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Origin India
Categories: Restaurants Indian Restaurants Pakistani Indian, Pakistani [Edit]
4480 Paradise Rd# 1200
Las Vegas, NV 89169
Neighborhood: Eastside
(702) 734-6342
- Limit 1 certificate(s) per table.
- Not valid Fridays and Saturdays.
- $20 for $40 promotion lasts for 1 year from date of purchase. For another 4 years after that period, your Certificate is redeemable for the amount you paid. Dine-in only. Not valid with other certificates or offers. Gratuity not included; please tip on full value. Not valid for the purchase of alcohol. Must use in a single visit. Only 1 certificate(s) can be purchased for own use. Up to 1 can be purchased as gifts for others. Subject to the Yelp Deals General Terms.
- Reg. Price $40
- Discount 50%
- Savings $20
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 11:30 am - 11:30 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Romantic
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
146 reviews for Origin India
Review Highlights
"...Southern Indian style diced lamb stir fry diced lamb stir..."
(in 5 reviews)
"Their naan was fantastic, for example."
(in 44 reviews)
"I ordered the tasting menu which gives u a variety of meats..."
(in 7 reviews)
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146 reviews in English
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Review from Philip T.
Updated - 1/29/2012 1 Check-in Here
I would describe this place as modern Indian dining. The presentation of dishes like the homemade paneer cheese tikka appetizer (stuffed with apricots and raisins, marinated in coriander and basil glazed in Tandoor, pickled red cabbage) looked like something I would get at a French restaurant. This place isn't the norm and it was just what we were looking for this evening.
Having a $25 http://restaurant.com coupon in hand didn't hurt either. AND we got a free appetizer just by checking in on Yelp! WEEEEEEEE!!!
What an excellent selection of vegetarian dishes! My wife gets saag paneer at Indian joints like she gets filet mignon at steakhouses like she gets green curry at Thai restaurants. EVERYTIME.
I got the Khadi Paneer (House-made Indian cheese and mixed bell pepper cooked in tomato sauce) which was delicious however we were already at maximum paneer overload after the appetizer. This was out fault for not thinking this through. It certainly made for a great lunch the next day though!!
The service was very attentive and filled up our water glasses promptly. I'll be back!Listed in: Indian Food in Vegas
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/1/2007
Nice atmosphere. I like this place a lot although I can't seem to say I have an absolute favorite… Read more »
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Review from Shari S.
1/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
Curiosity got me in the door the first time, a coupon and a vaguely pleasant memory brought me back, but I just can't give Origin India the cumin-scented bear hug that I want to give most Indian places.
The staff is very polite, and - if their demos at Whole Foods are any indication (thanks for turning me on to the expensive pink Himalayan rock salt that tastes like regular salt but looks so cool that I still lust after it, SIGH!) - the chefs are genuinely thoughtful about the menu and not just trying to be different for the sake of it.
Alas, I've failed to get an "ooohhhhh YEAH" out of anything I've eaten at Origin.
The paneer "in creamy tomato sauce" was quite tasty the first time I had it, before I'd eaten a *lot* of paneer dishes, but on the second visit it was just "nice." Not decadent, not lapping at my tongue in flavor waves, just nice.
Paneer tikka as an appetizer was wonderfully described on the menu, but what was set before us was just kind of dry and tasteless. Samosas were beautifully presented on both visit, but not especially aromatic or unusual.
(For the prices, compared to other Indian places in Las Vegas, I want a little extra dazzle, you see.)
I avoided the vegetable dumplings on the second visit because when I had them before I found them very heavy and dull. But the baked baby eggplant I had instead didn't really deliver the variety and complexity promised by the menu description. It was, well, also kind of heavy and dull.
Maybe I'm ordering "wrong," but it's so easy to please me with Indian cuisine and any attempt at innovation that not finding a reason to go back to Origin makes me genuinely sad. The menu still looks so delicious! And, although service was slow and a bit inattentive on the busy night when we visited for dinner, the staff do seem so nice. (Note: the middle of the dining room can feel claustrophobic in the small space if it's busy. Hold out for an edge table.)
But the taste just doesn't deliver for me, and the cost doesn't justify a third chance, even with a coupon. (And these days there's always a coupon.) Maybe it's just the vegetarian items, but unless you're staying at the Hard Rock across the street without means of transportation, I'd try a few other places before going to Origin. -
Review from David C.
Las Vegas, NV
12/22/2011
First time eating here and I have to say "I'm coming back". I finally found a Indian Food restaurant, I will continue to go to. It's a bit higher in price for certain foods, however well worth it. We had the "Rogan josh New Zealand lamb shank with sun dried ginger, tomato and Kashmiri chilli" which is delicious. Another of my favorite was the "Eggplant crushed with cumin and ginger".
Great Food, Service was okay; waiter took a tad to come take our order yet overall a good experience. -
Review from Food L.
Las Vegas, NV
2/8/2012
My husband and I have been huge fans of this restaurant. We used to dine here almost every month. However, during the last few months, we have noted some downsides which has lessed our visits. Seems like the previous chef has left and food esp vegeterian is not as tasty. Prices have increased a lot. I loved their fusion cocktails but price has increased from $10 to $12 per drink. Prices are like a top level restaurant but food, service, quality and ambiance is no where close to a top level restaurant. My husband still enjoys their signature lamb chops and New Zealand lamb shank. Their appetizers and cocktails are awesome, I just wish the prices were more resonable. We love our server Abel, he makes our visit special every time.
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Review from T B.
Little Rock, AR
1/16/2012
Our daughter got food poisoning from the undercooked tandoori chicken. We went to this place because of a living social coupon. There prices were astronomical. $40 will barely get you two entrees. The food tastes okay, but we've had way better for a fraction of cost at hole in the wall Indian lunch buffets.
They do not use traditional Indian names for their dishes making it hard for those familiar with the cuisine to know what you are ordering. -
Review from Nicole W.
12/19/2011 3 photos
So I've eaten at Origin India a handful of times and have had wildly different experiences. If I were to have judged based solely on the time I came for a lunch during the week, I might have gone with two stars. They didn't want to serve me off the menu, the server was rude and unhelpful, and the food wasn't anything special. Or there was the time I came on a late Sunday afternoon and I didn't have anyone even talk to me for the first 20 minutes after I had been seated....
So, why am I going with four stars? Well, when this place is good, it's five-star good. The servers are friendly and attentive, the food is tasty and flavorful, and you can usually find a deal to help on the cost. The restaurant itself is beautiful and makes a great date spot.
We are always seated quickly even when the place is packed. Usually we have someone ready to get our drink orders asap (except on super busy Sunday afternoons) and they are pretty good about refills.
My husband and I always order the same items at every Indian restaurant: a mango lassi, garlic naan, vegetable samosas, saag paneer, and vegetable korma. All of these are done well here. I wish the mango lassi was a little bigger and the garlic naan a little more doughy, but overall everything is great. This is the place where I found enormous chunks of cheese in my saag paneer and that put a big grin on my face.
Just a few fyi's: sign up for their frequent diner card and get $15 off every time you spend $100, find coupons through yelp/http://restaurant.com/etc, I've noticed their food is a tad spicier than other Indian places so be careful if you don't like heat, I don't really recommend coming at lunch considering the difference in service I've had at dinner time, their food is a little more upscale so they may have some different items than other Indian restaurants.
All that being said, the majority of the time Origin India is great. Just please don't hate on me if you catch them on a crazy Sunday afternoon.Listed in: Fear and Nomming in Las Vegas
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Review from Tyler S.
Las Vegas, NV
12/15/2011
My sister and I used the "$20 for $40" promotion last night at Origin India. It was my second time eating there but my first time since going vegan (my sister is vegan, too). We had pretty much decided on what we were going to order when my sister asked our server, Senad, a few questions about butter, meat broth, etc. He said, "You're vegan? We have a vegan menu," and took our menus and returned with a comprehensive two-page all vegan menu. My sister and I were pumped! The only problem with the vegan menu is THERE ARE NO PRICES! That really annoyed me. We asked Senad what the prices were and he said something along the lines of, "oh the prices are just like the regular menu." Not good enough. It seems so strange to go to the trouble of making up a whole vegan menu and then not provide prices.
The food came out quickly. We ordered 3 vegan samosas ($7) and they were fantastic. The rest of the food came out shortly thereafter. We ordered Baingan Bhartha ($11), Aloo Gobi ($11), and Bhindi Masala ($11). Since none of those dishes come with rice we ordered Pulao Rice ($4), which is basmati rice with saffron. We also ordered Roti ($2). Everything was delicious. The Bhindi Masala (an orka dish) was my favorite (I think my sister's, too). It had a lot of different, intense flavors. The Baingan Bartha (eggplant) was really good, too. It had a little bit of a spicy kick. The Aloo Gobi (curried potatoes and cauliflower) was also really good. I am a sucker for potatoes.
Over all it was a great meal. The priceless menu was annoying, and Senad was an overbearing server, but the food and the rest of the wait staff made up for the shortcomings. Excellent food! Vegan friendly. Make sure to ask for the vegan menu. -
Review from Jenny W.
With all the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas, it's nice to find a place where you can take your time and enjoy yourself and your food. At Origin India, the decor is simple and chic with Hyderabad written all over it. Contrary to the popular Indian buffet, Origin India offers an a la carte menu.
Dishes on the left side of the menu with "Traditional Dishes Served Family Style" come without rice. Dishes on the right side of the menu under "Entrees" come with rice. I recommend ordering from the left side, then getting a side of rice. It comes out economically more friendly and portions, according to the server, are equivalent.
IF you're an herbivore, they're vegetarian-friendly and will have provided you with (V) next to any items that are vegetarian. They also have a vegetarian menu slipped in the middle for your green delight.
To the food...
Home-style chicken curry scented with kaffir lime leaves and smooth onion tomato sauce: I was curry-ous to see how this dish would turn out. My curry hopes were curtailed and there was much more tomato flavor than I would have hoped for. The density was just right, perfect for dipping naan, and if one enjoys tomato sauce with naan, one should order this dish. I, for one, was still curry-ous afterwards.
They have an amazing selection of naan. Their naan is very aromatic with the oven's flavor baked right in. I ordered the
Cheese and Chilli Naan: great oven-baked flavor, very cheesy and went well with the tomatoey curry. Fluffiness with stretchy paneer... yum
Dal Makhani: black Urad lentils cooked with garlic, butter and cream; these bad boys were so delicious, spiced just right with a savory lingering flavor even after you've swallowed. This was on the Vegetarian menu, but we got it as a side, so it was only $7. On the bill, it showed up only as $6. Score! Every dollar saved is another dollar to eat some more!
I intertwined my meal with a tasty
Mango Lassi: smooth and frothy yogurt with natural mango flavor to tantalize my tongue.
As tasty as this drink was, the next dish I had which is the
Oven-baked baby eggplant in Hyderabadi sesame, peanut sauce tempered with curry leaves, mustard seeds and whole red chillies: but it was so disappointing. I only tasted sesame seeds and peanut sauce, but they must have forgotten the pinches of salt.
This dish was made up for with the Vermicelli Pannacotta. Three squares of vermicelli creme with lychee jelly... like something someone would think to make on "Chopped."
Food was 3.5 stars. Ambience was 5. Service was 4. Try this place at least once. I'll be back for a third time. -
Review from Randy C.
Tucson, AZ
1/21/2012 Purchased a Yelp Deal
Very nice Indian restaurant, Food was good and the place was very modern and upscale.
Prompt service and friendly staff. -
Review from Lala L.
Las Vegas, NV
12/26/2011 Purchased a Yelp Deal
YELP COUPON USERS BEWARE!
We read all the fine print on the coupon before purchasing the $20 for $40. When we arrived for lunch, a buffet was our only option. We presented the coupon and were told that we couldn't use it for lunch, nor could we use it for a buffet.
IT DOES NOT SAY THIS ANYWHERE ON THE COUPON.
After a bit of arguing, the waiter reluctantly said he'd accept the coupon and off we went to the buffet.
The food here is excellent. Everything we tried was of good quality and well spiced. We have eaten at many Indian restaurants, all over the world, and this is one of the better ones.
Personally, we don't love using coupons, even if we purchase them. Dunno, they just make us feel cheap. But way to make us feel even crappier about using the coupon...That we bought!
After we ate, we presented the coupon to another waiter who argued with us again and gave us an attitude when we explained the other waiter said he'd accept it.
Bottom line is: If you have restrictions on your coupons, put it in the freaking coupon fine print! We noticed after the fact that the coupon actually states: "Business owner: Deal must be honored according to terms on certificate. No additional restrictions may be added at time of redemption."
So why make the customer feel like crap?!?!
It's really too bad because the food was delicious but the attitude turned us off. -
Review from Carolyn S.
Seattle, WA
9/28/2011
Good food, excellent service, nice atmosphere.
That being said, it's a bit overpriced and pretentious. The menu looked like upscale Indian, and lacked some basics. When the food arrived it wasn't any better than your average mom & pop Indian formulaic shop. I admit the bread basket was heavenly.
We were introducing some friends to the world of Indian cuisine and would have been happier elsewhere. -
Review from Randy B.
9/19/2011
LOVELY PEOPLE, FOOD, and EASY PARKING
Decorated like ZGallerie, it's warm in colors and dark wood. The people absolutely lovely that work here, and absolutely responsive and accomodating. The food is excellent. It's across from the Hard Rock hotel, and offers a shared parking lot...with ample free parking. -
Review from Christina S.
Las Vegas, NV
10/21/2011
I'm a newbie to Indian food, but since my girlfriend insists on eating it often enough, I've quickly become a happy fan.
Found out about Origin India on Groupon Now.
Best Indian food I've had in Vegas so far. Fresh Garlic naan which was amazing, and perfectly spicy Chicken Tikka Massala.
It's a little over priced, but def worth a shot. -
Review from Avi S.
Brea, CA
8/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
I was in Vegas with my family and grandfather had come with us as well, so we were looking to take him to an Indian food place for lunch. This place had a 4 star rating on yelp so we thought we should give it a try for lunch.
We walked in and the first thing I said to myself was, "wow, this is nice." The decorations were very well done, and it looked upscale unlike your typical Indian restaurant.
Unfortunately, the lunch buffet was atrocious. There were very few choices for vegetarians, a rarity in Indian restaurants. The only vegetarian appetizer was the vegetable pakoras, which they had ran out of when we got there. They eventually made more, but we were already half way through our meal. To their credit, the pakoras were good. They had a half-ass salad along with some kidney beans.
Both vegetarian sabzis were potato based: aloo matter and aloo gobi. Wouldn't you think not to make two very simialar dishes? It seemed like they forgot to put salt in the aloo matter while the aloo gobi tasted like there was twice as much salt as needed. The quality of the ingredients were good, but the taste was totally lacking.
Also, they had rice, but there was no form of dhal. Who eats plain rice? I understand non-Indians will just mix one of the sabzis, but if you are an Indian restaurant, please make the effort and don't cheap out.
Finally, there was no dessert at all. What kind of lunch buffet doesn't have a dessert dish?
The service was bad as well. They clearly paid more attention to those customers ordering off the menu. I had to wait about 10 minutes to get my glass of water refilled, and there were only 3 other parties there at the time.
The other good thing they had was their naan. It was delivered hot and fresh to your table, and it was done perfectly. The only two things that were good were the naan and pakora.
This place maybe different for dinner or if you order off the menu, but don't even think about going here for the lunch buffet, especially if you are vegetarian. -
Review from Vipin D.
Seattle, WA
8/29/2011
I may have just been lucky, based on some of the previous reviews, but I have been to this restaurant multiple times and will continue to come back. I always try to make an excuse to go to Origin even though its not on the strip when I'm in Vegas. The multiple occasions I have been there include a Thanksgiving dinner with my family (lots of vegetarians so Indian food was perfect!), an intimate dinner with my wife, a bachelor party, and a 40th birthday. In every instance the food we ordered was spectacular and the drinks were the perfect compliment.
Our most recent experience was a 40th birthday party celebration. We had a group of 12. The menu had already been determined in advance in order to avoid the hassle of trying to get a group consensus on what to order. Indian food is best enjoyed family style. We had a wide variety of dishes:
Appetizers- Mixed Appetizers: Samosa's, Lamb kabobs, Tandoori Shrimp
Main Entrees: Family Style: Chicken Makhani, Bhindi Massala, Lamb masala, Saag Paneer
Sides: Plain Naan, rice, raita, mint and tamarind sauces
Dessert: Kheer and gulab jaman
The service was great, the food delicious, and the bartender made amazing drinks. Make sure to ask Joseph to create a drink for your party from scratch. -
Review from Charlie L.
Las Vegas, NV
8/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
The staff: Good staff. Helpful, un-intruding, and inviting. Maybe not as knowledgable as I would have liked; had some interesting things to say about the wine that were untrue. I don't think he meant to lie to us, I think he actually believed the things he was telling us.
The goods: Naan bread was scrumptious. We all ordered a little of everything, and everything was delicious. I didn't try the lamb (not really a lamb eater) but from what I heard it was no exception to the rest of our table buffet.
The atmosphere: I couldn't stop staring at the lights. They've got killer lights. -
Review from laura c.
San Francisco, CA
7/20/2011
I really wanted to love this place. The menu looked great and the staff was very friendly.
I ordered 2 entrees to go. Stuffed chicken and the tikka masala. They asked me a few times if I wanted it spicy. YES, please! (I know I am a blond white girl, but I like it HOT). I sat and waited for about 15 minutes when the bartender apologize, I could not have the stuffed chicken because it was too "dry". He recommended the chicken Korma and promised I would like it. Nope, hated it. It tasted like dry chicken cooked in whole milk (NO FLAVOR) and super watery. The tikka masala was so bland, add a little basil and you've got chicken tomato basil soup. Not even a little spice. They could have hidden the blandness with some heat. Naan was delish. Over priced for the meal- $50.
Sorry Origin, but I make better Indian food in my own kitchen. -
Review from Janet S.
Las Vegas, NV
10/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
I found this at Groupon and decided to try it out. I'm not Indian, but I'm a sucker for Indian food. So far, I've tried other Indian restos here in Vegas that I would recommend than the Origin India. The ambiance is pleasant, but as for the food, they did not taste very Indian-ish to me. They were spicy but they tasted plain. It was not a terrible experience, since the service was not so bad, but food quality wise, maybe try somewhere else.
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Review from renee a.
West Bloomfield Township, MI
6/30/2011
This was the best Indian restaurant I have ever been to. I have had indian food in various states from IL, MI, and now Vegas. They had the most beautiful decor,classy atmosphere,wonderful staff, and the most freshest and purest ingredients ever. Not one thing was drenced in oil. Nothing left me feeling heavy or guilty. I had the chicken makani,aloo gobi, (yes I was sharing with someone else lol) and this spinach and paner dish.....can't exactly remember but we ordered it as a side dish. Oh and the mango lassi was to die for. Their rice is super fragrent and the whole cloves you could smell a mile away. Best indian restaurant ever. And being in love with Indian food and trying over 2 dozen trying to find the best one......is not at home in michigan its her in vegas. (Aunt lives her....so I will DEF be back) try it! You wont regret it
P.s. my waitress was from sri lanka, I forgot her name....but she was amazing! -
Review from Derek H.
North Las Vegas, NV
8/2/2011
We LOVE this place. We are Vegas locals and have been here probably a dozen times.
Friendly wait staff, great atmosphere, great food. The lamb is tender and perfectly cooked.
Go now if you love Indian food!!! -
Review from Stephanie T.
Gilbert, AZ
6/6/2011
I just don't know how this place managed to served the blandest food I have ever eaten when they are preparing Indian cuisine. To clarify, not the blandest Indian food that I have ever eaten. The blandest food period.
I appreciate them trying to serve healthful Indian food, but there is no excuse not to use all those wonderful Indian spices.
Nothing was good about the food. My husband and I eat a lot of Indian food, and we couldn't believe how void of flavor everything was. I think this place is why we stopped bothering to find a good Indian place when we visit Vegas. -
Review from Tony M.
Las Vegas, NV
9/12/2011
Heads up people!
I did a drive by of this place on August 30th cause I had a friend from out of town that had a coupon for this place. Yeahhh.... the place was CLOSED do to CLARK COUNTY HEALTH DEPT VIOLATION.
The coupon should have been my first indication! YUCK! And I'm laughing to myself when I read all the people giving this place good reviews on the way the food tastes. Now you know what the special ingredient(s) is/are. HA! -
Review from J D.
Phoenix, AZ
4/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
This was my first experience eating at an Indian restaurant. It was a group dinner that was served family style and I had no idea what I was eating. We didn't order off of menus, someone picked the dishes and we all sampled everything. I wish I asked what the heck I was eating because it was awesome.....however, I was too caught up in the great conversation I was having with friends and my Wife took care of putting stuff on my plate to sample, so I didn't get the names of the dishes.
The service was very good. They made sure our plates were always full. The only downside is that their credit card machine is old school and takes forever to close out a check.
I know this is a useless review for 90% of the people out there, but for those who haven't tried Indian food, I recommend giving it a try.....I was pleasantly surprised and can't wait to go back and try more dishes....this time I'm taking notes.
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Review from Bronsen K.
Las Vegas, NV
4/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
Origin India, to me, is one of those places where you really want to like to like it for what it is but I guess the staff were having an off night the day I went.
The overall restaurant ambiance is nice and I remember the nice hostess seating us quickly. Everything after that was kind of weird, to say the least. Our waiter constantly kept trying to upsell us, which is good sometimes, but we were pretty set on what we wanted and he kept pushing us to change our mind for something more expensive (I eventually told him I'm not a fan of lamb nor any kind of meat because I don't eat meat and he stopped haha). The food took a while to come out but it did and it was pretty good. The samosas were a bit cold in the middle but I didn't bother to tell anyone because I was hungry. I also remember the Indian tea to be really yummy so try that out the next time you're in there.
Also, for some reason, the staff were bickering at each other all night. Our waiter was fighting with the bartender and the bartender was telling the hostess to tell the waiter to go away and leave him alone etc, etc. I not sure what the bustle was all about but it kept getting worse and guess what? The waiter forgot about us. A younger dude (maybe a manager? owner?) kept coming over while we ate to ask if everything was ok as well. I just nodded and continued to eat because after awhile because I didn't want to state the obvious and tell him about the problem between the staff or the samosas.
Finally, we were ready to leave and I called for the check. At this point, the manager (?) was gone and we had to wait on our waiter. It took a little bit because he went to the back for something and waited on some people coming into the restaurant. I thought that was kind of odd.. he should have just given me my check and I could've signed it and been on my way. But, Origin India does it different. If you have a card (credit or debit) they have you use their CC machine at the table. It was a bit awkward because it gives you option to manually put in a tip but I pressed okay and it automatically set me up for an 18% tip. Now, my experience was nowhere near warranting an 18% tip but THE WAITER WAS STANDING RIGHT ABOVE ME waiting for me to press okay. I felt weird asking how to go back on my tip for a more suitable tip so I just pressed okay and off the waiter went.
Overall, it was an interesting experience. I hope the waiter became a little happier with my generous tip. Not sure how I feel about coming back to this place but if I do, I know how not to get tricked into a 18% tip! -
Review from Noah M.
Hazel Park, MI
11/15/2011 Purchased a Yelp Deal
Great food, great service! It's pricier than your average Indian restaurant, but as the saying goes, you get what you pay for. I had the chef's tasting which was great except for the dessert, which was mediocre and served very awkwardly - a cone dish placed on a bowl. There was liquid leftover in the cone and since it can't stand by itself I had nowhere to put it to get to the separate dessert in the bowl...
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Review from L L.
New York, NY
6/29/2011
Recommended by a colleague of India origin... and it was good. Two things that I would recommend to:
1. share the dishes among your companion - as all the dishes were great
2. try a variety of different breads - they were all wonderful
It was fairly reasonable at about $40 a person including tips. -
Review from Brandt W.
Henderson, NV
5/15/2011
I met some friends here for a birthday dinner. My first impression of the restaurant was questionable. While I like the music and earthy tones used in the decor. I didn't like the cheap decorations and hanging fake candles. The chair and table combination made me feel like the table was at my throat.
Once we were seated it took a unreasonable length of time to get water much less drink service. Water was finally served at the time they took our order. Which was probably about 30 minutes after our arrival. Our order was taken by a waiter who insisted there portions were very "generous."
The presentation of the appetizers was very nice but not very high on the taste factor. I can't remember what it was that I had ordered. Our main curse arrived in a series of small bowls. The rice and naan were both tasty but the portions were disappointing. Rice and naan are cheap to make and shouldn't be given out so limitedly. I again can't remember exactly what I ordered but the food overall was highly disappointing. The only item I can remember eating because it was probably the best of all 6 different dishes we ordered was the curried chicken. While better than anything else we had it was still not great.
After dinner was served is when things really went down hill. Our server seemed to have died. Everyone at the table ran out of water about half way through dinner and never got a refill. It took another hour to get the bill during witch time the buser passed our table repeatedly with the water pitcher and ignored us as we tried to wave him down. Even with money in hand trying to pay the bill we were ignored for sometime. I was very please to walk out of Origins 2.5 hours later, not because I was satisfied but because I hated every minute I spent in the place.
On one final note they were not busy this night. Our table was one of about 6 with patrons. The food was instantly forgettable and the price was way to high. Hands down worst service in Las Vegas. I will not return to Origin ever again. -
Review from Katie S.
Henderson, NV
10/28/2011 Purchased a Yelp Deal 1 Check-in Here
Decor and service were excellent. The food was great, and the naan basket was really yummy. However, the pricing is a little ridiculous. Example, a $9 chicken appetizer with only about 4 bites of food. I wouldn't come back here without a coupon, but with one I probably would.
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Review from universal c.
Hayward, CA
10/24/2011
Surprised that this place has only 3.5 stars. I wish CA had a restaurant as good as this one.
Very creative menu, awesome food, artistic presentation.
Only drawback is that lunch is only buffet and there are few to no veg items.
A la carte dinner is good and is the only option to order veg items.
This place is no gamble, you are a winner! -
Review from Stephanie T.
Las Vegas, NV
7/7/2011
The absolute best Indian food in Las Vegas. The best appetizer is the lamb seekh kebab. So tender (I recommend getting extra mint sauce)
I love this restaurant, because I can take first timers as well as friends that love Indian food.
Some of my favorite entrees are Chana Massala (vegetarian) Chick peas cooked with tomatoes and various indian spices. DELICIOUS. I prefer it pretty spicy, but I hear it's also tasty when mild.
The New Zealand Lamb shank is absolutely amazing. The chicken Tikka Makhani is probably the most popular, and best dish for beginners. If it's your first time, I suggest getting a few family style dishes to share, so that you can sample some of everything. . -
Review from August C.
8/2/2011
My friend and I were in the mood for some Indian cuisine. 4 stars on Yelp is pretty good, right? Unfortunately, the best thing that can be said about this place is it has a nice interior, more upscale than your typical Indian establishment. Otherwise, the food was decidedly mediocre and the service was absolutely atrocious, some of the worst I've experienced in a long time. But let's start from the beginning...
On a big banner right outside the restaurant, they advertised a 3-course dinner for two for $29.99. Upon inquiring about this option, our waiter informed us that special was no longer being offered and they've been meaning to take it down. However, they did have a 5-course tasting menu, served family-style, for $45 per person! Now either the waiter was bullshitting us or their website which advertises the same special is out-of-date as well. Either way, this is what you call a classic "bait and switch" and FALSE advertising! We should have taken the hint and walked out then, but we were hungry. Unfortunately this same thought would be a recurring theme throughout the rest of the evening. So we asked what was included in the 5-course tasting menu and were not terribly excited by what we heard and it didn't seem worth anywhere near $90 for the two of us. We asked for a "few more minutes" to peruse the menu.
After about 5 minutes, we decided to get the sweet apricot and raisin naan ($4), chicken tikka makhani ($13), seven spice veal ($25), baby eggplant ($11), and 2 side dishes of chana massala and aloo gobi ($7 each). Oh and we had to pay another $3 for a single order rice because none of the entrees came with any! We ended up waiting another 15 minutes before another waiter spotted us looking a bit perturbed and asked if we needed anything. We told him we were ready to order. I thought he was going to take our order but instead he just told our original waiter that we were ready and would be "right with us". Our waiter was running a couple's credit card with one of those portable terminals right at their table. After the receipt was signed, the waiter continued to idly chat with them for another 5 minutes or so. Then our waiter disappeared into the kitchen or God knows where for another 10 minutes before finally coming to take our order. He apologized for us waiting "a few minutes" (yeah right, try half an hour). I would be more understanding if they were really busy, but less than 1/5 of the tables were occupied. I know, I know, we should've walked out already.
So finally our order is in, but we wait and wait and we wait some more. We continue to watch other customers who sat down after us and ordered after us, get their food first and in one case, actually pay the bill and leave! At this point I am so incredibly green with envy of the customers who have the "other waiter". After about half an hour, they finally bring out all the food at once. At this point, we were absolutely ravenous, but our spirits lifted in the hopes that it would be worth the wait.
Unfortunately, while the food satiated our hunger pangs, it was substandard Indian fare. The naan was not crispy at all but rather thick and gummy. It didn't contain very much apricot or raisin and no chutney, tamarind, mint, or any kind of condiments were offered. The chicken makhani, usually one of my favorites, was kind of bland. It lacked the spicy complexity that a good curry should have. The chicken didn't seem to be marinated at all. It was dry and was probably cooked separately and then tossed into the curry at the end. The aloo gobi was mostly potato and contained very little cauliflower. We both got bitefuls of undercooked, semi-raw potato as well. The chana massala, veal, and baby eggplant dishes fared no better.
During this time, no one stopped by to ask how the food was. Nobody offered to refill our nearly empty glasses of water until we were ready to pay the check. After asking for the check, we waited over 15 minutes before our waiter returned and was expecting to collect the check. When we explained that we still had not received the check, he disappeared for another 4-5 minutes before finally returning with our check. We usually pay via credit card, but decided that we better settle up in cash lest we want to spend another half an hour waiting. I almost never leave no tip, but I'm thinking this is one of the rare situations that qualify. However, my friend lobbies hard to leave at least 10%. As we're walking back to our cars, a Black crack whore tries to solicit us. Ah, a fitting end to such a memorable evening!
Here's the executive summary: nice interior ambiance, over-priced mediocre food, horrendous service. I am sorely tempted to give this 1-star but since the food was at least edible (except for the undercooked potatoes) I suppose it just BARELY merits 2 stars. Take my advice: save your money AND time. Don't do it. Just go somewhere else, like Mount Everest, Namaste, or Samosa Factory. -
Review from Rose P.
San Diego, CA
3/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
This was probably the best Indian food I've had in the US. We walked in for a late lunch and opted for the buffet and I am so glad that we did.
The curried fish was definitely my very favorite. I am not one for curried fish but I even had a third helping of the fish. It was THAT delicious.
Unfortunately I cannot remember the details and did not make the effort to remember everything that we tried, however, it was an experience that left me craving more. -
Review from Ryan O.
San Diego, CA
2/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
I had a great time here, but mainly because the bartender is some sort of badass. He has a celebrity quality about him and should probably be on tv making his specialty drinks.
The food here was pretty good too. The ambiance of the place is just ok though. -
Review from Steven K.
5/23/2011
So begin in Las Vegas for the first time ever, and being a lover of Indian food, decided to check out this place as per recommendations of fellow yelpers and a great review in the VEGAS magazine. Well... Brace for it.. It was horrible!!!!
Firstly, the decor left alot to be desired. If your going to be in the restaurant business in Vegas, you really have to great decor, something visually appealing. Trust me the photos posted on the website make it seem like its nice...its not. After visiting many restaurants on the Strip, this one had me thinking " wow..this looks plain". Even though its off the strip, I have seen mom and pop shops that look better than this, however I was still interested to see how the food was..
The dishes we ordered were as follows: New Zealand lamb shank..veggie biryani..punjabi khadi..paneer tikka masala. The best of all these was the Lamb Shank..the meat was quite tender but the curry felt like it was just warmed up, didn't taste fresh at all. The veggie biryani was kinda sticky, not very flavorful. The punjabi khadi was horrible! It was so salty we had to send it back, after the waiter tasted it himself he agreed, the salt was overkill. Paneer tikka masala was your standard fare..nothing stood out. I would have to think that maybe the owners think they can get away with serving sub par indian food, since Im sure this restaurant doesn't get many people of indian origin visiting.
So to sum it up, I have got to believe that Vegas has better indian food than this place. I'm quite shocked at all the positive reviews from some people! Maybe next time I will go to Gaylord Indian Restaurant at Rio. -
Review from Abhisek M.
Montgomery, MD
11/29/2010 1 Check-in Here
It sucks... Naan was the only good thing.. And for which we had to wait so long... When we asked why is it taking so long the answer we got was "we are busy".
Being an Indian I know how these food should taste and they taste nothing like that.. Not much options in the buffet... -
Review from Jess T.
San Diego, CA
3/20/2011
We had dinner there last night with the Groupon.
Appetizer: paneer cheese tikka - this was OK.
Entrees: The black cod was cooked perfectly and the lamb curry was delicious.
Dessert: poached pear - our waiter recommend it to us, totally amazing!
Supposedly the waiter thought my friend looked like his brother... He was pretty funny and gave HONEST recommendations. Don't ever get the Indian ice cream... -
Review from Regina P.
11/16/2010
This review was for a nice dinner experience here about 1.5 months ago. We had a party of 10 here for our good friend's birthday.
(This dinner was for 2)
Appetizer
Chicken thigh tikka-This was very juicy but tasted different than the ones that I had before. This appetizer is a little bit small for 9 bucks though.
Tandoori Black Tiger Shrimp - This was so sweet and yummy...will order again. Shrimp lover must try.
Entree
Karahi Goat-Portion is smaller than other Indian restaurant that I have been to. Flavor was decent, but of course, I asked for a plate of raw onions and lemon wedges and it brings out the flavor even more.
Fresh garlic & corriander naan and roti-very fresh and good!
We had bought an icecream birthday cake that was pretty much hard like a rock (didn't let it thaw enough), and the server was very kind to slice up the cake for us. The service was very wonderful here. It is a bit sad to see that this restaurant was a bit empty on a Friday evening.
Food: Yummy, but wish the portion was bigger...
Service: PerfectoListed in: Indian Food
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Review from Danna C.
I bought a $25 lunch Groupon recently, and my wife and I decided to use it yesterday.
We each had the lunch buffet which had about 6 warm dishes and 3 cold dishes. I had mixed pakora, basmatti rice, dahl, soup, lamb curry, spicy fish, chicken curry, naan, and raita.
The naan seemed a tad under cooked. The lamb was very tender. The pakora was good but on the soggy side. The soup was tasty. The rest was rather forgettable.
My wife got a mango lassi and she said it was one of the best she ever had.
Even after our Groupon, the bill came to $15 for the two of us for two lunch buffets, a mango lassi, and a diet Coke. The food was okay but I've certainly had better Indian food. For the price, I did not think this was a good value, and I have no plan to return. -
Review from CHRISTINE N.
Los Angeles, CA
12/16/2010
Wish I could tell you about the food but the poor service overshadowed the meal. The staff was friendly enough but failed to provide the most obvious of necessities. Exhibit A: drinks. I requested a glass of soda from not one, not two, but three different staff members. Finally, when there was still no sign of the drink, I asked for them to just bring it when the food arrives. One waiter said, "could you remind me to do that?" Umm, isn't that your JOB to remember that? They seemed inattentive to their customers yet spent a great deal of time arranging silverware on tables that weren't even occupied. How about focusing attention on the warm bodies sitting here now?
Exhibit B: the bill. At this point, I was pretty annoyed and obviously in no mood to leave a big tip. But the waiter stands at your table with his credit card machine and processes your bill right then and there. AWKWARD.
To my Love, I'm sorry to have taken you here on your special day. Happy effin' birthday. -
Review from Greg M.
Los Angeles, CA
9/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great taste, nice atmosphere, okay prices.
