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Samosa Factory
Categories: Restaurants Indian Restaurants Vegan Restaurants Vegetarian Indian, Vegan, Vegetarian [Edit]
4604 W Sahara AveSte 6
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Neighborhood: Westside
(702) 258-9196
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30 am - 9 pm
Fri 11:30 am - 10 pm
Sat 12 pm - 10 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
65 reviews for Samosa Factory
Review Highlights
"The garlic naan is by far the best I've had too."
(in 14 reviews)
"The rice pudding with blueberry topping was DIVINE."
(in 7 reviews)
"Many nights have I savored the delicious Butter Chicken."
(in 4 reviews)
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65 reviews in English
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Review from david S.
Clinton, NY
10/13/2011
I really like it here because
#1 - the food is excellent. really well spiced curries that aren't too oily. great naan. awesome samosas that are fried just enough and won't wreck you with too many potatoes.
#2 - unpretentious, relaxing atmosphere that feels very hospitable but not too overwhelming.
recommend the molai kofta curry and the tikka masalas.
good times. -
Review from Emily R.
1/3/2012 1 Check-in Here
I've had my eye on Samosa Factory for some time, but finally got around to trying it last night when our first choice for dinner was closed for the holiday.
We entered the small dining area and were greeted by the incredibly friendly server. We told him we wanted to order our food to-go and he still offered us two glasses of water and a starter to nibble on while we perused the menu. We settled on the Lamb Vindaloo and the Chicken Tikka Masala. We also ordered some garlic naan. Our server was incredibly personable and offered us refills on our water while we waited as well as made some idle chit chat with us.
Once our food arrived, we paid our bill and off we went with our food. The server also offered us a to-go menu for our return visit. Great customer service!
My fella and I dug into our meal as soon as we got home. The spice level was just right. We ordered the medium spice level to be on the safe side on our first visit. The garlic naan was delicious and I really enjoyed the rice. The flavors were right on and I look forward to a return visit to hopefully eat in the restaurant and try some of their samosas. The food is not cheap, but I didn't feel it was overly expensive for the quantity and quality of food we got.
Definitely a great Indian option in a town that is lacking. -
Review from Nicole M.
Las Vegas, NV
12/13/2011
Hands down the best Indian restaurant in Las Vegas. Rick makes me feel like an old friend as soon as I walk in the door, so my dining experience is that much more enjoyable. Cozy and relaxing decor and a menu that features staples such as tikka masala and lamb curry...and of course plenty of vegetarian and vegan selections.
My goal is to try everything on the menu, but lately I've just been having Rick create a dish for me and I have yet to be disappointed.
Love this place!! -
Review from Karen M.
Very friendly service and lovely food. We got the garlic naan, lamb curry, okra, and paneer mahkni. Sauces were tasty and all was delicious. The rice pudding with blueberry topping was DIVINE. I'm lactose intolerant and ate nearly everything myself. Holy cow. Yeah, no kidding, the 'best rice pudding in the world.' I concur.
Difficult to locate this place if you don't know where to look. It's in the strip mall directly west of the Panda Express on Sahara. The exterior isn't anything to write home about, but the interior is tastefully decorated and smells wonderful.
I want more rice pudding!! -
Review from Sarah S.
Las Vegas, NV
1/25/2012 1 Check-in Here
The garlic naan is great and the veggie samosas are to die for! I think about them way more than I should admit. The samosas are delicately crispy and the potatoes are fluffy and packed full of rich savory spices. Samosa factory has my vote for some of the best Indian food I've had in a while!
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Review from Mel L.
1/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
Yummmmm... While my first experience was a little less than stellar, I can easily overlook it since the paneer is always fabulous. It's a bit far away for me so every time I come here, I stockpile paneer dishes like I'm preparing for nuclear war. The selection is really good, the prices are fairly standard for most of the local Indian restaurants, and it's never been less than delicious. In fact, I like it so much that even if the service sucked (which it does not), I would still come back. I think that says a lot.
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Review from Misti Y.
Updated - 11/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
Still on my list for dinner! However, not the best lunch decision. Yes, the food is still good, but they have only 5 or so lunch specials. They feature one curry and rice for around $6.95. If you aren't really in the mood for one of those 5 items, you will be getting a dinner entree with dinner pricing. For lunch, I can't help it, I love my Indian buffet or at least a nice, cheap thali. The thali here is $14 for lunch, and in my thrifty mind, I am thinking a $7 thali is what sounds lunchable. So if you're going to go, I think it is better as a dinner spot. Date night!
Listed in: Vegetarian Las Vegas, Ethnic Eats, Westside!, A Vegan Las Vegan?, Indian? Yes, please.
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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10/5/2011
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Review from Ken B.
Las Vegas, NV
12/23/2011
Great place. Very small inside, only about 8 tables. Wonderful food. Great owner. Some of the best tandoori chicken I have ever had. It was cooked perfect, and it was a to-go order.
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Review from Clint N.
Las Vegas, NV
6/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
This is just a little restuarant in a shopping mall that if you weren't looking for it, you would never find it. On the outside the place looks rather deceiving as it could be confused for any number of strip mall type businesses. However, once you step inside your senses are completely delighted with not just the aroma of delicious cuisine but the appeal of the dining area is striking as well.
Had the butter chicken with Garic Naan and my partner had the cchicken curry. Both dishes were served at a great temperature and I gotta tell you the butter chicken was succulent and the tomato based broth was to die for.
I would definitely go back again. -
Review from Kevin P.
7/12/2011
I was hungry and needed a quick fix on my way home one afternoon and I decided to come here instead of Aloha Kitchen. I played it safe and tried the lamb curry. I have to at least try a lamb dish at any Indian restaurant I go to. Samosa Factory didn't disappoint.
Although I went solo I was still treated very well by the owner and staff. I didn't know the menu too well but was not intimidated about trying something new. The staff brought out a bread like dish and a veggie samosa (I believe) for me to try. They were all delicious.
I was really satisfied. Maybe I like the buffet style for lunch just to try new and other dishes.Listed in: Ethnic Dining
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Review from Bhumi J.
Las Vegas, NV
8/15/2011
Went to lunch here a few weeks ago with my two sisters and ordered a few samosas, the paneer makhini, garlic naan, and the Malai Kofta.
It's very difficult to mess up these items in the first place, and they were all delicious. The only thing I didn't understand was that although we ordered it to be very spicy and high on the "thiku" scale, we received very mild dishes.
The service was very nice. Our glasses never went empty and I was a happy customer, despite the lack of spicyness. -
Review from linda f.
Las Vegas, NV
5/2/2011
Samosa Factory is where I go to read a book, eat something delicious and feel taken care of after I've had a crap day.
If you're a spice fiend, be clear and firm about your desired spice level. Otherwise, it's pretty tame. I wouldn't say bland, but if you enjoy crying while you eat, you will be disappointed.
I especially love: their Veggie Samosa Chaat, their samosas (duh), the Hot & Sour Chicken, their naan and oh my god, I love their khir. No matter how full, I always cram in an order of khir. -
Review from Nathan B.
Las Vegas, NV
5/4/2011
I don't have much to add to the comments of previous reviewers, but: This place is delicious, and the fact it has a good sized vegan menu but also serves meat things is a boon for carnivores like me that want to be able to dine with their vegan friends.
Oh yeah! And the chocolate cherry samosa that we had for dessert was to die for. -
Review from mark p.
Las Vegas, NV
11/12/2011 10 Check-ins Here
I've never been let down at this place, in fact i now make it a weekly stop. As others have said, service is great and the owner is a great guy. My weekly meal is chicken samosas and lamb vindaloo (hot), the garlic naan is amazing also.
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Review from Jez R.
7/9/2011
I glanced a recent LV Weekly about their great write up of this establishment, praising the food, particularly the delicious and well-done vegetarian options as well and was reminded that I ate here about a year ago and wanted to update with my review.
For food, yes, this place was very good.
However, "JEZ! Why on earth did you give this place such a low review?!"
BECAUSE the service was terrible and gave me no good reason to come back, especially with two great Indian restaurants by me! Check it out:
My party of three and myself went out, on their suggestion, to Samosa Factory. They're fans of the restaurant and are frequent diners there, so I pretty much left all of the ordering up to them. The samosas were great, the side dishes were appropriately spicey to our requests so, as I said, the food was just fine.
The server, however....
A) When I informed that we were going to be paying with two credit cards as we were going to split the bill, I was told this was no bueno and that I had to go outside IN THE RAIN in the middle of the meal to go next door to the grocery story to get money. So I went off and OH HEY after hours the grocery story blocked access to the ATM with rows of carts and closed the entrance that permits access to the ATM. So I had to purchase something from the grocery with money back on an ATM card to get money to pay for said meal. I was NOT happy.
B) Server started off okay and progressively became slower and slower until it ended in a trickle at the end of the night. Read the next two to see our indicators.
C) I ordered a Thai tea in the middle of the meal and it just never came.
D) I requested a refill on my water three times before we finally just signed the check and I picked up a bottle of water next door. I even requested it with the check, "Hey, can I get a refill of water and the check?"
Samosa Factory just did not do it for me, which is a shame because the food is great. But I don't care how delicious/cheap/glorious the food is, because if the service leaves me feeling like the staff doesn't want my money, I'll go elsewhere. -
Review from Ann M.
Honolulu, HI
12/16/2011
Pretty damn good. The veggie samosa was yums.
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Review from Shae H.
5/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
I was debating on giving this place four stars instead of five, but I couldn't help to give it five because of the hospitality, uniqueness, and deliciousness of the cuisine. This is definitely a gem worth seeking in Las Vegas if you want something different.
I'm a newbie at Indian cuisine. The menu was at first overwhelming because a lot of the items I was largely unfamiliar with (names and all), but the eggplant, onion, and tomato happened to stand out to me (and it was really the neighboring table that made me make my decision). I received more than a plentiful bowl, a scoop of rice, and tried the garlic naan. My GOD, I didn't think vegan could taste as good as it did! While it did taste better than it looked, I couldn't be so harsh because it was definitely flavorful and really hit the spot.
The place is surprisingly small and modern with Indian decor. The hospitality and service was excellent; the waiter very friendly, but I wished there could have been a second one because the day I went there was a large party, so service was a little more delayed than usual. I felt like the server had no problem with any requests or questions that I had, and was more than willing to get anything I wanted.
I would recommend not to come here if you're in a hurry; you sit down when you arrive, but it takes time to make the food with the quality that it has, and the whole place seems to have a patient, relaxed atmosphere.Listed in: Healthy Alternatives
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Review from Christine N.
Las Vegas, NV
12/19/2010 1 Check-in Here
Amazing place! I love that feeling of a "family owned" business off the strip and not a franchise. The owner, Richard , is amazing. He is very interactive with the customer and remembered my friend's order from last time he was there. That just shows you how amazingly attentive he is.
We ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Spinach, Shrimp Curry, and tons of their Garlic Naan. I also ordered their Mango Lassi for my drink and it was just amazing! I could not stop drinking it!
If you like Indian food, this is a great great great place to try out. They also have a vegan menu too!!!! -
Review from sheri C.
Las Vegas, NV
1/19/2011
INCREDIBLE!
My husband and I aren't too familiar with Indian food so we didn't really know what to expect... pleasantly surprised would be a complete understatement. It is a small, cozy, and warm environment. We were immediately greeted by who we think was the owner. He was extremely friendly and informative for newbies like us. He suggested the kameer rather than the hot and sour chicken. Boy oh boy were we glad that he did. It was one of the best dishes I've tasted!
We were super excited to try the naan after reading all of the reviews. Everyone was spot on! So delicious!
At the end of the meal he surprised us with a generous sampling of the rice pudding. WOW! IT WAS SOOOOO GOOD! :D
Needless to say, we will be back very soon to enjoy more delicious samosas, pakora, kameer, naan, and excellent rice pudding. I would have rated 6 stars if I had the option.
Mmmm mmmm mmmm! :) -
Review from Jessica R.
Las Vegas, NV
10/30/2010
I can't really compare their Samosas to the rest of the world's, so I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt. I tried the vegetarian and the lamb. I ended up preferring the vegetarian; though I love lamb, I found the fluffy potatoes and the bite of the peas inside the crunchy shell really enjoyable. The lamb samosa seemed a bit dry and flavorless.
I ordered the chicken tikka masala, to use as a standard of measure. I've had several versions by now and enjoyed most of them a bit more than this. I felt that this one was pretty mediocre, with big tough chunks of chicken in a lot of runny sauce. The amount of rice they give is a single bowlful per entree, which is OK if it's one person but wouldn't be enough to feed both my boyfriend and I. I'm not sure if they charge for the additional portions of rice, but it would be worth asking if you order more.
Also, I like spicy food. A lot! I initially ordered the Extra hot version of the dish, which the server assured me would be extremely hot. "Face melting"-ly so. I eventually backed down to just the "hot". I ended up being very disappointed by the overall heat level. The other diner in the party who ordered a hot dish agreed in that her dish wasn't particularly spicy, either. The overall flavor wasn't too impactful- initially it had a nice creeper heat, but it hit a mid-note and then mellowed out. There were a few pieces of fresh herbs floating about in the orange sauce, which is a nice touch.
Their rice had a good texture.
I like that they have clearly marked and distinguished menus for vegetarians and vegans.
I'd be willing to give them another chance if someone wanted us to go, but they're out of my way and didn't particularly impress me the first time around.
I liked that their iced chai tea was served without milk or creamer, making it a lot lighter and more refreshing. I'd never had it straight like that and it was nice. Another diner tried the mango lassi and didn't like it. It was then offered on to any willing participants and eventually found it's way into a garbage can several miles away and melted... -
Review from Amy T.
Las Vegas, NV
12/30/2010
This place had great atmosphere--a perfect gem in the wall. It's not a huge restaurant but that's what makes the service better. The staff was very hospitable and attentive. We met the manager Rick, who is the most sweetest, humble guy. It's great for groups of 5-8, but I went with a party of 16, which slowed the timing of the food. (Totally understandable--since they aren't use to such a large party).
The food portions are family style, and are reasonably priced ($6-$18) We ordered their signature samosas (2 kinds: beef & veggie) that's served with 8 different kinds of dipping sauces (my favorite is the green cilantro one), the butter chicken (yummy creamy tomato curry), the lamb koran (coconut curry), chicken koran, garlic naan, sweet & spicy chicken, tandoori chicken (sooo good!), and a couple more curry dishes-- which I can't remember the name. Everything was really good, and this was my first time eating indian food. All the dishes were very flavorful. Also!! Try their mango ladee drink (it's a creamy yogurt smoothie) and also their signature rice pudding for dessert. Indian food is my new addiction, thanks to Samosa Factory :D~ -
Review from Jill S.
Las Vegas, NV
11/18/2011
This restaurant is wonderful. great service and amazing food. Wonderful selections for Vegans and Vegetarians too. This restaurant is worth checking out. great Spices and extremely flavorful!
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Review from Denise V.
Los Angeles, CA
7/22/2010
Samosa Factory is like an oasis for the taste buds. It's air-conditioned too, so that helps when it's balls hot 109 degrees in Las Vegas. Samosa Factory is serving up some of the best tasting Indian fare I've ever had, with the Saag Aloo possibly trumping Paru's in Los Angeles. That is hard to do. Everything is incredibly flavorful and made to order and I love that there's an entire vegan section on the menu. No head games & no second guessing. It's all straight up vegan.
We ordered the Chana Masala (chickpea curry) and Saag Aloo (spinach and potato curry), vegetable samosas and a side of whole wheat roti. At first it seemed like a lot of food (it was) but the flavors were so amazing and comforting. I think we shoveled our food down in under 15 minutes. It was just too good. Each curry came with a heaping scoop of fluffy, steamed basmati rice and our roti was drizzled with olive oil. The samosas are out of sight. Samosas are different every where I go. These had a light & crispy pastry shell and were filled with subtly spiced, fluffy potatoes and peas. Served alongside the samosas were cilantro chutney & mango chutney. They are definitely on par with Paru's (pun intended) samosas, but are less spicy and have a thinner shell.
I seriously think this is the best bet for any vegan or vegetarian visiting Las Vegas. It's not too far from the strip, there's plenty of parking available and it beats having to deal with the craziness along the strip. In addition to this, the staff is welcoming, pleasant and helpful. My boyfriend and I even had a friendly chat with the manager. He was very nice and informed us about their methods of food preparation. Samosa Factory does not use any cream or ghee in their dishes. It's pretty hard to believe considering the Saag Aloo was super rich and creamy. I say "hell yeah, more vegan items for me!!" And you too, if you know what's good for you.
I am looking forward to returning to this establishment the next time I visit Vegas. I have had it with the shitty vegan options at most of the restaurants in Las Vegas. I'm sick of settling for boring, uninspired "consolation prizes" disguised as meals. And If I see another $4.99 steak and eggs deal I will scream. Give me lots of piping hot samosas (throw in a tasty vegan donut from Ronald's) and I am as happy as a lark.
P.S. I just remembered the cool details of the restroom at SF. There are smooth river rocks in the sink. Really great decor idea. Check it out, you'll see what I mean.Listed in: Viva Las Vegans!
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Review from Henry V.
Las Vegas, NV
Updated - 8/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place is great and a fine value. The food is great. The service is great and personal. I have been to Somosa Factory many times and always come away happy and full.
1 Previous Review:
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12/6/2010
Great authentic little sleepy Indian place. Outstanding service and great food.
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Review from Jen F.
6/23/2010
I don't know what happened between my visit(s) and the ones where people are hatin' on the samosas.... because I had some of the best samosas I've ever tasted here! (And that includes homemade ones by some very talented Pakistani cooks.) They were obviously made-to-order, as they came out piping hot and crisp. And the chutney! MY GOD THE CHUTNEY. Had I not been in public, I would have licked the bowl clean.
They have much of the standard Indian fare, but one dish that is unusual is the fresh spinach curry. I've never had anything like it! Barely-wilted tender baby spinach leaves in a delicately spiced tomato sauce (not bland, but not your typical Indian-curry-taste either; and definitely not spicy). Ask for it hot if you crave the heat.
Love love LOVE that they have a whole section of specifically vegan entrees and that anything on the menu that is vegan is clearly marked. No guesswork!
Reasonably priced lunch specials ($6.95), great food, good service... my only complaint is that they're not closer to work or home!Listed in: Vegan Las Vegas
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Review from Peter V.
12/27/2010 1 Check-in Here
I love me some vegan friendly Indian food and the chutneys were awesome.
5 stars for the service and the samosas and chutneys. The samosas were delicious and had a great flakey outside with a little bit of salt that made them really pop. The service was great and super friendly.
3 stars for the rest of the food. The entrees were a little under spiced and over salted. This may be because we were not asked about spice levels when we ordered so we got generic bland style. The eggplant, which is a favorite at most places, was our least favorite. It was a bit over pureed and had little spices. Out of the entrees, the fresh spinach curry was a standout, it had a great flavor.
With your dinner you are only served a small scoop of rice on the plate, which was not enough for a second helping of food. Since I wanted spicier food, I asked for something hot to put in and was brought a chili paste that added a good kick to the food.
I will still highly recommend this place and will be back in order to get some spicy food which I think will be much better. I am looking forward to giving this place a 5 star review next time.Listed in: Vegan road trip: Denver to…
Comment from rick a. of Samosa Factory 12/29/2010
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Review from Tracy H.
Las Vegas, NV
1/19/2011
**** The BEST NAAN BREAD IN TOWN!!! ****
This is by far my most favorite Indian food place in Vegas. I've been to many and in my opinion you need to go the restaurant that makes the dish you like the best. My 2 favorite dishes are Chicken Korma and the Shrimp Vindaloo. This place makes these dishes off the hook! I've had these at other Indian restaurants here in Vegas and they just don't match up. Even though I don't like the lamb here I'm still giving them a 5 because they make my favorite dishes the best. The garlic naan is by far the best I've had too.... -
Review from Michael P.
Las Vegas, NV
7/9/2011
If I have guests in town for longer than two nights, I always bring them to Samosa Factory. It's an opportunity to prove to the out-of-town doubters that Vegas does, in fact, have fantastically tasty and creative food off the Strip.
Last night we were debating whether to go to Sushi Tower or Joe's at Caesar's, but decided on Samosa Factory. So glad we did. I always expect great food from Rick and his crew, but last night honestly was in the top three food experiences of my life.
Okra was a 10+
Dal Mahkani was a 10
Chicken Makani was a 9.5
Baby Spinach Paneer was a 9.5
I cannot do justice with words and will not even try. It simply needed to be experienced. We all ate until we could hardly breath then packed up the rest for leftovers.
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Review from Chris W.
Las Vegas, NV
2/28/2009
Last April this business changed hands. Before it was authentic, tastefully done, and was in the upper echelons of Indian restaurants in Vegas. Ah, the good ole days...
The current establishment is a far-cry from the previous one. First off, the decor is, well, tacky, and not even in a cheeky Vegas-way either. It is a bit gaudy and done in a kitsch fashion resplendent with DO NOT TOUCH signs on on touristy sitars. And I don't think having a sink full of rocks in the bathroom sink is very hygienic. Hello health code violations.
I understand menus cost money, but to have half-torn covers with handwritten higher prices scribbled in is NOT a good first impression. My second impression was to have a skinny guy leaning over me like a vulture trying to get me to order ( I found out he was the new owner ). And the other server looked like she stepped out of biker bar / blue jean emporium, replete with unkempt dangly hair. And seeing her reaching over people's food made me cringe. Hair tie, anyone?
Against first judgements I make the plunge and decide to stay. Since when does an authentic Indian restaurant serve Mango Lassi with ice?! And the Garlic Naan was thin, almost tortilla-thin, mostly burnt, and tasted like it was sitting in the back for a bit under a heat lamp.
It got worse for the entrees. They were slopped in their bowls with dirty sides, flatly-spiced, and overcooked. And the rice was sitting there like a mound of white blandless solidity. Lamb Curry isn't supposed to need a chainsaw to slice through. And the Chicken Vindaloo was cut in strips a la fajitas. Pounded and dense. And I thought the lamb was tough. The waiter/owner asked how it was and I told I would tell him when we were done. He never asked again.
How I long for the old place. It was cozy and authentic. The exact opposite of what it has become. And anyone from somewhere other than Vegas would be sorely disappointed with this restaurant as it is now. Instead of the Samosa Factory, they should rename it: The Samosa Tragedy.
My taste buds agree, I've been robbed!Comment from rick a. of Samosa Factory 5/15/2009
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Review from Tash L.
Las Vegas, NV
2/23/2010
Best indian restaurant i have ever had! Being indian i am very picky And know what good indian food is.. This place has exceptional service and the menu has options for everyone: vegan, vegetarians, meatatarians, and even halal options.
On the downside, I would not reccomend this place on a busy Friday or Saturday night because they are usually understaffed. -
Review from Steve T.
Laguna Niguel, CA
6/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
We had never tried Indian food before. Since we were new to vegan eating, we found this place through YELP. The service was excellent. We had Roti w/olive oil and garlic which was awesome. For the entrees we had the eggplant w/potatoes, tomatoes and onions as well as the veggie kafta which were good as well. We went mild but probably could have done medium spice. Highly recommend.
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Review from Amber B.
Las Vegas, NV
1/9/2010
I've been hearing good things about the Samosa Factory for years, but had yet to make it over there until tonight. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but it's really cozy & cute inside. The tables & chairs leave a bit to be desired, but they really did a lot with the decor to improve the ambiance.
We ordered Chicken Vindaloo & Hot & Sour Chicken, which were both good. The vindaloo was awesome, really spicy & delicious. The hot & sour chicken was good, but all the sesame seeds in the sauce were a bit much for me texture-wise. I also had a hot chai, which was perfect.
The owner came by and talked to us, asking us what we thought of the place and how we'd heard of it. He was really nice and made me feel very welcome and appreciated as a new customer. Also, they were playing great music. Right after finishing my meal, while sipping on my tea my favorite My Morning Jacket song came on - it was a really nice moment. -
Review from Crystal V.
Las Vegas, NV
7/9/2009
I really like this place. The restaurant recently changed ownership, and I think that the change has brought it up from a three star restaurant to four. The samosas went from being somewhat bland to nicely spiced. The service is a lot better (very attentive) too. The food is a bit westernized, and all the Indian dishes that Americans know are definitely on the menu (tikka masala, anyone?). Then again, food is all about fusion and mixing cultures, so who am I to complain? Plus, it's all pretty yummy.
The portions and prices are excellent. The best part is that they have a rather impressive Vegetarian menu as well as a separate Vegan menu. I'm neither a vegetarian nor a vegan, but I have many friends who are not meat-eaters, so this is a place where we can go and actually eat together without making strange requests.The new owners like to experiment with their recipes and try new things - they are very open with their process, and I like that. -
Review from Chad B.
Boulder City, NV
5/22/2011 6 Check-ins Here
The garlic naan is awesome. They have great lunch specials. Try the Lamb!!
Comment from rick a. of Samosa Factory 6/11/2011
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Review from Mike P.
1/17/2010
It seems that everyone is in agreement that the food at The Samosa Factory is not bad. The degrees to which people like it seem to vary.
My wife and I ate here for dinner one night and found the food to be "good" without being outstanding. Portions were small, even by the usual standard of Indian restaurants and the total came to close $70 for the both of us for a couple of appetizers a couple of main meals and some naan.
Overall there's a reasonably tasty meal to have here, but for a tiny and sparsely decorated restaurant located in an unremarkable strip mall I expect a lot more bang for my buck.
One of the few Vegas Indian establishments not to offer a lunch buffet.Listed in: Indian Restaurants
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Review from Jen K.
Las Vegas, NV
I like that they have lots of vegetarian options. We always eat too much when we go there. We average a $45 tab (for two peeps). Items may be a little pricey, but we're more than willing to support small mom and pop digs like this.
The husband (I'm assuming) is a little dry, but c'mon, does that really affect the food?
The few times we've been there, we had the veggie samosas served up hot with chutney, papadum, paneer palak, shrimp korma, shrimp curry, paneer korma, and sweet rice for dessert. The sweet rice was great. Not too sweet, but I did have to pick our potent chunks of cinnamon and clove. All of the entrees were great. Savory and loaded with flavor in the classic Indian fashion. I also tried the mango lassi, which is really sweet and quite large and my bf had the plain lassi, which he said was perfectly tangy (but he doesn't like things too sweet). Maybe the shrimp curry was lacking a little. But the korma is always great, if you like creamy coconutty sauces.
When we go in around noon, there's no one there, but by the time we leave, there's like four other parties. I love taking my time here. I never feel rushed. Every one that comes to drop our food or refill our water is always smiling and friendly.
* off the strip, non-casino -
Review from Myke R.
Las Vegas, NV
5/10/2007
Atif is right - it is definitely the best samosa I've ever had - I've had the beef, chicken and veggie. Very tasty, fresh and hot. It doesn't look like much from the outside. But it very well is a full indian restaurant. I really like the Na an bread with garlic or onions here. Very tasty. Plus this is one of my favorite places for Tandoori chicken.
I've yet to try the curry because I'm a creature of habit with indian food. I mean don't get me wrong - I really like the spices -and spicey. You know the prices have gone up? Regardless it's still good. Definitely worth it. The staff is friendly and patient - I mean I had a white dude with me and she didn't even get mad because after 3 visits he got what I got :) -
Review from Chris S.
Pleasanton, CA
5/22/2007
I wanted to go to Panda Express (one entrance east).
I just wanted to get something quick while running an errand and scooting back to the conference I was attending.
30 minutes later, my belly was full of 2 veggie samosas and full veggie thali and I was a happy boy.
I don't dig raitha, so they sub'd aloo gobi without asking me. How did they know? Could they read my mind? Amazing!
(possibly) Sad News: I chatted with the owners and they admitted that they were selling the place. When that happens, I sure hope the lucky inheritor of this establishment continues their fine tradition. -
Review from Jade S.
Las Vegas, NV
2/21/2010
This is quite possibly one of my favorite little indulgences. It's quaint, family owned, and their dedication to serving quality meals is very obvious.
I absolutely love their veggie samosas and tikka masala. Not sure if they serve the watermelon shrimp dish anymore, but the flavors were completely unique and amazing. If they still serve it, ORDER IT. You will not be disappointed.
The Samosa Factory is very vegetarian-friendly and uses fresh ingredients. The staff is so polite and welcoming here. My only complaint is that I wish the dining area was just a little bigger. -
Review from Frank M.
San Diego, CA
2/24/2009
Fantastic food, very friendly staff. Rivals the best Indian food in other places in Vegas , but very inexpensive. Sad, lonely plain looking location so don't go to impress a date unless she is cool enough to appreciate good food.
They serve northern Indian style cuisine. No buffet. Just fresh home cooked Indian food.
