Very good foodVegetarian options: Chana masala , alu govi , Daal , Aloo Tama , jack fruit , cabbage Bhaji , spinich tofu , spicy egg plant and etc
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chana Masala
Kiana L.
My favorite place to eat on UH campus! The staff is very friendly and food is great. A great option for quick take-out.
Jessi B
good food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chana Masala
Paul C.
It's cool when you have colleagues who are foodies. You see, I work in a large office where you get to witness and smell the various foods that colleagues have during lunch time. Several weeks ago, a colleague mentioned Indian curry which piqued my interest as I do enjoy Indian food. The mentioning of eggplant and boiled egg curry really got my attention and I just had to investigate. Luckily, several colleagues were going to Lasoon, that specializes in Indian and Nepali cuisine, so I jumped on the bandwagon and ordered what was well liked amongst my colleagues. I have never been to Lasoon but found out they are located inside the University of Hawaii inside the Paradise Palms Food Court. They opened in Aug 2018 that also offers vegetarian options. One of my colleagues just raves over the boiled egg curry which I've never had before. To be frank, I've never heard of boiled eggs in curry dishes before, so I just had to give this a try. Follow them on IG for their daily specials, which lists their proteins and sides options. After submitting my order, I waited patiently for my colleague to return. THE VERDICT: I do understand the "Curry in a hurry." concept as this business is in the university and this grab-and-go carryout food exceeded my expectations. I'm no expert in Indian cuisine but I do appreciate the various spices used for their curries. Although this dish sounded odd to me, the boiled egg curry (Thursday special) works. Your mouth is familiar with the texture of boiled eggs, which are sliced in half lengthwise and cooked in a powerful curry sauce. For my palate, I didn't find the heat powerful, and this dish was just right for me. For those who know me, I'm not a fan of long grain rice but do like Basmati rice with curries. Solid dish. I also ordered the butter chicken which was okay but nothing to write home about. Chicken thighs are cut in large chunks and cooked prior before adding them into the curry sauce. I did appreciate the amount of food served but the flavors didn't really seep into the chicken. For the sides I sampled the cabbage, chickpea, and okra (also Thursday special) and I enjoyed both the cabbage and okra. Food was tasty and good volume served here. I also got their samosas, and I reheated them in the toaster oven and work and it was pretty good for fast food. I also got extra plates to surprise my family and they really enjoyed the food. Favorite niece by default and favorite nephew by default both commented on the tasty food from Lasoon and gave thumbs up. I did another attempt with Lasoon and sure didn't disappoint. This round we tried the lamb curry that was a winner. Most pieces were tender and flavorful. Loved the okra so it's a plus to order on Thursdays. I also got the spicy boiled egg curry that satisfied my tummy. Tip: reheat the roti and samosa for optimal quality. Absolutely satisfying. Overall, pleasant experiences at Lasoon where I'm game on getting their food again. I don't go to the University but luckily work with colleagues who appreciate good food and patronize Lasoon regularly where I get to submit my food order and have it delivered to my desk.
Nu Jahat J.
This is actually 2 star, but 1 gave them 1 extra because it's so cheap comparing with other indian restaurants. When I give suggestion to choose indian food, i always suggest "Butter chicken" because there is no way that any indian restaurant messed up this item! I was wrong!! They have the worst-ever butter chicken. They make something wrong with tjeir initial processing, i tried BC two times and both time I got raw chicken smell. Their Samosa is good though!
Riley T.
I'm obsessed with this place. Everything tastes great, they change out the foods available so there's always something new, and it's honestly the cheapest place on campus? Esp for how much food you get. The staff are super friendly too and are always willing to discuss ingredients with you and make suggestions. Love you Lasoon
Aubrey M.
Overall, this place isn't as good as other Indian restaurants on O'ahu, but it's a decent campus option. I would've given it 3 stars except the service and prices were great. I got the "Special Combo" plate which comes with rice, 2 entrees, & 2 veggies for $14. It's a great amount of food for the price. I tried the daal, another veggie dish w/ beans and potatoes, the butter chicken & the lamb curry. The daal was a little undercooked and bland. The other veggie dish had better flavor. The butter chicken was really bland. The lamb curry was the most flavorful of all the dishes, but still slightly bland compared to other restaurants. The roti was good.The masala chai was also a little bland, but I've never tried legit chai so who knows. I'd come back for the lamb curry, but not much else.
Kelsey C.
So much food for $14. The lamb was not the best I've ever had, but the sauce was awesome and I loved the sides. The value for the money makes it an easy 4.5 stars. Samosa was also super tasty! My friend found it spicy, I think more heat could have been added. You don't have to be a student to go here either!
J H
Delicious curries, samosas and rhoti bread! A good selection of vegetarian options! Their prices went up, but I’m now addicted to their food and too lazy to bring food from home. This is arguably the best place to eat on campus.
Sithis Rants
Probably the best place to eat on UH campus. Friendly staff. Butter chicken is straight fire
This is the spot. Authentic flavors. The meat they use is high quality compared to the other spots at UH. Best food on campus by far, and super sweet staff.
Julian Darius
When I'm at UH, this is my favorite place to eat. It's hard to resist picking up some Indian lunch. Several vegetarian options and good service. It's food court Indian, yes, but it's a cut above. So glad this is here!Vegetarian options: Many vegetarian options.
Quinne Uchida
Lasoon is not only the best place to eat on campus at UH Manoa, it also has the best Indian Nepalese food on the island!
Yingwei K.
As other reviewers said, very friendly business owner, delicious tastes, generous servings, and reasonable prices. I usually get the lamb plate and the butter chicken plate each with 2 vegetable sides, and a couple of samosas and roti. They put the food neatly in a brown bag, and walk out to hand to me with a genuine smile (yes you can see it even with the mask). Their white rice is basmati, not other cheaper substitutes.
Rebecca C.
Ahhhhhhmazing! The staff, service, and food are exceptional. Daily specials on rotation with plentiful veggie options. They are generous with their portions and are happy to give you a sample to gauge your spice tolerance before making your plate selections.
Very good foodVegetarian options: Chana masala , alu govi , Daal , Aloo Tama , jack fruit , cabbage Bhaji , spinich tofu , spicy egg plant and etc
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chana Masala
My favorite place to eat on UH campus! The staff is very friendly and food is great. A great option for quick take-out.
good food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chana Masala
It's cool when you have colleagues who are foodies. You see, I work in a large office where you get to witness and smell the various foods that colleagues have during lunch time. Several weeks ago, a colleague mentioned Indian curry which piqued my interest as I do enjoy Indian food. The mentioning of eggplant and boiled egg curry really got my attention and I just had to investigate. Luckily, several colleagues were going to Lasoon, that specializes in Indian and Nepali cuisine, so I jumped on the bandwagon and ordered what was well liked amongst my colleagues. I have never been to Lasoon but found out they are located inside the University of Hawaii inside the Paradise Palms Food Court. They opened in Aug 2018 that also offers vegetarian options. One of my colleagues just raves over the boiled egg curry which I've never had before. To be frank, I've never heard of boiled eggs in curry dishes before, so I just had to give this a try. Follow them on IG for their daily specials, which lists their proteins and sides options. After submitting my order, I waited patiently for my colleague to return. THE VERDICT: I do understand the "Curry in a hurry." concept as this business is in the university and this grab-and-go carryout food exceeded my expectations. I'm no expert in Indian cuisine but I do appreciate the various spices used for their curries. Although this dish sounded odd to me, the boiled egg curry (Thursday special) works. Your mouth is familiar with the texture of boiled eggs, which are sliced in half lengthwise and cooked in a powerful curry sauce. For my palate, I didn't find the heat powerful, and this dish was just right for me. For those who know me, I'm not a fan of long grain rice but do like Basmati rice with curries. Solid dish. I also ordered the butter chicken which was okay but nothing to write home about. Chicken thighs are cut in large chunks and cooked prior before adding them into the curry sauce. I did appreciate the amount of food served but the flavors didn't really seep into the chicken. For the sides I sampled the cabbage, chickpea, and okra (also Thursday special) and I enjoyed both the cabbage and okra. Food was tasty and good volume served here. I also got their samosas, and I reheated them in the toaster oven and work and it was pretty good for fast food. I also got extra plates to surprise my family and they really enjoyed the food. Favorite niece by default and favorite nephew by default both commented on the tasty food from Lasoon and gave thumbs up. I did another attempt with Lasoon and sure didn't disappoint. This round we tried the lamb curry that was a winner. Most pieces were tender and flavorful. Loved the okra so it's a plus to order on Thursdays. I also got the spicy boiled egg curry that satisfied my tummy. Tip: reheat the roti and samosa for optimal quality. Absolutely satisfying. Overall, pleasant experiences at Lasoon where I'm game on getting their food again. I don't go to the University but luckily work with colleagues who appreciate good food and patronize Lasoon regularly where I get to submit my food order and have it delivered to my desk.
This is actually 2 star, but 1 gave them 1 extra because it's so cheap comparing with other indian restaurants. When I give suggestion to choose indian food, i always suggest "Butter chicken" because there is no way that any indian restaurant messed up this item! I was wrong!! They have the worst-ever butter chicken. They make something wrong with tjeir initial processing, i tried BC two times and both time I got raw chicken smell. Their Samosa is good though!
I'm obsessed with this place. Everything tastes great, they change out the foods available so there's always something new, and it's honestly the cheapest place on campus? Esp for how much food you get. The staff are super friendly too and are always willing to discuss ingredients with you and make suggestions. Love you Lasoon
Overall, this place isn't as good as other Indian restaurants on O'ahu, but it's a decent campus option. I would've given it 3 stars except the service and prices were great. I got the "Special Combo" plate which comes with rice, 2 entrees, & 2 veggies for $14. It's a great amount of food for the price. I tried the daal, another veggie dish w/ beans and potatoes, the butter chicken & the lamb curry. The daal was a little undercooked and bland. The other veggie dish had better flavor. The butter chicken was really bland. The lamb curry was the most flavorful of all the dishes, but still slightly bland compared to other restaurants. The roti was good.The masala chai was also a little bland, but I've never tried legit chai so who knows. I'd come back for the lamb curry, but not much else.
So much food for $14. The lamb was not the best I've ever had, but the sauce was awesome and I loved the sides. The value for the money makes it an easy 4.5 stars. Samosa was also super tasty! My friend found it spicy, I think more heat could have been added. You don't have to be a student to go here either!
Delicious curries, samosas and rhoti bread! A good selection of vegetarian options! Their prices went up, but I’m now addicted to their food and too lazy to bring food from home. This is arguably the best place to eat on campus.
Probably the best place to eat on UH campus. Friendly staff. Butter chicken is straight fire
Restaurantji Recommends
This is the spot. Authentic flavors. The meat they use is high quality compared to the other spots at UH. Best food on campus by far, and super sweet staff.
When I'm at UH, this is my favorite place to eat. It's hard to resist picking up some Indian lunch. Several vegetarian options and good service. It's food court Indian, yes, but it's a cut above. So glad this is here!Vegetarian options: Many vegetarian options.
Lasoon is not only the best place to eat on campus at UH Manoa, it also has the best Indian Nepalese food on the island!
As other reviewers said, very friendly business owner, delicious tastes, generous servings, and reasonable prices. I usually get the lamb plate and the butter chicken plate each with 2 vegetable sides, and a couple of samosas and roti. They put the food neatly in a brown bag, and walk out to hand to me with a genuine smile (yes you can see it even with the mask). Their white rice is basmati, not other cheaper substitutes.
Ahhhhhhmazing! The staff, service, and food are exceptional. Daily specials on rotation with plentiful veggie options. They are generous with their portions and are happy to give you a sample to gauge your spice tolerance before making your plate selections.