I came here with a fellow Yelp Elite and friend after a workout and it surely satisfied our…read morepost-workout hunger. We had the onion kulcha as starter and it was freshly made and delicious. We both ordered the lamb tikka masala and it was rich and savory, we ordered some garlic naan to have some of the sauce with...outstanding! The bartender Shamu came to our table to give us martini options and came back after to check on us, that was a nice extra touch. Our server Ría was very kind and knowledgeable. The ambience at this place is chic casual, I like the black and golds, they have a full bar and plenty of space for big parties. I'd definitely come back here to try more Indian food!

When I worked in high-tech, I managed the Asian Design Centers in Taiwan, Singapore, China and…read moreIndia and visited these countries twice a quarter. When I walked into Tandoori Lounge, I was immediately transported back to my time in India. The atmosphere is sultry and seductive. You are drawn in my the dimly lit restaurant with warm soothing colors. You hear this soft intoxicating music as you take in these tiny table lamps. We were all in! I met a Yelp friend for dinner that I had not seen for quite some time. It was great catching up! As you walked in, you could smell a hint of the aroma of spices coming from the kitchen. Is it possible that everything you eat or drink is exceptional? Can service be at the highest possible level? Yes and Yes! We ordered the onion kulcha and garlic naan as appetizers. They were fresh, hot, soft and super flavorful. You could taste the onions in the kulcha and the garlic was pronounced in the garlic naan. We both ordered the lamb/goat marsala (medium for me and mild for my friend). The entrée was an explosion of flavors in your mouth...so good! The entrée was rich and enjoyable to eat without being heavy. It came with basmati rice where the kernels did not stick to each other. The rice was airy and fluffy. My friend ordered an Indian beer. When in India, Indian beer is a staple. I ordered a lemon drop martini. This was the best martini I have had in a very long time. Shamu, the bartender, came over to our table to explain what other martinis he could make that were not on the menu. The Lemon Drop martini was ice cold (loved that), smooth and perfectly blended. Shamu said that the glass was first chilled before the martini was poured. Drinking narvana... Riya, our server, was so sweet and kind. She was meticulous in serving our table - water constantly refilled, lemons delivered and food strategically placed on the table. Riya suggested our entrée as the most popular dish. We absolutely understand why. I am not sure why we have never eaten at Tandoori. I definitely will be returning when I am back in the South part of the city.

Love ordering from here! There are so many great vegetarian and gluten-free options, you really…read morecan't go wrong. My favorites are the vegetable pakoras and the veggie tikka masala. I always add paneer to the tikka masala, and it's delicious every time. The rice is simple yet so flavorful, and the desi ranch that comes with the pakoras is absolutely divine. I always order extra! The only thing I wish they offered is dosas. But if you're looking for a quick bite and craving Indian food, definitely give this place a try -- you won't be disappointed.

I was shopping in the area and it was a chilly day. What could be better than warm and spicy Indian…read morefood? The Madras soup hit the spot. *Tomato-Coconut Soup cooked with Indian spices & finished with an aromatic tarka of onions, cumin & garlic. Although it wasn't busy, it took longer than expected to get my soup. If you need a quick snack or full meal while down on Brodie Lane, give this place a try. I didn't order it this time but their garlic naan is one of my favorite things.

Looking for some of the best Indian food in Austin? Look no further than Tikka House. I stopped by…read moreduring one of our recent cold snaps and I'm so glad I did. It wasn't too busy when I arrived, so I was seated right away. Service was speedy and attentive, which made the experience even better. I started with the Chicken 65, which was incredibly flavorful and definitely on the spicy side. For my main, I ordered the chicken tikka masala with a side of roti. The dish was both filling and comforting with warm, rich spices that hit the spot on a chilly evening. It's the kind of meal I could eat again and again without getting tired of it. This will definitely be one of my regular spots going forward.

Ambiance is casual, nothing impressive but cozy. We got samosa chaat, biryani, chili chicken and…read moregarlic naan! Everything was sooo flavorful. Biryani packed a punch. The samosa chaat was a good mix of spicy, sweet and lots of different textures. Chili chicken was also super tangy and sweet. Garlic naan lowkey mid though. All in all solid North Indian food! Food comes out fast but they lowkey were rushing us towards the end to leave so points off for that.

Nala's is pretty good, not my favorite but it curbs the cravings for Indian food! My main issue is…read morethe prices are a little high, it's like $16-18 for one small-ish entree, and the chicken 65 app I got for $10 was also like 3-4 pieces. The flavors were authentic enough though. They have lots of seating inside, and a pretty good size lot out front! They had the order ready in about 10 mins after I made it so they're pretty quick. Overall - not my fave Indian place in Austin but occasionally they send me a coupon and when they do, I go check it out.

Dismal! Not sure where to start. The restaurant is hidden and does not have proper signs to enter…read more We were welcomed to an empty restaurant with fruit flies and moths As a welcome dish, they gave a basket of fryums, they looked colorful but were bathed in high amounts of salt. My order: Sizzling tikka with Paneer Meen polichathu Madurai parota with veg salna The paneer looked great, presentation was amazing but it did not have any salt! It was not consumable without the side chutney but that was running and not thick in consistency. The meen polichathu was so bitter and gave me a puke. It also had blood stains so the fish wasn't prepped well. The parota was alright not bad but the salna was average. We raised a complaint but not sure if they bothered nor they even understood what our issue was. They offered us not to pay but still we wanted to pay for at least one dish. This just reminded that I had already ordered here on DoorDash and the taste was horrible. It just slipped out of my mind and visited again. To the management: Your ambiance needs work. It's full , boring and not clean Replace the chefs with authentic ones. .. but guess what? Probably they don't want to keep this place authentic since their target customer probably doesn't know the authentic taste and they don't mind?

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

Unfortunately, this was quite disappointing. We ordered butter chicken and tikka masala, and ran…read moreinto several issues. First, they mixed up the spice levels on our dishes - not a huge deal, but confusing when you're expecting a certain heat level. The bigger problem was the butter chicken. There was barely any chicken in the dish, and the few pieces that were there were extremely dry. Both curries had very watery sauce consistency, which made them feel more like soup than proper curry. Garlic naan was also whatever

Great menu offerings and amazing flavor! BUT... many many…read morebones present in the Tikka Masala, as in huge pieces AND small sharp ones. Additionally, as I've never eaten there before, I went with the least spicy option as a test...pretty sure they ignored that note. Gobi Manchurian was PERFECT though.

Ate at Royal India twice, both having a LivingSocial voucher. I tried the north and the south…read moreAustin location and both restaurants presented me with delicious and authentic food. Started with the Garlic Naan. Heard it was pretty good and I definitely agree. Not only was the bread hot with crispy edges, the flavor of the garlic wasn't too strong but definitely evident and tasty. The Garlic Naan at the south location tasted a tad strange and wasn't as flavorful as the one in the north location, but that may just be an anomaly. My entree was the Dhaba Mutton Curry. You can't say no to bone-in goat. I try to eat different things at restaurants, but after loving it the first time, I had to get it again. The bone-in goat meat is truly tender with occasional pieces of fat. You can really separate the pieces with a spoon. The curry sauce is delicious with just the right consistency to bind with the rice. This dish opened my eyes to the world of goat meat. Seriously. So good. The entree also came with saag paneer (similar to creamed spinach). I don't often rant about vegetables, but this stuff is super delicious. Mix it in with the rice or just eat it by itself, I just can't have enough of it. Can we get endless refills on this? I wanted to ask our waiter, but wimped out. There is an issue with their service though. In the south Austin location, there were only 4 tables with customers, including mine. However, the service was especially slow, specifically after the meal. After showing the waiter our voucher, he put it back down on the table and left. 15 minutes would then go by until they took our voucher again and returned with our check. That's 15 minutes of my party and me aimlessly chatting and glancing around the restaurant. In a near-empty restaurant, speed of service was the last thing I expected to encounter. Other than that, the staff was very friendly and our water glasses were always full.

We tried this second location of Ras last week. It's a bit confusing because both locations are so…read moreclose to each other, make sure you know which one you're ordering from. The one on SoCo is their food truck. The food was excellent in flavors and freshness, generous in quantity, and well packed. It is rich in style so you feel full and heavy afterwards, but also satisfied and delighted. I can't believe their entrees are $10-12 each! I really enjoyed the samosa chaat - it was incredible! The person working here got confused with our order and almost gave us someone else's, despite our insisting that we had the right bag (after checking name and items).

Some of the best Indian Food in Austin. I was shocked to…read morefind how good the quality of food was as it's located inside Cork and Brew. I love grabbing to go Indian and love the lentil Dahl. Highly recommend.

Returned after quite some time and happy to update my review to reflect the consistent yumminess!…read moreThey've moved slightly and updated their seating. But the Bhel Puri and Madras Coffee were both spot on!

Such a hidden gem and I'm not sure if they're receiving the love at Sunset valley that they…read moreactually deserve. Stumbled upon Chaat ka Chaskaa while searching for Chaat. Living in South Austin, it's so hard to get delicious Chaat and thus comes in Chaat ka Chaskaaa. Situated behind a gas station, it has funky truck with an elaborate menu. My order : Grilled Bombay sandwich - 5/10 Vada pav - 9/10 Chole chaat - 8/10 The sandwich was disappointing and dismal and lacked authenticity. It was a little bland and lacked the right amount of filling for a triple layered sandwich. Not worth it. The vada pav stole the show. The patty was so yummy and well cooked. They rub the bun with gun powder and that made it extra special. The chole chaat was authentic and was a perfect blend of spices. The chole was well cooked. The important part of this review should be the price I paid for the entire order. It was just $22 and they do charge like a food-truck instead of restaurant prices! Loved the vibe and ambience the place brought to the environment.

We called ahead to ask whether we can pickup idlis at their earliest and they assured us that…read morethey'll have them ready by 11:30am (listed opening time). We drove 30 minutes, with the kids, reached there at 11:30a, but no one had even opened the truck yet. They drove up a bit later, shocked to find us waiting (though we had just confirmed with them on the phone 30min prior and their listed time is 11:30a), told us they needed some additional time to unpack the food from their car and setup the truck. Close to noon, they asked us our order again, once again saying it'll just be 5-10 minutes max. At 12:30p, we received our two plates of Idlis. They closed the window so we couldn't even request a status check in between. Thank goodness we had carried snacks with us for the kids. We were curious to try more items on the menu but afraid of the long wait times and inaccurate communication to risk it. Though the freshness of the Idlis is much appreciated, and the sambhar was tasty, this kind of customer experience makes it nearly impossible for us to return. If they had let us know at 11am that they couldn't serve food before 12-12:30p, we would've planned accordingly. Additionally, parking isn't easy here. There are 2 food trucks, with 2 spots nearby and 4 further away. The other food truck was open already so it was hard for us to find a spot.

The owners here are solid people. They actually took the time to give me advice on what to order,…read moreand they were spot on because the food was sooo freaking good. Seriously, everything had great flavor. This is definitely going to become a regular spot for my family. Already looking forward to going back.

Review: The Quintessential Austin Morning BBQ Stop Stepping…read moreup to this Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ award winner, nestled amongst a cluster of other quality food trucks, a neighboring coffee shop, and a diner--the quintessential Austin food truck experience--you immediately feel the buzz. With nice outdoor seating perfect for takeout dining, this spot is truly a phenomenal way to start the day. If you've ever wondered about the difference between a "Top 100" and a "Top 50" joint, this place provides the answer: it's pure, unadulterated excellence, likely placing it closer to the top of that elite list. The Meats: Brisket is King The star of the show, without a doubt, is the Brisket. It is absolutely top-notch and comes with our highest recommendation. We sampled both the lean and the juicy cuts, and both were executed flawlessly. The meat featured that great, peppery bark you would expect from the best Austin barbecue establishments. The flavor was deep, smoky, and utterly satisfying. Moving on to the smoked sausage, the Jalapeño and Cheddar Sausage was a huge hit. It boasted great flavor and a satisfying snap from the casing. The mixture of jalapeño spice and creamy, cheesy goodness was perfectly balanced. We especially appreciated the nice, coarse double grind, giving it an excellent texture. The Breakfast Service This spot proves that great BBQ isn't just for lunch. The menu features several creative breakfast items: * Brisket Egg and Cheese Biscuit: This was a solid breakfast choice. However, in a testament to the quality of the main ingredient, we felt that as good as the brisket was, it honestly didn't need the addition of the egg and cheese! * Blueberry Gouda Sausage Biscuit: A fantastic sweet and savory treat, capitalizing on the excellent flavor of the Gouda sausage. The Gouda sausage itself was spot on, offering a rich counterpoint to the fruit. Sides & Dessert Critique The sides offered a mix of stellar hits and minor missed. * Pimento Cheese Grits: These were a true highlight--nice and creamy with an outstanding mix of savory and cheesy flavors. * Biscuits: While very good, they were a little on the dry and dense side. Personally, I prefer a flakier biscuit, but they were certainly serviceable. * Inside Out Cinnamon Roll: Made using their signature biscuit dough with a cinnamon swirl, the cream cheese filling was sandwiched decadently between two biscuit halves. The cream cheese was smooth, rich, and truly decadent in flavor, making this a standout dessert treat. * Hash Browns: The only weak link in the entire meal. These were clearly just purchased hash brown triangles and offered nothing special. For a place of this caliber, they really should consider upgrading this side to a homemade, more interesting preparation. Verdict: This BBQ joint earns its Top 50 status. Come for the brisket, stay for the grits and the unique sausage offerings. It's an essential Austin stop.

Briscuits was the second stop on our barbecue safari. We ordered brisket. It was good, but not…read moregreat. The owner was very friendly. We placed our order at the window and sat on a picnic bench. Parking is in a dirt lot that wraps around two sides of the area.