I was seriously craving Indian food while visiting Omaha during Memorial Day weekend, and luckily,…read moreKarnali was the only Indian restaurant open nearby that day. We reached the restaurant around 3:30 - 4 PM for a late lunch, and there were a few people dining inside. The restaurant was very clean, the tables were well arranged, and the Indian music playing in the background gave the place a nice cozy vibe. We started with the tandoori chicken and then ordered garlic naan, butter chicken, and two chais for the main meal. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, but it was different from the typical restaurant-style tandoori chicken. It tasted more homemade with regular spices, without the bright red color or smoky restaurant flavor. Still, it was really good. The best part of the meal was actually the sauce served with the chicken. It tasted like a spicy tomato-onion gravy, almost similar to butter chicken sauce, and honestly, I wish the butter chicken we took later had been cooked in that same sauce because it was delicious. The butter chicken was tasty overall - rich and creamy, though the garlic naan could have been better. The naan felt a little too dry and could have used more butter. The chai at the end was ok because it had a bit too much spice and tasted more milky than tea. The service was decent as well. The server was friendly, but while taking our order he wasn't writing anything down and had to ask us to repeat a few things, so that was a little awkward. The food arrived in about 10 minutes, which was pretty quick. One thing to note is that we had to place the chai order along with the food because the server mentioned it takes around 15 minutes or more to prepare. I did feel that the pricing was slightly higher compared to the quality and portion sizes. The tandoori chicken was around $17 ,the butter chicken was about $19 and the Naans $4 each and chais were around $4 each, so the total came close to $55 + w tax or more. Personally, I don't think the food completely matched the pricing and was mediocre. Overall, I had a decent experience and really appreciate that they were open on Memorial Day because they definitely satisfied my Indian food craving. I would definitely recommend trying the tandoori chicken appetizer, especially with the sauce they serve alongside it. I would give the restaurant a solid 3 out of 5 stars.

We had such a great experience at Karnali. We had a group of 4 plus a baby. They were very…read moreaccommodating with our seating and had a high chair for our baby. It was a Thursday evening and not very busy. Only two other tables when we were there which really surprised me after tasting the food. They started out with the complimentary papadam with two different sauces a mint chutney and a brown sauce not sure what it is but both great. We started off with the naan bread basket and an another garlic cheese naan definitely didn't need more than the bread basket was a very large portion to split. All were very tasty the garlic was my favorite. I had the Karnali combo biryani which was awesome had the right heat I asked for spice wise and good amount of all the different meats. My wife got the mango masala which she really enjoyed and isn't always the biggest Indian food fan but she ate hers and ate the leftovers the next day as well. My aunt had chicken korma which she raved about as well. My mother tried the malai kofta she had only tried Indian food once many years ago and this experience confirmed she's not a fan and has a bad taste palette haha. I really enjoyed this dish as well and was happy to have the leftovers the next couple days. We ordered her some chicken tenders from the kids menu but those also had some seasonings more cumin I'd say and others that she didn't enjoy but our 14 month old really enjoyed. So if you have a very picky eater maybe go with one of the other kids options. The white creamy sauce that came with my biryani was also bursting with flavor and had a great cooling sensation. The man who served our table was very friendly and even played peek a boo with our baby from the register area. Place had a nice vibe and was very clean bathrooms included. Definitely will be back and you should go check out this spot!

Third time here and as before the food is top notch. Probably the best Indian food in town…read more What had change is a dramatic increase in the overall professional feel to the service. Kudos to the owners for training up your staff. We sat at the bar and the service was great. The rest of the room was being tended to promptly as well. We were really impressed!

I have loved everything I've tried at Kinaara & the service is always exceptional. Thali on…read moreWednesday & Thursday nights is a fun way to try many dishes!

First off, customer service was excellent. I'm not super familiar all the Indian cuisine…read moreingredients, and they were helpful explaining the ingredients and processes. I ordered the chicken vindaloo and the gobi Manchurian. The chicken vindaloo had really good spices and flavor. The chicken however was a bit on the dry side. Now the Gobi Manchurian made all the difference. It was cooked to order. Spicy with a little crunch (I ordered take-out, so it may have been crunchier had it not had a lid and condensation). First time trying it and I will definitely try to make my own version since there's no Indian cuisine in my area. I'm happy I stopped by. I would gladly return in the future when I'm in town. Highly recommend if you like Indian or just want to try something new.

Went back here recently, and this is my first time at the new location…read more This was my first time trying butter chicken. Overall, it was good. Nothing over the top and nothing bad just normal good. My dish had zero spice level to it so it was easy to eat, though I do not mind a little bit of spice but this had none. I do wish they gave you a couple pieces of naan nstead of one. I would prefer two pieces of naan over just one and maybe two potato balls instead of three. Those potato balls were pretty basic as well. I got the $16 large meal bowl so it came with my entrée, a side, and a drink which was fair. I also added on a small order of those sweet dessert balls, which I have always enjoyed. Service was very fast so I was in and out when I ordered at the inside counter. Overall I would rate my meal 7/10.

Great restaurant with quick and friendly service and very tasty food!! Loved the unique flavor of…read morethe Malabar Curry and the Garlic Naan was deliciously garlicky. One of the best Indian restaurants in Omaha!!

Great friendly service, not very busy with a lot of takeout while we were there but dirty floors,…read more bathroom and just kinda of unkempt tables etc. Food was okay. Definitely a take out place. Will not be eating in there again.

Wow! This place is delicious!! We tried lamb biryani, butter chicken, and coconut shrimp and it was…read morefantastic. We also got the naan bowl, which gives you three different flavors of naan. The garlic was the highlight. The first Indian place I've been to that has kids meal options - that was a major plus! The portion sizes are really big, we took home about half of everything. And they can do any dish a spicy range from "not spicy at all" to "really spicy".

Kripa Indian & Nepali Cuisine serves really good food with generous portions and strong flavors…read more The quality and taste of the dishes stood out, and overall the food itself was excellent. That said, the restaurant was very busy during our visit, and it felt like the staff were overwhelmed. Service was slower and less attentive than expected, likely due to the volume of customers rather than lack of effort. Despite the service challenges, the food made the experience worthwhile, and we would consider coming back, ideally during a less busy time.

From Maryland to Omaha, I did expect to stumble upon this jewel of restaurant! The food was…read moreamazing! Dolma service was excellent. She had The perfect balance of separation and attention. The Ambiance is the perfect mixture of a classic restaurant and a romantic outdoor patio Inside. I'll be here at least 2 more times before I leave on Wednesday today is Saturday

Eat here!!!! My wife is Indian, I'm an intolerant of the heat white boy and this checked all of the…read moreboxes. From appetizer to main dish the food is outstanding. Having Dolma serve us was the other outstanding aspect of this. She was patient with us, had great suggestions and did a wonderful job! This is worth checking out and pricing is reasonable for the awesome food and flavors!

When it comes to Indian food in Omaha, Persis stands above the rest. Namesake Biryani is my…read morefavorite in town, and the Goat Rogan Josh is highly recommended. Fair prices and good service as well.

I opened up my box of rice to a piece of dead ROACH. I used to love coming to this place. If You…read moreknow anything about roaches, there is never just one.

I have been to a few Indian cuisine restaurants in the area, and this place definitely topped the…read morecake for me! The food was incredible. Everything was spiced beautifully and a lot of options can be made gluten free. My favorite bite was the mysore masala dosa and the paneer tikka masala. Everything was spiced beautifully. We got the level 3 for most items, and a couple 2's as well. I love spice, but I don't like when food is too spicy I can't enjoy it. This was a good happy point for me. I loved how there were so many options that were gluten free that I could enjoy as well. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side and a seat yourself sort of feel. We went around lunch time and got serviced in a timely manner. They did seem a bit understaffed, so give them a little grace went it comes to service. Overall, definitely a place I would go back to!

Had an amazing family style lunch here with friends. Tried the mango lassi for the first time and…read moreloved it, it really helped me deal with my spice level 0 tolerance. The butterfly chicken was so good and saucy and easy to eat. The garlic naan stuck out to me as soft and fresh. The server was always attentive. They even noticed a small spot on a plate and took it back and replaced it without being asked. The TV playing Hollywood music videos wasn't too loud but was fun to see and the atmosphere was so clean and welcoming.

Delicious food and great service!…read more We ordered the mango lassi, paneer chilli, chapati, paneer butter masala, and dal tadka -- everything was flavorful and well-prepared. The restaurant itself is clean, tidy, and has a really nice ambience. I'll definitely be back with my family the next time I'm in Omaha!

By far, one of our favorite Indian spots in Omaha. Star's garlic naan is amazing. It's so buttery,…read moreit's fluffy, and not too thin. I have several dishes that are my go tos here. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. A few of my favorites are the butter chicken, chicken biryani, chicken vindaloo, and my husband gets the chicken tikka saag. The owners are the absolute sweetest, and you really can't get much better than Star.

This restaurant is located adjacent to the Konark Grocery. They were running a 'Wednesday'…read morespecial, 3 for $X. We picked Chicken 65 Biryani, Lamb Korma, and Butter Chicken, all medium spicy. Bullet Cheese Naan and Garlic Cheese Naan. The Naan is good bullet has a kick, but not overbearing. Garlic is as good as I expected to be. The surprise was the Cheese, not certain the type but melts like mozzarella, more than I expected. Also picked up some raitha, salan, and peanut chutney to dip naan. The main dishes were flavorful, medium spice let's you know it's there, but that's about it. I will need to get it Spicy level next time. All in all everything is delicious and will be back.

Food is always good and fresh. Garlic pita is great. Have done delivery several times and it was…read morequick. Spicy has some good heat.