Fresh Indian Grill - Carmel

The restaurant offers a unique concept similar to Panera. During my first visit, the food was enjoyable. A friend ordered pani puri for me, which had excellent chutney, but I wished there was more Chana. We also tried the Veg Korma with Naan and rice, which was delicious. The owner was present and greeted us warmly. I particularly loved the carrot neckwa dessert. However, when I ordered the goat biryani for $16.99 to share with friends, I was disappointed. There were only 3 pieces of meat and it didn't feel like a proper biryani dish. Overall, it was a good experience but the expensive and underwhelming biryani brought my rating down.

Even though this is not a vegan eatery, they offer a variety of clearly marked vegan choices on their menu, such as the unique golgappa. The dishes were served hot, fresh, and quickly, and the staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating.

We went to this restaurant for the first time and it was not what we expected - there were no seats, menus, or servers waiting for us. Instead, we had to order at the counter and bring the food to our own table. However, the meals were delicious - we tried the Tiki Marsala and Paneer Tiki, and the grilled Naan bread was fantastic. The man in charge of the counter and the front of the house was exceptionally kind and made us feel appreciated. We will definitely be returning to this place.

The menu clearly indicates vegan options, offering a variety of choices. I decided to try the aloo gobhi and found it to be quite enjoyable.

Although it is not exclusively a vegan restaurant, there are numerous innovative vegan dishes on the menu, such as the golgappa. The food was served hot, fresh, and promptly, and the staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive.