13 Best Indian Restaurants near University City

“Very good food and attentive service. Dislikes: Menu looked like it had been handled by 100 people. Front entry door glass badly needed to be cleaned. A bit more attention to the appearance of cleanliness would make this place even more appealing.“

“My girlfriend and I went here for the first time a few months ago and since then we’ve probably gone 40-50 times. One week we went five days in a row because it’s so high quality and flavorful. I do chicken reviews on another platform and this place has scored the highest rating I’ve ever given. 9.7/10 clucks. I’ve been to ≈300 other places specifically for chicken and the chicken tikka kebab from here is the best I’ve ever had. Runners up are Grace Meat + Three, Kimchi Guys, and O! Wing Plus.Anyway - I couldn’t recommend this place enough. It’s a MUST try even if you’re an hour away. Neville or Raj will take care of you and they’re the best in the business.“

“Andhra Chili Chicken in a Dosa Roll. Enough Said. I mean seriously I told my significant other about it on a phone call after my first bite it was that good.Tikki Masala ?Spiced Chicken appetizer ?I run Sandbox VR right next door and I can’t wait to keep trying the whole menu!“

“I've never had Indian before so my daughter and I had no idea what we'd like, but the staff was super courteous and gave us stellar suggestions that we ended up loving! I got the chicken Tikka Masala and it was one of the most delicious things I've ever eaten, and everything was gluten free! We will definitely be back!Vegetarian options: Vegetarian friendly!Dietary restrictions: Definitely gluten free friendly!“

“Customer, who wantS to order from the menu, is totally ignored until you finally give up and move to the buffet, which is good, but not what I wanted. They put a glass of water on front of you, but don’t come back. They were rated in Sauce as reader’s choice for top Indian cuisine. You be the judge.“

“Basil India makes some of the most flavorful Indian food I've had in recent memory. Every dish I've tried is bursting with flavor, and is served temperature-hot, and spicy-hot (if you please). Vegan options are few, but those they do have are excellent. The wait staff are friendly and attentive.Yet I don't enjoy hanging out in the restaurant. It is too brightly lit (at certain tables, you feel spotlighted), the furniture is not comfortable, and, worst of all, it is loud. You will hear clamor from the kitchen, the loud banter of other diners, and music that is turned up too high. I enjoy the food immensely, but when I dine in, I want to eat as quickly as possible so I can get out of there. It's not relaxing.If Basil India can fix the ambiance, five stars all the way! In the meantime, I will keep ordering the incomparably zesty Vegan Tikka Masala for takeout.Vegetarian options: Vegan Tikka Masala is amazingly flavorful. Lotus Seed Thai Curry is a close second.“

“Had their weekend buffet. Delicious food for a very reasonable buffet price. Go and see for yourself. Not sure how much the buffet changes, but some dishes that were present (but not all of them):Tandoori chicken, chicken korma, Tikka, chicken bulgogi, spag paneer, they had several vegetarian and GF options.Milk tea was great.“

“Coming back to this restaurant after 8 years for the Afghani cuisine. The Kabuli Palau with slow cooked Lamb Shank, raisins & shredded carrots was as tender & falling off the bone with wonderful flavors just as I remember. It was worth coming back. ???? ????“

“Pretty solid. Was our first time having Indian, so this was a new experience. We got the dinner for 2, the soup was super good! The chicken tikka masala and the lamb curry was nice, though my lamb had a super crunchy bit that I couldn’t tell what it was. Not as spicy as I was hoping for but I was happy. The rice pudding they gave wasn’t very good, had a muted taste. The bread was excellent. Service was okay, the servers weren’t very chatty and we had like 4 different people checking in. Kind of an awkward experience. Would definitely get carry out or go again!“

“I love Indian food. And wow is this place incredible. The lamb vindaloo stood out in particular. Perfectly spiced all around.Food was fresh and hot and we didn't have to wait long even though they were very busy.Also got to try their honey Chai and it was a perfect sweet side. We will definitely be back.“

“My husband and I took my parents to Namaste along with our 5 month old daughter. The staff was very patient with us, as the baby was fussy when we first arrived. Then after most of the other patrons had finished their meals they changed their TVs to a child's program without prompting to keep her entertained. I don't know of any other restaurant that also features a bar that would do this. Very lovely people on staff there.“

“Tried this restaurant for the first time last night. Definitely will return. Had the Curry Lamb, Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan. The food was great , although my 'mild' Curry Lamb was too spicy. If you are a wimp like me then I suggest really emphasizing MILD. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Prices were reasonable.“