Don't let the outside fool you - the food is amazing. Even though it was a buffet, it felt like we were at their house for supper. They both checked on us, encouraging us to eat more - just like at home. Good selection of vegetarian, chicken and beef dishes, topped off with endless fresh baked naan. read more

First off, Don't be put off by the look of this place. It's an old house turned into a restaurant. It is not the best decorated or the best looking place on the inside I've ever seen however, that being said the food here is authentic Indian cuisine at its finest. I usually hate to eat till I'm miserable but here I couldn't help it I couldn't stop eating it. The Naan bread is made in a clay pot and is served hot and very flavor packed. There was nothing I ate here I did not like. My wife and I got the buffet. You can also order off the menu if you like. They keep you supplied in hot Naan bread and drinks. They are very attentive to your needs. Next time I will take more pics of the food. Because we will definitely be back. A little pricy but it's worth it. I would highly recommend that if you like Indian food that you bypass looks of this restaurant and focus on the deliciousness of the food. You won't be disappointed. read more

India Delight - Naan - Indian Near Me - Herrin, Illinois

Wow, food was amazing. The flavors just burst in your mouth. My first order through DoorDash but next time I'm going in person. Just great food. You won't be disappointed read more

We stopped here on our way to Garden of the Gods and bought enough food for 2 nights costing over $70. The samosas and rice were OK, The garlic naan was doughy and undercooked, and all 3 dishes were mostly oil as can be seen in the photo with very little flavor. We threw it all away as eating oil is not good for one's gut. We have eaten at over 40 Indian restaurants in our travels, and this is in the bottom 5 for food quality and taste. As we were an hour away by the time we ate it, there was no going back to return it. Sad to say skip it as having an Indian restaurant in a small town could be a treasure if it was good. The customer service was good. read more

India Delight - Malai Kofta in oil. The saag paneer and chicken tika masala looked the same but were already in trash before I thought to take a photo - Indian Near Me - Herrin, Illinois

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Not a bad place for Indian in Marion, IL! I ate there in Aug 2021, and because of COVID, they only offer the buffet for dine in. If you choose any other items on the menu, then you have to order togo. The restaurant doesn't have enough workers for full menu dine in. The buffet dinner is $17.95, which includes naan, samosas, tandoori chicken, and ice cream. Pretty good flavors, especially the beef keema and chicken tikka masala. The puffy naan is pretty doughy/chewy, which I was a fan of. I'd go here again if I'm in Marion, have an appetite, and in the mood for Indian! read more

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Wonderful owners, food always tastes great, and the atmosphere is nice despite being in an old Herrin home

The FLAVORs here are incredible. I've loved Indian food all my life and this place is the up there with the best! We are so lucky to have this here!! Please try it! Spicy, savory, sweet mango lassie, everything was perfect! Friendly staff. Parking lot sucks and I don't care. We will be back 100 times! read more

In town for business. Stoped by for dinner. Tom yum soup was amazing! Mushroom pot stickers were so good I placed another order for them. Definitely stop in again when I am in town. read more

The service was very friendly and welcoming. They had a buffet with fresh garlic nan. Everything was superbly spiced. Enjoyed the chai tea and mango pudding to finish off a delightful meal. read more

Complex flavors, the butter chicken is delicious. an absolute must for Indian Food when visiting Southern IL. read more

Tucked in an alley near downtown Marion is this unassuming, yet superb restaurant. You have two options: either choose the buffet, which comes with complimentary, cooked-to-order appetizers, or order off the extensive menu. Either way you're in luck -- both options are prepared by the amicable owner and cook, Satish, who is eager to share his love for Indian food. On one visit we tried the aloo gobi, a cauliflower and potato dish. Whole spices, including coriander and fennel seed, accompany perfectly cooked vegetables. Also, don't miss the Lamb Boti Masa -- a delicately spiced curry with cardamom. Indeed, India Delight is a rare gem -- the kind of restaurant that nags your thoughts until you return. Highly recommended, and worth a drive! read more

India Delight - Aloo Gobi, in the background, and Lamb Boti Masala - Indian Near Me - Herrin, Illinois

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Excellent service & nice buffet. I tried everything & some things were a bit spicy but my friend suggested eating it with the yogurt which was an excellent suggestion because it was even better! read more

Samosa, tandoori chicken with the best pomegranate sauce Chai, dal soup, 6 different mains, mango pudding!! I am not vegetarian but the eggplant was the best! read more

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Very nice owners! Truly introducing people to indian cuisine by carefully answering questions and also giving you backgrounds and in depth descriptions... thus is a rare feature these days. Food? If you like spices and you have an expanded pallette or you are into new flavors and food discovery, this is your place. It is a small to medium establishment, offering indian music/tv, a menu, a buffet, or even carry out by the pound! I would say the prices here are at a medium range, but the value is good! My family enjoys every visit to this establishment! read more

India Delight - On the left a photo selection of soup, tandoor chicken, super pomegranite ribs, desert ice cream, and buffet food on right! - Indian Near Me - Herrin, Illinois

An absolute train wreck... my first experience was also my last. The worst food I've ever put in my mouth.

Mediocre. The food was lacking a little care and flavor. But other than that Decently tasty and better than most in the area.

Unbelievable food!! This is a hidden gem! The lamb chop and chicken curry was phenomenal! read more

India Delight - Indian Near Me - Herrin, Illinois

So good!! The people were extremely kind!! The chicken tikka masala was amazing!!!! I also highly recommend the mango pudding!

Wow this food is tasty. Huge portions and no eggs in the naan bread. Good spot for vegetarians read more

Ate at India Delight again tonight! Everything was delicious, but my hands down favorite continues to be the tomato soup and naan. Oh, and the ribs with pomegranate glaze. Well, I can't forget the hot bar dishes, either. There was a caramelized onion dish with a touch of coriander, maybe, that was savory and sublime. The tikka is always good, too. Hmmm. . . Ok, those dishes from the hot bar, the ribs with pomegranate glaze, the naan, and the tomato soup - are my absolute favorites! As always the owners and staff were wonderful and friendly! If you haven't tried them, make a point and go! My husband and I drive 45 minutes one way to eat there and are never disappointed. :.) read more

This is a great little Indian restaurant. We wanted to try something new today so we stopped in here. My best friend is Indian And her mom is an AMAZING cook! I haven't had her cooking in years, so this was such a nice treat! The naan was really good and the dishes were great also. The couple who ran the restaurant had such lovely smiles and were very friendly. The restaurant is nice and clean. I would definitely go back. read more

India Delight - Buffet - Indian Near Me - Herrin, Illinois

Best saag paneer I've had in years and the samosas are delicious. The menu is fantastic and I've never had a chance to eat in the restaurant, only from their food truck. Everything is soooo fresh. I love it. If you've never had Indian food, do yourself a favor and go eat there. If you tell them what you like and don't like and how spicy you like your food, or not, then they will hook you up! read more

Food not great. Buffet was not clean. I like Indian food but their buffet did not look appetizing. Turned around and walked out. No thanks.

I chose this establishment for lunch based on the recommendations of my fellow Yelpsters. 50 reviews yielding an average of a solid 5 stars. IMPOSSIBLE! You can't all be related to the owners so the only other conclusions I can draw is that you all know nothing about Indian buffets or these reviews are FAKE. I chose the lunch buffet for $8.99 today. The selection was weak. The spices were timid. Yes, I spoke to the owners and they are nice, but that is not what I came for. The best thing there was the garlic naan bread with herbs. The lady owner explained that some previous customers got take out to go and cleaned them out of buffet items. I realize that Marion, IL doesn't offer much in terms of Indian cuisine, but this is definitely not 5 stars and those of you who rated it so do a great disservice to people from out of town like me. Yelpsters, you really blew it on this one! read more

Great little food truck with some great Indian street food. The samosas alone are worth the trip. There is a restaurant, but I have yet to find it - as long as I can find the big orange truck, I don't need the restaurant, especially as long as Covid-19 keeps us getting take out. read more

Hidden gem! Very nice to find a place in Marion that has good flavor able food and excellent service! This will be our go to dinner stop when we are in the area from now on! read more

This restaurant serves some of, if not the, best food I've ever eaten. Generous portions, wonderful spicing, and curteous service. Because of India Delight, our annual holiday trip now requires an overnight in Marion. read more

We stopped at the food truck and ordered the butter chicken and veggie samosas. The butter chicken and chickpeas were amazing! The sauce for the samosas was flavorful, tangy with just the right amount of spice! This was my first time eating Indian food, and it did not disappoint! Definitely recommend India Delight, I'm excited to try a different dish soon! read more

Delightful dining experience - Indian grub of highest quality. The naans are a class above anything I have had in the Midwest. Might have to make 350 miles trek from Chicago to get my Indian food fix. Marion IL, you have a gem read more

The first time I tried India Delight or any Indian food,for that matter,was at my Yoga teachers house on the food truck. My husband and I really enjoyed it,so a couple of months later,we decided to try the restaurant.If you have never tried Indian food before,I recommend going to the restaurant.They have and Indian buffet with courses. My favorites are the Chicken tiki masala and the garlic naan. My husband likes the lamb boti. Their homemade tomato soup is awesome.I also felt really good after eating here and the herbs and spices cured my cold. You have to try India Delight.It is one of my favorite places to eat. The staff are very sweet and helpful. read more

As usual, we were not disappointed. If you leave here hingry, then your just not an eater. Always delicious and fresh made. read more

India Delight - Indian Near Me - Herrin, Illinois

Omg the absolute BEST Indian food in southern IL! A hole it the wall that serves the MOST DELICIOUS and freshly made ALL YOU CAN EAT authentic Indian delicacies!! I'd give them 6 stars if i could! Also they have a killer food truck that sits outside on the corner of Carbon St and Main St! Check um out read more

This place is a hidden gem. The service was just as amazing as the food. We will definitely be back!

For my first time experiencing Indian food, I was pretty apprehensive, but any and all doubts stopped the minute I walked through the door. The restaurant was clean and we'll lit, and the service was top notch. We started with Tandoori chicken appetizer and the bread that comes with every meal and I was immediately sold. The sauce was delghtful. We also had garlic Naan and a Naan with potatoes (ahmazing) and then the chicken vindaloo and the lamb curry. The we're always filling our drinks, and making sure we had everything we needed. When the chef came to the table to make sure we were pleased I knew it was going to be a favorite of mine in southern illinois. Looking forward to going again. read more

The food is authentic and delicious. It's all made from scratch and fresh regardless of the time of day. Service is over the top friendly. Bathrooms are clean and modern. Parking is never a problem because of the lot behind the restaurant. Overall a great place for lunch or dinner. read more

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Authentic Indian food! They offer a great selection of fresh food at an incredibly reasonable price. New to Indian food? No worries they also offer a daily buffet. You can ease into trying new and exotic food at a great price without the intimidation. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly and incredibly accommodating. read more

My wife and I went here on a Saturday evening. We were pleasantly surprised with our experience here. They bring out about a 5 course meal. The food on the buffet was delicious and had just the right amount of heat. The appetizers were really delicious as well! The service was wonderful. We will be back here whenever we're back in Marion. read more

According to an article on EatThis.com dated 12/23/2019, based off of Yelp reviews and ratings, this is the best restaurant buffet in the state of Illinois. After trying India Delight last night with a couple friends, I'm a believer. This is the most delicious food I've ever eaten in any restaurant. I entered India Delight with hopeful expectations and left more satisfied than I could have ever imagined going in. To just simply say the service is excellent doesn't do justice. Our server made sure to bring oil naan for the needs of my vegan friend, and butter naan for myself, with second helpings. He must have visited our table at least ten times during our hour-long meal. Early on, I could detect how important it is to the staff at India Delight that everyone that visits their restaurant has a pleasant and enjoyable dining experience. If you're just looking for a break from ordering pizza and burgers five nights every week, you need to try India Delight. If you're looking to experience another culture by beginning with its cuisine, you need to try India Delight. If you simply want fantastic food prepared by people that care, you need to try India Delight. read more

Very expensive for the food they serve. No food in the buffet. Only good thing they did is served a sampler which is OK. Went to this place based on the reviews but missed the point that all were written by people who thought this is indian food. Anyways I can understand to an extent and can't expect too much as this is a small town. But don't say that's authentic Indian food. Finally Not a DELIGHT sorry. PS: This addition to the review is after the reply by the owner. Looks like he was pissed but the point he misses is that he assumes that I visit this place again to say him the food is not good on his face. Point to the owner: I never mentioned the food is bad in my review and I can't tell on some ones face even though if the food is bad. I'm really sorry for people assuming that it's authentic. Of course, I know that they don't have a choice. Moreover, I should be pissed because of the fact that I drove 1 hr for this food. read more

I always eat so much I'm stuffed. Love all the flavors and spices. People are very friendly and always bring extras to your table from the kitchen. read more