5 Best Indian Restaurants near Des Moines

Lzaza Indo-Pak Cuisine Pakistani • $
1409 23rd St, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Korma Goat Curry Palak Paneer Egg Veggie Channa Masala Aloo Gobi
Buffet Plate of Tandoori Chicken Masala Chicken
Wonderful Buffet Think It's the Only One Left
Tandoori Chicken Marsala Chicken & Rice
Chicken Marsala & Veggie Samosa
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Biryani
Butter Chicken
Veggie Pakora
Butter Naan

“I had no idea Lazaza reopened! I thought it went out of business last summer but I am glad to see it is back.What has improved: the interior looks much better with new coat of paint and lighting. The old look was definitely a tad sketchy. The food is still great and the chai is as good as it used to be.What has not improved: the price of lunch buffet has gone from 12.99 to 16.99. That is a pretty steep increase. The best thing about lazaza was that it had good lunch buffet at a great price. I know inflation hit everyone hard, but 30% increase is rough. I don't think I will be going here as often as I used to, since the price has gone up so much.Suggestions: Lazaza doesn't have a lot of online presence. It has a fb page that doesn't get updated. So when it closed over the summer, I thought you guys went out of business. So I didn't even think to look until my friends updated me on it. I would have visited earlier if I had known. If you are not as busy as you used to be, it might be because people don't know you are back. Or it might be that Lazaza doesn't offer as good of a deal as it use to.“

4.5 Superb56 Reviews
India Star Indian • $
5514 Douglas Ave, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Most Everything on the Lunch Buffet
Garlic Naan Plain Naan Lamb Biryani
Shrimp Vindaloo and Garlic Naan
Naan Plain and Garlic
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoori Chicken
Pistachio Kulfi
Chicken Curry
Chicken Saag
Malai Kofta

“I didn't expect the place to be good one looking at the rating, but it turned our to be good actually. I loved the food, felt like authentic indian dishes. Price is also very reasonable. Naan is very tasty! I would love to visit again.“

4.1 Good49 Reviews
Spices of Nepal Indian • $
4804 SW 9th St, Des Moines

Customers` Favorites

Vegetable Chow Mein
Vegetable Curry
Butter Chicken
Chicken Momos
Paneer Naan
Dal

“My friend invited me to dinner and this was the spot she chose. I really don’t know why more people are not talking about this place. I’ve been back three times and every time has been perfect! The food is so good and you can tell it’s cooked fresh. Everything I’ve tried has wonderful flavor and the staff is friendly!“

4.1 Good61 Reviews
Kathmandu Restaurant Indian • $
7229 Apple Valley, Windsor Heights - 5.57 miles

Customers` Favorites

Aloo Gobi Served with Basmati Rice
Chicken Korma and Chicken Curry
Kathmandu Special Biryani
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chilli Chicken Momo
Mixed Vegtable Curry
Steamed Chicken Momo
Soup Chicken Momo
Chicken Tandoori
Tandoori Chicken

“Great food and atmosphere. All gluten free. Vegetarian and vegan options are marked in the menu. There are a lot of selections for each of those dietary restrictionsVegetarian options: Large vegetarian, vegan and gluten free selections all marked in the menuDietary restrictions: arge vegetarian, vegan and gluten free selections all marked in the menu“

4.5 Superb98 Reviews

5
Zaika

Zaika Indian • $$
3209 Henry St SW, Bondurant - 8.32 miles

Customers` Favorites

Half Tandoori Chicken
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Biryani
Black Kala Chana
Butter Chicken
Chicken Tikka
Chicken Curry
Shahi Paneer
Chili Chicken
Cheese Chilli

“This was our first visit but we will ABSOLUTELY be back. Heard wonderful things and thought we'd be adventurous. We cannot handle spice, so we were a *little* nervous. We were also fully unfamiliar with Indian food other than what we'd heard, so this was a new experience.We ordered at the counter and has several questions about what certain dishes were, how they were prepared, and what to expect from a spice level. The girl who took our order was patient and thorough in her explanation, which we appreciated greatly. She said that everything is prepared at a mild spice level but can be increased, but we opted for mild. We ordered the butter chicken, the tandoori chicken, an order of rice, plain naan, and fountain drinks.It was busy the night we visited (a family of around 20 people took up half of the restaurant), so they said it would be a 30-40 minute wait. We knew the food was cooked to order and is authentic, and it was a busy weekend night, so we had no concern waiting.The food came quickly despite being busy. The butter chicken was lovely. The chicken was prepared perfectly: tender and flavorful with the slightest hint of spice. The sauce was creamy and delicious without having an overwhelmingly tomato flavor. The rice was cooked just right and the naan was lovely. If I had any critique of the food it would be that the naan was possibly rolled or stretched slightly too thin at the middle, leaving it quite crispy. Nearer the edges were soft and pliable. Not a complaint in the slightest, just a personal preference.The tandoori chicken came out last. Several full chicken legs, covered in a deep red sauce. Deep, complex flavors. However, Zaika's definition of "mild" and ours are somewhat different. ? Not a criticism, but the chicken was slightly spicier than I expected and much spicier than my wife expected. The flavor was incredible, but the heat was too much for our underdeveloped palates. Next visit, we'll ask for no spice to make sure we can both enjoy to the fullest extent.Following dinner, the owner and head chef came to the table to chat. We congratulated her on the 24-hour change to their hours and she let us know about the plans for the Zaika Express food truck. She offered to make us something not on the menu if we ask on our next visit, which was incredibly generous. She even gave us a sample container of something else on the menu to take home (something with potatoes and soy beans--I feel terrible not knowing what it's called!). She was so sweet and made us feel like family.It was a wonderful experience for an on-a-whim dinner, and we cannot wait to visit again and try more.“

4.5 Superb85 Reviews
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