If you want the taste of Indian street food within the confines of a restaurant, this place is the right one. The feel inside is very much like that of a very busy Indian restaurant in busy towns in India. Very casual ambiance. It’s order up front, pay, and pick up when ready. Fully self serve. There’s an array of North and South Indian items along with Indo-Chinese fusion offerings. Portions are large and price is very reasonable.

I am surprised with the reviews, but I thought this place was spot on, especially with their Mutton Juicy Mandi. The Mandi was truly amazing and the best we have had so far.

Dosa was a little thick, but the rest of the food was spot on, and I will go back again for sure. Medu Vada and Puff were exceptional, too. The filter coffee was also delicious.

Don't let reviews fool you as I think they deserve a try with the plenty amount of options they have.

If you’re considering dining at Desi District at 6451 Riverside Dr #100, Irving, TX 75039, save your time and money.

While the interior is impressive, the food is consistently disappointing—like Texas weather: occasionally good but mostly terrible. The pricing is absurd for the quality they provide. Think roadside cart quality at upscale restaurant prices.

Not kid-friendly either, with no special menu for kids.

Here’s what I ordered: 1. Chicken Hyderabadi Biryani: For $18, I got rice with two tiny chicken pieces. Taste was nowhere close to authentic Hyderabadi biryani. 2/10. 2. Goat Meat Mandi: For over $20, I got a big bone with hardly any meat, and what little meat there was, felt like chewing rubber. 1/10. 3. Malai Bun: Growing up in Mumbai, I know how this dish should taste, and this wasn’t it. It was just sweetened condensed milk stuffed into bread with an overload of sugar. Zero malai, zero authenticity. 0/10.

After-sale experience: When I complained, the staff was dismissive. They reluctantly replaced the biryani but served the same poor-quality dish. No smiles, no apologies—just weird looks.

My opinion: This place is only good for tea or fried snacks if you’re desperate for a crowded Indian café vibe. Otherwise, skip it. Overpriced food, indifferent staff, and poor service. Management needs to learn the standards of quality and customer service in the U.S. A visit from the health department wouldn’t hurt either.

Big NO for food.

I ordered 2 Chicken Fried Rice, 1 Chicken Manchurian, and 1 Garlic Shrimp. The food used to be good here, but unfortunately, that's no longer the case. The Chicken Fried Rice had an unnaturally orange color.I'm not sure why they used so much food coloring. Both the Chicken Manchurian and Garlic Shrimp were mostly batter with hardly any meat. The shrimp tasted like it was fried in old oil and had an unpleasant fishy smell.I drove all the way from Arlington to pick up the food, but sadly, I won't be going back.

Desi District - Irving, Dallas:

I recently visited Dallas for the first time, and many people suggested I try Desi District in Irving for their famous mandi. I went there with my friends, and we ordered the Mutton Juicy Mandi.

It was absolutely delicious! The mutton pieces were so tender and flavorful, and the juicy gravy mixed with the rice made it even better. Every bite was so good, and we really enjoyed the meal.

If you’re looking for great mandi in Dallas, I highly recommend Desi District. You won’t be disappointed!