We found this place on Yelp after stopping in Idaho Falls for the night with our two young boys. It was delicious! We ordered the garlic naan, cauliflower pakora, butter chicken, and aloo gobi mattar. Between the four of us, it was plenty of food, and we finished it all. We stopped in right before opening, and they seated us, as they continued to get ready for the dinner rush. They were fabulously kind, and the food was delicious. Great stop!
Amber B
Everything was so good!I came here for the first time during lunch with a friend & Cardamom did not disappoint.From service to the meal itself, everything exceeded my expectations. Upon walking in, we were immediately greeted and I was pleasantly surprised with the cleanliness and welcoming feel of the restaurant.The lunch specials were a great deal. Each plate is $14.99 but you get to choose 3 items off the lunch board. I opted for the Chicken Tikka Masalla, Butter Chicken & Channa Puri (Garbanzo Beans). The sweet waitress asked if I liked my food spicy & I replied with an immediate, "yes!" She brought over some chili oil and it brought the dishes to another level.The lunch serving is very filling but you can receive a free refill of one of your dish options, if you choose.I'm excited to come back for dinner at some point to explore the options not found on the lunch menu. Until then, the lunch options are well worth it and I'll be adding Cardamom to my normal rotation.
Bradley Dick
My wife and I just ate here and it was amazing. She has to be gluten-free and they were able to cater to that. The service was great, the folks in there are so friendly. It has a quiet enjoyable atmosphere. And the best part was the food; it is the best meal I have eaten out at for the last six months! We will be coming back several more times!
Brad R.
Traveling from Montana through Idaho to Utah. We found Cardamom on Yelp and called to see if they were open and they were. So we ordered take out. It was ready in 20 minutes We got an order of Butter Chicken, Tikka Masala, Tandoori Chicken, a house Salad, and. Warm, home made Naan with Paneer. I'll start with the less than good- the salad was very small, but the dressing was terrific. I would not order the salad again, tho as it was a really small. The Butter Chicken was a 9 out of ten, so was the Tikka Masala. Wonderfully spiced and decent sized portions. The Tandoori, however, was off the charts- the proverbial 11. A leg and thigh seasoned perfectly and roasted perfectly so that there were dry, crunchy bits to add counterpoint to the crazy soft, juicy meat near the bone. The accompanying melange of red and green peppers, onions, greens and seasoned oil were manna. I could eat that at least 100 times and not be tired of it. If you are passing through Idaho Falls, I think you should grab a bite from Cardamom. I'll eat there again. Oh, and the Naan was amazing, too!
Wilbert Garcia
First time visiting. The waiter took the time and explained to us the food and the options. Food was delicious!!! Meet my expectation, I will be coming back.
Brian Warden
We had a very large group for my birthday. I called ahead and they were so lovely to accommodate all of us. They were very flexible as our group number kept changing. The food was so excellent and there was plenty for everyone. The flavors were incredible. Great atmosphere. Definitely a special place.
Sukotto Donarudo
This is an absolute 5 star restaurant and a wonderful date night location. We went all out - appetizer, lamb shank, butter chicken, paneer palak, palak and garlic naans, and the amazing dessert balls (didn’t take a picture, sorry).If you don’t try the lamb shank you’re totally missing out on an incredible experience. Slow cooked, amazing flavors, meat falls off the bone. It’s a 9.6 on the Portnoy pizza scale (for the Stoolies out there).The curries here are different than what you’re going to have at a place like Tandoori Oven. Different regions of India/Pakistan means totally different flavor profiles. This is FLAVORFUL and filled with spices. That doesn’t mean it’s spicy, it’s all quite mild. But the flavor is next level and worth trying out!The dessert is what really finished it for us. I can’t remember the name but it’s a few spiced balls in a honey sauce… I’m not describing it well but it is probably the best dessert I’ve had at an Indian restaurant and I’ve been to Michelin starred restaurants overseas.The server was an absolute sweetheart. She is married to the chef and you can tell she loves serving great food. If she recommended something we ordered it, that’s how good she was.The chef came out twice to talk to us, he’s a British guy with a history of cooking Indian food. He’s making magic back there and has passion.I would say the prices are fair for what you’re getting - and we ordered a ton of food to try everything. This is a great atmosphere for couples on a date, and I think if you have kids who are adventurous I bet they would love this place!
Drew Freedman
Meat was well cooked, rice was over cooked.Flavors were mostly very mild , tandoori chicken was the best.Naan was OK. Different texture than typical, garlic naan was salty.Very small portions, tandoori chicken came with 2 pieces of chicken....Probably won't go back.Desert balls were tasty, but again very mildly seasoned.
Sara Aughney Nethercott
The food is fresh, flavorful, and authentic. Everything we had was delicious! The restaurant is beautiful and clean and the staff was super friendly. The menu was the perfect size, plenty of favorite Indian options without being overwhelming. We can’t wait to eat here again!
Christy R.
This quiet restaurant is quickly becoming one of my favorites in Idaho Falls. The food is delicious! I'm working my way down the menu and so far have loved it all. Definitely try the cucumber onion salad and the paneer naan with your meal.
Absolutely fantastic restaurant. Wonderful atmosphere for a quiet night out with some delicious food. Everything we tried was amazing, and our waitress, Cynthia, was entertaining, informative, and attentive in everything that she did. I would recommend this restaurant to absolutely everyone. Their food is amazing, their prices are great, and the experience is wonderful.
Becca Unnerstall
My husband and I absolutely love this place and come here often!! The food is always amazing no matter what we get and the ambiance is very relaxed and inviting. The staff are always so kind and helpful! If you haven't eaten here yet you need to
Gable Roth
The food was so good! The flavors were amazing. The staff is friendly and quick. It was one of my favorite restaurant experiences!
Jennifer Roth
Everything I tried was delicious! Great service, too. The restaurant decor and furnishings were clean and lovely.
Candice Flowers
Very impressed with this place! The lamb was so tender and practically melted in my mouth. The house salad was amazing. I loved the atmosphere! The waitress was very helpful and kind. Not you're super typical Indian food but you can still find tikka masala and butter chicken but they have other options I haven't seen other places and lots of vegetarian options as well.
We found this place on Yelp after stopping in Idaho Falls for the night with our two young boys. It was delicious! We ordered the garlic naan, cauliflower pakora, butter chicken, and aloo gobi mattar. Between the four of us, it was plenty of food, and we finished it all. We stopped in right before opening, and they seated us, as they continued to get ready for the dinner rush. They were fabulously kind, and the food was delicious. Great stop!
Everything was so good!I came here for the first time during lunch with a friend & Cardamom did not disappoint.From service to the meal itself, everything exceeded my expectations. Upon walking in, we were immediately greeted and I was pleasantly surprised with the cleanliness and welcoming feel of the restaurant.The lunch specials were a great deal. Each plate is $14.99 but you get to choose 3 items off the lunch board. I opted for the Chicken Tikka Masalla, Butter Chicken & Channa Puri (Garbanzo Beans). The sweet waitress asked if I liked my food spicy & I replied with an immediate, "yes!" She brought over some chili oil and it brought the dishes to another level.The lunch serving is very filling but you can receive a free refill of one of your dish options, if you choose.I'm excited to come back for dinner at some point to explore the options not found on the lunch menu. Until then, the lunch options are well worth it and I'll be adding Cardamom to my normal rotation.
My wife and I just ate here and it was amazing. She has to be gluten-free and they were able to cater to that. The service was great, the folks in there are so friendly. It has a quiet enjoyable atmosphere. And the best part was the food; it is the best meal I have eaten out at for the last six months! We will be coming back several more times!
Traveling from Montana through Idaho to Utah. We found Cardamom on Yelp and called to see if they were open and they were. So we ordered take out. It was ready in 20 minutes We got an order of Butter Chicken, Tikka Masala, Tandoori Chicken, a house Salad, and. Warm, home made Naan with Paneer. I'll start with the less than good- the salad was very small, but the dressing was terrific. I would not order the salad again, tho as it was a really small. The Butter Chicken was a 9 out of ten, so was the Tikka Masala. Wonderfully spiced and decent sized portions. The Tandoori, however, was off the charts- the proverbial 11. A leg and thigh seasoned perfectly and roasted perfectly so that there were dry, crunchy bits to add counterpoint to the crazy soft, juicy meat near the bone. The accompanying melange of red and green peppers, onions, greens and seasoned oil were manna. I could eat that at least 100 times and not be tired of it. If you are passing through Idaho Falls, I think you should grab a bite from Cardamom. I'll eat there again. Oh, and the Naan was amazing, too!
First time visiting. The waiter took the time and explained to us the food and the options. Food was delicious!!! Meet my expectation, I will be coming back.
We had a very large group for my birthday. I called ahead and they were so lovely to accommodate all of us. They were very flexible as our group number kept changing. The food was so excellent and there was plenty for everyone. The flavors were incredible. Great atmosphere. Definitely a special place.
This is an absolute 5 star restaurant and a wonderful date night location. We went all out - appetizer, lamb shank, butter chicken, paneer palak, palak and garlic naans, and the amazing dessert balls (didn’t take a picture, sorry).If you don’t try the lamb shank you’re totally missing out on an incredible experience. Slow cooked, amazing flavors, meat falls off the bone. It’s a 9.6 on the Portnoy pizza scale (for the Stoolies out there).The curries here are different than what you’re going to have at a place like Tandoori Oven. Different regions of India/Pakistan means totally different flavor profiles. This is FLAVORFUL and filled with spices. That doesn’t mean it’s spicy, it’s all quite mild. But the flavor is next level and worth trying out!The dessert is what really finished it for us. I can’t remember the name but it’s a few spiced balls in a honey sauce… I’m not describing it well but it is probably the best dessert I’ve had at an Indian restaurant and I’ve been to Michelin starred restaurants overseas.The server was an absolute sweetheart. She is married to the chef and you can tell she loves serving great food. If she recommended something we ordered it, that’s how good she was.The chef came out twice to talk to us, he’s a British guy with a history of cooking Indian food. He’s making magic back there and has passion.I would say the prices are fair for what you’re getting - and we ordered a ton of food to try everything. This is a great atmosphere for couples on a date, and I think if you have kids who are adventurous I bet they would love this place!
Meat was well cooked, rice was over cooked.Flavors were mostly very mild , tandoori chicken was the best.Naan was OK. Different texture than typical, garlic naan was salty.Very small portions, tandoori chicken came with 2 pieces of chicken....Probably won't go back.Desert balls were tasty, but again very mildly seasoned.
The food is fresh, flavorful, and authentic. Everything we had was delicious! The restaurant is beautiful and clean and the staff was super friendly. The menu was the perfect size, plenty of favorite Indian options without being overwhelming. We can’t wait to eat here again!
This quiet restaurant is quickly becoming one of my favorites in Idaho Falls. The food is delicious! I'm working my way down the menu and so far have loved it all. Definitely try the cucumber onion salad and the paneer naan with your meal.
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolutely fantastic restaurant. Wonderful atmosphere for a quiet night out with some delicious food. Everything we tried was amazing, and our waitress, Cynthia, was entertaining, informative, and attentive in everything that she did. I would recommend this restaurant to absolutely everyone. Their food is amazing, their prices are great, and the experience is wonderful.
My husband and I absolutely love this place and come here often!! The food is always amazing no matter what we get and the ambiance is very relaxed and inviting. The staff are always so kind and helpful! If you haven't eaten here yet you need to
The food was so good! The flavors were amazing. The staff is friendly and quick. It was one of my favorite restaurant experiences!
Everything I tried was delicious! Great service, too. The restaurant decor and furnishings were clean and lovely.
Very impressed with this place! The lamb was so tender and practically melted in my mouth. The house salad was amazing. I loved the atmosphere! The waitress was very helpful and kind. Not you're super typical Indian food but you can still find tikka masala and butter chicken but they have other options I haven't seen other places and lots of vegetarian options as well.