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    5th Element

    3.5 (151 reviews)
    ModerateIndian
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    5TH ELEMENT ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Buffet plate
    Madison L.

    We came in for lunch since Diwali was today and had a good experience. We all opted for the buffet, but also ordered a dosa from the menu. From the buffet, I enjoyed tikka masala, fish curry, goat curry, basmati rice, naan, onion baji, and an assortment of condiments. Each item was delicious, hot, and packed with flavor. The dosa was crispy and rich. Service was good. We got seated right away and our waiter made sure we had water. The store had Diwali decorations and they had Bollywood music videos playing. The food was great and everything was festive.

    Water

    We stopped in for dinner. I we tried two different dinner both were good. And the only complaint I had was no unsweet ice tea. Really I'm drinking water.

    Mutter paneer
    Odette E.

    We came here for dinner for the first time a few weeks back. Staff was very friendly. Everything we ordered was very good but spicy even when we ordered mild (holy cow!!!). We ordered the Mutter panner and asked specifically to be super mild. My kid likes a bit of spicy and she had a hard time eating a mild panner. We also ordered the Rogan josh - my husband loves spicy food, but he ordered medium - he said it was the hottest indian dish he ever had. I only had the chicken corn soup which was delicious. Overall, the experience was great - we would love to come back to try their buffet although concern it will be too spicy for my taste.

    Chutney, daal, and sambar
    Aarti H.

    This review is for a TAKEOUT order and not dine in. My husband had gone to 5th Element last night to get some food for 4 people. When he arrived, he said the place was very big and seemed a little busy. He placed an order for mutton biryani, chicken biryani. 2 dosas, idli, veg noodles, and gobi Manchurian. When he came home, I was very shocked at the portion sizes and how huge they were, esp the biryanis and noodles. One entree could feed 3-4 people! We will def remember that for next time. That is a plus for this restaurant. We told them to make the veg noodles mild and when I tried it, it was def mild and tasted fresh. It had a good amount of vegetables and the noodles were thick and soft. It was also not too salty which is a plus. They had 5 levels of spiciness and we told them to make it a 1. The gobi Manchurian was also good but very spicy. I am not sure if they had levels if spiciness for that but it def should. I only ate a couple of those and could not eat the rest because of the hotness. My husband ate the dosa and idli. He said the idli tasted like it was previously frozen and not made fresh. That's unfortunate because idlis taste best when prepared just before consumption. The dosa was also not prepared fresh. When he came home, it should have been warm and crispy, however, it was cold and a little soggy. It seemed like they made the dosa first and not as the last order of a takeout. We did not eat the biryanis yet because of the amount of food in the other entrees so I cannot comment on those. Also our experience might be different if we had dined it.

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    4 months ago

    Check out the buffet for lunch to try something new! Highly recommend! Enjoy coming here!

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    6 months ago

    Delicious food, well spiced. Friendly staff. I always order takeout, it's ready in a reasonable time.

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    Good restaurant with multiple south indian style food options and savoring taste! Highly recommend!!

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    Absolutely incredible however, it's SPICY. I like to cry when I eat, and this had me wishing I went down a spice level.

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    Memories of India - Lamb Vindaloo (top left) and Lamb Korma (bottom right)

    Memories of India

    4.1(262 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    Memories of India is such a local treasure. Even as an adult, the staff remember me from coming in…read moreas a kid. Their lunch menu is absolutely incredible. I always get the kada masala and it's phenomenal. It's served with all the accompaniments and I always add a samosa and chai. The service and food are truly exceptional and I'll always enjoy a visit.

    Memories of India is a solid option if you're craving Indian food. I ordered takeout and tried a…read morefew different dishes to get a feel for the menu. We ordered the chicken saag (saagwala), chicken curry, cheese naan, onion kulcha, and samosas. The chicken saag was a little different than other saags I've had, and it wasn't as herbaceous as I expected. I ordered it mild and it had no spice at all, which was fine with me. The chicken curry was good as well, it was very tomatoey with a slightly smoky flavor. I ordered that one medium expecting a little heat, but there wasn't really any spice, which was a bit disappointing. In both chicken dishes, some of the pieces of chicken were a little overcooked and slightly dry, but the sauces themselves were still flavorful. Both dishes came with rice, which was a little bland on its own but worked well once you mixed it with the sauces. The onion kulcha was definitely a highlight. It was soft and had a ton of onion baked right into the dough, which I loved. The cheese naan was fine, not bad, but not particularly memorable either. The samosas were also really good. The filling was flavorful and they were perfectly fried. They came with two sauces: a green sauce that tasted really fresh and herby with a nice kick, and a sweeter brown sauce (I think tamarind) that was a little sweeter than I personally prefer. Portion sizes were okay but not huge, and the overall price felt a little on the higher side for the amount of food. That said, I'd still come back to try some other dishes, and I would definitely order the onion kulcha again

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    Royal Rasoi Indian Cuisine

    4.4(140 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    I hadn't eaten Indian food in awhile and smelled the curry one day so I stopped to try em out…read more Indian buffet laid out self serve. Atmosphere was nice, everything had a upscale touch to it. They give the table a fancy pitcher of water and glass then tell you to start when your ready. Nana was hot and fresh. Basic selections but not many. The chicken tikka masala was good, nothing stuck out. No goat curry they had goat rice but was underwhelmed that they didnt have the curry. Filled the craving for Indian food and would go again for lunch but wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.

    Really wanted to love this place. We used to go to the place in Altamonte but new owners there have…read moredropped the quality. This place came highly recommended, so we decided to stop for lunch around 1230 pm on a weekday. They were empty. We were greeted by a very friendly man with a mustache who seated us quickly and brought cold water to our table. They had the buffet which my daughter ordered. I opted to order off of the menu and got medium spice chicken vindaloo and garlic naan. The buffet had a variety of chicken, lamb, and lentil dishes. Her chicken dishes looked fantastic-fresh, white meant chicken chunks. Her lentil and potatoes looked dry but her only complaint was that they were bland for her taste. In fairness, she likes spicy dishes. I am very picky about my protein so take my next sentence with that in mind, if you are also picky: My chicken vindaloo was all potatoes with 3-4 pieces of dark meat chicken held together by fat and gristle. The chicken was inedible. The sauce was too thick-I have eaten vindaloo many many places and never had it look like this in my life. It was clumpy. The basmati rice it came with was fine. The garlic naan I ordered and the butter naan (came with the buffet) were both so soaked in butter that the naan was immediately soggy and not at all good. I think that the key to this place is to order off the buffet during lunch. Indeed, the man who seated us appeared to "highly suggest" the buffet and seemed nonplussed when I requested the menu. We were so disappointed in this place and will not return.

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    Gateway To India

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    4.2(305 reviews)
    6.6 mi
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    Outdoor seating
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    I came here in Valentine's Day and got seated within 10 mins not bad and we shared a sample platter…read morethat has simoas with chicken and some other veggie food which was good. Got a mojito that was great! Food did take long about 1 hour 30 mins but the girls that worked there saw I kept looking around and said I looked stressed out and frustrated and comped us 2 free drinks and an appetizer so that was nice of her. I got the butter chicken and we shared the garlic naan bread and everything was so good one of the best Indian food I've had!!! Definitely recommend coming here if you are craving food in the longwood area just don't come on a holiday or you will be waiting over a hour for your food but I would come back again one day!!!

    Trying a new place near the Altamonte Mall. Full service restaurant (with a full service bar) and…read moreno buffet. So I'm expecting higher quality food for sure! Inside, the place is really nice, almost formal. Dark dining room with nice tables and booths. Cool artwork and lamps. Service was very interesting. Our host, maybe owner(?) was super chatty. I prefer service to be get and get out promptly but she was recommending items, asking questions, and determining herself what we really wanted. Hey, maybe some people really like that to get a great experience. I found it a bit much but she was super nice. We got the veggies platter appetizer which was fantastic. The server really pushed the lamb samosas which were fine but I should have passed. And for entrees we got butter chicken, tikka masala veggies, and shrimp korma with garlic naan and a fantastic plate of basmati rice. The meal was great! The sauces/gravies were so delicious. And honestly, some of the best basmati around. Come for the food! Definitely recommend this place. And for Amex users, a great credit as well. Definitely worth it.

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    Tamarind Indian Cuisine - Malabari

    Tamarind Indian Cuisine

    4.5(950 reviews)
    13.2 mi
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    Best Indian restaurant Award from Yelp for this restaurant did not know till i took the picture at…read morethe door. Ambience is so nice and highly environmental. December 18th 2025: Dine in for me and my famiily one of them cannot come inside i was doing the server duty - just kidding... It was dinner time on Friday December 19th 2025. Large number of Vegetarian items Outstanding Dosa, my family ordered Masala dosa..and tamota soup. .... It was real tasty they informed me. i ate Jaipuri Dosa... Friday night, we had a great dinner for me passing an exam - it was little troubleome on my mind...for the last few days.. stress is gone now. I ordered Jaipuri dosa and Mango Lassi.. They have a good sweet for us as i support them .. It seems they got Best Indian restaurant Award in Orlando from Yelp Great manager, Mamon.....have met Amit way back 15 years ago. They've a great cook. Love their Dosa.. one of the kitchen serving Jose or I forgot... too long.. all super nice folks November 8th 2025 Mamun is outstanding and other staff were nice too.. very quiet , nice service personnel. he gave water also to my family ...while picking them since they were in the car eating like similar like a drive thru. Thanks & Best Regards, Respectfully Submitted, Sridhar Rangaswamy ("Sri") US Trademark: #5030763 US Trademark #SN 98620494: "Promise Less/Under Promise and Deliver More" "Excellence is not an act, it is a Habit" "Honesty is the Best Policy"Be Truthful,Honest and Fair"

    Excellent food. The best samosas, naan, and cilantro chutney I've ever had. I don't care for overly…read moresaucy chicken 65, but it was succulent and I can't knock it. Perfect tikka masala. The ambiance is nice with music playing, but it's quiet enough to enjoy your meal or conversation. The only critique I have is that I felt looked down upon for eating solo. I was ignored for the first five minutes, then given an incredulous look when I ordered so much food. (Hello leftovers for two more meals!) And I was questioned by staff twice if the spice level was okay, which I felt came with a judgmental tone since I requested medium, not the owner-recommended mild. The owner also tried to take back some of my to-go containers while I was still boxing up, which was awkward, then asked me to leave a review... I'd come back for the food, but probably just to-go because the service wasn't with a smile.

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