New spot near the Capitol. Was craving butter chicken and some naan bread. Instead I got their buffet special during lunch. Absolutely amazing. I got their delicious butter chicken along with their lamb and tandoori fish. All perfectly made and balanced. The surprise was their their fish tikka masala, so good. They served table side freshly made garlic naan and it was perfect. I enjoyed a few cups of their fresh chai, great to sip on after that meal. Ambiance was on point and excellent for a solo lunch break. Service was top notch. They are really attentive and work hard to make sure you enjoy your experience. They are very humble and treat customers well. Please stop by and enjoy yourself here. read more

INDIA GATE CUISINE - Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I'm sorry.... I actually feel guilty leaving only a 2 star review, as the people running the restaurant were quite nice and attentive. This may have been easy due to me being the only patron in the restaurant, but I digress. The food was typical of an Indian lunch buffet. I was excited to try the chicken korma...and....it was....ok, I guess? Kind of like a cream sauce covered chicken tender/nugget. The Tikka masala chicken was not that flavorful, perhaps some more seasoning needed....but it was also cold, even though eaten right after leaving the steam tray. The goat pieces in the curry were almost all fat....so I couldn't eat it. Disappointed, as I like goat. The naan was fresh, so that was a bright spot. Now then, the price. For a not great buffet with a CAN of soda, I paid $26 before tip. I don't know if I am paying for the midtown location, but definitely not for the food. In Sacramento, Indian buffets are either hot or miss, and unfortunately, there are better ones throughout the region read more

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Nice little place, we tried the lunch buffet. Everything was fresh and not spicy so we got to enjoy it. It also included desert(gulab jamon and rice pudding) and chai which was the perfect ending to the meal. The young lady behind the counter was nice and welcoming, and their food is Halal which is a bonus! Will definitely return again! read more

We were very excited to try this place in its current iteration. We had some Uber Credits and they had a promotion on Uber Eats. We ordered the Rolls, fried cheese curds, the veggie pakoras, samosas, butter chicken, chicken biryani, and garlic naan. We loved how the containers were all wrapped in plastic wrap so there would be no mess, however, they forgot the garlic naan. Navigating the UberEats app to report a problem was quite the ordeal but eventually we sorted that out. The aps were a little greasy. The spring rolls were a little bland. The veggie pakoras and the Samosas were good but nothing to write home about. The chicken biryani and butter chicken were ok but nothing to write home about. We heated some flower tortillas to replace the naan. The whole experience was underwhelming and easily forgettable. This is a place with high prices and in my case high expectations. It's last iteration as Preethri ( unsure of spelling) was it was amazing but no one could pronounce their name and they kept a menu different in person vs delivery which was always confusing. I wish they could just sort things out and be consistent. I will stick to the true and tried Kathmandu Kitchen in East Sac. read more

They welcomed us in a bit early. While we waited for the buffet to start, the lady served us hot chai. It was delicious. When the buffet started, my husband and I ate a bit of everything. The served fish and vegetable pakora, veggie biriyani, goat and chicken curry, spinach and lentil entrees, dessert, salad....they had a good selection. It was all delicious. The tables and chair setting were cute...not crammed. They played nice music. The lady and gentleman were very friendly. The lady checked on us a few times. She was making sure we were well taken cared of. We will come back. read more

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I stopped by India Gate today in hopes of having some great Indian cuisine. Listen to me when I say this, I was not disappointed in my decision. I ordered the Palak Paneer with Naan bread. The food was seasoned to perfection served fresh and hot. For my spice level I ordered medium and let me caution you medium was pretty spicy! The staff is very welcoming so I highly recommend this place and I will definitely be back. And as an added bonus for my wheelchair users, there is plenty of accessibility thanks again, India Gate read more

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Delicious food and great service!! We will be back. New management, new food. Thank you for the complimentary dishes!

The weekday lunch buffet option pricing is still $19.99. But I suggest taking a peek at the buffet before choosing to dine to see if there is enough food left in the trays to make it worth it. I also look specifically to see if there is protein left in the curry dishes. The food is not bad at all. And I suppose the food is tame in the spice levels since it is a buffet. The flavors are there but maybe not the spicy heat. My faves are the veggie curry (nice bright flavor), butter chicken (traditional flavors) and fish pakora (fried with still keeping the fish moist). The basmati rice, spinach, Chana masala, veg samosas, veg pakora, green salad, tandoori chicken, kheer, and gulab jamun are everyday buffet offerings. Plus they have other dishes that may rotate. The chutney and tamarind dipping sauces are delicious. Zingy. Fresh hot naan is served straight to your table as part of the buffet. Since that takes time (not a lot but not in served with seconds either), it makes me slow down and not inhale my food so I can enjoy my meal with that yummy naan. It is crisp with that slight blistering top and puffy pillowy interior. The parking situation is all metered street parking. The interior is nothing fancy. The service is polite. read more

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$20 for AYCE buffet -- run over! If you like endless amounts of chicken, this is gonna be your favorite place! They also give you endless naan: plain, butter or garlic. There are lots of standard curries and of course plentiful vegetarian options too. I was surprised to see a fried fish option even. My favorite hack is to glob lots of tikki masala sauce over the tandoori chicken! Check out my video and pics for all of their dishes. I was able to find parking within 2 blocks arriving on a Sunday around noon. There weren't too many people dining here. The ambiance is cozy and the service was super friendly. One thing to note is that their meat selection only offers chicken. I'm used to seeing other meats like goat or lamb. Overall this is a good deal for current state of economy. read more

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MY GOODNESS! I don't live in Sacramento but if I did this would be my go-to Indian spot. This unassuming tiny storefront is hiding one of the very best Indian buffets in the country. Such unique flavors. Even in staple dishes like butter chicken and naan you can tell their chef is working some magic back there. Buffet is a great mix of vegetarian and meat options. 10/10 place, hope to return again one day. read more

INDIA GATE CUISINE - Desserts on Buffet - Indian Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Stopped in at India Gate Cuisine for a very early dinner (coming from the East Coast). Since it was 4:00 P.M. I was one of the only people there, but the server took care of me answering my questions, and providing a hot meal quickly. I got the Lamb VindaluThali. It's the Lamb Vindalu with a lentil dip, a garbanzo bean dip, a yogurt dip, naan along with the Lamb Vindalu with rice. I also got the Spiced Salt Lassi which was different (it is milk with a salty yogurt mixed in). The Lassi was okay, but the Lamb Vindalu was very tasty. A nice place. I would try it again. read more

INDIA GATE CUISINE - The Lamb Vindalu on rice with the Thali Combo - Indian Near Me - Sacramento, California

Great place. Very welcoming staff. I had lunch buffet here and the food was excellent. I mentioned it to the staff that there is no paneer (cottage cheese) dish in the buffet which is quite normal food item, and they specially got me the paneer dish for free on side. The staff regularly checked and asked if I needed anything. JD the owner is very polite and hospitable. A must go Indian restaurant. read more

INDIA GATE CUISINE - Buffet with extra free dish in side - Indian Near Me - Sacramento, California

Top contender for best Indian buffet in the Sacramento area. Enjoyed every menu item which is not usually the case when I go to a buffet. The goat and kheer were my two standouts. I do wish they had paneer saag, but that's a personal preference. They've upgraded the inside decor from the previous ownership. It's much brighter inside now. Servers were attentive and the fresh naan came out. Will definitely be going again. read more

My husband and I came for lunch and had such a welcoming experience from this restaurant. Everything was CLEAN, food was so FRESH, and tasted AUTHENTIC compared to nearby Indian restaurants. We loved the variety of options including fresh naan/dosas included with our meal. We were checked on many times throughout our lunch. Lunch had over 20 items , and we are excited to try their dinner menu soon. This is the only Indian restaurant we will be coming to. We are excited to bring our family and friends as the owners/staff really treated us with traditional Indian hospitality. read more

Wonderful food and amazing service. If you are new to Indian cuisine this is a great place to try. The staff is warm and inviting and will make some wonderful recommendations read more

4/5 Came here twice for a team lunch and it was overall good for an AYCE lunch. It's about $20-$30 plus tip and meal. The AYCE menu has a varieties of India dishes and all the naan you can eat. Garlic naan...yes please. The food is pretty good from the chicken tandoori, samosa, tikka masala, butter chicken, saag paneer and much more. However, it was pretty warm when I dined in and the restaurant didn't have the AC on which made it somewhat difficult to enjoy the food when you are sitting there sweating. Overall, the buffet has pretty good food for lunch or team lunch. There's enough room for a team lunch or a quick lunch with coworker/friend. read more

Staff very attentive to needs, balancing pick-up and dine-in service. Very welcoming environment, Great variety between appetizers, entrees and drink offerings, with reasonable prices for the quality ingredients and portions. Excited to come back and try the lunch buffet! read more

I took a chance on this place and ordered lunch on doordash and oh my goodness, it's the best Indian food I've ever had! The chicken in the butter chicken was tender, juicy, and tasted fresh. Usually when I get butter chicken from other places the chicken tastes old, dry, & overcooked. The flavor was spot on. I also tried their pani puri which tasted amazing as well. I will definitely be ordering again! read more

We were on a late evening walk and I was hangry when we stumbled upon this jewel of a place on Capital Avenue. What a happy surprise! The place was empty as we came in about 30 minutes before closing on a weekday. Staff still welcomed us warmly and gave us our menus. What an epic selection! To start, we tried two sides. Papdum is very thin wafers made from ground lentils. Wonderfully textured and served with hot mint and sweet tamarind sauces. We also had Paneer Pakora with house made cheese served with lemon and onions. Incredible! All of it. We went with the Chicken Korma to get some protein. My husband said it was the best version of it he's ever tasted! I have to agree. The chicken was so tender it melted in your mouth. We will lose sleep over the chicken! Bonus was their large selection of rices. Our choice was Jeera and it too was top notch and flavorful. Ambiance is a casual come as you are vibe. Nothing fancy. Just clean and comfortable. We are looking forward to trying out more dishes from India Gate Cuisine for sure. Note: Sorry about half eaten plate pictures. Like I said, I was hangry read more

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We stopped in for lunch and had the Dosa Masala, Chicken Pakoura, prawn curry, garlic naan, samosas and complimentary pappi with tamarind sauce. The service was wonderful and pleasant. Our server put on a Bollywood movie for us:). 10/10 would go again. We can't wait to go again. Everything was delicious. We love the culture of Sacramento and India Gate Cuisine! read more

Nice service, funny Bollywood music videos while you wait for your food. Food was good, but here's the thing- no air conditioning! It was so hot inside, and it's only May! Can't imagine what summer is like. I'd come back for the lunch buffet in the fall/winter but from May-October, it's take out only for me, dawg. read more

INDIA GATE CUISINE - Chicken Tikka Masala Thali - Indian Near Me - Sacramento, California

I ordered the Malai Kofta for delivery and I'm in heaven! The dumplings are perfect and I love the blend of spices. Excited to try other dishes from here. read more

Food was tasty. Their buffet menu is decent with good options to choose from. My 4 year old son ordered pizza and he really enjoyed it & he's a picky eater himself. Would def. come again. read more

Good service and ambiance. amazing. The new owners are so kind and hospitable. The best mango lassi I have ever had!

I'd been meaning to try this place ever since it opened, and I finally got the chance. Originally, I was hoping to try their buffet--but I missed the hours (note to self: check next time). Still, I was in the mood for tandoori chicken and garlic naan, so I decided to order à la carte. No regrets at all. The tandoori chicken was massive--fresh off the grill, still steaming, and packed with flavor. You could really taste the spices and the heat. It was perfectly cooked and served hot, not dry like at some other places. The garlic naan was just as good--soft, flavorful, and went perfectly with the chicken. Service was great--friendly and quick, but not rushed. The place wasn't too busy when I went, so the atmosphere was calm and quiet, which made the whole experience even better. I definitely plan to come back, especially with some friends, and try more from the menu--and maybe actually catch the buffet next time. read more

With new ownership I was very skeptical. I've been coming here at least 3x a months for the last year. Ambiance was very different. Had an open feeling, not so much a home feeling but I'll get used to it. Service was great. She had greeted immediately, and helped with recommendations as the menu had changed slightly. Chai was different, no option for adding sugar as the previous ownership did. Food was delicious. Chicken tikka with rice as one was really nice, as from the previous owners we had to order separately. Over all I would give this a 8/10. Will definitely come back to try the pizzas. read more

Better than Bombay's chicken tikka masala. Yes, India Gate's chicken tikka masala really is that good. And if you order it as a thali (combo), you'll also get their secret weapon: a lentil daal with depth and richness that's immensely comforting and could rightly stand on its own as an entree. With a chickpea side, rice, and naan, the thali is tremendous value. Chicken Korma, with a creamy cashew sauce, is another strong dish. I'm surprised more people haven't discovered India Gate. With to-go orders consistently ready inside 15 minutes, banger Bollywood music videos on the TVs, a nice dining room, and a friendly owner behind the counter, India Gate is always in the dinner rotation at our house. read more

Under new management since Jan 31, 2026. Can report that I could see cooks making fresh naan with dough in the back so they are not using frozen naan anymore. Decor is similar to before, Desi music playing but no music videos when I went there. Went for the lunch buffet which had rice, vegetable pilau, fish, chicken curries, and a goat curry, as well as daal, chana, and chai. read more

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Came here on a Friday afternoon around 1130 and it wasn't busy. The restaurant isn't big so expect limited seating. It's buffet time and the offerings were okay. The buffet offered Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Curry, chana masala, fish pakora, Saag, and a few more. The Tandoori chicken was very limited as it wasn't filled often. I liked the saag and the chana masala. They offered naan as well as garlic naan which is awesome. The food was okay and price was reasonable. Overall, it's decent and I would come back again. Pros: Reasonable, decent, buffet Cons: Parking, Tandoori Chicken refill Stars: 3.75 Notes: The buffet was 20 bucks per person read more

The Indian food here was really good! We ordered pakora, butter chicken, chicken tikka from the tandoor, rice, and garlic naan. Everything was freshly made, full of flavor, and had great spices. A nice bonus was the tandoori and chutney sauces they brought out on the side--super tasty! The service was good, and overall, this place definitely deserves more recognition. I'd absolutely come back! read more

Delicious food, very friendly. Tried veg korma, aloo Gobi, garlic nan, fish pakora and fish tandoori. Dhal tudka also tasty. Very fresh tasting food. read more

INDIA GATE CUISINE - Fish tandoori - Indian Near Me - Sacramento, California

Food was fresh, flavorable and so good. We were walking by and saw their new opening sign and their buffet menu. They allowed my wife and I to sit while they were preparing their lunch buffet. So worth the wait. Everything you can ask for in a buffet setting and the service was top notch. read more

I tried their lunch buffet with a friend on a weekday. Food was delish, will definitely come back again We were seated right away, ambiance was chill with a couple TVs playing Indian music videos. Staff were friendly and attentive. read more

My favorite Indian restaurant hands down Get the vegetable pakora its amazing but realistically you can't go wrong trying anything at this place. read more

Haven't had authentic Indian food in a very long time, but this place hit all the right taste buds and notes. The butter chicken was smooth and creamy with the perfect amount of spice. Highly recommend if in Sacramento and craving Indian food! read more

Enjoyed a delicious Sunday buffet here - price was about $20 per person. This is a small establishment, very comfortable and homey. Two large TVs playing Bollywood highlights help set the mood as well. The server was pleasant and attentive and took our order quickly. There were a large number of vegetarian items as well as meat items available, and everything was hot and fresh. Flavors were very nice and there were a few items that I hadn't had at an Indian restaurant before, like crispy fried fish. I would say the stand out for me was the saag, which was very nicely made, and the tandoori chicken, which was also excellent. Great experience and we'll be back. read more

Very delicious food! Naan very thin and fresh. Large portions too. Definitely will return.

I WISH MY PHONE DIDNT DIE! The food was beautifully presented and tasted 10X betterrrrrr! The vibes was chill but classy. The service was awesome. Everything was fresh and authentic! Great pricing. Will be back with family for buffet soon! read more

This is for the lunch buffet. Really good; up there with the best indian buffets in the Sac. area. The first plate was perhaps the best single plate of indian food I've ever had. Will quite probably be returning here. read more

Had such a great experience. I stopped in for the buffet and was not disappointed. The samosas were crispy and flavorful, and the chicken tikka masala was precisely what I wanted, perfect with the naan. The staff was really friendly the whole time, and checked in just enough read more