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    Aab India Restaurant

    3.8 (760 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Buffets, Bars
    Open 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    They Figure Their Gratuity On The Food, Drink And Sales Tax...
    Mike G.

    So Mark and I decided to check out Aab's lunch buffet the other day... Mixed feelings here... The food is quite tasty but the price is high for lunch ($16.99) especially considering the limited number of offerings. Also, the items marked "Spicy" really weren't spicy at all. On the plus side, I got a Taj Mahal beer and it was competively priced at $8 a bottle. The service was excellent with all the staff helping with removing used plates and checking to make sure things were all good for us. The ambiance is upscale casual and very tastefully done. I honestly doubt that I'd go back for the buffet but I am up for another visit to try more things on the menu. Also, the "Suggested Gratuity Amount" is wrong. It should be for your food and drink only. They are including tax in their calculations so if you're going by their numbers, you're paying sales tax and tipping on it too. That being said, I'd give these folks 4 stars.

    Valerie W.

    Great service, wonderful variety, good for large-ish groups, I'm happy!! The "BEST" Indian food I've had in the area? Well, hmmmm, I'll need to do more "research" (woohooooo!!) to be sure... Check out their menu ahead of time if you're like me (indecisive, not 100% up on Indian "standards," and ALWAYS hungry!!) I decided to skip the usual dishes this time and go for the veg and non-veg appetizer samplers. Pretty good, no complaints, VERY share-able, but not really enough variety between the two to order both. I was secretly coveting my fellow diners' kormas, vindaloos, and assorted curries, all of which looked WONDERFUL. Will have to make a return visit to try more...!! Come hungry, leave happy... Parking might be tricky, but you'll find something, and it'll be worth it, both for your car AND your belly!! ;-)

    Rose Z.

    This is our favorite and go to Indian spot. Always delivers greatness! We have yet to get a dish we haven't loved. My favorite biryani is here. Check it out!

    Teresa M.

    Ordered carry out for lunch, time to pick up, walked in lady down the way asked how many I let her know I was picking up and she rolled her eyes at me pointed to the bar then walked behind bar asked my name grabbed a bag, I walked down to where she was so all she had to do was turn around and hand it to me. Instead she turned to the left and set it on the counter away from me then turned her back to me. No here you go, thank you, nothing. I took my bag and left. First time and last time. Haven't even had 1 bite yet

    Mango Lassi
    Ines D.

    I have been trying to find a good Indian spot in the area & this place definitely hit the spot! I made it in time for dinner with some friends and we decided to order different things & try out some new dishes & we lovedddd all of it! The portion sizes were huge and we did have some leftovers so i would definitely suggest one dish & rice for a duo. The mango lassi was also amazing. I always order it when i get the chance and it did not disappoint. My only criticism is that it was served warm and I'm used to having it cold. The service was on point & our server had great recommendations and was quick to refill our drinks as well. Overall an amazing spot for Indian food !!

    Sabaz chicken, tandoori chicken, saag paneer, and aloo cabbage from the lunch buffet

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    I picked up Lamb Curry and Garlic Naan....hot, fresh, DELICIOUS!! I've been away from this place for far too long.

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    This is always one of my favorite spots in Columbus. Staff are very friendly and the food is always very solid, and to my very flavorful.

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    Excellent food, service and Ambience! Will be going back. Had tried and true Tiki Marsala. Great!

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    Best Indian buffet in the city IMHO. Have been coming for years. Always very consistent.

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    Ate dinner at the Bar with my dear friend, an excellent cocktail and amazing service by Charlie (sp?) Chicken Tikka Masala is my fav - ‍

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    Tastes like amazing Indian food that has been dialed down a few notches to American palates. Not bad, not great

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    Incredible outstanding I love it here!! Make sure to check out their dine in specials! So tasty and a great deal.

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    Ask the Community - Aab India Restaurant

    When is the buffet?

    I know they do a lunch buffet during the week. It's expensive for the offerings.

    Does any know the buffet price?

    If memory serves me it was $11.99.

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    Taj On Fifth - Chana Masala

    Taj On Fifth

    4.6(70 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    The restaurant was very clean. The food was delicious and it came out very quickly. The restaurant…read moreis very intimate and the service is outstanding. The stuffed paneer is very creamy and favorable. It is a mild dish but I ordered it spicy and it was mouthwatering.

    First Indian spot I have tried in Columbus and was pleasantly surprised on the menu options. Lots…read moreto offer both traditional and unique. You can cater the level of spice to what your palette enjoys. Mine is a level 7+. I decided to go with items I have never tried before which were both great. I went with the Beef Bori Kabob and Paneer Onion Kulcha Flatbread with a special request of extra spicy. The Paneer Onion was very spicy but tolerable. The Beef Kabob was spicy but to less degree. The kabob was also not a full meal so the flatbread was a great accompaniment. Since the others in my group got full plates, I was able to enjoy basmati rice since it was served in a large pot that was refillable. Dessert options are on a separate menu. I was able to get a pistachio sponge cake like dessert. Not too sweet with a hint of spice. Yum! Great recommendation by our server who was so helpful! Full bar service available. Indoor and Outdoor seating available. Wish it was a little warmer because I would love to sit outside. Tables are meant of large groups but it seems like management can make it happen if you call ahead. Only downside of this place was the parking was a bit hard. Best bet is to utilize the free street parking. Can't wait to come back and try new items.

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    Mazah Mediterranean Eatery

    Mazah Mediterranean Eatery

    4.3(427 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    This is my third year in a row coming to Mazah Mediterranean Eatery for 614 Restaurant Week, and…read morethey hands down have the best deals--honestly, even beyond restaurant week. Every time, they serve the most beautiful, FULL plates of food with some of the best-tasting Mediterranean dishes I've ever had. As a vegan, it can be tough to find restaurants that are truly accommodating, but Mazah makes it effortless. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and takes such great care of you, no matter your dietary restrictions. They are genuinely the kindest and most helpful staff I've ever experienced at any local restaurant in Columbus. Being family-run, dining here truly feels like you're part of their family. You can tell how much pride and care they put into ensuring every guest has an amazing experience. I truly couldn't recommend Mazah more to everyone--this place is an absolute gem!

    Another stop I made during this most recent restaurant week was at Mazah Eatery! This one was…read moreanother fantastic deal where you got 4 dishes for $20! I was in a time crunch and got takeout, and it traveled perfectly back home! The vibes there when picking it up looked awesome, I'll definitely need to go back for an in person dining experience! I'm a big fan of shish tawook & Mazah's is delicious! I love the chargrilled and garlicky flavors; and the tumeric rice goes nicely with it. The shawarma is also packed with flavor and getting some pita and hummus is a go to call! The baklava is a perfect sweet treat to end the meal!

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    Rooh Columbus

    Rooh Columbus

    4.4(287 reviews)
    2.3 miShort North
    $$$

    With Rooh beginning a pop-up breakfast service in April 2026, the Mrs. and I had to see how it…read morecompared to its wonderful dinner service. Fear not, all is well in the a.m. We tried 3 savory items, 3 sweet items and an Ube Matcha that was good to this coffee 'un-aficionado'. The kitchen craftsmanship was apparent in every offering - striking the perfect balance that is required when blending Indian recipes/spices/-inspired dishes into other types of cuisine. Not everything we tried was "THE BEST EVER," and that's not an insult. Again, it's the presentation and obvious care that went into each dish that separates Rooh from the pack... along with a fleet of options that taste good. The standout savory dish was the Tandoori Chicken Croissant Spiral. But the fluffiest Egg Sandwich I've ever had and Crispy Chicken Sandwich did not disappoint. On the sweet side, the Jaggery Triple Chocolate Chip was double the depth of any gourmet cookie I've ever had. The Buckeye in Dubai Tart was nice but tiny. The winner in this category was the Mango Ras Malai Croissant because their croissants are outstanding. Several breakfast menu items are made with the croissant, and I venture to say that if you just ordered all of them, you would have a terrific experience.

    Vegetarian delight! Upscale Indian food - super flavorful, approachable for those who might shy…read morefrom traditional Indian food. I've been twice for happy hour menu (at the bar, M-F 5-6p) for $10 cocktails and $10 appetizers. Best appetizer by far was the sweet potato chaat. Must order if you dine here! Service was friendly, bar seating was comfortable, very cool decor.

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    Rooh Columbus - Butter Chicken

    Butter Chicken

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    Haveli Bistro - Butter chicken

    Haveli Bistro

    3.6(260 reviews)
    2.7 miDowntown
    $$

    Stopped by Haveli Bistro for restaurant week for a second time, and it's such an amazing deal! You…read moreget to try so many different things and it's all so delicious! Their butter chicken is incredibly tender and packed with flavor! Whether you have this straight up, with rice or naan, you can never go wrong with their butter chicken! Both soups are awesome, the garlic naan is fire, and both of the chicken apps are great! Check them out!

    Busy late even on a Tuesday night with laughter from a group of six punctuating the din of academic…read moreconference goers one-upping each other with stories of tony graduate institutions and prestigious journals. We were seated right away and surveyed the menu with a prodigious number of choices including robust tandoori offerings. I opted for the Mighty Shrimp Tandoor which may have been a bit overstated in terms of their girth or lack thereof. I chose 4 out of 5 on the hot scale and it was a full fledged 4 for someone who often opts for 4 or 5. So go low if heat is not your thing. My dining companion went with her favorite, Saag Paneer. Artfully presented, reported to be passible, not spectacular. Alas the rice ironically is where a notable shortcoming came together, literally. There were sticky clumps of rice that were not as warm as the rest and made us think perhaps we'd come too close to closing. With prices of $22 for the shrimp and $19 for the paneer one should hope these standard details are attended to even later in the evening. The servers were pleasant if a bit hesitant. So the good news was they were still open at 8:55 when the first couple places we tried were closing at 9. The food was serviceable but not one we will make a point of returning to.

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    Tikka n Kabab - Garlic Naan, Veggie Samosa(2) Butter chicken

    Tikka n Kabab

    4.1(53 reviews)
    2.4 miUniversity District

    Very disappointed. Very confused by all the reviews. I ordered DoorDash and I couldn't see myself…read moreordering again. I ordered the Butter Chicken, curry chicken, saag paneer and some naan. First the naan was more like a cracker than soft naan. Very overcooked or very stale. The saag paneer was just ok. The Butter chicken wasn't creamy. And the curry was just ok. The flavors were lacking, but the biggest most surprising thing was the super tiny portions. I couldn't believe it. This was expensive compared to other places and these are the smallest portions I've encountered in a long time. Not a good value for the money!

    We patronize a lot of Indian restaurants in Columbus. Gave Tikka N Kabab a try for the first time…read morelast night. The storefront smelled of warm spices and the man behind the counter was so kind- I wish we liked the food better. The mango lassi was sweeter than others I've had, with more emphasis on the sugar than the mango flavor. We got a samosa appetizer and asked for one mint chutney and one tamarind chutney. We only ended up with the mint, which is fine...but it was so overpowering- it tasted like straight up horseradish. I couldn't eat it. We also had a butter chicken with a side of garlic naan. The naan and rice were good, but the butter chicken tasted like Mac and cheese (??). Never had a butter chicken like it before. I want to like this place and I want to support a local business, but it will be a while before I try it out again. I spent $32 with tip for a pretty lackluster meal.

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    Tikka n Kabab - Veggie pakoras

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    Tandoori Grill Xpress pop-up - Warming trays with the day's menu

    Tandoori Grill Xpress pop-up

    4.0(2 reviews)
    3.1 miDowntown

    Ok, so it's a little weird to get lunch from chafing dishes set up in the middle of a convenience…read morestore. But, I'm not one to complain when the food is as good as this. The main Tandoori Grill location is up on Bethel Rd. This Pakistani restaurant is one of my favorites in town. So I was excited to hear that they were opening a pop-up location downtown on Capitol Square. And more than a little confused. Their announcement made it sound like they were opening in a convenice store. That couldn't be right. Could it? Yep. It is. When you walk in, they have a couple of chafing trays set up with the day's offerings. According to the friendly folks working at the store, some of the menu will vary from day to day while other dishes will be offered regularly. When I was there they had chicken tikka masala, chickpeas, grilled chicken, and ground chicken that was formed into long patties and then grilled. They're served with/over rice. Also on the menu were chicken samosa and salad. The chicken tikka masala and samosas were both delicious. I didn't give the final fifth star however because they weren't as good as when you get them from the full restaurant on Bethel. Which makes sense in light of the fact that they were cooked earlier in the day and being kept warm. So in summary, a great downtown lunch time addition. And if you do like it, visit the full service location. It's even better.

    I was so excited to read this CU article about delicious Pakistani food being available at a…read moreconvenience store near me (columbusunderground.com/...). I went as soon as I could, and honestly, so should you! If you love Tandoori Grill on Bethel or haven't been there because it's too far away, this is the perfect opportunity to try its food during the lunch hour. Ideally, this would be a 3.5 star review, but I'm rounding it up because of the convenience factor. During my visit, I tried the samosa, chickpea curry, rice, and chicken seekh kebab. The seekh kebab was the star; perfectly spiced and amazingly tender. I've had so many disappointingly dry seekh kebabs, but this was was pure perfection. Next time, I'm just getting this with rice. The chickpeas and rice were good too. Loved the samosa, though it could be a tad less oily. But, heck, I chose to have fried food. My meal also came with a side salad with an Italian vinaigrette (odd choice). The salad is typically also served in the brick and mortar location and serves as a nice palate cleanser there. But since the operation in the convenience store is takeout only, getting a dressed salad, which is limp by the time I eat it, doesn't quite make sense to me. My meal cost $12, and I would've gladly paid a little less to forego the salad. Overall, a nice addition to the downtown lunch scene, which sadly lacks good Indian food. (Don't get me started on Indian Oven. Just no.) DISCLAIMER: copied over from my initial review for G&Z stores; this business was not yet added.

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    Tandoori Grill Xpress pop-up - Chickpeas (front) and chicken tikka masala (back)

    Chickpeas (front) and chicken tikka masala (back)

    Tandoori Grill Xpress pop-up - Grilled chicken (front) and ground chicken (back)

    Grilled chicken (front) and ground chicken (back)

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    Flavors of India - 3 Veggie Dishes with Rice: Dal, Chana Masala, Cabbage and Peas

    Flavors of India

    3.4(120 reviews)
    2.4 miShort North
    $$

    I was very disappointed with my meal from Flavors of India. My butter chicken had no flavor, the…read morerice was hard, and the worst part is I found hair in the butter chicken. The man working the counter was also extremely rude and disrespectful. Would not recommend.

    When I used to live in Columbus, I would frequent the North Market in the Short North almost…read moreweekly. I visited for the first time in many years and found that most vendors have changed over the years. One familiar vendor is Flavors of India at the North Market. I had a delightful experience ordering some chicken curry along with some naan. I arrived and looked around at the options. There was a small wait for a Tuesday lunch, and I asked a many questions about the dishes. While there were meat or vegetarian entrees with rice or multiple sides, I chose to stick with the small chicken dish (8 oz) with a side of garlic naan. I figured that would complement another dish I tried from another vendor. The chicken curry dish was tasty and delicious as was the garlic naan (which certainly beat out any regular naan). The prices, however, were quite high. I enjoyed the food and would come back for other dishes or even an entree with sides in the future. Flavors of India was established in 1991 as one of the oldest merchants at the North Market. It is a family business that serves home-style Northern Indian cuisine made with freshly sourced ingredients each morning. They incorporate healthy herbs and spices (turmeric, coriander, ginger, and garlic) in each dish offering truly authentic flavors of India. There are also Vegan and Gluten-Free options available. The location is on the west side of the North Market along the wall. The hours at the North Market are Monday from 9 AM to 5 PM, Tuesday through Friday from 9 AM to 7 PM, Saturday from 8 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday from 12 to 5 PM. I would assume that later during the lunch hour during the weekends (and weekdays) it is probably quite busy. You can find a bit more information on the North Market website detailing the Flavors of India restaurant: https://northmarket.org/merchant/flavors-of-india. I certainly would come back to eat there again!

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    Flavors of India - Front of restaurant

    Front of restaurant

    Flavors of India - Extra tap water for free.

    Extra tap water for free.

    Flavors of India

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