I was tired a exhausted of restaurants lying about their food. Most restaurants I visited recently…read morewere not at all serving authentic Pakistani food but so they claimed. I was at sams club and someone recommended me this restaurant and told me that I am going to love it and yes he was right, this is true Pakistani authentic food with minimal ingredients and spices but they taste is just out of this world. I am telling you if you wanna enjoy true Pakistani cuisine then this is the place you want to visit. The owner is super nice and goes above and beyond to make your visit special

We were craving Indian food, and this was the only sit down option. Pleasant surprise, especially…read moreafter looking at ratings. Pros: Delicious food, family owned, good options, freshly made, Naan to die for! Don't expect a fancy restaurant, but rather a nice, local joint. While we were there, dashers kept coming and grabbing orders. Also fresh food takes a bit. Don't eexpect fast food. And it's not crazy spicy, which I appreciated! See you soon! Even my picky teen loved it! (My younger one was attempting to lick the plate )

TIP: Get the Samosas for an appetizer. SO GOOD!…read more We love to visits to Taste of India. It is a regular request for my wife's birthday meals, etc. Our last visit ahead of Christmas was great. The staff were so attentive and pleasant. We must have encountered four different workers who each seemed free to be themselves and brought great interaction to the table. We haven't been able to come back in a while and we were so stoked that it seemed even better than usual. The food was it's usual best. We love getting a Naan Basket and sharing entrees like the Butter Chicken and Kadai Chicken. Be aware that they are pretty accurate with their spice levels. You may want to start at Mild, just to get acquainted!

They've really gone downhill. No more lunch buffet. I tried their lunch special lately. MY homemade…read moreChicken Tiki Masala made with Aldis simmering sauce, graham masala, sautéd onions and bell peppers is way better. Their butter chicken saved the meal. They dont serve Raita with the meal but you can pay to get some. You can only get plain Nana bread with the special. A little garlic oil brushing wouldn't cost them much more but would greatly improve the meal. Unfortunately, I think they just dont value returning customers, because it wouldn't take a lot to improve the meal offered..

I chose this restaurant based on its great reviews, but unfortunately, my experience was very…read moredisappointing. When I walked in to pick up my order, the employee assembling my food wiped her gloved hands on her pants before continuing to prepare my meal. She also used those same gloves, which were covered in food and sauce, to bag my order. The outside of the takeout containers and bag was greasy, and after seeing how my food was handled, I couldn't get past it. I only ate a few bites before losing my appetite. I also got the pita chips, but they were extremely dark and tasted like old oil, as if they had been overcooked or fried more than once. We had been driving all day and were passing through, so I was really looking forward to a good meal. Instead, I left feeling disappointed and honestly grossed out. I hope the restaurant takes food handling and quality control more seriously because the reviews led me to expect a much better experience.

Visited Cedar Falls on my drive home and wanted some Mediterranean food. This is a great place for…read moreit! I had the traditional shawarma and garlic fries. So tasty and very fresh! I was famished and it was a good amount of food. There's a little seating inside but I think most get it to go, there's also a good outdoor eating space nearby. Wish I still lived in the area to go again but will be recommending to friends.

As a local, we eat here often. As advertised it is near I-80. When Truckers seem to be the…read moremajority who dine here the word is out, this is a good place to eat. They come and go all through the day, and they have a place over overnight Trucks. It is not fancy decor. But it is always clean, pleasant, and if you like what is one the menu, you won't be disappointed. Tell them how much heat you want when you order.

Amazing Indian food in the middle of Iowa! So convenient off of I-80. Walk up counter service and…read moresuper clean. The paneer butter masala, the vegetable korma and the garlic naan were favorites. Splurge for a mango lassi. So delicious!

very good food and I met a guy named fingloton bontail there and I love the vibe there tooread more

We were very excited to see an Indian restaurant on our roadtrip. It's a quiet little ol diner,…read moreunpretentious, and comfortable. The owners very friendly and welcoming. And the food was very delicious! We were served as if take-a-way so it was easy to pack for leftovers. While we were there, many patrons came in to take-a-away food. Great food which calmed our cravings.

I find Indian cuisine to be very intimidating so I've put off visiting this gotta-try in downtown…read moreIowa City until just last night. It's been around for over 30 years which in a college town says something. I popped in a Thursday at 6ish. We were seated right away. We ordered the vegetarian platter, chicken tikki masala and garlic naan. OMG. Delish. The samosas were my favorite on the platter-- they were piping hot and so flavorful. The two chutneys on the table were great with them; cilantro-mint and tamarind. The naan was perfection. Piping hot, the perfect amount of garlic. Chicken tikki masala was melt in your mouth good, though we asked for medium spicy and it was not spicy at all. Service was quick and polite. Pricing was on point. Masala is available for dine in, pickup and delivery via CHOMP-- open every day except Sunday. Get your Indian fix at Masala today!

Wow, there's nothing like a former Yelp review being posted 18 years ago to make me feel old. My…read moreattitude toward Masala has changed a lot over those 18 years, unfortunately. They added meat to the menu several years ago, which would be fine except that now, non-vegetarian food makes up more than half the lunch buffet selection. The quantity/variety of food offered during buffet also seems to have been cut down by about half, and when I last ate there a few months ago, I'm almost positive that one person was serving as both waitstaff and cook. This made for very slow refills of buffet items, but I'm much more concerned about the well-being of that staff member. The facilities/ambiance appear roughly the same as always. Please also be advised that regardless of the size of your tip, none of it goes to your server. It goes directly into the owner's till, and it's irresponsible that this isn't made clear to patrons.

Cool authentic looking restaurant with a fun ambiance. Staff were very friendly and knowledgable. I…read morehad chicken Tikka masala and naan bread. The curry is one of the best I've had in the U.S. Made from scratch, It was excellent. A truly great experience, I highly recommend.

I loved eating here! I happened to find this place by chance and was so glad I did...my server was…read morevery friendly, welcoming. and helpful, and I loved the vibrant decor. I was excited to find bubble tea on the menu....and the food was super delicious! I also really liked there were several other customers enjoying their meals peacefully alone, like myself...it was just such a pleasant, comfortable, and positive dining experience.

I love this place, their food has a lot of aroma and spices. It's like calling out to different…read moreparts of India that we haven't gotten a chance to try in dsm. I am obsessed with their buffet to try other things. Sat-sun 12-4 for buffet. The environment is very clean and service is authentic

We always crave spicy Indian food at the end of our trips, so finding a spot in Des Moines was an…read moreawesome surprise! We walked in just an hour before closing, and there was only one other table occupied, but they still had the buffet going. We went for it, and it even came with hot, fresh dosas made to order. The service was great, and while the buffet food was just okay and could have been a little warmer (probably because it was late), it totally satisfied our spice craving. :-)

In town visiting from Tampa where we have MANY choices of Indian restaurants…read more I got the goat hyderbadi, medium heat. Not knowing each places heat levels and not being a wimp, theirs was a bit hotter than what I would have called a medium, but not awful. Flavor was good. Chili naan was hot and fresh. Would have liked more garlic and more chili, but the texture was spot on. Daughter's butter chicken was supposed to be mild, but the chef was a bit more liberal with the heat as well. More like a medium. Overall, will order again and adjust our heat levels according to how we're feeling.

They always take way too long to bring out food. Waited 45 mins for a togo order that was supposed…read moreto be ready when I arrived. There's 0 sense of urgency.

The biryani was really good and the service is nice as well but it's a little on the more expensive…read moreside. I paid almost 16.50 for one biryani which I think is alot comparing to other places where you can find biryani for under 10 or sometimes a little over 10 but 16.50 for ine biryani is alot. The shop was clean.

This is reliably the best Indian food in town!! Butter chicken....mild per my request was perfect!…read more5 stars!