Before I knew it, I had inhaled two plates. It was that good. 10/10 lunch buffet. Highlights were tandoori chicken and chicken curry, the raita, the saag paneer, and the korma. Finished my meal with some delicious warm gulab jamun + cold rice pudding. Fresh naan was absolutely excellent. Service was polite. Restaurant was very nicely decorated without being over the top. The umbrellas are really charming. read more

Stopped there today and found out they are still open but not doing buffet anymore. They are now only open from 5pm to 9 pm. Still have the same menu items. Still the same name. read more

The buffet is quite tasty with a good variety of of veg and meat offerings! What sets this place apart from every other Indian buffet I've been to is that, instead of getting the naan from the buffet, it was brought to my table steaming hot! read more

Mehak Indian Kitchen & Bar - Buffet selections, all of them very flavorful! The tikka masala is more sweet than splcy, so most people should be able to handle it. - Indian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

A disappointment. Figured Sunday the buffet would be bigger, and was afraid it would be crowded, at noon. Far from it- a few customers, one couple with a noisy kid. Not the restaurant's fault but didn't add to the experience. It's a small place. And a small buffet. Smaller than other Indian ones in town. The basic standards: tikka, tandoori, curry chicken and lamb, saag paneer, a few others. Halwah. The food was pretty good all in all, though the samosas weren't- weren't samosas, anyway, not like any I've seen. Thin and cold. Bones in the curries so be prepared. Good, fresh, big naan. Friendly service, pretty slow, but then buffets are minimal anyway. Bathrooms were small and dirty. Plenty of better options in town. read more

Mehak Indian Kitchen & Bar - Naan - Indian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Shocked, by the good reviews here. Apparently, I need to try something other than the buffet. I have been there twice & was not impressed, even for a buffet. The free Naan, is maybe the only redeeming grace. All the food is basically flavorless & does not have a large amount of options. I cannot say that I find the place to appear overly clean. Despite having few patrons on both occasions, I was nearly done with my meal, before being offered a drink refill. Wil not return. read more

We decided to try Mehak for dinner this evening as it was close by. The space is nice and colorful with a Bollywood musical playing on the TV over the bar area. We were greeted by our server who sat us at a booth. The menu was extensive. And the prices weren't too bad. We started off with vegetable samosas, which were good. Can't really go wrong with samosas. For dinner, we got the butter chicken, aloo ghobi and the goat curry. The best of the three was the butter chicken. The aloo ghobi didn't have much taste. We asked for mild so perhaps the lack of spices made it bland. The goat curry was good except we got a bunch of bony pieces. Service was good and food was prepared in decent time. I would definitely come back to try some other items on the menu. It also looked like they have a buffet set. Perhaps we will come back to try that! read more

Mehak Indian Kitchen & Bar - Goat Curry Dinner Special - Indian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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This is a review for their buffet only. The buffet was a bit limited. Mostly vegetarian dishes with about 3 chicken dishes and one goat curry. I thought the curry of the chicken tikka masala was good but when I tried the actual chicken, it didn't taste fresh. It had an aftertaste and interesting smell. Same with the tandoori chicken. Others in our party thought the food didn't have enough salt or spices. The price wasn't that bad though. Their naans were very good and made fresh! The one server was pretty nice and accommodating. The ambiance was alright as well. Nothing special to write about. read more

Was not impressed with it at all. Went with an Indian friend from the same region so we were excited to try it but it wasn't anything special. We both tried the lunch buffet. I also ordered the salted lassi. It was warm & not salty and a bit bland to be honest. I will say they had the best Gulab Jamun I've ever had though. Will not be returning however. read more

1st visit was good and looking forward to coming back. Good Very good read more

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The food wasn't all that great and the service was terrible. Ambiance was ok but don't recommend the veg noodles or samosa chat. Butter chicken was ok but naan was too hard. read more

My wife saw this new spot(a couple of months) and took me out for a spontaneous dinner. Plenty of parking and easy access. Decorated colorfully and Indian pop music playing at the right volume. The smells are wonderful. Very good casual vibe with plenty of seating options. We were greeted quickly with a sincere and warm smile. I think this is so important. As things get tougher financially for some, a business showing gratitude for your patronage feels so wonderful. We were brought water and a menu and they were attentive. When the staff is attentive, keep in mind that they likely won't rush away from one customer to the next. So it shouldn't be a fast food pace in my opinion. They did great there. We ordered the mushroom lamb dish and a chicken (so sorry) "fajita" type dish. Again so sorry for my ignorance I forget the name. Both were full of flavor, presented well, and were quite filling. There were people from all walks of life inside while were there. Different cultures and family sizes. There were some friends, a couple on a date, and a huge family. I'm so energized by this, it is one of my favorite things about my city. My reviews aren't to be compared to one another. They are completely based on how did the place deliver on what it claimed to be, and for me, this casual place left me feeling happy, full and optimistic. So to that I say, we'll done. Keep it up. We need more places like this. read more

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Mehak is an exceptional restaurant. The food is made with care and passion. My husband and I came for the lunch buffet. The buffet is from 11-2:30 pm each day and cost around $13. I had the tikka masala, lamb curry, tandoori chicken, and potatoes. Everything was delicious: the chicken and lamb were tender and the sauces were savory and perfectly spiced. The staff were helpful and attentive, which made the experience even better! If you are in Cleveland Avenue/161 area, I highly recommend that you visit Mehak. You will be so happy you came! read more

Mehak Indian Kitchen & Bar - Tandoori chicken, potatoes, chicken tikka masala, and lamb curry. - Indian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The food was good, we asked for recommendations. Service was good. Ambiance was nice and laid back. read more

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We ate here three days ago, and I can't understand why it isn't packed every night. Our food was possibly the best Indian meal I've ever eaten, and we eat at a lot of Indian restaurants. The portions were great (just look how huge the Naan bread was!), with plenty to take home for another meal. The spicing was subtle , but please don't take that to mean bland. It was just such a delicious mix of flavors that none of them smacked you in the face. And the heat levels (mild, medium, or hot) were perfectly suited to the three in our party. There are two things to be aware of. One is there is no bar, at least not with alcohol, at least not yet. The other is the chef formerly cooked at Aab, which is apparently a well-known restaurant in Columbus. We don't live there so aren't familiar with the place. Anyway, if you like Indian food, you should try Mehak. I'm already looking forward to our next jaunt to Columbus so we can eat there again! read more

Mehak Indian Kitchen & Bar - Huge Naan bread from Mehak - Indian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great food with a wide selection of dishes. Nice decor and friendly service. Recommended!

Their food is GREAT. The owners are so kind and grateful. Give this place your business! It's cozy and has tons of seating!

$19 for basically a lunch size portion, no rice included (I guess you have to order it separately? At that price there should be rice.) Description did not say "big chunks of bell pepper" - I would have ordered something else if I'd known. I ordered medium spice, it was nowhere near that - which may be because the dish isn't supposed to be spicy? In which case why give the option to make it spicy. The flavor was really good, the chicken was tender... But I won't be going back there. read more

Mehak has become my favorite Indian restaurant. Ordered 4 entrees and 2 appetizers to share and they were all top notch. In the notes section I requested limited packaging (plastic, etc.) and was thrilled my order was placed in a cardboard box without utensils or double wrapped containers. So appreciated the care and attention given to the out of the ordinary request. read more

My food was warm and flavorful. My mango lassi was delicious. My service was fast! I enjoyed the lamb curry with garlic naan. My only con was the was servicing was very small. read more

Mehak Indian Kitchen & Bar - I enjoyed my meal! The service was fast. My food and drink were flavorful! - Indian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Love this place. The hours on here are wrong though, they close down between 2:30 and 5pm at least during the week. Take your friends and family here, I want this place to stay open. Their buffet is awesome. I wish they could fix up the outside a bit more to get more business! Good Luck Guys! read more

I visited this recently opened Indian restaurant and tried their lunch buffet. The food was tasty and spread was good. It's an awesome deal considering the price of just $12.95 per head. I particularly liked the saag paneer and lamb curry, wasn't too spicy or oily like I've seen at some other places. I would recommend this spot and encourage you to check out this family run Indian restaurant. Also, their gulab jamun dessert was delicious! read more

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Exceptional. We were in the area (north of Easton), saw the listing on Yelp and decided to give it a try. Great decision. Fresh and flavorful, the chicken Tikka was the best I've ever had. Naan was perfect. We shared two other dishes, one chicken and one lamb, both were excellent. read more

A most delicious dinner at this newer family owned Indian place in northeast Columbus. We ate here for dinner and had the chaat appetizer, dal soup, paneer mahkani, chicken vindaloo, and butter nan. Every single thing was phenomenal tasting! The nan was without a doubt the best we've ever had anywhere, anytime. Deeply satisfying and highly recommended. The only negative I would mention is the high prices. All the categories-appetizers, entrees, breads, etc. seemed to be at higher price points than comparable establishments. Given that the neighborhood is modest and working class (I know cause I lived there for many years), being this expensive is out of keeping with the area and may be a problem for this establishment's future. I understand they do have a weekday lunch buffet for $12.99 so that may be the most affordable way to try it out. So please try this great restaurant while you can. You will be very happy you did! read more

Curries are quite bland and ingredients don't taste fresh. Water brought to the table tastes way off. Only good thing is the naan which wasn't brought out til I was almost finished with my 1st plate. Probably an ok place for americanized pallates but not those looking for the real deal. read more

Food is very delicious and the flavors are comparable to the most popular Indian food restaurant in Columbus. I've enjoyed both take out and buffet several times. read more

Veryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy good Nice people and staff was amazing read more

these people are serving spoiled food, when asked they are telling not to eat. please stay away and save your day and health. I seriously wanted and food safety department visit this restaurant. read more

I've heard good things about Mehak, so I met a friend for lunch. They have a lunch buffet EVERY day of the week, and glancing over the offerings, it looked like a good deal for $12.99. The naan is on the thinner side, came out hot and tore nicely to sop up all the sauces and juices. Excellent carrots, peas, and cabbage mix side dish. I've never had this before - very flavorful and not spicy. Tender tandoori chicken was tasty. I also enjoyed a paneer dish - didn't catch the name - it was super good (reference my picture for dish). For future visits, I'd pass on their Chicken Tikka Masala, as the flavor was on the thin side and not a personal favorite, imo. They had Saag Aloo, which is potatoes and spinach if I remember correctly, but the dish didn't have any visible chunks; if they pulverize their potatoes, I couldn't see any that way either. Either way, I like spinach and liked the simple flavor of this dish. The buffet did have a salad section that housed five different chutneys. The onion one is hot, fyi. Their mango fruit chutney was amazeballs! I was full and completely forgot to try their desserts - rice pudding and a second one that started with an R I believe - which both looked delish. Service was decent. We did have to wave down the gentleman for more naan and checks, but it worked out fine. read more

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They have a nice little lunch buffet. Food was fresh and the server made sure we had enough water and bread. Assortment of curry and even some dessert and fruit. read more

This restaurant is incredible ! Indian Cuisine is my absolute favorite international cuisine... but unfortunately, it's difficult to find authentic Indian food here in Columbus. I FINALLY FOUND IT ! I travel quite a bit for work back and forth to London, where the Indian food is second only to India itself. Mehak could be one of the places I visit in London, my tastebuds can't tell the difference ! They have a lot of vegetarian options as well. Best Naan bread, best food in the city, hands down. The buffet is fantastic. It is constantly rotated and fresh. I finally went for dinner and it was even MORE delicious than the buffet that kept bringing me back for more ! The service is wonderful, attentive, and friendly. The restaurant is clean, the ambiance is calm, and the music is lovely. read more

The food was amazing! I would definitely recommend. The people working there are super nice and polite. We have ordered both take out and eaten in the restaurant. read more

Came here for the lunch buffet. I am soooo glad to have an Indian buffet so close to my home. It's affordable, like $13 for the buffet. I think I caught the tail end because the food was good but not great, but I will definitely give them another chance. read more

The food was outstanding. I started with vegetable samosas and my husband had the tomato soup (rich and full bodied) Both were great. The sauces for the samosas were some of the best I've ever had. For entrees we shared an aloo mater and chicken makhani. Rice came with the entree and Also ordered roti (bread) which was hot and buttery. Very large portions and so tasty we ordered another tomato soup and more roti to take home. Restaurant was super clean, cloth napkins, and attentive wait staff. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Excellent lunch buffet with few exceptions. The pekora was lack luster but literally everything else was delicious! Nice variety of dishes and seemingly endless naan. We couldn't have been more pleased with the flavors and the price. read more

Food wasn't very hot but the taste was so good. Yes maybe a little Indian music in the background would be nice. But it was so good and put names of the dishes so We all know what we are eating, Thankyou, Sheri read more

Excellent find. Buffet had nice variety of the basics (tikka, biryani, tandoori, etc.). Could be spicier, but perfect for US-American pallets. Not overly crowded at lunch and close to an Asian grocery in Columbus Square. Ask for Masala tea, if you want. Not on the menu. Enjoy! read more

Mehak Indian Kitchen & Bar - Lunch buffet. All you can eat! - Indian Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

A friend and I first tried Mehak after reading a review in Columbus Underground. I've been back with other friends several times, and the food is always terrific. Rarely to do you find a family-run restaurant of this quality: the father is in the kitchen, his son is the server, and the last time I went with family, the wife/mother was there too. This place is the real deal in terms of food, and they have transformed a generic building in front of a shopping center with bright colors and parasols hanging upside down. The traditional Indian metal serving pots and dishes are equally beautiful. Mehak is never crowded at dinner time -- in fact it is difficult to understand why more people haven't discovered it. Go -- you owe yourself great Indian food with good, personal service. read more

Food was amazing!! And very friendly and attentive staff. Loved the music as well! We had lamb saag, naan, chicken shahi korma, and chicken tikka masala were to die for! Highly recommend! read more

We decided to get our New Years Eve dinner and picked it up from here. We really enjoyed it. Our choices were Special Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Curry, house salad, and two kinds of naan. I recommend it. Also, it was a cold night but the atmosphere seemed cozy. read more

We just had a delicious take out order. Saag Paneer, Chicken Tikka, and Lamb Vindaloo - all absolutely delectable. The restaurant itself seemed very nice and a place I'd like to go back to for dine-in. read more