Monsoon Indian Grill

First time dining here and I’ll definitely be back! The food and drinks were bursting with flavor. I ordered the Mango Mojito, Gobi Manchurian, Mixed Veggie Pakoras, Butter Chicken, Lamb Curry, and Garlic Naan — everything was absolutely delicious. I saw some reviews mentioning small portion sizes, but honestly, I think that’s just our American mindset expecting oversized plates. I left completely full and even had leftovers to take home! On top of that, this was one of the cleanest restaurants I’ve been to in a long time. Great atmosphere, amazing food, and top-notch cleanliness. I’d recommend this place again and again!

The food is very delicious just a little bit pricey, and also the portion is very small They need to work on this and that’s why I give them four stars rather than that is a very good place. The girl she was serving. She’s very nice, humble kind and very friendly. Thank you so much!! The plate called Vindaloo Lamb

In the food desert known as Topeka this is an oasis! Great Indian flavors. I had garlic naan and Aloo Gobi. It’s so sad that I’m literally surrounded my farms but Kansas is more Farm to Factory than Farm to Table. Every fast food place imaginable. Thank goodness for Monsoon!

The food Ah-Mazing. Presentation was beautiful. I would definitely go out of my way to stop by here. Downtown and hungry? I'm bout to "run by" Monsoon real fast lol. Service was fast and friendly. Each Dish they brought out to other tables only made me more impatient for my dish. After a brief but still felt like a wait worth while, our food came out and it was worth it. 😋 Delicious and worth the beautifully executed service presentation.

Visited my dad who recently moved to Topeka . We found this restaurant searching the web . We were greatly impressed !! The restaurant looks very nice inside , the staff was very nice and friendly , the menu had lots of intriguing options . The appetizer and meals me and my dad chose were amazing !! My dad said he will be visiting once a week , and I am sad that since I am from Texas I won’t be able to visit as often . This restaurant deserved to have the dining room full ! I really hope they have a long and successful future !! Thanks Peter and all the other staff ! Food was great !!

Definitely one of the best places I’ve had Indian cuisine. We haven’t found a good spot in Kansas till now we usually eat in Colorado but since being stationed in Kansas. We’ve been exploring for new good eats. Definitely 10/10 for good food and service!

Delicious, Authentic, and OMG LEVEL Indian Restaurant in Topeka. During my few days stay in Topeka, I had a chance to try several of their amazingly delicious indian dishes. Awesome, maz-e-daar, good looking and tasty. Emmmmmm. Their dedication to serve quality Indian food, day after day; is quite obvious. Someone is staying on top of their task in the kitchen. I have tried multiple items, all were delicious. Recently I ordered daal tarka and tandoori chichen (yuuuuummmmyy) and garlic naan. All items were prepared to perfection. I can confiedently say, they rank in the top ten restaurants, which serve the best "fluffiest Gatlic naan", in the midwest. Yummy. Thank you for your attention to detail and keeping the Indian food authentic, and yummy for all of us.

Pros: the food is amazing, staff is awesome, atmosphere is clean, paintings are a good addition to the eating experience. Cons: I can’t stay longer and never have enough time to eat it all. As usual I will start by providing you with my experience from beginning to end. Upon arrival the location is a little hidden but don't let this discourage you. What some places lack in curb appeal they excel in other areas. Upon entering the restaurant the music was pleasant and the atmosphere was inviting and welcoming. One thing I noticed right away was the play with colors and painting. I also didn't mind that there was only one small TV which is nice to see in today's restaurant world of restaurants filled with tvs. The host Peter was quick attentive and sweet. He answered questions and stayed attentive throughout our visit. My wife and I really enjoyed this experience. The food was simply sensational. I've had butter chicken at several Indian restaurants and this ranked at the top of them. The use of spices and flavors really does something for your soul. My wife got a sampler platter and loved it as well. We had a three course meal that included amazing desserts and an appetizer. The fried cauliflower was great and I will get this on every trip. Overall we spent under 100 dollars for both my wife and I to eat authentic Indian cuisine in Topeka. One more thing before I go I gave my props to Peter but the women who were also there to help were also amazing. They were fast and friendly.

The food was absolutely fantastic I forgot the pic of samosas but they were good, we both got chicken Tika Marsala and I got onion naan and my buddy got garlic naan. Everything was delicious my medium+ spice was perfect heat ratio for me. The restaurant has great ambiance for a small but cozy Indian cuisine restaurant. The service was good but we got there right at lunch so we beat the crowd and had no issue sitting, ordering, and getting fed. I will definitely comeback, I'd like to time it for the buffet so I could try even more.

Updated review from 2017.. still staying at 5 stars. This place never disappoints. I highly recommend the garlic naan and samosas as a starter. My friend and I shared the butter chicken and chicken biryani. A great combo for 2 people to share. The service is always so good here. Bring your friends!!!

We came with local family members for a weekday lunch. The restaurant decor is rather unassuming, and the entrance is on the side of the building vs the front. We were greeted and seated promptly, and our beverages came right away. We learned that the "lunch box" entrees rotate vs. choosing any two off the menu. These are lunch-sized portions. The other entrees on the menu easily serve two people unless you're super hungry. Also, I didn't see papadum on the menu (may have just overlooked it), but they do have them. I ordered the vegetable biryani and was really happy when it came. It was heaping in the bowl, and the flavor was excellent! The chef used whole spices (familiar to me in West Bengali cooking). I definitely would get this again next time we're visiting though I'd love to try other menu items as well.

Our waiter was warm and polite. I liked the lighting and the subtle music choice. We ordered the garlic. We ordered samosa's, chicken tikka, and the chicken biryani. 5 stars on the samosa's and the garlic naan was excellent with just the perfect crisp. Loved the tikka sauce and the kick of the biryani. There wasn't enough chicken meat in either dish, but other than that it was hot, the spice was perfect and over all we really enjoyed it. I'd eat there again. The mango lassie is a must

Such a delicious lunch! The masala tea was flavorful and comforting. There was not a noon buffet the Friday we went; we saw the set-up for it so perhaps that is a weekend or dinner option. I ordered the lunch special, which includes naan, - veggie entree, tikka masala and rice pudding and it was delicious! The menu includes lamb and goat as well as vegetarian entrees; biryani, samosas, and roti and several kinds of naan. The variety of options is impressive. This restaurant is tucked into the corner of a corner strip mall; don't give up, just keep driving around the building and you'll find it.

Ordered carry out through their website it was ready on time (only 30 minutes). The taste was good and meat tender. Serving sizes were appropriate. However the sauce was very thin, even watery. It was very unappetizing. We won't order from there again.

This was the best Indian food we've ever had, anywhere. The pakoras were delicious . They came with the usual mint and tamarind sauces, but also included an amazing sweet onion sauce as well. The badami chicken was juicy and original with onions and garlic. A large portion. Even the garlic Naan was made to perfection. Service was A+, can't wait to return and try more of their offerings. A secret find in Topeka!

Few first time dines at a restaurant have been so sure, so dead easy with no doubts after tasting the food. There's something very special going on in the kitchen here for lunch on a cold Friday lunch time when there were but a half dozen people in the house. And in Topeka of all places, not where I'd expect a meal this exceptional. Nothing against Topeka. I wouldn't expect this in Kansas City or Lawrence where I reside. I've had my share of Indian that was very good but didn't measure up to this in London and New York City. Yes, I said that. In this little hidden away restaurant on the back side of a nondescript shopping center, magic is happening. The subtle spices, the right heat, the after taste, and the chicken and shrimp (the latter particularly difficult to cook well once they've been frozen, and this is Kansas). We had Prawn Saagwala and Butter chicken, both seasoned perfectly. Even the Peshwari Naan was a step beyond, an utterly mouth watering naan stuffed with raisins & dry fruits. Sublime. A chai started us off. No cloying heavy cream, just the hint of ginger and spices and that had been carefully prepared. And best of all, a couple of hours later, your body tells you there was none of the typical restaurant tricks used to make a first-rate tasting meal. No overuse of ghee, heavy cream, too much salt, sugar, etc. This was a hands down perfect meal. We have an appointment in Topeka in January and have already agreed this is a must stop on the way to that. In a town where I found few reasons to trip over from Lawrence, I make an exception to Monsoon. That good, very highly recommended. When I saw they have 250 reviews and a 4.5 star rating I was dubious, until the first taste passed my lips. Other reviews seem to have caught on to this. What a hidden gem that for me is no longer long hidden, but in plain sight, and happily so.

Service = EXCELLENT!!! The food was out-of-this world!!! 10/10 recommend the Lamb Korma AND the Chicken65!!!! Yummy!

A bit hidden but delicious! My first time in Topeka, this seemed to be the place with the best rating with a high number of reviews, and it did not disappoint. Perhaps because it was a rainy Monday, the restaurant was nearly empty. The food, however, was everything I could have hoped for. I started with a samosa, which came with three sauces, each bursting with flavor. I then had the lamb saagwala. My only critique is that the food a bit too temperature hot, but the rice helped with reducing the heat of the saagwala. I ordered it with medium spice, which was perfect (I have a pretty high spice tolerance, but I think you would enjoy it if your spice tolerance is more moderate). Not pictured, I also ordered some ras malai to go as a new dessert experience and enjoyed that as well. I'm not in Topeka often but this is the kind of place I would frequent every week or so.

Seek out this place! It is around the corner. The food was amazing!!!! The gobi appetizer was soooo flavorful! You can adjust it to your spice level. The korma sauce and chicken was tender, and full of flavor. Can't say enough great things. The service was fast and great. The garlic naan was nice and garlicky! You also know it is great when they have Trip Advisor awards in the wall.

So delicious and the service was really friendly. The lamb biryani was amazing and so flavorful. Would highly recommend!

We are so glad we stopped here! We were driving through Topeka and jumped on Yelp to help us figure out where to eat! The butter chicken, and paneer vegetables were amazing! Garlic Nan, we ordered two of them because they were amazing! Service was great. Really easy to find, just watched for the sign on the chain link fence. Definitely eating here again!

Very good food, excellent menu options, excellent flavor. A bit hard to find but found it on the side of a strip mall.

I only wish I could bottle this food and take it back to Colorado. I am grateful for our Thanksgiving drive to STL that places us at a lunch or dinner break at this fabulous place. No food left to photograph this time.

I got take out. Service was quick, portions were large, flavor and texture were good.

Excellent authentic Indian cuisine. We're so glad were stumbled upon this hidden gem! Friendly staff, clean restaurant, and chill vibe. We definitely recommend giving The Monsoon Grill a try!

Amazing Indian food, hiding in the side of a strip mall behind Chipotle. We haven't tried the buffet and prefer to order off the menu for the freshest food possible. The sauces are unctuous: smooth, flavorful, rich. Spice level can be requested upon ordering, but even the mild is completely delicious. Dal Mahkni is the best I've ever had. Their tandoori items are perfectly marinated to keep them juicy. The kitchen can be slow, but worth the wait. Don't go here if you're in a hurry or at least be sure to let the server know ahead of time so they can be honest about the cooking times for whatever you order. Everything is made to order so it can take a while.

This restaurant cares! The food is delicious. They are consistent. When I went to pick up my food, they went over my order with me-then asked me to let me know later how it went. Now that's service! The chicken tikka masala and naan are superb!

Amazing Indian food! We drove an hour out into Topeka for a family meet up. My 7 year old Grandbaby loves this place so much he wanted to come back the next day. We had a great time the server was awesome as well as the rest of the staff. The ambience is very nice, you can make it into a date night spot with low lighting or move to a center table for a lively group setting. The chairs are all covered with seat covers that make it very nice. It's hidden from the road so follow the GPS to get here! You won't be disappointed! I would have taken photos of the Naan and garlic Naan but they were eaten ASAP.

We've been here twice and both times the food is excellent & the staff is wonderful. Everything is delicious! I can't recommend it enough. I recommend getting an Appetizer! All the curries/main dishes are so good. If you've never had Indian food, get the butter chicken. And some garlic naan to finish it all off. I just wished I lived closer because I'd eat here every week. I literally had a dream about the cauliflower gobi. If you like general tso, that's what it's like. Everything is so full of flavor, heat, and is cooked to perfection. I can't get enough.

Perfectly cooked and tender lamb korma as well as tikka masala. The garlic nann was flavorful and the pakora was fried perfectly. We ordered through Grub Hub and they sent utensils. So, it was nice not having to make a trip down to the hotel lobby. I would note that delivery services charge a premium, so we purchased extra sides because the nann and rice were cheap add-ons compared to getting extra entrees.

Great Indian food from a different region than normal. The tandoori chicken was fantastic and had a nice sizzling service

Fantastic food, great service and timely presentation. I got the tandoori shrimp, saag paneer and garlic naan. Every bite was packed with flavor. The staff were really welcoming and the food comes out very quickly. Will definitely be back next time I'm in the Topeka area.

My wife had the lamb sheekh kabob and I had the bharta. We also had the garlic naan (always gotta get the garlic naan). Unfortunately, the lamb kabob was under seasoned. On the other hand, the bharta was seasoned well and was delicious. The garlic naan was doused with ghee and the right out of garlic. This naan was thinner than I like it, but my boss, aka wife, prefers it this way. Regardless, it was tasty Service was prompt and friendly.

My husband and I stayed in Topeka for the night and found this place via yelp search. Everyone was right! First off, the food and the service is impeccable. We had a couple appetizers, the buttered chicken, the tikka masala, the garlic naan, and the onion naan (topped it all off with a vodka press too). We couldn't express more how amazing all of it was. This place makes Topeka worth the trip!

If I could I would leave a review of just three words... Garlic Naan Bread. Enough said. That's all you really need. When I ordered from here I wasn't really hungry as I was recovering from a cold and didn't want much to eat. So I just got a sampler from the grill and of course... Garlic Naan Bread. Oh what a fool I am. So I had it delivered from door dash, small meal, exactly what I thought I wanted. Until I started eating. Then I wanted more, of everything. Every bit of food that touched my mouth I wanted more of and I would have happily spent my day snacking on the Garlic Naan Bread. So, if you think you want something small and light from here, no you don't. You want an actual meal and plenty of Naan bread. If you think you have ordered enough, order more. You can have it for your next meal.

Passing through town and stopped for lunch...so happy we did! Excellent food and service. Had the Lunch Box special with two entrees, fresh naan and rice...plus a yummy pudding. Highly recommend!!!

Crazy awesome service from the minute I walked in the door. Food was great, will definitely be back. Was here on business, floored how good the food was, really didn't expect to find that in the middle of Kansas.

I am from New York City and I know good food. I can tell you that Monsoon Indian Grill in Topeka, Kansas has New York-quality food. Excellent and delicious all around. My favorite dishes are the tandoori chicken, the lamb korma, the onion naan, and the rice pudding for dessert. But everything else on the menu is delicious! If you are in Topeka, this is -by far- the best Indian restaurant in Topeka. I highly recommend it!

MONSOON GRILL is thee best Indian food I've ever had. My favorite is the Chicken Saagwala, delicious taste & just the perfect amount of spice. The people are incredibly friendly & it is nice & quiet in there. The drinks are delightful too. Always our go to

This is the place to go for a great Indian meal! The authentic food is only matched by the terrific service. Next time we are in town we will certainly be back.

The food here is OK, and the people are pretty nice, but I have had better. Indian bistro off of 29th in Topeka, right by Hy-Vee is amazing!

Easy five stars. Butter Chicken, garlic naan, and mango Lassi. Everything was just fantastic! It's tucked in behind Chipotle, but once you find it, you will want to come back! Great meal

New ownership is not going well. Do not recommend Staff doesn't seem to know what they are doing. Food is definitely not the same. Very par.. at best

AMAZING. Outstanding service and ambience along with the most filling and tasty foodddd u absolutely must go. The food is so unique and delicious it's crazy, there's nothing else like it in Topeka.

Very very good food. It was all very fresh and warm and packed well to-go. The only thing I would take a star for is relatively odd hours, but it's so worth it to go! The chicken tikka masala and garlic naan were to die for.

The staff is always on point. The food presentation is always set in a classy manner. As for the taste of the food, WOW! I cannot believe how wonderful it is. The ambiance of the restaurant is peaceful and classic. I will be back!

We are staying overnight and had a craving for Indian food. This place had amazing food with just the right amount of spice (we went with medium). The staff was short handed but everything still went smoothly and the food was delivered in a timely manner. We couldn't recommend this place more as it was awesome!

Excellent chicken biryani!! I rate it above Globe.. which is good but Monsoon seems to have more flavor and the chicken is always moist. I rarely use the extra sauce. Chicken Biryani a must!

What a gem! Virgil was our server and was top notch. He was a one man show and I don't know if I've ever seen someone do such an amazing job! I have eaten Indian food countless times, both at restaurants and at various family homes and events. And this food was some of the best I've had. The paneer tikka masala gravy was absolutely delicious. We were a large party, some having never eaten Indian food and all said their meals were fantastic. I highly recommend this place!

We had a very pleasant surprise dining here! We're from the San Francisco Bay Area, where there are many, many Indian restaurants all over. The food here was excellent! We had the best lamb biryani with delicious seasoned fried onions on top. The portions are generous and reasonably priced. The service was superb! They're a bit difficult to find in the back of a mall, but once inside, you'll forget you're in the back of the mall. If you're in Topeka KS, look them up, you won't be disappointed.

Just tried placing an order on their website. Even thought their hours say they are open Tuesdays till 9pm both Grub hub and their personal website will not let me place an order and say the business is closed until tomorrow. I called on the phone and the number just rang and rang. Either they had an emergency or they need to update their hours. I got myself all excited to have Indian food tonight for dinner and drooled over their menu and yelp photos and then was greatly disappointed when I tried to make my dinner plans a reality. Not good business.

This was our second time eating here and will definitely be back again! The food is delicious, fresh and so much flavor! The service and hospitality is wonderful and appreciated! You have to check this place out..you won't be disappointed!!

Great food. Get the Chicken Tiki. Service was good, came in towards closing and it seemed like at first they didn't want to serve us. But we got a table.

Delicious food and friendly service! The place is kind of hidden...you don't just stumble on it. It's worth the visit. My cauliflower appetizer was tasty and ate them all which means I ate too much :) My chicken tiki masala was so good and the garlic naan pushed me over the edge. It's a quite little place with very good food!

It's amazing! The Chicken 65 appetizer, Gobi Manchurian appetizer, and the Lansooni Gobi appetizer are some of my favorite things to eat in Topeka. Do not miss out on these amazing flavors by only ordering entrees!

I've been coming here for months. I'm definitely a regular and they greet me by name as soon as I walk through the door. The service is always wonderful. The food... even better! When you walk in, not only are you greeted by smiles and welcomes, but also by the most delicious and mouthwatering smell. To truly encompass what the food tastes like, you must try it for yourself. I highly recommend their Chicken Curry- any spice level as well as their Garlic Naan!

We just ordered Monsoon for the first time and overall, I was impressed! The cheese pakora was sadly a letdown but the tikka masala, and aloo gobhi curry was AMAZING!