If I could I would leave a review of just three words... Garlic Naan Bread. Enough said. That's all you really need. When I ordered from here I wasn't really hungry as I was recovering from a cold and didn't want much to eat. So I just got a sampler from the grill and of course... Garlic Naan Bread. Oh what a fool I am. So I had it delivered from door dash, small meal, exactly what I thought I wanted. Until I started eating. Then I wanted more, of everything. Every bit of food that touched my mouth I wanted more of and I would have happily spent my day snacking on the Garlic Naan Bread. So, if you think you want something small and light from here, no you don't. You want an actual meal and plenty of Naan bread. If you think you have ordered enough, order more. You can have it for your next meal. read more

My husband and I stayed in Topeka for the night and found this place via yelp search. Everyone was right! First off, the food and the service is impeccable. We had a couple appetizers, the buttered chicken, the tikka masala, the garlic naan, and the onion naan (topped it all off with a vodka press too). We couldn't express more how amazing all of it was. This place makes Topeka worth the trip! read more

Passing through town and stopped for lunch...so happy we did! Excellent food and service. Had the Lunch Box special with two entrees, fresh naan and rice...plus a yummy pudding. Highly recommend!!! read more

Crazy awesome service from the minute I walked in the door. Food was great, will definitely be back. Was here on business, floored how good the food was, really didn't expect to find that in the middle of Kansas. read more

New ownership is not going well. Do not recommend Staff doesn't seem to know what they are doing. Food is definitely not the same. Very par.. at best read more

AMAZING. Outstanding service and ambience along with the most filling and tasty foodddd u absolutely must go. The food is so unique and delicious it's crazy, there's nothing else like it in Topeka. read more

MONSOON GRILL is thee best Indian food I've ever had. My favorite is the Chicken Saagwala, delicious taste & just the perfect amount of spice. The people are incredibly friendly & it is nice & quiet in there. The drinks are delightful too. Always our go to read more

The food here is OK, and the people are pretty nice, but I have had better. Indian bistro off of 29th in Topeka, right by Hy-Vee is amazing!

Easy five stars. Butter Chicken, garlic naan, and mango Lassi. Everything was just fantastic! It's tucked in behind Chipotle, but once you find it, you will want to come back! Great meal read more

This place is tricky to locate as it is on the side of a Chipotle but it is well worth the search! I asked for a great indian restaurant and this is certainly the place to go in Topeka. I highly recommend it and there wasn't a dish I had that I didn't enjoy (and I really ate a lot that night). Adding this to a stop for the next time business has me travel to Topeka! read more

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Very very good food. It was all very fresh and warm and packed well to-go. The only thing I would take a star for is relatively odd hours, but it's so worth it to go! The chicken tikka masala and garlic naan were to die for. read more

The staff is always on point. The food presentation is always set in a classy manner. As for the taste of the food, WOW! I cannot believe how wonderful it is. The ambiance of the restaurant is peaceful and classic. I will be back! read more

Delicious food and friendly service! The place is kind of hidden...you don't just stumble on it. It's worth the visit. My cauliflower appetizer was tasty and ate them all which means I ate too much :) My chicken tiki masala was so good and the garlic naan pushed me over the edge. It's a quite little place with very good food! read more

Monsoon Grill - Chicken tiki masala, rice and garlic naan. - Indian Near Me - Topeka, Kansas

We are staying overnight and had a craving for Indian food. This place had amazing food with just the right amount of spice (we went with medium). The staff was short handed but everything still went smoothly and the food was delivered in a timely manner. We couldn't recommend this place more as it was awesome! read more

I am from New York City and I know good food. I can tell you that Monsoon Indian Grill in Topeka, Kansas has New York-quality food. Excellent and delicious all around. My favorite dishes are the tandoori chicken, the lamb korma, the onion naan, and the rice pudding for dessert. But everything else on the menu is delicious! If you are in Topeka, this is -by far- the best Indian restaurant in Topeka. I highly recommend it! read more

Excellent chicken biryani!! I rate it above Globe.. which is good but Monsoon seems to have more flavor and the chicken is always moist. I rarely use the extra sauce. Chicken Biryani a must! read more

This is the place to go for a great Indian meal! The authentic food is only matched by the terrific service. Next time we are in town we will certainly be back. read more

What a gem! Virgil was our server and was top notch. He was a one man show and I don't know if I've ever seen someone do such an amazing job! I have eaten Indian food countless times, both at restaurants and at various family homes and events. And this food was some of the best I've had. The paneer tikka masala gravy was absolutely delicious. We were a large party, some having never eaten Indian food and all said their meals were fantastic. I highly recommend this place! read more

Just tried placing an order on their website. Even thought their hours say they are open Tuesdays till 9pm both Grub hub and their personal website will not let me place an order and say the business is closed until tomorrow. I called on the phone and the number just rang and rang. Either they had an emergency or they need to update their hours. I got myself all excited to have Indian food tonight for dinner and drooled over their menu and yelp photos and then was greatly disappointed when I tried to make my dinner plans a reality. Not good business. read more

This experience was a breath of fresh air in Topeka, KS. very attentive staff with phenomenally prepared dishes which were all very aromatic and delicious. I frequent Indian Cuisine all over the US and found this on to be a pleasant surprise. I will most assuredly be back. Weird location on the side of a strip mall but please don't let that detour you. Greg P read more

Great food. Get the Chicken Tiki. Service was good, came in towards closing and it seemed like at first they didn't want to serve us. But we got a table. read more

Drove all day from the west and stopped in Topeka for the night. We were all craving Indian food and Monsoon India Grill got the bill! Huge portions, perfect level of spice, and friendly service. COVID precautions in place. Plenty of parking near restaurant which is tucked in the side of the building. read more

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I love Indian food and was excited to try this place as it was highly rated. I ordered chicken tikka masala and onion naan- something I hadn't tried before but the waitress recommended it. I wasn't sure what to expect as I'm not a big onion fan, but it was delicious and not over the top oniony at all. It came with a nice tangy side of raita. My friend had the plain naan and it was great too. It was a little softer inside and thicker than most naan, but crispy on the outside- perfect in my opinion. The chicken tikka masala however was not among the best I've had. I found it too sweet, but the chunks of chicken were tender and delicious. I also ordered a mango juice which was lovely, though it had too much ice and was therefore kind of hard to drink. The ambience was nice and comfortable, and the staff was very kind and helpful. I would like to come again to try a grill platter, as I had major envy seeing them brought out on sizzling display to other tables. From the outside the place looks sketchy- the entrance is in an alley with a dumpster nearby- but don't let that fool you. It is a nice, quiet place to have dinner. read more

Monsoon Grill - Chicken tikka masala and onion naan - Indian Near Me - Topeka, Kansas

We had a very pleasant surprise dining here! We're from the San Francisco Bay Area, where there are many, many Indian restaurants all over. The food here was excellent! We had the best lamb biryani with delicious seasoned fried onions on top. The portions are generous and reasonably priced. The service was superb! They're a bit difficult to find in the back of a mall, but once inside, you'll forget you're in the back of the mall. If you're in Topeka KS, look them up, you won't be disappointed. read more

We just ordered Monsoon for the first time and overall, I was impressed! The cheese pakora was sadly a letdown but the tikka masala, and aloo gobhi curry was AMAZING! read more

This was our second time eating here and will definitely be back again! The food is delicious, fresh and so much flavor! The service and hospitality is wonderful and appreciated! You have to check this place out..you won't be disappointed!! read more

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Such yummy food. The buffet has been closed for awhile for obvious reasons and that's okay. They have great table service. It's a very casual environment and I always feel welcomed here. They are happy to answer any questions you have about the menu I like to double check on the vegan items sometimes. And true to most Indian food restaurants, they have a good selection of vegan and vegetarian foods. It's very rich and flavourful food. Delicious. read more

It's amazing! The Chicken 65 appetizer, Gobi Manchurian appetizer, and the Lansooni Gobi appetizer are some of my favorite things to eat in Topeka. Do not miss out on these amazing flavors by only ordering entrees! read more

We mostly dine in for either the lunch buffet or dinner, but tonight I got carry out, so here's all three: Lunch: Typical buffet of Indian staples, usually very fresh and well seasoned. The only downside is that everything is served mild, and lamb is rarely an option. Dinner: Reasonably sized menu with enough variety to satisfy most anyone. I would love to see goat dishes in the future. Carry Out: Still a great option if you can't or don't want to dine in. While there's always going to be a slight difference between food served fresh from the kitchen and food that took a twenty minute car ride, it was still good in its own right, and really what could be expected. Overall, very friendly staff and a great atmosphere has kept me going back for at least the last seven years. read more

I've been coming here for months. I'm definitely a regular and they greet me by name as soon as I walk through the door. The service is always wonderful. The food... even better! When you walk in, not only are you greeted by smiles and welcomes, but also by the most delicious and mouthwatering smell. To truly encompass what the food tastes like, you must try it for yourself. I highly recommend their Chicken Curry- any spice level as well as their Garlic Naan! read more

What a wonderful find!. I was traveling and craving for Indian food especially south Indian food. Found this place in yelp and gave it a try, during dinner. I tried Hyderbadi biryani and tikka masala. Biryani was fantastic. Overall, food was so good. Cooked to perfection. They also have lunch buffet. A must try place. read more

The food was delicious I always ask for the spicy ist they have and they did not disappoint. I went in there for a take out order. The establishment was clean and the staff was friendly. The decor was very nice. I think I have found my Topeka Indian food restaurant read more

Very flavorful and great service, would recommend. Be careful the spice can get to you though. Lol read more

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Best Indian food ever! Everything on the menu is delicious! The staff are very friendly and professional.

Monsoon Grill is a hidden gem tucked behind a Chipotle. I've been here a total of 3 times and each time has been absolutely wonderful. The gentleman who I believe to be the owner of the place remembers me and my family every time. Indian food is one of my favorite cuisines and I've been to several Indian restaurants in Atlanta and around Kansas City but I have to say Monsoon Grill has been my favorite hands down. Their Chicken Tikka Masala is, in my opinion, their best dish. Adequately creamy, not drowning in oil. Other dishes such as the Mixed Grill Platter and Lamb Curry are solid as well. Their unique dinnerware added a nice sophisticated touch to the presentation of each dish. The food here is top notch and I would definitely return here again and again to satisfy my Indian food cravings. read more

I'm old (so I've eaten a lot of meals). And I used to travel A LOT (to places with great Indian food, like London). And live in Chicago (which has a whole strip of great Indian restaurants in an Indian neighborhood). So the last place I expected to be absolutely astonished by an Indian dinner was Topeka, Kansas. TOPEKA! KANSAS! There in the middle of big box stores and every chain restaurant imaginable was tucked Monsoon Grill. It was sublime. Subtle. Perfectly balanced between butteriness and clear and nuanced spices. And it was everything, from the samosas with a delicately flavored filling, not just bog standard potatoes and peas. Delicious. The Tikka Masala was out of this world, the garlic naan impossible to stop eating. It's worth finding them if you are ever near Topeka. I'm seriously considering whether the 8 hour drive there might not be worth the trip, just to have dinner one night and lunch before heading back to Colorado the next afternoon. And the folks working (and cooking!) there are absolutely delightful. I get happy and hungry just thinking about it while writing this. read more

In an area being quickly dominated by fast casual restaurants - Noodles and Company, Jimmy Johns, Chipotle - it's good to remember that Topeka can, occasionally, have really exciting new places that aren't just more chains. Monsoon is one of those places. I've been to several Indian restaurants both expensive and cheap in my day, and have enjoyed a lot of good curry and naan as well, and I must say this is some of the best I've ever had. On my first visit I had the lamb vindaloo, spicy but not too spicy, and sampled some of the tikka masala as well. Since I went with my family, I was very happy to see that the menu explained everything very simply without too many exotic words, and the servers, although they're all very young, seem used to lots of questions and ready to go ask the cook in the back if they can't satisfy your curiosity. Although their menu isn't gigantic they do have an equally large veggie meal section as they do a curry section, so they might not have your lamb korma (that I know of) but you can certainly find something new. The dishes are both clean and fancy, the spices are perfect and the naan, if you order it, which you should, is fresh and delicious. Although it is a pricey place for dinner, their food seems worth it. Definitely not disappointed. read more

Monsoon Grill - The front, kind of hidden on the side of chipotle. There is outlet in the back, one way, though, which I found surprising. - Indian Near Me - Topeka, Kansas

Don't be fooled by the outward appearance! Inside is dark with lounge style chairs and decor and soft background music. Lamb kurma was excellent. Chicken Tikka Masala was a bit too bland (maybe we should not have ordered mild?) but still nice. Also had sizzling hot Tandoori chicken which was layered on a bed of fresh julienned onions and carrots. Loved the Monsoon Grill Sampler -delicious Indian cheese, bell pepper, onions, mushrooms in a nice crispy spice. A+ presentation overall with the tandoori still grilling and steaming on an iron plate, the rice and naan in classic metal pots, cloth napkins and yummy mango lassi's. read more

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* setting was calming and spacious * staff was sweet and made sure our first time here was worthwhile by suggesting which buffet dishes to try and explained what the dish was * food was better than expected (this was my first time trying Indian food) * highly recommend trying the hariyali chicken (I think that's the name..but if not, it's the chicken that's green, easy to spot) read more

This seems like a new place for topeka. I was up front and told my server I knew nothing about Indian food and she was patient and informative. That said, I wish wouldn't have been sat with the employees standing behind me wrapping silverware and training. My appetizer was delish and I would have it again. It was the mixed sampler. I had the chicken tikka masala and it was a generous portion full of flavor. I will be coming here again and glad there is another Indian food joint in town. read more

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