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India Garden

4.4 (59 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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Plain Naan
Maureen B.

A bit disappointed in this Indian restaurant. It seems that the reviews were highly recommended, but unfortunately, this food did not live up to our expectations. The Paneer Makhani was absolutely flavorless and just tasted of tomato sauce. The Mutter Methi Malai also felt very lackluster and without the use of fresh methi leaves vs the boxed kind. We ordered medium and both dishes were mild at best. The Naan was good and the best part. The service was also lacking as the waiter only came to see how we were doing when we were done with our meals and to offered a to go box. It was only then also that we got our water refilled. They were quite busy so it is understandable but still did not make our experience Satisfactory. Typical vibe for an Indian restaurant. We will not be returning to this restaurant.

Marin C.

Ordered: butter chicken, rice, garlic cheese naan, raita, chai tea iced. Service - sufficient, not hovering. Ambiance is good. For the main dish, they ask the spice level you want, I am a bland person so I had mild, but maybe someday I will be brave and try the medium level. Haha. Butter chicken is top notch, so tasty and filling. Garlic naan, I could eat this on the daily it's just delicious. Raita- yogurt dip, runnier than I was accustomed to, but taste was good. Chai- I wished I had ordered the mango lassi instead, as I prefer a stronger spice presence in my chai. Rice was good. I think it has cumin in it, but idk.

Family meal
David R.

They are new and systems are evolving, but they are also learning fast. As anyone who has ever worked food service or small business knows, it's a ton of work. Food is excellent. The fact that they are packed from opening until about 7:30pm every evening they're open is a sign of how delicious it is. We've eaten here twice. First time was take-out. I walked in and asked about wait time for a to go order. (Every table was filled and there was a line of about 10 people waiting, and having read some of the other whiny reviews about long wait times, I just wanted to manage my own expectations.) The woman at the register estimated 45-60 mins. I ordered, went home, came back 50 mins later, and my food was ready. Lamb vindaloo, mango chicken, veggie pakora, palaak paneer, butter chicken, naan, a lentil and bean dish, and papadum. Spice level medium. Big hit at home. A week later we came back for dine-in at 7:30pm. Seated right away although all but one table full. Ordered spread pictured below. Mix of medium and spicy, meat and vegetarian. Water refilled 3-4 times. Noise level decent for conversation. This is such a welcome addition to the TVC cuisine options. Wish them all the best as they come fully up to speed.

Chicken Tikka Masala (gluten free)
Mark Z.

No sauce, just dry chicken n veg...this is the first time I tried this place. Definitely the worst version on "Indian food" I've ever received

Samosa Chaat, Shahi Paneer, Garlic Naan

Fabulous food and quick service! This is a place to keep your eye on, they will be popular this summer and beyond. Well blended masalas, stellar naans from the tandoor, amazing samosa chaat. Such friendly service.We will be back. Our picture is not great, but the food really was!

This is a photo of the bones that made up the majority of my meal

The goat tikka masala was 80% bones and 10% gristle and fat. The waitress acted like she was doing me a favor making me wait for 7 minutes for her to take my order.

Mango lassi, hot chai latte, aloo gobi, chicken vindaloo, butter chicken makhani, rice, raita. All delicious at India Garden!
J W.

We were greeted right away and seated beneath a ceiling decorated with multicolored fabric umbrellas. The wait staff paid great attention to us--filling our waters, asking us how things tasted, and clearing dishes as soon as possible-- with polite and welcoming conversation. The appetizer samosas were perfectly prepared, the chai tasted fabulous, mango lassis just the right sweetness, and the rice had such flavor! We ordered three entrées, and they were all fantastic. The naan and raita were also delicious. We will be back again and again to the India Garden!

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My favorite go-to in TC. The quality and flavors are 5 star every time. Great prices too.

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Great main dishes and appetizers large portions - reasonably priced with great service We will be back!

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Everyone loved the food. Friendly and quick service. Restaurant is clean and very nicely decorated. Highly recommend

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The food is amazing and service is great! Enjoy the "family run" aspect of the restaurant.

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Tandori dishes we're dry and the presentation on the heated skillet was messy to eat.

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Had a phenomenal experience here. Food was top notch and service was great. Will be back soon!

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Food is fantastic, service is great. Ask for Avi. Avi is great. Avi is the best. Great new addition to Traverse City.

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