Gave myself the old "diet starts tomorrow" speech this morning. I ordered TOI for my proverbial last meal because I was looking for a fight and the folks in that kitchen stand there every day throwing haymaker after haymaker. They don't miss when they swing. You know it and so do I. Hand up accountability - I ordered food for a party of one this evening. Without a doubt my DoorDash driver thought there was a family of four on the other end. We all know that's why we have them leave the order outside. No rational person wants to feel the searing gaze of judgment. Since we're being honest I think more people should know that you can DoorDash an ice cream cake from DQ. Do with that what you will. And listen when the food is this good it's not your fault if you can't decide what to get any just get one of everything. Every now and again the kitchen does get a little loosey goosey with the spice level and we just have to accept that. Every one of us knows the game we're playing when we order Indian Food. Best Indian food in Cedar Rapids and it's not even close. read more

Taste of India offers you a good choices of India food. They have some traditional options you can choose from which is good. The vegetarian selection is great. The service was good and the team in the back is good and quick. The portions are nice size and the Flavor of the food is good. The atmosphere is great to sit and dine in. read more

I am re-igniting my love for Indian food... I really don't know why, but in the last few years I have gone from indulging in Indian food at least once a month, to not remembering the last time I had it. Well, last night my husband reminded me that it was an option... and BOY was it delicious. We've been to Taste of India before, and now I can't wait to come again after being reminded of their delicious offerings. We ordered two curry dishes (masala dal and chicken korma) and some naan to share, perfect for a dinner for two -- plus a next-day lunch for one! We also ordered the chicken pakora for our three-year-old, or as we told her "spicy nuggets," which actually weren't that spicy and she ate happily! On top of the yummy food, we also like the chill casual atmosphere that made us feel comfortable bringing our child. We will be back! read more

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Again a rating that isn't quite 5-star but not 4-star either, 4 1/2 stars is fine for a restaurant I always come back for. Over the years the quality and flavors have waxed and waned a bit, this time it's a little down. Mango lassi - prepackaged, overly sweet, I need to remember to stop ordering these here. Naan - light, fluffy, chewy, slight brown char, loved it. Jasmine rice - similar to the naan, light, fluffy, basic rice, no spices for flavor or savoriness. Perfect. Samosas - tasted like northern Indian/Nepalese spice but without the chickpeas. Incidentally, I'm not sure there were more than about 5 peas in the combined chaat of the two samosas. Butter chicken - lacked the depth of flavor normally associated with the dish. It had the spice, it had the light sweetness but it was missing something, not sure what it was. My friend ordered the lamb biryani and he enjoyed it, though he's not a fan of raita in general, but it was good too. The chutneys, cilantro and tamarind, are always good, this time is no different. The service here is always fast and friendly and the restaurant itself is always warm and inviting. Bathrooms are clean too. Overall a positive experience as usual, this is just one of those wane times that happens, no biggie. I'll be back. read more

Taste Of India - Samosa Naan Butter Chicken Basmati Rice - Indian Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The place was clean and servers were professional. I ordered the lamb vindaloo with medium spice level. The meat was tender and the flavors were very delicious. The cubed potatoes in the dish balanced the texture and flavors of the gravy and lamb. I will come back to try something different the next time I am in the area. read more

Taste Of India - Lamb vindaloo and garlic naan - Indian Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

So yum, great great service--waiters were super friendly and kind and personable. wonderful atmosphere, very beautiful, love the people, love the place. Who knew Iowa could get this good! read more

The service is great and food is delicious and authentic. The ambiance gives the Indian vibe the minute you walk in. Would recommend this place for sure read more

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I went here on Saturday for their Lunch buffet. Not only was the atmosphere amazing so was the food. Everything was so delicious especially the garlic naan. I do wish the food was spicier, as some foods seemed like they should be spicy but weren't. Other than that it was amazing read more

Ownership changed in 2022. Before this switch, this place was one of my fav places for North Indian food. However, after the change in ownership, the food isn't all that great. However, compared to Taj Mahal, which is one of the oldest Indian restaurant in Cedar Rapids and has terrible food, Taste of India's food is amazing! As for the music, they are probably playing the same instrumental music CD since last 9 yrs but its low key and doesn't interrupt conversations. I'll still keep going to this restaurant, I like the food. But I will stick with the regular food order of Paneer Bhurji or Butter paneer masala and Naan. read more

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It is a Americanised Version of Desi food. Tea is pretty good. The biryani is miles away from the authentic taste. Customer service is pretty good. read more

Food is always good, never been disappointed. Wait times can be a little longer than estimated when ordering to go, but good food is worth the wait. Staff is always friendly and helpful. The restaurant is open and doesn't feel cramped. read more

This was a fantastic and amazing experience! Food was so great! We got chicken biryani, tikka masala, mango lassi, samosas, garlic naan, and so much more!! My large group of 7 was accommodated so well! Music was perfect volume and vibe! The service was top tier and quick to answer allergy concerns. If you're ever in Iowa, you must come by!!!! read more

In town for a work trip, we found this spot and it was so delicious! Fast service and great hospitality. Had a cool experience at the table where we had to take our shoes off and sit in a comfortable booth. Would come here again! read more

The food was delicious. Our waiter was very sweet and prompt with lots of cuisine related jokes. The seating was fine nothing spectacular but overall a wonderful place to eat! read more

Taste Of India - Taken after most of our food was devoured, Chili Garlic Naan, Lamb Vindaloo, Butter Chicken - Indian Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Best Indian food in town and one of the tastiest spots in Iowa. Gobi 65 is fantastic as are the curries. Worth a visit!

Absolutely delicious food, I am always grateful for the plethora of vegetarian options. Also appreciate that when I ask for no spice here, I get a truly mild dish that is still packed with flavor. The service was great. Nice, clean atmosphere. read more

Taste Of India - Aloo Gobhi , Vegetable Pakora , Mutter Paneer , Mango Lassi - Indian Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Delivery was ok food was good. We were satisfied with our delivery and the food. The restaurant is highly recommended

I feel like it's about time I update my review since this is still my favorite restaurant in Iowa, and the reason I gave it a 4 was due to the fact that the service used to leave a lot to be desired. I love this restaurant, and the food is so good that I'd probably go eat it even if someone slapped me every time I walked through the door. The service has really become good the last few years, and the employees seem to be enjoying their jobs, which always makes me happy to see. The restaurant is still beautiful, and I don't know what I was talking about in my last review. The butter chicken is probably my favorite restaurant dish ANYWHERE I've been. read more

Taste Of India - Cut Mirchi - Indian Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Always great literally every time. Lamb Korma is a must try. Service is hit or miss but that's not why we go the food is.

TIP: Get the Samosas for an appetizer. SO GOOD! We love to visits to Taste of India. It is a regular request for my wife's birthday meals, etc. Our last visit ahead of Christmas was great. The staff were so attentive and pleasant. We must have encountered four different workers who each seemed free to be themselves and brought great interaction to the table. We haven't been able to come back in a while and we were so stoked that it seemed even better than usual. The food was it's usual best. We love getting a Naan Basket and sharing entrees like the Butter Chicken and Kadai Chicken. Be aware that they are pretty accurate with their spice levels. You may want to start at Mild, just to get acquainted! read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Cedar Rapids with the best butter chicken I've tried. The naan is also excellent and a must have with any entree. My family loves this place and we always look forward to eating there. read more

The food is usually good. However do not expect service here. Apparently you cannot order Tandoori chicken or any dishes that take longer time to cook if it's past their close time. They close lunch at 2:30, we tried ordering Tandoori chicken at 2pm but they refused to cook it because they close at 2:30 regardless that they are open & that it is only 5 minutes past close with people still here eating likely after 2:30. Normally this wouldn't be an issue but the person in our party has health issues and can only order tandoori due to their restrictive diet. I've never been in a place that refused to cook a dinner well before closing time due to the dish being cooked 5 minutes longer than their closed time. Pretty ridiculous! read more

I've heard people list Taste of India as a reason to live in Cedar Rapids and I'm inclined to agree. An expansive, delicious menu awaits you with consistently good service. I've never been to India but I've heard the food is authentic. I haven't been to the buffet in a couple years. I remember it being quite good, but if you're hoping for some spiciness, you'd be better off going to Taj Mahal's buffet. There's also this server there who puts his all into it. As he drops food on your table he says stuff like "Mulligatawny soup? Oooh yeah" or quietly sings "rice rice baby." He's basically a national treasure. Rice is included with entrees but their naan is definitely worth checking out. Portions are lovely, closer to 1.5-2 whole meals, especially if you get an appetizer. Definitely a favorite for me. read more

Taste Of India - Paneer Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Ordered the paneer tikka, spicy level: hot. Outstanding taste and presentation. Service was fast and attentive. The smells alone walking in the door made my mouth water. Side note: there's an Indian market right next door. I was able to pick up a few things while my food was prepared. Great experience! read more

Taste Of India - Paneer Tikka - Indian Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Simply the best North Indian cuisine option in the area. Authentic. Food is very consistent and always hit the spot. Service is excellent. Absolutely recommend this place over other north Indian cuisine options in the area. read more

Never come here they have faulty systems and terrible service. Took over an hour for a pick up order. Watched a whole family sit down, eat and then leave, and I was still here. As well as watched about 50 other people pick up orders. read more

Incredible India food like you normally only get in India! The pusneer and the butter chicken are incredible, but the Gohbi was the sleeper surprise hit that was the best meal in the end! read more

Absolutely wonderful food quickly prepared delicious the samosas are excellent dipping sauce even better

Great authentic aviance and Indian food and beer. Food was too spicy for my taste. Was not familiar with Indian cuisine, so took someone else's suggestion. Maybe next time will find something less spicy so I could enjoy it more. read more

Lately every time I visit TOI I am even a bigger fan of them. There are couple of incidents I would like to share. First one is CR faced an insane storm last one where CR community lost power for atleast a week and in some cases(like mine) we lost for over 11 days. And guess what TOI came up with an idea to feed CR folks irrespective of who is coming in. They were preparing fresh food everyday for over 250-300 peeps of CR. That to with out power. They had a huge successful drive which was thanked and appreciated by everyone. I myself was going in continuously for 5 days for both lunch& dinner to get food. Sushil and Vikas and all of TOI team thank you for the service during the time of the need. The second thing I wanted to share was that I am unsure they mention it anywhere but they have special pots pans spatulas and PEOPLE for cooking veg food. This doesn't impact many people but many vegetarian People would definitely love this info. Its great to be a part of this awesome community and knowing Vikas and Sushil personally read more

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Absolutely fantastic! This place has it all; great food, atmosphere and service. Food-Of course, Indian cuisine. They do it right! Lots of curry and other spices in generous portions. Authentic Indian food cooked to perfection. The menu is extensive, but I will give a few examples; the Curry Chicken is great and can be customized (like all their dishes) with the level of spice ("heat level") from non spicy to medium to high. Like most of their dishes, it is served with a medium sized bowl of rice, so you will not go home hungry. The butter chicken is similar to the curry spice, just with less intense spices. They have a whole list of bread products. The ones we tried were flat breads, some plain, others had things like garlic cooked within them and served with incredible sauces. The atmosphere is nice. The restaurant is very nicely decorated and gives an "Indian" feel to it. The service is great. In addition to highly attentive wait staff, they have extra staff, who constantly check on you to make sure your water and other drinks are full. I don't think I have ever been in any other restaurant with a more attentive wait staff. read more

Food was great. Everything we tried was delicious and unique. Lamb was super tender and seasoned right. Definitely worth exploring the menu if you like curry. read more

Great food every time! Ordered chicken kadai, butter chicken, paneer pakora, mixed vegetables pakora, and garlic naan bread. The chicken is always tender and the spices are on point. I can't get enough of the cilantro chutney. Always a win at TOI. read more

Taste Of India - Vegetable pakora, paneer pakora, chicken kadai, butter chicken, and garlic naan. Added some tamarind sauce and cilantro chutney. Delicious! - Indian Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Wow. I mean, wow. This place was amazing. We started off by ordering the chai tea. This is a drink which I get nearly every coffee shop I go to. I can say without a doubt that this chai tea was absolutely incredible with just the right amount of spice... fine, I will say it. This was the best I've ever had. We started off with the paneer tikka. I had never had that dish before but it will now be something I order every chance I get. To think that something as simple as sliced cottage cheese could have such an incredible taste... where have you been all my life? Now, onto the main course. Of course, we had to get an order of naan. The naan had wonderful flavor without overpowering any of the other foods. The butter chicken was mouthwatering and the chicken vindaloo provided a perfect spicy kick to the meal. This may have just become my go to place in Cedar Rapids for dinner. The only complaint I have is that I live 30 minutes from it or I would be eating here much much more. read more

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Taste of India is my favorite Indian spot in Cedar Rapids. It's a little hard to get to lately with the construction, but it's worth the hassle! The Mon-Fri lunch specials are dependable, affordable, and more than enough for lunch and leftovers. Butter chicken is my favorite dish, but a recent visit had me trying the chicken korma and malai kofta - both delicious! When dining in, the service is my favorite balance of attentive and leaving you to enjoy your meal/companions in peace. As a frequent take out customer, they are always friendly and helpful when I stop in. They also give accurate wait times so your food is ready when you show up! read more

The food is great for everyone people who love spicy food, people who don't like spicy food,people who don't eat meat and for people who love meat it truly is amazing I will definitely go there again soon read more

Love this place so so much! Staff have been very friendly the couple times we've been and the place is so cute! The food is absolutely delicious and they have a ton of vegan options which are easy to identify. Definitely making it a regular! read more

Love the service and the food. There's always room for walk-in dining and never too late on food coming out. The garlic naan is delicious. Dahl mahkni is a great vegetarian option and filling. We love the vegetable pakoora bites. This place never ceases to disappoint and I've been here at least over 20 times. I highly recommend this lovely restaurant and the people that work there. Lots of fun people. read more

We are always looking for good food with a different flavor profile. This is the place! The food was simply delicious and I can't wait to go back again next year!! read more

Excellent all the way around! Everything I've had here is incredible and the service is top notch.