Turmeric Indian Bistro

Came here with family last weekend and we over-ordered like crazy but honestly worth it. The sev puri was so good — fresh, crunchy, the chutneys were on point. Gobi Manchurian was crispy and had a nice kick to it, we almost ordered a second round. Hakka noodles were solid, big portion and good flavor. And the naan was hot out of the tandoor which is always a plus. Food came out pretty quick, staff was nice. Prices are reasonable for the portion sizes you get. Will definitely be back to try more stuff on the menu.

Honestly, so happy to have a delicious indian buffet back in Louisville. Food is great, staff is very friendly, and the updated space looks great. If you like indian food, give this place a shot. I would have taken better pictures, but the food was so tasty it disappeared before I could get the photos

We enjoyed everything we ordered. The food was fresh, spice level to preference, and the service was great. Friendly & welcoming atmosphere, much better than the restaurant that was previously in this space. I appreciate that they didn't sweeten the Masala Chai. We will definitely put Turmeric Bistro on our favorites list!

Food was good. Has a good variety of options to try in the buffet. Spice level was spot on for me. Ambience was good inside. If you are a larger group do contact them since the max capacity of tables that they can join together is around 18-20 although other fixed tables can be used for bigger groups.

Hands down one of the best Indian restaurants in Louisville and the nearby area. The biryanis are easily some of the best I’ve ever had fragrant, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The Indian curries are just as impressive, rich, authentic, and clearly made with care. If you’re someone who actually appreciates real Indian food, this place is a must-try. Everything tasted fresh and well balanced, not overly oily or toned down. Already excited because their bar is opening next week which is only going to make the experience even better. Definitely becoming my go-to Indian spot in Louisville.

We ordered Gobhi Manchurian, Paneer Lababdar, and Mango Lassi, Pani puri and all the dishes were excellent. The food was flavorful and well-prepared, and the service was outstanding. The restaurant offers a wide variety of vegetarian options, which is greatly appreciated. The staff was courteous, friendly, and very helpful, making the overall dining experience highly enjoyable.

Amazing food and even better service! The dishes were full of authentic Indian flavors, and you can really tell they put care into every meal. The staff was kind, patient, and welcoming, making the entire experience enjoyable. A perfect spot for family dinners or casual outings. We’ll be regulars for sure!

We love Indian buffets and have been so disappointed that there haven't been any lunch buffets in Louisville since Covid. So we were thrilled to get to try this place. It has been totally revamped appearance wise and food wise since its previous incarnation. Food was good with lots of meat choices, although there weren't as many vegetable choices as we'd like to have seen. Service was wonderful. We will definitely go back when we're ready to fork over the $18/per person price again.

I ordered from yelp/grubhub for pickup, they acted like they didn't know what I was talking about and it took a while for them to even find my order but I understand online orders don't always process the same. That's not why my review is low, I found a metal wire in my food and I've lost my appetite. $20 down the drain for one meal with metal in it, disappointed.

It's a bit of a sketchy shopping center, and the place wasn't pristine inside either, but you'll find some interesting food in such places, and this place had a wide menu. On the back of it was a picture denoting the various Indian states and which foods could be tied to which. I would have been happy ordering all sorts of vegetarian things, but wanting a light meal, I tried a dosa, which was thin and expertly made and came with a delicious assortment of sides, including sambar that I had to finish. My tea (a milk tea, which wasn't entirely clear when I ordered it) came with a bright cinnamon note. A tray of papadums was brought to tide me over, so I had another set of chutneys as well. There was no shortage of dynamism even in my small order, and I have no trouble imagining that the wonders continue the more you food you get.

The food was very tasty. I have had better. No military discount. It looks like an old bbq restaurant converted into an Indian one. Their food was really good.

The service here used to be really good. Not sure if they changed owners or what happened but the servers are not as attentive anymore. Food seems to be prepped different as well.

This was quite honestly one of the worst meals we've ever eaten. Cold, old dried up skimmed over buffet. Naan was hard. Food was not good. Wished we would've walked out but didn't. I had high hopes from the reviews but I think they must be made up!

We went during buffet hours and loved the food. They have small buffet but what they have is very delicious. Food wasn't too spicy which it was great because I personally could enjoy the flavor of the food more. The owner was so nice and welcoming. They brought us very delicious drink for us to try for free, they said they will have it in their menu. It has pistachios, rose water, and some rose pedal on top, very delicious. Restaurant could use some more cleaning. Overall we enjoyed the food and had a great time. FYI, Buffet hours and price: Monday-Friday: 11am-2pm - $13.99 Sat and Sun: 12pm-2:30pm - $16.99

Disappointed, had such high hopes after last review... Yikes! Used to love the food here, downhill from there.... We've tried all the Indian restaurants here in Louisville, this was OUR FAVORITE! What a shame.

we were very excited to visit this place but the interior and the vibe is just as offputting as the parking lot. We literally did not stay to eat. And we were there for lunch buffet and sat for 20 minutes waiting for the food to come out to the buffet and it never did. So it might've been good food but you certainly couldn't tell from the ambience and the staff that it would be.

Friday night at Dak Shin was hopping. Door dashers about every other person walking through the door and all the tables were full. One young lady was acting as hostess, to go order packager, cashier, bartender, and server. On the surface you'd think this would be a recipe for disaster but she pulled off all of these jobs with grace, confidence, and most importantly, great customer service. We decided to start with something different, the chicken 65 appetizer. This was spicy deep fried tandoori chicken chunks. We love the cauliflower version but the chicken was great. It was the perfect level of heat for me which is a 2-3 on the 5 scale. My wife could handle the heat at a 6 though. Our entrees were not far from our normal picks. She had the chicken vindaloo, which is a spicy chicken stew with potatoes in a tomato based sauce. She said it was consistently good as always. I had the shrimp korma, shrimp served in a cashew yogurt cream sauce. I love that sauce and mix it up sometimes with lamb, or chicken. Tonight with shrimp didn't disappoint. Both dishes are served with jasmine rice. We're both trying to keep with a keto diet she omitted the potatoes and I only had a spoonful of rice. Which mixes well with the korma. We love the food here and the staff is always friendly and helpful describing an unfamiliar menu item. We would love it if they would bring back their lunch buffet. ;) see you next time

I was wanting a good Indian meal and found Dakshin based on location to where we were going to be and the reviews. First of all ignore the strip mall it is in. Secondly, if you are going for dinner, they filled up quickly so the earlier the better. We tried 3 different appetizers, the vegetable somosa, the non-veg platter and a deep fried chicken appetizer. All were very good. They were made better by the chutneys provided at the start. Our entrees were even better. The chicken Tikka Masala and a spicy Northern Lamb dish (don't remember the name) were splendid. Our waitress (possibly the owner) was very patient with us as we asked questions about different menu items. We will definitely return to try the extensive menu!!

Great service, excellent food. Such a flavor burst with each bite of spices!!! Yummy!!

A huge menu filled with delicious flavors. I'll happily come back for another visit. Recommended.

My go to and favorite Indian food in Bardstown road. They offer North and South Indian dishes. Try their biryani and Korma! You will not be disappointed. They also offer Indo-Chinese menu if you want a new change. Right next to it is a halal grocery store for you to check out any spices if you end up wanting to recreate what you loved in their menu.

Went here for my birthday because I wanted to try new food and I got the chicken and rice and it was so good and so well seasoned my family loved it.

Food was okay the only person was serving and he did not even listen to you and keep rushing to talk to his friend who was eating.Environment was not good as well parking lot looks sccary

Food tastes great but I expected my "Tofu vegetable fried rice" to have vegetables and tofu. No tofu and vegetables except the several peas in the rice. What a joke.

This place used to be good. I ordered, just now, takeout dinner for four for my family. What we got was basically not edible. We ordered three different dishes that all came out as chicken with the same sauce, which was not tikka masala, red curry, or makhani - which is to say, the sauce for all three of those dishes was identical and also not any of them. My wife had to wait forever to pick it up because "we forgot to send the order to the kitchen, sorry," and it was ordered online, so there's no chance they misunderstood. Whatever we got, which was not what we ordered, was terrible. I can't believe I paid $60 for this. I am so angry and disappointed. I will never eat here again.

Dak had gone down several months ago. A couple of visits and not good at all. Went today, the Great buffet is back. Not as hot as it could have been, but the food was superb. Flavors out of this world good. Chicken 65, Chicken Tikka were so good. But so was everything else. If you went some months ago and it wasn't good, it is now. Give it another try.

One of my favorite restaurants in Louisville. Food is always good. Portions are enough for leftovers. Server's are always friendly and knowledgeable. Price are pretty good as well.

While the outside of the restaurant may look unappealing, the service and food inside is well worth a visit. Once you overcome any reservations and actually cross the threshold, the aroma of spices and sound of music really pull you into the restaurant. Quite intetestingly, there is a small antechamber with a TV, bar, chairs and booths. This area seems to serve as the bar for the restaurant, though I have never actually seen anyone sitting there. Once you pass thru this area, you Are greeted and usually seated immediately, unless all the tables are full. Service and food is always very good. I love the fact that I can smell the aroma of spices before I enter the restaurant. To me, this is always a good sign. This restaurant offers dishes from Northern and Southern India, Indo Chinese and Chaat. Also, they offer a nice selection of house and sparkling wines, and Indian, imported and domestic beers. This restaurant is a wonderful choice if you want to sample various types of Indian food.

The first time I had been here was years ago when I was in college and it was more of a hole in the wall than it is now. I came with a few friends for dinner close to 8 on a Wednesday. There were lots of groups eating here! I was shocked! Years ago, it was quiet and there weren't a ton of patrons dining in. There was no signage to wait to be seated or nothing! We seated ourselves and grabbed menus. The waiter didn't get mad about it but we got some stares from hipsters at a larger table near us. We ordered stuff to share. Two samosas for appetizers. We split them in half for all four of us. It was very potato-y. Not my fave but it had a nice kick. We also shared veggie biryani, curry chicken, chicken tikka, and palak paneer. It was all yummy! Although the chicken dishes had barely any meat in it...like 3-4 pieces. A bit stingy if you ask me. I enjoyed the food though! It was a lot! We couldn't finish. The chicken dishes all came with rice too. Service was fine. They checked up on us a lot and did a great job defining terms on the menu and such. I love the vibe though. The walls are made from actual wood. They also play Bollywood music videos. I really appreciated it! Parking is ample! It's located in a weird strip with a weird looking gym and a grocery store...

The. Best. Indian food. In louisville! Look, Indian food, fortunately, is not terribly difficult to find in the ville. And I'm sure every person you ask will have a different favorite, which is fine. What I love about our Indian scene is how different and unique each places dishes are (and the atmosphere). As for me and my ifam, Dakshin is the best! It's quite possibly one of Louisville's best kept secrets as it's in a somewhat obscure area. But step inside and be greeted with Bollywood videos and what I can only imagine is an air of authenticity. The menu is expansive, offering selections from all regions of India. It's like taking a little culinary tour of the country. When my kids were babies we'd go here somewhat regularly (because who wants to cook when youre chasing little ones?) the staff would always hold our babies and show them the fish tank so that we could have a minute to enjoy our food while it was hot. Oh. They also gave out numerous box lunches, for free, at the beginning of the pandemic. I truly believe these folks are as remarkable as the food they serve.

Food is absolutely fantastic. Service has very friendly staff and is on his game. Ambiance is upbeat, and fitting. Overall fantastic experience! Thanks guys.

Dakshin has become a favorite in our house. The ambiance, the sheer number of dish options, the incredible value for large portions of delicious food, all make the experience incredible. We like to try something new each time we go. The photos below are from two different trips. So far our experiences have been great, leaving happy and full with leftovers to take home! I honestly cannot say enough good things about the food. Each dish is packed full of flavor with tender meat and delicious sauces. I don't think you can chose incorrectly, and there's something on the menu for everyone. Chicken, lamb, vegetarian, spicy, sweet, creamy, you decide what you're in the mood for an there's a dish that will fit your needs. I highly recommend giving them a try!

My traveling book club landed at Dakshin this month. Most of us had never been before, but arrived with high expectations, based on the very reliable reviews from the members who had. The good: -uncrowded on a Wednesday night, very quiet, and fantastic for our lively book discussion. -some of the best chutneys I've had the great pleasure to sample. -GIANT menu, with a wide selection of both Northern and Southern Indian cuisine, as well as Indo Chinese. -SO many vegetarian and vegan options. -huge Dosai, with nearly unending filling options. The could-be-better: -kind of weird entry, with an empty front room and nobody to greet you until you walk through a set of very sturdy and intimating wooden doors into the main restaurant. -my entree was a little lackluster in flavor. I ordered bagara baigan (stuffed baby eggplant cooked in tomato sauce), which I usually adore, but there wasn't as much going on in the aromatic and spice department as I would have expected. -although it wasn't busy at all, we felt a little hovered-over during our book discussion, as if they were really hoping for us to head on out before we were ready. I would definitely go back, especially as there as SO many options I haven't tried. I'm willing to take a little quirkiness in exchange for good food.

They have unique items and an extensive menu, but the taste sucks not sure how they are getting four and five stars. We got dal northern style, the guthi vankaya, noodles, gobhi manchurian, ras malai and kheer. The simple dish they messed it up. Ras malai on their menu is listed as Kesari (saffron) dish, was white in color and the patties were hard. If you have Kesari in the name the expectation is to have the saffron color in the ras malai (please fix the name or add Kesar) - they just thinned out condensed milk and added the patties with cardamon powder. Waste of money. Everything else was average taste not worth the price or the hype that you see here on Yelp or Uber Eats.

Food was very good. I really enjoyed it. Friendly service and great selection. 5 stars!

Nice food good people and it was a clean place I like it here it was amazing place will eat again

The food was so flavorful! The cauliflower was perfectly crispy and spicy. The lamb was tender and the serving sized were huge! I have enough food for like two more meals! Lol, I'll definitely be back.

Wow. Really good Indian food. In a slightly run down looking area. Front of restaurant is like a 4 seat bar? Thought we were in the wrong place. Opens up to a larger restaurant inside. Food options were the largest I have seen and the quality is there.

During a recent all day virtual meeting with coworkers, I ordered from this spot for my lunch that day. It arrived on-time via Grubhub, and it was well packaged with no spills. The driver sent me a text once it got there and left it on the porch in order to keep things touchless. Dakshin has a Wide variety of both North and South Indian dishes, and my recent viewing of a Bizarre Foods inspired me to order a few things that I never had before. For starters, I ordered the masala dosai, which was a thin rice and lentil crepe stuffed with potatoes and onions. Truthfully, I was disappointed with this because it was flimsy, and the taste was just okay. Nothing i would order again, but the rest of the food was DELISH! First of all, the Hyderabadi Goat dish was very well spiced and had layer upon layer of goodness that matched the depth of flavor. Definitely worth the price, and the garlic Naan bread added a savoriness that complimented each other. The rice was a delicious vehicle that carried the flavors all the way to my stomach. Maybe I'm a little too excited, but I really cannot wait to have this dish again. I also tried all three sauces that were a nice touch of flavor as well. Overall, I cannot wait to order from Dakshin again, and I'm already planning an Indian takeout party for a few friends so that I can share my excitement.

Best Indian food I've ever had. Great atmosphere as well! Can't wait to come back and the staff was amazing!

Our overall experience was excellent! This place is located in an unassuming strip mall and it gets 5 stars because of the value, service, and food. I will say that the although the dishes were tasty, the meat samosas and stuffed naans (Keema naan and onion kulcha) were missing spices. However, the sauces and chutney provided with the papadum helped bump up the flavor of the samosa. The meat samosas did have a delicious and tender crust. The butter naan was soft and fresh. The chef special thali was outstanding with extremely tender lamb curry and butter chicken. The palak paneer and dal were both rich and delicious. So, our order included 2 orders of stuffed naan, 1 22oz beer, and the thali for only $39. The place was busy but the staff were super attentive. So even though there was a little bold flavor lacking in the stuffed naans and samosas, we will still be returning!

I have been to this restaurants many times , I have liked Roti, spinach naan and paneer curries . On my last visit I had ordered vegetarian Palou this was very disappointing, this dish specifically is horrible. This is no where close to any Palou recipe that I know off . I would not recommend this dish to any of the customers out there. You could try Dosa and other stuffs.

Don't be fooled by its exterior appearance, this restaurant is a hidden gem! After reading so many amazing reviews and suggestions, I wanted to give this spot a try. I'm gluten free and dairy free, so it's tough to confidently eat out. Dakshin has knowledgeable and helpful staff and accommodating service! I ordered the chicken kadai and it was great! So flavorful and fresh, with perfectly cooked chicken. The food came out quickly after I ordered it and the portion size was big enough for two meals! Great prices and so many menu options, definitely worth your money!

I have gotten the chicken saag and the chicken biryani now, and they are both excellent! Also the hostess/waitress is so nice and very efficient too! It's a hole in the wall (actually a shabby shopping center), but the place is clean, and the food and service certainly don't keep you thinking about that, and I always leave Dakshin happy!

Stopped in one afternoon during the week hoping to try the buffet based on other reviews, only to learn that they no longer do a buffet. Since I had already made the drive, I decided to stay and eat. I was the only person in the whole restaurant. Service was great, food was even better. I had the vegetable pakora appetizer and the paneer makhani entree. Both were delicious! I ended up coming back a second time about a week later because I wanted my husband to try the food. This time I did carry out. It was easy to place the order and the food was ready when I got there. Huaband tried the Chicken 65 appetizer and the chicken tikka masala entree. He really liked both, but after trying his tikka masala, I thought the chicken was dry tasted unseasoned, almost like it had just been boiled and then placed into the dish. He agreed that he would have preferred to have the chicken 65 over the chicken in the masala. All in all, the food was great and I'll be back again.

The food was tasteless and cold. Nothing compared to what we are used to taste wise unfortunately. The service was bad as well. They guy just put the water in the table and disappeared and never came back to ask for any other drinks or what else we needed. The location is bad and totally unsafe and dirty. Never going back. Sorry! Not impressed at all. wonder how they have gotten high ratings on yelp.

Best Indian restaurant in the ville. Their menu has everything from South Indian food, northern Indian food, and even a bit of Indo-Chinese food. If you can't find something you like on the menu, I recommend exploring something you've never tried, everything is full of so much flavor. Plus they can adjust the spiciness(heat)of any of the dishes. I have been ordering to go more recently but the experience really comes from how much they treat you like family while you dine in. My favorite item on the menu is the lamb briyani, my kids love the Hakka noodles, and you can never go wrong with some aloo gobhi if you're into veggie dishes.

Dakshin knows how to make great Indian food. That isn't in question. The reason for the three stars has more to do with the physical restaurant than the food, but I'll get into that in a sec. I went to Dakshin last week for a friend's birthday party. The food, as always, was great. I particularly liked the samosas. These puffs of filled goodness were steaming, freshly made. And the pastry was slightly salty. I also greatly enjoyed the chicken tikka masala. I know -- I'm one of those people who always order chicken tikka masala at Indian restaurants. I've tried other Indian dishes, and I know that chicken tikka masala is actually English, not Indian. But I like what I like. And I like this. At Dakshin, the chicken tikka masala tastes a bit more herbed -- if that's the right word -- than at other restaurants. It almost had a bit of a cinnamon taste to it, which I liked. The chicken was also prime bits of white meat. Want something a bit different? Perhaps for an appetizer? I recommend the sev batata purii, an Indian take on nachos. Dakshin also has sections of the menu dedicated to Northern Indian, Southern Indian and Indo Chinese fare. But the reason for the three stars? It got so smoky in the restaurant that it became visibly hazy, and I needed to step out for fresh air after the smoke triggered a mild asthma attack. Dakshin has a foyer area and then another door that leads to the restaurant. I wonder if it would be better to just open up the restaurant to the main, front doors. Two times during our dinner the smoke took over the restaurant. And my friend said that it was like this the last time he was there as well. Better ventilation needs to be installed if they are using a tandoori oven. It's hard to enjoy the food when you can't breathe. And I understand that typically after eating at an Indian restaurant, you'll carry the smell of Indian food with you after you leave. But my boyfriend and I smelled like Indian food afterward more than we ever had before. I imagine this was due to the smoke. Even after taking a shower and dressing in clean clothes, I still carried the smell the next day. Now normally I love the smell of Indian food -- just not with me when I'm driving around in my car with my boss the day afterward. Dakshin has so many great things going for it. If it could just figure out the ventilation, it would make the experience so much more enjoyable.

Trying to support local businesses, I decided to get food to-go from Dakshin a week or so ago, and I was NOT disappointed! The pick-up process was super easy and my food was ready right on time. I ordered three different dishes and they came with little containers of a variety of sauces (all of which are super good). The chicken tikka masala was buttery and so moist, and the soup had amazing flavor! I ordered the dosai on a whim because I had never had it before, and I thought it tasted really good too! I can't wait to come back for a dine-in experience after all this craziness is over!

Besides all of the great reviews I have read; besides all of the rave review from the south Asians; or all of the south Asians dining; you know how I knew this is an authentic place? The server never asked me "how spicy" we would like our food to be! I love it! When I eat ethnic food, I just want it to be served exactly like it should be. Not customized/Americanized beyond recognition. My favorite dishes include the dosai and all of the southern Indian curries. The use of coconut milk in place of cream and butter is very refreshing. And the fried curry leaf on top just makes me smile! The hubby orders their lamb samosas and chicken tikka every time. I have not ventured too far into the Indo-Chinese menu. I was curious enough to try the salt and pepper baby corn. It does not sound like much, but it was delicious!

Best Indian food in Louisville. We go quite often and everything is amazing. From the free upalum app w sauce and peppers to dip, hot and fresh spinach stuffed naan and garlic/herb naan, fluffy samosas, some red sauce paneer entree, gobi manchurian (suuuper good cauliflower in thick spicy-sweet sauce,) malai kofta (gravy/veggie&cheese dumplings,) chicken tikka masala, etc. The rice is standard but still buttery and a substantial addition. The service = great! Drink options (alcoholic and non) = great! Northern/Southern Indian dish options = interesting Value = can't be beat The food = see above Wish I had pictures but every time we've been, we've always gotten our apps and entrees and refills in a timely manner. Desserts look intriguing, would try if I had more room. It's located in a nondescript little strip mall but the entrance is cool, interior is lively and fun though funny with log cabin tables. There are multiple tvs, all around good for a party of 8-10 easily.

This space is ...interesting.It's in a shopping center. You walk in, and the main dining room has a whole honkytonk, Texas steakhouse thing going on. Interesting. The menu here is ginormous, and is divided into northern and southern Indian cuisine. I've had the garlic naan, vegetarian platter, and a few other things. But my favorite has got to be the tandoor Gobhi - cauliflower tossed in spices and cooked tandoori style.

Easily the best Indian restaurant in Louisville. The food is so flavorful and the staff is so friendly. One of our favorite restaurants.

To be perfectly honest, I didn't want to like this. In keeping with my goal of trying new things, this was a friend's pick for dinner. Per our dining rules, I couldn't veto it (even though I really, really tried.) The restaurant is in a strip mall and looks a bit sketchy from the outside. On the inside, it's not much to look at either. However, the food more than made up for the décor. I have never had Indian food so I let my fellow diners lead me. We started with several orders of naan. I'm a carb queen so I could devour this all day, every day. It was light and fluffy and so good. A promising start. For my entrée, I ordered butter chicken. I thought this would be a safe bet. I underestimated the power of Indian spices. I'm not a fan of spicy food to begin with so this whole dinner was WAY out of my comfort zone. Once I got past the initial kick, the meal was delicious. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the spice had a bit of heat but not overwhelming once you got used to it. Our server was attentive and friendly. They weren't too busy at the time we were there so our food came out quick and hot. For being drug here pretty much kicking and screaming, I can honestly say that I look forward to going back and trying more.

We haven't been to this "Indian" Restaurant in a while so it was a beautiful cool day for some spicy food; I say spicy since Southern Indian has more spicy flavor. They layout was similar to last time but some variations. They also have a food truck that goes to downtown Louisville; this location is located out Bardstown rd last A couple miles past Hikes line in a Strip mall. I had a variety of food, favorite being Goat Curry but they have plenty of vegetarian options. In all, the food is good, no complaints and worth the trip if one hasn't had "Southern" Indian cuisine. Look at the pictures and you decide

I have enjoyed every dish I've ordered. The food has always been fresh and correct. The staff have been friendly everytime.

Ive visited Dakshin with my husband for dinner several times here lately. My brother and sister in law like to come here as well so we thought we aught to check it out. Firstly for flavor they get 5 stars. We're basic and get lamb and chicken curry but it has so much flavor just magnificent. And we love their breads, regular and garlic naan and chapati. Their onion pakora is very good as well. Their rice rich in flavor served warm with herbs and carrots served in it. The facility could be cleaned well and the staff is hit or miss. No Indian restaurant I've been to yet seems to enjoy serving tables, this one included. Best when not busy, flag them down early on. The food keeps us coming back.