Very good lunch buffet! The staff members definitely verge on overattentive, coming to take away plates every couple of minutes, but the food is undeniably delicious. We came with a group of 8 and they accommodated us beautifully. The vegetarian dishes were separated on the buffet, making it easy to know which dishes were veg-friendly. Plus, who can turn down endless naan? read more

The food and ambiance is very upscale and stylish. Very happening location as well. There is a small room for small groups which is perfect for a private event. read more

Best Tilkka Masala and Biryani in the area. Wish they did dining in as well, but they only serve as takeout. Love that you can choose the spice level. read more

I dined her a few weeks ago with my best friend who was in the mood for Indian food. I'm rarely *not* in the mood for Indian, so I gladly obliged. We stopped in around 7pm on a Friday and there wasn't a wait... we even ended up with a super comfy booth. The service we received was five stars all the way, and our server was friendly, able to make suggestions, and even subbed out my naan with garlic naan (because why not?) He really did a great job. We had cocktails to start but they were pretty sweet... I suggest something off the wine list instead. The vegetable samosas were a perfect appetizer, and I loved the various sauces you get to try with them. The vegetarian sampler was fun because we got to try so many things, and it was so, so good. The chicken tikka masala was just okay, and I wasn't a big fan of the sauce (it tasted like a mouthful of straight tomato sauce.) Overall we had a great dinner here... I've had Indian food in St. Louis I liked much more than at Rasoi, but the nice, relaxing atmosphere was definitely enjoyable for a Friday night. read more

Food was average .. The person who took our order on phone was very rude. Regardless , we went to pick up our food and he was even more rude in person. Worst attitude. read more

Fuck yes this place is FANtastic. I'd been craving Indian food like no other - my college town had been rife with mouthwatering Indian restaurants, and I'd been feeling the severe lack of paneer in my life. Truthfully, the Yelp atmosphere description that Rasoi is "intimate" turned me off a little - I'm looking to shove as much curry, rice, and naan in my face and you're telling me I gotta bring a date? Thankfully, the bombtastic Food Pedaler service - for serious, use them liberally; they're fast, unceasingly cheerful, and brightly dressed in skintight cycling suits - listed Rasoi as places they deliver from. So I scrolled through this page to look up recommendations - and man, Yelpers are awesome, you all never let me down - and proceeded to order a batch of food that was so tasty and so satisfying that I made obscene noises while I ate. I ordered the paneer tikka masala, makhani dal, methi malai mattar, and an order of garlic naan. HOLY JEEBUS. My new favorite thing is the methi malai mattar, a thick, creamy spinach dish that takes all the best parts of saag paneer and serves it up in an overflowing tureen of slightly spicy, beautifully green taste explosion. The tikka masala was absolutely terrific - creamy, spicy, tomatoey, and with an awesome smattering of perfect paneer. The dal was more soupey than I'd been expecting, but hey, its spiced lentils, and with the right amount of rice, I was good to go. AND DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED ON THE GARLIC NAAN. Holy crap on a cracker, is this the stuff dreams are made of. Pillowy and garlicky - man, I'd do anything for a lifetime supply of that particular naan. Next stop is to try out the lunch buffet, so I can sample Rasoi's chicken dishes and gorge myself on as much curry and naan as allowed. You keep on doing you, Rasoi, cuz it be gooood stuff. read more

Rasoi - Takeout of dal makhani, methi malai mattar (my new life fuel), paneer tikka masala, with epic garlic naan on the side. - Indian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Rasoi means kitchen in hindi. I think this name describes the restaurant well because walking in feels like stepping into my mother's kitchen. And, the food is (almost) as good as my mother makes. Just an FYI, this is a rewrite (after my second visit) of a previous review. I came for dinner the first time, but this time I decided to try the buffet. The dishes they served were very traditional, with the exception of one beef stew. Besides the raita being a little sweet for my liking, the rest of the food I tried was delicious. My favorite dish was the chicken tikka masala. Their take on this Indian classic was a little different from what I expected. Their version has a little less cream than what I am used to. But I think I like it better this way; it is far more flavorful. As for spice, I did not find anything overpowering. Several of the dishes had a little bit of heat, but they were well balanced. I will definitely be returning for the lunch buffet very very very soon! read more

Attempted to place a takeout order from Rasoi on 10/18/21. I placed my order through Grubhub and I received an email verifying that Rasoi had accepted my order and to pick up in 45 min-1 hour. I went to the restaurant at my pick up time to discover the lights off and the door locked. I called the restaurant and no one answered nor were there any signs on the door indicating a last minute closure, etc. According to Rasoi's website, Google, Yelp and the hours posted at the restaurant they should've been open. Needless to say this was very disappointing and completely avoidable if the owners would have updated Grubhub appropriately. Hopefully they work on this in the future. read more

It had been well over 10 years since we ate at Rasoi when it was located in Clayton. We recently dined at Rasoi in the CWE location, with friends and enjoyed it very much. Aside from some mild confusion regarding the reservation, it was a great experience and we will return. Service was friendly and very good with the right amount of attention. We passed on the appetizers for fear of eating too much. Four of us ordered five dishes to share around. We had malai kabab (marinated chicken cubes) that are served without a sauce. They were tender and juicy and delicious. One caution, they are a little pricey for the amount you get. Aloo gobi was typical, but good. We all really enjoyed the methi malai mattar, which is creamy pureed spinach with peas and fenugreek leaf. Excellent. The lamb rogan josh was rich, a little sweet and a little spicy. Very good. The cubed lamb in it was tender and juicy. I always have to have dal makhani which was also simple and quite good. We also ate naan; some plain and some garlic. Both were perfect. Everything was enjoyed with plain rice, that was well cooked. I am really looking forward to returning. They have a large menu with a nice array of vegetarian dishes. I'm not vegetarian, but love the Indian vegetarian dishes. This place is best enjoyed with at least four people so you can try an array of things. We found the spicing to be very good, not heavy handed, although I would like more hot chile (mirch). Main dishes are served in nice white porcelain bowls, rather than the typical small, flat stainless steel platters. Serving sizes for the sauced dishes are good. We were unable to eat it all and left some food behind. read more

Amazing chicken tikka masala, lots of flavor, on the sweeter side. Good portions. The garlic cheese naan is amazing!

Okay, so technically, this is the restaurant formerly known as India's Rasoi that lived around the corner on Laclede. They didn't just move, they recreated. The new digs are amazing. Modern & colorful, the decor is completely inviting. The drab has been sucked out and replaced with beautiful color tapestries and tiles. The service is still a little shaky, but that's only because they're so busy. There are some grumpy old people there, but the new guys like Prakash & Babu are great. The white dude that's the host is a little creepy, but whatever, we're cool as long as he doesn't get in the way of the buffet. The food is amazing. I hit the lunch buffet at least once a week, sometimes more - it's just that good. The place is so busy, the food doesn't have time to sit. Everything is always fresh and flavorful. I'm bound to attract a fight from the NYC foodies, but Rasoi's food rivals anything you'd find in Jackson Heights. Especially the over-hyped Jackson Diner. Anyone wants to hit up Rasoi for some lunch, drop me a line, I'm always in the mood. read more

Rasoi - Indian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

My go to at any Indian restaurant is Chicken Tikka Musala and Rasoi is probably the best i've had thus far. got it for doordash, so hoping to go in and i've heard there's a lunch buffet! read more

Tried and true! It's been a while since my last review of India Rasoi. Typically, I go to the buffet, which is honestly the best route. However, my friend's birthday was this week, and she wanted to have Rasoi for the first time in years. Who was I to say no? In other words, if you're curious about the buffet, look at my first review. We got a late start on Monday. In fact, I called ahead to make sure that we wouldn't close down the place. Apparently, they are open until ten during the week, so we had plenty of time for some dinner. Sometimes it helps to have fresh perspective on a staple. My friend ordered vegetable Samosa, spiced stuff pastries. I really enjoyed their spicy, potato-y goodness! She ordered Vegetable Chettinad, "mixed vegetables cooked in a coconut sauce tempered with herbs and spices," and I went with my normal Chicken Tikka Masala and plain naan. Rasoi is definitely not cheap at dinnertime. Between the appetizer, two dishes, and naan, the meal ran about $42. However, a price well-paid for some of the best Indian food in town! Also, they don't skimp on the portions and rice, so there was plenty to take home for lunch the next day. The service was fantastic. I know the waiter from lunch time buffets, and he's always good to me. He was also very patient as we did end up closing the place down. In the end, I still prefer the buffet, mostly because it's much cheaper and the options are plentiful. Nonetheless, India Rasoi is still a great dinner spot if you cannot make the buffet hours. read more

I like my Indian buffets to have a much wider selection. This reminds of my the kid's buffet section at a Sizzler. What they do have to offer though is pretty good though. read more

Yo. This place slaps. I always get the chicken vindaloo and it's so delicious. I got it delivered to the airport the other day waiting for a flight, and it was still perfection. packaging was flawless and that's not easy with Indian food. So mad respect. Nothing but love for this place. read more

Ordered 1 item and their website said 45 min. I waited for almost 2 hours and when I asked about my order for the second time at 90min (first time at 60min) the staff became rude. I will definitely avoid this place in the future. The general manager took the time to respond to my review, and there is a staffing crisis and everyone is allowed to have a bad day. read more

some of the best chicken tikka masala I have ever had. very flavorful, a little sweet, and the perfect amount of spice. the portions are a good size, so one order usually ends up being dinner and lunch the next day! the garlic naan is also amazing and pretty large. India Rasoi is our favorite place for indian food in STL! read more

I wish I can give it 3.5 stars for the pleasant experience, but I can't. :[ Decor: I went for dinner on Thursday night and it was relatively empty. The place was dim, dark and almost.. well, romantic/date-ish. The colors were red, black and white themed. I went with a mutual friend, and we were seated in one of the big booths along the side of the restaurant (in the middle of the place are tables & chairs). It was very comfortable. Oh and once you enter, on your right, is more of a bar area with a TV playing Indian music videos- adds to the feel, haha. Service: The waiter was exceptional. He was quick and was able to answer our questions and was very friendly. Though when we wanted the check, it was hard to get ahold of him because the booth blocks a lot of your view. Nonetheless, he checked on us often enough and filled our water frequently enough so I can't complain :] Food (Pictures posted) - Garlic & Cheese Naan: I personally wish I went with another more plain naan. It wasn't that it wasn't good, but it wasn't 'authentic'. Think pizza without the tomato sauce. Otherwise, it was nice and big. btw, it's an additional charge/order - Tandoori Chicken: You get like 4 pieces nicely arranged. This dish on its own is very plain, no sauces on it, but has a cole slaw type of side on it. Without a sauce, this plate would be very dry. Hence, we did what the waiter recommended: get sauces! Oh and it comes with a big bowl of rice, so yay! - Masala sauce: a slight tomato-y tinge but very well flavored. I liked it. - Curry sauce: I didn't like this as much as the masala sauce, but it was very yummy still! My friend and I both got the tandoori chicken entree, but along with the rice and the naan, I was super fullllll and even took some home. SO GOOD PORTIONS! I did find this place a bit pricey. It took ~$30 for this meal for myself only. All in all, I prefer House of India for the food and price (lunch buffet, anyone?) I know Rasoi has a lunch buffet too, so I'll try that and compare the two buffets. But if you want a more romantic, closer atmosphere, and better presentation of the food, come here! read more

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So this has been my go to place for delivery in St Louis downtown area as this is the only place that delivers during dinner hours that I feel has good food. I have been here couple of times and ordered food many many times. The food when your order for delivery or A la carte it's 4/5 but when you go for buffet it's 2/4 so the reason behind 3 stars. I really wanted to give them 3.5 starts if I had option but they are definitely not 4 starts due to the buffet. Will definitely go back and order A la cater or call for delivery but never for buffet. read more

We went to dinner on a Friday evening, a little early. The interior is quite pleasant and welcoming. The colors transport you out of Saint Louis and into an exotic locale. Many foreign food restaurants have tuned their menu to the local tastes and Rasoi is no exception. They only have sweet (Mango and Strawberry) Lassi on the menu but when I asked the waiter if they had a salty version he was very agreeable to having it made for me! It was a perfect complement to our meal. We decided to try the Rasoi recommendation of the Rasoi Feast - wanting to try a little of several dishes rather than just one. While some might say the meat portions were small, I personally think they were perfectly proportioned. Having eaten at MANY Indian restaurants I can say that the flavors were quite "traditional". Everything was well cooked both tandoor and wet curry. If you like it spicy, please let your waiter know or they will serve it with no spice whatsoever. (They do, however, serve chutneys so that you can spice it up a bit if you like.) The meal also came with dessert - not just one but two different desserts. We could not finish everything but that is always good as it makes a wonderful lunch the following day for someone. ;) They do have a lunch buffet, including on weekends, if you think you want to try a sampling. And there is public parking right beside the restaurant so, no worries. read more

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These guys are super friendly and awesome food. They were even kind enough to put my personal items that I forgot there on the side until I called to collect them. Too notch personality and customer service...and not to mention the great tasting food! read more

I'm game for a well-composed Indian buffet pretty much anytime, and opposed to, say, your average Chinese buffet ordeal, every Indian restaurant has their own quirks, certain dishes offer unique twists, spice profiles go various directions, and my naan snobbery always rears its ugly nostrils. Ain't no lie, if the naan is sub-par, it's likely that'll impact the overall tummy-stuffing ritual. Thankfully, Rasoi served up a solid flatbread, which allowed me to really explore every dish. My takeaway on everything else: a Midwestern vegetarian delight. Don't get me wrong, I savored some of the meats, but one after another, the big winners were meatless. Give 'em all a shot. Why do I emphasize Midwestern? There was absolutely no heat to be found in any of these dishes, Indian cuisine blasphemy. But no worries, ask for some red pepper, they'll bring some to the table. Otherwise, the ambiance was smart, a perfect spot for a working lunch, and I'd absolutely return, read more

I was travelling to St. Louis for work and had dinner at Rasoi , everthing was good food as well as service . Its just one of the guy was very rude when my friend asked him about the washroom he said I told you before actually he told me before and later when my friend needed to use restroom he asked the same guy he didn't helped him. Not happy!!! read more

Rasoi - Gulab Jamun - Indian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Fantastic Indian Buffet. Great veggie options and a sleek modern design! I got to come here over lunch with a group of co workers and we got a great meal, fast and furious! I loved the Naan, rice, veggie pakora, and masala dishes presented! I bet this place is fantastic for sit down meals, at night... Probably a good spot for a date too! They brought us more spice and everything was nice! Great spot! read more

The mild navratan korma with garlic naan was exactly what I needed. Perfect level of spicy. I was full after eating half. read more

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Another visit to the only Indian restaurant in the non-ethnic food neighborhood that is the CWE. Great, great kheer. Easy, delicious lunch buffet. Short walk from Maryland Plaza, which is my favorite part of the CWE. read more

I was given a gift card for $75. I placed an order, I came in, and they declined the card. They wouldn't deal with it then and they said I had to come back the next day or call later. All of a sudden the gift card worked. Luckily I had cash with me the night before. Do not buy a gift card from these people. The person who gave it to me said it was a nightmare to get. We want to support local businesses, but there has to be some kind of customer service to make it worthwhile. read more

Been a couple times and it's a nice enough spot. Good service and comfy dining room. I just wish the curries weren't so bland: not only missing heat but also flavor. I suspect they're catering to the Midwest palate. Next time I go (it IS the only Indian restaurant in the CWE) I'll ask for them to spice up my order. read more

One of my favorite lunch spots in St Louis. Dinner entrees can be a little pricey so I highly recommend hitting up the lunch buffet. It's about half the price of a dinner entree, there's a wide selection of hot entrees (meat and veggie), salad, dessert, and all the naan you could want. It's quite a deal and super tasty! If you're ordering off the menu and you like soup as much as I do, do yourself a favor and try the mulligatawny. read more

Rasoi - Some of the lunch buffet offerings - Indian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

3 stars for A-OK because it seems like I had a different experience than some of these reviews. The service was fine. The food was just okay, though. We ordered the lobster dosa, fish curry, and vegetable chettinad. The lobster dosa was tasty, but the lobster was impossible to detect and I do not think the coconut sauce/chutney that came on the side was an appropriate temperature/flavor to suit the dish. The fish curry was clearly oversalted--perhaps to obscure a lack of other spices? And the vegetables in the vegetable chettinad reminded me of frozen chopped pea/carrot/corn/green bean mix, because I'm pretty sure that's what it was. Most Indian restaurants have the same fare, so I'm reluctant to return here when the food was less than amazing. read more

Rasoi - Lobster dosa - Indian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Tried and true, this is our fav Indian spot in stl! Love everything I've tried so far. The service is excellent too!

3 1/2 stars. Should be 4 1/2 but I knocked off a full star for service - you mess with the bull.... I have been here twice and experienced the same poor service twice. I must say that the chefs at India Rasoi are great. This is probably the best Indian restaurant in St. Louis. I liked the food at the lunch buffet even slightly more than a certain downtown Indian restaurant which I consider fantastic. The food on the buffet tastes fresh as if it was made to order. The flavors in the food are the most pronounced I've ever had at an Indian buffet in any city. I've been to a few. The service is just plane rude. The man that sat us the first time sat me this time. Both times I asked for a booth and he was visibly put out. The rest of the time he avoided eye contact even when serving water or delivering the check. The rest of the front of house is meh... All in all you may get better service than I did and if so I think you'd love IR. That said I take a star off gladly for the lack of courtesy. read more

Mixed vegetables=lunch lady frozen kind. What a shame. How does this place get away with this kind of lax quality? Waiter explained that every restaurant uses frozen ingredients. Hmmmnn... read more

Rasoi - Who pours frozen mixed vegetables from a bag and claims restaurant quality? - Indian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Great all you an eat lunch buffet. Dal makhani and chicken byriani and mango lassi were delicious. And a good deal at $31 for two people. read more

Rasoi - Indian Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I had heard it was a great Indian food restaurant, so on my trip to STL I went there. The ambiance was good and service was decent. The palak paneer was very good, but the roti was very bad. I had 2 rotis and both were mostly uncooked. While on my way out I told the server and he agreed. Was disappointed as was looking forwards to some good Indian food. read more

My favorite Indian restaurant in Saint Louis. I am partial to the Mattar Paneer, but everything is delicious. Do not forget to order the naan - the garlic cheese naan will keep you coming back for more. The staff is polite and responsive, and whether I am dining in or picking up a takeout order I always enjoy myself. Definitely recommend! read more

Great lunch combo-chicken tikka masala and chicken/beef curry were great. Highly recommend

I eat a lot of vegan food. This is my favorite non-buffet Indian restaurant in St. Louis.

Met my bestie here for lunch and the food was delicious. They had great mixtures of Indian flavors and I was pleasantly surprised because I had passed this place tons of times before. The buffet had me stuck wanting 3rds and 4ths. read more

I went to the buffet the day after Memorial Day, I was very unimpressed. The food seemed like it was cooked a day or two ago. None of the dishes stood out to me as stellar or something i would want to eat again. Definitely not coming back to their buffet. I only came here because The Nepalese Cafe in the grove was closed. The Nepalese Cafe is much better in terms of vegetarian dishes, service, and general quality of their food and ingredients. This place is great for dinner but a little overpriced! However, this place is awful for lunch and I will not be returning. read more