India Garden is such good food, how does anyone not try this? I'm not able to get out of the house, so my wife went to get take out. It made me smile that the young man asked where I was....they don't forget regulars. The food is the star. We had family here so we had Alloo Kulcha, potato bread to describe simply, thin rounds of seasoned bread made with potatoes. We shared vegetable samosas and ground lamb meat samosas. Clean plates on that all around and not greasy at all. We again shared the tandoori mixed grill, shrimp and chicken and kebabs, all perfectly cooked and seasoned with a side sauce to dip in. Do not pass go...stop in and enjoy the Indian food here. read more

My husband and I decided to stop here for lunch, and I'm so glad that we did. We were immediately greeted with a smile and sat at a table. The server asked if we wanted to order from the menu or the lunch buffet. I had no idea what was being served at the lunch buffet, but I knew for sure I wanted to taste the curry goat. The curry goat as an entree was $19.99, and the lunch buffet was $17.99. The server suggested that my husband and I try the buffet so we could taste everything, and that we order from the menu next time I visit. I'm so happy she suggested that. The menu itself was big and it had so many things to chose from . Now lets talk about this lunch buffet, but before I do that, let me share that, I shared with the server that I didn't want to go look at the buffet options because I didn't want to look at the food and others get the wrong idea, so she took the liberty of walking me to the buffet and showing me each item, detailing what it was and the flavor it encompassed, I can't express how much I appreciate her doing that. The buffet menu had so many great options, including chicken masala, curry goat, and so much more. The curry goat was my favorite, the meat was so tender and the flavors were infused perfectly. The rice, the noodles and every single item that I tasted, was absolutely delicious! The service was awesome, our server was attentive, courteous and very pleasant. The restaurant was well-kept and tidy. read more

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Ordered here via DoorDash. Having never had Indian food I played it safe mainly - sticking to the usual staple items of naan, tiki masala and rice. My order was for chicken tiki masala, basmati rice, garlic naan, cheese naan, and a side of tiki masala sauce. The order came as quick as it would allow - with my ordering right at open. I must say - this food was very good. The chicken tiki masala I ordered at a 3/10 heat level and it had just that - a nice spice to it without burning my face off. The chicken chunks were nice and tender - and the extra side of the sauce was perfect for dipping. The naan. I think I could eat naan everyday of my life. Fluffy flatbread that hugs the chicken and extra sauce, and the garlic and cheese variants were so damn good. Wow. The basmati rice was standard - which is a good thing and paired nicely with the tiki masala. Overall - damn good. Must have - whether you're a first timer or a seasoned Indian food person. read more

India Garden - Indian Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

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10/20/2025 Was just looking for a quick bite while running errands in the area with a friend. We started with some crispy cracker type with sauces which went really my cup of tea but it was a nice touch while we waited for our food. We split everything with enough to take home for one nice portion size. The tandoori mixed grill was my favorite with the sauce they put on the table the shrimp and tandoori chicken. The kabob was a bit dry but nothing the sauce couldn't cover on a bed of veggies. The Lamb Nilgiri Korma was good as well had more bone then meat again loved the sauce over the rice. The garlic naan was fluffy and ohh so big I truly enjoyed to make sure I got every drop of sauce. read more

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One of the best Indian restaurants I've eaten at. I recommend that you sit down and eat in the restaurant. The staff is friendly and helpful when picking a meal. read more

Awesome service/restaurant, and bathrooms are very clean. The food was excellent. If you live in this area stop in. They have a brunch eat in special. read more

India Garden - Indian Garden receipt - Indian Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

An actual 2.5, but I dont have that option here. Average. I came specifically for lamb chops, and they were the closest place open at the time. It's in a shopping strip of the festival center/bel air with many other businesses, but at 4p on a Friday i easily found parking A family 4 were in the corner and i was the only other diner, 2-3 Uber eats/to-gos while I was there Basic 4 seater tables and in the back, a set up for buffet lunch, not a huge restaurant but sufficient Papadum (2 pieces of the "black pepper cracker) and the traditional 3 "spreads" came immediately along w water I started with vegetable pakora..slightly tough to cut-but I think it was a dull knife. They were pleasantly crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside When ordering the lamb I was asked how spicy?, and due to (language barrier) when I thought I was asking for the spiciest (3 out of 3), after the fact I learned it was 3 of 10. So a bit disappointed in the heat. Fairly tender, 4 chops arrived atop a bed of sizzling onions, and alongside came about 2cups of basmati rice. Tender enough, they weren't "fall off the bone", but decent. Flavor "ok", but nothing to write home about. The Marsala sauce that came aside the chops was "ok", but imo didn't pair well with the seasoned lamb..used atop the rice, and sizzling onions I guess I wasn't as hungry as I thought...brought home 2chops, 3 pakora, and half the rice The chops were "market price" and the bill came to about $35 I'll return, but maybe not for the chops...I've had them elsewhere, nearby, and for market price, I need to be more impressed Note: hand sanitizers were strategically placed around, to use bs going to the restroom ?in the rear? The server was a young girl. She took my order and brought my food. Nothing spectacular; good nor bad. read more

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After a 3 Hour long drive ,The place and the food was amazing and great service. I would definitely recommend going and having a beautiful dinner the food was so authentic read more

TLDR: Amazing lunch buffet for the unbeatable price of $15 on weekends (cheaper during weekdays). Come for the fresh poori and goat curry. Vibe: 4/5. Tucked away in a shopping center, India Garden is a cozy restaurant. The dining room is comprised of a dozen or so 2 tops with some pushed together as 4 tops. On the occasions we dined, there were groups of 6 or more, so they are more then happy to accommodate larger groups. The buffet is located in the back of restaurant with all food served in closed chaffing dishes. The restaurant also has a bar area which looks to have a small selection of wine. Service: 5/5. Attentive and welcoming! Both times we visited, we were warmly greeted at door and seated immediately. Water cups and dirty plates were tended to quickly throughout the entire meal. Bonus points for what appeared to be the owner welcoming several customers by their first names as they stopped by for lunch. Always a good sign when restaurants have regulars. Food: 5/5. The last time I dined at an Indian food buffet was before the pandemic, so I had high hopes for my lunch experience. Indian Garden did not disappoint! From the freshness and quality of the food to the vast selection of both vegetarian and non vegetarian choices, the spread is fantastic. When we visited, there were 8 main courses, fried appetizers such as samosas and poori, side items such as birani and buttered naan, a soup and 2 desserts. Main course highlights included the goat curry, saag paneer and the tandoori chicken. However, best in show of the entire meal is the hot and fresh poori. These little warm dough puffs will have you noshing on them throughout the entire meal! read more

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We found this gem and we will definitely be going back here soon! We went for the lunch buffet and you can tell the business gets a lot of repeat customers. The host up front greeted everyone kindly and everyone that came in got seated immediately. With the lunch rush, the servers kept up very well! The lunch buffet had a great selection and everything was delicious ! I love meat options but I am always open to vegetarian options and this place has a great balance of both! My favorite item off the menu was the poori and one of the curry dishes ( I can't recall the name ). read more

India Garden - Indian Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

Located in the Festival shopping center, you can't beat their lunch buffet. The buffet always has Samosas & Pakoras as starters. Tandoori Chicken, various Curry/ Saags, Vindaloo & Tikka Massala are also rotated. Two types of rice: Basmati & Kashmiri. Quality & taste are consistent & the lunch buffet (all you care to eat) is a bargain at $13.95 vs ordering off the menu. They do have buffet takeaway where you can self serve using a takeaway container. Naan is excellent! Service has always been friendly. The spot for Indian food in Bel Air! read more

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Service was great, food was wonderfully hot and freshly made. My husband and I are both vegan, they have a vegan menu section as well as sections for vegetarians and meat enjoyers. This was a great find and highly recommend. read more

We were staying a hotel nearby and looking for takeout and I'm so glad yelp led me to India Garden! There's a 10% discount applied to online orders right now, and overall the whole meal was incredibly affordable (and delicious). We got the combination bread ($10 for 2 pieces of regular naan, 1 pieces garlic naan, 4 more pieces some sort of other flat breads), chicken tikka masala (no spice for the kids), goat curry (my favorite entree), and an appetizer. Everything was packaged up tightly and made the trip back to the hotel in one piece. Good food and great value! read more

Their lunch buffet is open again! We went today and very much enjoyed it. About two-thirds of the buffet is vegan, with naan, chicken curry, chicken tika masala, tandoori chicken and rice pudding to round out the offerings. I liked the slightly-spicy pakoras and the vegetable dishes, and the chicken tika masala was good, though it was a little bland, and could have been spicier. The naan wasn't as chewy and charred as we're used to, but my dad liked the tandoori chicken and rice pudding. The decor is bright and welcoming, and the tables and small bar were clean. Servers wore masks and were very friendly and efficient. read more

The food absolutely had no taste and it was cold...when we said something to the manager about the food being cold she said well it was warm this morning. I definitely would not recommend this place. read more

Food is what went well I live in Baltimore this is the only Indian spot I eat from the seafood madras A-1 I have eaten this at other places but this place is jack pot go eat here asap read more

Great food! Five stars! You are going to be in food heaven. Feels like you are in India.

Excellent choice for Indian food!! My husband got the butter chicken with jasmine rice. We shared the paneer naan bread which was hot and delish! I got the chicken satay - so good with the fresh peanut sauce. Jasmine rice and homemade fresh hummus. Everything was so good! It's a very busy take out spot but we ate in on a Friday night and it was pretty quite with lots of free parking. Our Nepali waiter was awesome! read more

India Garden - Papadam with several sauces is a delicious way to start your meal!!! - Indian Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

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Food is fantastic, but my oder is often wrong. I ordered 2 helpings of bread and got 1. I ordered 2 desserts and got none. I paid for them, though. read more

On the road and getting hungry. Went to a place that was closed and this was the next stop on the list to appease the veggies and vegans in the group. Not always hopeful of places in giant strip mall locations but this seemed legitimate. Clean place, attentive service. The food came quickly and was delicious. We all opted to get and try different things so we could share which is always an added bonus to eating in a proper Indian restaurant. I am very full and satisfied. The garlic basil naan was soft and slightly crunchy on the thin edges, perfect. read more

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Ate here for the first time, mainly because I don't generally like Indian cuisine, the meal was superb. Cream of crab soup was delicious. I was pleasantly surprised. I wound up ordering again a few days later. Service was excellent, restaurant was warm on a cold day. read more

Truly some of the best Indian food I've ever had. The atmosphere of this place is beautiful. They mean it when they say fine dining. There are beautiful Indian paintings and architecture in the restaurants interior. The menu has a wide variety of options including a plethora of vegan and dairy free options. The customer service is phenomenal. The servers really care for the customers and serve you with a smile. The food is out of this world. Everyone that I ate with said it was the best Indian food that they have had so far. It was incredibly fresh and delicious. read more

India Garden - Indian Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

Skip the place if possible, i decided to give this place another shot since my friend suggested it. Owner actually confronted me in a hostile tone in the middle of my meal! "Why are you back here if you didn't like it the first time?" "Why did you write sizzling bombay was a better option in your review?" This dude was a complete dick and ruined my lunch with my friend. The food is okay. Under seasoned, but completely average in all aspects. Go somewhere else that does not have complete trash service! read more

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Amazing gem tucked away in an unassuming strip mall! The food is excellent- the flavor profile is diverse, something for everyone! The staff are amazing, efficient, helpful, friendly and prompt. The restaurant is clean!!! I have loved everything I have tried from the lunch buffet as well as the menu. I've eaten here for lunch and dinner and taken carry out. The items are packaged well to travel without a mess. The presentation of the food is beautiful. I highly recommend having a glass of their delicious house made iced tea! You will love the entire dining experience! read more

India Garden - Lamb Kadai ( Lamb Or Goat) - Indian Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

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Delicious food Nice people Big menu A lot of vegan options Very nice place and a good atmosphere read more

India Garden is my favorite lunch buffet in the area. There's always a good variety of dishes, and they all are incredibly flavorful. I especially love that they include chai tea, which is a delicious treat in of itself. The chicken tikka masala was included today, which is one of my favorites. Service is unobtrusive, professional, and efficient. Dirty dishes are whisked away when you are done and the staff keeps the food well stocked. read more

I think this is really good Indian food. Very full of tasty spices and creamy goodness. I would recommend!

The best chicken/lamb tikka masala I've ever had, no doubt about it. Great service too.

This is my favorite local Indian restaurant. The buffet is great and well worth the $. Ordering from the menu is equally good and portions are generous. The best part of India Garden is the staff - always friendly and attentive. They have made accommodations on several occasions that go above and beyond expectations. I love some of the other establishments in the area too, but India Garden surpasses them all. read more

India Garden - Tiger Prawn Vindaloo - Indian Near Me - Bel Air, Maryland

Delicious food! Reasonable portions. Spice on point. Must give it try, it's a hidden gem.

Food was delicious. The crispy corn appetizer is delicious. We all had the chicken tika masala. Very tasty and basmati was perfect.

This is a solid Indian spot. The lamb vindaloo is great. Spice level 7 is a perfect heat level (maybe even up to 8). The cheese naan is out of this damn world too. Don't be fooled by the not-so-fancy decor...if you want great food, here ya go. read more

Food was very good. Did take out though interior looked really nice. Noticed good service to the people dining in. Portion size was good though prices seemed a bit high. Will likely return. read more

We've been here many times.. the food is good and flavorful. A bit pricy but you get pretty large portions. Recommend sharing. For beginners I highly recommend the chicken tiki masala and palak paneer with a side of naan. Vegetable samosa for an appetizer. Masala tea with some sugar for a hot drink. Don't forget to order some gulab jamun for dessert. read more

I'm learning as an African American it really doesn't matter how pleasant or just unproblematic you are, some ignorant people will just perceive you as a problem. This is one of those places. As a new vegetarian I came here with a friend and was super impressed by all the vegetarian options. My friend and I did not receive the warmest welcome but was offered the buffet option which we accepted. After about 10 minutes of empty glasses. We called the owner over and the asked for water. Trying to break the tension we were feeling we complimented him on the flavors of the food, asked for verification on what some of the ingredients were. Just friendly conversation about flavors and spices. He (owner) seem very flattered, I thought we were breaking the ice. The first thing he asked us was if we were new to the area from Baltimore? We replied yes but not from Baltimore. Then he went into conversation about how bad Baltimore is and why he likes it better out here. The crime rate is low and just better living. Now me and my black friend are looking at him like oh ok. No one asked but okay. I just felt uneasy about that but still tried to give it the benefit of the doubt and returned back today 2 months later. Again the food was alright STRONG ON THE ALRIGHT! But still did not like the energy! I went in on the phone (listening to a work meeting/ not talking) and asked if the the buffet was still going on. Was told yes and then TOLD he would get me a to go box. I kept feeling pushed out by the eye contact and tone. But due to being on the phone I just assumed it that. When I got home I still felt compelled to look at the reviews for confirmation of what I was sensing and that I did! I don't support any businesses that don't see my green dollar as the next man's so this business can kick rocks! read more

The food is really good here, unfortunately the service is not. I notice that there is different treatment when it comes to African American's and Caucasian's. When I walked in I was greeted as if I was a hindrance. When a Caucasian female came in, she was greeted with a smile and a pleasant attitude. When a African American female came in shortly after her she was greeted with the attitude that I was given. Afterwards another Caucasian woman came in and the worker was very pleasant with her. This establishment will no longer get my business or hard earned money. read more

With COVID knocking out all of the buffets, I haven't had Indian food in months, until India Garden. It was a good return to form. My friend had the tofu saag (mostly saag, which would have been disappointing if it was paneer and I had ordered it), and her husband had the tikka masala (which also looked mostly like sauce, but I didn't examine that closely). I had the lamb kadai, and that had a good amount of meat cooked right, all tender cuts, no extra fat, no bones. I asked for it extra spicy and it actually did get me sweating a bit, which exceeded expectations. We each got a generous amount of rice, but the rice was a bit dry (slightly undercooked?) and lacked the flavor I'm used to, despite the spots of saffron yellow. The aloo paratha was good bread, soft and good flavor from the potato stuffing. The gulab jamun held their own. So in the end, I wasn't blown away, but there was nothing disappointing here so they earn a solid 4 stars. read more

One of the very few actual buffets we've found since COVID started, and the food is SO good. My husband is Pakistani and is really picky about authenticity and he loves everything. The servers even got him a special tea that wasn't on the menu, which made him super happy. read more

Even it was my first visit to India Garden, I found worthy! It's menu, atmosphere, service and value helps customer to understand what the restaurant is trying to accomplish. The white-clothed table set up was standing out well, where wall & floor featured on Indian flag theme. Food was above average, few of Thai dishes are additional attractions. Recommended to Indian food lovers! read more

Went here for the lunch buffet. Underseasoned (my wife has to take the cap off the salt shaker), not enough meat options, sauces were thin. Overall, It was fine. Sizzling Bombay was better. read more