My husband and I looove Indian food. We really enjoy Cumin's lunch buffet! Several of their items are a bit spicy though, so if you are sensitive, be sure to sample something before loading up your plate! I loooove their rose lasses! read more

Cumin - A sampling from Cumin's lunch buffet! Chicken Curry, Chicken Tikka Masala, Tandoori Chicken, Pakora, and more! Not pictured: Rose Lassi! - Indian Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

I've called 3 separate times to order and they never answered the phone. Sad since I've wanted to try them for ages.

I was here recently for the weekend buffet. Small place, casual atmosphere. The waitress was friendly. I did not love the butter chicken or chicken tikka. I did like the potatoes, meatball curry, and potato/cauliflower dish. Overall the food was just ok. I will try some other places before going back. read more

I cannot vouch for the quality of the food, as we are now almost 3 hours from when we ordered,a and till no food, but if you order from them via Grubhub, they will hand off your order to delivery.com and expect a 2 to 3 hour delay in your delivery.... The Grubhub delivery estimate will not be correct and delivery.com is a joke..... read more

I've only had their buffet, but it's always been great. It's always hot and fresh. The tandoori chicken is awesome every time time. I'm not a desert person, but everyone I've gone with loves them. They have a good mix for vegetarians and meat eaters. The Chana masala is always very good too. read more

This was an ok lunch buffet, but for the same price, I'd rather get the amazing food at Saffron instead! There are about 6 options on the buffet besides the rice. The tandoori chicken is good, but I wasn't a fan of the curry chicken. The veggies are fine- standard Indian veggies. My favorite was some kind of chicken in a creamy orange-colored sauce. The rice pudding was watery. The restaurant is very small, and the tables are very close together. The decor is sparse. The buffet is labeled with hand-written signs taped onto it. It took a long time for the waiter to bring us our water and then our bills at the end, even though it wasn't crowded. Most disappointing was the pricing: my sons, ages 6 and 8, were with me, and they were charged the full price. I don't think I've ever been to a buffet where kids pay the same as adults, and in this case, it definitely wasn't worth it! So, if you are craving Indian food, I suggest you head over to Saffron instead. read more

Best Indian food in this area! Catch the buffet for a great deal on about 15-20 options for food. I personally love their naan (pita bread), daal (lentils), butter chicken (chicken in a tomato cream sauce), and of course the mango lassi (sweet mango shake). The service is sweeter than the lassi and the owner and cook are so humble and friendly. read more

Cumin - Mango Lassi - Indian Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Ordered chicken biryani. The waitress was courteous but biryani was old frozen tasteless and most importantly nothing close to a biryani I don't know how other items are read more

Nice flavors. Buffet and order service. I went with the buffet. Not a huge selection, but what they have is quite tasty. Several things ran out during the trip but were quickly replaced. I would recommend it. read more

My fiance and I like to go here every so often. It's a casual place, nothing like Saffron, if you've ever been. For the most part we've liked what we've tried. The lamb vindaloo is my favorite. Although, you only get maybe 6 chunks of lamb. They also have a naan basket that is really tasty, the garlic is a standout. I would suggest not getting anything chicken. We've gotten a few chicken dishes from here, and been disappointed. It has to be frozen chicken, it's perfectly square pieces, very strange texture, not enjoyable. Pretty sure they use a different kind of chicken for the Tandoori, because we've tried a couple of those, and they tasted fine. The staff is always friendly, and on top of servicing you. Out of all the times we've gone, there was only one time that there's been more than maybe 3 other people besides us. We ordered takeout once, and as with most places, it wasn't as good as dining in. Haven't ever tried the buffet. read more

Cumin - Indian Near Me - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Interesting place to eat. First went when it opened and my friends and I all got different things. It was flavorful, though my butter chicken curry was slightly watery and mild. Service was okay, there was no wait. My only concern was their water. It tasted like pure garlic. I LOVE garlic and would have drank it, but my only concern was that it wasn't actually garlic. Everyone at our table had the same problem, and we got new water and it was a lot less garlicy the second time. read more

Love this place! Always tasty, and the staff are kind. The spices hurt so good. Obsessed with the Chicken Saag.

Great Indian food? Check. Great staff? Check. If you are looking for a place that has some of the best Indian food in Portage/Kzoo area then come to this new place. My wife and I came during their dinner hours so I can't tell you how their buffet is, but dinner is wonderful. Portion sizes are very ample, great to share with the table! We got the shrimp biryani and lamb curry. The shrimp biryani could have fed 3 people easy, and had a wonderful spice that hit the spot! The curry was well-made and delicious like a curry should be. We also got the bread basket, which had a surprising amount of naan in it! They were swamped on a Sunday evening. So much so they actually called another waitress in from home. The wait was really long but there were a lot of extenuating circumstances in that. But the staff constantly made sure we were doing well and that we had what they could give us. They handled the pressure well, and the not so great customers well too! So please please please head here if you are seeking a delicious and well priced meal! read more

I needed something new and Cumin was perfect. Being new to Indian cuisine was not a problem because everything was good. The tandoori chicken especially, with a really nice drawn out spiciness, and beverages that were the perfect compliment. The server and owner were welcoming and friendly also. Thanks Cumin. read more

The wait is long. We waited about a half order to dine in. Food is well worth the wait. Dal Tadka is amazing and vegan friendly. Love their rice. Medium spice is perfectly spicy for those that really enjoy spicy food. All their food is made to order, just be patient with the staff. read more

I ordered from here for the first time tonight and it is amazing!! The naan bread is so yummy. I also got the veggie samosas & the garlic ginger curry which tasted fresh. I will be back :) read more

Look it's not the best Indian food in town, or the second best. However it is a great value with friendly service. They also deliver. So where they don't wow me with flavor they do come through with the intangibles read more

Their food made me vomit tonight not long after eating it. The main dish didn't taste very good. There was no sauce for the samosas. I hardly got any rice. It was a GrubHub order and wasn't on time, so I called the restaurant. Their worker isn't very informed. She insisted that they do not accept GrubHub orders. I was so confused. She told me she couldn't help when it turns out my food was on the way to me. Terrible experience. read more

3.5 stars. This place had good, not awesome, naan and a good matar paneer. The rice was good. But the butter chicken was not my fave. The chicken was dry and/or overcooked and the sauce tasted like the milk you get after you eat lucky charms. : / The atmosphere was ok, better than how it appears from the outside (it's in a strip mall). The service was good, except it did take a while before we were served. The prices seems slightly above what they should be for being in a strip mall... read more

I came with high hopes, but not worth it. No decor, no good menu, no service. Avoid going here. read more

Great Indian food in Kalamazoo. Everyone there is very nice. Have not had a meal there that wasn't flavorful and delicious. Especially recommend the lamb vindaloo and Aaloo gobhi. Don't forget to get some garlic naan. read more

Was too scared to try this place due to the bad reviews. But wow, it was SO good! Staff is super friendly and helpful, and the food is amazing. I love that they ask you to rate how spicy you want the food (1-10) and the heat level turns out perfect. The naan is great, veggies are nice and fresh, and all flavors are just great. New favorite Indian place in the kzoo/portage area! read more

It was a Sunday night, and we were there for dinner. From the moment we walked through the door, we could tell it would be a great experience. The restaurant was packed, and the smells that wafted through the kitchen were mouth watering. We did have to wait, but only because there was so many people already in the cozy space. Once we were seated, the server came over to apologize for our wait (which may have been around 20 minutes), and she explained that one of the employees had been injured, which was why things seemed to be moving slowly. I really appreciated this, as it made it apparent that the staff was truly doing their best and cared about our experience. She introduced herself as Reggie, and proceeded to take our orders. She was incredibly knowledgeable, and happily answered all of our questions. Once our orders were placed, it was a second before our drinks were brought to the table. The only thing missing was my Punjabi Masala Chai Tea, which Reggie explained was made fresh in house, no mixes used! I was incredibly impressed, and when she brought it out a couple of minutes later, was delighted by not only the portion size, but the taste. It was without a doubt the best Chai I have ever had! We ordered an assorted bread basket, lamb curry, and a shrimp biryani. The food arrived promptly, given the packed status of the restaurant, and the portion sizes were huge! We had expected one basket of naan with a variety, but instead received a basket of each type of naan! It was steaming, fresh, and incredibly delicious! There was so much food, that my husband and I both had plenty for lunch the next day. Then we were surprised by a free dessert, brought out by the owner! Over all, this was an excellent experience. The staff was friendly, and kept us in the loop. The food was absolutely amazing, the perfect blend of flavors. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone, and will definitely be going back! read more

I really like this place. The food is good and well worth the price. I like that it's quiet and low key. The garlic naan is really good.

I love Indian food, and Cumin was a huge disappointment. We ordered chicken tikka masala, veggie samosas, and garlic naan. I've never been to an Indian restaurant that served bad naan, Cumin's naan was tasteless and burnt. Plus the serving of rice they give is tiny. ‍ read more

Probably the worst Indian food I've ever had. I ordered take out at this joint on a whim because my go to in town, Saffron, was closed for a private event. The lamb vindaloo was lacking in flavor and had a very small amout of lamb and potatoes. It was basically a $14 tub of poorly executed vindaloo sauce that tasted more like spicy tomato bisque. I give it two stars only because the lady working here is super polite. read more

I am going to put as much effort in this review as they put into making my vindalaoo and biryani. Don't bother.

My wife and I came here for dinner one night and we thought the food was just okay. You could tell everything was made from scratch but it just didn't have that robust flavor that food has at Saffron. I think I'll stick with Saffron for now as it has a nicer atmosphere, better food and alcoholic beverages. read more

We came here based on a recommendation from a "foodie" friend and it did not disappoint. We were extra hungry so we tried a number of dishes. The vindaloo lamb was savory and spicy with tender lamb that could only be described as cooked to perfection. The chilli chicken was a delight and the samosas with chickpeas will be a regular appetizer. The papadoms had excellent flavor, but it can't beat the chutney from another downtown establishment. Do yourself a favor and check out Cumin. read more

This was an ok lunch buffet. Had the ubiquitous indian items. Papadums were stale.What really made the difference was that I had called to see what they had and when they had said eggplant fritters/pakoras i headed down. On the buffett line i saw the sign for the eggplant and potato fritters, but there were only potato, i told the waiter that i had called and asked, and that the sign by the pan said eggplant and potato but all i could see were potato. He went to ask the chef, and came back and said that chef said he would make eggplant when the potato runs out. What?!? I told him I had called, and that the sign says both. He went back again, this time, the chef seemed not too happy about being pestered. the server came back and said sorry, no eggplant, but chef would make me some alacarte for an extra charge. I told him no thanks and that for a new restaurant they should be working on their customer service and customer base. It wasn't the server's fault, it seemed the owner was sitting in the corner booth and when he heard what was happening, he didn't approach our table or try to right their mistake. Indian Cuisine is only 10 minutes away and so is saffron. read more

My family and I went here a couple of days ago. The food was nice but I feel it was over priced. All the main dishes came with the side of rice which should be a choice between rice or naan since not all the dishes taste great with rice, like butter chicken or dal makhani. The one thing that was a REAL disappointment was the gulab jamun... unfortunately it was the worst I've ever had. The butter chicken tasted good, the dal makhani was ok, the seekh kabab was good, the naan were great and the chilli chicken should be renamed to sweet and sour chicken coz thats basically what it was. read more

By far the worst Indian food I have ever had. I ordered chicken curry for delivery and paid well over $20 for it, and it was inedible. The chicken was in cubes and the sauce smelled and tasted like spoiled Chef Boyardee. I had to throw the whole thing away. None of it tasted anything like any Indian food I've ever had. A huge waste of money, don't risk it. read more

Service was trash food was trash if there was a lower rating to rate them I would go in the negatives stars.

I came to Cumin on a friends recommendation. I was not disappointed! As I am not overly familiar with Indian cuisine, our waitress described each dish and how it was prepared. I have food allergies and was guided to dishes that would not cause issues. My partner and I tried a selection of dishes and found each one delightful. We will back! read more

I ordered delivery. I found the food unpalatable. I got three bites in before I decided to throw it out. I can't speak to the service in the restaurant, because it was delivered. However, the quality of the food was far lower than I had expected. I felt as though I wasted a substantial amount of money. read more

Worst frozen food. Ordered Chicken Masala and the pieces were exactly square and rectangular shapes...weird. They were frozen at the core. Worst experience...when asked why is it like this, the reply was we cut the chicken pieces that way only...oh ya...really. read more

This is definitely for the wicker park crowd, if you catch my drift. If you're used to Devon Ave, this will not blow your socks off. The flavors are just a little dumbed down. I prefer more authentic, so in the area, we prefer Vajra. read more

We have now visited twice for dinner and have enjoyed everything we ordered. Some of the best dishes were the lamb vindaloo and chicken jalfrezi. We also liked the masala naan which had onions and peppers baked inside of it. Although the restaurant itself is small and the atmosphere isn't anything special, the food seemed very fresh and authentic and the service was good. read more

Great food and very good customer service the staff is very helpful. The food here reminds me of great indian food from California, I was just visiting Michigan and it's a hidden gem of an indian restaurant. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting the Kalamazoo area! read more

I hate giving 2 star but our experience with the food was terrible. The staff was wonderful but the chaat we ordered was tasteless and warm not enough sauces and yogurt wasn't seasoned. The naan was good and fresh and paneer makhani was ok. read more