Passage to India

909 E Elliot Rd, Tempe
(480) 275-2008

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Anthony Bregante

The best Indian food I have had in the Phoenix area. Service is always warm and attentive.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

MotoDoc ADV

I love this place. Really good Indian food. When you're sitting there, just watch how many people come and go with takeout. That's a damn good indicator of a popular local restaurant; an established place.

Kid-friendliness: More adult

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala and Chicken Korma with Garlic Naan and Roti Bread, Vindaloo

Mint Malek

The worst dining experience I’ve ever had. The food was completely flavorless, and the presentation left much to be desired. As for the service—if you can even call it that—there was only one waiter, who kept disappearing into the kitchen, leaving us waiting endlessly for basic requests. The restroom situation was the cherry on top: the smell was unbearable, worse than a portable toilet. Honestly, I’m shocked this place is still in business.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Robert Martin

This place has the best food in town. Better than Guru, Better than India Oven. Nice facility inside too. Never a wait for seating. Friendly staff. Try the onion naan, even better than garlic!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sarah Laidlaw

I eat here regularly. Their food is always delicious and the owner is always kind. Highly recommend this to become everyone’s go to Indian food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ra1n

Decided to try this place out for lunch today considering they are open for a few hours and not too far from where I was. As soon as I walked in I was greeted and asked if I would like a table. Since I was ordering to-go I simply sat the bar to order and wait for my food. While waiting the really nice Host came to give me and my friend both some water while we waited. That was already more than most places do for people that are waiting so that was a plus. Apple Pay is accepted which is another Pro. I ordered the Chicken Biryani with a side of Garlic Naan neither of which disappointed in the slightest. The Chicken Biryani was flavorful, delicious, and piping hot when I opened it even 15 minutes later. Their Garlic Naan was also very delicious, just right amount of thick, and not super garlicy. All in all, if you're in the area and are looking for something to get for lunch then look no further than Passage to India. Definitely will be returning again to try more menu items!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Evangeline Elmendorf Greene

I was disappointed in the food, at least in what I ordered. The chicken curry was so overly salted, the flavors were lost. Our waiter was courteous but his cologne was overpowering and lingered after he walked away. The restaurant interior was dark and the temperature too cold. No warmth in the atmosphere nor lighting. This restaurant has so much potential, but was not really an enjoyable experience.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Paula Brungardt

Always a great experience. We dine in and order delivery regularly. Highly recommend the Paneer Tikka Masala!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala and Chicken Korma with Garlic Naan and Roti Bread, Basmati Rice

Adam Petty

The food was really good. I'm giving a five total although my review would probably be closer to 4.3, but it's a good place that deserves your business! They serve Eastern Indian / With Chinese fusion, which I really enjoy. Everything was fresh, the sag seemed to be mixed greens which was refreshing, and the Goat Andhra (sp?) Curry was amazing!!!
I'm definitely going back, and it will be in my rotation.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala and Chicken Korma with Garlic Naan and Roti Bread, Andhra Curry

Lance Martin

I have eaten here and have also had takeout. They never disappoint. The food is fresh and fabulous. My current favorite is the Korma. But everything tastes delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

mitch brodsky

The tandoori is superb. So flavorful and smothered in onions. Chili paneer is equally scrumptious. I will keep coming back here because it's that good!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Cherie Joy

Delicious! The staff is great and food came out quickly. Great happy hour specials and friendly waiters. The food is full of flavor and the atmosphere is very clean.

josh logan

We went in on a slow night, so we got the whole place to ourselves. The food was fantastic, and the service was perfect.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

BL

I ordered from DoorDash the samosas, paneer tikka masala, and garlic naan. Worst Indian food I have ever had. This meal was inedible and I had to throw most of it away—I want to cry at the fact that I spent money on this food! It was weirdly salty, the mint chutney was—no lie—fluorescent green, and even the garlic naan was bad! Thin, tough, butterless. The samosas were like bland instant mashed potatoes in fried dough. I have eaten at dozens of Indian restaurants across the country in my life. Not only was this the worst food I have ever received from an Indian restaurant, it was probably the worst food I’ve ever been served in my life— and I’m not a very picky person, so it has to be legitimately gross to get this reaction out of me. Please save your money and avoid disappointment, don’t end up like me. ????

Food: 1

LL

I ordered from DoorDash the samosas, paneer tikka masala, and garlic naan. Worst Indian food I have ever had. This meal was inedible and I had to throw most of it away—I want to cry at the fact that I spent money on this food! It was weirdly salty, the mint chutney was—no lie—fluorescent green, and even the garlic naan was bad! Thin, tough, butterless. The samosas were like bland instant mashed potatoes in fried dough. I have eaten at dozens of Indian restaurants across the country in my life. Not only was this the worst food I have ever received from an Indian restaurant, it was probably the worst food I’ve ever been served in my life— and I’m not a very picky person, so it has to be legitimately gross to get this reaction out of me. Please save your money and avoid disappointment, don’t end up like me. 😭😭😭😭

Food: 1

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