Swaad Stop

“ We were pleased to find this place on a fall trip. We had the butter chicken, Karahi chicken, and naan and it was very good. ”

“ Must be the authentic and definitely a truck stop for good Indian food. Filled with the natives from India in the middle of nowhere. Both goat curry and daal was delicious. Naan was okay - couldn't taste the garlic as much. ”

“ The food was spot on wow I got the chili's chicken and rice and wow flavorful... the atmosphere and the music makes you feel at home ”

“ What a pleasant surprise! There aren't many dining options out here and I came across this place because of the reviews. They did not disappoint. I got the chicken tikka masala and some garlic naan which was cooked to perfection and not too spicy for me at all. I also ended the meal with a delicious mango lassi. The service was so friendly too! Totally coming back. ”

“ We stopped here to gas up the RV. I peeked into the restaurant and saw how clean it was and how great it smelled. I ordered dal makhani with rice and naan. What a delicious surprise to get great Indian food at a truck stop with friendly service. I made myself a plate as soon as I got back into the RV. Yum! ”

“ Five stars because the food was amazing, service was friendly, the music vids were fun, and it's so very clean. I'm so thankful that Indians are making their mark on the trucking industry. I'm hoping that more truck stops will be offering Indian food and that means more healthy vegetarian and vegan offerings for us all! Now, that being said, we ordered lamb biryani (slow cooked lamb with seasoned rice) accompanied by a seasoned yogurt sauce (raita)! We also ordered saag paneer (puréed spinach sauce and Indian cheese cubes) that came with basmati rice, garlic naan, Thumbs Up Cola (Indian style cola), and a salty Lassi. We come from Berkeley CA, one of the largest ex-pat Indian communities. We've also visited India and Nepal. We know and love many regions of Indian cuisine! This is Northern Indian food, Punjabi style. The lamb biryani was, bar none, the best I've ever had. The fragrance was amazing. The lamb was tender and delicious! The portion was enough for two. It was garnished with raw red onions, cilantro, and a beautifully seasoned raita. This was a taste sensation! I've never had fresher, hotter, and more pillowy naan than here! Best ever! The saag paneer was not to my taste but it was still very well seasoned. In CA, it's made with spinach only. Here, it was made with all sorts of greens so it tasted mostly of kale and beet greens. In India, it's made with a sturdy green that's similar to a mustard green. I prefer spinach only or the type you get in Northern India. I loved the salty lassi. The spices were great and the salt really brought out the flavor. On every table was a big jar of house made carrot pickle. A meal isn't an Indian meal unless there are pickles! I didn't care for it, preferring a jalapeño pickle or a garlic pickle, but the fact that there was a pickle condiment available was amazing! Gosh, if I lived here, I would be stopping by at least weekly! The menu is HUGE! The portions are HUGE! The cost is so reasonable for fresh and delicious food made on-site. Honestly, I don't know why you'd go to a Pilot or Love's Truck Stop and settle for crappy Subway, Arby's or some other fast food when for just about the same price you can get healthy Indian food. ”

“ Trying to avoid touristy or fast food so I found this gem with Yelp's help. It's homey and delicious. The place is bright and spacious! Price is reasonable and portion is good ! If you are on a road trip or visiting a Petrified Forest NP, this is a great option to eat healthy and yummy without breaking the bank. ”

“ Five star Indian food at a truckstop? You bet! Punjabi Dhaba's have been popping up all over the interstates to bring a taste of home to the increasing amount of Punjabi truck drivers. We were lucky that we found Swaad Stop, because it is one of the most delicious stops for Indian food that you will find! Both times we have taken the food to go, and I saw some posts about small portions, but we feel the portions are generous, and they get a lot of food into those little containers! The garlic naan is the best ever! So light and fluffy with the perfect amount of garlic! So far we have tried the butter chicken and the chicken tikka masala, and both were delicious with tasty basmati rice. For the vegetarian dishes, we have tried the saag paneer and yellow daal, and if all of their vegetarian dishes are this tasty, I may stop eating meat! Luckily, I have occasional meetings in Holbrook, and can't wait to work my way through the menu! Service has always been fast and friendly, and the restaurant is roomy and clean. If you are in the Holbrook area, don't keep on trucking down I-40 without taking a detour to Swaad Stop in the Hopi Travel Plaza. Just look for the dinosaurs! ;) ”