It's a buffet, so let me start by saying service was as expected. They sit you, they give you…read morewater, and they give you a couple pieces of naan. So, that part was just fine, no complaints. It's a small place and I went at the height of lunch and still got seated quickly. There's music playing in the small, sorta dated location. Now, the buffet and food itself. The only item I liked was the cooked vegetable medley. This includes the 3 chicken options, the saag paneer, and the chickpea and soup options. Everything but the medley was either just plain or only salty, without much exciting and bold Indian flavor. It was just...okay. It was all cooked well, it just didn't scratch that Indian food itch. I'm usually pretty forgiving with my reviews, but with so few options, I couldn't just have it fully redeemed by the one option I liked. Even the rice was just plain basmati rice that seemed wetter than usual for what I expect from an Indian buffet. They did have gulab jamun and rice pudding. So that was nice.

The flavor is good, but they really skimp on the meat in the dishes. For example, butter chicken…read moreshould contain chicken, not cold cuts thin and sparse slices of meat. It makes it feel like you're just paying too much for a lot of filler sauce.

I've been here a few times, both for the lunch buffet. The staff are awesome and constantly…read morecircling with more water and more naan. The ambiance is great, very warm and cozy. The buffet each time has had a great selection of vegetarian or chicken options. They are also salads, desserts, and sometimes appetizers available. Does not include drinks like Chai, but those are worth adding to your check in my opinion. Each individual item I've tried has been great!! Especially love the classic tadka daal and saag paneer. Looking forward to going again, especially for the great value.

Delicious food, cozy atmosphere, attentive wait staff. My chicken tikka masala was creamy and…read moretasty, with the sauce on the thinner side (I would have liked it just a little thicker). Would recommend!

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Food was excellent and so was service. Got naan, Dahl, samosa chaat, chicken Karahi and chai…read more Highly recommend going to this restaurant. Everything was just hands down delicious and on point. Ambiance was great as well, lovely decor with good vibes. Parking was easy but could see it being a problem on a crowded night or weekend. Can't wait to go back again!

First time ordering from here. The food was outstanding. We all had a great meal. The curry was…read moreremarkable.

Definitely coming back. Wish we could have ordered more. Onion korma (not pictured) worth…read morementioning. Don't forget to order a side of mint chutney! Service was great!

Food amazing! We ordered chicken curry, chicken Kirk's, chicken butter, saag paneer! All…read moreincredible. 5 star service!!!!some of the best service ever. The man with ponytail is one of the best servers I have ever had in my life. We just finished dining at a 3 Michelin star resteraunt. This server is incredible!!!

I actually didn't love Nalan. The servers were very friendly and attentive (they kept refilling the…read morewater pitcher which had nice lemon flavoring) but the food was a little lackluster. I normally always love Indian food but something about each dish was off. We got the Kodi vopidu (chicken stir fry) based on some prior Yelp reviews. It was ok but not super flavorful or impressive. Was not really a fan of the veggie korma--it was full of spices but not as creamy as I'm used to. The texture was almost grainy? The portions were a bit small as well for the price. My husband did get a lentil dish (not sure which one) which was the best out of the tree we ordered. Overall we were disappointed as Nalan had a very high Yelp rating (probably because of its nicer interior--cute wall with a word cloud of food) but the food itself was underwhelming. There are multiple Indian and Nepali restaurants on the east shore we liked better.

Stopped by while traveling across for a quick bite. Amazing food! Authentic home cooked Indian food.read more

I can't believe I didn't know about this place before! Thank you to previous reviewers…read more The owner/worker told me they were in Lock Haven a year ago, but has been in Milton since. We ordered 2 dishes, roti, samosas and mango lassi's. They gave us free rice. Everything was delicious! Sure, they don't have as much variety as an Indian restaurant, but it's impressive they are able to make yummy food all day long in a small kitchen like that. They are very friendly as well. Will be back before long!

surprised more people haven't tried this place out! so yummy! it's a hidden gem in state college.read more

So amazing for a comfy authentic Indian meal. Super fresh food and friendly staff! The quality of…read morethe ingredients is noticeable especially when in comparison to Indian pavilion which seems more like microwaved food. This place is genuinely so good and doesn't leave me feeling heavy! Indian friend certified

Rumi isn't a restaurant--it's a teleportation device disguised as a dining room. One minute you're…read morejust hungry, the next you're wondering if you should start learning the language and cancel your other dinner plans for the rest of your life. Let's start strong: the baba ganoush was impeccable. Not "pretty good," not "I'd order it again"--impeccable. Creamy, smoky, confidently delicious, like it knew it was the best thing on the table and didn't need to brag. The lamb kabobs then showed up and completely stole the spotlight: tender, perfectly seasoned, and basically melting on contact. And yes, the white sauce comes on the side, which is ideal because it's so good you'll want to dip everything into it--kabobs, bread, possibly your dignity. The mango drink? Absolutely unhinged in the best way. One sip and I forgot what I ordered, where I parked, and what my personality was before this moment. "To die for" feels accurate, but also misleading because you'll want to stay alive long enough to order a second one. And then there's the service. I didn't feel like a customer--I felt like I'd been adopted. We were treated like family, friends, and students all at once, getting an enthusiastic, genuinely fascinating education about the food while being cared for like honored guests. Dining at Rumi feels like stepping into another country where the food is better, the people are warmer, and everyone is just thrilled you showed up. Come hungry. Leave full, happy, and slightly confused about why all restaurants aren't like this.

This is my first review I've EVER written and I have to say I'm extremely disappointed. I placed an…read moreonline order for pickup and as I arrive I'm waiting for 5 minutes at the counter while the worker is on his phone talking to his friends. He finally greets me and asks what I ordered, he then goes to grab my food (which isn't even packed yet) and continues to stay on the phone for another couple minutes in front of me as he slowlyyy packs the food. He then forgets to include one rice and two naans that I paid for. I tell him he forgot the items and he then goes BACK on the phone for another couple minutes before trying to put the items in, which at this point I was too frustrated and didn't want to make a scene so I just left. Safe to say I won't be coming back especially if I have to wait 10 minutes to pick up an online order that's already prepared.

outstanding !!! The food was delicious, service was prompt and friendly, clean and very nice setup…read more, definitely will revisit

Been there on our way back from Virginia. Cool Indian spot next to the highway. Food was over all…read moreaverage. As soon as we reached we were seated for lunch. Dint need a reservation or booking. The entrees came with rice. And we ordered sone naan too. Palak paneer, palak chicken, we're good! The chicken hariyali was amazing. Adding here a few snaps I took. But I am not impressed by the customer service. Place is a bit too expensive for no reason.