Priya's Indian Food — Restaurant in Lafayette

Food was so-so, kinda iffy, there was salad on the plate with cookie cutter chili sauce (never seen that before and its probably just a filler, same fried potato slices), the naan is kinda thin and not fluffy at all, ambiance was ok, the lassi was served in a virtually shot glass sized portions and tasted all right, and 3 out of 5 people either didn't touch their food at all or carefully gave it half a shot, because they either saw it being made (very hands on ish), just didn't really enjoy it, or ordered the wrong thing (the salad came out steaming?). My wife and I were the only ones that enjoyed it and actually ate some, but it's really not worth making a detour for if you're passing through Lafayette, because it's just not 4.9 star food. More like 3.2 on a good day when you squint really hard. I really thought It was gonna rock my socks off and make my salivary glands squirt like Anna Belle Peaks, but none of that, it was just all right indian food. Service was good, waitress was nice, so no complaints there. Those brownie points, however, get detracted because who in their right mind runs an Indian restaurant that apparently predominantly serves easily impressed white people with one unisex toilet? That is weak sauce, you can't even take half a dump without causing a major stop up that stretches into the restaurant. So food was 3.2 (but 2/5 for the group) Service was 4.5, nothing special. And 3.5 stars for the vegan and vegetarian options, could be 5 stars if the food was delicious and not just meh. The toilet was 2 star for the cleanliness because that is a given, but there are 3 toilets missing to have dinner and the runs after comfortably without there being any social pressure or having to squeeze by somebody tapdancing in the hallway half soiling themselves after you done made it rain Ovaltine. That puts us at 3 stars. I left out little things, like the small drink serving sizes, and the kinda rural cooking practices of scooping stuff with your hands and all that (if you're gonna do stuff like that, don't set up your joint so people can see you in...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Priya, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by the warm and welcoming staff, setting the tone for a delightful evening. The restaurant’s cleanliness and the fun, engaging music added a special touch to the atmosphere, making the dining experience even more enjoyable.

But let’s talk about the star of the show - the food. It was nothing short of phenomenal. Each dish boasted authentic flavors that were both fresh and tantalizing, transporting me straight to the heart of India with every bite. It was evident that the chefs at Priya put their heart and soul into their cooking, paying meticulous attention to detail to ensure that each dish was not only authentic but also bursting with freshness.

The dedication of the staff was truly remarkable. Their genuine care and passion for serving high-quality, authentic Indian cuisine were evident throughout the meal. It’s rare to find a place that not only serves great food but also makes you feel like part of the family.

Overall, my dining experience at Priya was unforgettable. If you’re looking for authentic Indian cuisine that’s prepared with love and served in a welcoming atmosphere, then look no further than Priya. I can’t wait to return and indulge in their culinary...

SO BAD I don't even know where to start. We are confused. Okay let's start with service. High school kid who did not greet us, did not ask us if we wanted drinks, clearly did not want to be there. The food....we have eaten indian food all over the country. Alaska. Arkansas. New York. Theres always things they have in common. Like the good long grain basmati rice that is the hallmark of Indian. Here...the biryani (and all the dishes) is made with regular rice like you'd use for jambalaya. Like...no defined grains. Kinda wet and mushy.. We got chicken biryani and chicken vindaloo. The vindaloo....was unlike any I have had and not in a good way. There was no vinegar taste. No tomato. It was a bland brown gravy with hot pepper dumped in but not much other flavor. Biryani was bland spicy mush with tough overcooked chicken. Inedible but my boyfriend choked about 1/4 of it down just because we paid money for it, threw the rest out. Overall if you like Indian food and know what good Indian food tastes like, you will not like this. Maybe it caters to the tastes of the locals, idk. The owner was nice and I don't like giving bad reviews to local joints but man, the people...