Kolapasi Indian Canteen - St. Augustine

Reviews

• CG

  Courtney Gay

  2 days ago
  5.0
  Now this was amazing! I was excited finding this place because I love Indian food. The lady behind the counter was so sweet and offered multiple samples for me to try. I appreciated it because I hadn't even asked for a sample, and she took the initiative to pair certain curries and rice together to give me an idea of the different items available. I tried multiple items and spice levels and decided on what I wanted from the samples. I went with the ghee rice, the butter chicken (mild), and the Chettinad chicken (spicy). The bread was warm, flaky, and delicious. I'm sad it's over 30 minutes from me, but I will definitely make the drive again!
• SS

  swarnendu sen

  4 days ago
  5.0
  This small but cute indian restaurant totally surprised me in the best way. The first thing you notice is the cute color combo in the decor — bright, fun, and just a really happy vibe overall. The inside is nicely decorated, spaced out well, and feels super welcoming. But the coolest part? They actually let you taste their menu items. Like… as many as you want. I’ve been to plenty of Indian restaurants, and this is the first time I’ve seen that. Love the confidence. We tried the ghee rice, chicken chukka, and goat ghee roast, and every single dish was packed with flavor. And I have to mention their parotta — because wow. Around the Jacksonville/St. Augustine area, most places serve parotta/paratha that tastes just like the frozen ones from the store. But not here. This one was flaky, soft, and genuinely delicious… the real deal. The food overall took me straight back to my years in Chennai — the spices and flavors were spot on. Plus, most of their meat dishes are boneless, which is always a nice bonus. Portion sizes are great, everything was tasty, and overall it was a super solid experience. Kolapasi is definitely worth checking out if you’re anywhere near St. Augustine.
• EB

  Elaine Brown

  5 days ago
  5.0
  We loved that they let us sample different types of rice, sauces, and proteins before ordering. Most places make you guess or stick to what you already know, so being able to try everything really helped us figure out what we liked — and what we’ll want to order next time! The service was excellent from start to finish, with friendly staff who greeted us with a smile and even handed us a bag before we left. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting the flavors to be this good, especially since it’s a fast-casual Indian spot, but I left genuinely impressed. I’m already looking forward to going back!
• BY

  Benjamin Yates.

  6 days ago
  5.0
  I don't know where to even begin. This restaurant is beyond incredible. The food is of the highest quality. They let u try everything before you buy it. The true test is that I’m Indian and I know what great authentic Indian food tastes like. This food is as authentic as it gets. I’ve also met the owner. He’s an amazing person and all the staff are top notch. Go here. You won’t regret it. 😊
• JP

  John Parsons

  Nov 9, 2025
  5.0
  Very welcoming fast food restaurant with authentic Indian flavors. Perfect for people unfamiliar with the cuisine because the friendly server offers samples of each dish, based on your preferred spicy levels. Affordable prices ($11 to 15), for this type of food and generous portions. This is counter-served immediate, no waiting.