Dallas M
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I think most people can probably specify one or two food genres that they can eat the majority of the time without getting tired of it - for me, Indian cuisine seems to be one of those go-to choices lately. I wanted to try a new Indian restaurant on 28 Feb 2025, so my wife and I did a search online and opted for Mint Indian Bistro. We made a reservation but realized that we didn't need it when we arrived because there was ample seating in the restaurant - though it's still good practice to make reservations in Las Vegas.
I quickly noticed how modern the décor was which added to the pleasant experience. The dining area was of significant size and didn't feel as though the tables were placed too close to each other. This restaurant seemed to be very popular for to-go options because I kept seeing customers/delivery drivers constantly go in and out of the facility which is a good sign for this business.
We ordered the Flying Horse beer and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc for our drinks; Samosa Chaat with Yogurt, Papdi Chaat, and Famous Chicken Tandoori for our appetizers; Andhra Chicken Curry, Andhra Lamb Curry, and Chili Garlic Naan without butter for our main and side entrées. First and foremost, I don't know if the Chicken Tandoori is actually famous or not (based on their claim), but I assure you that it is the best Chicken Tandoori I've ever experienced of all the Indian restaurants I've been to. Both "Chaat" dishes were good, but the Samosa Chaat with Yogurt was better out of the two. I think it's due to the fact that the Papdi Chaat was served intentionally cold - I was expecting it to be a warm/hot dish. Regardless, the flavors for both dishes were remarkable. Both Andhra Curry dishes were cooked to perfection; the meats were tender and the flavors were exquisite. I was a little bummed that those entrées weren't served in those traditional dishes you see at other Indian restaurants, but that didn't ruin my evening either. Plus, the dishes match the modern feel of this restaurant, so all is good. The Naan was wonderful; I appreciated this restaurant for customizing it for us because it is normally served with butter on the Naan, but I was "trying" to be a little health conscious. Their heat scale is a little different; they use the 1-5 heat scale index, versus the 1-10 at other businesses. Although not a showstopper, I wanted to let people know that for expectation management. Their food seemed to be served a little more spicier than others...even at spice level 2. And yes, that's coming from a person with a decent spice tolerance. I guess this is expected considering they advertise an "Inferno Menu."
The service was magnificent. We experienced a combined effort between Raju and Durga, which both were highly attentive, professional, and operated very efficiently. Although Raju seemed to be our primary server, I didn't want to exclude any supporting staff members that made the evening nice. Also, not to be left off this list, Yusimi was very friendly and extremely helpful in removing our old dishes from the table. I've been to restaurants before where the folks cleaning weren't as personable which could negatively affect the experience, but this was not the case with her. Additionally, I don't want to discredit the folks working in the kitchen because the food was marvelous...but I only caught the names we were exposed to while dining here. Needless to say, Raju, Durga, and Yusimi were a perfect trio to the front end operations.
The price-to-quantity/quality ratio was reasonable. I did notice the prices being slightly higher than other Indian restaurants but considering the restaurant's nice décor and ambiance, coupled with their food and service, it definitely hits the mark. I especially respect this business for their support to the men and women of the Armed Forces, including its Veterans - thank you for that! Overall, I had a great time here and only wish this restaurant was closer to the far Northwest part of the city. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone!