The food was deliciously flavorful, the service was attentive without being overbearing, and the decor is unmatched. It was my first time here and will definitely be back! My only criticism is that what I ordered (chicken & olive samosas) are no longer available but weren't crossed out on the menu or anything, so they just brought me the regular chicken samosas (that have green peas in them, which I despise). When brought to their attention, they did explain and attempt to make it right by substituting for something else, but still would have been nice to know up front. read more

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Oh the flavors. So much flavor. Really enjoyed this place. We wanted to try something new so we tried these recommended things (don't know what to call them). They had a crispy shell with runny yogurt that was somehow spicy and refreshing. It was odd but we got a kick out of trying it. I got the chicken kolhapuri and it was phenomenal. Leftovers were even better. Was so happy to have papadam at the table since it's my favorite. Would recommend this place! read more

Matkabar Indian Restaurant and bar - Indian Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

Food was outstanding! Had to wait a little bit to get it but was worth the wait. Prices are reasonable as well! Will be back! read more

Matkabar Indian Restaurant and bar - Butter Chicken - OO - Indian Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

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This is a beautiful restaurant and the food is amazing! We had a great experience today. Our server was so helpful and accommodating. He went above and beyond trying to make sure my kids had a great experience and tried new things! read more

Very memorable experience. Our server, Shantanu, introduced us to new foods we hadn't had before in a fun game. Food was delicious and the service was entertaining. Definitely coming back! read more

They are open late and good thing for use because we pulled into town late. My husband had the lamb curry and he said his meat was really tender and delicious. I had a lentil dish - Tadka Dal. It was very tasty and made mild per my request. We had cheese and garlic naan. I prefer the texture of the garlic. My one complaint - but I know this - It's why I avoid certain cuisines. Cilantro! Haters of cilantro beware ! You have been warned. The service was a little slow, but like I said we came in late. The atmosphere is interesting. Some may find the chairs uncomfortable but they have different styles. read more

I've been waiting for spicy, flavorful, Indian and this was it. This is hands down some of the best Indian I have had! We were given Matkabar as a referral and I'm so so glad we were told about it. The chicken 65 is amazing, the chicken tikka masala had some onion and peppers but it works. The rice, naan, all of it is perfect. I enjoyed the spicy-level, it still had flavor but got me slightly to have some eye sweat. My friends enjoyed their biryani and were glad to have leftovers. The five of us left with full bellies but totally ready to come back. Lastly, it is decorated nicely and has a great vibe to it. Highly recommend! read more

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Delicious Indian Food in Montgomery! This place is doing everything right! We've been twice, and each time the food and service have been outstanding. The dosa, chole bhature, and biryani were all fantastic--full of authentic flavor. If you're in the Montgomery area, this spot is a must-try! read more

The at atmosphere of this place was cool. The Butter chicken was fantastic and the service by Nivel was just as great.

My dinner was excellent! I ordered a lamb dish and it was incredibly flavorful. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful as well as the table settings. The service is very nice as well. If I stayed in Alabama longer I would return again! read more

Matkabar Indian Restaurant and bar - Lamb Dalcha - OO I think this is the name of the dish I ordered - Indian Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

PROs - fantastic ambience , food taste (mostly) , service , bar CONs- South Indian items taste Location wise it was good . Very close to I85'and we dropped in for dinner . First look - ambience was spectacular . Brass utensils added a superb value to the overall outlook. Service was great . Bar was good . 10/10 on the look , lighting. And the overall ambience . Now coming to food- we ordered a lot of varieties and mostly tasted good . Surprised to get such amazing food in AL ,coming from NJ ! Thought of rating each dish we had : Soups - veg manchow/ hot sour - 9/10 Chilly paneer / chilly chicken - 9.5/10 Veg biryani - 5//10 Chole batura -10/10 - the best dish Naan/. Paneer gravy - 8/10 Onion oothappam- 9/10 Egg masala - 9/10 Sambar / chutney side dishes - 2/10 Overall spice level was good . We ordered almost everything with 7/10'spice level and it was quite spicy: South Indian food was ok.. North Indian delicacies were superb / awesome ! Loved it overall . Wanted to give 4.5 but couldn't in google :) read more

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I've only been in Montgomery for a couple of weeks, so I haven't tried EVERYTHING there is to offer .. but out of all the food I have tried so far, this was hands down the best! The restaurant shares a quiet parking lot with an Indian Grocery, and the interior is beautifully decorated. I came for lunch with my husband and 12 month old on a Tuesday. There was only one other table and a couple of people grabbing to go orders the whole time we were there. We were greeted and seated right away and handed an iPad for the menu. While we looked over the options we were brought out something that I think is called poppadum, or Indian crackers, with a trio of condiments - Indian pickles, mint chutney, and tamarind. My 12 month old loved the crackers. We ordered the samosas to start. They were fresh, the pastry was perfectly flaky, and the potatoes and peas were fluffy with the right amount of spice. I ate mine with the tamarind and mint. We're vegetarians, so it was nice to see a full vegetarian section on the menu. I pretty much always order the same thing at an Indian restaurant (what can I say I know what I like), so it was paneer tikka masala (level 5 out of 10 spicy) and Kashmiri naan for me. My husband ordered the Kaju paneer (level 6 spicy). I'm glad I didn't go any higher than a 5, because it packed a nice lunch, but I think anymore would have had me sweating. My husband ate all of his rice and kaju paneer and shared my naan, but the portions are big enough that I had enough leftovers for another full meal. And the price is overall pretty reasonable for the quality and amount of food. I think we paid about $50 before tipping. read more

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We have been wanting to try Matkabar for a few weeks now, and finally made the trip from Greenville. The restaurant is absolutely GORGEOUS! Gorgeous to the point, I want a photo shoot here! The most beautiful pillows and wall murals and lamp shades! Service was also amazing. Our waitress ( Pitha?) was really attentive and helped us make decisions on the menu. We ordered a few new things to us off of the street food menu, and some old favorites of veg pakoras and samosas. The sauces were yummy, and the apps were delectable. Our mains of Tikka Masala were good, but I should have gone higher in spice level, as it was slightly bland in spice for me. But overall a fantastic meal! Will definitely be back! read more

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Upon the recommendation of some locals we ventured out of the city to this Indian restaurant. Overall it was just okay. Not the best Indian food I've had and the service was a bit lackluster. We ordered a ton of food to share and everything was just okay. The ambiance is fun but the food lacked the pizazz one would expect, flavors were a bit muted overall. read more

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When I think "Indian food," Montgomery, AL is not a place that ever came to mind; until I tried this place. Overall, it was really good. I had the Mango Lassi and the Coconut Lamb Curry. In a good way, the curry is very interesting and I can appreciate all the spices they put into it. The service was also pleasant. read more

my server rose was awesome. The food was fresh and hot. I enjoyed every bit of it. We got the butter chicken in the garlic naan to die for highly recommend 10 out of 10. read more

The food is amazing!!! The ambiance is very nice and they care about service. We have gone several times a months since discovering this gem! read more

The taste of the food was really good. I had the Chicken Tiki Masala and Garlic Green Chili Naan. The servers were friendly and polite. However, service was slow and I watched several people wait a long time for their to go orders or pickups. The restaurant decor was nice and the everything very clean. I would try again if back in the area. read more

Matkabar Indian Restaurant and bar - Chicken Tikka Masala - OO and Garlic Green Chili Naan - Indian Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

This was a truly STELLAR Experience!!! The Ambiance is warm, relaxing, culturally exotic The Service was absolutely amazing! We took longer to review the menu than to receive our delicious food. We received our food within 5-7 minutes of ordering!!! And the prices were very affordable; the variety of foods from appetizers, street food to entrees is EPIC Telling all of my friends that this place is the Best Kept Secret in Montgomery! But not for Long!! Cudos for Everything read more

Matkabar Indian Restaurant and bar - Seafood Fish Curry - Indian Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

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Extremely authentic experience. From the decor, to the people, the food, and the style of serving, and eating with your hands (they have plastic forks and spoons if you want), and everything to the smells inside to the sounds is very authentic. It felt like I was transported into a foreign country. I spent $66 bucks, but I was trying to try a lot. They had easy priced lunch/dinner specials on the menu. I got the naan bread sampler, the coconut prawn, a bowl of rice, and some samosas to go. I also got the yogurt milk bottle drink so I could cool my tongue if I needed to. Everything was great. The waitress was very friendly and the staff was nice. It's right next to a very nice grocery store; Spice of Life! read more

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Genuinely some of the best Indian food I have ever had (I've been to India). My hunky fiancée (pHD in South Asian Agriculture & culinary flavor) fell to his knees when he tasted the first bite. We don't even live in Alabama- Drove from Austin, TX just to give it a try. 10/10 read more

This establishment is too expensive to be hit or miss. I had this dish fresh a couple of times about a year ago. It was sooo good, but now it is mushy or recooked or something. I have been trying to re-live that experience, lol, but have not. 1× Gobi Manchurian - OO $16.80 *No Gravy read more

Excellent service! It was my first time and the staff was helpful to explain food options. The restaurant is beautiful! Highly recommend you stop by for a new experience or to just enjoy some delicious food! read more

Matkabar Indian Restaurant and bar - Food - Indian Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

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Food and service were absolutely amazing. We got three types of Naan, chicken 65, chicken Tikka Masala, and chicken vindaloo. The surroundings were also absolutely gorgeous and cozy. read more

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Incredibly flavorful and delicious food with attentive staff. The setting is cozy and convenient to the Indian store next door. Attentive and personable service. Enjoyable dining experience. read more

Matkabar Indian Restaurant and bar - Samosas - Indian Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

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We went here on Wednesday for the first time to try out, Food was finger licking good! My wife liked their pani poori and I liked there ambiance and presentation of the food.I would recommend this place to anyone that is a meat and a Briyani lover to give it a try. Lastly their services was outstanding. I took my toddlers and the servers recommended the cheese dosa. Their empathatic and considerate service made the whole visit very Pleasent. Well done to the management. read more

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Service is excellent and food is amazing! Prices are a good bit higher than other Indian restaurants in the city. read more

Super cute and yummy Indian restaurant. Came here with a large group and the service was super. We tried lots of dishes and they were all amazing. read more

Amazing authentic Indian food. Excellent selection. Very courteous service. Atmosphere is great. Many local Indians eat here. That's always a good sign. read more

Food was generous and tasty, service was timely without being intrusive and the ambiance was all India !

Very tasty paneer tikka masala, cool decor. I also like how the chai masala can be sweetened to taste

Food was so delicious! I would recommend the chicken tikka masala and the naan bread.

This is a great place for Authentic Indian food! It all tasted great! Lamb Vindaloo and Nann were excellent! read more

Matkabar Indian Restaurant and bar - Inside - Indian Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

Best Authentic Indian food in Montgomery. Impeccable service - our waitress was extremely helpful as we were novices to the cuisine and culture. Overall great experience and we will definitely be going back. read more

Service and atmosphere is great.the decor is lovely.... My only issue is the table ware. The utensils , although pleasing to the eye, does not work well .. the fork tongs are not wide enough to grab any food. The water cups are also pleasing to the decor, but the taste of metal is not palatable. The napkins feels more like a satin handekerchief. Food is good but sweet for my group... And we ordered the "spicy" level for our food. read more

Everything about this place was amazing! Makes you forget you are in Montgomery Alabama. Ambiance was great, service was perfect and food was delicious. If you like spicy food this is your spot, you pick 1-10 and I can tell you 5 makes your tongue go numb. The garlic Naan was so good. Menu choices for everyone, plenty of vegetarian and vegan choices as well. read more

We love this place! Ambiance, lighting, service, comfortable seating and each booth feels private thanks to a little alcove overhead. We loved the naan, the chicken vandaloo, and the Hakka noodles with chicken was the favorite thing we shared. We also had curry chicken and it was amazing. We had no leftovers. Highly recommend ordering a few things and sharing it all, family style. Level 3-5 were pretty spicy, fyi. Not sure I'd ever venture above a 6. This place was such a pleasant surprise for Montgomery which normally consists of mediocre food and chain restaurants with no character whatsoever. read more

Food is excellent. Nice casual atmosphere. The bar is confusing, fully stocked but no cocktails offered.

Delicious food, wonderful customer service, beautiful ambiance. Our "Goto" place in Montgomery.

Beautiful interior. Great service. Had the Kadai Lamb and cheese Naan. Delicious. I would recommend and visit again.