I went here today for lunch with a friend and everything was pretty good. What's funny is I didn't…read moreknow they had a lunch buffet, and my friend had really been wanting one, so that was a bonus! They unfortunately did not have chicken tikka masala or butter chicken, but they had a veggie paneer dish, some salad and other appetizers, a chicken mukhani (sp?), tandoori chicken, gulab jamun, and other desserts. With tax it was about $16pp, which I found to be very reasonable considering that Indian food is usually about that amount just for one entree. My friend and I arrived around 1:00 p.m. and left around 3:00 p.m., I think they must close for a few hours because they had turned the lights out. Ambiance-wise, I wouldn't say this restaurant is anything special, which is why I'm giving it four stars instead of five, but the food was very good so I would go back again for the buffet. I feel like post-COVID it's very hard to find buffets in this area, especially Indian buffets, so this was a nice treat.

I ordered an Aloo Papri Chat. It was done within minutes I was surprised with quick service; got…read morehome and found out why. A small layer of boiled potatoes, onions, canned chickpeas and stale papri. It came with side of chutneys that you know were store bought. You are running a restaurant make some effort. It was flavorless and a waste of my $7.

Tried this new (for us) Indian restaurant for the first time recently. From our experience, it…read morewon't be our last visit. First, the ambiance. The atmosphere was bright and clean. Surprisingly, although we were there on a Friday night, we were the only patrons throughout our meal. According to a member of the staff (possibly the chef?), the establishment had been running as a carry-out-only operation for some time, due to difficulties finding waitstaff. A great pity, as there were a good number of very pleasant seating options, and our server was quite friendly and accommodating. Next, the service: as the only diners in the place, we got full attention. Food came out soon enough. And as for said food: very nice. I ordered the lamb, which came with rice. The co-diner got a red lentil dumpling, in a cashew cream sauce. Both entrees were very well prepared, and (in my case) in a sufficiently large quantity that I took some home. We ordered naan, which was fluffy and very tasty. We were happy to have leftovers to take with us. All in all, we were glad to discover Basil Indian Bistro, and look forward to our next visit.

It's a big restaurant and banquet hall. It's new and modern looking inside. It looks good…read more Ordered the chicken seekh kebab, gobi chili, honey chili crispy potatoes, Chana masala, dosa masala and Tadka Dahl. $84.80 Staff asked us to be patient with the food coming out. It's a bit slow. The chili fries are yummy, spicy. The chicken kafta is dry, still very fragrant and flavorful. It's better with the cilantro chutney and the yogurt sauce makes it more palatable as well. The gobi chili is okay, the chili sauce with the fries is what we expected the gobi chili to taste like, it's different here, still not too bad. The rice isn't my favorite, it's small grain, not the basmati rice I was expecting. It seems dry and almost disintegrates upon adding the tadka Dahl to it. The potato and pea masala is really good. A small portion comes with the dosa masala. The tadka Dahl is runny and the lentils are pulverized to bits, it has more of a soup consistency to it. The dosa is very crispy, maybe too crispy for me. The dosa is good with the mango chutney. The Chana masala was ok. Not quite the flavoring I was expecting or hoping for though. The service here is good, just slow to get the food out. The chili fries were the best out of everything we ordered tonight. They could use this seasoning on the gobi and it would make it so much better.

The service was good. We had to ask for things like silverware and chutneys though. Extra napkins…read morewithout being asked is a plus. The bartender was personable. He came by twice even though we told him we were not interested in anything from the bar. The crispy corn baby corn was excessive in crispiness. It fell apart as we were taking bites. The Malai Kofta gravy/sauce was AMAZING. There were only maybe three balls, and they seemed like a package mix that was not mixed well. The Tikka gravy/sauce was AMAZING as well. With the paneer dishes, they could have put in a little more paneer than what they did, and especially for the price. The place was decorated nicely, and we met the kind owner when we were sitting down. We will be back again. Anxious to see if trip #2 is even better.

The chicken curry and the lamb curry came out warm. It was a thick creamy soup with absolutely no…read moreflavor. The dinners came out 10-15 minutes apart. I told the server we would have liked to eat together. She said people like family style and eat 1 meal at a time. We came in as a couple and ordered 2 different dinners.

The food was amazing and the service was very fast and good. The restaurant was also very clean and…read moredecorated beautifully!

My Experience Was Horrible...I Went There On My Lunch For The Very First Time And I Wanted To Order…read moreGarlic Naan Bread....It's Onbm Their Menu For 3 49...I Was Going To Order Two...I Was Denied Because I Didn't Order A Sauce With It...That's My Choice...Not Yours...They Gave Horrible Service And They Get A Bad Review Because You Cannot Tell The Customer They Can't Order Something That's Clearly On The Menu With A Price Unless You Order Something Else With It...I Will Also Be Contacting The BBB...It's Actually Zero Stars....

Excellent. I have limited experience with Indian cuisine, despite there being many Indian…read morerestaurants in the area, so I checked out the GOAT's website to gather information before going. I'm glad I did. They have surprisingly helpful descriptions of their offerings online that the onsite menus lack. If you are confused or intimidated by Indian cuisine but have a strong desire to learn more like I do, their website menu is a good resource. While I've managed to struggle my way through ordering dine-in meals here twice with assistance from courteous and patient servers, I have managed to try the Lemon and Cilantro Soup, Garlic Naan, Chilly Garlic Chicken appetizer, the Shrimp Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken Masala, and Lamb Biryanis. All were amazing and I would gladly get any of them again. This restaurant has a thriving takeout operation and only a few tables in a small dining area better suited to smaller parties. I still prefer dining in, though, as food this good deserves to be enjoyed fresh onsite.

I love Indian food. I love Indian food so so much. Traveling for work allows me to get some great…read morefood in LA and NYC. I have been on a mission to find good Indian food in Michigan. No frills, but amazing food and service! The ladies are so kind. The food is ridiculously good. Flavors on point! The methi chatum is similar to saag paneer or palaak paneer. The butter chicken is so good. Don't forget the garlic naan. I got some to go with my leftovers. Portions are large and prices are reasonable. Such a great find!

Delicious! I ordered the pink garlic chicken and that was delicious, but I especially loved the…read moreChicken Tikki Wrap and I'll be back soon for another!

Small dining area…read more The booths seats look worn down with black duct tape and could definitely use some reupholstery. The women's bathroom floor is quite slippery, easy to take a spill. Paper towel dispenser is not working either. Ordered two lentil soup (medium and spicy), Chana masala, butter chicken, veggie korma and Dharka Tal, all medium and a garlic chicken. $72.54 They charged us for Kirkland brand Alkaline water. The lentil soup is spicy, even for medium. It's tasty. I like the cilantro. Butter chicken, Chana masala and the Dharka Tal were good. The veggie korma was okay, some green beans that didn't work for this dish for me. The man behind the counter asked my husband if everything was okay after we got our soup. He asked my husband again how everything is after we got all of our main entrees. I forget that my opinion doesn't tend to matter at Indian restaurants at all. This is the second time in a month at an Indian restaurant that staff only asked my husband. The younger staffer asked us both how the spice level was and if we wanted any dessert. He looked us both in the eye too. He took our order and brought out our food to us. It's a shame that the more mature guy has no clue that I am the one that tends to pay the dinner bills out.

My first time trying Pakistani food and I am impressed wowww. I didn't know what to order so I just…read moredecided to go with what I've heard about on the general internet. I got the chapli kabob and it is sooo good. It's essentially a beef patty seasoned with aromatic spices garnished with onions, cilantro, roasted tomato and lemon. I thought it would be small but it's actually a decent size portion. I also got the nihari which is probably the most widely known Pakistani dish. It's a beef stew that's really flavorful. It's kind of oily so you can just drain the oil. This place doesn't have the best ambiance- it seems like a takeout place but the food is so tasty I am curious to try some of the other stuff now!

Ok let me start off by saying that although there are chairs, this restaurant is better for…read moretakeout. The space is kind of small but there are several tables. There's a few tables if you do decide to eat in tho, as we did. The food was phenomenal. My family loves Indian food and this place hit the spot. The butter chicken and vindaloo were on point. They're a little spicy so ask for mild if you can't handle spice. The staff is kind and attentive. Would definitely come back.

Delicious food, cute place and good service! My chicken…read moretikka was excellent and I'd like to come back when I have the time and try more Note--I ordered it medium and I think it was more like a medium to hot But that could just be my taste buds though on that night! Food: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Service: 5/5

Nawab is a great addition to the Berkley strip!…read more I dinned in for the first time and was blown away by the customer service. Not only is the service friendly but the food is delicious here too! I enjoyed everything I ordered. I did find their medium spice level is on the milder side, so that might be something to keep in mind! One note I found odd: I was charged $1 for the bottled water already provided on the table. There was no mention of the charge before the bill or opt for free tap water offered. Anyway, this is the Indian food in downtown Berkley, so I'll be back when I'm in the area!