Who would have though Indian went with tex-mex, not me but it really does. This was such an…read moreunexpected place to get good food. The place feels very homey and had a nice patio are a that I wish we could have made use of it if it wasn't so hot in July. The onion pakoda is a pretty good portion and so tasty like a blooming onions pieces with a nice seasoning to it. I ordered the chicken tandori tacos and its exactly as it sounds, chicken tandori in a taco. Some of the other girls got the enchiladas with takka masala and they absolutely loved it. That sounded like the go to choice.

I drive by this restaurant every day and decided i needed to give it a shot! It was delicious, no…read morecomplaints! I dont remember the other curry I got but it was good! We got 3 dishes to share and they were all flavorful and delicious. I wish the serving size was a bit bigger! Service was quick and she was informative. The atmosphere was bright and welcoming

The service was pretty fast, the staff was friendly, and very accommodating. Although the outside…read moreit doesn't look like the best place, inside, it's quite cozy and comfortable. There is plenty of sitting room or you can sit at the bar. The food was extremely delicious. We live in South Texas where you can't find Indian food, at least not these days, so it was a super special treat for us as we were visiting Austin. Indian food is one of our faves, so we felt very satisfied and lucky! We highly recommend this restaurant. We had the chicken lollipops, the garlic naan, the butter chicken, and the tikka lamb. Everything was super yummy!

4/5 Stopped by Tikka…read moreHouse for a quick bite, and it ended up being a great choice. We ordered the butter chicken, the mixed meat platter with chicken, lamb, and shrimp, the vegetable samosas, and, of course, a mango lassi. The butter chicken was my favorite--it had a rich, flavorful sauce and was definitely the standout dish. Everything else was well prepared, and the mango lassi was the perfect complement to the meal. The restaurant was clean, had a nice atmosphere, and the service was pleasant. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

Uber Eats Delivery. Overall good, not special, Indian food. The really good? Saag Paneer was…read moredelicious, more spinachy than most other restaurants, really liked it! And, the chicken korma was very tasty, great curry-like sauce. Yum! Alas, everything else was "meh." Shrimp chowmein lacked flavor and lacked shrimp. I had to check my order to see if I ordered what I thought I did ... and I did. The lamb was very dry and tasteless. And the garlic naan was way too flat and north bad, but not good. Great menu. Nice packaging. Too many options in this town to order from here again.

My friend and I stopped by here after leaving the Nightmare Before Christmas light trail to grab…read moresome good food before getting on the road back home. It is very small and inconspicuous and if you aren't paying attention you will drive right past it! Nonetheless! They hit you with a MASSIVE wow factor! The service was top tier! They are so friendly, everyone was smiling. The mango lassi was so perfect. I wish I lived in Austin just to go there regularly. We both ordered the lamb fried rice and could not handle the flavor bomb going off! First off, the lamb was so freaking tender and had the perfect amount of fattiness to it. The rice was basmati!!!! Holy cow, basmati lamb fried rice!! Guys, when he handed us our food it was so hot I could barely hold it that's how fresh it was! I am so glad they have a long table with chairs where you can sit and eat because there's no way I was waiting. Granted, it is a very small seating area, could probably fit another table just to accommodate more people BUT you can always eat in your car. Anyway, this place is insane good, if you live in Austin or are visiting, you have got to try Lucky Halal!

Best Gobi ever!! Pepper Manchurian chicken…read more Butter naan....quite lovely warm and buttery

I'm from California and by far the best Indian food I've found! So good better than places in the…read moreBay Area. That's saying a lot.

Go here for their happy hour! Soooo good and amazing value for money…read more This place is basically Indian street food fusion with texas flavors. Their brisket curry was off the charts. They also have a really nice ambiance that transports you to an Indian island

Omg! I took my husband here for a date night and I can't stop thinking about it! We sat at the bar…read moreand David took care of us. He was so lovely to talk to and gave the best suggestions. He was definitely not wrong when he said anything we choose we will love. The HH has all of the items on the menu for $5 which is fabulous. It is not a huge menu but a great one to start off with a cocktail, beer or snack before you dive into the full menu. Everything we tried was full of flavor from the cocktails to the naan. I had to buy 2 naan's to take home because I couldn't leave my leftovers so sad and missing the great pairing. My husband and I split everything. We started with the HH samosas which came in a set of 2 (perfect, we each got one and didn't have to fight over them). Then we got the Saag gravy with shrimp and the chicken Tikka. My husband favored the Saag and I favored the tikka but both were well balanced and FULL of flavor. We ended with a cocktail each. He got the Whiskey Uncle which I thought was such an interesting flavor profile but it WORKED! I have never had a whiskey drink with peanut and garam masala. I had the Mumbai 75. It was a light and refreshing drink that looks beautiful as well. I took a photo and instantly sent it to 2 people who NEED to come and get it. They will adore it.

Milestone Review Time: I KNEW that the only way to celebrate my 450th Yelp Review is by being…read moreMadras Dhaba's 158th Yelp Review. I shall gate keep no longer and let everyone in on not only what/where my number one fav Indian joint is but why. So let's go! It's a food truck. Yup, a food truck off E. 6th in downtown Austin TX pumping out the Indian food of my dreams. Confession Session: I have never personally visited said food truck or been to this location. But every single visit to ATX includes me ordering Madras Dhaba delivery to my hotel. Turn around time has always been rather quick and accurate. So what are my go-to orders? They are their delish and slightly spicy two piece samosa, their paratha, and saag paneer. This place has odd hours, apparently closed on Wed, and I typically will order on Thurs nights. I have found that their menu offerings can vary depending on when you're ordering. On a Tues they didn't have Saag Panner on the menu so I opted for Panner Tiki Masala, still delish but not as good as that Saag Panner. Also their rice is S O good! I've recently found myself also ordering their Panner Tikka Tacos and yes...those have now become an absolute staple that I feel inclined to include in every order. Don't you judge me. I have also had their Veg Biriyani and was satisfied with that as well. TBH I have legit never been disappointed with anything I have had from Madras Dhaba. The flavors, the portions, the price. They all come together and create what I have previously described as my fav Indian joint. Will I end up visiting in person, I would hazard a guess and say yes, some day I will actually eat at the food truck. But until then, you can find me ordering delivery from them and having way too much food that is way too good to be as cheap as it is at my hotel. That's it. That's the review.

Tried Chicken vindaloo and chicken curry…read more On all the curries, something is wrong with flavor / ingredients, chicken doesn't taste fresh either. To reiterate, favors / spices feel out of sort in proportion therefore tasting very far from authentic curries of the cuisine. Would prefer better quality even if price needs to be raised.

I'm surprised this place doesn't have a higher rating because the experience a friend and I had…read morehere was one of the best experiences I've had with Indian food. The Chakra Martini was refreshing and had a perfect kick of heat. I love spicy food, but not spicy drinks. However, this was just enough heat with a delicious refreshing flavor, it's now one of my new favorite drinks. We started our food experience with the Dahi Puri, which were delightful, popping with flavor. Another new favorite. The main course we shared was the Khuroos-E-Tursh and it instantly became my new go-to dish when I go for Indian food. The magic in that was two-fold: chicken medallions stuffed with a creamy spinach, mushroom, and onion mix, and the pistachio-creamy korma sauce. Absolutely magnificent. Not only was the food a 10, the service was impeccable as well. I will call out that we sat at the bar instead of a table, but we were immediately greeted by the bartenders, who were conversational, charismatic, charming, and all-around helpful. I highly recommend Clay Pit and can't wait to go back for more.

Celebrated an anniversary with an early dinner this week. Clay Pit is one of my favorite…read morerestaurants in Austin. The folks are friendly, the service as usual was exceptional, and food...so yummy. We started with the garlic naan as an app plus an espresso martini and a Mumbai Mule, we loved both. For dinner I had the butter chicken and my partner had the Biryani, plus an order of the cheesy garlic naan. We each loved ours, and took home enough food for two more meals. Took the chocolate cake to go, which also turned out to be delicious. Thumbs up all the way around. By the way, I used to work with a woman who moved here from India about 20 years ago. I asked her once what her favorite local Indian food was, and she said some Indians don't think it's traditional enough but my favorite is Clay Pit.

Absolutely delicious! We came for the momos and ended up trying a bunch of different dishes…read more(including delicious momos). We came as a group of 5 during a soccer match and had no trouble getting seated- they did have the game playing on a large tv at the back but didn't bother us. The staff was very friendly, happy to answer questions, and also was careful to let us know when we were ordering crazier dishes but didn't push back when we said yeah we want to try it XD I forgot to write this review right away and I can't remember exactly what combo of fillings we got with our momos, but they were all great. The chilly sauce one was good though on the sweet side- some of the group weren't a big fan but I loved it I think the spice balances out the sweet. If we didn't have multiple flavors to try I may have gotten tired of it but I really enjoyed having all the different versions. I think the Jhol was my favorite- the spicy sauce was delicous and I dipped some of the other items in it once we finished the momos! We also tried the sandheko ones which were fun and unique- the herbs/veggies they were tossed with were great. We also tried the special khaja set- this was super fun and something I had never tried before. We all agreed that most restaurants in Austin advertising Nepali food usually serve typical Indian dishes plus momos, so it was fun and exciting to have other Nepali dishes I had never tried on the menu! The set was great, the flattened rice wasn't my favorite but it sure was interesting! I'd highly recommend it if you want to try something new! The only dish I personally didn't enjoy (this is the one the server warned us about) was a mutton dish. I can't pinpoint what menu item it is but it was just pieces of mutton with some spices to dip them in. My husband enjoyed this and ate a good portion but I found it to be so incredibly gamey I could barely finish the first piece lol. Absolutely no points off as it was definitely a personal preference thing and awesome that they have adventurous options! We also got a curry of some sort that was delicious, and some great mixed drinks. We all agreed that we absolutely must come back and try more of the massive menu!!

Super delicious and fragrant! When I heard there was an Indian/Nepali restaurant open near where I…read morelive, I was so excited. It's where the old Cici's Pizza used to be! Honestly I wish I could try out the whole menu in one sitting. The only thing is I'm not very experienced in this cuisine, so I had to look up a lot of the foods from the menu on my phone. I don't remember what I got but these are both chicken! It was great though. It's calm and moody inside. The servers are kind and check up on you in a timely manner.

More people need to try this place. 5 stars and some of the best Indian food in Austin.read more

Picture this...heavy thunderstorms...rain is so heavy it literally feels like cats and dogs are…read morehitting your roof. That is what happened today. It is the type of day that makes you want to eat comfort food. Bombay to Kathmandu was the ideal place for some lentil soup and naan. My soup was steaming hot and my naan quite tasty. Walking into Bombay to Kathmandu feels like being transported around the world. The beaded curtains, tin doors and other Indian Nepali artifacts made the place appear authentic. I placed my order with the cashier, who was warm and welcoming. The menu is remarkably diverse, offering classic Indian favorites alongside traditional Nepali dishes, which makes it stand out. The restaurant is known for its momos, curry dishes and aromatic sauces. Importantly, there are plenty of options for both meat lovers and vegetarians. Their creative fusion items, including curry inspired pizzas are their specialties. My soup was quite generous and filling. Prices are reasonable, and the food consistently delivers big on taste. The staff was friendly and willing to help with spice levels and menu recommendations.

How have I lived so close by and taken 5 years to discover the best Indian food in South Austin!…read moreBeing Indian myself, I am quite particular about preparations such as malai kofta and find that most places skimp out on the good stuff, but not here. First, there is so much variety on the menu, including several options for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and soy-free customers. I ordered the malai kofta, which was absolutely decadent. They served 3 large kofta balls and plenty of gravy. All bowls come with rice. I can't believe they only charge $12 for this meal that can easily fill you up and satisfy. We also ordered the paneer fried rice ($10) and Gobi Manchurian. The quantities were similarly generous, preparations tasted fresh and flavorful, and prices were unbelievably reasonable. I might be addicted to this place already and can't wait to try other items, including their dosas.

Food was delicious and came out quickly. Perfect stop on the way to the airport. The samosa chat…read moreis a must, it was the best! We also tried the cremini, pea and paneer curry which was good. The trailer is not much to look at, which in our experience usually means great food! Orders are placed inside the store (they have a great selection inside of other items as well), then food is prepared and picked up at the trailer outside. There is nowhere to eat (we ate in our car) but a great option for takeout.