We were spending the night in Richmond on a trip from Northeast to South. I love Indian food and have eaten at many restaurants in the US and UK. We found Tulsi by a google search and it was close to our hotel. Hands down the BEST Indian food I've eaten. I could kick myself for not placing an order to go to take back with us the next day. I have such terrible cravings for their food that it may be worth a 7 hour trip. read more

Every part of the meal was excellent. We ordered the non vegetarian appetizer and the meat was like butter. No knife needed. The garlic naan bread was very light with great flavor. Our main entree, chicken Masala was excellent as well serving as much rice as you needed to soak up the savory sauce. Service at Tulsi is the best I've experienced in a while. I Highly recommend Tulsi if you're looking for a complete dining experience. read more

Spent $200 here on Christmas Eve for take out for the family. Felt something crunchy in my Korma. I was disgusted to see it was some kind of beetle with antennas. Almost vomited and couldn't eat anything for a few days. I was SO angry. I didn't let them know. What's the point? I wasn't looking to get a credit or a free meal. The restaurant looks clean..too bad they have a dirty kitchen read more

This food is phenomenal. We have been wanting to try it and finally got the opportunity. We got the food as take out, I had chicken korma, my husband had tandoori shrimp, and a veg (can't recall which), he had a naan with cheese in it, I had the one with rosemary and thyme. As he was eating my husband kept saying, "oh my gosh, this is so good," and, "I could just keep eating the vegetables, they're amazing." He said his was really fresh tasting, mine was rich and warming and everything I want in a solid Indian dish. Go ASAP. read more

This was my first time eating Indian from a restaurant and it was so good! I ordered the chicken Tikka and my friend had the butter chicken. We both ate way too much than our stomachs could handle but it was worth every bite! I'm looking forward to going back for my girls night in a few weeks! read more

Wow! I've been waiting for a wonderful Indian restaurant to start in Richmond and the wait is finally over! Tulsi is perfect for all ages, and my friends and I fell in love with it immediately. The food was so different from anything I've tasted before because it was the most authentic out of all the Indian restaurants I've been to: it tasted like home. We ordered a variety of appetizers, and shared all of our entrees. My friend ordered a mango lassi and after trying it, the rest of us immediately ordered some more because it was delicious. The atmosphere was relaxing and enjoyable (we ended up staying and conversing for 2 hours!), and the staff was so inviting and hospitable. It was extremely clean and spacious! The high ceilings and the huge windows opened up the space really well. I cannot wait to see this restaurant flourish some more but so far, it's the perfect spot to try because I'm already coming back tomorrow. read more

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Tulsi is a favorite of ours!! Their exceptional service does not go unnoticed and we love their food-- always tasty and in generous portions. Will keep returning!! read more

Indian and Thai, eating in or taking away-- this place is amazing. We always have such a special time at Tulsi. The service is amazing, the food is delectable, the ambiance is lovely, and the cost is phenomenal! The student deal and early bird dinner is always great. Don't miss out on this lovely spot in St Andrews. read more

bad service for misleading customers, my gf called this place to dine in, knowing it was close to closing, we called in advance, and the lady said they will still open for us no worries, we came in and they say they were close, we drove 25 mins to get there, we eaten here couple of times and the food was good , but service is not read more

What a great meal. Perfect service ; prompt but not hurried and considerate. Pleasant atmosphere. We sat in a booth overlooking Cary Street. The samosas were beautifully spiced. We had delicious mini eggplant korma a lovely dish that I've never seen on another Indian menu. My favorite dish was cauliflower tandoori it was hot, chared, spicy and delicious. read more

Really good Indian food, we got the thali and chili garlic naan. Everything came out quick, highly recommend. read more

Tulsi - Indian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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The food was amazing, if you are thinking of stopping in--do it! Service was a bit all or nothing on the night I was here.. but honestly, this was amazing food and I most certainly will come again! So happy they are in the neighborhood! read more

Not an expert on this cuisine but personally found my meal delicious. Vegetarian apps plate is little fried things, as is usu the case. I got the goat simmered in spinach and naan stuffed w cauliflower (sorry for forgetting names). The goat was quite tender. Very pleasant staff. read more

We dined at Tulsi on Saturday evening, August 13th. From the moment we walked in, the host/ waiter was rude. Instead of showing us to our table, he pointed us in the direction of it. When he took our order, he was very abrupt and rude. My daughter asked for a clean glass, which he did not bring until the end of our meal, and only after my husband reminded him. I witnessed him seating other patrons, and speaking kindly to other patrons, and I witnessed other staff going to tables and inquiring as to whether everything was okay. Finally, one employee came over to let us know that our food was on the way, but she was the only real interaction with staff that we had. The only reason that Tulsi is receiving 2 stars from me is because the food was good; however, we should have followed our instincts and left immediately. Tulsi owners may want to look into training employees on how to treat all patrons the same, because we will not be back. read more

This place is a total go-to if you're in the mood for Indian food! I don't understand any of the negative comments here! The food tasted amazing, not too big of a selection (which I like not to get overwhelmed), good range of spice for the heat lovers, and fast and kind service. The owner of the restaurant was also my server and he was very polite, quick, and knowledgeable. The only thing that may be biasing my opinion was that I came in right after opening and I was the only one dining. But that being said, I had a lovely lunch. The restaurant looks very sleek and clean, nice ambiance. Really good place again!! read more

My wife and I came in earlier than our reservation and they kindly sat us in a booth while getting our table ready. We we taken to our table and it was decorated with pink roses and rose petals. Our server, Rawad was funny and did a great job explaining the food to us. The food was great! I had lamb and my wife had goat. We loved the appetizers! The ambiance was awesome and we'd definitely go back. We love Indian cuisine! read more

After reading the great reviews I decided to get delivery last night, and it was absolutely delicious. I ordered the veggie masala and garlic naan, and I was not disappointed! The masala was some of the best I've had, perfectly spiced and so flavorful. Great mix of veggies too. And the garlic naan was out of this world good. I will absolutely order again or go in person to try the other vegetarian dishes! This is my new favorite Indian restaurant in Richmond. read more

This place was absolutely horrible, not only was the lamb Karahi very chewy but I ended up finding a long piece of a woman's hair in my food. The customer service was absolutely horrible as well, they did not offer me a refund and treated me unfairly when I said that I found that hair in my food. This establishment is an embarrassment to the Richmond restaurant scene. read more

We stopped on our way to DC , very courteous staff , I ordered online they made sure we did not have to wait . Great ambience.

This is by far one of the best Indian restaurants in the city! The food was amazing! So full of flavor! My husband and I will definitely dine in again and maybe bring a friend or two! read more

Delicious!!!! I've gone a handful of times for their lunch hour (which is a great deal!) I order shrimp makhani which actually isn't on the menu but they will prepare it and it is awesome. I've also ordered crab makhani which is equally delicious. Indian food is my favorite cuisine. I've been to many different ones in many different cities (including nyc and LA) and this is on the top of my list. read more

Excellent addition to the Carytown restaurant offerings. Food was very flavorful and well priced. Excellent and quick service. We had the chicken korma and the potato/cauliflower veg dish. Both were delicious as was the rice, which is refilled if needed. Plan to return soon to try some more dishes. read more

Highly recommend to anyone living or traveling through Richmond that enjoy Indian food. The amount of experience Tulsi has to offer their customers results in unparalleled quality. read more

Delicious food, excellent attentive service. I got the Tandoori Chicken, my husband got the lamb Korma and we enjoyed some vegetable pakora. All tasty, and nicely presented. I'll be back. read more

Great Indian. Came after reading the yelp reviews. Earned every star. We both had the chicken curry and it was to die for. Also had chicken -spinach soup. Extremely good. Glad we found this place. read more

Chicken was well- cooked, the food was tasty, and reasonably priced. Love the location. Service was good!

I only picked up food to go...did not dine in the restaurant...so I can't speak about the service...but the ambience/atmosphere seemed nice when I got there...prices seemed a little pricey compared to other places I've eaten Indian food at and for the amount of food actually you're getting...the actual food tasted good, but as some have stated not as spicy/hot as it could be...also I felt very little actual vindaloo meat came in my to go container, and it was full of non spicy sauce...Perhaps I will see how the portions are while dining in... read more

Awesome food! Haven't had a korma that good in a while! Will definitely order from here again!

We have enjoyed Tulsi a few times now. Friendly and attentive staff and the food is excellent. We especially enjoyed the Vindaloo and masala. You can order the heat level to your preference. I didn't find the medium to be spicy. Medium hot had a nice kick. Next time I'll try the hot. The kids liked the mango curry mild. read more

The food was fine, but definitely not one of my preferred places. The naan bread was way too hard and tasted like it was over cooked and several days old. I order chicken masala with a mild spice level and it came so spicy that I couldn't eat more than two bites, then had to give the rest to my boyfriend. I would not order from here again. read more

Best Indian I've had anywhere in Richmond! The chicken tikka masala was outstanding - especially with their nan. The atmosphere is very peaceful and clam. Will definitely return for more. read more

Thank the lord, we finally have a good Indian restaurant in town. The wife and i really enjoyed your Chicken Masala, this weekend. Prefect blend of spices and great customer service. Thank you chef and staff. read more

Things got off to a rocky start because when I arrived, it appeared my order over the phone hadn't gone through. It then also took a bit longer than I might have expected AND they almost gave my food away to someone else. Everyone has their off nights and I am sure it's hard working food service right now, but I was rather hungry and irritable by the time I sat down to eat. So what I can say is that this food was *so* good, that I not only completely forgot about any trouble with the order when I got home, but I went back and got dinner to take over to my dad the next night. My mom passed recently and Indian food is sort of my comfort food. I have had some really disappointing meals at other Indian restaurants lately because I do seem to be carrying some curse around with me. I think Tulsi must be using really good spices because it really lifted my mood and made me feel like I'd eaten something good for me, which was really welcome under the circumstances. I'd love it if they offered an online cooking class or perhaps were willing to share a recipe because I can't afford to eat here every day, but I would if I could! read more

This is going to be a long one so read it and appreciate the thoroughness. I'm going to start with the esoteric things and then get down to the food. Location is irrelevant because I will travel for great food, but it's in Carytown and it's been a long damn time since there has been raveable Indian food outside of short pump. So it's good to have great and I mean GREAT Indian food in the city. Next, atmosphere. It is cozy and eclectic and this is kind of random, but there are fresh flowers (and not just cookie-cutter but individual fresh and different flowers) on every table. It just looks like they took the time to care. Next, service. Our server happened to be the wife of the chef. She was attentive without being hover-y. Food was fast as lightning. In fact, so fast that I was amazed yet nothing seemed pre-prepared. Now, this is not white glove service but it is the right kind of service for this type of establishment. Lastly and I will admit this weakness...WILL travel for food. Any of y'all that are in the greater Richmond area that feel the same know that amazing Indian food IS Rasika in DC. That is the standard by which all mid Atlantic Indian restaurants are measured by. I'm here to tell you that this place is better. The food is here AMAZING. Yes the word is overused but it's the only word I can think of to describe it. Their Tandoori dishes come out on a sizzling plate with the sauces on the side, and the descriptions are on point. The flavors are subtle yet intense. The sauces are perfect. Every bite of my food was tender and flavorful. I was obsessing. My spouse ordered something that he raved about but barely paid attention because I could not get enough of my sizzling chicken. We both left there and were in food comas, but not because of the volume, but because of the flavors. Please go and patronize this establishment. They need to succeed because of the attention to food flavors. You will not be disappointed.. Yessssss!!! read more

Got a massive spread catered, it was delivered on time, tasted wonderful as always, and the staff who helped me during the ordering process was so friendly and kind. Love this place! read more

Love love love the food here! Gluten free dairy free vegetarianism isn't easy. This place makes my life run so much easier, and more delicious :). Thank you! read more

Food was good however the service was bad. Took 25 mins before a waiter or server came and asked about what my friends and I wanted. Food also was mixed up especially when we ordered naan and garlic naan they put it all together and basically turned it all into garlic naan. read more

Tulsi is one of my favorite restaurants! The food is great, the service is attentive, and I've yet to be disappointed! Even if you've never tried Indian, give Tulsi a try. They have a variety of options and can cater the hotness to meet your palate. And the naan is top notch!! read more

This was our first time visiting Tulsi and it's my new favorite restaurant! From the extensive gluten free menu, speedy and polite service, to the flavorful fare...I'm hooked. Tulsi is a famiy owned and operated business that really seems to care. read more

I have eaten a lot of Indian food, as it runs in my blood and it is by far my favorite food. This was definitely far from the best! The food was lacking in flavor and spice. The people were nice enough, but we felt as though we were being watched over and rushed, which did not make for a comfortable eating experience. I am not certain as to how Tulsi's received such high reviews. I can only assume it is because people have not tried much Indian food, however we will not be returning to dine here for another sub par experience. read more