Great atmosphere. The food was served hot. Great taste. The service was friendly…read more There's so much to choose from the menu. The place smells so good the moment you walk in.

Indian and Nepalese restaurant located at 9th street Durham. This is a busy area. Came on a…read moreweekday. Came on a dinner date. We ordrerd the tandoori mixed grill for our main dish ( Big cut pieces of meat; overcooked, a little bland then the other places I've tried). For appetizers we got the momo chicken and the garlic cheese naan both are good. Food came out in a timely order and not long of a wait. The atmosphere and decor is great for dates, group outings, celebrating special occasions. Before everything we ordred came out they served us papadam crackers with some dipping sauces (tamarind,green sauce(neutral;herbal) and chili sauce?..all were uniquely great.

My first time to try idli and Mysore masala dosa. The idli was soft, fluffy, and fresh. It had that…read moreperfect light texture. Paired with the coconut chutney and sambar, it felt comforting and authentic without being overly heavy. The chutneys tasted fresh and well-balanced, and the sambar had a nice depth of flavor. The Mysore masala dosa was the standout for me. The dosa itself was beautifully crisp on the outside while still slightly soft inside, and the spicy red chutney spread added a great kick without overpowering everything else. The potato filling was well-seasoned, not too oily, and had just the right amount of spice. Every bite had a satisfying crunch followed by warm, savory flavors. Overall, everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. If you're craving South Indian food, this spot definitely delivers--especially for dosa lovers. I'll definitely be back to try more from their menu. The place is nice and looks classy. Service was good and the servers were patient and welcoming for us first timers when we arrived at almost closing time.

My friends and I tried Lime and Lemon Durham this past week. I've had dishes from this local…read moreTriangle chain before but never have visited the Durham location. I ordered an egg curry with rice, while my friends ordered their own dishes. We shared a paneer kulcha- I thought that it wasn't too salty and was packed full of flavor. I'll be back to this location for some more curries! I liked that the portions were large and had leftovers for the next day at work.

Had a fantastic time here. We had a pretty large party and Kai (sp) our server was on top it all,…read moremaking sure we had what we needed and was very knowledgeable about the menu. The food was delicious and served very quickly. Restaurant had a steady flow but never felt crowded. Definitely will return.

Visited Viceroy without a reservation but was able to get seated at the bar. The dining experience…read morewas definitely different at the bar compared to normal seating as I have visited Viceroy before but the service was still similar and we were able to receive our food in the same amount of time. Enjoyed the flavor and juiciness of the hariyali chicken. Portion sizes are not the largest, especially for the price point, but the food is delicious. Viceroy is decorated in a way that makes me feel like I've teleported to Europe. Definitely worth the visit.

I've only come for dinner -- the food is good and the people who work there are nice. Quite a large…read moremenu with lots of options to choose from. I'll come back for lunch buffet !

Went on a Saturday right when it opened. Very clean and buffet was ready for patrons…read more I was impressed. As a meat eater, that's all i go for at an Indian buffet. So they had tandoori chicken, chicken kebabs, chicken tikka masala, and a goat curry. Dessert was tasty as well. I tried the galab jamun which was sitting nice and warm in its delicious syrup. I also tried the kheer (rice pudding). I was happy with it all. I've had better naans but they were a solid 4/5 and came made to order direct to your table. For $16.99 in this day and age, it can't be beat. If i wasn't watching my weight, I'd be here several times a month easily.

I visit Anjappar at least once whenever in the Bull City for work, and am never disappointed. The…read morefood is always consistently delicious and full of flavor. The waiter was friendly and knowledgeable, and provided great service. I will definitely return here and recommend anyone seeking great tasting food for affordable prices that includes a nice, relaxing ambiance, Anjappar is a must visit. Food can get a bit pricey when dining for lunch ordering more than just an entrée.

This restaurant has an interesting location, embedded in a criminal justice building with a snazzy…read morecorner location. It was not busy on a Sunday and I'm guess it's geared towards people that work in the area on weekdays. Walking to the bathroom and bypassing the vacant security desk for the building was a strange experience. The menu is South Indian; there were some differences in what was online and what I found on the printed menu, but it was a wide and interesting selection with abundant options for special dietary needs. I ordered a dosa and an appetizer, which were splendidly presented on banana leaves. I asked for my Indo-Chinese paneer extra spicy, and they seemed a bit skeptical, but it did deliver a heck of a spice kick and an abundance of leafy tropical flavor (full curry leaves are common in this cuisine). The dosa was large, extra thin, quite salty, and satisfying. A chai was small and unsweetened. I didn't get quite the bustling atmosphere that their other location (in Cary) possessed and the menu for some reason did not have the kottu paratha I wanted to try, but I would definitely recommend anyone seeking some South Indian food to come here.

Pure Excellent You can't miss this place, if you are…read moredriving through the local area you'll definitely find it, Sitar has a Mughal styled exterior so the vibe is 5 stars, the inside is plush, clean and affords great privacy. The servers are professional and attentive. The food here is a very rare gem. You will find both great northern Indian dishes like Hariyali Kebab in fragrant sauce as well as (I swear I did not think it's possible to find a dish like this in the south let along the US) southern Indian classics like Malabar fish curry cooked to perfection for the affordable lunch buffet which as of 2026 is still priced around 18.99. Come with your friends and bring everyone, they will really give you a satisfying visit.

The food was good, the biriyani was the best, it was really flavorful. One of the best biriyanis…read moreI've tasted in the Triangle area. The beef curry was good too, but could be stir fried a bit more. Cabbage thoran was great. The bhaji for the poori needed salt, but the pooris were awesome. The chai was delicious. The only thing that was not great was that they charged a 20% gratuity even though we selected the buffet. We were a group of 10, but all of us ate from the buffet.

Ok, let me get this clear. Many people love this place and I now know why but I also don't want to…read moreunderstate my pure glee when trying this food. I'm a fairly practiced home cook that loves to make food-sciency dishes, Michelin inspired stuff, and true comfort food alike. Most places I've been I could now recreate the majority of the food on my own (including a variety of ethnic food, especially Indian). I think it would take me a few years to recreate ONE DISH from this place. I should seriously be spending time with my mother and grandmother but instead my head is currently buried in my phone while trying to envision the tastes that hit my tongue. Anyways, this place beat the brakes off my expectations, so let's get talking about food and service. First Impression: Upon walking into the restaurant, I was kindly greeted by the man working the front of house (Sonny) and he shook my hand after recognizing my voice. I called fifteen minutes prior to push our reservation and add a seat, but I did not expect to feel so welcomed and comfortable so quickly. Amazing hire and clearly keeps things running smoothly. No notes for the other staff either, they were all exceedingly kind, courteous, and responsive when we had questions. Ambiance: This greatly contributed to the fantastic meal we just had. They had flowers and balloons out for Mother's Day (which was not expected at all either), but also the whole place is filled with natural light and a simply great vibe when eating food. Music wasn't loud/distracting, acoustics never made me worry I was yelling either. The food also was so pretty that it just tied it all together organically. Appetizers: I think this place is pretty well known for its Gunpowder Lamb Chops. So I won't go into excessive detail, but yes it is just that fucking good that if you don't get it, you're probably not thinking straight. I will definitely be back for those because I wouldn't dare try to make it myself and ruin it. We also had this Chaat dish that was a more modern take and it was without a doubt the most creative Chaat I've ever tried. Excellent. Entrees and Sides: We ordered three entrees to share amongst 5 adults (although 2 are older folks) and had two small boxes of leftovers to argue over. The first thing that I tried was the Duck Vindaloo (9.8/10) - I knew immediately I would be writing my very first food review afterwards. I don't even know if putting duck in a vindaloo is conventional, but it's EPIC. My grandparents thought it was a touch sweet but I liked it better that way and it perfectly complemented the duck. Next was the Ember Lamb Shank Special (9.5/10) - which was of course amazing. I actually forgot to put the gravy on top for the first half of the lamb I ate, so the half point off is honestly my fault. Would've been a ten if I was locked in. We also got the Nustea Shrimp (10/10) - which I think you will have to try yourself to believe my rating. I won't even try to describe it other than the sorba (sauce) that we almost licked off the plate. Lastly, we had Naan (8.9/10), Chili-Garlic Naan (9.3/10), Raita (9.7/10), and a vegetable salad (9/10) on the side. I have always thought most Indian restaurants cheap out on the sides, but this one makes them expert level. I genuinely have no idea what the orange crunchy spheres in the raita were, but this was the only time I've ever had raita outside my home and liked it. Desserts and Beverages: We ordered the Kumbala Brulee (9.5/10, genius idea btw). The lovely staff ALSO gifted us some Raspberry cake (9.7/10) which was phenomenal. That was honestly the cherry on top that made me a true believer. Final Note: If you read this far and haven't made a reservation yet then unfortunately you didn't get the point... Go try this place ASAP I pinky promise you won't regret it. I even ordered a goat curry to go so my girlfriend could try the art they are calling food. Oh and did I somehow forget to add ALL THE MEAT IS HALAL??? What a way to put me in the running for favorite grandchild . And Sonny if you're reading this thanks for making this Mother's Day one of the best you're the man!!

My family celebrated a birthday here last night, and I'm so glad we did! The food was delicious,…read morethe service impeccable. Our experience was filled with fun surprises--lights in the menus, a crabapple bubble blown on my Rim Gin cocktail, a happy birthday message visible only after the fog dissipated. It was an amazing night thanks to a skilled chef and attentive staff.

Service: wonderful! They were quick and they were so sweet. We made a quick reservation online and…read moreby the time we arrived the table was set for us! Ambiance: perfect for a 1st date. It's a casual restaurant but all the decor and the modern touches with Indian influence gives it a great sultry vibe. Food: top notch. Thus far is our favorite Indian restaurant out there. The naan itself is freshly made and SOFT, thick, and has a nice chew. Best naan in the triangle area. Highly recommend the bread basket as you get a good variety of their different naans. The paneer pakora is crispy, piping hot, and has a great cumin and lightly salted taste. In the middle is mint chutney so it's has nice layers of flavors. The lamb palak was super tasty as well! The spinach was nice clay cooked where it was creamy with no bitter after taste. The lamb was fall apart tender! The lamb jalfrezi was also a show stopper, it was spiced, slight tomato sauce, and lambs again, super tender that can be broken up with just fingers. The malai chicken was good, but wasn't our favorite. The meat is tender, but I felt like the flavor wasn't hitting as much as the other two. It was lighter and even with the lemon it still felt like it was missing something. Overall: will definitely be coming back!

Tandoori Bites is a solid, no-frills option if you're craving Indian food. We went on a weekday…read moreevening and ended up being the only ones dining in, but there was a steady stream of people coming through for takeout, so it seems like more of a grab-and-go spot. Service was friendly and attentive (probably helped that it was just us), and there was plenty of seating. The menu has all the classic Indian dishes you'd expect, and portions are decent. Food-wise, everything was good and hit the spot, but nothing really stood out. Overall, it's a reliable, standard choice--worth checking out if you're in the mood for Indian, especially for takeout!

Service was great. Beautiful setting that was quite complimentary to very good tasty food.read more

Urban Turban has awesome decor and vibes, it's such a beautiful restaurant! I came for lunch and…read morethe service was great. The music seemed to be modern Indian music, which I enjoyed. I had a lunch special, the Non-Vegetarian Thali, which came with a Vegetable Samosa, Dal Bukhara, Butter Chicken, Butter Naan, Rice, Raita, and a Gulab Jamun. This is the first time I've had a Thali and the presentation was beautiful. Vegetable Samosa: Perfectly crisp on the outside and soft inside. Mild spicy. Dal Bukhara: Delicious lentil curry! I've never had this before (I usually get Dal Makhani), and I now know I prefer Dal Bukhara because it has lentils only. Butter Chicken: Delicious curry. I loved the smoky flavor and char on the chicken. The curry was perfectly spicy (I ordered medium spicy). The butter naan, rice, and raita were all good in supporting the dish. Gulab Jamun: A delicious sweet doughnut in syrup, a nice little treat before leaving the restaurant. The lunch Non-Veg Thali is a great deal at $24, especially for the amount of food you get (I ended up with leftovers too). I can't wait to come back and try their dinner and bar offerings!

This was one of the most unique eating experiences I've had in a while. Stepping into the…read morerestaurant we saw a nicely decorated area with a variety of classic dining tables with home style chairs and booths. The server seated us at a table with a basket in the center and explained that everything we needed was inside. There was a card with a monkey printed on it and if we needed the server's attention we should put the monkey card up like a tent. We ordered food and it was decent -- not the best Indian food I've had as it wasn't spicy at all, but the flavors were fine. Despite us not putting up the monkey card, the server was attentive and filled our waters regularly. It was a good experience and I'd recommend coming here if you're around Durham!

This place has been on my list for a while and I'm glad I finally got to visit to celebrate my…read morehusband's birthday. The good: - The decor and ambience is excellent, I love the thoughtful design and wanted to take photos of everything! - The service was friendly and explained the dishes well - The mango lassi was heavenly, I'd come back just for the drink, loved the cardamom flavor! - most of the meat was halal! - The chettinad chicken was delicious, like the best thing we tried. Flavors were great and I liked the texture. - the garlic naan was different from most Indian restaurants and more bread like but heavenly, I've tried naans like this before and so glad I could taste it here too! - the fish moilee, low key felt a little expensive for what it was but at least it tasted good! I like the tangy coconut flavors though the paratha it came with was disappointing, but flakey and very dry. Room for improvement: - We ordered the jaggery chicken because it's not something we usually see on menus, I wouldn't call it an Indian dish but an elevated chicken roast and I liked it a lot! Unfortunately it wasn't hot or warm when we ate it so we took most of it home to reheat. I also feel like it should have come with some sides, tandoor dishes typically do like even a little side salad would have been nice because it was too dry to eat with naan. - the aloo tiki chat was not it. It was potato wedges with some sev sprinkled and barely any yogurt. It definitely needed a lot more going because it was super dry and not flavorful. Nonetheless I'd return to try the mango lassi again and try their featured cake!