Serves meat, vegan options available. North Indian and South Indan food. Moved here in 2015 from 1251 E Fowler Ave. Open Mon 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10:00pm, Wed-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, Wed-Sun 5:30pm-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 12:00pm-3:00pm.
The lunch buffet was amazing and flavorful, and while it wasn't immediately easy to tell what was vegan, the vegetarian host as we walked in was incredibly helpful once I asked them about what I could eat as a vegan, and pointed out everything I shouldn't eat and why. They even offered to have the kitchen make something else vegan specifically for me if I was interested in a dish off of the regular menu! This place will definitely be a favorite for me in Tampa.
Go for the baingan (eggplant) especially. This is some of the best I've had, perfectly spice-crusted.
No complaints here! The food was good.
What impressed us most though was just the size and variety of the menu. The menu is enormous and they have a mix of both north and south indian dishes, and even an indian asian fusion section. They had a whole page of all different kinds of pakoras!
My husband and I recently went there and when we asked the waitress what items were vegan, she wasn't able to answer, but immediately got one of the owners for us. She was SO friendly and able to answer all of our questions. The food all came out with sauces, but it was obvious which ones had dairy/yogurt in them, and the owner was happy to tell us what was in each item. We had Veggie Samosas, Cabbage Pakora, Masala Dosa, and Veg Fried Rice - all of which exceeded our expectations big time! We ordered so much because we expected the servings to be small, judging by the prices... boy, were we wrong! The Dosa came out on a large serving platter and was hanging off on both sides! We'll definitely be ordering less next time, but it'll be hard because everything was so good!!
First looked at the menu on their website to discern what was not prepared with dairy, it helpfully labels dishes prepared with ghee. Sauces in little bowls come with most dishes, and these may contain dairy if you don't make it clear you do not want it, even if you order a dish that is dairy free. The dosa and rice are very good vegan options. The curries have a dairy base. I wish there was an easier way to ensure you will not be served dairy, but the food quality makes it worth wading through the confusion of not being served dairy. The value was good, and water was delivered frequently. I would advise taking a look at the menu online, because the choices are numerous. The atmosphere is cozy, mostly booth seating.
8 Reviews
First Review by beanspud
BrianHigdon
Points +575
A decent Indian restaurant - Edit
It seemed like there were a good number of vegan options.
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Seol
Points +124
Quite expensive but good - Edit
I love Indian food, whatever it is. Good place for big meeting, family gatherings.
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jade92
Points +30
yuuuuum - Edit
The food was amazing. Lots of options to choose from.
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teascent
Points +49
Excellent service, delicious food - Edit
The lunch buffet was amazing and flavorful, and while it wasn't immediately easy to tell what was vegan, the vegetarian host as we walked in was incredibly helpful once I asked them about what I could eat as a vegan, and pointed out everything I shouldn't eat and why. They even offered to have the kitchen make something else vegan specifically for me if I was interested in a dish off of the regular menu! This place will definitely be a favorite for me in Tampa.
Read moreGo for the baingan (eggplant) especially. This is some of the best I've had, perfectly spice-crusted.
Guest
palapi
Points +88
Huge menu - tasty food - Edit
No complaints here! The food was good.
Read moreWhat impressed us most though was just the size and variety of the menu. The menu is enormous and they have a mix of both north and south indian dishes, and even an indian asian fusion section. They had a whole page of all different kinds of pakoras!
Guest
riley1ig
Points +41
Delicious! - Edit
Really enjoyed the menu variety and and everything I tried was wonderful! We will return.
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mrscupp
Points +28
Such friendly staff! - Edit
My husband and I recently went there and when we asked the waitress what items were vegan, she wasn't able to answer, but immediately got one of the owners for us. She was SO friendly and able to answer all of our questions. The food all came out with sauces, but it was obvious which ones had dairy/yogurt in them, and the owner was happy to tell us what was in each item. We had Veggie Samosas, Cabbage Pakora, Masala Dosa, and Veg Fried Rice - all of which exceeded our expectations big time! We ordered so much because we expected the servings to be small, judging by the prices... boy, were we wrong! The Dosa came out on a large serving platter and was hanging off on both sides! We'll definitely be ordering less next time, but it'll be hard because everything was so good!!
Read morePros: friendly helpful staff, delicious food, family atmopsphere
Cons: a little slow service
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beanspud
Points +20
Very tasty, slightly ambiguous about dairy - Edit
First looked at the menu on their website to discern what was not prepared with dairy, it helpfully labels dishes prepared with ghee. Sauces in little bowls come with most dishes, and these may contain dairy if you don't make it clear you do not want it, even if you order a dish that is dairy free. The dosa and rice are very good vegan options. The curries have a dairy base. I wish there was an easier way to ensure you will not be served dairy, but the food quality makes it worth wading through the confusion of not being served dairy. The value was good, and water was delivered frequently. I would advise taking a look at the menu online, because the choices are numerous. The atmosphere is cozy, mostly booth seating.
Read morePros: excellent food, good value, frequent water
Cons: difficult in eliminating dairy
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