Cheeni Indian Food Emporium 1141 Falls River Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27614

"Cheeni is a cafe-restaurant. I love the way they decorated the restaurant – modern mixed with street Indian pictures. I tried the chicken rice bowl, and it was good; the chicken was tender, and the side vegetables were fresh. You can order everything at the front, and they will bring the food to your table. I also liked the mango lassi and chocolate chip cookies; they are a must-try. The bakery here is pretty good as well. I recommend going there if you're looking for a place to hang out with friends, grab a quick lunch, or just want to sit with your laptop and work; they have free WiFi. I see they are serving liquor now. I'd like to go back and try their cocktails! They also offer a lot of vegetarian options."

"This restaurant has an interesting setup. You are seated by a hostess, but then you have to order at the counter or online with the QR code. But they do bring the food to your table. You have to get your own utensils and water if you want them, from a self serve setup. The food took a long time and it wasn't particularly busy when we were there. However, the food was absolutely delicious."

"Love love this place- so glad I made it out there! Especially in the summer when kulfi is available. The saffron kulfi is one of the most amazing ice creams I’ve ever had. The saffron is so fresh, it’s hard to get saffron to stand out, and this was perfection. I also love the bhel puri which has become one of my favorite chaat dishes. The ambiance and decor is inviting. You can buy cookbooks and locally made small gifts like jewelry. They also have WiFi and during lunch you could enjoy a book or some emails while having tasty food. And don’t miss the saffron kulfi- it’s a must add to every meal while it’s available."

"Ok so admittedly not authentic Indian (from my Indian friend) but as an American, I loved it! Every bite had different tastes - haven't had such an exciting meal in ever! Counter service and they bring food to you. Clean up your own tables. Atmosphere was delightful. Tastefully decorated. Small shopping area. I literally can't wait to go back!"