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4.5 (221 reviews)
Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Ray F.

Had dinner with friends at Oh' Calcutta recently and it was one of the best. We had reservations and were greeted and seated walking in. The host station is at the door as you enter. The narrow dark wood interior has high ceilings and is comfortable. A concise menu, not overly elaborate and executed brilliantly. We started with a couple appetizers, the Veggie Somosa and the Veg Momo's both were very good in their own way. The Samosa's were flaky and golden brown with a delicious warm filling, two to an order. The Veggie Momos were as well quite tasty, veggie filled steamed dumplings that were seared beautifully and very tasty. For my dinner entree I went for the Tandoori half Duck, a beautiful presentation that was simply delicious. Tandoori cooked and fall off the bone tender, this is an excellent meal. Along with a Maharahja Pilsner to accompany my meal. Cheesecake for dessert was exceptional as well. Rich, creamy and delicious a great finish to an excellent meal. 4.5 Stars rounded up for the authentic cuisine. May be the best in the area 01131

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Sam A.

Really enjoyed my lunch here today. Tried the Thali Plate and got to sample the menu this way for lunch. The flavor is in every bite. Service here was amazing and it's a quaint dining room. Waitress explained the menu and asked the kitchen for any questions she couldn't answer. You can tell them your level of spice but it's all going to light up your senses a little - it's delish. They have some wraps and bowls if you have diners with you that do not love the spice. There is duck on the dinner menu that has my eye, and a lamb flatbed. We will be back. Table of 6 today for lunch. Live they are open on Wednesday's for lunch now.

Chicken Vindaloo
Meena P.

Another fabulous spicy meal at this solid restaurant. Hannah our server was brand new and so sweet and took care of us. The food as always was just delicious. My go to spicy chicken vindaloo, perfectly Indian hot! As was my cousins chicken biryani. She asked for a side dish of just vindaloo sauce which they gave her also spicy Indian hot. She was loving it. Our friends chicken tikka masala was pretty bland in comparison to ours so she said it would need to be medium hot next time. The naan always perfectly crispy and soft. The aloo samosas were also great full of peas and potatoes with a sweet tamarind chutney. We had a lovely bottle of Cote de Rhône and my friend had a couple of Dos Equis. Rounded it off with a lovely sweet slice of dulce de Leche cheesecake. Yum, so good and creamy with a fabulous crust. Drizzles of leche with some berries too.... We all left so pleased with everything and the service always excellent. Justin always comes by to say hi and so does the management . Such a well run place with even a good Sunday business which is nice to see downtown. Also now open for lunch Tuesday to Sunday !

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Elisa G.

I love Indian food and this cute restaurant is on the corner next to Camino Coffee and here we are having more food! Joshua is a delightful and ebullient person and he's a wonderful waiter!! We are ordering a chicken bowl, tasty Brussels sprouts and raita. I'm excited and hope it's not spicy.

rasmalai bread pudding
Aashna K.

This is one of the best restaurants in the city and PK and Gopal are wonderful hosts. The service, the food, the location, it is a go-to spot for us. The inside is a great setting, but we love being able to sit outside on the street right in the heart of downtown! I was extremely hesitant to try an Indian restaurant here as I am very picky about my Indian food since I grew up eating it, but this place really surprised me. They really handle the idea of modern Indian fusion so well with dishes that are so creative and delicious. Not to mention, we love the drinks. We have already been back multiple times and certainly will more. Cannot recommend it enough.

Alyssa C.

I had a great waitress when I came and but can not remember her name. She gave me amazing food recommendations and was patient with me as I waited about 10mins for my dinner first. The food came out quickly, fresh, and hot. The food had amazing flavor. I loved how the hostess not only sat people but made sure all guest had everything they need and they kept water glasses full. I loved the truffle naan because it's not something I've had before and the fried dumpling like things were also delicious. The restaurant is small in size and give you a great intimate cozy feel. I can't wait to come back and try other items!

Chicken Vindaloo (darker sauce) Chicken Tikka Masala (orange sauce)
Talesha C.

Our waiter, Jesse, was so great and attentive. The Aloo Samosa was great! It was soft and warm and the pastry was flaky and excellent. Well done! The Chicken Vindaloo (darker sauce) and Chicken Tikka Masala (orange sauce) was so good. The chicken tikka masala needed more chicken or the pieces of chicken in it should have been cut into smaller pieces. I loved the potato's here and there in the chicken vindaloo dish as well. The garlic naan pairs perfectly with both dishes. By the end we were just dipping the naan into the sauce and enjoying that simple act of deliciousness.

Deedrah B.

I came here with some friends to celebrate birthdays and my move! Full disclosure, I am not really a fan of Indian food but I got outvoted. So it was a mostly liquid meal for me! It's a nice place though, great location on 4th St. I could've (and should've) walked but I drove over and parked a couple blocks away. We made a reservation for 730pm on Friday and got a nice table close to the bar and by the window. I just had a couple glasses of wine (Riesling and Chardonnay) but everyone else split a bunch of different dishes. I tried one of the fried and seared chickens and it was okay. My friends enjoyed their drinks too and we had a great time catching up. It will be sad not being able to see them as much since we're all going in different directions! I'm sure anyone who does like Indian will like this place. A little on the pricier side but quality food and service.

Masala Brasied Lamb Shank
Fred B.

Oh' Calcutta is an interesting, self identified "modern" Indian restaurant that opened in early 2023. It is the brainchild of Winston's most interesting, and perhaps most creative restauranteur, Freddy Lee, along with business partners Gopal Chandarana and Brooks Revolis. Lee is involved with a number of area restaurants, primarily high end spots - Bernardin's (Chef and owner), Bleu, Spotted Cow, Cibo Trattoria, and has some connection to Hokkachow along with his sister. I love very good Indian cuisine and eat at least 1 Indian meal each week and have for years, but I have to admit that "modern" (read fusion, or perhaps "buzzword") Indian cuisine is a culinary form I choose to approach with caution. There are some excellent choices for Indian food in the area with Oh' Calcutta joined by Curry and Noodle, Saffron, Taaza Indian Bistro, with Agni 2 set to join soon, here in WS. Also very good choices are Noor, Taaza, Angi, and Lemon in Greensboro, Salt and Pepper in High Point, and perhaps a rising star in Burlington in Curry Palace - a Yelp rating of 4.9 over 40 reviews, with 36 of the ratings being 5 star! There are some very interesting Indian dishes on the menu here, including a number of traditional ones, and some with a very modern touch. As usual the "show me the new stuff" group is all over this place, and perhaps rightfully so! As for me, I've always been a "far from the madding crowd" kind of foodie - so we'll see. I have had the food here several times now, and honestly with mixed results - what has been good has been very, very good ( basically the lamb shank, tandoori wings), what has been less than good, has simply been less than good, primarily centered on the inconsistent spice levels, over or under cooked items, protein portions, and finally the prices are thru the roof - Good Indian food is not cheap, but the prices at this spot, almost across the board, are the highest I've see in the Triad. The Lamb Shank here goes for $31 - at Taaza it is $25, and at Saffron it is $24 - I've had it at all 3, it is not a matter of portion size, and the quality at Taaza and Saffron at the very least equals that offered here. The Chicken Tikka Masala costs $20 - at Taaza it goes for $15, and it $14 at Saffron. The Tikka Masala here was very light on the amount of chicken relative to the amount of sauce, and the sauce lacked flavor, the Vindaloo dishes I tried were much the same. There are other items that follow this path - 1/2 Tandoori Duck goes for $32! Lamb Meatball appetizer - 3 for $18. There are 3 Indian beers available - one at $7 and the other two at $12. NOTE: that there is a Take Out surcharge that could reach 15% or more! This is a bit hard to swallow. This is a long review I know, but there was much to consider here, much to dive into, one of the most interesting reviews I've every done and the longest, and I've done a few - from the individuals responsible for the development of the restaurant, the quality of the food and service, the ambiance, and the aspect of value. This is restaurant that almost certainly will do well, but I'll not be part of that. There are some good items here, but the overwhelming lack of value is a deal breaker for me, especially consider the quality of food and value among the competition. There seems almost an arrogance to this operation, from the pricing, surcharges, to the apparent pressure on diners to finish up and move on, to the less than adequate customer service often commented on in reviews on both Yelp and Google! There is little here that I've seen that is warm and fuzzy. Ambiance - 3 Food - 3.5 Service - 4.5 Value - 1

Tandoori Salmon
Emily P.

This Tandoori Salmon dish was SO yummy! The salmon was very well-cooked. The curry sauce was tasty. The veggies were also well-cooked and so delightful with the sauce and chutney. Everything about this dish was great! We also got the pakora appetizer to start, and it was very good. The only reason for a star deduction is the ambience does not give much to write about. The inside of the restaurant is pretty dark. It does make it feel pretty private, which was nice for date night.

Saag Paneer
Mike V.

First time visiting this spot. We stopped in with friends while enjoying and evening in Winston recently. It was around 8 on a Friday night and we didn't have reservations, so we weren't sure how easy it would be to find a place to dine, but we were seated immediately, perhaps we lucked out, because it was pretty full. Overall the interior is a bit dark, but they have small dimmable lamps on the tables to add some ambiance. Staff came quickly and were attentive throughout our meal. They were friendly offering suggestions to order. I got an order of the garlic naan and a saag paneer, which was a first for me, but recommended by a former coworker when discussed Indian cuisine in the past. The garlic naan came out very quickly smelled amazing, but to be entirely honest the smell packed a bigger punch than the flavor. It didn't taste bad, it just someone didn't have as much flavor as it had smell. But consistency was good, it was very thin and soft and tasty, just not overly garlicky which was surprising. The saag paneer was also very good, made with spinach and what I understand to be a cheese similar to cottage cheese. It was very good, I enjoyed it, but maybe would have liked to have the option to add some chicken or other meat. But as it was, it was good, and I did not leave hungry. Overall, great dining experience and I'd recommend to others.

Veggie Tikka Masala
Dhruv S.

Oh Calcutta always hits! This is my third time here. The food, the service, the drinks and everything is just always phenomenal. This time around I wanted to try a veggie Tikka masala, they only had a chicken Tikka masala on the menu. The owner Gopal had made the dish for me, reassured me it'd be delicious and it was! The food came out quick, it was delicious and spicy and savoury. Gopal had let me try their Ras Malai Creme Brulee as a surprise! It may be my new favorite dessert. It was mind-blowing! Thank you Oh Calcutta and thank you Gopal for yet again another amazing experience!

Masala Brasied Lamb Shank
Latonya S.

Downtown Winston-Salem's best-kept secret is this Indian spot. Nicole, the 5-star bartender, makes magical drinks--she even whipped up an incredible Nightingale Martini that wasn't on the menu. Food highlights? The Samosas are legendary, the Lamb Shank is perfectly tender, and the Curry Gumbo seafood soup is a hidden flavor bomb. Stop reading and go now!

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Great food and great service. Have been here multiple times. Tandoor sizzler is one of our favorites.

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Kasturi Indian Cuisine

Kasturi Indian Cuisine

3.9
(136 reviews)
3.9 mi
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I keep track of a lot of restaurants on Yelp, even ones that I've had less than stellar experiences…read moreat, which included this spot! I had read a few recent reviews that were quite positive, so I decided to try again. I decided on two dishes - Navratan Korma and the Non-vegetarian Thali (a dish I try whenever I find it, which is not often). The time out of the kitchen was very nice, less than 20 minutes! Thali means plate or tray, it is usually round, and this dish is meant to contain a number of items providing multi flavors and textures. Each region in South Asia and Southeast Asia has its own version, and even within a region there are many variations, as to number of items and the variety of item. The version here is rather simple and small, reducing the variety of flavors and textures which is at the heart of this meal. Here it is served in a compartmentalized, rectangular metal tray. What I was served contained Chicken Curry, Chicken Tikka Masala, stewed Black Lentils, Basmati Rice, and plain Naan - there were no dips or sauces - as I said, simple and small! I had no say on what items the Thali contained! While nothing was bad, nothing was OMG either - across the board rather above average items. The Rice Pudding was nice and there was a very good amount. The Navratan Korma was solid, but did not quite rise to the level of that at either Saffron or Curry and Noodle in WS, or Lemon in Greensboro, or Salt and Pepper in High Point. There were plenty of veggies, but the korma sauce lacked substance. I would do this again, and will most likely try the Vegetable Thali.

Went to this restaurant for lunch and ended up getting the vegetarian and non-vegetarian thali…read more This is a great deal for the price. The vegetarian food is decent especially the saag. The non-vegetarian food was okay with the chicken being dry and average. I did get a stone in the daal. The lassis are good especially the salt one because it has cilantro which was unexpected and good. Facilities are clean. Service was okay. Our order was a bit messed up and the options for the vegetarian portion of the thaalis wasn't clear so we did not get what we wanted and the wrong number of drinks were brought out.

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22 oz lager for $8.99

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22 oz lager for $8.99
Saffron Indian Cafe

Saffron Indian Cafe

4.5
(67 reviews)
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Wow wow wow!! I really can't do Saffron justice with how…read moregood it was. First, I just want to express immense gratitude for how they treated our 10-month-old son. They brought him his own water. They brought him a rubber duck to play with. They were so sweet and friendly with him; it was incredible. It made my husband and I so happy! On top of great service, the food was incredible. I think the best Indian restaurant in Winston. I got chicken saag, and it was so flavorful. I couldn't stop thinking about it the rest of the day! The rest of the dishes were also amazing, and the naan of course is very tasty. We love Saffron!! Definitely a staple for our family.

Had a pretty good experience overall. The naan was definitely the highlight. It was fresh, soft,…read moreand really well done. The other dishes had good flavor, but a couple things missed the mark for me. The samosa chaat was solid, but the texture felt like it had been sitting for a while -- it was extra mushy and didn't have the freshness I was hoping for. The cauliflower dish was similar; the inside was very soft/mushy and there was quite a bit of breading compared to the actual cauliflower. Overall, still a solid meal and I'd give this place 4 stars based on this experience. That said, having recently tried Taza and Curry/Noodle, I personally preferred those spots more from my experience. I'd still be open to coming back and trying other dishes.

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Taaza Indian Bistro

Taaza Indian Bistro

4.6
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I've been on a bit of a cauliflower journey lately and have tried several versions over the last…read moremonth and a half, and this one is definitely the top of the list. I ordered the honey cauliflower, garlic naan, veggie samosa, chicken lollipops, crispy okra, and paneer saag. A friend recommended this place, and somehow I managed to eat all of this by myself because it was just so good! The honey cauliflower was the standout for me. The pieces were big, perfectly crispy, and had a great balance of flavor without feeling overly breaded. The veggie samosa was also really well done, with a good filling-to-breading ratio. The chicken lollipops were exactly what I was hoping for, and the crispy okra was another highlight because it wasn't weighed down by too much breading. The only thing I didn't personally love was the paneer saag, but that was more on me because I didn't really read the description before ordering and it just wasn't what I was expecting. The sauce itself was really good, it just wasn't the flavor profile I had in mind. Overall, I think Taaza is hands down some of the best Indian food in the greater Winston-Salem area. Great flavors, great portions, and I'll definitely be ordering again.

Excellent lunch at Taaza Indian Bistro! Every dish was flavorful and beautifully prepared -- truly…read moreoutstanding from start to finish. The Indian whiskey flight was a fun and unexpected surprise to end the meal. Ricky was fantastic -- attentive, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience even better. If you're looking for phenomenal Indian cuisine, exceptional service, and a little something special to top it all off, Taaza is it. We'll absolutely be back!

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Welcoming entrance to this open for about a month restaurant.

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Welcoming entrance to this open for about a month restaurant.
Golden India Restaurant & Indian Grocery

Golden India Restaurant & Indian Grocery

3.5
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This was my first experience at Golden India Restaurant and Grocery. I got a few things during my…read morevisit, I got some Ghee (clarified butter) and Frozen Garlic Naan. The meal I selected was Butter Chicken. I only have a few experiences with Indian food, and I knew this was a safe bet, and since it is a very popular Indian dish, I figured this would be a good litmus test for the restaurant. I was very pleased with their selection of groceries; they had many WHOLE-grain spices, which is pretty rare, unless you are going to Whole Foods or some ritzy establishment like that. They had so many herbs and ingredients, it was really lovely to see a small business provide a resource for an underserved community in Winston-Salem. I plan to try the Garlic Naan later, I was to hungry to warm it up with my Butter Chicken. Now, onto the food. Unfortunately, I thought it was a little bland. And a bit pricy for what I got. I just got butter chicken and jasmine rice, and it was $16. I think for that price, the portion size might be a little bigger. The dish had spice, it was not devoid of spices, but it was just fairly bland, compared to my few experiences with Indian food before. With that being said, I will try it again. Perhaps it was an off day, or maybe that's not their signature dish. If I had to pinpoint a problem, maybe there was too much cream in it? I think that is the reason for the "bland" and most certainly not a lack of effort or seasonings. I tasted a nice umami flavor, but it was very faint in the sauce. I will give them another shot, and I will report back, everyone has a bad day occasionally.

Rude male owner. As I read ingredient list he told me not to touch anything. I walked out. This is…read morethe place that the grocery was filthy with hard shelled bugs crawling in the dry goods section. Menus for food were sticky with old food bis hardened on laminated sheet. And I'm not supposed to touch? Predjudice against white people choose a good place with appreciative people.

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Golden India Restaurant & Indian Grocery
Right by Library, shopping center with Supermarket and Gym. So convenient.

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Right by Library, shopping center with Supermarket and Gym. So convenient.
Peppers Restaurant

Peppers Restaurant

4.8
(33 reviews)
17.9 mi

My newest food fixation is the Sesame Cauliflower from Peppers in Jamestown. I cannot stop thinking…read moreabout it. The perfectly cooked soft center, the crisp exterior, and the sticky ssssaaaaauce it's covered in... It's savory and heavy enough to be a meal but I was being generous and decided to share the appetizer with my spouse. They do offer a spice scale and they don't hold back. I foolishly tried the spice level 3 (out of 5 being the hottest) and should have chosen a 2 spice level. But the cauli was so good I fought through the pain. Worth it. I could have easily stopped there but we also ordered the garlic naan (also yessssss) as well as the Lamb Korma and Chicken Vindaloo. Both those entrees were delicious but the Korma really stood out to me. The rich and creamy sauce was very unique to my pallet and when I returned, I ordered the Chicken Korma. Clearly I love a good sauce. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, very spacious and would be great for groups or a romantic dinner for 2 (or 3 if you are into that sort of thing). The service was excellent and our server was patient when we ask questions about the menu. Fortunately, a lot of the dishes have descriptions on the menu so you have a good idea of what you are ordering. Looking forward to returning to Peppers again .... for the cauliflower... and the naan....

After a year of living in the area, I finally got around to trying Peppers, and WOW is it good. It…read moreis definitely my new favorite Indian restaurant, and even in my top 5 local restaurants in general! From the moment we walked in the door, the staff were kind, friendly, and attentive. We were seated immediately, and given time/space to look over the menu, but with our server still hovering nearby in case we had questions or were ready quickly. When we ordered, the server explained the 1-5 spice scale, gave recommendations, and even asked about allergies. After the food came out, he continued to check on us. This is definitely not one of those "abandoned in the corner and ignored" type of establishments. We started with an order of chili paneer, with spice level 2. It was perfectly crunchy and super flavorful. Level 2 has a nice kick to it if you sit for a minute between bites, but it doesn't necessarily light you up either. It is a great level if you're sharing something with someone a little more spice-hesitant. I love paneer, and this appetizer had a generous portion that could easily be a meal for 1 person. For my main, I got the Chana masala, spice level 3. This was absolutely delicious! Spicy, warm, flavorful. Chickpeas had the perfect texture -- not too hard nor too mushy. As a spicy food enjoyer, level 3 was a nice level that is hot and ~just~ starts to make my face flush, but isn't overpowering. A "conversational" level if you will. I could easily order this on a work lunch and could still eat with decorum. We also got garlic naan, which is always a hit, but done absolutely perfectly here. Pillowy, soft, fresh, and generous with the garlic.

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Beautiful restaurant!
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Garlic Naan Perfection
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Oh' Calcutta - indpak - Updated July 2026

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