I try to judge a restaurant by their food as much as possible, but the experience of dining is also a factor for me. The food here was delicious but while I was here with my wife the owner was having a loud conversation with someone about the finances of the restaurant. After having seen us there I thought they would have waited until we left to continue the conversation when no one else was there, but that didn't happen. Anyway that's the only reason I took away two stars, showing a little respect to your customers goes a long way. read more

Cuisine India - Indian Near Me - Salem, Oregon

With limited options in Salem, this is not so bad. I liked their Saag Paneer and have ordered that most of the time. read more

I haven't had Indian food in years because of bad experiences but Cuisine India came in clutch the other night. DELICIOUS! We got the butter chicken and tiki masala and it truly was some of the best I've ever had. I'll be coming back soon. read more

The spicy butter chicken was delicious! It went perfect with the garlic naan and I love that I ordered my food and went to pick it up and it was boiling hot still. My new favorite spot read more

Cuisine India - Spicy butter chicken - Indian Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Let me start off by saying the food here is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Service was excellent and very professional. Can't express enough how amazing the butter chicken and the lamb tiki masala are. The prices are great and will absolutely be coming back to enjoy some more curry. Out of all the Indian places in Salem, nothing beats this one. read more

This was maybe the best Indian food I have ever had. Definitely one of the best restaurants in Salem. The lunch special offered four small dishes with rice, salad, and naan bread--full of flavor and just the right amount of spice. Highly recommend! read more

Excellent service & meal. I had their butter chicken, rice & papadoon? crispy bread? I rarely get the nan as it fills me up. I really ate up all they could give me & glad I stopped. After getting stuffed was tempted by their deserts but didn't have any room left. I'll go again to this quaint hidden gem. read more

The same food on the buffet every time we go. It seems to be declining in authentic Indian food and flavor.

My favorite place to go for Indian food (besides cooking it at home). I love their buttered chicken too much. Went here with a large group once and they were quick to get our food out. Definitely a good place for large groups that want to try Indian food. read more

EXCELLENT food. Delicious. Every single thing we ordered. Papadum wasn't on the delivery menu but I called and they were willing and able to add it for us. This is my new favorite in Salem! read more

SUPPPPER sweet Tikka Massala which I wasn't a fan of. I got the paneer which just seemed off, and my stomach wasn't great after it. My partner liked the food so I suppose it may be worth giving a try. I certainly wouldn't rush back here. The naan was good, so I'll give them that. read more

My wife and I visited this place for the first time in two years, and boy has it been upgraded! The inside is brighter and more inviting than how it was before, not that it used to be a dump or anything. The staff is quiet, but friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. Since we haven't been here a while, we both played it safe and got the butter chicken in mild sauce. I should've asked for the medium, or even hot, because the mild was very mild, and could've definitely used a bit more of a kick. Spice levels aside, it was flavorful food and we'll certainly come back to explore some more. read more

My first time eating Indian food. It was very good. Not as spicy as I thought it would be. Went for the buffet. It was good. Clean, fresh food and plenty of it. Nice variety of food for a first time dinner. read more

Absolutely love the corma (we usually get shrimp) and garlic naan. For Indian food in Salem, this is the spot

We came here on a night where they had no staff. Like literally two servers. It was terribly busy but we were willing to be gracious about this because many restaurants are in this boat. The food was decent Indian but we have had better. Two standouts for me were that the Naan was amazing and the Palek Mater was the best I have ever had. read more

This is a clean, cozy space, with an attentive and helpful staff. The food is excellent, colorful and well presented. I had the Lamb Biryani, my wife had the Lamb Corma. We are an older American couple, so we ordered it mild. The seasoning was tasty and nuanced, with a heat level that was slightly low for me and slightly too hot for my wife. We each tried both dishes and pronounced them both delicious. The Nan and other tandoori breads were hot, tender and flavorful. The portions were generous, the lamb tender. All around an excellent dining experience. read more

I recently enjoyed one of my favorite dishes at Cuisine India, Butter Chicken, and it was delightful. My mouth was watering even before I took my first bite, and what followed was a fabulous experience for my tastebuds. If tastebuds could sing, mine would be singing the Hallelujah Chorus! If you are looking for an experience with tasty food and friendly service, I recommend that you check out this place. read more

We're visiting friends and they decided to eat at an Indian restaurant. Being from Southern California, I was skeptical about the quality of food here but I was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was. In fact, the chicken tikka masala they served us is by far hands down the very best chicken tikka masala I have ever had! And I've eaten chicken tikka masala for many years! So whether you're a local or visiting from out of state, and have a hankering for Indian food, do yourself a favor and drop by this place, enjoy the food! Be sure to ask for the chicken tikka masala! Tell them Hercules on Yelp sent you! read more

This is a wonderful Indian restaurant serving authentic northern Indian food. About the only thing that makes it not authentic is the fact they serve some meat dishes. Northern India food offs buttery and not very spicy. I have been to northern India and this food is very authentic. I am gluten intolerant and was told that nothing had gluten in it except the naan. My body doesn't lie, and it must be true. read more

This being Salem Oregon, it isn't exactly the Mecca of Indian food. With that said, we have three local Indian food places in town, with each having their pluses. For this place, the butter chicken is probably the best in town. Tandoori chicken I would say it is second best, and tied for second best naan. The con to this place, no free chai. Both other places in town offer chai or soft drink with their lunch buffet, this one does not. Suggestion to the owner, please consider offering chai as part of the lunch buffet, my co workers and I would make this our only spot if you do. Otherwise we'll continue to alternate between here and the downtown Indian restaurant. read more

Ordered from Uber Eats. The naan was cold, soggy, and burnt. The chicken vindaloo was okay but not great and it was mostly potatoes rather than chicken. Mostly sauce. Rice portion was quite small for the entree. I won't be ordering from them again. read more

My wife and I had a really nice experience today. This is a very clean and well kept restaurant. Really nice family running it and most importantly the food is very delicious. We would absolutely go back and will be going back. It is so easy to support local businesses when they are this good :-) read more

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Don't wait, go eat here now. Loved the buffet and was trying to stay away from carbs. They had a delicious spiced vegetable dish and excellent Tandori chicken that hit the spot. Also, "salad" sliced fresh vegetables. I can't wait to go back! Lots of choices for the lunch buffet. YUM! read more

Cuisine India - Lunch buffet - Indian Near Me - Salem, Oregon

I really like the food here.My favorites have been malai kofta, samosas, aalu paratha.The food is pretty good and spice levels can be adjusted.Be careful with high spice level though.My only complain is the slow service if I order for a pick up.it always takes 30 mins for them to prepare it! I have never seen a restaurant take that much time for a pick up! read more

Family owned business. Food is always delicious and fresh. I always order too much... But it's really just right to have some leftovers. Don't let Karan talk you into spicy... On second thought, get the spice... And add an order of raita. read more

We recently moved to Salem and have found a gem in Cuisine India. Home cooked North Indian food. The lunch buffet is inexpensive and full of great food. The host said they will prepare dishes at dinner based on your preference. This is a true taste of North India/Punjabi food. I've lived in India and this food is authentic. read more

Very disappointed. The gentleman who greeted me barely grunted, and what was left on the buffet was lukewarm. The naan was soggy, and the butter chicken was rubbery. Maybe their non-buffet dinner service is better. read more

Great food!!! The Chicken Tikka Masala was one of the best I've found since I moved to Salem. We also ordered the naan which was also outstanding!! I very much recommend to anyone who is looking for authentic, tasty, Indian Cuisine!! read more

LOVE THEIR BUTTERED CHICKEN. This place is amazing & the atmosphere is great too. This place hits the spot every time & I HIGHLY recommend trying, I'm sure it will become a top go to for those who stop by. The home made & authenticity is amazing of their selections! read more

Feel like having some Indian food and Cuisine India didn't disappoint one bit. Nan, curry to die for. read more

Cuisine India - Indian Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Another five star meal at this great place such a wonderful place to enjoy really well prepared foods to sync to your heart and makes you flush how good it is. Each time I come here , I try something different, each time is really wonderful. Let me make a little note on this this it is consistently one of the best restaurants I have eaten at in a long time you regard of ethinicity. read more

Cuisine India - Tandoor mix meat, Nancy having Curry Shrimp - Indian Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Actually 4.45/5. The lunch buffet is an amazing deal! I was expecting a few solid dishes, but there was plenty of variety. It's all delicious, nothing was less than a "good" (unless maybe you're overly picky about Indian foods). I enjoyed all of the veggie and meat options; I think the veggie ones might have even been better on the whole. Forgot to leave a tip, but I'll double it when I come back :) read more

Came in and waited for a few minutes. A party of four came in just behind me and they got seated first. To be fair the food was decent. However I later witnessed them skip another customer. He called them out on it and decided not to stay. The food was nearly always empty. read more

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The reviews don't lie... the food here was amazing. We came in a large group and shared plates, so I was able to sample many different dishes. I can't say there was anything that I didn't like, and everything had distinct flavors/textures. I have to say that my favorite part of the menu is the huge HOMEMADE naan selection. Everything had the feeling of being home-cooked and nothing tasted pre-made or frozen. The staff was very pleasant and attentive. The restaurant itself was very clean and comfortable. I can't wait to go back and try more items from their large menu! Bonus: They also serve Indian beers... very good. read more

Bad service the guy just stayed behind the counter. I watched a customer go up to get his water glass refilled . The meat looked great but was dry, tough and flavorless. read more

If you like your food sweetened with sugar, this is your place. Everything is sweet. Nothing is savory. Even the chai is presweetened to a saturation point. Not a single edible entree in the buffet. Yuck. read more

We just enjoyed an amazing dinner at our new favorite restaurant - Cuisine India. Everything was wonderful and I highly recommend giving them a try! read more

Cuisine India - Top to bottom: lamb korma, lamb saag, and chana masala - Indian Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Much improved over the previous Indian restaurant in this space. First off, I love Indian food with a passion. I'm generally not a fan of Indian buffet, so my review is just for dishes from the menu. Food is good and nicely seasoned, very nice heat level on the spicy dishes, naan is some of the best I've had, ingredients seem to be fresh and high-quality, and the service is friendly and helpful. The owner came and talked with us, could not have been a nicer guy. If I'm going to quibble a bit, the recipes might not be quite as complex or ambitious as India Palace. Given the frustratingly inconsistent food there, however, which ranges from sublime to huh?, I'd likely choose Cuisine India on a given night. Probably my favorite Indian restaurant in town. read more

Came in for the lunch buffet, food was ok, nothing special, but what I found bizarre is the owner sat and stared at me eating the entire time. Now I did sit in the booth directly in front of the register close to the wall, but every time I looked up he was staring right at me, for 30 or 40 minutes straight, as if he thought I was going to eat and run out, or put some food in my bag to go...I felt like I was shopping in a store with a security guard following me around the whole store watching my every move....when I would go to the buffet and sit back down he was monitoring me the whole way...Very strange and odd, but this is usual for oregon types. You guys are seriously strange up there, and only people who aren't from oregon notice it. read more

FANTASTIC!!!! My husband and I did a date night here and have the vegetable platter, lamb curry (spicy), lamb saag (medium), with plain and garlic naan. We finished with the mango kalfi. This was a wonderful experience and the meal was exceptional!!! I recommend a date night here anytime!!!! read more