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    Shalimar BBQ & Grill

    4.5 (54 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Frank M.

    Went here months ago for a Yelp Event and the service and food were great. However, this visit was a private dinner of some Yelp friends. We found out that there now are new owners. Unfortunately the service and food are not at all the same or as good as the previous owner. This is a poor representation of authentic Indian food. The rice pudding and Chai Tea were good. Regardless of the food flavor, they should have kept the buffet stocked up. We got there at about 6:30 and the buffet was pretty much empty. I'm rating this from the perspective of someone that has spent many years researching and preparing authentic Indian food. Judge for yourself.

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    Sara K.

    Just updating to say Shalimar is under new ownership and their is new staff, but still has same great food and the wonderful buffet! I had no idea until I went to cash out ... everything is pretty much the same!

    Mark D.

    So even though this place has been here for a while, this was my first time here. This review is based on my familiarity with Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi cuisine. Considering this restaurant is located in Williamsville, the food is on the mellow side. On an Indian spice level, I'd call it a 2/5. This isn't a bad thing, as this is good way to introduce South Asian cuisine to those who may not be familiar with it or who don't care for spicy food. That being said, the texture of every dish was on point. I also appreciated that the food wasn't salty, which is more common that I'd expect. While cashing out, I found out that the owners were Afghanistani and had recently acquired the restaurant. Now I'll go through each of the food items I had: Kabuli Pulao : This item threw me off at first, until I found out the owners were Afghanistani. I'm more used to seeing a biryani as an item on a menu. That being said, it tasted authentic though I didn't expect it and would've preferred a biryani. Kabuli Pulao is basically a Pulao with some pieces of goat and sultanas/raisins. Basmati rice: Two options of a plainer rice was meh. Chana Masala: They got the texture right and the chickpeas were not too hard and not too soft. Goat Curry: This was on point. 10/10. This was some of the best goat Curry I've had. Chicken Makhani: This dish was as expected. Chicken Tandoori: They did is good job with this. The chicken fell off the bone yet with its expected crispier texture, well seasoned, and not dry. Dry chicken tandoori is something I've experienced a little too often but this restaurant had it right. 10/10. Chicken 65: 1/10. This tasted like like it was chicken cooked with ketchup and bell peppers. This was surely the worst chicken 65 I've had. This dish will need to be worked on. Chicken Korma: 0/10 for mislabeling. This was tofu and not Chicken. I cannot eat cheese nor tofu, so biting into this caught me by surprise. Aloo Gobi: They did a good job with this. Flavor and texture was on point, besides the mild taste. Baigan Bharta: It could've used more tomato, though good overall. This isnt your traditional baigan Bharta you'd find at South Asian restaurants, but I did appreciate their take on it. Masala Chai: On point. No issues. Perfect flavor, consistency, and temperature. Desserts: I wish they had more than kheer, but they might have something else on another day. I'm a bigger fan of rasgollahs or fruit custard. Samosas and Onion Pakoras: They were both dark, overcooked, and dry. They looked like they were sitting there for a while. They were both extremely dry. Fruit: They had watermelon, which was pretty good. Price: $19.99 Staff: The staff was very friendly in person. They weren't picking up our plates, so we had them stacked at a nearby table. Decor: The decor was a little lacking but I'm sure this is because they are the new owners. As time goes by, I'm sure they will decorate the place more. In summary, I think this place has a lot of potential. I love Afghani food and even though they are currently an Indian/Pakistani restaurant, I think they can bring a lot of delicious Afghani food to the table. I would love to see some kababs and other Afghani dishes introduced to the menu. At the same time, I really don't know if they should stop making that chicken 65 or keep making it under a different name. Also, why is this place called "Shalimar BBQ and Grill?! Do they serve BBQ and grilled meat? This place has a lot of potential though I think some rebranding might be needed and which could benefit them.

    Went here for lunch with my husband since he was in the mood for Indian food. We were pleasantly surprised to find out that this restaurant had Indian and Persian mediterranean cuisine! We got the chicken tikka masala spicy, some garlic naan, and a lamb kabob with rice. Chicken tikka masala was truly spicy (phew!), garlic naan was soooo fluffy and garlicky, and the lamb kabob had such good seasoning. Service was quick, and the lady there was so sweet and helpful. Would highly recommend it to anyone craving either Mediterranean or Indian cuisine, or both!

    Chicken Korma comes with a side of rice or naan
    Vicky B.

    Shalimar is a family owned business and this was our second time coming for dinner. Oh my gosh is their food is delicious! Come hungry! We ordered two appetizers to share: veggie samosas (2 large samosas) that come with 2 dipping sauces, and mixed bolani which reminds me a lot of a scallion pancake, but stuffed with mashed potato, spinach, and spices. The bolani is large and could easily be shared with 4 people as an appetizer. For dinner we each got korma. I got the chicken korma and my husband got the steak. They come with the choice of rice or naan as a side, so we both got rice but also ordered one side of naan to share. It was a lot of food and we brought home leftovers, which were equally delicious the night day. Service was also fantastic. The waiter was super attentive and food came out in a reasonable amount of time. The restaurant also has a comfortable atmosphere, with tablecloths on the table. Highly recommend!

    Michael R.

    Their we're 5 of us, 3 ( before today) weren't real fans of Indian food and two down right would not even try it before! That all changed ! We talked them into trying the buffet so you could sample a lot of different things and not have to try to decide on one. It worked , we all still aren't sure what we ate, even after 3 trips along the buffet line! Seriously it was all great! Not too spicy like they were afraid of and it was delicious ! Next time we're going to move up to the full menu! It was lacking in service used plates piled up late with Nan and silverware and it wasn't crowded

    Butter chicken, Palak Paneer, naan
    Kinnie I.

    3-4 stars - taste of the butter chicken was very nice. However, you can't expect the customer to pay $16 and get only a few pieces of chicken. It was mostly sauce. 3- palak paneer was meh. Very few pieces of paneer. I've had tastier palak paneer from frozen brands in the Indian grocery store. 4-5 naan bread was tasty Takeout order, so I cannot comment on the service. Dishes were plastic wrapped, to prevent spills while taking it home. Thank you for that. I'm not sure I would try this place again.

    Mixed bolani
    Greg O.

    Service is great and friendly. Food is amazing. Started with mixed bolani which is sort of a thin bread stuffed with spinach and potatoes. For my entree had beef korma. It comes with either rice or naan, I chose rice. Beef was tender and the sauce was amazing.

    Lamb biryani
    Larry K.

    My wife reviewed Shalimar about a year ago. She gave it 5 stars. We normally don't double up with reviews of the same place that we went to together. However, we went there tonight and immediately realized the front counter was in a different location. It was then that we realized that the restaurant was under new ownership. Well, we were initially worried because we love Shalimar. So we ordered our two favorite entrées and favorite appetizer as we've had there before. We got veggie (potato) samosas with dipping sauces included, chicken korma with basmati rice included, lamb biryani with raita included, and a side order of butter naan. Everything was as delicious as it was previously. Even though it's under new ownership, we understand that the chef is the same gentleman who had been the chef previously. And the family running the restaurant is the nicest. So our concerns were misplaced and we will definitely be back here. Everything was delicious!

    Steven C.

    The outside sign said barbecue. It is not. But what it is is far rarer to find in western New York, a good Indian / Pakistani restaurant. The food tastes authentic, ingredients are fresh. The wait staff are attentive, and know all about the fairly broad menu. The prices are reasonable. We will be back.

    Aloo Naan

    Shalimar BBQ & Grill is honestly such a great spot. From the moment you walk in, the people there are so kind and welcoming, it really makes you feel comfortable. The service is always friendly and they treat you like family, which I really appreciate. The food is delicious and full of flavor, but I have to say the ice cream is on another level -- it's AMAZING. You can tell they put a lot of care into everything they serve. What I love most is that it's not just about the food, but the whole experience. You really get to experience the culture here, from the atmosphere to the way they treat you. It's one of those places that just makes you want to keep coming back.

    Chicken Biryani

    The food is outstanding, tastes very good. Everytime I eat here I always want to come back and eat again. The service is amazing the workers are so nice and respectful. The Ambiance here is so nice and peaceful, very nice place to chill at while eating.

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    Very delicious and great service. Cozy place I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Buffalo.

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    Delicious food! We go every Wednesday for the buffet and have never been disappointed.

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    Ask the Community - Shalimar BBQ & Grill

    Has anyone tried the Wednesday buffet ? Do they have a good selection and options for a first timer. Thanks

    I have been many times and it is amazing! I typically hate buffets and avoid them like the plague, but theirs is top notch! Me and my friend always leave happy and we both have very different tastes. You will not be disappointed. Enjoy!

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    First and foremost, I forgot to take a picture of the chicken karahi - my apologies for this. But I…read moreordered that, as well as basmati rice, vegetable biryani, naan, and chicken korma. I ordered it to go. Everything was well packaged; sealed with plastic wrap, no items missing. I also want to say, although this is my first time trying their food as I have a favorite spot already, I have picked up other deliveries here and the staff is always very kind! You can dine in as well and the ambience is dark and warm with dark woods. As for the food itself, it wasn't my favorite, but nothing was terribly wrong with it either. I found the korma and especially the karahi more thin than I prefer. I like the "sauce" thicker in consistency. Also, the top note of spices was not my favorite ... but taste is subjective and this is just my personal preference. However, they were generous with the chicken! The vegetable biryani was lacking in veggies too. There were a few peas and mostly chunks of cauliflower. It just sort of missed the mark for me. But I wouldn't advise anyone not to go there or anything; the business has been around for quite a while! It just wasn't my personal favorite given my other choices but I wanted to try a new place for Indian food. Prices were pretty much on par with other Indian restaurants in the area.

    For no particular reason, it's been a while since I visited or ordered from here so I was excited…read moreto come back. I ordered my two favorite dishes Chicken Makhani and Palak Paneer with rice and naan for takeout. The makhani was very sweet and not a lot of flavor beyond tomato sauce, and there were only five cubes of chicken. The palak was either over salted or over garlic'd or both, and the paneer while a generous amount was large dense/dry cubes. Overall, left me disappointed. Only remembered an after picture. Takeout are the smaller black plastic, not the larger ones you typically get with Chinese or Thai takeout.

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    We came here for the dosa; We were immediately seated. There are a dozen choices including the…read morevegetarian masala dosa, the Mysore dosa, and the very spicy guitar karam dosa. (There are also dosa stuffed with chicken or lamb curries) My waitress frowned and said, "Are you sure? It can be too spicy for some." I was game! Just the antidote to the unremitting low skies of Buffalo. The masala teas were strong black milk teas simmered with cinnamon, cloves and cardamom, served in paper cups. My spicy dosa was about the level of my Texas chili, but my husband reported seeing beads on my face! I immediately felt better! Another thing to love about the place: The prices of the dosas are about 25% less than a comparable one in Buffalo, and they're maybe a little better tasting! This is a great place for families: Some booths could seat eight easily, and Bollywood musicals are on loop.

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