I love this place, their food has a lot of aroma and spices. It's like calling out to different…read moreparts of India that we haven't gotten a chance to try in dsm. I am obsessed with their buffet to try other things. Sat-sun 12-4 for buffet. The environment is very clean and service is authentic

We always crave spicy Indian food at the end of our trips, so finding a spot in Des Moines was an…read moreawesome surprise! We walked in just an hour before closing, and there was only one other table occupied, but they still had the buffet going. We went for it, and it even came with hot, fresh dosas made to order. The service was great, and while the buffet food was just okay and could have been a little warmer (probably because it was late), it totally satisfied our spice craving. :-)

The food was fresh and delicious. The cashier that took my order was very welcoming and…read moreinformative. Will definitely be back!

Overpriced food and not enough. I ordered chicken curry…read more And flat bread. You would think they would give more than 1 roti with all that curry I ordered but no. 15 dollars for curry, for 3 small pieces of chicken. And 3 dollars for 1 roti. These people are the most cheapest and greedy people I've ever met. You goto any restaurant and order curry, they at least give you some rice but not this place. On top of that, I placed rhe order at 9 and it arrived at 10:40pm. They charged 11 ducks for delivery services. On top of the taxes and food price. I won't be ordering from here again. There's better places

4.6* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4*…read more Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $44 04/24/2026 It was honestly a bit of an accident that we even found this place and boy are we glad that we did - it was quite the hidden gem! We were out stopping at local spots to update my HappyHourDesMoines.com website and decided it was time to have some dinner. My wife did a restaurant search on her car's system, this place popped up and since we both enjoy Indian food...we decided to give it a try. We left very impressed - especially with the food and the very attentive and helpful service from Kavya, who was awesome! We started by ordering a Mango Lassi (yogurt based 'malt') that was absolutely delicious - cool, creamy and full of mango flavor. We followed with Chicken Lollipops (see picture) as our appetizer and again, found them very good - especially with the side sauce. For our dinners, my wife ordered Korma (see picture) and substituted the chicken with lamb while I ordered the Gongura Chicken (see picture) at Kavya's suggestion. We also ordered Basil Naan (see picture) and found it to also be very good - thin, tasty and fresh...and the basil flavoring was something we hadn't experienced with naan before. They offer 3 spice levels and my wife ordered medium while I went with hot. We both like spicey food. Personally, I would have liked something in between the two on both dishes as my wife's didn't seem to have much spiciness and mine had a definite burn that overwhelmed some of the flavor. The good news is that we didn't have to ask for extra rice to finish our meals as we do at most other Indian restaurants - both dishes were served with a generous portion. My only disappointment was the men's restroom, as both the cleanliness and maintenance could use some improvement. The aesthetics to get there were also a little awkward, with it located in a hallway next to the kitchen that also had some carts and dirty dishes. If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com

May be the best Indian in the metro. Food was excellent, service was friendly, while the…read moreatmosphere was casual.

Kadai chicken & chicken tikka masala were both flavorful with the exact degree of heat As ordered…read more Portions were plentiful and owners extremely nice. Would definitely go again.

Phenomenal service, people and food! Best naan in the Cedar Valley! The owners are so kind, humble,…read moreand inviting. We absolutely love it.

In a realm where flavors dance and twirl, Amazing food, a…read moretreasure to unfurl. In every bite, a story told, A feast of warmth, and joy so bold. A super clean space, where smiles unite, A lovely atmosphere, pure delight. Where every moment feels like grace, A haven found, a sacred place. Together we gather, hearts aglow, In this cherished spot, love continues to grow. With every dish, a memory made, In culinary bliss, our worries fade.

The food service and ambience were all very good. If you want a very simple excellent Indian food…read more This is the place to go. While you're here, you can get gas go to the convenience store and get your diesel truck repaired also a great rural Iowa experience.

I was tired a exhausted of restaurants lying about their food. Most restaurants I visited recently…read morewere not at all serving authentic Pakistani food but so they claimed. I was at sams club and someone recommended me this restaurant and told me that I am going to love it and yes he was right, this is true Pakistani authentic food with minimal ingredients and spices but they taste is just out of this world. I am telling you if you wanna enjoy true Pakistani cuisine then this is the place you want to visit. The owner is super nice and goes above and beyond to make your visit special

We were craving Indian food, and this was the only sit down option. Pleasant surprise, especially…read moreafter looking at ratings. Pros: Delicious food, family owned, good options, freshly made, Naan to die for! Don't expect a fancy restaurant, but rather a nice, local joint. While we were there, dashers kept coming and grabbing orders. Also fresh food takes a bit. Don't eexpect fast food. And it's not crazy spicy, which I appreciated! See you soon! Even my picky teen loved it! (My younger one was attempting to lick the plate )

We had a wonderful dinner here! The food was exquisite, the service was great and the ambiance was…read moreclean and cozy. Started with chicken momo, then had chicken korma and kadai chicken, with garlic naan. Everything was absolutely delicious and I would recommend it all! The flavors in each dish were bold in the best way but also very balanced. Medium spice level packed a nice heat, and we'll probably stick with that moving forward even though we tend to like things hot. We will definitely be back!

Quick takeout order…read more If you like spice, they really hit the mark which was great! I ordered the chicken mehkani (butter chicken) and chicken korma. Both were good and spicy! The garlic naan we ordered was the disappointment. It was dry and brittle. Quite hard to eat honestly.

It was a bad weather day, but India Star was still open. We were seated immediately. We ordered…read morethe garlic naan bread. I liked it but my husband thought it was a little dry and not as fluffy. I didn't mind it. :) We split the spicy chicken curry. And it was spicy. Even my husband struggled with the spice. But here's the thing, even though it's spicy, it had flavor. It's my biggest complaint when he orders food spicy because to me, when it's too spicy, there's no flavor with what is left to eat. This is the opposite. We couldn't stop eating it because the flavor was so good. Now, with that said I probably won't get it as hot next time because it took a while to eat. My mouth was still on fire. But it was delicious and there's many things I want to try as well so I can't wait to go back. There's plenty of seating from sitting at the bar to booths and tables for the warm atmosphere. Give it a try.

It made me feel like I was at home. The food was awesome. I can't wait to go back. Service was a…read morebit unexplanitory but not a problem like me. I did not do the buffet because I don't do them.