Turmeric

Moving my reviews over from Yelp. This one was written after my first visit there and I think I dined with the Wesch on this one. Originally published 10/27/19: This place is amazing! Like seriously so amazing that I recommend everyone go try it now. Unfortunately, restaurants don't always last in the area and it will be a crying shame if this place closes before I get there about 10 more times. The wife was out of town for work so I reached out to one of my Yelp partners in crime for dinner at a place I probably couldn't get her to go. This time around, Stephen W. chose Tumeric. Neither of us had ever been there but we both have an affinity for spicy Indian food. Kitty was our waitress and she seemed to be in a bit of a hurry to get us in and out of the place until we explained to her that we wanted to go one dish at a time and enjoy the evening. Once we made that clear, the pace of service improved significantly. First up was their kebab sampler. It included tiger shrimp, kandari chicken, paneer two ways and lamb. I started at one end and worked my way to the other end. Each selection was even more amazing than the one before. This platter is incredibly shareable for two people and bursting with flavor...and enough heat to get your attention without causing you to run screaming from the restaurant. If I had to name a favorite it would probably be the kandari chicken. Tender and juicy chicken thighs packed a huge punch of flavor and the right amount of heat. Don't miss this one! Next up was their Neptune Platter which is a vegetarian dish. It included Somosas, Green Tikki, Paneer (two different ways), Cauliflower, roasted bell pepper remoulade. I did not eat this one from right to left as I did with the kebabs. The items on this platter were a bit less spicy but still incredibly flavorful. The sleeper of the night was definitely the cauliflower. I can't begin to imagine how they pulled it off but it could substitute for a good Chinese restaurant's General Tsao's Chicken. Mind = blown. The next thing to arrive was the two orders of naan: garlic and chili. Who knew that you could make bread spicy? Apparently, if you cut up one of those little green heat bombs and mix it in to your naan batter before cooking you can turn out a bread product that will light you up. The last item arrived with the basket of naans. It was the Chicken Tikka Masala. Beautiful dish all around but a bit more expected than some of the other stuff we ate. They used chicken thighs instead of white meat which made it better than what's available at a lot of places around town. They also served it with a side of rice that had a bunch of extra stuff in it such that it was more interesting than plain rice. It was one fine meal and I cannot wait to return to try more of their menu!

Indian food. Nice flavors not bland or overly spicy. Service was fast. Easy to find seating Parking on the back is easier and free

Probably one of the best Indian restaurants in St. Louis. Located on the loop in university city near Washington University. Really reasonable prices! Really great food. Great server who took his time and made some recommendations that we followed. We were not disappointed. Beautifully appointed Restaurant. The garlic naan bread was very good. Tried two different Indian beers, note though they’re $12 apiece. But they we’re a pint PLUS 6 ounces and quite good. Not a big fan of yelp, but it was the only way to get a reservation.

I highly recommend the chicken masala dosa. Comes on a huge plate (see photo). The timing of when our dishes arrived was a little off but the quality of the food made up for it. And they are super nice.

Okay this restaurant is amazing and I especially want to highlight Minino — his service was outstanding. He was very polite, professional, and attentive the whole time. His friendly attitude truly made the experience extra special. He handled everything with great care. The food was absolutely delicious, very authentic and full of flavor. The place and the food are so clean and well-organized, which made the whole visit even better. Highly recommended! I will definitely come back.

The Tanjori Lamb chop masala was one of the best dishes I’ve ever had- like ever. So much flavor. The mint sauce for the Samosas was extremely delicious. Highly recommend you try this out, especially if you love Indian cuisine.

Amazing place for really good and tasty Indian food. The presentation was impeccable. The taste was awesome. The ambience and atmosphere was wholesome. Fast service and the quantity was also good.

I enjoyed every bit! Went for lunch and had the platter and it was great because you could taste several different curries and I must say the vegetable curry was my favorite! Garlic naan was warm and delicious. They did have a mango dessert on the platter that wasn’t that good to me but I blame that on my taste buds. However, their milk donuts were delightful! They were warm and not too sweet and paired well with the ice cream. I had an appetizer that I can’t remember the name of but it is pictured and I couldn’t stop eating it!!!! 10/10 experience

The food was absolutely incredible. We went for my daughter's 21st birthday. She is a vegetarian so they had plenty of options. We had garlic naan, street chili paneer and samosa chat. All fabulous. The meat eaters also were pleased with what they ordered. The lamb dish was especially good, We had fabulous cocktails and wine. Service was excellent and they even brought out a huge piece of birthday cake. They really went above and beyond. We will be back!

I had my daughter in town and she loves Indian food. So a group of 5 of us had dinner at Tumeric. The service was very good and the staff was very attentive. For appetizers we had the Cauliflower Manchurian Bezule, Chicken 65 Bezule, Street Style Chilli Paneer. They were all very tasty and excellent. We also ordered the Home Style Special Chicken Curry, the Fresh Okra Fry, Tumeric Special Chicken Curry and Tiger Shrimp Biryani. Everyone said their food was excellent. The drinks were good too. I would definitely go back and recommend you give them a try too!

Great Indian food with friendly staff and fast service! Super vegetarian friendly, highly recommend the bombay sliders.

I have never met a router staff in my life. Me and my buddy went in and there was nobody in there and they kept asking if we had reservations. They gave us some water and then let us sit there for 20 minutes. The guy working had his hat on backwards. It was a complete asshole. I will never go back to this shit hole again.

Great Indian restaurant, especially if you love spicy food! Love the chill music vibes and atmosphere inside. Even though it was a Thursday night, the restaurant was quite busy (which is always a good sign!). We had a reservation and the service was pretty fast. - Pineapple Mojito: 8/10 on the sweeter side, but not too sweet or strong - Chicken Lollipop: 9/10 absolutely yummy, melts in you - Tanjore Lamb Chop Masala: 9/10 yummy as well, comes with a lot of masala that can be paired with naan or rice - Garlic Naan: 10/10 soft, fresh, perfect amount of garlic, delicious! - Tiger Shrimp Biryani: 9/10 on the spicier side, came out fresh and soft - Double Ka Meeta: 6/10 alright, but not my favorite bread pudding

Great flavors all around. Had the chili cheese naan, Manchurian chicken, and homestyle curry chicken. Manchurian chicken came out cold but flavor was really great, same with the homestyle chicken. Asked for more heat and spice but they didn't deliver. Still tasty!

I've gotten their vegetarian lunch special another time since and this time it was great. Super flavorful, multiple pieces of paneer, and the veggies were flavorful and spicy but not overwhelming. Not oily like the first time at all. It did take awhile to prepare (about 30-45 mins after ordering online) but at least I know it was super fresh.

Ambiance: small, manageable. Really nice decor! Service: this was the only reason it got 4 stars versus 5! We went for lunch and we had to wait to be seated stood up there for about 15 minutes with no acknowledgment before someone finally came over to seat us. That was not the best, however, once we were set down everything went smoothly. Also, they don't serve cocktails during lunch on Saturdays and said we could only get beer or wine../but they only had white wine (I prefer ) so that was a damper, but the food made up for most of it. Food: the food was so good. A lot of wonderful flavors. The chicken biryani was mixed very well and the bowl was deep that I thought so the serving is hefty. The non-veg sampler was the best thing in the menu if you don't really know what to get. We tried both the regular naan and the garlic naan....and omg!! I could have ate the garlic naan as a meal! The Mango Lassai was also very creamy and tasty and could easily be used as a dessert drink.

Tumeric is one of my absolute favorite Indian restaurants in St. Louis!! This restaurant is conveniently located along the Delmar Loop. They offer a lunch menu and a dinner menu, and I have gone multiple times since I moved to St. Louis. Today, I went specifically for dinner. Their dinner menu features salads, small plates, various dosa courses, entrees, breads, and drinks. While I did not order a drink today, I would recommend the Masala Chai which has an earthy flavor or the Mango Lassi which is a sweet mango flavored yogurt drink. Today I ordered my usual dish - Chicken Tikka Masala with Garlic Naan Bread. This dish was delicious and the portion size served was very generous. The flavors of the sauce, rice, and naan bread all blended very well together. The garlic naan bread was baked to perfection with the perfect combination of crispy and chewy. The chicken tikka masala sauce was very flavorful. I could taste the blended spices in the sauce as well as smell the wonderful aroma of it. This dish definitely felt like it took hours and hours of preparation to make. I was also so happy when I had leftovers to take home! Overall, I love coming here and definitely consider this restaurant as one of my favorite spots in St. Louis!

Tumeric is one of our favorite Indian restaurants. We have been here numerous times, and we were always happy with the quality of food and service here after each visit. The wait staffs have been friendly and welcoming. Tumeric provided a pleasant and soothing ambience in addition to comfy booth seatings. They sold out of chicken 65 tonight, so my partner got the Kale Palak Chaat. This was an interesting dish where kales was disguised in a yummy way - crispy and flavorful. We also got Truffle Potato Masala Dosa and Butter Chicken. We tried a few places served Dosa in STL but Tumeric's Dosa is the best! I highly recommended the Dosa here. Basically, Dosa is a thin, crispy, Indian style crepe made from fermented rice and lentil batter - definitely a vegan friendly item. You can pick your own fillings such as potato/egg/chicken or lamb. My favorite is the potato filling. Their butter chicken served with Basmati rice on the side was finger licking good!!!! The sauce was very buttery/creamy, and the chicken was very moist. It's even better when warm fresh Garlic Naan dip in the sauce. Highly recommend!!!

Great ambience. Okay service. Didn't wait too long. Ample parking space in the back. Imo it's quite pricey for the amount of chicken we get. But great presentation. Samosas aren't super small. I'd prefer normal size one. Overall tastes are just average. We do love the mango spicy condiment. I do like Indian restaurant addition to Delmar.

Kudos and hats off to the chef (we literally thank and met the chef) and the staffs of turmeric in St. Louis. This was my first time in St. Louis and wanted to try something different my friends were Craving some authentic Indian food and we all agreed that their menus didn't disappoint the tikka masala chicken melts in my mouth the sauce was mild and just the right spice if only I live close by I will box the sauce and take it back with me I wish there is a branch in Seattle I don't know if I will be back in St. Louis but if for some reason I rerun to STL I sure will visit this place again for those who will see my review pls do stop by and support their restaurant and try their food the portions were reasonable, the mango lassi was delicious and all their meal are halal the staff were very friendly and lovely people. Thank you for the food and service the ambiance is pleasant.

Turmeric is one of our favorite places to eat at in Delmar Loop! Their food is flavorful and delicious - you can ask them to up the spice as you'd like as well! We started first with the kale and palak chaat, with is basically fried bits of kale and spinach, covered in bhel so it's very crunchy and light - not spicy. We wished it had less Bhel and more tamarind, chutney, and yogurt sauce but maybe next time! Their main entrees include a healthy serving of rice - we got the chicken tikka masala at an 8/10 spice level and loved it. The curry was flavorful, warm, the chicken was cooked perfectly. We enjoyed it with both garlic naan and the rice. We will definitely come again soon- thanks Team Turmeric!

The Chicken Tikka Masala here was absolutely fantastic! I would definitely go again just for that. I also thought the garlic naan was very good and they had a great drink selection. The service was decent as well. My only small gripe is that it is pretty pricey compared to other similar restaurants in the area, but not so much so that it is a bad thing or a place I wouldn't go back to. Overall, I recommend trying this place at least once.

Like foreal. The Tikka chicken here is sooooo goooddddd. The garlic Naan Bread is too!! this is literallyyyyyyy the spot I come to when I'm craving tikka masala, butter chicken or curry chicken. It's always hot and fresh. The only thing that I can gripe about is the serving size of the chicken; there's usually only about 4 big chunks of chicken and that I wish it came with some vegetables in the Tikka sauce. But the sauce and chicken is always cooked to perfection and piping hot. This last time that I came, the host was so patient with me as I was trying to figure out my to go order.

ordered takeout once again and got the cauliflower manchurian and chicken tikka masala. both were delicious and i feel like this was the perfect quantity for dinner for two people! still haven't visited the restaurant itself but i am impressed

Turmeric NEVER disappoints. It's also possible that I love Indian food. I love FLAVOR and Indian food tends to have so many seasonings and flavor that I'm not familiar with. Unfortunately I didn't get photos of my favorite, Chicken 65 Buzele, apparently it's level 65 spicy, it was delicious, recommended by the server. I do have photos of the Turmeric special lamb chops, they were OK. A dry rub, with rice and spinach on the plate. We had a party of 5, so we really had food everywhere. The meat eaters also got a Chicken Biryani it was very good, but came at the end when we were full already. We will enjoy the leftovers I'm sure. Definitely make a reservation if you are going to check this place out! We got right in and there were people waiting in the tiny vestibule all evening.

While visiting St Louis, my partner and I and some family decided to check out Turmeric and were very impressed! Being south asian, we tend to have high expectations when going to an Indian restaurant. The menu was extensive and very vegetarian friendly. We ordered a couple dosas and also a paneer. I personally felt like the dosas were very tasty, but felt a little less impressed with the paneer. Otherwise, the decor of the restaurant was beautiful and very clean and the service was friendly and able to accommodate for our larger party.

We made a reservation so we got in quick here. It was also so good! We ordered apps and chai and we were able to hang out and chat while we waited for our food. It was a nice vibe and the food came out hot and delicious. Nothing but good things to say here and pretty good prices for how much food you get!

My current FAVORITE place to take friends is Turmeric in the Loop. My tastebuds were not ready for this flavor fusion in every dish. The Street style chili paneer is crispy coated Indian cottage cheese tossed in tangy Chinese chili sauce. Cottage cheese looking and tasting like THAT‍? Chicken 65 Bezule came in a fried shell bowl. It's crispy and spicy chicken stir fried with curry leaves peppers and yogurt We also had pesto and garlic naan (I prefer pesto) and the Manchurian cauliflower. The best cauli I've had. Easily. Lastly, we had the turmeric special biryani, which is chicken on a bed of rice with really great house raitha. Raitha is white yogurt sauce that you pour over your rice for that extra good good None of these dishes tasted remotely the same and my friends that don't love curry still rave about it. Baby, I'll be back next week ‍

I was truly happy with my food. Ordered the butter chicken, samosas, naan & okra. Everything was fresh & tasty. I didn't spend a fortune & was able to eat off of this meal twice The okra was particularly good with a nice spice level. Samosas we're crispy, 2 bite sized which was a nice change to the larger on

Absolutely delicious, friendly service! My friend and I split the cauliflower manchurian bezule, chicken 65 bezule, turmeric special chicken curry, and an order of garlic naan. We had so much leftover it made for another meal for each of us! They did not have a bottle of chilled Sauvignon blanc but brought us a nice Pinot Grigio and a complimentary dessert. Will definitely visit again! One comment - the booth we sat in had a torn cushion, which wasn't the best first impression.

I order this place for door dash a lot and the food is always on point. Authentic Indian cuisine. When dinning in the service is fast and food is fresh.

Stopped by Turmeric for lunch with a few colleagues from work. I opted for the lunch special which is rice, naan and several different appetizers, curries, side yogurt and a dessert. It was only $14 and the food was delicious!

Absolutely incredible food and service! Our server was so kind and thoughtful. We were torn between a few menu items and he took the time to help us pick what he thought we'd like the best. I was lucky to try out a pineapple mojito on the house. We were also sent home with some extra chutney with our leftovers. I can't rave about this place enough, they've scored themselves two new regulars!

Really enjoyed our meal here. Paneer butter masala and butter chicken were both deeply flavored. The Turmeric special chicken biryana has also delicious. Their chicken is well prepared, tender, flavorful, and deboned. Our tablemate ordered fresh okra fry and raved about it. The okra was stuffed/flavored with coconut and other items before frying. Desserts were also quite good, both the double ka meeta, which was like a bread pudding/monkey bread, and the gulab jamun with ice cream. The gulab jamun was still warm and paired very well with that ice cream.

Took my mother as a treat and that it was! Umesh our waiter was kind and attentive answering all my inquiries as I had no idea what anything was that he brought everything was tasty but the cauliflower Manchurian was really really good - way better than the chicken which was also good. Not sure what the spicy soup was on the veggie platter was but I'd like some more same with the okra. So in closing thank you for a lovely meal.

I've been wanting to try this place for sometime and it was overall a great experience. This rating would be higher but I'm Indian and my standard is quite high. I'm also eager to come back as there's so much to try here. Ambiance is nice and well suited for a date night. Service was good but the place was quite busy. Overall the food was done well and I am eager to try more in the future to improve the score.

Wow, totally blown away by my dinner here at Turmeric. I had the Turmeric Special Chicken Curry which was flavorful, tender, and moist. Perfectly seasoned and absolutely delicious! The freshly baked naan was out of this world, and the seasoned rice that accompanied the dinner was excellent. I'll definitely be back to Turmeric soon!

I've been meaning to try this place for quite some time now due to the tremendous things I've heard about it. And to say the least they met expectations! I started with the Lamb Sliders which packed a lot of flavor and definitely hit the spot. Then there was the butter chicken that was super delicious whether served on rice or the garlic naan. I ordered carry out and it all traveled well! Would totally recommend Turmeric, especially if you enjoy Indian dishes.

Food was 10/10, service was 10/10 and I would definitely come back here. We ordered the tikka masala and the butter chicken. The only thing I would change would be the price for one Naan is $5. I would love to have that be 2 instead. Would definitely recommend if you are wanting to try Indian or have had it many times!

My favourite place in St. Louis for Indian food! They are always amazing and have never disappointed. I took a few work friends here and they loved it. We got several appetizers, some mango lassi, chicken tikka masala, butter paneer, dal, and lots of naan! We had gulab jamun with ice cream for dessert. We also got their roti which was very big!

Go with family and friends! Portions are meant to be shared, plus you will have the opportunity to try more of their offerings. The cauliflower appetizer had the delicious warm spices that you would expect, and was fried to perfection. The Golgappa was a first for me, great presentation, and half the fun was figuring out how to eat it! Dined with friends who frequent Indian restaurants said it was THE BEST chicken tikka masala that they've had. They also said the rice was a stand out. Finished with the Madras Coffee that I'm still dreaming about. Lots of parking behind the restaurant.

Nice Indian food on the loop! Everything is extremely flavorful and you can tell how many spices goes into a single bite. Would recommend cauliflower and samosa for appetizer. We liked all the curries we tried. Portions look small but we all had leftovers! Would come back here.

As soon as you open the door you are able to smell all the wonderful spices. I took my granddaughter and daughter before The Muny They are both gluten free and or server was the Best. He was spot on with his suggestion I just wish I remembered his name

Came for weekday lunch, arriving at noon. We were promptly seated in a nice booth. I do actually wish we'd come for dinner because the lunch menu is more limited. Also, their dosa section of the lunch menu was unavailable today which was disappointing. Our group of 3 eventually settled on 3 dishes to share plus an order of garlic naan. We ordered the Cauliflower Manchurian Bezule, the chicken curry, and the "Tumeric" special chicken biryani. The Cauliflower dish was an appetizer and arrived first. It had a nice little kick of heat and was quite good. The rest came out all together. The dishes were definitely good, but not my favorite in the context of other amazing Indian food I've enjoyed. I really wish I could've tried some of the dishes on the dinner menu!! We devoured the naan (no surprise there)! Attentive, welcoming and quick service and nice atmosphere inside the restaurant keeps it a 4-star experience.

Turmeric is one of my all-time favorite restaurants, here's why: The food is ABSOLUTELY BOMB. My only issue is that when I order food online, sometimes they put this brown stuff (some sort of meat??) on top of my rice even though I ask them to remove it. I'm completely understanding of this though, I've worked in their position and sometimes shit happens, especially with online orders. But in comparison to other places in STL, they're unbeatable. I find that the chicken is the hardest thing to get right, a lot of places have chunks of fat in the chicken that are very uncomfortable to bite into, Turmeric NEVER has fat in their chicken. The *consistency* of the sauce varies a bit, but the *taste* is always perfect. In-person the service is good, but they struggle bit over the phone. The music and talking is so loud in the restaurant that you can barely hear them over the phone, the employees also have Indian accents which makes it even more difficult to understand them clearly. However, they're also very polite and understanding, I've never had a bad experience. I've literally never asked for a refund on anything, in-person or online, the food has NEVER been bad. I try to order them once a month or every two months, I usually get a few meals out of it.

Chicken LollipopsTruffle Masala Dosa Delicious madras coffee!! Very tasty and juicy chicken lollipops The dosas are HUGE and also very tasty. Great place to eat with wonderful service

Great food, great ambiance, great service. You can't go wrong with any of the menu items, but the dosas are my favorite.

When we visited they had implemented COVID procedures with hand sanitizer at the door, all guests and staff were wearing mask and each table had clear partition screens for safety to separate you from other guests. Everything on the menu sounded flavorful and uniquely crafted to take your palate on a roller coaster. Since we had eaten a big breakfast, we opted to share the Tumeric Classic Platter and it was just the perfect amount of food. We left very satisfied. Not hungry but not too full. Not only was the food delicious, the presentation of the platter along with the decor and vibe of restaurant really elevated the experience. I would definitely try this spot again next time I am in the University City Loop Area.

Maybe it's what I got but I was not impressed. I LOVE gulab jamun and this was the worst I've had. They were cold, which I've never had that way and was not pleasant, and it came with ice cream that tasted like it had been in the freezer way too long. Soup wasn't impressive.

This restaurant has some of the best Indian food I have ever had. However, the last time I went we had two issues with our food that makes me hesitant to go back. In one of our chicken dishes, we had a piece of undercooked chicken. And in our dessert we found a hair. The waiter did take the chicken dish off our bill and replaced our dessert though. The food is really tasty, so I am willing to give it one more chance! I hope next time we don't have any issues like that! **btw, the Kale chat is seriously so delicious**

We went here before a concert at the Pagent and ordered drinks, 2 appetizers to share and a chicken tikka to share. We were sat very quickly, and all of the workers were very nice and attentive. All of the food was plated beautifully and smelled delicious. The cauliflower, and paneer was really good but I was a bit let down when it came to the meats. The flavors and seasons were there but the chicken and shrimp on the appetizers was very chewy to the point that I wasn't able to finish them. However the chicken in the tikka masala was tanner and flavorful. I would suggest going here for drinks and curry but would not order the shrimp again.

It was ok experience in this place. Among everything service was 4.5 stars. The starters (Manchuria and paneer pieces) in menu are relatively good but main entree itself is not the authentic Indian in taste. In paneer dish we ordered, it was hard to find paneer pieces. The flavor and taste didn't feel authentic Indian food. Kofta entrée lacked the flavor and texture to remember. The ambience was ok, not pleasant. We had a lot of fruit flies hovering around food, drinks and around the table. This made us suspicious about the hygiene. We sat very close to the kitchen, if that is one of the reasons. Portions were generous. Might try again!

BEST Indian food I've had in a while. This is not your stereotypical Indian place. The dishes are creative and dare I say it- trendy. The interior is decorated nicely and it had a pleasant atmosphere. What I ordered: everything on the menu looked delicious! I decided to go with the Neptune platter so I got a little of everything. The presentation was immaculate! Everything was delicious, the cauliflower dish STOLE the show! I will definitely be back to try some of the other vegetarian options because just reading the descriptions made my mouth water!

Yes!!! I love Indian food and don't eat it enough. We had the kabob sampler to start and everything was delicious. Definitely ask for additional sauce because it's amazing. My favorite kabob was the lamb one, it was so flavorful and juicy, but all were wonderful. We then split chicken tikka masala for our main course along with some naan. Perfectly cooked and tasty, and the rice here was interesting and had some surprising components in it! Definitely check them out but I highly recommend a reservation because they get busy at dinner!!

Yelp helped me find this place and I was happy with the find. Visiting St. Louis and decided to try out Turmeric. Went here for dinner so missed out on the Turmeric Classic platter that is only served for lunch. Food was delicious and presented well. Must try the golgappay, chili paneer, chicken lollipops, paneer butter masala, mango lassi, and falooda. Good Indian restaurant in St. Louis offering delicious Indian fusion food filled with flavors. They have a large menu with lots of options to choose from. The service is good and the food arrives quickly. Highly Recommend!

Thoroughly disappointed with the burnt okra fry and sweet tomato bisque they are trying to pass off as paneer butter masala (we had 4 thin pieces of paneer in our order). Save yourself the money and time and dine elsewhere for watered down "Indian" food. Also funny that they call themselves "turmeric" when their paneer butter masala looks less yellow and more artificially dyed red.

I am giving one star for the rudeness of one of the waiters. I normally don't post reviews but our dinner experience last night was ruined at the very end, after paying, by a shocking request from that waiter asking us to leave because there are other people waiting!!!!!! That was so unprofessional. Although we love the food there, I don't think we'll be returning to that place.