Tender chicken pieces simmered in a creamy tomato and butter sauce, infused with aromatic spices.
Curry • Indian • Seafood • Delivery Services
"A new favorite Indian Restaurant in San Rafael. Truly excellent and decent portions of Asian Indian foods. Located in what was the Orgazma Pizza place, that closed a year or two ago. To us it was such a dirty place that we only went when the grandchildren were younger. In talking to the new owner of Lotus, I mentioned the location and he agreed that it was so bad that they gutted the interior and totally rebuilt the current, very classy and beautiful, award winning Lotus Indian Cuisine of India. The menu is extensive with many options in each category and all food is prepared when ordered so you are getting a fresh meal every time rather than coming from a previously cooked batch. The menu has descriptions of each offering, so you do not have to be an Asian Indian to understand what you are ordering. A lot of neat appetizers. I think I would like to nosh my way through a meal with friends consisting of appetizers! Likewise, lots of Indian breads. And we liked that you could order a selection of three to sample them. Curries: vegetarian, chicken, seafood, lamb and goat. Don't be afraid of goat as it is quite good in any of the rich curry gravies. Ditto lamb. Try. Clay Pit Oven baked Tandoorie selections and there are the rice Biriyani dishes. Also, Indian desserts and an array of non alcoholic beverages which include the heat reducing, delicious Lassis. A daily lunch buffett is offered from 11am 2pm. And take out is a regular part of their business. You can order, for an up charge, organic chicken and gluten free items. Ask your wait person. An excellent date place and they can do parties. We are so happy to see them in San Rafael. You will be happy also, when you experience the ambiance and excellent dishes."
Cafés • Indian • Buffet • Bistro
"My family adores this restaurant! Everyone leaves satisfied. The menu offers a wide variety of vegan options including vegan samosas, vegan tofu tikka, vegan chana masala, vegan vegetable vindaloo, and vegan aloo paratha, which are all popular choices. Be sure to try the hari subzi and seasonal sukhi bhindi as well. The menu is extensive and clearly marked for those with dietary preferences."
Pizza • Curry • Lunch • Indian
"We tried this place for the 3rd time tonight… and it was a strike out. It seems the food got worse each time. The mango lassi was watered down and bland. The mango chutney wasn’t awful, but tasted mostly like vinegar. The garlic naan was beyond disappointing. First, it didn’t taste anything like garlic. It was dry, somewhat burnt and flavorless. The paneer was dry and also slightly burned. The masala had zero flavor or spice. The mushroom saag was awful. Nothing close to any other saag I’ve had. Not only was this food bad, but my partner and I are both experiencing stomach issues directly after eating it… Very disappointed in the entire order. My advice, get a NEW chef or switch food genres. Places like Citrus, Tamarind and Tanjore, are far better and worth the money."
Vegan • Indian • Chicken • Vegetarian
"The food is so expensive! Just for 1 paneer dish, idli vada combo and Chana bhatura I paid 40 bucks. Not only that they forgot to include the button on for which I had paid already! And then, when I open my meduvada, guess what I see, each medu vada each 1 inch diameter. I would recommend to down in as in carry out they skimp on quantity! Paneer and chole was bland no spice at all."
Cafés • Halal • Indian • Chicken Tikka Masala
Fish • Tacos • Indian • Chicken
"Our experience at Rooh was not the optimum best. For starters, inspite of a reservation, we ended up waiting for a table for mins,. The hostess, then temporarily sat us at a table by the entrance that was dark and dingy looking, promising us a better table. Finally after another mins she moved us to a table that was no better , in a darker corner of the restaurant, with a view of the Kitchen whose door kept getting opened and slammed all the time. We were celebrating our anniversary, which w e mentioned and asked the hostess to seat us at other end of the restaurant, but she made no effort to even try, citing the space restrictions. We ended up waiting for a long time till someone stopped by the table to let us know that we could scan the QR code to look at the menu. By this time we were thoroughly disappointed in the service of this restaurant and really lost our appetite. The only saving grace was the exceptional cashew cake dessert that managed to salvage the evening somehow. For a highly rated restaurant, this was a disappointment when it came to service."
Casual • Indian • Buffet • Chicken
"I recently ordered catering from Tamarind Greentree for an event and was truly impressed by the exceptional dining experience. The Malabar Chicken Curry was a standout dish, featuring tender, juicy chicken cooked to perfection in a rich, flavorful sauce. The spices were perfectly balanced, and the portion size was generous. The Veg Kurma was also a hit, with a delicious blend of vegetables in a creamy, slightly sweet sauce that paired perfectly with the naan. The vegetables were cooked just right, maintaining their crunch. Every time I have dined in at Tamarind Greentree, the service has been attentive and the staff knowledgeable about the menu. The prices are reasonable, especially considering the quality and quantity of the food. In conclusion, Tamarind Greentree is a must-visit for anyone who enjoys Indian cuisine. The Malabar Chicken Curry, Veg Kurma, Chicken 65, and Bahubali Biriyani are all must-try dishes! Will I be returning? Absolutely, and I'll be bringing friends along next time!"
Vegan • Halal • Indian • Vegetarian Friendly
"Absolutely the worst restaurant experience I have ever had. The plates were dirty. We reached way early than the closing time still were rushed into ordering food. After ordering we received the main course before appetizers. We could order anything else as they straight away told that the kitchen was closed even though they let a few people in after we ordered. There was hair in our food. The canned sodas were expired. We also had to go upto the reception to ask for everything. No server came to attend our table. The guy was bringing trash can to other tables while we were still eating. Terrible experience. Even Taco Bell is better and hygienic restaurant as compared to this. I would suggest you go to any other place if you want to have decent food and enjoy your meal."
Meat • Casual • Indian • Chicken
"Shahi is the BEST place to go to for Indian Food. They definitely don 't disappoint. The very first time that I ever went there, honestly I didn 't like it at first because everything was so spicy! But now that I know u can tell them no spice, everything is so delicious that I can 't get enough of! I 've tried their Chicken Sagg, Mang9 Chicken, Butter Chicken, Coastal Shrimp Curry, Garlic Naan Bread, lemon rice, on top of other delicious food that they have. I definitely would recommend this place. I give this place 10/10. The staff are so friendly and are never rude. Me and my husband are regulars. We LOVE this place so much!!! U get alot of food for what u pay for. They never disappoint! And if ur into drinking their Taj Mahal beer is good too, and I 'm not even a beer drinker! Babush is the most friendly waiter that I have ever met in the whole and tire state of Michigan. Thank you Shahi, we will definitely be looking forward to visiting u again. I would of taken pictures of my food but couldn 't resist and ate it before I could take pictures. lol"
Meat • Indian • Desserts • Vegetarian
"I went to avoid! for dinner yesterday to celebrate an anniversary and ordered both non-vegetarian and vegetarian dishes, but unfortunately, they were all tasteless. The meat dishes were especially disappointing due to the heavy seasoning."
Lunch • Halal • Indian • Delivery Services
"I really dislike giving this place a poor rating, as I genuinely wanted to enjoy it. The staff seem like such nice people, and the prices are quite appealing, but unfortunately, the food just doesn’t measure up. I've had much better Sambar for just a few more dollars. I was hoping this would become my go-to spot in the area, but sadly, that’s not the case. I truly wish I could share only positive feedback, but I believe it’s important to provide honest reviews so that others can make informed choices. The people here are lovely, but I’d recommend looking elsewhere."
Vegan • Indian • Catering • Delivery Services
"Absolutely fantastic! I loved everything about this place—the food, the atmosphere, and the service! The staff was exceptionally polite. The food was incredible, simple yet packed with flavor. If you're in Atlanta, this should definitely be your go-to Indian restaurant! We ordered mushroom bhaji, chapati, stuffed paratha, mango lassi, and vegetable biryani. The interior is also neat and pleasant."
Soup • Pasta • Indian • Cheese
"I recently attended a cooking demonstration with Chef Asif at 21 Spices. It was my first time at the restaurant and I can't wait to come back and dine here (so many items on the menu that I'd like to try) and to attend future classes/cooking demos. Chef Asif is both a master of craft and a wonderful person/teacher. He loves to share and educate and is very passionate about food and helping others. He demonstrated and taught us how to prepare 4 dishes (all the while discussing ingredients and preparation methods), including an appetizer, entree, saffon rice and dessert. The dishes are prepared during the demonstration so that you can taste/enjoy alongside as Chef Asif demonstrates how to cook the dish. The food was so delicious and flavorful! A wonderful meal! We also had great service during the demonstration/meal. At the end, Chef Asif offered (for a nominal fee) for those interested, spice boxes which included the spices that were used for the dishes prepared. Such a great value, I took one home, it should last 12 months refrigerated (6 months ambient/room temp). Such lovely way to store/presentation. We were also provided folders with the recipes for the dishes that were made. Thank you Chef Asif and Team!"
Full • Pasta • Canadian • Bar-lounge
"Well…..this was our second visit to Ostin’s. Our first experience was absolutely perfect. This time disapponted they just couldnt get it right. Our reservation was for 6:30 got seated on time ordered an Aperol Spritz which was totally different from other places they mixed it so not the same. We had 2 salads which were huge and deliciius at 6:40. We both ordered the Beef Tenderloin which one we requested no potato and extra vegatable.Salads came in 5 minutes.. took a few bites of salad and out comes our dinner we had not even had barely any of the salad. My entree was wrong came with potato and extra vegetables ..waitress left thm on table. We did not want our entree’s until after we finished salad so I called a manager over and he said this should not of happened and took both back. When we got them back a second time , I guess kitchen cant read instructions, still came with potatoes?? and it was completely med- well not med rare as originally requested and no extra vegetables. So a third time it came back STILL WITH POTATOES…and almost well done was told they rushed it out by that point disapponted in the entire experience we just ate a bit and boxed it. Waitress advised food that night was coming out too fast and management was getting upset with kitchen. It was so busy with athletic teams just wasnt the atmosphere at all for a $200 meal! so if you want to enjoy an “ unrushed” meal order your salad first then eat it and then order your entree after you finish your salad nd relax but make a later reservation into the evening it is just too noisy around the 6-7 hour.. or go to Blue Mermaid for a great adult dinner it will be cheaper and so much nicer. Just sayin….."
Grill • Juice • Indian • Chicken
"This was my second time dining here with my friend. Upon a bad first experience (our food was incredibly salty and the customer service was poor), we decided to try them out a second time, as inexpensive Indian restaurants are few and far between. Immediately after we sat down, we noticed a difference between how the servers treated my friend and me. I am African American and my friend is white-passing. They continuously placed all of the dishes on her side of the table. I can’t even comment on their customer service, as it was practically non-existent. After my friend paid the bill, we left and went our separate ways. I was almost two blocks away from the restaurant and in another establishment, when I saw a man waving at me through the window. It was an employee from the restaurant. He accused me of not paying, however, as I mentioned, I wasn’t even the one who had paid for our lunch. Furthermore, my friend was given a receipt after they presumably charged her card. I told him that my friend had already left, however, he made it clear to me that he was not going to leave. I came back to the restaurant and paid for my meal. My friend checked her bank account and the server did not charge her card, however, to track me down and insinuate that I had intentionally left without paying, is absolutely unacceptable. The bill was $38 in total. Please spare yourselves the trouble and dine somewhere else. I recommend New Dehli Palace, across the street."
Lunch • Indian • Catering • Pakistani
"The food here is amazing. We love eating chapati at home, and they make decent sized good quality chapatis. We take about 100 at a time. They aren't greasy, they keep well in the freezer and fridge.We are also huge fans of their grilled items, namely beef seekh kabab and their chapli kababs. Their parathas are amazing too.They have rolls. All of them are good but nothing can beat their chicken rolls. Spicy and tasty they make it very well.There's usually plenty of seating although it seems most of their business is to go. I haven't sat down to eat there.I'm quite familiar with desi restaurants and customer service is usually not a major concern. However, whenever I have ordered a lot of food, they are very courteous and helpful. They even gave me tips on parking behind them to make taking the dishes easier. And, I have to admit this is a quite important thing: they pack everything well. In all the years I have been going there, not once has there been a mess in my car.If my mom or dad is craving some good seekh kabab, they send me off to get it from here."
Beer • Wine • Indian • Bar-lounge
"we had a family event on 12/15. that was our first experience with sankranti. it was excellent - some of the best Indian food we had in atlanta. we're coming back. I also learned that they have a beautiful banquet place that can hold up to 400 guests. that is huge, especially in the area of alpharetta, which is very competitive for large spaces. my firma always searches for space for 300 and it is a challenge. I was told they offer other kitchen in the banquet area, but I personally would keep an influential Indian."
Tea • Indian • Chicken • Seafood
"I've been in the USA for 7 years and have never experienced such a bad hospitality in one of the US rehabilitators. This is the worst restorer for hospitality. Here's what happened to me when I visited Pickles to brunch today (i.e. 2/1/2014). I went to this restorer on Saturday at 11:30. I was very hungry. I sat in a place. Server came and gave me the menu. He did not turn up to 10 minutes, so I called him and ordered “Uttapam” and tea, I told him that he served me tea after uttapam. Without warning me that uttapam takes 30 minutes to prepare that he went in and gave the order. I was in the impression that I got uttapam in 5 or 10 minutes. After 5 minutes he came and served me tea. I told him I can't do it until I finish uttapam. He took it in. I waited for uttapam for 15 mintues, and meanwhile I realized that the buffet started for lunch. Since I did not get my uttapam and I was very hungry, I told the server to cancel uttapam and I will take the buffet. He went in and came after a few minutes and told me that uttapam is on the grill. But I told him to cancel the Uttapam since I had lunch. He didn't say anything, and I went on with my lunch. After some time he bought Uttapam. I was shocked to see Uttapam in my place. He even waited for me before he put uttapam on my table. He laid uttapam and went. When I saw uttapam on my table, I was shocked. I called the server and asked him why he set it when I canceled it. Then he started telling me that as soon as any article is on the grill, we can't cancel it. When I asked him why you told me that when I asked him to quit. When I started my lunch, you ask me to take both. When I started with this server, the owner of the restorer Mr.Nageshware Rao heard our conversation and he began to arguring with me. He told me you ordered it and if it's on the grill, you have to take it, there's no other way. When I told him that your server did not inform me that I must accept the order when it is on the grill. He wasn't able to listen to me at all. When I told him I'm going to review it. He got angry and asked me if I threatened him. I said yes, I'm threatening because you didn't really tell me about the order. Then he lifted his pitch and told me, "I don't care about your damn review, go and do what you want." I was surprised and shocked to hear that. I mean in India there is a saying “Atiti Devo Bava” means “Guest is like God”. Here I see a person who is the owner of the restaurant and when I went there as a paying guest, he humiliated me with such a excitement, I never decided to go this place again in my whole life. Finally, I pay both for uttapam and for lunch buffet. I mean, we go to restaurants to have some rest, but here I see a restaurant that gives you more stress than peace."
Wine • Indian • Drinks • Chicken
"I 've never ate Indian food before and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! I consider myself a foodie and my palate was pleased with the amount of flavor in every bite of food I ate. I was a clean platter for sure!I can 't remember the names of the dishes, but the meat in our dishes, CHEF 'S KISS cooked to perfection. I had chicken in my dish, my son had lamb and our friend had goat. I had a taste of all 3 and they were all divine in their own unique smell and taste!The atmosphere was pleasant and inviting, service wasn 't bad but wasn 't anything above and beyond to win me over to say it was great. It was your basic food industry service. We will be back for sure though"