Natkhat Flavors

A true hidden gem in Dripping Springs! ​Natkhat Flavors is easily my favorite Indian restaurant in town. It’s run by a husband and wife team who are genuinely hospitable, and you can tell it’s not a commercial chain—the service is consistent and personal. ​The food is delicious with generous portions and good pricing. If you're worried about heat, don't be; it’s flavorful but not too spicy. They also have a great variety on the menu and ample alcohol choices. The ambiance is beautiful, colorful, and has a grand entrance that really sets the mood. Highly recommend giving this local spot a try!

We had the Aloo tikki chal, Chicken afghani, and Cumin rice. The owners even gave us a bowl of cabbage soup on the house! The ingredients are quality and the spices are complex but perfectly balanced. The owners and staff were very warm, friendly, and helpful explaining menu items. The whole restaurant was clean and beautiful. That was a perfect dinner!

Wow! What a wonderful experience. SakSh, the owner, is very pleasant and had great service. And their food, let me tell you, is the best. I loved their vegan options. I recommend the samosas chat appetizer. Enjoy!

Very Disappointing Food Quality This was an extremely disappointing experience. Most of the food tasted frozen, overly oily, and not freshly prepared. The quality did not justify the prices at all. Order details: Kids Especial – $6.60 (Just the name is Especial but cannot be eaten at all) Dal Tarka (GF, V) – $12.60 (watery and oily) Cumin Rice – $4.75 (dry, no flavor) Plain Basmati Rice – $3.68 (stale) Tawa Roti – $3.14 (rubbery) Chicken Afghani (GF) – $13.99 (very oily) Samosa Chat – $7.50 (Little better among all the dishes served) Garlic Naan – $3.68 (chewy, not fresh) Chicken Changezi (GF) – $13.99 (tasted reheated) Overall, the food felt mass-produced and reheated. We could not finish most of the dishes and will not be returning.

Exceptional! We ordered samosas, nans, butter chicken and a few other dishes and we loved it! Ask for the tamarind chutney, it was the best! Will definitely come again if we are in the area.

Amazing! Sit at the bar, chat with the owners and enjoy the wonderful food, service and atmosphere. We ordered the dumplings, a samosa, the butter chicken and goat curry. The sauce that came with the dumplings and is a mix of tamarind, chili and dates, truly outstanding. It was all truly delicious and we had enough to take home for another small meal.

The food was so good! There are three kids in our family and we loved it too! My eight year old brother said "I could eat this whole bowl of rice!" The staff were super friendly. Everything the owner recommended was amazing! It was some of the best food I have ever had! We love it and would recommend it to anyone.

This little restaurant in the middle of Dripping Springs is truly a hidden gem! I ordered butter chicken extra spicy and it was the most flavorful butter chicken I've ever had! The garlic Naan was above par as well. My husband also really enjoyed his Tiki Masala, but truthfully, he liked mine better. He enjoyed a Taj beer and i an Electric Jellyfish draft. Sakshi, the owner along with her husband were so kind and attentive. We were only one of two tables in the restaurant today, so it was really nice to get to have a chat with Sakshi. I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant if you are visiting Dripping Springs or just passing through. As the sign says on the way in, let the array of spices and different flavors dance on your tatebuds!

Stopped in last Saturday evening for a bite and was very pleasantly surprised at how good the food and the service was. Authentic Indian food which is hard to get unless you're in the big cities or in Asia. What a gem! Will be back the next time I'm back in Austin.

If you're looking for an exceptional Indian dining experience in Dripping Springs, look no further than Natkhat Flavors. They live up to their tagline, "A dance on your tastebuds," with every dish bursting with incredible flavors and spices. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by the warm and welcoming Joseph family, who make you feel like you're not just a guest, but part of their family. The menu at Natkhat Flavors is extensive, offering a wide array of traditional Indian dishes with a creative twist. My personal favorite is the Chicken Changezi - succulent pieces of chicken cooked in a rich, flavorful tomato-based sauce. Order it with the garlic naan - you'll thank me later! And Rajeev's twist on the "Old Fashioned" is amazing. We're still trying to figure out what he does to make it taste so good! Oh... and a word of caution: come hungry! The portions at Natkhat Flavors are generous, and the food is so delicious that we always order too much since we love to try a little bit of everything. But hey, the leftovers are just as tasty the next day. :-)

My husband Steve and I went for lunch today at Natkhat to give it a try and we were thrilled. Wonderful delicious food, friendly and welcoming staff and the menu has something for everyone ! Full bar and great service. I recommend 100% go treat yourself Gigi Worth

Glad to see an Indian restaurant in DS. Ordered the butter chicken and the chicken Afghani with a side of basmati rice and garlic naan bread. The curries were good, I liked the butter chicken better than the afghani. But I would say the free papadam and garlic naan bread were the highlights. Super friendly service and welcoming ambience.

We absolutely fell in love with Natkhat Flavors. The staff treated our large party like royalty and the entire evening was awesome. All of the dishes tasted delicious and their unique flavors really blossomed. All of the appetizers were amazing. The Rogan Josh was our favorite dish. All of the chicken was sadly overcooked and dry but the tasty flavor made a good effort to make up for that.

Natkhat is a treasure! 'A dance on your tastebuds' - this couldn't be more true. I went with my family and we felt at home as soon as we walked in, hit with beautiful smells and such hospitality. The samosas were full with soft potatoes and veggies - the dough was so light and browned to perfection. We tried the eggplant special and it was out of this world. The paratha and naan are homemade magic perfect for sopping up all the scrumptious sauces like the chicken changezi or palak paneer. This is a hidden gem that everyone should know about. Everything we ate was so delicious. We will definitely be back. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors. Don't wait!!!

The food at Natkhat is pretty great. Nothing to complain about at all. We have only ordered takeaway and each time it's been a correct order and a decent portion. I get the butter chicken and it's very good. We did get the garlic naan and it was soggy and not the greatest so we took off a star for that - I'm willing to bet though, if I ate it at the restaurant and not takeaway it would be better so once we eat it here they'd earn that last star! We are so thankful to have an Indian restaurant in Dripping Springs!! It's so much better than all the other chains - I'd pick it over them always.

The food is absolutely amazing, the restaurant is nice and clean and the service was impecable. The owner actually came by to check on everyone, and was so nice. It's a new staple in our weekly meals

Just popped in for some takeout and to try the restaurant. It was very clean and the staff were super friendly. It was my first time here so I got some of my usual favorites; garlic naan, cumin rice, butter chicken, and tikka masala. They did not disappoint. Exactly the flavors my wife and I were hoping for. We have found our new dinner spot when we're craving something with bold flavors.

This location has a homey feel to it. Everything from the friendly owner to the cozy food makes this dining experience enjoyable. As I said the food is delicious. It is flavorful, filling, and overall simply delicious. Of course, there were plenty of vegetarian options on the menu. My only complaint about this location is the service. The owners were incredibly friendly (as I mentioned before) but seated outside, my family and I were rarely given refills and did not receive any service other than being given our meals. Perhaps that is our fault for choosing to seat outside. Nonetheless, I still recommend this location: just come with a bit of patience :)

Home cooking in a restaurant? Yes!!! This is the place to be when you want to really truly feel at home, the food has that unique specific "made with love" touch to it that is not at all easy to get. And oh yeah, the service matches too - they're friendly, they're nice, *they care* So yeah, go there, enjoy, be happy

Had lunch with mom here today for her birthday and was absolutely blown away with this place. Warmly greeted with a huge smile and our server, Brodie, was the epitome of customer service. The owners came to our table and went over the entire menu with us and even brought samples. I'm so glad to know this is place is in the neighborhood and will definitely make this our new weekly lunch date. Thanks for an awesome experience and delicious birthday lunch!

Everything is delicious! We eat here frequently and have never been disappointed. Everyone is kind and welcoming. You can taste the love they put into every meal. Thank you!

The best Indian food within a 45 minute radius. Very friendly staff. 10/10 would come again.

First, I want to say that my husband and I are thrilled that there is an Indian Restaurant in Dripping Springs! We go to Natkhat at least once a week. The owners are so welcoming, warm and friendly, the ambiance is inviting and peaceful, and we love the food! Everything we have tried is flavorful, nicely spiced, and some of the best Indian food we have had anywhere. We always get Cumin Rice and Garlic Naan with our meal, and try something different often. Some of our favorites are: Butter Chicken, Chana Masala, Chicken Tikka Masala, Baingan Bharta, and Dal, but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. We know everything we eat is made with love and is care.

Gigi and I had an excellent lunch there today! We highly recommend that you try them out!

We heard about your restaurant through a friend. So today, I looked at the menu on your website. The first problem was that a WhatsApp window pops up on the right side of the screen, and there is no way to get rid of it! It covers up almost a third of the screen, so one has to move the main screen up and down to be able to read the menu! The menu was not clear to understand, so we decided to visit your restaurant and decide there. We were first met with your QR code ordering system which we decided would be too awkward to deal with on a cell phone. So the waitress offered to bring a tablet with a larger screen. That proved to be rather awkward as well. We did manage to order a chicken dish, an okra dish, and two kinds of bread, garlic, & some kind of butter bread. The ordering process was very slow, as was the serving of the food! When the food finally arrived, we observed that both dishes were literally swimming in red-orange grease or oil! The chicken was tough, and the okra was severely overcooked! The garlic bread was acceptable, but the butter bread was excessively greasy! This had to be the most unsavory meal that I have ever had in a restaurant! It certainly was not worth the $36+ that I was charged for it! Needless to say, we will not be returning, and we will not recommend your restaurant to others!

Really good! So happy to have a dependable Indian restaurant in the area. They have good variety, but don't overwhelm with too many options. Nice people and quality food. Definite recommend.

Food is flavorful with high quality meat. They are consistently great and service is quick.

So glad to have some awesome Indian food out in Drip. At least once a month my wife get's a craving for some quality Indian food and now we just have to drive a few minutes down the road from us. Food is always great and the family the runs the place is always so kind.

This is the best Indian I've had in the Austin area. Consistently excellent. Recommend the palak paneer, butter chicken, chicken biryani, and veg korma. I am also a sucker for rasmalai and theirs is great.

What I really appreciated about my meal was the flavors. Definitely recommend ordering a variety of dishes and sharing dishes. There is a lovely bar area here as well with local beer on tap and a good variety of cocktails.

Wow. this place is so yummy. Best Indian food in the hill country. Don't miss the Butter Chicken, rice, and garlic Nan bread. The sauces are simply delicious. All the chicken is organic. There is a drive thru window for orders to go and she does catering. We will be back often.

FIRST, THE GOOD NEWS is that Natkhat will have dine in capability in the very near future. Dripping will have its own full fledged Indian restaurant,one that has tested the waters and one that knows how to produce a first rate food experience. I can't wait.. Last night we had another round with Natkhat. Having learned how large their portions are, this time we chose to share an order or tikka masala, some basmati rice and a helping of naan. I will say this and it stands for all future reviews from this pen. Their garlic naan is incredible, amazing, light, flavorful and compelling to the point of addiction. Best I've ever had. The tikka masala was both light, spicy on the back side, and rich at the same time. The flavors are balanced, the chicken portions just right ( and not too large as in previous dishes). Tikka is a pretty standard Indian restaurant dish and can be compared from place to place easily. Natkhat's holds it own with the best of them. We were both pleased. And full. And we're going to make Natkhat a regular destination when they open for dine in service. Huzzah. Hooyah.

Absolutely fantastic food!, great service and the owners were always smiling. We went during the live music the first Saturday of the month.

Very disappointed. I showed up and it was SUPER loud, very disorganized, and they ran out of white rice. Don't know if I'll go back after that experience.

Absolutely the best Indian food in dripping springs and Austin!! You won't be disappointed!

Great food, lots of variety, highly recommended. We were just there a couple of days ago.

Wonderful lil Gem and so glad we finally made it in. Food was delicious and perfectly seasoned and def cured my cravings for now lol, I'll be back. I highly recommend, so go Check them out. Such polite and sweet staff and owners, who I believe owners we met also. Thank you for an amzing dinner, see y'all again. Soon.

I just had the most AMAZING lunch to go! This was my first time trying Chicken Chagenzi after being lured in by the amazing smell from the parking lot. Customer service is incredible and I was allowed a sample before finalizing my order because I was unfamiliar with the restaurant. It was clean and comfortable inside with beautiful decor. I will be coming back, and bringing more people with me!

This place is amazing! The customer service is incredible and treated us like family and the food is exceptional. So glad to have stopped in today. This is our new go-to!

Great service and good food. The service was fast and everyone was super nice. Restaurant was well decorated.

This has to be one of the best, most authentic Indian restaurants I have ever tried. Every dish we ordered exceeded our taste bud expectations. We ordered the platter and shared a palak paneer, butter chicken, garlic naan, samosas, and flaky paratha. It was all superb. On top of that, the service was super fast and the owner and chef came by a couple of times to check in on us. Which really made us feel cared for. Really and truly a wonderful dining experience. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for rich and flavorful Indian Cuisine experience!

We have had Indian food all over and this was tops!!! Flavors that were savory and really just plain luscious. Not your ordinary Indian food. Service was from the chef herself, patiently helping us choose the right dishes. She gave us tastes of anything and everything. The freshness of her ingredients was obvious! Indoor and outdoor seating and it really felt like home, but that could be because of the welcoming staff. Why I didn't take photos, I have no idea, but we were hungry and gobbled down what felt like huge portions!!!

Great food. Recommend. Owned and operated by real people. Not a franchise. Support a great local business and enjoy some very good food.

Believe the hype. This place is really good! Everything is fresh and delicious. The service is nice and I love that it's run by such a nice family. The music and vibe of the inside is very comfortable, and the choices are great. We will keep coming back!

Found another gem place in Dripping Springs! My husband and I dined at this fantastic Indian restaurant and had a delightful experience. We ordered samosa and two meal plates: one with butter chicken and another with tikka masala. The butter chicken was creamy and full of flavor, while the tikka masala had just the right balance of spices. The samosas were also delicious - crispy on the outside and packed with delicious filling inside. The hospitality service was exceptional, adding to the overall enjoyment of our dining experience.

This place is awesome! Food is absolutely delicious & the owners are very friendly & welcoming. The restaurant is clean with a nice ambiance. Can't wait to try more of their menu.

Let me start the review saying that I really enjoy the food here. Everything is on point. My only reservation as to why I can only come here every special occasion is because of the pricing. 14 for curry, 4.50 for rice (!!!) and 4 for naan. Comes out to around 23$ a plate. If rice came with it, we would be back much more often.

This place is definitely a hidden gem, and I must say I am so happy I found this wonderful restaurant! I had the Butter Chicken with rice, and it was PHENOMENAL. Easily the best Indian food I have ever tasted and definitely ranks among some of the best food I've ever eaten in general. Service was wonderful, and so fast! I felt very comfortable and cared for with the friendly staff and beautiful ambiance. Highly recommend!!!

Amazing food and ambiance! Can't say enough great things about this restaurant and the sweet owners!

A must try! Dripping Springs is starved for good restaurants and this place is amazing! I like Indian food, but this is above all the rest! A family owned restaurant with mom cooking the food, you will be amazed at how tasty all the dishes are. Not too spicy or oily, they are well balanced and truly a treat. Samosas are really good, with a great sauce. We had chicken korma and gobhi masala with basmati rice. Ask your server for suggestions. They do a lot of take out, but recently opened for dining. Nice ambiance. Also, wine and beer and some cocktails, which are not reflected in Yelp or website.

Great food! We shared chicken tikka masala, Chana masala, and butter chicken. Perfectly seasoned and hot from the stove. Garlic naan and the samosas made it complete! Ate leftovers the next day, too! We will be back to try everything else!

Absolutely delicious! The Vegan Curry was so very good. The Parathas were perfect - one of the owners gave me a suggestion about reheating them. Spot on - light, flakey and tasty! Can't wait to try the other entrees. Another plus, the owners and staff were hospitable and knowledgeable.

Ohhhhhhh Myyyyyyy.....My wishes have came true, Finally legit Indian food in Dripping Springs! With many of us moving here from other parts of the country that are more "diverse" shall I say when it comes to cuisine we now have "Really Good" Indian I had the chicken korma with cumin rice and garlic naan all were cooked to perfection and flavorful. My only request is an option to make spicier! Great new spot in the drip! Go check it out y'all

Savory, comforting Indian dishes I consider to be the best I have had to date. A humble, family owned restaurant that prides themselves on quality, fresh food they cook every morning for their lunch and dinner menu choices.

This is a great place for lunch or dinner. The food is delicious and the owners are great people. The Samosas are a wonderful appetizer and the garlic Nan is a must have item. The Chicken Changezi, Gobhi Masala, and Chicken Afghani are some of our favorites.

It was delicious, the food was hot and fresh. I liked the daily menu format. I had Chicken Changezi and there was a vegetarian option for my son. The owner/chef Sakshi brought our food personally and greeted my son and me with genuine warmth which added to our enjoyable lunch out. I live 45 minutes away but will making a return visit soon! We sat outside and it was perfect, but the inside had a cool and comfortable atmosphere. I got take out for dinner too so I'll be eating it twice today. :)

We were visiting for a weekend vacation and tried this restaurant for lunch. It was absolutely delicious and the owners were friendly! I recommend this place highly! I will be going back when I visit Dripping Springs again.

Went for an early lunch, and the food was really delicious. The owner was lovely and helped guide us to menu selections that went beyond the standard tikka masala. We began with samosas, followed by chicken changezi and dal makhani. Everything was very tasty. It is great to have some variety and quality food in Dripping!