We went on a Wednesday afternoon around 5:15pm before the dinner crowd. Parking in the nearby free…read moregarage was perfect timing since many workers and patients of the nearby UF medical center had already left for the day. Only one other couple was dining in, and there were a lot of take out orders being picked up. The place was well-lit, clean, and had ample space. We were greeted and seated almost immediately. Scout was our waitress and Deepak was the host. Menu has all the Indian cuisine staples that we expected - we ordered 3 orders of garlic naan, fried rice with veggies and egg, chicken tikka masala, aloo gobi (potato & cauliflower side dish ) - all with medium spiciness - with mango lassi and masala Chai tea for drinks. While waiting for our orders, we washed our hands and the single-occupancy restrooms were clean and stocked. The only downside to the facilities in general are the slightly hard chairs / benches as these were possibly made with the intention of not spending too much time in the restaurant or for people with more natural padding in that area . The naan arrived about 10 minutes later, followed by the rest of the food. The naan was excellent - just the way we like it (not too soft, not too crunchy, with enough garlic oil for taste). The basmati rice was cooked just right in the individual bowls and also in the generous portion of the fried rice. It was my first time trying the aloo gobi, and I loved it! I never knew about this dish, and my husband said it was a must try. I also tasted his chicken tikka masala, and it was also made deliciously. The drinks were also great - mango lassi was fresh and not too sweet. Masala Chai tea was exactly how I imagined it would be. Overall, we spent around 1 hour and about $100 on our date here, including generous tip. We are glad to be repeat customers to try more dishes, and of course, enjoy more garlic naan .

Not sure what region of Indian this would be but it's not one I enjoy…read more Tried the tikka masala chicken and the butter masala. Both were just eh. The chicken was horrible. Mushy and dry. The rice is is basic and plain. The Kashmiri naan was interesting but wouldn't eat more than one. The Gobi Manchurian was good and spicy. The lemonade was refreshing with chia seeds.

I really didn't think anything could compete with Indian Aroma in Gainesville, but oh my god, this…read moreplace is delicious. It was highly recommended to me by a lot of my Gainesville friends, so I finally went to compare it with Indian Cuisine, Amrit Palace, and Indian Aroma. I can confidently say it's either slightly better, or on par, with Indian Aroma, and significantly better than Amrit/Cuisine. Only slightly better because the array of food you can get here is larger and a bit cheaper, but I do think Indian Aroma's butter chicken is still the best I've ever had. I got the varutharacha chicken curry combo, and it felt like an absolute steal for the amount of food and the price. My entire friend group went non-verbal as we chowed down into our dosas and food, and while I've never had varutharacha curry before, the flavor and savoriness blew my mind. The samosa was thick, crunchy, and filled with delicious veggie interior, and the chicken was soft, juicy, and slid right off the bone. The dosas were crisp, and paired excellently with their sauces. We ripped, we shredded, we came, we conquered, we devoured. The food coma after eating everything was so, so worth it. Service was great, and we were kindly greeted by two workers at the front who got us drinks fast and took our orders as soon as we were ready. They were very friendly, and as the front desk is semi-facing the restaurant, we could catch either of their eye whenever we wanted or needed something and they'd come right over. Overall, love this place, and will be back to try so much more.

Great food! Everything was so tasty and fresh, with just the right level of spice. The restaurant…read morehas a nice, open atmosphere with both booths and tables for seating. Service was polite and tentative. The mango lassi was by far the best I've ever tried, and the food was just as amazing. Whenever I'm in Gainesville again, I'll definitely be coming back!

They have really amazing curry & mango lassi here and it's super affordable (~$13). They also have…read morea big bowl of soup that you can help yourself to, which I loved. Also don't forget that there's a student discount! I had a really great experience here.

This was a pleasant surprise for me and my hubby. We moved to the area 2 years ago and haven't been…read moreable to find decent Indian food. We were out at Shands for an appointment and found this restaurant on Yelp. It's not a fancy restaurant, more like a casual/comfort spot. The staff was super friendly and service was fast. We ordered Vegetable Samosas as an appetizer and they were huge and crispy with a nice amount of spice. The chutney that came with it was delicious. My husband had Butter Chicken and I had Chicken Tikka Masala. They're both similar dishes, except the Butter Chicken has cream in it and the Tikka is generally a bit spicy (theirs is mild). We ordered the Lunch portion and it was plenty of food. It comes with 1 side - either basmati rice or fresh Naan. I had the rice and he had the Naan. If you want to mix your dish and sauce with the rice - that's' a good way to go. My husband opted for using the bread to sweep up every last bit of sauce in his and loved it. If you order a dinner portion, you get 2 sides. I believe you can get a salad also, but that may only be with dinner (not sure). They also have a lunch buffet. We came around 4pm. They also have various non-alcoholic drinks. Food comes out in little metal pans (really kept it hot) and they give you plastic dishes for serving. The appetizers and bread came in little cardboard baskets (like you get at some places for fries). We were both full when we left. Next time I'm in Gainesville, I'll definitely be back. I want to try some of their other items also.

I stopped by this location just to see what they have when I was on my face. I ordered the…read morevegetarian. It was delicious and the curry was spicy, but not too hot. The food is fresh delicious and enjoyable. I had to go back and get more for my family because they enjoyed it.

If you're looking for some good Indian take out - definitely stop by Mint Indian. This restaurant…read moreis located near Waffle House on Newberry Road but can be tricky to get into depending on the direction you're coming from. When walking in, they had some old school Bollywood music videos. My order was taking quickly and I waited for about 10 minutes for my order. Once I got home, the food was still piping hot. I ordered the chana masala, which comes with basmati rice, and an order of samosas. The samosas were perfectly cooked and seasoned. They had a hint of spice but tolerable. The two sauces - tamarind and chutney were so good with the samosas. I wish I ordered more. The chana masala was very tasty, I went with medium heat since it was first time eating here. The spice was really good, I could've went hotter though. The masala was buttery and delightful. I could've drank the sauce it was that good. The chickpeas were cooked perfectly as well. The flavor profile of the dish was tangy but creamy. I wish I had some chicken tikka to throw in there. Overall a great take out meal and great portion sizes where you can stretch out these meals.

Great place good food they have nihari not many places do. Nice atmosphere roomy they gave me a lot…read moreof food. People are nice

This food is really, really good! Indian fast food is…read moresomewhat of a contradiction, but you can get it! The Lamb Korma was calling me, so I amswered! The basmati rice was warm, buttery (ghee), and herbed. The lamb was cooked to a very delicious texture, and the curry korma sauce was smooth, and warms your tongue and taste buds! Even though I ordered what I wanted, and it turned into three meals (goes great in an omelet), I feel like I should have gotten an appetizer. Some bread would have been nice, or even some samosas. I just felt like some other bite would have made it better. Next time, I will take my own advice. I only gave them 4 stars, because the place looks a little worn, but the food is special! Next time, I'll discover some other taste here.

As I walked the dogs, I saw Twisted Tikka in the neighborhood (Mill Pond, Gainesville), an Indian…read moreFood Truck with encouraging reviews. Attractive look on the truck, I like that it stands out with solid branding! The main highlight: Fried on the spot are the Vegetable Samosa and Crispy Lentil Spinach fritters. The rest of the experience: The menu was disappointing, perhaps it was just me, and I may have just wished for more Indian fried street food on the menu. The man at the service window seemed overwhelmed, so no chit-chat was possible. Cheerlessly, the service was slow, and even longer wait time after placing the order. I ended up getting dinner also, ordering the Butter Chicken - small bits of chicken dispersed with butter sauce on top of a mound of rice. The flavors were good, but the protein portion was minuscule. Save your money on the Naan; it tasted store-bought and just warmed up. The flavors were non-memorable, with a sense of "Indian flavor authenticity," the spiciness in the sauce diluted.

Twisted Tikka is a fun food-truck we've indulged in dozens of times at Blackadder Brewery. Great…read morebutter chicken and samosas and really friendly staff.

The interior at Grill Express was clean, but I waited about 30 minutes for my food to go. I ordered…read morea beef shawarma sandwich with feta fries. The sandwich was on the smaller side, but I liked that it was crisped up, and the beef was juicy and flavorful. The feta fries were overcooked. So crispy and hard that a fork couldn't even puncture them. The cheese topping was okay and nicely spiced. Overall, the meal was a little overpriced for the size and cost, but the sandwich itself was tasty.

I found this place via Yelp and was soooo happy I did! They have generous portions and such tender…read moremeat! Every time I go here I get the gyro platter. It comes with seasoned rice, few slices of pita bread, gyro meat, and salad. I usually have the salad removed and there's never an issue with my modification. The white sauce they put on top truly is divine. The pricing is within standard pricing as other Mediterranean restaurants. It's always hot and fresh. They have tables inside which are always clean and it's very quiet outside of some music playing. Overall this is one of two favorite gyro spots in Gainesville that I'd recommend others to try out!

Can't go wrong here! Great service and really good value…read more We got the build your own course with two entrees. Lamb Vindaloo and Paneer tikka masala both were really great. Asked for hot but the spice level was more mild however the flavor was great. Will definitely come back and try the lunch.

Came here for an early dinner no wait to get seated. Beautiful restaurant and decor…read more Service was great my only complaint is I was charged twice for garlic naan even though it was included. We did the Create your own course this include an appetizer, two sides an entree and dessert for $40.99 and we did as well as the $16.99 to add an additional entree with two sides. Here is what we recommend: App: Vegetable Samosas with Tamarind sauce Sides: Chickpea Salad- Skip this! Crispy Cabbage and Basmati Rice- Yes! Dal Soup- Must try! Entree: Chicken Tikki Masala- My personal favorite Lamb Briyani- good Dessert: Rice Pudding- good but would love to try the mango cheesecake next time If you have little ones that are picky eaters they have a menu for them that is kid friendly like chicken with fries.