This is my favorite Indian buffet in AZ. They have a pretty solid line up with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. The buffet comes with fresh garlic naan. They have all the usual suspects you would expect: tikka masala, chicken curry, lamb vindaloo, lamb boti, chicken briyani, tandoori chicken, rice pudding, etc. the best part might be that the buffet also has mango lassi! Just don't forget to get some anise seeds on your way out the door! read more

Simply the best better than all the rest (pun-intended) :) had the buffet which I was able to be introduced to new food! Was skeptical at first with doing an Indian buffet but really this was really good. The waiting staff was on point and I was introduced to a new Lagar which went down smoothly. The picture of the orange drink was mango that went down like a milkshake that's better than yours! :) I had seconds of the chicken tiki masala. 10/10! read more

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Absolutely my favorite Indian restaurant and one of my all time favorite restaurants in the valley. Just went here a couple days ago after moving back to AZ and just like every other time they didn't disappoint and I had a little of all "Veg" dishes they have at their buffet. So delicious and so authentic and I recommend this place to anyone who wants to try Indian for the first time. Such Phenomenal food. read more

I do not understand the high ratings. The food was tolerable at best. The positive is having a buffet dinner however we will not be coming back. Tried a few of the meat dishes and most of the vegetarian. Most disappointing was the samosa which I normally love. Will head back to Scottsdale for our Indian faves. read more

Such yummy food and great service! Love the options in the Buffett and the mango drink! The naan is also so great! Definitely a solid option for Indian food in the East valley. read more

Very nice lunch buffet. Great variety of food. Lamb, chicken and vegetables, of course desserts as well. They also have milk tea and mango drink included for lunch buffet. We will definitely come back again. read more

After living in a culturally rich city with great Indian cuisine, one would think it'd be hard to match all the way out west here in Phoenix. However, while India Oven may not be the most authentic experience, it certainly matches the quality of any Indian restaurant I've dined in. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, but not overdone; simple and straightforward. The staff are both welcoming, friendly, and attentive. Their dinner buffet, which is what this review is largely based around, is $11.95 with a respectable spread. They've got an equal amount of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options with chicken and lamb and even have mango lassi. Overall, all of the meat dishes from lamb vindaloo to tandoori chicken were all clean and amazingly tender; none of that annoying grizzle or dry chewy meat. One of the most exemplary examples of this was surprisingly, the chicken curry: clean, tender, moist, and flavorful. Even the chicken in the bryani was moist! In total, the flavors in all of their dishes were strong and savory, but at a mild spiciness level accessible to outsiders (aka me). The naan is brought around fresh and has a great aroma and taste, if not just for the fact that it's fresh. However, even though the food was all very very good, a lot of the flavors were new and different to what I was used to. For instance, their tiki masala dishes tasted more tomato-based more than creamy, their saag and daal had other flavors aside from spinach, the and even their vindaloo tasted different. Again, this is not to say that any of the food was bad, as this was certainly not the case, but their style was definitely new to me. While I understand I am by no means an expert on Indian cuisine mostly eating dishes targeted towards westerners, I felt India Oven's style of food was both unique and accessible to those new to the genre. Their spice level was lower than what I'm used to, their flavors were clean, yet still touching on those deep mixes of spices, and there was nothing overly adventurous or intimidating at the buffet. All in all, I definitely see myself being a repeat customer with India Oven now being my go-to place for affordable, great tasting Indian-style food with friendly staff and tender meats. And in the end, authentic or not, even though they may not fall in line with the norm, the taste and quality of their food alone makes me a fan. We're maybe even treading into 5 star territory. read more

For a typical Indian buffet, this one is hard to beat... really good Indian food at a really good price. We came and tried this place after discovering that our usual Indian place was closed on Mondays... and I'm glad that we had that little stumble. The service was good - very attentive and accommodating. We have a 2.5 year old and I know wait staff is typically giving us the side eye... so it's always good when they engage and are helpful. All in all the value is hard to beat... try the Chicken or Paneer Tikka Masala when you go... read more

Best food ever! Everything is so authentic. The service is great, and the food is AMAZING! The chicken Tikka Masala is a must here. Although, I haven't tried one thing i didn't like. The food is set up buffet style so you can try everything you want, which is nice. We come here a few times a month and never have had any complaints. read more

First visit to the Indian Oven today. We were greeted immediately upon entering the restaurant and were quickly seated. We were very excited to try the food. If it tasted anything like the smells coming from the kitchen we were going to be very happy. We both ordered the chicken tikka masala mild. It was very good! We were happy we ordered mild as it was just right!! We also ordered 1 regular naan. It was huge! Enough really for 2-3 people. Was surprised that rice was an extra charge, this something that we have seen as a separate charge at other Indian restaurants. We recommend the Indian Oven. We will definitely be returning to the Indian Oven. read more

India Oven - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

This place is super authentic. The food was absolutely delicious. I had the lamb and my friend had the chicken tiki masala. They ask you how spicy you would like it. We chose medium and it was absolutely perfect. Just the right amount of kick. And the service was so wonderful. You couldn't even tell who your server was because everyone came up to the table just to make sure that you were OK. One of the servers even told us to have a great time. Our water never even got halfway empty. They kept refilling it. So friendly. Beautiful authentic atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

I was the only person in the restaurant, that should have been my sign right there, but I tried it anyway just to support small business and the culture I adore so much. First of all, the food taste like crap. I lived in India for 3 months and I know what good Indian tastes like. Flavorful, spicy , nourishing, soulful. This food has none of that. You can tell that it's about a dollar bill vs the experience. The buffet was lacking flavor from all the dishes. The chicken tikka was watery and bland. My own Tikka Masala is better than this! No lie. I tried everything to make sure I wasn't tripping and I am highly disappointed as I type this in the restaurant, as the creepy owner watches me. I won't trust Yelp anymore to have me spend my hard earned money at these whack ass places. Bih, how has this place earned all these stars and reviews?! I am out 12.95 , and I am still hungry af. read more

Visiting form the east coast, was hoping to find a good spicy curry bit found the buffet hard to turn down. Large variety of traditional Indian dishes which all looked and smelled great. Service was excellent. Out server even brought a fresh samosa to our table when the buffet ran out. The mixed veggies hiding under the tandoori chicken were my favorite. Spicy and crispy delicious! read more

So it is amazing like all the other reviews. I would say be adventurous. Try everything. I think some of the best items were the things I wasn't too sure about. This was my first time at any Indian restaurant. It is very tasty. Let me warn you incase you live under a rock, Indian is spicy. They use a lot of curry. I came by myself because my wife does not do spicy. The only non spicy thing at the buffet was salad. And a few desert items. read more

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It was okay, but not the best Indian food I've had. Maybe I felt the place itself could of been cleaner. Maybe it was a off day for them but I don't plan on going again. read more

I've eaten at India Oven more times than I can count; the servers who seat us are kind, gracious and funny, especially now that I know them well enough to joke around. The naan is always piping hot, perfectly crisp and soft/chewy (it is too good, according to my daughter who always eats too much of it, LOL) I always look forward to the lassi and tea that is included with my meal, something I very much appreciate about their buffet. Beer, including Indian options, are available as well. All of the dishes are delicious; they have a nice balance of chicken, lamb, paneer and vegetarian options. Mint chutney, tamarind sauce, raita condiments included...yum. Go, enjoy the food and try not to eat too much. You'll be glad you went. read more

This company billed me for food I didn't order during the pandemic shutdown claiming it was from February where I was already charged. People need to double check their statements that they are not robbing from you. read more

This place is hit or miss for me. I've been here twice and ordered takeout once. The first time I dined in, it was pretty meh. There was nothing special about it. I gave it another shot because my brother wanted to go there, and the next time it was actually really good. Loved the flavors; everything tasted really good. So I thought maybe the first visit was just an off night. But the last time I got take out, it wasn't that great again. The meat in the chicken curry was fatty and gristly, and the tikka masala was oddly orange--almost unnaturally so. So I don't know what's going on here. But to me, the prices are too high to risk getting subpar food since you never know what the quality will be on a given day. I'd say look for a more consistent place. I intend to. read more

Wanted to give this place a try and support our local businesses during these trying times. Ordered some take out entrees. Rice pilaf was bad - looked like some mixed veggies thrown together with basmati rice and totally lacking the original pilaf flavors. Onion bajjis were also bad - soggy, with a thick batter covering that was difficult to eat. Samosas should be pretty much fail proof but unfortunately the potato filling inside was stale. We had ordered bone in goat curry and bhindi masala for our other entrees. Instead of the goat curry, we got tomato paste based lamb cubes. Only saving grace here was it was not overly oily. The okras in the bhindi masala were too mature and had the feel of dry sticks - absolutely inedible. Garlic naans were ok but considering the rest of the dishes, we were in no mood to relish them either. A total disappointment. Unfortunately this is one place we'll not revisit for a long time to come. read more

Right when I walked in I was greeted and asked if I wanted the buffet or takeout. As I was getting takeout I was handed a menu and walked over to the ordering counter. I am extremely excited about trying their food as I've read so many good things on Yelp and Facebook. I will update my review once I get this yummy goodness in my belly! Stay tuned! read more

$9, all you can eat. No, that's not just the lunch special, that's the buffet price all day long. We're talking fantastic, authentic Indian food here. Great variety of taste, lots of vegetarian options, tasty naan, and friendly service top off the experience at India Oven. Nothing more to say--a long, detailed review isn't necessary here. Just try it for yourself and enjoy! read more

I absolutely love Indian food and this place does NOT disappoint. Authentic, fresh and delicious! They have a great selection of food at the buffet, Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Tikka Masala, Daal, Vegetarian Dishes, Saag Paneer and phenomenal Lassi and Chai tea which are both included with the buffet price. The service is TOP NOTCH, every other restaurant can learn from these folks how to treat your customers. Very kind, very prompt, always smiling and joking around. Very cool folks I must say, they make you feel very welcomed. The decor is excellent as well and with the music you'll feel like you're really in India. All around great experience, 5/5 big stars! LOVE IT! read more

$9.95 for the dinner buffet that includes tandoori chicken and perfect garlicky naan brought straight to your table. I'm pretty sure I had about $7 in naan myself. How can you beat that? Well it takes more than price for me to be happy. It takes good food, and India Oven has that as well. I'm not usually a fan of buffets...food is often not so great and sometimes the choices are limited. But in this case, neither of those applied. I checked out the buffet before sitting down, and found quite a bit to choose from. I tried most of the dishes. In a few cases, I didn't even know what I was eating, but I knew I liked it! I did find it a little odd that we walked in at opening, yet a few things were barely warm though. Also, if you like things hot, you may want to order off the menu as the buffet is quite mild. The sizzling tandoori chicken bumped this buffet up to 4 stars. Definitely worth the drive, and I don't say that about many things. I hate driving. read more

A man sits at his cubicle . A man listens, and laughs at the latest trends, as vapid chattering of who cheated on whom, what Snooki is doing next, does this dress make me look fat, do you ever eat cantaloupe with mayo ( WTF?!?!). A man hears one snippet of information that he scoffs at, but files away for future use, at mention of India Oven being the pinnacle of lunchtime specials. A man expects a meal as insubstantial as his co-workers conversation. A man's expectations are defeated. Multiple times. A man cannot deny the siren call of India Oven's delicious food. Words fail to spring to mind for this man, as he stops thinking in words and begins thinking in terms of curry. A man has tried every item India Oven offers in their buffet over the course of 5 meals, and has yet to be disappointed. A man assures the reader he/she will become helplessly addicted as well. read more

I was visiting Phoenix AZ with my family. We really enjoy good Indian cuisine (and are quite picky as there are a lot of bad Indian restaurants). I found the Indian Oven via Yelp and we decided to give it a try. Great food, friendly staff, and exceptional service. Honestly our service experience was on par with a Ruth Chris or Roys. Glass never reached half empty, food or wine requests were nearly instant. The owner then went out of his way to bring our one year old some snacks that were not on the menu. Highly recommended. Other restaurants should bring their servers here for a lesson. Good job Indian Oven! read more

Nice size buffet with veg and non-veg items. The dishes were flavorful and spicy. I especially enjoyed the aloo gobi. The pakoras were a bit stale and I didn't love their chai, which tasted strongly of anise to me. Fresh naan delivered to the table. Good kheer. Reasonable price. The decor was dated. I'd definitely return. read more

This place has become a new family favorite. We love that they offer a buffet at dinner. It's a great way to feed a large group of people inexpensively. The gluttons in my family eat themselves into a sickly stupor every single time. What really makes Indian Oven a great value-- mango lassi, chai, garlic naan, and tandoori chicken are all included with the buffet. Once they brought out seekh kebabs instead, and some of the men in our group nearly shed tears of joy. Service is excellent. Business has really picked up for them so there are lots of new faces, but they are all trained well. The female owner remarked, "We haven't seen you in awhile." Very nice of her to remember. One of their waiters offered to fix me up a plate with the puffed rice and chutneys that is similar to an Indian snack found on street carts. I've never encountered anything else like that at other Indian restaurants. Most of the dishes are great although not quite as good as my beloved Royal Taj. But Indian Oven is affordable, delicious and closer to my house so I'll happily keep returning. read more

We usually make a trip here at least once a month. Never fails to send us home full and happy. Wonderful service and the food is sensational. It's a hidden gem, and easy on the wallet. Update 5/2017 - i stand by the above review, and would like to add that out of the 20 something states I've traveled to, this is hands down, my favorite restaurant. read more

Never enjoyed lamb until trying it here. It was the best entree by far. Everything else good. Few unexpected bones but par for the food. Mango lassie on the buffet!?!?! Excellent. Tried rose lassie but don't care for floral notes. read more

I got in my head that I wanted something different so off to Yelp I went and looked for random types of food and found India Oven. Sounded really good so off we went! Now the food is solid 4 stars. So why 5 stars? The service is that good that it bumps it up. I am not a buffet person at all. I avoid them! But this food was hot and fresh and the buffet area was really clean. They bring fresh naan to the table, the good garlic one, as well as a chicken dish. They keep the drinks full and the dirty plates off your table quickly. They seem geniuinly happy that you are there and enjoying the food. Now I am not an expert by any means on Indian food and don't try everything on the buffet but the Naan, masala and curry was all excellent. I also loved their chai and had several glasses which comes with the buffet. All the meats were tender and very flavorful and I cannot wait to go back! This is the best Indian food I have had in Arizona! read more

It looks like someone's cousin was hired to paint cliche scenes of India on the walls, bold and impressive attempt though not stuff you'd find in an Asian art museum. Don't go here for the art. Go because this is the best Indian buffet i've found in the valley since i've been looking for 2 years. Am from Seattle, the land of Indian Microsoftie millionaires and their fine taste in Indian cuisine, so i'm a tough customer. I've tried about ten buffets in the Phx valley and this is the first one i'd go back to. Tika Masala is excellent, Saag and Veggie Korma are very good, your own fresh-baked slices of garlic naan, and very good service are the highlights. The rest is so-so by my standards but for Phx this is DAMN GOOD. ~anton UPDATE: they fired their good chef, the new one isn't even close. read more

Where are all these great reviews coming from?? I mean seriously have these people never had Indian food before? No flavor, no spice, and owners that just stare at you the whole dang time. read more

India Oven Rocks! My husband and I went for dinner on a Friday night, and it was packed! There were several Indian families there, which I took as a good sign. We were initially seated next to a party of about 30 people, but the hostess quickly offered us a booth, so we could have "better conversation". I thought that was very considerate. The staff was attentive and took good care of us. We had the buffet, which is such a great deal! It includes naan, mango lassi, and a variety of chicken, lamb and vegetarian dishes. We only paid about $21, and the food was delicious! We will definitely be back! read more

Hmmmm what to say about this place. I guess I was a little bit disappointed that I made a trek out here from Central Phoenix based on the great Yelp reviews but wasn't all that impressed after eating here. To be fair- I can only speak to the lunch buffet. I felt like all the dishes on the hot bar were just ok- there want any one dish that made me want to eat more. I did appreciate the multiple dessert options and the gratis mango lassi. Still, I wouldn't drive out of my way to go there again. read more

India Oven - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

This place made me sick. No, no, not like that! I just had the buffet and ate too much. Now it's my fault for being a glutton, I admit, but the food was just too good. The servers were very attentive and were quick to offer drink refills and replenish our supply of their amazing naan. The food here is so good I'm almost afraid to go back and risk another food induced coma. read more

I had my dad's 60th Birthday party catered by Indian Oven, and the experience was very pleasant! The food was warm, fresh, amazing, and on time! I have so many leftovers, I am thinking of opening my own restaurant :) Staff was very personable and she helped narrow down all of the entrees to our liking. Very decent prices for dinner buffet! Constantly refilling naan and tandoori chicken! Yumm!!! read more

The restaurant was very nice and clean. All the food was very delicious. All the staff worked very hard tho make sure everyone was taken care of. Highly recommend this restaurant read more

First off let me say that I dont get the chance to eat Indian food as often as I would like. . . and that is because we don't have any good Indian restaurants in the central phx area. So when I ended up in the East valley today I had to check this place out due to all the good reviews!!! I was skeptical and on edge that this might not be the experience that I was hoping for...maybe too spicy ...or old food under heat lamps...or bad service...NOT THE CASE!! THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!! India Oven is 10 out of 10 for me. Service: 10 A smile and a greet as we entered with the wonderful aroma of the buffet made it easy...I was in the right place. Our waiter was very professional and personable. He made our first experience Great as he told us about the chef and his 40 yrs of around the world cooking from Europe to India to the USA. I couldn't wait to go taste his cooking. They also have a Full bar in a classy environment. Great place to take a client for lunch or date for dinner. Quick side note: India Oven is not that big and I'm sure once the word gets out...expect a wait. Great 42" LCD on the Wall , so we got to watch the College game. Buffet: 10 Let me just say at first glance .... I was Lost and my mouth was watering... it all smelled so good and everything and I mean everything was FRESH. The Chicken Curry, Lamb Curry, Chicken Marsala all were Fantastic! We were told by the staff the buffet always changes for lunch and every dinner service. I cant wait to try other dishes from this place. It was all soo good .... you will want to keep going up til you explode. They also bring Indian bread and a Sizzling plate of chicken and Lamb to your table that also was amazing. Price: 10 At $9.95 you simply can not beat it. I just wish this place was close to the house. I would def be a frequent customer. I would also be gaining a few pounds. Do yourself a favor and try this place out. I can seriously say I dont think you can go wrong. read more

As my first dinner in Mesa - I looked to Yelp and found my answer. With my usual enormous dinner appetite I decided that a well-regarded Indian buffet was right up my alley. I showed up around 7pm and was instantly seated at a dimly-lit, partitioned-off two-seater (note: good option for a date). It became immediately apparent how attentive the staff was when I was served a complimentary piece of sizzling chicken tandoori (placed on a bed of cabbage and sautéed peppers/onions), followed by some freshly made garlic naan as I sat down with my buffet starter plate of samosa, vege fritters, sweet cheese balls and some accompanying sweet/spicy sauces. A little about the spread: They have a nice variety of savory chicken, lamb, goat and even egg dishes. A tasty chicken biryani, or an optional bismati rice right out of the steamer go great with any of the creamy masalas/currys. There are some vegetarian dishes as well, and they have bottomless mango lassi and creamy tea available to wash it all down. I tried almost everything they offered and enjoyed it all - up to the point where I could barely manage to grunt when offered service by the ever-so-attentive waitstaff. But I had my mind fixated on one item I saw up there.. I had to go on.. I took a final, small plate and loaded up two scoops of their mango custard. Woooww.. In my food-borne inebriation my eyelids sagged whenever this godlike concoction hit my tastebuds. Insulting my already overstuffed stomach with a final, unneccessary swig of their delicious tea I was walking out with a large grin on my face - knowing that I have already found a keeper on my first night out :) read more

Came here with my Indian friend who said she would not be embarrassed to take me here for the food. So i thought that was a sign of good things to come. They have a buffet which was affordable (less than $10) with great selection (vegetarian, meats, mango yogurt, desert, etc) If you want other dishes, they got a full menu as well. I thought the food was great. Every dish I tried were flavorful and fresh. They even brought out fresh warm naan came out when we sat down at the table. YUM. Oh and they gave us a hot plate of chicken as well (maybe this is also complimentary?) Anyhoo, I would totally come back here for an insatiable Indian food craving. read more