This is one of the best Indian restaurants I've eaten at. All of the dishes my husband and I have had have been consistent and excellent. The waiter was very nice to me the last time I went. It was just myself and my one year old. I ordered aloo mutter mild so she could have some, but she was struggling a little with the spices. My waiter brought over mango lassi and raita free of charge to help offset the spice and I was so grateful to him. They are always so good to us and we enjoy eating there. read more

We've had Indian Kitchen a few times and have not been disappointed with any of the different meals we've tried but we love the naan and our favorite dishes are the chicken saag and chicken rogan josh. read more

I wasn't aware this restaurant had opened a couple of months ago until a girlfriend suggested it. We went for dinner and I ordered the Chili Chicken extra hot (spice level 5 out of 5). It was incredible! It was spicy but not just heat, there was so much flavor. We also ordered buttered naan. She had a vegetarian eggplant dish high she really enjoyed. I can't remember the name of it. When I pulled into the parking lot I expected a fast food environment but when we walked in I saw that it had a very warm inviting atmosphere and a sit down restaurant. Our waitress, Angelina, was so personable and professional. I don't have a lot of experience with Indian cuisine so she gave me some helpful regarding the spice level. I think she was a little worried when I ordered it at level 5 that I might need first aid so after she dropped off the food she came back and checked the level of my water frequently. I can't wait to go back. I am not sure if I'll be able to try something else because my dish was so incredible that it may just be my "go to". read more

The Indian Kitchen - Chili Chicken extra hot - Indian Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

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Incredible food. Amazing prices. Great staff. We've ordered many dishes, all delicious.

Grabbed dinner to go from here last night and it was so good! A restaurant with good vegan options in Lake County can be difficult so we appreciated all the different menu options. I got the Chana Masala and my boyfriend got the Alu Gobhi. We both LOVED. I was unsure about the spiciness so I got a level 1 and my boyfriend (who loves spicy foods) got a two. I like a little kick and he said his wasn't too ~bad so we'll both probably up a level next time. I love garlic naan but decided to switch up with an order of the onion and I'm so happy I did. They had an easy carry out system in place as well. Can't wait to come back here! read more

Had it again and I'm happy to say it was just as good the first time!!! Naan is excellent, rice is perfect. Butter chicken was so good. I can't wait to eat this again!! read more

Awesome I dian food in the heart of Mentor. We stopped in for a late lunch, friendly staff, great food and happy atmosphere. I can't wait to bring my kids to enjoy! read more

The food is completely amazing. Butter chicken, mango chicken and tandoori dry chicken are all so delicious I can't decide what was better. The naan and momo are also fantastic. I highly recommend. read more

The food is decent , the prices are sky high. Also , if your order two meals , they combine the rice. It works out to be one container of dried out rice. If you go , dine in for the experience. Paradise in mayfield is cheaper, this place is just too stingy for the amount they charge. read more

My family and I went to the Indian Kitchen for my birthday dinner and the food was AMAZING! There are so many delicious options to choose from and they had a variety of spice levels for your own liking . The people working there were very friendly and our waitress was so kind and helpful! So happy we have an Indian restaurant in mentor! 100% recommend read more

This place is a gold mine. It was the first time for me, although I've had Indian food before. Beautiful interior, clean. I wanted to rate it 4 1/2 because of the smaller servings, but the taste kept me more than satisfied! In reply to previous reviewer, this restaurant is not owned by the same people as in Chesterland. read more

great service, delicious food and excellent atmosphere! highly recommend to anyone looking to try something new or if you like indian food!

Had my first taste of Indian cuisine last night from The Indian Kitchen in Mentor. Ordered takeout - the Tandoori "Greek" Chicken Kebabs (How it appears on the online menu) and an order of Naan. Had a fun conversation with the person taking the order that convinced me the Greek should really have been "Green". Lo and behold the dish is VERY green indeed! The chicken was moist and good and the naan quickly disappeared on the ride home. The rice that accompanied the Greek kebabs was outstanding too! I will be using this as the comparison of other Indian places I venture out to. read more

The Indian Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

Great Indian food! Glad they added this place to mentor as I love Indian food and there doesn't seem to be many Indian restaurants around this area read more

So glad to have Indian food in Mentor...finally! I have been in for the lunch buffet multiple times and had takeout once. The food has been great every time. I like how they have a lot of variety in the lunch buffet from day to day. It's a good deal too ($11.95). The takeout experience was good except they misunderstood one of the items I ordered. Be sure to have them repeat your order back to you! I'm not usually one to take off stars for service but I had to this time. The male server at the lunch buffet is flat out rude. I was a server myself so I tend to give a lot of leeway. I attribute one bad experience to the person just having a bad day. This day was bad experience number two. I watched how he interacted with other patrons...he behaved the same way as he did with me...rude and dismissive. Hopefully they find a better position for him (maybe behind the scenes...?). read more

Yum! Excellent food and service! Also a huge plus that there are vegan options. I will definitely be back with my family.

We love Indian food and have waited entirely too long to finally try The Indian Kitchen. Everything we ordered for take out was better than expected. I also had a special request that the owner went above and beyond to accommodate. We cant wait to go again and will try dining in. read more

The buffet is great value with a good selection of meat and vegetarian. We got an evening take out and it's very expensive. Our vegetarian and vegan options were $13.95 each and the one chicken dish was $15.95. The take out bowls were small. The flavors were authentic and amazing. Great to have this option in Mentor. read more

I have never been in a restaurant so apathetic to the customers. They charge sales tax on to go orders, include a tip for themselves then threaten you if prosecution if you commit credit card fraud. I was ignored, my order was set out and no one bothered to tell me it was mine. By the time I checked it was cold. I had shrimp tandoori that had 7 shrimp in it and garlic nan that cost me $30. I will never go back read more

Yes, yes, and yes. This food is delicious. Get a bunch of stuff and share with your family because everything is great. If you like spice, perfect. If you are a big baby like I am, that's okay too!! They have something for everyone. read more

It's ok I guess. Went here twice, first time got takeout and it was good. But it was like 15.95 for chicken and rice..... So next time I go with a friend who wanted to try, server was nice but you can tell they don't know what the hell is going on. Luckily it was dead and there wasn't much wait. But when all said and done, won't be going back because it's just too expensive. I can make it at home if I really want to, check out basics with Babish on YouTube for a good homemade chicken massala read more

We love the food at The Indian Kitchen. However, they have screwed up our order multiple times now. Forgotten food items, wrong food, and spice level. Once they forgot the rice! My husband gets his order super spicy while I get zero spice. I cannot tell you how annoying it is when they switch the spice level and my meal is so hot I cannot even eat it and my husbands spice level is zero. We have called to complain when they have forgotten our appetizer and they have told us the next time we order they will throw in the free appetizer or whatever item they forgot. They still to this day have not yet credited us even when we have brought it to their attention upon ordering. Great food but, get your stuff together people or you will loose customers! read more

Really pleased that Mentor finally has a new Indian restaurant. We ordered a good sampling of their product and found it to be everything we hoped for. The lamb Biryani was chock full of lamb and very tasty. The butter chicken sauce was excellent. The chicken was very tender, even though it was white meat. Most butter chicken I've had comes from the thigh, but didn't bother me, as it was very tender. We had several other dishes that were very good, as well. Don't be in a hurry when you go there, as food this good takes time. Welcome to Mentor Indian Kitchen. read more

Came in on a Monday night around 7 to order food at the bar (no liquor license, but there is a bar and BYO). The waitress was very friendly, but the staff is still obviously getting the hang of their point of sales system. The server warned me it would be 45 minutes before I would get my food. I ordered the channa masala with naan to go, as I wanted to leave the restaurant and come back since they couldn't serve me promptly. I ordered a "1" for spice level, so very mild. What they served me was so spicy that it was inedible, and I paid $20. The atmosphere is also drab. Was really excited for an Indian place in Mentor, but I won't be coming back. read more

Honestly the first time I went here it was amazing now it tastes like there's only one cook cooking in the kitchen And it seems like a lot of corners are being cut. I would still eat the food but I wouldn't pay $20 a plate You're gonna have to change the price to $10 a plate. It's not that good ... the customer service has also gone down hill, I stayed at the front door looking at the individual who was supposed to take my order he was on his phone and he didn't even acknowledge me until he almost was going back into the kitchen and he looked up at the front door and saw me and acted like I was no one. Honestly customer service really does matter . Not to mention the portioning's have become much smaller. The lamb dish was definitely not worth it this last time It was full of cartilage and fat There was barely any meat on the lamb. The chicken tiki masala was great but I wish there was much more rice,especially for the price ! I could literally buy a 10 bags of rice with the $80 spent There's no need to make a 360% upsell on your food. Take care of your customers and will take care of you. read more

Yum! Lots of vegan options. I ordered the vegan chana masala. Presentation of food is nice, and you get a decent amount for the price.

The food was delicious, piping hot and authentic. Our server was very nice and very attentive. The owner kept a well run kitchen and floor. I took my toddler with us and she loved the food as well. The afternoon buffet was plentiful and had great variety for everyone. I had a friend with me who didn't have a widened palette and she enjoyed the food and the experience. I'm so glad I tried it out. This is going to be my go to! Not to mention the variety of naan they make. read more

So glad that an Indian restaurant opened up in Mentor . The food was delicious . Garlic naan was excellent . I had the tandoori mixed grill and had enough to take for lunch the next day . My husband had the chicken masala . Taste and spices were excellent but portion a little small for the price . Will definitely go back and try some more dishes . Good variety on the menu read more

We love the food at Indian kitchen and order from here several times each month. Tonight, I placed an order through Uber Eats for pickup and paid online. When my husband went to pick up the order, there was a miscommunication and he was given and charged for someone else's order. We figured it out when he returned home and I called to figure out what happened and see if my original order could be refunded. A man got on the phone and screamed at me, threatened me and insulted my husband. Miscommunications happen but this is not how you run a business or treat human beings. We will NEVER order from this business again and I would urge others to read this review and order with caution. read more

Very good food, fast to come out, friendly service and they actually made it spicy when my wife asked instead of just marking it "American hot"(which isn't hot). Try the homemade ice cream too... mango or pistachio both were excellent. read more

One of the worst dinning experiences I've had in a long time. Went there for dinner. Only 3 other tables occupied when we arrived. We waited for probably close to 10 minutes for anyone to come to our table. The waiter never greeted us. When he finally did bring us water, he just asked if we were ready to order - those were finally his first word to us despite me greeting him and thanking him for the water. After waiting 30 minutes for our food, they tell us they don't have any lamb which is what my husband ordered. There were 3 of us and our dishes all came out at different times. There was probably 5 minutes between just the first two. When we finally did get it my protein was way over cooked - mixed grille. I was supposed to have chicken and shrimp. I found 2 shrimp tails and one shrimp body. Both proteins were exceptionally dry. The best thing we had was the rice and the vegetables which were tasty. read more

The butter chicken is amazing! Can't wait to come back as I've been craving it ever since. Staff was friendly. Glad to have you in Mentor. read more

The food was actually really good, but just not worth the price. If they would lower their prices, this would absolutely be one of my regular go-to places, but I just can't justify spending that much on an entree when I could go across the street to Longhorn and get a steak, salad and side for the same price. read more

I know the Yelp community is all about supporting local businesses, especially now. One place I do not want to see close is IK. I believe it is the same owners as Pari in Chesterland which we've always loved, so when I learned Mentor was getting an Indian restaurant to fill a huge and long-standing whole in the restaurant landscape, we were pretty happy. Now, onto the review of my most recent takeout order. I had the Balti Style Lamb, tender pieces in a traditional onion sauce. I wanted to try something different and liked the complexity of the spices, richness, and warmth the dish gives you when you taste it. Another great thing about IK is the plethora of veggie/vegan options, and my wife capitalized on that with the Malai Kofta (veggie balls in creamy cashew sauce w/ paneer cheese). I love that there are so many different flavor profiles available and not everything tastes the same. It keeps me wanting to come back and try new items. However, a couple of things kept IK from earning the fifth star. First, if you want medium spicy, don't order "3", it's very mild. Secondly, we spent $50 with these two dishes and two orders of naan. Well, they're really half orders when you get takeout, which I can't explain, it's just their policy. For this price at comparable restaurants, we would have had a lot of more food, the portions need to be larger. And last thing, in case this is important to you, none of the employees were wearing masks, although the appearance of the restaurant was very clean. read more

We just visited last week for the first time and we were amazed by the food. Our server was great and even helped us pronounce the dish we were ordering. We have only had Indian food a few times and this place was absolutely fantastic. Great job Indian Kitchen we are very happy customers read more

The craving started with Trader Joe's Butter Chicken. All week I waited to go for the first time to The Indian Kitchen in Mentor. I even perused the menu online ahead of time so I knew what mouthwatering delicacies I wanted to order. We had plans to do other things later in the evening so arrived for an early dinner at 4:45 pm on Saturday. Closed. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. Google search states that the hours on Saturday are 11 am - 11 pm. Their website states that the hours on Saturday are 11 am - 11 pm. If I had looked at Yelp I would have seen that every day hours are 11 am - 2:30 pm then 5 pm - 10 pm. That would have helped no? Hahaha...no. I just messaged them on FB to inquire and someone replied, without apology, "We open at 5:00 pm 3 to 5 is our break time". So even Yelp info is wrong. We decided to go to Blaze instead. The boarded up windows there did not bode well either. Judging by the other comments about the service, if wrong hours, being closed and no apology tweaks me, showing up might just give me an aneurysm. read more

Has been my favorite restaurant since has opened despite some changes in staffing and cooks that have occurred.

Great food. Loved the various lamb dishes and saag. Wonderful selection. Fatass, gut-carried-in-wheelbarrow Americans will gripe because the portions are normal human portions. Sorry folks but a restaurant should not have to give you food for three extra meals. We have eaten her several times and will return. read more

Awesome food. I had the shrimp and scallops curry and my man had the goat curry. We were both amazed. They got my spice level right (which rarely happens when I go to an Indian place), HOT! The garlic naan was delicious. We were in for a quick lunch, will be back to sample more of the menu. read more

The food is delicious but so overpriced. A $20 dinner that doesn't even fill you up?! So not worth it. The service is also super slow and I've had multiple issues with them making my order wrong. I even ordered pick up once and when I got there, they said someone else had accidentally taken my food! How does that accidentally happen?? And it was a $60 order. I waited for them to remake it, but it was pretty off-putting. This place would only be getting 2 stars if it weren't for the fact that the food is delicious and it's pretty much the only Indian food in Mentor, so not a whole lot of competition. I think it's worth it only if you go to the $12 lunch buffet that I believe is open everyday 11-2:30. read more