5 stars. Best…read more Indian. Food. Ever. Butter chicken is very sweet, so you'll need to add some spice to round it out. The garlic naan is delish. Portions are large. Service is really good, also.

Went for lunch -- swanky ambience, full stocked bar. Many of the interesting vegan fusion things I…read morewas drawn to the restaurant for were not available, but our server talked at length to the chefs and came up with some good choices. Ended up getting the Phool Makhana Bhel (roasted lotus seeds) as a crunchy, mildly spicy appetizer, which was delicious, and a generous portion. (Deeply flavorful spices, wonderful crunch.) Went with the dal (yellow lentil soup) and ghee-free crispy methi roti (fenugreek leaf spiced flatbread) for my main -- both were deeply satisfying and powerfully flavorful, as well as very filling. My friend's goat biryani was apparently terrific (according to her); we ate a pile of food, but still ended up taking containers home. For the record: medium spice was juuuuuuuust right -- didn't make the eyes water, but had a mild bit of a bite. Super interesting menu, even for vegans! Will have to try dinner here in future.

Ordered veg kheema biryani and its the best of all. Good ambience, service, and the quantity is…read moreperfectly sufficient for 2 people. Also ordered some curries. Tastes yum

Service was good however many of the buffet items were cold. While they offer a vast menu, I have…read moreexperienced better Indian Cuisine.

We just tried Bawarchi, fantastic! My family tried paneer…read morebiryani and egg biryani. They were both excellent. I ordered medium spice and it was pretty hot, but absolutely delicious. Some ordered mild and it was also wonderful. Flavorful and authentic. The naan was fresh and wonderful. Fried cauliflower I will order again! This will be our go to Indian restaurant.

Never had indian food before and went with some friends…read more Everyone was super nice there, and the buffet had LOTS of options given it was 20$. Plenty of seating too Definitely could imagine there was better indian food, but I am definitely not in a rush to go back.

3.24.26 Hubs & I popped in here for the first time on an early Tuesday night. For a while, we were…read morethe only ones, although a couple other couples came in after. The interior was surprisingly large and nice (table cloths, flowers, glasswear.) The Bollywood (rap/rock) music videos on the TVs seemed a little out of sorts with the nicer ambiance, but it was easy to ignore the TVs. Service was extremely pleasant & efficient. We had the samosa appetizer, garlic naan, hubs had the chicken tikka and I had the tandoori veg momos. Aromas & flavors on everything was very nice. They also have a $16.99 lunch buffet that we are eager to come back & try. #yum #ReviewsByRL

One of the horrible experiences we had in an Indian restaurant. Maybe it was because we chose…read moreSunday dinner when the whole staff was on leave and probably the top chefs were not available. It's a learning experience. Four of us tried Punjabi Tadka after looking at the review. We ordered Chicken Soup, Soya Chaap, Tandoori Shrimp as Appetizers. Good thing they gave us the soup completely bland without any salt, pepper and I liked the idea as the guests can season it as per their need. 07 out of 10 Soya chaap was hard, lacked flavour and the chutneys served didn't help enhance it either. 04 out of 10 Tandoori Shrimp was basically shrimp covered in tandoor masala and cooked on a pan. The onions and green peppers served were soggy with the masala. Highly disappointing but we expected better from the Main course. 03 out of 10 Main course we ordered garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, and chicken noodles to begin with. Chicken noodle was mostly spaghetti in marinara sauce with chunks of chicken. We couldn't eat after 1 - 2 spoons. We had to return it. 01 out of 10 Naan was fluffy and the best of the dishes we tried at Punjabi tadka, 09 out of 10. Chicken tikka masala was just a very sweet tomato gravy that made us somehow finish the naan 03 out of 10. Apart from the food though the staff was polite but he lacked common etiquettes. After appetizers and before the main course, he would bring the larger plates to the table without even cleaning the table. We had to ask him to clean the table while we held the plates. We had to find the person to fill in the water bottle and the bottles were not very user friendly. The bill was around 90 USD without the noodle which is fair for a team of 4 but the quality of dishes were not up to the mark. Again I hope it was due to Sunday evening staff crunch.

I've been eating here for years even through all the name changes. I used to love their Butter…read moreChicken/Chicken Makhani and their Raita, but today, the only decent thing was the rice & naan. Idk if the ambiance has ever been great here as its inside is not pretty & the bathroom is very gross & never clean. The 2 orders of Chicken Makhani I received today tasted so strongly of WAY too much ghee to where I couldn't even taste anything else. It was lacking proper flavor & the chicken was very, very dry and tasted old. Super disappointing. I send people to this place allllll the time, but not anymore. The raita was the absolute worst part of my meal. I paid $5 extra for 2 things of raita & had to throw both away because they were SO bad! I don't know why, but it was so excessively full of black pepper that I honestly almost puked. Not only that, it tasted very, VERY strongly of green pepper. Raita is NEVER supposed to have green pepper & I honestly couldn't tell if that was the issue or if it was actually expired/rotten. I was super excited for this food & it was so incredibly disappointing especially because it wasn't cheap...huge decline in food quality & definitely not worth the price.

So, I am brand new to Indian food. A friend recommended this spot, and I went with their go-to…read moreorder: chicken tikka masala and garlic naan bread. Let me just say, from the very start this place blew me away. From the first phone call, the customer service was outstanding. The gentleman I spoke with was so kind and patient with me, especially since I didn't really know what I wanted. He made recommendations, and I felt totally confident in my order. When I went to pick it up, the interaction was fantastic again. Now, I'll be honest--the exterior might not grab your attention right away. But do not let that stop you, because the food here is absolutely amazing. The rice? Fluffy, soft, almost silky. Cooked perfectly. The chicken tikka masala? Wow. I ordered it medium heat (about a 3 out of 5), and it was spot on. Nothing overwhelming at first, just the perfect little kick at the end. The flavor was rich, balanced, and so satisfying. Pair that with the garlic naan, and it's like they were made for each other. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes. I noticed they also offer a lunch buffet, which looks like it could be awesome--such a great way to sample everything and really discover what you love. 10/10 recommend. If you've never tried Indian food (like me), this is the perfect place to start.

It would have been a 5 star review for the food and the friendliness of the staff... However, the…read morefact that you cannot get a glass of ice water irks me. Yes there is water from a water cooler, BUT with teeny tiny cups that are maybe 3 inches tall. You can get some other drinks such as specialty drinks or canned/bottled things from the fridge. On the other hand, despite being a carnivore, I thoroughly enjoyed the food here. For starters I had the hot and sour soup... yeah I know, not exactly Indian, but Indo-chino. It was different than expected, but very good. Actually a bit spicy and seemed to have ginger pieces in it along with a lot of unindentifible things and absolutely delicious. I tried the Bhaji Pav, which is ... well I really have no idea, but it comes with a large dish of goodness, seems to maybe have lentils or chickpeas in it. It's pureed and has a wonderful spice combination, maybe a hint of curry, but not spicy at all. Comes with finely chopped onions, a lime wedge and 2 soft buttered buns. I would definitely order this again. The most impressive looking dish was the Thali, basically a sampler dish, which has naan, a savory yoghurt based drink, several cups of various dishes and even a little dessert. I might get that next time to explore more of the options here. And as I already mentioned, the staff is very sweet and patiently explained the different dishes to my group. With 8 of us not having any clue, I have to say, this lady had the patience of a a saint.

Gift Certificates Refused Despite Clear Written Terms…read more I purchased gift certificates from Honest Indian Restaurant that were valid through December 26. The written terms specifically listed December 24 and December 25, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as holiday exclusions. December 23 was not listed as one of the excluded holidays, and the terms did not state that the entire surrounding week would be excluded. On December 23, my family and I attempted to use the certificates and were informed they would not be accepted because the restaurant considered the entire week to be a holiday period. The matter was escalated to the manager, who upheld the decision not to accept the certificates. After driving over an hour with my entire family, we were unable to use gift certificates that had already been purchased under the written terms provided at the time of sale. As a result, I lost the value of the certificates despite attempting to use them on a date that was not listed as an excluded holiday. Based on this experience, I will not return and cannot recommend this business.

Probably the most authentic Indian food we have found in the city! Highly endorsed by my wife, who…read moreis from India. They have street food, drinks, and desserts! All veg. (TLDR - get the mango lassi). We love the chaats. We get a samosa chaat but you have to eat it there because chaats don't sit well the next day. We also LOVE the chili paneer. That sits well and you can take it to go. We also see a lot of people chole bhatura. We got the pani puri before but it is sort of cumbersome to eat. The people are very nice. But finally, you have HAVE to have the mango lassi!!! It's unbelievable.

Chole bhature was excellent, good flavor, right amount of heat, al dente chick peas, nice fluffy…read moreairy bhature, second time I have been to this restaurant (last time had pav bhaji) also excellent,

I've eaten here twice and tried several different menu items. Everything I've had has been fresh,…read moreflavorful, and well prepared. The portions are a little small, but the prices are reasonable, so I don't mind. The atmosphere is one of this place's biggest strengths. It's clean, has a great lounge vibe, a pool table, and plenty of seating, making it a nice place to hang out with friends. My biggest complaint is the wait time. Both takeout orders took around 40 minutes for just two items, while dine-in customers who ordered after me were served first. I also found it odd that some menu items only include fries if you dine in. If a meal is advertised at a certain price with fries included, I think takeout customers should receive the same meal they're paying for. Overall, I'd recommend this spot if you're looking for a relaxed atmosphere and aren't in a hurry. If you're stopping in just to grab food to go, be prepared for a wait.

"don't judge a book by its cover' applies so heavily here…read more while the building is a little misleading (a small parking lot with a sign that says 'circle city eats'), the food here will give you every reason to work with the space provided! if you're looking for on-the-go indian food, I highly recommend ordering one of the many kathi rolls they offer. You can choose from well-seasoned potatoes, chickpeas, chicken, and more -- all wrapped in the convenience of a flatbread roll. I loved that I could eat this meal on my way home after a busy day, but the flavor here is unlike any other quick-service food. They pack restaurant quality spices into the dishes and bring a sit-down flavor quality to your car. This will definitely be turning into a go-to spot for me whenever I find myself downtown wanting something quick and delicious. I have no complaints!

Quality !!!! Flavor!!!…read more Portion!!! OMG!!! I ate my food before even getting home! The aroma and the flavor was amazing! I ordered Samosa, if you like " potato and egg roll" it's is cousin. YUM and toasty crunch! I ordered BIRYANI SHRIMP .... If you like "friend rice" it's the fancy version with 10 times more spices and flavor ! Ambience is clean and beautiful. Fast Service, after Late dinner hours -8:30.

Incredible India is stunning inside! The lighting, the comfortable seating and the beautiful pots…read moregive this restaurant a nice touch. We were seated immediately and were told we could go up for the buffet. They had an assortment of Indian foods to try. They were all delicious-some having more heat than others, but nothing unbearable. I will say I was disappointed in the naan. I was looking for a pillowy soft garlic bread, but instead it was thin and crispy like a cracker and no garlic. And the only option for dessert was the rice pudding.