Very nice Indian food truck. Sometimes a bit hard to make sure that they have all the food on the menu later on during the lunch hours, so consistency is a tad mixed. But quality is solid. I had the daal with rice, garlic naan, mango lassi, and mithai sweets. The daal was quite good. Nice portion of both rice and the main course, very good for the price especially. Not too spicy but very flavorful. Definitely recommend if they have it. The garlic naan was much too garlicky for me. Almost a bit burnt. Good portion but I just personally didn't enjoy it much at all. The mango lassi was very tasty, very thick. But, there were little pieces of what seemed to be either thin mango skin or plastic or something which took away from the enjoyment. They also gave some free mithai sweets as well, which was very nice of a surprise. A bunch of different small pieces of sweets. Not sure what they are, but they were pretty good, kind of crumbly, quite sweet. read more

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Didn't get my full order. One order of Mango lassi was not delivered and there were no Naanwith the combo order.

India on Wheels is a food truck that serves Indian foods (e.g., samosa, vegetarian, chicken, lamb, and naan). Based on my one visit, I rate the food as 3 stars and the prices as 5 stars. On a Friday around lunchtime, I was walking around Oakland and looking for a quick place to buy food. I saw this orange truck on the side of the road. Other customers were waiting in line, and I asked them what the approximate wait time was, and they replied about 10 minutes. I ordered a medium-sized chicken biryani for $7 and a medium-sized chicken tikka masala for $7. Months ago, this business raised its prices because of inflation, but these prices are still low. My husband and I ate our food at home. We liked the chicken biryani better. The chicken tikka masala contained chicken that was a color that we have not seen in other chicken. I took one bite of the chicken, and my husband did not eat the chicken at all. I had requested mild sauces, and the sauces were truly mild and had a little spice. read more

India on Wheels - Menu (I marked the price increases) - Indian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Ordered Samosas for a snack but they were ice cold and no chutney served. Samosas were also very oily and dripping with oil. I would advise not to eat here. read more

Excited to find out that India on Wheels will be back open at their CMU location during the second week of August! Today, I came here for lunch at the Pitt location on Bigelow and ordered the lunch combo special, which includes 3 curries of your choice, a piece of naan, and a water or a soda. I went with the Chicken Vindaloo, Jeera Chicken, and the Paneer Makhani. All were delicious, except I wish they had given me more chicken in my portions. I also asked for a spice level of 8 but the food wasn't too spicy, so I'm definitely going to ask for a 10 when I go back! read more

India on Wheels - Lunch Combo Special - Indian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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The food was some of the best food I've had in Pittsburgh! Very good prices, very good flavor, and very generous portions! Would highly recommend. read more

India on Wheels - Palak Paneer and Chicken curry with rice and naan. - Indian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I love this food truck! It's conveniently located across the Soldiers and Sailors parking garage, so I often stop by after parking to grab lunch at least once a week. I typically get the chicken tikka masala and occasionally a samosa, which keeps me full throughout the day. The inexpensive prices for such generous portions also keep me coming back! And without a clay oven, the naan is pretty good. A negative is the sauces easily spill out of their containers, so I just have to be very careful with my transport. And the wait time can get a little long if they're very busy, but you can call and order ahead if needed. Overall, it's a great spot to grab lunch on the go. The owner is very friendly, and I love how there's complementary candies or chips :) I know I'll be back for more chicken tikka masala next week! read more

*HIGHLY RECOMMENDED* *4.5/5* For cheap, fast, and good Indian food, this is the place. Located right on campus, India on Wheels is one of my favorite places to get Indian food. They have very good portioned meals for only $4/$5 depending on the size you get; I can get two meals out of one large order. I've tried so many of their food and all of them are real tasty. This food truck has save me many times when I was starving on campus and couldn't afford to spend that much on food. Best part is that you can substitute rice with naan, and their naan is amazing. Some of my favorite items include chicken saag, tikka masala, and korma. But honestly, all of their curries are great. *VERDICT* Would always go back 100%. It's crave-worthy :) read more

If you know me you know I've been to a lot of restaurants and food trucks. So when I say this is the best Curry I've had in North America, and the best food truck I've ever eaten from, you know I'm either on acid, or dead right. Or more likely, both. When I see this food truck, I start doing "India on Cartwheels" in my mind. And I let out a few "India on Squeals." I brought my friend Remington here, thinking it was "India On Steele's." And if it were referring to my guy friend from Hyderabad who is currently dating my girl friend from Cardiff, it'd be "India on Wales." Ahem. What to get: Large Chicken Tikka Masala (spice level 1-10) for $5.50. Why: It's the best curry in North America, and I've had at least 57% of them. You're lying: Yes, I'm horizontal in bed right now because I'm full to the brim of IoW curry. So they how are you going to get to the gym today: You're going to have to curry me out. Seriously, if you only eat 1 thing in Pittsburgh, let it be this. They open from around 11 to 6 each day (shorter hours when school is out, sometimes), parked on Bigelow about 2 blocks north of the Cathedral Of Learning. There's a new one over by Carnegie Mellon too, haven't been yet. I've sent and taken many people here now, and the *majority* think it is one of the best curries they've ever had. Including people who have lived in and visited England and/or India. So I'm not crazy. I get requests to drive it all the way back to Buffalo most times I'm here. The prices are ridiculously low. It's silly. I mean, they're basically giving these amazing curries away. The Samosa Chaat is good, the Mango Lassi not so good, but it's the curries that win the world universe galaxy curry contest. Chicken Tikka Masala is *the* one. It tastes a lot like the curries over in England (British Indian is a cuisine all unto itself, invented by Indian immigrants, and perhaps the most delicious genre of food you can get in the UK... and we all do). It would actually be one of the best ones in London, Birmingham, Manchester, or even Bradford. Except that it's in Pittsburgh. Don't leave it out of the fridge for too long, or it'll be "India on Congeals." And be grateful it's served over rice and not "India on Oatmeal." If you eat so much of it that you get super tall, I'll call you "India on Shaquille." And if you want to turn me on while eating it, try "India on High Heels." The people of Pitt just don't know how lucky they are to have this truck here. I drive 4 hours from Buffalo just to have it, on a bi-monthly basis. Not that I'm bi, but I would be, if that was the only way to scarf down this curry regularly. However, one caveat is that not everyone will like it. If you're used to "Indian Indian" over British Indian, or if you are used to the Americanized crap (sorry), then this might not be your cup of tea. It's a matter of taste. If it's not your cup of tea, we can't be friends anymore. (Joke) (Sort of). Some of the negative reviews here are actually clearly from people who were expecting Americanized crap, and "don't get it." It's their loss, really. Another caveat, and my only complaint, is that while they're lovely people, in some of their online responses... I'd advise them to be a little more "kissy-assy", one might say. I sent a friend here, and her experience was not great. I wish the responses to her review had been more gentle, less confrontational. An argumentative response to a negative review is so much more off-putting to potential customers than the review itself. If they ever remove those responses and start being suck-ups ;) then I'll remove this paragraph. I just want them to be loved by all the way I love them, for the *incredible* food. Service: amazing. The owner is a wonderful guy, and has even stayed open late for me on several occasions, I'd call from Ohip and tell him I'd be 20 mins later than closing. No problem. Wow! If you get it on a Sunday, it's "India on Steelers." And if your banana just un-peeled itself, then "India on Repeel." With these prices, it's more like "India on Great Deals." Or "India on Steals." I might make a movie about this truck: "India on Reels." Or it might turn me into one of those shirtless studly Bollywood guys, so my nickname could be "India on Sex Appeals." And if you eat more than 1 thing in Pitt, you may also want to try the Rib Eye Taco at Las Palmas (on Brookline), and the Gyro from Greek Gourmet or Gali's, as well as the steak sandwich at Gaucho, and the Old Bay - Wet wings at Bob's Big Shot. But if it's just 1 thing... let it be this Chicken Tikka Masala. Believe it. Anyway I've been rambling too long, I feel like I've given you the whole "India on Spiel." And if it were referring to how most Indians imagine themselves hooking up with Jessica Biel (or any one of her sisters), then it'd be "India on Biels." Whereas if it were about how emotional I get when I eat this spectacular, incomparable Chicken Tikka Masala, it'd be named "India on All-The-Feels." read more

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Love the people and the food. I keep coming back and so should you. Lunch special is the besg

Was super excited to try this and was happily surprised but the portions, but a bit disappointed by the flavor. The lamb biryani and chicken tikka masala were basically overflowing from their containers, so it's definitely a bang for your buck. However, the chicken tikka masala could've been more flavorful and the rice was disappointingly not basmati :-( The garlic naan could have also had a stronger garlic flavor. Maybe we came in with too high of expectations from the raving reviews we've heard, but it wasn't as great as we were hoping it to be. read more

India on Wheels - Lamb Biryani, Chicken Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The first time I was there, had a Shrimp Korma and it was awesome. Honestly much better than any of the dishes I had at Prince of India near by, and for $5.50 you get a large portion, actually had plenty of shrimp and spicy enough.(I asked for 9/10 so probably for 9 I did want it to be spicier) The place has enough options, including vegetarian and shrimp options. If I had to complain, the rice looked a little weird, and I don't really like the curry served all over the rice, but again for a food truck its understandable. Also it did take time. Overall I will definitely go there again, and pretty regularly at that too. read more

India on Wheels - Shrimp Korma - Indian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I really love the food here!! The wait can sometimes be long depending on the rush, but I'm always happy with my meal. I get the Chicken Tikka Masala, spice 0 (I'm sensitive, okay!), and I love it. I do wish there was a little more chicken though. Overall, great spot for lunch takeout between classes on Pitt's campus! read more

They are open from about 11 Am - 3:30 PM Mon - Fri in the winter. They are open from about 11 AM to about 6 PM Mon - Fri in the summer. According to my senior colleague (who has been at Pitt for over 20 years), this is the best food truck at University of Pittsburgh. The food is certainly very good and inexpensive. It's highly recommended for a quick eat near campus. The portions are large, and you will likely have some food left over. You can also specify spiciness. The biryani (chicken, vegetable, shrimp, or lamb) is $4.00 for small and $5.00 for large. I usually get the chicken biryani, which is cooked with basmati rice, coconut sauce, nuts, and herbs. The Mango Lassi is good for only $1.50 I think they make the food while you wait. Call ahead if you want to avoid having to wait out in the cold or the lines. read more

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This place is every college student's dream: cheap, large portion and right on campus! And the service is fast and efficient. I always get my usual: a samosa and a large order of chicken makhani over white rice. Chicken makhani is my favorite and I highly recommend if you like creamy sauces! Also you have the option of a small or large order. I would get a large because for just a dollar more, you get twice the amount of food, enough for lunch and dinner! read more

I hit this truck for lunch earlier this afternoon. After glancing over the reviews, I called ahead to place my order. I thought 10 min. would be sufficient, but the guy on the phone told me it would take 20. So, I gave them 15 min. before heading down to pick up my order. Based on others' recommendations, I ordered a small chicken tikka masala. Given that the curry I'd ordered from the truck next door had been unbearably spicy for my taste at my normal spice level of 4, I decided to play it safe and order my dish with a spice level of 3. I also ordered a mango lassi to accompany it, which I typically order with Indian dishes. Both items cost $6 together, which is a bargain, even in Oakland. Both the presentation and quality of the food at this truck were comparable to that of the truck next door. The dish consisted mostly of rice and curry, with a few large chunks of chicken on top. The chicken varied in quality, with some chunks consisting of questionable quality dark meat, and one chunk consisting of white meat. The curry had a decent flavor and consistency, but was rather bland in terms of heat, which was a surprise after receiving super-spicy curry from the truck next door. As for the mango lassi, it was similar to the one I received from the truck next door in its thin and rather watery consistency. Although the food from this truck isn't something I'd go out of my way for, it's a convenient lunchtime option, esp. for college students and people who work at Pitt or Presby Hospital. In addition to taking phone orders, this truck is on Tapingo. Regardless of how you order, just be sure to allow enough time for them to make it, given that the food is MTO. read more

India on Wheels - Chicken tikka masala and mango lassi - Indian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place is SO good and SO cheap. It's $7 for a large platter including a soda and the portions are huge. I've gotten the chicken tikka masala and vindaloo multiple times and they're on point! I've got a pretty high spice tolerance, and usually will order the highest spice rating with the expectation that it won't be as spicy as I want it. The spice rating is out of 10 and they take a 10/10 spice seriously!! But the flavors are so good here and the price just is the cherry on top. You can call in your order and they take payment with Zelle. The owner is super nice and I've called to place an order 5 min before closing and they were so accommodating. I just moved to Pittsburgh and am so glad I found them because they're definitely on the lunch/dinner rotation! read more

I really enjoyed my food here and was able to have rice instead of the included naan! I have Celiac and did not experience cross contamination, but of course your mileage may vary depending on sensitivity. read more

Best food truck on Bigelow. Perhaps the best food truck in Pittsburgh (sorry Franktuary Truck, but the truth hurts sometimes). Good portions, great flavor, and you can even call ahead and avoid waiting for your food to be freshly cooking before your eyes. Lamb Biryani with spice level 8 and a samosa = pure heaven for $6 total. Oh, and that Indian food truck located two trucks to the front of India on Wheels with the same exact menu? AVOID IT AT ALL COST. Unless you enjoy an afternoon of tums, pepto bismol, and gastrointestinal issues - then by all means, live your life to the max. read more

Admittedly, I haven't had a meal from India on Wheels since 2007 but when I was taking Serbian classes through the SLI: Summer Language Institute at University of Pittsburgh Oakland Campus, this was my number one spot for an affordable and delicious lunch. Honestly, I ordered from them almost daily and was always satisfied. I'm pleased to see the prices haven't gone up much and it appears they offer the same portion sizes. I always had leftovers, something a broke college student can appreciate. I pretty much stuck with the lamb vindaloo or chicken tikka masala all three summers I attended classes in the area. They served it up with basmati rice and I'd order a mango lassi when it was available. Services was fast and efficient, so that was a plus when we only had limited time between morning and afternoon sessions. The only downside was that they often cooked food in the same pans, making my "mild" meal a little spicier than anticipated if someone with a higher tolerance for heat had ordered ahead of me. CASH ONLY! read more

Very good Indian food, especially for the price. $5 can get you a small serving and a freshly grilled piece of naan - plenty for one meal. For a dollar extra you can get a large and have some leftovers. My favorite has always been the mango chicken curry made by Rita (the cart closest to fifth ave). You can choose your spiciness on a scale of 1-10. Definitely the best quick meal for $5 in Oakland. read more

Rita has been serving fantastic food for many many years. I would have to say that this truck provides better quality food than many restaurants in Oakland. Dish to try for a vegetarian like me would be paneer makhani or palak paneer. You can even call in sometimes because this place gets super busy during the semester. As a UPitt student, I survived off this truck. Cash only. read more

I've been meaning to try this food truck for awhile, and when I finally did, it didn't disappoint! I ordered a small portion of their paneer curry with rotis and at $5 for a generous and delicious portion, it hit all the right spots for me! Steaming paneer in warm curry and fresh warm chapathis.. what more can one want! They have some combo offers for larger appetites and you can pick from roti, naan and rice to go with your curries. This food truck is no frills.. has limited options but guarantees a full happy tummy! Definitely recommended.. over most other Indian restaurants in the area for sure! read more

Rita has been turning out consistently fresh, affordable, and delicious food in Oakland for over a decade. Everything is cooked to order except daal and samosas. My favorite dish is the mattar paneer--I've moved away from Pittsburgh and have pretty much been counting down the hours until I get back and can order food from this truck again. The portions are large and for $5 you can have enough for two meals. Rita is always friendly and has a ready smile. For ten years, I probably ate food from this truck anywhere from one to four times a week, depending. It's totally crave-able, and at a great price. When it's cold, I hate waiting in lines and because this truck is so good, there usually is one. So make sure to call your order in ahead and then you can just go pick it up! read more

LOVE THIS PLACE. Jay Amin (the cook and owner) of the truck is the nicest man ever and makes awesome, cheap and TASTY Indian food (and that's coming from an Indian herself). He offered to cook me food and leave it in front of the truck for me since I was only available to pick it up after it closed. Unfortunately, some asshole picked it up. But, when I texted jay letting him know what happened he offered to drive back to his truck and cook the food for me. WHO IS THAT NICE THESE DAYS? read more

Every once and a while, it's nice to walk down to the food trucks on Bigelow and get some non-cafeteria food. India on Wheels is the only one I've been to, but I like them. The lady running it is really nice, the food is tasty, and the price is right. Get your food, then head on over to the steps of Soldiers and Sailors, and have a nice lunch not in a cubicle in front of a computer. :) Cash only. read more

Mango Lassi (drink) is good. Dish-wise, my favor is "Butter almond lamb". You can change rice to nan-bread if you ask. Price is great for campus food. Go here regularly in my six years at Pitt. Remember to call and order during Winter time. India on Wheels has more sauce than the other Indian food truck nearby. i find the other one too dry and too spicy for my liking. read more

This place is the best. With mouth watering chicken biryani for $5, it's a dream for college students. I always get my usual: a large chicken biryani. The chicken pieces are juicy and plentiful. But I'm sure the other titems are good as well. One thing I don't like about this is that the spice level changes every time I eat here even though I ask for 7. Sometimes it is sweet while at other times it's flaming hot. They could use a little consistency in this department. All in all, a good place to eat after a hectic day. PS: They accept only cash! read more

This is pretty standard Indian food. Rita aunty is a sweetheart, and creates a truly affordable and decent meal. It was definitely food that helped me when I missed home, and when I was low on cash during my college years. If you are in the mood for a cheap & quick Indian meal check this place out. read more

My first experience here wasn't so great: I ordered one of the paneer dishes and opened the container to find 4 measly pieces of paneer. Total bummer. I decided to give them another shot, though. This time around, I went with the chicken tikka and was not disappointed. The chicken was tender, the sauce pleasantly spicy, and the rice steamed to perfection. Their small size is pretty generous -- no hunger pangs this round! And $4.50 for a generously sized small? No hunger pangs for my wallet, either. The only consistent downside is the wait. This truck is hoppin' during my brief lunch break, and since they make everything fresh (awesome!), the wait is even longer (around 20 minutes today). However, my understanding is that you can call in your order for pickup if you're short on time. read more

So disappointed. Smelled lovely all the way home. I've never had saag with so much tomato and virtually NO detectable cream. I tried my best to just pretend it was an entirely different dish - not saag. I ended up throwing the entire dish away, it was that bad. Total wast of money. read more

India on Wheels - Wayyyyyyyy too much tomato in the saag!!! - Indian Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I actually really liked this food truck - much more than I expected! I always ordered the same thing so I'm not sure how the rest of the food is here. My classic order is the lamb biryani! It tastes so good and I would get it once a month when I walked by the food truck on bigelow. It's not the best biryani I've had but something about it tastes so good to me. It's also extremely cheap - I don't remember ever paying more than $5.50 for a large portion. read more

I have been eating here for about two years. Best Indian food experience by far. The menu has shrunk, but the speed has increased. The Samosas are to die for and only a dollar! Also, the amount of food for 7 dollars is enough to feed a young college student. Best Indian food in Pittsburgh Hands Down!!! read more

I miss this place the most of any other place in Pittsburgh since I moved. Indian entrees normally run like $14-20, so it's one thing that they sell them for $5.50 here. But it's another thing that I haven't found (in my opinion at least) better tasting Indian food at several other places I've tried that charge way more. And I'm honestly not sure if I ever will. read more

Very bland curry and bad bits of chicken. They use thigh and dark meat rather than breast. Chicken wasn't marinaded very well. Sauces were watery and had no flavor, even some salt would have helped. On and the rice was over cooked. Nan was store-bought and just heated up. What do you expect for $5 thought, its a pity gourmet trucks haven't arrived in Pittsburgh yet all of the trucks on Morrison looked disgusting. read more

I miss this place so much. Was just stopping by their page to see if they were open again and figured I should leave a review! Love their chicken tikka, would grab a small plate and a sprite for like $6 when leaving work frequently. Hoping they will reopen soon! read more

Very tasty food at a good price. Friendly service. I've had just about every chicken dish on the menu over the past few years. Time to move on to the lamb! read more

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A Very humble guy runs this. Food is authentic. Completely. Worth for the money.

Ordered a large Chicken Vindaloo. They weren't busy in the mid-afternoon. Prompt, reasonable value for money, good Vindaloo on rice if nothing astounding. Pleased. Very convenient to Oaklander Hotel if you want decent food and don't want to eat at their restaurant. They close a bit early but it's a food truck and that's that. read more

It doesn't get any better than India on Wheels. I could eat from this truck breakfast, lunch and dinner, and never get tired of it.