This is an establishment that had a variety of dishes in their buffet. The price point is average of $14-15 depending on weekday or weekend. There is a lady that serves everyone. She doesn't speak much but is kind. The ambience is average but a bit dated. As an Indian, I felt the food to have more sweetness than needed. It may be because the typical crowd is non-Indian people. There also seems to be use of food coloring. For example, the rice pudding was orange. Overall, if you want a buffet experience of Indian food for a decent price come here. read more

India Garden - Ambiance is nice but a bit dated - Indian Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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Went here because of the good reviews, but to be honest the food was just OK. All of the meats were super overcooked and extremely dry. Probably will never go back. read more

Simple restaurant. Nothing fancy but great service The lady at the entrance is so welcoming and friendly. Tried lamb vindaloo and aloo gobi They were delicious but too oily Will come back read more

Ordered from India Garden last night and the food was really hit and miss, and frankly, mostly miss. The best dish was the chicken makhani. The sauce was tasty and the chicken, although oddly cut into blocks, was adequate. The plain naan was also good with a nice texture. On the other hand, the Matar paneer, which is one of my favorite Indian dishes, was oddly sweet... like, sugary sweet. The paneer was also rubbery. I've never had it this way and don't ever want it this way again. We tossed it out. The Chana masala was flavorful but so, so oily. Based in the amount of oil that those poor little chickpeas were floating in, I wouldn't order it again. We are in Rochester about once a year and have enjoyed our meals from this restaurant in the past. Unfortunately, our time with India Garden has come to an end. read more

This is Hands down the best Indian Food in Rochester !! I've been here countless time and yet to have a bad experience. The food is always hot, fresh, sometimes too spicy but always great . The vegetable samosas are awesome. The Lamb Vindaloo is my goto dish . Its spicy but not overwhelming. The potato's are always perfect. The lamb is tender but still meaty . The Chicken curry is another goto dish . Mush more basic and traditional. It's lightly spicy but also sweet . I also throughly enjoy the tandoori chicken . Always great flavors and very tender. It's severed with lemon, tomatoes and lettuce garnish . The dishes are served with rice with the opinion getting more upon request . I highly recommend it for let overs . Lastly never forget to get Naan . The plain or the garlic are huge, fresh and taste amazing. Check this place out . read more

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Best restaurant in Rochester, MN! Homemade food, family owned run by wonderful people! The vegetable curry and beef curry are amazing! read more

India Garden - Best restaurant in Rochester, MN! We've been coming here for 12 years! Homemade food, family owned run by wonderful people. - Indian Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

Best food if ever had! The butter chicken and naan here is delicious! If you want good Indian food this place and Royal Indian cuisine are amazing! read more

It's one of only 3 Indian places in Rochester. The food is decent. Service is fast and convenient. I always order take out so I haven't tried the lunch time buffet. read more

Food was amazing. Chicken tikamasala was delicious. So many good things on the buffet. Everything was hot and fresh.

Disclaimer: I don't know too much about Indian food. However, I know what tastes good!! We popped over on a Sunday; they have a big lunch buffet. Everything was delicious. They do have labels on each station, but I was going to try everything no matter what! Staff was friendly and helpful. Clean and classy environment. I really loved the chicken marsala; I did not think anything was overly spicy. I loved all three types of curry. My hubby and I left very satisfied! Would def recommend! read more

India Garden - Indian Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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Visited on a weekday. Lunch buffet is reasonably priced. The food could be good with less sugar.

Not Indian. Pathetic food. Pathetic Service. First of all the guys running this place are Bangladeshi. Second of all, the food here is horrible for the most part. A dish here and there is OK. But majority of it is NOT authentic Indian food. Its just some crap prepped by Bangladeshi's. And the lady running the place is beyond rude. Just run away from this place. read more

Our take out was super easy to order via phone call. The person that helped us was polite. The food was just as good as it's always been. I really enjoyed the chutney sauces with my garlic naan. The chicken palak was delicious. It had just enough heat and I could still taste all the spices. read more

Wanted to give India Garden a try since their lunch buffet special is a pretty good deal ($11.99 per person). I'm thinking any place will be ok since my Indian-food needs are met at Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Tandoori, and naan. The chicken tikka masala was pretty good- rich and creamy. It's steaming hot when served. Their combination of rice, chicken and yellow raisins was a pleasant surprise. The sweetness of the raisins with the savoriness of the rice was refreshing. But it was apparent that some of the other things were sitting out for a while. Most notably the samosas and the deep fried sweet potatoes. They were warm but really stale. The chicken tandoori had a funny after smell (not sure if it's because it's a bit older or not). Naan could have been more fresh too but since it's made in huge batches for the patrons and sits out for a while, it was a bit staler. For the buffet (if I were to go again), I'd just get the chicken tikka masala and rice. -Ala Carte: Chicken Tikka Masala & Garlic Naan For 14 bucks, I was definitely expecting a bigger portion of Chicken Tikka Masala but it was rather small. The portion of rice though was enormous- enough for two really hungry patrons. If they switched containers for the tikka masala and rice, the price would make more sense. Thoroughly enjoyed the Garlic naan though. It was apparent they made the garlic naan to our order as it was piping hot and fresh. The amount of topped garlic is also really generous. Yummm read more

I found a FLY on the chicken curry. A FLY! The waiter said it was "fly season" as if people eat flies and bees during their season. Horrible and disgusting. They acted as if it was no surprise. Will never go back. read more

Got food at a reasonable amount of time. I ordered two meals and two garlic naan for two people which ended up being wayyy more food then we expected. Hands down best indian food I have ever had. Such a comforting meal to have with a burst of flavor in each bite. We'll definitely be coming back. read more

Waited about an hour for food they were backed up. Didn't have what we ordered. They substituted. Wrong order once we got home and opened it. There's zero flavor and zero Indian spice. Basically the same plain tomato gravy for everything. Extremely helpful and friendly woman who works the front and takes the orders. But the food was not good at all. read more

Reviews are for the buffet only. India Garden has a buffet every day for lunch, which is something we really appreciate and love about this restaurant. India Garden used to be the only game in town, but it is still a great place to come for lunch. Family owned an operated. You can always expect great service with a smile. Even though it is a buffet, they will refill your drinks regularly and check to make sure you are enjoying your meal. A small restaurant, but extremely clean and well maintained. Our two favorite things they serve are: 1) Hot Wings. Not sure what to really call them, but they have these tiny little wings spiced with red Indian flavoring. Served only during their weekend buffet. We eat them by the plateful. 2) Tandoor Chicken. Our favorite in Rochester. Well spiced and cooked perfectly. We like our Tandoor Chicken dry and spiced, which they do an amazing job at here at India Garden. read more

Authentic, a little pricey, but good. I honestly don't eat Indian when I go out very often but this place was pretty good. It was a little strange that it was pretty dead on a Friday night. My friend and I shared a meal and it was more than enough food. The nan bread was great and the gulab jamun was amazing! Not entirely sure about the service as our waitress tried to convince us that one meal was not enough for two people. We politely affirmed that we still just wanted one meal and another waiter replaced her and apologized explaining that she didn't speak English well. So that was a little weird... read more

India Garden - Indian Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

Good Indian food is hard to find In Rochester. Tried dinner and lunch buffet food was ok.

My favorite Indian restaurant. I'm vegan and love the Chana Masala, vegetarian pakora (with onion chutney) and Aloo Gobi (all Indian spicy). My husband loves all of their vegetarian dishes. Best Indian restaurant in Rochester and super friendly staff. read more

Our favorite restaurant in Rochester so far. We tried the chicken makhani, fish curry, and lamb curry. Everything was well-seasoned and delicious. read more

Considering there aren't many Indian restaurants in the area, I didn't know how authentic this place would be, but it was a very good place to have lunch. My wife and I dropped in one morning to try their buffet, and ended up really enjoying the selection and quality of the options. We were disappointed there was no butter chicken offered, but the alternatives were many, the smells were heavenly, and the tastes were equally delicious. The two types of rice were welcome, the naan was freshly baked, and the main dishes were varied and colorful. If you're looking for the best Indian food in Minnesota, this isn't it, but in Rochester, this might be your place. You can't argue with the price, and it's won many awards for high-level cuisine. The staff were friendly and prompt, and the location was convenient and relatively clean and well-kept. Parking was no issue, other patrons were quiet, and all-in-all, a very positive dining experience. read more

I was visiting RST for work matter in Mayo hospital. First I notice they say halal meat on there menu .. but I am sure they get there meat from restaurant Depot ... anyways that's not Zabiha halal ... that we all muslims required to eat .... Second I order tandoori fish ... I was amazed that there were just 4 fish pieces with tomato lettuce and onion and I paid $26 for it ... and there naan 2.25each I think they are way too EXPENSIVE for the quality of the food they provide... I Do NOT recommend it to any bony ... read more

Tasty lunch buffet today! Really nice selection of curry and rice dishes. The vegetables curry had a nice kick and the naan bread was soft and flavorful. Only disappointing thing is the bathroom is really in need of a makeover!!! read more

Friendly staff and clean restaurant. The food is good! It is not exactly Indian food as the owners are from Bangladesh but it is still delicious food. The buffet option is good to try out their different dishes. It makes me hungry just writing about this haha! Recommended. read more

We first tried Indian Cuisine at India Garden five years ago and fell in love with the spices and flavors of India. We have visited more Indian restaurants through the years, but we were excited to come back to the place that started it all. It didn't disappoint. As vegetarians with gluten intolerance the menu offered many options to choose from. If you are in search of a new dining experience give India Garden a try. You may find a new favorite! read more

India Garden - Aloo Gobi and Sag Peneer - Indian Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

I love Indian garden , had lived in the middle East this is the closest to the authentic taste . My favorite is till masala chicken , or vindaloo chicken .garlic naan is a must have . read more

This is my go to Indian resturant in town. The food is fantastic, the service is amazing and the price is great. What else could you ask for? read more

The staff is very friendly, the garlic naan is delicious, and the lamb vindaloo is HOT and perfectly accompanied by rice. I am eager to go back and eat my way through Northern India. read more

India Garden - Lamb Vindaloo - Indian Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

Good, fresh food. The service is friendly and prompt. Clean and simple interior. Today's buffet included chicken tikka masala, a saag paneer, beef curry, vegetable curry, samosas, tandoori chicken, chicken wings, Bombay potatoes, two kinds of rice, fresh naan and a variety of fresh fruit and hot sauces. The meat is soft and seems to be good quality (some places I've eaten at seem to mask poor quality meat with rich, yummy sauces. Not the case here - it was all good). The naan was fresh but rather crisp (I'm a fan of naan so soft you could use it as a pillow during the inevitable post-buffet food coma, but that's just an personal preference). They refilled it every ten minutes or so, so it was easy to get piping hot, obviously fresh naan with your lunch. In the thirty minutes I was here, several people came out of the kitchen to refill the buffet dishes at least five times - so I felt confident that the food was being topped up with freshly cooked, hot food. It was busy with a wide range of guests. The fresh fruit was a really nice touch. I've eaten a lot of Indian food in a lot of cities, states, and countries around the world. This is certainly an enjoyable lunch with a lot of variety. It isn't very spicy so if you are looking for something to remove several layers of tastebuds from your tongue, you may want to look somewhere else. It's aromatic but better suited for middle-American tastebuds vs being spicy or hot. Somewhere I would come back to when I'm in town next, and happily give the full four stars. Good for the price also. read more

India Garden - Buffet area - Indian Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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This is a great place to come for the lunch buffet. My granddaughter loves this places (so much for the "mac n cheese store"). At her request we feasted on chicken marsala, rice, nan (so good hot), and some watermelon. I also loved the potato things. Kind of like a wonton but bigger and stuffed with potatoes. Also the fried cabbage bits. Judiciously applied pepper sauce and onion chutney made this a great lunch. The staff was quite friendly and not kid averse. They even got a lollipop as we left. read more

Eaten here several times during noon and never got disappointed. Service always friendly. It's sometimes tricky to get a plate out of "holding device" if not filled to the top - need to use tools..... read more

India Garden - President's Day buffet - excellent as always..... - Indian Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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It was OK but I've certainly have had better Indian buffets. The previous posts stating no spice are right on. Mind you the lovely bride thought it was spicy but she thinks mint chocolate ice cream is spicy. OK I'm exaggerating but it was one of the more blander Indian restaurants I've been to. Despite not being spicy the chicken korma and chicken tandoori were flavorful. I was disappointed they did not have butter chicken or chicken masala but that is a me thing. They had both beef and chicken curry but both were more veggie than meat and if you know me veggies are not considered food in my world. Naan was average at best. There was no desert dishes specifically gulab jamun. If they had the gulab jamun it would of helped the over al rating. The ambience was more basic decor than 'ambience', service was tad better than average for a buffet. The going out the door on Indian Garden is if I and the bride are ever in Rochester again. I'll try one of the other very few Indian places just to see if there is possibly something better read more

I'd only eaten "Indian food" twice previously. Once, in the wilds of Kent (UK) the pub I was being ignored in gave me a bowl of curry on a make good. Seemed okay. Also, ate Indian at some industry shindig in Monterey once. I do not recall my opinion of this food. OPEN BAR. Had the wife order for me here, as she'd had Indian all over. I was blown away at how wonderfully great this food was and how well the server did to hang with me on my inability to understand the menu. My go-to in Rochester for many years has been the Greek place--Zorbas. I'm afraid you won't find me there any longer. read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Rochester after only my first time there. I feel badly that I can't remember the names of the dishes I tried, but I got some kind of curry/cream shrimp dish, person I was with got some kind of rice/chicken dish (no sauce, just a spiced chicken/rice). Both were excellent - full of complex flavors and very filling. You get a lot of food for the money. Also got the garlic naan, definitely recommend it. Has the perfect touch of garlic to it that really rounds out the meal. The starter 'thing' you get when you sit down (no idea what it is) with the two sauces was also really good. Will definitely be back Service was what I'd expect - attentive and accommodating. read more

Honestly, I don't know why this place has only been reviewed by me. In the 1.5 years since my last review, I've been here countless times. It's still just as good as the first time. Yum! There are always other customers in the restaurant, but it's never too packed and never too busy. Last time we visited, we got the sampler plates for 2 as a Valentine's present for ourselves. Highly recommended! The food was fantastic. FYI, the chicken masala did not look nearly as appetizing as it tasted. For the record, it was perhaps the best chicken I've had. Absolutely mouthwatering, but you wouldn't know it to look at it. read more

When we first saw the restaurant building my wife and I were not impressed, BUT we remembered that most "hole-in-the-wall", family-owned restaurants look something like this one. Soon after we walked in we were directed to our table, then shortly afterward realized that it was a buffet. As soon as we realized this, we stood up got into line and started serving ourselves. There was a nice selection of food: two types of rice, one potato dish,vegetable curry, beef curry and a couple chicken dishes and some naan bread and more delicious food that I don't know the name of but enjoyed thoroughly. My only complaint is that the attention to detail of the cleanliness of the plates, silverware and cups was not perfect. But almost no restaurant does this perfectly. I was very pleased with this restaurant. :) read more

My favorite Indian restaurant in Rochester. Excellent lunch buffet. Moderately priced and VERY tasty! read more

India Garden - Indian Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

This is the only India cuisines in Rochester despite that India curry house is closed, Tried theirs buffet, 1) American India style, no spice whatsoever... 2) choices are very limited, 3) the price are kinda expensive for buffet without any seafood $10 per person, 4) the ambience ( is just ok)! No much choice anyway. Need to drive up to cities for good Indian food! read more