So whenever I go to an Indian restaurant, my go-to to check the baseline is to get a chana masala,…read morespice level hot. I was in Cincinnatti for work and wanted to find some Indian that evening, and Flavors n Spices was right down the road from my hotel. Went in, and the the service was friendly and pleasant, the atmosphere was just nice enough that you got a sense that you are Eating Out, and the restrooms are really clean. So it was already doing well even before I ordered. I opted for the chana masala, and when the server said that the spice levels were mild, medium, and hot, I opted for hot. She did due dilligence and asked if I was sure I wanted hot, and then took my order and delivered some incredibly tasty chana masala that had the combo of flavor, spice, and burn that I love. Deep, rich flavor to the masala, and the garlic naan that I ordered alongside it was also excellent. Server checked on me frequently while I was eating, and kept my water full. All told, great experience if you're interested in getting Indian. Highly recommend.

I'm really disappointed and I definitely won't order from here again…read more I paid $22 for a lamb biryani, and there were only a few pieces of meat on the plate. It honestly felt like I ordered a plate of rice with just a sample of lamb. Very disappointing and a waste of money.

Went there this evening and had a great experience. I loved the interior. It was modern but with a…read moredefinite indian vibe. Great music playing in the background. The chicken tikka masala was perfection. Of course we got garlic naan and a cauliflower appetizer. All tasty. Really happy that we tried it out. Definitely will be back.

Masala Theory is one of my new favorite spots! I love Indian food and Indian Hill/Madeira has…read moreneeded a local Indian food spot for so long. When I'm home visiting my family, we always make sure to order dinner one night from Masala Theory. It's quickly becoming a tradition of ours when I am home. Our orders are ready quickly and the employees there are so nice. My favorite dishes are the Chicken Tikka Masala with Garlic Naan. They have an extensive menu too! You're able to customize the spice level, as well. The interior is very cool. This would make a lovely date night spot!

Recently went to grab a to-go order and Ryan gave me a sample of their new Dill Pickle Soup and it…read moreis DELICIOUS! I highly recommend you truly it. I will def be ordering that soon! I love that they have a lot of rotating specials and new items popping up often. I recently ordered the new curry kissed grilled cheese naan and it was toasted to perfection and ooey gooey goodness with paneer cheese and a flavorful curry sauce. If you have not yet been to Hurry Curry you are missing out! Definitely a must try and they are also on Uber Eats/Doordash.

I tried the bowl with red and yellow curry and both were bursting with flavor. The spices in both…read morecurries are pretty strong and have some kick (not too much) but you can add additional if you really like spicy. I definitely will be trying the other curries on the menu soon.

Hamro Restaurant is an extra special spot for me as it is the first place my baby sister and I got…read moreNepali food together. She has since passed and I recently spent a day honoring her and doing some of her favorite things. Getting momos from Hamro Restaurant was one of them. She also loved the Nepali chai tea, so I got a cup of that. This time, I tried the steamed chicken momos. Sadly they were less flavorful than usual and the chicken inside was a bit dry. I am hoping it was just an off day for them. The Nepali tea was SPOT ON and perfect for the cold, snowy day. I ordered carryout online. My order was ready when I arrived and the staff person who cashed me out was very friendly. I will be a forever customer at Hamro Restaurant and can't wait to try all of the menu items in honor of my sister.

Hamro has done it again! The pork momo johl is delicious!…read more I had to come update for one reason and that is the "chicken soup". If you're feeling poorly, this is guaranteed to fix you right up. I think it's a version of rasam, but I'm not sure. It's spicy and flavorful. I recommend getting some rice to put in it. 10/10 my favorite Indian place in Cincinnati!

I got this food to go and took it to work. Holy moly was it fabulous. I love the spice 5 Szechuan…read morechicken with fried rice. I always end up having two maybe three meals from it. The veggies are wonderful, I have to say my favorite would be the baby corn. They taste wonderful and have a nice bite to them. The servers are always really nice, even though all I do is order take out. If you work near by I highly recommend them, they are always super fast. The inside is always will nice, they have a bar too.

Visited on a weekday evening--since it's downtown, we did meter parking across the street. The…read morerestaurant has a confusing vibe, lots of flashy traditional Chinese decor but the menu is very fusion with Thai and different Asian cuisines. Staff was friendly and quick. I ordered the Shanghai noodles to be 6/10 spicy and it ended up quite spicy, and I have a pretty high spice tolerance. The flavor was great though, and portion size was pretty big. I expected more from the snow peas, they came just on a plate by themselves covered with bits of garlic, but overall tasted pretty good other than having a bit too much cornstarch. The stir fry was not bad but nothing too special. Prices are good for the portions though. Overall 4 stars because I really liked the Shanghai noodles! Not super authentic Chinese place but not a bad option in a pinch.

Went again today. Food was awesome, as usual. Harry is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet…read more His restaurant is a gem.

This place gives authentic hole in the wall good food. On my visit there were several people dining…read morewhich is always a good sign. The space is small and I imagine at times this place could be busy. The service was brisk and efficient. The man offered me a water and a one page lunch menu. I went with the pad Thai. He did not offer a spice option. As a lunch special it did not come with any soup or egg roll but the portion size was pretty good. At the end of the meal I was satisfied. It was well seasoned and the noodles were cooked just the way I like them. I would have ordered it a bit spicier than it came but the flavors were there. I can imagine that this place would get to know you after a few visits. I would definitely recommend it and would gladly come back.

Nice options for full vegetarian menu. Some items looked a little pricey (pizza for $17) but…read moreportions are decent. We had the Szechuan paneer wrap, Dahi puri, dabeli, and cheese dosa. Paan milkshake was tasty as an after dinner treat. I thought Dahi puri could have been filled with more Dahi! They were running a special while we were there for free mango lassi if purchase is more than $40 so that was a nice surprise treat to take home.

Thrown a little by the plastic utensils and paper plate but...the food was good! We went for the…read morebuffet and had a nice variety of vegetarian options and they were flavorful! The dahl was a little hot for me ( I normally get a 2-3 on a six scale), so I would say it was about a 4. The rest of the options were mild. We were given naan and water at the table. They do serve non Indian food as well. Prices are pretty good. The location is wide open and a little minimalist but the cushions were comfortable and the music lovely. Definitely a good place for quick good Indian.

When out of town I like to try someplace different. Tried China Star for lunch. The dining room is…read morenothing special but it was clean and cool. The service was super friendly and quick. I had the lunch General Tso's Chicken and egg rolls. The serving size was perfect and it was very good. They also bring you what I'm guessing were fried wonton strips with a sauce to dip in. I'd eat there again.

China Star had been one of our favourite Asian restaurants for years. We got some takeaway on this…read moreoccasion and it was just as delicious as ever. Their eggrolls continue to be the greatest I've ever had and when you add in the spicy mustard it makes it out of this world. Do use that mustard with care because it is really powerful. For my main course I got Curry Shrimp which was really tasty as well. Great flavour and plenty of shrimp in there to make it delicious. The service was really good as everything in the bad was accurate and was hot even after I drove home. A great choice rather you eat in or take it home.