Ashoka Indian Restaurant

I don't know how many reincarnations this particular spot has gone through. Before Ashoka it was Saffron, and before that Imlee, and I am pretty sure it was still another Indian restaurant before Imlee, which name I cannot recall. We went there for lunch. Their lunch menu has many choices, from vegetarian to lamb, at a very good value too. You can choose a smaller set, or the thali, which includes salad and dessert as well, prettily arranged on a tin tray. The samosa is excellent, crunch on the outside and on our first bite, steamy hot! It's great they are freshly fried instead of made ahead. The lunch portion doesn't have a lot of meat, but with the delicious sauce scooped over the rice, along with the naan and other food, it's not likely you will go hungry, and given the price, I think it's a fair value. Service is on point too.

Ashoka is what used to be Saffron.... and I'm glad to say that food has not changed.The interior and ambiance just changed a bit... new colors, but that's about it. After a bumpy start, it is great to see the new owner taking charge and making almost no changes to the kitchen staff, which ensures food is as good as it's always been. The fried cauliflower appetizer is delicious as were the somosas.The butter chicken is a must.... it was creamy and flavorful. The lamb Chettinad was also super soft and tons of flavor. If you like lamb ... try this dish for sure. Everything was on point. I would definitely recommend coming here and giving Ashoka a try.Food is delicious, and our waiter Amandeeb was attentive and very friendly.

Very yummy! Came here for dinner for the first time yesterday to celebrate my birthday and loved it. First I do want to share that this restaurant has a very intimate space so reservations are highly recommended. The dinner menu is extensive! So many great options, chicken, lamb, and vegetarian dishes primarily. We went with a naan basket (not pictured) this was great, it came with naan, garlic naan, cheese naan, and onion naan. We ordered the tandoori wings as an appetizer, they come with about 6-7 wings sitting on a bed of onions and peppers. These were cooked perfectly, a little crisp around the edges and lots of flavor! My husband enjoyed the lamb samosas, it comes as a pair packed with meat and a sauce on the side. Next we ordered the chicken lollipops, I wasn't sure about these initially (what's the difference between this and the wings) boy was I glad we got them. The chicken lollipops come in a set of 3 doused in a sweet and spicy glaze and very crispy exterior with juicy, flavorful meat inside 10/10. We had some butter chicken and an order of vegetable biryani also very yummy. The service was nice and they will ask for spice level, we went medium and found that was perfect for us. I loved the spice profile! All in all this is a hidden gem that deserves a lot more attention! I can't wait to come back again.

We decided to go for some Indian tonight for dinner. When we arrived, we realized our usual spot was under new ownership and let me tell you: Ashoka truly impressed us with its delicious and authentic cuisine. We ventured into new territory with the Lasooni Gobi as an appetizer, which had an amazing balance of sweet, spicy, and traditional Indian spices--definitely a new favorite. For our main course, we shared a Lamb Biryani and garlic naan, both of which were outstanding. The attentive service and quick arrival of our food added to the positive experience. We're already looking forward to our next visit!

Oh my lord... that was great. The butter chicken, Korma, Chana masala are damn dope dank deliriously delicious. Such friendly staff and cozy atmosphere as well. Can't wait to come back, highly recommend!!! The rice pudding dessert was so refreshing and even homemade - nailed it

Ashoka was a nice bit of spice! Great food,ambiance & service. Shahid gave great recommendations. We will definitely be back.

We really enjoyed the food and service here. We ordered a Chicken Korma and another Vegetarian Dish---- both delicious. Very nice service and very nice ambience. We will be returning soon!

This was our first time trying out Ashoka, and it was a great experience! We started with the gabi lasooni, which was good and they were able to make mild but still have a lot of flavor. I was excited for the Baingan Bartha - one of my favorite dishes - and it was very good and smokey. I loved that there was a whole vegetarian section with lots of options! I'd like to come back and try other veggie dishes as well. We both also ordered a mango lassi and garlic naan. Service was very friendly and fast. The atmosphere of the restaurant was nice - the decor felt upscale but comfortable at the same time. The decorations are fun and festive, and for a Friday night date night, it was great with mood lighting. We are happy to have found a good Indian restaurant in Pinecrest and will be coming back soon to try more dishes!

I have an extensive knowledge of Indian Cuisine. Hands down , I have never had food that tasted this good. The naan was crispy, the Goa goat curry and paneer had me licking the plate. My guest had never had Indian prior, said this was her best meal she has ever had. South Miami/Pinecrest this place is a true gem.

First indian restaurant where we get tasteless indian food. White rice no cardamom or any spices, tasteless tikka massala, tasteless naan. It was just bad! Complete waste of money!Plus, hair in the food!!Never again!