It's still the best Indian cuisine in Bloomington. Took friends this evening; great food. Oddly, service was yawning at best, and it wasn't crowded. We've also noticed that the carryout portions are larger than the dining portions, all the way around (naan is the same size). It was great; we sat outdoors, and paid cash, because there is a discount. Yeah, we save dimes where we can-- they add up. Tough to go wrong here. read more

This updated review is still mostly based on the buffet. I've been to the buffet a handful of times, and gotten dinner service once. It's not bad food, and some of the items are great, but particularly on my most recent buffet trip, I felt like the curries were the most Midwesterenized take on Indian food you can get, like they've had the pizazz sucked out of them. Out of all the curries on the Sunday buffet, the only ones that really satisfied my craving were the malai soya chaap (this one was great, with big, tender pieces of chaap and a rich gravy) and the saag paneer (theirs is not like any other version of the dish that I've had, but I've come to like it for what it is). The rest of the curries (and this goes for other visits too) were just very stewlike, and the gravy on the shahi paneer was the thinnest I've ever seen. Aside from the underwhelming curries, the other buffet food was fine, but nothing else stood out. I've only tried the saag choley and chai a la carte. Again, the saag dish had kind of an nontraditional texture, but it was good. I ordered spicy and got way more flavour than you get out of any of the buffet dishes. Someone in my group ordered the chili cheese naan, and I didn't have any, but it looked delicious and he said it was great. The a la carte chai was also slightly better than the buffet chai, a little richer. The buffet chai didn't do much for me, but I'd get the a la carte chai again. The pros of the buffet are that you get to try a large variety of comforting dishes for a very good price: $15 with card or $14 with cash. It's very vegetarian-friendly with a wide variety of veg dishes. If possible, go for the Sunday buffet, which is the same price but includes a slightly expanded food selection and drinks (mango lassi and chai). The waiters are polite and keep the buffet stocked. The cons are that it can be very crowded inside (but the patio is more comfortable when weather allows) and the Midwesternness of it. But if you have unadventurous eaters, it might work for them. The place is very popular so evidently it's working for someone. Dinner service is a little better but I still don't think this is the place for very authentic Indian. read more

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We had a really good meal here overall. We ordered the butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, vegetable samosas, and a mango lassi--and everything was delicious. The sauces were rich and flavorful, the naan was perfect for dipping, and the samosas were a great starter. The mango lassi was especially good and super filling--almost like a dessert. The biggest downside was the service. It was pretty slow and not very attentive. We had to wait a bit to get our check and didn't get checked on very often through the meal. There also wasn't much chicken inside of the dishes. That said, the food definitely makes it worth it. read more

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Met my parents at Taste of India for a Saturday afternoon birthday lunch and this place was packed! It's a small space and they do have patio seating but it was a chilly, rainy March day in Indiana so not really patio weather, which forced everyone inside. The buffet was out, so we all chose that option. $14 if paying with cash or $15 if paying by credit card - a great price for a buffet. There were lots of options. Everything from your standard India dishes (chicken tiki masala, biryani) to some specialties. Included with the meal was mango lassi and chai, although the chai wasn't my favorite. There is also naan on the buffet and a variety of desserts. I really enjoyed my meal! Tip - parking in Bloomington is always challenging but they do have a small parking lot and we lucked out and got a spot. read more

Taste Of India - Indian Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

To be clear, while I've eaten here many times I've never come for dinner or ordered off the menu. I always come for their lunch buffet (approx $15 per person). It's consistent quality, very flavorful food and well worth the price. Only on weekdays. read more

This is easily the best Indian restaurant in Bloomington and their lunch buffet is incredible. It's also only $13.99 and includes all of the food, mango lassies, desserts, and water. Every dish is flavorful and i almost couldn't stop eating. The employees provide quick service and are very friendly. They're happy to answer any questions. The location is a little small, especially when the weather doesn't permit using the tables outside, but they do a good job getting tables in and out. Definitely recommend going to this restaurant. read more

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The food came out on time and they were really delicious. We asked for extra cilantro chutney to go with our tandoori chicken and they gave us a lot with no extra charge! Had lots of leftovers for seconds and they were as amazing the second time! read more

Very good lunch buffet. The vegetable fritters (pakora?) were the best that I've ever had. Everything else was good too. The chana masala could have been a little thicker, but that's a nitpick. The staff was nice. It was very clean for a buffet. It's a nice restaurant. The tables are really crammed together, which is annoying. You have to constantly maneuver around tables and people to get to the buffet, bathroom, etc. The staff doesn't check on the customers because there isn't enough walking space for customers to walk to the buffet and for the staff to check on the customers. Therefore, I had to ask someone to bring me a soda refill. When I arrived for a Friday lunch, it was packed so you feel like you have to finish your meal ASAP so the next customer can grab your table. The buffet is $14 if you pay with cash and $15 if you pay with a credit card. read more

Let's stay focused on what matters folks ie the food. Criticisms in other reviews highlight how close tables are or having to wait a little for service. It is crowded because the food is good at a price point that is appealing. And off-street parking on the best dining street in a busy college town. They have the classics you want yet the menu including the buffet go beyond the usual suspects. Consistently good, spice level options, and after at least five visits haven't had a dish that was overly oily in ways less good Indian food can be. read more

While Gayle's Son's family was hosting a elementary school graduation party, we eventually stepped out for dinner at Taste of India. Some family friends recommended this place, raving particularly about the Lunch buffet. Maybe next time. The main location was closed for renovation, but parking there was still free, and a restaurant employee led us to the alternate location just a few steps away. IU is out of session for the year, but there was still a good number of locals out and about. And by the time our dinner was over, the restaurant was almost full. CONS 1. Once seated, service was slow throughout. That included the time to take our orders, how long it took for our choices to be delivered, and having to go up the counter to obtain "to go" containers and our check. 2. Our table was near another with a group of friends, of which one woman's voice cut through everything. Their politics-laced banter was direct and detailed, and not something we'd want to hear over dinner. PROS 1. Parking - See above. 2. Despite our noisy and irritating table neighbors, this substitute space (an old house) was a nice and comfortable place to have dinner. The room was pleasant and with good light due to the front window. 3. Despite the slow service (see above), we found Taste of India staff to be friendly and helpful once we tracked them down. 3. Our menu choices were excellent and with enough for a Saturday night dinner back at the Hotel. This place appeared not to serve alcohol, and my Plan B (Mango Lassi) was a sweet and tasty counter point to the spiciness of my main choice (Chicken Curry). Gayle's Tandoori Mixed Grill was equally delicious, as was Garlic Naan for the table. 4. Gayle and I found the prices to be quite reasonable and the food a good value for the money. read more

Great lunch buffet! The owners are really nice and they were able to accommodate our group of 12 very easily. The naan is super moist and chewy, and the tandoori chicken was super flavorful and moist! They didn't have mango lassi as part of the buffet although I'm pretty sure they've had that in the past. They also have a lot of fresh veggies which is a nice palate cleanser since most of the food is very saucy and rich read more

Taste Of India - Indian Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

I love this place. I love getting to go butter chicken with garlic naan. They also have an amazing lunch buffet that is very affordable and the food is always fresh and hot. I have never had any issues at this restaurant. The service is always very friendly. I do think the tables are quite close to each other, which can be a bit obnoxious but that's my only complaint! read more

Can you please tell me which dishes on the buffet are gluten free? I love the buffet but I have heard that some the sauces are not GF. I really love be this buffet: Love it! from a loyal customer read more

I don't know why this place isn't rated higher. The food is great and the portions are ample. My wife and I got a tandoori chicken order and an order of aloo saag (spinach with potatoes) and shared. There was enough food for four people. Six pieces of chicken came with the tandoori order. I didn't get any tonight, but I love their chai. They don't sweeten it, leaving that to the customer. I drink it straight and it's delicious. read more

I tried the butter chicken and naan at the Taste of Bloomington and it was simply delicious! Can't wait to visit the restaurant.

Everything here is good. the place is clean, service is quick. When I come here O order a different thing every time and at different spice levels, but one thing is consistent: the quality and taste of the food. always amazing. My favorite place in bloomington easily read more

The food wasn't very good in my opinion, and I got takeout. Not that it was bad but once I was done eating I was disappointed I'd say. The service was decent but they were busy to be fair. The ambience was nice but a little loud. Overall I probably wouldnt come back. read more

Amazing restaurant. If you order a meal, expect to share it and have leftovers. We get the chicken biryani, chicken tikka masala, and garlic naan. We share everything and always have leftovers for two additional meals. The flavor is always there, along with the spice. Fast service, great food, and amazing portions. We are always surprised when the check comes, amazing prices. Definitely recommend. read more

Standard Indian buffet food--not fresh enough for the spices to pop, but with good textures and stewed flavors. Best palak paneer (or saag paneer, I suppose) I've had in a year or two, and tandoori chicken was moist. Dals were underseasoned and nothing special, balancing that out. read more

Solomon Keim Excellent food, great service, and wonderful people. Many fond memories at this fine establishment read more

Outstanding! Food was delicious, help was very professional, atmosphere was inviting and the price was reasonable. What more could you ask for. (Well, I could ask for a return visit, or several!) read more

The best Indian restaurant in Bloomington by far. The food is delicious and is as close to authentic you could possibly get in this area. Their butter chicken is my favorite to get here! But honestly, anything you get here is great. Keep in mind they also have a lunch buffet. I haven't tried it yet, but I've heard good things about it. The prices are also quite reasonable and student friendly, and the service is very quick, efficient, and friendly. I'd definitely come back here when considering any kind of cuisine - and would recommend this place to anyone visiting Bloomington. read more

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Taste of India is the standard for Bloomington Indian restaurants. The prices are a little steep, but the ratio of food to price is solid. Their buffet has a lot of variety and the employees do a really good job of keeping it stocked. As for the food, the chicken is always dry and everything is just, well, average. You get a lot of it, the variety on the menu is great, but overall the food isn't going to be too impressive. Still a great spot to eat and I'm never opposed to going. read more

Food is not good at all We order paneer tikka masala and garlic naan In paneer tikka they used a lot of food color and red chilli and naans are cooled and extra burned We tell them food is not too good one of there employee start staring at us and talked in rude behavior read more

The butter chicken is the best here. The restaurant was packed. Service was okay as it was hard for staff to keep up. Table for 2 is pretty small, not much room when your entrees arrive. read more

Taste Of India - Indian Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

We visited Taste of India in Bloomington, Indiana, and had a delightful experience. I ordered Chana Masala with Garlic Naan, while my sister had Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Naan, and Chicken Pakora. We also shared Vegetable Pakora and Vegetable Samosa, which were served with a sweet sauce. The food preparation was speedy, and the servers were kind. The portions were generous, and every dish was delicious. We ordered quite a bit of food, and it was all fantastic. I'll definitely be back soon! Although the ambiance wasn't particularly impressive, with a comedy/musical movie playing in the background, the restaurant more than made up for it with its outstanding flavors! read more

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We went at lunch time on a Monday and they had a buffet. Usually I am hesitant on buffets being celiac but one of their waitresses/cooks walked through the line with me informing me what I could eat. The gluten containing items were very few and at the end of the line so I felt safe eating the other items. I got a few of the dishes including Chicken Tikka Masala, Chana Masala, and Basmati rice. The wait staff were quick to refill our waters and clear our plates in between filling them up. If you feel safer eating of the menu that is also an option during the lunch hour. The reason I gave it a 3 was because it was salty and I thought it could have been better. read more

Taste Of India - Indian Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

I am always on the lookout for solid Indian when I travel, especially when they have a buffet - which, when done well, offers a great mix of convenience and quality. Post-pandemic especially, it seems that many Indian restaurants do most of their business as take out, making it more rare to find truly fresh lunch buffets. Taste of India in Bloomington lunch buffet stands up to many of the fantastic table service Indian options in the Boston area. And they do enough volume (even on a Tuesday during the summer) that the food is refreshed regularly. And they offer clear explanations and background on the regional cuisine they offer. Early enough in summer that the patio was delightful, even with a short rain shower. And attentive service. I was lucky enough to be able to fit this in on this trip, but I will make a point of stopping here in future. read more

Taste Of India - Palak Paneer, Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, Vegetable Pakora, Chili Pakora - Indian Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

$15 lunch buffet that includes fountain drinks and three dessert options, one that legit was a mango lassi pudding: a steal! This is a must try place. My bf went to school here and always talked about Taste of India and no matter all the fancy Indian restaurants we would go to in NYC, none compared to this place for him and I can see why. Truly enjoyed our meal and service. Highly recommend. read more

Food was great and staff were great too!! I will visit again and will recommend this place to friends read more

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Food is really bad taste. We say extra spicy they put a lot of red chills and a lot of color in the veggies. We told them it's not good they said we always cook like that . Don't try it's really bad food over there read more

What food we had we we had a food dinner and there are a lot of hairs in the veggies in the Indian salad. There's no cucumber and it's the worst salad. You can have it just waste of money there. not even a single item was good there it just a waste of time there. Staff is also not good there the stares lot also also the stair at your plate whenever we try to get buffet for the second time so it's not worth it to go there read more

This is my all time favorite Indian spot, and the best Palak Panner I have ever had! I always get takeout but am never disappointed. Also love the 20% coupon that are on the back of Kroger receipts read more

Came again and the food just wasn't as good this time. Had the same issue with certain foods not being refilled.

One of my favorite restaurants. Its food is so flavorful with large servings, reasonable prices, friendly service, and great choices for my wife, who is a vegetarian. Everything about it is so tasty. I love the Chicken Tikka and Dal Makhani (black dal), but I wanted to try something different tonight and asked for a recommendation for a chicken dish that isn't sweet. I got the perfect suggestion to try Chicken Kadahi. Delicious! We love Taste of India. read more

Very nice and comfortable setting. Plenty to choose from on the buffet. Also price was fair for all of the options of availability.

I don't know if karma is an idea of Indian origin, but Gill, the owner, and his team have mastered it. Taste of India prepares authentic southern Indian food and delivers it with some of the best service I've experienced in many years. After driving five hours from Illinois, my son and I were starving and unable to find a restaurant to serve us. Though we came in 15 minutes after closing, they allowed us to dine in even though everyone was clearly tired and deservedly wanted to go home. Still, they treated us like we were their most important customer. The sambar soup was outstanding, as were the Tandoori chicken and chicken vindaloo. Great people, great food, can't recommend enough. read more

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The service was outstanding, very prompt, polite, and helpful. The tandoori was fabulous, spiced just right for my partner, and she had leftovers to enjoy. My goat bryini was very good but a bit bony. Overall. A very good meal and we will return. read more

Taste Of India - Goat bryini and tandoori combination of chicken, lamb and shrimp. - Indian Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Loved the food and service. We will visit each time we are in Bloomington. The curry was perfect.

The buffet is always great food with great service. Because of this reason it's always packed around buffet hours and very busy. But that's a sacrifice I'm willing to make for that sweet sweet butter chicken and goat curry. Nothing tops it read more