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    4.5 (54 reviews)
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    Thali
    Sajeeb A.

    Came here twice now as I was pleasantly impressed the first time. Between the two visits I tried the chicken biryani, chili chicken mono, chicken jhoi momo, thali (both times). If you have never had thali before please get it, it's like tapas for Indian food? Comes with papadum like bread and naan. They have vegetarian version or other, very tasty and helpful to get an idea of the flavor. The momo were both interesting and obviously something I liked so I tried it again. That's the Nepali part of the restaurant. And lastly chicken biryani was good, nothing I could complain about. The hostess and waitress was very kind and remembered our order from months ago.

    Shrimp Biriyani
    Beth S.

    Had dinner with husband last night. Started with the chicken chili momos (mild because I'm a wimp) at the waitress's suggestion. They were very good. I had the coconut lamb curry and he had the shrimp biriyani. We also had the garlic naan. Was able to make reservations through Google assistant easily. We were seated promptly, staff was very friendly and attentive. If you are unsure about trying Indian food they are great about explaining and suggesting menu items. Very fresh, very flavorful. One of my go-tos when I'm in York to see family. Please support this local business.

    Michael C.

    Chef Llama also doing business as Blue Earth Indian is somewhat of a joke. The food tasted great but the portion sizes were laughably small. When I called them to question this I was told "delivery orders are smaller than orders in the restaurant because of the containers". I checked and the delivery prices are higher than in house, yet you get smaller(much smaller) portions because they don't get proper containers. Also, they hide the fact that Blue Earth and Chef Llama are the same place.

    Veg Chilly Momos. Spicy and very tasty.
    Neal K.

    Still dreaming about the veg chili momos. Spicy and delicious. My entree was the mutter paneer, which was very tasty but a tad on the sweet side. Good lassis as well! Server was very helpful and kept on top of everything. The dishes I sampled from the rest of the table were all yummy too...

    Thali

    Best Indian restaurant in this area. Great samosas, momos, butter chicken, Thali, and masala chai. Friendly staff and nice ambiance. Highly recommended.

    Pork Momo
    Ashley Y.

    Very grateful to have an Indian/Nepalese restaurant in the York area which greatly needed it! Well it's not the best Indian food I've ever had, it is delicious and hits the spot for me. The garlic naan, steamed momos, samosas, and butter chicken were all fantastic. The chicken was a bit dry in the chicken tikka masala. The chicken Nepali curry was oily but my husband really liked it. Great basmati rice. Overall I will continue to keep ordering from here!

    Love the ambience and openness. Good for family gatherings. People are very friendly
    Renu O.

    Authentic Nepali food, excellent ambiance with lot of space between tables and I feel it's perfect for family / friends gatherings or just intimate table for two. People are friendly and welcoming. We loved the food. It is very mildly spiced and reminds me of home food. We ordered veggie Momos , Nepali Bhel Chat and Vegetarian Thali. I would say steamed momos ais must try , the chutney with it is nutty and very flavorful. Veggie Thali is wholesome with 2 veggies, masoor Dal , rice, bread and 2 desserts ! Great experience and highly recommended. Note: if you like little spicy food then go a notch up.

    Gosht Ke Pakwan : Goat Curry
    Jason S.

    I was seeking some hearty Indian cuisine in Southern Pa (East York) and came across this place. Great food and top tier service. Try one of the Gosht Ke Pakwan dishes which provides a sampling of a protein (smaller sized) with veggies, rice, and naan as well as papadum (cracker like bread). It comes standard with gulab Jamun (think of a donut munchkin drowned in syrup) which I subbed for kheer (rice pudding). Tasty and also spicy menu items (based on your palette). Will definitely return!

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    The food was phenomenal and the service was impeccable. Make sure to go to the E. Market location.

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    The food was okaish. Not bad not too good. The location is good with parking and ample space inside.

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    Food is amazing and the staff is so helpful in explaining various dishes when you dine in.

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    Very authentic indian cuisine, love the food. Great price for the amount of food you get. Highly recommend this place.

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    Bollywood Grill

    Bollywood Grill

    3.6(8 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    Grabbed some takeout for the family, everything was great! Chicken Korma, Tikka Masala, and Coconut…read moreChicken were great! Enjoyed the Chicken Jhol Momo dumplings as well. My order was ready as soon as I came to pick it up, kind and friendly service. Everything tasted hot and fresh when we ate it at the house. We'll definitely be back again in the future.

    This is by far the worst Indian food I've ever had. If you want to waste your money on Indian food…read morego here. As a South Asian, I have never been this disappointed. Mango lassi- full of food coloring and the cardamom flavor is so overpowering! You literally cannot even taste any mango. Idk why this lassi was orange bc mango lassi is usually yellow. Naan- literally pre made Costco naan. Not even fresh or in house made. And they're charging $3-$4 for one piece?! Bollywood Platter Appetizers- pakoras are just batter with orange food coloring. The chicken pakora was freezer burn chciken dipped in besan batter. Dumplings were probably the only thing my husband said was edible. Samosa was also below average- literally taste like the frozen ones from the Indian grocery store. So if they is also pre made Costco samosas I wouldn't be surprised. Butter chicken- the worst! Again. I don't understand why you need to use so much orange food coloring. Bland gravy. No salt, the cardamon flavor was so overpowering that it was not edible. Food was around $37-$40. Over priced horrible "Indian food". I even requested the gentleman who took my order to make it desi style so if this is desi style then idk what their regular food taste like. I have tried so many Indian restaurants around central pa and this was by far the WORST. If you want good AUTHENTIC Indian food go to Banana Leaf in Mechanicsburg. I really want to support local businesses near me but if my money is getting wasted like this I will not support them. Never coming back.

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    Royal Kitchen - lamb chops

    Royal Kitchen

    4.7(27 reviews)
    30.6 mi

    My family was in the area for a special event. Whenever we go to a new place, I peruse reviews…read morespecifically for Indian food because it's a favorite and somewhat hard to find. Like other people mentioned, the place itself is very clean and airy which is inviting. Also, as others mentioned, they give you a mini plastic bottle of water with your meal. I'd love to know the thinking behind that. It's takes away from the class of the meal. In underdeveloped countries getting bottled water is a sign that it's drinkable. Not sure the purpose here, but it feels wasteful. We had Chicken Tikka Masala, Kadai Chicken and Malai Kofta along with garlic naan. We got medium heat and were happy. Kadai Chicken was new to us and we loved it. Spectacular. Delicate and intricate flavors. We always order Malai Kofta if it's on the menu. Never disappoints. Chicken Tikka Masala was very good. We were just more enamored with the Kadai. All the dishes worked very well together. The malai kofta wasn't even hot, but we loved it anyway. I really should have sent it back, but as I mentioned, we were in town for a happy event so we just rolled with it! It was expensive and not something we'd do every week, but if you're looking for tasty Indian, this is it.

    So, I don't know about you, but every once in a while, I might take a cruise or go to a nice hotel…read moreand fantasize about having nice things--something like positive manifestation. When I walk into a nice place, I often notice the floor, maybe marble, maybe terrazzo, or just really wet and shiny tile. Well, it makes me feel good knowing that the floor is clean. I know that everything else inside of the establishment is also going to be clean. That's how I felt when I was at this Indian restaurant. Now, I was on my way to go do a strip-and-wax job to make someone's floors look wet and glossy. I decided to stop and get some lunch along the way, and this is where I ended up: Royal Kitchen. I don't eat a lot of meat in my life anymore. That's the reason why I have so much energy, but this diet is not for everyone because everyone is different. However, let's stop talking about me. Let's talk about how delicious this food was. It did take a little while for it to come out, but I was pleasantly surprised by how fluffy on the outside and also crisp the garlic naan was. The prices were very reasonable, and I believe at this place, I got a coconut cashew dish, and I must say it was very delicious. Now, normally when I eat Nepali and/or Indian food, it is spicy. I got the medium spice. That way, I was able to enjoy the flavor notes, and, well, I didn't regret it. This establishment is great. It is right off the highway and has plenty of seating. They also have a bar area, which is amazing. And if you want to have a banquet hall for a party of 10 or more, this is definitely the spot. The menu has all the ingredients listed and what is inside the food, which makes it very easy to choose what you want to eat. The bathrooms are also very clean. When you walk in, there is some incense in the beginning, and it is not overwhelming. It is pleasant and relaxing. It feels like you were transported into what I would believe is another part of the world. So, if you want to be a part of this world, I invite you to come and try the food here at this establishment! If you like my reviews, please visit my YouTube channel: @brandenleebutler

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    Taj Mahal Authentic Indian Cuisine - Rice

    Taj Mahal Authentic Indian Cuisine

    3.8(168 reviews)
    16.9 mi
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    Had a very nice experience at Taj Mahal tonight. Went with a co-worker and we shared a daal tadak,…read morechicken korma, lamb biryani and regular naan. Everything was cooked perfectly and the rice was aromatic, the chicken was tender, and the daal had good spice and body to it. The naan was a little underwhelming (I'm not sure if it was fresh or maybe made from frozen), but it was small and a little drier than I would have hoped for. Service was good and the only other issue was one of our drinking glasses clearly wasn't clean as I could see lipstick marks on it still. The server was prompt in correcting the issue for us. No other issues and enjoyed the experience.

    Was in Lancaster area and wanted to get a quick Indian buffet .. went with the ratings in google…read morebut we didn't find the taste that super awesome (4.5 stars rating) .. location wise it is ok. Nice parking facilities . Lots of space inside to sit and eat . Service was ok .. When we went it was a buffet and I'm reviewing only the buffet . Looks like they cooked for localites ... not much of spice and very little meat options . Some dishes were good . Vegetarian options were decent . Non veg did t have much options (like goat z, fish etc ).. Items are less and the rate is also less. Pricing for the buffet seemed reasonable at 14$ ! Good pricing but the taste could have been better.. it was a ok experience .. average experience ! 3:5/5

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    Taj Mahal Authentic Indian Cuisine

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    Himalayan Bistro

    Himalayan Bistro

    4.7(9 reviews)
    46.2 mi

    This is my second time ordering from this restaurant. The first time,I didn't take any photos, but…read morethis time,I made sure to capture everything. First off the packaging was neat and clean,with each item carefully packed.As I opened each container, steam rose up,carrying the deep,rich aroma of the spices and seasonings-it was enough to make my mouth water before I even took bite. Now,let me share what I ordered. PLAIN NANA,soft fresh and flavorful evenon it's own. Sometimes simple is best! CHICKEN MOMO & DIPPING SAUCE, the dumplings were just the right size,filled generously with juicy chicken.The dipping sauce was smooth and full of flavor, without being too spicy. Perfect for someone like me who prefers milder heat. I should've ordered more sauce, thought! Next time,I won't forget. CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA,the portion size was just right,and the sauce had a slight kick of spice,but nothing overwhelming. It wasn't too thick or heavy - it costed my rice perfectly without overpowering it.YES! I love it on my rice and I have to say the rice was fluffy and we'll cooked,making each bit even more enjoyable. Everything was delicious, and I'll definitely be ordering again. If you haven't tired this spot yet, I highly recommend it.

    An unassuming restaurant in the heart of Reading, PA. On the hunt for a quick bite, I did not…read moreexpect to see a Desi restaurant in the area. The place was definitely interesting to say the least. The noodles felt like something I would make for myself in a hurry when I attended college, but the fried vegetable rice was yummy. The best way to describe this place is a 'hit or a miss'.

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