Crispy fried vegetable fritters seasoned with spices, perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Grill • Indian • Vegetarian
Kebab • Casual • Indian • Catering
"Did a pickup for chicken tikka wrap, malai kebab wrap and paneer roll.The wraps were good , just did not like when I had to wait another 25 minutes after the scheduled pickup time. Wasn’t even busy they were going to close in the next hour or so when i placed the order. They probably started preparing when I went in.I would call them before going to their restaurant the next time I place an order for pickup no matter what the pickup time is."
Indian • Vegetarian • Himalayan/Nepalese • Aromatic Indian Spices
"was an absolutely incredible experience! Chris, our server, expertly guided us though the menu from beer to food to cocktails. Even the owner served us our food and wished blessings upon us for our upcoming marriage and gave us great advice as a man who has been married for 40 years. We have not even one remotely bad thing to say about the entire restaurant. The drinks, food, authenticity, and experience as a whole are next to none. We will be returning often!"
Grill • Indian • Healthy • Barbecue
"A Fiery Feast at Absolute Barbecue!Upon a local friend's recommendation, we ventured to Absolute Barbecue, and boy, were we in for a treat! The restaurant immediately impressed us with its authenticity and quality, serving up a smorgasbord of Indian flavors that hit the mark every time.The variety of dishes catered to all palates, satisfying both vegetarians and meat lovers in our party. Each dish was a testament to the authentic Indian taste, balancing a medley of spices and flavors perfectly.But the charm of Absolute Barbecue wasn't just in its food. The service was remarkable, with a team that was not only friendly but also genuinely committed to providing a great experience. They consistently checked in on us, ensuring our dining experience was nothing short of outstanding.In short, Absolute Barbecue is a shining gem with its authentic food and warm hospitality. It’s the kind of place that surprises and delights in equal measure a definite must visit for any food enthusiast."
Cafés • Indian • Coffee • Seafood
"Very thrilled to have an Indian store in Issaquah again and the cafe is a bonus. We ordered the veg utthappam and aloo puri, both were delicious. The staff is so helpful, courteous and nice."
Full • Indian • Seafood • Bar-Lounge
"The service was horrible and could be because of language barrier but maybe inexperience. We had to wait a long time for our drinks and one drink had to be returned 2 times cuz the bartender did not know how to make a manhattan. We all ordered entrees...there were 4 of us. No explanation of the food they brought to the table and only 2 entrees came out. When we could flag down our server he told us they ran out of lamb,,,but he never came to tell us so we could order another entree. This place needs at least 2 bartenders, they need to have wait staff that can explain dishes and understand drink orders and servers need to be more attentive. We will not be back or recommend this restaurant to anyone."
Soup • Asian • Indian • Chinese
"Reputed and well known Indian place... but recently began to notice the degradation in quality and service. Book an event for 250 people in rasoi iii....went for food tasting in rasoi ii. Excellent service and food tested much better this time. Very friendly people and service has been improved, I guess it was limited due to weekdays and quantity. Still one of the best names for Indian food. Will definitely visit again soon!!"
Indian
Bar • Indian • Drinks • Chicken
"The food was OUTSTANDING. We ordered Mutter Paneer and Chicken Tikka Masala (along with Buttered Nan) and I was in heaven from the first bite ‘til the last, savoring the exquisitely artful blend of exotic flavors, delighted with each fragrant forkful. If you dine here, you’ll be treated to some of the finest Indian cuisine in the Greater Phoenix area. The service needs serious attention in order to bring it up to the level of the food. Our waiter seemed as though he’d never been trained in service, let alone supervised; when he finally delivered the bill to me covered with grease, it was a fitting finish to his long line of careless and clueless service faux pas. Fortunately, my elation over the quality of the food helped me look past his ineptitude. I would have brought this to the attention of the owner or manager, but there seemed to be no one over the waiter who had anything more than a “J.V.” (Junior Varsity) understanding of fine dining service. Also, there were numerous things broken in the restaurant (the booths are unusable; do not try sitting in them; the table have much better lighting anyway; and numerous items in the rest room were broken and unusable; this is a theme throughout this restaurant). The chef here is so excellent that I must stress that this restaurant is a culinary treasure for our community. If Chennai Chettinaad Palace brings in a front-of-house manager to train the waitstaff in proper service and attention to detail and brings the service here up to the same level as the outstanding food served at this restaurant, it could be one of the finest restaurants in North Phoenix. Please support this restaurant. You will be absolutely delighted by the outstanding quality of the cuisine served here. And I hope that the owners/managers will take action so that in the future we can also be delighted by the quality of the service experience as well."
Fish • Indian • Seafood • Chicken
"I had a terrible experience at this restaurant. It was so bad that I had to be in the parking lot late at night. The Paneer Tikka Kabab was burned and dry, like a rock. The chef claimed that no one had ever complained about it before. They also didn't have any chutney, but instead gave me yogurt to go with it. The vegetable biryani had three large pieces of potatoes, which were only partially seasoned and lacked flavor. The chef said he had run out of salan. He had no regrets and shamelessly told me that I was expecting too much at that late hour. I should have paid attention to their low 2.3 star rating and avoided stopping by. It's no wonder I haven't been back in 27 years in the South Bay area. The best alternative would be to drive to Taco Bell instead. If you arrive a bit earlier, I recommend trying their biryanis."
Curry • Indian • Cheese • Vegan Options
"hidden over this place when we went to check English book, they had a completely separate vegan menu. that had a lot to choose in starters, curries, naan brot and of course dosas. they also had a great vegan lunch offer where they had a tablet with 3 curries, rice, naan brot and some cut veg for $7! and they also did every veggie dosas for $8. we have lunch and shared a dosa and they were massive. would recommend this place. local business, good eating, amazing price can not ask for more!"
Tea • Fish • Indian • Seafood
"Wow. Amazingly delicious. My wife and I not only left with full bellies and smiles on our face from the friendliest service but a lot of leftovers as well. We started off with naan chips and chutney with tamarind. Then, we had the best deal of a lunch special ever. The Thali platter. Veg pakora w/tamarind, chicken Tikka masala, Chana masala, saag paneer, basmati rice w/papadam, gulab jaman w/yogurt, and butter naan. That's 10 items. You can't beat that for the amazing price. We also had the freshest mango Lassi I've ever had. We are going back asap. Thank you, Krishna (our server)"
Cafe • Cafés • Indian • Vegetarian
"April 2022 update Hard to believe it is six years, but I finally have the chance to go back with some friends. The place has not changed. Still not talking atmosphere. You go and order a Deli counter and give you a stand with a number. Then they deliver the food to your table. The good news is that the food comes very fast, it is very tasty, and the staff was super beautiful and courteous. Prices are very reasonable at less than $25 per person. We ordered four main dishes to share an appetizer board, some additional naane and some Lassis. The whole food was delicious. Our concerns were that the butter chicken was not as good as we were in other Indian restaurants in the city and the amount of sauce was excessive compared to the other ingredients in all dishes. On the good side they have some unique dishes that we haven't seen anywhere, and we really enjoyed them, so I upgraded my rating of three stars to four stars. Another difference from other restaurants in the area was that each of the main dishes came with Naan and not with rice. We didn't know enough to order rice, so a lot of tasty sauces ended in the peels that was a shame. In the atmosphere is missing, but the food is good and the prices are very reasonable."
Indian • Casual • Pakistani • Offers Delivery
"I absolutely adore this restaurant. The dishes are made with fresh ingredients and I have never been disappointed with my choices. The service is top-notch as well."
Indian • Casual • Catering • Vegetarian
"Still one of my favorites. Years ago I found out about this place from a chef friend who described the food as "a grandmother must be in the kitchen cooking. "I 've been coming here for years it 's always great! Casual service and easy for takeout. You can easily order online. For dining in they have the full menu and a buffet that is popular especially at lunch time.Dinner buffet is $17.99. They rotate the items and include a dessert. Always served with fresh naan bread. Great value for a tasty meal. I recommend ordering takeout online rather than calling it is much easier."
Indian • Biryani • Delivery Services
Casual • Indian • Seafood • Vegetarian
"I have ordered take away from Sitar many times but yesterday I had a dining-in experience and was so impressed. Always a fan of their food but yesterday I was floored with their hospitality too. We were too close to the last order cut off so we placed the order via phone while on the move and food was served hot promptly when we reached. They served us very well and showed lot of warmth. Wonderful hosts and it was a perfect memory for our friend who was visiting us from CA. Thank you Team Sitar. Onward and upward to you."