Lali Express Kitchen — Restaurant in Cedar Park

I used to order from here for their very good Calcutta Chili Chicken, Chowmein and north Indian chicken dishes, even a few months back. But this has now descended to a very ordinary fast food place that can barely scratch 3 stars. You will infact see this trend in the recent reviews, which are telling you a story that is not a good prospect for the long term business. I don't know if their cook changed or they had an ownership change but the food quality has drastically declined. I just ordered my regular Calcutta Chili Chicken, fried rice and chowmein and what I got was some fried chicken in a really salty and sour red sauce, a reheated dry fried rice and a equally salty chowmein. I called them to give my feedback and the person just argued that it's what they call chili chicken now. I also pointed out that in their own menu chili chicken is supposed to have bones and what they have given me has none. I guess this is what they call their Chicken Manchurian but he was adamant it was Chilli Chicken, so I let it go. I know for a fact the owner himself used to be in the kitchen and handle and supervise orders during the first few months in the business but no sight of him today. They had a family with kids their now one of whom was going back and forth from behind the counter, something I think would be unprofessional in a decent food business. Not sure what happened here but you lost a repeat customer here. The food is neither worth the price or the...

We’d tried the Calcutta chicken, fried rice when it first opened and it had been a nice experience. The latest visit was a horrendous experience to say the least. Ordered online and went to pick up my samosas and what they called “fish and chips with a twist”. The first twist was that the food wasn’t ready even after 30 minutes. So much for their advertising this as “fast food”. I also noticed that their online menu was completely different from what people were ordering in store. There were paper menus strewn across and the items were nowhere close to what I saw online. Anyways, I waited for my order and it finally arrived after 40 minutes. The next twist was that the fish n chips, which is priced $14.99, was given in a small box. I opened the box to find the next twist - no chips at all. The final twist was that the fish was so frozen and stale that I had to throw the remaining pieces where they came from - the trash. The samosas were not as bad as the fish, but still very ordinary. Overall terrible experience. Im not sure if I ordered the wrong thing or this place has just gone south. One more thing - the restaurant is attached to a gas station. The lot is pretty small and...

LaliExpresskitchen at the junction of Whitestone and Cottonwood Creek is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with warm hospitality and the mouthwatering aroma of authentic Nepali and Himalayan spices that instantly whet your appetite.

The menu is packed with bold, vibrant flavors, but the real stars are the spicy Momos and the spicy chicken wings. The Momos are perfectly steamed and loaded with a flavorful filling that pairs beautifully with their fiery dipping sauce—it’s the kind of spice that keeps you coming back for more. And the wings? Crispy, saucy, and unapologetically hot. They deliver that perfect balance of heat and flavor that wing lovers dream about.

Whether you're dining in or grabbing a quick bite to go, LaliExpresskitchen delivers big on taste, portion size, and friendly service. A must-visit spot for anyone craving something with a serious kick and...