Best Indian food I've had. A taste of India used to be my go to for Indian, but this is just as…read moregood maybe better

This place HAD amazingly good Chicken Tikka, but changed the menu item to Chicken Sizzler which…read moretastes completely different, in a bad way. Please change it back!!

Can't keep track of everything I ate at the lunch buffet but chicken vindaloo was my favorite and I…read moreliked everything I had Good quick downtown Iowa City lunch ⁣with the mango lassi included was a nice touch not the biggest buffet but had quite a few of the staples. The samosas were so delicious that they kept running out so took a while to get one.

I find Indian cuisine to be very intimidating so I've put off visiting this gotta-try in downtown…read moreIowa City until just last night. It's been around for over 30 years which in a college town says something. I popped in a Thursday at 6ish. We were seated right away. We ordered the vegetarian platter, chicken tikki masala and garlic naan. OMG. Delish. The samosas were my favorite on the platter-- they were piping hot and so flavorful. The two chutneys on the table were great with them; cilantro-mint and tamarind. The naan was perfection. Piping hot, the perfect amount of garlic. Chicken tikki masala was melt in your mouth good, though we asked for medium spicy and it was not spicy at all. Service was quick and polite. Pricing was on point. Masala is available for dine in, pickup and delivery via CHOMP-- open every day except Sunday. Get your Indian fix at Masala today!

Our senior group from church recently had lunch here. The buffet was good. Everything prepared…read morewell and not too spicy for the American tastes. My spouse is not an adventurous eater, and he liked all the chicken dishes, desserts and potato-based offerings. Definitely a place to visit for good Indian food.

My Iowa City favorite! Affordable, quick, and tasty! The service here is always fast, the food…read morecomes out hot, and takeout is reliable when you have a busy day. Buffet is a bit cold depending on when you go (I'd recommend coming at 11am exactly for lunch), but it's $14 for all you can eat! That's a steal! Seating is usually a booth, but there are tables in the middle.

Feeling like you need to get out of Iowa and go on vacation? No need. This place brings the flavors…read moreof India to Hiawatha without breaking the bank! Depressed with the winter gloom? Seriously, this place can help. Try their Rasam soup, a little spicy-for some, but full of so much flavor!!! Didn't expect much from the veg noodles but again, packed full of flavor! Lastly I chose masala dosa which came with two different sauces of choice. All of it was superb and didn't break the bank. Trying more of their food next time.

Everything! Wife loves the buffet. We eat there every three weeks or so. Staff is very friendly…read more Kudos to the chef!!! My Methi Shrimp was awesome today!

Gave myself the old "diet starts tomorrow" speech this morning. I ordered TOI for my proverbial…read morelast meal because I was looking for a fight and the folks in that kitchen stand there every day throwing haymaker after haymaker. They don't miss when they swing. You know it and so do I. Hand up accountability - I ordered food for a party of one this evening. Without a doubt my DoorDash driver thought there was a family of four on the other end. We all know that's why we have them leave the order outside. No rational person wants to feel the searing gaze of judgment. Since we're being honest I think more people should know that you can DoorDash an ice cream cake from DQ. Do with that what you will. And listen when the food is this good it's not your fault if you can't decide what to get any just get one of everything. Every now and again the kitchen does get a little loosey goosey with the spice level and we just have to accept that. Every one of us knows the game we're playing when we order Indian Food. Best Indian food in Cedar Rapids and it's not even close.

They've really gone downhill. No more lunch buffet. I tried their lunch special lately. MY homemade…read moreChicken Tiki Masala made with Aldis simmering sauce, graham masala, sautéd onions and bell peppers is way better. Their butter chicken saved the meal. They dont serve Raita with the meal but you can pay to get some. You can only get plain Nana bread with the special. A little garlic oil brushing wouldn't cost them much more but would greatly improve the meal. Unfortunately, I think they just dont value returning customers, because it wouldn't take a lot to improve the meal offered..

There are restaurants you like, and then there are restaurants you find yourself craving before…read moreyou've even decided where to eat. This is that place for me. The food is ridiculously good, bright, fresh, deeply flavorful, and the whole restaurant always feels spotless and cared for. But what keeps me coming back is the warmth. The service feels genuine, like they're actually happy you're there. The last time I came in, they called me a regular, and it made my entire day. Apparently I've reached the stage in life where being recognized at my favorite Indian restaurant feels like a major accomplishment, and I'm completely fine with that. Amazing food, wonderful people, and officially one of my happy places.

I love Indian food and my significant other is rather new to the cuisine. We saw this place was…read morehighly reviewed in town and wanted to give it a shot, and we had a wonderful experience. We ordered many things including vegetable samosas, egg noodles, chana saag, tandoori chicken, and garlic naan. Everything was delicious! I especially loved the chana saag and garlic naan and my significant other loved the noodles. The staff was incredibly kind, helpful with questions, and service was very prompt. They offer a cash discount as well when it comes time to pay the bill. We will definitely be returning!

Can't talk about the food, but can in terms of how the owner treats his employees. He steals all…read moretips, he doesn't pay them the amount owed for hours worked, and has poor communication when it comes to working shifts (no schedule and expects late notice attendance).

In town visiting from Tampa where we have MANY choices of Indian restaurants…read more I got the goat hyderbadi, medium heat. Not knowing each places heat levels and not being a wimp, theirs was a bit hotter than what I would have called a medium, but not awful. Flavor was good. Chili naan was hot and fresh. Would have liked more garlic and more chili, but the texture was spot on. Daughter's butter chicken was supposed to be mild, but the chef was a bit more liberal with the heat as well. More like a medium. Overall, will order again and adjust our heat levels according to how we're feeling.