5 stars. Best…read more Indian. Food. Ever. Butter chicken is very sweet, so you'll need to add some spice to round it out. The garlic naan is delish. Portions are large. Service is really good, also.

Went for lunch -- swanky ambience, full stocked bar. Many of the interesting vegan fusion things I…read morewas drawn to the restaurant for were not available, but our server talked at length to the chefs and came up with some good choices. Ended up getting the Phool Makhana Bhel (roasted lotus seeds) as a crunchy, mildly spicy appetizer, which was delicious, and a generous portion. (Deeply flavorful spices, wonderful crunch.) Went with the dal (yellow lentil soup) and ghee-free crispy methi roti (fenugreek leaf spiced flatbread) for my main -- both were deeply satisfying and powerfully flavorful, as well as very filling. My friend's goat biryani was apparently terrific (according to her); we ate a pile of food, but still ended up taking containers home. For the record: medium spice was juuuuuuuust right -- didn't make the eyes water, but had a mild bit of a bite. Super interesting menu, even for vegans! Will have to try dinner here in future.

Ordered veg kheema biryani and its the best of all. Good ambience, service, and the quantity is…read moreperfectly sufficient for 2 people. Also ordered some curries. Tastes yum

Ordered goat curry and chicken biryani…read more Taste was good. Goat curry had only bones and no meat. But the curry sauce was good and spice level was on point. Chicken biryani was really good. Ambience was good. Service was good.

We just tried Bawarchi, fantastic! My family tried paneer…read morebiryani and egg biryani. They were both excellent. I ordered medium spice and it was pretty hot, but absolutely delicious. Some ordered mild and it was also wonderful. Flavorful and authentic. The naan was fresh and wonderful. Fried cauliflower I will order again! This will be our go to Indian restaurant.

Never had indian food before and went with some friends…read more Everyone was super nice there, and the buffet had LOTS of options given it was 20$. Plenty of seating too Definitely could imagine there was better indian food, but I am definitely not in a rush to go back.

Came for the lunch buffet on a Sunday. It was lively with lots of families enjoying time together…read more The buffet includes mango drink, hot chai and water. They bring fresh garlic naan to the table. Lots of food choices. I also enjoyed that there was a little bit of heat level in some of the dishes, not too mild. Was too full for the dessert options! Will need to come back. They also have many different and intriguing flavors of hand dipped ice cream. Service was friendly, welcoming and attentive. Highly recommend this nice buffet.

We stopped by Punjabi Tadka around 8 pm during the weekdays after traveling from Kansas City…read morebecause we were craving for some Chai and Pakodas. The restaurant was empty because it was past dinner time and pretty close to closing. We ordered Adrak Chai and Onion Pakodas. The ginger chai hit the spot and was the highlight of the evening - warm, nicely spiced along with comforting ginger flavor. The pakoras unfortunately were horrible. The batter was quite thick and they didn't seemed to be cooked right- texture and taste were disappointing. Pricing seemed reasonable for a quick chai ($5 approx) and snack stop but their menu was extensive with many more dishes to offer. We came in fairly late and mainly looking for chai that's why our experience was decent. The restaurant otherwise was very clean and maintained well with Punjabi songs playing in the background - total Punjabi dhaba style. I am giving it four stars only because of the Chai and how their restaurant atmosphere felt, but I definitely think they should work on improving their Pakodas.

I've been eating here for years even through all the name changes. I used to love their Butter…read moreChicken/Chicken Makhani and their Raita, but today, the only decent thing was the rice & naan. Idk if the ambiance has ever been great here as its inside is not pretty & the bathroom is very gross & never clean. The 2 orders of Chicken Makhani I received today tasted so strongly of WAY too much ghee to where I couldn't even taste anything else. It was lacking proper flavor & the chicken was very, very dry and tasted old. Super disappointing. I send people to this place allllll the time, but not anymore. The raita was the absolute worst part of my meal. I paid $5 extra for 2 things of raita & had to throw both away because they were SO bad! I don't know why, but it was so excessively full of black pepper that I honestly almost puked. Not only that, it tasted very, VERY strongly of green pepper. Raita is NEVER supposed to have green pepper & I honestly couldn't tell if that was the issue or if it was actually expired/rotten. I was super excited for this food & it was so incredibly disappointing especially because it wasn't cheap...huge decline in food quality & definitely not worth the price.

So, I am brand new to Indian food. A friend recommended this spot, and I went with their go-to…read moreorder: chicken tikka masala and garlic naan bread. Let me just say, from the very start this place blew me away. From the first phone call, the customer service was outstanding. The gentleman I spoke with was so kind and patient with me, especially since I didn't really know what I wanted. He made recommendations, and I felt totally confident in my order. When I went to pick it up, the interaction was fantastic again. Now, I'll be honest--the exterior might not grab your attention right away. But do not let that stop you, because the food here is absolutely amazing. The rice? Fluffy, soft, almost silky. Cooked perfectly. The chicken tikka masala? Wow. I ordered it medium heat (about a 3 out of 5), and it was spot on. Nothing overwhelming at first, just the perfect little kick at the end. The flavor was rich, balanced, and so satisfying. Pair that with the garlic naan, and it's like they were made for each other. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes. I noticed they also offer a lunch buffet, which looks like it could be awesome--such a great way to sample everything and really discover what you love. 10/10 recommend. If you've never tried Indian food (like me), this is the perfect place to start.

It would have been a 5 star review for the food and the friendliness of the staff... However, the…read morefact that you cannot get a glass of ice water irks me. Yes there is water from a water cooler, BUT with teeny tiny cups that are maybe 3 inches tall. You can get some other drinks such as specialty drinks or canned/bottled things from the fridge. On the other hand, despite being a carnivore, I thoroughly enjoyed the food here. For starters I had the hot and sour soup... yeah I know, not exactly Indian, but Indo-chino. It was different than expected, but very good. Actually a bit spicy and seemed to have ginger pieces in it along with a lot of unindentifible things and absolutely delicious. I tried the Bhaji Pav, which is ... well I really have no idea, but it comes with a large dish of goodness, seems to maybe have lentils or chickpeas in it. It's pureed and has a wonderful spice combination, maybe a hint of curry, but not spicy at all. Comes with finely chopped onions, a lime wedge and 2 soft buttered buns. I would definitely order this again. The most impressive looking dish was the Thali, basically a sampler dish, which has naan, a savory yoghurt based drink, several cups of various dishes and even a little dessert. I might get that next time to explore more of the options here. And as I already mentioned, the staff is very sweet and patiently explained the different dishes to my group. With 8 of us not having any clue, I have to say, this lady had the patience of a a saint.

Gift Certificates Refused Despite Clear Written Terms…read more I purchased gift certificates from Honest Indian Restaurant that were valid through December 26. The written terms specifically listed December 24 and December 25, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as holiday exclusions. December 23 was not listed as one of the excluded holidays, and the terms did not state that the entire surrounding week would be excluded. On December 23, my family and I attempted to use the certificates and were informed they would not be accepted because the restaurant considered the entire week to be a holiday period. The matter was escalated to the manager, who upheld the decision not to accept the certificates. After driving over an hour with my entire family, we were unable to use gift certificates that had already been purchased under the written terms provided at the time of sale. As a result, I lost the value of the certificates despite attempting to use them on a date that was not listed as an excluded holiday. Based on this experience, I will not return and cannot recommend this business.

I've eaten here twice and tried several different menu items. Everything I've had has been fresh,…read moreflavorful, and well prepared. The portions are a little small, but the prices are reasonable, so I don't mind. The atmosphere is one of this place's biggest strengths. It's clean, has a great lounge vibe, a pool table, and plenty of seating, making it a nice place to hang out with friends. My biggest complaint is the wait time. Both takeout orders took around 40 minutes for just two items, while dine-in customers who ordered after me were served first. I also found it odd that some menu items only include fries if you dine in. If a meal is advertised at a certain price with fries included, I think takeout customers should receive the same meal they're paying for. Overall, I'd recommend this spot if you're looking for a relaxed atmosphere and aren't in a hurry. If you're stopping in just to grab food to go, be prepared for a wait.

"don't judge a book by its cover' applies so heavily here…read more while the building is a little misleading (a small parking lot with a sign that says 'circle city eats'), the food here will give you every reason to work with the space provided! if you're looking for on-the-go indian food, I highly recommend ordering one of the many kathi rolls they offer. You can choose from well-seasoned potatoes, chickpeas, chicken, and more -- all wrapped in the convenience of a flatbread roll. I loved that I could eat this meal on my way home after a busy day, but the flavor here is unlike any other quick-service food. They pack restaurant quality spices into the dishes and bring a sit-down flavor quality to your car. This will definitely be turning into a go-to spot for me whenever I find myself downtown wanting something quick and delicious. I have no complaints!

AMAZING BUFFET!! The…read morefood selection is incredible... everything was so fresh, flavorful, and constantly replenished. Service is good and the staff is attentive and friendly, making sure your table is always clear. On top of that, the place is so beautiful! The interior design and atmosphere make the whole dining experience feel extra special. Can't wait to come back!

Incredible India is stunning inside! The lighting, the comfortable seating and the beautiful pots…read moregive this restaurant a nice touch. We were seated immediately and were told we could go up for the buffet. They had an assortment of Indian foods to try. They were all delicious-some having more heat than others, but nothing unbearable. I will say I was disappointed in the naan. I was looking for a pillowy soft garlic bread, but instead it was thin and crispy like a cracker and no garlic. And the only option for dessert was the rice pudding.

This was my first time trying Indian Street Food , so we asked what were some of the must try items…read moreand now I see why... they were so good! My top 3 were definitely the J.B. Butter Vadapav, Bhaji Pav, and the cheesy Club Sandwich. The curries were great too, but these were more unique. The staff was also really nice and super helpful when we asked about allergies and different ingredients. I really appreciated that because it made ordering a lot easier. We dined inside and it was a really large clean space, but there were lots of people picking up carry out orders so great for both! Easy parking lot. Really big menu so I'd recommend looking at it before going in to help you decide.

I'm so impressed with this place! Some of the fast casual Indian restaurants here don't have a good…read moreupkeep, and don't hire friendly employees. The employees here were friendly and the restaurant was so clean! We tried quite a few options here and honestly, nothing was a disappointment! We already can't wait to go back. We ordered the following: - butter vada pav (it's SPICY) - masala dosa (the chutneys with this dish were good) - pav bhaji (really good & another spicy dish) - veg fried rice (so flavorful) - Manchurian (tasted great with the fried rice) - cold coffee - mango shake

I'm a vegetarian visiting my parents from out of state and was expecting the usual sub-par…read moreIndianapolis lunch and dinner options... but then we gave this place a try and wow!! A huge variety of vegetarian options (plus meat add ons, for the meat eaters), and everything we tried was delicious. The forbidden rice bowl was a particular favorite. Prices are reasonable too. We went back three times! I would highly recommend to any vegetarian or anyone who likes tasty veggies. Pro tip: get the chocolate chip cookie on your way out. One of the best I've ever had!

This place has been on my list to try since they opened and I finally had the opportunity to stop…read morein for lunch. I honestly didn't know what to expect other than I knew it was healthy food options. Parking is tough. I had to park a bit away during lunch time because their little section is pretty small and it was packed, so I parked over by Whole Foods and walked over. Not a big deal just something to be aware of, and if you are lucky enough to find a spot near them, it's tight getting in and out so just a side note. Upon walking in it was a pretty long line but again it was lunch time (around noon), so no issues. You order at and then get a number and find a place to sit. They have options to sit inside and out. We decided to sit outside since it was a nice day. The food came pretty quickly which was nice since it was lunch time. I ordered a kale salad which was amazing. My lunch partner had a wrap and she said it was really good. You can tell they are using really top notch ingredients which is good. Pricing is pretty typical for these type of places.