My favorite restaurant in town for delectable, real Indian food is Sitar. The vegetable samosa I got had a tasty, subtly flavored potato and pea inside and a nicely crunchy outside. The garlic naan was the ideal accompaniment to my meal because it was tender, buttery, and loaded with cilantro and garlic. Rich, creamy, and loaded with cashews in a nicely spiced onion-tomato gravy, my main course, kaju curry, was amazing. It was just hot enough to satisfy my spicy order without dominating the flavors. The service was prompt and amiable, and the setting was warm and inviting. I heartily suggest this location!

it's not fancy, and it's small. but if you want really good Indian food, you need to try Sitar! the garlic naan was crispy and perfectly seasoned. the veg samosas were tasty, and the tikka masala was great. our server was attentive and friendly. it's not a big night out kind of place, but for a reasonably priced, delicious quick Indian meal, highly recommended.

I've been ordering from here for 2 weeks now and it just gets better . I love how spicy they can make the tikka masala. The Punjabi samosas are so good too, I've never had anything like it before. Im addicted literally

yummy food and friendly cashier! my boyfriend and i got tikka masala, garlic naan and some vegetable samosas. the chutney and tamarind was really good and so was the tikka masala. thank you for the service

Great food but go light on spicy unless you like really spicy. Medium is quite hot. Got the Chicken Korma, Goat Biyrani and Veggie Samosas. Really delicious and will be back....but will order less spicy

Everything about this restaurant is amazing, the service , atmosphere and of course the food, just wow !! Don't delay go today haha !!

Tucked away on the ground floor of one of UAB's large parking decks, Sitar is a welcome hub of spicy culinary delight in downtown Birmingham. I have passed Sitar many times and always wanted to sample it. Parking is a challenge. If you're not lucky enough to find a parallel parking space on the street, then you may have to park in the deck and walk down. Both options involving paying for parking unless it's after hours for the parking meters. located in the heart of the UAB Medical Center with Children's nearby, Sitar's main clientele are all the pedestrians who flock there during their lunch breaks. With the parking deck's elevators right outside, there is not outdoor seating with about 8 to 10 four top tables inside. You can pickup your to-go orders at the small register by the door or be seated and a server will take your orders. The decor is simple and unassuming with Nepal and Indian artwork. We arrived late on a Wednesday night with no one else in the dining room, but there were still others arriving for pick-up. Our server quickly took our drink orders and then our meal requests. Paul, Austin and I ate family style. The basmati rice was flaky and delicious. The buttered naan bread dusted with cilantro was SO good. Even better were the samosas. Oversized, filled with seasoned potato, onion, peas and herbs, the samosas were to die for. Dip it in the mint chutney... Yom Yom Yom! The chicken korma was delicious. Paul ordered it a level 3 out of 6 spicy and it had a little kick! The small slices of chicken were cooked perfectly, but what I loved most was the creaminess of the coconut curry sauce. Yom Yom Yom. I ordered the Sheek Kabab. The seasoned sections of ground beef are grilled, placed onto a bed of sliced cabbage and grilled onions then sprinkled with cilantro all served on a hot sizzling plate like Mexican fajitas. With a spice level of 3 out of 6, they were spot on! The dish is accompanied with a nice bowl of tikka masala that you may use as a garnish or dipping sauce. Yom Yom Yom. Even with people coming and going to pickup orders, Sitar has a very laid back atmosphere that's comfortable and inviting. Our server was wonderful and checked on us often. He was very friendly and eager to please us. If it wasn't for the parking, I would dine there regularly. But not to worry, I plan to return.

Loved our visit to Sitar. This small restaurant is located in one of the storefronts that are adjacent to the UAB medical complex. It is very popular with hospital staff and visitors. Street parking can be difficult to find so it is hard to be a destination place to dine. But, Sitar is a MUST stop if you have business in the area. The restaurant is very simple and comfortable. It has 8-10 four-top tables, and they can be separated or pulled together to accommodate your party. On our visit, there was one guy working the front of the restaurant. The restaurant was not too busy on Wednesday night, and the table service was fine. At the end of your meal you pay at the counter. By the way, if you check-in on Yelp there is a 10% discount offer. I thought the food was amazing. First the Samosas Vegetable were the bomb. The seasoned potato, onion, and peas filling was packed with flavor. The fried pastry shell was the perfect thickness and texture. It is served with mint chutney and tamarind dipping sauces that were excellent. The Chicken Korma was delicious. Served over rice this is the Indian version of southern comfort food. I ordered my dish with a medium spice (3 out of 6), and it had a nice kick. The Garlic Naan which was great for scooping up the flavorful sauce. David L ordered the Sheek Kabab, and it was very good. We were surprised when it arrived as a sizzling plate like Mexican fajitas instead of a skewered meat. This dish is something I would definitely recommend. The portions are large and the prices are very reasonable.