I really enjoyed my visit here. The atmosphere was comfortable, and the overall experience was…read moreenjoyable. I especially liked the grill meat. I would be happy to come back.

Driving over to Northside today on a friend's recommendation, I arrived at a charming venue that…read moreappears modest from the exterior, yet reveals a surprisingly spacious, beautifully arranged layout inside. Parking was effortlessly convenient with ample space available. The decor is wonderfully stylish, infusing the spotless environment with rich, traditional Indian aesthetic touches that create a serene and refined atmosphere perfect for a relaxing Saturday meal. I was particularly impressed by their thoughtful seating layout, which offers comfortably separated sections tailored for both families and solo diners.Additionally, I chose Mango lassi as my drink The hospitality was top-tier from start to finish gracious, attentive, and warmly welcoming throughout. Despite it being a Saturday, the restaurant maintained a serene, uncrowded ambiance while offering an extraordinary variety of fresh, piping hot options. For my main course, I selected the Chicken Tikka Masala served alongside fragrant white rice. When it arrived, it proved to be an absolute culinary triumph exceptionally fresh, decadent, and executed with exquisite flavor balance. Between the immaculate cleanliness, peaceful aesthetic, impeccable service, and magnificent cuisine, this hidden gem earns absolute full marks from me. A thoroughly marvelous dining experience I shall most certainly be returning

This gourmet Indian spot is such a great. The owners are incredibly welcoming and kind, and you can…read moretruly feel the care they put into every detail. The food is made to order, and they even bring out a small sample first to make sure the spice level is just right, which felt thoughtful and very personal. The location is fantastic right across from the castle in the heart of Old St. Augustine. Before sitting down to eat, we walked around and checked out the Southern Lights Candle Shop nearby and picked up a few things. It's a very nice shop and highly recommended if you're in the area. We had the butter chicken, spinach chicken, and lamb with rice and naan (bread), and everything was absolutely delicious. The setting is a super cute outdoor garden with a relaxed, cozy vibe. They have fans for warmer days and heat lamps when it's cooler, making it comfortable year-round. The drink selection is solid as well. I had two Indian Rupee beers the IPA and the lager and both tasted amazing. The lager was my favorite, but I'd definitely recommend trying both. My wife really enjoyed the wine and sangria; the red sangria was her favorite, though all three were excellent. Great food, warm hospitality, an awesome atmosphere, and a prime location in Old St. Augustine definitely a place worth checking out.

This gourmet Indian spot is such a gem. The owners are incredibly welcoming and kind, and you can…read morefeel the care they put into every detail. The food is made to order, and they even bring out a small sample first to make sure the spice level is just right, which felt thoughtful and personal. We had the butter chicken, a spinach chicken, and lamb with rice and naan (bread),.. all delicious. The setting is a very cute outdoor garden with a relaxed, cozy vibe. They have fans for warm days and heat lamps when it's cool, so it's comfortable year-round. Drinks are solid too: wine, beer, and sangria are available, and all three sangrias were delicious. The red was my favorite, with the white (moscato blend) coming in a close second. My husband tried an Indian beer and really enjoyed it. Great food, warm hospitality, and a great vibe in the heart of Old St. Augustine. Definitely a place worth checking out.

Super enjoyed our visit here! This place is located in a plaza, so there is plenty of parking. The…read morerestaurant itself is a bit small. Upon ordering, the girl at the counter offered us a free taste. My husband wanted to try all the dry chicken curry dishes and she had no problem with it :) He finally decided on cashew and pallipayam chicken. I ordered goat, chicken curry and lemon rice, they were all delicious and flavorful! Although I would've preferred a more tender goat. Overall, we will definitely be back! So many more to try!

Enjoyed dinner. I selected the biriyani rice, chicken…read morechukka, and kerala beef. It was all flavorful. The rice was spicy and I was warned. Next time will try the lemon rice. Positions were large. Atmosphere pleasant and clean. The service friendly and they answered all our inquires. I would go back:))

Me and my boyfriend have been wanting to try this place for a long time, and thankfully we were not…read moredisappointed. We ordered the Garlic Naan Bread and Vegetable Samosas for appetizers, and both came out great. We got Chicken Tikki Masala and a Shrimp rice meal, also came out amazing. They also ask you how spicy you want things! Service was great, server made sure our drinks were filled up while we were eating. The restaurant could use a lot more business, as me and my boyfriend were the only people dining in. They do look like they take a lot of takeout orders however.

I was considering dining here, but after reading the owner's responses to customer reviews on…read moreGoogle reviews, I decided against it. I strongly encourage anyone thinking about visiting this restaurant to scroll through the reviews and read the owner's replies carefully. What stands out is not just one emotional response or a single bad interaction. There appears to be a pattern of hostile and personal responses toward customers. Instead of addressing feedback professionally, the owner frequently insults reviewers, criticizes their families, and in several replies tells customers to "go back where you came from" or suggests they should leave the country. When this type of language appears repeatedly across multiple reviews, it stops looking like a moment of frustration and begins raising serious concerns about the way customers are viewed and treated. Restaurants are part of the hospitality industry. Even when a customer leaves a negative review, the expectation is that business owners respond professionally and respectfully. Most establishments understand that the way they communicate with the public reflects directly on their business. What is visible here is the opposite. Many of the responses appear confrontational, dismissive, and personal rather than constructive. It is also difficult to ignore the contradiction that this establishment presents itself as an Indian restaurant, yet several replies include statements telling customers to "go back where you came from" or remarks about how this is "America, not India." Language like that understandably raises concerns for many readers. Businesses that serve the public have a responsibility to treat customers equally and respectfully. In the United States, restaurants are considered places of public accommodation and are expected to comply with federal and state civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination based on factors such as race, national origin, or religion. If any customer ever experiences discriminatory treatment or is refused service based on their background, they should know that they have the right to document the incident and report it to the appropriate civil rights authorities or consumer protection agencies. Before deciding to eat here, I strongly recommend taking a few minutes to read the owner's responses to reviews. Those replies often reveal more about a business than the menu or marketing ever will. Respect and professionalism are fundamental to hospitality. Based on what is publicly visible in the review section, those qualities appear to be missing here.

Good food Tasty & reasonable pricing…read more Spices you can definitely taste , we got medium spicy and it opened up the taste buds in good way and portion size was good too

Recently ordered some take-out from Taste of India and was quite impressed with the flavors…read more Started off the meal with their chili chicken. Spicy and savory bone-in chicken chunks to really get your palate ready for an excellent meal. The lamb vindaloo was quite nice, perfectly spicy and with a proper amount of lamb. The chicken biryani flavors were absolutely on point and they do not skimp on the portions either. Overall, this may be my new go-to spot as it's only 10 minutes away and packs a serious flavor bomb. Also make sure to get their garlic naan, because who doesn't like garlic naan?!

For real I like biryani but I couldn't enjoy my biryani before any restaurant I went to it was very…read morespicy for me but you guys good job the food was very good n it wasn't spicy for me the taste was amazing honestly I love it I was gonna send a picture but oops I finished the whole bowl

Another great dinner. A bit surprised that the restaurant was not that crowded on a Saturday…read more But they were doing a good takeout business We were seated quickly and brought some waters. Nice that they use iPads for their menu so you get color pictures and a description of each dish. As usual, we over ordered. But as we see it... Now we have leftovers for another meal. The Butter Chicken was great as so was the Saag. We also like the Biryani with shrimp and veggies. That also comes with a minty sauce. Overall, another delicious meal.

Food was OK. 1. Dal makhani was yummy…read more 2. Baigun bharta had lemony taste to it ( didn't taste that good ). 3. Masala dosa came with cold Sambhar, which they heat when told. Dishes come with rice on side. Ambiance is welcoming.

This is by far one of the best Indian restaurants I've ever been to! If you are EVER in the Daytona…read moreBeach area, it's a must try. My family and I were a little skeptical because the parking lot was empty. I'm so glad we decided to still give it a try!!!! I said well let's look at it in a different light, that we got a whole restaurant to ourselves! The service and food were amazing from beginning to end!!! The flavors were so AMAZING!!!! The only thing that wasn't what we thought was the lychee martinis. There were no lychee's but the pour was strong. We ordered some mango juice and it made it good! All the food was fresh and flavorful. Everything came out hot. The best naan we've ever tasted. We had to order two baskets! Tried the chili fried corn! OMG we have never tasted anything like it. It's hard to explain! The vibe and decor is everything!! Me and my daughter were grooving in our chairs the whole time enjoying the food and their cultural music. We will definitely be back to support! We actually prayed for this business to be successful so we can try everything on the menu!! And before we left many people started coming in. Fine Indian dining!!!

I always order the Non-Veg Thali sampler plater, but this is now the 3rd time they didn't give me…read moreany meat in the sides. I asked for the mulligatawny soup with chicken, but it was all watery with nothing in it. Another of the sides was tofu. And 2 others were extremely watered down tomato water of some sort. Very disappointed. The 1 tandor chicken drum stick that comes with it was good, but even the samosa was veg. Again very disappointing.

Another good food Indian food restaurant 5 Element is the place . Quaintly Decorated simple decor…read moreinside nothing to fancy , they have an ample sitting area , we came in we had to wait three to five minutes to sit . Even though they weren't very full ,I mean we were 6 people , they had an excellent ample menu , I liked they also had Asian type menu featuring various stir dry dishes we started with appetizers, I tried something new called , Samosa Chat ::: veg samosas mashed and layered W Spicy chickpeas onions,Tamarind and Mint chutney, it was amazing loved they also had level three spice . Another favorite was the chicken Mixed Platter, consisting of Tandoori, chicken,W Murgh Tikka ,and Murgh, Malai Kebab's Delicious on a bed of semi cooked roasted onions , the meats were tender just the right spices yes it's a winner . The service was good family oriented by the owner and his sons and helpful staff .We also noticed on the way out for next time they do have an Indian buffet style service something I've never seen in a Indian restaurant before were all ready planing to visit for sure .. would like to have next time the Sheekh Kebab witch is mixed lamb in herbs and spices in Tandoori and some other dishes that caught our eyes ..

Not too many southern Indian spots in Jax, at least that I know of, so this was definitely a treat!…read moreIt's definitely fusion rather than traditional, but the dishes are all so fun and so so delicious. There wasn't anything we didn't like. If you're trying to get a table, definitely make a reservation because it gets busy. We didn't, so we ended up sitting at the bar, but that in itself was a great experience. Everyone was super friendly and chatty, even the restaurant's locals were striking up conversation, and we got to talk to one of the owners for a bit too. They have valet parking but there are a good amount of free spots nearby too, so it isn't too bad. For the food, again everything was so good but special shoutouts to the mesa wings and the kerala shrimp and grits.

After being guided by several yelp elite friends to try Mesa, my husband and I went for date night…read moreon a Saturday evening around 6:30 PM. There was a very brief wait, although I really do recommend you get reservations for your dining. The interior is cozy and adorable, looking like a converted house. The waiting area is like a well decorated living room with live flowers and warm lighting. There are about 10 seats at the bar and an extensive alcohol collection. There is interior dining as well as outdoor patio dining under a very pretty awning. The outdoor patio is surrounded by bushes and vines, so it gives a very quaint and welcoming space, and there are fans directing the airflow around so you won't be too warm even though it's still summer. Drinks average $13-$15 and are good pores. You can access their drink menu by scanning a QR code. They have seasonal food which changes regularly and a menu of select items from small plates to mains, side dishes, to a selection of desserts. I ordered the Mesa Manhattan which came out as a beautifully flavored and blended drink in an old fashioned glass with large cube. Husband got a cold sake that was delicious. My husband got the lamb burger with goat cheese and arugula - delicious and savory, smoky and beautifully balanced creamy and sharp the way they layered the flavors. I got the chicken curry that was absolutely mouthwatering. It was like butter chicken in a typical Indian restaurant but more spices and complex. Hearty and filling, comes with basmati rice. I also ordered a side of roti (2 for $5) that was flaky and good. Portion sizes are decent and they allow you to adjust spice levels on several of their items. They're also very cognizant into food allergies and you only have to tell your server and they will make sure the kitchen knows. Our servers were attentive and the valet was wonderful and very fast. There is parking nearby at the church across the street or just a few doors up on the right and left-hand side of the street, so keep your eye out if you don't want to pay valet.

We did had tough time finding and to our surprise it was closed, call before you go,…read moreLooks like it is closed permanently or planning to open soon could not find anything other then the name board in one of the counters under the food court.