From the moment we walked in, the hospitality at this Indian restaurant was absolutely outstanding. The owners personally came over to welcome us and truly catered to our every need, making us feel more like honored guests than customers. They took the time to explain dishes, offer thoughtful recommendations, and made sure everything was exactly how we wanted it throughout the entire meal. The food was phenomenal--rich, authentic flavors, perfectly spiced, and beautifully presented. Every dish tasted fresh and made with care, and you could tell there was real pride behind every plate that came out of the kitchen. What really sets this place apart is the level of service. The owners' attention, warmth, and genuine desire to make sure we had an amazing experience elevated the entire evening. It's rare to find a restaurant where the people behind it are so involved and passionate. If you're looking for incredible Indian food paired with top-tier, heartfelt service, this place is a must-visit. We'll absolutely be back! read more

Was craving Indian food so decided to try this place. Everything was delicious although the Saag was a bit too spicy for me, but still very good! Good portions. Fair prices. Definitely a good option read more

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Lunch buffet is amazing! I love having a lil of everything and being able to go back for more. Service is speedy--so efficient for a quick midday getaway during the work week for a refreshing escape from the office. read more

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First time at the Imperial Kitchen to meet my brother's girlfriend's mother! The restaurant is lit very well with Christmas lights which really catered to Holidays. Customer service is decent. The food low key lacked flavor I think they should go heavy on the spices and not shy away from the Indian masala's! The dosa was good tho and the Achari Fish as well :) read more

Imperial Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Plainfield, Illinois

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Nice Indian option on the north side of Plainfield. Enjoyed the weekday buffet, plentiful of options to choose from. Our favorite was the Murch Mali Kabab and Chicken Biryani. You also can't go wrong with the mango desert. Nan was served fresh and service was good. Restaurant was clean and beautifully decorated. Thank you read more

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Overall bad experience. Appetizers in the buffet were cold, and we asked for several times and they finally warmed them. For Nans, they had a policy written to order on the table, later we were told that the policy does not apply for Valentine's Day (why not remove the notice then?). After standing waiting for naan for 10 mins, they told us that it will be delivered to the table. But guess what - it wasn't for another 10 mins. By this time we had lost the appetite. For the cheque, they added a charge for 3 year old kid for the buffet. When my wife clarified the age policy, they said it was 4 and above and finally removed it. Finally, by this time, I wasn't sure if the gratuity even applies for the horrible service that we received and that too for the buffet, to this the lady at the counter said that you need to pay gratuity because it's a large family (had 2 kids with one sleeping through the lunch lunch and 4 adults). I usually do not rate any place 1 star, but they service ruined my food experience with the family on Valentine's Day. read more

Please don't sleep on this restaurant. The buffet is delicious and fresh and the restaurant is clean with great service.

I'm am thrilled to finally have a decent Indian buffet open semi close to me. I had to drive thirty minutes to get there, but totally worth it! The restaurant is clean and well designed. The buffet dishes are beautiful. I love that they are covered and the lid holder right over them is such a great idea! The food stays warm and doesn't dry out or stay exposed. Great idea and so beautiful! The food was wonderful as well, great tasting and a large assortment of dishes to choose from. We went on a weekday and there were several vegetarian and chicken options. Naan and chicken tandoori were brought to the table by the very attentive waitstaff. They were super friendly and very accommodating. My niece loves naan and basically inhaled basket after basket, and they just kept bring her fresh naan. Such nice people! Everything tasted fresh and delicious. Not salty or over spiced. The chef knows what they are doing! The lunch buffet during the week is only $14, and on the weekends $18! Totally worth it! I have a few Indian buffets closer to me (Downers Grove), but this is by far the best I've had since Covid, and it's worth the drive for the variety, value, and experience! read more

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Worst Indian food I ever ate. We arrived about 12:15 for the buffet. All of the food containers were picked clean with very little food in them. What I did have was so so. Then to top it off the bill was $76.00 for 3. No drinks. 3 mango lassis. The read more

We just moved nearby and like the food here a lot. We also found most of the staff very friendly.

Excellent lunch buffet at a great price. Food was fresh, well spiced but not spicy. Tandoori chicken (cilantro spiced) and Nan brought to table. The tandoori was excellent and will be a great take out with a side of potato and peas. Give this place a chance and help them succeed! read more

Imperial Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Plainfield, Illinois

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I loved this restaurant when I tried it at a buffet. Big selection & I liked everything that I tried. I went back with a group at dinner a few months later. I ordered the cauliflower and it was too spicy. My friend ordered a chicken dish that was too spicy too and she ordered it "not hot". The Thunbs Up soda was delicious as I remembered that drink from India. The naan and basmati rice were excellent. I'd definitely go back at lunch! The buffet is amazing & the desserts are delicious too. read more

Excellent weekend buffet and service! The buffet offered a wide variety of food, and all of it was wonderful. The hosts could not have been more friendly. read more

I love this place. Tandoori lamb chops is a must. I only get a few things tlc, butter chicken extra spicy, garlic naan, chicken 65 and goat briyani. Tough to order anything else when eating for two but these always hit the spot. read more

I'll admit that I'm kinda new to the Indian cuisine but I thought going to a lunch buffet here would expand experience but I was disappointed. The food was not warm, the naan was hard. I'm planning to go to another Indian lunch buffet so see if it makes any difference in quality. It's either that or order the dishes one at a time. My quest moves on. read more

We just visited for the first time. We enjoyed everything we ordered! The owner and staff were very friendly and willing to answer any questions we had. We have been to many Indian restaurants but out of the ones around here we will be returning soon. They have a lunch buffet every day closed Monday read more

I've done the lunch buffet twice now and love it. Everything is fresh, warm and DELICIOUS! Great service as well.

The service was very fast and servers were super friendly! I have only had Indian a hand full of times and this experience blown me away. I appreciated that they asked me and my husband what spice level we would like for the foods. The meat was cooked perfectly (we had lamb and goat) and the sauces complemented the meat perfectly. They really care about making the customer happy and it definitely makes me want to come again. read more

I went for the saturday lunch buffet at $19.99 and it was divine! Everything was cooked fresh and delicious. They have over a dozen options plus side dishes and desserts. I been to many of the best Indian buffets and all my favorites closed down post covid. I'm very happy to have another great buffet nearby and especially by an owner who strives for perfection. This is my third time here since I discovered it and the food keeps getting better. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, very clean, with attentive and friendly staff. read more

Flavor was alright. Bally in chicken in the tikka masala. Rice was ok. The entire meal was ok. Not bad but I've had much better Indian food.

Not many people know , they offer Lunch buffet every day except Monday. They open at 11 pm . Their Buffet spread is outstanding, their taste was too good. The price is so reasonable and their customer service is top notch. Spacious restaurant with pleasing ambience. Awesome dining experience. Plainfield residents are lucky . read more

Tasty Maharashtrian Food! Authentic Flavors. Sabudana Vada, Thalipit, Solkadhi is homemade taste n flavors!

great buffet! great food! baby liked , but you can always request spicy level adjust)

I have been wanting to try Indian food for so long. Today was my first time and I ordered the butter chicken and the garlic Naan. It was so good, just wish I had ordered the hotter spice. Didn't want to mess up my first encounter. Will definitely be returning especially since I can walk to it. read more

Absolutely delicious. My first experience with Indian food and I was delighted. The service we received was wonderful as well.

Just tried this place for the first time and it was excellent. The food was fresh and delicious. We had some appetizers (the Samosas are great) as well as Chicken Tikka Marsala and a vegetable curry. Very friendly staff. I was so happy to see an Indian restaurant open up at this location (formerly Delicia Mexican Cuisine). read more

Imperial Kitchen - Rose lassi - Indian Near Me - Plainfield, Illinois

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So good! The Bang Bang Cauliflower and the Chole Bhature are delicious! Tried the Indian Paan Old Fashioned; it was different and unusual with a very strong rose flavor. read more

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Great service and food will definitely go back and visit again and again and again and again read more

Imperial Kitchen - Biryani - Indian Near Me - Plainfield, Illinois

Everything was fresh and so delicious. The asparagus soup is one of the best soups I've ever had. Been dreaming of the chai martini, too. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Our first time, really good food, we had chicken tika masala, lamb laas maas, had mango dessert. Everything was delicious. Great service & ambience. We'll be back with friends & family. read more

We stopped in the other day to get food for dinner and they did not disappoint. The food was delicious. We got Hyderabad chicken curry, Navratan Korma, Hyderabad Biryani ( chicken), Butter Naan and to drink I had the CHAKRA IN TURMERIC (soooooo good). We will definitely go back and have been referring our friends and family to check this place out also. Service was great as well. read more

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I parked outside this place wondering if it was even open. There weren't any other cars in the lot. OK, it was a Thursday night-but at 6-ish there should be SOMEBODY in a restaurant. I went in--the place was empty. Uh-oh. I was warmly greeted and sat. The maître d' was also my waiter. He asked if I was familiar with Indian cuisine, and I replied I was an enthusiastic aficionado. As is my wont, when I'm in a new place, sometimes I ask the waiter to have the chef show off and provide me a meal to show what their place is about. The fellow didn't blink at that request, then asked if spicy was ok, and he was a bit taken aback (in a good way) when I said "Indian Spicy!". I also asked for some Papads, and at that point he said "Ah! you DO know Indian cuisine!". For starters, He sent out "Crispy Honey Chili Potatoes" which were actually garden-variety french fries, but with a killer sauce/glaze. My first thought was to call "bullshit". Then I tasted them. I'm not a french-fry denizen. The onliest place I glom them up is Henry's Hot Dogs, and only if they are steaming fresh. (I eat them with too much salt and no ketchup). The "Crispy Honeys" here were totally fab, to my utter astonishment. I scarfed them down. The kitchen had my attention. The Papads were out, too, with 2 great chutneys For entree, He sent the Lamb Laas Maas which was a spicy Lamb Curry, listed as a Chef's Specialty. It was really tasty, hot (in flavor), and perfect with the fragrant Basmati arriving with it. 3 for 3. He suggested Gulab Jamun for dessert, and it appeared not in the usual bath of Rosewater syrup, but in a pool of Rabdi cream. Rabdi is Indian condensed milk. Gulab Jamun has been an evergreen in every Indian resto I've frequented, everywhere; and there have been a few. Nearly identical at all of them. This place had the guts to stray from the norm, and I gotta tell ya--It was delicious. Especially with the fine Masala tea accompanying it. The owner, a nice Indian Lady was on premises and visited my table for the flash review--I was very very pleased--she was happy. It was a bit sad, 'cos I was the single patron for the entire night. The other Yelps here say I'm not alone in my 5-star assessment. If you dig Indian, give this place a shot. Eager to try the buffet. I'll be back... read more

Butter chicken was fantastic and had the perfect amount of heat. I always make two meals out of the dish. Would recommend.

Have been here twice in the last week for the lunch buffet. I am so happy to have an Indian buffet near me, have definitely missed these! Overall the food variety was good for me, the inside was clean and bright. Good amount of traffic especially as it has only been open about a month. Will definitely be back! read more

Imperial Kitchen - Lunch buffet assortment - Indian Near Me - Plainfield, Illinois

Great experience with Maharashtrian food. Tried the tambada rassa and bhakari, it was delicious. Paneer grill was awesome. Eggplant curry is great for vegetarian options. Ambience is good. Service is very friendly. Only thing to improve is solkadhi and fish curry. Both need little indian coastal flavors from Malvan region. Overall satisfying experience and taste. Already been twice and looking forward for many visits. read more

Imperial Kitchen is the best Indian I've ever had. Service spot on the food served perfect! We missed the afternoon buffet so we opted to wait for dinner. We tried a little bit of everything. Lamb and chicken protein dishes and everything paired with Kingfisher on tap. We'll be back for sure! read more

Imperial Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Plainfield, Illinois

I am a big fan of food with big flavor, therefore I love Indian food. I have eaten at every Indian restaurant in Naperville and I will say the Imperial Kitchen is the best Indian food I've had the area, in years. Their food is fresh and the curries are perfect. Please visit this restaurant and help keep them in our town. They deserve our patronage and you too will love the food and their service. read more

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One of the few Indian buffet in the area. Not that many options to choose from but will certainly fill your craving of Indian food buffet style wise. Food tasted very fresh and extremely flavorful, hot too hot at times. The atmosphere during lunch is very ambient. Since it's a new opening, place is clean and fresh new remodeling feel. The service is out of this world. Considerate in all aspects. Owner or server are very aware of your drink levels and finished plate(s). They treat you like a king there. Bringing you fresh naan and asking if you would like white rice. read more

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I came to check out their lunch buffet, and it was delicious. I was impressed by the number of dishes offered. My highlights were the tandoori chicken, chicken kolmapuri, kerala chicken curry, paneer mutter masala (favorite), onion pakora, and the desert sooji halwa. Anand was a nice guy and brought out fresh naan for me quickly. Great service. The lunch buffet cost roughly $17 with tax. Very reasonable. I'll be back with friends!! read more

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My wife and I tried out this new restaurant tonight. I am happy to see an Indian restaurant in Plainfield , but I am thankful it is this restaurant. The food is wonderful. We started with a sweet and spicy potato dish. I thought it was great, but it was made for American pallets and inspired by indo-Chinese food. Once I ate the rest, I still thought it was good, but they have so much more to offer. We had some lamb chops, buttered chicken and garlic naan. All of they were great, I just got done eating left overs. The price points and amount of food was perfect. I am newer to Indian food, so I will be going to check out the buffet to try more things and find my favorites. Please, let's support this restaurant and get more choices for food in Plainfield. The service was great, the owner was kind and wanted us to enjoy ourselves. I will be telling people. I will also be going back soon! read more