The service is out of this world. We have been no more than 3 to 5 times, and the hostess remembered us and our orders and put in our food before we even sat down. The food is phenomenal, great heat level and quality. The ambiance is very pleasant and the noise level has never been outrageous. Highly recommend! read more

Shalimar Indian Restaurant - Mango Lassi, Chicken Biryani - Indian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I always eat my food too fast to take a picture! Everything I have had here is phenomenal and consistently good!! It's a hidden gem for sure. read more

Me and my husband really liked their butter chicken and rice. We loved their place so much we sat there for over 2 hours

Shalimar Indian Restaurant is located in Broad Ripple at the Broad Ripple Station strip mall. My fiancee and I recently moved to Indianapolis and like to eat Indian food. The reviews and the pricing intrigued us, so we wanted to check it out. Also, unfortunately crime struck the area and some armed burglar shot out the door while trying to rob Caliente (the next-door establishment). So, we wanted to show our support for small businesses and get some takeout from Shalimar. I cannot talk too much about the ambiance other than the interior made me nostalgic. It has red carpet with ample seating and buffet table near the entrance. If you dine at Shalimar, you can use a stamp card to get a free dinner once you've collected 10 stamps (2 stamps for every time you have dinner there, 1 stamp every time you have lunch). I got Malai Kofta, and my partner got the Jalfreezi. Vegans, no worry (most vegetarian entrees can be made vegan). I had a little cold, and hot curry is always the solution. I would give my Malai kofta 4.2 out of 5 stars. It's well made, not oily, and with properly made kofta balls. It could have used a bit more spice and salt, but I didn't request it to be made spicy (so maybe that's on me). My fiancee rated her dish 4/5 stars. I would definitely consider going back for sit down dining. It makes me feel like I was 10 years old again, and I was fascinated with the idea of going out to eat at an Indian restaurant while being in an Indian family. You get to eat the food your mom normally doesn't make because Indian food is so different based on the region. I hope others get a chance to support our small businesses in Broad Ripple and let them know that we are here to stay. We hope they do as well. read more

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Food was delicious and well prepared. Was here for work and had a craving for Indian food and got lucky choosing this place. Worth trying for sure. read more

The food was delicious! Service was lovely. Prices are extremely reasonable. Had lots of leftovers. read more

Shalimar Indian Restaurant - Chicken Korma - Indian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Door dash order, everything arrived hot and delicious Lamb korma- the lamb was tender and not fatty, had a very nice thick gravy with noticeable chunks of cashew and raisin Coconut soup- never had it before but love it...creamy and delicious Paratha- traveled well, was thin and flaky and not at all greasy Peshwari- this was the only thing I didn't love, the naan was well loaded with coconut and raisins but the bread itself was a little tough All in all, I'd definitely order again read more

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I ordered takeout from here a week ago after an extremely exhausting day at work! I had seen a video online of someone eating Indian food and knew that's what I was craving for dinner that night. I ordered Chicken Tikka Masala and garlic naan. That's the most basic order for non-Desi individuals, but I know what I like! I actually really wanted butter chicken, but I didn't see it as an option so I settled for the tikka masala. Here's the thing...I loved the sauce on top of the rice and scooped with garlic naan. The chicken itself feels dry even considering that it's soaked in sauce. I'm not sure if it was cooked separately, or if it just had been sitting for a while, but the texture of the chicken was not my favorite. Admittedly, I am pretty picky about chicken. However, it's still something that didn't "wow" me. I was lucky enough that my fiance picked up the food, so I didn't get to see how the restaurant was or what the ambiance is. He said the service was friendly and that it was ready at the time they said it would be. So, yes it was good, but it didn't blow my mind the way I am waiting for an Indian restaurant to do. read more

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I hadn't had Indian food prior to coming to this place so I can't compare it to anything, however, if this is what Indian food taste like, I am definitely a fan! Tried this place on a whelm, and didn't quite know what to order however, the person that I was with did we ordered a variety of different foods just so I could sample them all. the place was empty. However, the DoorDash people were coming in nonstop to pick up to go orders. Our server who is also one of the family members that own the restaurant was fantastic. She made recommendations to us things that she didn't like and the food came out so very quickly!my favorite dish was the butter chicken. It was absolutely amazing. I will definitely be going back ASAP! Oh, and the great thing is although it's in Broadripple parking is free. read more

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By the looks of the orders ready to be picked up, our decision to do carry-out is a popular one for this restaurant. Foodvwas hit and well-packed, and serving sizes (including the rice) were large. Food was delicious; medium spice was milder than I'd have expected yet still very good. We sampled saag paneer, shrimp bhuna, Nav ratan shahi korma, and chicken tikki masala -- all were excellent. Garlic naan was ok. Looking forward to trying more on their menu next time. read more

Wonderful small place in Broad Ripple. They seem to do ALOT of carry out orders but have several tables for dining in. We have the tikka masala and tandoori mixed grill. Garlic naan and some mango chutney. You can chose your spice level ( great cause I'm a wimp). All was delicious and way more food than we could eat. Service was polite and friendly. Definitely eat there again. read more

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Don't overlook this tiny place in Broadripple, located in the small strip mall next to SunKing. Yep, free paarking in Broadripple... a definite plus. This is elevated Indian dining. White table cloth and all. I'd say suitable for a date. I think they have a day time buffet, but I tend to come here at night for the full dining experience. I must say I never had anything bad here and neither have my guests... and as we know, they are a picky bunch. My last splurge here was the curry chicken , heat level medium and an order of garlic naan. So good. That naan is so fresh and perfectly seasoned. Lots of garlic without being overpowering. My curry chicken was also wonderfully seasoned with a mild curry taste. The meat tender, the sauce heavenly and plenty of rice to go with it. Prices here are reasonable and the portions generous. Service is friendly and efficient. read more

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I thought Indian restaurants were all similar but this place is just one level above the rest! My favorite Indian dish is chicken tikka Masala and I think I've found the most savory flavorful tikka masala here! I was there to celebrate my friends lunch on a weekend and we were there before the lunch peak time... and we got very good service! I loved their lentil soup as well. I thought the parking was a bit weird, I drove around the lot but most spaces were reserved for sunking although there were Many other businesses in this plaza. read more

Shalimar Indian Restaurant - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Shalimar has excellent service. Our waiter was so friendly. He asked us how we were doing multiple times. Our food was served in minutes and it was absolutely delicious. I highly suggest going to this restaurant for a dinner date or picking it up to go. I've never experience the buffet, but I hear it was really good in the past. I hope they bring it back! Regardless, I will definitely be back at Shalimar in the near future. It's soooo good :) read more

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Okay what?! My family and I LOVE trying our new Indian restaurants and we had no idea that there was a hidden gem just miles from our house! This restaurant is definitely our new favorite Indian restaurant in the area. The spice levels speak for themselves with little guess work on what you're receiving and everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. Our favorite was the paneer chili and bullet naan. The food was ready right when we got there so we were pleased with the service. The ambiance was just like any average Indian restaurant, but don't let that steer you away. The food is AMAZING. read more

Shalimar Indian Restaurant - a man and a woman eating - Indian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Highly recommend! I absolutely loved the vegetable dish paired with the buttery chicken super flavorful. The atmosphere is clean, and the staff are incredibly friendly. read more

Shalimar Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our dine in experience at Shalimar this evening! We were greeted and seated promptly. Our server gave us a thin, crispy wafer (papadam?), filled our water glasses, and then gave us some time to look over the menu. Our appetizers came out quickly, and the entrees followed immediately after because he knew we were hungry! The lentil soup wasn't what I was expecting, but it grew on me over time. Strong cilantro and lemon flavors that were warm and comforting--I imagine it'd be perfect if you're sick. The samosas came with three different dipping sauces: a sweet brown, an almost lime green mint chutney, and a spicy red relish. All were good. Garlic naan was also good. My chicken curry wasn't very spicy (I ordered medium), but was delicious nonetheless. I tried my partner's biryani and it was also good. Servers were kind, friendly, and just seemed happy that we were enjoying the food. We'll definitely be back! read more

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I'd been patronizing Shalimar since my first visit in the 90s, & it became my favorite restaurant as well as my dad's after India Palace had changed after Baloo's departure & another place we loved went out of business. I had not been to Shalimar for five years because my father died, & I no longer live in the area. I was so excited that a friend of ours drove a great distance to pick me up for a long overdue meal at Shalimar. Regrettably, I should have left my memories where they laid. The attempt to revisit a place with a lot of memories & to celebrate my deceased dad's birthday felt ruined. We saw on the door that they closed at 2:30 for a break in between lunch and dinner at 4:00. We had a good 45 minutes before closing time. I returned from the restroom to find half filled water glasses & a plastic water pitcher sitting on the table. The lunch buffet wasn't set up, so we ordered from the menu. Not sure what happened to the lunch buffet. Gone are the days when well dressed & professional waiters politely kept your water filled. Now, it was DIY like my last dine in experience at India Palace. Our waiter who was the same person who sat us was quite casual in a t-shirt. His rudeness increased throughout our visit. There was only one other table of people, & they left shortly after we came in. The waiter seemed annoyed that my friend who had not been here before needed a couple more minutes to peruse the large menu. He questioned the amount of food I ordered. Not that I owed him an explanation, but I said that I didn't live nearby & wanted extra to take home. My dad would have ordered 3x what I did even when we lived there to have plenty to take with us. I stupidly didn't request mine to be made vegan, but from past experience, I believe my favorite dish cannot be made that way. Besides, our waiter didn't seem the type to be accommodating, so I thought I'd just deal with a little dairy hoping it wouldn't make me ill... When he brought our food out, there was an extra entree on the table I did not order. He misunderstood me & was a bit argumentative. He then brought the appetizer I had actually ordered, but I was stuck with the third entree. I don't even remember what it was called. I'd never had it before. It was okay. At some point, the waiter asked if we wanted anything else because the kitchen was closing. He made an angry comment about the amount I had eaten. I had not eaten much and was taking the rest home. I cannot eat as much as I used to the older I get. Again, not any of his business & an awkward situation. He brought us to go boxes & plastic bags. I asked for the cylindrical containers they use for pickup orders. He brought those out as well, but they were styrofoam & not like the cardboard ones I'm used to. So much styrofoam. (Those styrofoam boxes leak, & I had a long way to go to get this home.) At first I thought he was being nice by offering to finish packing my food, but he did it in a rush. He didn't scrape everything into the to go containers and was quickly removing the chutney before I was even through with it. He said something about how staff needed to go & once he locks the door, it's locked. I have never been so rushed at a restaurant in my life. He led us to the door and promptly deadbolted it behind us. We didn't linger a long time. I've worked in the hospitality, food, and bar industry for years and dined in a lot of places. The time is usually when you can no longer order - not when you're being thrown out the door. His treatment bothered me more as I thought about it. I definitely over tipped, & I've worked for tips for much of my life. Reflecting, there were no pappad on the table anymore. No punch cards. My Maharaja beer was okay. I prefer Taj Mahal but didn't want a huge beer at that time. I'm sure he wouldn't have given me time to finish it. The food was good although some of it a bit different than I remember from all my other visits. Spice level was as requested. Prices have increased, which is expected, but I didn't have nearly as much to take home as I would have for far less a few years ago. I was glad to see my friend, but this was not a good experience. I've always given Shalimar five stars in the past. It destroyed what should have been wonderful & complimented my emotional memories of the person that could not be there. I actually doubt I will ever return. The experience also has me rethinking moving back to Indy. Things have just changed too much. To boot, I now see on Yelp Shalimar has had consistent health code violations recently. If I'd had any idea what it had become, I would have gone elsewhere or just stayed home. Extremely disappointing. I NEVER thought I'd be saying that about Shalimar. Goodbye! Dining here used to be an EXPERIENCE. This man couldn't cut it even by modern fast food standards. read more

Shalimar Indian Restaurant - Was so excited to go back to Shalimar after a five year hiatus... - Indian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I wasn't sure how this place was going to be but so glad we gave it a friend. Our meals were great, it was fast, and great service. We got chicken vindaloo (red one) and chicken curry and garlic naan. read more

Shalimar Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

NO MORE LUNCH OR DINNER BUFFET. I called today and asked, 10.06.2024. I mentioned that a buffet was still on the website and was told that it was old information. Too bad. Great food, location, and parking. Glad it's still here. read more

The menu items are reliably and consistently good. We had a great chicken biryani-- tender pieces of dark meat chicken and nicely spiced rice. Also recommend the dal makhani and the chicken curry, and the tikka masala. Excellent place for eating in and carry out. Prices are good and the service is excellent. I'm not saying this is the best Indian on the north side of Indy, but as I mentioned above, it's "reliable" and the food is less aggressively spiced than, say Aroma which would be my current number one choice. So, it may be better for children who are not inclined to enjoy the added spice. read more

Shalimar was my initial introduction to Indian food about 15 years ago, and still the chicken tikka masala I measure all others against. The veggie pakoras are delicious, too, and I love all the chutneys. Nothing terribly fancy. Just consistently good and satisfying. read more

Shalimar Indian Restaurant - veggie pakora, chicken tikka masala and rice with chutneys - Indian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Obsessed, I order all the time. go to comfort food. It's always ready quick and it's so consistently good.

This has been a longtime favorite Indian restaurant. We've gone here for years and I'm shocked that I haven't reviewed it before. The buffet is fresh and plentiful of the favorite standards ... saag paneer, chicken masala, lamb curry, chicken curry, tandoori chicken. To accompany the main dishes there is baked regular naan bread... garlic naan, and raitha yogurt. I think this is one of the best chicken masala around, and got me hooked on it years ago! If just going at dinnertime, my s.o. would order the non-vegetarian thali, and I ordered vegetarian Thali. Both of these combo meals are excellent. I like that the restaurant is so cozy but that very feature probably makes it less handicapped accessible than desirable for many. The wait staff is usually around to fill up our glasses with water , and take away the dirty dishes because I always go back to the buffet again and again. For dessert there's rice pudding, sweet donut like balls in syrup, and sweet carrot dessert. read more

Shalimar Indian Restaurant - Indian hot Chai tea is delicious - Indian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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No words. Excellent food. Nothing out of a can or jar. Fresh and flavorful. The rice was truly seasoned like an Indian rice should be. They did not skimp on paneer or the chicken. Oh and don't get me started on the garlic naan. Is it wrong to start planning tomorrow's order? read more

I don't think I can say enough about how much I love this restaurant. I've been many times before and each time is really great. Even mild dishes are very flavorful. There are some times you'll go to an Indian restaurant mild food loses something, but never here at Shalimar. The service in the restaurant is always really great. I've even had it delivered via grubhub and it was really great. If you're looking for some yummy Indian food look no further. read more

Shalimar Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Friendly folks, reliably delicious offerings, a neighborhood treasure! We always order at least a couple samosas.

This restaurant has been saving us from eating turkey sandwiches or some other boring dinner since moving to Washington township last July. Everything we've had has been flavorful, delicious and filling. Plus it is prepared quickly (we order via DoorDash). If you are a vegetarian Shalimar has you covered with plenty of options. We eat meat but our fav veggie item is the Nav Ratan Shahi Korma. It has so many veggies in it and there's always some left over. Our fav meat item is the Chicken Makhani. Creamy, juicy and the sauce is oh so perfect for dipping naan into it. Other items I like are: Aloo Tikka and Aloo Gobhi. As someone on a low sodium diet, this restaurant is a good option to stay under your daily in-take limit. The spices are your salt! I still need to try the Mango Lassi or Mango Milkshake. Maybe when the weather is warmer. read more

Havent even started eating at noon on a Thursday but she waitress is rude and acted as if i didnt belong in the restaurant.

Every now and then, I try one of the other Indian restaurants. Either because I've moved to Carmel and I want somewhere closer, or because we're somewhere else and we want to eat out, or whatever. And each time, I'm just munching away and saying "It's okay, but it isn't great like Shalimar" But you can't! Because Shalimar actually cares about the quality of their food because I'm too far away, So we go to pick it up and we make the 7.6 mile drive home and even though the food isn't piping hot fresh, it is still very awesome The best tasting naan, the best tasting chicken tikka masala in town. We've got fresh rice that isn't all clumpy and weird and gross. The food has flavors and isn't just tasteless muck. Here's to you, Shalimar. Please open up a location in Carmel and show these other jokers how it is done. read more

Good flavor but the chicken in the Indian Chili was way over cooked. Hard as beef jerky! The appetizers were dry as if cooked hours before and sitting under a heat lamp. Not fresh at all. read more

New go to place for Indian! They do many takeout orders and it was very speedy. Ordered chicken tikka masala and baingan bharta with aloo paratha and it was delicious. Baingan bharta is a great vegan option that is filled with spices. read more

Shalimar Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I love this place. I have been enjoying Shalimar's since forever. I order for delivery or eat in about once a week. This place sets the bar high for other competing Indian restaurants but there really isn't another who even comes close to the cleanliness, friendliness, and yummy food as Shalimar. The basis of all comparison in my book. My go to meal is Saag Paneer read more

I've been to Shalimar a few times, and I keep coming back. Normally I do the lunch buffet, but met a girlfriend for dinner and it was divine! If you like variety get the veg thali! It's has little bits of a lot of deliciousness. A huge samosa, naan, rice, three different entrees. One saag paneer, a lentil dish (Dal) and Vegi (cauliflower, potato, carrot, pea) in a tomato sauce (nav rayan shahi korma) Plus you get a little rice pudding (kheer) for dessert. It was worth the $14.99! I enjoyed the dinner and my leftovers heated up great as well for lunch. The service was stellar: frequent refills on drinks, follow up but not in an annoying way, and when I asked for a box, he had the for sight to give little extra containers for the yogurt and kheer so it didn't mix with the others. I love it when servers do that without you having to ask or risk mixing the flavors in the box. read more

Shalimar Indian Restaurant - Veggie thali! - Indian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I haven't had Indian food in a while and I was craving lamb. I ordered the food in the picture (Boti Kabab Masala w/Naan) and it was so good. I will definitely be ordering from here again! read more

Shalimar Indian Restaurant - Boti Kabab Masala - Indian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This was one of the first places I'd eaten in Indy when I moved here almost 20 yrs ago and went hunting for ethnic food. So among Indian food restaurants, it's a bit nostalgic for me. I've found better places since. But when we found ourselves in Broad Ripple Station with a line out the door at Biscuits Cafe, we decided to give old Shalimar another go. Their lunch buffet has variety enough, and they keep the food fresh and hot. They have a whole cold bar with desserts, salads and condiments; and two hot bar sections with samosas and pakoras, two kinds of naan (garlic and plain), two rice (plain basmati and peas pulao), and several chicken and vegetarian options such as saag and chana masala (chickpeas). I could find neither paneer nor mushrooms in the saag, so I don't know if it was plain or what. They did have one lamb entree, meatballs, which tasted only faintly of lamb (not that I like it gamey, but I also don't want it to taste like "plain" ground beef). I had a little bit of almost everything and it was all acceptable, just a bit underwhelming in the flavor department. If you don't like spicy food and/or want to ease your way into Indian, Shalimar is your place. read more

Our server was very kind to my young, shy, daughter, and gave several very good recommendations on the menu. The food was excellent, hot and fast! We had chicken Tikka masala and chicken jalfrezi with garlic naan. Definitely going back! read more

I've always loved Shalimar, but getting delivery last night made me love them even more. Everything was correct! We ordered samosas (with onion chutney), garlic naan, aloo gobhi, and rice pudding. Everything was phenomenal tasting as usual. If you're used to the spice level of their buffet, order medium for take-out. read more

Shalimar Indian Restaurant - Aloo Gobhi, Garlic Naan Bread, Vegetable Samosas with onion chutney - Indian Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Not that good in taste I ordered it online the bendi curry and naan Bhendi was like stick for sure not fresh bhendi It's like old Bhendi Overall bad experience read more

My hubby and I love all difference kinds of food. We found the Clay Oven on the south side before we found Shalimar, but we've quickly become regulars here. The Lunch buffet is excellent. It gives you an opportunity to try everything without committing to something you end up not liking. The price is great. It's really affordable. For what you'll pay at Pei Wei down the street, you'll get way more food. The space is quaint, very small and intimate and usually tidy and clean. The staff is pleasant no problems there. They don't really bother you (during buffet hours). They just let you do your thing and clear out your plates as needed. I love trying new foods, especially those from different cultures and ethnicities. I would definitely recommend Shalmiar to anyone looking for something different for a really good price read more