Ruta's Fresh Indian Fare

I remember Ruta's from when they were at Crossroads but I don't remember being as impressed. They have tweaked and expanded their menu. I stopped by during an event for a neighboring business and got a chicken tikka bowl and I was floored. Not only was the curry and rice balanced by multiple flavorful vegetable sides, but there were lots of other intriguing-sounding combinations available.The rice bowls come in several "chef's" combinations like the tikka bowl and also as a customizable option where you pick a base (rice, quinoa, or salad), a protein, a curry sauce, and two veggies. There are also naan melts that come with a salad and a dipping sauce.I have since gone back and gotten a chickpea tomato masala bowl and it was just as flavorful, with its pickled radishes and turmeric carrots. The vegetable sides are also available to take home in 8 oz portions, which I may need to try since I can't stop thinking about them.Also they still have my favorite ImmuniTea.

I love, love, love the idea of fast casual Indian food.From the reviews, it sounds like Ruta's was at one point in the Crossroads Collective. They now have their own brick and mortar across the street from Purple door Ice Cream and next door to Float Milwaukee. Their location is clean and bright. We arrived and ordered a couple of their specialty dishes. I was with two other people and we all ordered a different specialty. Honestly, mine was a solid ok (but I'm thinking I just need to customize more next time). Two of the three in our party were neutral/nonplussed with our entrees and the third was happy. The service was kind and the ingredients were fresh.

Wonderful, fresh, healthy bowls. Great vegan options - best of our 4 vegan meals in Milwaukee. Delicious GF vegan ginger cookies! Service was extremely friendly and helpful for weary travelers on our way home. Thanks!

The food at Ruta's was such a pleasant surprise! What a delicious and filling meal and with the build your own model I love so much! I ordered the tomato masala and chickpeas and was very happy with the portion size and flavor profile. The staff was very helpful and the restaurant itself had a very low key vibe. Would come back again!

Ruta's is is a great lunch spot to get a quick meal for the day. They have signature bowls for options and make your own bowl as well. I got the chicken mirchi quinoa bowl. I was surprised by the price of a bowl for the amount of food you get. The flavors in this bowl are okay but I definitely would have loved some spice. The garlic naan was great. Wear layers in colder months as the heat was quite low, granted it was 0° today outside. The masala chai was alright but not my favorite. Service was quick and staff was kind.

Picked up food via curbside pickup which was pretty seamless and easy. The hot roast chicken panini was not what I expected, the inside was kind of like a warm chicken salad but it was delicious. Generous portion size too and came with some chips and pickled veggies on the side. The chocolate ganache bread pudding was also good and not too sweet. I did not opt for the ice cream on the side but it would have been a great addition. I tried the chai as well and it was not what I expected but rather a tea bag with spices mixed in. It was not sweet (which I preferred) but I would have liked stronger spice flavors overall. Overall a very interesting and unique menu! I would be interested in coming back to try some of the more authentic dishes.

Tasty food made with very fresh ingredients plus convenient ordering ahead, yes please! I tried Ruta's today for the first time and ordered a build-your-own naan melt. It was fragrant and deliciously satisfying. Great addition to Walker's Point; located at the former Bowls location.

I stumbled upon this place while walking around downtown and Im glad I did! They primarily serve indian food but in an Americanized way, i.e in the form of a bowl. I have tried two of their curries and it tasted just like home cooked food which I loved! Its hard to find Indian restaurants that are able to replicate the taste of home cooked indian meals while also keeping it nutritious, so this place definitely stands out to me. The service was prompt and ambience was fun since its sinside the crossroads collective that has a lot of other food spots too. The only thing that pinched me a little bit about the place was how expensive the bowl was for the quantity, 12$ for a bowl of curry and rice seems a lot, but if you do decide to splurge, it will definitely be worth the money.

I loved my meal today! First they were super quick which was nice. The naan was fluffy and some of the best I have ever tried. The chicken tikka was spicy and had a lot of flavor which was good. It came with veggies to mix in as well. Highly recommend if you go to the Crossroad Collective!

Great food, gluten free. It's nice to have safe options. Be sure to try the ginger molasses cookies!