I was told over the phone they had kabsa as a special of the day (a Middle Eastern rice dish). I asked if it was authentic because this is not a Middle Eastern restaurant. I was told repeatedly that it was kabsa(a rice dish). What I received was not kabsa at all -- it was a flatbread/pastry (like mutabbak), not a rice dish. When I called, the owner said they don't even make kabsa and pointed to the receipt saying it was written as mutabbak. He was rude and refused a refund. That doesn't change the fact that I was told on the phone by some woman that they had kabsa. This wasn't a mix-up about taste -- I was told one thing and given something completely different, and they doubled down instead of fixing it. read more

Nola Desi Kitchen - Mutabbak, which I did not order. - Indian Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

I've been visiting NOLA Desi Kitchen for years now and the food ALWAYS hits the spot. When my dad was in town I brought him to nearly every Desi restaurant in New Orleans, and this was the last one. He LOVED it and said "this is what home cooking in Pakistan tastes like!" He even bought a second order of chicken biryani to go for his travels. My go to order is the goat biryani but honestly EVERYTHING here is amazing. If you happen to be able to catch when they have a buffet- OMG GO! The staff are all extremely kind as well! I typically order my food to go but I've eaten in twice. The space is modest and clean. Nothing too fancy but the food will surely knock your socks off. OMG THE TEAAAA too! You have to order the tea! read more

We chose Nola Desi Kitchen based on all of the positive reviews on Yelp. It did not disappoint! Definitely highly recommend and will return. We had the Beef Nihari, Palak Paneer, Goat Biryani, Garlic naan, and Mango Lassi. All were equally delicious. Can't wait to go back and try more dishes. The Mango Lassi is the best I've ever had and I would drive there just to get a lassi! The gentleman who served us was extremely friendly, helpful and attentive. read more

Happened upon this small Indian-Pakistani restaurant in a strip mall in Kenner, LA on my way to a different original destination after I made a wrong turn and decided to give it a shot. At first I was the only diner in the place and wondered if I had made the right decision; but then folks started to trickle in for takeout and a larger group came to dine-in. Not only do the flavors not miss, but the portions you get for the price are just one more reason you should come here. The chunks of goat in the biryani were welcome. The butter chicken was creamy and downright delicious. And the naan was so fluffy and the perfect vehicle to deliver the butter chicken sauce into my mouth. read more

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Oh. My. Goodness! I had a random craving for some comfort curry after work on a rainy day & uber eats'd some Nola Desi while never having tried the restaurant before... I was blown away! Not even kidding, this is legit one of the best meals I've had in my life. I ordered the Paneer Karahi (vegetarian) & butter naan. Just wow!!! read more

Very typical Pakistani food. My husband ordered seekh kebab, dal fry and aloo paratha. He was happy with all ordered. I ordered over the phone and the customer service was excellent. They were nice enough to call me when it was ready and hold my order until I got across town. The restaurant is small, located in a Kenner strip mall, but very clean. It serves halal food so its another great option for those who's diets are limited by the restriction. read more

Top Notch catering service. Soothing ambiance with great food. Yummy handi chicken, biryani, butter chicken and much more.

Good spot for desi food. Mango lassi was good. Good spice for each dish. Wish the seekh kebab was bigger and that they use boneless chicken for the biryani but overall good food. read more

Nola Desi Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

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I try not to leave negative reviews if I can avoid it, but this place is extremely misleading on Yelp. All great reviews, but when it came down to it-- the food was not impressive at all: the chicken tikka masala was half oil, hardly any meat ($15); the garlic naan was dry and cold; and the beef sheek kabob was dry ($14). The staff was not inviting or helpful, and the ambiance was awkward and unwelcoming. The only redeeming part of our meal were the potato samosas. Side note: they told us 20 minutes for our meal to go... we waited 40 minutes. 3 pm, not a high volume time and no one was dining in. Definitely would not recommend. read more

They have the BEST beef Samosas! The tamarin sauce is bomb! I could eat them samosas for ever! I'f I'm dying my last bite of food is them beef Samosas! read more

Don't be alarmed if you eat alone inside , get it to go or sit and enjoy . Plenty of people walking in and out for to go orders . The service is top notch , and the food is even better . Naan is very good and huge piece . Samoas as good as everyone on here says they are . read more

Nola Desi Kitchen - Garlic Naan 13. Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

Honestly, I don't go to many Indian restaurants so not sure if this place is exceptional or not, but the menu had various meat choices as well as cooking options. The food we ordered was good, but with naan, I wanted more naan. It was good but curry was much more. The dining room wasn't big and was filled with people that seems to understand the taste better than me. The chicken curry was pretty good. read more

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My favorite place to eat in Kenner. Everything is hot, flavorful, and portions are generous.

Food is AMAZING!!! I drive thirty minutes out of my way to get this food. The portion sizes are huge as well. Money well spent ! This is my "go to" for Indian food. read more

I was recommended to try this place by one of our customers as we were discussing authentic foods in the greater New Orleans area. My partner wanted Chinese food but luckily our favorite Chinese food was literally the next plaza over, so it was a win-win situation. I got the Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, Chicken 65, Palak Paneer, 2 beef samosas, 1 mango lassi, and a masala rice that I ordered when I got there. It's a nice mom and pop shop, and the gentleman (the owner) that was helping me is such a sweet guy. He offered us some free mango lassi, having forgotten that I had already ordered some. The owner forgot to pack my masala rice, but he told me when I messaged him that he'll get me next time and that's totally alright with me. The food was spectacular! It's hard to differentiate which one was the Chicken Tikka Masala and which one was the Butter Chicken but they both were good so I can't complain. They had marked BC on the butter chicken one for me but in my haste I mixed up the lids and forgot which one was butter chicken and which one was was the chicken tikka masala. I ordered everything spicy, and everything was spicy to a degree but as a chili fiend I had to add more chilies to my dishes. I also really enjoyed the Palak Paneer. I'm not sure what Palak is but it was green and it looked like spinach. I've had other Indian/South-Asian dishes that were a spinach and paneer dish so I think this might've been that. The beef samosas were good but it needed some sauce (chutneys). I like to mix the tamarind sauce with the mint ones, but I'm not sure if I had to ask for them or if they have it. The owner also gave us a free rice pudding dessert. The naan that came with the meal was fabulous! It was so soft and chewy and even when I left in the refrigerator and heated it up the next two days, it still was really good. Overall given the quality of the food and the hospitality of the owners I am impressed and enthusiastic about returning next time. Thank you for the fabulous meal! read more

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I sort of stumbled into the place looking for Indian food while in Kenner. It is a very quiet place (or maybe when I was there). I had the palaak paneer, garlic naan and a dessert. It was delicious. The man serving me answered my questions about the food and was very helpful and kind. I would like to go back and try a few different dishes. An unexpected treat! read more

Three stars. One for the delicious samosa chaat. It was absolutely amazing. I love samosas and have tried them in many places. These were my second favorite ever. read more

Ordered for take out. The garlic naan was delish, but I paid over $3 for one piece. The lentils were soupy.. not what I have typically gotten. The butter chicken was good but cold. I didn't receive any rice with the order. I don't think I would order food from here again. read more

Nola Desi Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

We stopped at NOLA Desi Kitchen on a Friday night after a long day of travel. Delicious food and very prompt, polite and attentive service. The Chicken Tikka Masala was out-of-this-continent delicious, homemade with just the right spices. The lentil daal was also very good. The rice and naan were excellent. We wish NOLA Desi Kitchen was near our home because we would eat there very often. It is in a non-descript strip mall and could easily be missed, but you should search it out. read more

Enjoyed my Chicken Tikka. Spice level was the first that actually held true to being actually spicy. Since I ordered via Uber eats I did not know you could substitute naan for basmati rice since it doesn't give you the option to choose and I rarely trust the "special instructions" function for making such a request. Since it was a to go order it can in a plastic Tupperware which at first glance you think it's a small portion but it's sufficient. Also I guess I am use to having more than one piece of naan for an entree so that was a bummer. However, what really stopped me from giving 5 stars was because they forgot my Mango Lassi which I was really looking forward to. So now I have to wait for reimbursement through Uber I suppose. I would just advise the restaurant to take extra care of reading and packing orders. It was about an hour from closing time so I imagine maybe it ran out or you all just wanted to get going but people expect what they do order. I will patronage again in the future because I love this cuisine so we shall see how it goes! read more

Nola Desi Kitchen - Chicken Tikka Masala (spicy) minus the Mango Lassi I ordered... - Indian Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

Classic strip mall in Kenner Brah. Super nice and accommodating host/server from Pakistan. Got to dine in and enjoy the Tikki Chicken Marsala and the Goat Korma, both entrees came with choice of Naan or rice. All entree's are available spicy or regular. We got the spicy and it was a good heat, nothing unbearable. Washed it down with a very tasty mango yogurt drink. Bringing my Uncle Peter next time. read more

Nola Desi Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

There are a few North Indian/Pakistani restaurants in the outer suburbs of New Orleans, and this one is the farthest of them, way out in Kenner (~1/2 hour from the city center). If you're there, this place seemed respectable. I received my takeout quickly (~10 minutes), and it was an eminently flavorful lentil dish with plenty of whole spices, and some samosas drowned in chickpeas and accoutrements. I have to say I was mildly annoyed that their entrees come by default with naan. That being said, you can ask for rice instead. Also, the menu probably needs a rewrite just to be clearer to those people who don't know what all this stuff is. All of this brings the place in just a tad below the other similar restaurant I tried and reviewed near the airport (at which I ordered the same thing for comparison). But I liked both of them and frankly, I haven't found anywhere in Orleans Parish where you can get this food for this price. read more

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Good taste and friendly service. I was looking for halal food and was not disappointed.

Such yummy food and great customer service! I also had some delicious hot chai. The restaurant was empty and quiet, most of their customers were take away, so we got our food fairly quick. Everything we ordered was delicious highly recommend! read more

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Love this place definitely a hidden gem in Kenner best Indian food in Kenner... would highly recommend

Really good! Wanted Indian food and this did not disappoint me. Hot garlic Naan! Delicious beef Samoas. Lamb was tasty. We ate our fill and still have leftovers. The service was prompt and the food was hot. Thank you! read more

This unassuming spot is a tucked away gem bursting at the seams with delicious AUTHENTIC Indian and Pakistani dishes that can be hard to find in the South. The inside is as basic as it gets, but the flavor is more than bold enough - The goat biryani was served fresh with tender meat still on the bone, and rice bursting with spices. Do yourself a favor and start with the garlic naan, it looks thick but is so light and fluffy it practically melts on your tongue. If you like sweet treats, grab a mint lemonade, it's blended and brewed fresh in-house and worth it. Friendly & quick service was an added bonus. We'll be back. Often! read more

Very good, but painfully slow and inattentive service for the most part on an evening we were the only table. The butter chicken is less creamy than the average butter chicken-more akin to a chicken tikka masala. The samosa was very good. If they were, in fact, microwaved like another Yelper claims, I am shocked. A close second to Wah Kitchen. read more

Wife, 6 year old and I are spending Thursday's driving around the region trying every Indian/Pakistani restaurant we could find. Paneer Kahari was the best dish we've had in weeks and i got the Chicken 65 as well. It was great! Well balanced heat and lime. The owner was so kind and let my son have a taste of kheer! Which was great! I'm very pleased and think this one is worth the trek from Uptown more often. Thank you Desi Kitchen! It also advertises Bengladeshi food - I'd like to sample the dishes that are distinct to that area on our next visit. read more

Staff was friendly, food was delicious! Gentleman gave me a cup of yummy dessert that tastes like the milk from Cinnamon Toast Crunch while I waited. I recommend the aloo paratha if you're looking for a veggie breakfast that is filling. My boyfriend ate all my biryani unfortunately so I can't comment on it. read more

I haven't ordered anything recently, but this is my regular spot when I'm in town. I was born in Texas, Louisiana raised, half white half Pakistani, and while I reside in TX I regularly come back to visit family, and this place is a non-negotiable stop. Unfortunately this trip I had to skip it and go to a different desi food place in Metairie and it didn't even compare. I always get either biriyani or beef nihari here and I have yet to be disappointed -- everything is seasoned and cooked to perfection every time and I always leave happy. The mango lassi is also amazing. All very authentic south asian food, along with authentic south asian customer service. The owners are incredibly sweet and friendly and I love making conversation with them when I'm waiting on my food. So sad I missed it this run! But can't recommend this place enough read more

More like 3.5 stars! We were super hungry by the time we got here for lunch. Cute little place in a plaza off of Williams Rd. There were 5+ tables with chairs, grand chandelier in the middle of the room does scream luxury but not much decor signifying an Indian/Pakistan restaurant. Service was slow, only 1 waitress. I believe it's a family establishment. They definitely need more helpers. We ordered a lot of food so bare with me. Btw, their menu has little or no info on the dish. Menu needs tweaking. For apps: * Samosas: mashed potatoes, peas, onions, aromatics sealed in a rice flour casing and deep fried. Very similar to empanadas. Served with raita (yogurt sauce). My all time favorite appetizer. * Samosa chaat: 2 samosas nestled in a bowl with chickpeas, raita, tamarind sauce, onions, and chaat masala. Very yummy and explosion of so many flavors. * Papdi chaat: same as samosa chaat but without samosas instead topped with flakey Indian savory cookie. Yummy! * Shami kebob: 2 minced beef and lentil patties, deep fried to perfection. Comes with raita. Highly recommended. Entrees: all entrees comes with 1 large naan (Indian bread baked in a high temp oven). * Karahi chicken: chicken with bones in a spicy red sauce. I didn't think it was that spicy. Accompanied with 1 naan. * Paneer Karahi: vegetarian version, not many pieces of paneer. * Dall Makhni: Red kidney beans in a thick sauce, was ok. Overall, a good meal. Good prices! I loved the appetizers but wasn't too crazy for the entrees. read more

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Minus one star for the super slowwwwww service. This was on a Friday around 12:30. I ordered a hot chai and sat in the empty restaurant for over fifteen minutes waiting for my tea or any kind of service. I was grabbing my purse to walk out when I finally got my chai. At that point I figured I might as well stay. The potato samosas were nothing to write home about. They were teeny tiny and looked like they'd been previously frozen. The raita was tasty, though. For only $2.99 I really can't complain. Nola Desi doesn't have the same menu items available every day, so when I asked what vegetarian dishes were available my server told me there was a mixed vegetable curry as well as palak paneer (which wasn't on the menu at all). I think there were probably more dishes available but I stopped her right there because I love palak paneer. OMG. It was the best palak paneer I've ever tasted. It was served with a huge round of fresh naan that you tore pieces off of as you went. I'm in love. It then took forever to get the check and then I had to ask to pay it, but I'll definitely go back with my husband. I'll also be prepared for the wait this time. Worth it for that palak paneer though. Plus all three people I interacted with were pleasant! read more

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Tucked away in a strip mall, is the absolute best spot to grab an order of Chicken 65 with these huge pieces of naan. I was absolutely pleased. My taste for Indian food was totally satisfied. I ordered using grub hub and my food was hot and ready when I drove up. The inside of the spot was so cozy. I will definitely be going back again. read more

Delicious food! So glad I discovered them on Yelp. I will be ordering delivery again this week!

Nothing fancy, but the food is excellent ! Quiet and clean. Looking forward to going there again. Unfortunately, closed on Tuesday & Wednesday. Go, not expensive. Get the garlic naan! read more

I like this restaurant a lot. The food is insanely good. Our waiter was very nice and gave the baby a free doll. The bathrooms were clean. Very underrated! read more

Nola Desi Kitchen - Heleem - Indian Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

I would eat anything this lovely lady from Pakistan cooks!!! Her husband is the waiter and delightful to visit with. Food was incredible. Had several items without tomatoes- sister allergic. Garlic naan was nomnomnom!!! Chicken korma perfectly spicy. Lamb kabobs tender and luscious. Beef samosas spiced wonderfully. Will definitely go back!!! read more

Very yummy spot to stop for a quick lunch. Ordered the paneer karahi and potato samosas. Very good flavor with a tiny amount of heat, and friendly service to boot. Not the best I've had ever, but probably the best I've found in the New Orleans area. Worth a stop if you're in the area! read more

Nola Desi Kitchen - Half-eaten paneer karahi-- very tasty! - Indian Near Me - Kenner, Louisiana

Not very impressed. No rice came with my curry order. The tikka masala was very greasy and had no creaminess to it. If there was rice, the greasiness would be less noticeable. The chicken was low quality and not very much of it. And the samosas with raiti was very bland and tasteless. Garlic naan was fine. read more