NAYAAB

It'd been on our mind but spontaneously we decided to hit the road and came to Reno Nevada. As soon as we arrived at our hotel(Home2suites by Hilton) we were hungrier than some horses. We looked up local restaurants and Nayaab was the closest one with best reviews. It's hard to find good indian food places when you're traveling. But this has now become our favorite places to eat at in Reno(Carson city). There food was amazing from everything we ordered. My favorite was the butter chicken, tandoori chicken and kashmiri Rogan Josh (lamb or mutton). Rest of my family is vegetarian and they were amazed by the taste of all vegetarian dishes. I forgot to mention the samosas are too good. You must try them if you're here. We will definitely keep coming to this restaurant when we visit again. They are very considerate of children and their spice levels. MUST TRY !

Nayaab is a true hidden gem! The butter chicken was so good, rich, creamy, and full of flavor. The naan was unbelievably fresh, soft, warm, makes you want to order a second order. It scooped up every bit of that delicious sauce like a dream. Honestly, some of the best naan I’ve ever had. Definitely a must-visit!

This place is GOATed! The bone-in goat dish is literally goated, and everything else we ate was amazing. Chicken tandoori was fire, the naan was moist and delicious, and the Samosas were fabulous. Definitely coming back here! It’s in a mall food court so there are other tasty places to eat as well. May even do some shopping at the nearby store that is my namesake next time.

I wasn’t expecting much from a mall food court but decided to try this place based on good google reviews. I’m glad I did. The Chana masala that I ordered was the best Indian dish I’ve had in Reno, and as good as any I’ve had anywhere really (including India). Would highly recommend this place

Truly fantastic Indian. Great bhatura chole (cooked to order!), daal, tikka, even lemon pickle! Naan is also excellent. As good as some of the best in the Bay (Vik’s, Ajanta, etc). Owner is a JOY to talk to and his enthusiasm is only eclipsed by the quality of the food. Love it!

Nayaab has been wonderful the two times I've had it. The butter chicken today was fantastic, and the Meet Yakhni I had a few weeks ago was delicious. I'm sad that Tokyo Grill closed and took my usual favorite (Beef Udon) with it, but I'm happy to have Nayaab take over as my go-to!

We bumped into this halal place on our way to skiing. Butter chicken was a bit sweet. Nothing special. Samosas were fresh and tasty. Chicken lollipop was flavorful, but on a sweeter side. Garlic naan was amazing. Chowmen was not very special. I think this restaurant is good for snacks, not for meals. I would come again to try the dishes like ribs and chops that they need an advance notice.

WOW. The chicken was so tender and there was lots of it! It was SO TASTY. One of the best Indian meals I've ever had... it was spicy and complex and the marinade penetrated all the way through the chicken. Delicious pickled onions and sauces too! The guys were also so nice. I forgot to order extra rice and so they gave me some for free. If I lived in Reno I'd be getting food here regularly! I had the Tandoordi Malai Tikka, give it a try ;)

A friend recommended the Indian Cuisine at the Meadowood Mall Food Court. A bit dubious of the recommendation, I thought we would give it a try. The restaurant looked quite nice, clean with quick service entrees on display at the the service counter. My wife ordered the Butter Chicken "Happy Meal" (1 entree). The Butter Chicken was white meat, not my preference but understandable. What makes a dish like Butter Chicken is the sauce. In this case the sauce was nothing short of colored water with absolutely zero taste. Terrible. The rice was dry and equally absent of flavor. I ordered the Chicken Dum Briyani. My favorite Indian Dish. After waiting over 20 minutes for my meal, this dish was equally disappointing. The rice was hard and burnt. While there was "some" flavor, it could not over come the preparation of the rice. The marinated chicken was dry. We ordered a Naan Bread. We waited almost 30 minutes for the Naan to be delivered. Remember we were there for lunch. Although the wait was completely unacceptable, in fairness, the Naan was actually pretty good. If you are looking for fast, good Indian food, there are far better options in Reno.

Planning to be in Reno today and tomorrow, and of course, my first stop was my favorite spot, Nayaab. I meant to try different dishes, but I ended up ordering what I had before: chicken curry, plus lamb biryani to go for dinner since they close at 4:30 pm for New Year's Eve. I was also happy to finally try their tea. One beautiful detail I noticed this time was that the door was open, so I could watch the person making it--adding the spices, rich milk, black tea, then carefully straining it into my cup. Just one sip of that tea can take you straight to the Karakoram mountains in Kashmir. I'll try to stop by again tomorrow before leaving Nevada.

Mall food courts have come a long way! I was getting hungry and Nayaab jumped out at me as a place to try. Glad I did. I ordered Paneer Butter Massala with Saffron rice to stir in, and Mango Lassi. I went with the mild Massala but may try a little more spice next time. All of it was really good. The helpings were very generous. I was only able to get through about half the Masala and rice. All the food was fresh and a nice blend of spice and creaminess with a little lingering heat. The food was prepared and brought out within 10 minutes. Hope this place is successful here.

Aaaaaaand now I have a new favorite: Beef Stew. Food Court at Meadowwod Mall is always a WIN-WIN cuz everyone in the party can pick something different. I'm always gonna pick Naayab.

This place is in the Meadowood mall food court. I initially went because I saw a sign in front of the prepped hot food that said "goat curry". When I went to order, found it they don't have that prepared(although it can be made to order). Ended up getting Tikka Masala instead. Asked for Naan and ended receiving saffron rice instead. Not sure if that was a mix up or he just forgot or didn't hear me correctly. The man behind the counter, I who I assume was the owner/shop manager couldn't have been friendlier though and they were setting up a new POS so maybe that threw things off. Food itself was pretty good for mall food and a nice addition to the other world cuisines being served there. They do offer a standard restaurant sit down service-type menu to order things they do not have prepared but I can't imagine too many people use that option since mall food is usually grab and go.

This is for the food truck at Food Truck Friday. Was thrilled to see Indian food at FTF. Got butter chicken as my taste test. A nice size serving for the price was a good start. For my taste the sauce was a bit bland. Not an indictment but I would have preferred salt and peppers. Many folks don't like the heat so they'll be happy. The team was friendly and quick with my order. Very proud of their food as they should be. For me today was a way to find out about Nayaab and plan for a visit to the mall location.

Who would have thought, the mall would have good Indian food!? If you're in the area, check out Nayaab. Don't order from the buffet, order off the menu so it's made fresh in the back. The 2pm noodles are a must, so is the Nayaab chicken. The naan is made fresh. They do have Vada Pav and bread bagja, if you order this, eat it at the mall while it's fresh and hot. Don't take it home as it will get soggy. The service is great.

Third time visit. Whole order a little over $20 w/tip. Fed family of 3. Super nice staff all friendly and super smiley. We always order extra butter Naan! Lots of options inside meadowood food court but rarely is there a place that has hand-made fresh ingredients. This place: Best Food in Meadowood Mall! Don't trust? Then Try!

I love that Meadowood Mall has an Indian food option in the food court. The food is main on order so it can take 10-15 minutes to get your food but it comes piping hot. The naan is delicious and I like how they make it out front. I got the chicken biryani and it was good with decent spice level, but could also use a little more flavor and spice. The portion of food you get is huge compared to the rest of the food court for the price is awesome! Overall, this is a great stop when you're done with shopping.

My friend and I decided to try this place on a whim, as Indian food is her absolute favorite. I will admit I was a bit skeptical of getting food from the mall food court, but man am I glad I did! Everything about the food and my experience was incredible. I had never tried Indian cuisine before, and the gentleman working the front was nice enough to give me some small samples of the items I was curious about. I ended up getting the buttered chicken with rice. I also added the garlic naan, and it was incredibly delicious. Portions are large, I got three full meals out of mine! I will absolutely be returning.

What a gem! When a friend told me that her favorite Indian spot was at meadowood mall, I was flabbergasted. Because, 1) I had no idea there was an Indian place at the mall. 2) Really???? Mall Indian food could be that good? I finally made my way over to Nayaab today. As someone who enjoys but doesn't know a lot about Indian food, I prefer going to the buffets since I can pick whatever looks tasty and try a bunch of stuff. Nayaab's is a perfect setup. You can pick and choose what you want with combo plates of 1-3 entrees and saffron rice or fresh made naan. There were chicken, beef and vegetarian entree options. The items I chose were flavorful without being too salty nor greasy. They also have an extensive made to order menu for those who actually what they like. The owner was very friendly and I enjoyed chatting with him. I'll be back!

I was really excited to find out about a new Indian spot at Meadowood Mall, but my satisfaction fell short. I really wanted to like this place but it was just ok for me. I asked for butter chicken and I'm not sure what the other entree was but it tasted pretty good. It was another chicken dish. I feel like though I was skimped out on the butter chicken. I also felt like it was lacking some flavor for me. The rice was ok. The samosa was good with all the toppings on it. I will say though that their naan was probably the best I've had. Very fluffy and the garlic naan was so good. I tried to dip it in the butter chicken sauce but I barely had enough. I also wish they had labels on what entrees they had showing. It would've given me a better idea of what I can try as I want to expand my palette on Indian dishes. I'd probably go back, but just for their garlic naan.

This place rocks! Easily a top 3 benchmark. Staff 10/10 The rice is 10/10 Naan is 9/10 Every single chicken, lamb or vegetarian option, hot to mild is incredibe! The samosas with the mint sauce - chef's kiss! If tou would have told me I could get five star India, Pakistan, Afghanistan food at the mall food court, I would have sent you to Concentra for a random test. But this place breaks the food court mold with bold and amazing flavors, from wild to mild!

We dropped by Nayaab again last weekend to get dinner. As we approached the counter, there was a customer ahead of us sampling the sauces of the dishes Nayaab was offering that day (I didn't know you could do that); the gentleman behind the counter patiently tended to the woman's request until it was finally our turn. I ordered the gold combo: lamb rogan josh and chicken tikka masala with rice, my sister got a happy meal with the lamb rogan josh and rice, plus we ordered a couple of samosas for my niece. The food was flavorful; the meat was fall-off-the bone tender (pro-tip: watch out for bits of bone in the lamb). The chicken tikka masala was surprisingly more spicy than the lamb but both were equally good. The service was prompt and courteous, and the price was reasonable; overall, we had a positive visit.

8/202024- Popped in with my vegan son. I'm so happy to be able to showcase a great Indian restaurant in the mall. Service and choices of entrees were plenty. Thank you! Som got the potatoes and rice!

This place is amazing. I've eaten here a couple of times and it's definitely some of the best Indian food I've had in Reno. The meats are tender and everything is super flavorful. Everyone who has served me here has been very nice and helped me figure out what I wanted. I'm not super familiar with all the different dishes in Indian cuisine. But everything I had was amazing. The first trip I got the basic combo with butter chicken. The rice was cooked perfect, the samosa and the naan were hot and fresh. The next trip I got the three meat combo. It came with chicken tikka masala, a chicken meatball dish and I believe the last was a spicy shredded beef dish. The three meat combo also comes with the dessert of the day which was a rice pudding that was a nice cooldown after the food. Only suggestion I have is to maybe make signs for the individual dishes as they change it up daily I believe and it'll help the people not overly familiar with Indian cuisine. Other than that it's a clean spot with friendly staff. It's a welcome addition to have some great food in the food court.

Definitely a must try and don't be deterred by the mall food court location! The kiddos loved the butter chicken and rice. 10 out of 10! The Chana masala was spicy and provided a nice contrast to the creamy butter chicken. With tip, it comes out to $20 for fluffy naan, rice, and your choice of two dishes.

My first time trying Nayaab was at Food Truck Friday and I am so glad I went to their truck! The butter chicken was truly delicious and the staff were great - especially since I couldn't make up my mind for a quite bit because everything looked so good. I haven't been to their main location in the food court, but hope that they continue to succeed and eventually expand into a restaurant. I definitely recommend giving them a try!

Nayaab - meaning happiness - perfectly describes this restaurant at the mall. You will really feel the happiness eating their food. If you're looking for quick Indian food, this is the place to go. The Tikka Masala and Butter Chicken are both excellent, especially when paired with their saffron rice and freshly made naan. The service is fast, which is a big plus. The place itself is okay since it's inside the food court--it can be a bit noisy, but that's expected, and it's still worth it. I got the Gold Plate with all these, and it was absolutely delicious!

Who would have thought? A friend read about this "restaurant" so we made a special trip to the mall. What a find! We each had an order of Goat Biryani- delicious and enough for 2-3 meals each! The experience was topped by a super friendly owner. He clearly loves what he does, including meeting new guests. Will be going back to sample more of the menu.

Little gem in the Meadowwood Mall. The owner is extremely friendly & helpful. He explained different dishes to me that I hadn't heard of before. The area is very clean. We got the silver combo with butter chicken (it came with saffron rice, a samosa & nevada naan). It was delicious! It smelled so good & tasted so good, I forgot to take pictures! The owner let my daughters try some different things which was really nice. He made sure we enjoyed everything. We will definitely be back! Don't let the mall court food rap deter you, try this place, it doesn't disappoint!

First time trying Indian food & I fell in love. The staff were very informative and helpful. We almost bought it without naan and rice, which is essential. The chicken tikka masala was perfection. My new comfort food, it leaves you feeling clean and happy. Butter chicken is very rich and savory as well. Right amount of spice on both. Tried for a second time and just as good. I'd recommend ordering ahead since the wait time is a little longer.

An EXPLOSION of FLAVOR! I cannot believe how good this is!! Absolutely the best tasting Indian I've had in Reno. I'm so sorry I almost thought of not trying it because it was in the mall's food court. Do not make my (almost) mistake! The owner is extremely nice and sources the meat from local farms. They have a naan oven where they pat it on the clay surface. You must try the garlic naan!

The food was good. More gravy or sauce then actual meat or chickpeas. The service is great very friendly. Clean and simple set up at the mall food court. The Naan bread was good, the pickled onions were very good. Hit the spot as I was hungry and didn't want the typical mall food court items.

Craving Indian food and want the convenience of fast service and delicious food, try Nayaab at the food court at Meadowood mall. Service was quick, pricing reasonable and the food is surprisingly delicious. I got the gold combo which included choice of two dishes - I got a chickpea vegetarian dish and butter chicken. The plate includes butter naan and rice. I ordered a side of kheer for dessert, which was so good too. Everything tasted freshly cooked and perfectly seasoned. Good meal option if you are at the mall.

The service was excellent. The food was very fresh and tasted amazing. I will definitely be back.

Amazing food. Friendly staff. Great service. All the food was freshly made. I like supporting locally owned businesses. This will be a regular treat for me. Can recommend.

Great place for Indian food. We got the Gold Combo. I got the lamb and goat meat with the saffron rice and potatoes. Delicious! The owner served us and was very appreciative. The meat was so tender and went great with the rice and Nevada Butter Naan breadslso served was a carrot mix that was very tasty. Come try it here in the Food Court at Meadowood Mall.

We visited newly opened Nayaab last night, and here's the shocker...the best Indian food in Reno is currently being served out of the Meadowood Mall food court. We sampled just about everything on the menu, from crispy pillows of samosa chaat to creamy chicken tikka masala, from succulent goat to cooked-to-order tandoori chicken, and without a doubt if you love Indian cuisine as much as I do, you need to check this place out. The owner is as friendly and personable as you can imagine, and he led us on a culinary journey that belies the fact that we were sitting within reach of Westzel's Pretzel and Sbarro Pizza. Honestly, several of the dishes including the aforementioned chicken tikka and samosa were the best examples of these dishes I've ever had. The mango lassi, for example, had a slightly fermented quality like kefir - a testimony to its homemade origin - and boosted this drink to an entirely new level. The nan was pulled fresh from the tandoori oven and was emblematic of our entire experience - that everything is homemade from the freshest ingredients with expert loving care. Nayaab is absolute treat, the owner a gem and I am so happy that they decided to call Meadowood Mall home. I can't wait to go back!

absolutely excellent rivaling the other good Indian restaurants in Reno. I didn't expect this level of taste and quality from the mall food court.

Don't be deceived by appearances! This amazing new restaurant is located in the meadowwood mall but it's some of the best Indian food you can get in Reno! The owners set up shop in the mall to get some restaurant experience and plan to expand to a brick and mortar soon. The butter chicken and other staples are off the charts good but they also have some really unique dishes that you cannot get anywhere else. Don't snooze on Nayaab!

Talked with the owner for a bit, and am looking forward to try more options from here! We tasted the butter chicken which was great and ordered the simosa. The simosa was quite good, the sauce for the simosa was what really made it.

Outstanding. Most Indian food in Reno is mediocre at best, but Nayaab has got exactly what I was looking for. Everything I tried was 'above average' at a minimum, and the samosas are downright killer. I'd eat them by the dozen. I'm not sure if that's healthy. I'm not sure that I care. Lol. Seriously. I'm a picky eater. This is great, we'll definitely be back soon.

Phenomenal authentic Indian food, 5 star service with a smile, and the hardest working staff out there. Love everything about Nayaab!

What a pleasant surprise at the mall! Service is great! But I'd say that these guys are offering the best quality Indian food in town! Butter chicken, lamb and goat were all fantastic

Best way to start the morning! Fresh aloo paratha with chai! Thank you Nayaab for this after thanksgiving special! Wah! Sawaad! Mouth is watering! So good! *chefs kiss*

Yummy Indian cuisine for a great price. Perfect naan garlic bread, love the dishes too!

Good quality for a quick meal. Mild heat, but that allowed the subtle flavors of the spices to come through. I did mix in some of the green, spicy sauce to add some heat. Prepared items for the combination plates are made mild, but you can choose your heat on the menu items. The Tamarind Sauce had a nice flavor. The butter naan that comes with the combination plates, was fresh and delicious. Garlic Naan can be ordered.

Indian Food at the Food Court?! YES PLEASE! This place is in a sleeper location but is so fire and the employees are always super friendly. I've eaten here since they opened last year and have tried most of their dishes. The Goat Curry is my favorite by far, and the mango lassi is always a guaranteed yum. I am happy to report that the Goat Curry has gone boneless (hell yeah!) I work close by so popping over for lunch is fast and convenient. I LOVE THIS PLACE. Go try if you haven't

Honestly, I did not have high expectations. It's mall food. The food was so good! It reminded me of the home cooked meals I would eat at the home of a dear friend on mine. My husband and I shared a Gold Combo with Goat Rogan Josh and Chicken Tikka Masala. The goat was delicious. It took me back to sitting around the table with my friend and his family, sharing a delicious meal and great conversation. The naan was hot and buttery, the masala flavorful. I definitely did not expect what I got. The food was really good. I will definitely eat here again.

I swear, it still blows my mind that one of the best Indian restaurants in town is a stall at the mall that cycles through their dishes. Butter chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala always on point, exactly what I'm looking for in flavor and heat. 6/5 stars.

Come find these guys! Hidden gems are all over the place. In gas stations, food trucks, pop ups. Do you go to the food court at the Mall for good food? Why not? So this place has been open maybe 6 weeks or more. It's a great place to have some great Indian food but at a very reasonable price. I mean, you can get outta here for about as much as a Big Mac Combo these days but you'll be much more satisfied with your product. Dishes available in their combos vary. With silver and gold combos, you get a samosa in addition to rice and naan. If you really feel hungry, get a platinum combo with 3 entrees and dessert. Plenty of dishes for both carnivores and vegetarians or you can mix like I did. Food was tasty and or course a little spicy. With dishes served buffet style no varying spice levels. I'd say just a reasonable level of heat. BTW, naan is made fresh on premises in their tandoori oven. Also excellent. I know I'll be back here. I frequently crave Indian food but I don't always want to order in a sit down restaurant and pay $30 per person for it. But $15-20 in a food court and the food is great? Yes. One more thing.....This place is not Sbarro. It's locally owned. Come see these guys.

Delicious! Honestly some of the best Indian food I've had and it's in a mall food court. The lamb and chicken were super tasty and tender. Spicy but not too spicy. Naan was good and chewy, perfect for mopping up the sauce.

It was so good, I forgot to take a picture before I started eating. I ordered the Silver meat platter, which I ordered the butter chicken, and it came with rice and pakora, or if you want a samosa, you can get that instead. It also included 2 pieces of fresh made naan. So delicious give it a try you won't regret it.

I'm so disappointed my fatass wanted more and I was sad when my plate disappeared in 5 seconds I don't know if I should cry or buy the whole counter but this is the best food in the mall me and my 4 daughters came to eat at the mall for different varieties of food they got Asian we got Indian and they couldn't finish there plates they went and put there plates in the car. Hands down the best food in Reno

Every time we order food, it's beyond expectation. Authentic, fresh and delicious. Super friendly service and clean. My most favorite restaurant in Reno by far.Amazing tender Tandoori chicken tikka with a great green sauce and onions, yum! The best ever cholle Bature freshly cooked and served with flavorful chutney and pickle, love it.

#1 Indian Curry Chicken in Reno, NV. I've searched all over for the freshest and most delicious curry chicken and I found it at Nayaab. Highly recommended!!!!!!

everyone is so kind and generous with their portions, excellent customer service as well. the food is homemade and when i ask for naan they always make it fresh. it's my fav restaurant by far

This place is a hidden gem!! When we saw the sign go up earlier this year, we were excited as we love Indian food. The place hasn't disappointed. The people who work here are so friendly and service is fantastic. All of the food was very fresh. Our favorites are the chicken tikka, butter chicken, and lamb. The rice and naan are delicious as well as the samosa. Every time we are by the mall and hungry, this is our go to spot. Give them a try!