Regarding my last review, I used to think this was the best Indian Buffet in Pittsburgh, but I no…read morelonger think that. We had the buffet yesterday, and it wasn't as good as I remembered, and unfortunately, the Masala Chai was no longer pre-sweetened. Instead they offered sugar packets to sweeten it yourself. I like to eat raw cucumbers, onions, and carrots as a side when I eat Indian food, and would normally pick them out of the salad, but in this day and age of lettuce recalls, I didn't want to pick them out of the lettuce mix. I wish they would have them on the side. The food was still mostly good, but I wasn't as enamored with it this time. Cheers!

Solid for indian buffet. Come for lunch buffet, naan is mid imo but chicken & curries are fire…read more Mango lassi and chai are delicious. Would come again.

This is our favorite Indian restaurant in the area. They have all the staples (like butter…read morechicken, tikka masala, korma, etc) but they also have some more unique dishes and flavors as well. The staff remembers you and is extremely friendly and accommodating. Portions are plentiful (I usually get 2-3 meals out of one dish). Sauces are packed with flavor and not runny or watered down. Chicken, lamb and beef have always been tender. I also love their rice! I'm not sure what they do differently than other places, but it is just a cut above any other I've had at other Indian restaurants. Overall, if you like Indian, definitely need to give them a try!

We found this place randomly passing by - food is very good and the front desk staff is incredibly…read morefriendly. Would recommend to anyone. NOTE: Takeout only - there's very limited outdoor seating but it was not covered.

Two visits to Mintt over the past two weeks. The food is amazing! First visit was takeout and I…read moreordered chili paneer and paneer Tikka masala, garlic naan, spice level 5. The chili paneer was amazing, large pieces of paneer coated in chili seasoning. Spice was just right. Second visit was in person. Although the food was amazing, customer service was just ok. He appeared concerned for our spice choice and asked if we were sure. Vegetable samosas were served with a delicious chick pea curry. No clue what it was called. When I asked he said...you know...regular chickpeas. We also ordered the appetizer version of chili paneer. Paneer was smaller but the flavor was still amazing! Overall only thing lacking was a bit of customer service. Appeared they were short staffed! Amazing food!

The food was great, but, a warning to any nut allergy folks! We asked if they used any nuts in the…read morechicken curry and explained my daughter's allergy, and they said "no". Well, either something else in the food acts like a "nut" or they just don't actually know what's in their ingredients. Good thing UPMC East is just up the road, as I had to rush my daughter to the ER. I can't blame the restaurant fully, as I should have done a little more in-depth research on Indian cuisine, and there was definitely a communication problem! I'm not a negative person, so now that I've said the above warning, I will say the food was delicious. I asked for a spicier version of chicken curry, you know, where your lips burn, but in a good way, and you just cant wait for the next bite! Definitely quality ingredients (and I'm betting they use cashew flour as a thickening agent)! The restaraunt is very clean. I would give the food a 4 out of 5. My daughter liked her rice, and honestly, had it not been for the required Emergency Room visit, she would have gave the place a 3!

this is a long overdue review for my favorite indian restaurant in the city (and possibly my…read morefavorite restaurant of all). i eat here almost every week, but keep forgetting to leave a rating. time to fix that :) bombay to burgh is an amazing restaurant. it's always delicious, with food that tastes fresh and perfectly balanced. as a fan of indian food, i love how the menu isn't stuck on the classic dishes that you find in every indian restaurant in the US. sure, you'll find butter chicken, tikka masala, palak paneer, naan, and biryani, and they are all very delicious! but there are also dishes like bagara eggplants (described by the menu as "spice stuffed baby eggplants in a roasted peanut, sesame, poppy seeds and coriander gravy, finished with tamarind and coconut") and chicken xacuti (described as "a classic, aromatic chicken curry from the coastal region of Goa, India, known for its complex blend of freshly roasted spices, toasted coconut, and tamarind for a tangy balance"). i ordered both of these tonight and can vouch that they are extremely tasty and worthy of your attention. personally, my only struggle here is that literally every item on the menu looks delicious, and i hate having to choose! which brings me to my favorite part of this restaurant: sunday buffet. now, the food is wonderful every day of the week. i just ordered some tonight myself, so i definitely recommend it. that said, my absolute favorite time to come is for the buffet on sunday. i think buffets get a bad reputation for being all about quantity over quality and for having an unpleasant atmosphere (the passive aggressive "don't waste food" signs that most have don't help, either). sadly, these complaints are true of most buffets. bombay to burgh is a wonderful contrast and, in my opinion, does buffets the way they ought to be. the atmosphere is pleasant (no signs!) and you're likely to see many regular customers. there's a good chance you'll even be greeted by the very owner, G, and get to speak with him a bit! the staff is all very friendly and helpful, always doing their best to make sure you enjoy your visit. they are always happy to help if food needs to be refilled at the buffet or if you want to order anything. finally, and most importantly of all, the food is amazing! unlike most buffets, bombay to burgh only puts out a limited number of offerings: 2 appetizers, 2 meat entrees, 2 vegetarian entrees, 1 bread, 1 rice, 1 dessert, and 1 beverage. i think this is the perfect number to ensure there's both variety and quality. plus, you can actually try a little bit of everything, which usually isn't possible at giant buffets. my favorite part is that every week brings new food, which is now usually themed around a certain region of india. you know they'll always have reliable butter chicken and garlic naan to make you happy, but the rest of the buffet might be dishes you've never eaten before. it's a perfect way to explore different flavors and new food, without worrying you'll waste your money. eating out is a bit pricey anywhere these days, but i personally think that the buffet is still very affordable. have you seen the price of appetizers recently? just the fact that you can choose from two of those with your meal makes it a good deal to me! i feel very fortunate that i get the chance to eat here regularly. while i've loved indian food for over 20 years at this point, bombay to burgh has taken my appreciation to a whole new level and has me researching more food to cook myself. it's a wonderful place to eat!

Bombay to Burgh is an Indian restaurant nestled away on the outskirts of Pittsburgh in the…read moreSwissvale neighborhood. I have no basis on comparison with other Pittsburgh area Indian restaurants, but this seemed to be the one with the best reviews, so we chose this spot for dinner. There is very limited street parking out front, so you may have to circle around the block to find a free spot. There's ample seating for dining in, with tasteful decor throughout the restaurant. We started off with a mango lassi (4.5/5) which was delightfully refreshing with the proper hints of mango without being too sweet. For the appetizer, we ordered the B2B Chicken (3.5/5), which seemed almost like a very mildly spiced chicken pakora. The chicken was tender, but there wasn't much flavor in the batter it was fried in. For meals we went with the chicken tikka masala and butter chicken (both 4.25/5). Both had delicious gravies without being overly heavy with cream, with the chicken tikka masala being a tad bit spicier and more robust due to the onions & bell pepper content. We wound up going with garlic naan (4/5) and malabar laccha paratha (4.5/5) for bread since they didn't offer a plain or butter naan as an option...both were tasty, and the paratha was a great alternative to the more traditional plain naan. For dessert, we went with the nizami phirni (3/5), which was described as a "slow-cooked pudding with broken rice, milk, nuts, saffron, coconut, and cardamom" on the menu. The flavors were very muted, as we were expecting a more traditional kheer, which generally has a stronger flavor of saffron and cardamom. Service (3.5/5) wasn't the best, with 2 people waiting on us at random times, but was otherwise friendly. While we found the dessert a bit disappointing, the rest of the meal was pretty fresh and flavorful, so are glad we got to try to try Bombay to Burgh (overall 4/5), and would recommend them to others looking for decent Indian cuisine in Pittsburgh.

Delicious! Order while visiting for take out and the food did not disappoint. Ordered paneer…read moretikka masala and chili paneer dry. Both had great flavor although the chili paneer was different from what I have had in the past. Overall recommend!

The food was great. The dosa in particular was terrific, I recommend trying them. Other dishes also…read morea+. The ambiance was let's say mediocre. It's not a great place to enjoy a meal. Service was poor. Somewhere between baffling and rude.

If I could give this wife-husband run restaurant more than 5 stars, I would. I have eaten there…read moreabout 4 or 5 times in the last six months & have never been disappointed. India Garden is now the last surviving authentic North Indian Punjabi restaurant in Pittsburgh. Don't get me wrong--there are many fantastic Indian restaurants in Pittsburgh. But after the change of ownership of Taj Mahal (in Pittsburgh & Bridgeville, PA), most other restaurants are purveyors of non-Punjabi Indian food (eg Gujarati Indian, Udipi South Indian, Goan Indian, Bengali Indian etc.) The only Indian restaurant that features a North Indian Punjabi chef (the aforementioned husband-wife duo) is India Garden. I recommend all their breads, especially the tava-cooked Aloo Paratha and Plain Paratha. Make sure you ask for the Paratha to be cooked on Tava (Indian pan) and not the Tandoor oven. I find all their naans delicious but my favorites are the their butter naan & garlic naan. Their chicken reshmi kabab appetizer is especially noteworthy. They serve it on an aesthetically pleasing bed of vegetables including peppers. But that only tends to distract from the tenderness & flavoring of the kebab meat. Their sarson-ka-saag (mix of mustard leaves with other leafy veggies) is simply outstanding. Pair it with the plain paratha or Makki-ki-roti (Punjabi flatbread made from finely ground corn flour). And ask for their home-made butter on the side. Unlike other Indian restaurants they provide Indian pickle either free (with paratha) or at a nominal charge. One other pairing we like is their version of Indian scrambled eggs (Bhurji) with Plain Paratha. Other reviewers have favorably reviewed their other dishes (chicken, lamb etc). And I agree wholeheartedly: they are all delicious. As for Ambiance: it's quite acceptable. What makes this restaurant stand out is the freshness of ingredients and above all, the love with which the food is made. You taste that love with every morsel you eat. Kudos to the owners for maintaining the high standards of Indian flavors & freshness in their food. Oh, and by the way, the Indian pickle they serve is also house made and not out of a jar bought at some Indian grocery store. And if you new to Indian food, feel free to ask the owners for advice. They won't steer you wrong.

I love the food. Absolutely delicious and their garlic naan, perfect. I had a lamb dish I think it…read morewas called Rogan Josh or something. I got a spice level seven and that was perfect. Just enough to taste the spice without it burning you. My friend got spice level five and didn't taste anything spicy. I also had the mango lassi which was great. The restaurant is located on a strip mall. Nothing fancy. The bathroom was clean. The tables are super weird. It's all booths and the booth is movable but it's attached to the booth/seat behind you if that makes sense. So if you move your booth forward, you are moving the person's chair behind you backward. it was an uncomfortable set up but at least the food was delicious.

We really enjoyed our lunch at Reva. I think we've visted Pittsburgh a number of times over the…read morepast 4 years and this is the first time we've had good Indian food there. I wouldn't say anything in particular was the best ever, but everything was really good, which in itself is just awesome. The paneer tikka was good. Nice a flavorful. The palak chaat was fine - I'd say it was mostly just palak pakoras and didn't really have much of a flavors of a chaat. Proabably this was the only somewhat disappointing item. The paneer lababdar was really good. Asparagus kofta was probably the even better, and then the dal makhani was also good. We ordered naan in a couple of batches and enjoyed it most when they brought it out really fresh out of the tandoor. The bullet naan was really good. Garlic naan was good too. Really nice people and thoroughly enjoyed this Mother's Day feast.

One of my fav Indian spots in the area! Everything I've had here is good. The butter chicken and…read morethe paneer masala are my go to's. The mango lassi is also delicious! I've always been able to get a table. Chill atmosphere with long picnic style tables.

If you're looking for an authentic Indian dining experience, the Grand Thali at Masala House is a…read moremust-try! It transforms dinner into a true celebration with beautiful presentation and incredible flavors from start to finish. The Grand Thali includes an appetizer, white rice, specialty rice, naan, poriyal, two vegetarian curries, two non-vegetarian curries, the daal of the day, and dessert of the day.... And everything is unlimited, so you can enjoy refills of the freshest rotating curries, smoky tandoori, fragrant biryani, warm naan, crispy starters, and house-made chutneys! Very friendly staff and quick service!

Best indian buffet in pittsburgh. 19ish dollars is a step up in price from the others that are…read moreusually around 12 but its worth it. Vibes are much nicer, everything's cleaner, its uniquely not self serve and instead they give you a platter and then you can get unlimited refills on what you want. The server is very attentive and quick so that you don't lose out on the buffet. Naan is very warm fresh and delicious and tikki masala is so so flavorful. Highly recommend coming for the lunch buffet. will be back.

Happy with the food service and happiest finding out there's a buffet! It's nice as group setting…read moreof 2 or 4 the booths are nice and comfortable vibe. I am a fan! 10/10

We walked in to order pick up late evening on a Monday night. We were greeted warmly and given a…read morefew minutes to look over the menu. The restaurant is dated in appearance but clean. They seem to offer a lunch buffet that had numerous options. I ordered the butter chicken that came with white rice. I also ordered garlic naan. I was very impressed with my meal and can't wait to go back for other options.

This place was a delightful surprise from start to finish. The flavors are bold and memorable, and…read morethe sauces are rich and deeply flavorful, especially when paired with the garlic naan which I loved dipping into them. The spice has a noticeable kick that clears your sinuses, although it could be a little intense for me. Something cooling on the side, like a cucumber salad, a yogurt based sauce, or even a yogurt drink, would have really balanced the heat for me personally. Even though the curry portions may look small at first, they are still quite satisfying when eaten with the garlic naan and rice, and the depth of flavor keeps you engaged throughout the meal. The samosas also had a unique and engaging taste. The dessert was also wonderful, a sweet, sugar soaked donut that felt comforting and indulgent, and was honestly hard not to love. Next time, I would love to try one of their spinach dishes. I felt healthy after coming here which makes me want to come back!!

Swaagat Indian Cuisine is a local restaurant that has a small, casual dining room and also offers…read moretakeout and delivery. The menu lists a large variety of Indian foods (e.g., appetizers, soups, salads, seafoods, rices, tandoori, vegetarian entrees, chicken, lamb, mutton, desserts, and non-alcoholic drinks). Prices are reasonable. My husband and I ate one dinner here. An employee promptly and kindly served us. I noticed that many of the other customers were Indian, which might be an indicator of the authenticity of the foods. (My husband has traveled to India, and we frequently eat Indian foods, but we are not experts.) We ate a Veg Platter appetizer (samosa, aloo tikki, veg pakora, and paneer pakora), Butter Chicken (with a customized spiciness), Palak Paneer (spinach and cheese with a customized spiciness), Garlic Naan, Mango Masti (sort of like a mango smoothie with ice cream), and Hot Masala Chai. I rate everything as 4.5-5 stars. Our meal cost $56 *plus* tax, tip, and a 3% credit-card surcharge. I would definitely eat more of Swaagat's foods in the future.