When you first arrive, you notice a pretty large patio that I think will be lovely for half the…read moreyear though be mindful they call your name for the order which you would not hear outside. There's lots of seating inside, though a Sunday at 1pm was surprisingly busy! We found a booth that was cozy in a corner. The food took roughly 30 minutes with the tandoori taking another 5-10 minutes. What We Ordered: - Butter Naan: Always love butter naan and theirs was very fresh, and perfect for dipping as the rice had cashews which I didn't realize (nut allergy). - Butter Chicken: I ordered extra spicy, but it was pretty tolerable for spice level. Likely add a little more spice if I could, but they said that was the hottest. Still had great flavor, and likely the best butter chicken I've had in Arizona. On the quest for the best Indian food as fell in love with a place in Jacksonville, but not likely work will send me back any time soon. - Chana Masala: My bestie ordered and really enjoyed at the medium spice level. I preferred the butter chicken, but still a nice side. - Chicken Tandoori (2pc): My friend ordered for some protein, and really enjoyed the lime, cilantro, mint chutney as a dipping side. I enjoyed the chicken, but detest mint. Overall, we agreed the food was worth the wait and can see why they were full of patrons. We even ran into one of my bestie's pre-k students, and they said they come here monthly since they opened. This is a chain of restaurants, so check out this place if in your area for great Indian food!

very poor service missing orders. It is not busy just empty…read morevery disappointing I am not going there anymore

This is my new favorite Indian restaurant in Arizona. The location is very clean and it's well…read moredecorated. The decor is nothing fancy, BUT the food is absolutely wonderful.. We did not have one bad dish. Loved all if them!! I will be coming here again and again. The service very top notch as well. Friendly prompt staff.

I've been on the search for good Indian food in the valley as I LOVE Jax Spice in Jacksonville when…read moretraveling for work, but haven't found a place I love back home. What I Ordered: - Coke: Nothing beats a Coke on a warm August day in Arizona when dining out. - Butter Naan: Warm and freshly made with great flavor. I'd definitely order again, or a cheese naan as that's another one of my favorites. - Chicken Vindaloo (Spice Level: Spicy, just below 911 lol): This had some heat to it, but surprised that it didn't have more. I inquired with the waitress if anyone orders 911, and she said no. She seemed shocked that I didn't think it was spicy. Perhaps it is official? I'm dead inside. Despite the spicy spice level lacking, the food was good. I would return as it is a comfortable location with various booths and table seating. Likely try the 911, and see how much it jumps the heat index to go from their spicy to 911.

Well, it's just ok. First of all, the person behind the counter seemed agitated that I was ordering…read morefood from him. The curry is either separated or half oil. Naan was good but really thick. Samosas were good. Out of all the Indian places I've tried, this is my least favorite.

Wish I could give -ve rating to this place. They give rotten food and when you ask, they accepts…read morethat they serve 3 days old food in general. Never go, the owner is very arrogant and serve stale food.

The garlic mushroom soup is amazingly flavorful. I ordered the lamb Marsala and it was…read moreexceptional. Very good spice level (medium) and lots of meat. They don't skimp on the rice either. Meals were served fast and super hot. Really enjoyed it. If you want to try Indian cuisine I'd recommend this restaurant.

Bummer to lower my rating from 5 stars since I loved my first visit here so much. I am also quite…read morepicky and careful with giving 5 stars ratings typically and was truly excited about this place after my first visit. However, when we came back so excited for more it was a weird experience here. We came at 5pm especially to try the banana Bajji listed as an option between 5pm-7pm only to be told it's not available. Then tried to order the Kara Kuzhambu with the lentil dumplings and told lentil dumplings not available anymore only okra/ eggplant option for this. The restaurant vibe felt really odd in general. We kind of felt like they weren't sure if they wanted to be open right now or something. The tables were not clean from lunch and they didn't get back to us when we asked questions. We decided to leave and come back another time given the great first experience. The next day, we decided to try again at lunch when the restaurant seems to do most of the business and I called to double check they have the Kara Kuzhambu with eggplant/ okra options just in case and two people seemed to have no idea what I am talking about. I spelled it, explained it's on the menu and it's a tamarind based curry- nothing. The dish I tried here before was very good and I really appreciate that their menu is marked for allergies and different diets. It seems to be very popular among Indian people and a fun cultural experience at weekend brunch/ lunch. However, the service felt really weird and unwelcoming this time and with the dishes listed on the menu but not being available it was a let down. The waiter told us the banana bajji and the lentil dumplings were discontinued completely so it was a bummer they are still listed on the menu. This confusing and unwelcoming exprience led to a big rating difference from me even though I really liked the food I tried in my first visit as well as the atmosphere. Still happy for that super fun first memory here though! My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite!

I absolutely love this restaurant! It's one of my favorite places to eat, and without a doubt the…read morebest Indian restaurant I've tried in Arizona. I've ordered several dishes here, but the Chicken Tikka Masala (pictured) is my go-to. I usually order it at a medium spice level, but if you're sensitive to spice, I'd recommend starting at a level 2 or 3. It comes with flavorful rice, and I always add an order of the garlic naan, which is the perfect complement. The vegetable samosas are also delicious and come with two dipping sauces that pair perfectly. The two women who usually help me, whether they're answering the phone or assisting me when I pick up my order are always incredibly kind, welcoming, and friendly. Their excellent customer service makes every visit even better. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, so there isn't a lot of indoor seating, but it's located in a shopping center with plenty of convenient parking. If you're looking for authentic, flavorful Indian food in Arizona, I highly recommend giving this place a try. I've been back multiple times, and it never disappoints.

4/11/26 Back to see friend Seema. Shout out to yelp friend…read moreKrista M for reuniting us with her! Parking 5/5 5:15ish pm arrival there was plenty of parking in a shared parking lot. Atmosphere 5/5 Flavors of India has a small inside L-shaped dining room with 6 or so tables for inside seating. It has nice cultural touches providing a comfortable atmosphere. There are tables outside on the patio which would be a nice dining option as our seasons permit. Service 10/5 My dearest Seema is a wonderful and gracious host for the many years we've known her. She has a kind spirit and is the gold standard of attentive and always willing to discuss the menu, ingredients to assist you in making your dinner selections. Her service staff are always friendly. Service is a strong point during your visit! Food 5/5 All the culinary flavors of India awaits you, from Tandoori and naans, Samosas, Bhaji, Panneer, Pakoras, Clay oven delight Kebab's, Marsala's, Curries and a couple of new menu items. The food of India culturally are the masters in the utilization of spice we've come to known across the world! We enjoyed chicken Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan, vegetable Samosas, and their delicious rice Paulo. Add some spice to your life, Flavors of India my friends-SYOY!

Absolutely loved Since salad and go closed, I've been…read moresearching for a really nice salad and this place is a winner. Their mango salad is amazing. Their lunch special is fantastic. The chicken kebab was fresh. This is definitely one of my regular spots now And open till 1 AM Yes, they have lots of Indian dishes. I have not tried. But I do like a quality salad with mixed greens.

We got the butter masala and the tikka masala and they were both delicious! I will most definitely…read morebe back The drink selection was also really great! Recommend the mango

THE BEST chaat I've had in the states…read more I have not had a single dish here that I have not been absolutely blown away by. We started coming here after our previous Indian spot closed down (RIP buzzing cuisine) and I cannot overstate how good this food was. The service was incredibly fast and the staff are very kind, and it's actually a pretty large place seating-wise. As others have said, I also asked for recommendations and the advice I got was super solid (mostly trying to gauge their spice level). It's $7 for a samosa chaat. In this economy. I have gone there on my lunch break to just grab a cheap bite 3+ times at this point and we have had 3 dinners from here as well. Aside from the pricing, the food itself takes risks that pay off extremely well. I often find myself going to Indian spots in AZ and feeling like the flavors have been muted or toned down to be more palatable and enjoyable for all audiences. Chaat Express does not cater to the unseasoned tongue and everything you get here is bursting with amazing, authentic combinations of herbs and spices. The flavors are just indescribably good. When BOTH of a samosa's chutney sauces are delicious (and especially when the red sauce is not overly-sweet), you know you are in for a treat. Their curries are made with the same ideology: bold, flavor-forward, and delicious. In addition, their meats are always bafflingly tender. Whether you get their goat or chicken, it will be cooked perfectly. If you're not a meat-eater, their paneer is also great and the texture is exactly what you would want to expect. I've also had their lassi, rice, and naan. I really like the way they do their naan. It's buttery but not overly-buttered, and always very fresh. Their mango lassi is also perfectly sweet with just enough of a hint of that tanginess that it stands out on its own. And again, for $4 you cannot beat that value. TLDR: this place NEEDS to do well or I will lose my mind. please come here. i am begging you to not let this place flop

Visited on a Saturday noon - to our surprise, it was lunch hour and only one table was occupied…read more Not sure if it was because of the heat that people didnt step out.. but usually places tend to be a bit crowded, for being in a very decent location. Anyway, so we ordered samosas, pani puris for apps. Ordered a soda and a Gud vali chai. The server or owner, didn't look that of people's person - being in a service industry ideally one should be. That was a bit of a surprise for us. The apps came quick. The pani puri was missing flavor.. the samosas were amazing. The soda came in first, but for the chai, my husband had to ask 3 times. And it came in between our main course, which was not pleasing for sure. Maybe they are short on staff, there was just one other table occupied so wonder why the constant reminder for a cup of chai which usually comes first... We had put in the order for the mains. Chole Bhature and Puri Aloo sabji. Here's the kicker - we weren't served basic cutlery and napkins. When we asked the owner/server got it along with 2 plates and a snarky comment followed "the main course usually comes in a plate, so usually we dont serve it"... errr - we didnt really ask for a plate, it was just napkins and cutlery.. so mannerisms aside (which need to be highly fixed) --- the food - The food was good - it was different than what we usually get in AZ. The flavors were robust, different, not too rich to make you uncomfortable if you have errands to run post lunch and give you a carb crash. But just the perfect amount of richness. It's a decent place, nothing super fancy. You can walk in with shorts, a simple tee and have a meal and it'll be fine..Don't go expecting it's a fine dining place. I am giving it a 3/5 only because, while the food wtv little we tried (We did not try the non veg) so lesser points for that.. it was GOOD. As a hard core Foodie and loving all cuisines, I expect a lot more from indian cuisine. So the 3 points honestly is all towards the food. The rest, could be made up with the place being very very slow and sort of boring for a saturday afternoon... and the basic service industry mannerisms which need to be pulled up.

We've been to Honest twice now, once for a corporate team lunch during their unlimited Dosa special…read moreon Wednesday's and another time for dinner with my husband. Both visits were great, and we'll definitely be back. The unlimited dosa special is such a fun experience, especially with a group. On both visits, we ordered the Pav Bhaji with many extra pav because it's just that good. My husband also got the Bahubali Sandwich, which was huge and felt like Honest's take on a Bombay Masala Sandwich, perfect for sharing. The service was excellent. Our servers were friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and happy to help with recommendations. The ambiance is colorful, quirky, and full of energy, which perfectly matches the Indian street food vibe. Honest is definitely worth a visit.

Very cute inside and cute decor. The service was meh, not amazing but not bad either. It took a…read morewhile to get the waiter to come back when we were ready for the check even when there were no tables inside. The food itself was pretty delicious. I got vegetarian noodles with Manchurian. The noodles were well flavored though a tad overcooked and there were not many Manchurian given with the order. The manchow soup was pretty good as well, though too many little fried noodles toppings that filled the bowl, were not very edible and therefore limited the amount of actual soup given. The sev puri was very good. All in all would return to try more menu items!

Great food, incredible service, and excellent value for money. We tried several different curries,…read moreand I really liked that you can choose your spice level from 1-10. Just be careful -- the heat builds up slowly, so if you're not used to spicy food, go lower on the scale! The portions were generous, everything was very flavorful, and we all ended up taking leftovers home. What stood out the most was the service. Our server was funny, knowledgeable, and gave fantastic recommendations. There's also plenty of free parking, which is always a plus. The only thing missing for me was that the décor doesn't quite match the authenticity and quality of the food, which deserves a bit more character in the atmosphere.

I was reading all the reviews trying to figure out where to try an indian buffet in Mesa, Arizona…read more I narrowed it down to 3 places and this one was the first place that I tried. They had a decent variety of choices and very similar to the other Indian buffets in the area. The mango desert was incredible! I had 3 bowls. It was so good. I told everyone at my table to try it and they all loved it too. The chicken in the tikka masala was tender, but I would have liked a stronger flavor profile, that I have experienced at other resturants.