Best Indian food in salem in my opinion. Service is mid but the butter chicken, rice, naan and samosas are definitely worth it! The food is good for dine in or take out! read more

Love this place! I had tried a number of Indian restaurants in Salem and always end up back here. Their food is excellent and service has always been good. Pre-pandemic the lunch buffet was a weekly treat with a coworker. Since I no longer work in the area, it had been one a regular of our household DoorDash night rotation. Good value for money and great food, yes please read more

Cuisine India - Storefront - Indian Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Absolutely bizarre & absurd lack of service!!! The young man (supposedly) hosting (?) waiting tables (?) was unprofessional, inattentive, flippant, and lazy. Our food took an inordinate amount of time to arrive but when it did it was delivered by a lovely gracious woman. The young man never checked in to see how everything was or if we desired anything. We had needed another 2 sets of flatware since we were 4 and there were only 2 place settings. I was forced to get up and go to another table to retrieve the place settings as our "server/ waiter" was absent. We ordered a chai for my 90 year old father prior to even ordering our meal yet it arrived WITH dinner and was placed nowhere near my father but on the other side of the condiments causing him to reach for it OVER the condiments, while ending up spilling hot chai on himself. My sister asked how this young man's father was, he replied, " he is home watching a game or something he doesn't come in on Saturdays unless he is covering me." If this is indeed the owner's son his attitude and behaviour is even more appalling ! My sister ordered dessert for my father,we had a table full of empty plates and dishes yet this guy did not remove any of them, he just set the sweet among them. I finally asked him to please take them away and even that he did not do immediately. When I asked for our cheque he told me that I must come to the counter. Had this been an exceptionally busy time in the restaurant we may have had a bit more patience but as it was not busy we certainly cannot understand the lack of service nor the very spacey and lackadaisical attitude. To note: upon arrival near 5 p.m today / Saturday as a party of 4 which included my sister & parents, patrons of this restaurant for years, there was only a table of 4 present hence this was not a bustling, busy afternoon. Sadly after our very lackluster experience tonight neither my parents, sister nor I will be returning or recommending Cuisine India !! There are numerous options for Indian food in Salem now. They offer great service, food, overall experience, and appreciation of their guests. read more

I love love love the Butter Chicken at this place. Its pretty much the best thing ever. Slap it on the garlic naan and that's the shizzle my nizzles. Word. read more

the food was so good and our server was amazing! we went tuesday night and our waiter had the most amazing energy and he was so sauve. his smile was to die for! i will be coming again the food was amazing and the vibes were there! you just gained a loyal customer read more

Pretty dang good. Ill be back at least once a month. Magically, the dish I ordered wasn't too spicy for me.

Yummy yum! The chicken was flavorful and very tender, which some Indian places miss, but not this one. Be aware, we got medium spice and it was perfectly spicy for me,but quite on the spicy side for medium. The malai kofta was delish, I would recommend! The paneer pakora was fine, but I would not get it again. The batter was so thick (maybe how the dish is supposed to be), but not my thing. The service was fine. Its a small place but pretty open. read more

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I really liked this place! The ambiance was extremely soothing, parking was easy to find, and the food was great. I will say it was a little sad that there was one worker for the entire place and for a friday night it was pretty busy. People kept coming in and he was the only one out front. Other than that, the butter chicken was very tasty! read more

This is the best Indian food I have had in Salem. I have been there many times, but I am a dinner-only person so this is not about the lunch buffet. Our go-to items include the vegetable samosas, tandoori mixed grill, lamb vindaloo, chicken tikka kebab, the inevitable butter chicken (murgh makhani), and anything with "saag" in the name as I love spinach. Their paneer is very good, as is their naan, and I strongly recommend ordering the raita, which is a great complement for the spicy green herb sauce from the table cruet. Another thing I love, which is not for everyone, is the "mixed pickle" (achaar). It is spicy and mustardy balanced with a salty-sour fruit component. It really cuts the richness of the luscious sauces, as does the spicy Indian tea. The service is always friendly and great, and the food is reliably delicious. If you like it spicy, however, you have to ask for it HOT-hot, and mention that you are not from Salem. (The Salem palate runs sweet and mild. I am not judging my coworkers who think salt and pepper are all there is, but after living in the southwest, I long for a broader flavor spectrum.) read more

I have never had dahl so good it made me weep. I did not specify what kind of dahl, so I cannot for sure say which one. I was blown away, truly. It was so warming internally, I physically felt warm. Yet, it was not too spicy. Perfect. read more

Great food, but no more buffet! I used to eat their lunchtime buffet frequently. They say that it has not come back since Covid. I can't blame them as state workers basically do not come into the office any more, so that must cut down on foot traffic considerably. It ends up being much more expensive ordering a la carte, but the food on its own is quite good. I love the palakh paneer. read more

Considering the severe lack of Indian options in Salem (#1), I'm ecstatic about Cuisine India's existence. Since coming into the scene a few years ago (#2), they have practically established themselves as the go-to option for all things Indian in this city. Do they have the best Indian food I've ever had? Hardly. However, is this the best Indian food in Salem for now? Without a doubt. The decor is minimal at best; it's almost like eating in an office or some strange commercial space. The dim lighting makes for a pseudo-ideal date night, though the ambiance was meant to be more relaxing than off putting. Tables / booths are designed for 4 person seatings, though they have a couple of larger ones in the middle to accommodate big groups. They really do try to maximize the space for how cramped it can feel in here. For most people, it starts with their daily lunch buffet. The daily spread typically includes a couple of meat options and 4 vegetarian options or so, along with salad and a dessert. For people who have enough experiences in this arena (#3), the buffet won't seem that impressive. However, at a sub $10 deal, it's a relatively good option for lunch and given the nature of an all you can eat anything --- it makes for a satisfying one as well. Timing makes a difference, they won't refill most of the items past 2pm, so the earlier one gets here, the better. Where I think their Punjabi roots shine is during dinner. Much of the food i've ordered a la carte was impressive enough to merit several visits. The sag paneer was creamy and surprisingly fragrant, the chicken korma has a nice almond'y flavor to it, and the chana masala has a good kick to it spice wise. Prices are not crazy (average entree is probably $13-14) but this is Salem so taper the expectations. Where I'd have to dock a star is how I feel about the service. It's not that it's bad per se, but it's often uncomfortable when management is directly hovering over folks or having loud conversations in an already small place. When that happens, it's difficult for diners to enjoy their food given that the environment is supposedly setup to be a tranquil, relaxing experience. I would certainly come back for an Indian craving of some kind, but it may have to be for take out. ___________ (#1) At one point, there were 5-6 Indian restaurants in the city. How did they all almost die off at once? (#2) Taj Mahal (https://www.yelp.com/biz/taj-mahal-salem), we don't miss you. (#3) Namaste, fellow glutton. read more

Not starting out well. Ordered food online via web-site, indicated it would be ready in 20 minutes, gave them an extra 15 so food would be ready, now being told it won't be ready for another 20 minutes. Almost 1 hour from initial order to food being ready. No apologies? Not a great start. Hopefully food is fantastic. read more

Came here for the lunch Buffett and certainly glad I did. I have tried Indian food twice before and hated it each time, but figured I would try one more time to make sure I didn't just go to bad Indian places. Turns I do like Indian food and just had picked poor restaurants. 8.99 for the lunch buffet was a great deal considering the quality of food, there were about 8 items to choose from plus delicious naan bread and sauces, and a desert, I forget the name but was similar to tapioca pudding. At first I was bummed as the only protein was chicken, but the three chicken dishes were all so good and different from one another I was fine with it. Also, soda not included in buffet price, but was just a buck extra read more

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We enjoyed our meal so much! The service was friendly and prompt, the food was prepared quickly, and it was delicious! The Butter Chicken is a must have! The tender chicken was delicious, spiced beautifully, and hit the spot! This is now our "go to" spot for Indian food. read more

My son kept talking about this place, and he knows his food. So for my birthday I decided to try them out. The place was fantastic! Service was great, the food was excellent! I was expecting the prices to be a little higher. 5 of us ate for less than $100. I will be going there a lot now. read more

Insanely good! My brother and I ordered delivery in mid-October 2020 and I ordered delivery again for myself in late November 2020. Delivery seems to be via a third party app, just wanted to put that out there. Food was delish! My brother ordered Vindaloo, I ordered Tikka Masala (crazy different for me, I know). Both were hot and fresh upon delivery, chicken was quality, and portions were good. I was a little perturbed to see specks in the rice, but quickly realized they were cumin or coriander seeds, so yummy. They really added to the flavor of the rice. Definitely going to make this a regular stop in Salem. read more

Cuisine India - Chicken Tikka Masala and rice, delish! - Indian Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Tried this gem about a month ago, and I had the chicken Korma. It was absolutely perfect! The spice was balanced. It was the most delicious Korma I've had in the area! The garlic Naan was good, as was the Samosa platter/ accompanied by sauces! The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was comfortable. Will definitely be returning when I'm back in the Salem area! read more

If your craving some Indian food or perhaps a lunch buffet while in Salem then this place may suffice. Not the best I've had by any means but also not the worst either. Buffet setup is not the best or cleanest but the associates seem to try to operate this small restaurant business as best they can but it is a small restaurant space so keep that in mind. There is also no parking dedicated to restaurant so pack some change as you'll need to pay for parking - FYI Tandoori chicken was my favorite from what I had but the other items were just ok nothing to write home about if you get my drift. Just an ok place to get a quick bite. Will I be back? Probably not only because I was here in business and I'll leave myself to visit other Indian restaurants around the neighboring cities to get my Indian food fix. read more

Cuisine India - Lunch buffet - tandoori chicken was a treat - Indian Near Me - Salem, Oregon

It was ok. I know there are many different regional varieties of Indian food so maybe this one just isn't my jam. I just moved to Salem and need to find my go to Indian spot, this is the first place I tried. Kept it simple and ordered the CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA and the CHEESE (PANEER) NAAN. The CTM was very sweet for my liking, pretty thin soupy, and just did not have much depth of flavor IMO. The Naan was bland. The texture was fluffy and enjoyable but it was just straight crumbles of paneer which is pretty devoid of flavor by itself, I was expecting some herbs in there as well or a mixture of cheeses akin to other paneer naans I have had. Underwhelming. My pursuit of my go-to Indian spot shall continue. read more

The ambiance was soothing. Tried lamb, chicken, and beef, all turned out great to the taste buds.

I had the pleasure and honor of meeting the chef last night. They were short handed, and she handled the orders as well as cooking. Everything was delicious! My usual order, vegetable pakora, dal makhani, palak paneer, channa masala, and two types of naan. All the dishes were extra spicy. She warned me about that, but I am accustomed to it and prefer it. Many thanks! It was a pleasure! read more

The service is face to face order at the counter, served at the table. We had the butter chicken and chicken Marsala, tasted the same to me. We also ordered naan regretted it as the dish comes with rice. There's a large TV playing Indian music videos. It's very entertaining. read more

One of the best Indian places I've had up here in Oregon. The food has all been really good and the prices are quite reasonable. So far we've the Chicken Saag, Paneer Tikka Masala, Aloo Palak, Vegetable Biryani, and the Cheese Naan. I'll tell you right off the bat that the Chicken Saag is terrific. The spinach puree thingy is tasty but not overly spicy, and the chicken is extremely tender. Plus the portion is a good size. Everything else was also great. Literally no complaints. The seasoning and taste, and even the spice levels were really on point. We've made this a mainstay of our weekend UberEats indulgences, and will likely order from here many times in the future. read more

Very tasty & great chicken, lamb & shrimp tandoori Mixed Grill with onions, & peppers. Vogurt with spices. Basmati rice. Garlic Noon bread. read more

Cuisine India - The outside of "Cuisine India" ! - Indian Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Our favorite Indian restaurant in Salem. The fish masala is outstanding- large pieces of white fish in a rich, spicy sauce. I eat a lot of very spicy food, but medium is hot enough! We order about twice a month and have never been disappointed. read more

Butter chicken rice and naan. 12.99 lunch special is to die for. I highly recommend this place! read more

Cuisine India - Butter chicken and perfectly cooked fragrant rice. - Indian Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Everything was delicious full of flavor in every bite. The lamb masala meat was very tender and juicy. Chicken masala is great very well cook but not dry. The garlic Naan is really good could not stop unless you don't like garlic. The basamati rice was plain but go well with both masala. read more

Cuisine India - From left to right lamb masala, basamati rice, spicy chicken masala and bottom is garlic Naan. - Indian Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Delicious! Definitely the real thing! They made our dishes dairy-free for us and it was ready on time. We'll be back!

The food was good! I had the pea and mushroom muttar and the garlic naan was a good balance of light texture and flavor. And the chai tea was good--comforting and not sweetened! read more

If there is an option to give 0 stars I would. We were on a long drive with little kids and stopped to pick up 2 veg Biryanis. It was the worst food I had ever eaten in any restaurant. It wasn't even biryani but some kind of pulav. The worst thing was it had gone bad. I couldn't feed that to kids or to anyone. Wastage of $21. Wouldn't recommend it at all. read more

This is my favorite Indian restaurant in Salem. Always excellent food. Great veggie dishes. Ate here last week with a group of people. Had not been here since COVID. I will be back again soon. Owner is always nice along with the people who work here. Great that the food is always good!! read more

I stopped by Cuisine India for a quick snack, not a full meal. That said, the Pakora (chicken in my case) was INCREDIBLE. Perfectly seasoned, crispy-crunchy chickpea batter, fried just long enough to cook the chicken, while keeping it juicy and tender. The tamarind sauce complemented the chickpea batter beautifully, drawing out the plum-like flavors of the sauce, and the umami flavors of the chickpea and chicken. I can't imagine passing by this restaurant without stopping in to grab an order of Pakora, and I'm eager to try what else this place can offer. read more

The worst Indian food I have ever eaten. The appetizers tasted like they had been in the fridge for days, and everything else was just blah. I went to the restroom and had to walk by the kitchen, and it was dark, and didn't look so clean. The service never came with a smile, but a grumpy old guy. We will never go back! read more

Ordered the butter chicken, excellent food, paired great with the garlic naan, reasonable prices, good customers service, didn't wait long for food to arrive read more

Eight friends met here for lunch 15 Jan 2023. We ordered a variety of entrees from the menu. Everything was excellent! I had terrific chicken saag paneer; medium spicy lit me up just enough. Two big bowls of rice for the table, plus ordered three baskets of very good naan. Folks who'd never had Indian food before loved their meals. A definite do over and over and over! read more

Not a friendly place. They looked open and the man inside was not happy that we came in. The open sign was on.

This place is BOMB will be coming back. The portion looks a little small but I got full quick off this good stuff. read more

Cuisine India - fresh naan - Indian Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Good Indian restaurant in Salem. Low prices and huge quantities. Their tandoori is great. Most of the items were kind of bland, may be due to lack of more Indians in the city. Good wine collection though. Their buffet options are really good, must try. Too many varieties at a very low price. Over all good restaurant, just a little more desi touch needed in taste. read more

Cuisine India - Tandoori Chicken - Indian Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Delicious and thoughtful! They really took care of me and my coworker when we came in to get some lunch, the food is so amazing and the garlic naan was some of the best I've had in a while! Lovely music playing as well, all around a good experience. read more