taste of india

after reading some of the reviews my husband andii were concerned about going to this restaurant. they had just cleared a table when we got there. it was 15 minutes after we had been sitting (eating papadams while holding them in our hands) when we asked, we got napkins and silverware. their mint chutney was amazing! we ordered chicken tikka masala and butter chicken - both hot (three chilli peppers by their notation). this was after a long discussion with wait staff on whether it would be hot enough. well, when we got our food, the dishes were mild! my husband thought the flavor of the food was ok, but they just couldn't get the spice level we asked for! we asked them to spice them up. they brought them back and they still tasted mild! we had to ask for red chilli powder and sprinkle it to make the dishes spicy enough. i don't plan on going back.

great food. when we are in pensacola for the day, taste of india is always on my mind. we don't often have time to venture off the costco/sam's club path to have an enjoyable lunch. yesterday we had time & our lunch was excellent.

i have been craving indian food for a while & it really hit the spot. we ordered a salad chicken chaat, naan, garlic naan, chicken sag, chicken tikka masala & basmati rice. the chicken chaat we had never had before. it was chicken with tomatoes, onions & what tasted like jicama with the most delicious red dressing with a hint of orange. it tasted so good on the naan with some of the mint & tamarind chutney, they brought to the table. the chicken was cooked so moistly in all the dishes & the sauces were spot on. the only problem is i want more & we live a ferry ride & taxi drive away!!

satisfied customer!. great restaurant with a warm and welcoming atmosphere! the food is delicious, and i have to give it up to the owner who knows what he is talking about with his food. i've had indian food many times before, and i can say this has been the best experience yet!!! the owner was a great and took the time to recommend dishes to us, the sukha maas and butter chicken are phenomenal. the naan was fresh and hot and the lentil rice cakes were amazing! the service was fantastic and after our meal he came back over and asked if everything went well. the service is great and staff is very customer caring and friendly. i will definitely be back over and over again!

best indian food in town!!!. we were on a vacation and ate here. we made sure we came to the same place again before we left. the food was wonderful and the owners were very friendly. i could see them moving around lively helping out people who are new to indian food. the service was timely and fast. i'm indian and i tell you this food is authentic and delicious. couldn't ask for more. i loved all the chicken receipes especially. a memorable experience.

great experience!. we just so happened to fall upon the taste of india and it worked out perfectly. we went in for the buffet lunch and loved it. its a cute mom and pop place, and both owners were very nice people. neither of us are connoisseurs of indian food, so she walked us through everything out and let us know when fresh items came out. (which was often) everything was fantastic! we got our fill and the prices are very reasonable. i'd go back again. and if your not too familiar with indian food yourself i'd recommend to go during lunch so you can try everything.

beyond expectations. went there tonight (dinner is a la carte; lunch is a buffet from what i know) with my girlfriend after reading some good reviews here on urban spoon. after eating my delicious meal, i knew i had to write a review, and my first ever urban spoon review at that - it was that pleasing.

the physical restaurant was small and cozy, with one or two servers working along with the owner. after an american server took mine and my girlfriend's drink orders, the owner came to talk to us, making sure we knew what the food on our menus was all about. the care taken by the owner to see to it that we as guests were accommodated was excellent. the owner was obviously a people person; the way he welcomed us and ensured we made the right order was very pleasant.

being that some patrons will enjoy very spicy food, while others will enjoy the americanized, toned down versions (no spice), the owner makes it his job to ask what you like, and serve to you accordingly.

everything from the portion sizes to the water cups made the experience my best indian experience yet.

i'll be going back next time i'm in town.

love it!. i could eat here everyday. the food is good and the prices are reasonable. the new owners really try hard.

good find. friendly staff, great service and a wide variety of excellent food. i was impressed that they honored my request for mild seasoning and for "as little oil as possible." all around great experience. i would go back.

not good at all. the pakwaan is much better.

wonderful atmosphere and buffet. i have found that i can accurately judge the food at an indian restaurant based on their mint sauce... taste of india had excellent mint sauce. :) went with my husband and 4 month old baby and we were warmly welcomed and served. will go again soon. great deal on the buffet, $21 for 2.

good curry, naan needs help. i went here with my three children for the lunch buffet. we recently returned from japan where indian cuisine is superb. i was really craving some good curry and naan. i enjoyed almost everything on the buffet. the curry was really good. the chicken was good my kids loved it, tandori chicken was their favorite dish in japan. the rice left something to be desired though, it just wasn't quite the right texture. our hosts where warm and friendly and really kind to the children so thats a major plus. my biggest disappointment was in the naan. the naan brought to our table was small, crispy, and blah. naan, to me, is a big part of an indian meal. this naan was not up to par, it was really just sad. i will come back, like i said the curry was great, the people were friendly, i just really hope they make some improvement with their naan.

yum :-). service isn't anything special- i'll tell you that right up front.
however, i've gone for dinner and for the lunch buffet, and it's truly tasty. a great option if you're looking for something different. my hubs can't handle anything too powerfully spicy, and they had options for him as well. you always get an appetizer with your meal (at least, this was my experience). naan came with the buffet and fritters with dinner.
anyhow, buffet selection isn't wildly large, but it should do the trick and fill you up. i'd recommend giving it a try.

what we've been looking for. we recently moved here and have been exploring restaurants. this place has been the best thus far and vast improvement in indian food in this town. the menu gives you many options to choose from and the staff was very good at explaining the different dishes. the vegetarian options are excellent along with the tandoor items. the bowls and cups are from india and really gives you that special something you always look for in a restaurant, originality and makes you feel like you are in india. the cook is indian along with the owners and they are all very helpful. they will come to the tables making sure everything was perfect. not something many places do. we will be going for the buffet as well since we saw the tables and how many options are on it. for the price, i don't think you can beat that. we will definitely make this a restaurant to frequent to.

one of the worst buffet i had ever had in any indian restaurant i had eaten. probably knowing how to cook myself didnt help my cause. for the price they charge, it infuriates me to see frozen veggies being used. the food is so worthless, their own employees do not eat there (one of the employee told himself) . the place is just cheating people who want to get a taste of indian food, by serving stuff which is not even close to being indian food. street vendors in india can offer food which is far more authentic than this place does. their chole masala and aloo curry both taste the same. no one in their right mind use corn in biryani and curries. i was told none of their meat is fresh. utappams need chutney and they serve sauce. tell that to an indian foodie and he will laugh at your face. for $100 for a family of 7, what we got was just bs. i urge you....do not go to this place. eat a sub or a burger and you will thank your own judgement take this from an indian. there is nothing here that tastes like how it should be. not even the water in their annoyingly wobbling tumblers.

hands down one of my favorite restaurants in the area. the staff are kind and attentive, but not obnoxiously so. they are always there to take care of you, but not interrupt your meal or conversation, something i feel is missing from too many restaurants in the area.

this is one of those restaurants where i actually dream about the food, it's that good. perfectly seasoned, well cooked, something for everyone, and it changes perceptions. i never believed i could like vegetarian food until i tried their dal fry. what surprised me wasn't that it tasted good, but that i actually felt like i ate. i wasn't missing animal protein afterwards. this certainly doesn't stop me from devouring their lamb chops or the rogan josh, which are equally equisite, but it made me realize that there is more out there.

go hungry, go curious.