Delicious! The food was absolutely amazing. We ordered the daily chicken special, and it tender, well seasoned, and served with spiced rice and caramelized onions. Our samosas were served with a really tasty cilantro chutney. The decor was modern, the service was friendly, and everything was clean. I'll try to come back when I'm in the area! read more

The chicken tikka masala is mostly onions and green peppers with chunks of tomatoes and potatoes. It hardly has any sauce or spice. Staff is really nice though. read more

The absolute best Indian in downtown Cbus. Fantastic, friendly service. Easy parking. Always well portioned. My rule for eating out is, if I can make it, stay home. I definitely cannot make Indian oven so it's a pretty regular treat for me. Menu items I get: Veggie Samosas Goat & Spinach Chicken & Spinach Lamb & Spinach -- favorite Palak Paneer Mali Kofta Veggie Platter All delicious. You won't me disappointed. read more

The food here was amazing and the service was incredible. Our waitress was extraordinarily attentive and directed our choices to the specials that evening. I had the roasted chicken and my partner had the beef rezala. Both dishes were unique and delicious. We had cabbage rolls for an appetizer. This dish was also a special not on the menu. The flavors exploded and the coriander (I think) sauce was the perfect accompaniment. After a wonderful, filling meal, our waitress brought us complimentary Gulab Jamon. I've had these many times at buffets, but i've never had them warm.... YUM! The waitress mentioned they have a special fish biriani on occasion. Given we live in Cincinnati, we'll just have to hope next time we're in Columbus that it is a fish biriani kinda day at Indian Oven, because I want to try it... bad! So there, I ended a five star review with the word 'bad'. That's pretty good. ......Aww, I just messed that up! read more

This place has become one of, if not my absolute, favorite Indian restaurants. Growing up my family and I always ate at a wonderful Indian place, and even when I moved to New York City I couldn't find somewhere that was even close to how good that place was. Well...Indian Oven has not only proven to be as good but it's honestly even better (and that's hard to say to a place I've searched to replace for so long). Not only is it amazing, but it's always consistently amazing every time I've come and to every person I bring. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough, you will not regret it and truly can't order a bad thing because the entire. menu. is absolutely perfect. read more

Can't imagine how anyone could give this place less than a 4*?! We've been bringing out of town guests and celebrated so many special occasions here for nearly 15 years! Staff and owner are warm, welcoming & attentive! Between us and all our guests we've tried almost the entire menu + loads of Specials and never been disappointed. Food is always fresh, made to order, even special order, and the spice levels have been predictable 99% of the time (we had one hotter New Year's Eve). We even came out on the 1st really cold night of the season for a meal we know will be delicious. read more

After hearing this was the best Indian food in downtown area and one of the longest running, I was eager to try it. I was very disappointed. It was ok. It was pretty bland and had no real spice. Haveli and Aab are definitely better. On a positive note, the staff was super nice, my pickup order was ready when it was supposed to be and it was packaged very neatly. read more

This was my first time here and it was memorable. The service was exquisite. The food was great and plentiful. I'll be back for sure. read more

Not going into details, but simply the worst Indian food I have had in my 10 years in the US!! Staff were fine. It is just the quality and taste of the food this review is based on. Needs to be improved. Most highly rated reviews here are by people who may not know the actual taste of most Indian dishes. read more

I have eaten Indian food all over the country from the SF Bay Area to Texas, Florida, and now Ohio. This is by far the best Indian food I have ever had in my entire life. I am also half Indian and this food rivals my mother's cooking. The attention to detail here is amazing. The place is clean and the ingredients are fresh. This is so hard to find usually but Indian Oven makes it happen every-time. It's a consistent standard of great food and service. Aside from the food the staff is so welcoming and knowledgeable about the food and happy to explain things I didn't understand. I wish more Indian restaurants had such a high standard but that's what sets this place apart! read more

I love this place. My co-worker and I went to the buffet all the time on our lunch break before COVID and it was always so good. Their naan is so delicious. I was downtown the other day and had to stop in. They aren't doing the buffet right now obviously but I ordered the chicken korma and it was amazing. I'm still dreaming about it and will definitely be visiting again soon. read more

This is the worst Indian food I have ever had. The rice was hard and dry, the butter chicken was extremely watery and had little to no chicken in it (and the chicken was dry!), and the naan was soggy and we honestly couldn't even tell that it was naan when we looked at it or tasted it. The food was very bland and tasted like it was a week old or like frozen food that was thawed and heated up in the microwave. I have actually had better frozen Indian food than this. I will not be back. read more

Amazing!!!! I can't get enough of the butter chicken! service is top notch, and the owner (Murad) is always on hand and attentive adding that welcoming touch to an impersonal world. Been around 18 years and going strong! read more

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BEST Indian cuisine in Columbus - or frankly that I've had anywhere! This restaurant is owned by a gentleman from Bangladesh, with a menu inspired from his childhood. MUST TRY: 1.) Pakoras - they are mind-blowing. My first time having these felt like an explosion of flavor that made me speechless. Literally. (Only order these if you are eating in the restaurant itself) 2.) Peshwari naan - a sweet naan that keeps your taste buds in check & pairs well with every dish I've experienced here. 3.) 'Special' Baked Chicken - marinated for 24 hours in spices and cashews. The chicken FALLS off the bone and is packed with incredible flavor. Last I checked, this meal is only a 'special' and isn't always a menu option - but if it is available when you visit, you won't be sorry!! 4.) Palak Paneer - The flavor is SO delicious. Just trust me. Things to note: People I know who LOVE spicy food (even myself) recommend only ordering the spice level at Medium or Medium-Plus. The 'hot' option will do more than break a sweat - it's very, very intense. If I had to choose one restaurant to eat at in cbus, I would choose this one. read more

My non-veg friends seem to appreciate it. I didn't. I liked the pakoras and chutney, but their palak paneer recipe needs an overhaul. Overspiced and the wrong kind of spice. Palak paneer needs stuff from the garam masala family and green chili for the kick. Even if I open my mind to the new recipe, it was just inedible. Paratha was meh, sub par... Not for me. read more

This is by far my favorite Indian restaurant in central Ohio. My coworker and I used to go on our lunch breaks at work pre-COVID, and we've often said this restaurant is what we miss the most about working downtown. Super vegetarian friendly, courteous staff and great food. Counting down until I'm back in the office to eat there again! read more

This is my go to spot for Indian food when I'm in town on business. The best part for me is the service and atmosphere. The servers are friendly, there is a new special to try consistently, and the host recently recommended a Riesling, which I never drink, and it was fantastic with Indian food. I've had just about everything on the menu and have never been disappointed. The price is right as well. Great place. read more

Ordered takeout from here with another friend who is Indian as well: chicken tikka masala, malai kofta, aloo paratha, and onion naan. We did not enjoy any of our items...bland and not authentic at all...and will not be ordering from this place again. Many better options in Columbus exist, so look elsewhere for authentic Indian food and don't ruin your experience. read more

I've lived in this area for years and love Indian food. No idea why this was my first time for Indian Oven. I love a good Indian buffet so I finally gave this a shot for lunch. For ten bucks you can't beat it. Not a huge selection but enough to do the trick. I'm under the impression the offerings change. A couple of vegetarian options and then chicken dishes. Standard Naan and custard desert. They seem to have a regular business clientele and the staff is nice and professional. read more

Love this place! I have been going to Indian Oven for years and have never been dissatisfied with the quality of the food or service.

This has been an amazing experience. One of my favorite Indian restaurants in Columbus. Great service, good wine selection and wonderful Vegan options. Yummy! I couldn't be more pleased. read more

Love this restaurant! I have been there several times with friends and always had lovely service and the food is excellent! Often the owner stops at the table to make a recommendation or ask how everything is. Last night I had Chicken Jalfrezi and garlic naan carry out, excellent! read more

I wish I would have taken the time to read the reviews before ordering based on the 4 stars they have on yelp. My husband and I where staying at the hotel across the street and just wanted something to eat that was close by. We both ordered the chicken tikka masala. Needless to say, we were less than impressed. The flavor, that one would expect from East Indian food, was non existent. The naan was somewhat undercooked and the rice was underwhelming. read more

We needed a night out to decompress from unpacking so we choose Indian Oven. We actually stayed across the street a couple of months ago when we came to Columbus to look for housing. We got the potatoe patties and Samosas for apps and they were good. My wife got the Malai Kefta which she said was delicious, she asked for mild and it was. I enjoyed the HELL out the mixed Biryani.... OMG DELICIOUS. Asked for mild, got mild(we've had some bad experiences with places after we've said mild and we are pretty sure we got HOT. All in all a great a experience, we will be back. Can't remember our servers name sadly but he was great, as he was the only one I saw. Two thumbs up to that guy read more

Whoa... I feel like I'm in that sideways universe on Lost right now. I'm usually pretty in synch with Yelp's overall rating, especially for an established restaurant like Indian Oven. At 3.5 stars, let's just say I wasn't tripping over myself to try this place out. But then a good friend of mine wanted to meet there for dinner--I really like this friend, so I said 'yes.' From the looks of it, a lot of the disgruntled reviews mention the lunch buffet. I'm not really a buffet kinda guy, so completely disregard my review if that's what you're looking for. Maybe it *is* terrible? I have no clue. I love the location of Indian Oven, especially at dinnertime on the weekend. There's loads of street parking, and it's only a 7-minute drive from my house. I'm used to having to drive all the way to Grandview to get good Indian at Aab. The interior here is lovely. It's so bright, airy, clean--very minimalistic. The service is top notch. The guys running the restaurant are friendly, kind, and genuinely care about your experience. We never wanted for anything; I constantly had water refills, and someone checking to make sure I loved my meal. It was a lot of attention, but it wasn't obnoxious--it was very sweet and thoughtful. One of the guys--I'm assuming an owner?--talked to me at length when I asked about where all the meat comes from. I had roasted chicken, which was the special that night, and it was a special type of hen he buys from a local farm. He then went on to tell me about where the goat is from, the lamb, etc. I could have geeked out on this stuff all night, but I don't think my friend was quite as into it as I was. #FFA4Ever My entree, the previously mentioned roasted chicken, was spectacular. It was a Bangaluru dish--chicken smothered in a spicy cashew sauce over seasoned jasmine rice. When I mentioned my wheat thing, our server told me it wouldn't be a problem. I love places that put my mind at ease and don't make me feel like a weirdo. As we were wrapping up our dinner, the server brought out a mango custard, compliments of the house. He told me it would be good for digestion. It tasted like a thick lassi, and I was a fan. My dinner cost about $20, which I thought was on point. A beautiful atmosphere, incredibly sweet people, and delicious food... how could I not give Indian Oven five stars? read more

Got a carry out a few weeks ago, and it was totally bland. No flavor. I can cook a better curry chicken. Don't want to be harsh, but I was surprised how bland tasting it was. I hope it improves because this restaurant is a long-standing Market District locale. read more

Interior is very impressive, servers are all courteous, everything is great except the food :( The food is not exactly authentic Indian. We ordered biryani and okra masala. The okra masala was good, but nothing exceptional for the price. The biryani was a total disappointment. It was simply a plate of rice, chicken, egg and certain vegetables such as potato and zucchini which have no business in a biryani, especially a Mughal one! Biryani spices were missing from the dish. The only spices that had been used were turmeric (an overdose) and red chilli powder. I want to give the place a second chance, just because it dares to be different from other Indian restaurants in terms of the menu and ambiance. However, at these prices, I definitely expect a much more flavorful meal and so am not sure I want to experiment again! read more

This is one of my favorite Indian Restaurants around town. The food here is pretty darn good. Although I am a little disappointed that they changed out the curry chicken for curry goat. Now I am a fan of goat. But this goat was kind of chewy. Otherwise the Tandoori Chicken, Basmati Rice, Potatoes and Peas, and Naan Bread are quite delicious. The customer service here is great. They are very attentive but not overly attentive. You know the annoying waiter or waitress that keeps coming over to you every 3 minutes asking if everything alright. Or the one who brings your drinks and food but you never see them again. They are in between. Buffet area is very clean and this place is pretty immaculate. It is also well lit. Would definitely say to go check this out. read more

I don't know. Maybe I had an expectation in my head that I shouldn't have, but this place just didn't do it for me. I'm not one of those people who likes to be talked to by the owner for basically the entire time i'm at a restaurant; so this place immediately rubbed me the wrong way when the owner was bearing down on us the entire night. It really reminded me of that Seinfeld episode with Babbu, and how he keeps tending to Jerry's every need. I came here wanting yellow curry. Because YES, I am boring. I have not delved into the Indian food world much, but I do know I loves me some yellow curry; that is what I wanted. Unfortunately, in the owner's overbearingness, he basically ordered us to get a variety of dishes and share them. None of which were yellow curry, and all of which were VERY small. He went on and on about how this one dish had HUGE shrimps, and really we only got three medium sized shrimps [and there were four people.] Not really something you can share. Even after eating dessert I was very hungry. The food was all alright, it was tasty, but all was kind of the same. The desserts were also very small but tasted good. I have to admit, it was a Saturday night and there were only two other tables filled, that isn't a good sign for this businesses future. Maybe next time, but unfortunately I don't think there will be for me. read more

Firstly, I'd like to say that I'm a little amused by the idea that a "cracker thing" with "weird green sauce" is unusual at an Indian restaurant--I have had those at just about every Indian restaurant I've ever visited. The cracker is papadom. The green stuff is a cilantro-based condiment that is quite common. Indian Oven is not my favorite Indian restaurant in Columbus; their chicken tikka masala is kind of strange (well, it could be authentic for all I know, it's just not what I am used to) but it tastes all right. I dig the more modern atmosphere and I've always had pretty good service. And their coriander chutney, the "weird green sauce," is superior; I really dig it. In fact, all of their condiments are really tasty. I would probably go and get an appetizer and the papadom and chutneys, they were that good. The prices are a little higher than what I'm used to at an Indian restaurant (and the portions a little small), but every now and then I just feel like eating Indian food in a modern setting. That is the essence of what Indian Oven is to me--okay food, kind of cool building. read more

Indian Oven offers the most quality and authentic Indian food in Columbus. The staff and owner are quick to greet you. You never have to worry about running out of your drink and they make excellent recommendations regarding menu options and specials. The fried pakora is not greasy like from Aab and the naan is 10000x better. If you happen to be there when the lamb chops are on special, you MUST try them. They are to die for. The atmosphere is cozy and the Indian music is relaxing. I don't understand how the overall ratings are 3.5. I come here regularly and it is consistently superb. read more

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We ordered biryani here. Big mistake. What showed up was a tomato-based fried rice. The chef or owner walked around asking for opinions from guests, but came nowhere near our table as he knew that we knew what Indian food tastes like. This wasn't it. Service and ambience on the other hand, was very good - something that is not usually a strong suit for Indian restaurants. read more

We just had an UNEXPECTEDLY amazing dinner! Great service from Milan, he was very attentive and knowledgeable on which food we should try. We ordered samosa, garlic and onion naan bread, chicken spinach, lamb and shrimp masala. read more

I'm not sure why this place is only 3.5 stars! That is just crazy to me. Is it because people just want the same old curries and can't taste the intricate flavors in Indian cooking and can't taste the difference between this and an average Indian joint? I'm so glad I read Bryant M.'s review and gave this place a shot. It's amazing! From the extra delicious cilantro chutney that came with the papadum to the extra entree we ordered because the first two were so delicious, we were very pleased. We thought it was because we were just hungry in the beginning and maybe that was why the free papadum was so good--but no! I think it's because they know how to taste the food. The lamb vindaloo was tender and and the exact spice level I wanted (medium). The bhindi (okra) masala was extra spiceful (not spicy). The palak paneer we ordered in addition had amazing, fresh tasting handmade paneer (cheese). Amazing. The onion salad was spicy and went well with all of the entrees--a little too much on its own. The Chenin blanc (from India, no less) was surprisingly tasty and went perfectly with the food. And finally, the service was fantastic. Our waiter was a sweetheart and though the owner (?) tried to sell me on french cut lamb chops, I took it as a sign of interest and pride rather than selling it too hard. I made my choice of vindaloo and next time I'm going to go with his recommendation when it's not the end of the month. ;) read more

This was my first time eating at Indian Oven and it was a delightful experience. Upon walking in, the lighting, decor, and the symphony of aromas that fill the air create and inviting environment. The service was excellent, staff was attentive and helpful. The chicken tikka masala and lamb curry were the best that I have had in the city. This was my first time dining with them but it will most certainly not be my last. read more

It's impossible not to compare this lunch buffet to the others in town, namely the one at Aab. This one doesn't measure up. The choices were very limited (2 chicken dishes, some rice, a veggie side). I expect a more varied spread in a buffet - all curries make for a boring lunch. The staff were friendly and the meal was well priced, but I'll go back to Aab for my regular lunchtime indian fix. read more

Lunch Buffett is rather limited. Disappointed by their Chicken Tikka Masala (served with grilled onions and the sauce has little cream). Great bar selection. Decor is very nice. Great place for dates or friends, but don't expect the Indian dishes to knock your socks off. Acceptable and passable in crunch. Bar menu and atmosphere make up where the food is lacking. read more

This place is the best indian food in columbus. The owner is so nice and funny. We have been coming here for years and we love it. We always the spinach Lamb curry. Amazing. Get it hot! read more

I am not sure what all the fuss is about. I read the reviews here and decided to give it a go. In my opinion the selection was small and the taste bland. I mean I have never had to add salt to Indian food before to give it some taste! This time I did. The goat dish had no meat in it and there was not much meat on the chicken either. (they serve both on the bone) For my money it is hard to beat the buffet over on Mill Run in Hilliard. read more

the buffet is a must. Go ASAP. flavor and more flavor in each bite. so go for lunch and get the buffet you will be happy. I don't know about dinner because downtown closes at 5:30pm. read more