Lunch Buffet review! We have been to many of the Indian lunch buffets in the area (not all). They are always tasty! But this hands down is the best so far. First, the presentation on the buffet is beautiful. They really took time to make it look presentable and appetizing. Next is of course the food. Best butter chicken out in central Florida. Sauce is amazing. I could eat that with rice and naan all day. Chicken was tender and not dry. The Tandoori chicken is the best I ever had. Tremendous flavors on the outside while still remaining juicy and tender on the inside. I may come one day and just eat this alone for 20 wings! Everything else was fresh and delicious. The salad to the samosas to the spicy potatoes to the fried I have no idea what it was to the sauces to the chicken madras to the ... you get the point. Run here tomorrow for lunch and enjoy it! Really awesome. read more

Arrived mid-week around 7pm to find the place decently packed. I've ordered food from here before but always had it delivered so this was my first time dining in. I was surprised to find how nice and fancy it was inside. All the patrons seemed to be on a date and ranged from college-aged to grandma/grandpa-aged which I thought was interesting but cool. We were immediately greeted by a server/hostess and seated right away. She brought us some cracker bread and three dips that ranged from mild, sweet, and tangy. She handed us menus but I love Indian food so I already knew what I wanted - chicken xacuti (since I love the one from Memories of India in Lake Mary) and some naan. My friend suggested we get the aloo naan which is stuffed with potatoes and peas. The plain and garlic ones are the only ones I've ever tried before so I was excited to try something new! She was also on a new pescatarian/vegetarian diet and asked if they could make a vegetarian version of xacuti and use paneer instead. They happily obliged and she was so grateful. The xacuti was good but not at all like the one at Memories of India. It tasted completely different. There was no roasted coconut flavor or deep tomato gravy that we are used to. It was good, but nothing like what we were craving. It tasted more like butter chicken if anything. I found the aloo naan to be filling and thought it tasted ok but my friend swore that it should be more flavorful and have lots of garlic on it. This one appeared to be brushed garlic butter which again, was fine with me. All in all, we left very full with lots of leftovers. The service was friendly throughout and the bill was affordable. I will continue to order from here when I have to have my Indian fix. I just know that if I want xacuti, a trip to Memories of India will have to do. read more

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Food was excellent. Felt very fresh and the waiters are quick to come help with any questions you might have. The Atmosphere felt very homey and will be back again. read more

Good Indian food. Staff was very nice. The location is a little iffy, but we all liked the food.

I come here often as I love Indian food! The service here is great. Often I come with my friend and her son. The older Male server always remembers him, acknowledges him and makes experience special. What's good here?! Start with their lunch buffet! For around 9 dollars you get lots of options! Runs from their open until 3:00. Full pig out mode for me! I've also been here for dinner as well. One thing I love, spicy. Often when I ask for Indian hot Tikka Masala at other places they serve me a milder version. Here they get it right! A clean restaurant and very reasonably priced. It's a local favorite for me! Try it! read more

Royal Southern Kitchen - Great lunch - Indian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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Amazing! This place is intimate, and has amazing service. I tried the chicken tikka masala and could have died from happiness (and over eating) . It was nice to see the owners working side by side the rest of the staff to make everyone's experience a positive one. I will definitely be back! read more

Bland choole, no onion added! Strange flavor, plain! Management should know but it's a damn shame they don't know how to make it Never going back! read more

Doesn't seem like a clean, safe place to eat based on the reviews of some of my neighbors. Too bad their food is seemingly good ‍. Stay away until they fix their rat problem !! read more

Royal Southern Kitchen - Reviews and feedback from a neighbor's encounter just 16 hours ago (7-6-2022). Don't think you want to eat there is you encounter that .. - Indian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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Moghul was in my top 3 Indian cuisine list for a long time. I loved eating there and even enjoyed ordering my food to go. Something changed a few months ago and I can't quite place it. I would have loved to give them 5 stars, but I can't get over some of the changes. Mainly, the food has drastically changed -- some foods are not being prepared at all how they used to. I ordered my usual dish (chicken tikka masala) and I ended up getting some fusion of this and another dish that was not a good combo. The inside has been changed around to support a buffet, but that's not much of an issue. Beyond the food and the layout changes, there were tons of new faces. I got to know the people here (they even recognized me by my order and voice), but lately, it's felt like a foreign experience every time. Nonetheless, I think if you're in town and are looking for some decently spicy and delicious food, Moghul is worth a visit! read more

Great spot for Indian buffet. Food was good, fresh bread was excellent. Good value! Would recommend if you're hungry and in the area. read more

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We eat here fairly regularly for the lunch buffet. Every dish is well prepared and you can't beat the price at $9. Also, everyone who works there is always super sweet and attentive to my toddler. Bonus points for that! read more

Whoa! I am ashamed to admit that we have never eaten here in all the years that we've lived in Winter Park. We were in the mood for Indian food And this is the closest to our house. Why did I wait so long. The food the prices and the service are all quality. It has an old-school vibe in a very good way. FOr two of us we ordered Bharta, chicken tikka, an onion kulcha, and samosas. What I loved about the Bharta, is you can taste the smoky eggplant through the heat and it was not overwhelmed with tomatoes. Probably the best we have had since the place that was up on 17-92 and closed years ago. The chicken tikka had a little heat and the chicken pieces were tasty. The onion kulcha was stuffed with a lot of onion, reminded me of a good bialy. That is the only part of the meal we finished. So much food! I can easily say we ate half of the Bharta and Tikka. Never even touched the samosas. Don't let the looks fool you, this place is for real. Prices are so reasonable and the food was top quality. read more

Royal Southern Kitchen - Baigan Bharta - Indian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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Great food and fantastic buffet. Very clean restaurant with excellent service by M. Selso the waiter Gerald Jackson Jr read more

First restaurant that does not allow instructions for food. Even the menu description is not complete. Me and my wife are vegan and we ordered Aaloo Tikki thinking it is made up of potatoes. However on calling the restaurant we figured out that they mix paneer in it without even a mention of that in the menu. There is no way to mention notes on online orders. Overall not a good experience with the order.We had to go ahead with the order but definitely will not be doing an order again from them read more

This is one of our favorite Indian restaurants in the area, but after my experience today, it may be time to find another. I arrived (alone) on a Saturday just after 230....the hours listed on YELP, and on their front door say that they are open for lunch until 3pm. When I entered, there were several tables seated and the buffet was still setup with food on it. Unfortunately, I was told we are closed...we close at 2:40, and open again for dinner at 5pm. If your open for lunch until 2:40, list that on your front door and hours....not 3pm!! This was very rude and unprofessional! We will likely not return again. read more

Pretty good food. I ordered food to go from here. I arrived and they had a counter with to go food labeled with names on them. I saw my food and hung around for a minute or 2 to see if anyone came out. No one did so I grabbed my food and left. Is that normal? I have no idea, but it worked for me. The food itself was good. I had butter chicken. It was good. It had a good amount of sauce and chicken. The chicken pieces were large which my wife didn't like as much. But it still tasted good. It came with rice which was to compressed together so it was a little hard to get out of the container. We also had some naan that was good. read more

Great service from Phillip. He was very attentive. Our drinks were never empty. Butter chicken is pretty good. The chicken didn't have any fat or gristle. The naan, garlic and plain were fluffy and flavorful. The masala chai and mango lassi were good as well. read more

Royal Southern Kitchen - Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Moghul Indian has a fantastic buffet. The buffet, although small, has many of the popular Indian dishes. I love the Tandoori chicken, the Butter chicken and of course the basmati rice. Prices are very reasonable. Servers are attentive. They make sure drinks are always full and you are completely doted on. I noticed that it's quiet. There's no music and everyone speaks in a soft voice. It makes the ambiance more intimate. read more

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Pretty good and fairly priced. Not my favourite but better than many Indian places we've tried over the years. The buffet was well tended and everything I went in for was fresh. Hospitality gets high marks, they're friendly enough if but a little quiet. With the yelp check-in offer, $20 bought two Sunday brunch buffets and a sparkling wine that was pretty good. I think they did a really good job repurposing this old Krystals. Way to go! read more

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Visited from NY for vacation with family and friends. Found this gem and tried various items in the menu three days in a row. Best South Indian food I've had at a restaurant in the US in a while. By far the best in Orlando. read more

Big fan. The hospitality, the experience, the food, it's all good. My bf always gets the HOT chicken tikka masala and I get the mild boti kebab masala which is aka lamb tikka masala. The cheese naan is OUT OF THIS WORLD good. Seriously, you have to get it. You'll be so pleasantly surprised. The decor is authentically Indian and quaint, good for families, dates, groups, kids, bring everyone. I implore you to come here for dinner. You get SO much food. So much. Every time we leave here we wind up with enough masala and rice for two lunches! It's amazing. These people are so kind and good at cooking. If it's your first time wandering into the world of Indian food this is a great first stop. The servers will explain the dishes and help you find something you're sure to love. Come visit Moghul! You'll be glad you did. read more

Royal Southern Kitchen - Cheese Naan, Boti Kabab Masala and Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

I went for the lunch buffet and the staff was extremely kind and attentive, and pointed out which dishes were vegan (surprisingly there were a lot of options!). This was a wonderful experience. It was worth the drive, I can't wait to come back! read more

Royal Southern Kitchen - Staff informed me that the salad, rice, Gobi manchurian, aloo jeera, dal tadka, usili, vegetable jalfezy, samosa, and fruit are all vegan. - Indian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

We were craving Indian food and decided it was time to give Moghul a try. Moghul offers a lunchtime buffet, but we came for the a la carte dinner menu. We were seated and placed our drink orders right away, followed shortly by our meal order. And then we waited. And waited. Finally our bottle of wine arrived. We snacked on papadums while watching the room and other patrons. We waited. And we waited. Other people were also noticeably getting things after waiting for a long time and having to remind the single server who was attempting to handle the entire restaurant alone. Our food finally arrived, which was yummy, and we left about 15 minutes after that. We checked the time and had been in the restaurant for TWO HOURS! Not because we were loitering, either! Thank goodness we weren't in a rush. I overhead the manager/owner/maitre d' telling someone that they had new staff, but honestly the problem really seemed to be understaffing. One server is just not enough in a restaurant of that size. Regardless, the meal was good, and I look forward to sampling some more of their menu in the future. read more

I love flavorful foods and enjoy spice, but my nose can't handle much of any spice before it starts complaining. Fortunately, Moghul rocks at delicious, mild dishes that don't make me feel like I'm missing out on anything. We've been to a few other Indian places in town, but they just don't serve the same robust meals. My favorites at Moghul are the Saag Paneer (spinach and cheese cubes), Chana Masala (chickpeas in tasty sauce), and Aloo Mutter (potatoes and green peas). Prices are about $10-12 per main dish--and we always have leftovers. They also serve a lunch buffet that is awesome (and a great way to find new favorites while actually finding room for dessert). read more

Royal Southern Kitchen - Cheese naan and Aloo Mutter - Indian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Everything we ordered from Mohul was freshly prepared, aromatically divine and reasonably priced, not too mention delivery was on time. As always the chicken tandoori was tasty and tender, all the curries were beautifully spiced and naan and roti breads were chewy inside yet crispy on the outside. Another top notch meal from Moghul. I highly recommend them as your go-to for Indian in the Winter Park area. read more

Relax & enjoy! Times are hard & life is short. Be kind & understanding right now. The owner is busting his butt in here! Get takeout if your short on time. Lunch Buffet isn't open right now. Always crave this place when I'm in town. I've tried a dozen other Indian restaurants over the last 3 years in the Chicago area & none come close to the total pac. This place has the best overall flavor combinations & variety. I've never eaten anything here & regretted it. Well except too much hot pickle. Dice & mix with yogurt ti dip Roti! So good! read more

Royal Southern Kitchen - Fabulous sauces with our favorite pakora! - Indian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

I went on a Thursday for lunch to Moghul and the truth is that I didn't really know what to expect. It doesn't seem like much on the outside but even before we got to the door, a man wearing a button down white shirt and a black bow tie opened the door and greeted us with a friendly smile. The decor of the place is cute, and tastefully done, and it is very clean. I'm generally not big on buffets due to past bad experiences but this I could do. Very simply laid out with no more than 8 different key dishes, and I noticed that there was a gentleman standing behind the serving area keeping watch for when things ran out. The lentils were probably my favorite thing followed close behind by their butter chicken, I am a huge fan of butter chicken and theirs was quite good, not the best, but good, and of course there was hot and tasty naan bread. We were checked on frequently, and drinks refilled several times; the servers were friendly. For dessert I would definitely recommend the rice pudding. It had coconut, slivers of almonds and just added a nice touch to the end of a very satisfying and inexpensive (8.95) lunch; I know I will return. read more

Went to dinner here with my partner over the weekend and we both had a pretty awful experience. We have been here s decent number of times over the years and loved it however the staff, decor and overall feel of the place have changed as they retrofitted the establishment. Our waiter was awkward and cold, we came in and he awkwardly looked at us and said "Uber to which I replied. No, may we have a table? He gestured at the open tables and said "yeah go sit down" as if it was normal to just go sit down wherever. Coming here for year's we were always seated and brought menus by the friendly staff in the past so I guess this is new. I'm not really much of a Karen about stuff or even complain even when service is bad but this was pretty awful and you shouldn't go pay to have a bad time. I will say the food was ok. The curries are great but if you have dietary restrictions you food will be hit or miss. We asked for our bread without butter or vegan which was never an issue in the past as the bread can be a bit greasy. What we got was odd, an undercooked bread that fell apart in our hands in a doughy form, it wasn't our request it, it literally was not cooked. We ran out of water half way through our meal and had to get someone's attention after 15 minutes in a place mainly populated by one other table and food delivery drivers. We were basically over it and had a bad time, even paying was an awkward encounter as it's now upfront where the Uber people stand behind you kinda making it feel like a convenient store line, he hovered as we selected our tip which is a bit rude but I think he knew what type of service he provided so was just watching the tip to confirm his service matched with the compensation, it didn't, even though we hate terrible service there is still a "code of tipping" he handed back the card from the machine. Didn't say anything and walked away. Thank god for anger management classes I've been in cause I was close to losing my temper a few times. As someone who worked in food and service for 15 years. I could say this was 1 star. The food bumped this to 2 and even that wasn't blowing my hair back or worth paying for even compared to grocery takeaways. Honestly I miss the two gentleman and lady who constantly worked here pre-pandemic as they were wonderful and always took care of everyone . I know times are tough for food places, but It's really hard to justify ever going back when there are 5 other fantastic Indian places within 20 minutes in all directions of this place. Some places managed in this Covid world where others linger waiting to be culled or basically become fast food shells for food ride-share services with optional dine-in. This place opted for the latter. The reasons that made going here great are long gone and I don't think we will be coming back even though it's far closer than the other spots. I wish them success but if what we saw that night is standard, even the most regular of Indian customers will stay away and they should probably just shutter the place and save what money they have left. read more

Indian food is hands down my favorite type of food and this local spot surely did not disappoint. Located near by Full Sail university this restaurant offers a great lunch buffet option for only 9 bucks!! Yes you heard that right... 9 whole dollars so it was definitely a bargain. They change what they provide on the buffet daily but you will most likely always see staples such as naan, tandori chicken, assorted vegetable curries, and assorted chicken curries. Each and everything I had tried in that buffet was so flavorful and fresh. As a nice cap off to your lunch they also have a few simple but satisfying desserts such as gulab jamun (sweet fried dough balls) and rice pudding. Now as for the service, there is one older gentleman that is always there and wears a bow tie and he is honestly fantastic. Always full of positive energy and loves to socialize with the guests, you can truly tell how passionate he is at what he does. He had definitely made our experience a very memorable one. This spot is a must try if you are in the mood for some authentic Indian Cuisine and for that price how can you really beat it! read more

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1st we were fortunate in that it was not a lot of peeps. But wow. The food is authentic. read more

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Food is good. More recently the quality has varied. We will try it again, because you d see hound never judge from one visit. Everyone has a bad day...this may have been one for them. read more

My wife and I have been several times before the renovation. AFTER the renovation and rebranding, the ambience is even more lovely, the food reminds me of the BEST meals I enjoyed while traveling India years ago, and the staff are swift, and courteous. Absolutely LOVE this place, cannot recommend enough! read more

Best Sunday lunch buffet in Orlando. I highly recommend their food and staff. 10/10. We will be coming back often! read more

Royal Southern Kitchen - Husbands second buffet plate - Indian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

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After Royal Indian Cuisine closed, I've been on the hunt for a comparable Indian buffet. I am no Indian food connoisseur, but I do love a good plate of tikka masala with basmati rice and naan. Pros: We were seated quickly and never had an empty water glass. They (currently) offer a discount to those who check in on Yelp. The restaurant was clean and there was a decent selection of food items. The Gulab Jamun was perfectly sweet and was a great way to end lunch. The cons: I sadly didn't enjoy the flavor of the tikka masala and found the naan to be cold and dry. I would have appreciated if fresh naan was brought to the table as opposed to only sitting out at the buffet. Bottom line: I would eat here again if invited by a friend, but I'm still in search for an equally delicious alternative to Royal Indian. read more

We liked it the first few times. The food and variety was good. Today we noticed the bill came out to 40 dollars for 2 people even though the weekday buffet was 14.99 each. What kind of math is that ? Looks like they cheated us!! So be careful when you ask for the bill read more

Can't go wrong with great food and great service. I come for the lunch buffet for about $9 during the week. They include vegetarian and dessert options so that's a plus. Also very clean. A+ quality! read more

Royal Southern Kitchen - Lunch buffet for about $9 during the week - Indian Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Excellent food. Went there for dinner. Had the chicken Tikka masala and garlic naan bread. Everything was fresh and so flavorful. Service was fantastic as well! Highly recommend them! read more

I'm spoiled to have a good Indian place so close to home! The service has always been friendly and the food right on point. Can't say there's anything extraordinary about it, but it hits the spot every time. I usually have the Chicken Tikka Masala or Chicken Vindaloo, but the vegetable samosas, aloo paratha, chicken pakora and cheese naan are also favorites. If you're never tried Indian food, definitely start with Butter Chicken or Tikka Masala mild. They are both dishes that use a tomato-based cream sauces (think of vodka sauce in Italian meals) with chunks of chicken breast and a side of rice and naan. I will never get tired of Indian food. :) It uses ingredients very similar to Mexican food, if you think about it: rice, cilantro, spice, meats, cheese...even the papadum reminds me of thin tortilla chips (so good with the green chili chutney!). read more

3.5 stars for a pretty good Indian lunch buffet, extra half star for the friendly and attentive wait staff. I've been searching for a new Indian buffet since the closing of my favorite Indian restaurant and decided to give this place a try. From the outside, the owners didn't do much in regards to changing the appearance of the once what looks like Krystal restaurant. But once you step inside, you are greeted with the delicious aromas and vibrant decorations, that you would never would've guessed from the outside. The buffet, although small, has all the standard Indian buffet items in all the delicious colors: butter chicken (orange), tandoori chicken (red), saag paneer (green), curry goat (brown), fish curry, and chana (yellow). My first plate is usually the naan (bread) with orange, green, and yellow. And also with the side of the fried vegetable fritter of the day. Overall everything was delicious and satisfying, but tasted somewhat not fully spiced like something was missing. I'm sure majority of Indian buffets tend to do to please the majority. But what will have me come back is the warm and friendly nature of the staff. They interacted with us and served us so graciously. We learned that a few of them were from Nepal and my father in law who ate with us loved exchanging words that he knew in their language. They even encouraged us to come for dinner to try the "fully flavored" items. Anyway, so far, a good Indian buffet to satisfy my cravings of orange and green. I'd have to try more items for dinner or order from their menu and see if there is a difference. Overall, i may have found a temporary replacement to my favorite Indian buffet... Yelp 100 Challenge 43/100 read more

I have been enjoying lunch here during the week for a number of years. There was a break during Covid and upon my return I was saddened to learn that the lunch Buffet had disappeared During the week and it's only on the weekends now. Not sure the logic behind this because during the work week there are many people who come here for lunch. The regular menu is just a dinner menu and prices are too expensive for lunch. The food is good but I only work in this area and their changes have now eliminated them from my lunch options. They need to have a lunch menu or bring the lunch buffet back So you're not paying $20-$25 for lunch. While I was sitting here eating I saw two people come in ask about the lunch Buffay they were told it's not offered anymore and then they turned around and walked out. I hope the owners make the changes back to a lunch buffet so that I can change this review. read more