I really don't feel good after eating here! The quality of the food seems to have gone down. The non-vegetarian side had a few items that were cold. Their bean dishes were not cooked completely. We only received one type of naan...with one side burnt. They didn't ask what type we wanted. The rice pudding wasn't too sweet. It was very runny instead of thick/creamy like before. Found some weird bits of matter in it I tried to make small talk but we're met with silence. It wasn't very busy. There were a few empty containers at the lunch buffet. You get a 10% discount if you pay cash but only took off a dollar. I didn't argue because I doubt I will be back. read more

This place was middle of the road for me. Nothing exceptional nor dissatisfying, just meets expectations. However, I must say that being the closest Indian cuisine restaurant near me and I have yet to return speaks volumes. Maybe I visited in on a blah day.... Twice??? But until then, I will say that the buffet is large, well stocked, with many options. Their menu is diverse with all the standard fare, as well as some unique options. The food was fresh, hot and the naan never seemed to stop, which is a good thing in my book! Maybe it was the decor or the dark interior but the restaurant did not feel as clean as I like. Or it could be that the furnishings seemed old, even though it is a newer restaurant. Since becoming more established, I do see that they generally seem busy most of the time. Therefore, I may try it again in the future. read more

I'll start off by saying don't be deceived by the 4.5 stars and 700 reviews. I was completely disappointed with the food. I've eaten some pretty high quality Indian food so upon searching through Yelp to find a "new" place I came across this one. My go to is the Chicken Tikka Masala and it was subpar. The basmati rice was old and over cooked, it was hard and just not what rice should taste like. I brought my friend along and he was also disappointed with the food. He had the lamb masala which I tired and it was straight rubber. The lamb was extremely chewy, as if it was over cooked! He had other dishes which were also a big disappointment. The Naan which is supposed to be nice and toasted was undercooked. The Naan had a granular flour taste to it and the Paneer was bland and dry and they tried to mask the lack of flavor with over seasoning with pepper. Like I said at the beginning, don't be deceived by the 4.5 stars and 700 reviews. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but if you chose to try by all means. See for yourself. read more

We've been to India Oven before and after Covid and it's just as good now as before Covid. The buffet has a large selection with vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes. They have Chai and Mango Lasi included. They bring the Naan to your table hot. 13.95 ++ makes the buffet an excellent value. See you there! read more

Great selection if vegetarian and meat dishes. The dessert was delicious. I was super Impressed because the mango lassi and hot milk tea were included and usually that is separate. I ate so much I was super stuffed! Two thumbs up!! read more

The food is really good! Love the samosas, the chicken tikka masala and their garlic naan. Good pricing and the serving sizes are pretty good too. Overall delicious, and will for sure continue coming! read more

Wow a great place will definitely go back first time trying it wad no disappointed at all

Good food great staff my only tip is to dine in don't carry out if you do they weigh it by pound. They also cater I love the samosas and chicken curry read more

I decided to give this place a try after reading all the reviews on here, and I have been visiting some pretty good Indian places in Phoenix recently. I would give this place a 3.5 stars in terms of considering all the food, but it is a solid place! We came for the buffet, and I was glad that there were so many vegetarian options. The chaat in the beginning was kind of meh. I was disappointed in the chutneys, but the tikki itself was pretty tasty. But the curries were the stars. The Kadhi Pakora tasted really nice, and it was tangy, creamy, and had a scent of that butter (ghee) taste, and I saw them putting fresh pakora into the curry base to avoid the pakora getting way too soggy. The Daal Makhani was good as well, spiced and flavored well. The Malai Kofta was really yummy as well, and the Kofta balls seemed to have been made a little differently than what I was used to, more like a pakora, but it was still creamy and not sweet, the way that I like it. Finally, I don't know if it is something about Aloo Gobi itself, but like the other buffets I have been to in the area, it's kind of dry and bland. Like it wasn't spiced enough and didn't have much gravy. But I was more than happy with the other curries. And they provided ample amount of Garlic Naan. That's right, not plain, but Garlic :) They even had Mango Lassi, and for it being stored in a big container, it was one of the tastier Mango Lassis out of the buffets I have been to, where it didn't taste watered down and had the right amount of tanginess and pure Mango flavor. I will definitely see myself trying this place again! I can see the hype for this place, and I look forward to trying the other food here next time. read more

Gonna be honest- I have no idea most of the time what I'm eating or how to even pronounce the foods I've eaten at India Oven. Buuuut if there's a picture of it in front of me or I'm at the actual buffet, I'm fairly certain of what it is. Abundance of garlic naan is sooooo my favorite [also bad for my low-carb diet], so if there's any sauce leftover from whatever meat + sauce combo I have on my plate, it's easily scooped up. It's also always piping hot when brought out! Never a dull moment when the staff is always on it for the naan. My favorite things are the paneer tikka masala [because cheese, duh], carrot dessert [although I prefer it pureed], chicken tikka masala, some lamb + sauce dish, and the mango lassi drink. I think they should put out larger glasses for lassi - those baby cups only last me like 2 sips! hah. Some of their vegetarian dishes are good too, but I can't recall what they are. The few times I've been their service has been amazing - whether it be with a few people, or a large group needing more space than others. All of these things make the $13 cost worth it! read more

Tried their buffet (on the weekend).. Extremely limited menu.. By no means authentic Indian preparation (if you are Indian you'd know).. Literally no starters in the buffet... Plates and glasses were dirty.. If you still end up there.. Never use their restroom.. Appetite killer Will not go there again.. read more

My husband and I stopped in for the lunch buffet and we really enjoyed the food. Very kind welcoming staff and clean inside. We will definitely come back again! read more

This place is very good it's authentic Indian food and I love going there this evening for drive from my house but I don't care it's a cool little setting the food is so good I always get the chicken chicken tikka with the garlic nun bread. I actually tried some goat last time and it was delicious I highly recommend this place great price is great food read more

Wonderful place. The buffet was to die for! The lamb was cooked to perfection and the mango dessert is a must. Biggggg thumbs up!!! Staff were also very lovely people, great environment! read more

One of the best Indian lunch buffets in the valley. The lunch buffet has a large variety of food, everything is very fresh and tasty. Just wish they would up the spice level just a tiny bit more. They even have a canister of hot tea with cream & spices. It's the best tea I've ever had! read more

Probably the worst Indian food I've ever had. Not understanding the good reviews. Awful naan...watery sauces. Save your money and go anywhere else. read more

This review is solely based on their banquet hall and buffet. We booked their banquet hall for my office event and ordered the following items as a part of the buffet: Kadhi Pakora, Garlic Naan, butter naan, roti, Shahi Paneer, Salad, Dal, Cauliflower Munchurian, Pulav and non-veg options like Tandoori Chicken and Chicken curry. We ordered gulab jamun and mango custard for dessert. We booked the hall just 2 days in advance and it was a very easy process. The hall doesn't look like the images you would find online, but it is looked good enough in real (check my photo). The hall also has a bar. You can seat 30-40 people and have a staging area as well. They have ample parking spots and some of them parked in the area opposite to the banquet hall as well. The service (removing used plates and taking care of our needs) is quick and the people working there were friendly. Only thing I didn't like about this place is their billing system. When asked for a receipt, they said that their printer wasn't working and they gave a hand written bill which wasn't itemised. Disappointing! Food: The vegetarian options were very decent. I liked all of the dishes except for the fact that, pulav tasted and looked like fried rice. They didn't have the pulav masala at all. Gulab jamun was fresh and warm, but the mango custard had pineapple chunks in mango pulp. That was disappointing. I am a vegetarian so I picked up the opinion from the non -vegetarians for the Non-Veg dishes mentioned. Again, it was decent and it wasn't very spicy. I would recommend this place for the banquet hall for sure. It would definitely come under budget if you are bringing in lot of people. Please make sure their printer works if you want a receipt! read more

India Oven - Banquet Hall inside - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

They rudely told us that they close at 9:30pm when we arrived even though even the sign in the door says 10pm and yelp says 10pm. We won't be returning if this is the attitude they show customers. read more

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Great food and great service! All the food was fresh and hot! Would recommend this place to a friend

Sooooo good!! Super yummy food, really nice and inviting customer service, very clean restaurant. First time visiting and definitely will be coming back! read more

This place is wonderful. I've ordered delivery once and then went in this time. Both times the food was excellent. My friends and I went in and went to order but were pleasantly surprised as they were doing their all you can eat buffet ($12.95! Such a deal). I. Tried. EVERYTHING! Well, every meat dish (if there was a meat version) and a bunch of vegetarian dishes as well. The chicken tikka masala was on point with just a hint of heat (I prefer hotter but I understand it needed to be more accessible to a large group) while the tandoori chicken was crisp on the outside and packed with flavor. They also brought my table baskets of fresh, super hot (temp, not heat level) naan. I could rant and rant how good it was but I don't want to ruin it too much for others. Just trust me, go on Friday nights and experience their buffet. In terms of decor, I felt as though I was in this perfect little hole in the wall. Not huge (even though on the other side of the building is an event space) but not cramped. All of the people I interacted with we're super courteous and friendly. Drinks were never empty long and our naan was refilled quickly. I felt like was visiting a friend's house and their parents were making dinner. All in all, I can't wait to go back. read more

I went to India Oven last week and had the buffet for lunch. I don't know a lot about Indian food but I know I like spicy. The food. Had the right amount of spice and heat. Maybe not hot enough for Mark Weins but plenty hot for me. Food was delicious, the atmosphere was real Indian. I will return. read more

Oh we really wanted to like this place. My wife and I love Indian cuisine and go out often. So much so that our favorite Indian restaurant recognizes us when we arrive. A couple months ago we found a great Indian restaurant in Tempe while wintering there. Last night we decided to go out and referred to Yelp for nearby recommendations. We found this restaurant in Mesa 8 miles closer than the one we tried last time. The reviews were the same both rated over 4 stars. We decided to give it a try. Arriving we find they have a buffet. We know this is expected for the lunch hour, but was unexpected for dinner. My wife likes her food more spicy than found on a buffet so she ordered from the menu. Additionally they agreed to make her order with "white meat" chicken only (not the case on the buffet). I went with the buffet and was not impressed. It was OK but certainly not as good as we had hoped. We were wishing we had driven the 8 miles to the restaurant we had experienced prior. Worse, my wife woke in the middle of the night VERY SICK. she has been out of commission all day and still not doing well. We will NEVER RETURN to this restaurant. Sorry we didn't have a good experience, to reiterate we really wanted to like it. read more

Ordered take out. So good!!! The curry was amazing and a couple of the other dishes. I recommend ordering extra rice if you're sharing

So yummy, and you can't best the price of the buffet. Staff are always so welcoming and friendly, we love it here

The restaurant was highly recommended but fell flat. We ordered Chicken Curry (mild), Chicken Tikka Masala (mild), and Lamb Curry (medium). There was no heat at all. The chicken was tender, but the lamb was chewy and hard. The flavor was just barely there in the Tikka sauce but completely missing from both curries. We will not be going back. read more

The food here is really very good, and they have maintained their quality over time. The ambience is relaxed, and the wait staff is courteous. I would highly recommend this place to anybody who is looking for an Indian buffet, both for lunch or dinner. They have some good variety while maintaining quality, which is not easy. read more

So my daughter and I go here today her favorite. She goes almost 1x a week. The gentlemen know her, they talk and play with her daughter or daughters. Today the Mask police women was on guard. They insisted we wear a mask but not a pregnant women who was getting food from the buffet. Lol the lady even said she couldn't allow us she would have to allow others. Clearly that was happening right in front of her face. Well sometimes you can't tell someone they did discriminate against you, just by blindly allowing another to be at the buffet without a mask. You've lost our business. We ended up at Guru Palace down the street. Even better food and guess what no Mask. Friendly great atmosphere. If you haven't tried must! read more

My favorite Indian cuisine in Mesa/Gilbert area. Nice portions and the sauces are nicely balanced. I've always had friendly service.

Do the owners and workers of this restaurant understand that we are in a pandemic. So after watching the waiter play with his mask....trying to itch his nose through the mask he comes over to my table and asks me if I wanted more roti. After I said yes, he picked the roti out of the tray with his bare hands and puts it onto the plate on my table. I later asked for a refill on my drink. He took my glass, ran into someone he knew, they had a nice discussion with my glass in between the two of them and then 5 minutes later brought the same glass back. I will never return. My family and friends will never return. It hurts me to say this but the quality is slightly better than the food i purchased outside the slums of india. No insult intended but i have to call it as i see it. when i arrived i wiped the tables down......the napkins were so black that i thought i was cleaning my chimney. To the owners: i have been coming to your restaurant for many years so this is not coming from one of your new customers....... it's not meant to insult but to educate you on what is going on....maybe this is what your current expectations are or maybe this is what was going on all the time. Good luck! read more

Food is good. I eat homemade Indian food from my Indian friends several times a year. This restaurant is average compared to that, but one of the best Indian food places in the Phoenix Metro area. Its my go to when I want Indian food and don't want to bother my friends to cook. Fairly expensive, unless you dine in and eat at the buffet. Spices aren't cheap so I get that most Indian restaurants in the valley are more expensive than other types of food choices, but it's worth it. The atmosphere is clean, but old decor. The people have never been rude or mean, but they aren't welcoming either... Also if you pay in cash, then they usually won't charge you extra for transaction fees. read more

Santi and I came to this Indian restaurant after seeing all the raving reviews on Yelp. The horizontal interior was dim lit and cleanly organized. A combination of meat, vegetarian items, salads, desserts, lassi and chai summed up their buffet options ($8.95). There were plenty of open booths and tables with the capacity half way filled. It is an appropriate place for quiet conversations with a good number of servers who circled the floor to refill water, distribute fresh naan, and bus the tables. Among the meat items, the Lamb Vindaloo was not spicy at all. The cubes of lamb were cooked really dry, and the same could be said about the Lamb Boti Masala that didn't fare well with my taste buds. The Chicken Tikka Masala and Tandoori Chicken were dry as well. I do not recommend any of the meat options. The buffet came with a good number of vegetarian options. I enjoyed the Saag and Mushroom Mattar, which I went back several times for. The best items were their Green Beans Potatoes, as the flavor was complex and noticeably spicy. The Daal Makhni and Paneer Tikka Masala were overcooked, but the flavors were complex to my liking. The chai and lassi tasted ordinary, and the fresh cut fruits were not appetizing or sweet. Overall, their vegetarian items fared better compared to the rest of the meal. In the entire buffet they only had one item that was spicy, which showed that they were catering to a particular audience at the expense of their cuisine. On a positive note, their food was not greasy or heavily drench with salt or oil. I would have rated them higher if not for the Naan that was too thin, lacked good flavor and the doughy bite. Instead, it was flaky and crumbled at will. I had two separate batches of Naan, and each time the texture and flavor failed to meet my expectations. Service by the male servers was friendlier, prompt, and efficient when compared to their female counterpart. To date, I still prefer Delhi Palace's buffet better. I won't be returning any time soon. read more

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Just LOVE this place! I always get the all-you-can-eat buffet which has an amazing range of food choices for all kinds of eaters. The meat section has a variety of chicken, beef, lamb, and goat dishes. For vegetarians like myself, about a third of the food bar is made up of different veggie-only dishes--my favorite being the Paneer Tikki Masla--I always go back for a second helping! The servers (who are all very attentive and pleasant) bring out a steady stream of hot garlic naan bread--which is my second fave thing there! They also have a small salad bar and mango lassi, mango custard, and rice pudding for dessert. If you go for dinner, they bring tandoori chicken to your table along with the naan--so if you're vegetarian, make sure you tell them not to bring you any from the get go! Bollywood music videos play on all the TV's. The place can get pretty packed around peak lunch and dinner hours, so go early! Lunch buffet costs $8.95 and dinner buffet runs $9.95. Pretty decent prices for amazing all-you-can-eat Indian food. Definitely the best around! read more

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Can't beat the price ! I gorged myself at the dinner buffet and happily accepted my food coma later! Awesome that the mango lassi is INCLUDED in the buffet! The paneer tikka masala was my favorite! Only minus a star because our group needed more garlic naan and we are pretty sure the "refill" came from another table that had just left. Um, thanks? That still doesn't take too much away from the deliciousness that was the meal. read more

India Oven - Garlic Naan, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Curry, Basmati Rice - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I had a slight feeling of trepidation trying India Oven after reading some of the reviews, but went anyway. I had a craving for Indian food & a desire to go someplace new. Enter India Oven. We arrived right at the 5 o'clock opening & were seated immediately. The buffet was on full display (quite a variety of options there!) but we ordered from the menu - again, opting for some new dishes. The mango & (sweet) punjabi lassi came in milkshake glasses that had come out of the freezer. No other Indian restaurant has done that before - and I've been to quite a few. Server brought something to our plates & walked away, we have no idea what it was - but it was pulled from the buffet & didn't taste overly fresh. I think they were potatoes of some kind. Appetizers were next: poori & garlic roti. The poori was light & fluffy and was great dipped in the lamb sauces, but was a bit bland. The garlic roti was very thin & a tad burnt, but still good. But maybe that's how it's normally cooked ... IDK. I usually get naan bread & will probably stick w/ that in the future. I like my breads to be a bit more substantial, not wafer-like as the roti was. We both opted for lamb dishes, the karahi and the achari, spicy level one. Both of us were glad surprised at how spicy the dishes still were so very glad we did not go w/ medium! :-) We had an older gentleman approach the table & ask how the food was; I'm guessing he was the owner. As we were placing leftovers into our take-home containers (that I brought from home in an effort to avoid Styrofoam or plastic), a lady approached our table. She was admiring & complimenting us on our take-home containers, saying how good an idea it was, and asking where I got them from. I'm guessing she was perhaps the wife of the gentleman who approached us earlier. She was very polite & it was a nice little chat. Some of our dishes (such as the deserts) were pulled from the buffet so I'm not sure they were exactly fresh, but all in all, I'd say the food was good. They had a lot of parking, available, too. read more

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After having gone to India Oven a few times now, I'm updating my review for their buffet to 4 stars. I think it's great that they have it for dinner as well which is fairly uncommon to see for an Indian restaurant. For $12, you can have some good Indian food. The highlights of the buffet are the chicken biryani, chicken tikka masala, and the paneer tikka masala. Other solid options are also the palak saag, samosa, and pakoras. Everything is mildly spicy. The garlic naan that's brought out is always piping hot, soft and fluffy. I go mostly just for that! Unlike other buffets, their desserts are also pretty good. They have carrot halwa and gulab jamuns which are served hot. Both are good. I can't give it 5 stars because the service is sometimes on the slow side. I've noticed that when you go in a group, it takes a little bit to get naan and for them to clear plates, get the check, etc. read more

Hoh. My. Goodness. How I have missed you Indian Food. A trip to India Oven should be on everyone's "Must Do List". Buffet style (unless you wish to order an entree) has hidden dangers. You might eat too much. The food is clearly labeled into groups. (Non-Vegetarian, Vegetarian, Salads and Dessert). I recommend diving in unless you feel strongly about eating a particular type of meat. I sampled (like a pack of starving dogs) every item and enjoyed every bite. My pants may not fit, but that has nothing to do with my ability to write. (Full Disclosure: I have eaten tons of Indian food in my hey day.) As the restaurant serves Northern Indian cuisine spice is not a concern. Food items were moderately (to mildly) spiced and the majority were cream based. Dishes were well balanced with ghee (or whatever oil is used). Naan is delivered to the table as is tandoori chicken. (Just try it kids! You'll like it.) Rice is available at the buffet. I was surprised to find mango lassi (a yogurt drink) and chai tea as part of the buffet price. ($12 total during dinner.) India Oven prefers to have groups pay on one check. However have no fear! Our large party was individually able to pay directly at the cashier. However, that might have been possible as we all ordered the same thing. (Buffet!) Thank you India Oven for hosting our very large group. Yelp International Supper Club UYE rocked! read more

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This Review is for Buffet Only! India Oven is one of the few restaurants that serves Buffet for both Lunch and Dinner. The Lunch buffet is around $10 and the dinner buffet is $12. They have an assortment of chats,samosa and pakoras with various chutneys. For Mains Butter Chicken,Goat/lamb curry,tandoori chicken,chicken biriyani and other vegetarian dishes like Dal makhani,paneer gravy,aloo, palak etc. The Desert section has Gulab jamun, custard,rice kheer,cut fruits,jalebi. The Naan is brought fresh to the table (you can choose plain/butter/garlic). I love that the buffet also includes tea and Mango lassi. The staff is friendly and service is good. I wouldn't recommend ordering from the menu(You will ending up paying much more for dishes that are just average).Go for the Buffet, while all the dishes may not be to your liking and taste you will definitely find a favorite that will make it worth your while. read more

This restaurant has the best deal for Indian food, plus the buffet is open for both lunch and dinner (Usually you only find Indian buffet open for lunch). While lunch buffet is $7.99, for 2 dollars more you can go there for dinner buffet which has a large variety of meat dishes, vegetarian dishes, desserts, and includes chai tea and mango lassi in your order. In addition, they will make fresh tandoori chicken and bring freshly baked naan to your table. All the buffet items were delicious, although some of the chicken dishes tended to taste a little too similar to each other. The owner is very friendly and wants to make every effort to make sure you are having the best experience at her restaurant. If I am ever in the mood for Indian food for dinner, this is the place I will be heading. read more

Where the hell are the amazing Indian restaurants in Phoenix? In North Scottsdale and Chandler there is Indian Paradise, Tempe has Kohi Noor and Dhaba and now Mesa has India Oven! No love for Central Phoenix... But I digress. India Oven is one hell of an Indian restaurant. Their buffet is very very diversified and I had to have a sample of nearly everything because it all looked too amazing to pass up! I mean, they had Lamb Curry in the buffet....LAMB CURRY! To me, that's a hook, line and sinker. But, just when I thought I found what I was going to get seconds of, I came across the Chicken Marsala. To quote a famous mouse, "Oh, me! Oh, my!" It was really incredible! It's definitely something that needs opinions by all you Yelpers salivating while reading this. One last thing about the buffet is that it changes and expands depending on what's fresh and what time of day you drop by. I've even heard that they serve Lamb Vindaloo on occasion (again, this is in the buffet). Plain and simple, if I lived in Mesa, close enough to India Oven to be a frequent customer, I would be sporting plenty of extra happy pounds. But for now, I'll just use the distance as an excuse to gorge myself and not feel as guilty about it. Please do me a favor if you're reading this and try this place already. read more

India Oven - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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