Mom and I decided to try the dinner buffet. Lots of choices for meat eaters and non meat eaters alike. I wasn't crazy about it because it was too spicy for me. My mom loved it. Ate 3 plates of food. The owner came out near the end of our meal and asked if we enjoyed it. when I explained it was too hot for me, she actually was going to make me something less spicy. (To be fair,ketchup is too hot for me) . The mango lassi was tasty and so was the chai tea. I am giving it 4 stars because the employees were attentive and if you like hot Indian food. All you can eat, this is the place for you! Also fresh hot bread with meal. read more

Best Indian food I have ever had. Buffet is always fresh and the service is very friendly.

Good price, but I was pretty disappointed in the flavor or lack there of in their buffet options. Their naan was good though. Maybe their a la carte options are better. read more

Indian food is one of my family's favorite types, so we went here to try the place out and see how it was. Inside were some Indian themed wall paintings, vases, Metalworking, etc. We couldn't decide what to get so we just went for the buffet. The Palak Paneer was a bit mild (yet it was the buffet) nevertheless, the food was rich with flavor. The owners were nice and showed us a back room where parties could be held. All in all the place was amazing, one of the best Local Indian Kitchens in the valley, can't wait to come back for lunch! read more

Pricing was OK. Food was decent but not great. More flavor and spice preferred. Staff never let the water run low. Good mango lassi. Chicken in Tikka Masala was tender, but still on the hunt for the perfect Tikka Masala! read more

I have a couple basic guidelines, when it comes to restaurants. First, any place which actively advertises is probably not very good. If it doesn't sell itself by word of mouth, there's probably a reason. Second, Indian restaurants which offer a dinner buffet aren't very good. I see it as an act of desperation to save a failing business. Still, I figured I'd give India Oven and their dinner buffet a try. Most things on the buffet were below average. Nothing stood out as particularly good, and a few things were pretty terrible. The worst offender was the rice. It was so hard and crunchy it was inedible. This problem was compounded by the fact that we waited forever for our naan. Naan is thin bread cooked in one of the hottest ovens used for cooking food; it takes less than a minute to cook. Once we got it, though, it was pretty decent. The tandoori chicken was ok, but it had a sour taste to it, like it had been sprayed with lime juice and left to soak it in. The chicken didn't taste super-fresh, either, so it might have been cooked and rewarmed. As for the service, it mainly consisted of about 10 people milling around the small dining room, refilling water, asking how the meal was, and being confused about what went where. I'm still looking for a great Indian place in the valley, but I've had much better food at Royal Taj in Tempe and Star of India in Ahwatukee. read more

This was a huge disappointment and because of the owner's arguing with us, we will not go back. Our first visit to this place was exceptional. The food was awesome, the service was awesome, we said that we would definitely go back. Fast forward to March 19th, 2015. We were on that end of Mesa and decided to go back. Mouth watering and stomachs empty we went in. The smells were palatable. Curry and spices filled the air, our mouths started watering and our stomachs started to growl. We sat down and ordered the buffet. It's not a large buffet but the food, the last time, was beyond good. We went to the buffet with great anticipation. As we looked over the selections we noticed one thing, they had sprinkled cilantro over everything, not just a little, a lot.. To most not a big deal. However my wife detests cilantro much in the same why I detest cheesecake (I know I'm weird). To her and a portion of the country, cilantro tastes like soap (google it if you don't believe). When we reached our table, the tandoori chicken and naan was waiting for us. The first thing we noticed was the naan bread was covered in cilantro. After picking through the dishes on the buffet my wife had selected a small portion of a couple of the dishes but if you have ever used cilantro you know the taste can be overwhelming and it was. She said don't worry about it. When one of the waiters came over, the guy that wears the turbine, I asked if we could have some of the naan without the cilantro. I also asked if it would be possible to get a portion of the tiki masala without all of the cilantro. He said I could but I would have to order off of the regular menu. I knew it was a long shot but I thought I would take a chance Anyway, he rolled his eyes and walked away. At that point we were not even sure if we were going to get the bread. After a few moments he came back, basically threw the plate on the table and put four pieces of burnt naan on it. We both said "thank you so much". He just walked away. Later he came back and asked if I wanted more water. I said yes. He picked the glass up, filled it and then slammed it back down on the table. Later the lady that is always there walked by and asked if everything was ok. I just shrugged and said it was ok. She asked if there was a problem. I explained to her that the last time we were there they did not have cilantro all over everything. She then began to tell me I was wrong and that they always had done that. She also told me that they used ground cilantro in everything. At that point my wife said. "That's it were done." The lady was standing in her way by the booth. My wife said excuse me we are leaving. I went up to pay the bill and the lady said that they used cilantro in everything. I told her that I didn't think she understood what I was saying. I said that the last time we were here the food was awesome and that they, in fact, did not have everything coated in cilantro. Again she said I was wrong, which I am not and she tried to make excuses. It's one thing to try to explain something to a customer, it's another to argue with them and constantly tell them they are wrong. It could have been handled so much better. Anyway, not going back. read more

I don't even want to give 1 star. The food is terrible. I have been to many other restaurants the food taste might vary but I didn't come across any spoiled/ rotten food. And the worst part is that when we asked them to take that out from the menu, they didn't. I am not sure how this place got that many ratings. I feel they should atleast consider the health of the customers while preparing the food. read more

This was my first time eating Indian food, and I was hesitant, but I LOVED IT. I went to the buffet, on the waiter's recommendation, so I got to try a little of everything. Can't wait to go back, craving it now. read more

This is my go to Indian restaurant when I have the cravesz best goolab, nice and soft. The tika masala is awesome. My drink was always full and servers are always looking around to assist and refill. Amazing place read more

This is by far the best Indian restaurant I ever tasted. The food is fresh, knife skills is superb which is a signature of quality chef. After telling them that I found the Ad in the paper for $6.95 for Buffet, they honored my offer immediately and didn't even have to pay extra for Mango Lassi which comes with the Buffet. They even have dinner Buffet. This former Taj Mahal restaurant owner from Tempe have relocated to this new location and it is such of bless. The service is very attentive and she asked me is there anything she can do for me to make us happy. Definitely went an extra mile just to please us. Delightful. Since I was a Chinese restaurant owner for over 15 years, who is extremely picky about my food, they have my gold seal of approval. read more

I have loved Indian food my entire life and I always thought the food I was eating was great.. Until one day I was in Arizona and went to India Oven.. Their food is so amazing nothing else compares! They have by far the best buffet I have ever seen. My favorite dish is the paneer tikka masala. I would recommend every single thing in the buffet though. If I could give this place more stars I would! Highly recommend! read more

Great time at the buffet. Second time at India oven and just as good as I remember. Highly recommended.

Delicious, hot and fresh. That's about the extent of my Indian food knowledge. Curry, Chicken and Lamb, Fresh hot flat bread. All hot, fresh and delicious! read more

The food was really good. Flavorful and good service. Why not more stars? The reviews in the newspaper from the board of health. Apparently there are some issues with cleanliness. I really do hope that these get resolved as the food was great for a buffet. The nann was excellent. I really like the lamb vindaloo as well. There were some interesting desserts that I don't know what they were but they were great! Chai tea comes with the buffet and that was a nice treat as well. There was a short wait for a table when we were there but when a table opened they got it turned over very fast and got us drinks right out and were very nice. read more

One of my favorite Indian places. I love the buffet because you can try any if the dishes. They have the Indian tea free as part of the buffet. They also have the mango juice which is awesome. Every time I come here they have slightly different desert which is a nice change. When you sit at the table they bring some garlic naan and tandoori chicken. Everything here tastes amazing and you leave really full because you want to try everything. Dinner buffet for 10$ doesn't get much better. Don't have any complaints. read more

I moved here from MN and have been looking for a good Indian restaurant, well we found it. We stopped in for lunch and they had a buffet and it was great!!!. Food is fresh, wonderful flavor and a friendly staff, Price was good as well. I would recommend India Oven for lunch or dinner. read more

Great food! Great buffet! There is a vegetarian section in the buffet! All buffets should be this good. And the garlic naan was amazing and hot. read more

I'm in town for a few days and decided to stop by. Plenty of vegan options available. Their staff is attentive to the customer's needs while providing authentic, delicious Indian cuisine at a reasonable price. Definitely stop by if you're in the area. You won't be disappointed. read more

Excellent! Had a dinner get together with some friends that were visiting from India, and I wanted to have thier input as well as have good food as they are used to in thier homeland. Everyone was quite happy the staff was very friendly and very helpful in explaining some of the dishes that we asked about. Everyone had the buffet which was very fresh and very good. Even a friend who was a litte intimidated at first quite enjoyed the food. There is great selection between vegetarian and non-vegetarian. read more

I went there with my family and friends on last sunday 19th Feb after hearing reviews about the food and I must tell you I was not disappointed at all. As soon as we entered we were greeted in a pleasant way and shown to our tables. We had the lunch buffet and the spread on offer was varied and delicious. I am not a veggie usually so I went to meat dishes and there were i think 3 chicken dishes and tandoori chicken was yummy and two lamb dishes. 3-4 vegetable dishes were also there from which I opted for besan curry which was good , rice was there and Garlic naans were fresh soft and served on our tables. Choice of 4 desserts were there out of which i liked gulab jamun and carrot halwa. The to wash it all down delicious mango lassi was there and hot tea. All of it for 8 bucks that is a thundering steal and no compromise on quality. I can say this is the best Indian food I have eaten here since I am in US on visit and I have traveled every where here past few months. Most pleasant part was the involvement of the owners Mr Khurana and his wife both were supervising it all and checking if all was going well and if we needed any thing. Mr Khurana I found very humble and pleasant gentleman. I am again going there on 3rd March with my american friends to show them how good the indian food is. 5 stars for India oven read more

India Oven - Mr Khurana owner of India Oven wonderful host - Indian Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

My first time here & my first time trying Indian food. Went with a friend who knows her way around the food so I am basing this on her notes. She said it was way better than her usual go to place & she will be coming back. Everything I tried was delicious, the Chicken Tikka Masala & the Tandoori Chicken were heavenly. Staff was friendly, made sure our water glasses stayed full & answered all my silly questions. Will be back there soon. read more

I visited India Oven today with a bunch of friends. They close at 10 pm and we reached there around 9pm. Our friends were going to reach earliest by 9.30 pm but we were informed that they close the buffet and accept the last order at 9.30 pm. We were left with no choice but to order for everybody. Having worked in a fast food chain I understand how bad it is to trouble the chefs just before they close. But even after that they treated us really well. I want to give a shout out to Mini the manager that day. He helped me out with the choice of the dishes. He was completely honest about how much quantity would be required for 6 people. He knows the dishes served really well and has very helpful inputs. Because we missed the buffet he offered us a complimentary Lamb Curry! Now the main part- FOOD! It was amazing! It is hands down the best Indian food I have had since I have been in the US. Butter Paneer and Butter Chicken are two of the must haves here. Among other dishes we tried Chicken Tikka, Achari Chicken, Lamb Curry, Chicken Biryani, Garlic Naan(Their naans are amazing!). This was followed by complimentary ice creams! All in all we had an amazing evening. It is a must try if you love Indian food and don't want to burn a hole in your pocket. The service and food is impeccable! What more can one ask for?! read more

Rude discourteous unprofessional...these are just a fee if the words to describe the service we experienced. We were still eating when they closed like three other groups and they literally they hurrying us up so they can leave at 10pm!! They started running the vacuum so much so that we couldn't hear our conversation. One guy kept walking by and glaring at us! Very uncomfortable and the worse experience I've had at any restaurant in any continent. The food was ok, not the best Indian good I've had but dining is a total experience and I would never recommend this place. They literally shut off the music, turned off some lights and we were still eating? Who does that? read more

I am absolutely not an Indian Food Guru, but this buffet was definitely worth it. The food was hot and mostly tasty, the free tea was good, and there was some kind of cheese dish that was awesome. I believe all the meat entrees were chicken, so if you're not a chicken fan, you're out of luck. One of the vegetarian dishes looked like a meatball that had no taste, not sure how that worked out since it was smothered in sauce, but eh, the rest were good. Another had an initial flavor that was overwhelmingly lemon but had a nice, complex aftertaste, so it evened out. The other reviewers that mentioned the staff standing near your table and staring were not kidding, especially if you are seated next to the entrance.. but this also means that if you get low on naan or water, they will already be at your table offering replacements. You can do much worse for 9 bucks. read more

I went here the other day with a friend after reading all of the glowing reviews, but it was just ok! Sad day. The people who work here are very nice and friendly and the price really can't be beat, but the food was not the best I have had around the valley. We both got the buffet (of course) and it had high points and low points. I thought the lamb (or goat?) was a little tough (usually it's so tender from being cooked in the sauce all day....not really the case) and the same with the chicken. The chicken tikka masala sauce was really tasty though....gotta love that. I also liked that the buffet comes with mango lassi and chai tea...definite plus. I did not, however, like that they brought out the tandoori chicken to every table because I don't like tandori chicken and I felt really bad just leaving it there.... maybe they should ask first so they don't waste their food.... Anyway, the buffet is large and has a lot of variety, but the flavor just isn't as good as some other buffets....maybe I'll give them another shot sometime in the future, it could have just been the night... read more

If you want Indian buffet, this is the best we have found in Phoenix. Great selection of both vegetarian and meat dishes, fresh Naan bread delivered to your table, and mango lassi self serve. read more

Plenty of vegetarian options and plenty of GREAT FOOD OH MY GOSH EVERYTHING IS SO GOOD. Great price for the quality and quantity (it's mainly a buffet, however you can order off a menu). My friend says the goat is phenomenal, and I could eat 30 samosas and dip it in all the sauces. The rice is very aromatic and the naan is a perfect dipping tool for every entree dish. I forgot what dishes were my favorites, but every single thing was delicious and had the perfect level of spice. The spinach makes spinach-haters convert. All the staff is very attentive in filling water and making light conversation. India Oven is definitely worth the 10ish dollars for what you get. A must-visit. Plus with a bowling alley so close, you could eat some good food and have a party right after at AMF. read more

For my graduation dinner, I have been dying to get my hands on some authentic Indian cuisine, and after many hours of research, I decided on this restaurant. Best decision ever. It's a smaller, cozy restaurant with a buffet and bar in the back. The place is a little darker than most food stops, but it adds to the ambiance. Dark wood and murals cover the walls, and they have booth or table seating. You can either order off the menu or do the buffet option, which we chose. For about $10.95 per person you get endless Naan bread (buttered with cilantro- very good) and however much you want of their buffet. Their buffet features all of their most popular dishes at a medium to mild spice level with a vegetarian and meat section. They also include a small section for warm and cold desserts, salads, condiments, fruit, and fried delicacies. There's even a tall keg of mango lassi. Overall, there's a lot to choose from and you won't leave hungry. I can barely move as I type this in all honesty. I made it my goal to try everything. Which I am proud to say I did, and I loved it all. Their lamb dishes (two available at the buffet) were some of the best lamb I've ever had. My dad and I agreed it was the most tender we've had yet. The chicken dishes were amazing with the meat being tender as well. My parents enjoyed the Tandoori chicken the most, cooked on the bone in their traditional clay oven, with a slightly sweet and spicy sauce. Personally, I thought the lamb dishes were the best. I don't remember the name of my favorite, but it was with a thicker red sauce- Masala? Not sure. Don't quote me on the name! They had lentils, a mixture of potatoes and cauliflower on the spicier side, these potato-like dumplings (I thought they were meat balls until I saw I was in the "non-meat" section"), Paneer Tika Masala (cheese, not tofu, and very good), carrot halwa (like carrot cake but without the cake part- so only spiced, sweetened carrots that taste a little like honey cooked down to a pudding), gulab jamun (a small fried ball of dough sitting in a sweet syrup- like a donut turned custard), and at the very end you can find potato samosas, fried potatoes, and this fried zucchini bread that is savory, not sweet. Everything was good, no complaints. On the more dessert end, the kheer or rice pudding is like a traditional rice pudding just using the thinner Basmati rice. My parents thought it was tasty but prefer a thicker rice, while I like the more custardy texture. But what we both could not get enough of was the mango custard with pineapple in it and the endless mango lassi drinks. We are not huge mango people, however both of those were so delicious. A mango lassi is a sweetened mango yogurt smoothie that you need in your life. If anything, just go and order that. Seriously. So delicious. The service here was phenomenal. In all the restaurants we've ever been to, they have by far the nicest, most down to earth, staff. Our waters never got below halfway full before someone would come and fill our glasses. They would check in every now and then (not obnoxiously) to see if everything was to our liking, or if we wanted more Naan. They always said welcome to every new customer, always said goodbye, and the manager even held the door for us as we left. Never in all my days have I had such exceptional service. In the end, my dad was the only one who was still on the fence with Indian food (other than the naan, lassi, custard, and lamb) because he isn't used to the spices. He's more of your classic meat and potatoes kind of guy. But my mom who isn't big on trying new things enjoyed it more than she thought she would, and would come back. I love the use of saffron and curry in the dishes, and plan on taking all my friends back here when I can. What will make the biggest difference though is looking into Indian food before you go if you're not used to it, that way you don't freak yourself out when all you see is a bright red sauce and meat with a name you can't pronounce staring back at you. Although even if you don't, just try it. It tastes better than it looks, I promise! I will be returning, and this is now my new favorite restaurant. Try it if you haven't. Don't let prejudices get in the way of enjoying some amazing authentic Indian cuisine. read more

Best buffet in town!!!! Everything is fresh and extremely flavorful. Seriously so good!!! The service is top-notch as well. They take great pride in their restaurant. We always feel very welcome and appreciated. We absolutely love that they have a buffet for dinner, not just lunch because we really enjoy being able to have a little of all of our favorites. Thank you to all who run this establishment, you are all wonderful! We will continue coming back again and again. read more

Amazing authentic food. I highly recommend the buffet. Friendly staff. Definitely coming back.

I have now been to India Oven at least 6 times, all for the dinner buffet. Each and every time the food has been fresh, hot and extremely good. It is hard to beat a dinner buffet that also includes fresh naan and tandoori chicken. In fact my PICKY 5 year old can eat the chicken tikka every day and be extremely happy. The only problem with putting up a good review here is that we like it being a hidden gem....we don't want to have to fight off the crowds! read more

As in previous reviews, India Oven is by far the best India food I've EVER eaten. The owner's truly appreciate your business too. All staff are very pleasant and fast to serve. Your water glass is never past half full. They are very proud of their food and should be. They never forget acknowledge return customer's. Everyone is always smiling. The food is consistently fantastic. I personally recommend you try India Oven. You will not be disappointed!! read more

Great buffet, all the food is good. Like any buffet the spice level is tamed down to accommodate the general public, but certain dishes still had some kick to them. Everything we tried was tasty and the complimentary naan and mango drink really put it over the top. We'll be back for sure. read more

This is one of the worst indian restaurants around. They use cheap quality ingredients. The lamb is actually Beef. Most indian restaurants do that to save money. The food is completely bland. Go to India's Grill for real Indian food. Ive been to all of the valley Indian restaurants, and they are the best. read more

9.95 for this delicious food? Sign me up. This place is twice as good as Dhaba, half the price and fantastic service. Dhaba "You're Fired!"

We went for Valentines day and they were very busy, and trying to make sure everyone was happy. For a very busy night, service was pretty good. The food is what matters most, and it was good too (we had the buffet). The best was the Chicken Tikki Masala and Lamb Vindaloo, in addition to the Pakoras. There was some other chicken dish that was good but I forget the name, I hadn't heard of it before. It was in more of a broth vs. a creamy sauce. There were some vegetarian options but not tons. Samosas and naan weren't the best I've had, but not bad. I'd like to go again. read more

I've been to about 6 or 7 indian buffets across the valley and this is the best one I've been to. There is no doubt I'll be back here.

I ate here a couple of months ago and the food was tasty and the service was decent too however a German cockroach crawled across my table during my visit. I called my server over to show him. He killed the roach and brought me a bill? I politely informed him that I would gladly tip him but I am not paying for my roach infested meal. He then brought a mgr to my table who told me that I got full and should pay. I almost called her out of her name. Smh. Never again. I did tip my server though. I can't believe this heifer tried to make me pay but I have to shake out my purse and sweater before I get in my car to make sure I'm not carrying unwanted visitors. You know I called the health dept. right? read more

Love the Place, Everything is good! The owner is the who originally opened Delhi Palace on 52nd Street in the 80's then in Tempe on University. The Chef is the former owner / chef of Deep palace in Mesa it just it was so well hidden nobody found it, not their fault. becuz Previously the same location was India Delight. So India oven has to be good, with over 30+ years of experience. An Indian Restaurant with Dinner Buffet is unheard off. They excellent selection of dishes for both Dinner and Lunch, including Tea and Mango Lassi. & if you r lucky you get $1 off coupon for lunch / Dinner some weeks in the New Times. and the gentleman who likes food from Star of India & Royal Taj does not have any idea, what indian food should taste like, So what if one had to ask for additional Naan, it won't kill you! Everyone Else Enjoy read more