Awesome food! Best Indian food around and it's just 5 minutes from my home. Chicken Tikka Masala…read moreand Butter Chicken. My wife thinks the garlic naan is to done for her but I love it.

okay guys.. so it's not a restaurant but a little store front almost like how most Chinese take out…read moreis only indian food cute lil mom and pop vibe tho! nd when i tell you Its the best indian food i have ever tried,, the owner is so friendly and welcoming and will answer all and any of your questions what i think really makes this place thi is its just him and his wife making the food no chef so in his words "it's all home made home cooked" i had the butter chicken and garlic naan the chicken pieces were nice sizes and very tender the sauce was to die for way better then most places i've been it was very flavorful and thick not runny like some places. the garlic naan was very flavorful, hit and crispy still by the time i got it home. this place is not talked about enough i didn't even know it existed!! I was also given a cup of chai tea and a couple samples while I waited for my food.

This is a great place to enjoy a hearty meal while having a restful mid-day break…read more The decorations, the music, and the wonderful aroma greet you when you walk thru the entrance. A smiling waiter directs you to a table covered in a linen cloth. He brings you a metal pitcher of ice water, while you fill your plate with colorful and aromatic buffet entrees. I wasn't sure of the names or ingredients in every entree, but they were all tasty and satisfying. Although most were spicy, it did not linger past finishing the meal. Please ask for recommendations, if you're NOT a fan of spice.

Always a delightful spot even in the midst of their construction. The staff are friendly and kind,…read moreand if you make it during a buffet time you can try various options to pick your favorites. I love their palek paneer and their allo gobi especially, but can always find other options to try on the buffet. They have signs and will answer any questions about food items. The prices are reasonable for a buffet and if you want to sit and chat over a cup of masala chai it is encouraged! A definite fav spot and one that we will be back to often.

Haven't had a single dish that I did not like. Everything from the shareable dishes such as pakora…read moreand samosas to their diverse selection of curry. My personal favorite dishes are their samosas and tikka masala. Their staff is always kind, and I never have issues with service. Conveniently located just off Emerson and near 465, this restaurant is a part of my family's regular diet.

I've been wanting to go for Mela a long time and the timing has never been right. DH is not a fan…read moreof Indian food so I have to catch him on the right night to pitch it. We went on a Friday night and I was super excited to try the buffet that I had heard so much about. Wonk, wonk no more buffet. I was super disappointed that I couldn't try lots of the delicious offerings. I ordered the chicken tikka masala and DH got the Sheekh kabob. The tikka was flavorful but the spices made my lips numb. A smidge hit. DH liked the kabob and the vegetables it came with had a nice acidic flavor and loved mopping the juice/sauce up with naan. They don't have a fountain for drinks and we didn't get ice for the drinks. Service was a little slow too. It's clean inside. I wish they still had the buffet but we will still be back to try other dishes.

Great food. Flavors are balanced. Good portion size for pricing. I love the garlic naan and paneer…read moretikka

Excellent food. Excellent service. Came from out of town to eat here and it was the best experience…read morepossible. Reminded me of the motherland. Great dining area too.

I satisfied my longtime curiosity of dining here when a friend suggested that we meet here for…read morelunch. I never stopped before because they don't have a parking lot, and finding parking close by could challenging, we parked 2 blocks away. It's a small, cozy place! It wasn't very busy when we arrived, considering it was lunch time, but it got crowded while we were there and I noticed several take out orders. We were promptly greeted upon entering and since it was just the two of us, we were seated at a small table for two. However, after ordering, a side table was needed for all of our entrées! We shared the vegetable mixed platter as an appetizer, which was more than enough for the two of us. All were delicious but my favorite was the samosas with mint chutney! I chose the Chicken Tikka Masala (medium spice) with rice and garlic naan bread. Although it took awhile for it to be prepared, my meal was freshly prepared and absolutely delicious! I finished my meal with a cup of hot Masala teaAll in all, a pleasant dining experience.

This was a great find! I was looking for an Indian food restaurant that was more central to meet…read morefriends. Parking can get a little tricky but I was able to grab a spot right in front. The interior is cozy and nicely decorated and doesn't have an overwhelming amount of tables. They seemed to stay consistently busy inside and a steady flow of carryout orders. Spice levels are always a little tricky with Indian food. I did order a mild vegetable briyani dish for my toddler but it was too spicy for him but he did devour the garlic Naan. I ordered one of the lamb dishes "mild" and my friend one of the sizzling chicken dishes "spicy." We switched dishes as the spice levels seemed to have switched from what we requested. Overall everything was delicious. Mango lassi was great and I also decided to try Masala tea, which i will definitely have to try again.

Such a great experience! My sister and I ordered food from here and they gave us these delicious…read moremango smoothies just because. The customer service is amazing. Everyone is super nice!! The Ambiance is also really good, everyone seems happy to be here

We enjoy Indian cuisine in general but the most on cooler days. After hearing great reviews we…read morefinally got to try 5 Star on Sunday evening. This place feels warm and welcoming upon entrance. They have ample seating and separate space for parties/larger group. (Ample private parking space btw) We were greeted and seated right away. With a hangry kid with us we requested to get mango lassi right away. But in handle full of minutes remaining order was placed too - Chole Bhature, Aloo Tikki Chat, Butter Naan and Malai Kofta. And then the long wait started. We got our lassi after about 10-12 minutes wait and CB and ATC in about another 25-30 minutes. So far after trying multiple restaurants in multiple cities, 5 star has better Chole taste than others. Bhature was average, we have had better Bhature. Aloo tikki chat tasted better once the hot tikki cooled down a little. Lassi had perfect sweetness but bit watered down than a bit of chunky consistency of lassi. The hostess did check on us in between and apologized about wait due to busy hour. We had easily waited good 30 minutes after finishing our appetizers. But! Finally the food arrived. And it was delicious for sure. Perfectly cooked naan, savory but little sweet kofta entree. The only thing lacking was we had ordered mild spice level but this was definitely a medium. Informed our hostess of this to get a response of well the Indian spices can be spruced down only so much. Agreed but not agreed! Women restroom was clean but out of paper towels, (no air dryer) stayed so till I was there. All in all, great food but too long and gaped of a wait for each item to arrive, okay-ish service. I am willing to give this place one more try and hopefully on a less busier hour before I set my review in stone for this restaurant.

I was decided to order some takeout on my way home. I loved that they had a menu online, most with…read morephotos and descriptions. I saw some dishes that I don't usually see at the Indian places I frequent. I ordered my go to which Chicken Tikka Masala plus House Special Boneless Chicken Biryani. My friend and I split both entrees because variety is our favorite. The Chicken Tikka Masala was not my favorite. It was much sweeter with a slightly different flavor profile than I am used to. The House Special Boneless Chicken Biryani was good, a bit spicy for my palate (ordered the American Mild) but I know my spice tolerance is low. The House Special Boneless Chicken Biryani was 2/3 rice topped with chicken and two sides of sauces, plus onion and lime to flavor the dish even more. The garlic naan was delicious. It was a good meal simply want to share that its not the Americanized version of Chicken Tikka Masala one might expect. We enjoyed it even though it was different than our expectations.

I'm really disappointed with the food here. It's very dry and over-salted. I ordered spicy but got…read moresalty instead, and the Chicken Biryani was no better... salty.

Wow! We just discovered this gem tonight and I already can't wait to go back!…read more Wonderful service, prompt, friendly, and helpful with the questions I had. We started with the Paneer appetizer, which was awesome. Both sauces were wonderful, I couldn't decide which was the best. We then ordered the lamb biryani (huge portion!!!) and the fish curry (also large portion), along with some garlic naan. Every bite was so very good. We ate way too much! For desert we tried two options and they were both fantastic. Bonus points for having Coke products and the mix was one of the best we've had in Indianapolis. The restaurant is large and open, and very clean. Smells wonderful when you walk in. We will definitely be back.

I always knew of this place but I did not know that they had lunch buffet. When I was walking by…read morethe other day, I saw a big sign that says lunch buffet $10.99. Sounds like a great deal and I love Indian food so I decided to try. This is a place to be when you have a big appetite. I was greeted and seated right away upon entering. The place is much bigger than I assumed by the looks of the entrance. Many tables available. Staff were dressed and acting professionally. For some reason the buffet area had little lighting and was dark, which is not very appetizing. But the food was good. I am a big fan of Tikka masala. Theirs is different than what I'm used to- in a good way! It is sweet, savory, tomatoey, creamy and smooth. It was addicting. I ate more than I should. Channa masala was very salty, so it's a no for me. Chicken curry was good too. But Tikka Masala won. I think this is great value especially considering this is in Downtown indy. I will be a frequent customer here for sure.

Good solid food. Very tasteful, well prepared, good ingredients. Quick serving. Lots of options…read more Order at counter, they bring you the food and then you pay.

We chose this place because it was close to our hotel. We know very little about Indian food but…read morewe're game for trying something different. It is definitely an Indian restaurant that caters to fellow Indians. There was a hanging menu with a list of dishes and prices but no descriptions. We asked for help and they had a collection pictures on a paper menu, but no names, descriptions or prices. We ordered butter chicken and something else recommended on yelp. There were only two places to sit and so we decided to wait in the car and watch the semi trucks do masterful parking. We took our food back to the hotel. Our bellies got full. The butter chicken was decent. Only go if you know what you want and you want it carry out. If you want alcohol.... They have plenty of that.

Comfortable local cafe with a quality cup of black coffee and tasty blueberry scone. Friendly…read moreservice behind the counter and fast WiFi, what else could you want?

Great vibes, awesome staff and good coffee. I appreciate that this place offers multiple light…read moresnack and lunch options-- in addition to great coffee, teas and refreshers! Two all-gender restrooms are included, and board games available for friends and community. This is a wonderful 'third place' and I can't wait to go back