Best South Indian Restaurants in San Antonio

First visit ever and can’t wait to go back! Everything was delicious. I had chicken tikka masala, my daughter had the murgh makhani (butter chicken) and we shared saag paneer, vegetable samosas, and garlic naan. Every dish was expertly seasoned and the presentation was gorgeous. Some of the spiciness sneaks up on you since the sauces are so rich and creamy. Plus- we had enough for leftovers the following day so portions are generous. You must try this restaurant! Staff is very friendly and attentive. I wish I had taken photos to share. (Next time!)

This place is highly recommended for authentic food , Service and ambience

Went to some party, at their banquet. It was good overall. Food was okay, it needs to be more flavorful and delightful. But I really liked the customer service. Specially the servers who were serving us. They were polite and helpful.

Best place for Indian and Pakistan halal food

Restaurant was really nice and had nice food! Had gone to the area thats rented out for providing a hall

Delicious food with great ambiance! A good place to host private parties and events. Good hospitality service.

Best Authentic Food and service . Nice and clean atmosphere. Banquet hall is perfect for parties.

Excellent food.

Celebrated my son's birthday at Shahi Mahal. Brunch menu has variety and tastes great. Hall was spacious for our guests.

Very good

Nice restaurant and party hall

Great serve and good food.

Food was excellent and the restrooms were very clean.

The dining area was neat, clean, and the sitting arrangements were very good. The food was good, the taste was also good & asian traditional herbal flavor. The service was good. The prices are normal but quantity more than what other restaurants give.

This place has a great banquet setting for various occasions. We always try different food from their menu but, settle in for their Friday-special chicken biryani. Love it! ?? The staff and cook that work here are very friendly and courteous.

The Chicken Masala was delicious. My wife loved it. I go there every Friday for their Chicken Biryani special. The chef is a nice guy, makes you feel welcome.

Had a late night craving for Nehari and discovered this restaurant. Loved the food, service, and atmosphere. Highly recommend!

We just found this place! We have tried several different Indian restaraunts and this is the best!

The food and service were exceptional. I enjoyed their paneer masala and vegetarian stir-fried cauliflower. I look forward to coming back to try out new items on the menu.

We loved the food!!!

Good place to venue

Overall it was good experience… food was delicious… definitely recommended..

Lunch time Cheap Eats Shahi Mahal Restaurant is a restaurant & banquet hall, located in the City of Lakewood & bordering Hawaiian Gardens. When I happened to become aware of their Chicken Lunch Specials, I knew I had to swing by for some spicy eats. Chicken Behari Lunch Special- Taking awhile to come out, the Chicken Behari Lunch Special provided an ample amount of food. The chicken was moist & tender, the accompanying sauce spicy (yet, not in a mouth numbing way), and the rice & salad rounded out a solid & inexpensive plate of food. Service was okay. Being the sole customer dining in & one person picking up takeout, the Chicken Behari Lunch Special took a little longer than I believe it should have. Of course, once on the table, the food was satisfying. A good amount of seating inside the restaurant itself, the large banquet hall has a tremendous amount of space. Iftars during Ramadan are held in there, to break the fast of those that observe it. Parking is via a private lot. Cheap, filling & a flavorful lunch, Shahi Mahal's Chicken Lunch Specials are a deal amid a sea of inflated prices. I enjoyed their chicken behari & am anticipating trying the rest of their lunch specials.

Stumbled upon this place after coming home from school. Atmosphere was nice and calm even talked to the chef while enjoying my food. Nice people even better food.

Really good food here, I recommend

I don’t usually leave reviews, but I had to take a moment for this one. We recently hosted a dholki at Shahi Mahal and were absolutely blown away by the experience. The owner, Moin was incredibly kind and helpful throughout the entire process. The banquet hall was clean, the staff was friendly, the food was delicious, and our guests had an amazing time. I would recommend Shahi Mahal without hesitation!

So delicious. absolutely worth the visit. Owner was very hospitable.

Absolutely loved our experience at Shahi Mahal Restaurant! We tried the Nihari, Chicken Chilli, Chicken Biryani, Punjabi Samosa, Chaat, Mango Kheer, and fresh Naan — everything was bursting with authentic Indian flavors. The food was rich, flavorful, and clearly made with care. A special shout-out to Moeen, one of the co-owners, who was incredibly friendly and guided us through the menu with great recommendations. His hospitality made the visit even better. If you're craving real, traditional Indian cuisine, Shahi Mahal Restaurant is a must-visit!

tasty foods ??

Delicious food

Mashallah The food and service quality was truly exceptional, I can't wait to come back”Mooen Bhai Owner is very nice and friendly I highly recommend this restaurant”

Wow I knew Joseph is great who works inside kitchen . Great taste. Thank you

Spectacular atmosphere with great hospitality,Shahi Mahal is absolutely a best place to host your next event.

I recently hosted my son’s very first event at Shahi Mahal Banquet Hall, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible service we received. From start to finish, Moeen went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Every detail was handled with care, professionalism, and genuine hospitality. The setup was beautiful, the staff were attentive, and the entire event ran smoothly without a single worry on our end. It truly felt like our family’s celebration was as important to them as it was to us. Thank you, Moeen, for making my son’s first event so memorable and for taking such wonderful care of us. I highly recommend Shahi Mahal Banquet Hall to anyone looking for a venue that combines elegance with exceptional service.

The owner Moin came by our table and was very gracious and nice to my mother, aunt and myself. The server was also knowledgeable about the food as we were still figuring out what to have. He recommended the beef nihari which was fantastic! We also ordered chili chicken and fried rice combo which was also great. The roti was too hard to eat but the owner Moin was gracious enough to not charge us after hearing we didnt love that one. Everything else was nice! Good atmosphere and friendly folks! I’ll be coming back again Insha’Allah!

Good food, friendly service which is very good . The place needs a face lift.

Good food. Need more parking spaces

best halal foods in town. my family and myself love the food. Moen Kadri service of excellence.

Amazing Service! Thank you !!!

Dude, the food here is insane, seriously the best in California. It's got some seriously tasty grub. You gotta go give it a try, it's totally underrated.

Best goat biryani

A tasty food experience. We ordered Beef Korma and Chicken tandoori. Taste 10/10. Service 10/10. Highly recommended.

i had a good time at shahi Mahal Restaurant for my graduation party. Moeen uncle and his staff did excellent job. food was so yummy ??. i will definitely recommend this place.

Very good food and we are really enjoyed.

Last night l went to sahi mahal restaurant the food was delicious fresh and full of flavour l really enjoyed the meal and had a wonderful dinning experience l would happily recommend sahi mahal restaurant to anyone looking for tasty food and good service.Moin quadry the owner of restaurant made our dining experience even more enjoyable great food out standing service and genuine hospitality makes sahi mahal a restaurant we highly recommend we look forward to coming back soon we also want to recognize his assistance Joseph he was really friendly polite and attentive

We recently hosted a family event at Shahi Mahal and had a great experience. The staff was friendly, helpful, and easy to work with throughout the planning process. They were accommodating and made sure everything ran smoothly on the day of our event. The food was the highlight. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and we received so many compliments from our guests. The portions were generous, and everything was served on time. The space is versatile and gave us the flexibility to set it up the way we wanted for our event. Overall, we were very happy with our experience.

We recently hosted our daughters Aqeeqa and Ameen ceremony at this venue for the first time and it was a wonderful experience. Moeen Bhai was incredibly accommodating, responsive and ensured all of our requests were taken care of. He was always available to assist with the microphone and made sure everything ran smoothly throughout the event. The food was exceptional and our guests couldn't stop complimenting it. The service, hospitality, and attention to detail truly exceeded our expectations. We are grateful for everything he did to make our special day memorable and would highly recommend this venue to anyone planning an event.

Excellent hall for large parties delicious meals.