TLDR: The Mint Room in Bel Air offers one of the best Indian lunch buffets in Maryland. Huge…read moreselection, fresh and flavorful dishes, friendly service, and an unbeatable value at $20 per person. The Mint Room in Bel Air is an absolute gem and easily home to one of the best Indian lunch buffets in Maryland. I have also been to their Hunt Valley location and both consistently deliver an outstanding experience. I visited on a Saturday afternoon for their lunch buffet which runs from 11am to 3pm and left beyond satisfied. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated and conveniently located in a shopping plaza, making it easy to access with plenty of parking. Even though the buffet was decently packed when we arrived around noon, we were seated immediately. The buffet spread is impressively expansive, with 15 plus dishes available at any given time. Everything is refreshed frequently, so the food is always hot and inviting. It is the kind of buffet where you can actually sample everything in one visit without feeling rushed or disappointed by empty trays. Highlights for me included the fish curry, goat curry, biryani chicken, and the tikka style mushrooms, which were addictive. The spice level across the board leans mild to medium, making it approachable for all palates and appropriate for all ages, while still delivering plenty of flavor. It strikes a perfect balance between authenticity and accessibility. Service was also excellent. Each table is greeted with a carafe of mint infused water, which is a thoughtful and refreshing touch that sets the tone right away. The staff was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. At $20 per person, this may be the best dining deal in all of Bel Air. Between the quality, variety, and service, The Mint Room is an easy recommendation and a spot I will happily return to again and again.

If you're craving Indian food but can't decide on just one, check out the Mint rooms buffet!…read more The buffet offers a variety of vegetarian and meat options and caters to just about anyone and everyone ! I also love that this location offers a carafe of water so you don't bae to flag down wait staff every time. My favorite was the mushroom in spicy sauce and the biryani chicken. As always the gulab was so tasty! Sweet and light! The restaurant offers both bar seating and table tops including some more options for larger parties so ideal for all. They also have a parking lot so no need to worry about it.

Ordered here via DoorDash. Having never had Indian food I played it safe mainly - sticking to the…read moreusual staple items of naan, tiki masala and rice. My order was for chicken tiki masala, basmati rice, garlic naan, cheese naan, and a side of tiki masala sauce. The order came as quick as it would allow - with my ordering right at open. I must say - this food was very good. The chicken tiki masala I ordered at a 3/10 heat level and it had just that - a nice spice to it without burning my face off. The chicken chunks were nice and tender - and the extra side of the sauce was perfect for dipping. The naan. I think I could eat naan everyday of my life. Fluffy flatbread that hugs the chicken and extra sauce, and the garlic and cheese variants were so damn good. Wow. The basmati rice was standard - which is a good thing and paired nicely with the tiki masala. Overall - damn good. Must have - whether you're a first timer or a seasoned Indian food person.

Hallelujah! Good Indian Food in Abingdon, Bel Air. After a busy day shopping, we stopped here. A…read moreneat and well appointed restaurant, the gracious host seated us and explained the menu. This may sound wrong, but it's a good sign when you see diners of the menu's ethnicity. We were served what seemed like Chana Dahl with three delicious sauces. For an appetizer we shared vegetable samosas. The mashed vegetable mixture was fluffy and delicious. We also shared Garlic Naan. An important and positive note: the server asked how hot (spice wise) we wanted our meals on a 1-10 scale. This was welcome as I don't like my food very hot whereas my wife prefers more heat. Our main entree meals followed our wishes. My wife had Lamb Vindaloo, well sauced with Rice. I had the Tandoori Mixed Grill, a collection of Tandoori chicken, chicken kebab and Tiger Shrimp. All the pieces were cooked perfectly and seasoned as I expect Tandoori. The servers were not overbearing and it was a pleasant experience. We had leftovers, every drop consumed. My only regret is I didn't take photos to show you how good. Recommended!

The Sizzling Bombay is our 'go to' restaurant in Bel Air. The food is wonderful, well prepared,…read moredelicious and presented by people who care. Everyone who works there, staff and owner are warm, welcoming and make us feel like family! Richard and Joyce

So good!!! This is a cozy spot in bel air. The folks here are super kind and the food was made…read morequickly. The portions are pretty good as well so we had leftovers. Its easy to park around here. I can't wait to go back!

I live in this neighborhood but never had the chance to eat here until a week ago. Bombay Nights…read morewas such a pleasant surprise! The food was flavorful, fresh, and clearly made with care. Everything we ordered had bold spices without being overwhelming, and the portions were generous. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere felt cozy and welcoming--perfect for a relaxed dinner. I'll Never go a meal without the buttered naan Highly recommend

My first review of 2026 goes to Bombay Nights for their EXCEPTIONAL lunch buffet. I enjoyed myself…read moreso much, I think their lunch buffet will be my New Year's Day tradition going forward. The price per person is about $22 and I was beyond impressed with the offerings. I didn't get photos because I was so hungry and in awe. Beverages include mango lassi and hot chai - both delicious! I counted at least twelve entree dish options including curry goat, butter chicken, chicken biryani, and mushroom masala. So many delicious options to choose from or, be like me, and have a little of everything! Every table gets fresh naan (my husband said it was the best he's ever had) and there were dessert options including a favorite of mine, rice pudding. Do yourself a favor and make a trip to Perry Hall for lunch.

Best Indian around! After trying half a dozen others, finally landed on a spot we'll definitely be…read morereturning to often. Food was delicious, service was super friendly, and a great value with hearty portions (we ordered way too much after being used to the smaller shared dishes at places like Pierce's). I was surprised to find it quiet on a rainy Saturday night. Sammy's was booked all night, so was Barret's. So we ended up here; and I'm glad we did as it was so much better. They were doing a brisk takeout business but the dining room was really nice and I'd much rather do that. If I had one suggestion, it would just be the AC was pumping and it was a little chilly. Great spot. We'll definitely be back.

Came here for a Saturday night family dinner. They have lots of open tables. No wait time…read more We got a couple of mango lassi. My dad kept saying it was so thick, but he seemed to really enjoy it. We got goat curry, chicken tikka masala, butter bone-in chicken and a couple naan. My husband really liked the butter chicken. Everything was very well seasoned. Food came out fresh and fast. It is on a pricier side, but we also got lots of leftover. We will definitely be back to try their lunch buffet!

We've been coming here for a few years now and it never ceases to wow us. Love the authentic South…read moreIndian flavors of the dishes here. Great attentive service as usual. Fantastic serving sizes too.

We came here for dinner on a Sunday night. It was decently filled with customers but still had…read moreplenty of open tables. We were seated immediately and we ordered masala dosa and coconut chicken curry (forgot exact name). Honestly the dosa was great but the curry was average. I would come back for dosa and tiffin foods. FYI - they changed the menu recently!

I heard about this Nepalese spot through my fellow food reviewer. They reached out, & I pulled up!!…read moreI've never had Nepalese food, so I took the flight (drove far) to Perry Hall M.D. . Where I am: @taste_of_taj . Location Reviewed: 9810 Bel Air Rd., Perry Hall M.D. . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Garlic Coco Shrimp ($9.99 six fried shrimp in a garlic, & a coconut sauce). Crisp shrimp, in a creamy, garlicky delicious sauce!! STAMP!! Their Chicken Tikka Masala ($18.99 boneless chicken in a tomato based garlicky curry sauce). I've had a lot of this food...I can tell this one is home made!! Tasty!! DELICIOUS. Their MoMo Chicken ($14.99 steamed chicken dumplings with their house made sauce). An acquired taste, a tasty sauce, a chewy dumpling. LIKE THAT! Their Shrimp Fried Rice ($18.99 with fried basmati rice, veggies, & shrimp). No soy sauce needed, flavorful, I just needed more shrimp!! STAMP!! Their Chili Paneer ($13.99 battered, & fried cottage cheese with peppers, & onions drenched in a spicy tangy sauce). I'm a new fan of this battered, & spicy fried cheese!! A whole meal!! . Parking: Decent. . Customer Service: On Point. . Recommendations: Tryvthecshrimp, & Paneer!! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair friendly, & it's differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

My family and I visited Taste of Taj for the lunch buffet. We had no problem being seated as a…read moregroup of 12, and there were a few other large groups being accommodated as well. I'm not a big fan of buffet style usually, but the food was fresh and seemed to be refilled often. They also brought warm naan bread to the table and came frequently to refill our water glasses. Service was good, and parking was very easy.

Note: lunch buffet price increased to $16.99 effective Jan 1, 2025…read more Still a great deal as you can try a variety of food!

Found this place on our way back to Florida from Jersey. Peanut Sadeko - if you are white and like…read morea little spice ask for mild! Medium was super spicy! Pani puri - crunchy balls of yum. Served cold. Would have liked a little more filling. Chicken vindaloo for me was tasty. Husband doesn't care for white meat, chicken as he finds it a little dry. I had Chhoyala chicken. Again, Medium was spicy enough that I picked out the chilis and seeds! But super tasty! Service was quick and friendly (even though the server tried to kill me with Medium! LOL). The banana lassi to finish. The decor could use a little updating, though it's nice enough.

What a fantastic little hidden gem we have here in Bear! Apparently I had never had South Indian…read morecuisine before so I'm happy to have discovered this little spot. We went for dinner and hadn't realized it was a buffet so that was win #1. I'm a huge fan of getting to try many small tastes so this was a perfect way to sample everything. Instead of Naan we had Dosa (thin crepe) , Vadas (think fried lentil donut) and Uttapaam (like a scallion pancake but better!) No Yogurt based dishes and you won't miss them; the spicy, fragrant, aromatic flavor of every dish is bursting with each bite. I wasn't familiar with any of the dishes so I took a little taste of each and went back for seconds for almost everything. If you are on the hunt for a new spot to get you *slightly* out of your comfort zone, this is it. Pro Tip: the Peanut Chutney is spicy and pairs perfectly with everything you'll try!

Delicious food with authentic South Indian flavor…read more Goat Sukkha was delicious and well executed. Dosa hit the spot.