The food was great... amazing! The service was good and the restaurant was decor was ok and it looked clean

First of all I love Indian food and I am very particular about it. Fifth element provides a large variety of food that is incredibly flavorful. This is definitely a place to go if you've never eaten Indian food and you want to try it. If you love Indian food you will love it even more. It's located in the strip mall next to the "Old Time Pottery" strip mall so it is a little hidden. Don't let that keep you from coming. If you really like Indian food they also have an Indian grocery store right next-door. The staff in the restaurant and the store are very friendly and very helpful. My favorites are Chicken Korma, Lamb Korma and Butter Chicken. Their Naan is excellent and try their Kheer (rice pudding) for desert. They also have mango ice cream and chai tea. We were used to eat at the one up in Jacksonville and was thrilled when they finally came to Port Orange so that I could eat there more frequently. Here is a picture of my late husband enjoying your food. By the way if you do not like to eat buffet food during the pandemic you can always order off the menu! read more

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Tried this today for the first time since we moved here and was pleasantly surprised. The lunch box special (veggie or meat) is a terrific deal ($11.99 and $13.99) and you'll likely have some leftovers for dinner. Generous portions and the food is tasty. Recommended. read more

So far they served the best tangri kebab I have had in Florida. Their food, ambience, decor, customer service is great and for all types of occasions. read more

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Even though I requested everything on my order "not spicy", the curry and biryani almost made my head explode

BHINDI Masala! (okra) Masala! And their flat chips are the best. Their portions and service is impeccable. I love the seasonings they use. Very flavorful food. And I love the Bollywood music playing on TVs. I wish I had enough money to order this everyday. read more

The food is fantastic. Unfortunately, I can only give it 4 stars because the dining room had a STRONG mothball odor that totally ruined it for me. I will definitely be back for takeout. read more

Highly recommend. Food is really delicious. Everyone there is so warm and welcoming. Generous portions too.

If I could I would give zero stars. After sitting down at the table, waited 15 min for anyone to acknowledge us, finally after order another 15 min wait time for drinks. Appetizers arrived after the actual food, food was not tasty, chicken tiika masala had no flavor and contained mostly tomato paste and heavy cream, bred was saggy. Waiter shook his shoulders after we explained what's wrong, would not repeat or recommend to anyone, read more

We've been coming here a lot. Great food always, but the service is just so bad that we will no longer be going here. Super slow, always have credit card issues whether the machine is broken or just decide to charge your card two weeks later. The food is great so if you have time it's worth it, but there are so many other Indian restaurants out there with way better service. Strike three and now we move on. read more

This place is a hidden gem! It's in a terrible location but when you walk inside it's so cute and well decorated. We ordered takeout and didn't have to wait too terribly long for them to cook it which was a bonus. We brought it home and the food was TO DIE FOR!! read more

Really good, especially for Daytona Beach! The service was a little slow but we were prepared for that based on other reviews. The most off putting part of the restaurant was its storefront and that it is in a weird plaza. But, once inside, it is a normal looking restaurant. I would definitely go back. read more

You wouldn't expect it but the Chinese Fried Rice is the best! Lots of chicken and veggies. Big portions. The Tikka Masla (paneer & chicken) were great. The mango ice cream OMG, don't miss this dessert read more

5th Element India Kitchen - Mango ice cream, sooooo good! - Indian Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

We have been craving good Indian food since moving to Daytona, and this seriously checked all the boxes. Samosas we're piping hot, crispy, and had a nice kick. I had the Chicken Tikka Masala and it was phenomenal, seriously the ultimate comfort food. Husband had the lamb vindaloo- it was rich, garlicky, and delicious. The garlic naan and raitha on the side were the icing on the cake. We went on a slow Sunday at lunch time. Service was quick and friendly. We can't wait to go back (and eat our leftovers!!) read more

Absolutely delicious!! Perfect restaurant for a Gluten Free/Vegetarian diet--so many choices. We had Paneer Tikka Masala, Yellow Dal, Saag Paneer & Masala Dosa--all were outstanding. Service was great and staff was very friendly & helpful. read more

This is my absolute favorite restaurant. They are a little pricey, but the food is always top notch amazing. I've yet to be disappointed at either location. read more

Harsh smell from inside the restaurant. It was empty sat alone for a quick bite. Average meal nothing special. From the looks and smell inside don't know how much longer they will be open read more

Finally an Indian restaurant near me! I went to the lunch buffet, there was a variety of food and all of it fresh. I really enjoyed the chicken tikka masala. They also had three different kinds of desserts. read more

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Solid Indian spot where we don't have many options for this. The service was great and the food came out fast. Love some great naan and they are def making it in house read more

First visit was great, so we tried again today... We had a very sweet server that was more forthcoming with menu items and what's Vegan and what's not... This actually changed our opinion of the place when we found out they make almost everything with yogurt included! The vegetable briani rice is made every morning with yogurt. So I gather we're being fed old foods here. At least at Aavtar, he makes everything fresh right there when it's ordered. This place refused to make a fresh dish without yogurt for us. Strike! Then there's the fact they call fried onions "vegetable pakora" and they add cheese to it but it's marked on the menu as a vegan dish, so we actually ate the crap the first visit here. And they add yogurt to their chutneys, which are supposed to be vegan...so we ate those before finding out about the yogurt. We respectfully inform our servers before we order food at any place that we are vegan. They don't have sweet tea. The food is so spicy after asking and stressing mild, zero chili, our 8 year old has to be able to eat it too. But the entire meal came spicy af and even i couldn't eat it. $48 later, my husband is the only one with a full tummy. I'm going home to cook something for my son and myself. What a complete waste. Oh! And the Aloo Gobi and Bhindi are so over cooked that it was just spicy mush. Disgusting even if I could've stomached the spicy. Probably won't be back... ugh read more

great food every thing came out fresh. service was decent. a lil high on the dinner food. I would recommend their buffet.

It's the worst I came at 6:30pm for buffet or happy hour, and that didn't work to well! I am alone with no party and the offered happy hour from 5:30 to 7pm Tuesday to Thursday. I showed up on an Wednesday at 6:30pm. They say this was from last year, but the closed to remodel 2 weeks ago. I don't know why I have to give it one star I gets no stars if you asked me read more

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Excellent food and excellent service! I had the lamb Tikka masala and my brother had the chicken masala, both were great. Very robust flavors and a good amount of spice. read more

So glad we found this place. The food is excellent and the service outstanding and very friendly. Everything we tried was great, highly recommend if yo read more

5th Element India Kitchen - Lunch buffet is awesome!! - Indian Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

Pretty good Indian food! They had a unique tamarind rice dish that I really enjoyed. I also could taste the heart and soul that went into the preparation of almost everything, including the paneer tikka masala, chicken tikka masala, goat curry, chili chicken, chicken curry. I enjoyed the mango dessert also. Oh, and they came around with freshly made soda! And the service was good and attentive. Here are some things I think they can do better on. First, the fish was just really way too fishy; so glad I only took a little but to taste. Second. They had some drinks just to the left of the buffet which included Mint soda, chai, and soft drinks. I asked the female server if this was included in the buffet and she said no that was a separate charge. So I didn't partake. However, when I went to pay, I noticed a sign that advertised the mint soda along with the buffet for $13.99. And guess what they charged? $13.99. It was petty but I think $13.99 is on the expensive side even for a buffet and no drinks included. Would I go back? Definitely! Being far from home and family, Indian food always helps! read more

Pretty unassuming location (in an old tired strip mall) and the interior is about the same. I've been multiple times and the staff and dining area are always well maintained and ready. Menu is pretty standard and I've enjoyed everything I've tried there. They have a buffet at lunch on the weekends that I would recommend for those that want to try several types of dishes at once. The selection varies from weekend to weekend which is something I really appreciate. read more

Ok, so I'm sitting in my car waiting for my second order of Galub Jamun, an unbelievably delicious dessert. I'm not embarrassed to say that I ate the first order before leaving the parking lot. Also, I decided to sample each dish in my car bc the aroma was so tantalizing. Where to begin? Well, dessert was first. You've read how hat turned out. I also scarfed down a vegetable samosa. Trust me, these are not tiny little appetizer sized, well, appetizers. There are two to an order. Sooooooooo flocking delicious! I tried a bit of everything and it's all aaaaaahmazing! Bear in mind, I wasn't planning on eating in my car but, ooh, the smell. I'm only familiar with a few of the basic Indian dishes so there was a lot of "googling" before I placed my order. I tried this place for the first time on Wednesday night and knew I'd be back. I tried to order take out last night but I was too late. I am definitely a fan and I'll be back. I'm going to post a few pics of the food but in the meantime I'm going to post my order receipt....all of those delicious items are for meeee!!! if you have a hankering for authentic Indian cuisine, THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE!!! read more

5th Element India Kitchen - the ingredients of the meal - Indian Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

Tasted like tomato sauce no flavor ,maybe to americanized, good service, nice staff but was looking for more authentic

I finally tried this place and was impressed. The staff is very attentive and friendly. They seem to work as a team, which is nice. I ordered the chicken makhani and enjoyed it. The sauce is an odd color compared to other restaurants and had a bit of a different taste compared to others, but was still good. I will definitely repeat. read more

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We came to know about this new place few days ago and we went for the lunch buffet. The place is huge and the selection of food was vast...! Every dish was delicious and Not even one dish disappointed us. This is coming from a pallet that has tasted lot of Indian dishes. The staff were friendly too. Daytona beach has been missing a good Indian restaurant and this one fills the void. This place is a must try. read more

amazing authentic indian brunch, we enjoyed every bite. no complaints, some of the best food i have had in daytona ever. and the price was great for the amount you got. read more

The food was good I would definitely come back again. I ordered chicken and yellow Dahl the location is hidden but in a perfect spot.

Best Indian food in the area, be sure to go to the weekend brunch buffet, it is an amazing deal and a great way to try new dishes.

The best Indian food in this area for sure. Chicken jalfrezi is to die for and the naan is fabulous. Love this place and will be back often.

The food was really good! This was my first time trying and I really enjoyed it. The service was quick and they were very nice. I got one order of Chicken Tikka Masala and two orders of butter naan. It was the perfect portion for 2 of us to share. Definitely would return! read more

Delicious lunch buffet with lots of varieties, vege and meats (chicken, goat, fish) for $13.99. Service was fantastic. Decor of resturant was very nice and clean. True what previous reviewer said, "dont let the empty parking lot scare you". read more

This is an absolutely fabulous Indian restaurant!! The food is fantastic and the staff is friendly and attentive! I would recommend it to anyone. There is something for everyone, even if you're not that crazy about Indian cuisine. Had dinner there tonight and it was even better than the lunch buffet! The service is wonderful! read more

Absolutely DELICIOUS Indian cuisine !! My husband and I are foodies ! 5th Element is our favorite Indian restaurant in Daytona Beach as well as Palm Coast ! read more

Excellent authentic Indian! Highly recommend! Great service. Great ambiance. Clean restaurant!

I stopped in on my way home because I was in the mood for indian and this place happened to be nearby and what a surprise was I in for. Totally shocked me at how good their food was because it was unexpected. I love me some chicken tikamasala and I asked for mine spicy - they dont play here with their spices! Authentic, tasty, & a good bargain for your buck! Highly recommend ****** read more