Rasoi has unfortunately capitalized on being the only Indian restaurant in the Central West End. After exploring many other Indian restaurants in St Louis, I would probably not put Rasoi in my top 3. While their food is fine, it is not outstanding by any means, whereas the cost of dishes is high. Their malai kofta is fine, while dal makhni is too salty and bland. Their lamb entree is fine. The kadai okra is tasty, but very oily. All in all, their food is acceptable but does not stand above the other good restaurants in the city. However, their attitude has much to be spoken about, and has ruined enough visits for me that I probably will stop going there. I have visited Rasoi as well as done a take out on multiple occasions. The first time my wife and I went for their afternoon buffet at 1.45 PM for our anniversary, we were told that they would be closing in 45 minutes. Within 5 minutes of us sitting, we were told that again. Within 10 minutes, we were told if we want any more food, we need to take it now. 5 minutes later, we were told they are picking up the dessert. A few minutes later, they invited another family in for a meal who were walking by. I was considerably suprised at such difference in approaches. The second time we went for an a la carte dinner, it took them over 60 minutes for entrees. The third time we gave them a benefit of doubt, and tried their lunch buffet again. This time, they ran out of naans. We waited for about 20 minutes. When a restaurant charges this much for a buffet and prides themselves, I would imagine they would at least try to make an effort to bring naans to customers' tables who are obviously waiting. And there were only about 6 tables occupied at this time. To top it off, when they brought us the check, they had the candor to tell me "usually the tip is 18%"! The last time I ordered takeout, the dal makhni was improperly packed, and leaked out from the bag. I left a message wanting to give feedback to the owner how consistently poor their customer service is, but I have not yet received a call back. Its a shame that Rasoi has been so lackadaisical, while riding on its reputation as the only Indian restaurant in the CWE. I hope there is a good Indian restaurant that comes up here soon, actually provides good customer service and food, and gives Rasoi a run for its money. Its long overdue. read more

Location, decor service was great. But the food was not served at the right temperature. We ordered Grilled paneer, which was nowhere near smoking / sizzling temperatures it should b. Our main entrees too looked like they were microwave warmed. rice too was not steaming. Taste was ok but food not as enjoyable. read more

Got the chicken tikka masala and the flavor was good. If only the fifteen dollar takeout actually included rice to eat it with.

My family has been going to India's Rasoi for many years, even before moving into their current location. This is Slow cooked food perfectly infused with spices authentic to Indian cuisine. The Chicken Tikka Masala is by far our favorite! The all you can eat lunch buffet is an amazing deal but the food is heavy and seconds would put you over the top FULL! We actually get cravings for this savory food! Great place to gather for a group because it's delicious and inexpensive for what you get. Thank you Kasim for the many years of greeting us with a smile and always remembering us! I think we MUST go again soon! read more

Our reservation was on Valentine's Day, which it seemed five or six people booked an 8p reservation. Simi at the front was a little overwhelmed, but handled everyone as she could. We waited about 20 mins to be sat, but were seated in the order we arrived. Once sat, the waiter was extremely attentive, asking us for our order a few times before we were ready. There is a great atmosphere in the restaurant and we enjoyed that because we waited about 30-40mins for our food once we order. It was a packed restaurant, so we were pretty lenient with them. Especially, when we got our food. Excellent! We ordered some garlic cheese nan, the chetta something and a fantastic chicken dish! The food, the atmosphere, the staff are why I would want to go back. Hopefully, on a non-so-packed night. read more

This place is legit. I'm from NJ and have had some really good Indian food so I think I have fairly high standards. Would Def come back. Nice ambience too. Had the lunch buffet. Definitely go for the butter chicken and chicken biriyani. read more

The tamatar soup is probably my favorite soup in the world. Also amazing lunch buffet and great, cozy atmosphere.

The buffet offers a variety of food to choose from. The naan is very good, and the chicken tikka masala is delicious also. The restaurant is on the classier side, and you can also order off the menu if the buffet doesn't offer something you want. Service is great, and the staff is always willing to accommodate your needs or replace anything that you ask for. Will definitely come back when I need my curry and naan fix. read more

i will preface my review by stating i am by no means an indian food expert. i have been to two indian restuarants in my entire life, and rasoi is one of them. with that being said, i have always had a great time and enjoyed my food at rasoi. i have dined at rasoi four or fives times now, and i alwasy order the chicken tikka masala. it is a very flavorful dish with just the right amount of spice. i love it! everytime i go, i say i will try something new, but always end up with the tikka masala. any indian food experts out there hit me up with some recomendations on another awesome indian dish to try! rasoi has a great drink list full of specialty cocktails, and an awesome scotch selection for after dinner. the restuarant has never been very busy when i have been there, but i usually dine on weeknights. the service has always been very friendly. the decor is very nice as well, making this a great place to come for a quiet meal. like i said before, i know almost nothing about indian food, and have only tried one dish at rasoi, so if you are an indian connoisseur, you should probably disregard my four star rating and look for someone who knows what they are talking about. read more

Went on a Friday night and made a reservation (bonus points for allowing reservations in my book!) however it was not overly crowded. The service was quick/attentive but not overbearing, just the way the I like it. Skipped apps b/c we knew the entree portions were fairly large. I had the Malai Kabab's and my dinner date had the Tikka Masala plus we had naan. Everything was fresh, tender and well presented. The atmosphere is inviting and authentic. Really had a great experience here and will be back! Also the menu is large and very explanatory so no need to be a consesseur to find something you will like. I'm guessing takeout is pretty top notch as well based on the number of people grabbing it. read more

The best Indian restaurant in St. Louis. Check out there $10 lunch time buffet - you won't be disappointed (they also have the buffet on Saturday)! read more

I'm in love with this restaurant! I've been four times since I moved to the area a month ago. There are so many amazing vegetarian options, and the lunch buffet is divided in half, with meatless dishes on one side and dishes for the meat lovers on the other half! The atmosphere is great, and the service is friendly and attentive...all in all Rasoi is a great place for a superb Indian meal read more

There was enough place in the restaurant but the host arrived late to greet or acknoledge us. There were three people left after waiting for 10 to 15 minutes. We decided to stand to give a chance. Finally the host arrived to greet and gave seat next to the entrance. The waiter arrived so late we were amazed that how can they treat customer like this. We still waited thinking may be a crazy night, just before memorial day. Finally waiter came with water and asked us to decide because kitch will close at sharp 8:50PM. We were at the door at arround 7:45PM. Finally we ordered appetizer (Mixed Chicken Kababob), Chicken Kadai, Fish Curry, Daal and Two nans. At the time of order Waiter asked us to order as much as possible because kitchen will close. That fear of kitchen closing I thought we might as well order more, because we all decided to eat good indian meal. Well I was so disappointed the order took more than 30 minutes. Finally the appetizer came on the table. You would think the Grill items should be hot, really hot... NO, not at all, it was so cold we had to ask to warm it up. The waiter tool the dish back in the kitchen I am sure he put in the Microwave and served us back. Awefull.... We got our food, since we complained before the food was served little hotter... I don't think it was made right away. I have same feeling that it was microwaved hot. We were discussing amongs out shelves during the wait that we should leave and go to Qudoba or Jimmy Jones next door. I wish we would have done that, after all awefull service and food we were charged $80 (including tip). This was our first visit to the restaurant, I will not plan to visit again to Rasoi. :-( read more

Horrible experience. They take an hour to serve and the attitude of the manager is very bad . never will come here in future

The food at Rasoi is truly delicious. Our waiter took the time to help us order exactly what we wanted. Even my boyfriend, who is not a fan of spicy food, loved his dish. The interior is lovely and it's within walking distance of everything in the CWE. I highly recommend Rasoi. read more

We were in St louis during memorial day weekend and stopped by this restaurant for dinner. Ordered lentil soup, dal makhani, chicken tikka masala along with roti and paranthas. On all fronts, 5 stars. Food tasted really good and everything was fresh. The service was good too, especially from another server who wasn't even serving us. Haven't tried buffet so can't comment or rate it. read more

Sunday buffet at Rasoi is excellent for sampling. Typical selections of biryani, tandoori chicken, tiki masala, korma, naan, aloo, paneer, etc. No stand-out dishes, but everything is consistently good, fresh, tender, and flavorful--no dried out reheated dishes. Service is good, although they didn't refill drinks. Venue is modern, clean, and comfortable with both booth and table options. There is a large room in the back for groups. read more

Rasoi - Indian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I have given this place a bad review before, but the owner apologized so I decided to give it another chance. Went in last Thursday for a pickup order. Once again waited 15 min for my order. Again I approached the gentleman working the to go bar and asked what the hold up was as I had placed the order 25 min prior, and I saw customers who had ordered their dood be served before me. I was again told that I was wrong and had not ordered so long ago. The gentleman then said he remembered I was the impatient guy from a few weeks ago and reminded me that I could always go elsewhere. I did of course. Two times to this place and have yet to get an order. That will be the last. I'm sure the food is great, but they need to seriously reevaluate the first point of contact. He is a jerk. read more

Samboosa was yummy. Lamb rogan josh wasn't as good as it should be. Its good indian food thou.

Bartender and service staff are good but on more than two occasions the kitchen has been very slow and not reliable in getting started at 5pm. Don't go here to eat or take out food if you don't have twice as much time as you expect you will need. Food is very good but there are several other great Indian restaurants that are more consistent and considerate. read more

Their vegetable korma is outstanding. Swanky opulent decor. I always think it's so funny how dour people working in Indian restaurants are

Rasoi, has a beautiful ambiance. We went during lunch and the food was a little salty. Overall, it was good, but if I were to go eat Indian cuisine, I would maybe consider making the trek out to India's Palace first. read more

Went for take out. I'm not exactly what was up but it was very quiet even though it was a Sunday evening. The food was tasty: (very peppery raita), excellently done naan, rich makhani and kofta. The staff was overly nice and the inside looked decent. Will definitely go back but want to look into other Indian restaurants in the area... read more

We gathered as a medium-size party. The service was slow and the waiter brought our bill without separating the dinners, which was a headache. Contrary to the service, the food was amazing! I tasted others' food and each was tasty and authentic! We will definitely go back! We will be asking for separate checks! read more

Both times that I have had dinner here the food has been excellent and service terrific. Go early to beat the crowd.

I really like this place. The food is delicious and the servers are as friendly as they come. I have never had a bad experience here and highly recommend it! The Sunday buffet is a great way to try a few dishes at a very fair price. The buffet is small but still very good. read more

One of my favorite Indian restaurants in St. Louis! The entrees can seem a bit pricey, but the portions are huge. I always bring home leftovers, and the quality is great. My favorite is the mataar paneer, and their garlic naan. The service is always great, everyone is very nice and friendly, and willing to answer questions you might have. My favorite part is that they expertly box up your "doggie bag" for you. I'm talking plastic wrapped like a boss; which is helpful, as Indian food can be a bit messy. I've recommended this place to many friends. read more

The food was good. Salt was a wee bit more than expected but over all food quality was good. The portions were decent. All our entrees were accompanied by rice so we had a lot more to eat than expected. Staff is extremely cordial and I would recommend this place! read more

Pleasant, nice Indian restaurant in central west end. They have nice lunch buffet that cost around 11 dollars. Some curry entrees and tikka masala are a little too salty, but the they have several entree that are not as well. They usually have around 6 to 7 entrees with rice, naan, salad, pakora, and dessert.The food, in general, taste good though! I brought several friends here, and they have all loved it. Customer service is always great as well. I highly recommend going here for lunch. read more

Rasoi - Indian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Very nice food, and good service. Nothing in the menu is unusual or uncommon, it is standard fare. But the quality of the food is very good and the serving size is substantial. Nice decor and great neighborhood location as well. read more

This place was ah-ma-zing! I was pointed in the direction of the CWE by a former St. Louiser while on a business trip and brought my 5 willing coworker cohorts along... We started walking around, discussing food options, and seemed to find common ground on Indian food. Stumbled in and were greeted and seated promptly. Service was excellent (although at times it was hard to understand the waiter... thats what you get for authenticity). Very wide range of dishes too. We started off with an order of the Lobster Dosa (crepe stuffed with lobster meat, sweet potatoes and indian spices) and the Bollywood Popper (stuffed pepper with shrimp and coconut sauce). Both were DE-LISH and nabbed up in seconds. The wine list was not horribly extensive but sufficient. When it came time to order I was definitely torn, but ended up ordering the first thing I'd set my eyes on -the Masaledar Chops - and I'm SO glad I did! They're lamb chops marinated in cinnamon, nutmeg and other indian spices... and the flavor was absolutely heavenly. They had just a hint of sweetness and were not gamey at all... I made a couple coworkers have a bite and they were both floored as well. The only complaint we had is that one person ordered their curry extra spicy, and it came out fairly bland. The fix for that was a side of chili paste gladly supplied by our waiter. Do not be afraid of creativity they employ across their menu - they know what they're doing :) read more

let me preface this review by saying i come from california (hello land full of indian computer programmers!) and i have an indian stepmother, so this white girl is very spoiled when it comes to having good indian food. as it stands right now, unfortunately st louis is a town with very few options for indian cuisine. this place is the closest indian food there is to the city. the food is good, but not GREAT. i took my mom here and she asked for her food spicy but it only came out mild...i guess they thought since she was white she couldnt "handle" truly spicy indian food? i dont know. the ambiance is some kind of take on modern indian. not very "authentic" but it appealed to my modern clean lines kind of taste in decor. since this is pretty much the only choice for indian food near the city, i go here. but let me be clear that this isnt anywhere near the best indian food i've ever had, and it's quite spendy as well. read more

Ate here for lunch when I was last in St. Louis and took advantage of their buffet. Excellent selection of food items for both carnivores and vegetarians (although if you happen to be a vegan diner expect to be limited to salad). Food fresh and rotated regularly during lunch. Restaurant clean, staff helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend as a very affordable ($12 buffet) lunch option if in St. Louis. read more

Went to Rasoi again last night for birthday dinner for my wife - her choice of restaurants. Experience pretty much mirrored our earlier visit - except it was just the two of us this time. Food was still quite good - looking forward to leftovers for lunch tomorrow! - and service was well done. We had a different waiter this time. This waiter was a little bit older Indian gentleman who didn't speak a whole lot, I think his English was limited, but he was attentive, friendly, and competent. Everything reinforced my first rating. Nice to see that it wasn't a fluke. read more

I've been to rasoi countless times. It is in the CWE and has a nice atmosphere--- which you will definitely pay for. The food is fresh though and service is good. They can be slow at times so be prepared for that. Otherwise it's Probably the best north Indian food you'll get in stl. I give it three stars because the buffet needs some revitalization and better vegetarian options. read more

The lunch buffet at Rasoi is not really worth the price of the restaurant. The food on it is fine, but it can't really compete with Indian restaurants in much smaller cities. Most of the sauces were kind of bland and the food didn't seem as fresh. It is a buffet, but freshness is still important. read more

The worst! I am an Indian so I don't have any intolerance to Indian food. I fell sick immediately after eating their food. Do not recommend!

I've been here two times and both have been great! First time had the chicken tikka masala and the lamb vindaloo. Both were fabluous and perhaps the best renditions of these dishes I have ever had. Complemented nicely by the regular naan. Great serving sizes. Atmosphere is nice, with feeling slightly upscale, but in no way prohibitive. Service is excellent and water glasses never get low. Went also for a weekend brunch. It had a great selection including some desert! Loved the tandoori chicken as it imparted a very smokey flavor. Dishes are wisked away quickly after all of the yummy goodness is mopped up with the naan. read more

The food here is delicious and the staff is super friendly. My only qualm is with the pricing. You van eat the exact same meal at the lunch buffet (all you can eat) for less money. The dinner menu is overpriced by comparison. read more

Great buffet with fresh quality food served! Dinner is also good but you can expect a wait and to pay quite a bit more.