mind the wait while food is being prepared. Love this place, hate to move further but will definitely be visiting as much as I can! Perfect afternoon snack, veggie samosas and mango lassi read more

Lali Son fast food - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - Leander, Texas

The food was delicious and very fresh. It was our first time so we ordered a lot of dishes and everything was good. Nice folks too.

Some of the best butter chicken ive ever had. Very nice workers. The portions could be slightly bigger though.

I LOVE THIS PLACE!! this place is ran by friendly people making good food. they were generous with portions and gave us dessert for free :') i highly highly recommend to those who love FLAVOR read more

Surprisingly great food for a small restaurant in a convenience store! I first stumbled across Lali when I was getting gas and beverages and thought "Why not? Sharks Burger started in a store, they might be just as good." I wasn't disappointed. They have fantastic Chicken Lollipops that are free from gristly and plump, plump, plump! I love the variety on the spice, too - you can get most dishes mild, regular, spicy, extra spicy, or even Lali Hot (too spicy for me, but my friends tell me it's worth a try if you're a spiceaholic). Other dishes worth mentioning that I've tried are the Butter Chicken, Gobi 65 (really nice with the Lollipops), and Chicken Korma. Price is very solid as well, with them typically being about 20-30% cheaper than most other pickup / delivery locations in the area. My only complain is quite often when I order pickup from Doordash or Uber, they often don't make the food until I get there, which means a couple of times I've had to wait an extra 15-20 minutes despite ordering in advance. read more

Not sure who was manager serving Saturday night. Very rude. I placed 50 dollar plus order and it was never delivered. He said Lali Son is not responsible and he was afraid to disclose his name: read more

Butter chicken was good and very spicy for being mild for my taste. Chicken Tikka Masala tasted exactly like the Butter Chicken, didn't mind because it was very tasty and flavorful. Vegetable Samosas were very delicious! One complaint, they forgot my dipping sauces. Garlic Naan was on point. I wish I had gotten a little more chicken with my orders, but it was enough to feed my small family of 4. I would definitely order again! read more

Great food, nice staff. Food is always hot and fresh. Butter Chicken is great. It's inside a gas station but do not let that fool you. read more

I love this place! I've ordered takeout from here twice this week and each time I was more than satisfied. It's so delicious and reasonably priced! Their vegetable momo, chicken momo, and chili chicken momo are some of the best in the area. I love the chili chicken mom the most. I could eat it everyday! My husband loves their chicken curry and wings. I highly recommend you check them out! Don't let the location fool you - the food is superb! read more

What's up with this little corner of Leander? Within a 1/4 of a mile you have the original Shark's burger joint in a gas station, Farm to Fork restaurant (they are moving), Humble Pint brews and pizzas, Leanderthal distillery, and last but not least Lali Son Fast Food also in a gas station market. This is not fast food but delicious family-owned Nepalese Indian fare that is either handed to you or delivered to your vehicle. There is not an outside area to eat so it's car or home. Check out their online menu, it is pretty expansive. On my first visit I ordered: Paneer chilly Med heat Chicken and mixed Veg Curry Med heat Garlic naan Basmati rice My Paneer did not travel well but a quick reheat and the cheese returned to a moist deliciousness. The curry chicken was marinated perfectly with a spicy sauce and enough veggies to fool me into thinking I was eating healthy. My healthy order of garlic naan was perfectly done with enough garlic to get my attention. If you are in the area and got the jones for perfectly prepared Indian food you need to patronize this friendly family venue. read more

First thing is, don't be put off if this restaurant is in the back of the convenient store to gas station. The menu is quite extensive and the people they are very friendly. But it doesn't in there, the food is awesome! I got the chicken chilly and it was mildly spicy, but extremely flavorful and delicious. I also opted to get the Momos and they were delicious too. Their prices are very reasonable and the portions are huge. If you want some quick delicious Indian food, you've got a check this place out. read more

Enjoyed the food a lot. Good flavors and good service. It took longer than expected to get the food.

Great little gem! My only regret is that I haven't tried this sooner!! To be honest I did hesitate because it's located in the gas station. I should have learned my lesson with Sharksburger (another local gem). The samosas were sooooo amazing! The pastry was thin but crispy, the mint sauce was spot on!! The rest of the order was equally amazing. We had chicken korma and tikka Marsala and we will be back for more!! read more

The chicken fried rice and vegetable samosas were delicious. The folks working were extremely nice and attentive.

I stumbled across this place while I was looking for a closer Indian restaurant online and decided to try it since the reviews were so good even though it's inside a gas station. I ordered the chicken tikka roll medium spicy, veggie samosa and the buttered naan bread. The employees were very helpful, I had asked about the size of the roll to make sure it's not the size of an egg roll and it's the size of a regular wrap thank goodness! It was so good, fresh veggies good seasoning, it did come with a green sauce and a red. I have no idea what the sauces are but the green kinda tasted minty maybe and the red is a sweeter one (my husband ate all of the red sauce.) The veggie Samosa was medium spicy, plenty for us, they were good too. The naan bread was buttery as I ordered but are just a little thinner than I like. They weren't fluffy like I've had at other places, it was more like a homemade tortilla. We will definitely be back I can't wait to try the buttered chicken! Online ordering was super easy. I didn't see any table and chairs inside but they did have a couple outside. read more

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SO GOOD!! I never thought as an adult I would love food from a gas station but once I found shark burger I decided to be more optimistic when it came to trying gas station food which then lead me to Lali Son! My family and I are big fans of Indian food and we have been unable to find a good place here in Leander. Or any place. We ordered the butter chicken--YUM, along with the deep fried Momo, and some Roti. All of it was delicious. This place is the perfect fusion of culture - leaning more on the Indian side. I couldn't be more excited! I hope everyone gives this place a try read more

It's nice having another lunch/dinner choice on this end of Leander! My favorite dish so far has been the butter chicken followed by the tikka masala. Both of my visits have been good especially having a fresh and HOT meal by the time I get home! The price is rated at $$ as just an entree(meat) will cost you $10-13. I'm happy to pay it as it's fresh and authentic. My suggestion: One thing I would like to see change is the roti as the edges were a bit tough. Additionally I'm a huge garlic lover so of course, in my opinion, the bread was plain. read more

Wow. This place is amazing. The food is always good, the service is quick (and I love that I can order online) and pick up. There is nowhere to sit which is fine with me. The menu changed recently and now it's much harder to see the gluten free and vegan options which is the reason for one less star - because that's REAALLY important to me when I'm looking through menus and I'm disappointed it's gone. If I didn't already know what was gluten free I would have passed this by if it was my first visit. read more

Great Indian food. Freshly made and flavorful. The sag paneer is some of the best I've had in a long time. Butter chicken was delicious and chicken 65 biryani has a nice kick to it read more

Very high quality Indian dining. Don't be thrown off by the fact that it's inside of a gas station. There's usually a bit of a wait because they make everything fresh. If you like fried foods, the pakoras and samosas are to die for. If you like curries, get their paneer tikka masala. The fresh naan and roti pair excellently with everything, and the raita and other sides sauces are delicious--you'll want to dip everything in them. I've gotta talk about the biryanis. For a white boy, I have had a hell of a lot of biryani. I will tell you this might be the best biryani I have found in the Austin area. They don't skimp on the ingredients. You will fully experience the star anise, cardamom pods, cinnamon bark, black peppercorns, fresh onion AND caramelized onion, and probably a dozen other ingredients--all served together with wonderfully tender meat. If it seems expensive for a gas station, do not be deceived. This is the excellent, authentic, relentlessly flavorful biryani you are looking for. For the ultimate spicy lover, get the "Extra Lali Spicy" biryani. It will certainly clear your sinuses, and the brutal spice level will make you feel cleansed and rejuvenated (if you're into that). As of writing, the Extra Lali Spicy heat level costs extra--that's because they heap the spicy magic into the dish and infuse all the heat just for you. This spice level is not for the faint of heart, you have been warned . Know that this place is not "spicy by default" and has a menu full of options for non-spicy-lovers. While this place has a humble location in a gas station in Leander, it provides exceptionally authentic and uncompromising Indian cuisine that you will not regret. read more

I am a huge Indian food fan, and I have eaten had the pleasure of being served it all over the country. In fact, I lived in the warehouse district in Omaha, Nebraska, "the Old Market", right across the street from an excellent, highly-rated Indian restaurant, and I generally ate there at least once a week, sometimes more. I have now ordered from Lali Son four times, and I have to say, it is almost as good as the restaurant in Omaha. The chicken tikka korma, and the lamb vindaloo are equally excellent. my only wish is that they served mulligatawny. The most amazing fact of all is, IT'S IN A GAS STATION! But I guess considering that we're living in the age of food trucks serving excellent food, it's not that big of a surprise. read more

I get the veggie Momo and it is amazing!!! I am loving it the spice and all is soooooooo gooood highly recommend this place!

Really good Indian food! The mattar paneer and navrattan korma are my favorites. Definitely get the momo, they're delicious!