Service is OK, host was unenthused. But serve staff was friendly and helpful. Pepper chicken starter was good, so was the butter chicken. But the naan could use an upgrade - that was way too thick and low quality bread. Ambiance and environment in the strip mall is OK. I don’t see why this has such great reviews, besides the fact that there just simply aren’t many other Indian restaurants around
Vegan Restaurant
Lajawab Indian Cuisine
· $$$$ · saintPetersburg · 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.
Excerpts
Service is OK, host was unenthused. But serve staff was friendly and helpful. Pepper chicken starter was good, so was the butter chicken. But the naan could use an upgrade - that was way too thick and low quality bread. Ambiance and environment in the strip mall is OK. I don’t see why this has such great reviews, besides the fact that there just simply aren’t many other Indian restaurants around
The food is super authentic. Rich, bold flavors… perfectly balanced spices… and that creamy texture you only get when it’s done right. The curry was incredible — tender shrimp and mussels swimming in a buttery, sauce that I could’ve eaten with a spoon. The mushroom curry had that deep, slow-cooked flavor that tells you it wasn’t rushed. Real comfort food.
The food is super authentic. Rich, bold flavors… perfectly balanced spices… and that creamy texture you only get when it’s done right. The curry was incredible — tender shrimp and mussels swimming in a buttery, sauce that I could’ve eaten with a spoon. The mushroom curry had that deep, slow-cooked flavor that tells you it wasn’t rushed. Real comfort food.
Visiting out of town and thought of having some warm and comfort Indian food and came across this restaurant. Even though I was staying in Tampa it was 25 mins drive but I took a chance. When I reached the restaurant for first 10 mins no one showed up to the table; then came the water and again cone of silence. In short I ordered Goat Eagan Josh medium with Lacy’s paratha. After taking few bites the meat was uncooked and hard. When the waiter came after 15 mins of serving to ask me I showed him. He went inside and said the cook wants it back to he can re-do the dish; I said WHAT now, you going to make this again….No way and then came back and said well sometimes mistakes happen without offering can we make the fresh one and compensate with something else though I wasn’t asking. Well not sure how they serving other people with this kind of service and food. Sharing pics. I won’t recommend anyone to go here. I left the entire dish and left