“ This place is my jam! They have everything! Super convenient shop, plus great food, and an awesome atmosphere to enjoy with friends. Highly recommend, come back again and again. ”

“ Food and service were fantastic in an unassuming place. Would definitely recommend and return. ”

“ We had driven past it several times. We had noticed it on UberEats so many times. And yet, it took us 5 years of living in the area to finally come by. Partly, it's because we didn't know what it actually was - restaurant, cafe, take-out.. but when we did make it we were amazed that it was much more than all of that. It was a spacious gastropub with a beer selection on tap, with a performance stage, and an Indian food menu. Wonderful combination! I suspect the target audience is not Indians, especially since it's been around since 1986 when Austin was eclectic though perhaps not so diverse. The flavors reflect that. It was good food, accessible to those trying Indian dishes for the first time, and spiced well for a milder palette. My husband had the chicken biryani and I had the paneer tikka. ”

“ Way bigger inside than you'd think! Good deals on cocktails - $8 for glass of wine or beer. $7 queso and chips. Chai latte $5 for 16 oz (a huge steal in this economy)! Haven't tried the Indian food but excited to next time ”

“ Whip in is a convenient store / gastropub with a full beer and wine list AND an expansive Indian food selection. And apart from that, they also have a vibey interior and a cute little patio perfect for soaking in some sunlight! And the best part is that the curries are legit delicious. There's also daily specials, tandoor items like kebabs, dosas, and even naan pizzas that I have not had the chance to try yet but I'm hearing them calling my name! lamb tikka masala ($18) - tomato based butter cream sauce with good chunks of lamb paneer curry masala ($16) - garlic ginger & onion jalapeño with a touch of tomato and onion chicken biryani ($17) - yummmmy it's a good biryani Lamb samosa - was filled with ground meat and just not what I expected tbh bc I was thinking about the potato filling Garlic naan ($5) - not super fluffy but you gotta have naan when eating curry ”

“ Let me tell you a little story. I use to stop here two decades ago to get my craving for some Samosas since there was no Indian restaurant in South Austin when Taj Palace left the location in the Brodie Oaks area. Lol... True Austinite knows what I'm talking about. Fast forward 20 plus years.... I was planning to meet a friend for lunch. She was coming East, I was coming from Barton Creek Mall and we were both craving Indian food. Whip In came to mind. She had never been and said she passes it all the time but didn't realize what it was. We agreed to meet. WOW!! What a treat! The bartender was super nice and knowledgeable. My friend ordered the Tendori Chicken Kabobs which fell into place of the special diet that she is practicing right now. She quoted... This might be the best Tendori Chicken that I have had in a very long time. I ordered the Tikka Marsala Chicken Curry.... Delicious. The rice could use a little more flavor but the Tikka Marsala was amazing. Nice heat, full of flavor and not too heavy. Not cream based but true tomato curry based. I had left overs and it tasted even better when I had for it for lunch at work a day later. I can't express how much I enjoy my experience. This is a true gem of Old Austin and it warms my heart that it represents why we fell in love with Austin back in the day. A couple of side notes.... Amazing selection of wines and beers to go on their market size. It is very dark but I personally think it adds the charm and they do have an outdoor sitting area. Their selection on tab is amazing. I was looking for the Kombuchi on tab but ended up with the Rose Prosecco on tab.... Sub conscience taking over... Maybe... But damn I enjoyed that mid afternoon treat!!! Overall, you've seen the sign as you go down IH-35 and probably wonder... What's that all about. Get off the highway and take a little trip back in time and experience why they say KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD!! ”

“ I can't even handle the goodness that is Whip In. If you want truly authentic Indian food, this is the place. Note-they've also got other fare on the menu. If you want Prosecco on tap, go. Seriously, anytime a venue has Prosecco or champs on tap I'm a fan for life. I swear it's like they have 100 taps. I exaggerate but I'm not far off. Have I mentioned the stocked walk-in cooler with beverages for purchase? Or how about the coolers and shelves lined with literally any beer or wine you can think of? Literally like being a kid in a candy store. Or rather, an adult in a big kid candy store. Met some really cool fellow patrons sitting at the bar. It's just that kind of place, where you can strike up conversations with people and have a nice time. The service is unbelievable. It's just another one of those rare places where they make you feel like family. ”

“ What a chill vibe! I stopped by during their happy hour with a friend and sat at the bar inside. It is pretty dark inside, but it was too hot to be outside at the time. We got the Pakora and the Chicken Tikka Masala. Both items were delicious, particularly the Pakora! It had great flavors and was perfectly crispy. The Chicken Tikka Masala was also enjoyable, but minimal chicken for the amount of rice and curry. ”

“ Always a good bet for late night eats. Kitchen open late and they serve delicious and healthy Indian food plus a huge selection of beers, cider, wine and kombucha on tap. Awesome patio too. Friendly service and reasonable prices. Go now! ”