Mantara - Phoenix

Mantra Indian Cuisine is the best! The food is great. Portion size is more than acceptable. (Even for a typical American. The price is perfect and especially the service is tops. My partner and I go at least twice a week. Often more. Enough that the owner often teases my Mexican partner about how he is afraid of anger. But I, the white man, loves it hot. I thought it was really cool the other night when my partner went to dinner alone and the owner asked him where I was. Thank you, Mantra! You're the best!

I went to lunch with a friend who's vegan, and it's hard to find a place where we can both get a good meal. Neither one of us had ever tried Indian food and was guided by this culinary adventure by a gentleman who was VERY HELPFUL (sorry, I didn't catch his name)! The mint cahutney was AMAZING....and so were the masallas, I even tried the tofu (also amazing, texture was solid and not slim)! I was so impressed by the food and service that I have already shared my experience with many friends and family. My friend and I will go back in a few weeks to try some new things and look forward to it!

Regular menu. Desi chai was free when we visited. Service was very friendly.

Fresh and authentic Indian food. Great service. The spice combinations are always perfect. Even if you don't live in the neighborhood, it's worth it. I tell everyone it's the best in the valley!

I found this place when I was delivering uber eats awhile back. Placed smelled amazing and I knew I had to come back. The restaurant is small but roomy inside and plenty of seating. The server was so friendly and helpful. She even brought extra plates for our daughter and extra naan. I got the butter masala and my wife got the British paneer tikka masala. The orders for lunch came in a 3 course plate. A yummy crispy somosa with a green chutney, mint cilantro dipping sauce, that tasted fresh prepared. Something I'm not sure what it's called but taste like a donut hole with golden syrup, basmati rice and crispy flaky naan bread that was some of the best I've ever had. The masala was perfect. I ordered medium and was hot enough to get the nose dripping but not so hot I couldn't taste the flavor. Lunch comes with tea self serve and it was hot and full of flavor you would expect. Can't wait to come back