For my fellow desis- Lemme just say how amazing this restaurant is! Been 4yrs coming here. You can…read morechoose your spice level. Andhra ownede.. Our 4 go tos are- Butter chicken-- great dish only thing is I'm assuming they use food color as there's always a red stain on my fingers after eating & washing-- this part is a bit aggravating. But You know we use our fingers to eat. Def recommended tho.... Andhra chicken Dry- we order spicy 6-7 excellentttttt!!!!!! Very spicy at it is back home in south India for us. A true testament of Andhra/tamizh cuisine. Mostly dry with a lot of cooked onions on top ((yum))for homemade chapatis, parothas etc. Def recommended.. Malai Kofta-- thick creamy w a hint of sweetness, only 3 koftas tho sadly bcz it's soooo good. Something once in a while. Def recommended. Saag/palak paneer-- soooo good! Creamy so ofc it's a fatty treat but it's really good- def recommended. Overall we love this restaurant. It's our go to. Will try more !

The food was great, but, a warning to any nut allergy folks! We asked if they used any nuts in the…read morechicken curry and explained my daughter's allergy, and they said "no". Well, either something else in the food acts like a "nut" or they just don't actually know what's in their ingredients. Good thing UPMC East is just up the road, as I had to rush my daughter to the ER. I can't blame the restaurant fully, as I should have done a little more in-depth research on Indian cuisine, and there was definitely a communication problem! I'm not a negative person, so now that I've said the above warning, I will say the food was delicious. I asked for a spicier version of chicken curry, you know, where your lips burn, but in a good way, and you just cant wait for the next bite! Definitely quality ingredients (and I'm betting they use cashew flour as a thickening agent)! The restaraunt is very clean. I would give the food a 4 out of 5. My daughter liked her rice, and honestly, had it not been for the required Emergency Room visit, she would have gave the place a 3!

If you haven't tried Udipi Restaurant in Monroeville, you may need to try it, especially if you…read more have Celiac Disease ( you can't eat gluten), are vegetarian, or vegan. They will make sure there's no cross contamination of you tell them you want gluten-free food. Super kind restaurant employees that will help you order your food , if you've never been there before. I have never had any problems with the food there, and I have severe Celiac Disease. I order the appetizer Rasam Vada, and either the the Butter Masala Dosa, or Masala Dosa( I prefer this one). The helping are generous, so be hungry. The smell of the dosas are amazing.

We came to visit the Pittsburgh Temple, and before going to our hotel, we visited Udupi café…read more. Everyone was hungry and wanted to eat some good Indian food... this place was really close to the Temple.. It was actually packed when we went at around 2 PM... parking facilities could be better.. cars kinda gets stuck with the short and narrow pathway.. seating arrangements were really good inside the restaurant.. Service was super good. Once we order the food, it comes really quick... they quickly made eight of us sit and took the order.. overall we were in and out, in about an hour.. For everything we ordered we got the same Sambar and chutney . Sambar taste could have been better . I know it's udipi style but was less salty . Chutney taste was average . Onion Rava was actually good... bisibela bath - was good. Apart from these everything else was just ok . I ordered the special veg thali and except the dhal , most of the items was average . Tasted more like bachelor cooking those days (mess type food ).. Overall the service was good but taste could be better . 3 stars !

If I could give this wife-husband run restaurant more than 5 stars, I would. I have eaten there…read moreabout 4 or 5 times in the last six months & have never been disappointed. India Garden is now the last surviving authentic North Indian Punjabi restaurant in Pittsburgh. Don't get me wrong--there are many fantastic Indian restaurants in Pittsburgh. But after the change of ownership of Taj Mahal (in Pittsburgh & Bridgeville, PA), most other restaurants are purveyors of non-Punjabi Indian food (eg Gujarati Indian, Udipi South Indian, Goan Indian, Bengali Indian etc.) The only Indian restaurant that features a North Indian Punjabi chef (the aforementioned husband-wife duo) is India Garden. I recommend all their breads, especially the tava-cooked Aloo Paratha and Plain Paratha. Make sure you ask for the Paratha to be cooked on Tava (Indian pan) and not the Tandoor oven. I find all their naans delicious but my favorites are the their butter naan & garlic naan. Their chicken reshmi kabab appetizer is especially noteworthy. They serve it on an aesthetically pleasing bed of vegetables including peppers. But that only tends to distract from the tenderness & flavoring of the kebab meat. Their sarson-ka-saag (mix of mustard leaves with other leafy veggies) is simply outstanding. Pair it with the plain paratha or Makki-ki-roti (Punjabi flatbread made from finely ground corn flour). And ask for their home-made butter on the side. Unlike other Indian restaurants they provide Indian pickle either free (with paratha) or at a nominal charge. One other pairing we like is their version of Indian scrambled eggs (Bhurji) with Plain Paratha. Other reviewers have favorably reviewed their other dishes (chicken, lamb etc). And I agree wholeheartedly: they are all delicious. As for Ambiance: it's quite acceptable. What makes this restaurant stand out is the freshness of ingredients and above all, the love with which the food is made. You taste that love with every morsel you eat. Kudos to the owners for maintaining the high standards of Indian flavors & freshness in their food. Oh, and by the way, the Indian pickle they serve is also house made and not out of a jar bought at some Indian grocery store. And if you new to Indian food, feel free to ask the owners for advice. They won't steer you wrong.

I love the food. Absolutely delicious and their garlic naan, perfect. I had a lamb dish I think it…read morewas called Rogan Josh or something. I got a spice level seven and that was perfect. Just enough to taste the spice without it burning you. My friend got spice level five and didn't taste anything spicy. I also had the mango lassi which was great. The restaurant is located on a strip mall. Nothing fancy. The bathroom was clean. The tables are super weird. It's all booths and the booth is movable but it's attached to the booth/seat behind you if that makes sense. So if you move your booth forward, you are moving the person's chair behind you backward. it was an uncomfortable set up but at least the food was delicious.

The food was fresh hot and delicious. The wait staff was very attentive. I will revisit with just…read morethe hubby to eat and sit in the corner area for a date night.

Order from here often, the food is good, the owners are nice, the decor is cute. Tho recently…read morethey've been stingy w the portions especially when ordering pick up over eating in person. But that's not gonna stop me from eating there lol - great, authentic Pakistani food

A great place to enjoy a tasty meal. They have a variety of…read moreoptions for meals. Several combo meals along with individual entrees. They definitely push you to get the combos, but that is because you get fuller picture of the meal and cuisine if you do (and honestly it isn't that much more). I tried the kababs and they were tender and packed with flavor. I've also had the Chicken Shawarma and a lamb kebab over rice and all have been equally tasty. Service is efficient considering they make things to order. There is a small seating area, but it appears most people order their items to go. If you are looking for something a little different, this is a great option.

Obsessed with their gyros & mango lassi. The space is quiet and great for a quick pickup.read more

We really enjoyed our lunch at Reva. I think we've visted Pittsburgh a number of times over the…read morepast 4 years and this is the first time we've had good Indian food there. I wouldn't say anything in particular was the best ever, but everything was really good, which in itself is just awesome. The paneer tikka was good. Nice a flavorful. The palak chaat was fine - I'd say it was mostly just palak pakoras and didn't really have much of a flavors of a chaat. Proabably this was the only somewhat disappointing item. The paneer lababdar was really good. Asparagus kofta was probably the even better, and then the dal makhani was also good. We ordered naan in a couple of batches and enjoyed it most when they brought it out really fresh out of the tandoor. The bullet naan was really good. Garlic naan was good too. Really nice people and thoroughly enjoyed this Mother's Day feast.

We came in on a Saturday for dinner. They cleared a table for our party, they seemed to only want…read moreto serve at certain tables as their were other open and cleared options available. The space is primarily bench like seating so keep that in mind. Service was a tad slow as we waited a bit to place our order and for the food to come out. The menu was varied, which I appreciated. I had granny's chicken, which had good flavor. The spicy naan was mild in my opinion, though others in my party thought it was too much to pair with a 7 spice level. Parking out front is easy. Okay option.

Prices are very reasonable for how much food you get. My boyfriend and I got the chicken Tikki…read moreMasala and the mix veggie biriyana. Great ambiance but it would have been nice if the water they served us was cold. The food came out super fast and all employees were happy to help.

If you're looking for an authentic Indian dining experience, the Grand Thali at Masala House is a…read moremust-try! It transforms dinner into a true celebration with beautiful presentation and incredible flavors from start to finish. The Grand Thali includes an appetizer, white rice, specialty rice, naan, poriyal, two vegetarian curries, two non-vegetarian curries, the daal of the day, and dessert of the day.... And everything is unlimited, so you can enjoy refills of the freshest rotating curries, smoky tandoori, fragrant biryani, warm naan, crispy starters, and house-made chutneys! Very friendly staff and quick service!

this is a long overdue review for my favorite indian restaurant in the city (and possibly my…read morefavorite restaurant of all). i eat here almost every week, but keep forgetting to leave a rating. time to fix that :) bombay to burgh is an amazing restaurant. it's always delicious, with food that tastes fresh and perfectly balanced. as a fan of indian food, i love how the menu isn't stuck on the classic dishes that you find in every indian restaurant in the US. sure, you'll find butter chicken, tikka masala, palak paneer, naan, and biryani, and they are all very delicious! but there are also dishes like bagara eggplants (described by the menu as "spice stuffed baby eggplants in a roasted peanut, sesame, poppy seeds and coriander gravy, finished with tamarind and coconut") and chicken xacuti (described as "a classic, aromatic chicken curry from the coastal region of Goa, India, known for its complex blend of freshly roasted spices, toasted coconut, and tamarind for a tangy balance"). i ordered both of these tonight and can vouch that they are extremely tasty and worthy of your attention. personally, my only struggle here is that literally every item on the menu looks delicious, and i hate having to choose! which brings me to my favorite part of this restaurant: sunday buffet. now, the food is wonderful every day of the week. i just ordered some tonight myself, so i definitely recommend it. that said, my absolute favorite time to come is for the buffet on sunday. i think buffets get a bad reputation for being all about quantity over quality and for having an unpleasant atmosphere (the passive aggressive "don't waste food" signs that most have don't help, either). sadly, these complaints are true of most buffets. bombay to burgh is a wonderful contrast and, in my opinion, does buffets the way they ought to be. the atmosphere is pleasant (no signs!) and you're likely to see many regular customers. there's a good chance you'll even be greeted by the very owner, G, and get to speak with him a bit! the staff is all very friendly and helpful, always doing their best to make sure you enjoy your visit. they are always happy to help if food needs to be refilled at the buffet or if you want to order anything. finally, and most importantly of all, the food is amazing! unlike most buffets, bombay to burgh only puts out a limited number of offerings: 2 appetizers, 2 meat entrees, 2 vegetarian entrees, 1 bread, 1 rice, 1 dessert, and 1 beverage. i think this is the perfect number to ensure there's both variety and quality. plus, you can actually try a little bit of everything, which usually isn't possible at giant buffets. my favorite part is that every week brings new food, which is now usually themed around a certain region of india. you know they'll always have reliable butter chicken and garlic naan to make you happy, but the rest of the buffet might be dishes you've never eaten before. it's a perfect way to explore different flavors and new food, without worrying you'll waste your money. eating out is a bit pricey anywhere these days, but i personally think that the buffet is still very affordable. have you seen the price of appetizers recently? just the fact that you can choose from two of those with your meal makes it a good deal to me! i feel very fortunate that i get the chance to eat here regularly. while i've loved indian food for over 20 years at this point, bombay to burgh has taken my appreciation to a whole new level and has me researching more food to cook myself. it's a wonderful place to eat!

Bombay to Burgh is an Indian restaurant nestled away on the outskirts of Pittsburgh in the…read moreSwissvale neighborhood. I have no basis on comparison with other Pittsburgh area Indian restaurants, but this seemed to be the one with the best reviews, so we chose this spot for dinner. There is very limited street parking out front, so you may have to circle around the block to find a free spot. There's ample seating for dining in, with tasteful decor throughout the restaurant. We started off with a mango lassi (4.5/5) which was delightfully refreshing with the proper hints of mango without being too sweet. For the appetizer, we ordered the B2B Chicken (3.5/5), which seemed almost like a very mildly spiced chicken pakora. The chicken was tender, but there wasn't much flavor in the batter it was fried in. For meals we went with the chicken tikka masala and butter chicken (both 4.25/5). Both had delicious gravies without being overly heavy with cream, with the chicken tikka masala being a tad bit spicier and more robust due to the onions & bell pepper content. We wound up going with garlic naan (4/5) and malabar laccha paratha (4.5/5) for bread since they didn't offer a plain or butter naan as an option...both were tasty, and the paratha was a great alternative to the more traditional plain naan. For dessert, we went with the nizami phirni (3/5), which was described as a "slow-cooked pudding with broken rice, milk, nuts, saffron, coconut, and cardamom" on the menu. The flavors were very muted, as we were expecting a more traditional kheer, which generally has a stronger flavor of saffron and cardamom. Service (3.5/5) wasn't the best, with 2 people waiting on us at random times, but was otherwise friendly. While we found the dessert a bit disappointing, the rest of the meal was pretty fresh and flavorful, so are glad we got to try to try Bombay to Burgh (overall 4/5), and would recommend them to others looking for decent Indian cuisine in Pittsburgh.