Informal Indian restaurant serving curries, kebabs & a lunch buffet in a strip-mall setting.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
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Reviews
Caitlin Ryman
I order from here often through Door Dash, as they have an awesome deal of “buy one, get one free” and their food is amazing. Tonight, I had a specific question regarding my order and the spice level, that required me to contact the restaurant, since Door Dash doesn’t allow for specific instructions to be written within the app. In the middle of asking, I realized I ordered the wrong thing. Russell, who was helping me over the phone, kindly gave me the correct item at no cost! Their customer service has always been on point, but this truly stands out, as it was an error on my part. I truly appreciate him and his willingness to accommodate my “wrong” order, and make it right. Highly recommend—this level of service truly sets them apart!
… moreHmoob Lee
After reading reviews. I decided to give this place a try after the high ratings. It’s good but not great. Was hoping they had goat curry like most Indian buffets. I also ask for samosa but they didn’t bring out any and the fried veggies were burnt. Other dishes was ok. Wish the spice level was more spicier.
… moreRobert Jones
Super lunch buffet. Great quality delicious food with hot naan at the ready!
2024-01-14
2nd time back and the food is great! However, after seeing the bathroom, I am VERY concerned about how the kitchen might look. Cleanliness should be the same throughout the restaurant. Toilet seat hanging off, floors dirty, and the corners atrocious, smears on the wall. How can employees be clean in this mess and then go back to the kitchen? Unacceptable.
… more2024-01-14
2nd time back and the food is great! However, after seeing the bathroom, I am VERY concerned about how the kitchen might look. Cleanliness should be the same throughout the restaurant. Toilet seat hanging off, floors dirty, and the corners atrocious, smears on the wall. How can employees be clean in this mess and then go back to the kitchen? Unacceptable.
Elle Belle
A nice, quiet, all you can eat lunch buffet corner. Delicious food. The service is very friendly & polite, and makes you want to come here again for the food & quiet ambience. Don’t be fooled by the dull interior. The food is really good. Veg and non-veg varieties. Perfectly flavored, too! Highly recommendable.
… moreMarailee Sripati
More than 20 years as a customer! Delicious food and nice staff. Go to the buffet if you have always wanted to try new cuisine but hesitate – you can sample many items at one price. If you are not used to “spicy” food (meaning chili peppers type spicy)… order things “mild.” Love this place!
… morePriya Nagda Omron
This is by far the best Indian food in the area—I don’t eat Indian anywhere else (and I’m of Indian descent and a super picky eater!). The shahi paneer is *chef’s kiss*—I usually get it without the paneer because the gravy alone is incredible. And the garlic naan? Absolutely addictive.
On top of the food, the experience is just as special. The owner, Rusil, and his father are some of the sweetest, most welcoming people. Rusil always makes the effort to stop by each table to check in, which makes the whole meal feel that much more personal.
Do yourself a favor and stop by for lunch (the buffet is fantastic!) or come in for dinner. Trust me—you’ll thank me later.
… moreOn top of the food, the experience is just as special. The owner, Rusil, and his father are some of the sweetest, most welcoming people. Rusil always makes the effort to stop by each table to check in, which makes the whole meal feel that much more personal.
Do yourself a favor and stop by for lunch (the buffet is fantastic!) or come in for dinner. Trust me—you’ll thank me later.
Heng Taing
I’ve been going here for years the quality and service has always been consistently good. The staff are very nice. The food is fresh I usual go for there special lunch buffet $12.99 per person. The butter chicken and lamb curry is delicious!
… moreDaryl Marcelo
The restaurant is in a great location and has a friendly staff that made us feel welcome. They offer two options during lunch: a buffet and an à la carte menu.
We opted for the buffet, which featured a good selection of dishes. There were four meat options and about six vegetarian choices when we visited. The food was good, though not the best I’ve tried, and it was a bit too spicy for my taste. However, the buffet was filling and included rice and naan. They also offered free tea and dessert.
While I enjoyed the buffet, I might try the à la carte dishes next time to see how they compare.
… moreWe opted for the buffet, which featured a good selection of dishes. There were four meat options and about six vegetarian choices when we visited. The food was good, though not the best I’ve tried, and it was a bit too spicy for my taste. However, the buffet was filling and included rice and naan. They also offered free tea and dessert.
While I enjoyed the buffet, I might try the à la carte dishes next time to see how they compare.
James Mitchel
Excellent service and delicious food. The staff were so welcoming and friendly and the food was so yummy and satisfying. We had veggie samosas to start and our entrees were the chicken tikka masala, shrimp kebab & daal tadka. The tikka masala was absolutely incredible. We ordered garlic naan and onion kulcha and our server recommended we order the bread basket which also included a cheese stuffed garlic naan that paired incredibly with our meal. We were so happy with our experience and will definitely be back again with friends!
… moreReno
Came in on a quiet Monday night. It was *really good* for its location and at that price point!
I was lured in to try their cheese garlic naan. It was amazing. I wish it were slightly poofier but that’s ok! It was still delicious. First bite was very garlicky and cheesy as promised.
We also got butter chicken which was very rich and creamy. Again, super delish and came with a giant side of basmati rice.
The other entree we ordered was the Emperor of India special – which was like a tandoori chicken/ lamb/ fish / shrimp. Ya all of those proteins. Again. Fantastic at $18!!
Definitely coming back sometime soon to try some of their other curries.
Oh and service was hella fast and the staff were very nice.
… moreI was lured in to try their cheese garlic naan. It was amazing. I wish it were slightly poofier but that’s ok! It was still delicious. First bite was very garlicky and cheesy as promised.
We also got butter chicken which was very rich and creamy. Again, super delish and came with a giant side of basmati rice.
The other entree we ordered was the Emperor of India special – which was like a tandoori chicken/ lamb/ fish / shrimp. Ya all of those proteins. Again. Fantastic at $18!!
Definitely coming back sometime soon to try some of their other curries.
Oh and service was hella fast and the staff were very nice.