This place has lost some business since changing owners but I feel it really deserves our business! I normally just get takeout. They have always gotten my order right. They prepare it promptly. It is very flavorful and has lots of spices and complexity. Their service is always nice and personable. The portions are large. Their prices are slightly cheaper than the competition. I still love Dusmesh! read more

Fresh, hot lunch buffet. Good value for the money.

This place was busy when I went. The host kept walking pass me and ignored me for 10 minutes. Only when other groups of people showed up, did he finally acknowledge my group. The food was average. I had a mango lassi and Aloo Choley with a high spice level. The food was not that spicey. I don't think I will go back. read more

Yummy! I love a good Indian lunch buffet and this is the best one I've tried in a while! Their curries, samosas and bread options are fantastic and refreshed frequently during their busy lunch service, and they even have mango kulfi on the dessert side of the buffet. Service is prompt and friendly and the price is reasonable. There are lots of interesting food options in the Clifton neighborhood, but this one is definitely worth checking out when you're in the area. Good for students and working professionals alike, since you can get in and out quickly at lunchtime. read more

Excellent food and very fresh naan. I lived the saag paneer and my dining companion liked the shahi korma. The staff was very friendly and attentive! Will definitely come again! read more

Worst Indian food I have had in Cincinnati. A decade ago, the restaurant used to be good. It is now completely bland, poor service (and, I'll take poor service for great food any day), and an overall crappy experience. read more

This was our first time here. I'd heard great things about the food and what I heard was true. The food is great, BUT the service was terrible! We waited 20 minutes after being seated before anyone came to our table and that's how it continued until asked for boxes and then another 20 before asking to order our dessert. If we'd known it was BYOB (our fault I guess for not checking first), sitting and relaxing with some wine while being ignored would have been fine. read more

Just went there for the lunch buffet. It's a good deal. $4.99 a pound but they include the weight of the box when they weigh it. I thought it was pretty good, I tried a bit of everything. I think I still prefer Ambar/Amar over this place though. The curries were good, just a bit watery and I think had less flavor overall than its rivals up the street. A few of the dishes were just too spicy and I couldn't even taste the ingredients, just heat. Not bad, just not great, either. read more

My partner and I visited after reading good reviews. The chicken I had was undercooked and everything seemed pretty bland and flavorless--a giant no no for Indian! But, perhaps that was my husband's fault for ordering minimal spice. Still, I've never had such bland Indian food before and he's been ordering that way for years. The samosas (both meat and vegetarian were not flavorful, however, and they are not made to order. One nice thing was that the naan was very big and I seem to remember them being inexpensive. We'll have to go back and try it again. read more

I was back here after a couple of years and wanted to update my review after my experience. The food is still the same, a little too much heavy cream for my tastes. The service this time was worse. I had a Groupon and the server split my Groupon between everyone at my table, after I specifically asked him to split the check before we ordered and when we asked for the checks. I was disappointed and he informed me that there was nothing he could do. I find it difficult to understand why he split my Groupon when he split our checks, and was shocked when he told me there was nothing he could do. We also spent a lot of time on the patio with empty water glasses and no server in sight waiting to ask for our checks. The service on this particular day was easily in the top 5 worst experiences I have had dining out. read more

Dusmesh is one of the western most Indian restaurants in Cincinnati (located just next to I-75) and very good place to eat. Built in what I assume is an old house, Dusmesh has very nice atmosphere, wide drink selection and your typical Punjabi food (chicken tikka masala, chicken curries, etc). What sets Dusmesh apart from the dozen other Indian restaurants in the area is the rice is very authentic. Their rice is extremely similar to what is found in India itself. For a first time visitor to Dusmesh, I would recommend going for dinner versus the lunch buffet. The buffet is not as wide of a selection as other restaurants. read more

This is one of my favorite Indian restaurants in Cincy. The service is awesome and the food is spot on.

Great service and great food. You can't ask for much more. Definitely my favorite place for Indian. The Chicken Makhani and Chicken Mango are my favorites, but everything is delicious. read more

Like so many other Yelpers, I was a die hard fan of Ambar until I had Dusmesh. Their service is routinely excellent and I have yet to have anything that wasn't extra delicious. Also, their portion sizes are such that I can easily make two or three good sized meals out of one entree. read more

My boyfriend and I just tried Dusmesh tonight after hearing rave reviews. We got the aloo vindaloo (boyfriend's fave, potatoes in a spicy and herby tomato sauce), raita, and ghobi naan. We ordered it at a 5 out of 6 spicy and it was delicious. It was hot but not too hot, with wonderful flavor and spice. It went wonderfully with the delicious raita and naan. I am very excited to go back and try more dishes. read more

Yeah this is as good as it gets when it comes to Indian restaurants. The naan is fabulous. Lots of vegetarian options. Oh wait. Update. Change of ownership as of July 2013. All bets are off. We found the new Dusmesh. SWAD in North College Hill. Prior owners of Dusmesh. 9 month wait but worth it. Oh wait. Old owners are back at Dusmesh!!! Yippee read more

We went there the other night. It took way too long for our food to come out and I had to go to the bar to get my check. Awful customer service! read more

Dusmesh used to be the best indian in town until they switched owners/staff. Service and quality of food slightly declined but Its still really good! read more

Tried the lunch buffet and was not impressed. The dishes lacked flavor and I would not consider it authentic. Most of the curries were watered down and the naan was dry and crispy instead of light and fluffy. The Gulab jamun was cold and tasted like it was from a can. I know I've had the can variety. G.J should be warm and the syrup should be thin not thick. read more

Enjoyed this place thoroughly. The waitress was nice/smiley and helpful. The food was hot and perfectly spiced to my liking. I took my girlfriend who is an ambar regular and after she admitted that Dusmesh was better. We didn't bring alcohol but I like that it is BYOB, saves some $. The garlic naan was awesome! read more

This is the best Indian food near Clifton or Northside. The service is great, and it is the freshest (and even slightly lighter feeling) northern Indian cuisine around. Also, they are very accommodating for vegans. The BYOB is a plus, bring what you want and it's cheaper. read more

Someone in our large family in Cincinnati recommended this place for a short-notice family reunion today - lunch buffet. I can speak for our group of 12 or so when I say this restaurant is the cream of the crop. They gave us a private space in the back and were happy to re-assemble tables to fit our needs. I am Indian, a foodie and quite picky - Dusmesh in my book is the cream of the crop. The food is fresh-tasting and delicious, the service is great, the staff very friendly, nice location - convenient and attractive, ample parking. We are truly blessed. While everything on the buffet was good, I give extra stars to the following: - fried eggplant slices - bhatura fried bread - everywhere else it's greasy, theirs is not!? - mango chat dessert - fruity ice cream to die for My only negative was the tandoori chicken was a bit dry and not fresh-tasting. Dusmesh definitely warrants bookmarking. Like Arnold S, I'll be back. read more

The best Indian food I've had in Cincinnati!! Great service, great food! I came to Dusmesh for the first time a little over a year ago for dinner and tried Indian food for the first time. Because I am a vegetarian I could not try all of the amazing chicken dishes they had to offer. But I did try their vegetarian platter and it was amazing! Not to mention their samosas were not dry and disgusting like some other places ('cough' Shaan). A couple of weeks later I came back again with some friends for the lunch buffet and although the food was not as good as the dinner I had before (expected for a lunch buffet) it was still very good and worth the price. I don't eat Indian often but when I do in Cincinnati, it will definitely be at Dusmesh. read more

Service was extremely slow, but food was absolutely delicious! Would definitely return to eat but will make sure to have 2 hours or more to dine and leave. read more

First time diner today. Terrific buffet. Great tastes and variety. Mango dessert was worth the price! Staff was polite, attentive, even charming. Highly recommend if you like good, down-home Indian cuisine. read more

If I could give this place zero stars I would. My experience here was horrible. After being seated my husband and I were ignored. We watched a couple come in 20 mins after us who were promptly waited upon. The waiter had the nerve to turn to us and said I will get to you next. At this point we got up and left. I wouldn't waste my time even sitting down again. Do not go here! read more

Best Indian food in town. Flavorful and rich with fresh ingredients.

The Best Indian Restaurant in and around University of Cincinnati. Lunch Buffet is awesome. The Ice-cream is the best I ever had in a Buffet. read more

Delicious Indian food just a stone's throw from UC! The staff is incredibly friendly and very thoughtful! The ambiance is nice and the lunch buffet is a steal! The Indian food is better than Philadelphia. Out of the four Indian places by campus, this is the best buffet because the ambiance and service is good too. Unfortunately not all restaurants in Cincy have the combination of good food, ambiance, and service. read more

LOVE, LOVE this place!!! Their Chicken Nan and garlic nan is so good. I always get the Chicken Shahi Korma or Chicken Tikka Saag both are very good. This place never disappoints. read more

Impossible find. While traveling though Ohio on our way home we found an excellent Indian Buffett. With the help of Yelp! We travel with two large dogs and it is hard to find locations that have seating outside and a staff that does not mind dogs. The restaurant was very clean. The staff extremely friendly Hersh (sp?) was very gracious and also very funny and willing to share a story or joke. The food was mildly spiced and of excellent quality. I love Naan and they make an amazing naan that is kept in small batches so it is always fresh. The value of this meal was well priced. This is worth a stop for excellent Indian food. read more

The service was so terrible our party of seven got all our food at no cost. It took over an hour to get our food. Once delivered it was another twenty mins until we got rice and silverware. We asked for water many times. Eventually the server came with a pitcher of water, but then realized he had never brought us glasses to pour the water in. We received our naan an hour after receiving our main dish. By that time nobody wanted to have it because of how long we had already been there. It was a terrible experience and we just felt forgotten and like a burden there. read more

Great Indian cuisine of (less westernized than the take out places in Clifton). Spice level actually corresponds to the heat level of their dishes. It's byo beer/wine, which works out well if know ahead of time (or store extra wine in your trunk). Three awesome entrees, two different naans (though the paneer naan lacked sufficient cheesiness) - all around a great meal. Great service and atmosphere at a reasonable price. read more

Tried the Dusmesh special (chicken with onions, green peppers, and spices) -- delicious! The Kashmiri nan was also a winner, including as leftovers with a bit of honey goat cheese spread on top. Can't wait to go back for my favorite Indian dish, chicken shahi korma. Best Indian restaurant I've visited to date. read more

Dusmesh is located in a converted house on Ludlow Avenue near Rue de la Paix. It replaced a number of failed restaurants. Indian Palace and a fish place, whose name I have forgotten, were both there. The business was also empty for years. Dusmesh has lasted longer at 944 Ludlow than any other restaurant I recall. (I moved to Clifton in 1987.) Dusmesh deserves to have succeeded. I agree with many reviewers that I like their dinner menu better than their buffet. But their buffet is worth considering, especially if you are short on time or have a lot of people. I took 15 very food-conservative women from the west side of Cincinnati there on a weekday last summer. Each found things on the buffet she could enjoy. No one was stuck with what she thought was a terrible meal choice. If someone did not like a selection, she simply replaced it with another choice. They have salad fixings as well as Indian dishes. One gluten-free friend combined chicken with salad and had rice on the side without worrying what the consequences might be. When I am ordering from their menu, my favorite dishes are the Saag Paneer and Chicken Tikka. (NOT Chicken Tikka Masala - Chicken Tikka is marinated and grilled chunks of chicken which Dusmesh serves with crunchy vegetables. Chicken Tikka Masala usually refers to the grilled chicken pieces served in a mildly spiced sauce, often tomato and onion based with coconut. Chicken Tikka Masala actually is a British dish, not an Indian one.) If you want to combine flavors, you can order Chicken Tikka Saag, but I prefer two dishes side by side so I can enjoy the crunchy vegetables without a sauce. Dusmesh has no liquor license but they are friendly and helpful with BYOB. They have never charged me a corking fee, even though they provide bar glasses and open bottles. I have been to Dusmesh many times and I think it consistently rates four or five stars. If you consider what you pay for what you get, you will enjoy the value. read more

Went there for dinner tonight. They did not disappoint. The food was yummy and the host who greeted us appeared to be genuinely friendly and courteous. Will definitely be returning. Hubby liked their food and service better than Ambar. read more

My coworkers and I went there for the lunch buffet. The food was super fresh and the wait staff were very friendly. Although the food was milder than normal, it was still very good. read more

We were there on a Saturday night with friends to use a Groupon. The food was great. We tried four types of nann and they were all hot and delicious. The entries were spiced will and tasty. The problem was the service. After sour entrees were brought we didn't see a server again. We tried to order dessert but had no luck. We ended up leaving within a check and settled up at the bar. With food that good hopefully they can beef up the service. read more

This used to be my favorite go-to for Indian. My last three visits were such a disappointment- now I see in other reviews that the ownership has changed. I guess that explains it. read more

I love the food here the lunch buffet is amazing! The owner is super kind and nice. The prices are reasonable and variety is large