First time, I was very impressed with the chicken tikka Marsala, service was good, had tap water to drink. Very spicy but good. The masala rice good, naan bread good, for appetizer we had the potato samosa for an appetizer was great. I will be back soon.
Nikkie N.
Place rating: 3 New Orleans, LA
Ground Beef Samosa(2⁄3 $) — ground beef stuffed in dough sheets & fried. I would describe this as a meat pie. It was a light starter. Samosas take up belly space but aren’t gonna knock the socks off your taste buds. Papri Chat(5 $) — garbanzo beans, potatoes, tomatoes, yogurt, & spices served w homemade dressing & fried chips. Very unique. Something I’ve never had before. I would say the homemade dressing is a vinaigrette. I really loved this dish because it was well balanced. The fried chips and beans brought textured to the dish. The flavors were harmonized because the dressing brought tart and sweet. Definitely recommend! Karahi Gosht(13 $) — goat meat with tomatoes & spices. The goat meat was very tender and not too gamey. It wasn’t very spicy to me. Butter Chicken(10 $) — chicken breast in curry & spices. I loved the butter chicken and will definitely come back for it! It was perfect. The flavors were very intense. The curry isn’t overpowering. There was a nice spicy kick.
Brian C.
Place rating: 5 New Orleans, LA
I have to say that they have some of the most tender and flavorful goat dishes I have ever tried. Very tasty and such large portions. The goat biryani is very good. The butter chicken is nice too if you want something with a milder approach. Try the haleem spicy, it goes great with the garlic naan. Also, start off with the beef samosas and shami kabobs.
David M.
Place rating: 4 New Orleans, LA
The karahi gosht and saag paneer were just perfect! Spicy and rich and the goat was so tender! Best Indian food I have ever had in Louisiana! Tried the falooda for dessert and it was a real treat. Creamy rose water flavored drink with slivered almonds, frozen cake and pineapple, little bits of jello, vermicelli, and basil seeds. Really interesting and delicious. Everyone was friendly and the place was spotless. But I have to say the service was super slow and dirty dishes were never cleared. Took over 30 minutes to order. Then 10 more to get water. The entrees arrived at about the one hour mark. The appetizers came a little later and then later still the chai. It was very busy and they had a big catering order go out but frankly it really did diminish an otherwise terrific meal.
Michael L.
Place rating: 4 New Orleans, LA
I’ve been here twice now with my family and the food is exceptionally good. The basics, like the naan bread(and the garlic naan bread!) are as good as it gets anywhere in this area. The Butter Chicken is just about perfect. The Masala Daal is very good as is the Kahari Ghosht. They don’t always have everything on the menu, so you need to check and see what they are cooking that day. I appreciate they don’t try to serve every item every day. The spices are well balanced, the spicy dishes are spicy, which I like. I intend to go back very soon and try some new items.
Eli C.
Place rating: 4 New Orleans, LA
Highly recommend this hidden gem in Kenner. Proprietor was attentive, and staff accommodating. Everything we had was delicious, highly recommend the karahi gosht. Will definitely return!
Mohammad A.
Place rating: 4 Columbus, OH
Interior inside is too simple and ghetto for a desi restaurant. But the food is awesome. I had karahi gosht. It came worth a naan bread. The gosht and bread both were very good. People were friendly.
Robin K.
Place rating: 3 Tampa, FL
More like 3.5 stars! We were super hungry by the time we got here for lunch. Cute little place in a plaza off of Williams Rd. There were 5+ tables with chairs, grand chandelier in the middle of the room does scream luxury but not much décor signifying an Indian/Pakistan restaurant. Service was slow, only 1 waitress. I believe it’s a family establishment. They definitely need more helpers. We ordered a lot of food so bare with me. Btw, their menu has little or no info on the dish. Menu needs tweaking. For apps: * Samosas: mashed potatoes, peas, onions, aromatics sealed in a rice flour casing and deep fried. Very similar to empanadas. Served with raita(yogurt sauce). My all time favorite appetizer. * Samosa chaat: 2 samosas nestled in a bowl with chickpeas, raita, tamarind sauce, onions, and chaat masala. Very yummy and explosion of so many flavors. * Papdi chaat: same as samosa chaat but without samosas instead topped with flakey Indian savory cookie. Yummy! * Shami kebob: 2 minced beef and lentil patties, deep fried to perfection. Comes with raita. Highly recommended. Entrees: all entrees comes with 1 large naan(Indian bread baked in a high temp oven). * Karahi chicken: chicken with bones in a spicy red sauce. I didn’t think it was that spicy. Accompanied with 1 naan. * Paneer Karahi: vegetarian version, not many pieces of paneer. * Dall Makhni: Red kidney beans in a thick sauce, was ok. Overall, a good meal. Good prices! I loved the appetizers but wasn’t too crazy for the entrees.
Karan V.
Place rating: 3 West Des Moines, IA
I have had better food. the flavor was good But I wouldn’t try their karahi ghosht. I didn’t like it & also I didn’t like their flaooda. We had saag paneer 5stars***** Garlic naan 5stars***** Masala Daal 4**** Karahi Ghosht 3***
Phil W.
Place rating: 5 New Orleans, LA
Came here with some friends for a quiet dinner. Clearly a family joint and there were a number of menu items out for the night which lent more that the feel of the joint is that you are eating what they decide to cook in the kitchen. That is not a complaint — what is coming out of the kitchen is top notch. I usually judge a place by their dal makhani and this was best I’ve had in a long time. Other items similarly impressed — seihk kebab, samosas, kahari ghost — all were great. One note is that the establishment is not byob even though no liquor license so be aware.
Paige J.
Place rating: 4 New Orleans, LA
Indian food is not something I frequent, so I don’t exactly know where the best places are to go when I do have that occasional craving. Thank you Unilocalers for not failing me and directing me to the perfect spot. Keep a look out because this place is extremely easy to miss, located in a small strip off Williams. The inside is nothing fancy, but the food… OFFTHECHAIN. We ordered the butter chicken and the goat biryani. Both were excellent, my favorite being the butter chicken. It was probably the best I’ve ever had seriously. Served piping hot in a unique little pot and accompanied with naan bread that was equally delicious, it was just the right amount to leave my satisfied but not overly full. I’m not a huge fan of goat, but I did sample my husbands and the spices were excellent. Spicy, but not too spicy to leave your mouth on fire. We also ordered a side of basmati rice and Indian soda with the total coming out to around $ 30 so it wasn’t a pocket killer. The owner served us and was extremely nice as well. I know exactly where I’m coming to get my Indian food in the future. Support this place!
M D.
Place rating: 5 New Orleans, LA
WOW!!! Had this place today for the first time and I can easily say that its the best Butter Chicken I’ve had in the New Orleans area. I’m from Chicago so I’m used to great indian/desi food and I have to say that this place is by far the best. I won’t be going to any other places from now on. I cannot wait to try out the rest of their menu. If you’re looking for a fancy place, this isn’t it. But if you’re looking for the best indian/desi/pakistani food in the area this place is it! Can’t wait to go back!!! I live in uptown and will gladly make the 20 minute drive to have this food any day of the week. Its THAT worth it.
Kat M.
Place rating: 5 Metairie, LA
Amazing & authentic, according to the Indian friend I ate with, thank goodness he was there, or else I’d have not know what to order, lol! He rates it the best he’s had in the whole area & I can certainly agree. We shared several appetizers, one main entrée, & dessert. Everything was warm, fresh & extremely delicious!!! And very well priced! We were expecting it to be a little slow so we called ahead, also because we were coming in about 830pm & didn’t want them to stay to late for us. We finished around 930& never once felt rushed. It’s a quaint family run place, the service was a little slow, but not at all bad, extremely friendly, helpful, showed us some pictures of other dishes. Mentioned he’s trying to get some put up on the wall or tv, which would be great if I go without my translator! Because I’m definitely going back!
Zia H.
Place rating: 5 Chicago, IL
This place is great! Such a refreshing change from the mediocre Pakistani food in New Orleans. It’s totally worth the drive from the city. Only 4 months old but already making a huge impact with its customers. The food is delicious, has a real home cooked feel. This was a real treat for me to dine out at a place that resembles my mum’s cooking. I would highly recommend the chicken biryani and the nehari with naan. Everything is made fresh, never re heated, which is what you would expect from a good Pakistani place. The kheer(rice pudding) is fantastic, so definitely try it. The restaurant is new, clean and the service is hospitable. Good family run establishment, the owners do their own cooking and manage the front. Definitely worth checking out, you will not be disappointed. Will be returning to try other items on the menu!
Pradeep V.
Place rating: 5 Elmwood, LA
I have been here 7 – 8 times so far, which includes 5 dine ins and 3 pick ups. The owner never fails to impress with his personability. They have the best Kebabs in the city. I love the spicy Behari kebab, its so well cooked that it just melts in your mouth. Biryani is always good. Try paya curry, it is also well cooked. I feel bad for the owners as he tries his best to handle the front end of the restaurant and answers phones, take orders — all at the same time. His wife is the only cook and she is doing her best to serve dishes as quick as possible. They can use some additional help with the kitchen and front end of the restaurant. Expect some delay to be served if the restaurant is full. They specialize in catering. If you plan a small party, give them a heads up of 1 day — your order is specially made and priced better.
Mimi S.
Place rating: 4 Kenner, LA
What a pleasant surprise. Tucked away on williams blvd is this authentic indian spot. The food is delicious and if you love spicy well then this is for you darling. I had the Karahi Gosht(goat) super spicy but it taste good, the raita, rice and naan helps. I also had the butter chicken. It’s so good and although it says mild, trust me, it definitely has a kick to it. Overall, the food is great. Recommended.
Veronica B.
Place rating: 5 New Orleans, LA
This place was delicious. We had the chicken briyani and the goat curry. Both were amazingly flavorful. The curry sauce was so yummy that even after we ate all the goat, we couldn’t help but dip in our naan! And speaking of the naan: sweet baby Jesus! So good. It was fresh out of the oven and the perfect texture! It’s hard to think of a negative, but I suppose if I had to point out anything, it would be the speed. Since everything was cooked fresh, it took about 25 minutes to get our food. But that was fine by us as we were not in a rush. Plus, the owner is so kind and welcoming, that we didn’t mind the wait. Eat here! It’s naan-sensical not to! :)
DC Y.
Place rating: 5 Mid-City, New Orleans, LA
Delicious! Amazing spices, homemade Naan, delectable samosas, awesome vegetarian dishes, great portions, and superb homemade deserts like the Falooda which is incredible! Also, the service was very very hospitable, informative, friendly and prompt! The nice man who served us answered all of our questions about the various dishes thoroughly and showed us pictures of the food on his phone before we ordered. I haven’t had that great of service in a long time.
Bobby B.
Place rating: 4 New Orleans, LA
I would give the food: 5; Food size: 3.5; And drinks 2 – 3. But the food wins. Here’s why. [Go to the bottom for the Too Long: Didn’t Read summary.] I’m going to do the negatives before the positives because I want you to leave this review remembering the best part last. Because you DO need to try this place out. Negatives: 1) Under-staffed in the front of house. The owner said that this is not normally an issue as it it not so crowded usually on weekends. But no Saints football meant more people in. Ok. I get that. The poor man was on the phone taking orders, all over the restaurant greeting people. Asking if they need stuff etc. I WISH I had his energy levels.(So your experience will probably be quicker) 2) No iced tea and no water outside canned or bottled stuff. If you want a serious restaurant in NOLA, please don’t make people pay for bottled water. Most of us have no issue drinking tap water. After living other places, I can say NOLA water is some of the better water I’ve had. And iced tea is simple and inexpensive to make. You will make more from that then selling cans. I promise you. 3) Limited menu means you may not always order an item on a given day. If you have it on the menu, you should offer it every day. If not, make up certain nights for one menu and certain nights for others. If Celeb-chefs can do it, everyone else can do it too. And the type of food you make relies on freshness and such, so feel free to use that as an excuse to only serve certain foods on certain days.(Post it online and we’ll come on the days you offer what we like). 4) Small and spartan space(Note: this is not an issue for me except having to sit in one of the few small tables with my back to the door. Gives me the willies). It can get a bit loud and then quiet in there. it’s got odd sound acoustics. 5) Slightly small portions for us fat Americans. Half an hour later and we were still hungry even though we got 2 mains, an appetizer and an extra naan. Maybe more vegetables could help. or maybe a cup of rice. Something to give it a bit more substance would be wonderful. That seems like a lot of negatives but I’m just being verbose and overly picky because I really WANT them to succeed. I really do. This place needs to tweak a few things and take over the Indian/Pakistani scene in this area. And here is why. Positives: 1)The owner is the embodiment of customer service. He seemed to feel so bad that he was not able to get to everyone really quickly and seemed to care that everyone got everything the way they wanted it. He thanked people profusely for coming in, He apologized profusely if there was a wait or something wasn’t perfect. He took the time to ask questions about what people liked and to offer suggestions, and pictures of different foods so they knew what to expect at every stage of the process. He really is the consummate business owner and customer service professional. 2) Cleanliness. This place was spotless. I especially liked that there was a hand washing sink OUTSIDE the bathrooms so you didn’t have to touch anything nasty after you washed your hands to avoid Marime(from where I come from, it means ritualistic uncleanliness of impurity). I love this. 3) Food: When I lived in England, I would go to Birmingham to an area called Spark Hill which may have more Pakistani than Pakistan. I had wonderful Pakistani food. This is just as good if not better. If you have ever had a good Indian Samosa, try a Pakistani version with beef. It’s like the Best Kibbi you ever had… but crispy. Perfection. 4) More food. The Karahi Ghosht(goat curry) was the best I’ve ever had from a NOLA restaurant. I’ve had better from a Chef with a doctorate in Indian Culture and food, but not in a NOLA restaurant. If it had been about 15% larger, I’d have been in heaven. I wanted to suck the marrow from the bones… it was that good. But Fat man was polite. 5) More, more food. The girly had butter chicken and again, it was the best version we’ve ever had in New Orleans. And I mean EVER. Once again, it needed to be a bit larger for the price, but it was amazingly good. 6) Get the naan. Shaddap and get the naan. And even if your dinner comes with naan, get more naan. Even if you don’t like naan, get the naan. TL:DR Needs some adjusting if they want to grow their business but the food is unbelievable and the owner is great. don’t go when you are too hungry. The end.
Ali J.
Place rating: 5 Kenner, LA
Great food. Reasonable prices and serving sizes. can’t get more authentic than this place in nola area as far as desi food goes. Weekend specials include hulwa puri and parathas. Good family atmosphere.