India Palace on Bell is one of those strip-mall places that completely overdelivers. The lunch buffet is an amazing value. Not just cheap and filling, but actually good. The food tastes like someone cares, and it's kept fresh and rotating instead of sitting there dying under heat lamps. This is one of the few buffets where I don't feel like I'm compromising quality just because it's a buffet. The garlic naan deserves its own paragraph. It's legitimately great, and it's dangerously easy to keep grabbing just one more piece. Easily one of the highlights and clearly something they do right consistently. Menu-wise, the usual favorites show up for a reason. Chicken tikka masala, saag or palak paneer, biryani, vindaloo. Portions are generous if you order off the menu, and they're generally willing to adjust spice levels if you ask. Service is friendly and straightforward. No attitude, no upsell nonsense, just people doing their jobs well. In short, solid food, great value, and one of the better lunch buffets around. read more

We came here for dinner and had a really great experience! Definitely recommend dining in vs ordering door dash. Just a better overall experience. We arrived around 530pm on a Friday night, and were the first people to arrive, but when we left around 630pm it had definitely picked up! The inside was clean was lots of places to sit, and a small bar area in the back! We started with an order of samosas which were delicious! After that, I ordered the chicken tikka masala which really delicious too, lots of flavor! We also ordered a side of paneer naan which was awesome! I'd never had stuffed naan before and this stuff was amazing. I would definitely order it again. A really great place to eat Indian food at, definitely recommend stopping in for dinner or lunch, I think they have an all you can eat lunch buffet. read more

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My first visit to India Palace. We were treated well, the food is amazing and full of flavor. I really enjoyed the chia tea with cream. We will add India Palace to our meal rotation plan. They offer buffet and a full menu, and bar. Thank You! The windows bring plenty of light into your dining experience. read more

India Palace - Shot from a table looking at the main counter. - Indian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The food here was disappointing. The service was fine, but the main dishes lacked flavor. Coming from Seattle, I've had plenty of great Indian food, so this really missed the mark. I probably should've known when the restaurant was nearly empty on a Saturday night that it wasn't a good sign. Let's start with the positives: the complimentary crispy corn "chips" and spicy salsas were great, and the vegetarian samosas were solid. But the chicken vindaloo and chicken tikka masala were both a letdown - no flavor, minimal spice (and I ordered a 3-star), and overall just bland. The vindaloo was made with chicken thighs instead of breast meat, which I've never seen before. Even the rice was clumpy, and the garlic naan had no real garlic flavor. It was crispy, but I expected at least a hint of actual garlic. My quest for good, if not at least decent Indian cuisine continues... read more

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Lunch buffet was delicious. Only problem was they kept running out of certain dishes. We have been several times and will return. Waiter was very attentive. read more

This Indian restaurant and buffet during lunch had all the classics you'd hope for, and every dish was executed with impressive quality. The flavors were rich and authentic across the board, making it easy to go back for seconds (and thirds). The naan was a standout--freshly made, incredibly light, and perfectly puffy with that airy texture that's hard to get just right. It paired beautifully with everything on the plate. What really elevated the experience, though, was the service. The staff was attentive and genuinely welcoming, creating a warm, almost family-like atmosphere that made the whole meal feel special. Overall, a delicious and comforting dining experience that I'd happily return to. read more

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I had a delightful experience enjoying the lunch buffet here. I noticed that the other customers were all enjoying themselves as well. The environment is casual and comfortable., the staff is kind and efficient, and the food and the tea were just what I needed to have a relaxing afternoon. Thank goodness there are still Indian buffets in the area to enjoy! Check them out and enjoy yourselves! read more

Love this place! I come here with my grandma every so often and they never disappoint. It's always clean, the food is always fresh, and the staff is so kind. read more

I treated my foodie step son here for the second time. He was craving the lamb vindaloo. The first time we came here was about a year ago. He lives in Wisconsin so to say he was craving this place is an understatement. We ordered chicken tikka masala and the lamb vindaloo with rice and garlic naan. It was better than I remember. We came for lunch and there were a lot of people. They have a buffet or you can order from the menu which we did. I recommend this place and I really want to go back but I will have to go alone or wait for someone to go with me as my husband eats like a kid. Ambiance is nice... they have TVs with Indian soaps playing. If you like that stuff. Our waiter was ok. Then the lady that served us last year came to help and she is the best! I will be back! read more

India Palace - Lamb vindaloo, chicken tikka masala garlic naan and rice. - Indian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Honestly, this place was just okay. My friend and I were craving Indian Food and we usually have our usual spot but decided to try a new place out. We were excited this place offered the buffet option but upon getting there, we realized it was only for lunch :( We still decided to eat there and ordered the following: Butter Chicken, Palak Paneer, Naan and Samosas. Everything tasted okay but I've had better or preferred the place we usually go to. The palak paneer for some odd reason tasted very bitter/burnt so it threw me off as I really love palak paneer and it was my friend's first time trying it. I also ordered chai; however, it was very watered down and not as rich. If you're craving "okay" Indian food or maybe just want to try their buffet, I would suggest it. But if you're looking for more quality food, this wouldn't be it. Otherwise, service was great and the inside was clean/pretty. I just wish the food tasted a little better. read more

Delicious! Quick service. Friendly service. Huge menu. Fantastic prices. In a strip mall, with ample parking. My only suggestion would be to spice up the samosas. A clean spacey restaurant. Hope to come back! read more

We thought the Mango Lassis were the best we've ever had, definitely a highlight here. The complimentary chutney with crisp bread was nice. We ordered Poori (fried bread), Parantha (thick bread), Garlic Naan, Seekh Kabab Chicken, and Tandoori Shrimp Masala. The medium spice heat was perfect. Enjoyed the kababs more than the shrimp masala. The Kheer for dessert is what let me down. I love traditional Kheer with cardamom but their version was very plain and basic rice pudding. read more

India Palace - Mango Lassi, excellent! And complimentary chips with chutney. - Indian Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Food was good and the options were equally good. The value made the experience better as well.

Horrible, no curry taste in curry dishes Place the order they said 25 minutes, got in to pick up waited 30 minutes, restaurant empty Will not recommend read more

Great Buffet!!! Super yummy!!! Would like to see Samosas available on the buffet, but I get it, they are better served fresh! Staff is wonderful. It got busy for the buffet, get there early. read more

This is from a Postmates delivery so i did not dine in and cannot attest to their ambiance. The service was quick. My food arrived HOT and quick during peak dinner time. I ordered the following: Garlic Naan: kind of bland. Thin. No garlic. Daal Makhani: I've never ordered this before and am not sure what flavor should really taste like. It was kind of bland as well. I ordered a medium spice level and it was more of a mild to my tastebuds. I woukd try it again before i decide if i like it or not. Lamb Vindaloo: this was fantastic. There was a lot of potato's in it compared to the amount of lamb. But very good. Ordered a medium spice level and this was closer to medium. Palak Paneer: this was so salty i had to choke it down which was very sad to me cuz the ratio of spinach sauce to paneer was A+. Again I ordered a medium but it was more mild to me. I ordered from here because they had a Postmates discount. I'm not sure i woukd have otherwise as i have my own favorite places. However i would def consider trying their food again. I am positive the saltiness of the palak paneer is a one off situation. Which is why I gave them a 3/5 stars. read more

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The food was good. The paneer tikka was really good . Naans were big in size and two were enough for 3 people. The ambiance was good and service was quick. The masala chai was not that great. read more

Best rice pudding I've ever had and I am a full on rice pudding connoisseur. Everything else was amazing too, it's hard to resist getting seconds and thirds. But yeah definitely try your rice pudding! read more

We drove all the way from San Diego to come to our favorite Indian restaurant. We have tried other restaurants in Arizona and Cali but nothing comes close to this place. All the dishes have amazing flavors and a must try spot. The buffet has many options for you to try. There's a reason they have been here for more than 30+ years! Great food and service! Ken K. read more

The food was delicious!!! We came for lunch and had the buffet. So good and clean and tasty

This is our favorite Indian restaurant for my husband and I. The food is always very good, there are enough options and it is affordable. Also the restrooms are very clean and the whole place is properly kept. The owner and staff are polite and helpful without being intrusive. We very much appreciate India Palace. I recommend it. read more

AWESOME food and excellent Chai Hot and fresh (lunch Buffet) Quality for price... affordable Wonderful staff, very nice and welcoming . I would be comfortable dining alone or in a group. It's easy to get to and there is good parking. It's my favorite and I bring all my friends here. (My Indian friend introduced me to here) Totally worth the twenty minute drive. read more

This place is a hidden gem! Not to be missed if you like real Indian cuisine. The buffet is a huge hit and closes by 3pm after that it's all menu. Highly recommend! read more

Chicken Tikka Masala was amazing! Pairs well with rice and Butter Naan. The staff was very friendly.

My friend took me out to lunch anywhere I wanted to go! I chose Indian cuisine and told her about this place! Delicious food and great service! I need to come back more often!!! read more

Food 10/10! Service 10/10! Came here with my boyfriend and got the chicken tikki masala, garlic naan, and a mango lassi! I would definitely recommend this spot and will continue to be back! read more

I've ordered here several times through door dash Usually get vegetarian dishes Very tasty Spiced well I did order the onion naan recently and it was soooo salty I unfortunately couldn't finish it But that's the only time something wait awry Otherwise I'd highly recommend ordering from here read more

This India Palace in Phoenix was named the number four Indian buffet in the US recently. That inspired me to check it out during a recent week-long stay in Phoenix. I spent over three years in India and am a fan of Indian cuisine. So I have been car-free and care-free for many moons. Phoenix is a difficult city to be car-free for a car is essential here and is super spread out. It is one of the largest cities in America aka Turtle Island. From where I was staying required me to get a Lyft over here and each way was more expensive than the buffet. Mind you only did this once during my trip to Phoenix for it was too far. The buffet that was number four in the nation certainly delivered. They had rice and plain naan which I appreciated being vegan. There were several things I could have on the buffet including sauteed cabbage, a tasty daal dish, a delicious spinach dish, and potato dish. There was one paneer aka cheese dish and three non veg dishes. There was a delicious cilantro chutney, homemade salsa, and tamarind chutney along with some veg pakora. The service was very friendly. The ambiance was simple and could have been better. I am deducting one star as would have liked to see at least one more vegan option on the buffet, perhaps some chana masala aka chickpeas or cauliflower yet four solid stars. The location was challenging to get to for me being car-free aka relying on Lyft and my own two feet to get around. Glad I did get to experience them and so should you if you are in Phoenix! read more

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This place has become my go-to for Indian food in Phoenix, and for good reason. The food is consistently delicious--flavorful, perfectly spiced, and always fresh. The staff are just as wonderful as the food: warm, welcoming, and genuinely friendly every time I visit. It's clear they care about both the quality of their food and the experience they offer. If you're looking for an Indian restaurant that delivers every single time, this is the spot. read more

India Palace is the BEST Indian cuisine in AZ in my opinion!!! I've been visiting them for over 11 years and their commitment to quality and flavor has only grown better. While many buffets closed during the pandemic, India Palace thrived, and actually improved their variety offering a buffet experience that is unmatched in both variety and authenticity. My Favorites Buffet Items: * Garlic Naan: Soft, crispy, and melts in your mouth. * Chicken Tikka Masala: Rich, velvety, and perfectly spiced. * Palak Paneer: Flavorful spinach with tender, melt-in-your-mouth cheese cubes. * Creamy Lentils: Slow-cooked for hours, hearty, and full of depth. * Masala Chai: Warm, spiced, and perfect for chilly winter days. read more

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I found this restaurant thru fellow yelp reviewers so I'd like to share my experience as well. We chose the lunch buffet so that we could try a variety as we are fairly new to Indian cuisine. Food: all the items that I tried were absolutely delicious. If you need dairy free or gluten free accommodation, they are happy to explain and accommodate. Service: attentive staff who are actually willing to answer any questions joyfully Ambiance: once inside the atmosphere is pleasant, Clean and pretty quiet. They have TVs playing music videos but overall the vibe is very low key and relaxing. Key points The lunch hour ends at 3 and dinner begins at 5. I've never tried dinner but plan to. Give India Palace a try. I've never experienced any adverse allergy reactions eating here but everyone is different. I've been here 3 times in the past 2 weeks. read more

Ordered paneer tikka masala take out from uber eats. Strangely there was a BOGO earlier in the day which went MIA later? Nonetheless, the paneer was delicious, rich, flavourful and satisfying. I order garlic naan as well which was tasty. read more

My husband and I have come here 3-4 times and have never been disappointed. We always come on Friday night and it has never been busy. I get the chicken korma and I LOVE it! My husband gets the chicken vindaloo and we share rice & garlic naan. The food and service have always been excellent. The restaurant is clean and I love the ambiance with the Indian music playing in the background. read more

Oh my goodness, this is my new favorite Indian restaurant. The place is beautiful when you walk in. The service was perfect and the waitress was so kind. She helped decide what to order and the level of spiciness and the food was perfect! You can tell how fresh it was from the tender meat and I honestly think this was the best lamb Ive ever had. 10/10 & already recommending to everyone I know. read more

This place is sooooo good. The vegetable pakora needs to be a staple in every restaurant in AZ and don't even get me started on the garlic naan. I can eat that stuff by the boatload. read more

We often do take away from this gem, though we've also done the buffet on weekends. Tasty traditional Indian restaurant, I adore the saag lamb and the garlic naan. They've freshened up the interior in the last few years, modernizing the ambiance. The staff is friendly and recognizes the locals. read more

I had such a great experience here! The food was super tasty -- full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The butter chicken and naan were my favorites, but honestly everything we tried was delicious. The staff were really friendly and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. Service was quick, and they even helped us pick a few dishes to try. The place has a nice, cozy vibe too -- perfect for dinner with friends or family. Definitely coming back soon! read more

food is always excellent. very hospitable. clean buffet is always hot. love it. thank you read more

Food is very good, nice selection of various dishes, the garlic naan is the best! Service is fantastic. Everyone is so friendly. Ambiance is quaint and cozy. read more

This has been one of our favorite restaurants for years. The people are very friendly, the food is delicious and you can't beat the selection at the buffet! if you haven't tried it yet, you are missing out. read more