Probably my favorite place to go for a fantastic Indian meal in Roanoke. Nawab is a classy joint, with attentive servers, and a large menu. Nothing I've ever had. There has disappointed me. They also deliver on DoorDash. The specialty drink drinks from behind the bar are fantastic, they make one with rye and absence that will quickly put you right where you need to be in a fun headspace.. The goat biriani is one of my favorite dishes. read more

Nawab Indian Cuisine - A "Hazy Mumbai" made from absinth and rye. - Indian Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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The service and food were fantastic! There was an issue with our delivery- NOT the restaurants fault at all. The staff were so kind and went above and beyond and remade our order. We had the samosas, garlic naan, chicken tikka masala and ananas kaju malai chicken. All was delicious. We will be back again and again. read more

Location is amazing and convenient in downtown Ambience: excellent and nice decor with dim light - romantic vibe Service - very friendly and professional. Food: five star and amazing . As vegetarian, I always want to make sure food is authentic and taste like traditional Indian. I would say chef Sharma ji - cooked one of the best saag paneer and kadai paneer. Along the same best tandoori roti and aloo paratha. I traveled all over the world and outside India - this is a great place to try authentic Indian food. Great food, service and ambience. I am now going to start writing reviews just because of such a great place in this town! Good Job Nawab read more

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A centrally located and longstanding restaurant which brings some needed variety to the scene. They had an impressive menu, offering not only some standard vegetarian dishes but the ability to get almost any of their entrees with either paneer or vegetables. The apple and potato chaat I got was more of a modern Indian vibe, while my bhindi masala was classic. I asked for a high spice level, and it burned, but not so much as to overshadow the sweetness of some fruity undertones and the crispness of the onions and peppers that came with it. The only thing I had against the dish was the indedible okra stems that were included; if anything, this is probably authentic. A bread with creamed spinach made a helpful dip, and it was cooked with some nicely charred bubbling on one side. They had a handy pay by card machine that they brought to the table at the end. The most significant downside is that they did not have any tea on their menu (maybe they do offer it and it just isn't listed; I did not ask). It was a large multiroom space and it's been doing good business whenever I walk by. I can see why they're doing well. read more

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We have been going here regularly since moving to Roanoke and they are consistently amazing. The atmosphere, the food, the service, the location...all spectacular. Truly one of the best spots in Roanoke and my personal favorite. read more

Located on Campbell Ave in downtown Roanoke, Nawab Indian Cuisine is one of the most elegant restaurants in the area and it has a loyal following by many repeat customers as well as new ones. So considering all this, I definitely had to go visit and try it out. When I arrived at the Host's station of the restaurant, I received a warm welcome and was taken to a wonderfully located table next to the front window and given a copy of the menu. Soon after, my server came by and took my drink order: a Mango Lassi, my favorite Indian drink that is made with my favorite fruit, the Mango. To eat I ordered the Gobhi Masala as appetizer, and the Garlic Naan to accompany my main entry of the Baingan Bahar, although it came very close to the Bhindi Marsala which I was very close to ordering. The appetizer was amazing: crispy and with a wonderful tasting sauce that make Indian Cuisine so tasty and savory. The Garlic Naan was good but I have had it in other Indian restaurants that has been more softer and fresher right out of the oven with lots of moist garlic on top. The Bhindi Marsala which I ordered mild was a bit too mild but of nice consistency. For dessert I ordered the Gulab Jamun. It was kind of a round donut hole with a sugar based syrup on top. Very sweet and delicious. My server was very friendly and hospitable like none in any other Indian restaurant that I have ever been and came by at the appropriate time to check on me and see if I needed anything and to see that everything was fine. Another person which I wasn't sure if he was the Host or the Manager also came by a few times as well. As I was experiencing a wonderful dining experience, many other customers came in and were seated. You can tell they were more experienced than me ordering and eating Indian food than me but we all seem to enjoy it amazingly the same. I defdefinitely recommend this restaurant for Fine Indian Cuisine and it also gets my compliments for such outstanding customer service and attention to detail. read more

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This place never disappoints!!! I have loved it for many years. It's my all time fav Indian cuisine! The flavors are superb- beautiful decor and great location! read more

Friendly staff. It was very clean and the food was delicious. Parking can be tricky but there's a lot across the street that's $8 for up to 2 hours. I got the tamarind and mango curry and he got the tikka masala. Also got gobi Manchurian and all were very delicious. The naan was also very good. Will be back. read more

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I had made a reservation online with Google, and it never went through, despite confirmation. When my friend and I arrived, the friendly staff said no problem, since we arrived early in the evening. They welcomed us and sat us at a wonderful table right by the window. Our server was excellent and the food was delicious. I enjoyed every bite, including the garlic naan. The portions are generous, so we each were able to bring home what we didn't finish and it reheated beautifully! I was surprised at how reasonably priced the dinner was, considering how much food we were served. By the time we left a couple of hours later, the place was hopping. I can see why this is one of Roanoke's most popular restaurants. read more

Brian and the team at NAWAB were exceptional!! Great food recommendations and the service was first rate! Highly recommend you check them out! Every dish was on point! read more

Nawab Indian Cuisine - Great fried cauliflower appetizer with a sweet/sour sauce. - Indian Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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Service: Ordered pickup at lunch time it was late and I was not given or offered utensils or napkins. Food quality is just okay for the price point. The main attraction is its location downtown. I rate this the third best Indian restaurant in Roanoke, if you are willing to drive then go elsewhere read more

The only spot that was open and staffed enough to seat and feed us at around 9pm on a Sunday night in downtown Roanoke! We seriously walked around for like an hour and went into two places where they were understaffed. We were happy to find this spot and had excellent food and service in a beautiful, empty dining room. Nearby bars were busy and full but this spot had some takeout pickups while we were here and two other tables came in right before close. Staff were attentive and very polite and friendly and the food was quick, fresh, and delicious. We chose the fried cauliflower and the chaat (tomato, cucumbers and spice in oil as a salad) and then went with a chicken and veggie skewer and a veggie korma with basmati rice. I also ordered the mango lassi (yogurt and mango) drink and it was phenomenal. A great meal, would highly recommend. read more

Nawab Indian Cuisine - Veggie Korma - Indian Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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Stopped by for lunch and the portions were great for the price! Very flavorful food that came out fast! Some of the best Indian food I've had, definitely recommend if you're in the area! read more

Nawab Indian Cuisine - Ananas-kaju-malai chicken, garlic naan, Subz Bahar Kofta - Indian Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

Stopped by for lunch just after they opened. The staff was extremely prompt and began serving me. Had the Kuzhambu with chicken (I ordered it extra spicy). It was so delicious! I have not had a dish like this before and was extremely pleased. The tamarind does not overpower the dish and the heat from the chili peppers pairs perfectly. I wish the rice grain was more fragrant but was still good. Price for lunch was very reasonable given I was on a work trip and needed to stay within my per diem. Highly recommend! read more

Got some yummy take-out from this downtown Roanoke Indian restaurant. I tend to always do the buffet as I have a hard time deciding what to only order as an entrée. As it was dinner time, we decided to go with some classic dishes that we know we love. This was plenty of food, glad my husband stopped me from ordering more like I wanted too. Their staff was very nice on phone and equally appreciative at pick up. Food was nicely packed in mostly reusable containers and labeled. We got their Samosas (Homemade Pastry, Spiced Potatoes ,Peas ,Tamrind Chutney) as an appetizer. It included two large Samosas that held up well as a fried item for take-out. They had good flavor; I would have liked a little more kick, but it was tasty overall. We love naan and got very excited about the idea of Garlic Naan! The naan was well cooked and garlic flavor absolutely come through. The naan is an amazing catalyst to soak up the sauce of yummy Indian food. We got two entrees to share which both came with white rice. The first was the Saag (Creamed Style Spinach, Onions, Fenugreek, Garlic) with Paneer, which is an Indian cottage cheese. It was very hearty and flavorful. I thought the Saag to Paneer ratio was pretty good as well. Second was the Tikka Masala (Creamed Tomato-Fenugreek Sauce) with Chicken. The spiced curry sauce was creamy and buttery as desired. I did feel there should have been more chicken, as it was definitely mostly sauce. Overall, a satisfying and plentiful meal that did leave a bit of entrees leftovers to enjoy the next day. read more

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A local recommended this restaurant to us as one of her favorites in Roanoke. Since we're big fans of Indian food we made a bee-line for it and weren't disappointed! My goat curry was meaty, succulent and perfectly spiced, my husband's Angaar lamb had generous chunks of tender meat in a delicious sauce. The naan was smokey and crisp on the bottom straight from the tandoor. Yum. Our server Hement couldn't have been more polite and helpful. Overall a delightful experience!! read more

Nawab Indian Cuisine - Lovely atmosphere - Indian Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

Really enjoyed the Subz Bahar Kofta - it was rich and full of flavor. Would definitely eat here again, and would try more of their menu. Lots of vegetarian options! read more

Food is authentically good. We ordered chicken Tikka masala and chutney glazed salmon Service is excellent.

Best Indian food I've had in a while. One of the few places in Roanoke with flavor. Staff were amazing, food was delicious! Highly recommend! read more

Coming from cleveland where we actually had great Indian food, this place is a no-no for its food. Although their hospitality was incredible, which is why they'll get three stars, the food is not something I would come back here for ever again. We are happy to see that they are Indian restaurants around here however the dishes that we ordered were not up to standard which was a huge disappointment. I'm not sure if we will be back here again. The curry was too run down and the pricing for the amount of food they provided was just ridiculous. read more

Nawab Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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Excellent appetizers here. I had 2 and some Naan because I wasn't too hungry. Both were delicious. read more

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Food was good and portions acceptable. Service was decent but they were very unaccommodating when it came to the most minor change in our order. We were sat next to a table of 6 Indian people who continually had the waiter over to talk and point out the changes they wanted on the menu and in their order. This table was very much taken care of in a different manor. Not a complaint - merely an observation. read more

Food was delicious. My friend likes spice and ordered a 3 out of 5 and was disappointed so if you like spice, go up in the scale. I definitely recommend the bread basket and a Taj Mahal beer to go with your meal. read more

Nawab Indian Cuisine - Chicken Patia, bread basket and Taj Mahal Beer - Indian Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

Door dashed this to my house. I had the chicken tikki Marsala, samosa, and garlic naan. Samosa and garlic naan were delicious. For only having two Indian restaurants, this was good but I wish I'd gotten a higher spice level - the mild was a little too mild and I was missing a bit more spicy, and flavor. read more

I can't say enough good about Nawab! We had veg korma and tofu vegetable sukka. Omg!!!! It's a good thing we don't live in Roanoke. I'd be there every single day! The food is delicious, the ambience is nice, and the wait staff is courteous and informative. 10/10. read more

I have loved this place since they opened. After 25+ years it has maintained quality and still has excellent food. It is an excellent place for a date. I highly recommend getting the lamb pasanda paired with the Taj Mahal beer read more

I have gone to Nawab a couple times now and this is seriously one of the best places to go to in Roanoke. The service is excellent and the people working there are so kind! The food is delicious and there isn't much I haven't liked from them. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone You are missing out if you don't come here read more

I have eaten here two times. The first time, service was great and everyone was friendly. Second time, the service was not so great - multiple orders got messed up and had to be re-made, for some reason we had two servers and they kept assuming the other person already helped us or both asked us the same questions. One of the servers was a bit condescending and implied one of the mix-ups was actually our fault for ordering incorrectly when really, one server did not communicate to the other. It was a little strange, but there was also some sort of event going on in the front of the restaurant so maybe it was a weird night for them. Anyway, both times the food was good. I really enjoyed the heavy use of cardamom in many dishes. The naan was my favorite of the Indian restaurants in the area. Portions were large and prices reasonable. The restaurant itself is dimly lit and nice, a little crowded, though. read more

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AMAZING. My husband and I recently went here, and we will absolutely be back. He always claims to not like Indian food... but his mind is changed now. The server was friendly and attentive. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful and well-decorated. The food came very quickly and was hot and fresh! The seasonings they use here are amazing and incredibly delicious. read more

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We ordered garlic naan, mango lassi, Chennai Masala, samosa, and Chicken Kozhambu. The garlic naan was lighter than Taaza's but definitely could have used more garlic. The mango lassi is good and balanced. The Chennai Masala Chicken's sauce is really good, but the chicken itself was a little dry. The samosas were spiced well but might have needed more time in the fryer because the shell was not golden brown. The tamarind chutney that came with the samosa was overall a bit too sweet for me. The Chicken Kozhambu is good, but there was too much coconut in the curry. It was somewhat overpowering. Overall, I recommend if you're in the downtown area and craving Indian food. read more

Flavor Price Quantity of food This place has it all. The chicken was so tender a knife wasn't even needed and the sauce was to die for! The samosa was spicy and crisp - just the way I like them. The naan was great too with the bread being soft but sturdy enough to withstand my drowning it in the sauce. One dinner entree lasted me 2.5 meals and I was happy to eat it over and over again. The food was just as good reheated as it was fresh! read more

Nawab Indian Cuisine - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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Incredible food and service. Great recommendations from the staff on food and drinks! Nawab has an upscale vibe but caters to everyone. If you look for Indian restaurants when traveling- put this on your list!! read more

Nawab Indian Cuisine - Excellent cocktails - Indian Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

On a busy Saturday night without reservations, they squeezed us into the line-up with two seats at the bar. Wonderful hospitality. The curry based chicken served with rice, with garlic naan, was the perfect degree of spicy. Portions are very generous, so we are taking leftovers home. Very very satisfying. read more

I keep going back for the Paneer Subz dish. It is all so fresh and flavorful. I have not had anything here that was disappointing.

Solid food and excellent service make this place one of my favourite restaurants in Roanoke. The place has a slightly different feel at dinner service compared to when I come here for lunch, but that's to say that Te ambience is somewhere between casual and upmarket, with high ceilings and a pleasant curry aroma. Food is pretty solid here, and the chutney and appetiser samplers are particularly delicious. I've come here mostly for their lunch buffet, which is a decent deal for $10.47 including tax. The selection is tempting with all the classics like korma, tikka, aloo mattar, and freshly made naan bread. Service is always attentive, and that's a big part of what makes me keep coming back. read more

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I grew up right next to Artesia California. IYKYK. This is good Indian food! I grew up with spicy food, real spicy, it'd funny, no one here seems to like spice/heat. We have eaten here two times, and the first time was the best time, the food was wonderful. We ordered a level 3 of 5 on the spiciness. when we went back a few weeks ago, we ordered a level three on the spice again and I'm not sure if it was a different cook or not but it got sent out so spicy that we couldn't eat it. We packed it up and took it home and we're finally able to eat it next day with a crap ton of yogurt, added to it to make it palatable. I give it four out of five stars, it's still good, even though that one was too spicy. read more

Rich curry dishes, pleasant and attentive service. Would come again for tasty Indian food!

I had a delicious meal at Nawab Indian Cuisine. Tandoori Chicken, garlic naan, basmati rice, chicken vindaloo, and cucumber tomato salad were all delicious. The meat was succulent and warm without becoming dry at all. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, not overdone at all. Each sauce was rich and delicious while being tailored to the spice level I requested. Literally finger licking good - I wiped up the plate and left it clean. The staff at Nawab were quite attentive without being obnoxious - they have us a few minutes to read the menu and checked on us several minutes into the meal, giving us just the right amount of time to make our decision and evaluate the food without makung us wait around for the staff too long. Staff was dressed in clean black attire, was very polite, and refilled our water glasses frequently - I could not find the bottom of that glass if I tried. Would STRONGLY recommend eating at Nawab Indian Cuisine. read more

Food was really good spiced to exactly how I asked for. Service was good the waiter was great at explaining each dish I inquired about. The ambience was good will definitely go back when in the Roanoke area. read more

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Nawab benefits from being in a great location and also lack of competition. I recently ordered some lamb vindaloo for take out along with naan and samosas. I placed the order with ease on their website and was given an order "to be ready by" time. Upon arriving at that exact time, I was told that it would be another 10 mins or so. Fine. Walked around the block and came back when told. Still no food. Another 15 minutes passed and finally my order came out. Granted it was an early friday evening, but just set my expectations correctly and I would've been there 25 minutes later. The food portion was really sad. Lots of sauce, which tasted good, but my lamb was hard to find. There were 7 tiny pieces of lamb, weighing 2.8 ounces. I only know this because I'm practicing portion control and actually weighed the protein separate from the creamy sauce. My diet allows me 4-6 ounces of protein for a meal, so this was majorly disappointing. The lamb was chewy to top it off. The naan was fine and the samosas were standard. In summary, service is sub-par, portions are not fair for the price, taste is nothing special. Unfortunately Taaza is also over rated so my Indian food choices in Roanoke are as "average" as you'd expect. Both offer nice dining establishments, but don't anticipate being blown away by anything. read more