Woodlands Indian Vegetarian Cuisine

Shoutout to my neighbors at Woodlands Indian Cuisine 🌿— where the lunch buffet is always a win. ✨ Woodlands is A true vegetarian paradise right here in Nashville — from the crispy Mysore masala dosa + special rava dosa to sambar soup, onion chilli utthapa, endless curries, and that addictive gobi Manchurian gravy off the Indo-Chinese menu.

This restaurant was on our way in our journey and we stopped for lunch. They had lunch buffet and the smells were delicious all the way out. They had a wait time of 10 minutes so we waited and looked around. They had take out lunch buffet for $10.99/lb which seemed ridiculous (I might be wrong about the price). All the South Indian food were amazing. The vadas, idli, upma, aloo bonda, and Bajji were simply delicious and amazing. The idli was soft. The aloo bonda was perfect with not too much batter on the outside. The sabudana vada was crispy on the side and soft inside. They had some pani puri that was okay-ish. The pani was a little on the sweeter side. All the chutneys for the idli’s were good. It was until later we discovered we could order dosa, which was good as well. Wish we knew about that as we walked in. The gobi looked fresh but taste was not that great. The rest of the main course wasn’t very special to mention here. The noodles were good, a little spicy, but good. The rice was dried up in places, and couldn’t eat it. The cake they put out wasn’t great, as the bottom was very hard, and everyone just took the top part of the cake. For a tres leches cake it was really dry. They had some burfi and that wasnt too sweet but was a little overwhelming. For a one time eat it was okay. We couldn’t justify the price for the food. While it’s a pure veg place it was a little underwhelming from the price point. But good for a visit to experience good Indian vegetarian food.

We just celebrated a friend’s birthday. The staff was so accommodating and ensured the order was quick and correct. They even surprised the birthday girl with a vegan dessert. Royston made sure that we all had a great time. The food was also delicious with large portions. Highly recommend!

I’ve been eating here for probably around 15 years and I’ve never been disappointed by it. Ironically I married a vegan but I had already been coming here for 3 or 4 years before I even met her, now we’ve been married for almost 10 years and have 4 kids and all of them love Woodlands so much! I’ve gone through periods where I often ordered the same dish - vegetable pulov, chickpea curry, palak paneer, etc. All of it is great. The wife and kids will often split an appetizer sampler and they particularly love the fried cabbage balls (I forget what they’re called). All the naan is excellent and served with a few chutneys, but the peshwari naan is sublime, cooked with a thin layer of sweet pistachios and I think dates between the bread. We went here for the lunch buffet a few days ago for my oldest daughters birthday and the wife and I were obsessing over the Hakka noodles and the soy karampodi, which will probably be my next regular orders! I couldn’t recommend this place more - great food, competent and friendly service, and consistently delivering a great product year after year.

Woodlands is hands down the best Indian restaurant in Nashville. I've been a patron years, and every time I frequent this establishment, the service is excellent. The atmosphere is comfortable, and it's a great way to spend time and share a meal with family and friends. The food is delicious and the quality is top notch. Dinner will run $15-$20 per person but the value and quantity of food will leave you stuffed and I assure you, you will be taking leftovers home (which are delicious the next day, I might add). Over all I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who looking for Indian cuisine in the city.

I recently dined at woodlands Indian vegetarian restaurant and was thoroughly impressed. I requested my food to be on the milder side, and they absolutely nailed it—flavorful without overwhelming heat. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and bursting with authentic taste. From the fragrant Sambhar to the perfect crispy dosa , each bite was a delight. The staff was attentive and accommodating, making sure my spice preferences were met without compromising on flavor. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a satisfying, spice-balanced Indian meal!

phenomenal!!! my favorite place to eat in tennessee. definitely recommend their lunch buffets because then you get to try so many dishes in one go. my recommended dish is the paneer makhani (bottom right)

I can’t concretely comment on a place being the best in Nashville, because I’m not a food critic BUT as a vegetarian/vegan myself, I’ll say this has to be it and I would be skeptical of any other opinion! Went to a buffet on Xmas eve and it was incredible. So many things I had never tried before. Menu was over half vegan. Plentiful options in general. Great service, very family friendly. 10/10. I’ve also ordered a chana masala off the menu before and that was stellar too. It’s a staple in Nashville.

This is a strictly all vegetarian/ vegan restaurant but it's so delicious I promise you won't miss it! They had a chili fried cauliflower that I thought was some sort of spicy chicken! Could've fooled me! I would recommend going for the buffet as it offers a lot of amazing options and the food is always fresh. A lot of buffets have sat out in the open air and are dry or picked over by the time you get into a late lunch. But not here! All the food was quickly replenished of it got close to being low. The staff and service is friendly, and prompt. The restaurant is very clean and welcoming. The location is so convenient right off of west end and 440. I eat meat so I had skipped this place for several years but after giving it another shot, I will definitely be back much more often! Yum

Best Indian food I have ever had! Our family of five enjoyed Masala Dosa, Coconut Curry, Paneer Makhani, Paneer Tikka Masala and Garlic Naan! We shared everything at the table and left no crumbs!

My family's obsessed with this place! I always get the samosa chaat with a mango lassi and peshwari naan and LOVE it, you honestly can't go wrong with anything you get here! Cozy ambiance inside and wheelchair accessible, I could get around the buffet easily enough and even fit under the booth table :)

I am vegan and gluten free and have so many options to choose from here. My favorite dish is the coconut veggie curry! They always have the best service and anticipate your needs before you have to ask! I 100% recommend woodlands to everyone!

The best Indian food around! I'm not sure what took us so long to get here but we'll be back! Friendly staff and really comprehensive menu. The prices are very fair and the portions are generous.

Amazing food and very courteous staff... Very well done with the cleaning and serve time... have been going here since 2007 outstanding experience every time!

Incredible food, atmosphere and service. There is a reason in this restaurant it's been around in Nashville as long as it has. Absolute quality and deliciousness. Also kindness and generosity to those who LOVE the popadoms.

The food was very good, the location, good to see gully vegetarian and vegan friendly restaurant. We enjoyed Dahi Sev puri, Dosa, Mango Lassi and vegetarian thali.

Woodlands, despite the fact that I went there terribly suspicious, because all they served with was vegetables, turned out to be a real surprise. The food was excellent. The service was OK, but what was their real secret weapon was the fusion of Asian and Indian foods. Amazing. Want to hear more amazing? The prices, by comparison, are rock-bottom. I wouldn't change anything.

Hands down the best Indian food in Nashville the lemon cilantro soup is out of this world. The mango lassi is amazing. Great service very clean.

I've dined at many South Indian vegetarian restaurants that were very much out in the sticks and offered a marginal dine-in experience, but this one was in an urban locale not far from Vanderbilt and a nice enough place to dine in. It was not crowded when I arrived, but large groups began arriving by the time I was finished. The sort of cuisine they offer goes beyond the average Indian restaurants and includes various lentil-based specialties. I deferred on getting a dosa (crepe) and instead got an ildi appetizer (steamed rice and lentil cakes) and the channa bhatura, which was labeled as a house special. My idli came in a set of three, with a tasty soup and a coconut chutney that wasn't as flavorful. The bhatura is a fried bread and theirs is one of the largest I've seen. It arrives puffed up at around the size of half of a basketball, though you'll deflate it quickly in the process of eating. The accompanying chickpea curry was spicy, but not overwhelmingly so, and teeming with flavor. I wished it had come with a few more accoutrements (onions, fried chili peppers, yogurt, or mixed pickle are common inclusions for this sort of thing). I had a chai unsweetened, which was fine but nothing special. And overall, it was good food and one of the few places you're likely to see this cuisine in the region, but not the best I've ever had.

Food was great. Ambiance was quaint. Service was mixed. Person who brought our food out was very I for Active and engaged when we had questions. The person. Who took our order seemed to be a bit perturbed when we were trying to find the other menu item we wanted. He even told us to decide what we want and he would return.....Not the best for new customers to experience. I will probably return but know all the staff are not patient especially if you continue remember where an item is on menu!!!!

Really great experience for a rookie of Indian dining, the staff was very patient and offered a great guide thru the menu. The food was amazing and was an experience my family will take part of again in future.

super amazing food, great atmosphere. Everything is superb. Specifically, Aldrin was amazing. He made my bday great :)

This is my go-to Indian spot in Nashville, and I'm never disappointed. While I haven't dined it yet due to the pandemic, I often pick up food for dinner. My favorite dishes are the Malai Kofta, which is rich and creamy and SO flavorful, and the Paneer Rava Masala Dosa, which is made even better by all the chutneys it's served with. And don't worry about missing the meat here--I'm not vegetarian, but I could be if I ate all my meals here. The cherry on top is that the people working here are so kind and diligent. Once, when they were running just 5 minutes late, they were so apologetic and threw in free dessert for the delay. It's that kind of service and great food that will keep me coming back.

Outstanding. Great food and service. Nice decorations and low lit easy atmosphere. All of the food was very good in particular Mali kofta was delicious

Food was DELISH & service was wonderful from Sherwyn:) So so so nice to eat somewhere fully vegetarian and mostly vegan. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in town!!

Ate at Windland last night with wife. We both loved it, just as we have in the past. Their food at Windland is a delight to the pallet as usual. The service was helpful, friendly, and genuine. This place is the real deal!!

We were in the mood to try something different and ended in Woodlands Indian Vegetarian restaurant . They have Lots of gluten free and vegetarian options are available. Specially great were the dosas , which are kind of crepes made with lentil and rice flour. We tried the cheese masala dosa variety and it was a HUGE portion. It was really good and something I haven't tried before. We also shared the sampler appetizer which was also a very generous portion but it felt like it was a lot of the same and very homogeneous tasting. The service was slow at first, we waited for a while before someone took our order but afterward the food came fast . Solid option for dinner!

I really enjoyed dining at this restaurant. I would definitely recommend and will certainly return!! Everything was 10/10 for me.

Ate the lunch buffet. Terrific spread, great variety and amazing flavor. I would definitely recommend this place and would come back if I am ever in the area again. Finding vegetarian options is always great, and I love finding a whole restaurant that's vegetarian.

My wife and I had a wonderful dining experience tonight. She had the coconut curry with garlic naan, and I had the last item at the back of the menu that functions as a kind of sampler (sorry, I don't remember the name). Everything was so beautifully cooked, tastefully served, and wonderfully delicious. Our server, Aldrin, was very helpful and provided us with interesting background information on the food.

Everything this place touches is gold, everything we got was an easy 10/10! Incredibly vegan friendly, flavors and textures were impeccable. A vast majority of the menu was marked vegan and seemed very free from cross contamination. I LOVE a good dosa and this one was at least tied for if not the best I've ever had. Medium spicy had a kick, it was as crunchy and flavorful Samosa chat was also to die for and my partner said his dal tadka was the best he's ever had. Super authentic, people working were super nice, prices are beyond fair. I would recommend this place to everyone!

Came to Woodlands last night for dinner. This place is delicious! Wow. All vegetarian Indian food. Everything we had was absolutely amazing. So full of flavor ! They brought me finely chopped hot green Chili's that were so good and spicy. The smoked eggplant dish was out of this world! Will be back next time I'm in town for sure

This is easily the best vegetarian I've ever had in a restaurant. Just delicious. Three of us ate lunch here and enjoyed the buffet.it was all great. The heat level was a bit light for me (but not the others) so I added some chili sauce they provided. Yup, I'll be back.

I wish I could give this place more stars. I am relatively new to Indian cuisine so I am still trying to find my way around the unique names and intimidating menus. I decided to order the Sambar soup and bhel puri. I was NOT a fan of the soup. It was way to spicy for me and the little green stalks of vegetables were not edible in the slightest. I did love the Bhel puri though! It was much sweeter and had a nice crunch which gave me a much needed relief from the soup. I also tried the rasmalai for dessert which was very good. The cheese part was soft and melted in my mouth. It didn't have much flavor on its own but the condensed milk and pistachios added a good creamy touch. The service was very quick and our waiter was very attentive and friendly. Hopefully I'll be back soon to try some other dishes on their menu and upgrade my star rating.

One of the best in my area. Food is just delicious. . Sally was really friendly and helpful. Easy ambiance just sit and eat in peace.

I usually don't even do reviews but this place is just too good. Plenty of delicious vegan options which can be hard to find. Servers are very friendly and it's always nice and clean. While I don't usually go for buffets, for Indian it feels very appropriate as it's best enjoyed (in my opinion) as a spread. At $16, the buffet is an excellent deal and is delicious and extremely filling. Any Nashville area vegan HAS to hit this place. My only criticism (which really isn't even a major one with all the great qualities) is that the naan isn't vegan but that doesn't negate the 10/10 I'd give Woodlands. Probably my favorite Nashville restaurant. Great to get an authentic meal as a vegan!

My Favorite!!! They never disappoint. Great service, bomb mango lassi, great vegan curry dishes. Yummy...I'm obsessed.

I've lived in Nashville for 2 years and I can't believe I had never tried Woodlands until tonight. The menu offered so many vegan options, and all of them were incredible. I started off with Gobi Manchurian and it hit the spot! It was the right amount of heat and breading, without being greasy. The rest of my food was fantastic as well. I enjoyed the coconut curry and the dosa. To put the cherry on top the prices were extremely reasonable. Woodlands is a must try if you're vegan or love Indian food.

Great food and always a great selection of vegetarian food. Staff is very friendly and the restaurant is very clean but it is kinda small.

I usually do not give 3 stars to a restaurant review but this was beyond disappointing. You cannot use the Woodlands name and serve very low quality food. Here were the list of problems - Poori had no potato served with it - vada was raw and wet uncooked (cooked in very high temperature) - Sambar was tasteless - coconut chutney was tasteless - Masala Dosa potato was tasteless All the above items are basic Indian food and there is no reasonable reason to get them cooked wrong. Management: please use a taste tester for quality control and this should be resolved.

So yummy and reasonable prices. Stopped by before a show at the Ryman. I look forward to returning to try more.

We have tried indian lunch buffet. They offered almost 15-20 dishes. Kadai paneer and gobi manchurian dry was amazing. We can eat bellyful with the buffet. Ambiance was quite good. Half way of our meal, staff offered us masala dosa as it was over at the counter with coconut chutney, it was also good.

Delicious, vegan and flavored! A/C was out but they did a great job of keeping all of us cool.

Wow! Yes, yes, yes! Delicious. The place is right under a retirement residential building on west end. I would definitely stay for the buffet next time. This time my friend and I wanted to just take it home as it was a cold rainy day. She brought me here and told me was the best, well she surely wasn't telling lies. As soon as we walked in we are greeted with this intense delicious smell of spices. So inviting. You go up the front counter and the hostess/host will seat like other places. The place is has plenty of space but I can see it getting busy quick too. They have the hot items and the cold items. They have a good variety of different dishes with their descriptions. The buffet is all you can it of course and the to go is all you can fit. Mine was busting out. I'll take tape next time, no joke lol . This was my first time here but definitely not my last, I will have to update the review as I discover more cool things. If you're around this area come try this place!

Incredible!! Our first time and were given this suggestion as my wife is gluten free and I am a vegetarian. Their selection was enormous with all vegetarian dishes and lots of gluten free items. The food came out fast and excellent. We shared a huge dosa, the paneer in a red sauce, like Butter Paneer and also a chaat. We went crazy with so many choices and as we were driving through, we ordered too much. But then we had a good idea of their quality. The items showed us what they are capable of producing. We will add their name to our list of places to eat at upon our return. Well done!

This food was outstanding. I loved it so much I got the big fluffy bread and it tasted like a croissant. It was so good!

I have order vegetarian bhindi masala. To my surprised they used frozen vegetable and when I ask manager about frozen vegetarian, I have more surprised that they always used any vegetarian is frozen and not fresh. On top of that they have full charged for bhindi masala which haven't used

The food is so good and authentic Indian. Paneer is served but there are a lot of vegan choices as well. The waitstaff is so attentive and kind. My husband and I went not once BUT twice during our short stay in Nashville. It's Kosher too! Highly recommend!!!!

Best coconut curry I've had! Ordered carry out last night randomly while searching for vegan food near my Airbnb. I loved how both the online menu and the online ordering platform had vegan options clearly labeled. There were so many choices, but I got the coconut curry (mild) and the samosas. Super delicious coconut curry as I said early, with just the right amount of spice! Lovely medley of vegetables in the curry also, loved that. The rice that came with the curry was super fluffy and was probably some of the best rice I've ever had. The samosas were perfectly crispy and the filling was delicious, the flavor was vibrant and warm. Portion sizes were large, so way too much food for just me, but that means lots of leftovers to eat later! The staff were super nice when I went in to pick up my order, and the dining area they had looked great also. Wish we had places like this in Ohio, I would eat there constantly LOL. 10/10 recommend!!

We reserved for a party of 20 for a double birthday party. Seating was set up perfectly. Buffet was excellent, music was not overbearing so we could actually have conversations. Staff were attentive and courteous. Couldn't ask for better and we'll do it again next time

I got takeout from Woodlands the other day and really enjoyed it! One thing - i love spice, but I could barely taste the "medium" spice. My friends were pleasantly surprised by the puff rice as none of us had ever tried that dish before.

I could not have asked for a better experience...the food and the service were excellent. I travel extensively for work and eat all over the country. The meal that I just had here was impressive on every level. I had the Palak (Saag) Paneer, Garlic Naan and Masala Tea....EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend all of it. While the food was great, the service I received from the server, YOGI, was even better! He should give lessons on how to treat people. Even though I was eating alone, Yogi made sure I felt comfortable. When I expressed how much I loved the Masala tea, he took the time to explain what I could do at home to get the same flavor. When the meal came, he not only came over to see how it tasted, he encouraged me to eat the garlic naan while it was still hot because that is the best way and showed me how to dip it into the Paneer to get the best bite. He was helpful without being overbearing or pushy. His service was perfect. To top it off, when the couple with a toddler who were sitting near me left, Yogi noticed the toddler's toy truck was under the table. He climbed under the table to retrieve the toy and then ran out to the parking lot to make sure he caught them before they drove away. YOGI took this meal from a very good one to a PHENOMENAL one. FOOD: A+ DRINK: A+ YOGI: A+++++ I hope be back again on my next trip to Nashville!

This spot is decently organized with active COVID-19 protocols set up, all the staff is wearing masks and the buffet is setup to have each one use a pair of gloves. I ordered a few appetizers like the pani poori, samosa chat and they were good. The pani poori is not authentic but alright. I also ordered a Rava dosa and Masala dosa which were decent. The curries are not cooked to standard as we order kadai paneer was full of tamarind sauce. The other curries were alright.

I've been going to Woodlands for years; I don't know how I've managed to forget to write a Yelp review for them for this long! I haven't been in person in a really long time - but I have ordered it for takeout or delivery a few times recently during COVID. The food is consistently quite good! It's all vegetarian - yummy vegetarian. Lately, I've had their Paneer Pakora, Gobi Manchurian Dry, Chana Masala, Malai Kofta, Onion Naan, Onion Chili Uthappa, Paneer Chili Dry, and Gulab Jamun. Everything has been good - but their Malai Kofta is my favorite dish! I crave it. It's a great version of a dish I love. If you like Indian food and haven't tried Woodlands yet, definitely check it out.

Love it! So good and spicy if you want. I love it all! Great staff and service. Ambiance smells are wonderful.

Nice restaurant in a mixed-use building on West End. Walking distance from the Centennial Park/Vanderbilt area. Convenient to a bus stop and the greenway. Delicious food! I enjoyed the gobi manchurian dry, papadam, palak paneer. One time I tried the Gulab Jamun dessert but it was a bit too sweet for me. Thank you, Woodlands!

This review is for takeout/catering only- have not yet dined inside. First off 5/5 service, I ordered a 12 person catering meal and the team was professional, speedy, and everything was correct. The other times I've had takeout were also solid. I'd say the quality of the food is probably 3/5 of the Indian restaurants I've been to (spice complexity definitely watered down for the southerners) - but worth it for the convenience of location so close to Vanderbilt campus.