Cute interior and comfy comfy chairs! Fast service Delicious food. I had the coconut lamb, mild, and my partner had the mango goat, medium. Both were tender, delicious, and we would order again. read more

Delicious buffet style food. I had a little of everything vegetarian and every bite was delicious.

What an incredible dinner we had at India Mahal! We love Indian food and so we tried so many things on the menu, including: meat samosa (the chutney served with this was out of this world), chicken 65 (great, but probably our least favorite of the evening), the chopped salad (recommended by our waiter - so incredibly fresh, crunch and the mix of flavors were phenomenal), the bread basket (garlic naan was wonderful but the potato naan was by far the best). For dinner our 5 year old had the tandoori kids - the chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful and the serving size was huge, my husband had the lamb tikka and I had the chicken tikka. For dessert we had the mango kulfi and kheer - both of which were amazing. The restaurant was beautifully decorated and the service was excellent! We will be back again and again! Thank you for great Mother's Day dinner! read more

India Mahal Restaurant - Tandoori kids and chicken 65 - Indian Near Me - Havelock, North Carolina

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So, our first visit here, with our siblings visiting us as well. We all were impressed by the food and service. We got the lunch buffet. Decent pricing. Fresh Naan and authentic Northern Indian spicy cuisine. read more

India Mahal Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Havelock, North Carolina

Great food, service, ambience! Reviews have been really good and we finally stopped last night on our way back from Raleigh---and it was fantastic! The place is nondescript outside, although has plenty of parking...but they did a great job decorating inside for a fun and festive feel. The server and his family own and run the place and apparently had a restaurant previously in Wilmington. Thankfully, we have them in the area now. They have an extensive menu and their portions are very generous! We had the gobi manchurian ---so delightful; The naan bread basket--scrumptious; chicken jalfarzi--so tasty; and the lamb makhani--my NEW fave! We are definitely excited to come back to try their lunch buffet too. THIS is DELICIOUS Indian food! read more

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Came for the lunch buffet which is served 6 days a week from 11:00-2:30pm. The food isn't nearly as spicy as other restaurants I've tried for anyone who is worried about the spice (not saying it has zero spice though lol). I suggest the chicken Makhani, 10/10. The naan was hot and fresh. The gentlemen who were serving us were very pleasant and patient. The place itself is where bayside used to be but now completely unrecognizable with beautiful interior and decorative decor. I would definitely come back but during dinner when you can order more stuff via ala-carte menu but if it's your first time trying Indian food or visiting this restaurant: it's a good idea to do the buffet during lunch so you can see the food before you order just so you have an idea on what's available read more

After excitement that we finally had a local Indian restaurant open, and this being our 5th or 6th order, today's meal was a HUGE let down. From the rubbery re-heated pakoras to the stale and burned Naan. This was really disappointing. 63.00 and we can't even make leftovers because we were GIVEN leftovers!!!!!! Seriously, you can't re serve yesterday's buffet left overs and expect happy customers. The pakoras were inedible!! I guess it is back to New Bern for our Indian food. read more

This is a solid Indian spot. Food: 6/10 Atmosphere: 10/10 (it is gorgeous inside) Service: 6/10 Overall, I would recommend trying them out. read more

Food was great and the place was very clean. The waitress was pleasant and explained the dishes.

India Mahal lunch Buffet: Food quality- Rice was great it had a great spice to it, the lentils were nice and tender had good flavor but could use a bit more with the combination of chicken. I tasted the difference in flavor just wasn't that much of a difference. The potatoes and fried onion were perfect. The potatoes just melt in the mouth and the fried onion was nice and crispy. You are served with bread that was plain but was a great combination with the food. Cleanliness- Everything seemed very well kept. Nice clean tables and dishes. The place had great decor and music that was very relaxing. Service- once you enter you are greeted and sat down and helped with how the buffet works. We were checked on a good bit of times. Staff are very open and nice, great service. Pricing- Pricing is Fair it is about 17.00 per Adult. Overall Satisfaction- 4.5 Stars. Great place to go for a comfort food. Definitely recommend going. read more

India Mahal Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Havelock, North Carolina

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The food was flavorful and well prepared, with a great mix of traditional Indian dishes and some that were new to me. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, offering thoughtful recommendations based on our preferences. They helped us navigate the menu and suggested some outstanding dishes that we wouldn't have thought to try ourselves. Highly recommend for whole family, weeknight meals or spicy date night. read more

We are new to the Indian food scene and explained this to our waiter who took us up to the lunch buffet table, explained what constituted each dish and made some delicious recommendations. In a very unobtrusive way, he continued to check on us periodically to see how we were doing and if we were enjoying the dishes. We look forward to going back next month and having our friends join us. read more

Service was very good and staff was prompt and friendly. Had the lunch buffet and they had a good variety of dishes. I just found them all to be very bland and lacking that Indian seasoning punch. Was really hoping to find a good Indian option since moving from the RTP area. read more

I drove 30 minutes to try this place. It was so worth it. The interior is colorful and modern. The menu is massive. I had garlic naan, vegetable samosa and lamb saag with rice. It was delicious. I had enough leftover for another meal the next day. I can't wait to go back. read more

Great establishment w friendly service. Have enjoyed soo many dishes and none has disappointed. I get naan about 2-3 times a week every few weeks and would recommend anybody to try their food! Mango lassi is really good too. read more

The food at India Mahal is excellent, and the service is outstanding. I highly recommend trying the goat curry--it is delicious! read more

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Adorably decorated inside. Amazing fresh seasoned foods from all areas of Indian cuisine. Definitely have to try it out. We will return read more

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The food is amazing , and the staff is very on point.. your cup will be filled the second it's even half way drank...this is a great place to take a girl on a date or a great place to take family visiting from out of town... it has the wow factor the moment you walk in; secondly let's talk about the food , the owner has studied abroad in India and learned from some of the most renowned chefs in India learning secrets and the history behind the Indian spices ... I can truly attest as an Indian , this is an outstanding place to eat and I will recommend it again time after time read more

India Mahal Restaurant - Sunny Singh owner of India mahal - Indian Near Me - Havelock, North Carolina

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Food was so flavorful. Great service. Server came over and talked with us about the various dishes.

"I've been a loyal customer for a long time and always tried to be friendly and supportive. Unfortunately, both the owner's behavior (the husband and the wife) has become consistently rude, unprofessional and dismissive. On multiple visits she has snapped at customers, including myself and staff, interrupted conversations without a simple 'excuse me,' and created an uncomfortable atmosphere. The final straw was when I called to ask about the buffet dishes, because they all look similar on their FB posts since they no longer (intentionally so) film the labels of the dishes anymore, despite repeated requests. I was informed by the staff that she told them, 'Don't tell him anything, he can drive 30 miles here and find out.' I hung up the phone and decided they no longer deserve my business. The food is mediocre with diluted flavorless curries, but the disrespect from the owner is not worth it. I've since found several better Indian restaurants with better food, respectful service and prices. The wife is very disrespectful and contemptuous. The cosplay of culinary greatness without the craft, paired with rudeness that isn't earned, is very fatiguing. A dal tadka cook masquerading as a certified master chef, gets old real quick. I spent thousands of dollars with this business, including large catering orders. Unfortunately, the owners' behavior has become increasingly unprofessional and uncomfortable. The husband would regularly sit with me, uninvited, during my meals and ask intrusive personal questions about my finances, family, and even inappropriate topics like his medical issues and local street drugs. I tried to be polite for months, but the lack of boundaries became overwhelming. The husband's remarks that he not focused on pleasing his 17$ buffet customers, but concentrates on extracting 80 to 100 $ per customer by enticing them with takeouts and ordering from the menu, are also very off putting. Over time I also noticed a decline in food quality and consistency. The lunch buffet often featured 8-10 curry dishes that looked nearly identical, and the labels identifying each dish are now no longer put on their FB website daily, as they used to be months ago. Without labels, it became difficult to know what was being served, and I began seeing the same dishes reappear day after day. On several occasions, items labeled as 'goat curry' contained lamb instead, which I pointed out multiple times and was told it was an oversight. There were also quality concerns -- for example, the butter chicken on the buffetI had glue‑like pieces and a thick, hardened sauce that tasted like it had been reheated from a previous day. After eating it, I experienced stomach cramps and diarrhea for several days. These issues, combined with the unprofessional behavior from the owners, ultimately led me to stop dining here." "I'm sharing this so future customers know what to expect." read more

Too spicy for my taste, but if you like cayenne pepper then it is the place for you. Small place and all the employees were nice.

Great food, servers explain all the foods, ambiance gives you the feeling of India! And buffet gives you a chance to try things. I enjoyed the food! read more

We really enjoyed the food. The staff if friendly too! Great experience. $15 All you can eat for lunch is amazing!

The food was absolutely delicious and can be ordered with more or less spice intensity, good if you have children! We did a carry-out and everything was contained nicely! Portions were enough to share between the 2 of us. We will return to try the buffet for certain read more

Good and service are wonderful. They have a buffet. The food is delicious. Nice atmosphere. read more

This place is surprisingly good - I saw it on the way to the beach from Raleigh and stopped in. It is great! Better than anything in Raleigh/Cary in my opinion. Buffet is great (lunch) and offers a wide variety of vegetables, as well as chicken, lamb, and sometimes goat. The buffet is necessarily not real spicy, but it is very flavorful. At dinner, you can order any spice level you want. The people are very nice and helpful. It has become a "regular" for me) 30 minute drive each way, and well worth it! read more

The staff were friendly and helpful. There was a great selection of dishes on the buffet. All the ones I tried were delicious. Highly recommend. read more

Just had the most wonderful experience here! The food is outstanding! The wait staff above par! I highly recommend trying this place out! You will not be disappointed!!!! read more

To be honest, I wasn't expecting much before we stopped in. On arrival, the restaurant was surprisingly updated from the old greasy spoon local diner that was there before. Very tastefully decorated and seating was very comfortable, clean and well organized. We were immediately greeted and seated with menus and drinks quickly served. The staff was friendly and professional. The gentleman running the front of the house offered help with the very full menu selections and explained the spice options. Indian cuisine is not my forte, and I've only tried buffets in the past, so making a choice was a bit daunting. We both chose chicken dishes, my wife having Chicken Jalfarzi, with fresh vegetables sautéed with ginger and garlic, and I ordered Coconut Chicken, with cream, coconut milk and nuts. We also ordered the Garlic Naan. Our dishes arrived in a very short time and we were both blown away with the flavors. They came with a lovely Jasmine Rice and for the first time in over a year, we completely devoured every bite of both dishes, both of us sharing the two. I usually only eat half of my dinner, but this was so good we finished it all. There was plenty of food so it wasn't a question of quantity. My ONLY critique, if I had to pick one, would be not really finding any nuts in the Coconut Chicken dish, but the dish was excellent regardless. We enjoyed the meal so much, we decided to share a dessert as well. After much deliberation, we chose Gulab Jamun. Very unusual dish of fried milk pasty balls in honey, and saffron sauce that neither of us had tried, but it was a perfect ending to a wonderful meal. Our bill came to just over $46 before taxes. We will definitely be making the trip to Havelock from time to time for another visit. I don't give 5 star ratings lightly, but this one rates. I almost hate to share this because I'd love to be greedy and keep this jewel to ourselves. Well deserved. read more

This place is AMAZING! The buffet is top tear in cleanliness, and delicious food! My favorite Indian cuisine yet!! Been in 4 times, and not a disappointment yet! Keep up the great work guys! read more

Great food ! Lunch and dinner is amazing !! The tiki marsala is amazing and the lamb is so tender.

The buffet is amazing! They have a lot of different options, which is great for people to try. The service and ambiance is great!