Nyce food
Snack items are awesome, fried rice need more veggies and also veggies to be cooked. Otherwise service and snack items were very good. Stuffed parathas are a flop.
To be unable to give a good review when Desi District is so close to home breaks my heart and is like a punch to the gut. Really, I've been excited to try the restaurant portion of this store since it opened but simply hadn't found the time until last night. After a stressful week in which my sons plead incessantly for Indian food, we decided to give Desi District a go. Roughly AN HOUR and about HALF A DOZEN INQUIRIES after ordering, a kind gentleman finally looked at the computer, told me my order would be ready in five minutes and ran back into the kitchen. Now, during the hour that had elapsed, I'd estimate I'd seen at least 50 people come into the restaurant, order their food and leave (or sit down) with it. This having been the case, with my husband and the kids--two of whom delighted over their delicious mango lassis--having already retired to the car thirty or so minutes earlier, I was still very hopeful that what we'd ordered would delight all of our taste buds.However, upon arriving back home, to start things off, our appetizer--Mixed Vegetable Pokada--was so cold and gummy that I had to throw it in our air fryer to perk it up. (Otherwise, I probably would've tossed it in the trash.) Now, the presentation wasn't poor but it was far from noteworthy; if anything, I'd say most of it was a fair emulation of a Western sandwich shop with a big bun and chips in a box; however, that's probably on us for letting the kids pick Butter Chicken Tikka Burgers for themselves. On that note though, each and every one of the kids were disappointed with the big buns and small portion of what they each said was "too spicy" for them. Having had butter chicken many times, I know they know what they like. (Kids, y'know?) As for me, I had Masala Dosa and Dal Tadka, both of which were underwhelming despite their presentation being more along the lines of what was expected for Indian fast food. Sadly, the dosa, though not bad, was unremarkable, as were the contents. To bring it all home, my husband had Chicken Takki Kati Rolls--something I'd never recalled encountering before Desi District--and they were probably the best of anything we ordered last night.Just to be clear, with the pandemic and the lack of close proximity I've had with my Indian friends, it's been a while since I've had such a vast menu in front of me from which I've had to choose. As such, I'd first inquired about whether a sample platter or anything similar was available. Having been told no such thing was available, I asked for a recommendation from the young lady who was taking our order. She recommended the Kati Rolls--which my husband ordered--but I don't think they are enough to bring us back to the restaurant. As such, I imagine that I might head over to Desi District in a pinch to snag seasonings to whip up a big batch of quick home cooked Indian. Most of the spices I might need are already in my kitchen though so I'm not even sure of that.
Best oil soaked Meduvada ($7.50 for 2) you can get here in DFW.See pic of oil on paper napkin and on my hand.Worst Quality and the restaurant is going down the hill.
Food taste is good overall . But price is high compared to amount . I ordered mutton roast . It’s actually a dry mutton curry not roast . Taste good but should be cheaper for amount . I ordered chili fish . It does not look like pictures. The curry part taste good but some pieces of fish smell . The best order was Tadka dal and kathi roll . They are good compared to price . I would give 5 star if they keep price little less or give something extra . For example they could provide nan / rice / salad with fish or goat . But it came stand alone and price is 15+
Veggie monos, bullet naan was good. Snacks are good too. Wall art reminds of Indian mood.
Do not be fooled by the option to adjust spice level. Even when I order mild, the food is too spicy to eat. I don't think they really adjust spice level.Most dishes are inedible due to the spice level. I cook authentic Pakistani and Indian food at home and my husband loves very spicy food. So, my family is no stranger to hot and spicy food. My husband cannot even handle the food from here! Even a small amount makes my stomach cramp.
We did Banquet in honor of cricket legend Desmond Haynes at Desi District. The food was excellent and service was beyond our expectations. the staff was really amazing that went above and beyond to help us.
I was stoked when we heard that Desi district was coming to McKinney. Really expected the food to taste like the one in Irving. Not sure if they're trying to ride the brand name, but honestly this place is going downhill very quickly.1. Ordered from the menu and the taste used to be so much better, but has gone downhill quickly.2. Catered food (noodles, rice, appetizer and curry) and not surprisingly, the food lacked flavor.3. Final straw was last night when I placed the order online and went to pick up, confirmed with the person handing the food to me only to realize that they gave me something random to fulfill the order(I guess their online menu is not updated with availability). The food was stone cold and again, no flavor.I have lost my apetite and motivation to order food from this place.Update 4/9 - They seem to take notice of the reviews and addressing the issues.
I enjoyed the cafe/food court environment and snacks. I didn't care much for the store as they don't have good space or arrangement for the aisles mainly for vegetables. Felt very tight.I hope they will improve as time goes on.