Curry Leaves Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (955) • $$

"A hidden gem, where spice and flavor reign, This Indian restaurant will captivate your brain. Each dish a masterpiece, carefully prepared, The love and tradition in every bite is shared. The curries are rich, with depth and grace, Each one a journey, a bold embrace. From buttery chicken tikka to lamb that melts, The warmth of spices--soothing, heartfelt. The naan, fresh and pillowy, straight from the oven, A perfect partner for the flavors that are lovin'. Rice fragrant and fluffy, every grain just right, A fragrant delight that dances in the light. The service is warm, the ambiance serene, A welcoming spot where all feels pristine. This Indian restaurant is truly a treat, A feast for the senses, where flavors meet.I've never had a complaint here. I wish they had that Indian buffet for lunch again. That was amazing!"

Gateway To India

★★★★☆ 4.2 (493) • $$

"This may have been my first time having Indian food in Tampa Bay? My friend steered this one because he loves Gateway to India and he ordered us the butter chicken, chicken tandoori, and some garlic naan. BIG fan of the tandoori, and I really liked the butter chicken as well. Zero complaints, I loved every minute of this dinner!"

Rasoi Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (320) • $$

"Rasoi Indian Cuisine is a clean, spacious seating, good music, and nice vibes. Located in Ybor City, I believe the place is in a convenient and beautiful location. Although, the food was a to go order. I enjoyed the food and would be back again in the future."

India's Grill Tampa

★★★★☆ 3.8 (391) • $$

"Everything tasted good but portions were on the small side. Sauce for samosas was like a drop in the sauce container, so like nothing! Never had the Gulab Jamun, it was good to me! The Rogan Josh was good tasting but Lamb was a little tough. The Malai Kufta good for vegetarians but came with only 4 balls so a small portion. Was ok will try more Indian restaurants to compare flavors."

Bay Leaves Indian cuisine

★★★★★ 4.5 (226) • $$

"I recently visited Bay Leaves with two friends. We had a good meal, and I picked up the tab, did not really look at the total except for calculating the 20% tip I left. Service was less exceptional than it usually is also..When I got home... I was notified by my bank I had a charge from Bay Leaves, and it was $146.03. That seemed high... so I went to their website and did a spreadsheet with the prices listed online... and then added the prices in the reciept (which were different prices) which I found strange.I called and spoke to the lady who was there when we went (manager? hostess?)... and she texted me a copy of the reciept. I let her know that I found what seemed to be a discrepancy in the amount I was charged. I sent her the spreadsheet I had put together and I asked for a callback.Never got a call back. So posting the spreadsheet and the reciept here so people will know to be careful. The Online Prices are screenshots from their website, along with a screenshot of the receipt. Note that the prices are different on the receipt and the online pricing menu. Also note that what I was charged is not shown anywhere in the spreadsheet even though it is accurate. Check it yourself.... :)"

Curry Mango

★★★★☆ 4.4 (210) • $$

"So this is my third trip to Curry Mango and I was pleasantly surprised that they have a lunch buffet for $12. What a great deal. Of course, I had to have a bowl of the lentil soup which again was velvety and flavorful. I tried everything on the lunch buffet, and it was flavorful and interesting. If you can make it during the week during lunch, the $12 buffet is a bargain for such quality food. The service was impeccable as always, and the music was very subdued, playing in the background not too overwhelming. Curry Mango is a lovely place for dinner or lunch"

The Twisted Indian

★★★★★ 4.7 (181) • $$

"These are THE KINDEST HUMANS on the PLANET. I keep coming back again and again. Their food keeps getting better. And they always, ALWAYS take care of you sp if you're a regular. No matter how busy, they're a well-oiled machine.TIPPP: buy their coconut pineapple kombucha. Very sweet, but so refreshing for summer and so much better for you than soda or else!KEEP TAKING MY MONEY*, Twisted![*I'm an investor at this point :D XD]"

Cafe Masala

★★★★☆ 4.3 (204) • $$

"Very delicious Thai food. Very friendly owners. Robot server was new for me! I got a to-go order of Chicken Tikka Masala and naan garlic bread. The sweet woman who took my order told me about how they were short on employees and ended up renting a robot to bring meals to tables! I had to experience it so even though it was a to-go order she still sent the robot to deliver it to me. Sad that there are not more employees given jobs but unique indeed. The chicken masala was awesome. Very quality food and service. Try this place out! Support local!"

Haveli Indian Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (197) • $$

"4 stars simply because the food is absolutely delicious but service is slow! Came in and we were 1 off 2 tables. Sat immediately and given plates, utensils and a chaff of water with cups. We were given a while to review the menu and make our selections. Portion sizes are huge, so you can order a few things and share. Food: - chicken corn soup: this was delicious! We ordered mild spice. Full of flavor and just so fresh. - veggie samosa: this was my absolute favorite dish. I could just eat this! And next time I come this is what I'm getting. The veggies are potatoes and peas. Comes with 2 sauces: cilantro mint (on the spicy side) and Tarimind chutney (on the sweet side and the sauce I preferred)- veggie/chicken biryani: basically a fried rice. They did taste slightly different given one was veggie and one was chicken. Fresh flavor, ordered mild. It came with a white sauce which I did try on it and it also tastes well. Butter chicken: ordered medium spice and this was too spicy for me but my daughter loves it. A lot of broth for the amount of chicken but they do give you a huge bowl of rice on the side. Great flavor and chicken is so tender. Drink: - mango lassi: this was actually delicious. It's more similar to a thick smoothie/milkshake. I love mango so I enjoyed this drink so much. But more of an after dinner dessert type drink and not one I could drink while eating. They have indoor and outdoor seating available. Served to have a good crowd of food when we were leaving. I want to comes back during lunch to try the buffet."

Taj Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.6 (244) • $$

"I am at a 4.5 here....the food was so tasty and good....felt truly authentic! But the half star is just for something off with the service...it wasn't bad, but I think it's probably just a cultural thing...it was a little rushed initially with the ordering process.My friend and I ordered an appetizer and also a naan that was not on the menu but that they had ordered before and they were able to make it - but not this time. Also while we were talking and maybe apparently taking too much time to order entrees the server seemed a little quick/abrupt with us to get our orders in, but also during/after our meal, just the feeling of being rushed but we didn't let that impact how much time we spent at the table. (Note, there were very few people dining and it was late afternoon/early evening, so not that they were trying to close)...Anyway, the Taj Special app was really good! YUMMY and also got the Kashmiri naan....WOW! ALL so good.Then after we finally ordered our entrees, and still munching on appetizers, entrees came out. Nice and hot. Butter chicken, which was super tasty... I was so excited about all my food, I forgot to take a photo and I have no idea what my friend ate LOL... Overall, I really enjoyed this place and will be back!"

Discovery Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (154) • $$

"No service rating because we always get take out. :) But talk about MOM and POPS made fresh!!! Pricey - worth it. Could have a little more chicken in every dish. But I get it lol .. NPS 2"

Curries Authentic Indian Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.6 (117) • $$

"The service was great and attentive. The ambiance was nice and the place was spacious. They even have a back room to rent for like 30 people. You can BYO wine and just pay a corking fee. The food was fresh and hot. They have 4 levels of spice mild, medium, spicy and Indian spicy. I would highly recommend this Indian restaurant."

India's Grill Brandon

★★★★★ 4.5 (103)

"Saturday night date night... first visit. Mango Martini was unbelievably delicious. Pakora as an appetizerVegetable Korma- Tiki Masala -rich and so flavorfulWarm buttered NaanFlavored fried riceExcellent service - attentive and helpful. Several staff members came by to see if we were enjoying our meal."

Tikka Masalaa

★★★★☆ 4.1 (112) • $$

"The owner is such a nice guy and the food is here delicious! He let us in after temporarily closing to dining in to catch up delivery orders and after eating here I can see why he had so many! SomeOf the best Indian food I've had in a long time! We had samosas, chili and garlic naan, so many mango lasseys and my friends even tricked me into trying goat and you know what ? It wasn't bad! So anyone out there whose scared to try new foods I'm here to tell you this wasn't bad at all! My favorite will always be chicken tikka Masalaa though, which is also amazing here!"

India King Tandoori & Wine

★★★★★ 4.8 (69)

"Thank you for an amazing selection of authentic Indian food. We ordered the lamb Rogan Josh and butter chicken and both were so savory. The garlic naan bread was delicious. And the coconut rice... yumm. Their samosas are divine. And, being at the Hampton Inn, they made a concession and delivered to us. Great food and great service. Thank you. A must try!!"

Kurry Xpress

★★★★☆ 4.1 (80) • $$

"They actually do not have the buffet. We were there thinking they have the buffet. But they have the tali plate. Which is better to my opinion. We got the meat tali. It has a lot of chamber to fill the plate. I like it because the appetizers also meat. My two entrees is the mutton curry and the fish curry. These two curry were very good. Especially the mutton curry Kat fresh out the kitchen. Tasty. I also like the fried chicken curry. It has a lot character. The rice has biryanis rice and good chicken in it. Not much of service. When yo finish the plate, they ask you dump it your self. By food is excellent."

Taste of Curry

★★★★☆ 3.6 (101) • $$

"I don't know how I didn't know this place existed. I'm gonna end up eating here weekly now! My husband and I were driving 30 minutes to get Indian not realizing this place was right around the corner from us.Keri was our server and she was amazing - so kind and proactive in providing the most incredible recommendations. We ordered the vegetable pakora appetizer she suggested and it was TO DIE FOR. I opted for the Chicken Tikka Masala which is an award winning dish by the chef. Delicious! My husband got the goat curry because he wanted something unique and he loved it. We also tried the garlic naan and bullet naan. So dang good! Can't wait to come back and try more of their dishes."

Naan Boti & Chai Shai

★★★★☆ 3.8 (90) • $$

"When I say the food was absolutely delicious. The food is served buffet style and they have many options to try from. The naan is delicious. Unfortunately I can't recall the names of everything but I loved everything I tried so I'd just say go for it. It gets full but there's space next door that was empty and quiet. Whatever the sweet potatoes mash looking dish is (has a cream of wheat texture) I'd drive all the way to Saint Pete specifically for that. The food can get spicy. I'm Ghanaian and we were born eating pepper so it was nothing but I can see it being spicy for others. However spice levels vary by dish. The price was also extremely reasonable for what all you can eat. I kind of felt like I was robbing the place The vibe is very casual so this is moreso for a casual date or outing with friends if you want to dine in."

Lajawab Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (67) • $$

"Amazing, amazing food! We come here regularly and never disappointed. Our favorite is their dishes. The lamb is always perfectly cooked, never too dry. We tried their chicken wings this time, love the spices. We decided to order Hot spicy next time since it's not as hot (yet spicy enough) as Indian Hot. Many gluten-free options and vegetarian options. Service is always great- kind and willing to accommodate. Ambience is casual with enjoyable instrumental music in the background low enough we can hear each other have a conversation. We are big fans of this restaurant, highly recommended"

Discovery Indian Cuisine 2.0

★★★★☆ 4.3 (65)

"This was my first time ordering from Discovery 2.0 and I used UberEats which was offering BOGO Naan and $5 off Butter Chicken (normal price for butter chicken is $20 which I find to be way too high compared to other local Indian restaurants). Overall the food was edible but unremarkable to me. I couldn't select a spice temperature for the chicken but it showed up pretty mild with less authentic flavor than what I'm used to. The naan was super tough to pull apart and wasn't presliced. The basmati rice didn't have the same cardamom or spice flavor that makes Indian rice so delicious. The best part of my order was the appetizer Samosa Chaat, which I only ordered after reading another Yelp review.I will probably stick with the Indian joints in Carrollwood."

Ice Spice Cafe

★★★★★ 4.8 (51)

"Definitely a good little sandwich place and I'm glad I tried it. Was looking around for different sandwiches in the area and found this place. Even though it's vegetarian the sandwich I got was incredible. Lots of flavor. I got the Bombay sandwich and as you can see on the menu it was loaded with veggies and the Panini was pretty perfect. Beware of that green sauce. I thought it was pesto and dipped a big dip in it. it's called fresh mint but it's jalapeños!! I dipped the next dips a lot less and it made the sandwich even better so good!I'll be back to try other sandwiches, besides that the guy at the counter was very friendly and the place was clean. They even have ice cream which is definitely gonna be the dessert my next lunch."

Desi Flavors - Tampa

★★★★☆ 4.4 (54)

"I was a bit disappointed as they did not taste as good as I remember. Their garlic naan was not fluffy. The Aloo Gobi was extremely disappointing as the cauliflower tasted like it was previously frozen. I did love the chicken shahi kurma which is a chicken curry that's cashew based (no tomatoes). The curry was creamy and flavorful. I would come back for the curry but not so much for the Aloo Gobi.I do appreciate the lunch buffet specials they offer on the weekends as not many restaurants offer this."

Martin's Indian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (50) • $$

"The food is so good. I love Indian cuisine and it's hard to come by in this area. I was disappointed that they don't offer saag dishes but it could be due to saag not being specific to this region of Indian cuisine.My hubby and I order the goat biryani wrapped in the banana leaves and OMG, sooooo delicious. We also like to get the parrota bread.If they weren't 30 min away from us we'd probably go broke with the amount of times we'd order from here if they were closer."

Naans Indian Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (61)

"The Veggies Samosas and the butter chicken is a win here! I ordered Uber eats after a long day out on the town and when I got settled in the order had arrived .I opened it up and everything smelled incredible The naan was wrapped in just aluminum foil but I feel like it helped it stay warm. The veggie samosas were so good the sauce to dip were a great combination.The butter chicken at medium heat was the perfect amount of spicy and a hint of sweet with creamy sauce to dip the naan in. The chicken I wish was a little more tender but still good. I also got a Mango Lassi to clear my palette which was so smooth. Definitely would get it again."

Persis Indian grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (41)

"This was our first visit here, and definitely won't be our last. The tandoori lamb chops were heavenly, and the restaurant had a really pretty Indian decor. The service was a little slow, but we didn't mind. The plastic water bottles were a little off putting but other than that, delish!"

Kabob Cafe & Grill

★★★★★ 4.6 (32)

"The weekend buffet from 11-3pm was a hit. The food was well prepared and delicious. Tandoori chicken grilled in a clay oven and topped with the fluffy bread along with rice and chicken biryani leaves no room for anything but compliments. Chai was perfectly brewed. I just wish they had more salads but I am not complaining. The family owners were always available to answer questions and continuously refilling the foods. Very pleasant and gives a feeling like you are their house guests. Desert was simple gulab jam and milk-rice or noodles. A simple no frills setup adds to the relaxed atmosphere. Week days they serve an extensive menu and they have daily American breakfast. A gem that deserves more visits."

Red Chillez Indian Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.9 (28)

"First time today. Takeout. We had Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikki Masala, plus buttered Naan.Delicious. Loved it. Yum. Super healthy servings of a very light/fluffy rice. We will be back!The sauce on these two dishes were very similar. Next time I'll get just the butter chicken and try something more obviously different. I waited by the counter for a couple of minutes. It was close to closing on a Sunday afternoon with just two tables in use. Service seemed to be fantastic, place looked and smelled really good. I'd definately come and eat in, too."

Curry Leaves

★★★★★ 4.7 (30)

"THANK YOU Curry Leaves for finding your way to Lakeland! How did you know we were in desperate need of another good Indian spot?!But really, there have been at least 2 Indian restaurants in Lakeland that have closed the past few years- I only know of one other still nearby. As someone who lovessss this type of food it was so sad. So thank goodness Curry Leaves decided to move here! If I remember right, they were in the Brandon area before and then came here.When you first come to Curry Leaves, don't mind that it's connected to a Quality Inn. This couldn't be more of an oxymoron as the restaurant itself is super nice, clean and honestly even a little fancy. It elevates the Quality Inn, if anything. This is on my top list of Indian places I've been to- and that's saying a lot because I've tried a lot of Indian places. Even a family member of mine who hasn't liked this kind of food preciously enjoyed what she had here.They cook the lamb just right so it's soft and juicy. The naan is thick but cooked through and they even have a naan that has coconut flakes baked inside that's surprisingly good.On the weekends they have a buffet that I am definitely going to come try at some point. I have thoroughly loved everything I've had here. They do even have a full bar here too, and they serve Indian beer which my friend and I were very curious about. Highly highly recommend!"

Raaga Indian Kitchen & Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (45)

"Really good! I took my friend who said she didn't really care for Indian food too, and she nibbled off our plates on top of eating hers and changed her mind. She really loved it! You may have to ask for ice if you like your water cold, we were served lukewarm water in glasses then handed warm water bottles before our plates came. I don't mind, but I know some people do. I had butter chicken and naan and I ate it all! My Bf also ate all of his chicken tikka and garlic naan. It's too bad I don't live closer to this place! The service was nice too!"

Indian Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.9 (29)

"Wow! I mean delicious WOW!!! Stopped in for lunch "take out" and did not disappoint. I ordered 2 lamb dishes- Indian curry and the Biryani rice. The lamb was cooked perfectly, not dry. The basmati rice was light & fluffy. I ordered it medium heat which was the right amount of heat. All came with a side of raita (yogurt sauce with India spices). It was thinner than I am used to yet the flavors were good! They have large selection of Vegan options too that I can't wait to tell my vegan friends on Yelp! The service was outstanding- very kind. Offered water while I waited The chef generously filled the containers to the rim and more. The location while small is nicely decorated, clean and newly remodeled with new floors and wooden tables. Served water in stylish glass colored bottles. They have a nice selection of Indian beer too. We will have to dine in during our next visit."

Apna Bazar

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (34)

"I finally made it out to Apna Bazaar and it was a real treat! It is a large market stocked with lots and lots of goodies from Pakistan, Turkey, U.A.E., Saudi Arabia, and the United States. They specialize in the cuisine of Muslim areas and have Halal offerings prepared in accordance with religious rules.The had a guy taking Turkish bread fresh out of the oven and a Pakistan i/ Indian restaurant in the front. They have loads of snacks and spices. Cooking utensils. Beverages including non-alcoholic brews. Sweets such as date and coconut cookies.I saw camel milk which seeks interesting. Lots of cheeses. Milk beverages (the mint is rich and creamy). People were friendly and accommodating to me. I know their is a sizable international community at USF and there are lots of international food grocers and eateries in this area on Fowler. MD Market is a couple blocks away for Chinese / Taiwanese and East Asian foods. Patel Brothers for Indian is across the street. There is a Korean Grocer and lots of ethnic restaurants in the area.I had lots of fun visiting and found lots of things to try at reasonable prices. I wonder if they have Turkish cotton candy? Don't try it or you'll be hooked. Armenian / Syrian string cheese is great too.I will be back!!!"

The Humble Butternut

★★★★★ 4.9 (14)

"So happy we tried this amazing pop up! This place is not close to us but it's sort of on my husband way home from work (ok it's out of the way but it was worth it). We just had to try the butter chicken pot pie! We love butter chicken and we love pot pies so you can't go wrong and this did not disappoint! First it was packaged very thoughtfully and even came with a nice note which was a beautiful touch. The pie itself was delicious. We popped it in the oven just got a bit as it was in the car for an hour before hubby got home. Flavors were exactly what I wanted and chicken was perfect. The crust on the pie was nice and flaky too! A very fun way to enjoy a familiar dish"

Saffron Xpress

★★★★☆ 4.3 (15)

"Best Indian cuisine ever. This place is amazing and the owner went above and beyond to serve us. Incredible food."

Nawabi Hyderabad House

★★★★☆ 3.5 (15)

"What can I say? Wanted to try a new spot in town so we headed here. Restaurant was clean and nicely appointed. We had some major miscommunications with the server, I think she forgot to put my husband's order in. We asked for clarification on a few things and were told one of the items was boneless chicken but dish arrived with bone in. Were told naan came 2 to order but arrived with 1 (4 pieces) per order. I kinda just chalked it all up to being in the new phases still. After we ordered my friend was suggested to order a sampler plate, essentially of the curries. This made for a confused convo about how she has already ordered (like 10 mins ago), but maybe next time. If you order coke they have glass bottles of Mexican coke which we enjoyed but be aware no refills. My friend and I were both served and my husbands food did not come out. We inquired and she said it would be a few more minutes, I'll be damned if his food didn't come out when we were practically done (he insisted we start eating). I can say my food was really good, great flavors. My friend ordered a goat curry which had , unexpectedly, goat testicles in it. I mean, authentic I guess? At least make someone aware in case they don't want to eat it (she did not) . She also found a small black hair in her curry. I don't know what to think of my experience but I probably won't be back."

Helo India

★★★★★ 5 (7)

"The other day I was pumping gas at the Shell up the street and noticed this food truck had a really nice spot to sit outside. The weather has been amazing since the hurricane so I decided to check it out and it could not have been a better choice. Everybody was so kind and helpful, plus it was Indian food!!! They have other options as well: breakfast sandwiches, avocado toast, cubans, but I really wanted to try their butter chicken! It was great with the rice and garlic naan. I even got a Thumbs Up which is really India's version of Coke.The whole experience was exactly what I needed: great people, food and location!"