A cute little shop in the Publix Plaza. The sign above the store says Indian Street Food. That peaked my curiosity the other day when I was hungry. I stopped in and ordered the Chicken Tikka bowl to go. The store was clean and organized. It's a small space but still has some tables if you would like to dine in. The service was good, the food was ready in less than ten minutes and everything went smooth. The chicken Tikka Masala had just the right amount of heat. It was a little thinner than I'm used to but excellent flavor and I noticed that they used chicken breast. I'm going to have to try the samosas next time. read more

Samosa Mama - Indian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Food is delicious, I have had lunch here many times. I like the chicken Tikka Wrap and Chicken Biryani most. Naan is also good too. Very friendly staff, great service read more

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Ordered the chicken samosas and YUM! Fresh and made to order with so much chicken inside. It was very flavorful and came with a homemade hot sauce that was excellent too! read more

Samosa Mama - Chicken tikki wrap - Indian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The best Samosa EVER!!! Service is so nice and fast! They told me they cook all food freshly daily. Seriously, come try! read more

Samosa Mama - Indian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

I am floored at all of the 5-star reviews I see, considering how very bad the food was when I was there this past Sunday (March 10, 2024). I went with two friends, one of whom is of Indian descent, and all three of us have been eating Indian food for years (many years, for some). When we saw this place had opened, we were excited. We were also very let down. I had the chicken curry, which turned out to be the best dish (and "best" was mediocre, if that). My friends split a large Butter Chicken. I tried it. It had the weirdest flavor I've ever tasted. Not a good weird. Just weird. We also ordered garlic naan, which took entirely too long considering it wasn't really garlic naan. It should have been baked with garlic inside it. It was not. It was regular naan with garlic spread over it. We ordered the Aloo Samosa and only ate two of the five. It was really pretty bland. Even with putting sauces on it, it didn't really improve. We had a Chana Masala Curry, which I didn't try but my friends told me not to bother. I trusted them at this point. The two Sprites were fine. The Mango Lassi was not great. It was okay. The chai tea took even longer to make than anything else and it tasted like dirty dishwater with cinnamon. There isn't any other way to describe it. The cost of this lunch for three of us was $120. I don't know about you, but I think that's a lot. I wouldn't be opposed to paying it if the food was really good. Or even just good. But it was not. They gave us small dishes of something that was supposed to be yogurt with dill or mint or something that helps with digestion and breath. It honestly tasted like they ran out of yogurt and used sour cream instead. It was awful. It's really sad how much I spent to line their trash can. read more

My daughter had a braces appointment in the same plaza as Samosa Mama and we were both STARVING afterwards and SM was looking pretty tempting on Yelp. This place is literally 5 seconds away from the dental office and I always see it and it has piqued my curiosity many times. Today was the day. We walked inside to a smallish empty dining room, kinda cutely decorated with colorful pillows on the seats. A woman came to the counter to take our order but she kept her hand over her mouth and nose and kept backing away and turning her head. I was thinking either she didn't like our perfume or she was maybe sick and didn't want to pass her sickness to us. We placed our order and took a set in the dining area and waited. The wait was kinda long (it may have seemed that way because we were super hungry). But then a young guy came out from the rear and served us our food on a tray. We dug in immediately. My daughter had the Butter Chicken Wrap. The appearance threw me off a little because when you look at the photos of their Butter Chicken, it appears to be white chicken smothered in a yellowish/brownish sauce. But her wrap had a chicken with a pinkish looking color on it. Not raw but with a pinkish outside like it had another sauce on the wrap. I asked them if it was for sure the Butter Chicken Wrap that they served her and the guy said yes. She liked the wrap and ate every bit though it was a bit messy with sauce dripping everywhere. I ordered the Vegan entree which was Veggies in a creamy curry sauce. This meal was $13 for the Small (which was actually a pretty decent amount of food. It was served with basmati rice and a side salad. I truly disliked the salad dressing. It looked like tartar sauce but tasted like cumin and mildly flavored with maybe yogurt and vinegar. I could be completely wrong but I tasted it over and over again to try and figure it out and I still am not sure what it was but to me it did not compliment the salad. The veggies and rice...flavorful and yummy and I would definitely order this again. My biggest problem is, the veggies consisted of cauliflower, peas and broccoli. There were no broccoli florets though. There were cubed broccoli stems inside which I wouldn't have had any problem with aside from the fact the it was tough and stringy. I could not chew ANY of the broccoli and that was a bit disappointing but overall the other flavors were nice. I had a pile of inedible broccoli on the side which I had struggled to bite through and it looked like shreds of green string. Weird how it was ALL inedible. Had it been one or two pieces, I wouldn't have thought anything it if but I couldn't chew ANY of it. It was literally like chewing hay or something. The best way to describe it is...you know how asparagus is hard at the very bottom and stringy? It was similar to that. Where did they get that broccoli from? I've never experienced broccoli like that. This dish was tasty though so I didn't complain. My opinion on the two things I discussed...the Butter Chicken Wrap's chicken belonged to a different dish and was repurposed but cubing it up and tossing it in the Butter Sauce because as I scroll through photos, there is a pinkish looking chicken in the pics in while pieces. As far as my dish, the broccoli and the dressing just wasn't my cuppa tea but I'd return for sure and just not have the broccoli or the dressing. I took photos of my kids wrap but my food actually came out after hers and by then I'd forgotten to snap a pic. My bad. read more

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The mango lassi was super tasty and not overly sweet which I appreciated! I took my food home and my rice was sitting in a bit of water so once I pour the sauce over it, I believe it watered down the entire dish. The lamb was tender but I would like to try the butter chicken next time because I was looking for a much more rich and creamy texture for sauce. The garlic naan was a bit salty but it was very tender. Overall, I am happy that I stopped by and would definitely go back to try some other dishes! The service was pretty fast and the items were made fresh. There are seats in the restaurant with a welcoming ambiance should you choose to dine in. read more

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Soo good!! I tried samosa mama at yellow green market and was excited when they got a store front. The menu is traditional paired with fun. The pizza is a must try but my favorite was the butter chicken. The sauce was creamy and the chicken was tender. The employees were very patient with us and offered recommendations when we needed it. It is more of a lunch vibe but I would happily go back for dinner. read more

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Came across Samosa Mama when in the plaza and I'm always ready to try new options in my area, especially Indian food! I decided to order a few things so i could try a bunch of things. Went with the curry chicken bowl, butter chicken bowl, tandoori chicken, chicken samosas and garlic naan. I really like the fact that they offer bowls. You get the dish, rice, salad and naan all for what i think is a solid price. The curry chicken was really flavorful and honestly, had some kick to it. It was my favorite dish out of the 3. The butter chicken was pretty standard. Rich, tender and alright. For me, i wouldn't order it again, just not enough flavor. Tandoori chicken was that beautiful red color. Extremely tender but a little salty. With a little less salt this might have been my favorite dish. Also came with rice and salad. The Samosas were crispy and packed with filling. I used these to test all the sauces and every single one was delicious. The brown one was spiiiicy! All in all, I'll definitely be back to try a few other things and if i want a quick, easy, affordable Indian food experience in the area, this is the spot. read more

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Came here after searching for good Indian food in the area. The reviews did not lie and the food definitely didn't disappoint. The butter chicken was done to perfection. The chicken samosas were also great and the sauces they are served with also make a great pairing. The tandoori chicken pizza was super creative so I had to try it. It was extra cheesy and a great portion to share. The service was excellent. The staff is very sweet. read more

Samosa Mama - Indian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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The food is great and the staff is always friendly and helpful. Comfortable seating and cozy atmosphere. They also have great lunch specials. Love it here! read more

Amazing place! The butter chicken fries were to die for! I will definitely come back here!

I ordered Chicken Tikka Masala and garlic naan from here for delivery. While the flavoring was pretty decent, it wasn't as flavorful as I'm accustomed to. The masala was a bit too oily for my liking, there were maybe 5-6 small pieces of chicken and the overall portion seemed quite small for the price point. The garlic naan was decent and so was the masala, but I don't imagine I'll try the same thing if I order from here again. read more

Samosa Mama - Chicken Tikka Masala portion - Indian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Rude & Waste of Time. Save your time & dignity, go to Royal India out East. This is our second visit to SM. My daughter goes to school out on the outskirts of Pines, so sometimes we'll stop by the local shops. I love Indian and my daughter just dabbles in it. Well, the first visit was about 2.5, and I'm always extremely forgiving if you try for "average". I try to support LOCAL places and give them time to grow and shine, like a Baby. So I'll try a place out a few times before I give up and move on. We spent about $55 for 2 people on first visit and it was "average" at best and not a good representation of "Indian" food. So, here's how we land at a 1 star? Let's me say KUDOS to the slim Latin girl who runs the front. Her English is getting better, but she's kind at least. Well, that's the end of the compliments on the people, we'll leave the RUDE owners for later. So on our second visit today, we ran inside for a 'snack' as we left the area school. My daughter had a long day and I thought a Mango Lassi might give her a smile. It did. The best things there are Garlic Nan and Mango Lassi. Get bread and a drink and run. AVOID ALL OVERPRICED GARBAGE. Get some coffee next door and grab a bread here and GO HOME. The food is mediocre at best. Patt G. is spot on with the observations. Everything has ZERO flavor. It almost feels like a local Indian family has figured out that Indian food is an 'open niche' in that far west Pines area and let's give this scam a shot. So they are cranking out BELOW average food and high prices for the unsuspecting public. WHY THE 5 STAR REVIEWS? Honestly, friends and loyal locals. There is a blend of people who don't know better and "friend" reviews. It's like when black people (such as myself) hear about great "soul food" and you try it, laugh, and thow it out. It's NOT good, it's just THEY don't know better. As we walked in a Caucasian man was eating. I think for those who don't KNOW better, it's what it should be. Now, if you know good Indian, you've been to Royal India in Hollywood; a 30 year staple in South Florida. If you KNOW, you KNOW. I know this place is supposed to be FAST CASUAL Indian, almost like street food Indian, but overall its just not worth a visit, unless you want HOT bread, a Lassi and you run out. We had a rice dish on the first visit, just blah. Her chicken meal this time was blah! Just overall a waste of time and money. You wait and wait to get something less than McDonalds. NOPE! What else drove it to a ONE: A) It always takes forever. After we spent another $50, we sat there for 25 minutes for 4 items: 2 breads, 1 Samosa Chat, and 1 Kebob with fries. We sat there for 25 minutes and into the 30th minute, I said 'What's taking so long'. He said "Ah it's a grill item so takes longer". I said OK. He had the NERVE to say "Next time, take a menu and call ahead". I said 'well we were driving by, we didn't think we needed to call'. My common sense said ...you are a big idiot with terrible at customer service. For bread and a piece of chicken, I need to call ahead? Ok, now let's keep this circus going. **No points were removed for this: After I look down on the ground there was a crushed roach under my CROCS; still moving a big, nickel size. No big deal, this is Florida, I pushed it out of the way as I thought we were near the door, whatever. I didn't see any crawling on the counters or chairs, so no big deal. EVen in nicer places, you may see a small bug here or there, after all its Florida! So ...we kept waiting, the food came out.** For $50 $5 for a drink - tea (from next door Publix, that sells for $3.50, but OK) $6 Lassie $3 Nan (good side; garlic bread) x 2 $15 chicken kabob with fries Let's just say, more money down the drain! No flavor, it was fresh, flavorless and slow. I think its probably the wife or family member back there who cooks at all of the Indian events so they think that means they should own the a restaurant. Every thing we've ever tried is just SAD. HOT & SAD! So, here's there it finally took a DIVE into 1, wish I could say .5, but 1 is as low as I could go. So we got our food. Told my daughter to check it. I said did we get a tamarin very nicely. Yes, you did, owner said. They give you ONE of each sauce for $50. We had two dishes that could easily use sauce. I said "Can I have another tamarin'. He frowned up. I had just asked for his car keys! The owner said to the Spanish girl, "Give me another". He shoved in with a NASTY TONE AND ATTITUDE into my daughter's hand and said have a nice day and turned his back to us. DISGUSTING! Keep your attitude and your nasty service! Call ahead, no you GROW UP I just spent $50 and I ask you for 50 cent sauce? And I just waited in your near a roach that I tried to discreetly push up under your seat as a courtesy. You shove a sauce to my daughter and tell us that. You should have given us two or three. 2 big chicks with 2 little sauces. Well, here's your ONE STAR, put some sauce with it! read more

Food wasn't seasoned well and the service wasn't good. They really didn't acknowledge us like they were afraid or don't really Cater to blacks. Wouldn't recommend the food or the establishment. What a let down cause the same food at Trader Joe's was better. Who would have thought that. read more

Not much to choose from on the menu, but what's there they do it just right. We were craving Indian food but wanted to try a place we hadn't eaten from before. We ordered in so I can't speak to the ambience but the food was incredibly flavorful without being too spicy and our order was filled perfectly. I would order from here again in a heartbeat. read more

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I was really craving Indian food today, and I was super excited to see that this one was on my way home and seemed pretty good based on recent reviews. However, the food was lack luster at best, which is surprising since it smelled so good in there. I got a chicken tikka masala bowl to go. The rice was not as flavorful as I'm used to, but still pretty good. The tikka masala though left a lot to be desired. It was extremely oily and would not combine even with stirring, an issue I've never had with tikka masala from other restaurants. The chicken wasn't the same orange color I'm used to, instead, it was a weird off white. It was also pretty dry. The naan bread was okay, a bit tough. I feel bad writing this because the owners were so nice and welcoming. The gentleman who rang me up seemed really happy to be there and seemed to genuinely appreciate my business. Based on other reviews, I think that maybe I just got a bad batch of food - it happens sometimes, you know? I think based on the smell in the restaurant and the kindness of the staff, it has potential to be an awesome casual Indian food restaurant. I think I'll give them some more time to find a rhythm before I give them a second chance. read more

Samosa Mama - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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The restaurant was rated on Ambiance Food Presentation Food Taste Service Value for money Ambiance - Nothing Indian about the Interior besides the menu screen. This place is clean though. Half star Food Presentation Food is served in take-out boxes. Half star Food Taste Chicken Tikka Masala was like Chicken Korma or Chicken Curry. The Pakoras were soaked in oil and not freshly made even though we were the only customers there however, they tasted good. Half star Service Be ready to order food at the counter and pick up your food when ready. The bowl doesn't come in a bowl but separately (see picture for Chicken Tikka Masala). Half star. Value for money Not really, we found the food a bit pricey for the type of Indian restaurant, quality, and service of food. Zero star Total 2 stars. Thanks for reading. read more

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I don't know if this is a mom and pop, but it certainly felt that way. The service was great. This is a quick service Indian spot with the food ready to be served. I was nervous the food wouldn't taste fresh but it did. I ordered the butter chicken bowl (served with rice, a salad, and a small piece of naan) ($14), a three piece order of potato filled samosas (owner threw in an extra one) ($8), and then an order of plain naan ($2). So for $25, I got what you might very well pay $35-$40 (excluding tip) at other local Indian restaurants. I was really pleased with how affordable this spot was. Now for the food. Butter chicken was pretty good. Not the best I've had but good. Probably a 4/5. I wish I had asked for the chicken in a separate container instead of on top of the rice because all of the sauce dried up in the rice. I don't really eat the rice much when I have Indian. I prefer just eating the chicken with naan and dipping the naan in the sauce. If you're like me, ask for the chicken in a separate container. Samosas we're the best I've had. Filling was delicious and the samosas were hot and crispy. They came with two green sauces. A lighter, thinner sauce, and a thicker darker one. The darker one was a bit too spicy for me but the lighter one was great. Speaking of spice, the food had a bit of a kick to it (duh). I only bring it up because if you are sensitive to spice, understand that the food is ready to serve--so there's no taking that away. I think the spice level was mild to medium depending on your tolerance level. Finally, like everything else, the naan was hot and fresh. Would've enjoyed it more if I could have dipped it in the butter chicken sauce, but now I know for next time. If you're in the area, this place is definitely worth the try. Quick, solid Indian food at a great price. read more

Samosa Mama - Butter chicken bowl, an order of naan, and the potato samosas! - Indian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Samosa Mama Henna and Papa are a super friendly and cute couple who own the restaurant and related prepared foods business that they sell at farmers markets. I first found Henna (and a previous business partner when it was called Nisha's) at a Whole Foods farmers market many years ago, then rediscovered her at Yellow Green. The prepared samosas, chutneys and parathas have been a staple in my freezer for several years now. They make a great snack or meal and reheat marvelously. You can get any of her frozen items at the restaurant. On to the made to order food we had today: Vegetable Pakoras- amazing, light and crispy, not oily, everything you want this snack to be. Chicken Tikka Samosas- also crisp, the filling is well seasoned and plentiful. Butter Chicken Wings- never heard of it, but can't live without it now. We happened upon them on a Wednesday, which is their chicken wing day and it was $2 off. Very flavorful, very tender, and the fries that are served with are also seasoned with spices. Saag Paneer- excellent spinach sauce, very green, not over cooked with large chunks of cheese. Daal Masala- a unique taste, and smell, not incredibly flavorful, probably not for everyone. This was our most disappointing dish, but edible. Garlic Naan- where is the garlic? There was obviously some herbs on top with a heavy butter flavor, crispy on the bottom chewy on the top cooked very nicely, but sadly, no garlic to be found. Butter Naan- this non-we found to be a little bit more Dowie, I feel like it didn't rise as much. Also, because the other non-did not have any garlic on it, they basically were the same. Chutneys- Yes!! Her chutney have always been delicious, we had tamarind end, date, chutney, and her cilantro chutney that has a little bit of heat to it. These are Chinese I have bought from the farmers markets and keep on hand at all times. Raita- unfortunately, the other disappointing thing as this was very thin and not as flavorful as we would've liked. Overall, the service was cheerful, the food was fresh and flavorful, and despite the one sauce and one dish, not being that great, we would 100% come back. To speak to another reviewer's comments on the takeout containers, we did also noticed that. But, it wasn't really a big deal for us, except that when our appetizers came out, they did not give us anything to eat on or in. So that's the only comment I would really make there. read more

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Great food! Staff is very friendly, and is overall a cozy restaurant. Will be coming back! read more

Samosa Mama - Chana Masala Bowl - Indian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Great service and delicious food. We had the butter chicken wings with fries and the butter chicken! And the samosas! So good! read more

Samosa Mama - Butter chicken wings and fries - Indian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Amazing food!! Always fresh and savory. They even have lunch specials.. Owners and super sweet and friendly. This place will not disappoint:-) read more

Let's start out by saying how much I love Indian cuisine. I am a butter chicken and garlic naan girl. My son's taekwondo school, Integrity Martial Arts, opened a location in west pines a couple of years ago and I was so excited to see a mom and pop Indian food place in the same plaza. Regrettably it has taken me this long to write them the review they deserve. At our grand opening, the owners, without being solicited, brought over trays of her Samosas for our students, teachers and parents. It was such a beautiful gesture welcoming us to the plaza. We don't have many choices in my neighborhood so I was excited to see one where I would be spending some time. The owners were so nice and welcoming. The food is fresh and delicious. Their samosas are so good that I drive an hour from Cutler Bay excited to have them once I'm here. It's not expensive and it's authentic Indian (one of the students at the taekwondo school who is Indian will vouch for my statement). If you're in the neighborhood give them a try, even if it is a little out of your way. read more

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I'm so excited to have such an awesome little joint literally behind where we live! The owners of this place are SO SWEET, and clearly are very proud and excited about their offerings. During the week they have a fun special they offer every day with lunches. Thanks to one special I was able to have my first samosa- YUM! Food is fresh/hot, and everything that we have ordered has always hit the spot. My favs so far are the samosas and the curry chicken. Side note- the curry chicken is spicy IMO.. but definitely delicious. If you are local you 100% need to check this place out! read more

I'm glad this spot opened up by me. I come here once or twice a week. My go to dish, is the chicken Tikka Masala. She is so sweet and always hooks me up. The food tastes delicious, love the naan bread. The chicken has good flavor and you get some rice with salad. Support your local mom and pop shops. It's nice to have some home cooked meals around read more

Samosa Mama - Chicken Tikka Masala meal. - Indian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Good food. Samosas are the best I have ever had. Crunchy and flavorful. Butter chicken comes with salad rice and naan. Inside has little to be desired but I took my order to go. It's simple though. The owner was very nice. read more

If you're looking for an incredible Indian spot this the place! I enjoyed the samosas m, butter chicken wings, biryani chicken, and mango lassi. The staff is quick and attentive. read more

Food was super tasteful. Everything we ordered was delicious and owners were super nice and welcoming!

Food was so so! Their galric naan was thick as bun with butter & garlic salt sprinkled. The old guy there is uber senseless. Had a kid who was down with weather so we asked for warm water. He was out right to say no we don't provide! Wonder how they can strike Off customer service quotient when running a business in service industry. read more

Randomly came across when while at Publix. I usually buy their products at farmers market. Their chicken samosa are even better at their home location. All foods are delish . Their bigger business is catering and selling to supermarkets read more

Samosa Mama - Menu - Indian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

My first time going and I'm a bit frustrated that I asked for two medium size and they gave me two small. So I lost 10 dollars right there. Mistakes happen but not a good first impression read more

Just the right amount of heat The name says it all! The older couple who own the business are entirely tooo sweet and the food tastes homemade. It takes me back to my childhood days when we used to get fresh home made samosas as treats. My favorite is the chicken tikka masala rice bowl. The creamy, flavorful dish has me coming back on a weekly basis to this nice little spot! 5/5 for sure. read more

I went this afternoon for lunch. I ordered chicken boti kebab, a garlic naan, potato samosas, mango lassi and papri chaat. The chicken was fine as were the samosas. Mangoes arent in season so maybe the flavor of the lassi wasnt that great The garlic naan was undercooked and the yogurt for the papri chaat was raita which didnt have salt in it. We werent given another naan or any offer of refund read more

We were so happy with the food we ordered for our party at the weekend. Everything was perfect and they even delivered to Plantation We ordered buttered chicken, pakora, dahl and Nan bread for 40. We all would like to thank you x read more

Food was good. Not too many options, but it was good, quick, traditional food. BIG BIG BIG NAAN bread, LOVE that. (Use it for other things if you can store it lol, it's that much). I have to be honest, I got my food and ate it room temp, so I didn't get the FULL flavor, but it was still good portions and exactly what I expected . I need to start taking pics! Sorry guys! I eat too fast lol. read more

Chicken Tikka Wrap was delicious and had a kick to it. Came with fries! Great portion for lunch! Would recommend if you want to try Indian food in a new way. read more

Samosa Mama - Chicken Tikka Wrap - Indian Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Tried their samosas for the 2nd time. Liked them esp as the pastry is diff from the ones tour typically get here. Also had butter chicken that was floating in oil. Made my sons' stomach upset. I would avoid those curry kind of dishes. May be samosas again. read more

Came in and got the palak paneer bowl, curry chicken bowl, chicken tikka masala bowl, papri chaat, and mango lassi. The man working was SOOO nice and genuinely very happy and kind. Super down to earth man. The other man working was also extremely kind. The papri chaat was a 4.5/5 pretty solid to me. The palak paneer was a 5/5 it had a good kick, i enjoy my palak paneer on the saltier side so after adding salt i loved it. Curry chicken was a 5/5 my friend said it was quite spicy if that's what you're going for. Chicken tikka masala was perfectly spiced for me as I appreciate a milder flavor and he recommended this. One thing is I would give it a 4/5 because it was quite watery. I like a more solid chicken tikka masala. But the flavors were outstanding. I think it's a hefty portion of food and worth the price. The mango lassi was made with REAL mango which is rare to find-usually it is done with concentrate. It had real mango pulp fibers so beware if you don't like that. But it was def a 5/5. Chutneys and raita were great. Overall this place had the perfect balance of flavors whether you're looking for sweet or mildly spicy or reallllly spicy. Just wish the tikka masala was a tad more thick. Enjoyed my experience. A very hole in the wall vibe but they seem to care a lot. read more

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The food was very good, we ordered the garlic naan, butter chicken and tandoori chicken. The food was very authentic and the owner is a sweetheart. Excellent customer service, 10/10, would highly recommend. read more