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    Masala Theory

    4.5 (15 reviews)
    Closed 1:30 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Had a fantastic lunch at Masala Theory in Madeira. We had the Chicken Makhani, Aloo Choley and Naan. Everything was flavorful and delicious! Highly recommend!

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    4 months ago

    Best Indian food I've had in Cincy! Will be back soon. ITs a smal place so seating is somewhat limited. We came off hours.

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    2 months ago

    this is excellent indian food- on par with what you can get in chicago's little india.

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    4 months ago

    Excellent food- same owners as Delhi Palace, which is consistently great food! We usually get lamb.

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    7 months ago

    The food is consistently fresh and delicious. I've enjoyed take out as well. I highly recommend this new gem.

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    I just ordered chicken tikka masala carry out and it was some of the best I've ever had.

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    Delhi Palace - Lamb vindaloo and garlic naan

    Delhi Palace

    4.5(291 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    I came here on a day it was just starting to snow. I had…read moreerrands to do in the area and had been in the mood for Indian food to take home and eat during my snow days. They greeted me upon walking in and took my order. I sat in the waiting area. No one else was there besides a couple that arrived a few minutes after me that was dining in. It only took about 10-15 minutes for my order. I got the Lamb Saag at a level 2 and Chicken Tikka Masala at Level 3, plus both garlic and paneer naan. I enjoy spicy food, but opted for the low end because this was a new place for me and I was going off of the reviews I saw. The lamb had nice flavor but wasn't spicy at all. I would prefer a 3-4. I let my mother have the rest because she was very fond of it even though she's not as open to different cultures cuisines as I am. I preferred the chicken. Very tasty to me. Again, level 3 did have a bit more spice but I would go even higher next time. Both types of naan were great. I would have liked if the paneer naan had more cheese though. When I'm in the mood for Indian and in the area again as I often am, I'd surely go back.

    Building could use some work, and the pick up area is dated. Service was a bit awkward…read more Ordered the chicken saag and rav korma at level 1. Both were flavorful and not spicy at all (which is ok because I have GERD). Seekh kabob and chicken biriyani at level 2. It had a healthy hint of spice and was also flavorful. Level 1 and 2 are very different on spice. The order came with 3 containers of rice. Chicken nan and plain nan both good. Not greasy. Overall it was a good meal but nothing we ate rushing back to. I think we prefer Shaan for more variety of options.

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    Viva India

    Viva India

    4.8(63 reviews)
    4.2 miHyde Park

    We made reservations for lunch on a Sunday but coming in, we definitely did not need them. There…read morewas not a lot of people there. And after having some wonderful food, that's surprised me! Service was great and very friendly. You could tell this place was clean and very well maintained. My husband and I had lunch with a friend. They have a pretty extensive menu but it's not as extensive as a lot of other Indian restaurants. I think they managed to condense it down for most people. I have the chicken tikka McGreb which is close to the masala like stuff but it's full of mushrooms which I just love! The Jasmine rice it came with was also delicious underneath it. It came with garlic naan as well which was super nice because other places we go to, you have to pay more for garlic naan. My husband had more of a fried rice dish that also came with something that has creamy lentils. I can't remember what it is called. But it was delicious! We also shared an appetizer of samosas which came with spicy onions, tamarind, and a delicious green sauce. We finished off lunch with a gulab jamun dessert. The whole place served a great food and we are very much looking forward to coming back!

    Wow- what a surprise from Viva India! We had heard good…read morethings from friends who had been. This location has been a number of restaurants over the years and we were pleased to find the most recent remodel has reduced the overall size of the restaurant. Much cozier, and a nice refresh. We were seated in a booth by the bar. The dishes we ordered were both delicious, and the portions are surprisingly generous - plenty of leftovers for next day lunch. I tried the Biryani and my friend had the Chicken Tikka Mughlai with a side of garlic naan. Not sure if we got 'lost' but the missing star is for some gaps in service. Despite sitting in a booth visible from the bar, once our food was delivered, nobody checked on us until we were finished. My water and beer were both empty for a long time. Hopefully this was a one time issue and I'll be able to update after my next visit - which will be soon to this delicious spot. They did a pretty busy carry out business while we were there. I'd definitely think about carry out here. Yum!

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    Tandoor India Restaurant

    Tandoor India Restaurant

    4.2(85 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    I know that the newest review, written 9/11/24, states that this place is now open, but I was just…read moreat the neighboring restaurant a couple of days ago and parked in front of this business and it was NOT open for business. It was dark and standing wide open, with work being done on it and airing it out. But it was not open for business in any way. Hopefully, the cleaning out will include roach and rodent clean up and control - based on what the Hamilton County Board of Health inspections indicated. I don't know if that is what prompted the closure and remodeling but it coincides with the closure date. But - as of a couple of days ago - this place was NOT open for customers.

    Went there on a Saturday lunch hour and service was pleasant. This was a place we had been to about…read more30 years ago. There was no lunch buffet anymore as of mid-February so we decided to order off the menu. Food ordered was naan, bangain bharta (eggplant), and Tandoori mixed grill in a sauce (possible to order without sauce also), rice was included As we dive into the food we shared it family style. The mixed grill was tasty, but the bharta was just so-so. Really couldn't taste the eggplant much. Overpowered by the chopped bell peppers and onions and the sauce. The good thing is they are willing to make any dish on the menu and take into consideration any dietary restrictions or allergies. Service was great as mentioned earlier by a lady who had been working there a long time. Finally, the whole hour we there, no one else came in to eat, which we both thought was odd on a weekend.

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