Rajput Indian Eats always hits the spot! I love the vindaloo , madras, and tikka masala. Staff is…read moresuper friendly. The place got updated tables and chairs which look nice. I noticed they have added popsicles and have rupee beer. Parking is ample. It's a great place to get Indian food and to be adventurous and try different things on the menu.

I've been here several times. It's a place that's in my current rotation, so far, so good…read more The inside is fairly small but not too bad. I like the orange walls. Staff have been really nice. Open to explaining things very clearly and kindly, which I appreciate a lot. I like that they have a vegetarian section on their menu, if you're not a meat-eater or for those times when you're not feeling it and you want something a little different. I have tried multiple dishes from here and have been quite pleased each time. I really enjoy the different kinds of naan bread, but I have to go with the plain for my favorite, can't beat a classic. The almond shake is really good, a nice soft flavor that I would classify as "calm", which may be an odd choice of word but fits as it helps soothe the spiciness if you get your entree at a higher heat level. One time, I believe one of the employees (maybe the owner?) actually helped by placing the ice cream I got one time, in a bag with ice set around it so it wouldn't melt on the ride home. He took the time to explain why it was packed that way. Admittedly, I was really surprised as I didn't even ask nor would I have thought of it at the time. It was very thoughtful. My favorite thing to eat here is the butter chicken with the rice. The sauce is SO good! There is a big portion and I'm always full by the conclusion of the meal. The prices can be a bit high, but every once in awhile, it's totally worth it. I just love that sauce to mix in with the rice, or dip the naan into. Really makes the meal feel complete. Everything goes together. Sometimes, it can be a bit tough to decide what to get if I'm wanting to try something new, so I mostly stick to my regular. And if that tells you anything, that I have a regular here, then it's safe to assume that this one gets a seal of approval in my experience.

My food was delicious! The Lamb Bowl was very tasty and the salad was nice and fresh. I love that…read morethey have Jarritos - I had the Mango one, and it was tasty and refreshing, as well. At first I didn't order it, but then I couldn't refuse, so I had the Garlic Cheese Naan and it was very flavorful especially with the garlic. I was treated to a sample of their Pistachio Ice Cream, and I hope they do decide to put it on their menu. The staff member who waited on me was very nice, welcoming, and helpful. The atmosphere is relaxing and casual with a tv for your enjoyment. In the area? Check Them Out!

I ordered the lamb kebab and cheese wrap, naan and mango lassi. Everything was delicious! The wrap…read morewas packed and full of flavor! It was more fulfilling than I thought. The establishment was very clean and we got our meal fairly quickly. I would definitely recommend.

I got their Family Pack for the Boneless Chicken Biryani. It was delicious and well-worth the price…read moreof $17.00 This cost me $20.99 pre-tax, then $23.51 pre-tip to $27.71 post-tip (with Receipt) This Restaurant is great; Biryani Hub is their rival for the Indian food in Virginia They didn't have the Lunch Buffet when I went there and I forgot to ask them if they are still doing it Very helpful and willing to help and will tell you if the Item(s) you're ordering are spicy or not I got Vijayawada Boneless Chicken Biryani that comes with Raita and Salan for $20.99 pre-tax/tip It was delicious, there was more Chicken underneath the left-side of the rice platter and it was the non-spicy part while the right side was the spicy part. It wasn't too spicy if you can handle the heat and it had a tangy taste to it too.

Decided to go here to try it out…read more First of all, the inside is a bit too hot and stuffy. Portion size was a lot smaller than I anticipated, based on other Indian places I've been. The "Virginia Iced-Tea" was really good. I don't know what made it Virginian. Maybe the fact that it was cold and had ice did. The Naan was good, albeit crispy. I'm used to more of a softer, chewier naan and so that was surprising. I had to try the butter chicken and it was a little different too. I still like it just fine, though. Rice was absolutely perfect! Some of the stuff on the online menu didn't match the menu in-house. So I would not believe it if you're looking at the one on their website. Shrimp was so spicy! Now, for the really bad parts. At first, I was pleased to get the complimentary water... until I realized that it was room-temp. Everyone else's was so chilled, there was condensation. Everyone else in the place got very large portions, mine were small. Everyone else got checked at least half a dozen times, I was barely acknowledged or straight-up ignored. When there was interaction, me and my party were treated very rudely. My guess is that it was because 1. they were scarred by the other people there that were being very rude and irritating first. And 2. some of the staff are very preferential when it comes to certain demographics and not very partial to others. Love that old double standard, it's even more delectable than anything on the menu! Final word on this place: not the best, not the worst. Service could be a LOT better.

Great food, variety and service. Plus, the restaurant is immaculate. In a new area to explore off…read moreHampton Boulevard.

Tamarind is a fast-casual Indian restaurant, so if you're looking for something more casual or your…read moretypical restaurant, this probably isn't the place to go. When you enter, you order at the counter. If you are dining in, you choose where you'd like to sit, and your food is brought out on trays. They do use paper plates and plastic utensils, but again, it is fast-casual. They have a vegetarian side of the menu and then a side with meat. The only meat they offer is chicken. We got the Chicken Biryani and the Chicken Curry and garlic naan. We asked for it to be VERY mild. The flavor was all very good but I would not call it mild lol that's probably my only complaint - it was a little too spicy for me. I have been to other Indian places that offer American mild, medium, hot AND indian mild, medium, hot. I think they realize that they are able to tolerate a lot more spice! I would say my meal was probably "Indian" mild. I realize spice is subjective, and I am a wimp! They offer a variety of different drinks in their cooler and they have a filtered water station. They do not offer ice at all. Our food came out very fast but was still PIPING hot and fresh! The customer service was excellent. The gentlemen at the counter was extremely nice! During our meal one of the women from the kitchen came out to use the restroom but stopped to ask us how our meal was and to let them know if we needed anything. Very sweet people! I would absolutely recommend this place for a flavor, service, and If you like spicy!

Here is an absolute jewel in the lotus of Kempsville. Service was impeccable and it was the best…read morerestaurant we've been to in months and the best Indian/Punjabi food I've had in years. It was more surprisingly flavorful than half of the food I ate in India when I lived there. If you are on the fence, go! The Palak Paneer was rich, deep, balanced. The Lamb Biryani was equally shining. Tender, complex seasonings and unique. But the Samosa Chaat was like a whole episode of flavor. So many different things going on. Lassi is real, not yogurt and puree. Garlic Naan was aromatic without being pungent, and had a sweet sea salt finish I still can't explain. Even the Raita yogurt sauce was way better than anything I can remember. Price is reasonable, especially given how much you get and will inevitably need to package up. We have another two meals in our fridge now. The family atmosphere, charming matriarch and knowledgeable servers all point to a family who has been cooking really, really good food for years.

Tried to order online, but there were too many extra, unnecessary charges that would've went with…read moreit, that it was better to just go there instead. (Thanks, extra-tax laws!) Service was pretty good. The booth and table were very small. The full tables looked better. There was a plastic/rubber mat over the tablecloth that all of the glasses stuck to, due to the texture. I appreciated that they serve ice water without any question as you sit down. That was nice. The food was really good. I enjoyed all of it. Butter chicken was good. Punjabi Bread Basket was great, especially with the sauce that was included. Rice was good, not crunchy. The gulab jamun was amazing. Vegetables were tasty. I really liked the Cucumber Gimlet Mocktail I had, very good stuff. Portion sizes were HUGE! Plenty of food! Spice level was left at 1, and still had plenty of heat! Only complaint, were the prices. Extremely overpriced. I would recommend if you are with a group, order one thing and split it. It's enough food for a lower price. I definitely plan on returning.

Outstanding Indian cuisine Enough spice ( on level 4 ) which…read moremight be too high for Americans. Service was excellent and attentive. Great " real " Indian food

Nawab is our go to spot for Indian Cuisine!…read more We do get this to go, so I can not rate what they are like if you are dining in. It's always clean when we arrive for pick up and the customer service is always 5 stars. The food is outstanding. This visit we ordered the Butter Chicken (medium), Chicken Biryani (mild), Palak Paneer (medium-hot), and Mulligatwany soup. The portions are substantial and each meal is so flavorful. The heat is perfect for each level (yes, I'm the wimp with mild :D ) We will be ordering from them again, and I'll be sure to snap some pictures next time!

The service was friendly and helpful. We were greeted with a smile and walked to our table…read more Everyone who worked here was super nice and polite. We started with the rosemary naan, garlic naan and the potato pea samosas. All were super delicious. The mint sauce and the tamarind sauce were very flavorful but a little too runny. It was much looser than sauces at other Indian restaurants I've visited but still delicious! My son ordered the Chicken Tikka Massla which I thought was very flavorful but a bit too spicy for my liking. He ordered the medium spice which is what I usually order and it was still a bit too spicy for me. Flavor was great so next time we'll probably order the mild. I got the lamb Vindaloo which was good but not great compared to what I have had elsewhere. My daughter in law ordered the Butter chicken which was the star of the show! It was AMAZING!!! All in all it was an enjoyable experience and meal. I ordered the Galub Jumon to go as we were all too full to eat anything else and it was the best I've ever had! What a delightful end to the evening!

Punjabi Rasoi is a great place to try new flavors. They have an extensive menu that offers a huge…read morevariety of indian dishes to try, with vegetarian options to match. They are situated close to ODU and the parking space consists of metered parking spots, but these spots should be free on the weekends (though I would double check just to be sure). The portions were plenty to where we had leftovers to take home. Even the sampler appetizer we ordered was massive but I will say once you get through half of the sampler, the fried items start tasting about the same. The other thing was we had to wait for our food for a really long time even though there weren't a lot of people in the restaurant at the time. People who sat after us ended up getting served first. And since we didn't get an explanation, we can only assume that it might have had to do with the dishes we ordered that maybe needed to cook for longer. Either way, a great place to get some spice-filled food

Best Indian in Hampton Roads!…read more Food is stellar, the menu widely varied. They don't mess around if you ask for Indian hot either (their menu has Indian and American spice levels, lol). Service is courteous, ambience is relaxed, family style. Worth the drive out to Military Circle.

We tried fish apollo and chicken biryani. Fish apollo was…read morejust decent, did feel like some artificial flavors added to it. Biryani was pretty much flavor less and chicken felt like fried chicken pieces. Not that great.

I keep coming back to the Indian buffet at Rajput because the food is consistently delicious and…read moresatisfying! The chicken tandoori is flavorful, smoky, and perfectly seasoned. The goat biryani is aromatic, rich, and packed with spices, with tender pieces of goat in every bite. I especially love the fresh, hot naan--soft, warm, and perfect for pairing with the curries. And of course, the mango lassi is the perfect refreshing finish to the meal. With so many flavorful dishes to choose from, it's hard to leave without going back for another plate! If you love Indian food, this buffet is definitely worth trying. Service was nice, refill when the food is about to finish. Nice and quiet environment to enjoy food.

Went there for lunch buffet at 11:30 on a Saturday. The price was $19.95 and I felt it was worth…read morethe cost. Plenty of variety to choose from and the food was delicious. The butter chicken was sweeter than I am used to, but it was still very good. For dessert, I had some of the mango pudding. It had large cuts of fruit in it and was quite yummy. It is hard to find Indian buffets in the area now that Saffron has discontinued theirs, but I think it is worth the trip to Rajput once in a while.

Food is just ok and some even burnt tasting. . The issue is that they lack customer service and…read morepeople to support the operation. I'd rate this a 1 as a result. We waited over 1 hour no one was in the facility just to get our food and we were the 1st people in the building when they opened. We watched food come and go but all takeout orders. This was the absolute worst

As many times as we have eaten here, taken family here, picked up food to go from here and ordered…read moreDoordash from here you'd think I would have left a review. The food here is some of my favorite on this planet. If there is something I love, it's Indian food. You can taste the care in every single dish. We have always had amazing dine in experiences with great service. The most recent experience was a week ago with Doordash and it was HOT and YUMMY!!! I always get the chicken kadai at an indian spicy level. If you are just a basic tikka masala kind of person, this is a really good next step. I could eat it every single day of my life. Their rice is always fluffy is well seasoned. Butter chicken? Creamiest. Tikka masala? Bomb, not overly sweet like some spots. Chicken biryani is so good, though a little heavy on the onion if you aren't into that. We've eaten all the appetizers, too- all amazing. I am really wanting to try the weekend buffet now that I'm pregnant.