I only stopped in to pick up my order--but even in that brief encounter, The Indian Kitchen made an impression. The scent hit first: warm, complex, like the food was already telling stories. Every bite delivered--bold, fresh, and humming with just the right undercurrent of heat. It's the kind of meal that makes you nod to yourself mid-chew, like, yes, this is exactly right. I don't live nearby, so a return trip isn't likely--but if I did, I'd be a regular, working my way through the menu like a mission. Delicious food. No frills. Quiet magic. read more

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I have driven past this restaurant for years and decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I did! I had limited knowledge of Indian cuisine so I checked the menu before arriving. The server helped me narrow down my choices. I tried the steamed chicken momo dumplings, the lamb biryani, and the chicken madras. I would order those all again! read more

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my favorite Indian food in NEO! If you are looking for somewhere that's cozy and provides quick service, this is the place to go!! My faves: Bullet naan Chile chicken Matar Paneer Palak Paneer Chicken tikka masala read more

The Indian Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

Was able to treat myself yesterday for lunch and today all I could think about was getting it again! I started with a mango lassi and an order of samosas - the mint chutney was sublime. I ordered the garlic and paneer naans to go with my main - chicken tills masala medium spice. I knew that I would need to save room for Kheer so I was betting on taking leftovers home however on my first bite I ordered a chicken makhani to go for my kids (mild spice). The naans were plentiful, delicious and soft and airy. The service was polite, attentive but when my lunch mate and I were talking they did not interrupt. Very kindly provided boxes to go and offered other dessert selections when they told us kheer was out. I cannot wait to return! The chicken tikka masala had the best sauce I have ever had - chicken was fall apart tender and incredible flavorful. read more

Tasy food from a humble kitchen. Mentor seems like sort of a random place to find Northern Indian comfort food, but it's worth the trek. We were greeted on a fairly slow night by a brightly lit, clean dining room. The staff let us pick whatever table we wanted, so of course we chose a comfy booth seat by the window, next to the ice cream freezer. Furnishings are simple, and ambiance isn't particularly exciting, but the moment we opened the menu my mouth was watering. My friend and I started with Chicken Momos, a lovely Nepalese dumpling perfectly spiced and accompanied by a tomato-ey dipping sauce. This was the first time he had seen Paneer Bhurji and Tandoori Chicken Melai Kebab on a menu around these parts, so of course we had to try these. Both were a little different than the ones he's had in Gujarat before, but still supremely satisfying. The chicken in the Melai Kebab is actually already removed from the kebab stick, saving you the work, and much saucier owing to extensive marination in a yogurt and cashew cream, which they then slathered over the meat with various herbs. It was unique, but I actually found the chicken in the Chicken Biryani even more tender. You can alter the spice level of your dishes, but the Biryani still packed the most heat. Their version of Paneer Bhurji is also much more wet, a gravy that is incredibly comforting to eat with rice or their delicious roti, rather than the scrambled egg consistency you might find elsewhere. We did some considerable damage between the two of us, but still had a decent amount of food left over for another meal. Great value considering the quantity and quality of dishes. Come hungry, and you won't be disappointed. read more

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Atmosphere is charming, fitting for an Indian restaurant. Staff is always friendly and quick. I always go to my favorite Butter Chicken and sense I'm not sure about the amount of heat I want they are helpful by giving a dish of the HOT sauce so I can determine my own heat level. The naan is wonderful and if you get the naan basket you choose 4 flavors ( it's a lot ). Haven't tried dessert yet always to full. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Great food, I have nothing but good things to say about their food. I love the colors used throughout the decorations. I will definitely be going back. read more

Food and service are great here. For an appetizer we had the samosas. For our main course we had the chicken tika masala. We ordered it medium. We ordered the garlic naan. They have a full bar but we chose just water. We have been to this restaurant twice and we will definitely be back. read more

Price was reasonable - the food was excellent and the service was very good! I had a lamb dish with mild spicing and I enjoyed every bit of it. read more

Great spot for Indian in the Cleveland suburb of Mentor. Shrimp masala was fantastic as were the Momos.

Excellent food both dining in or takeout. Love the chicken tikka masala and naan. Great place!

The Indian Kitchen is one of my favorite restaurants. The food is so good and we're so lucky to have a quality Indian restaurant like this in Mentor. Dining in or take out is 5 stars every time. read more

We had called them up to check if they'd be open as it was almost time to close for the afternoon. They asked how many we were and waited for our party of three. The place has a nice homely Indian decor, colorful yet not too flashy and a lot of booths which is more convenient for a family. We ordered the paneer makhani (ie butter paneer) and garlic naans and both were perfectly cooked. My mother who's really fussy about her food liked it too! My wife had taken a chicken biryani and l tasted a spoonful... no complaints there either! Also there's a small bar if you choose to have some drinks to go with your food. My mother doesn't like cold water so they actually warmed it to room temperature and served it to her. read more

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Excellent for take-out. My first visit but not my last, I tried a variety of items. Loved the Pakodas, the Chile Chicken and the Aloo Gobi. The naan was just ok. The Raita was watery. Kept the two of us in food for 3 days:) Conveniently located. Will stop again next time I am in the area. read more

Amazing food great service me and my family eat here all the time!! When you walk in everyone is so nice and friendly greeting you! definitely recommend read more

The Indian Kitchen - Chicken Curry Naan Basket Chicken over Rice - Indian Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

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Good food, service okay. They have quite a selection of Naan and I recommendation trying them all.

Great food and service! Clean place and good takeout too. Staff are always friendly to me.

I really wanted to like this place. Fairly new to the area and have been looking for a good Indian restaurant. Ordered Veggie Samosas, Dal Makhni, Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan, and an order of Chicken Biryani for lunch the next few days. Samosas- very small compared to many other restaurants, but they were tasty. 3 to an order Butter chicken- not sure why, but the sauce was really really sweet. Not good. Butter chicken should not be sweet, this is a savory dish. Dal Makhni- Very undercooked for Indian Cuisine, the beans were very al dente, some almost crunchy. Na'an- Garlic bread is always good Chicken Biryani- Quite good, although a bit weird that they put one lemon slice and one cucumber slice on top as garnish. I'd order this again, but that's about it. Will continue my hunt for good Indian Food on the East Side of Cleveland. read more

Had a 2 day visit to Mentor and this restaurant was by far the best!. extensive and interesting menu, immaculate interior, good value for the money, beautiful decorations and the food? Wow! it was the best Indian I've had in years. far surpassing what I can get in Indpls. Server was delightful. I don't often rate 5 stars but this dinner demanded it. My next trip to Mentor will likely feature several visits to this gem! thanks to the chef!! read more

It is so nice to have an Indian restaurant in Mentor! The food is good and the naan is delicious. The prices are HIGH. But sometimes we just need some Indian food so we pay up. My husband loves the Lamb Korma. I get Chicken Korma or Tikki Masala... But it is delicious and is ready fast. read more

Food and the people working there are amazing I really wasn't sure if I was gonna like Indian food and wow was I wrong the Tika masala was amazing have been back several times and will continue to do so & the food travels well if you are doing take out! read more

An authentic Indian Fast Food cuisine establishment. Unique in its offerings and a one if the kind in Mentor, Ohio.

Great food. I went for lunch and was excellent food and excellent service. I go to a lot of Indian restaurants and this is a good one! Naan was above average and food was great. I notice they have a full bar too. read more

The Indian Kitchen - Naan - Indian Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

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Food is excellent. Our favorite Indian restaurant by far. Lamb Rogan Josh was very good. Just had the butter chicken, the flavors our out of this world. Taste buds are on overdrive. The nan breads are also top notch. Great friendly service. Very nice atmosphere inside. Also has a small outdoor patio. read more

This is spot is a gem! It's a small spot with big flavors and great ambiance. We ordered the naan basket to try four different flavors of naan. We ordered butter naan, garlic naan, bullet naan and paneer naan. The naan is made to perfection! It's light, fluffy and fresh. We then split the chicken tikka masala (medium heat). The chicken tikka was absolutely delicious! The sauce has an excellent flavor profile and the spice wasn't overwhelming. We will definitely be back! read more

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Review based on lunch buffet only. We stopped in with our daughter who is 11. The server asked us how old she is and then responded, "Oh. You have to pay for her. Ten and under can have the buffet free." It was just odd. The temperature in the restaurant was very hot, almost uncomfortable. One of the servers propped a door open, but then there were flies flying around. The temperature of the buffet items- tikka masala, etc, was lukewarm. Planning on giving another try- maybe takeout will be better. read more

The Indian Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

I can't even drive by this place without my mouth watering! They do all the "typical" Indian dishes that we love and the naan is incredibly authentic! The service is always on point although we realized that mostly we grub hub late at night over and over. read more

The Indian Kitchen - Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

STOP... look no further than THE INDIAN KITCHEN! If you are a fan of tasty ethnic cuisine...this is where you will want to eat. The SERVICE and the FOOD is excellent and Yuvi makes you feel right at home! read more

I got the chili pakodas which were very tastey and come with a mango dip. They are pretty spicy! FYI. The garlic naan was also freaking awesome! Wife had the mutter paneer and she crushed it. It was delicious! I had the bhindi tawa masala again very tastey. I did medium heat but I think I might get spicier next time. It is expensive. Was about $48 for the above. Wish it would have came with rice (thought maybe it did) but does not. We ordered online so I didn't ask before I ordered. Next time I'll buy a side of rice. But for that price I am full and saving left overs. Excuse the crappy pic but maybe you will find it helpful. read more

The Indian Kitchen - The mutter paneer is in this photo. Lol we watched Encanto and ate in front of the tv. Sorry!? - Indian Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

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Very good Indian cuisine served fresh and with papadams and multiple sauces. One of the only take-out restaurants to offer puri and knit.

Ordered the chana masala and bullet naan for takeout. Delicious! It was fresh and ready super fast! read more

The Indian Kitchen - Chana Masala Bullet Naan - Indian Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

This has very good food. But it has very small portions for the money i spent. I stop by to pick up for dinner and it was far from cheap. I had to make dinner and use the food from this place as side dishes for my family . This not a place i can come back to for a family dinner. To expensive. read more

This is the best Indian food in northeast Ohio. There's no competition. The curries are incredibly yummy. The food is fresh. Might not look like much from the outside, but it is so worth a try. Don't miss it. read more

We've been wanting to try this place for a while and we finally did. Loved it. Food was excellent as was service. We started with an app and garlic naan, which was great. I had the Butter Chicken, my wife had the Chicken Vindaloo, both excellent with just the right spices. I've been to great curry houses in London and this is comparable, read more

My new favorite Indian restaurant! Try the Malai Kofta and their wonderful variety of naan.

Happened to be passing through on I-90 and needed to stop at a drugstore - we drove by this place and decided to stop. I'm picky about Indian food, and this was surprisingly good! Nice decor and excellent service, too. read more

I'll start by saying the food was fine but overpriced. The kitchen staff seemed overworked due to the large number people waiting for take out orders. The service, however, was abysmal. We had reservations for 3 people. We were seated then waited for 30 minutes without our orders being taken, but the restaurant was not even busy. We finally flagged down a waitress who sent a different waitress our way. We were ready to forgive and move on, but it just spiraled out of control. We then waited 45 minutes for our food, which arrived cold; it had obviously been sitting in the kitchen unnoticed. During that time, other guests arrived, ate and left. We heard our waitress tell 2 other tables she hadn't noticed them arrive. Another couple gave up and walked out. After attempting eye contact and arm waving for 20 minutes for a water refill, I finally asked a different waitress and she brought me some water. My credit card was run yet I didn't receive a receipt. When I approached the waitress and said I'd need one to provide a tip, she acted as if she had never seen me before. I had to point my table out to her. I waited another ten minutes and never received a receipt so I simply left. This was one of the most disappointing and exasperating dining experience I have had. If the food had been reasonably priced, or if I had received even one promised piece of potato in my Vindaloo, I'd give them another try, but that's not the case, so I'm afraid I cannot recommend this restaurant. read more

the food here is consistently amazing. their butter chicken is amazing. the service is wonderful.

Worst service.waited for 15 minutes before any one came to take the order only 2 tables of customers were in the restaurant at 1 pm

This is one of my rare 5 star reviews. The place was super clean and you can smell the spice getting out of the car. The chiccken curry was crazy good right amount of spice. But here was the show stopper for me the fried chicken dumplings with the red sauce cooked to perfection omg I will go back just to eat them here is my only complaint it's January 22 plz plz take that Christmas tree down lol read more

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