There are few places where 5 grown men can go and eat their fill of absolutely impeccable North Indian cuisine the likes of which I had yet to have tasted outside my home town of Fremont in California, accompanied by a never-ending supply of sweet, cool, creamy mango lassi at no extra charge; throughout, consuming a gut-busting pint of a bright and crisp, wheaty Taj Mahal all while being graced with the type of service I've only experienced traveling abroad - for less than US$100. Did I mention they have the cleanest public men's restroom in the entire valley? With an f-ing chandelier in it? Basically what I'm saying is: eat there, be merry, and for the love of god please leave a nice tip because I'll die if this place shuts down. read more

India Oven - The last samosa!! - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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I drove 3 hours to get here... and it was totally worth my time and gas! As we walked in, we were greeted and promptly seated. I noticed how nice and clean the interior was. Then we hit the buffet... all you can drink chai and mango lassi? YES! Warm basket of naan at the table? YES! Pudding desserts? YES! Vegetarian selections? YES! Various chicken and lamb curries? YES! YES! YES! (That's what she said). Everything was tasty including the rice! Some of the best Indian food I've ever had. Can't beat the price for $9/person for lunch. read more

India Oven - The trifecta... - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

This place is a fantastic place to eat if you have never had Indian food or want a dinner buffet for a very reasonable price of about 12 bucks. Very few indian restaurants have dinner buffets, but this one is expansive. It is broken down to vegetarian, non-vegetarian, desserts, bottomless mango lassi, and all you can eat naan. The spice level for the buffet is definitely on the low side, but the freshness and variety of the food more than make up for it. What I really like is is that all the dishes are labeled, hence my statement about this being a great place to eat for those uninitiated in Indian cuisine. The interior is almost cafeteria like, and they were playing very odd synthesized Indian music. Two TV's on the wall were playing a Bollywood movie. The staff was really, really nice, patient, attentive and accommodating. The Bhel Puri was actually the star of the meal. It is one of the best Indian appetizers I have ever had. Seriously. Tangy, sweet, crunchy, savory, all in one bite. The sampler plate was standard fare of pokora, samosa, etc, except it was super salty. It was good though and I would order it again. Finally, the fish masala had tender mahi mahi in a tangy tomato cream sauce, and was ok, as was the chili vegetables. Overall, a very solid three star restaurant with a killer deal on the dinner buffet, great service super casual environment. read more

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My husband hates buffets. I took him to this one and he LOVED it. The food is great quality. Taste fresh. Amazing service. My cup of water was never empty. When I was done to with the food, they took the plate away right away. For lunch as an adult we both paid $9.95 . And I LOVE their desserts too. Very fresh and moist. read more

India Oven - So much flavor. - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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I've been here twice. And I've only been to Mesa twice. That's how good. This is Indian food as it was meant to be served: buffet style for dinner. And on the cheap. Seriously--you're out the door for like 10 bucks plus tip, and in return you get to fill your belly with all the tikka masala, goat curry, mango lassi, saag, and all other kinds of goodness that your heart desires. The atmosphere isn't super fancy, but when you're rocking a buffet, you don't really expect fine linens, right? The service is snappy, and they're good at clearing your plates quickly. They'll also bring you the tandoor chicken and naan your heart desires. read more

This is truly one of my absolute favorite restaurants in the Valley. I have started reviews on this place several times before, but don't post it because I feel like my review doesn't do this place the justice they deserve. Well today I am probably still not going to be able to accurately describe how amazing this place is, but I want to give them my 5 stars already!! India Oven is such a great treat and I have NEVER once been disappointed in this restaurant. As much as I frequent here, it bewilders me that the food has never let me down. And I know it won't - they are so consistent here. I hate buffets, but this is not your average buffet. The food is of the highest quality and you can tell it is authentic and that so much care went into its creation. It is so savory and the spices are always perfect. I love how there is a separation of vegetarian dishes from meat dishes, and there is an equal number of each to choose from. The prices are fair and the staff is great. I have never once had an empty cup of water while dining here. The waiters are the most professional here than I have seen anywhere else before. They are kind, respectful, attentive, yet they never come over too much or interrupt your meal by trying to start conversation that they don't actually care about. They are amazing, just like the food. Please give this place a shot as you will not be disappointed!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

India Oven - Everything is good from India Oven!!!! - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Food was delicious, service was friendly and considering it was a buffet in the middle of a pandemic, I felt very safe eating there.

It was a decent buffet for the price... but almost everything was to spicy for a few of my children. Other than that the adults enjoyed it

India Oven and I have a love hate relationship. I love the amazing buffet selection, the delicious Indian spices, the incredible service, and the to-good-to-be-true price. I hate the fact that it's so scrumptious that it's impossible to stop gorging to the point of food coma induced discomfort! Throw in the fresh sizzling Tandoori Chicken at dinner and I never need another Indian restaurant in my life, EVER! Mini is such a great guy and an equally awesome server, and he never judges my wife's and my clear addiction to their food. Run, don't walk to the India Oven, but don't say I didn't warn you about the inevitable food baby, and that's no naan-sense. read more

This is the first Indian buffet I've ever been to, and it is absolutely wonderful! All the sauces are unique from the next and there are so many flavors to choose from. The fresh, hot naan is glorious and there are a variety of delicious drinks as well (mango smoothie, chai, etc). Also, the service here is unbeatable, something I would never have expected for a buffet. The restaurant is bustling but the atmosphere is great. Low lighting, warm, friendly, and welcoming. Tables are large for large gatherings. read more

India Oven - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

We drive from the far east valley to have India Oven just for takeout! We do love dining in, but taking out is just as satisfying. Indian Oven is a small, family-run restaurant. The buffet is daily, or you may order off the menu. Most offerings, however, can be found on the buffet. The tandoori is flavorful and spicy. The tikka masala, both chicken and paneer, are a wonderful blend of vegetables and spices, in a texture to penetrate your perfectly cooked rice just enough. The saag and other offerings are plentiful and tasty as well. From the menu, try a qeema naan one day. It is essentially a stuffed naan. Perfectly cooked and delectable. Dessert items such as golub jamun and whatever the awesome carrot stuff is cool the palate, as does a nice cup of mango lassi (also offered on the buffet). The prices are meager for the high quality food and service you receive. The staff remembers you when you come in, and is always attentive. Another bonus: India Oven is open 7 days! If you enjoy Indian food or are looking to venture to something new, give them a try. read more

India Oven - Interior. - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I love it here! I only have gone here a couple of times for the buffet but I think thats the smart way to go! I had my first Indian food experience here so I have nothing to really compare to. I did have the buffet during lunch and dinner and there are only minor differences but the food is always delicious! I love how they bring hot garlic naan out to your table and refill it once its gone. I love trying new food and the buffet help me do just that. I get to taste a little bit of everything without having to waste food or burn a hole in my wallet. Now I know what I like [: The bf at the time loves their chicken tikka masala, which I agree is absolutely amazing! But I also love their yogurt sauce and the mint chutney. I seem to want to put those 2 sauces all over everything I eat. Oh and I love the basmati rice! Its so different from all the rice I ever tried before but in a good way! The staff is real friendly and always refill your drinks and make sure you have everything you need all the time. If you want Indian food, you should definitely come here! Amazing delicious food and friendly service. Win win! read more

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Yum Yum Yum Yum Yummers! This is awesome, and best of all, close to where I am currently staying at the moment! The buffet is varied which I love, there are so many options, plus it has more than enough vegetarian options for my mom and my goofy weird vegan vegetarian friends (JK guys, you are not too goofy with your weird mustaches and clothes that came from 1920) to eat at, however I would tell most vegans to pass (and to eat cheese) as many things contain milk, yogurt, butter, ghee or paneer. The Vindaloo was good, no where near the best I have had, but way ahead of others at a buffet. The Palek Paneer is amazeballs, and you won't miss not having meat in your meal if you fill up on this and the awesome basamati rice. The naan was so-so, but likely that varies depending on how old it is. All in all 4/5 stars coming from a guy who loves his Indian food. read more

Best Indian food in AZ. Everything at the buffet was solid. Order the butter chicken if you really want to knock your socks off.

My date took me to India Oven one Friday night and though I was bit skeptical of a buffet that served Indian food I was pleasantly surprised!...The buffet was just the right size and offered multiple chicken and lamb dishes in an array of sauces including curry of course rice, salad, fritters and some desserts that I didn't get to try...they also bring out fresh naan bread and a sizzling skillet of chicken with onions and peppers...We were like, "Wait we didn't order this" and the server said, "Don't worry it comes with the buffet!"...Wow all of this for $8.95!!! I'm sold!!! Overall Good food Attentive servers Great change from your "typical" buffets read more

Definitely my go-to Indian place in Mesa. It's on the way home so I mostly swing by for lunch. I like how everything is included with the buffet. You don't have to pay extra for naan. Nothing extra for the mango drink thingy either. Yay. At any rate, its always hot and good and hits the spot. Typically, they are pretty attentive to drink and naan needs. Sometimes I'll wait a bit for naan but usually it isn't too long. I'm adding a review after about 15 or so visits. I've really never left disappointed. The bang for the buck is pretty outstanding. Really good food for $13 is a slam dunk. read more

Do you like food comas? Do you believe that there's a buffet on this planet where EACH AND EVERY ITEM is perfect, delicious, and has the same quality and amazement as an entree you'd order off of a menu? If you believe, then you're in for a treat - India Oven is truly that place; the very first buffet I've ever been to in which none of the food served tasted like... it was from a buffet. Everything is awesome. The service is impeccable, and they constantly throw the best garlic naan on earth at you. This is why I'm fat, and I'm so proud to be! read more

India Oven - perfect. - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Last night, my boyfriend asked me if we could eat curry for dinner. "I walked into the closet and it smelled like Indian food for some reason. And now I'm craving curry. Can you go find an Indian buffet on Yelp and we can go there after you get your manicure?" - Boyfriend, probably. The hunt was on! It actually took me a good few minutes to find an Indian buffet that was open for DINNER, as opposed to only at lunch. Luckily, India Oven was around to save the day and appease our cravings. The dinner price was $14 per person. They have tons of parking, and even though we arrived at peak dinner time (7:30 PM on a Monday) it wasn't packed. They also have a big hall that you can reserve for parties, but that was empty when I came in. The service was great and the waiters picked up our plates really quickly. They made sure to ask us if we were OK or needed anything every so often. Now, for the good part - the buffet selection: VEGETARIAN CURRIES: - Paneer tikka masala - 2-3 more vegetarian curry options MEAT CURRIES: - Chicken tikka masala - Lamb vindaloo - 1 more meat curry that I forgot the name of - Grilled chicken dish that I always see at Indian buffets (not a curry) NON-CURRY: - Salad bar - Assorted yogurt dressings - Those crunchy bean-shaped wafer things - Circle wafer thing - Tamarind chutney - Mint chutney - Some fried pancake-looking thing, I forgot the name (it was thick, like a veggie burger) - Basmati rice, plain - Basmati rice, fried DESSERT: - Kheer - Gulab jamun - Mango pudding - Carrot halwa DRINKS: - Chai - Mango lassi (the unlimited mango lassi made this review five stars hands down. I have been to MANY Indian buffets and I've never seen a place that serves you unlimited mango lassi) THINGS TO NOTE: - Garlic naan is made fresh, and they give your table a basket; it's part of the buffet price, but comes directly from the kitchen. You don't have to order it.. they just brought it out to us 10-12 minutes after we were seated. - I did NOT see any samosas or pakora, at all. I really enjoyed this place, despite not having any samosas. The unlimited mango lassi and variety in desserts really made me happy. I usually only eat malai kofta curry with rice and tamarind chutney, but instead of malai kofta, they had paneer tikka masala, which was perfectly fine! I'm also really impressed that they served us fresh garlic naan. There's a lot of vegetarian curry options too. This is officially my go-to Indian buffet place! read more

Lunch buffet is fast and convenient , good selection of items, service is fast and friendly. Have been well over a dozen times

I would give this place a zero. don't go there...the food was mediocre, the staff was very rude and pushy. we walked in about 2:05pm...we were told right away they closed at 2:30pm. at 2:18pm we were again reminded of the closing time and the check was dropped soon after. I will never go there as there are multiple Indian restaurants in the area and far better than this place. very disappointing to say the least. read more

Came in for the dinner buffet while we were in town for a weekend softball trip. The place was clean and open and the wait staff were super prompt and friendly. The buffet had the main Indian dish staples, chicken tiki masala, chicken curry, vindaloo etc. we also got complimentary naan which was nice. The taste of the food was great! I did not walk away with that typical underwhelming feeling of mediocre buffet food. Next time we are in town we'll definitely stop by again. The price was well worth it too! Great quality and great food. Keep it up India oven. read more

Indian oven has a great Buffett and staff that is so friendly! My friends and I enjoyed two plus plates and the Naan bread. They have a non vegetarian section, a vegetarian section, salad section and deserts. The flavors are so good. Some spice and some sweet. Everything is very fresh. Go for lunch if your feeling for some variety!! read more

India Oven - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

10 dollar dinner buffet. It was a pretty decent buffet and the food tasted really great. There wasn't anything that I didn't like and a few dishes that were binge eating worthy. I like the tandoori and the chicken curry. The staff was friendly too and very Attentive. Never an empty glass of water and every few minutes, someone walks around offering more and more naan! read more

India Oven - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I don't know why this place has such good reviews. There is a dirty cloth wrapped around the entrance door. Food was not pleasing at all. I pushed many things aside on my plate. Lentils had a taste of dish soap. The cups for the mango lessee smelt of dirty towels. Mixed vegetable dish was so overly seasoned with turmeric. Pakora curry tasted sour and rotten. Mango pudding was grainy. Rice pudding was hard and sour I had to spit it out. Indian buffets are my go to... And this place was just gross. Not to mention the staff is not warm or welcoming at all. Will not return. read more

India Oven - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Pros: food is delicious, large portions, cheap, good service Cons: not the cleanest place (gum under table and booths have not been pulled out to be cleaned behind for a very long time), bad area (the people behind us did the buffet and paid for two people when 3 were eating, and then kept insisting only two people were eating; extremely ghetto and sad... They paid in change!). There was a roach on my plate that was brought to me as well, which I refused to use. read more

India Oven - They need to pull out the booths, so nasty - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Our favorite Indian restaurant. We actually drive over 100 miles to visit and it's always worth it. The food is incredible (including the buffet) and we have yet to try anything on the menu that we haven't absolutely loved. read more

This was a last minute decision for lunch and bellies are glad we stopped in. Usually I'm not the fan of buffet food. But the food here was perfectly spiced; they keep it fresh; and the texture was spot on. Oh, let me mention the price. Two for lunch, with all the chicken, lamb, vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, it only cost us $20 - for both of us. Service is outstanding and the owner walks by and ask if you're enjoying your food. read more

India Oven - Lots of yummy options at the buffet. - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

So so so amazing, if you're unsure of what to get try the buffet and get a little bit of everything. Friendly staff and amazing Indian food.

I am glad I tried India Oven. It's saved my opinion on Indian food (I had it once before at another place and was disappointing). The restaurant was nicely decorated and the service was great! Maybe it was because it was the lunch hour on a Saturday but everyone was so nice and attentive. Servers brought a plate of warm garlic naan as soon as i grabbed the last piece every time! The food was delicious and considering it was a buffet and I could get as much as I wanted for a great price- the experience was amazing. I plan on revisiting many many more times so that I could try every dish in different variations because the quality and variety is amazing. read more

India Oven - The 1st of many more plates on this visit... - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

We ordered chicken tikka masala and chicken curry with nan bread. The food was delicious. Thank you!!

A lot of good flavor here!! the food was a little watery and the naan was a little hard and dry like it may have been sitting out for a minute. But over all good read more

Let me start by saying the food is good. Not the greatest I've ever had but very good. What I am reviewing is their customer service and their integrity. We ordered over $50 of food for delivery. When the food arrived we realized it was missing one of the more expensive rice bowls we ordered. We get our food spicy so we need the rice to mix it with. We get it, things happen and items get mised. What is upsetting is when I called I let them know and they asked me to drive to the place to get the rice or we can get it another day. However, we can't drive there that's why we paid extra to have it delivered. I told them that they should have to deliver it to me because we need it for tonight's meal. She asked to check and for me to call back. I asked can't you just put me on hold and check? She then said she would call me back, 15 minutes later no call so I call them. She then gets my address and says they will deliver my rice in about an hour. Several hours later and they never delivered it. I will update this after I follow up with them tomorrow. I find the customer service bad because they are asking me to call them back versus them calling me back. Their integrity is questionable since they promised me something and then did not follow through. I'm not saying you shouldn't eat here but don't expect they will take care of you if they mess things up. UPDATE: After about a week I was able to finally get my rice. Although they said sorry that another family member was running things that weekend they never offered anything else. I appreciate they don't have to give me something else but with all the troubles we went through you would think they would. Luckily I had some curry left over to eat with the rice, otherwise I would of just been eating rice. As usual the food was good. The person who owns the business was nice and friendly. I'll be going back and am giving them the benefit of the doubt, but if they mess up, don't expect them to go over and beyond. Rice portions with a full meal is still ridiculously minimal in proportions to what it should be. read more

Needed to edit this... Said I loved the food. In truth, I loved just a couple of dishes (chana masala and murgh bakhani are delish). Why are there bell peppers in everything though? Why. They're in my aloo gobi. And even though I ordered my food mild (I'm actually moderately allergic to capsaicin. It sucks. Trust me)... no joy. And the chana masala tastes differently then the last dozen times I've ordered it. Like, "changed the recipe" different, not "different cook working" different. I'm so disappointed. Two (2!) times I've ordered their Rice Pulao (peas/cumin seeds), which is delicious, but didn't get it. I'm not even talking about free rice, I'm talking about upgraded rice. $6 each time, gone. So the last two times I just didn't order the fancier rice because why throw away $6? This time I got no rice. Zero. Zip. Zilch. And I intentionally requested utensils, none of those either. While there have been a couple of things I've tried that I wasn't a huge fan of, overall I really enjoyed this place and I'm very frustrated that I won't be ordering from here again. This place really needs to get it together because they have quality food. read more

I went for lunch on my day off. Been wanting to try this place for a while. It's location right next to a head shop is a little dubious, but once you go in, no worries. The inside is clean, nicely decorated; a few murals and TVs playing Bollywood. Indian restaurants always flaunt a fully stocked bar with top end whiskeys and scotch. Does anyone ever drink there? The staff was extremely polite. I was seated and went to the buffet. All of the standard dishes were there. The food was fresh. The rice cooker with basmati in it had a cinnamon stick mixed in, I thought that was cool. Tikka masala, lamb vindaloo, chicken curry , palak paneer (although it had baby corn in it instead, interesting), aloo gobi, and a few other veggie dishes. All tasted great. The dal was spicy, but in a warm way. The waiter brought garlic naan and tandoori chicken , which was excellent. I love the desserts. Gulab jamun, kheer , and mango custard. All delicious. There was also complimentary mango lassi, which missed. Everything was great, the servers were really on top of things without being pushy. I'll definitely make more stops here. read more

India Oven - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Definitely coming back. My new favorite Indian restaurant. Food selection is absolutely great. Service is awesome! Practice good social distant. Food grade gloves was great since I love eating with my hands. read more

Food is absolutely delicious! I could eat here every day! They have a great buffet. I love the Indian music playing. Great place to eat!

Thanks India oven for bringing us dinner tonight! We miss your buffet right now, during this covid 19 world. We sure appreciate you bringing our order with the same amazing quality and friendliness we have always enjoyed. We hope you and your family and your business are all well. read more

We managed to drive from Florence once every two weeks to come and eat Indian food. The servers Are nice to my kids and they so the naan plain for us. The mango lassi is one of our favorite. Chicken tikka is never a miss. I love the raita sauce so it is not as a spicy. The desserts are great choices and we always make sure to have some of them. We will be coming back also. read more

Let me first start off by saying, there was nothing wrong with the food, the service, ambiance, etc. I am just not a fan of Indian Cuisine as I cannot tolerate even mildly spicy food. That being said, my husband and fellow yelper has always had his heart set on trying Indian food, and wanted to try India Oven for his birthday meal. I obliged, as it was his birthday, and he has been talking about this place for over a week! We came in on a Saturday for the lunch buffet. There were vegetarian, and non-vegetarian options, desserts, veggies, salad and fried potatoes. My first time up to the buffet I tried a little bit of Chicken curry, the basmati rice, and chicken tandoori. I was hesitant to try the masala because I know they tend to be more on the spicy side. I LOVED the basmati rice! The chicken curry and the chicken tandoori were okay. Both flavorful with some spice to them. Now, for me, I thought they were both too spicy. (Remember this is my personal opinion as I cannot tolerate spicy food). As I made my way back to the buffet, I of course got more rice, fried potatoes and some salad. One of the servers came around a couple of times with the garlic naan and that was delicious! I could have made a meal just of the naan! I felt the place was clean, the service was friendly and efficient. I did feel as though the buffet could have had more choices though. In my opinion it was kind of skimpy. I am glad I tried India Oven with my husband, and I will probably will not visit again, NOT because of the food or service, but because of my personal issues with spicy food. Well done, India Oven! read more

Only three stars as the food as always is delicious, but there are no social distancing guidelines for the booths (not six feet apart, no barriers) but they do require masks when going up to the buffet, as well plastic gloves when handling the community utensils. The website states that the staff will bring patrons the buffet items, but this is not the case. read more