From entry to exit we had a wonderful experience. The establishment is clean and well lit, the staff is attentive and provided prompt, friendly service. We started with Samosas that arrived quickly. The crispy pastry shell and creamy filling were amazing and just the right level of spice. The healthy portion of saag paneer is to die for! I chose mild spice level which was perfect for me. The hubs had the tandoori chicken biryani with a medium spice level. He loved it and the taste I had was delish, though a bit too spicy for my liking. Definitely get the garlic naan - you won't regret it. read more

I have been here multiple times and this place is clutch time and time again. I let the partners order all the food and drinks everytime. We got a paneer and shrimp app, some veg curries and chicken curry for the main course read more

Absolutely loved it!! We haven't been to an Indian restaurant since moving here and we'll be returning! My husband isn't big on curry, so he got the noodles and really loved them. The naan was delicious as well. The service was so quick and everyone was really really nice. We got asked a few times making sure the spice level was good, and it was! I wasn't expecting anything amazing with the decor inside, but the place was really well put together and date night like. We'll be back! read more

Persis Indian Grill - Chicken korma, Hakka noodles and chicken appetizer. - Indian Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

Tried Persis Indian Grill and absolutely loved it! The Vegetable Manchurian was my favorite, packed with flavor, and the veg biryani was delicious too. The soup was tasty and comforting. Great ambience and friendly staff made the whole experience even better. read more

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Their food is very tasty, but too expensive for what you get. They nickel and dime you and nothing is included with an entree - not even naan bread. I'm all for businesses being successful, but people can drive just a bit further to another Indian restaurant that has a daily buffet for less than an entree at Persis, and everything is included. Sadly, this restaurant is going to struggle because of their competition, and they should strongly consider bringing back their daily lunch specials, which were good and a reasonable price. I hope Persis does not go out of business, but as good as their food is, it's absolutely NOT worth the high prices! read more

Tried this place for the first time and it was yummy! I had the mild lamb fry biryani and it was unexpectedly spicier than what we thought but i tore it up regardless lol Can't say much about service since we did take out read more

Persis Indian Grill - Lamb Fry Biryani - Indian Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

Very good food and fast service. We loved it. The server was polite and attentive. It didn't take long for us to be back on the road again.

A few coworkers and I were in town for business and decided to come here for dinner. Our waitress was awesome and very patient with my coworker in explaining many of the dishes as he had never been to a Persian restaurant. We all enjoyed our dishes immensely and would definitely return if back in the area. read more

As travelers passing through Cookeville we happened upon Persis. We were struck instantly when we walked in the front door with a clean, fresh ambiance and a smiling server! The booth had sparkling white, comfortable seating, menus arrived promptly along with water. We ordered a light supper of soup ( Sweet corn chicken and Hot N Sour Chicken) and naan. We were not disappointed! Feeling a bit adventurous we tried the Double Ka Meetha (bread pudding) - different, but delicious! I would definitely recommend you give Persis a try! read more

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Friday buffet was disappointing. Food wasn't labeled well. Spice levels weren't indicated and there were no condiments offered to complement food. read more

Update Returned for lunch. My wife and I decided to order something we would not typically order. She ordered chicken Saag which is creamed spinach with spices and chicken on steamed rice. I ordered fried vegetable fritters (mixed vegetable pakora), coconut soup, and cheese and garlic naan bread. My three were all appetizers. Everything was very good. Service was great. Place is exceptionally clean. We will continue to visit this restaurant. I did ask the server if any of the recipes were Americanized or if they were truly real Indian recipes. He said all recipes were true Indian recipes and that they got all their Indian spices from a Indian store in Nashville which imports them from India. They have been in business for 4 1/2 years. You are missing out if you don't go here. read more

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Delicious! I had the chicken Tikka masala, my dad had the lamb curry. Both were fantastic. We ordered it hot, and the spice level was perfect....and not for the faint of heart. Also the chili garlic naan was very tasty! read more

Stopped in for dinner on a recent getaway to the area. Vegetable samosas were an excellent starter. They were spiced perfectly and served with two tasty sauces. The garlic cheese naan was also a delicious winner. I ordered the paneer tiki masala. I would have liked a little more heat, but it was incredible and the portion size was enough for leftovers. My husband had the goat biryani and described it as very flavorful with rich, "not at all gamey" meat. The restaurant has a bright, open, contemporary vibe. Will definitely return if we visit the area again. read more

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I always make sure to order from here whenever I stop by Cookeville. The food is always good.

AUTHENTIC INDIAN FOOD ALERT One of my coworker's family is from Southern India, she raved about this place being authentic. I finally got a chance to come here for a weekday lunch buffet. Here is my summary of my experience: Pros: Friendly owners (all Indians from southern India), greets you with a smile and get you seated quickly. I love a buffet during work week because if you only have an hour you can dig in the moment you walk in, no need to waste time to decide what to order then wait for your food to come. $13.99 per head is reasonable. Their food is so delicious, everything from butter chicken, chicken masala, tons of vegetarian options, etc. Their biryani rice was flavorful. I LOVE the fact that their nan bread is made to ORDER and no extra charge! This ensures the nan comes out crispy and buttery, it was hot honestly THE best nan I have ever had in a while! Cons: protein option is only chicken, however their weekend lunch buffet is 2 or 3 dollars more but not sure what that includes, it just says special buffet on weekends. The space is rather small, so for a large group it might not work. Their soup was a little too salty and while the food was tasty, If you are not into spicy be careful because this is one of the most spicy Indian buffet I have ever had. However, this is what you get for authentic Indian food, it could be way more spicier in India. Overall, highly recommended if you are into spicy Indian food!! read more

Persis Indian Grill - Inside - Indian Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

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My order was to-go. Persis in Mt. Juliet has fast, pleasant and very hospitable service usually. They always ask you how hot you want your order and I asked for those green peppers you see me adding to the Dal Tadka on the side. If you like the burn, go for it. Both Dal Tadka and Dal Makhani are like home cooking--mom's comfort food. It's very satisfying and nourishing using a variety of beans and lentils with a lovely aromatic combination of spices and herbs and it is meatless. Very hearty and good for you. Papad is a lentil batter that is baked or fried until crispy, like a chip that you dip in the chutneys. They also have a tamarind chutney, but my favorite is the green one you see in the picture which is I think cilantro and mint. When fresh, it's lovely. Diners sit in rows of dinettes and there is a bar in the back. Lastly, my veggie parkora disappeared rapidly, so you should ask for your own order. read more

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OK. First of all...if you haven't had a samosa...stop what you are doing and go get them. They are fantastic....a little expensive here compared to what I pay in Michigan but good none the less. I got the Chicken Schezwan Noodles...very good. I will let you know Indian spice is not the same as Thai spice....Good stuff. Will come back when I am in town. read more

The meal was tasty because of the combination of spices. I took a chance on an appetizer the owner recommended. After a couple of bites, it went in the trash., read more

Was meeting a friend for lunch and this place was one of the few places open in the area on Sunday. It had been awhile since I had had Indian cuisine and I don't remember it like this. The flavors were incredible. My friend got the butter chicken and I got the Vindaloo. The Naan beard was soft and had bits of garlic on top. Highly recommend trying the samosa. Staff was great. Cannot wait to come back again when in the area! read more

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Persis is a fantastic Indian restaurant and the food is excellent overall. We've been here a few times and the food has been consistently cooked well and is absolutely delicious. We love the garlic naan and the butter chicken and chicken biriyani is excellent as well. The restaurant is conveniently located on Jefferson Ave not too far from I-40, so it's a good place to visit if you're traveling through the area. read more

Persis Indian Grill - Butter chicken! - Indian Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

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Best Indian food I have ever had! Great service, great atmosphere. Tikka Masala and garlic naan is my usual go to Indian dish, and this was by far the best I have ever had. read more

Awful!! Fast food of Indian. Horrible waiter. Puked afterwards. Safe your money and go somewhere else!!!

If you're even thinking about trying Indian food, STOP thinking and come to this place. I had never had Indian food and saw this place had good reviews so I figured it was a safe shot and it very much was. Trust me, I have never written a review before. Never even thought about it. But when I came here, I quite literally felt compelled to share my experience. Cool My girlfriend and I had the garlic naan,veggie samosa,butter chicken, and lamb tikka Masala. The garlic naan was absolutely amazing,VERY real garlic taste. Samosa with the sauce it comes with was delicious. The butter chicken was extremely hearty with some sweetness. The lamb Marsala tasted so much like a REAL chunk of lamb. The service was very attentive and the owner even came out to ask about our service/food. read more

Persis Indian Grill - Samosa - Indian Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

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Fantastic food and quick delivery. We were coming through town on a CCX trip and needed something quick. Both ordered masala and it was delicious! read more

Unexpectedly good Indian food. Service was friendly and quick. The place is comfortable. All in all a good experience. Definitely recommend

This our favorite restaurant in Cookeville. Why you ask? 1. The city of Cookeville is filled with EVERY chain restaurant that has been franchised. Persis is one of the few restaurants here that isn't. 2. The food is awesome and they know their spices. If want heat, they can spice it up. If you want mild, they can do that also. 3. They have Cricket on their TV's. Again the only place in Cookeville, and probably TN, that has this sport on. 4. They have a lunch buffet on certain days which is a great deal. The food is on the mild side but is still really good. It's also a great way to get used to the menu. read more

If you remember the delicious Indian "restaurant" hidden within the Comfort Inn a few years ago, you're in for a treat...THIS IS EVEN BETTER! Insanely good Chicken Tikka. Moist, flavorful lamb. Paneer Tikka Masala was smooth with deep layers of flavor. Naan was garlicky and buttery but I would have preferred a little more airy texture with more bubbles and less like chewy flat bread. Pleasant service and friendly encouragement on menu options. Bright and modern interior - loved the cricket on television. read more

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Food was delicious. Hot and sour soup was nice. I'd recommend methi matter malai for entree. Sides like onion for $2.99 is a bit too much. Must try if you are craving Indian food. read more

Our family ordered out for my son's birthday. He wanted Thai or Indian. We settled on Indian. My daughter-in-law produced a take out menu and we were off. There were just a few minor details that knocked them down from five stars to four. I'm a fuss-put. We ordered take out and I will comment on the service, the appearance of the place and a breakdown of the food I sampled. The restaurant was neat and spotless. Bravo. One interesting thing happened. I called just as they opened the doors and got the answering message. Guess what? They CALLED BACK! My son was so impressed, he commented that he and his wife need to go there more often. The gentleman who brought out my order and ran my bill was very nice and accommodating. Our big mistake was in ordering appetizers. These were not dainty try these morsels. They were HUGE servings. There was plenty in one APPETIZER to feed two people a meal. But they were good. I tired one nugget of the Chicken Manchurian. It was good, but I didn't dive into out of respect for the person who ordered it. Very interesting thing, though. Three hours after the meal, my adult son, who warmed up 80% of the leftovers came downstairs and asked my wife and I if it was spicy. We both said, "No, uneventful". His comment was that it sure must have marinaded because it was now. My wife ordered the Spinach Pakoda, another monstrous serving. These are deep green fresh spinach fritters. Again, I tried one and found the balance of spinach, spices and batter perfect. Again, we took 80% of it home. One big plus for this dish is that they stayed crispy through out the meal. I could hear my family crunching away all evening. Birthday boy had the Goat Chettadu ordered for him because he asked to be surprised. I ordered the Fish Chettadu out of curiosity. Researching it on my phone, I found it to be a southern Indian dish with a blend of spices I've never encountered before. It was great! The fish was done perfectly, and my son reported the goat was tender. The Naan was, well, naan. Gulab Jamon for desert were good, but mine felt a bit undercooked. And one of the containers leaked a greasy liquid on the way home. That is the end of my complaints. read more

We tried the lunch buffet on a Friday afternoon. The restaurant was very clean. There were a lot of options on the buffet. I'd say it was the best Indian Buffet I've ever had. Everything tasted amazing! I will definitely be going back! The butter chicken was my favorite! read more

Persis Indian Grill - Buffet - Indian Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

We were driving through town and stopped here for lunch. Thoroughly surprised at the amount of flavors and how well all the spices were balanced! Would recommend to anyone around here for sure. read more

Not from the area and was looking for something other than grab and go. Found Persis Indian Grill on Yelp and I'm glad I did. Some of the best Indian food I've had! read more

Persis Indian Grill - Mixed Vegetable Vindaloo and Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Cookeville, Tennessee

Really good Indian food. I come from a place with many Indian food places and people. This is up there with the best I have had. 4 stars instead of 5 for 2 reasons (1) a bit overpriced (2) with those kinds of prices the interior should be fancy and nice, like a place you would go on a special occasion. However, I still partake just not as often as I would $$ read more

We were in Cookeville for my birthday weekend and decided to visit Persis Grill for lunch. We have a favorite Indian restaurant in Nashville, and Persis definitely gives the Nashville place a run for their money. The samosas were very good. Our entrees were butter chicken for my partner, and lamb vindaloo for me. They were excellent. In fact, the butter chicken from Persis beats out our favorite Nashville restaurant. Prices were in line with other comparable Indian restaurants I've visited, but the food was a step above. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town! read more

Very friendly, great service and great food!! Stopped here on way to gatlinburg right before they closed and they were so efficient and pleasant getting me fed and on my way. Thank you! read more

Very clean and empty area with quick, kind staff. The butter chicken was extremely good, and the portioning was fair or a little less than fair for the price. The naan was very flavorful and went very well with the chicken, but the texture was a bit different than what I'm used to. Overall, very happy with the experience and definitely will come back as a treat in the future. read more

Ordered food to deliver. Chili fish and Pepper Mushroom was really good. Naans are too charred and egg biryani was not up to the mark. That is the reason why I gave 4 stars. Overall happy with quality and taste of food. read more

Had the Chicken Majestic and Shrimp Saag. Both were great and more than enough for 2 people. Service was good. Restaurant was clean. Would definitely become a regular place to eat if I weren't on a road trip and just passing through. read more

Delicious dinner. I had the butter chicken which was amazing. Hubby enjoyed the Tika Marsala. Garlic naan was awesome. Great service too! read more

Wonderful and very gluten-free friendly. We visited yesterday and loved the food (we had chicken tikka kabab and chicken korma). We eat Indian food several times a month and have found a trusted place near our home in the Chicago suburbs. My wife has a gluten sensitivity and gets really sick if a restaurant accidentally "glutens" her. So we were so happy when the owner/manager (?) spent time explaining what items used shared frying oil with gluten items. He even offered to specially fry anything we wanted separately. Instead we ordered two dishes that are gluten-free by nature without special effort. And everything was delicious. I don't know when/if we will be back in Cookeville. For those of you who live here, enjoy this gem. read more