I ordered online and went to pick it up. I think this greatly affected my experience and if I had…read moreordered in person or gotten delivery I would have a higher rating. Pros: Tasty food, nice staff, great prices. Cons: Horrible location and vibe. It is a truck stop, but the outside is very run down (The inside is fine). A lot of my order was wrong. I think they didn't have all of it in stock or available, but it didn't reflect that online. Since I haven't eaten here before, I also wasn't sure what was incorrect online, a substitution, or a mistake. If you are using the truck stop and going in person to eat, this would be a great option. But as someone who found it online for a dinner take-out, I was disappointed.

This place is hidden away in a truck stop in St. Paul. Not the easiest to find but not terribly…read moredifficult if you know what you are looking for once you are in the general area We stiped by for lunch on the weekend with a big group for a birthday lunch. They run a buffet lunch on the weekends and bring out fresh paratha and naans to your table which is different than other Indian buffet places in the city and a very welcome addition in my opinion. They had a pretty decent selection of dishes in the buffet including some rare dishes hard to find at other places like beef nihari and paya which is not very common. The food is more Pakistani than Indian. So if you want to try out dishes that are different than your normal Indian fare in most buffets around town, this is a definitely something you should try out. There were a couple of things that stood out from the dishes. The mutton curry and the chickpea curry were really good. The biryani, nihari and paya were ok. There were a bunch of fruits and desserts which were very good. They charge about 20 some dollars for the buffet which might seem a little steep but considering the choices and other prices around town, it is not out of line. The price also includes a soft drink. Overall, I am happy to have a Pakistani restaurant in town and will be going here to support them and would recommend to those that want to try something different. I would say if you like South Asian food, give this spot a try for sure.

Favorite local spot! I've only been to their old location on Grove for eating in before their…read morerelocation, but recently got take out at their new location across the highway. Their staff are always so nice and welcoming. I think they gave us some pre-meal snack last time I had a dine-in like 3years ago? They were a very nice treat from the team! I almost always order chicken vindaloo and garlic naan. The chicken is tender and I shouldn't be surprised but it was good to know that they do use fresh spices when I bit into a green cardamom pod! Soo balanced in flavor. The garlic naan goes perfectly with it too. Highly recommend giving Tandoor a visit!

We stopped by to pick up Butter Chicken to go. The checkout process was smooth and appeared to be…read morerun by Door Dash. They moved buildings and are now on the other side of 94 next to the liquor store. The portion sizes continue to be large. The medium spice was just right for what we were looking for (just enough spice for added flavor, if we were eating it as is dining in we would still go with hot). The rice was fluffy, the chicken had large chunks that were fork tender, and the flavor was spot on.

Ok so I wouldn't chance this if I had celiacs. I misread the menu and technically this isn't gluten…read morefree but I didn't react to this dish. They do have chickpea flour breaded dishes and maybe they accidentally made this one in chickpea flour. *shrug* Anyway, this was good. The oil didn't seem the freshest but it was also around 10 pm when I got it. The chicken was well seasoned. I got it medium spicy which actually had a bit of a kick. I usually like spicy food. The rice was spectacular.

If I could give this place negative stars, I would. I was sent here on a mission by my mother and…read moremy spouse to order vegetable pakora for a very specific dish, khadi pakora. It's a yogurt-based curry with CRISPY pakora in it. I came here thinking "any restaurant can make pakora, it's literally just deep-fried, battered vegetables." This was a mistake I have already lived to regret. Before I describe the food, I'll note that I ordered online and was advised to pick it up in 20-35 minutes. I arrived on the later end of this range. I went into the restaurant and no one was seated inside, but it was a Monday night so maybe that's a quiet day for them. I went up to the counter to pick up my order. There was nobody there but someone came out after I rang the bell. I picked up my order and went home, not thinking to check it. I arrived home with the goods in hand. My mother opened it and gave me a look of disappointment, contempt, and disgust. The pakora was cold, limp, and not battered. It seemed like it was microwaved or even just taken straight out of the fridge. We still made the curry, but it was an abomination. I've never had pakora this bad. If you're looking for Indian food in the metro, go literally anywhere else or my Indian mother will be disappointed in you, too.

A rare absolute perfect 5. Oh my. You NEED to come here and grab the chicken shawarma. It's saucy,…read morejuicy, zesty, zingy, and the best bite you'll have. I was not anticipating it. My partner and I were super tired and needed a quick dinner. This wrap brought us up, and levitated us. We both were upset we hadn't tried this place sooner! From what I heard from him, the shop is cozy and cute, family-owned vibes. Definitely check it out! We had it to go, and will be going again.

Let's start with the positives! The atmosphere is cute and very clean. I like that they have games…read moreto play while you wait for food. The server was nice. The crispy chicken shawarma was good as well. I wasn't a a big fan of chicken 65 ( which were boneless buffalo wings), za'atar fries ( maybe could have added feta or lemon zest to it), and the garlic naan was sad and floppy. Overall cute place with okay food.

Skyway Masala is an Indian & Pakistani spot in the St. Paul skyway. It has a confusing menu, but…read moreyou basically choose a combo special and then pick a few dishes out of 7 or 8 sitting in a hotbar. I got a vegetarian combo ($10), which was vegan by default. It consisted of dal (lentils), choley (chickpeas) and aloo methi (fenugreek potato). The issue with all three was the same: each dish was watery and lacking in flavor. The vegetable samosa ($3) was overly oily and the potato filling under-seasoned. I'm glad Skyway Masala is around, but I'd rather go to Ho Fan a few paces up the way.

take out their Gyro Bowl. It was soooo good, staff was very kind. will be back for try more foods.read more

Came through for lunch whilst traveling in the area for work. Was pumped to see dosas on the menu,…read morebut then disappointed to hear that all south Indian portion of menu was not available that day. Ended up ordering Chicken Biryani and it was good. I ordered Medium and should have ordered hot. I like the SPICE! The chicken to rice ratio left me a little wanting but overall very tasty. Also ordered the Rasmalai for dessert and it came in 3 pieces in a bowl. The pieces were tender and delightful. Casual and tasty place that is worth a stop if looking for good eats in the area!

Ordering my spice level in Thai or Indian food can be a gamble: I like medium spice but for some…read moreplaces that level means burning my palate and inedible food. However, Bay Leaf gets medium just right. The Chicken Tikka Masala medium spice was delicious and spicy enough to prickle my scalp with sweat and make my nose run (TMI - sorry, lol) without destroying my mouth. The chicken was tender and moist, the sauce fragrant and sumptuous. Served with a huge portion of basmati rice that I finished the next day with a homemade stir fry, the rice complements the tikka masala very well. I also took advantage of a 2-for-1 naan special and enjoyed the Garlic Naan with some mango chutney from my pantry as well as scooping up the yummy sauce from my chicken.

A rough gem can sometimes hide something special, and Kabob's was surprisingly good food despite…read morethe fact that the exterior definitely takes you back to a hole in a wall from the 80s. Now most people would do takeout here. Not me, I would come to see this place myself. The decor and the location do look kinda bad not going to lie, but this is a review about the FOOD, not the ambience. So if that scares you away skip this. So the food was absolutely delicious. Made to order and they took quite a bit of time (20-30 minutes) but I requested that they bring everything all out at once. Ordered the goat curry (Sorry, I can't remember the name of it) and the Veggie Samosas. Also added the garlic naan and chai. So the chai was sweet and surprisingly good. A nice hot drink to pass the time. The samosas were splendid, they came out crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside with a mild dipping sauce. And the goat curry was delicious. Aromatic and filling, it had a mild spice level (for my Asian palette, note it might be Spicer for you) that didn't overpower the rest of the dish. Absolutely loved it. The waitress was friendly and attentive as well. I appreciate that. So despite the fact that this place does look very old and lacking ambience wise, I still find the food to be extremely good.

The place is located in an extremely busy strip area but parking is always available…read more The outside is not much to look at but looks can be deceiving so gave this place a try. Looks like it is South Indian focused food. The inside seating area is not much. Very cramped and for the most part, the tables were wobbly, the chairs had cushion torn and the floors were sticky. Dared going to the rest room to wash hands and needless to say that entire space could use some love & care. The server brought out incorrect orders for us twice within this one visit and we did not order that much. The water is served in Styrofoam cups from a water pitcher that has seen better days so we opted to grab the water bottles. Now for the food - the food was not bad at all besides the chicken samosa, that could have used a little oomph. The food was fresh and piping hot. The portion sizes were very generous. There was a lot of foot traffic into the shop and looks like this place is used for mostly take outs and rightfully so also. And we might just do that going forward.

Enjoy the food every time. Great space, service, parking, and customers. Esp. Love the dahl soup,…read morecurries, garlic naan, fresh herbs and spices, and chai coffee.

Hands down a 10/10 restaurant in twin-cities area. Everyone working here is just so kind and…read moreperiodically checked on us including the owner. The server accidentally gave us dessert before we got our food, and the owner told them to take it back so we can be served fresh. We got some combo meals that come with side dishes. Fish was sooo tender and sauce has a good mix of spice and sourness. Momo and mango lasi were also fresh and you can tell they are made in house. Vibes are just cozy and warm overall, and I can't wait to be back for the second time!!