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    3.2 (20 reviews)
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    Alex L.

    When I was a student, this was my go-to default food option on campus. I recently found myself back on UB's campus for a meeting and being hungry, I was unsure of where to go. As I stepped forth to see if Bollywood Bistro has changed in any significant way, I noticed the same man behind the counter that I was familiar with. He seemed to recognize me and I felt committed to ordering something at that point. Their most popular option is the buffet option. For $7.99, you get rice, two dishes and a naan. They generally have the same options: for vegetarians they have a cauliflower curry of sorts, kidney beans, lentils, paneer and a chicken makhni for meat eaters. I got the chicken makhni along with the cauliflower and kidney beans. It was a pretty delicious and low-cost dining option. That said, they could improve if they: 1) offered brown rice as an alternative 2) somehow got airtight to-go containers. Their styrofoam containers overflow with curry sauce and then end up spilling if you transport in your car and don't eat it right away. 3) Gave you less rice and more of the good stuff ;). Nonetheless, Bollywood Bistro has been a comforting and psuedo-healthy option for me for many years and when I relived the nostalgia this past week, it did not disappoint. I'm a fan.

    Pindi chana and butter chicken (I asked for no chicken chunks, sauce only)

    Honestly not bad for a college campus Indian place. The prices are cheap for the heaping portions ($8 for 2 entrees and lots of rice plus naan) The butter chicken is surprisingly good flavorwise, but I request just the sauce with no chicken chunks just because I'm a little picky but they are very accommodating. The pindi chana is good, but is kinda spicy for me. It gives me hiccups haha I got the palak paneer once and the spinach was gritty, so I've never gotten that again. Overall though if Im craving Indian, it's convenient and not bad by any means

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    Delicious spicy yummy Indian food paneer roll was amazing

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    Not good Indian food, made for non Indian people I am giving 2 stars just for the orders

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    The items are too costly and not worth it! If you want to try indian cuisine avoid this place at any cost

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    Shalimar BBQ & Grill - Takeout Unveiling (from left): Naan, meat samosas, Aloo Kababs, vegetable biryani, chicken karahi

    Shalimar BBQ & Grill

    4.4(56 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Certified professionals

    Well, on the positive side, I had a really nice time in good company. The restaurant was clean,…read morerather spacious, and I certainly appreciated the white tablecloths. We sat at a round table that perfectly fit our group of seven. It was a very comfortable setting, so we could talk freely. We came for "Buffet Night Wednesday," served from 4:30 to 9:00 p.m. Around 6:30 p.m., I felt like we were late to the party and should have been grateful there was still some food left. We knew a large group of 25 people would be coming for the buffet that day, but I didn't think it would be a problem. The buffet looked kind of sad to me. I managed to sample almost everything, even Goat Curry. Everyone said it was very good. I passed on the Samosas (not too appetizing looking). Also, I didn't want to commit to the whole piece of Tandoori Chicken, so I checked the Chicken 65 instead. It was nothing like I had tried before, but the bite size pieces were good, plus it wasn't really spicy. Everyone's favorite, Butter Chicken, was very tasty. I had only a small piece of chicken. When I went back for another one, it was gone, only the sauce remained. I think just one dish was refilled during our entire stay. I was hoping for fresh Samosas, but it didn't happen. The Tofu dish was one of my favorites. Luckily, there were just a few pieces hanging around, so there was no risk I could overeat at this particular buffet. For dessert, I had a little white pudding. It was a generic dish you'll find in every Asian buffet, nothing special. We learned that the ownership had changed, but it seemed like it was still a family business. The children were supposed to clean up the dirty dishes, but they didn't. We were surrounded with dirty plates, and none of the employees seemed to care. This was my first visit to Shalimar BBQ & Grill, and I can't compare my experience to previous quality. I can't complain about the taste and flavor, really, but the entire buffet was missing something. Maybe the food? :)

    Went here with a few of our friends to check out their weekly buffet. It's my first time here since…read morethey hosted an event for Yelp. Sorry it took me so long to return. I really enjoyed the Goat Curry & the Aloo Gobi. I thought most of the other dishes could have used more heat. I took a samosa but not sure why. It was very dark & dried out. We found out while there that they're under new management. Going from Southern Indian to now Afghani. That might explain the difference in spices. Everyone was friendly but the service lacked a bit with no one cleaning up the dirty dishes or asking if we needed more naan or water. I'm on the fence with this review 3.5 to 4 so I'll go up to 4. 2025-64

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    Shalimar BBQ & Grill - Take-out well packaged and came in a sturdy paper bag with handle

    Take-out well packaged and came in a sturdy paper bag with handle

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    Taste Of India - Tandoori Chicken.

    Taste Of India

    3.6(188 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Had dinner here last night with friends. We arrived before most of the dinner crowd so had our…read morechoice of tables. Our server was super friendly and patient as we all went back and forth on what to order. We all started with samosas. They were packed with nicely seasoned potatoes and peas. Ever get them where there's more air than filling inside? I ordered the chicken jalfraize, a dish I never had before and was glad i did. It was loaded with chicken, peppers, onions, and a perfectly seasoned sauce and a touch of lemon. I'd definitely order this again. Overall, a very good meal. 2026-32

    We were here for a surprise birthday party. The buffet was set up with two appetizers. One was a…read morepotato samosa. The other was a green leaf(unknown plant) that was deep fried. There were two dipping sauces. One was green and chunky(like a salsa) and the other looked like soy sauce. It had a nice kick to it. I ate both the samosa and the deep fried leaves. I liked the fried leaves very much, with the dark brown spicy sauce. Not easy to eat, but tasty. The hot items on the buffet were labeled, but I did not write down the names. One was, of course, rice! Most of the dishes had nice chunks of chicken in them. The Tikka Marsala was my favorite, lots of chicken with the peppers and seasoned sauce. There was also a dish with paneer cheese in it. Also nice, and the paneer does get nice and soft. Another dish was a chicken curry. There were several dishes that were vegetarian. Everything I ate had a nice flavor and some also had some heat/spiciness. I think the lunch buffet is offered 6 days/week. It's $19.95. It's a lot of food for lunch. It is not clear whether the buffet is also available at dinnertime.

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    Royal Cuisine Halal Restaurant - BBQ fish, slices of onions, and really hot peppers (it's huge!) @ Royal Cuisine & Halal Restaurant/ Buffalo NY

    Royal Cuisine Halal Restaurant

    4.3(3 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    This very authentic Pakistani restaurant serves menu items I've never seen elsewhere. At the top…read moreof the list it clearly states, "The default is level of spiciness is medium-hot but the kitchen can adjust to your preferred level". They mean it! The flavor profile is not "rounded down" for the average Buffalo palate. For me, this is a great thing! There are many vegetarian options, and some vegan ones as well: Lots of chickpea dishes, potato based dishes, vegetable pulao, paneer curries, and pooris, parathas, and naans. We had the vegetable samosas to start, stuffed with potatoes and peas, served with a sweet chili sauce. The kalak chai and Kashmiri chai were both excellent; the latter with a froth and topped with chopped pistachios. The garlic naan was hot from the oven, perfect amount of char on the back. For entrees my husband ordered the mutton pulao, which was tender from hours of simmering, and fragrant with the aroma of cinnamon. My BBQ fish arrived on an iron sizzling platter, with a chilli-based dry rub, caramelized onion slices, and what I thought were sweet green peppers. Nope! These were the hell-hot cousins, complete with seeds! Another patron, noticing me wiping my eyes, told me that sweet green peppers are not a part of Pakistani cuisine....so now I know, and respect them. BTW, the complementary raita served with the meal was the remedy: a tablespoon of this, and the heat disapated. I really loved the fish: It had sweet flesh and it was perfectly cooked, falling from the bone. I also loved the hot green pepper slices, once I got over the shock of it! In the 90 minutes we were there, we were the only people who were not Southeast Asian. The owner/chef/waiter was handily managing the flow, and checked on us often. He explained that soon the menu would be expanded to include curries. For additional atmosphere, the sound system was playing Dua Lipa hits, "Despacito," and 2010's cover songs in Punjabi or Urdu. Loved it. If you're in the area in the morning, the restaurant opens at 10 am and has a dozen breakfast items. Catering available.

    2/5 butter chicken. 4-5/5 chicken biryani…read more5/5 service 4/5 ambiance. Butter chicken lacked the creamy, buttery, chashew-tomato korma. More like regular chicken korma. Chicken thigh was used. My friend ordered the chicken biryani and it was delicious. Very tasty and authentic. I would come back for this dish. Our server was friendly and checked on us often. The restaurant is clean and bright. A few pieces of artwork depicting Pakistani culture. Nice.

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    Royal Cuisine Halal Restaurant - Interior @ Royal Cuisine/ Buffalo NY ( I especially love the elephants wallowing in the river!)

    Interior @ Royal Cuisine/ Buffalo NY ( I especially love the elephants wallowing in the river!)

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    Royal Cuisine Halal Restaurant

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