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One of my favorite restaurants in Las Vegas. And one of the best Indian restaurants I have been to anywhere in the world. The menu may or may not be "completely" traditional Indian cuisine, but their interpretation is quite well done.
I love everything about this place. The ambiance and the food is just spectacular. They have recently introduced a $45 5 course tasting menu which is a great way to introduce (or re-introduce) yourself to Indian fare. When ordering from the menu, I have never been steered wrong in any selection. Each dish has been truly outstanding.
Some changes to the menu have also introduced an Apricot and Raisin Naan which is unbelievable and can be eaten on it's own.
The biggest surprise about Origin India? They may well have the best cocktails in all of Las Vegas, and at non-Strip prices. Each cocktail is made by hand with care with fresh ingredients by their master bartender, Joseph. No pre-made fruit juice mixes in these drinks. Try the cucumber/pear martini: one of the best cocktails I've ever had the pleasure of tasting.
I love how this restaurant feels like a different world once you walked into it! The decor and service are A+, I was truely pleasantly surprised.
To be honest, I'm really still an Indian cusine virgin. My friends knew what to order so I just went with the flow. Everything we ordered were tasty, but a little bit on the mellow side probably because I expected Indian food to be some what spicy (as in certain degree of tongue burning). I can't even begin to name the dishes, but we had a lamb chop curry dish, and chicken curry dish, and they're both really good. The chops were tender, and the spices were just right. We also had some lentile soup, that was good too. Then we had this thing that's almost like a spinach dip, except its mixed with butter/oil and chunks of Indian cheese that tasted like tofu! That's spinach dish was probably my favorite, and its actually something that's not on the menu, and my Indian cusine expert friend asked for it.
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First time I've ever had bland Indian food! Its overpriced... the mango martini was too sweet, the naan burned, the lamb curry bland with maybe 4 small pieces of meat and the rice wasn't basmati.
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This is a Pakistani/ Indian restaurant. One look at the menu and you encounter a few familiar names but then some odd spellings from your traditional Indian restaurant.
Kali Mirch Ka Jhinga (Pepper Shrimp) is a dish I have never encountered before. It was good but I an still trying to figure out if the stir-fried dish served over green papaya noodles is indicative to Pakistan or some chef's fusion creation. I had never seen Sweet Potato salad a blend of masala and plum chutney flavors. There are tasting menus for 2 or more people.
The decor and design of this restaurant is very upscale. The prices for entrees are a bit more than I am used to paying. Quite a few over $20 dishes. The location and outside door is much better than the only other Indian restaurant I have been to in Vegas. I'll eat here again but I had to budget for it.
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We were disappointed to discover Raja, the owner, was on vacation. The new Executive Chef, Kuldeep Singh, has reworked the menu so we had difficulty choosing from the listing of new entrees. Our first selection was the grain-fed chicken breast stuffed with wild mushroom and black prunes, served with cashew nut korma sauce accentuated with truffle oil and pulao rice. Our second entrée was baked baby eggplant in Hyderabadi sesame, peanut sauce tempered with curry leaves, mustard seeds and whole red chilies which included lemon rice. Our choice for bread was naan stuffed with sweet apricot and raisins. Everything was visually spectacular and equally delicious. Service, as usual, was friendly and efficient.
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The last time I had Indian food was probably about 10 years ago. We were in Vegas and I had forgotten what Indian food tasted like, but mainly because one of our friend was a Vegetarian, we decided to come here.
I recommend the Chicken Korma and the Chicken Vindaloo, those were so delicious! Service was excellent, probably one of the best I've ever had! Server was attentive and friendly, our water was always refilled.
If the price was more moderate, it would have gotten 5 stars. But I think I would definitely go back again when I am in town.
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Each time we visit Las Vegas we make a night out at Origin India. You would not expect to find a lovely restaurant like this when looking at the strip center, but neatly tucked within is a fantastic upscale Indian find!
The owners are very hands on seem to genuinely care that you are pleased. There is a new chef and he is very creative and we just love the new items.
The atmosphere is delightful and if you are looking for red elephants and velvet, you are in the wrong place. Origin India's decor is subtle and upscale, and very comfortable inviting. If you like Indian food, look out of the box and try some of the new very inventive menu items.
I can still smell the spices and can't wait until my next visit to Las Vegas.
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I did not like the taste of their food. It didn't taste like authentic Indian dishes. I've definitely had better Indian cuisine. I was surprised because the interior decor was excellent but that's about the only good thing I can say about this place. Their customer service was friendly, however, slow to tend their tables. For the price they charged, I'm definitely not going back anytime soon.
The best Indian restaurant we have ever experienced. The chicken makhani was phenomenal! The service is impeccable, almost like having your very own personal waiter. We travel frequently, and sample Indian food whenever we can. This will be on our A List each time we visit Vegas. Well worth the trip off the strip. A quick drive or cab ride.
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First and foremost, does it seem like everyone is trying to jack you in Vegas? No one is holding a gun to your head, they just reach into your wallet and take the money right out.
This place definitely takes the cake. My buddies and I were looking for a place to eat after a long night of drinking. We figure, what else would be good but Korean BBQ for a hangover, but unfortunately, the Korean BBQ was closed and we settled for this place.
Upon being seated at this establishment, the waiter asked us if we would like to "supersize" our meals with lentil soup. It sounded good, but the additional $6 cost for a small cup is unwarranted, and never mentioned by the waiter or the menu. The waiter never even mention to us that the cup of BEAN MUSH was $6. WTF? You can buy a whole bag of beans for $6. The management wanted to argue with us over this fact, so hence no tip and a bad review.
The food is good, but the restaurant staff needs to tell their clients about ridiculous details of the "supersizes." I can go for $2 or $3 dollar additional cost, but come on now. We all know the restaurants in Vegas do this because they know you won't be back again.
Service, SERVICE, SERVICE!!!!! We can eat anywhere, it's the service that makes us continue to come back.
Underwhelming. While I was thrilled to see new, unknown (to me) items on the menu, nothing was particularly stand out. I was most looking forward to the vegetable nilgiri, as I'd never had an Indian green curry, but it turned out to be on the bland side, even though I'd asked for medium hot. In fact, there was very little spiciness to any of our dishes. I also had the yellow dahl, which was fine but also not terribly spicy. My accomplice for the weekend said the same about her chicken makhani (Origin's version of chicken tikka masala), but we both loved her mango beverage, which turned out to the highlight of an otherwise uneventful meal.
I would use this place as an Indian back-up if the curry craving ever hit, or to introduce a curry neophyte to the cuisine, as it's a rather calm and beautiful decor.
Being that this was my first time actually going to an Indian restaurant, I really have no place reviewing Origin India. I picked this place to go to with some out of town family because they took reservations on http://opentable.com and they had gift certificates for sale on http://restaurant.com. We all enjoyed the food, but I was told the menu was unusual for an Indian restaurant by the rest of my party. Once the food arrived, however, we were all very happy with our meal. Not much in the way of atmosphere, but a very nice staff and delicious food... what more can you ask for?
Yelp always does me right. I decided to go to Origin India because of the reviews, and even though my expectations may have been somewhat inflated, the restaurant rose to the occasion. I had the duck confit, my friend had the tandoori kabobs, and we shared the scallop appetizer. The food was terrific and beautifully presented, and the service was excellent.
This is a more upscale indian restaurant in decor and ambiance for Las Vegas indian standards. They have a alchohol bar and serve mixed drinks, not just beer (standard indian restaurant drink fare). I had a stawberry mojito and it was surprisingly delicious. Muttled to perfection. Yes, a girl drink and delicious.
Vegetable Samosa
Fish of the Day was fabulous.
Saag Paneer
Naan is delicious and very fresh.
Chicken Curry
Oven baked Eggplant
These are some of the dishes we recieved. Delicious food. You may need a rez otherwise it can get busy especially certain nights of the week. The strip mall this restaurant is in is a little colorful at night. My kids love indian and I don't love taking them to this strip mall during the evening hours...Not sure if its the strip club or the 24 hr nail place that is the most dicey. Lots of people around all the time so I can say it does feel safe just would not walk around this area in the evening for a stroll. Bon Appetit
I love indian food, and have been eating it for 20 years. My favorite dish is Chicken Vindaloo, EXTRA SPICY. Most places don't make it nearly hot enough, but Origin India cooked it perfectly. I would have to say that this is the best indian food that I have ever eaten. Amazing and reasonably priced too. Highly recommend it!
Great restaurant with a nice menu and awesome grub. The ambience is unique and the service was also flawless. I will definitely visit this place during my next visit to Vegas. This place is bang on for the price they are charging. Expect to pay $15pp for lunch and $20 pp for dinner without alcohol.
Suggestion: For bigger group, I heard there is a 10% off coupon available in the Las Vegas coupon book that you find everywhere.
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Saw it on Yelp and had to go try it out ^_^
I have no idea what I ordered (just had to be something without yoghurt... even though I really wanted the lamb). My friend got chicken tandoori, which came accompanied by some naan YUM, who would've known that the stuff in Trader Joes is nothing compared to the bread here!
The food presentation was nice, the restaurant itself was not crowded (we went in the 'tween lunch-dinner hour).
The bathroom was clean, smelled good, and looked safe. yah yah (you're thinking weirdo....)
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Reviews for Origin India are all over the map -- from gut-busting to orgasmic. I suppose consistency is important, but the restaurant is only 2 years old, and they've gone through a number of adjustments which may account for the fluctuations in quality. All I can speak to is what I ate, which was superb -- the best Indian I've had in Las Vegas, everything tasted fresh and not too heavy, like some Indian food. I suppose it helps that I was dining with one of the owners, who talked to me about the idea behind the restaurant: to mimic the Indian restaurants in England (2 of which they own) and use fresh, high-quality organic ingredients. She'd kinda hyped it up so much that I was dubious until the food came and spoke for itself.
We had some mussels seasoned with Indian spices and coconut milk. I don't usually like mussels, but these were delectable. Everything else surpassed expectations. Naan was piping hot, doughy, and fresh out of the oven. Chicken makhani, the crowd favorite, pleased my palate like a good Indian curry should. The garlic shrimp curry, fish kabob, and lamb curry were equally fantastic. Kinda expensive, but helps when you're not paying! Also very dark inside, but who needs to see when the food is so kick ass?
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Most Indian restaurants I've been to have tended to look a little run down. I don't know why this is, perhaps most of the emphasis is usually placed on the food.
Origin India breaks that mold by having a snazzy, modern dining area and delicious Indian entrees! Oh and it's got a great location too, right across from the Hard Rock, not far from the strip.
Best Indian in Sin City.
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this place is just ok, i've given it two chances and still have not been impressed. the first time i went my friend asked for chicken curry and the chef made it for her even though it was not on the menu. the shrimp/garlic dish is tasty as well as the lentil side dish but nothing on the menu is worth the high prices! thumbs up also for the mango martini. the second time i went the menu layout had changed and some of the items. the "platter" we ordered was hardly a platter at all. maybe it's cuz i dont know what to order but i like to get my money's worth and will probably stick to buffet type places from now on. the ambiance is nice and i love the candles, but this is more of a snack/drink type place then meal place for me.
Being an Indian, I can cook some good food myself. So, for me it is really difficult to find some good Indian restaurant, where they serve delicious Indian food. We went to Origin India for a brunch and liked the food very much. Potli Samosa & Tikki were prepared very close to their real taste. Indian Chai was awesome. Their service was very fast and the decor is good. However, it is a bit pricey.
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We had a mixed experience here -- for the most part our food was really great -- our server, however, should probably have been working in roller skates at Sonic...in the South, we typically say about folks like this -- "awww, bless her heart.." It's not a compliment...
That said, her intent was never bad -- she was just, well, bless her heart...
Best of the night, knock our socks off dish (and there was one) -- the Tandoori Lamb Chops. I know, I wouldn't have ordered them either -- but they were really spectacular. If you'll only eat rare lamb, get over it -- the "overcooking" is what made this such a standout -- I mean falling apart tender, melt in your mouth, finger licking good lamb (when was the last time you said that?)
The tandoori shrimp -- overcooked too and note to chef in the kitchen-- overcooking shrimp doesn't do anything for the critters...it just makes them mushy.
We also had tandoori chicken legs -- haven't seen chicken legs on a menu ever...they were good! But not as finger lickin good as the lamb.
Breads in Indian restaurants are almost always great -- these didn't disappoint.
No one does Poori anymore though -- why?
I read on their website that they give discounts for UNLV students/faculty and if you're local -- but I forgot when the bill came...
They had a fairly decent wine list which surprised us -- but years ago, my friend taught me to drink Long Island Iced Teas with Indian food and it's a happy habit that I haven't broken, nor frankly feel a need to. I don't drink LIITs any other time, except with Indian food either -- so if you've not tried this little combo -- feel free -- just have a designated driver, and drink plenty of water... Theirs are lethal!
We ordered one dessert -- probably because the cocktails made us giddy and stupid -- sweet, milky balls (yes, that was the name...) Um...we should have stopped while we were ahead, but it was good for a laugh! (Yes, we often have 2 year old sense of humor...)
We'd definitely go back for the lamb, bread and cocktails though!
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My favorite Indian Restaurant in the whole wide world!
Every time I go to Vegas, I make sure to stop by there to grab a lunch, yes, lunch not dinner. Lunch is almost half the price of dinner and and they serve the same portion of food.
My favorite is chicken Mak Markani. I love spicy food so I always ask for INDIAN spicy not AMERICAN spicy when it comes to spice level.
The decor is just OK. too much brown which makes it gloomy but staff is really nice. Ask to be seated in Abel's section.
You are never going to guess who was in Origin India on last Sunday, Jan. 6th! Drew Barrymore, and I found out that she also left a wornderful review on the comment card. Drew if you read this thanks for visiting my favorite restuarant and please spread the positive word! :)
I have been to every Indian restaurant in Las Vegas as well as in many other cities and OriginIndia is by far the best. The dishes are innovated with a modern twist, healthy and the service is friendly yet professional and always knowledgeable. If you are visiting Las Vegas or are a local I highly recommend this hidden jewel of the dessert, be brave and adventurous, Indian food is extremely comforting and so very delicious. They also cater to parties of all sizes and can house as many as 600 for private luncheons and diners. Enjoy!!!
Pros: Ambience, parking, healthy and delightful cuisine, first-rate knowledgeable service, price per person
Cons: No complaints, this restaurant is a gem!
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From the moment you walk into this place - you can tell it's going to be something special. The decor is exquisite with dark woods and draped hideaways in the corners. The exotic smell of curry and saffron waft gently throughout.
I have been to Origin India before for lunch on many occasions - but this was the first time I had the pleasure of going for dinner. I started my evening off with a bottle of Krait...the large size of course!
For those of you who don't know - Krait is actually a Belgian brewed beer...it packs quite a kick at 8%/vol. For beer lovers - this is definitely a treat. The beer itself is double fermented, (basically 2-stage fermentation once before bottling and then bottle conditioned for a second fermentation), giving the beer extra carbonation with a prickly mouthfeel, almost sweet taste, and a deliciously smooth finish. A perfect compliment to the spicier dishes on the menu. However, I digress - as this is a review on the restaurant and not the beer!!
It was fairly late in the evening...just before 11:00pm - so I didn't do any appetizers or soup/salad. Instead, I opted to go straight for the Entree. I ordered the Lamb Rajwari - a bit on the spicy side, which was perfect for me! The meat was a bit overcooked - but still very good. I absolutely loved it!! Combo that with an order of plain Naan - and I was in heaven. The portion sizes are just right...not too much to leave you stuffed - but certainly enough to get your money's worth.
The cost is a bit on the high side - but for the service, the ambiance, and the excellent taste of the food, I can't complain. If you are looking for something a little different and off of the strip, give Origin a chance...you won't be disappointed!
Very mediocre...nan was among the worst I've ever had...and I eat a lot of Indian food all around the country. The veggie Kofta was uninspired and the sauce was straight out of a can...I have had this same sauce from a can in other restaurants. Samosa's were not good...the other apps we had were equally boring...the chutney was generic...2 stars because the service was decent and the place looks nice. Food is crap.
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Long over due review- a year old but I can still remember the food was delicious. Nice and clean restaurant.
Eek! Methinks not. The restuarant was nice but that's it. The proportions are small for the price.All the dishes tasted the same- over flavored. I ordered my lamb to be a 9 spicy (with 10 being the most spicy) , there was not spicy at all in the dish. The $10 Coronas were too pricey. For two people we spent $70 and were not full or satisfied. Overpriced.
The best Indian in Vegas, and perhaps the best I've had in the US. Came here for countless work lunches (they have great specials, Dosas, etc) as well as dinners with my wife.
Service was always exceedingly friendly - waitresses remembered us, talked us up, etc.
It's a bit pricey, but worth it. Just really great cooking in a cool trendy ambiance that feels light years away from the tackiness and sleaze of the Vegas strip.
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My native Las Vegas (Las Vegan?) friends said that Origin India was one of the best indian places in Vegas. And as a whole they were correct.
The food was quite good. I'm not up on my Indian food names, but I can tell you that we got a lamb dish, a chicken dish, a potato and spinach dish and lots of lentils and naan. They were all quite tasty though the lamb dish was no where near being as spicy as we requested.
For the price, I thought the food was just so-so, but I'll give it an extra star for being the "Best in Las Vegas." The wines were reasonably priced. The waiter could NOT grasp the concept that we wanted to share everything, which made ordering overly complicated.
A DJ started playing right when we got there and though the music was pretty cool (techno Indian music and live bongo drums...seriously, it was pretty cool), it was pretty loud and we had to scream and repeat ourselves to uphold our conversation.
Overall a good place, but I can't wait to get some SF dive Indian food.
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Came here for a lunch and definitely ate off the lunch menu. This is an expensive and classy restaurant disguised behind a lackluster front in a semi-crappy strip mall. We wandered in here lost thinking we would find a cheap Indian joint, instead we were treated to fine dining. After being initially shocked at the prices, I ordered some Murg Bharti off the lunch menu which came with some naan, salad, and rice. The dish was good - creamy and flavorful. And the prices for the lunch items really weren't bad at around 13 dollars per. I got mad though because I ordered normal water and they brought us a 7 dollar bottle of whatever. Give it a try, just keep in mind this place is fancytime.
Edit: I came here again for lunch May 07 and they had corrected the little water issue by offering both. I even got some extra papadums for free. The other items on the menu were just as good so I'm upgrading to 5 stars because I believe this place is the best you can find in vegas.
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Good Food. Clean Place. The breads come with rice and dal. We ordered another curry to accompany the dal which was quite good. The only Indian place that I liked in Vegas. Pity its not on the strip.
I have been here 3 times now and will keep going back for more. The food is amazing. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Our waiter even remembered me from the last time I was in.
As far as what to order here, I love the stuffed nan (get a side of Riata and chutney for dippins), and the eggplant with cashew sauce(oh my heaven), and the lentils are so fragrant. The house merlot wasn't bad either at $6 a glass. Overall, it does add up and gets a bit expensive however its not a cafe style place its a nice sit down place.
I also love their hours 11am to 11:30 pm.
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Really good indian food and I can say that considering I'm indian and surprise, surprise, so are the parents! We came here off the strip cuz we were craving indian food and it had the best ratings. It is on the pricier side for Indian definitely but the decor and service are very, very good. They also have the cutest samosas and serve the food with style. They have relationships with indian restaurants in London and those of us who have been to London know indian food in london is to-die-for. Going off strip will cost you with the whole taxi thing but it's nice to getaway from the nonstop tourist traffic!
Food and service were very good. Staff was willing to accommodate the guest in any possible way. Decor was lovely and very modern while preserving the ethnic flair. Nice hostess at the reception. Sommelier touched every table, however the wine list was not accurate since the printers had not delivered the new list on time (I personally found it a little pretentious to have a sommelier for a restaurant with 25 tables and 35 wine options). Prices were a little higher than average for this type and quality of cuisine. Manager was very nice. Please note that the restaurant just changed Chef and Management. I will definitely return.
My boyfriend wanted his lamb to be boneless. The lassi is okay. This was the best Indian food I have ever had. I had roti here for the first time. We were the only ones in the restaurant for lunch.
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The 4-star rating is mainly because the food in this place is excellent, less homey Indian food, and more of a modern take, a posh date place perhaps, but I still think it's some of the best Indian you can find in Vegas.
It is a bit pricey and they seem to have raised the prices more the last time we went. My other complaint is that the last 2-3 times we've gone, the waiter has been a bit pushy with trying to get us to buy bottled water or a more expensive bottle of wine, this isn't the sort of vibe I go for. But definitely check it out once, and try the tasting menus, they are a good value for this place.
every time i go to las vegas (for work not pleasure) i go to this place, right by the hardrock hotel. it's great and they make these indian sandwiches that are finger licking good! friendly staff and clean atmosphere. i great find!
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Honestly, of the dozens of Indian restaurants I've eaten at, this was by far the worst of the worst. Seriously bad Pakistani cuisine, including mystery meat "lamb" akin to pencil erasers, stale/cardboard like papadum, naan that tasted like it was made from Bisquick, and soggy samosas. This was a really disappointing meal, and no amount of modern updated furnishings can compensate for horrible food.
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We only ate here because of a $25 gift certificate. The food was descent but way over price for Indian food. Our entrees came out in a single bowl with no side dishes. I thought it was a joke, but now I know its not one of my favorite place to eat.
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Las Vegas, NV
Category: Indian
Las Vegas, NV
Category: Indian
Las Vegas, NV
Category: Indian
Las Vegas, NV
Category: Indian
Las Vegas, NV
Category: Indian
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