Woodlands Indian Vegetarian Cuisine — Restaurant in Nashville-Davidson

Woodlands? The only thing I can say I regret is that. I wish I could have found this place sooner. The food was flavorful. Let's start with the appetizers I ordered the samosa & Gobi  manchurian dry. The samosas had a crisp outside with a hint of sweetness. Kind of like a light flakey funnel cake with a fluffy rich potato center. You get 2 sauces. A maroon sauce, reminiscent of a cranberry sauce. The closest thing to me anyways. The other sauce was green a bit thicker than the maroon. Personally, I preferred the green sauce. On to the Gobi Manchurian Dry. It's not even as close to being as hot as it looks. Lightly breaded cauliflower sauced in... Honestly not sure. Heat levels are in 3 categories: mild-medium and hot. I will say the flavor isn't initial with most foods. It's... I'd almost say delayed. If you like crispy textures. I'd highly suggest it. Entrées?  Starting with the chole bhature. The chickpeas breaking in the sauce reminded me of chili however the bread? Crisp is an understatement. Think of the lightest pizza crust ever. Deep-fried instead of baked Now on to the bhagan barta if I remember. This had eggplant-based. It was blended with the vegetables so there's no way to tell. Highly flavorful, rich, and filling especially on the rice. No complaints. I was still full well into the morning. I'll end with customer service.  Attentive friendly every step of the way. My glass never stayed empty for long. The food came out fast and the prices were exceptional for all that I ordered.  If I could only eat at 1 Indian place for the rest of my life. I believe...

This restaurant was on our way in our journey and we stopped for lunch. They had lunch buffet and the smells were delicious all the way out. They had a wait time of 10 minutes so we waited and looked around. They had take out lunch buffet for $10.99/lb which seemed ridiculous (I might be wrong about the price).

All the South Indian food were amazing. The vadas, idli, upma, aloo bonda, and Bajji were simply delicious and amazing. The idli was soft. The aloo bonda was perfect with not too much batter on the outside. The sabudana vada was crispy on the side and soft inside. They had some pani puri that was okay-ish. The pani was a little on the sweeter side. All the chutneys for the idli’s were good. It was until later we discovered we could order dosa, which was good as well. Wish we knew about that as we walked in. The gobi looked fresh but taste was not that great. The rest of the main course wasn’t very special to mention here. The noodles were good, a little spicy, but good. The rice was dried up in places, and couldn’t eat it. The cake they put out wasn’t great, as the bottom was very hard, and everyone just took the top part of the cake. For a tres leches cake it was really dry. They had some burfi and that wasnt too sweet but was a little overwhelming.

For a one time eat it was okay. We couldn’t justify the price for the food. While it’s a pure veg place it was a little underwhelming from the price point. But good for a visit to experience good Indian...

Just visited Woodlands, and wow — what a gem for anyone looking for pure vegetarian and vegan Indian cuisine in Nashville.

Ambiance: The place has a clean, simple, and calming atmosphere. No loud distractions — just a comfortable space to enjoy your meal. You walk in and you know you're about to get an authentic experience. Feels warm and inviting without trying too hard.

Food: Top-tier. The Paper Masala Dosa was massive, crispy, and packed with perfectly spiced potato filling. Gobi Manchurian? Sweet, tangy, and crunchy — hit all the right notes. Everything tasted fresh and full of flavor, not the usual watered-down fare you find in some places. The weekend buffet looked like a solid option too, with a wide variety.

Desserts: Desserts were seriously good. The Gulab Jamun was warm and syrup-soaked just right. And the rice kheer — creamy, lightly sweet, with that perfect cardamom touch. Dessert here isn’t just an afterthought, it’s part of the experience.

Hospitality: The staff were attentive, polite, and knowledgeable. They made solid recommendations and ensured the meal was smooth from start to finish. Service was fast, but never rushed. You feel like you're being taken care of — without the corporate script.

Final Verdict: Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or just craving good Indian food with soul, Woodlands delivers. No gimmicks, just great food and genuine hospitality. Highly recommend if you're in or...