Yesterday, I had a great service. The owner's son is very pleasant. He's engaging. He takes time to approach everyone and make sure everyone had a phenomenal time. I've been coming here pre-Covid, and I will always come here because he gives great service, and the food is phenomenal. He makes sure you're very comfortable, and everything is clean. It's just one of my favorite restaurants in the world. read more

Good buffet and lots of menu items to choose from. Definitely fresh and quality too. Employees were nice and helpful too :)

The food there is amazing... can't remember what I ordered, but it was delicious... I had someone pick it up for me so I cannot tell you the atmosphere but all I can tell you is the food is good read more

Very good food. Had the lamb vindaloo (medium spicy) and nicely seasoned. Take out order could have been quicker as when I got there 25 minutes later it still was not ready. read more

very delicious and authentic! One of my favorite spots in norfolk! we love the variety and amount of food they give you too

The best Indian food I've ever had! (Other than my moms) I ordered the butter chicken, it was so fresh and the chicken was not over cooked! The rice was warm and fluffy! The best naan, not the cheap stuff the other restaurants have; it's thick and fluffy full of flavor. I also ordered samosas, my favorite, they were very flavorful and crispy. I stretched my serving out for about two days I was so excited to eat it the next day. I can't say much about the "in restarurant" experience because I got it delivered. I will be back and recommending this place. I can't wait to check it out in person! I definitely ate too quick before I could take any pictures lol read more

A whole vegan buffet twice a month?! You know where my husband and I will be the first and third Wednesday of every month! We've been 4 times now and we are so happy everytime! I love seeing what new items will be there each time. The desserts are always killer! The vibe is nice and the booths are clean! We are always greeted with a smile and sat immediately, even if were early for the buffet. Thank you Rajput for offering vegan options and a whole buffet! If you're not vegan, you should still try this buffet. The cauliflower is by far my favorite and the coconut rice dessert! read more

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Love the decore soon as you come in and the mood definitely is set. The service was spot on. I wanted Saag paneer, but they ran out. So better get there early for that dish. I opt fir chicken tikka Masala sauce and Goat Jalfrezzi. The chicken was very dry, but the sauce made up for it. The goat Jalfrezzi was slightly better! All in all it was okay. I do feel it was a little to pricey for my taste. read more

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We were the first ones in line for the lunch buffet. It is worth the price because the selection was amazing! Everything cooked to perfection. If you aren't sure if you like Indian food, this is a perfect starting point. The staff is so friendly and of course there's Bollywood playing on the TV. It is a very peaceful environment. Treat yourself to the lunch buffet. You won't be disappointed! read more

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I went in for lunch and ordered a bowl. I got butter chicken and chicken korma with basmati rice and a vegetable Samosa. I've seen so many wonderful reviews, I am saddened to say the food was horrible. The chicken korma was dry and the butter chicken tasted like Campbell's tomato soup. The Samosa was in edible. It was cold, chewy and awful. My lunch cost $22 and I didn't even get a drink. Needless to say I didn't even eat it. read more

Drove a little out of the way to eat here on the recommendation of a friend. It was a cold Sunday night and I was worried when I entered and the resaurant was quite empty. I'm glad I went because it was probably the best Indian food I've ever had. We had Butter Chicken, Paneer Sag and the veggie samosa. Topped them off with garlic naan and Taj Mahal Beer. Service was great food was fabulous! read more

We visited Rajput last evening for dinner. This was our first time there. I ordered the tandoori Clay pot mixed grill that listed chicken, fish, shrimp & lamb. It came out sizzling like on a fajita type plate. The flavor was pretty good. My problem was the mixed grill included 1 shrimp, a 1&1/2 inch rectangular piece of lamb, a drum stick and a small chicken thigh cut up in odd pieces. I discerned no taste of fish on the plate at all. I contemplated asking for the manager and in retrospect I should have. That was not a mixed grill. That was not an entree. That was a small, sample plate or an appetizer and was not as represented on the menu. It was $25.99. More than disappointing. read more

Absolutely amazing experience! Great authentic Indian food! All halal meat cuts & amazing service with a comfortable home vibe! Please check them out, this is one of those places where anything you order off the menu u is gonna be good (& we did ) read more

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I always love this place! Good variety on the buffet options, seasoned well, and great staff. And oh my goodness, the chai is a MUST HAVE! I'm a lunch regular and highly recommend it. read more

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The best thing they have is their mango lassi! The staff is always friendly and more than helping to help with all of our questions. The sad or unpleasant thing about the establishment is their price for the food you get. There's nothing that POPS out at you in flavor or dish. It's ok Indian cuisine but nothing to go home and rave about. For the prices they have, you would think the food would be not only tastier, but memorable read more

I cannot express how disappointed I was after leaving this place. First thing, walked in and wasn't seated or talked to for ten minutes. After being shown to the seats, I got weird vibes from all the waiters the entire time. We ordered our food, and some people came in after us and sat behind us. To my surprise they got their food first and it was about a 20 minute difference. After getting the food, I felt very rushed. I took a bite of the chicken and it was rubbery, almost uncooked. They also got the order wrong, might i add. After leaving, not even 10 minutes down the road our stomachs are hurting. It's been one hour since leaving and I feel the absolute urge to throw up and super sick. On the plus side, the iced tea was delicious ! read more

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Rajput seems to be doing something right. It has managed to win the Gold award as the Best Indian Restaurant by Coastal Virginia Magazine's Best Of Reader's Choice Awards for 2022. Rajput was first established in the city of Hampton in 1999. The Ghent Norfolk location opened in 2003 and is closing in on 20 years in business. It is stationed prominently in the Center Shops complex on 21st Street across from an Aldi supermarket. There is a Game Stop next door. A Virginia Beach location opened in 2011 and later moved to Suffolk in 2014. A third location is coming soon to the Greenbrier section of Chesapeake. Their social media presence is very active. New menu items and other specials are constantly featured. The return of their Vegan Buffet Night on the first Wednesday of each month was recently announced. My first visit was an aborted mission. I came in for lunch on a weekday at 2:00 pm. They close for lunch at 2:30 pm before reopening for dinner at 4:30 pm. The hostess informed me that they close for lunch at 2:30 and that I would have to finish eating by that time. I didn't want to be rushed and told her I would come back earlier on another day. She then told me I could stay until 2:45. It was now 2:06. I thought about it for a moment but still decided to leave. I didn't want to cause any further tension and had already lost my appetite. In order to sample their food and complete my review, I decided to arrive no later than 1:30 pm for my follow-up lunch visits. A small arc shaped bar is on the right as you enter. Walls with deep red tones and wood paneling in the dining area radiate with a feeling of warmth. There is an split level floor plan with the lower dining section in the rear. Their lunch buffet is offered each weekday. I am not a buffet person, so I ordered from the menu while giving my server my preferred Indian hot spice level each time. I tried the following during my recent visits: GARLIC CHILLY NAAN: This is some of the best Naan I have ever tasted. The garlic and chili flavors came through nicely with a crispy texture and a zesty dose of heat: My Rating: 5 Stars. MANGO LASSI: This is a classic creamy yogurt based drink that originated in India. The version served here was satisfactory. The mango flavor came through nicely, but I would have liked a little more chill. My Rating: 4 Stars. SPINACH PAKORA: Ordered from their list of Appetizers, this one consisted of 6 bite size crispy spinach fritters. A pakora has been described as an Indian style hush puppy. I found their textures to be a bit dry with a few prickly sharp edges. The two sauces did little to soften them. The tamarind sauce was tasty, but a stronger spinach flavor from the pakora was desired. My Rating: 3 Stars. CHICKEN 65: Ordered from their list of Street Foods, this is a South Indian dish with spicy chunks of deep-fried chicken seasoned with red chilies. This dish was allegedly invented at the Buhari Hotel in India in 1965. The chicken was tender and tasty. It fell short of a true Indian hot, but it was satisfactory overall. My Rating: 4 Stars. CHILLY CHICKEN RICE BOWL: This is a new addition launched in May of this year. It consisted of chunks of spicy chicken, rice, and assorted vegetables. The heat level was very mild and a long way from the Indian spice level I ordered. The chicken was actually more sweet than spicy, leaving my hot tooth disappointed. My Rating: 3 Stars. CHICKEN BIRYANI: This is my favorite Indian dish. Unfortunately, the rice was damp and gummy instead of exhibiting the dry and fluffy single grain texture I have come to love and expect from a traditional Dum style pressure cooked Biryani dish. My Rating: 2 Stars. I ordered it a second time during another visit when two of their other selections were unavailable. My first choice was their Goat Sukka, a new South Indian specialty that was introduced in June. My server told me the chef on duty didn't know how to make it. My second choice was the Chicken Makhni Uttapam, but it wasn't available either. That was when I decided to give their Chicken Biryani a second try. I had better luck this time with the rice delivering an improved flavor and texture, although a bit clumpy in spots. My photo shows the better version. My Rating: 3.5 Stars. KHEER: This is an Indian rice pudding dessert dish that is made with rice, milk, sugar, and often flavored with cardamom or cinnamon, raisins, and chopped nuts. The version I tried here was bland and lacking in flavor. I was unable to detect any flavors of cardamom or cinnamon.. There were no raisins or chopped nuts that I could see or taste. My Rating: 2 Stars. The service I received during my follow-up lunch visits was friendly and attentive. When I crunch the food numbers, I am unable to go above a 3-star rating at this time. I may try again next year. Let me close by wishing Rajput the best of continued success, including the opening of their new Greenbrier location. read more

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Great place for authentic Indian food! The restaurant is large and nicely appointed with Indian flair. It's like traveling to another country without the hassle of flying. A gentle water feature greets you as your enter, transporting you to a far away land! The exotic aromas permeate the place and whets your appetite for what's to come! With their buffet, you can partake in a myriad of dishes bursting with flavor! They have naan, mint chutney, daal, chaat, lamb, chicken tandoori, butter chicken, just about everything you could possibly want!! So the buffet is a great way to get a taste of everything. It allows you to decide what to pick and return for more! So bring your appetite as you embark on a quest of some of the most flavorful dishes you could ever imagine! The staff was friendly and service impeccable! read more

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This place has been going downhill for awhile. It was always Americanized and not spicy at all. But it was good enough to satisfy cravings. Today I went after a month's long absence and the only thing good was the rice and rice pudding. Even the naan was to burned to eat. The chicken in every dish was way overcooked and dried out. The selection of vegetables was small and not very good. I ended up mostly eating white rice with chutneys. I do not like giving negative reviews but clearly the management has stopped caring entirely. And I hate for other Americans to get a bad impression of Indian food, the food in this restaurant is Indian in name only. read more

I'm trying different restaurants for lunch each day . Today i figured I would try Indian food ..never had it before. I asked the waiter for a recommendation. He asked a few questions and I asked about chicken and curries .. he recommended a dish and some garlic bread . Wow it was outstanding. I was worried it would be to spicy. They have mild dishes ... they have a lunch buffet, I went with the regular menu as I had no idea what to expect ... prices were reasonable and portions generous. Food was outstanding, very tasty . If you are coming for lunch do so before 2pm they close around 2:30ish and then reopen. I came right before they closed and they were very accommodating... told me to sit and enjoy my meal no rushing. Great people. I would recommend this place. read more

The restaurant in Norfolk had the lunch buffet whereas Suffolk did not. They did have tasty hot food on the buffet but only one type of dessert. I did fill up quickly and I appreciated the trays for the buffet instead of plates. I would suggest the Rajput in Norfolk if you were thinking of this cuisine. read more

Rajput Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

The food is really good for a buffet. The price for the lunch buffet is a bit high, however, in sync with the area. Love their rice pudding!! The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is beautiful. read more

Rajput Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I love Rajput. They have never disappointed. Their naan, as well as their many dishes are spectacular, service always been top tier. Totally recommend this place. read more

This was some of the best Indian Food I have ever had. Naan was delicious and I got the Vegetable Tikka Masala. It absolutely slapped and was very filling! I would definitely eat here again and want to try more things on the menu! The service was good for me personally. I am not one who likes to be bothered a lot, but my water was never empty and I got to eat in peace as well. read more

Order was ready when promised and it was delicious! From the butter chicken, chicken saag, korma chicken, and chicken tikka masala, everything was wonderful! read more

The butter curry and garlic naan is fantastic and the amount of food you get will definitely fill you up. I've tried it with the salmon, and well as the vegetables blend, both were great options. The waitress I had was helpful and always checked up on me. Must try restaurant! read more

You ever had that one friend who lies to you for the good? This is it. But not really. Rajput is the Indian restaurant in the corner of Norfolk, close to Ghent. The waiter was super cool and gave us recommendations in what to eat. I regretted saying 4 for spice level because I felt it the next say. Mango curry is the bomb tho. The chutney is amazing and I will always get it. Definitely savory. I'd eat that with tons of rice. Would go again! read more

My sister and I drove from NC and dined in. We were greeted soon as we walked in and was no wait to be sat. This restaurant was just amazing. The customer service from the owner and workers was phenomenal. You can tell the owner really takes pride in his restaurant and wants everyone to leave satisfied. Again the customer service alone would make you want to keep coming back. While ordering our food he helped answer any questions we had and even gave us some suggestions; the lamb vindaloo which he recommended was superb. I have no complaints at all. 10/10 overall. Sir if you see this I hope you and your restaurant continue to prosper. read more

Rajput Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

My husband and I were invited to a dinner with friends over a year ago and ever since then, we have been HOOKED. Their food is so fresh, flavorful, truly authentic. It's the same every single time and to us, that's impressive. Hot and fresh when it comes out, doesn't take forever! They are so kind, patient in explaining the menu, and I love their honesty with the spice levels lol. I think in the past year, we've been back 20 times? We love it! It is a relaxing, clean environment that makes it an even better place to be. We love it here! read more

Always come back here when im craving their butter chicken!!! The service is amazing as soon as you walk you're greeted the mango lassi is so delicious I always get 2 lol but I always get their butter chicken with the garlic naan bread you can never go wrong with that!! The service always makes me feel good! The restaurant is so clean and feels cozy !! Definitely worth the trip and money read more

Food quality is still about middling, prices went up, portions went down and service has reached new lows. I can't imagine this place lasting much longer with so little going for it. I came for the convenience of the location, and that isn't going to cut it anymore. read more

The food, service, & atmosphere are great! I'm new to Indian food but I have fallen in love with this place! I tried a few things hummus, naan topped w. garlic, veggie tikka masala & potato eggplant. Best part is they will substitute to make things dairy-free & on Wednesday they have a vegan buffet read more

Rajput Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Delicious! Everything I hope for from an Indian restaurant! Got chicken tikka masala w/ garlic naan.

I dined here for lunch yesterday, and it was still fabulous. Every buffet lunch item was fresh and perfectly seasoned. I love this place.

Rajput Indian Cuisine is high quality dining and excellent service at a reasonable price. The restaurant is clean. If you are unfamiliar with Indian food, they will help you get acquainted with it, as well. Highly recommend. read more

Food: very delicious & home feeling Service: up & beyond Ambiance: awesome like Rajput style All heartily thanks to management/owner Is there 10STAR option available than still not enough for this heartily home feeling RAJPUL-Indian-Cuisine read more

Rajput Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Dearest reader. Allow me to improve your life in 114 seconds or less (depending on how fast you read). Rajput is exceedingly delicious and I fear my partner and I have developed a naan dependency. The food is always hot and tasty, the portions are generous, and the prices are fair. The service is always quick, professional, and friendly. Rajput has a warm ambience as well. We come here every week, and invite our friends to join us, including our vegan friends. If you're thinking about going here, you should. Order the garlic chili naan if you can handle spice and the butter chicken or saag paneer either way. You'll be glad you did. read more

Rajput Indian Cuisine - This is butter chicken, chicken korma, and garlic chili naan - Indian Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I wish I could give this place 6 stars. Service with a smile. I came in on a rainy Sunday evening, feeling glum because of a cancelled flight. Was greeted with a warm smile, melodious music, and flavorful food. I got the chicken korma. Highly recommend with garlic naan. It was nutty, aromatic, and comfortingly Happy to have come here. Genuinely. read more

This place s the best. Not cheap but the food is great Napoon is a sweet guy and always makes sure customers feel welcome. The food is delicious!!! read more

I ordered take out from here recently and was pretty disappointed. The food, both ordered spicy: Chicken tikka masala was pretty flavorless and not spicy. Had a sweet undertone almost like korma has. Dhansak specialty was spicy (yay!) but the frozen veggies in there were gross and the frozen green bean water that came out in the cooking in particular dominated the flavor. Not tasty. The service: I ordered take out and even came 5-10 min later than they said it'd be ready just in case. Well I had to wait another 30 min in there. Even when other orders were on their way out I waited and waited. They clearly forgot my order I think. Then they "checked on it" and it was coming right out. Then I kept waiting. No apology or token free naan or something just as a way to ensure a happy customer. My husband and toddler had to wait in the car all this time around dinner time which is no fun for anyone. We picked up our other take out order from a different place first and thought this would be a quick run. :( I love Indian food and was excited to have this place nearby but I don't think I'll be back. It just wasn't good food. read more