great food and great service. We had lunch buffet and i love that they had goat selection!! Love their mango lassi and they had us try the strawberry lassi and it was so yummy!! will be back for sure!!! read more

We had an event here over the the weekend and the venue was beautiful, very spacious with gorgeous chandeliers. The food was delicious, especially the chicken masala and the rice. I would only recommend some improvement on the beef which seemed a bit tough for me. The staff were friendly and helpful. Overall it was a success and Grand Taj was part of it read more

What a great restaurant. They had a lot of choices in the buffet. So many delicious items to choose from!!! The chicken and vegetable dishes were soooo good. The chai tea was perfect. The service is so attentive. And it is very affordable on top of it!!! read more

Grand Taj - My collection of yummy entrees - Indian Near Me - Riverside, California

Used to be 5 Rivers Indian Restaurant, under same owner we were told but different management and chef. All the food were amazing taste and maybe ordered the butter chicken to be medium as we ordered mild but despite it's yummy, we would have wanted it to be as flavorful as everything esp our fave tastes 555 paneer and the soup. Loved it and definitely will be back. They have lunch buffet which we'll be back soon to taste more of their variety of foods, btw they have dosa too read more

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Also known as 5 Rivers, this place is awesome! The service is so friendly and the food is amazing! Try the chili paneer appetizer!! Actually, try everything! read more

I'm beginning to doubt the authenticity of Yelp reviews. I just left this restaurant after trying their buffet lunch. While they did have goat on the buffet, everything on the entire cart was ice cold. The waiter was pleasant and took my rice and curry goat to the back to heat it up. I then decided to try some saucy chicken, but it was also cold, so he took it back again. When it returned, the chicken was so tough that I couldn't even cut it with a fork. I ended up spending twenty dollars for the worst Indian buffet I've ever experienced. I've eaten here before, and it's always been just average; I wasn't expecting anything great, but this was ridiculous. It wasn't worth trying anything else, even the rice was cold and poor tasting, RICE!!!! read more

Everyone beware, there are numerous shards of bones in their goat curry. There's also big chunks of hard herbs in there as well. It's practically inedible and almost destroyed my teeth. The fact that this is being served is dangerous and quite insane. Do not go here read more

Grand Taj - Shards and shards of bones - Indian Near Me - Riverside, California

They served us food that was spoiled and we had ordered yogurt and they gave us sour cream. When questioned and said that's how it is then came back and said sorry that is sour cream not yogurt read more

The new team has improved the lunch buffet. Super nice leadership. They operate a really good restaurant in San Bernardino, the New Delhi Palace Cuisine of India. I've been there many times. Recommended. The goat curry is now spectacular! read more

My family absolutely loved this restaurant! The buffet here is always well stocked and they never scrimp on the samosas. And for service! The waiter met us at the door and made us feel welcome and at home. He helped us with every question we had on the menu, and we never had to ask for drinks or if they were ready to take our order. The food we ordered, from the menu, represented some of the best of the Punjab, and my littlest daughter, who isn't the most adventurous, found a variety of foods, drinks, and desserts she was willing to try. Definitely a win! My mother and my own son both enjoyed each dish, in a beautifully decorated booth with open air and plenty of light for perfect ambiance without having to eat outdoors. The place was spotless and had a blend of traditional India and modern esthetics. We would recommend this restaurant to both old hands and first timers for Indian food. read more

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Delicious Buffet. There were enough choices and every recipe was cooked with love. Not like those buffets where you would have too many items and either you can't eat all and everything tastes the same. There were vegetarian options such as chick peas, eggplant, lentils/daal, paneer. There was goat meat, chicken. Salad bar with gulab jamun/donut balls. The service was great with garlic naan. And ambience was welcoming with not many people, though I wish more came to eat in person. read more

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Amazing food, very nice service. The ambiance is fitting with the food. Clean place. I definitely recommend their paneer it's wonderful. We had a reservation and showed up late and they still had an amazing service. When we showed up they had the table set up and everything ready. They constantly checkup if you need anything. Definitely will be coming back here!!! read more

Grand Taj - Indian Near Me - Riverside, California

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Great food And good service Ricky was very helpful and it was a great time will go again read more

Grand Taj - Great prices - Indian Near Me - Riverside, California

The food and service are amazing! My family went here for lunch and their variety of multiple foods were so delicious. Will definitely come often read more

i have been here once before for the buffet! came yesterday and it was just as nice. the food is warm and fresh. the vegetables and prawns they have seem to be very popular so they are either empty or a bit too over cooked (the vegetables) but they are quick to help you out. they cooked some more prawns to order and i remember the first time they put out a new order of vegetable pakora i just didn't want to bother them this time since we were the last ones for buffet. so so many options! they have a cold bar with salad and dessert and two bars of just warm food. many vegetarians options and multiple meat and rice options. i believe the menu changes also! before they had the chicken option of tikka masala and this time butter chicken. another thing they changed also was the rice. they always have plain basmati rice but this time they had two more (the to die for vegetable biryani and the hyderabadi chicken dum biryani). last time they also had a different dessert option seviyan kheer (vermicelli milk pudding) and this time ras malai (cheese balls in a creamy milk sauce). lastly, this time around had more vegetarian options. last time we only saw the paneer tikka masala and yellow lentil soup (maybe dal shorva)...this time we had the paneer butter masala, dal makhani, and a type of chickpea curry dish. they were both delicious. the cost for lunch buffet is $15.99 and runs from 11am to 3pm. i think it is a pretty good deal! the service makes it worth it even more. they are very attentive and walk around taking used dishes/refilling water (or in my case leaving a pitcher because i kept drinking so much). they also were quick to put in an order or their fresh made naan. they asked us if we would like some right away before we even sat down. they even brought out some gulab jamun for us after we finished eating! the ambiance is nice and peaceful. the workers were pleasant and the music they had on wasn't too loud. we could hold a conversation or stop to look at music videos or the olympics! will be coming back again. it is so welcoming and nice. read more

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No more weekend lunch buffer, but love the paneer butter masala. We also had the garlic naan with yellow dal, who was also really good. The staff was friendly and the place was clean. read more

Worst Indian food ever. Absolutely no flavor! So upset right now. I have to toss it. Never order from here again. If you order butter chicken, that's all you get a small container of sauce and 4 small pieces of chicken. No rice. They don't give you rice. read more

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This review is based on two visits. This is a small-ish Indian buffet. The food here is good and fresh but the selection is small. On my last visit for lunch I had the chicken curry, butter chicken and some paneer cheese dish. The food was very good and it was not busy there. I would like to see Tandoori Chicken offered as well as Palak/Saag Paneer. The buffet comes with plain naan, add garlic naan for a back more. I think the lunch buffet is $17. Four stars! read more

Grand Taj - Indian Near Me - Riverside, California

Paid $20 for Chicken Tikka Masala, barely any meat, all sauce. Not worth the price! Don't recommend! read more

Amazing restaurant! The service was great, the workers were extremely attentive, and great hospitality! Food was very flavorful, overall wonderful experience. Will definitely come back! read more

The service was fantastic. I got there early so no crowds. The food was very good. I recommend the goat stew. Very clean!

I called in a pick-up order this evening. It was my first time trying this place and it was absolutely delicious! I used to patronize Punjab Palace when they were located nearby on Magnolia & Tyler. I haven't been able to find a place just as good...until now! Yay I found a new spot. I ordered goat vindaloo and aloo Gobi (cauliflower). Well I actually ordered lamb vindaloo and baingan bharta (eggplant) but I was called back a few minutes later and told that they were out of lamb and that they did not have the eggplant dish. Oh well I'll try those dishes next time. I was also disappointed that the portion sizes were a bit small for the price and they did not come with rice. I had to pay for the rice separate. I'll end by saying the food here is so good! read more

I've had a lot of Indian food and the food here is very well made. Flavors on point, good service, and guess who else was in the restaurant eating along with me? Yup a bunch of Indian people! If Indian people are eating here u know it's gotta good. Very much enjoyed my meal here read more

Food was delicious and the service was excellent! They were really sweet and made sure we liked the food. The restaurant is very clean and the ambiance was nice. They were also very accommodating with food allergies as well. read more

Lunch buffet. Newly opened. Very quiet. Appears only one server. Food avg for a buffet. Appeared to have 3 veg, 3 meat choices; not all labeled. I'm a wimp and like very little spice, things were slightly hot for me, most might like it. Limited salad items , dessert balls no sauce, cold. Favorite was actually the mixed veg curry. Rice was crunchy, so was lentil dal-ran out of samosas. Standout garlic naan. Very nice atmosphere and tables. Would have liked aloo gobi and tandoori chicken. I'll try back in a few months. read more

I went grocery shopping and stopped by since their eatery wasnt open yet. The ambiance is nice, chefs appear fully trained, and the food is flavorful. Personally, the chutneys could use more "umph" and i prefer more dhaniya on the naan the biryani was decent but the plain rive was inedible. They had the best okra ive had in my life! read more

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AMAZING FOOD AND EVENT SPACE. We came for Jaggo as part of a Sikh/Punjabi wedding and it was one of the funnest parties we've ever been to, part of the good experience was the space and the food. The tables were nicely decorated in vibrant colored cloth and the sound system was amazing, so we really got into the vibe with the Indian Music blasting. The dancefloor ended up covered in hundreds of one dollar bills and my only wish was that part of the room could have been darker and not under full light. High ceiling and very spacious on the inside, it also has a nice layout with a separate bar area that won't create unsightly lines inside the venue space. There are changing rooms and large clean bathroom for guests. Food was in heated trays and we loved it. Appetizers and food can be customized and we had chicken and lamb as part of appetizers and the main dishes. I loved the pakora, expertly fried and crispy and filled with vegetables. Other standouts were the lentils and tandoori chicken. The lentils had a nice heat level a touch before what I would call spicy and it made alcohol consumption easier. All of the guests commented how insanely tender the chicken was, cooked properly so it was super soft and not falling off the bone. read more

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Went there for the lunch buffet, and I really liked it. Haven't had Indian buffet in a while, and what they offer for the price is more than fair. The quality is good. The service is fast. I never had an empty water cup. Planning to come back again. read more

The service here really is off the charts, especially compared to comparable restaurants in this area. I really appreciate how kind and attentive the staff is. I also really enjoyed the food. My kids struggled a little bit, but they aren't culinary experts by any stretch of the imagination. They basically stuck to the naan and rice. Thanks to everyone there, I really appreciated this experience. read more

Nothing authentic about this place, food very blend . Seems it was cooked in stale cooking oil. Nice location and setup.

Visited this location for an event in the banquet hall and was pleasantly surprised at the excellent quality and taste of the food even with such a big group! The mango Lassi was pretty good and I would definitely recommend trying it. For food, everything was a little spicy and the mixed vegetable rice wasn't my favorite but other than that all the entrees were good. Shahi paneer was tasty as was the grilled vegetable platter, these were my 2 favorite things there. I will say that the naan was pretty rubbery and difficult to eat. The halwa dessert was tasty but a little too sweet and heavy for my taste. The banquet hall was well done and service overall was good so definitely had a good experience! read more

Grand Taj - Indian Near Me - Riverside, California

Order up : Mutton masala on yogurt with mint chutney, Cabbage & G5 chicken with sweet balsamic drizzle, Chicken biryani with paneer butter masala, Chole with basmati butter chicken and garlic naan, shredded chicken masala basmati rice with mint chutney. Today I went with my family to 5 Rivers Cuisine of India Restaurant- Bar & Grill at 10198 Indiana Ave, Riverside CA. I love this buffet and today I decided to make some delicious combinations with their buffet items. Each dish has the most comforting flavors. The hospitality is top notch and the owner even came to our table to see how our meals were. Each bite was perfectly seasoned, cooked and kept me going back for more. I mean just because you're at a buffet doesn't mean that you can't eat fancy. So until next time have a wonderful weekend and I hope you get to try their delicious food. read more

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In the recent past you'd have to drive to Artesia to get an Indian restaurant this authentic and a menu as diverse for many regions and states in India. Fortunately, that situation has changed for Riverside. Located off the 91 Freeway near Tyler on Indiana, you'll find plenty of parking out front. Inside there's a vast banquet room for special events, but the main dining room is nicely appointed with spaced tables and comfortable high-backed embroidered chairs. I didn't get a close look at the drink options but they do offer wine and cocktails, possibly beer too. Service is fast and friendly and the menu is nicely laid out over a large format four-page illustrated spread. I was most excited about trying the Dosas, those giant crépes made of ground rice and lentils stuffed with vegetables and spices typically. However, they offer quite a few options and mostly vegetarian too if that matters to you. This is definitely something you'd only find in Artesia (or Evanston, Illinois where I first was acquainted with Dosas). We ordered something familiar in Korma with chicken to see how they rendered it, as well as Khatta Meetha Baingan, a spicy dish of baby aubergines (eggplant), some garlic Naan, and Samosas to start with. Pompadons were complimentary and I enjoyed the rich, viscous and sweet tamarind sauce. The spicy green sauce was also excellent and had progressive heat. The Samosas arrived first, freshly fried but not dripping oil at all (that means the frier is at the correct temperature). Delicious and robust, highly recommended. My Masala Dosa arrived next. A near-by table also got a Dosa, where mine was folded parcel style, theirs was a scroll about two-feet long! Either way this is a dish to relish and you can only use your fingers. The object is to maneuver the filling into each pinch then dip into one or more of the accompanying chutneys. All fresh, all superb and completely different from each other. The Naan was cooked in the clay Tandoor oven, and reflects the quality and attention to detail in every dish. The eggplant surprised me the most. Normally I'm not a big fan, that's her domain, but I tried some and it's sweet and spicy all at once. We both loved the Korma, the whole spices crushed to order lent a little kick of heat but the sweet finish was unexpected. I mentioned that to our server and he said it came from the heavy cream added at the end of preparation. The food is exemplary and everything stood apart in spices and textures. We got to talk with the executive chef, a charming and passionate young man named Kannan Krishna. He studied at a culinary school in India and was hired to essentially bring Artesia closer to the growing Indian and Bengali population in the Riverside and Eastvale areas. We chatted about the food and their plans for catering and cooking on location. I'm so excited about eating here again and soon. Recently Riverside proper has been getting some new restaurants, so this is one of the standouts. I love all the Indian and Pakistani restaurants in town but this menu brings new options that are a cut above and very reasonably priced. read more

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Attitude and communication, I had my wedding reception at this place and paid for food and bar and servers. The owner without any communication with us at the end of the reception asked us to pay $1500 more to eat we paid for because he cooked extra food and bartended and turn on dance floor lighting which we did not ask him to do . Food was served late at the event. Found out he had to pull his staff to serve his restaurant first and the event later. read more

This is our second visit in about two weeks so we enjoyed it a lot. The food is delicious, the service is great too. It's a very quiet place on Sunday night and we are alone. Beautiful music playing. TV's on sports but not too loud. I'm excited to try new things tonight!! Well, the food was great tonight as well. My husband didn't get everything that he ordered but we had more than enough food. I didn't finish mine and I eat it for lunch the next two days I am truly a fan and happy that there's somewhere else that my husband who seems to be stuck in a rut Will take us to usually it's only two other places lol read more

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My husband and I came here for lunch a few Sundays ago at 11:30. There was a light up sign that said OPEN. There was a sign outside that said there was a buffet. We tried to go in but the door was locked. We even knocked on the door....but no answer. There is an Indian market in the same center....there is a sign there that points to the restaurant saying that there was an Indian Buffet? We left disappointed. ? read more

5/5 Best Indian restaurant in Riverside. I wouldn't go anywhere else ! They have a nice huge venue to rent out with a bar also. Food: I ordered a chicken vindaloo- medium spicy. The spice was perfection with the right amount of kick. The curry was nice and thick not soupy. Spices were balanced well. Side dishes: Rice was amazing and fragrant. The rice grains were fluffy and loose no stickiness at all. -Garlic naan was hot & taken freshly out the oven. The bread could be more fluffier but thats personal preference. Service: 10/10 attentive, kind, and hospitable. They even offered good recommendations when certain items unavailable Ambiance: Clean and new. Comfy seats remind me of Isfahan rugs. Bangra to house to Bollywood music in the background. I felt like I was transported out the country. Excellent overall. I wish this new business to succeed. Riverside needs more better food options. read more

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We just found out that this restaurant under new management. So we went inside for dinner. We love the food. Manager Ritik took care of us. We wish them great success for future. Nice and clean inside. Lots of parking spaces read more

Amazing food and ambience! This place is much nicer than it was before. Looks like they have spent a lot of money on the remodel. It is truly a grand space with excellent appetizers and food choices would definitely book an event there. read more

This place was SO GOOD! My husband and I went for lunch last Friday. We had the Butter chicken, cauliflower appetizer, rice and garlic Naan. It was amazing!!! Service was great! Definitely recommend. I know a few people were saying it was expensive, but not to us. I had a hot tea and we had the "Cucumber salad" as well. It was $50. We did share everything, but it was more than enough. By the way the salad is not a Salad. It's a plate with cucumbers on one side and red onion on the other. read more