Went with my family to eat Indian food because we've been craving it, we usually go to Masala express because it's closer but wow the food here was so much different in flavor. Especially the butter chicken and chicken tikka masala, if you're in Merced I'd definitely recommend this place. The staff was very kind and respectful to me and my family. Even though it doesn't matter the restaurant had beautiful cultural art and nice wall displays. If you're in Merced I'd recommend this place. Turmeric has won me as a life long customer. read more

The food was amazing and so was their service. the owner was very respectful and welcoming and the servers were very nice and heartwarming. It was a good stop as we were on our way back from Yosemite and it was worth the drive and stop. the atmosphere was very homelike and also welcoming. overall this restaurant is very good and I love it read more

Great food. Polite and cheerful hostess. Garlic naan was tasty. Chicken dishes were okay. read more

Went for the lunch buffet. Took my colleague who has never tried Indian food. Food was good but Service was pathetic. The owner Mandeep has no manners. Highly discriminatory. He was cursing, If a person is using a bowl to take any liquid item from the main dishes. He stops them and tell them not use it for anything other than dessert. Well my friend you have to put a note which is visible to everyone. Not high on the wall where people cannot see it. And then, if someone took it by mistake, ignore it since they are there to eat food with respect. Mandeep is not telling everyone to not to use it. Other women in the restaurant are using the bowl for the main dishes. My colleague pointed it out and he ignored it and said It is Ok for them to use it and start cursing in front of other people in the restaurant. Very embarrassing. Will never go back to this restaurant again. People go to restaurant to get served with love and respect not to get commanded or cursed for something which they are not doing wrong. It's not a big deal to use a bowl which is there on the table to eat. A person is using it for the purpose. Whether they use it for dessert or butter chicken should not matter. We respect the business but the business has to respect the customer as well. No one likes to be cursed while having their food. No matter what how good is the food. Service is zero and no star. read more

Food was delicious. We ordered the Lamb Tikka Masala, Chicken curry (medium spice), Chicken Tandoori. The lamb was tender. The curry was flavorful and right amount of spice. The chicken Tandoori was yummy spicy. The Masala n Curry came with rice, chicken Tandoori did not. We shared everything, 3 adults 1 kid. The garlic naan was yummy, we even ordered another round to go with our lil leftovers. Service was ok. A lil slow but nothing crazy. We'd return for sure. read more

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My daughter loves Indian food and it is a great place to go and enjoy some good talks and our favorite food. The food is delicious.

This place was good for years but lately has gone way downhill. The service is terrible, your appetizer if it comes at all comes the same time as your dinner.. Then they act like they don't care, too busy looking at their phones. Lots of good Indian food in Merced, I'll be going somewhere else in the future. read more

Stopped here on the way back from Yosemite. Had seen the good reviews and glad to say it didn't disappoint. Place is not big, but has been set up well to accommodate as many people as possible without feeling too cramped. Started with Mango Lassi and Salty Lassi aka chaas. Presentations was lovely. Dal Makhani and Chole (Chanaa Masaalaa) was tasty. Tad bit spicy, but in a good way. So don't go above medium, unless you enjoy really Missed the fact that you get Rice along with Entree. The portions are decent sized. That means we have our next day lunch secured! Oh and prices are a steal, compared with SF Bay Area. Overall, a great place. read more

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Tumeric is by far my favorite Punjabi restaurant in Merced County. I've tried them all and there is none better. Going in and dining for dinner is a great experience - the food is fresh and delicious every time. The Taj Mahal beer is by far my all-time favorite beer. They even have lunch buffet which is a great way to try different dishes and get an idea of what you have a taste for. I recently became vegetarian and Indian food is great for vegetarians that like to keep their food fun, flavorful and interesting. I've been ordering online to get the 10% off and my food lasts me throughout the week so I can pack for lunch and warm the food up when I'm ready. I get nice, friendly service when I decide to eat there and love the music and decor. 10 out of 10 every time at Tumeric in the Merced Promenade. read more

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Delicious Food & Wonderful First Experience! This was my first time ever trying Indian food, and I'm so glad we chose Turmeric Indian Cuisine, we definitely picked the right place! The food was absolutely amazing, full of flavor, perfectly spiced, and served in generous portions that were well worth the price. Everything we ordered tasted fresh and authentic. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, happy to answer questions and offer recommendations, which made the experience even better. If you're new to Indian cuisine or already a fan, I highly recommend giving this place a try. read more

Turmeric Indian Cuisine - 44. Chicken Curry, butter, 50. Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan 14. Fish Pakora Reg Rice Pulau - Indian Near Me - Merced, California

The shrimp Tikka Masala was ok, it tasted better than it looked. Very heavy tomato based and the shrimp were over cooked. I'm not sure if this is the desired taste of Indian food is different in the valley or if this was from a different area of India, but I'm used to a thicker sauce base, more heat, and less tomato. read more

First, a corrections! The buffet is now 7 days a week. yay So if you like savory you're gonna wanna try their Bhindi Masala (okra) especially in the summer. Vegans, vegetarians & plant based eaters should get the Tofu Tikka Masala (let em know your dietary restrictions ahead of time). Began Bharta (eggplant) good too. sometimes they even have it on the buffet. if vegan takeout is your game order the Roti instead of naan since it doesn't have butter. Wow! Dal, curries and tandoori vegetable are all served up fast here‼ buffet: staff here a very knowledgeable about vegetarian and vegan compatible foods. When I came for lunch they only had one or two items in the main buffet that were vegan. They sometimes have up to four different items. It might make sense to call ahead if you're a plant-based eater. "But Athonia, what do I do about condiments?" You ask. request the green mint chutney of course (they say has milk though you can't tell from looking)?!! don't forget to request Achar pickled condiment too. Theres a few phenomenal murals inside too. Ok well Let me know on that 'insta' how that went for you. It worked real good for me. Www.instagram.com/Athonia.Cappelli or @athonia on almost everything else. read more

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The food is authentic and flavorful. The quantities are reasonable. The service is friendly.

Pretty good Indian food. Kinda pricy though. Mostly the service is good apart from one time. The place wasn't very busy and the server basically forgot us and we had to go find them to put in our order. The inside is alright. I'd say there are better places to get Indian but it's a good option if you're taking the bus from the UC. read more

Turmeric Indian Cuisine - Buffet Plate - Indian Near Me - Merced, California

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Naan is made to order for buffet. Should be ready to go so you could eat it with your food. Rice spoon is just laid down inside the rice cooker on top of all the rice. So everyone's hands are basically touching the rice. A man and woman stood behind the bar area staring at diners as we ate. It was really uncomfortable. For that reason alone I won't be back. Which is too bad because the food wasn't bad. read more

I gotta be honest. I love Indian food. There are so many spices and flavors. I ordered garlic Naan and I have never had it better. I also had the sweet turmeric naan. More of a dessert but delish. The waitress suggested the Korma dish. It was so good! I brought home the leftovers and ate it cold. Dang, I only live 2 hrs away. It might worth the drive to go have lunch again today. We had ordered the Samosas and my wife ordered a veggie rice dish. It was all so good. The staff was very attentive. They have a buffet too. I want super hungry to go for it but by the time I finished ordering you would not known it. read more

Came here at 5 with my family of 3 including me and the place was absolutely packed but the environment was super great! A waiter with the name abhi helped us be seated. We ordered soya chap and it was super tasty and creamy. Then we ordered Butter chicken and garlic naan and all the things I heard about the naan was correct it was so good and very easy to take bite by bite unlike other places. The butter chicken had the right amount of spice (I ordered mild and it was pretty mild) The butter chicken also was creamy and delicious. Me and my family took 3 tooti fruity shakes for to-go and they were a new taste for me but still okay something to try again for sure but just a little too sweet. I'd recommend this place for sure! read more

Very good service and yummy food! The vibes are very nice and the lighting is great!!

I had a late lunch with two associates last week. The food here is outstanding. I got the tofu tikki masala with their basmati rice. It was delicious and so very filling with their wonderful garlic naan. Their Indian coffee is fantastic, also. We will definitely keep coming back with out families. read more

Well to start off with there is plenty of parking here! Got here at 4:15 they open at 4:30 but lots of people trying to get in here, so I think that's a good sign! Was greeted by Abha and was very helpful with the menu, how to say service is outstanding at this restaurant. They gave me their version of chips and salsa made out of chickpeas. The restaurant has a very nice ambience, casual or formal your choice. and the food was amazing!! So if you're in this area and craving Indian food, this is the place to go to! read more

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We went to turmeric Indian cuisine after my son's game and not being from the area, we basically looked up Indian restaurants on Yelp and decided on this one. We were not disappointed at all. Their buffet is pretty decent and pretty well priced. They have a lot of selections. Our kids, who eat like adults, we paid kids price for, so that was a good value. Naan is included in their buffet, they give you an option of regular or garlic and make it fresh for you when you get there. The servers are incredible. They are very attentive and really value the customer experience. The parking can be a little bit of an issue but not too bad, We were there for a later lunch on a Saturday so maybe that's why. The seating in the restaurant is pretty good. There are booths. It's Spacey. The bathrooms are clean. They have a very nice mural on the wall and have good music playing. It's not a super fancy place for a big date experience but it's good for families. They do have outdoor seating as well and the environment is nice and quiet. Their food is really good. We did order some things off the buffet and it came quickly and was fresh. We would definitely come back, no complaints at all. It's a great restaurant. read more

Food was Sooo Goood . I was surprised that every dish in the buffet was actually really tasty . In most Indian restaurants there one or two good dishes , and the rest subpar .... So I was pleasantly surprised that all dishes were really good here . The butter and garlic nan were super soft and fresh . Service was prompt and friendly . The staff was attentive to us and even gave our kids crayons and something to color. The environment was clean and inviting with really nice ethnic decor . This will be my go to Indian place from now on . read more

TLDR: it was fine. Went for the lunch buffet. About $17- before tip. This begs the question: "Do you tip for a buffet?" I sat myself, got my own plate, and then served myself. I asked for drinks that never arrived, and then paid at the counter (that is to say no check was brought to my table.) So, I did like... all the work myself. Am I supposed to tip? I did tip appropriately, but it has me wondering if we are supposed to tip for service when we do all of our own service... The food was pretty good. They have 3 veg items and 3 non vegetarian items. read more

Delicious food and drinks. I am addicted to the chicken pakora with sauces, butter chicken and biryani rice. The restaurant is homey with enough ambiance to enjoy date night. I did have amusing misunderstanding over the rum and coke I ordered a few years ago (I received one glass of rum and one glass of coke) which lead to some hilarious moments. Now their drinks are innovative and well garnished. I try to go here as much as my waistline permits. If you order it spicy, its spicy! You have been warned! read more

All I can say is just simply Woooow Great service from Abhi and the other servers The food was so flavorful and fresh and so delicious. Thank you read more

food was tasty , not too spicy . swrvice was good , they were attentive even on a busy weekend day. Lots of available seats for bigger groups. Great choice for folks visiting Yosemite national park, read more

Hi All, This Indian restaurant is incredible. I am in USA for the last 21 years but never had such a great Indian food . Most importantly they make it all fresh. Rotis are coming right out of Tandoor Rating 5/5. Thanks Guys for bringing back Dhaba memories!! read more

All my relatives and friends been there and they all liked your food,that's why this coming January 30,2026,we are going to celebrate my husband's 79th birthday there with our relatives and friends, it will be dinner time ,excited to see you there. I hope we can have a reservation it will be 22 persons . It will be advance birthday celebration because his birthday is on February 1,actually but my only daughter will be working on Sunday February 1 read more

We returned for another amazing dinner. This time I tried a new item #37 Mushroom Mattar. Absolutely delicious!!!! Wonderful combination of Mushrooms, green peas, onions, coconut and spices. Again the rice was basic and the Naan fresh. Not many quality restaurants in Merced. I am so happy this restaurant is just a bike ride from my home. I highly recommend read more

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awesome I got exactly what I was expected perfect hygiene followed by staff I love it definitely go again Highly recommend read more

Service was great! Well mannered host and server. Food too was amazing! Definitely recommend anyone to go, especially if it's been a long time since you've been here. Ambiance is so welcoming now! read more

Turmeric Indian Cuisine - 50. Butter Chicken 44. Chicken Curry Garlic Naan Onion Kulcha - Indian Near Me - Merced, California

Food is Amazing. Buffet is incredible. One of the Cleanest restaurants I've ever seen. Friendly staff and great ambiance. DELICIOUS!!! read more

Turmeric Indian Cuisine - Buffet - Indian Near Me - Merced, California

The food here is very flavorful and their portion is very generous. Obvious comparison with the Bay Area, I think I wouldn't get the same quality and price here. Their garlic naan is a must try. Talking about the service, I'd give 5 stars for it. Their staff is super friendly, genuinely treats their guest with utmost love and respect. They'd come and check on you multiple times which is a rare site in an Indian restaurant, imho. Highly recommend and a must stop if you are craving for Indian food in and around Merced. read more

Turmeric Indian Cuisine - 10. Paneer Tikka Kali Mirch - Indian Near Me - Merced, California

We came here enroute our trip to Yosemite. Amazing food. Great service. We tried appetizers - chicken chilli, panner tikka. Entrees- dal tadka, shahi paneer, chicken karahi, goat curry. Each item was very flavorful. Me being an Indian, all items we tried had the appropriate taste. The servers came to ask us about the taste and spice levels. read more

Turmeric Indian Cuisine - 38. Dal Tadka, 52. Chicken Karahi, - Indian Near Me - Merced, California

Such a great place! We really enjoy coming for the lunch buffet because we can try multiple items. The food is delicious every time. The staff is very attentive and they keep the the restaurant in pristine conditions. read more

Turmeric Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Merced, California

The most delicious indian food I have had in a long time . We were on our way back from Yosemite and decided to give this place a try . So glad we did, every dish was mouth watering , the Nan soft and not too thick . Lassi was the just the right amount of sweet . Staff was friendly and curteous . The place was clean with the right amount of deocor . My new favorite Indian Restaurant in the central valley !! read more

Ambiance is great, service was amazing. The food is so delicious and they even gave my family a complimentary ice-cream! Can always be sure that we feel welcomed and will be given great service. The chicken tikka masala and veggie pakora is our favorite, would definitely recommend going here. read more

I love this place, it has lamb and goat which are two of my favorites. I usually get the lamb tikka masala. Never disappointed.A big chunk of my family is vegetarian, so we actually ate there on Thanksgiving. Their Naan is the best. This place is really delicious. Highly recommend. read more

Came here for dinner on a Sunday and it was not crowded. Ordered the chicken tikka masala, chicken korma, biryani rice and garlic naan. Everything had good flavor including the mango lassis. It took about 20 minutes for the food to come out. Ambiance was nice with booths and a bar area. Parking in the shopping plaza lot. read more

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Yesterday we went to this restaurant, and this restaurants employees are so nice and are respectful. The food was so delicious and clean and fresh. I recommend u try the golgappe! So yummy . All the food was delicious and it was warm. They definitely deserve 5 stars. I recommend u come to this restaurant! read more