been here a few times and really great place! love the chicken curry and the butter chicken with…read morethe garlic naan. Billie was my server and she was awesome! really enjoyed my time

The food was phenomenal. The place (restaurant parking, entrance, seating area as well as the…read morebathrooms) were extremely clean and spacious. The lighting was perfect for a family dining out experience (not super dark or halogen lights in your face). The only one issue was the service, which was sub par. Our server didn't check up on us once in the hour we were sat. Even after our meals were finished, we waited a good 15 minutes before we got restless and went up to the reception area to ask for someone to help us with the payment/boxing up leftovers. Don't get me wrong, the food came out in a timely manner and it was hot/fresh. It was just the tardy server that we all noticed. I'm giving it a 5 star rating because of all the Indian places I've tried in Indianapolis and Bloomington, the quality of the food was BEYOND amazing. I tried this spot after having tried most Indian spots in the greater Indy area and also trying an all-vegetarian Indian restaurant in greenwood (which I had previously considered to be the best) and while that's a cozy spot with great food/great service, this restaurant is most definitely the best in Indy (for veg AND non-veg options). 10/10 recommend for anyone craving Indian food in the Indy area.

I've been eating here for years even through all the name changes. I used to love their Butter…read moreChicken/Chicken Makhani and their Raita, but today, the only decent thing was the rice & naan. Idk if the ambiance has ever been great here as its inside is not pretty & the bathroom is very gross & never clean. The 2 orders of Chicken Makhani I received today tasted so strongly of WAY too much ghee to where I couldn't even taste anything else. It was lacking proper flavor & the chicken was very, very dry and tasted old. Super disappointing. I send people to this place allllll the time, but not anymore. The raita was the absolute worst part of my meal. I paid $5 extra for 2 things of raita & had to throw both away because they were SO bad! I don't know why, but it was so excessively full of black pepper that I honestly almost puked. Not only that, it tasted very, VERY strongly of green pepper. Raita is NEVER supposed to have green pepper & I honestly couldn't tell if that was the issue or if it was actually expired/rotten. I was super excited for this food & it was so incredibly disappointing especially because it wasn't cheap...huge decline in food quality & definitely not worth the price.

So, I am brand new to Indian food. A friend recommended this spot, and I went with their go-to…read moreorder: chicken tikka masala and garlic naan bread. Let me just say, from the very start this place blew me away. From the first phone call, the customer service was outstanding. The gentleman I spoke with was so kind and patient with me, especially since I didn't really know what I wanted. He made recommendations, and I felt totally confident in my order. When I went to pick it up, the interaction was fantastic again. Now, I'll be honest--the exterior might not grab your attention right away. But do not let that stop you, because the food here is absolutely amazing. The rice? Fluffy, soft, almost silky. Cooked perfectly. The chicken tikka masala? Wow. I ordered it medium heat (about a 3 out of 5), and it was spot on. Nothing overwhelming at first, just the perfect little kick at the end. The flavor was rich, balanced, and so satisfying. Pair that with the garlic naan, and it's like they were made for each other. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes. I noticed they also offer a lunch buffet, which looks like it could be awesome--such a great way to sample everything and really discover what you love. 10/10 recommend. If you've never tried Indian food (like me), this is the perfect place to start.

It is a decent Indian restaurant in Greenwood IN area. We ordered Paneer chili and it tasted…read moredelicious with a little tangy flavor to it. Kashmiri naan, one of my favorites tasted delish!! The customer service is helpful in explaining the menu. The inside is average loud and brightly lit. They do dine in and carry out. They are good for business casual and family friendly.

I had a hankering for Indian buffet, but ever since Covid most of them have shut down in…read moreIndianapolis. In Greenwood, Swagat came up as a place to try, although it is not a buffet. My friend and I went in here for a casual dinner before plans and I decided to get Tika Pioneer and Tika chicken with Naan, knowing I would have some to take home. I would say the price is match the quality for this area. Excellent flavor, good service, and good amount of customers enjoying themselves.

Honestly some of the most compassionate customer service. The food was amazing and they were able…read moreto help us out very well. Super kind workers.

okay guys.. so it's not a restaurant but a little store front almost like how most Chinese take out…read moreis only indian food cute lil mom and pop vibe tho! nd when i tell you Its the best indian food i have ever tried,, the owner is so friendly and welcoming and will answer all and any of your questions what i think really makes this place thi is its just him and his wife making the food no chef so in his words "it's all home made home cooked" i had the butter chicken and garlic naan the chicken pieces were nice sizes and very tender the sauce was to die for way better then most places i've been it was very flavorful and thick not runny like some places. the garlic naan was very flavorful, hit and crispy still by the time i got it home. this place is not talked about enough i didn't even know it existed!! I was also given a cup of chai tea and a couple samples while I waited for my food.

Fantastic Indian restaurant. I went here, because a coworker recommended it. If you love Indian…read morefood and you are in Indy, this restaurant is a must. I got chicken vindaloo and it was amazing. It tasted so good and the portion was generous. The rice it came with was so good, too. We also got an appetizer to share and it was amazing. I cannot remember what it was. The staff was very friendly and the service was quick. It is very clean, open, and elegant inside. No matter where you are in Indy this restaurant is a must if you like Indian food. If you don't like Indian food you still should try Mela. It was so good.

I've been wanting to go for Mela a long time and the timing has never been right. DH is not a fan…read moreof Indian food so I have to catch him on the right night to pitch it. We went on a Friday night and I was super excited to try the buffet that I had heard so much about. Wonk, wonk no more buffet. I was super disappointed that I couldn't try lots of the delicious offerings. I ordered the chicken tikka masala and DH got the Sheekh kabob. The tikka was flavorful but the spices made my lips numb. A smidge hit. DH liked the kabob and the vegetables it came with had a nice acidic flavor and loved mopping the juice/sauce up with naan. They don't have a fountain for drinks and we didn't get ice for the drinks. Service was a little slow too. It's clean inside. I wish they still had the buffet but we will still be back to try other dishes.

Our first time here, my boyfriend's first time having Indian food. Our server was so friendly and…read moreeager to offer recommendations! It smelled amazing and very clean inside. Server recommended the following after we shared our preferences of spice levels - Drink: Badshahi Falooda - yummy drink with rice noodles Food: Garlic naan - so soft VERY SPICY - Andhra curry Medium spice - Madras curry Dessert: Kesar kulfi

Love their biryanis. Always busy. Always top notch. Love…read moretheir pastries. You should try it out.

Better than expected! I had my doubts, as so many Indian restaurants fall short of anything…read moreremotely traditional. But this place surprised me a bit. My daughter and I went during the week at lunchtime. It only had a few other patrons seated. The interior felt a bit "bare", almost cafeteria feeling, but clean with ample room between tables. I ordered from their menu and my daughter couldn't decide (there are a ton of made to order menu items) so she selected the buffet. They also had a good selection of different flavored Naan Flatbreads, I wanted to try a few and ended up ordering 3; plain garlic and a peppered something. I love a good Naan but I always get it with Raita. I go pretty spicy and the Raita is a fantastic palet cooler. The server did not know what I was asking for. I think he went back and asked someone. ‍ The Naan was fire! And the Raita (while a bit runny) was very good as well. My daughter was very happy with her several small choices from the buffet. (She eats like a bird) She was also surprised by the quality of the food as Indian is her favorite. I had the Lamb Tikka Masala. It was a very large portion of both rice, lamb and masala sauce. Would have easily fed 2 people! I ate what I could.....about half. (Daughter got to take a pretty nice doggie bag back to Bloomington!) Spice, heat flavors and textures were very good! I will be back for sure! Lots of offerings and my next trip will include a Vindaloo option. (Or maybe Tandoori?) Much better than expected but not the greatest I've ever had. I still might have given 5 stars if the atmosphere was a bit less barren and the service was a bit slow considering there were only a few other customers in while dined. Worth the trip if you are in the area. Thanks for reading!

I was amazed to find such an excellent Indian restaurant in Fortville. Everything we ordered was…read moreexcellent and authentic. Service was great.

Great service. The food was fantastic. The fried chicken had a series of flavors, it was clear a…read morelot of attention had been given. Some interesting sauces to dip the chicken in. We also had the beets with chicken and that was very good. The chai tea was the best, it was creamy and thick. Will definitely return.

Delicious food as always. My friend and I split some masala fries and a samosas and got the ginger…read morechicken and beef behari to share. The fries, ginger chicken, naan and samosa were the stars of the meal. The beef was ok, not a texture I've ever had as it was more of a patent. Bring a Wednesday evening, it was pretty empty but the ambiance is still welcoming, and the service was friendly and quick.