This ethnic fusion spot offers traditional Indian fare as well as Chinese-inflected dishes. Wok cooking blends well with Indian spices – you'll find plenty of vegetarian options.
The visible assembly line makes it easy to create your own wraps and bowls. It also brings spinach pakora to a more familiar, Americanized setting. Try the curry paneer platter. Thumbs up.
From the owners of Star of India, Papadom offers classic Indian dishes and Indo-Chinese specialties and keeps late-night hours – perfect for the Downtown crowd.
Backyard-based Indian-Texan mashup food truck serving fusion dishes like roti tacos & lamb sliders.
This family-owned place has a massive menu, covering several regional cuisines. Insiders know the lunch buffet is packed, offering fresh naan, appetizers, meat curries, vegan dishes, tandoori specialties, soups, salad, and dessert, at a reasonable price. For a more formal repast, go in the evening for prompt and courteous service.
Nestled comfortably in Northwest Hills' commercial strip along Far West Boulevard, Saffron combines the flavors of Nepal and India with a modern dining sensibility. Look for homey curries, house momo, and hybrid dishes like Bombay Brussels.
This North Austin restaurant offers the most extensive Indian menu in the city with pages of North and South Indian specialties.
Sample Pakistani food that's second to none and a bhunna ghosht that'll really make you sweat. You can try the buffet, but it's even better to take a chance on the menu items.
The house specialty is the Maharaja Dinner, a spread fit for royalty. Lesser mortals will be sated by one of the biryanis or a tangy vindaloo.
The Thali Special is probably the best sampler for newbies, but you can't go wrong with the different dosas they offer. Show up hungry.
The menu at this cozy outpost of Taj Palace includes a variety of meat, fish, and vegetables that have been marinated in yogurt and spices before a trip to the ultra-hot tandoor. For a richer option, we love the saag curry with shrimp, creamy spinach studded with plump shimp. The menu here is almost identical to its sister restaurant Taj Palace, and the lunch menu remains at the same price point.
Open since 1990, Taj Palace serves the royal court cuisine of North India in an opulent setting.
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