My boyfriend, friend and I went to Tabla in collaboration with Yelp. We were excited to try a new local restaurant. The interior of the restaurant is clean and well-lit. The service was fantastic. We had two different servers and they made sure we were all taken care of and knowledgeable about the menu. We had saw some negative reviews about the food, but were very open minded. All 3 of us enjoyed our food thouroughly. I got the burnt garlic rice, which was very fresh and flavorful! I also received the veggie samosas, which were large and very filling. We also got garlic and cheese naan to share with the table. The garlic naan was perfect- no too much garlic but very flavorful. The cheese naan was my favorite item we ate (all 3 of us agreed). It's a must get if you go! The cheese is actually inside the naan. Please go try out the restaurant and be patient as they start to establish organization and routines! :) read more

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The restaurant has plenty of outdoor seating and huge bar area. It feels like a place that would work really well for a group gathering or even a private event. Our server, who is also one of the restaurant's partners, was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful when it came to choosing dishes. He took the time to explain the menu and made great recommendations, which made the experience feel very welcoming. The mango mojito mocktail was one of my favorites. It was refreshing with a really nice balance of sweet and tangy flavors. For appetizers, i tried the Chicken 65 and Chicken Manchurian, both wok-tossed. The flavors were there but didn't quite came together and unfortunately both dishes were extremely oily. It wasn't just a little extra oil....the oil was almost dripping off the food and felt like it had become part of the sauce itself. I actually love fried food and this stood out to me! The chicken korma had the familiar korma flavor profile but with a different twist. The coconut cream gave it a distinct flavor. Still, It didn't feel very authentic. The rice served alongside the korma also had a sticky texture that I didn't find to be the best match for the dish. I ended up ordering naan instead. The naan was okay, although it was quite thin and more like a flatbread, and I would have preferred it to be softer and fresher. Overall, I really enjoyed the atmosphere and hospitality. I think my experience came down more to the specific dishes I ordered rather than the restaurant itself. There's definitely a lot to like about the space and service, and I'd be open to coming back to try some of their other dishes. read more

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I'm a Florida native and have eaten at the original Tabla plenty of times. I really wanted to enjoy this place, but unfortunately, it was a miss. I went with a friend, and we ordered the chili paneer and gobi Manchurian as starters, both spicy. The chili paneer was pretty good; however, the gobi Manchurian was soggy when it's supposed to be crispy and have a nice crunch. We both ordered the weekly combo special, which consists of paneer butter masala or butter chicken, steamed rice, plain naan, and one gulab jamun. After reading a previous review about food coloring staining someone's fingers, we made sure to request no food coloring or dye, and they were able to accommodate us. I ordered the spicy level, and my friend ordered extra spicy. Mine tasted more like mild to medium, and the extra spicy wasn't very spicy either. The dish was also on the sweet side. There were pieces of cumin in the sauce, which is usually blended in. The combo special is definitely meant for one person, as mine came with about five pieces of paneer. The rice wasn't traditional basmati rice and was more like sticky rice. The naan was not your traditional naan either. It was on the harder side and seemed to be made with a different type of flour. Honestly, frozen naan tastes better. There was only one couple in the restaurant when we arrived, and two more people came in afterward. The restaurant is large, with plenty of parking, but it was also warm inside. Unfortunately, this isn't a place I would return to. read more

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Thank you, Tabla and Kendall, for this wonderful event! I'm not familiar with this part of Grapevine, but it was an easy drive. It sits just off the street and isn't hard to find. When I walked in, there was an ample amount of seating for those waiting to be seated. The host/hostess desk is just around the corner in the bar area. The only issue I had with that was, when you first walk in, you aren't greeted. You have to walk into the bar area to get assistance. Patrons walking in and not being greeted due to the lack of visibility, may dampen the visit for first-time visitors. You only get one first impression; make it count in the best possible way. To-go order: Chili Garlic Shrimp (Mild) Entree - I really wanted to like this, but it was definitely not enjoyed. I ended up throwing it away. I'll do my best to explain. It was described as a gravy, but I had no idea what it was. Oddly enough, you could taste (sort of) the spices, but it was really bland and had too much liquid. The shrimp weren't seasoned either, but were cooked perfectly. After you finished your bite, it had an unpleasant aftertaste. I was done after one shrimp. I didn't taste the garlic, and I assume that would have been the main ingredient other than the shrimp. Appetizer: Chili Garlic Fish - This was the biggest disappointment; like the above, it was also not edible. I didn't get the point of this dish; I felt it was a waste to have on the menu. The menu said it was fish, but it had the texture of meat. It was really dry (as seen in the photo); it lacked seasoning and was completely bland. Garlic Naan: This was okay, but I don't think they use fresh garlic. The host explained the naan would have been perfect to dip in the entree, but nope, it wasn't. Takeaway: The gentleman who assisted me was great; he was well-versed when I asked about the menu and was able to answer all that was asked. Reading some of the other reviews, I feel it would be best for them to create a menu that focuses on their strengths and to eliminate the "fusion" part of the menu. I'm surprised; we had an Elite Event at their old location, and the food was great. I have no idea what changed, but I hope things improve for them. There are several Indian restaurants in the metroplex who exceed at what they serve; I don't want Tabla to get lost in the mix. Are they worth the visit? Of course, but be mindful of what you get. read more

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Stay Awayyyy!!!!! If you want to put poison in your body, this is the place to do it. I ordered the Chicken 65, and it tasted a 2/10 while being completely overloaded with food coloring. Attached is a picture of my hand after I washed it with soap following the meal--it literally looks like I washed my hands in red paint. The chicken was drenched in red dye. Trust me, you can feel it in your stomach afterward by how bloated and upset it makes you feel. As for the butter chicken, you can definitely tell the gravy came from a frozen package, and you can actually taste the plastic. I would definitely suggest staying away from this place. read more

Tabla Indian Restaurant Grapevine - Indian Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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Im clearly going against the grain here but I had an excellent experience at Tabla. I came with two hours to chill out before picking up my mother at the airport while pretty darn exhausted and honestly not expecting too much from the other reviews. Everyone was so fun and chatty with me, my server was excellent and introduced me to the joy of spicy butter chicken, which was all around excellent, and I got to truly relax with a mango lassi while listening to the happy conversations of several big families meeting up for Saturday late dinner. I didn't have anything off the drink menu but the prices were very reasonable compared to the admittedly more elevated food prices. Some prices seemed rather high for me but I ultimately ate my butter chicken over four meals with some rice at home so it was a good enough deal. I would absolutely come again. My only suggestion is to pull the host stand even just an inch further into the walkway to make it clearly visible from the door! read more

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Great service and ambiance! Owner and staff are very friendly and excellent at explaining the menu to help you find something you will enjoy! There is definitely pride in the food they serve. The special was very well worth the price and the taste was very authentic. Enjoyed talking with staff and learning more about the restaurant. read more

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Ordered Butter chicken and chicken 65. Chicken 65 is dry. Butter chicken is more gravy like. Pretty big restaurant near great would lodge area. They're a chain and have tons of restaurants across the country so it's nice to see a new location open in grapevine! Service was quick and easy! read more

Tabla Indian Restaurant Grapevine - Indian Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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Absolutely disgusting, don't come here with a big party. The service is astonishing the server had no clue what he brought to the table and on top of that we waited over an hour for apps and then the mains tasted so bad. We order butter chicken and it was so runny. I've never seen butter chicken that is as runny as water. Worst place ever . I hope the owner reads this review as how dare you make people wait this long for food and bring out such bad food. read more

Tabla Indian Restaurant Grapevine - Papad arrives before the chutney! - Indian Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

Nice and fresh food. Food was served on time and served recommended some of their off the menu food items. Overall Good but it will Have to keep Up With device and taste read more

We reserved a table for a large Father's Day gathering with high expectations. What we got instead was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had--and I don't say that lightly. Finding an authentic, consistently good North Indian restaurant in the DFW area is already difficult. Sadly, this restaurant has made that search even more necessary. From the glacial pace of the service to the thoroughly underwhelming food, almost every part of the evening was a masterclass in how not to run a restaurant. We began with appetizers, including the chicken tikka and achari chicken, before ordering our entrees. Then we waited. And waited. More than an hour passed before the first entrees arrived. Even then, the food trickled out in random intervals, as though we were expected to share a single dish while waiting another 10 minutes for the next. A family celebration became an exercise in patience. The only thing keeping spirits afloat was the beer while we watched the minutes tick by. When the food finally arrived, it wasn't worth the wait. The butter chicken, in particular, was astonishingly bad. Thin, watery, and completely devoid of the rich, velvety flavor the dish is famous for, calling it "butter chicken" is an insult to one of North India's most iconic dishes. The remaining entrees fared little better. The service was equally disappointing. When we asked our server what dish he had just placed on the table, his response was simply, "I don't know," followed by a shrug before he walked away. That level of indifference perfectly summed up the evening. I will give credit where it's due: the ownership team appeared receptive to feedback. My sincere advice is to take reviews like this seriously. The issues here aren't minor--they're fundamental. Poor execution in both the kitchen and the dining room will inevitably drive customers elsewhere. What should have been a memorable Father's Day celebration became a frustrating and thoroughly disappointing experience. Our evening was ruined, and after this experience, I have absolutely no intention of returning. read more

Walked in and there was no one in the restaurant besides us. It stayed that way until we left an hour later. Samosas were OK, a little thick on the outside. All food was served in plastic bowls and the plates were also plastic. Napkins were also paper, not linen. They do not have a full bar. Food was OK although lacking spice even though we ordered it medium spiced. Bit of a language barrier between us and the server. Music was so loud. It was hard to hear what the other person was saying, including the server. I don't think I will return. read more

For staters the service was HORRIBLE, our water cups were taken away and we never got new ones. Had to ask for styrofoam cups to fill up with water ourself with the pitcher. I understand getting busy but we were just being ignored. On top of that butter chicken had come out like SOUP and it took around 3 hours for us to get all of our food! We came as a big party but in no situation should it have taken that long. They would bring us a couple dishes at a time and we were all rationing our food. also side note but $20 for a jack and coke is ridiculous. I'd save your money and cook at home, the quality of food would be much better. read more

Amazing ambience and the food obv was so good ! What was the best part was the service by BEN who recommended delicious food options for my husband and me, as we both had upset tummy and didn't want anything spicy and he was kind and very friendly read more

Came here & ate in person after doing a pickup order previously. Food is so so good. Service is great, they really care about your experience and likes/dislikes to make recommendations. Excited to add this to our weekly rotation! read more

came here for lunch today with family. ambiance is decent. very spacious restaurant. server was okay. we had chicken 65, haryali kabob, chicken lollipop and Szechuan noodles. Food was okay. Chicken 65 was best item. We had to constantly hound our servers to get food and other things. Wasn't worth the price and had a stomach ache an hour later. read more

It's a big space without much decor. Same as the Mexican restaurant that was there before. The food was good. Service...well, I think they're still in their soft opening phase. So... let them work out the bugs and hire more staff. Reasonable prices read more

Food is SO GOOD. These guys take pride in the quality of food they put out the owners are great humble people and the atmosphere is welcoming Ali the chef really cares about his food. I've been once, going today and already planning my lunch here one day next week. read more