Origin India

worst hotel I have even been in Las Vegas. Service is very very bad.. and food is sick.. I dont know how am seeing some good reviews about this hotel.. I went based on these reviews and got cheated...I went for buffet lunch on last saturday.. there was very little crowd.. I sensed something wrong.. but dont want to go back after going till there... very less number of items for buffet... and it was sick... we have wasted our money.. few Items never try are Mango Lassi... Desserts.. they have a week back Watermelon for dessert... Mango lassi was stinking.. when we askend them, the response was very rude.. and the answer from them was what's wrong??? when whe said everything.. they said.. is it.. and went.. people please give correct reviews.... more

Origin India is the best ethnic food in town regardless of what cuisines you are looking for. It's also, of course, the best Indian. No boring menu of traditional stuff you get at all the other places. Chef Kuldeep Singh is recently new here from London (where they know how to cook Indian food!) and does just brilliant stuff. My sister in law is from Delhi originally and we took her there and she says he does rogan josh better than anywhere she's had outside of India or UK. That is saying something. They have gotten a lot of press lately for the chef and the restaurant in general and the chef just cooked at the James Beard House in New York which is something reserved for only the best in the US. I have also tried the buffet and don't usuall like buffets but this one was ok I thought especially if you need a curry fix and only have about 25 minutes for lunch which is often the case. They have a Facebook page that I belong to and they give out discounts, deals and special offers frequently. Pros: simply the best naan anywhere more

We have dined at Origin India twice now and were blown away by our experience. Kind, knowledgable servers helped make suggestions on food...We have loved it all, but highly recommend the chicken makhani and the garlic shrimp. They have an amazing mixologist who created unique martinis and after-dinner drinks. Lovely ambiance, reasonable prices....BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT EVER! Pros: Great comnbination of quality food, ambiance and service more

Cold, greasy onion bhaji, gritty coconut chutney, lumpy rice and cold chicken curry are only a few of the treats we encountered on the lunch buffet at Origin India on Paradise road. There was also lukewarm lentil soup and some hockey-puck appetizer. A friend of mine had suggested we check out the lunch buffet at this highly decorated Indian restaurant. The beautifully lit dining room set with linens looked good as we entered. But things were not what they seemed. The wooden floor was covered with stains, and the legs of the chairs were very dirty. It turns out Chutneys had been around for a while. The owners of the Indian operation didn't bother to clean up the mess made by the burger and chicken-fried steak from the kids seating next to us. That was my first warning. My second warning was the buffet line. I should have walked away from the restaurant when I saw this monstrosity. The Formica on the pillars was held in place with dirty tape. A filthy orange extension cord snaked across the floor and disappeared into the top of the steam table. The stainless-steel compartments and the food contained in them were barely warm, except for one, which was at a full boil. If you reached too far into the spinach, you could feel that food sticking to the bottom of the pan. I can't believe I actually paid almost 20 dollars to sample this food. What was I thinking? Pros: none Cons: food service more

We were recently visiting Las Vegas. My wife and I are Indians and have a weakness for Indian food. We tried this restaurant after trying a couple of other Indian restaurants in Las Vegas. I looked through their website and seeing that the owner was from Kashmir was expecting authentic north-indian Non-veg food. We ordered Chicken Biryani (something that is usually made well in North India) , Delhi-Style chicken and some naan. We were disappointed with both the dishes. Usually in India, restaurants owned by muslims make real delicious Biryanis. It is their specialty. But their biryani tasted as if it was made by some Chennai chef (i.e. someone who has had minimal exposure to north-indian cuisine). We specifically asked the waiter to make it Indian style (i.e. be generous in using spices) because we did not want the "americanized" Indian food. The service was disappointing too. Twice, I requested for "raw-oninons" and "raw-green chillies" (it is a common practice among north-indians to have them with their meals) and both the times the waiter said that they were on their way and it never showed up. On the bright side, the decor was nice and the ambiance was good too. I was pleasantly surprised to find their restroom quite clean (something that we do not find so often in a Indian restaurant). Pros: Nice Ambiance, Stylish Decor Cons: Very mediocre tasting food, poor service more

My fiancé and I went to Origin India for my twenty-fifth birthday and it was definitely the best place for a romantic and unforgettable experience. I had an impeccable dining experience with exquisite and artistic presentation in an inviting and vibrant atmosphere. Origin India’s stylish modern décor offers a complete setting for any occasion. The food was delectable! They had impeccable service with innovative takes on traditional Indian cuisine. For our appetizer, we had the Grilled Canadian Rock Lobster and Shoulder of Lamb Seekh Kebab. They were both fantastic! For our entrées we had the Home Style Chicken Curry which was by far the curry I have ever had! My fiancé ordered the Moulard Duck Leg Confit and he loved it so much that he ate everything on his plate. With every course we became more impressed with the food, both in taste and presentation. I would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys traditional Indian dishes. Pros: Very innovative takes on traditional Indian cuisine Cons: None more

As mentioned in the February 9th review, the is good but the service is slooowww! I won't be coming back. more

All three times the food has been quite good but the service was extremely disappointing. Not sure if the waiter was unable to handle his tables or if a table of 2 wasn't as important as a larger party; whatever the problem it was almost comically repeated each time. It seemed to take forever to get refills or anything else compared to the larger table which on one night got three rounds of beers before we were able to get our drinks. The main course came out before the appetizer and they even tried to clean and reset our table while we were sitting there waiting 20 minutes for the waiter to bring the bill. And last but not least the waiter had the nerve to ask for my 17 year old daughter's myspace page right in front of me!!! Not something that is quite appropriate to do in front of a Father especially when the girl is under 18. more

Decor is great ,waitress didnt know what Makhani was its sad that she didnt know the menu every time i asked for a entree she didnt know what i was talking food is not tasty and is very high priced food takes 30 min to come on the table i had a bad experience more

This fantastic Indian restaurant just gets everything right. Great, unique concept of putting salad, entree, rice and vegetables all on one big plate, making tasting and sharing easy and fun. Top-notch ingredients, beautiful presentation, fresh, hot, wonderful. Service is impeccable. Restaurant is gorgeous, no expense spared. Atmosphere is warm and comfortable. Price may be a little high, considering all the options in Las Vegas. But you will be full, happy, satisfied, and most likely, you will be writing a five-star review like I am and telling your friends all about it. Highly recommended. Pros: Great Indian cuisine Cons: absolutely none more

I have been to every Indian restaurant in Las Vegas as well as in many other cities and OriginIndia is by far the best. The dishes are innovated with a modern twist, healthy and the service is friendly yet professional and always knowledgeable. If you are visiting Las Vegas or are a local I highly recommend this hidden jewel of the dessert, be brave and adventurous, Indian food is extremely comforting and so very delicious. They also cater to parties of all sizes and can house as many as 600 for private luncheons and diners. Enjoy!!! Pros: Ambience, parking, healthy and delightful cuisine, first-rate knowledgeable service, price per person Cons: No complaints, this restaurant is a gem! more

Cheers to : a) Location - Very close to the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. b) Decor - wonderful ambiance and decor. c) Service - Stellar. d) Presentation - fab. Now onto the food : We tried the full meal sampler that was $70 for two. We started off with the Mulligatawny soup which was a tad too salty. Then the hightlight of our meal - the chicken mint and lamb boti kabab. One word describes it - perfect. Just the right mix of spices and the chicken and lamb grilled items were very tender. The Southern Grill fish was slightly on the bland side but very fresh and the Kodi Vepudu was definitely an acquired taste. The lamb Biryani was not all that impressive and the chicken makhani and dal were good but not spectacular. Ras Malai was excessively sweet and the halwa was not exceptional. The pistachio ice cream (kulfi) was superb. I would recommend this restaurant because of its decor, ambience, location (very close to the strip) and service but with a caveat - stick to the tandoori (grill) items because these are surefire winners. The other stuff is touch and go (imho). Overall, perhaps I walked in with high expectations but some of the items on the sampler menu fell short of expectations; especially given the menu prices ! Pros: Ambience, Location, Parking, Service, Grill Cons: Food not exceptional given price more

Another great spot in Vegas!!! Try the chicken mahkni and the eggplant appetizer. They are both lovely and the chicken has the perfect amount of spice... The staff was very friendly and the space is very well done. Nice ambience. It was empty though, which I found surprising. Maybe people are still catchin on to Indian food here? It was great great great, and I highly recommend it! Pros: great spicy food more

The best restaurant in town. Since the opening over a year ago - we haven't been to any other indian place. The food is just too good. They have just rolled out a new menu and I highly recommend you try some of the new selections. We can't get enough of this place. Pros: Food Cons: Bar Stools too short more

I have been eating at Origin India for several weeks now, and the food is always amazing. Recently with the kebab festival going on, we just couldn't get enough. Friday nights are a great spot for dancing and socializing. If you are open to new food or just want to try a nice restaurant this place is definitely for you. Pros: Food, close to strip, service Cons: none that I can think of more

My wife and I decided to try Origin India after we have heard several good reviews. We were definitely impressed. The food was amazing. My vegetarian wife had several delcious choices. Highly recommend the potato appetizer. I was thoroughly impressed with the kebab menu. The lamb selection was out of this world. The bar is a little small, but the drinks were definitely not short on flavor. The location is central across from the Hard Rock. Highly recommended. Pros: Food, location, service Cons: small bar more

My boy friend and I were visiting from San Diego and were told to check this place out. It was amazing. I tried a potato vegetarian dish and my boy friend tried one of the lamb dishes. Both were excellent. The service was very friendly and helpful. They also offered for us to try these wonderful mango martini's. We were very happy with the whole experience and wish there was one of these in San Diego. Pros: Food, Service Cons: We live too far :( more

09/09 The new Executive Chef, Kuldeep Singh, has reworked the menu so we had difficulty choosing from the listing of new entrees. Our first selection was the grain-fed chicken breast stuffed with wild mushroom and black prunes, served with cashew nut korma sauce accentuated with truffle oil and pulao rice. Our second entrée was baked baby eggplant in Hyderabadi sesame, peanut sauce tempered with curry leaves, mustard seeds and whole red chilies which included lemon rice. Our choice for bread was naan stuffed with sweet apricot and raisins. Everything was visually spectacular and equally delicious. 04/09 We were warmly greeted by Raja, the owner/manager, and his excellent wait staff. Raja told us the chef would like us to sample some dishes from their soon to be released new menu. We started off with papadum accompanied by tamarind and mint sauces which are always excellent. This was followed by panipuri, a popular street snack comprised of a round hollow “puri” fried crisp and filled with bits of potato and greens balanced on a thin shot glass filled with tamarind, spices and sparkling water. Our next surprise was a tandoori sampler of lamb, chicken and shrimp with fresh sprouts. It was an amazing appetizer in terms of beauty, tenderness and flavor. We were asked how spicy would we like our entrees, I prefer spicy and Ann likes medium so we compromised and requested medium. – go figure. We again were the recipient of Raja’s generosity when the bartender presented us with glasses of fresh ginger ale made from scratch from ginger and lime mixed with sparkling water. These proved to be an amazing complement to our entrees of chicken makahani (butter chicken) and lamb Rajwari. Our entrees included black lentils, naan, basmati rice and salad greens. On exiting we went to the bar to complement the bartender and he gave us a small sample of his black cherry martini – wow! Should I ever end up on death row, this will probably be the last meal I request. 09/08 Update - This restaurant continues to be impressive on many levels, not the least of which is the owner?s willingness to improvise and update the menu. Raja recognized my name on the reservation and came over to say hello. He also sent over an order of BBQ chicken, the evening?s special appetizer, which was beautiful to both the eye and tongue. We were also served house made papadum with mint and tamarind sauces. Our shared entrees this evening were lamb raawali (boneless lamb with Indian spices, tomatoes, yogurt and a touch of cashew) and chicken Labrador (chicken delicately cooked in tomato gravy with a hint of coconut). The entrees were accompanied by a large bowl of black lentils, rice and Naan. Service throughout, as usual, was outstanding and the food sublime. Pros: Innovative menu, excellent service and beautiful decor Cons: none more

We were told about Origin from a friend and were very glad to try this place out. We have only had indian food a few times in town and weren't able to find a restaurant that was up to par. Origin far exceeded our expectations. The food is fun and trendy as well as delicious. A great place for a date or a large group. We can't wait to go back and try out the private dining room for my next birthday. Pros: Decor, Food and Service more

A few friends and I were visiting Vegas last week and we stopped at Origin India for lunch. They have the absolute best kebab's. We shared several different ones and all were delicioius. I highy recommend you check this place out. Great food! Pros: Food and Location Cons: Can't think of anything more