I took my husband here for his birthday. We've been many times, usually on special occasions for some reason. It's a nice casual place, very cozy. They have Thali lunch specials right now, which was really exciting. I've always wanted to try it but doesn't seem worth dinner prices if I can't finish it. Highly recommend! Everything was fantastic. I've had the chicken tikka masala, chicken korma, vegetarian samosas, and biryani are all great as well. read more

Shalimar Indian Restaurant - Vegetarian Thali - Indian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I used to really love this restaurant and have ordered from here many times, but unfortunately the quality seems to have changed recently. The Chicken Masala used to be packed with chicken, but the last few times there was barely any chicken at all. I was essentially eating watered down sauce with very little substance. I'm not sure if this is specific to takeout orders, but after several disappointing experiences, we've unfortunately stopped ordering from here. It's a shame because this used to be one of our favorite places. read more

I was sadly very disappointed by Shalimar. I ordered takeout and was rudely directed to a table of bags "Can't you just look behind you?" which really took me by surprise. Off-putting, but not the end of the world. Once I finally got my food it had the nerve to be BLAND! I was shocked. I ordered the vegetable biryani medium and both my partner and I had to double check I didn't order Mild. I genuinely could not believe the spice level was accurate as my "Medium" tasted so plain. My peshwari naan, which I'm used to being folded tightly with a generous amount of cashews, raisins and coconut, had mostly cashews and I'm not even kidding, only 3 golden raisins. It was slightly burnt, barely sweet, and short of my expectations. Lastly, I would be remiss if I did not mention how LITTLE mango chutney we received. After paying $3 for 2 ounces, the little container wasn't even half filled. I understand it's a small side but that level of stinginess could not go overlooked. I've heard so many good things about this place, but was ultimately disappointed in every area as a takeout order. Admittedly I probably should have ordered spicy, given how I prefer things on the hotter side, but that doesn't change that medium spice should still have vibrant, delicious flavor and my food unfortunately had none of that. I will not be returning. :/ read more

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Our favorite for many years, dining in and catering! Nice interior, excellent food and service. Today 5/25/26 we had Samosa chaat, Non-vegetarian thali, Chicken Tikka masala, plain naan and keema naan. All so very delicious! read more

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Solid Indian spot! The Biryani was the highlight--we asked for it spicy, and it delivered a perfect 'kick' that hit the spot in this cold weather. My kid loved the Tandoori Chicken, though I personally found it a bit mild; I'll definitely request a spicier version next time. The Chicken Kadahi was tasty, though it was sweeter than expected, leaning closer to a Butter Chicken profile. Excellent, fast service with plenty of seating and hassle-free parking in the strip mall. read more

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Dang! This was a miss for us. Food was Meh and the service was present. Not good, not terrible but it was there. I ordered the Non-vegetarian Thali and also the keema naan. I really liked the idea of the Thali and getting to try several of their dishes. The lamb saag and kheer were pretty tasty. The keema naan and dal were good. The chicken titkka masala was not good and tasted like chicken in tomato soup with sour cream mixed in. Would not recommend ordering that on its own. The tandoori chicken was super bland and very meh. Nothing there to enjoy. The rice was dry and a TINY amount to the point the waitress came over and said "Would you like more rice?", which IMPLIED IT WOULD BE FREE in my silly mind. I mean you have 3 liquid dishes and one tiny container of rice? Weird. Found out when I got the bill that the next SMALL dish of rice was EXTRA at $2.99. For rice. The raita and naan were fine and what you would expect. You will not get the little crispy cracker and chutney taster that you get at every other Indian restaurant so don't expect that. Definitely wont head back there again. Too may other places to try and the Taj Palace will continue to be our go to for Indian food and they are kind people that seem to care and they have good food. Sad we got a night out together and chose this restaurant but also, we don't usually agree on food and hubby Definitely was NOT happy. read more

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Ordered take out and wow it was delicious. I got their chicken tikka masala and garlic naan. The serving size is great, the flavor is wonderful, and it was still warm when i got home. I look forward to coming back! read more

Shalimar Indian Restaurant - Chicken Tikka Masala and Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Wanting to try Indian Food for the first time this is a great place to start! We love their butter chicken and tikka masala, and you can't go wrong with their garlic naan! Sometimes service can be lacking if it is a slow time of day but they are always nice and food never disappoints! read more

I'm giving the experience a "3" simply bc the meals of the other three people were really good. For those who read this, don't EVER, EVER, EVER get anything lamb. It was so incredibly gamey!!! So pungent & just gross!!!!! It was so gamey that it ruined the sauce it was in too. It was tough & the flavor was so, so bad. Next the standard wine pour is 6oz. First I ordered a brand name glass of wine for $10. It was visibly short. Then I ordered the house version. It was the same, 5oz at best. Sadly we won't return. We branched out trying somewhere new. Taj is our go-to for a reason, I guess. We won't do this again. read more

Was sick on my birthday this year, and have never tried Indian food outside of my pre-packaged goods or kitchen, and golly it was an amazing experience. I got the paneer kadai, if you like vegetarian options and tomato-based foods, this is it. It came with 2-3 days worth of food (kadai, rice, naan). I also got the vegetarian appetizer platter, which both me and my boyfriend demolished instantly (who knew veggies and cheese could taste so darn good). Anyways, take out was great, and I cannot stop thinking about it. Worth the price. read more

I have to update my review after revisiting this place 12-13 years later. I've traveled the country and tried a LOT of different Indian places (some world class) and I thought my food was just okay. I ordered lentil soup and swordfish masala (hot spice level). The lentil soup was very bland. It could have used some garlic and cilantro to help it out. I added pepper to give it some flavor. The swordfish was well cooked and tasty! The portion was very generous, I couldn't even finish the fish masala. The spice level was very bland and would have passed for mild when I ordered hot. If you like "Americanized Indian" food, you'll love this place. If you want authentic Indian food, this just isn't it. Also, they no longer offer a buffet like they used to, not even on the weekends. read more

A bunch of us dined at Shalimar to celebrate my birthday, my first time there but won't be my last! When you enter the decor was comfortable, the aromas were inviting, the service excellent, and lastly the food was amazing. Too many dishes were ordered for me to recount however can tell you very little was left on the table when we finished our meal. If you are a fan of international cuisine then Shalimar is a must!! read more

I'm a big fan of Indian food and Shalimar is fantastic! I will say, I ordered butter chicken and they gave me something like nuts and raisins. It was still very good but not what I originally ordered. read more

Shalimar Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Food was great, came out in a timely manner and service was exceptional! Would highly recommend friends and family.

Awesome experience at Shalimar!!! I ordered the Chicken Chili and my wife ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala. The chicken chili was amazing i would eat this every day of the week. Amazing flavor and the perfect level of spice. I ordered it medium hot. The Tikka Masala was very good. My fiancé said she wishes it just had a touch more flavor/spice but overall it was delicious. The service was very good. Every waiter checked in on us multiple times. read more

Shalimar Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Amazing Indian food, the best in Louisville! Very fresh, authentic, and I feel great every time I have a meal here. Service is very attentive, polite, and caring to the needs of all of their customers! The ambiance here almost feels up scale, which to me just really shows how much they care about their products and the experiences their guests have! I love their chicken curry, all of their naan, and their tandoori chicken myself! Also should try out a mango lassi anytime you stop by! Highly, highly recommend this place! read more

Shalimar Indian Restaurant - Tandoori Chicken - Indian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

The food came it fast and the flavor was good, not too spicy so not extremely authentic but also not bland. The restaurant looks nice inside too. I ordered the Chicken 65 which has a tomato based sauce, similar to Tikki Masala, garlic naan with big pieces of garlic which was great, and mango lassi. read more

Shalimar Indian Restaurant - Chicken 65, Garlic Naan, Mango Lassi - Indian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Visited this place with a group. Nice atmosphere and superb service. Lamb and goat curries were great (between our group we ordered 5 different ones). Will go back often. read more

The food is amazing! The service is impeccable! We love everything about Shalimar restaurant! I only wish that they had one in Southern Indiana where we live. We regularly drive 40 minutes one way just for dinner there. read more

Shalimar Indian Restaurant - My husband and I go to Shelmar on a regular basis. This time I took my girlfriend over the weekend. This place is so awesome! - Indian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I ordered Shalimar via Uber Eats for the first time. I was nervous because it was a 30-45min delivery time. I thought for sure my food would be cold. However, my driver got my food to me in 25 minutes & it was still warm! I got the chicken tikka masala & it came with jasmine rice. It was delicious & full of flavor. I also got the house salad - I probably wouldn't get that again because the portion was very small. Definitely recommend take out & delivery! read more

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Traveling through Louisville and searched for an Indian place to eat. We found Shalimar and decided to stop in and we are glad we did. The food, service and atmosphere was fantastic. One of us has the Butter Chicken and I had the Lamb Kahdia which was some of the best I have had. Certainly will return and I recommend others to do the same. read more

We have ordered take out a few times and the food has been great. Our orders have always been correct, food hot, tons of flavor.

Hands down, the best Dal Tadka I've ever had! The lentils were perfectly cooked--creamy, flavorful, and rich with just the right balance of spices. The smoky tadka on top brought everything together beautifully. Every bite felt comforting and satisfying. You can tell it was made with care. If you're a fan of dal, this place is a must-try. I'll definitely be coming back for more! read more

Shalimar Indian Restaurant - Dal Tadka - Indian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Worst Indian restaurant in Louisville. Curries taste sweet and chicken is not cooked well. Naans and roti are not soft. If you are looking for Authentic Indian restaurant this is not the place. read more

I love this place so much. I come here every few weeks and it never disappoints. Clean and simple.

Have eaten in award winning Indian restaurants in San Francisco and L.A. Shalimar is better or equal to them. Tasty intricately spiced food, pleasant surroundings, and warm friendly service. A favorite place for over 20 years. read more

Food was good nothing amazing. Service was quick and very attentive to clearing table and refills. Ambiance was cozy. Reason for the lower review is bc of the energy of staff. All seemed very unpleasant / not happy- not welcoming and almost felt they didn't want us there or they didn't want to be there. Just not friendly. read more

One of the best Indian restaurants in Lousivlle if not the best. Great food, drinks, service and ambience. I love the non-vegetarian thali, the goat curry, Biryani and Gajar Halwa. Reasonable prices and abundant parking lot. As always bon appetit read more

Food was horrible . I am a fellow Punjabi and I have love for Indian cuisine but this place seemed like a tourist trap. They close at 9:30 so I called ahead and order food at 8:50pm to eat in . Got there at 9:10, the tandoori chicken was the only thing that was good , dal makhani seemed stale as if was from this morning and when I called the staff about it they insisted it was good . Even though per law you cannot kick paying customers out for upto 4hrs , we respected your 9:30pm closing and left at 9:45pm. On the bill they charged me $31 service charge without even notifying us. The 1 star I am giving is for quick service but would given the food quality it's certainly is horrible experience for us never to return. Maybe food quality was bad because we arrived very close to them closing but if you are paying $250. You expect decent food quality. Never returning here! read more

No food bar, prices are very high,serving are small quality same as most Indian restaurants, still leave hungry.

Great restaurant with the most wonderful staff. This is my go to restaurant, the food is always consistent and good. Ambiance is nice, it's a more dim room and quiet atmosphere. read more

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It was alright. I got the swordfish curry and garlic naan. The swordfish was just not very much what I expected and when I asked if they had a coconut curry, that is what I was pointed to. Not quite what I expected! Not awful though! Just not my thing. Fresh naan was amazing though read more

Shalimar has been an east Louisville tradition for literal decades, and through it all, service and food has been consistently fantastic. I miss their lunch buffet but, y'know, covid. Can't recommend enough. read more

Good food, service is good as well. It is a quiet restaurant, which I find relaxing. I don't like to have to shout to the person across the table because the music is so loud. Great place to eat. read more

The ambiance is quiet and elegant, though fully accommodating to those dressed casually. The service was prompt and attentive. I had the fried potato patty (the name of which escapes me), along with the Lamb Saag, pictured here. The mango chutney that accompanies the appetizer was amazing. The lamb was cooked in tender chunks, full of flavor from the spinach base. The rice was perfect, and I'm glad I stopped in for a Sunday lunch. Namaste! read more

Shalimar Indian Restaurant - Lamb Saag - Indian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

As a Punjabi girl who moved to KY for work, this is closest thing I have had to my moms home cooked food EVER! phenomenal food, and excellent service, will come back again and again read more

Mrs and I are celebrating our 41st wedding anniversary here. Our server is Romy who is friendly enough, but so soft spoken I found it hard to hear him. The restaurant is much brighter than it used to be. I liked it better less bright. Mrs didn't care either way and mentioned the new lights on the wall were cool. The service moved along well. We ordered appetizers, Vegetable Samosas (2) and Onion Bhajhi (5). Both were average. I can make better onion fritters at home. Mrs ordered Chicken Curry and I ordered Chicken Vindaloo. They both come with a little rice. Mrs and I agreed our entrees seemed watered down. We never had a watery dish at any Indian restaurant. Romy came by to inquire how everything was so I told him about the sauce consistency being like water. I told him maybe a little corn starch was needed. The flavor was correct, but sauce not thick enough for sopping the Naan. We also ordered 2 Garlic Naan. Mrs didn't like that they had black burn spots. I am okay with black burns on my food. Overall, it was good, but I should have chose one of the other Indian restaurants today. It may be a while before we visit Shalimar again. Hopefully, management tightens up the sauces before our next visit. read more

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I enjoy Shalimar in personn not togo! The food and the buffet are delicious in person. I've had our order made incorrect atleast 10 times when ordering togo. So, if you have dietary needs - make sure you go in person to order so they can clarify your needs. Ordering in person will also ensure a consistent meal. Wheras, the spices and flavor are inconsistent wheb ordering togo. I believe they have so many togo orders that they do not put the same love and intention into togo as they do for the in person experience. read more

Very enjoyable dinner. Would definitely recommend for a different type of food. Service was excellent and waiter was informative about the menu. read more

One of the best Indian Restaurants in Louisville if not the best. The food is delicious and I have tried a variety of things. The mango lassi is a must try! Dinner dining is more formal and definitely a must try in Louisville! read more

Shalimar Indian Restaurant - 5 Piece Vegetable Pakora - Indian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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