I went during peak dinner hours and couldn't believe more people weren't there because the food and…read morethe service were great. I ordered the chicken tikka masala and garlic naan. The tikka masala had a very tomatoey flavor. I got a spicy level 3 but next time I think I want to try the 4 or 5 and the garlic naan was perfectly cooked with the right amount of crisp and softness. Everything came out piping hot. The restaurant is spacious and perfect for large parties, family gatherings, etc. so if you're in the area craving Indian food, I highly recommend!

Ordered takeout the other day and loved everything!! Our food was ready on time and was still warm…read moreby the time we got home. We ordered the butter chicken, chana saag, roti, and raita. The chana saag was my favorite - so flavorful and not too oily. Will definitely be coming back again!

I didn't feel like sitting in a restaurant but wanted some good food. My husband and I ordered…read moretakeout from this restaurant. We got a variety of dishes. We ordered the lamb chops, biriyani, garlic naan bread and the veggie samosas. All of the dishes were very flavorful. We will definitely visit again to try other dishes.

It wasn't the smoothest service experience, as this place was struggling to handle some big…read moretakeout/catering orders and not a lot of attention was paid to greeting the few of us that were dining in. There seemed to be some discord in the kitchen as well, and it just didn't give off the greatest vibe. I hope they were just having an off day in that sense, because the food was basically what I was hoping for. I tried some of their signature items, with a rich dal being complimented by an impressively thin and soft bread. I just find ultra-thin flatbread to be delightful. Ordering a sizzler based on yogurt-coated soy chunks was an intriguing option. While I didn't opt for the vegan items on this visit, they had a decent selection marked. The Indian cuisine is plentiful in this area, and this place offered dishes that were different and better than the baseline I would have gotten elsewhere.

From the moment we arrived, the experience was topnotch, We made lastminute reservations and were…read moreseated quickly in their 0 lounge area, complete with plush seating, a full bar, a large TV, and a sophisticated atmosphere that instantly set the tone for the evening. The service? 10/10 Our waiter was attentive, welcoming, and made sure we had everything we needed from start to finish. The food? Also 10/10 We ordered the Butter Chicken (medium spice), Garlic Naan, Lamb Nawabi, and rice. Everything arrived hot, fresh, and packed with flavor. We paired dinner with the Dragonita and Smoky Hollow cocktails--both tequila based and absolutely delicious. One thing I appreciated was the thoughtful layout. The restaurant offers separate family dining and lounge/bar seating, making it a great option whether you're planning a family dinner, date night, or happy hour with friends.

Good ambience and decor creates an upscale vibe for the place and the food quality considerably…read morematches the feel here. It was packed for Friday evening with consistent footfalls as well as takeouts. The service was slow to begin with, as well had to call the server to our table. But once the order was put in, it came out pretty quickly. The appetizers were flavorful and done well. The lamb chops were fresh and tender as well as the paneer kebabs. The biryani was tasty and the Rogan Josh had tender meat as well. The kids enjoyed the pista kulfi and the mango rasmalai which had just the right amount of sweet. Overall, good place to try.

Upscale Indian cuisine and a modern location with professional staff and service. Reservations are…read morerevommended most nights. Table cloth dining, with uniformed brigade service. We had reservations for 7:30, we were greeted walking in and seated at our table that was waiting for us. Our server was at our table within a minute or so and took our drink and appetizer orders. Our libations were delivered to our table from the bar, via a bartender. Within another fee minutes our freshly made Samosas appeard, three to an order. Fresh, golden brown and delicious. We tried the crispy corn as well, it was also very good. For my entree, the Tandoori Salmon. A delicious meal, well made and freshly prepared. Served piping hot. I thoroughly enjoyed this dish. Flavorful and good. This is an upper end dining experience. Their presentation, service, menu, location and decor all lean towards that. This is a busy eatery most nights, so plan accordingly - make reservations 4.5 Stars rounded up for the gracious staff 01267

This Indian restaurant at the sweetwater complex in Apex is a new talk of the town. The ambiance is…read moremodern yet classy. We were seated at their event section since we were 5 people but the round tables are big and did not give that cozy feeling so we moved to their regular area which faces the outside. The tables are a little cramped if you are 4 and more. We ordered mocktails and cocktails for drinks. They all tasted pretty good, main highlight was the Long Island ice tea that was strong and well made. For starters we ordered their beetroot chaat, amritsari fish and their tandoori platter. Fish was really disappointing, the chickpea batter used to fry the fish was still uncooked and we could taste the uncooked batter and spices which was not great. The beetroot chaat was something different but pretty average again. Their tandoori platter was great, everything well marinated and well cooked. Shrimp was overcooked and hard but I would give them 8 out of 10 for that dish. For main course we ordered their daal makhni, butter chicken reimagined and mutton rogan josh. Daal makhni was average and missed that Smokey flavour that it usually has, there was nothing reimagined in their butter chicken really, loads of gravy and very few pieces of chicken, tasted average again. But hats off to the chef for their mutton rogan josh, extremely well made and a must try, delicate mutton pieces in a gravy full of flavor. Their naans were good too. We were too full for dessert and also a little disappointed with the overall food so did not order any dessert. For all this we paid around $250 including tip so I would say price wise it's pretty reasonable. Service was good and fast, no complains there, will definitely go again for few of their dishes that we loved.

Biryani? More like Mango Masala Mystery…read more Walked into Indian Bawarchi in Apex expecting biryani... walked out questioning my life choices. Ordered the boneless chicken biryani--was it Hyderabadi? North Indian? Nope. It was something entirely new: Sour Surprise Biryani, featuring what felt like a handful of amchur (dried mango powder) and a complete lack of actual biryani flavor. I'm convinced someone in the kitchen confused the spice rack with the candy shelf. Tandoori appetizer? Sizzling, yes. Memorable? Meh. Garlic naan was decent--if only naan could carry the whole meal on its doughy shoulders. Service: 3/5 Two waiters, two tables, one manager--sounds promising, right? Not really. We had to remind them we ordered biryani (you know, the main dish). "Oh, you ordered biryani?" Yes, my guy. That's kind of the whole point. Also had to clear our own table like it was a self-service picnic. Ambience: 4/5 Nice space, clean, decent vibe. Sadly, ambience doesn't come with a side of flavor. Total bill: $50 for a biryani, tandoori chicken, naan, and lime soda. Felt more like a fine-dine price for a college cafeteria meal. Verdict: Come for the naan, stay for... well, maybe just the naan. Biryani fans, enter at your own risk.

New owners, messed up what used to be decent quality chicken dishes. Do not recommend this any…read morelonger.

We tried Basil n Spice for a weekday lunch. Although they serve Thai and Chinese, we both selected…read moreIndian dishes for lunch plus Roti and Peshwari Naan. It's a tiny restaurant nestled in a strip mall that has tables for dining in, although while we were there a steady stream of customers arrived to pick up their take out orders. A small basket of papadum was served with mint chutney, tamarind, and pickled onions. This was a nice touch and something that seems less and less common these days. Spinach is my favorite vegetable so saag with chicken was an easy choice. I ordered it 9 out of 10 on the spicy scale, so it while it had definitely had heat it was manageable and not punishing. It was very good and I would order it again. My dining companion ordered the Tikka Masala with lamb and not spicy. She thought it was good, but the chunks of lamb were very tough and chewy. The breads were a bit of a disappointment. My roti seemed more like naan and lacked the flakiness of traditional roti. The Peshwari naan definitely had a sweet taste, but was missing the bits of dried fruit and nut that makes it so distinctive. We both thought Basil n Spice was a 4-star restaurant, but the tough lamb and sub par breads bring it down to a borderline 3-star rating. That said, we both thought the restaurant has potential so we're going to give it another try so we can sample the Thai and Chinese dishes.

We live over in Wake Forest, and were in the area for a Friday night soccer game. When we…read morefinished at 8, I asked my daughter what she wanted, and she reported 'Asian'. I didn't realize when I first searched nearby and found this location, but it has multiple cuisine spot. I remember thinking as I was driving over that 'man I wish she liked Indian food' because I hadn't had any in some time. Much to my delight when we got here, I discovered not only were their Thai and Chinese inspired stuff, there was a nice large selection of Indian options. She got some chicken lo main, and I got palak paneer. She got some spring rolls, and I got my favorite Samosas. I introduced her to the papadum and chutneys that were given before the meal and she was a trooper and tried them all. Food arrived, was hot, fresh, and delicious. With the samosas it was too much for me to finish my palak paneer and I'm eating it now as I type this up for lunch on Sunday. Lo mein was well liked, she doesn't have a spice tolerance though and a 3 was a bit much for her. she said the spring rolls were great, and had finished off the lomein she brought home by Saturday night. Really great place you should check it out, they do delivery and stuff, but it was great to go in somewhere in person and enjoy a meal. Not a giant seating area but plenty of room to come in sit down and enjoy stuff.

I got the vegetable korma this time. The flavors were nice. The chickpeas and green sauce were…read morerefreshing. It's very filling tho! Service was pretty fast this time and the cashier was friendly. Ambiance is immaculate as always.

Had not been to Cilantro in a while but will definitely go back soon. Forgot how flavorful their…read morefood is and what a great staff they have.

I ordered the chicken tikka pizza, and was so excited to try it. The toppings were great, the…read morechicken tasted excellent, but the crust was almost totally raw. The crust looked cooked from the top, but the dough under each slice was not cooked. I ate one slice before I realized why it didn't taste right. Unfortunately, I got sick from this. I will not be returning.

I got a Chicken Tikka pizza (12", 8 pieces) for lunch - big enough for two people or two servings…read morefor one person. The taste was very good and a little spicy, which I really appreciate. The crust was not stellar. It was not thin (I prefer thick) but it was kind of limp, not crisp, so it was virtually impossible to pick up a single slice with my hands. I ended up cutting pieces to make them more manageable or used a fork under an entire slice to help support it while I ate. It didn't stop me from eating all the crust, up to the edges, which is my usual modus operandi. The plasticware was kind of on the shabby side. There were a few (less than a dozen) loose forks and spoons (not wrapped) in a station where you get such stuff. Curiously, there were no knives but I thought I would ask if I needed one. It turns out that I did want a knife, I asked the staff, they rooted around a bit, but couldn't find any at first. I keep a small supply of plasticware, napkins, etc in my car so I got a knife from there. In the meantime, the staff did turn up a couple of individually-wrapped plastic knives. I used mine instead and put the knives with the other plasticware for others to use. I ate half of the pizza at the restaurant and I got a takeaway box for the other half of the pizza for dinner. I will probably return to try other things.

I ordered Kadaai chicken upon returning and it was a culinary delight. Medium spice was perfect,…read moreand the cardamom added a lot of flavor to this dish. The gulab jamun we got on the house for relocating tables was also a sweet treat! It was a little louder this time, but at least it was a comfortable temperature.

Just had a take out , two main courses and a vegetable dish. Im wondering if we were just scammed…read more This food was like eating a leftover from a couple of days, warmed up, with extra salt added, to avoid them being prosecuted for food poisoning. If I ate this daily I would be dead in a few months. Nobody can eat food with this sodium bomb. This is the worst Indian food I have eaten. Not only in this area, but in the USA. if I do get food poisoning, i hope i can edit this review to minus points.

I first went to this place yesterday and I went again the next day because the food its worth it's…read morealready cheap price and the customer service is amazing.This place should be packed and popular but it's not for some reason this place is the best. -Jacob

I eat a more Vegan menu so this place did really well! I can't wait to bring my wife here but we…read moreare from out of town so it will be a while. I had the root veggie bowl and added lentils for protein. I asked for dressing on the side because I want to dress my own food. Before I dressed it I took a bite, wow! It could be eaten with no dressing! It was absolutely delicious. I asked if they have a vegan sauce and they did not know. CAVA has several vegan dressings available that are marked on the bottle. Might be something to consider. But, wow. I can't wait to come back! My drink was the Mango Apple Kale. It was very good and not too sweet. It's 7:10 on a Wednesday night. The place is not real busy but should be. The first experience was worth reviewing, they did great. I eat at chipotle a lot and their tables are always dirty and garbages overflowing but this place, no. The Farmside Kitchen tables are all clean in the lobby. garbages clean, floor...clean. They are going to do great. I look for forward to returning or finding one in my area.