Our first time trying this wonderfully conceived Indian restaurant. You'll be overwhelmed with the…read moreservice provided, but you'll be more overwhelmed with the food, the atmosphere and the decor. This is the top end of Indian food in the Denver area. Even if you're not a fan of Indian food, you have to try here. Charadi was our server and she was very personable and provided excellent accommodation.

Loooooots of variety and looooooots of smell…read more What I got a number of items. For starters I got the mushroom Manchurian. This was very good, a bit spicy but I love the variety, I usually have the cauliflower one but great to try something different. They also provide free papad. For my main I got the Rajma and Aloo, This was very tasty, I really like the beans and sauce. Rice for days! I got garlic naan bread as well, I thought this was not as fluffy as other ones that I had, but it was very soft and still tasty. Environment Parking can get filled up pretty quick, not much parking on side, but street parking is available. This inside was nice and cozy. There were booth tables and regular tables. Niceness of the staff They seem to move quite quick. I was able to get what I needed to get. Dollar I thought it was more on the expensive side. Each dish was at least 15$ Yes/No I would return here to try the other items on the menu.

Went to Mantra Cafe for a late lunch after hearing a coworker mention the naan tika tacos. I…read moreusually stick to the same few places, but this ended up being a nice change from the usual downtown spots. The tacos came out fresh and had a good mix of flavor without being too spicy. Service was easygoing and the cashier answered a couple questions about the menu without making me feel rushed. My food took around ten minutes, which seemed reasonable since they were getting a steady lunch crowd. The place has a casual atmosphere where people actually sit and relax for a while instead of eating and leaving right away.

My first encounter with this restaurant was 7-8 months ago as a quick takeout. As I was quite…read moreimpressed with the quality of the food I had back then I had been looking forward to experiencing it again. This time I go to dine in. Since my adult daughter and I were going to be there for a little celebration I made the reservation through the restaurant's website requesting to be seated at a 4-person table. Unfortunately upon arrival the restaurant not only did not even check to see if they had us on the reservation list they also didn't allow us to sit at a 4-person table. The restaurant wasn't busy at all on a Monday night so they simply treated us like a "walk-in" guest. Mmm...what's the purpose of the reservation link on their website if they don't value it?? They took us to one of the smaller two-person tables. After sitting there for 5 minutes or so perusing the menu, we kindly asked one of the workers if we could move to the bar seating that overlooks the busy Broadway. This was the game changer. The elevated seats and the tabletop made the ambience feel more like a special occasion. Thank goodness...this was the only bummer part of our dinner. The rest, fortunately, went quite well! Food: It looks like another Indian/Nepali restaurant at first but in my personal experience, this one ranks the best or top tier for their authenticity. The below is directly copied/pasted from the electronic recipe of ours: -PANI-PURI (Vegan/DF) $8.00 -Ice Tea $3.00 -Masala Chai $4.00 -COCONUT CURRY WHITE FISH. (DF/GF)$20.00 (Medium heat) -KHATTI MITTHI BHINDI (VEGAN/ GF) $15.00 (Medium heat) -WHOLE WHEAT BREAD $3.00 Pani-puri came out after our two main dishes although Pana-Puri is more of an appetizer (lol). Tho two main dishes were cooked in a medium heat and yet they were extremely doable even for someone like me who is not much of a "heat" person. My daughter is not a big fan of naan bread so as she is way more versed in the very cuisine (she had just come back from India spending a month to be trained to be a yoga instructor with a certification) she suggested we get the thin wheat bread. This bread went efficiently well with our two mains. Both iced teas were a great accompaniment to our whole meal. And again, how authentic everything tasted and how meticulously everything was cooked and prepared, it was something we couldn't ask for better quality. A bit of a disappointment with the whole reservation situation and yet the quality of the food broke even at the end. Service was good to decent although it wasn't exceptional but our basic needs were met.

A strip mall restaurant next door to a Middle Eastern market and an El Salvadoran restaurant…read more Unique Indian Cuisine is spacious and clean. They have very soothing spa music playing (a little odd, but also charming). You can see that the owners probably did their own repairs and upgrades. We ordered cocktails and saw that they used top shelf alcohol. The food was very flavorful. Not the Indian flavors that I'm used to, but delicious. The tandoori chicken pieces were massive and they did not skimp on the sides of rice like other Indian restaurants. The garlic naan was paper thin like a roti and infused with so much garlic! Our server was very sweet and attentive. She carefully made both our cocktails and when we complimented her, she was humbled and honored. If you're in the Denver area, please drop by this restaurant.

Excellent Indian Restaurant, right on Colorado Blvd located in the midst of many Mediterranean and…read moreMiddle Eastern restaurants, parking is tight but manageable. Been here a couple of times in the past and always enjoyed the meal and experience. For some reason, I thought I left a review prior to tonite but it could not be found. We enjoyed three types of curries, two veggie and one Chicken Masala, two types of naan including garlic naan, samosa, rice and rice pudding. We ordered number four hot and it was perfect for us. The taste spectrum was totally right on across the board, rich and flavorful, the dinner was quiet, only three other tables occupied and the service was impeccable! We all know there are a lot of Indian restaurants in the Front Range, Unique is one that has satisfied the times we've gone there. Very positive experience.

Amazing food and the best service. We had the chicken…read moreKorma, veggie curry, and lamb masala. And get the garlic cauliflower

My son and I had a very nice dinner here. We started by sharing the very tasty Aloo Tikki ChatI and…read moresome crispy Papadum with chutneys as appys, which disappeared fast! I had the Tandoori Lamb which was excellent (large portion so I will get a second meal), and my son had the Lamb Roghan Josh which was also very good. The garlic naan and butter naan were nice with our meal too. We did not try desserts but maybe next time. Service was very quick and friendly with frequent water refills. Ambiance was okay - nothing special - but our seats were comfortable. Parking was an issue since Maria Empanadas and other local restaurants were busy, but we found a spot within a block. It was amazing to see how many take-out orders were being picked up st Tikka and Grill, so obviously a very popular place!

Popped in on a Friday night and was surprised by how quiet it was! We were seated immediately and…read morestarted with the chicken momos, which were so flavorful and came with the perfect Himchuli sauce. These were advertised as spicy but definitely were more on the mild side. We also got the chicken korma, dal makhani, and garlic naan, and everything was delicious. The naan was especially good more light and airy than your typical naan. Service was quick and attentive the whole time, the restaurant was clean, and overall it was a great experience. Definitely a spot I'd return to when I'm craving some comfort food!

With the greatest of expectations, I arrived here tonight. And to keep things simple, I ordered…read moresimply: the great know-nothing-American staple, chicken tikka masala and garlic naan. This, in American - Indian restaurants is akin to ordering chicken fried steak at Cracker Barrel. Every Indian restaurant should be able to make this. Frustratingly, the naan was dry, chalky, doughey and tasted old. It wasn't fresh and hot, leading me to believe that either it is store bought or was cooked much earlier? I had to ask for butter just to moisten it some. Rice was substandard. The chicken? Well, rubbery in consistency. It required ample effort with a fork, almost making me want to ask for a knife. The sauce wasn't bad, but lacked in flavor complexity. For me, and I am truly unbiased, I'd recommend spice room on colfax over this place. Other issues dampening my experience: no free snacks to savor (crackers with the chutney) while waiting for the order. This has become customary in American - Indian places. Hot chai tea, while $3, not unreasonable, comes with no refills. I won't be back here. But the quest for new Indian venues lingers here in Denver. I blame the Denver food critics as one called a female foodie ranked this as Denver's finest Indian restaurant. It's actually Nepalese and really needs some help.

Wow! Delicious Indian food with both North and South Indian options…read more I happened in by myself just a few minutes before closing, but they were very nice and seated me even though the kitchen was about to close. The veggie samosas were amazing! Crispy outside, not the more common soft outside, flavorful filling. And huge portion. Two very large samosas were more appropriate for two to split the appetizer portion. Garlic nan was fabulous. Because it was late i I got something quick which was chicken tiki masala. Excellent! Perfect rich creamy sauce with very tender pieces of chicken. Staff was super friendly and welcoming. I'll definitely be back if I'm ever back to Denver!

Stopped in here for dinner while exploring 16th st!…read more Solid Indian restaurant! The inside decor may feel outdated to some but I like the hole in the wall/small business feel. Made me feel right at home. And the server was very attentive and answered any and all the questions we had about the food! My go tos at an Indian restaurant are typically a mango lassi, garlic naan, and a lamb Rogan Josh or lamb curry. I saw they had something I hadn't heard of before so I had to try it, the Chettinad chicken curry. I think that was my favorite! Food was seasonable perfectly (not surprised) and medium was the perfect spice level for us. Would recommend if you're downtown and looking for GOOD Indian food!

Lunch special was $16 and came with fries and a drink. It's pretty good value…read more The masala cheesesteak was interesting -- in a good way. We also had the baba ghanoush which came with really good homemade naan bread. I appreciated the service and knowing that almost everything there is made in-house.

Our group tried a bit of everything: the Tikka Masala, Chicken Tikka Masala Cheesesteak, Veggie…read moreTikka Masala Burger, and the Honey Pizza. * The Flavors: Most of the food was excellent with a really nice heat level. * The Portions: The naan portions are super generous. While the Tikka Masala portion felt a bit smaller than other spots, the taste was spot on. * The Honey Pizza: This was a standout for me! It's unique and really tasty, though it was a bit polarizing for the rest of the table. * The Service: The staff is incredibly attentive and friendly, which made the experience even better. The Chicken Tikka Masala Cheesesteak was supposed to come with tzatziki, but I didn't see or taste any on mine. The Veggie Tikka Masala Burger was also a bit of a letdown--it's essentially a standard burger with a side of masala sauce for dipping. We were hoping the burger itself would be infused with those Indian flavors rather than just relying on the extra sauce.

Best Indian food I've had. Pickups are hot fresh and delicious and ordering online is super easy…read more There is a nice dining room if you want to eat in. The name doesn't portray the fantastic quality of the kitchen. Love this place.

Stopped here for lunch and had a great experience! It's a convenient spot near Colorado Blvd if…read moreyou're looking for quick Indian food. We ordered the chicken tikka masala, another cheesy Indian dish, garlic naan, and a fresh mango lassi. The garlic naan was delicious, and the mango lassi tasted fresh and refreshing. While the flavors were good overall, I wasn't a fan of the chicken, it had a texture that tasted like it may have been previously frozen. The service was friendly, quick, and very attentive throughout our meal. There's also a free parking lot, making it an easy place to visit. Overall, it's a great option for a casual lunch or dinner with a small group.