Wonderful restaurant that raises the standard in this part of New England for Indian cuisine. It…read morewas a bit out of my usual neighborhood and so it took a while to uncover. But finally I did and boy am I happy. Very much a family affair - husband and wife who share maitre'd and server responsibilities. And other relatives in the kitchen cooking up a storm. What first grabbed my attention were the huge number of dosas they offer. Seeing any dosa on a menu at all is a rarity and so to see the wide variety they feature was amazing. I opted for the Andhra Kara Masala and it was excellent. The dosa itself crispy and warm and the condiments beautifully integrated. We opted for the mixed veggie pakoras as an appetizer on the recommendation of the owner and they were served warm and crispy. The batter was light - nothing like the thick sludge that usually adorns the deep fried nuggets of vegetable delight. The accompanying tamarind sauce was sweet and clean and the mint-cilantro suitably refreshing. Lovey got garlic naan and saag paneer. Smooth and creamy, the saag was exactly as hoped for and the garlic naan was chewy, warm and toothsome. Dessert was carrot halwa. Hard to believe carrots make such an excellent warm dessert but they do. Richly satisfying with just the right touch of sweetness. We look forward to returning and sampling the rest of the menu!

This was absolutely delicious. The waiter was very friendly and helpful. He helped my pick out my…read morefood. He suggested Chettinad chicken curry and Malabar parotta. Both things I had never had before. Both delicious. Also good we're lamb tikka masala, garlic naan, and hot garlic dosa

We've been coming to Royal India since 2016 and it is one of our favorite restaurants overall, and…read morea 'tied for #1 top 2 favorite' for Indian The food is EXCELLENT, fresh made to order. The portions are enough for 2 meals, and the owner is a GREAT guy who cares about his business and treats his customers VERY well. I've had more than one occassion where my wife and i or just i was there during buffet, ordered from the menu and knowing my kids love the chicken tikka marsala hes given me a small side to take home to them. This is hands down our go to spot for Indian in the area of Manchester!

It's been some years since my first visit but Royal India remains excellent. Today, my dad and I…read morehad lunch. The chicken saag was delicious! The chicken was so tender. I also love their garlic naan- so flavorful, crispy, and not heavy with butter. Service was friendly and attentive. I will happily return.

In laws were raving about this place, and the last time we went to visit them we picked up takeaway…read morefor dinner on the way. Chicken tikka masala, chicken tandoori, butter chicken, salmon tandoori. I cant say I have ever had salmon tandoori from an Indian place before but it was absolutely amazing. So succulent and it came with a side of what I think is something similar to the tikka masala sauce. We will definitely be going back!

Destination India is relatively new to Hampton. (It has an older, well-regarded sibling in Derry,…read moreNH.) The restaurant fully deserves the highly favorable reviews it has quickly attracted. The chef knows his business and produces delicious, authentic Mughali cuisine. The portions are generous. The wait staff are attentive, thoughtful, and dedicated to ensuring you enjoy your visit as well as the food. There is ample parking at this tastefully repurposed former Pizza Hut at 320 Lafayette Road (US Route 1), just off I-95 and NH Route 101.

I've been coming here for quite a few years. It used to be excellent, unfortunately the salt level…read morehas been excessive the last 3 times. Today I ordered Chicken Tikka masala and Navratan curry, and naan. Ordered Poori a couple times ago and it was flat and oily. We had ordered it several times previously here and it had been perfect. I hope your restaurant addresses these issues. I'm definitely going to try a different Indian restaurant next time. They also no longer do lunch which is okay, but not if the salt level is this over the top!

Horrible!!! Absolute garbage. Ordered take away chow mein noodles and fried rice. I have never…read moreeaten such a bad chow mein noodles. It was anything but a chow mein. Fried rice. It tasted like pulao. No soya sauce. Asked for a refund. One piece of advice: ask all your chef to go and taste food in some good restaurants. At least they will know what good food is. And then start cooking.

Great food, reasonable prices and the owner was right on top of things to insure a memorable and…read moreperfect dining. Go!

First time coming today and will certainly be back. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful with…read morehelping me pick out vegan options. Everything came out very fresh, hot and delicious. Very high quality. Will certainly be back for sure!!

Quaint Indian restaurant in Downtown Derry. The coconut margarita was absolutely delicious and…read morecreamy. I'd never tried Rupee beer and was delighted to find that it has a good taste, kind of similar to a Blue Moon. My friend got the mango margarita and said he tasted like a basic puree. We got the spinach pakora and onion bhaji app. The onion bhaji was incredible. It was a fried semi-caramelized onion patty, which came with two chutneys. I love onions and look forward to trying this dish again. I got the chicken korma, a dish I've been interested in trying for some time now. I hope that all chicken kormas are like this one because the flavor was absolutely incredible! It's creamy cashew sauce with cubed chicken. I got mine at a medium spice level and it was perfect. The dish was really layered in its flavors with the cashew flavor not being over powering. The restaurant is a pretty nice size, with plenty of tables and room for many guests. The bar is small and the drinks took a while, but we came at the end of the night and I think there were only two people working the front. It seemed like a family owned spot and I hope they succeed here. The food was delicious!

We were in Londonderry and found Destination India in the vicinity while looking for an East Indian…read morerestaurant. It was quiet and there was only one other table with guests, probably because we were there around 4:00, shortly before the dinner hour. Bathroom cleanliness is critical restaurant criteria: Destination gets 4.5 stars for cleanliness. Our waiter was very polite and stood away, watching and waiting, ready to serve. Two of us shared one flavorful vegetarian entrée with rice, a side of perfectly spicy red chile paste and an order of garlic naan. Destination was convenient and good quality

Saturday night, ~8ish, date night with the spouse. Walked in…read moreand the place had exactly three tables occupied -- which in restaurant math = peace, quiet, and zero chaos. My kind of nightlife. Full transparency: We declined the bread. Yes... IK. A cardinal sin. A culinary betrayal. But after a certain age, carbs stop being your friend and start acting like that shady acquaintance who convinces you to make bad life choices. So we stayed strong. Mostly. AMBIANCE: Simple, cozy, chandeliers doing their little sparkle thing. Nothing over-the-top. A calming video montage with meditation music playing that had me halfway to enlightenment before our entree's arrived. Kept us entertained of guessing what part of the world the videos were from - Dubai I knew for sure SERVICE: Pleasant. Attentive without hovering like a helicopter parent. Waters pro-actively refilled often, and our waitress offered more rice like she knew my carb boundaries are weak. Respect. FOOD: Entree's: Lamb kabobs (medium) Shrimp tandoori Marsala (regular) Listen... I could've just ordered a vat of that masala sauce and a spoon and called it dinner. Creamy, perfect texture, medium spice level that said "hello" w/out choosing violence. The kabobs didn't look appetizing to me, and appeared tough to chew and cut, but no verbal complaints from my better half (shrug). My only disappointment: I was so busy living in the moment (and inhaling my food) that I forgot to take photos of the entrées. Not en "elite" move, IK! Also... it's Indian food, so let's all be honest: Plan your evening activities accordingly. Proceed with caution if you're strolling the streets of #ManchVegas later. #IYKYK

Consistently good Indian food!…read more I have been to a number of Indian joints in New Hampshire and Taj India is one of the ones that I have been back to multiple times. The staff are friendly, they are quick to take your order, ask if you need additional items, ASK how your meal has been, and offer dessert at the end of the meal. These may be common things expected at a restaurant, but you see this a lot less frequently these days. They are in a great location in downtown Manchester and have plenty of seating. I have have eaten in every time except one time when I had a friend bring me take-out while I was sick with COVID. The meal traveled extremely well and if I was in a bind, I'd certainly opt for take-out again. I have not experienced the lunch buffet, every time I visit, it is after buffet hours. However, I do hope to try it some time soon. I haven't been disappointed by anything lately, the biggest complaint that I had was when a Samosa had a cool core, but I do understand that some food has to be prepared in advance and I'd rather have a cool center than an overcooked exterior.

The food was good, but nothing too special and have tasted better…read more Slow service, but was a weekday afternoon so can understand that. Restaurant lacked music or much character, very quiet and plain. Will try again in the next few months.

Wow, last review a month ago, now 3 visits- the Lamb Saag was an amazing flavorful meal, tender…read morelamb and rice was a great combo. The chicken curry was delicious, as is the Lamb Masala - sauce is like a thick tomato soup, tons of flavor. The sauces are awesome, various heat levels available. Prices reasonable as the serving size is good, service is good. The place has plenty of tables and nicely decorated. Street parking & a parking garage a short walk. Downtown location on 123 Hanover St, near Hooked.