They have an awesome lunch buffet. There are quite a few options and many vegetarian choices available as well. The food is decent and each time I went, everything is served fresh and didn't appear to be sitting out for an extended period of time. I can't speak on anything outside of the buffet but I do go often since it is close to my work. read more

India Oven - Lunch buffet- 33. Chicken Tikka Masala, chicken briyani and curried chana - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Best Indian buffet in AZ!! Many Indian buffets I have been to only have lunch buffets, but Indian Oven offers dinner buffets too! I love the variety of options here. Every time I come the selections are slightly different. All the curries and rice are delicious! My favorite at Indian Oven are Chicken Tikka Masala, paneer tikka masala, fish curry, goat curry, lamb curry, and the chicken tandoori. Clean restaurant and the staff is super friendly!! They are always on top of giving you fresh naan at the table and clearing your plates so that you can get another round of food. The staff clears the tables fast to seat customers as soon as possible. You can call in ahead of time to make a reservation for a large party. Come hungry!! You will not be disappointed! read more

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I've been here three or four times and it is excellent food in my opinion, but I'm not very versed in What is good and what is bad. The way I judge the merits of a restaurant is the amount of customers of that ethnicity or demographic and there seems to be a lot of of them eating there. I've spoke to some of them randomly and they say it's a very good place so I'll take their word for it. I'm so bad at remembering all the names of the different meat dishes so I'm able to sample 5 to 6 different types every time I go there. And the garlic naan is amazing. What's crazy Is they bring out all these other extra dishes that we didn't even order but I guess it's complementary like tandoori chicken, etc. The owners and the family seem very nice and accommodating when we ask questions about what is what. read more

Still so sad. We gave the Indian oven another try. The price of the buffet increased drastically. The service is great and the restaurant is pretty clean. The food is not as good as before. The taste is completely different than the past 10+ years. Unfortunately we are going to look for another restaurant. read more

WAS HERE LAST ON 3/2/23. 3 STARS . So 3 years later and this place is just awful. Still filthy! Service is even worse than before. Went on a Friday afternoon and paid a premium: 20.99 pp. FOR WHAT?! Bins of buffet food with oil floating all over the top. The nastiest dark meat chicken in the butter chicken and the tikka masala. Super soggy vegetables. Aloo gobi that was mixed vegetables (heavy on the potatoes and NO cauliflower). Tandoori chicken smothered in onions and clearly not cooked in a tandoori oven. Rubbery lamb vindaloo. No chai tea. Nearly completely liquid rice pudding (hello, hello, is there any rice in here?) Floor guy (waiter seems a stretch) reprimanded my wife for getting up and pouring her own refill water, which is on the buffet!! Making it appear self service. Dude, maybe she wouldn't touch your water pitcher if you ever cared to provide any service. Watched him bus a table and never took a rag to the top. Gross! This place is so god awful. How this place is still open is a mystery. Do yourself a favor and don't waste your money and time here. Your taste buds and wallet deserve better. read more

Do NOT eat here. I am writing this after throwing up from eating at this restaurant. The restaurant was dirty and had a very dated, gross atmosphere. The food choices were poor, and the naan was burnt. But the worst thing about this place was how sick my spouse and I both felt after eating here. I had stomachs aches, nausea, and ultimately ended up vomitting. I'm not one to leave bad reviews, but I want to save others from the experience we just had. read more

Used to come here years ago and the food was good. Recently came back and it's gone downhill. A lot. Definitely not worth price.

We used to come here very often for over a decade and really enjoyed the dinner buffet. The selection was decent--chicken tikka was my favorite--the food was tasty. The naan was hot and fresh. The unlimited fresh mango lassi was a lovely added bonus. After a hiatus of a couple of years, we returned to disappointment. I'm not sure if there has been a change in management or chef or what has happened. However, it was quite a different place. The food was just OK, my husband described it as lackluster. The ambience was downright depressing. They seem to have a brisk takeout business, but only a sad couple of individuals willing to dine in. Unfortunately, we were two of them. The floors were dirty with spilled food that, despite the presence of several bored staff, no one bothered to clean up. The naan was still good. However, the mango lassi was horrible. It was clear that they watered down whatever that mixture was--probably to save money. It tasted nothing like the mango lassi of the past. Add to all of this, they have doubled their prices! This lackluster meal is now $24 per person. I remember when it was $13 per person. Now I understand that inflation happens. The price of everything has gone up. And I wouldn't mind paying $24 for a buffet if food was actually good. However, it's particularly frustrating to pay that amount for substandard food, poor ambience, watered down mango flavored drink, all while knowing what it used to be for far less. Sadly, this will be our last visit to India Oven. read more

I keep going back for the incredible food! I normally avoid buffets like the plague, but I set my phobias aside for my love of this place. If you are not a fan of a buffet, you can skip lunch time and try the dinner menu. I do wish the food had more heat to it, but the owner kindly explained to me that the vast majority of the people in America cannot handle Indian spice levels, so they tone it down for their typical Arizona guest. Don't get me wrong, the flavor and quality are still top notch. Some of my favorites so far are the goat vindaloo (not spicy at all), samosas with chutnies, saag paneer, chicken tikka masala, and the chicken curry. Service is always impeccable and attentive. read more

I've been coming here for a while and unfortunately I don't think I will continue. The lunch buffet has always been the main reason I go and the price just isn't worth it anymore. It was 24.90 to pay with card. (Cash was 23 something.) Add on top that they no longer have a tray of rice but rather a rice cooker plugged in the wall and left for people to self serve. The rice quality was also worse. On today's particular visit I was only given 2 pieces of naan when 3 used to be standard. (This could just be a mixup for this time but wanted to note it) and I drank my water but it wasn't refilled until I asked for my check. It looks like maybe they have water out now and you can get it yourself? I just wasn't aware of any change and wasn't told either. I didn't see anyone else get their own water the whole time either so I'm not entirely sure if this was my mistake or theirs. Finally none of the TVs were on. The TVs provided a nice ambiance that was lost without music videos or movies playing. Food was decent but not enough to justify the price or potentially decreased service. read more

Wow I'm so glad we made the drive to this place in Mesa AZ!! This is one of the best Indian buffets/ Indian food place I've tried in a long time. We came in at lunchtime on Sunday and it was packed. The place itself has a good amount of seating- we sat at a booth. Literally all the food I tried was some of the best. The tandoori chicken, Lamb Vindaloo, Goat curry, Chicken Tikka and Mango Lassi were my favorites. Service was great they have lots of help. Ultimately I will make it a point to come back, it's delicious! I've tried a lot of Indian places & this one was a real treat. Highly recommended & worth trying! Happy eating. read more

India Oven - Buffet - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Love everything I've gotten!! The Aboo Gobhi is addictive!! I first ordered it because the woman at the hospital always had it for lunch and it always smelled amazing... I'm glad i ordered it!! Yum read more

Lunch Buffet was delicious!! All of your Indian favorites. I also ordered the Indian Tea that was very flavorful. The staff were terrific! Very quick & Polite! Ambiance was as expected. Nice music & Clean restaurant! read more

I was in a food korma after eating at India Oven! A friend and I took advantage of their lunch buffet, which was ~$15 per person. We arrived shortly after they opened, and were greeted and seated right away. For $15, the options were plenty, including a variety of vegetarian options. The paneer tikka masala was my favorite. I went a little too hard with two plates and unfortunately, didn't have room for dessert or the mango lassi. Service was fast and friendly. The restaurant was clean and offered plenty of parking. I recommend India Oven! read more

First time being back since COVID. The food is still excellent. Was in AZ for Thanksgiving. The buffet still has the selection that it did previously with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. The chicken tikka masala is everyones favorite. Garlic naan is great also. Some of the vegetarian dishes are slightly higher on the spicy side but I think that it is great. I would still say that Saturdays have the best selection. In AZ, I feel like this is the best Indian restaurant. We also like the malai kofta but it is not always in the buffet but you can call and ask if its planned to be in the buffet ahead of time. Outside of NYC and Jackson Heights this place is great read more

India Oven - Non-vegetarian part of buffet 2021 - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

My family and I were driving back to SoCal from Tucson and we decided on having a buffet at an Indian restaurant. My wife stumbled on India Oven on Yelp. Since it was on a Labor Day and on Monday, we weren't sure whether it would be open; so my wife called to confirm. We were delighted to hear they were open for buffet. Upon getting there, we were pleasantly surprised and happy see many options offered for lunch buffet. You can even choose to eat in a tray or a plate, as you can see in my photo. We will be back again when we take another trip to Tucson. This place has won our hearts. We will continue to come as long as the quality is kept in this state at all times. read more

India Oven - Lunch Buffet On Labor Day 2023 - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Went for buffet lunch. Extremely bland Indian food. If you like Indian food with a kick. May be order off the menu and ask to make it spicy I guess. Otherwise service was excellent. read more

Buffet was bland , tasteless and non veg options were limited. I do not get the high rating , but those who desire true Indian food , go elsewhere. Service was good though. Plain basmati rice had more flavor than chicken biryani I must repeat this - the high ratings are just a big puzzle. Who is finding this food tasty! read more

Management matters. So disappointed with new management change. I used to come weekly (Fridays). They knew my name. Then one week gone. I always get food to go. The friendly service is gone. The prices seem malleable. The food is different ("there will be no changes"). It's not delicious anymore. It's really bad now . Ugh. Why did they change a great thing? I gave them another try after several months. The magic is gone. I won't be back. Profoundly sad. It's all gone. read more

I've been eating here for years and am really disappointed. I heard that they've changed hands and have noticed some small changes in the food but it was still pretty good. Today I came in to get a to go buffet which was sold by weight, but worth it because the food was good, but now they have changed the to go buffet pricing to a per item pricing scheme that I have no doubt will make them more money, but kinda trashes the whole buffet thing. I can go several places and order al la cart, I'd kinda have to be a bit stupid to drive 14 miles each way to get what is no longer the best food at a reasonable price, or at least convenient anymore. By by India Oven. read more

My husband and I used to go to India Oven all the time! We loved the food and service was always good. The manager would greet people and always was around. This place is not the same under new management which was obvious as soon as we walked in. The price increased by $5 per person with slightly less options and the quality of food went down. THE PREVIOUS OWNER IS NOW AT BOMBAY HOUSE WHICH ROCKS!!! read more

Wow! I had been craving Indian food for miles. I was camping nearby and decided to make the drive into town. There are a few other restaurants on Gilbert, but I'm glad I came here. There is a lunch and dinner buffet with all the things you can imagine. I sat down with my tray, made another pass to look for naan. I didn't think they had it - right when I went to take the pic below - one is the staff put a basket of naan on my table I smiled so big. Meal complete! Everything was good. Some were amazing! What a deal. I love the self serve chai and mango lassi! read more

India Oven - Full Buffet Spread - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Best Indian buffet in town! From Friday to Sunday, they have my favorite dish, goat curry. read more

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Best Indian Food I've had in Arizona with probably the least attractive curb appeal. Honestly, we almost left when we drove up. The inside has great ambiance and is clean. The buffet is slightly more expensive then competitors in the area but you get about double the choices, including vegan options. What sets them apart is the flavors... each dish has a distinct taste with different levels of heat/spice. They also have little sauce cups and stainless tray like platter so you can keep your dishes/sauce separate and enjoy each one. Amy all time favorite Indian restaurant was one in California but Indian Oven just surpassed them in taste/flavors. And if that's not enough to tempt you, the staff were attentive and kind. Bonus tip: if you pay with cash, you get at 10% discount. read more

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I didn't realize the buffet was the only choice at lunch but I'm glad I didn't know. Buffets cause me to worry about all the other diners who came before me. Indian Oven's was very well kept and I saw the staff attending to it, constantly. The best part was that I got to try a little bit of everything and it was all delicious! My favorite was the Aloo Gobi because there was an even proportion of potato to cauliflower and it was seems many places go too heavy on the potatoes. Price is very reasonable, too! read more

Nice variety on the buffet. Everything was hot and flavorful. The naan was phenomenal

Great restaurant and service. Went here as a recommendation from a manager at work. Great value and seemed to fill up quickly inside and great food. My favorite is a spicy rice dish, though all the other dishes I tried and the Indian Beer I had was wonderful as well. Staff very attentive and helpful while we there! Will put this on my places to go the next time I'm hankering for some Indian Cuisine near home! read more

I'm not real familiar with Indian food but I have been to a couple restaurants that I liked. This was not one of them. Service was good, he was attentive but the naan he brought to the table was burned. We got the buffet for 22.50 a plate x 4 diners. The chicken tika massala was good and so was the goat but the rest was rough. The chichen tandori was drier than the wood they may have cooked it with. Not very many people dining there at 5 pm on a Friday. They just opened for dinner when we arrived And much of it was very dry. Again, this may be the way the Indians prefer it, but we didn't care for it read more

Service 5/5 Food 4/5 Ambiance 3/5 Visited India Oven in Mesa with a coworker for dinner. Everything was hot and fresh. All the food looked good visually and smelled good. Did not have much heat (chili spice) but was really good, good for an American palette. Service was good. Drinks were filled regularly and offered to refill our Naan basket. The place was busy and people seemed to enjoy the food! Give it a try! read more

India Oven - 66. Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Food was so yummy!!! And the waiter was so nice to us. We got the chicken tikka masala and it was so so so good. The chicken was still moist and there was a lot of chicken in one portion. The garlic naan was also a must read more

Came here because I was craving some Indian food and it fulfilled my cravings. The restaurant doesn't have any bells or whistles and you can't really tell it's a restaurant when you approach it. However the all you can eat meal cannot be beat. I'm not an expert in indian food but their food was good quality and flavorful. The only criticism I have is that their chai tea wasn't what I expected as it was pretty milky and watered down. Otherwise, service was great and the naan bread came out fresh and warm! read more

India Oven - A sample of everything - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

The food was delicious. I ordered the butter chicken with garlic naan and vegetable samosas and a beer. My husband ordered the buffet and a beer. The buffet was $14 and it came with naan which was brought to the table fresh and warm. I would have like to have seen gobi manchurian on the menu, that is my only complaint. It's my favorite dish. The service was outstanding. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. We'll definitely add India Oven to the rotation. read more

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Authentic Indian self-serve buffet that serves all you can eat all day long. They serve you butter naan and even if you don't ask, they'll refill the portion for the table. Try a little bit of everything and go back for seconds or thirds, just don't get full eating one item. They both vegetarian and meat options. read more

As much as the food is fantastic, the ambience needs work. Having absolutely no music is insane. Can't remember the last time I ate in silence. The only music I heard at this Indian restaurant is the Spanish music from the chef in the back. Great food - needs major work for ambience overall. read more

If I had gone without my 12 year old son, it would be 5 stars for me! Everything was fresh and tasty. Delicious. But I went with my 12 year old son. They asked what level of spiciness I wanted. I said "Mild", gesturing to my son. "Everything Mild. But can I get spice on the side for me?" He did not answer directly to me, rather, he mumbled something as he whisked away the menus. I didn't hear what he mumbled, but it may have been: "I'll make it light spice." It was too spicy for my son. Today I was at my vegetarian doctor's and he was eating Indian food. I said, "Oh yum! We just had Indian food last night at Indian Oven. It was so delicious! Have you been there?" His reply was, "Yes, we don't go there. Too spicy." His wife added: "NO spicy is still spicy there." read more

Food was very good. Opted for a la carte, as buffet looked like it had been sitting around a while. Had to be patient with the service. One didn't speak English and the other didn't know much about the menu. I'd return for the food. read more

India Oven - Chicken Vindaloo, lamb dish, korma's and butter nan. - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I've gone here for over ten years and it never fails to impress me.The food was absolutely amazing, had plenty of flavor and an amazing taste. Service was excellent and very nice, though slightly slow because only had two people serving and never got a water refill. The restaurant was clean and great decoration. In general a great experience for everyone. read more

They have a really good buffet with lots of options for both meat lovers and vegetarians. The servers are very attentive and will bring you fresh bread and drink refills very quickly. Love the inside of this restaurant as well. read more

Haven't been here for nearly a year. Was watching a food show about India, and developed a craving. Invited my brother to join me. The buffet had a good variety of both vegetarian and meat dishes, and we tried them all. Besides the basmati rice, there was a chicken rice that was tasty. In the meat dishes, I found the ratio of meat to other ingredients to be just right. Overall, the spice level was low, easy to enjoy. The hot, fresh baked Naan was delicious. Help yourself to hot chai, and mango lassi. Several choices for dessert, excuse my not knowing the Indian names , a sweet rice pudding which was rather thin and watery. A sweet carrot pudding, delicious. A Mango and pineapple dish and the usual round balls in a sweet syrup. Relaxed atmosphere which hasn't changed in the 12 years I've been coming here. Great value, comforting food, and pleasant staff make this place my go to for Indian food. read more

India Oven was our initial to go spot for good Indian food until we found some other places close by. They always have a buffet, which is nice for the dinner hour. I'm bummed they took the goat curry off the regular menu and only serve it in the weekends. Goat is one of my favs and it is so good there. Of course the mango lassi was delicious and is a pour it yourself kind of drink. While the service is good (very hospitable), the decor is a little dated. This is still a good time and would recommend you visit. read more