We were really excited to try all the different dishes since we kept seeing them on Instagram. But we're really disappointed when we tried everything. The taste was not authentic Indian flavors, we aren't sure if we came during later hours and the food didn't seem fresh except for the naan that they made fresh for the roll. The service was slow. Again, it was just us in the store. This location is shared jointly with a chicken shack. Unfortunately, we wouldn't be going back again. read more

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Since this restaurant is close to the Rutgers-Newark campus, I frequent this establishment at least a few times during the semester. For my prior visits, I would have given Sigri four stars, but a recent visit was quite disappointing and caused me to leave this three star review. For a recent lunch takeout, I ordered a platter that comes with rice, protein, sauce, salad, samosa, and naan. While placing the order, I had to repeat myself multiple times -- this in itself is not a bad thing, maybe the employee was hard of hearing or maybe I was speaking softer than usual that day. However, the issue was that the employee acknowledged that I requested a garlic naan, but when I opened my takeout order, there was nothing on the naan -- no garlic or butter -- and it was burnt in various places and crispy, rather than being soft and chewy. (I confirmed with an Indian friend that properly made naan is never burnt and crispy.) Although it is too soon to judge Sigri on this one negative experience compared to many positive experiences, I am now hesitant to return to Sigri for lunch. I will give it at least one more go and update with another review at that time. Until then, I can only offer a half-hearted recommendation of this restaurant. read more

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A decent and only Indian place to grab a quick bite in the area. The have both kati rolls and platter options. For kati rolls, the paratha is thin and tasty, chicken tikka was my favorite protein, but the remaining ingredients they serve are not very Indian. I was surprised to see they offered onions, beets, and cucumber salad. I would have liked them to be prepared with some Indian spice. I also tried the minced lamb, didn't like it much, as it was pleasing to my taste buds, probably having it in cubes would have worked better than grounded. The restaurant in general is clean, like most restaurants in Newark, their fountain soda machine is also broken. They also have an establishment for a chicken wings restaurant in the same spot, which is very strange. If I am graving for Indian food, probably I'll stop by Sigri again, not it's not going to be in my regular go to spots. read more

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Sadly a disappointment. Tried the lamb kathi roll with cabbage/carrot and onion/cilantro, plus egg, everything was ok about it minus the lamb. Lamb was bad - Cold and just tasted off. Chicken samosa was decent but they charged to have the chutney on the side with samosa. Just overpriced and not the best quality. Maybe I went on an off day (but it was Saturday during lunch hours) I wouldn't recommend this place read more

0/10 first doesn't even look like Indian food, I couldn't even believe they serve food like this. The "butter sauce" taste literally like spaghetti sauce. The minced garlic inside the naan bread was just hilarious. Waste of money. The rating of this store is a complete lie. This place should be at least below 2.0. read more

Sigri Indian BBQ - Indian Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

So happy I was able to finally try this gem! So they did a nice renovation to this new spot. It's cozy, plenty of room to sit and there's another place to try in here. They own both spots... the other is called French Fry Heaven. I look forward to trying it. So, this place is like a Green Chic Pea, Chipotle, basically you have options to choose from. So here's what you do: 1. There's 3 options to choose from Roll, Bowl or Platter and I picked "Platter $8.99" 2. Pick your base (rice) = Sigri Rice 3. Pick a protein = Chicken Tikka Masala 4. Pick a sauce = Sigri Dal 5. Pick a salad = Cucumber and Radish 6. Pick a chutney = Mango Cilantro 7. Pick a Naan = Garlic And it comes with a SAMOSA!!! Yes!!! Everything was delicious!! Why 4 stars then? I want to give it a 4.5. So, I've had many chicken tikka masala and I like when it's a bit saucy. This didn't have any sauce at all, but still tasted good. I'm going to come back and try the other proteins. I lovvved the samosa especially with the mango chutney. The naan could of been warmed up more. Also one of the owners "Om" was great to come out and talk to us..... I can't wait to come back for more! read more

Sigri Indian BBQ - Platter $8.99 - Indian Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

I enjoy this fast casual Indian spot. It's a quick tasty meal just wish they would have a salad option that doesn't involve rice but rather lettuce or spring mix. This is my third time here and I haven't been disappointed. read more

Sigri Indian BBQ - a bowl of food - Indian Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

My friend and I ordered samosas, a small snack for our walk. The employees were superb and followed proper COVID-19 precautions. Although the restaurant makes everything in-house, its food was completed very quickly. The mango cilantro chutney was probably the best chutney (condiment) I've had with a samosa. The chutney was sweet, tangy, and a kick of spiciness, a perfect bite. I can't wait to try other items from the restaurant. My friends who attend the neighboring university suggested trying their rice bowl, including a selection of protein, various sauces, and toppings. read more

Sigri Indian BBQ - Samosa with mango cilantro chutney - Indian Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

This place is like a Chipotle for Indian food. Tasty and great value (especially for Indian). A platter is about $9, and contains quite a bit of food... basmati rice, curry, naan and a samosa. I got the lamb (which was $1 extra)... did have a good gamey land taste, but the pieces were pretty small (similar to minced meat). There was a wide range of sauces. I chose the Vindaloo, which also was good, although not even remotely spicy. Samosa was okay. The mango lassi was delicious and tasted fairly authentic. Its fairly big with a fair amount of seating, so would be fine for both dine in or takeout. I visited on a Sunday, so was able to get a free (I think) street parking spot right across the street. But I imagine that parking could be a hassle during peak time. read more

I wanted to find an affordable Indian restaurant for the longest. I've finally found it here! I was so excited to see a variety of things on the menu and I was interested in all! I got a platter with basmati rice, chicken tikka, butter sauce with garlic naan and cucumber and radish salad. They even gave a snack. I chose the samosa. Everything I had was amazing! I didn't find the garlic naan to have any garlic though. Looked like it was just butter naan. I can't wait to come back to try their other menu items. Next, I'll definitely be trying their wrap! read more

Sigri Indian BBQ - Basmati Rice, Chicken Tikka, Butter Sauce, Cucumber and Radish Salad, Garlic Naan Platter - Indian Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Still just as amazing if not better. My favorite place around campus! There is so much good to say about Sigri! I wish there was extra credit stars. I am already planning my next stop in. The people here are so welcoming and it feels like you have walked into a family members house. Before getting into detail, I highly highly recommend you checking out this restaurant. The flavors are unlike any other restaurant in the area. **bonus they deliver!!** awesome selection for vegetarians too! Okay let's get down to what we are all reading this for, the food. I have broken it down by category since each aspect of this meal is worth talking about. Rice: The Sigri saffron rice bursts with flavor, It tastes delicious. Naan: made to order naan is fresh and incredible. Can't go wrong with original or garlic. Proteins: The paneer which is a seasoned cottage cheese was incredible, has an amazing and delicious kick to it. The grilled veggies had amazing flavor and for a second almost convinced me to become vegan of this is how good veggies can taste! The lamb had so much flavor and spice to it, I have never liked lamb before today and my whole life has been turned around. The chicken both spicy and not were so juicy and flavorful. The chicken was my absolute favorite protein. There was a special the day I went in for tandoori steak which was absolutely unbelievable I hope it makes it into the menu eventually. Sauce: I absolutely loved the butter sauce. The vindaloo sauce is spicy and is a great addition to any bowl. The Caribbean curry also makes it to my list for best sauces to choose from. Kachumbar(sides): the beet had a hint of mint and was delicious. The cabbage carrot had all the right flavor and consistency. The cucumber and radish was refreshing and went well with the spicy proteins. The weekly special was a red onion sweet pile of heaven. Chutney: the mango cilantro tastes like a dessert. It went well with everything, if it wasn't improper to drink a sauce I probably would. It is that good. The roasted pepper was great and went well with the rice. The Sigri hot sauce was the perfect amount of heat and flavor and the tomatillo mint was an interesting new flavor I have never really had before and I enjoyed it greatly. Drinks: the mango lassi reminds me of my childhood. It is a yogurt based drink with the perfect amount of mango flavor to it. It is the star of its own show and makes a great addition to any bowl. The rose lassi the kids enjoyed. It is also yogurt based and very complimentary to the meal, it has a unique flowery taste absolutely something worth trying! Their special was a grape lemonade and it was unbelievable. They used fresh grape, this is the first time I have ever had anything flavored with fresh grapes and it was incredible. I'm already craving more. Overall, I could keep going on about how delicious, incredible and amazing the food is. **Shout outs to Ohm, Nina, Joy and Michelle for making my experience so welcoming and enjoyable! Thank you. ****** read more

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Great to now have Indian food available in a "fast food" type venue! Stopped by on a Sunday, and since it wasn't very busy the food looked somewhat tired and dried out. The friendly fellow behind the counter assured me it was fresh, so I took a chance! Ordered a chicken Tikka bowl with Vindaloo sauce, which was quite tasty! Check it out if you're looking for something different! read more

Sigri Indian BBQ - Chicken bowl! - Indian Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Ihave eaten here before and I can say that quality has drastically dropped. Uncooked rotis, uncooked veggies, gravy was cold. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone read more

Wow! This new place serves Indian food in a fast-casual style. The restaurant is inviting, the staff is pleasant and the food was delicious! The food is served similar to Chipotle where you get to build your own bowl. Each bowl is around $7.50 and so fulfilling! I love this place because it's the perfect cross between a traditional Indian restaurant and a fast food place. JP was very informative and helpful with describing everything to me! It's also very affordable and in a nice location! I can't wait to come to this place again! read more

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Not a super fan of Indian food but enjoyed everything I have tried from them and love that they have come to our city. They are located by Rutgers Univetsity so they can get packed during lunch time and parking during the day can be hard so if you are trying to drive here I would recommend coming with someone who can stay in the car. Their concept to me is like Chiplottle. You can get a wrap, bowl, or combo. I always get the combo. I have tried their rice with lamb and their spicy chicken. The meat is always flavorfull and cooked perfectly. Their coconut sauce and butter sauce have both been delicous,but my fave is their mango sauce that comes as a side. I put it in my samosa, meat and naan. Oh their garlic naan is amazing. Samosas are also really good. Honestly cant go wrong with anything here. Their mango lassies are so good my bff has become obsessed with them. read more

Sigri Indian BBQ - Chicken platter with butter sauce and beets salad - Indian Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Newark has needed an authentic and delicious Indian food for so long and Sigri has finally come to answer the call!! So this place is definitely a fast-casual Indian cuisine but each dish has such high standard and authenticity, it's super yummy! I was here for the soft opening and was able to sample a couple of the dishes and I was pleasantly surprised and super happy I tried this place out! The manager and chef actually came out to greet each customer and made sure that we all liked our dishes and even asked us for our opinion for changes - WOW Customer service!! So we ordered a bowl, I had the mixed rice that included safron and some spices with paneer and grilled vegetables, a garlic butter naa, with two types of slaws, one was the onion one and another was the cabbage and carrots, vindaloo sauce on the side and mint chutney! OMG it was amazing! For $8.50 this place sure does not disappoint, there was so much food and the quality of each item was on point. The rice is the most flavorful rice medley that I have ever tasted with a slight hint of spice, which paired really well with the paneer and grilled vegetables. The paneer was so fresh, it had great texture and had a great smokey flavor to it. Paneer typically does not have a lot of taste but mixed with the flavorful rice and the grilled vegetables this dish does not disappoint! FYI, I am not a vegetarian and I found it absolutely wonderful! I didn't even miss the concept of having meat at the meal because everything was flavorful and delicious. I also ordered a lamb patty on the side just because I really wanted to try it, this was the MOST flavorful and JUICY lamb patty that I ever tasted. Seriously I cut into it and wow the juices flowed over my rice and ....OMG ...im drooling...it was so good!!!! The lamb itself was seasoned so well, I literally could eat that all day. Now I like spicy food so that is why I double downed on spice with a spicy curry - vindaloo and wow. The vindaloo curry alone with just the naan is fantastic and with a small bites of the onion or cabbage mixture makes is a textural heaven in my mouth!! I was able to try my friends order of another curry flavor, I think tiki masala and it was good but I just enjoyed the vindaloo soo much more. I mixed all the dishes with the mint chutney and wow...it was fantastic! This place has great service, fantastic food and I will definitely return!!! read more

Sigri Indian BBQ - Paneer platter with saffron rice with onion and cilantro, vindaloo sauce, garlic naan and mint chutney - less than $9! Amazing!! - Indian Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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So I came here with my friend the other day spontaneously since we got out of a meeting later than we thought and we were both hungry. My friend LOVES Indian food and I just heard about this place opening up down the street from our job, so I figured why not take him here! There's only street parking so make sure you carry change or download the parking app. Once you find parking, this place is easy to find on university ave, it's right across from boom boom chicken and the RU fat sandwich shop. The interior of the space is very spacious and open. They share the space is french fry heaven so if you come with friends who aren't fans of indian food, they can grab that while you grab some sigri bbq! The staff at sigri bbq are AMAZING. super friendly and helpful. they explained to me why their name is sigri (which means oven), how they make naan, and how to eat the food to get the most out of the dish (flavor wise). Food wise, we've tried it ALL! LOL. We started off with the samosas with the mango and bell pepper dips. The samosas were really crispy on the outside and really juicy on the inside. The mango dip was my favorite (brings sweetness to the samosas) while my friend liked the bell pepper dip which is really creamy. To drink, we got the mango and rose lassi and omg, the rose lassi was absolutely DELICIOUS! I highly recommend getting this lassi (especially since it's free when you buy a bowl and check in on yelp) because you genuinely can't get it anywhere else. The first bowl we got was the mac & cheese with grilled chicken. It was very filling but not heavy like other mac & cheese dishes so it leaves you energized without having that food coma like symptom afterwards haha. Next, we got the butter and mint chicken over jasmine rice, which was okay; the butter chicken is tomato based and the chicken had a bit to kick to it. The lamb curry bowl was my friend's favorite. You HAVE to eat everything together (the beets, cucumber salad, lamb, curry, and rice) to get the full flavors of the dish (absolutely delicious). The third and last bowl we got was the hanger steak and omg, it was soooo good!!! The meat had sooo much flavor in it that it genuinely melted in my mouth haha. Lastly, there are two different types of naan; regular and garlic, with a bunch of different sauces. My favorite was mixing the sauces and adding it to my bowl for extra flavor. Right now they don't have standard bowls yet, and you can customize what you want in your bowl (like a indian version of chiptole), but if you don't know what you want, just ask the staff and they are very willing to help you out! Overall, very great experience. Highly recommend :) read more

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Visited Sigri for lunch with a group of friends from work. It is one of the newest restaurants around in Newark at Rutgers campus and has become pretty popular in short time. The restaurant can be dubbed as an Indian Chipotle serving awesome food with great ambience, quick service and reasonable pricing. The staff was very friendly and suggested me the choice of sauce for the meal. It may get a bit crowded during lunch hours, but the lines move pretty fast and there is ample seating as well. They also have an open bread kitchen where one can see live Naan making in the Indian ovens called tandoor. The menu was very simple and had great choices for each course of the meal. I found the place pretty vegetarian friendly. For each order you can choose between bowl, roti or platter type. For platter pick a choice of rice, protein, sauce, naan bread, kachumbar (salad) and chutney. It also comes with a Samosa on the side. This may seem a lot of things to pick but it was simple and definitely worth it. Vegetarians can choose between Grilled Vegetables (vegan option) or Paneer for their choice of protein. I wish the amount of sauce served could have been a bit more, found it a tad less for the entire meal. Overall, I have found the food very flavorful and tasty. Recommendations: Rice bowl Rice: Sigri Rice Protein: Paneer Sauce: Butter (Rich tomato and onion based sauce) or Vindaloo (Spicy sauce option) Naan: Garlic Naan Kachumbar/Salad: Cucumber and Radish (Light, refreshing and pairs well with spicy curries) Chutney: Mango Cilantro ( Sweet and tangy sauce to cut the richness of the meal) Lassi: Sigri Special Drink which tends to be some type of light refreshing lemonade or Mango Lassi FYI, one can also order the food online on their app and skip the line to save some time. Summary: A must try place in Newark area close to the Rutgers campus for some great Indian food and quick lunch. read more

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The paneer Kati roll and chicken Kati roll were good, paneer very soft and fresh, and the roll nice thin. The only thing I felt is it could be more flavorful with more spices. Maybe will ask for a spicy version next time. The mint chutney was amazing, tangy and tasty We also got the paneer platter with butter gravy. The paneer again great quality and naan that came with it was soft. The butter gravy was very rich but on sweeter side, again will try spicy next time. The sigri rice we got was okay, personally didn't like the flavor of it and couldn't tell what the flavor was and they messed up.the side salad, we asked for cucumber-raddish but got cabbage. Overall, promising and will try again. Just ask for more spicy if you like that, since their default isnt much. read more

Definitely recommended! Good quality, tasty and healthy. Love that you can customize your plate which makes it even better! read more

Sigri Indian BBQ - Kathi roll - Indian Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

I'm writing this just after finishing the dinner I got from Sigri :p Went there during the grand opening this evening, and got the $3 bowl. I braved a heavy rain and delay on the path train to get here because the chef at the helm, Aarthi Sampath, is quite famous.. Aaand it was totally worth it! Hands down, this is the best 3 bucks I've ever spent on food during my 7 years in the US. The food in Sigri demonstrates a level of flavor and refinement that'll put many Indian restaurants in NYC to shame. I got the chicken bowl with cumin rice, garlic naan, sigri dal, onions and hot sauce, and everything in it was delicious!! The rice is fluffy, naan is soft. The dal has a nuanced smoky flavor, and the lentils in it have just the right bite to balance that smokiness. Even the hot sauce was balanced: just hot enough for spice lovers, yet slightly acidic, and you can taste the cumin and coriander seeds. And finally the star of the show, the chicken! It was soft, smoky, aromatic yet had a deep flavor. Unlike other Indian places in Jersey, the ingredients are fresh, and the spice level isn't overpowering. Overall, highly recommended! Even at full price, which is $8.5, this is an absolute steal. If Sigri is able to keep up this quality in future, it'll go on to achieve great things. read more

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Very happy with this place! I ordered the platter with all veggie options. The mango chutney sauce was delish!!

the owner is extremely rude and defensive The portion sizes are too small even if you pay extra and food tastes old, Please dont waste money. read more

Loved the Achari Paneer Kathi roll! Must have! Their condiments are amazing too. We tried the Mango Cilantro and Tomatillo Mint. We also had their platter with veggies. The veggies lacked character. Very low on salt and flavor. Apart from that the overall experience was lovely. Will definitely be back! read more

Read the reviews many times, checked out the menu but hadn't been able to make it here before they closed. Today, was literslly thd 2nd day in a row thst I went to pick up a BYO platter. Now, I know very littlr about Indian cuisine (outside of them liking spices, & being mostly vegetarian) ‍ I tried the curry lkme rice with chicken (non spicy), garlic naan, carrot & cabbage (nice crunch) butter sauce (mild spice that creeps up on you) but today I had the Caribbean curry (YES) and the chutneys i havent gotten into... You get enough food for 2 days foe only $10, its filling & delicious. Glad i took a leap and tried something new, will recommed this place and come back. again! read more

Sigri Indian BBQ - all this for under $10 - Indian Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Yummy and great value South Asian place that has tandoor ovens out in the open! You can see the cook make naan bread, grilled meat and vegetables. They also have chicken or regular samosas. It's a fast casual eat in it or take out place that's set up like Chipotle. You can either order a roll or a bowl with different types of rice. They offer chicken, paneer, lamb (I think), and grilled vegetables. You can also order a platter: your choice of protein, rice, salad, sauce, samosa and hot grilled naan bread. I got the garlic. Service is fast and courteous. The guys behind the counter really want you to enjoy! Next time I will order the samosa chaat. They also have different types of lassis. And they have Indian dessert too including carrot pudding! Yummers! read more

Sigri Indian BBQ - Indian Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Sigri has a lot going for itself. To start, the fast casual nature of the place makes it easy to get in and get a good meal. This place is like a chipotle where you get to pretty much create your own meal. I liked that. On top of that, the food is pretty affordable with different options at different prices. Nothing really over $10. Plus the portions were large enough to fill you up and they didn't skimp on the meat. The reason for the 3 stars is just due to food taste. I loooove Indian food. There's always so many flavors and spices. Sigri missed the spot for me with their sauces. They have all the traditional Indian sauces of course but the sauces were a bit bland. Quite honestly it taste like the canned Indian sauces you get at the American grocery store. That was a big miss for me as it didn't taste fresh at all. I would definitely give this place another try though. read more

Honestly I wish it was better , very disappointing after ordering on Uber eats. No flavor of tikka (I ordered mild chicken tikka) tasted more like chicken with just salt and pepper . And lentil soup that came had no salt read more

My boyfriend and I went to eat here one late Sunday afternoon. Being a weekend it was kind of empty which was fine with us. The food was really good and the employees knew how to answer all the questions we had. The reason for 4 stars out of 5 is that it wasn't as filling as I thought. I can eat a lot and I was just expecting more. Maybe I was just really hungry. Other than that I would totally recommend this place for lunch. read more

Sigri Indian BBQ - Where they make your food - Indian Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

This place is a welcome addition to the area. It is fast casual Indian food. The staff was very friendly. The food was delicious. I had the sigri rice which was soft and flavorful with the paneer. The paneer was excellent; it is firm and kept separate from the sauce so serves as a good protein option. Plus all the meals come with naan or garlic naan which is freshly made! read more

Good but not great and small side veggie portions. Food was good but not the tastiest Indian I have ever had. Chicken was ok. Delivery was about an hour then I had to go downstairs and out my building to actually get my food since he claimed he couldn't find street parking. Food was hot, order was accurate, just a little smaller portion than I thought. For the food cost plus the $1.99 delivery fee plus my generous tip l,I was a little disappointed. read more

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The food is amazing!! Nice atmosphere and great staff (the same three faces I see twice a week), although busy durning lunch hour. Overall good experience and I totally recommend!! Oh and I always get the platter, tikka chicken, butter sauce and garlic naan... delicious read more

So happy I gave this place a try! Atmosphere is very unique and entertaining. It's plentiful, well prepared and it taste good. The service was lovely and attentive. Would definitely recommend. read more

Blow away at the food. So much flavor and great workers inside. Will definitely be returning! read more

Sigri Indian BBQ - Indian Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

This was a convenient place to get my Indian fix before I boarded a flight from EWR. Food is good, place is a little run down. It was almost a 5 star rating until I asked the employee for a cup with ice since the lassi I bought wasn't cold enough. After spending $32 for lunch they wanted to charge me $.75 for ice. It's not the money but the principle of it. Lunch from a fast food place was already expensive then they want more money for lassi that wasn't cold enough seems like a bad business practice. read more

Looking for some great Indian food to satisfy those taste buds, and service to compliment your meal, this is the place! read more

Sigri Indian BBQ - Second visit to Sigri Indian BBQ and leaving Happy and with a nice full belly. Definitely a return trip to this fantastic establishment. - Indian Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Ordered this on Uber Eats and was very disappointed. I was really excited to try it since it seems like they're going for a "chipotle" kind of concept but for Indian food. The good: Good presentation and novel concept. Rice was flavorful. The bad: Food tasted like fake Indian food and I'm not at all picky. The butter and vindaloo sauces were super bland and somewhat bitter like something out of a can. Never thought Indian food could be bland before this experience. The portion size was also lacking in that I only got 4 tiny pieces of chicken and a TON of rice. Stay away. This place is all flash with no substance. There are much better Indian food spots elsewhere for the price. read more

Love this new food place in newark! I've bought take out from this place for about 3 times. My favorites are their garlic naan, grilled chicken, curry, and spicy sauce. I also appreciate that their combos include some healthy and well seasoned salad. If you like yogurt also try their lassi. I normally don't pay too much attention to service for food courts like this but some of their staff here are really friendly and attentive. Will come back to try more options soon! read more

Convenient and modern take on Indian food. The set up is similar to chipotle where you pick and base and add different additions. Flavor was bomb! Food was quick and convenient to order. Portion is huge for what you pay. I think this spot is solid for a quick Indian meal. read more

The chicken tikha kathi roll is still amazing. Have yet to try anything else because the roll is too good.