Back when I was a student at RIT, this Indian takeout was a regular favorite and a real comfort…read morefood staple. After long days of classes and late nights studying, their food was always something to look forward to. The flavors were consistently rich and authentic, with curries that were warming, filling, and perfectly spiced. Portions were generous, making it ideal for a student budget, and leftovers were just as good the next day. Even now, I still remember how reliably satisfying every meal was, which says a lot years later.

Yall, I'm obsessed. The staff here are so helpful and friendly. They could totally roll their eyes…read moreat me ordering my food at "white girl spice level" but they dont. They make thoughtful suggestions and come back to check on me instead. I ordered the paneer xacuti plus garlic naan and a beer. I genuinely cant wait to go back and try other options, even though I could happily each the xacuti and garlic naan for the rest of forever. Good to know: the leftovers are maybe even better somehow. Dont let a bite go to waste. Also dont skip on dessert. I wish I could tell you the name of what I ordered but it was a pistachio and rose water kind of wet cake with a cream sauce? Im not doing it justice, but it was so dang good. Thanks Thali of India for your phenomenal service, fantastic flavors, and overall great experience!

If you're looking for authentic Indian food with great flavor and attentive service, Hyderabad…read moreBiryani House is well worth a visit. Bold colors adorn the walls and the tables are designed to accommodate family style dining. The food is packed with rich flavors, aromatic spices, and generous portions that keep you coming back for more. Whether you're trying one of their signature dishes or exploring other menu favorites, every dish delivers bold, satisfying flavor. The service is prompt, friendly, and helpful, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. And whatever you order, don't skip the garlic naan ... it's absolutely delicious and a must-have on every visit! Warm, flavorful, and perfect for soaking up every last bite of sauce, it's one of the highlights of the meal.

Went here for lunch with 2 others. Friendly waiter, comfortable atmosphere, nice menu. One ordered…read moreMasala dosa, masala tea, I ordered chicken tiki masala, and another ordered chicken kothi parota. The dosa was fine, the chicken tiki masala good and the chicken kothi parota mostly bread, little chicken in it. Food came out hot, plated nicely, portions okay, prices reasonable. I wished there were more vegetarian options available without rice as well as more fish options that were not fried.

Walking in for lunch, we were greeted by a friendly host. She gave us a couple menus and explained…read moreonce we're ready to order we would do so at the counter. Putting in a couple appetizers, we opted in for the kibbeh, baba ghanouj, and manakeesh (za'atar w. cheese). The kibbeh was seasoned and fried perfectly. The baba ghanouj was creamy and accompanied with a very nice and airy pita bread, and the manakeesh was wonderful. It reminded me of a sauceless cheese pizza with the middle eastern spices. For mains, we opted in for the Mashawi which included a trio of meats. Kofta, beef kabob and chicken. All three meats were nicely seasoned, but the star meat for us was the kofta. The side of hummus was nice, and the salad was nicely seasoned even before pouring the dressing over it. Also opting in for the lamb chops, I found these to be perfectly grilled and incredibly tender. These were grilled closer to a medium-well, but still remained juicy and packed full of flavor. We found our server and the kitchen employee (perhaps the owner) to be pleasant and full of hospitality. This small-from-the-outside restaurant blew us away and we enjoyed everything we had. We look forward to returning in the near future to try other items on their menu.

Service is great! Fast and friendly! I ordered the Mashawi plate. I asked if I could get a Dolma…read moreor 2 on the side, but the answer was no. I wasn't wanting to eat a whole platter of them, so I just stuck with the plate. After sitting down, they brought me a dolma, free of charge. That was unexpected and very thoughtful. The dolma was delicious! The kebabs seemed a bit dry but the flavor was great. I was under the impression it came with pita bread, but I never received any. No biggie, as I was not starving. All in all a good experience with good food. I will make one recommendation, there are 2 doors to get into the restaurant. The restaurant was clean, but in between the 2 doors, was pretty dirty with a lot of debris in the corner as you walk out. Definitely 4 stars, but cooked a little bit differently and the floor swept at the entrance, would have been 5 stars. Oh well, I'd go back though!

Comfortable cozy small restaurant with delicious Indian food. We ordered, naan bread, lentil soup,…read morebutter chicken, Tofu matar, vegetarian platter, samosas and mango lassi. Everything was great, good portions size, seasoned mildly as we preferred, plated nicely, reasonable priced. Friendly service. We left very full and satisfied!

I've been the buffet a number of times and the food was delicious every time I went. I'm going…read moreagain tomorrow. Hope it's as good as the last few times! :)

I have Celiac disease and Royal of India has always been fantastic about making food that I can eat…read moresafely. The food is also delicious! I've never ordered anything I don't like, and I generally don't order the same thing twice. Easily the best food in walking distance from RIT. Service is always excellent, ambiance is always great. I don't typically go for the buffets but the buffet prices are also fantastic, but dining by regular sit-down or take out isn't terribly expensive. I usually walk out with enough in a take out box to eat the next day. Try the onion pakoras and the kheer if you love yourself!

We went for the lunch Buffett. It was nice. It is a small buffet with basics. (I listed what we had…read moreat bottom of review.) For the price it's a great deal. (14.99 per person)Would be fantastic for lunch breaks and meetings. I chose a buffet because my BF had never eaten Indian food. I wanted him to try a little bit of anything. He thought it was good. He tried everything, but he wasn't overly impressed. He is also a huge meat and potatoes guy. I really didn't expect him to impressed. I just enjoyed seeing him try something new. I am from another area, that had amazing Indian food. The Indian Buffett, I am used to, is very large and the restaurant was always filled with Indian people, which is rare was because people from India, very rarely go out to eat their homeland food. I think it spoiled me. Because this was not even close. But also the price was half of what I would have paid. I was happy with it, to satisfy a craving. But I am going to try other Indian restaurants to compare. It's a great deal, and if you are unsure if you like Indian food, this is a good way to try a little bit of something, to see if the flavors are for you, without spending a lot of money. Makes me wonder if their dinner and weekend selections are different, hmmm! That thought literally just came to me. lol I did feel like it was more for vegetarians, and I highly recommend it for Vegetarians. Many of the foods were meat free. The rest were all chicken. The service was excellent. They were very nice, and it is owned by a small business was owner from Nepal. I love supporting our local immigrant businesses, as well as black owned businesses. I enjoyed it, and will go back. But this is my first Indian restaurant I've tried in Rochester, so I have no idea how it compares to the others in the area. I also might go back and order off the menu. I would have loved a biryani. Maybe some goat if on the menu. Also, I may have missed it, but I do not recall seeing anything sweet. India has some amazing sweet treats. The restaurant was lovely, its decorations were pretty and on point. I loved our table, we had a small table away from others and by the window. It gave it more of a lunch date vibe. We had fun. Our server was very nice, and made sure we enjoyed ourselves. It's a nice place and I recommend giving it a try. Chicken Tandoori drumsticks Butter chicken saffron rice Potatoes There was a spicy chicken too and a vegetarian saag. Naan

HOLY SMOKES What a…read moregem! I decided to give this place a shot after finding it on Uber eats. I was even more amazed to see the prices - those giant bowls were 10 dollars each, on Uber eats (I think could be cheaper on their website/in person). It was cheaper than a bowl of chipotle these days! The food was incredible!!' The bowls came with a side of naan which were giant! The food was incredibly flavorful, there's rice at the bottom and it was plentiful. I had asked for the vindaloo to be spicy and boy it lived up to that expectation The chciken makhani was so creamy, I was in heaven Finally the kofta was crunchy and not dry which is a rare find!! Overall - WHAT A STEAL I could eat this all day !

A spur of the moment stop lead to this delightful discovery. The menu offers a selection of meals,…read morebowls, momos & chaat, as well as a wide selection of desserts. The pani puri was very good. I have since made it a point to stop in here whenever possible. The Chole Bhature was delicious & spiced just right. I will be back to try some other selections!

Nepali Indian food buffet located right next to Adelita's in the Pittsford shopping mall. Cuisine…read moreis more American-Indian just like Panda Express is American Chinese, so perhaps this should be called its own sub cuisine. This review is for the buffet thus I cannot attest to the a la carte options. Pro: unlimited chai. Con: somewhat small selection of menu for which the food was not particularly memorable, mostly oily. Service was otherwise ok. for those not exposed much to Nepali/Indian food, a good option to pique your tastebuds. For those experienced with Nepali-Indian, quite watered in flavor, too and too much sugar in their savory dishes. Chai: the only good thing amongst their dishes to be honest. Would rather spend my buffet money sitting here drinking this for 2 hours reading a book and just skip the meal. The butter chicken had too much sugar. This seems to be a trend across the US in American-Indian buffets catering to the American taste buds. This was disappointing but at least the sauce was fun to dip for your naan. Chick pea dish- a curry like dish with bell pepper undertows. Fried fish dish- think a fish fry with some veggies. Definitely a heavier dish. Fried rice- an ok dish as well. Would recommend Indian buffets towards Henrietta for better culinary experience

Went on a busy Saturday night. It's a small kitchen, and in addition to the dining room there were…read morea ton of to-go orders, so the food coming out was a bit slow, but our patience was definitely rewarded. I got the Chicken 65 and my wife got the Chicken Tikka Masala. We also got an order of the Nepalese noodles with Chicken to share and some Aloo Paratha and Garlic Naan. Everything was fantastic! The menu is a good mix of Indian, Nepalese and Chinese style dishes. The waiter asked about our spice tolerance and everything was made to order to match what we liked for heat. The atmosphere was laid back and everyone was friendly. I think one of the folks working the floor was the owner, or maybe owners daughter and she was really nice. I'm looking forward to warming up some leftovers tomorrow and we will definitely go back.

Namaste Indian Grill 3675 W Henrietta Rd…read more Rochester, NY 14623 If you're a fan of Indian food (or you're ready to become one), put Namaste Indian Grill on your list. I ate here tonight and everything was genuinely delicious. I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala and asked for it spicy. It delivered ~ bold flavor, a nice kick, and a rich, creamy tomato sauce that tasted fresh and well balanced. The basmati rice was perfectly cooked and made the ideal base for soaking up every last bit of sauce. And I have to say it: the garlic naan might be the best I've ever had. The garlic wasn't just sprinkled on top, it felt like it was tucked into the folds of the bread, so every bite had that buttery, garlicky goodness. I kept dipping it into the tikka masala until the bowl was basically spotless. I also had hot chai, and it was outstanding. So good I ordered a second cup. What I ordered: * Chicken Tikka Masala ($19.99) ~ Boneless chicken cooked with onion, green peppers, tomato sauce, and cream * Plain Basmati Rice ($5.99) * Garlic Naan ($5.99) ~ Topped with garlic and cilantro Good to know: This restaurant is tucked in the back of the grocery store. When you walk in, you'll see a comfortable seating area up front with booths and tables. It's a great setup for a lunch meeting, a casual dinner, or a quick bite before heading home. I don't think many people realize there's a restaurant inside the grocery store, so consider this your friendly heads up. Buffet options (from their in store sign): * Lunch Buffet: $14.99 (Weekdays: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) * Time: 11:00 am to 2:30 pm * All Day Buffet: $16.99 (Weekends: Friday, Saturday, Sunday) * Friday & Saturday: 11:00 am to 9:00 pm * Sunday: 11:00 am to 8:30 pm I'll definitely be back, and I'd love to see more people discover this spot. If you're near West Henrietta Road and you're craving something flavorful and comforting, go check out Namaste Indian Grill.

Very interesting store with a ton of spices and great fresh produce at excellent pricesread more