I found this place through Uber Eats, only to find that it's not actually that far away from my…read morehouse. I've had a lot of Indian food over the years from many different places, as it's one of my favorites. This place does it very well. Everything was fresh and seasoned perfectly. I'll absolutely be ordering from here again.

First off, this is around the fourth or fifth time we visit Saffron Indian Cuisine in the Sand Lake…read morearea. The restaurant, in our view, has gotten increasingly lacklustre in the past couple of years. While the tables and the interiors are still generally clean, we have noticed wobbly table legs and cracked/torn seat covers that seem to remain unchanged and/or unrepaired for months. Coming to the food, while most of the Punjabi and North-west Indian fare on their menu has been the typically Americanized Indian food for the most part, anything outside of that category on their menu can and will throw you off. Especially if you've had the authentic stuff and know what those dishes taste like. On our latest visit last night, we ordered dahi tikki for appetizer which was served to us without the dahi. No attempt was made on part of the server or the kitchen staff to correct the error and provide the yogurt dressing. So we had a couple of aloo tikkis (spiced potato patties) with the regular chutneys that were at the table. We also ordered chicken vindaloo, bhindi do pyaza and butter naan for the entrée. To our surprise, the chicken tasted nothing like vindaloo and it had potatoes in it!!! LOL! For the uninitiated, Vindaloo is the Indian interpretation of 'Carne de Vinha d'alhos', which was introduced in the early 16th century to the former Portuguese colony of Goa in India. In Goa, the dish is colloquially known as 'vindalho' or 'vindaloo' and is prepared in a very similar manner to its Portuguese counterpart. It's a type of braised meat prepared with bold fiery spices and wine vinegar to impart that recognisably bold, pickle like flavour and has a beautiful, rich brown sauce. Vindaloo has absolutely NOTHING to do with Aloo (potatoes) in any shape, way or form. What was served to us seemed like some Frankensteined variation of Chicken tikka masala with some potatoes thrown in at whim. The bhindi do pyaza was alright in terms of flavor but the team in their kitchen ignored to discard the cap/stem of the okras causing the preparation to have a rather unpleasant texture and mouthfeel. The butter naans were also very inconsistent in texture. The first one was fine, the second one was overcooked, brown and crispy and the one we ordered to go was slightly undercooked and doughy. Also, not sure if it's worth mentioning, but the lights inside the restaurant kept being dimmed to the point of being turned off several times when we were seated at the table at around 8:30PM. I'm not sure what's going on with this restaurant but if the owners and staff actually read the reviews, please do something about it. We have been to Saffron before and we used to really enjoy the food, the service and the overall atmosphere. But lately it's been all going downhill. The only saving grace is that the portions served here are still huge. But that won't save the restaurant if the quality of the food and everything else keeps tanking. It'll be a shame to see another good restaurant fall from grace. We would absolutely urge the owners to take notice and fix things so those of us who have loved this place in the past can keep returning.

As soon as my fiancé and I walked in, we knew we chose a great spot as it smelled so good!…read more We asked the waiter for some recommendations and we got the goat malabari which was delicious! We also tried the Manglorean Chicken Gassi which was my favorite and their naan was great in the curry. We would both go back again and I'm so glad we accidentally stumbled into this restaurant.

These guys are AWESOME and the food is AMAZINGGG!…read more Ok, now on to the details. We are in the area, trying to figure out where to eat that would be quick & tasty. Bombay pops up, is highly rated, and is just about a mile and a half away from where we were. We pull up, go in, and it's clean, cozy & bright. The servers are really kind. My friend's young daughter is trying to do vegan, and my friend has a tree nut allergy AND eats gluten-free, and they can accommodate ALL OF THAT! Yay! This is one of the best menus I've seen in the United States for Desi food, and true to Orlando style, they also have some "asian" dishes / cool combos of Chinese & Indian on the menu. I have never seen so many restaurants with two/hybrid/fusion menus as I have in Orlando! We got Hakka Noodles, Pani Puri, Masala Dosa, Palak Paneer & Chai. Pani Puri came assembled already and in a cute little wagon. Everything tasted amazing!! Tasted fresh-made with fresh ground spices & tasty ingredients. It was very reasonably priced, and the food came out fast. We didn't finish it all & they were prompt with the to go containers. Definitely going back. Thanks you guys!

Beef Chapli Kabab burger was the best I had in a while highly recommended beef short rib was…read moredelicious cooked overnight for 20+ hours Portuguese chicken was average and sliders were bit off and didn't like that at all but will be back for the Chapli Kabab burger owner was well attentive and walked us thru the menu for great selection

Came here with my parents since it's about halfway between our homes. It's a small place in a strip…read moreplaza, easy to pass but we thought the food was great! Kabir served us and gave great recommendations when we described our tastes. Prices are reasonable and the Indian dishes come with rice. Not a fancy place and they don't have alcohol but for a casual place, food, prices and our experience were on point! Looking forward to coming back.

My parents and I went again for the lunch buffet. We got so lucky to find a seat near the buffet…read morearea immediately upon arriving. Grabbed some chaat and vegetable pakora for appetizer. The pakora was fried perfectly and had the right amount of spices, making it so flavorful and addicting that my mom enjoyed it so much. The meat area had Chicken Tikka Masala, Cashew Chicken, Goat Biryani, and Tandoori Chicken. All were wonderful. The biryani had nice pieces of goat, but most of them had bones. The the goat was tender and flavorful from being with the bones. The cashew chicken was good, but also had bones. The chicken tikka was boneless and the chicken was soft. The sauces were flavorful and medium spiced. The tandoori chicken was cooked nicely, but you did need a knife and fork to cut it. For the vegetarian dishes, the okra and potato were both enjoyable. The paneer dish was a bit too sweet for me, and the vegetable biryani seemed to have golden raisins, which I didn't enjoy. For dessert, I just took the fruit custard, which was mostly just fruit in a mango milk/sauce. It was still delicious! We all agreed that the food was great here for the buffet! The service is good, but can be busy. While our plates got cleared for the first rounds, it did pile up during the second round and dessert. It didn't get cleared until we left. It was ok because we had enough space to eat anyways. I also noticed that relaxing piano music was in the background, so it does help calm the atmosphere in a tourist area. The price increased to about 20 dollars per person, but this is still a great deal. With various types of food to enjoy and unlimited portions til your stuffed, it's an excellent value. It's our preferred restaurant for Indian lunch buffet in the I-Drive area. Overall: A-

Went here on Saturday late evening. Seated quickly. Place was not very busy. And it was close to…read moreclosing time as well. Service and atmosphere was great. I really liked their spinach chaat. Rest of the food was okay. For me the food was very spicy and medium spicy level and would have gone mild. Appreciate our server to accommodated and adjusted the spice level for daal for my little child. Had spinach chaat, daal tadka, rotis, Raru paneer, Chole kulcha. Check was approx $75. Overall i would give 3.25/5

It has been awhile since I've had some really good Indian food and this place was IT! Sunil and…read moreAmid were both amazing hosts and gave incredible service! Felt like they really took care of us and our dining needs, making us feel at home. Will definitely be coming back and saving this place.

This place is more americanized than authentic. It's missing the Indian signature notes . It does…read moreoffer a lembu soda which is a version of lemonade but a Mumbai street side freshing drink. The decor is simple, the service is attentive. We tried the Chicken 65, Chicken Tikka masala, rice, butter Naan and pappadum. We washed it down with the lembu soda and Taj beer. If we were to go back we would try new dishes. Thanks for reading.

While staying at a nearby hotel we stopped in at Curry Mantra. The reviews said there was a…read morelunchtime review but there was none. Still, we had an amazing experience! The restaurant is pretty with hanging umbrellas and metal art on the walls. The waitress was friendly and very efficient. The food is the star. Sherry had chicken biryani and butter naan. I had a combo (thali maybe) lunch with lentil soup, lamb vindaloo, naan, samosa and papadum. So so good! We wish we lived closer but when in Orlando, we know our go-to Indian place.

It is sad how mediocre service can change your perception of a restaurant. The food was good, but…read morethe service and hospitality was like they did not want you there. I had the mixed plate which was very good with garlic, naan. The portion size was very large, so a very good value for the money.

We were on the hunt for a unicorn in Orlando--authentic porotta (not paratha, but its South Indian…read morecounterpart). After some digging online, we found this place and decided to take a chance. First impression? A bit of a mixed bag. It's tucked in the back of a plaza, almost like a mini food court setup. But the moment you walk inside, it's like stepping into the Middle East--the sights, the smells, the atmosphere instantly set the tone. Headed to the back where it's counter service with community seating. It was fairly quiet (we went early), but the service was friendly, attentive, and the food came out quickly. Then came the food... and wow. Absolute jackpot. We ordered several items, and every single one was authentic and incredibly flavorful. This is the kind of place you almost want to keep to yourself because it's that good. Easily some of the most satisfying, genuine food we've had in the area. At the end of the day, location doesn't matter when the food is this strong--it is the experience. "We'll be back" doesn't quite cover it. We'll be regulars.

You have to know to know…read more what I went with a friend and they did all the ordering and I did all the eating. I really like the variety here. I had beef curry and beef fry. It was my first time eating this and I thought it was really good. Environment Located inside a plaza, almost like a food court style place as there were other restaurants with open seating. You place your order and they call you when things are ready. Everything is served in these one-use plates and forks Niceness of the staff Minimal interactions, was able to get what needed to get. I'd say the service was a little on the slow side but nonetheless I got what I needed. Dollar Very reasonable, just here for the food, no real service. Yes I would def return here

Food was great. Atmosphere was perfect. The service was impeccable!! Our waitress was so precious…read moreand willing to answer any questions our group had!! Would def go back!

Tabla Indian Restaurant is probably the most authentic Indian, Thai, and Indo-Chinese food…read moreexperience that my husband and I have visited. This is not my favorite must have cuisine, however, Tabla really changes that mindset for me! Their food is so delicious that I often find myself wanting it! We visited their location near Universal which happens to be one of the first Yelp events we attended over 10 years ago! There is a small parking lot, since their location by Universal is attached to a hotel. The overall feel was more on the elegant side with beautiful lighting and lots of tables. We were greeted immediately and seated. We started with the Chaat Platter which was an assortment of Pani Poori (Crisp Poori Served with Chickpeas, Potato Stuffing, Mint Water, Tamarind Water, & Sweet Yogurt), Samosa Chaat (Flavored with Indian Spices, Served with Chick Peas, Topped with Sweet Yogurt and Homemade Chutneys), Dahi Bhalla Chaat (Lentil Dumplings, Crispy Flour Strips, Chick Peas, & Diced Potatoes Topped with Sweet Yogurt and Homemade Chutneys) and Aloo Tikki Chaat (Potato Patties Flavored with Indian Spices, Served with Chick Peas, Topped with Sweet Yogurt and Homemade Chutneys). I could not tell you which was which apart from the Pani Poori (the other 3 were very similar in look), however, this was absolutely fantastic! I loved this! It was served cold, which I did not love, but it was still really good and I would order it again. We also ordered the Chili Edamame, which we got at a spice level of 3 and it was so good! I honestly ate most of it, it was so good! We also ordered drinks, I got the Lychee Martini and my husband ordered an Old Fashioned. Both drinks were very good! We had planned on getting more but to be honest we got so full we couldn't do it. We also both ordered the mango lassi off our servers recommendation. It was so good and like pure blended mango! I loved it. I saw they had a cocktail with Mango Lassi so that will be next time! I chose the Butter Chicken which is chicken cooked in a flavorful Tomato Cream Sauce with Basmati Rice, the regular naan and it came with jasmine rice. So good and so classic. This is my favorite and I definitely ate left overs the next day. My husband went with the Chicken Curry which was creamy, tangy, and aromatic dish made with Coconut Milk, Tamarind, Curry Leaves and a Blend of Traditional Spice with Basmati Rice and he chose the garlic naan. This was very flavorful and really good. I love the sauce for this and dipping the naan into it. Overall this is a fantastic restaurant and I am so glad that Tabla comes to many Yelp events! It has changed my mind for Indian food and I am now a fan! This is a place we found because of Yelp but will now visit a lot because we are a fan!

the workers are friendly and the food is great and don't be afraid to ask them their favorites i…read moregot recommend the hot chicken cheese and it turned to be awesome

These guys are an absolute hidden gem. They have these amazing Indian fusion sandwiches, Indian…read morepizza and other items. They need to do a better job of advertising what they serve because while in the Bay Area, NY, NJ you'll find similar dishes. This is the only place in Florida you can get these items with great taste. I'm hoping they read this message and get their marketing team to step up. I have to continually tell people and explain this place and then people are excited such a place exists with such a menu. If you look at the reviews there are two people who are talking about the main restaurant. The menu pictures of the main restaurant. Tabla needs to step up with the outreach about this part of their business.

A friend recommended this Indian restaurant to me, and I finally decided to give it a try. It's…read morelocated off OBT, which was a bit out of the way for me, but I was curious to see what all the buzz was about. The prices were very reasonable, which I appreciated. I ordered the butter chicken and naan, and both were definitely the highlights of the meal. The butter chicken was flavorful and the naan was fresh and delicious. Service was good too. That said, I was hoping for a few more menu options to choose from in a buffet setting. Also, the portions were pretty filling, and I'm not sure I could regularly eat that much rich food in one sitting. Overall, it was a good experience and I can see why people enjoy it. For me personally, the location makes it a little difficult to visit regularly, so I probably won't be back anytime soon. Still, I'm glad I gave it a try and wish them continued success.

I love Indian food. Running errands and super hungry, we found this gem…read more Look, I typically don't review anything until a couple tries, but here? Deserves a thumbs up. Great food and service. I can't wait to try again! Tikka Masala was perfect!