Persis Biryani Indian Grill

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I grew up in Hyderabad, the land of Biryani. It is very hard to find restaurants in USA that do a good job of Vegetarian Biryani. Most places will just serve veg pulao and call it Biryani. Persis is one of my fav places to get Paneer Biryani in the states... and the only one in Cedar Rapids area. We usually do take out and get the Paneer Biryani Family Pack. The qty is enough for 2 adults to eat a satisfying meal and have leftovers for atleast 1 person the next day. The family pack also comes with a choice of appetizer. We usually get the Mushroom Pepper Fry and love the spicy flavor. The food is 5 Star worthy, choose this place if you want to eat good Indian food. I am taking 1 star away for how long I have to wait after arriving on time at the restaurant for my pick-up. Dine-in service could use a lift as well. read more

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Extremely good. Believe the hype, this place is exceptional. Definitely the best biryani I've ever had. We come back every chance we get!

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Anthony L.

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Food was amazing ! Very delicious and spicy goodness perfection ! Clean pleasant atmosphere The Indian friend highly enjoyed the meal .. that says something! read more

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A new Indian restaurant in north east cedar rapids. So today was their second day of their opening. They are open for dine in as well as takeout. We did take out. The food was extremely delicious. So if you are missing authentic Indian food with a good flavor n spice you should definitely stop in for a good meal. We ordered Tandoori Chicken - nice and tender and well cooked meat, Chicken Chettinad this was probably my best chicken I have tasted lately, Lasooni Paneer their paneer was nice n soft but I was expecting to be spicy was a bit on regular spice side and Paneer Tikka Masala this was another dish which creamy and accurate spicy. Overall even though it takes about 26 mins for me to reach this restaurant I will visit again soon. Covid- The social distancing was maintained. The server was wearing gloves They had 6ft stickers all around the restaurant which was good. read more

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Adrain C.

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Excellent food, and great customer service. Service is fast . You can also get different spice levels for your curry. Food is authentic and you can taste that it's made with love. read more

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*Takeout Only Review* (3.5 stars!) I discovered Persis through Yelp's online ordering several months ago and it was a quick hit for me. My go-to Indian dish is hariyali chicken, so I was sold as soon as I saw it on the menu. I've also become a fan of the yellow lentils dish (dal tadka) and of course their samosas and naan are delicious! Pricing and portions are on par with similar places in the area. The dining room is modest sized and gives me sushi bar vibes with the blue tile and glass dividers. My one gripe is that the staff always seem irritated and unwelcoming. It's not the end of the world, but it makes for an uncomfortable experience, even for a takeout order. read more

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Miriam S.

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Yooooo, this place SLAPS. I live in Los Angeles, and this place is actually better than the Indian food I've had there. Our plates were EMPTY when we were done. Samosas? Slaps. Palak Paneer? Slaps. Chicken Tikka Masala? Slaps. Garlic Naan? Double slaps. EAT HERE! Give them all your money and all your business. Great service and bathrooms are spotless! read more

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The chicken biryani special and mango lassi were exceptionally good! The spice level was just right.

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Wayne B.

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Well...how can I say WOW! Great food and the flavors were heavenly! So many new dishes and options we have not seen in other Indian restaurants. Highly recommend. read more

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Chad W.

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Well this was a great surprise. Being out in a suburb in Cedar Rapids Iowa I wasn't expecting there to be good Indian food. I was very happy to find Persis. I ordered lamb Rogan Josh, chili and garlic naan bread. Absolutely delicious! My lamb was so tender and spicy. I couldn't have been happier! Come check this place out if you live near by. read more

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Shawn B.

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Great authentic Indian food. This place reminds me of the small authentic Indian restaurants in Pennsylvania and NYC I visit when I'm traveling for work. They do door dash and can can use clover to order ahead. read more

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Lenore A.

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Excellent food and service. Wasn't expecting a gem like this in a strip mall. Authentic food, amazing flavor, good value, nice atmosphere. Top 5 Indian restaurants and I'm from Los Angeles, having an excellent offering of Indian cuisine. read more

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Lori S.

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Stop wondering if you will like it and go. The food was the best I have had in years and the service was stellar. I had the butter chicken and garlic naan. Those who know me know that I don't take leftovers because I travel. You guessed it! My butter chicken leftovers are riding shotgun down the highway. Go. Eat. Enjoy. read more

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Akkil I.

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Food is really delicious. I would say proper Indian Authentic style. Service is great and fast. Food received timely manner. Pleasant conversations with owner and friendly service. I'm very comfortable for dine-in since people are maintaining social distancing and all CDC protocols. These guys know how to keep the place tidy and germ free. They are sanitizing after each meal. I loved all the items especially pepper mushroom Entree is really good, Chicken 65 is in perfect crisp and spice level, Chicken Dum Biryani is really perfect and Hot garlic Fish Entree is really read more

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Lauren M.

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This is my second time getting them. Upon inspection it seems like a franchise. I got the Malai Kofta (Vegetable Dumplings in Curry) - $13.99 and there were four lonely dumplings in a sea of gravy. I did eat one before the picture. The flavor was good. Not too spicy but nothing special like taste of India or Taj offers. My dad got the chicken biryani - $12.99 - there was a single leg of chicken with some slightly seasoned rice. We also got the chili paneer appetizer - $12.99, this actually offered a reasonable amount of protein in a sweet chili sauce. Flavor was okay, but it was extremely underwhelming serving size. Especially when I can get 3 meals out of an order of vegetable Kurma or Malai Kafta from Taj. read more

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William K.

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Persis has the best Indian food in the Cedar Rapids area that I have tasted in my life! I have been to several in the Chicago area where I grew up, but Persis has bested them by far. Their Biryani and Naan selections are amazing! Don't let the fair ambiance of this venue keep you from trying and enjoying the wonderful and tasty food. Persis had an extensive menu that should meet anyone's desire for venture into the Indian food cuisine. I've been going to Persis for several years and highly recommend it. read more

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Sam I.

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If you are looking for a truly authentic, flavorful, and spicy Indian restaurant in the area, you must check this spot out! read more

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Kelsi E.

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If I was in prison on death row, the navratan korma and butter naan from Persia Biryani grill would be one of my last meals. This dish is delicious! It's mildly spicy yet hearty and rich. I just can't get enough. Highly recommended! read more

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drew e.

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Yum, everything was amazing. We had samosas, butter chicken, gongura goat, naan, and roti. All delicious. The samosas were crispy, the butter chicken was rich, and the goat was spicy enough to make my brow sweat, all served with basmati rice. The restaurant is well decorated, clean, service was good, food was great, clean bathrooms, what else can you ask for. If you like indian food give this place a try!!! read more

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Chloe L.

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Persis has the best chicken biryani I've ever had. The portion is large (it usually feeds me over the course of two meals) & the spices & flavors are on point. I'm a huge fan!! Highly recommend. read more

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Mallorie P.

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I went here two weeks ago for dinner and wow it was so delicious! They did really well with COVID-19 restrictions. The food was amazing and the waiter was very kind! Definitely will go back. read more

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Sam P.

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Did not expect this place to be crowded on a Thursday. I was immediately seated but was warned that food would take time. I ordered Chicken dum Biryani (spicy) and it did not disappoint me. I was initially seated on the crowded side. But then was asked if I would want to move to the Quite side which I agreed too. Food was then served and was delicious. Will definitely return but will check how crowded it is before stepping in read more

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Brooke D.

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Excellent quality, excellent service. I was hesitant to order from this restaurant being that it's just a strip mall restaurant, but it was a Monday, and my favorite Indian restaurant was not open. I am glad I tried Persis Indian Grill! We ordered Persis Special Chicken Biryani, Butter Chicken, 2 orders Garlic Naan, mango lassi's and mango custard. Large portions. High quality chicken breast meat what are used, sauces were not greasy rice was cooked to perfection fluffy not mushy. Restaurant was clean and decorated tastefully and beautiful. We will definitely be heading back to try out some other dishes soon. read more

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Ashwet K.

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Great variety on the menu. Food that we ordered was delicious. Chicken Lollypop was juicy inside and had a nice crunch outside. The cooks understand the spice level very well from a mild, medium and hot perspective. The staff is courteous and very welcoming. Lamb roganjosh had a nice kick of spice and tangy taste with perfectly cooked lamb. I would highly recommend this place read more

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Andrea R.

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I am absolutely astonished that this place has a five star rating on Yelp. First of all I was greeted by someone who acted like she couldn't possibly care less that I was there. And instead of bringing a menu to my table like most restaurants, she handed it to me as I walked past the counter. She told me I could sit anywhere however, every booth in the restaurant was across from a table that was completely loaded with filthy stinking dishes. They looked as if they had been sitting there for hours. I told her I didn't want to sit across from that. She didn't say much and made no effort to have anyone clean up the mess. I didn't even sit down. I walked right back out and left the menu on the counter.Absolutely never again! A little more than pissed that I drove 40 minutes from Waterloo for this. read more

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Katie C.

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Absolutely delicious! Bravo and Encore. All Indian food I have had in the past is pale in comparison! You have to try if in the area! Great service also. I cannot recommend more highly! read more

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Candy M.

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We were super excited to see this place had moved in and even more excited to see they were open! Big menu , lots of choices. Have not dined in but have done carry out multiple times. The food is always amazing! We are big fans of the butter chicken, chili chicken, battered cauliflower and the kadai chicken not to mention the naan bread ! I should mention the portions are big and good for sharing or saving for dinner the next day . read more

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Sami A.

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Absolutely loved the food here! Highly recommend the samosas and chicken lollipops. Friendly staff and all around great experience

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douglas w.

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Everything was very good , the people who work there were really nice and the atmosphere was nice clean and modern, I enjoyed my dinner and plan on returning. read more

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Adam K.

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TLDR - Really bad Chicken Tikka Masala that was filled with sugar. Naan was good. --- I feel bad that when the worker finally asked me how it was (as i was getting ready to leave), and I lied and said "great, thanks". I just didn't want that confrontation. If she would have asked me prior i probably would have said. I'm new to Cedar Rapids, and from a big city where Indian restaurants are plentiful. I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala. It had so much sugar in it - for no reason that I could see, and left me with a stomach ache. I was hungry so i tried to balance it with the rice and the garlic naan i ordered, but ultimately took the rest home for my husband...maybe he would like it. He agreed it was awful, but thought maybe they made it too spicy and tried to save the batch by adding sugar? I continue to have this problem with small businesses in CR where they aren't particularly friendly (definitely not "midwest friendly") and don't make any attempt to make you a repeat customer. (and yet after this review i am going to review the new dentist i had earlier who was fantastic - so its not all of CR). Side note - it was fairly expensive, but paying less would have still left me quesy. Bummed. read more

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Lynne H.

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We arrived for lunch at 1:25 and the waiter saw us walk in. After we sat there for 10 minutes he came over and said he wouldn't seve us because they close at 2 pm. read more

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Pashtoon K.

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We were waiting for this place to open for a while. Just tried it. Went with their special Biryani and also ordered their chicken Karahi. Went with some bread options as well. Really enjoyed it. We took it for to go. However, they have a nice dining place and owners are nice/friendly. They do have social distancing in dining options. Also went with Butter Chaas, which is kind of a yogurt drink with a masala kick to it. Really enjoyed it. Indian style coffee was refreshing as well. Definitely going back there again. Their menu is pretty extensive. Apparently this is a chain with over 25 places in the country. I believe the main place is in New Jersey. Looking forward! read more

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Sam H.

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Excellent Indian food. This place is seriously delicious. We've gotten delivery from here twice and each time we remark that this is the best Indian we've had in years. read more

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The food was awesome, we will order again when we are in CR! Very flavorful and the golbi Manchurian was awesome.

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This is a relatively new restaurant in a small strip mall setting. The dining area is somewhat Spartan, not fancy but okay. Very clean. We met some friends at the restaurant and ordered a variety of dishes. We ordered chicken biryani and curry shrimp and naan garlic bread. The dishes were okay. Not bad but not great either. I think A Taste of India and Paradise Grill have more flavorful food but that is just me. Worth trying if you enjoy Indian food and are in the area. read more

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Missy S.

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Ordered takeout. It was Saturday so waited an hour Portion, but they were super busy. Portion sizes were generous! Samosas were delicious. Had Chicken Tikka Masala and Garlic Naan. Delicious. Will be back!! read more

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Very good food. Driving home with takeout in my car, I was so tempted to pull over and dig in. The Samosas were perfect as was the hot-out-of-the-oven naan! As you would expect, watch out for bones in the Goat Dum Biryani. Oh- and it was delicious also. The Family pack would easily feed 4 adults with hearty appetites!! read more

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Heath L.

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Been meaning to try this place for a while. I had a goat curry last night, and it was fantastic. Will definitely eat here again.

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4862 1st Ave NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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(319) 826-2000
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https://persiscedarrapids.com

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Hours

What time does Persis Biryani Indian Grill open?

Persis Biryani Indian Grill opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Persis Biryani Indian Grill opens at 5:00 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Persis Biryani Indian Grill close?

Persis Biryani Indian Grill closes at 2:00 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Persis Biryani Indian Grill closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Persis Biryani Indian Grill is closed on Tuesday.Persis Biryani Indian Grill closes at 9:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.Persis Biryani Indian Grill closes at 2:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon, Wed-Thu 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PMTue ClosedFri 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PMSat 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PMSun 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Persis Biryani Indian Grill take Bitcoin?

No, Persis Biryani Indian Grill does not take Bitcoin.

Does Persis Biryani Indian Grill take credit cards?

Yes, Persis Biryani Indian Grill takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Persis Biryani Indian Grill have catering options?

Yes, Persis Biryani Indian Grill does have catering options.

Does Persis Biryani Indian Grill serve alcohol?

Yes, Persis Biryani Indian Grill serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Persis Biryani Indian Grill allow dogs?

No, Persis Biryani Indian Grill does not allow dogs.

Does Persis Biryani Indian Grill have TVs?

Yes, Persis Biryani Indian Grill has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Persis Biryani Indian Grill have bike parking?

Yes, Persis Biryani Indian Grill has bike parking.

Does Persis Biryani Indian Grill have outdoor seating?

Yes, Persis Biryani Indian Grill has outdoor seating options.

Does Persis Biryani Indian Grill have parking?

Yes, Persis Biryani Indian Grill has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Persis Biryani Indian Grill wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Persis Biryani Indian Grill is wheelchair accessible.

Does Persis Biryani Indian Grill have free WiFi?

No, Persis Biryani Indian Grill does not have free WiFi.

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Health Score

Taste Of India

4.4(304 reviews)

1.6 mi

Gave myself the old "diet starts tomorrow" speech this morning. I ordered TOI for my proverbial…read morelast meal because I was looking for a fight and the folks in that kitchen stand there every day throwing haymaker after haymaker. They don't miss when they swing. You know it and so do I. Hand up accountability - I ordered food for a party of one this evening. Without a doubt my DoorDash driver thought there was a family of four on the other end. We all know that's why we have them leave the order outside. No rational person wants to feel the searing gaze of judgment. Since we're being honest I think more people should know that you can DoorDash an ice cream cake from DQ. Do with that what you will. And listen when the food is this good it's not your fault if you can't decide what to get any just get one of everything. Every now and again the kitchen does get a little loosey goosey with the spice level and we just have to accept that. Every one of us knows the game we're playing when we order Indian Food. Best Indian food in Cedar Rapids and it's not even close.

Taste of India offers you a good choices of India food. They have some traditional options you can…read morechoose from which is good. The vegetarian selection is great. The service was good and the team in the back is good and quick. The portions are nice size and the Flavor of the food is good. The atmosphere is great to sit and dine in.

Taken after most of our food was devoured, Chili Garlic Naan, Lamb Vindaloo, Butter Chicken

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Taj Mahal Cuisine of India

3.9(75 reviews)

2.4 mi

This is reliably the best Indian food in town!! Butter chicken....mild per my request was perfect!…read more5 stars!

The biryani was really good and the service is nice as well but it's a little on the more expensive…read moreside. I paid almost 16.50 for one biryani which I think is alot comparing to other places where you can find biryani for under 10 or sometimes a little over 10 but 16.50 for ine biryani is alot. The shop was clean.

Lunch buffet

Whole chicken tandoori

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Paradise Indian Grill

3.9(69 reviews)

4.2 mi

The food? A full-on flavor explosion. Spices dancing like backup singers, freshness stealing the…read morespotlight. Every bite had its own song--and yes, some of them were chart-toppers. The soup and bread in particular? Total show-stealers. Uniquely delicious, and deeply satisfying. Applause-worthy. But then... the intermission. Despite pre-ordering, our meal arrived a full 30 minutes late. A delay so predictable, it might as well be part of the script. From what I've heard, this isn't a one-time twist--it's a recurring subplot. And the response from management? Less "We're so sorry" and more "This is just how the story goes." Here's the plot twist: I'd still come back. The food is that good. But sadly, the rest of my family won't be returning for an encore. Five stars for flavor, minus two for timing and tone. This place could be a blockbuster--but someone needs to fix the third act.

Feeling like you need to get out of Iowa and go on vacation? No need. This place brings the flavors…read moreof India to Hiawatha without breaking the bank! Depressed with the winter gloom? Seriously, this place can help. Try their Rasam soup, a little spicy-for some, but full of so much flavor!!! Didn't expect much from the veg noodles but again, packed full of flavor! Lastly I chose masala dosa which came with two different sauces of choice. All of it was superb and didn't break the bank. Trying more of their food next time.

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Delhicacy

4.2(38 reviews)

1.5 mi

Cool authentic looking restaurant with a fun ambiance. Staff were very friendly and knowledgable. I…read morehad chicken Tikka masala and naan bread. The curry is one of the best I've had in the U.S. Made from scratch, It was excellent. A truly great experience, I highly recommend.

I loved eating here! I happened to find this place by chance and was so glad I did...my server was…read morevery friendly, welcoming. and helpful, and I loved the vibrant decor. I was excited to find bubble tea on the menu....and the food was super delicious! I also really liked there were several other customers enjoying their meals peacefully alone, like myself...it was just such a pleasant, comfortable, and positive dining experience.

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New York Gyro

4.5(50 reviews)

1.0 mi

Best takeout spot in Marion. Good prices, lots of choices, always nice people too. I know the…read morebuilding ain't the prettiest, but sometimes that's how you know the food is awesome.

Recently, we visited this quaint neighborhood sandwich shop. The place is small and doubles as both…read morerestaurant with a seating area as well as storage facility for the supplies for resale. Our cashier was also our cook and he was friendly although he didn't smile much. I purchased the Philly cheesesteak and The other person purchased the Gyro. My sandwich was fresh and delicious although the cheese was not melted. The Gyro was equally fresh and delicious. This is a great place to get orders to go however, I probably would not recommend it as a in-house eating establishment due to the limited seating capacity.

The limited seating booths. You'll probably want to get your food items to go.

Top; Philly Steak Combo with juice Bottom; 3 Chicken Tacos and Fries with drink & Chicken Strips 3 Pieces

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Various supplies they stock for resale

Leela's Kitchen

5.0(1 review)

1.1 mi

I thought that I had posted this review back when I wrote it in January. Apparently I had not…read more Since I wrote this I have verified that the chicken entree I mention in the review was chicken 555. I have also tried a lot more items from here, which have all been fantastic. Those items are chicken biryani, chicken curry, chili paneer, multiple kinds of dosa, and a bunch of things they've given me samples of. Anyway, here is the review that I thought I posted: I tried Leela's Kitchen for the first time tonight, and I absolutely loved it! For those who don't know, Leela's Kitchen is a small take-out South Indian restaurant tucked inside of the Amoco gas station at the corner of Blair's Ferry and C Avenue. I tried a lot of things, and I didn't know what most of them were, but I'm going to try my best to provide what little information I can about the things I had. My favorite thing was a dish of chunks of chicken lightly sauced with a very flavorful sauce. I had asked for the chili chicken, which they were out of, and the guy who took my order recommended this and said it was kind of like chicken 65. It was out of this world! My second favorite thing was the masala dosa. I actually ate it with the sauce that came with my wife's samosas, because I absolutely loved that sauce, and I thought it went great with the dosa. (I think it's tamarind sauce?) I don't usually like samosas, but I thought my wife's somasas were better than what I'm used to. I also got butter chicken and rice for our daughters. One really loved it, but said it was a little spicier than she's used to, but not too spicy. (She's 12. So, she's not someone who eats a lot of spicy food.) Our other daughter didn't seem super impressed with the butter chicken, but she didn't dislike it. I should mention something about spice. I'm not sure about this, but I got the impression that the spice levels just are what they are (as opposed to how some places ask you to pick a spice level). The reason I think that is that the guy who took my order seemed genuinely concerned that the chicken was going to be too spicy for me. It wasn't too spicy, but my thought is that if they were able to adjust the spice level, he would have just had them adjust it instead of being worried about whether it was too spicy for me. I actually prefer when places just serve things at one spice level, though. If I'm going to try an item, I want to try it the way it's supposed to be. Restaurants don't feel like they need to ask my salt level, sugar level, garlic level, etc. I like when a restaurant just makes things the way they're supposed to be made. Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal from Leela's, and will definitely be back!

Saatvik Swaad

3.8(4 reviews)

4.3 mi

This vegetarian Indian place in the NewBo market is a good option if you are craving Indian while…read moreat the market. I was excited they had roti as I am craving it since going to Singapore. It wasn't quite the same as I had before but it was decent. I'll have to keep looking for the flaky kind unless it's called something different. The 2 paneer curries were very tasty! Lots of options and be ready to use the electronic tablet to order your food. I ordered to go. The service was friendly and helpful.

Extremely slow service and the food not worth the wait. The naan was oily and chewy. The palak…read morepaneer was nicely spiced but no sign of spinach

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The Full Bowl

4.8(34 reviews)

4.4 mi

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Food is fantastic- EVERY TIME and I am always so torn on what to order!…read moreCorn muffin - always No coast bowl - love it, especially vegan Spring rolls- amazingEspecially filling and tasty PLUS you feel so good eating healthy food that is quickly ready! No drive through joint is faster and easier, and CERTAINLY NOT even close to as healthy and fresh!! So glad to see one of my very top "NewBo Market Favorite Stop", expanding to his own space

What amazing food! My husband and I stopped here and both had the vegan bowls. Mine with lemon…read moregarlic sauce and Hubby with raspberry balsamic sauce. We both loved them. As a bonus for me - free coffee refills. Next time we're in town we're coming back here and ordering larger bowls and a smoothie.!

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Veggie bowl - smaller No Coast- larger Vegan corn muffins Spring rolls

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Spring Rolls with Ginger Peanut Sauce

Villa's Patio Cedar Rapids

3.9(39 reviews)

4.1 mi

Really enjoyed the beef and noodle soup. The complimentary chips and salsa was on point. The…read morebartender was good at the bar and very knowledgeable on his tequila.

I forgot to take pictures and I really regret it! I met a friend at this Villa's Patio for lunch…read moretoday. Sadly, the service was slow, our meals arrived with the wrong meat choice, they corrected the mistake, but the meat was watery and soaked through the tortilla shell, my quesadilla was not fried, but just a flour shell folded over on itself. The sour cream was watered down so much we could pour it out of the bowl. On both orders there was only a tablespoon of cheese and a tablespoon of guacamole. After we took two disappointing bites, we reported that the meal was terrible and the manager took it off our bill. Our meals can best be described as soggy and flavorless. We won't return.