Open Flame - Manlius

Tried openflame for the second time after numerous attempts to go there during the posted open hours and it wasn 't.there weren 't many customers seated. 2 other tables besides ours. 9 people total. kitchen prep area had dishes piled on one counter , floor was a mess looked like someone had a food fight or such. the owner am guessing who that is had what i am guessing was his daughter helping at the register. she clearly was not of legal age to be in that situation. she appeared to be frustrated at what he was telling her to do and didn 't quite understand . we ordered chicken skewers over cooked,dry but good flavor ,lamb cube skewers almost over cooked,6 pieces.not much for the price ,chicken curry tasted good but very dry ,naan almost tasted like it was store bought and day old , grilled steak burrito either the steak was over cooked or bad cut of beef very chewy . wanted to try the samosas but they ..were out . all in all i give it 1 star. the interior of the place was nice but not the cleanest . we should have gone with our gut feeling and not bothered trying again. openflame just isn 't worth hoping that the one time you find it open and the food is as good as the good reviews say it is . almost makes me think that the good reviews are family members or relatives of the owner s simply making it look like customers. we won 't be giving this place a 3rd try. far too many other restaurants to go to.

Chicken platter was nice, great salad, tasty spices, well cooked. Rice and spinach a bit bland. No complementary water, had to buy a bottle for $1. Overall a bit too pricy for the experience.

Great menu, just updated. Friendly, delicious options. Not spicy unless you want it! Highly recommended.

Let the owner broil some unbelievable chicken shish kabob for you soon. The location near the Manlius swan ponds give you a perfect place to walk after dinner.

Wonderful Food Gracious Host Support it We were driving around our so to be new 'hood looking for a place for lunch that was not a chain. The options in Fayetteville Manlius seem even more limited than those in downtown. We saw Open Flame and pulled in. The place is sparsely decorated but very tasteful and elegant. The food choices are South Asian and Mexican plus hot dogs. I asked the owner/chief why this collection. His answer immediately won me over it is what I am comfortable cooking and what my children like to eat . I told him this was our first time and asked what we should try he said one of the kabobs which comes with some rice, a little salad and some beans and then he said add a little Nan and you will be very happy . So I ordered lamb kabobs with nan and indeed was more than a little happy. My husband had a mixed burrito so we could sample both sides of the menu. He was also happy. Everything was made to order so it took a few minutes but the food was beautifully presented on brightly colored plates and delicious. The noise level in the restaurant is not quiet the surfaces are bright and reflective. If you are sitting in there when someone with extended personal space is talking, you will hear every word they say.