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Baba India Restaurant

3.8 (248 reviews)
ModerateIndian, Pakistani
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Side entrance off Madison Rd in Oakley
April H.

Let's bond over Indian Food shall we? I've been eating at this location for almost 14 yrs this fall and I can say with confidence that this is the best Indian Food around. Bold statement? Maybe. But I've had enough Indian Food to tell the difference in quality ingredients and consistently good food to make that statement. I'm also a creature of habit, so I tend to order the same thing when I go here lol. I will say I've tried both their lunch and dinner buffets and loved all the delicious sides and offerings on them. (I moved here almost 14 yrs ago and friends took us to another Indian place I believe in Clifton and I said, "This tastes just like Baba India!" In which my friend said "It's the same family." Anyhoo, I rarely eat inside but usually call in for pick up which is what I did this time. They do have plenty of seating inside for groups or if you're eating alone. The place is very dated and kinda dark inside, but it's clean and provides professional service. I always wonder why their building is so bland on the outside. Very very beige and old looking-BUT the food is great. Valpak coupons always have coupons for eat in or carry out. We get $4.00 off, just download the coupon and show it to them at the register. 4*'s and not 5*? Here's why: The price has nearly doubled to $40.00 for the same order I've been getting all these years and the container sizes have gotten smaller as well as the rice. Rice isn't expensive and it's at least 1/3 smaller. That being said, I may not order as often, but they deliver on flavor and quality which is worth the splurge.

Chicken Tikka

The chicken tikki was incredible--tender, perfectly seasoned, and full of flavor. Every bite was delicious. The service was phenomenal as well--attentive, friendly, and welcoming. Can't wait to come back!

Fish Pakora
Tracey W.

For more than a decade, I have patronized Baba, mainly ordering the Saag Paneer and occasionally Garlic Naan when I have dined with friends. Their recipes are consistent and good. Today, I added the Fish Pakora appetizer to my typical order, and it was absolutely delicious! While I could go for less heavy on the salt, the flavor was all there. I ordered it for carryout, but when I arrived home, it was still hot, flaky, and fresh tasting. Baba is the closest Indian spot to my home that actually serves fish pakora, so they will definitely begin to see me more frequently. Yum! Also important to note is that the older gentleman who took my order over the phone and attended to me when I picked up my order was gentle and kind. I wish they would have had more people like him in their earlier years because his type of energy is what gives a place a "family-owned" vibe (insert heart emoji).

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Rachael H.

I've been coming to Baba India with my dad since I was a child - so most of my life! Personally I think this is the best Indian in the city. Their rice is unique to any other rice I've had because they put saffron in it and I think it really adds something special to the rest of the meal. Their garlic naan is very garlicky and has a good crispness to it. Some restaurants use too much oil and it makes the naan greasy but here it is just right. Their mango lassi is delicious - a smooth, drinkable mango yogurt with a hint of Rosewater. The Rosewater is used perfectly, as too much Rosewater can quickly be overpowering. Chicken tikka masala is the go to for both my husband and I, and I think Baba's is the best. It's very creamy and they give you tons of sauce (very important in my book) and it has a good amount of spices. Service is always excellent here as they are very attentive and quick to provide refills and check ins on your table. Highly recommend Baba for your next Indian craving!

Plain Paratha
Brian E.

Was recently reading an article about the best Indian restaurants in the US. Needless to say I was very happy to see one located in an area where I frequently travel for business. Finally had a chance to try it today and it did not disappoint. So happy I made the trip to Baba. Today I had the chicken korma. A beautiful dish, loaded with chicken, cashews in a silky smooth curry. The Paratha that I ordered along side was perfect...crispy outside with a nice chew to it. There was so much on the menu I wanted to try, will definitely be back for more

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The food was adequate not super clean. The people were nice the buffet left a little to be desired but overall acceptable for the price

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One of the best Indian restaurants in the city! When I come in town it is always on my list of places I have to eat!!

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Really good Indian food. The buffet has a good variety. The Biryani is delish! The salad & soup is really good too.

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The bar is above average. The food is excellent and a good value. The staff is always pleasant and…read morehelpful. I go for dinner every week.

We made reservations for lunch on a Sunday but coming in, we definitely did not need them. There…read morewas not a lot of people there. And after having some wonderful food, that's surprised me! Service was great and very friendly. You could tell this place was clean and very well maintained. My husband and I had lunch with a friend. They have a pretty extensive menu but it's not as extensive as a lot of other Indian restaurants. I think they managed to condense it down for most people. I have the chicken tikka McGreb which is close to the masala like stuff but it's full of mushrooms which I just love! The Jasmine rice it came with was also delicious underneath it. It came with garlic naan as well which was super nice because other places we go to, you have to pay more for garlic naan. My husband had more of a fried rice dish that also came with something that has creamy lentils. I can't remember what it is called. But it was delicious! We also shared an appetizer of samosas which came with spicy onions, tamarind, and a delicious green sauce. We finished off lunch with a gulab jamun dessert. The whole place served a great food and we are very much looking forward to coming back!

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I came here on a day it was just starting to snow. I had…read moreerrands to do in the area and had been in the mood for Indian food to take home and eat during my snow days. They greeted me upon walking in and took my order. I sat in the waiting area. No one else was there besides a couple that arrived a few minutes after me that was dining in. It only took about 10-15 minutes for my order. I got the Lamb Saag at a level 2 and Chicken Tikka Masala at Level 3, plus both garlic and paneer naan. I enjoy spicy food, but opted for the low end because this was a new place for me and I was going off of the reviews I saw. The lamb had nice flavor but wasn't spicy at all. I would prefer a 3-4. I let my mother have the rest because she was very fond of it even though she's not as open to different cultures cuisines as I am. I preferred the chicken. Very tasty to me. Again, level 3 did have a bit more spice but I would go even higher next time. Both types of naan were great. I would have liked if the paneer naan had more cheese though. When I'm in the mood for Indian and in the area again as I often am, I'd surely go back.

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