What a wonderful restaurant! Amazing food and amazing staff! A great opportunity to teach your children new cuisine! The staff doted on our 5 year old and truly made her feel special, even let her play the sitar. She had the chicken tandoori instead of the kids meal because you can get chicken nuggets anywhere. We had the bang bang potatoes (pictured and OMG!!!). My husband had the lamb Rogan Josh and I had the veggie vindaloo. I wish I had more pictures but we just dived in. It is worth every penny! Everything you want in a restaurant is here. Don’t miss out!
Vegan Restaurant
Holi Indian Grill (A Flavor Of Joy)
· $$$$ · panamaCity · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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What a wonderful restaurant! Amazing food and amazing staff! A great opportunity to teach your children new cuisine! The staff doted on our 5 year old and truly made her feel special, even let her play the sitar. She had the chicken tandoori instead of the kids meal because you can get chicken nuggets anywhere. We had the bang bang potatoes (pictured and OMG!!!). My husband had the lamb Rogan Josh and I had the veggie vindaloo. I wish I had more pictures but we just dived in. It is worth every penny! Everything you want in a restaurant is here. Don’t miss out!
Upon entering, the staff asked “How can I help you?” instead of “How many people?” We were told there would be a 45-minute to 1-hour wait, yet we were seated within 2 minutes, which was confusing and inconsistent. We were a group of 4 adults and 2 kids (ages 2 and 4), and an 18% gratuity was automatically. The food was not enjoyable for us. If you are South Indian or prefer authentic spicy food, this place is not recommended. Most dishes were overly sweet. When we requested spicy food, they simply added an excessive amount of chilies, and when we raised the concern, we were told “this is how our spicy is.” It lacked balance and proper flavor. Overall, the experience felt unwelcoming and disappointing. This restaurant may suit those who prefer sweet or very mild flavors, but it does not cater well to those expecting traditional spice levels or consistency in service.
Upon entering, the staff asked “How can I help you?” instead of “How many people?” We were told there would be a 45-minute to 1-hour wait, yet we were seated within 2 minutes, which was confusing and inconsistent. We were a group of 4 adults and 2 kids (ages 2 and 4), and an 18% gratuity was automatically. The food was not enjoyable for us. If you are South Indian or prefer authentic spicy food, this place is not recommended. Most dishes were overly sweet. When we requested spicy food, they simply added an excessive amount of chilies, and when we raised the concern, we were told “this is how our spicy is.” It lacked balance and proper flavor. Overall, the experience felt unwelcoming and disappointing. This restaurant may suit those who prefer sweet or very mild flavors, but it does not cater well to those expecting traditional spice levels or consistency in service.
The BEST Indian cuisine I’ve had in my life! Vijay was great, he was very attentive and helpful. This is a must visit when you come to Panama City. It’s a great cultural experience to have. It’s great to come with small children. Thank you