It's really a shame that I've lived in Lubbock for this long having never heard of India Palace. It was just by chance I walked in for lunch today; they are next door to where I had just picked up some boots from Flint Boot & Hat they had repaired, it was noon, and I like Indian food. So, I walked in and was immediately and enthusiastically greeted and served water at my table of choice--because I was the only one there for Tuesday lunch. Which is a travesty! I ordered the Kashmiri Raita and the Murg Korma. Ok, time-out, let's address the elephant in the room: the "ambiance". This place has a very unique one. It is clean, and that is most important. But it's kind of dark and dingy. The furniture is mismatched and badly dated. The heavy drapes block out what little light comes in from the north-facing windows. And then what I came to learn was the former lunch buffet room is in a sunken area, dimly lit, the empty buffet just there like some relic from another time five years ago. I love it. No pretense. That's an ambiance all its own. I came here hoping to eat good food at a reasonable price and I left having eaten really, really good food at a reasonable price with great service. Not for the color scheme. I'd never had Raita before and I liked it a lot. It was actually a really good compliment to the just right for me medium spicy Korma. The chicken was tender, the rice was great, and the sauce was so good I scraped the dish to get the last out because I didn't order any naan. By that time one new diner had been seated. The meal with tax was $15.xx, I paid $20 with tip. I wish I had known about this place in better times, when there would have been a buffet, but I'm going to try to run the buffet the manual way and try everything on the menu. This place deserves more patrons. The food I had was very, very good. In an urban setting people would be lined up for this: authentic Indian food. Go support this place. Go support 34th Street businesses in general. They're the real deal hometown businesses. read more

India Palace - 6. Kashmiri Raita 4. Murg Korma - Indian Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

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Tasteless food , service is average, restaurant is smelling . There is no A/C .horrible ambience.

The food was great. Older place and it's pretty much a one man show during the week. Me and my family enjoyed the grub.

Food was amazing and the man running it is awesome. Came out quick and hot and the flavors were awesome. Go give this place a try for sure read more

India Palace - Indian Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

I came to Lubbock to visit cousins, and my last meal in Texas was India palace. I ordered the chicken biryani, it has the right amount of spice and the portions are big. I also ordered samosas it was great, it includes the mint chutney which complimented really well. The service is fast and they are very knowledgeable about the menu if you had any questions. The place is big and has a ton of open seats. read more

This is a really nice Indian Restaurant. The food was really good and tasty, and the service was great as well, for being operated by one person (the owner) mainly. If you want faster service, I recommend going in the evening or the weekends since it will be more crowded with more people working to make the food. The atmosphere is quiet. read more

This restaurant is dirty. I wanted to wash my hands after just touching the menu. The upholstered furniture is awful: dirty and creaky. Glad to know it's true about the one man show, that's what we surmised. We waited for one mango lassi that didn't come and finally bolted. That was AFTER we saw two customers sitting in a booth when we got there also finally leave without food. The owner is nice enough, but that place is too icky to ever go back. read more

The layers of flavors are incredible. I had the korma with paneer & haven't had this dish as delicious anywhere else. Fancy decor is just that & the soul may or may not be in the food. read more

The restaurant serves delicious food, but the service is slow and the restaurant has seen better days. The restaurant is in need of a coat of paint. I will go back but expect that dinner will take two hours. If you aren't in a hurry, you'll be rewarded with tasty food. The Saag Paneer was especially good. read more

On a whim, my husband and I decided to try India Palace. The food was delicious, and the owner was so friendly. The only disappointing part was we didn't know about it sooner. read more

India Palace - #2 Murg Tikka Makhani - Indian Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

Finding Indian food is hard to do. We're always looking for great places to eat and this place was one of the better places

Paul makes some darn good food with really gracious service. The Bahaar-E-Subz is my favorite dish on the menu, and I am not a vegetarian. The naan is a bit heavier and chewier than I would prefer; however, everything else is fantastic. Easily the best Indian in town. He will actually spice it up on you if you order it, so go easy if you aren't used to a kick. read more

Terrible food. When I called the restaurant, the person on the line was extremely rude. Terrible packaging, food was delivered in drink cups! Bread not cooked. Food is insulting to the Indian culture. read more

India Palace - 2. Saag Paneer and channa dal. - Indian Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

Really loved our meal at India Palace. It was freshly prepared, piping hot fresh naan, great chicken tills masala. The chai tea was authentic and delicious on a cool evening. My dad says it was the best tea he's ever had. Service was lovely. It's tucked away in a strip mall on 34th street but worth the find. read more

This was a great experience! Delicious authentic Indian food, great service, and good prices too!

The food is authentic and excellent. It is worth waiting for. The service is slow. The decorum both inside and out cries for help, and the tables are sticky. If you can get past the negatives, you will have a very nice meal at a reasonable price. read more

Lubbock doesn't have many choices for Indian food, but India Palace is my favorite out of all of them. The lunch buffet is pretty good and each item is distinct, which I love because variety is important in a buffet. The rice and naan aren't fresh which is a slight problem, but if you ask nicely, the owner will bring you a plate of fresh naan. The owner also happens to be the waiter and the chef, so the service can be a bit slow at times, but I feel like the food is good enough to make up for the mediocre service. The dinner options are pretty good as well. I like all of the appetizers as well as all of the chicken curries. The beef and seafood curries are ok but the chicken ones are by far the best. The vegetarian curries are also pretty good, second only to chicken. The water here tastes better than regular tap water for some reason but that might just be my imagination. The mango lassi is a good drink to get if you don't like water. As much as I enjoy the food here, I do not recommend getting the Tandoor items. The chicken skewers are very dry and I did not like it very much. Overall, this is a pretty good place that I recommend trying. If you dine in, make sure that you have a lot of time because depending on how much business he has, the service might be slow. I always call in order to go and the food is still good by the time I get home. read more

Good friends that I met at Tech invited my sister and me out to eat to what he mentioned was a "really good" Indian restaurant. From the exterior, I could tell those aesthetics wasn't everything - so I knew the start that they mainly focused on the quality of their food. Neither was the interior and I almost felt as if I had just walked into one of my great-aunt's place. We sat at a round table so we could talk amongst ourselves. One thing that I was really craving was a vegetable samosa and I wanted it, so I ordered what I usually wouldn't order which was an appetizer. The service was slow - slow as molasses. I literally took an hour for our food to arrive at our table. At first, I wondered why. All four of us took turns to use the restroom since there was only one unisex toilet available. When the food finally arrived, it was: delicious, flavorful, and reminded me of an Indian restaurant back in Houston. We all munched shared food and were so happy to finally fill our bellies. We paid our bill separately and that took the longest time. I think the cook, manager, and owner got confused. read more

Amazing food, and even better service! Best Indian food you will find in Lubbock hands-down, 10 out of 10 would definitely recommend!

Delicious food! Very convenient location. A little on the pricey side for the paneer tikka masala, but they know us hardcore fans will pay the price for a good tikka masala. Beautiful building and lots of seating. Got some food to go and was disappointed to now find out until being well gone that I didn't have utensils or napkins. read more

Service was sooooo slow. We arrived slightly prior to 7. There were four other people there. Finally got to order at 720. Food finally arrived at 800. Veggie pakoras were simply sliced and fried potatoes, nothing else. My chicken dish was good but not memorable. Wife ordered Saag Paneer. Barely edible. Strong vinegar taste. And to top it off, their AC is out. The owner is a very nice and polite man, but the place is pretty much about sty. Menus dirty, tables were spotty and the floor under the table felt greasy read more

India Palace is one of me and my gfs favorite spots. Awesome food. Quick service. Very nice staff

Food was amazing, as close to authentic as you will find in the area. One doesn't go here for speedy service, enjoy the moment and friendliness of the staff. read more

Definitely the best Indian food I've had so far here in Lubbock. There's plenty to choose from and it all tastes great. read more

India Palace - Bawarchi Ke Namoone - Indian Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

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Best Indian restaurant in Lubbock. Absolutely no questions about it! If you are looking for real North Indian cuisine this is the place!

ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. The service is a little slow because the owner does the cooking and serving. He's such a polite gentleman! The food is so flavorful! Would absolutely recommend this restaurant and look forward to coming back! read more

If you are looking for a ambience, you will be disappointed. If you are looking for a very good Indian dinner, you may want to visit this establishment. The exterior of the India Palace is underwhelming. The interior is comfortable, and functional. I have found the "hole in the wall" restaurants some times produce some of the best meals. The India palace is no different. I ordered Paneer Butter Masala with Garlic Naan and rice. The food was fresh and simply very good and authentic. The service time was reasonable and the proprietor was gracious and for thankful for our business. Look past the ambiance and you will be very happy. Thank read more

This is a great, authentic restaurant! It's not fancy and could be a little cleaner but.....sometimes you just have to make that jump. There were no servers other than the proprietor. He was so welcoming and kind. The food was PHENOMENAL. Our water glasses were never empty. He took great care to make sure we enjoyed our meal. I really enjoy supporting a local business, such as this. Forget Tikka Shack and those other chain restaurants. If you want truly authentic Indian food, do yourself a favor and belly-up to this place. You won't be sorry. read more

Disappointed Ordered delivery and they sent me 3 styrofoam cups. 1. rice 2. Veg korma 3. Cucumber salad no forks, spoons or bowls. I ordered online and requested specifically for utensils and bowls. I received a brown bag with 3 styrofoam cups and no utensils or bowls. I can only assume, it was meant to be drunken. The cost of each plate, (cup) was over priced for the small quantity sent. Disappointed read more

My husband and I tried this place for lunch today. It was fantastic food! The gentleman running the establishment was probably one of the kindest individuals I've ever met. The food was great and very authentic. We will most certainly be back! read more

Food was excellent. Service was extremely slow but it seems that the man who owns the place is the only person working there during lunch, so service was very slow. Overall, decent experience read more

What a gem! I did not know this place existed and I wish I knew about it sooner! The gentleman who served us, Paul, was the kindest man I have ever met in my life. This place is on 34th street next to small woods. I know it doesn't look like much from the outside or when you come inside but the food has been nothing short of spectacular. This is a mom and pop kind of restaurant. Everything we tried was cooked with love. Everything was seasoned to perfection. Paul told us they have been here for 14 years and I see why! I am so glad I found this place since it's only a 3 minute ride from work. The prices are completely affordable and the portions are perfect. They are not oversized but just perfect. Paul, thank you so much for the wonderful service and for making us feel at home, we appreciate how well we were treated and the food was spectacular. I wish I could give you 10 stars!!!! read more

India Palace - Decoration - Indian Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

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We went to the Indiana palace last night. The LAMB was tough as a boot. When and if we go again WILL NOT order the lamb!

The outside of this restaurant in this little shopping center is not indicative of the glory found within. The lunch buffet is outstanding and the Indian is delicious and maybe the best I've had.. period. I've travelled the world. Mr. Ball is a one man show and has been making these dishes for me for over 30 years. He's the kindest person in the world and the food is just bar none: I highly recommend this place for those who truly know and love Indian you will not be disappointed! read more

India Palace - Indian Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

I've been here a few times over the years. I'm not completely sold on the place, but it definitely hits the Indian Curry/Naan spot in an emergency situation. One of the main reasons I don't come here more often, is that anytime I take anyone here (an ex-gf, ex-roommate (great cook/foodie), best friend, wife), they are always unimpressed/grossed out by something and never want to go back. It is pretty 'hole in the wall,' but I mean, its run by a sole proprietor who literally works every day of the week. I can't imagine that he's making bucket loads of cash everyday with which he can renovate the place from top to bottom or move to a 'nicer' location. I say that because every time I go there, it's usually pretty empty, especially during the evenings. During lunch when the buffet is served, it tends to be a bit busier. As for the decor, I definitely think it wouldn't hurt to have a little revamp; but again, he either doesn't have the extra money, has the money but doesn't care/ or doesn't see anything wrong with the decor. It's pretty tacky. I'm a guy and not like, into interior decorating or anything, but dingy, aqua blue walls with one of those shiny, gold Indian garbs as the main thing to catch your eye- - - even I can tell that's not the hippest motif around. Another atmospheric issue with the place is kind of an awkward silence that dwells, lingers, and permeates the place. It kinda makes you sad inside. I don't want to be sad. The food. Most importantly, the food. I think the naan is really good. I haven't exactly traveled the world and had all the naan out there, but this is pretty good for sure. It's been so long since I've been there, before tonight, that I won't try to retroactively speak to anything about the entrees, except that anytime I get a chicken curry, the cut of chicken is really weird. There's all this gristle or connective cartilage and somehow individual chucks seem to have both white and dark meat. I have no clue. I've cooked many-a whole chicken, and cannot conceive of what part of the chicken this is coming from. And tonight, it didn't taste very fresh. Gristly, freezer tasting chicken-bad. Everything else about the curry was really good. Intense flavor, good texture and consistency. Price - another reason I don't go too often. If you're gonna charge me $12 for a little tin dish of curry, it better have damn decent, recognizable chunks of chicken. Add $1.50 for naan and that's pretty high priced dinner for Lubbock. I expect to be fed accordingly. But maybe chicken isn't the thing to get there, I don't know. Knowing the chicken quality, I'm hesitant to to try the beef or lamb... or the shrimp or fish for that matter. But I'm not a vegetarian and have a bit of a psychological hang up with eating a meatless meal. I can and do eat vegetarian meals, but not too often. In summation, the price-to-quality ratio isn't good enough to keep me coming back. As with any small, ethnic food, local business, I wish it well. But I can't justify regular/continued patronage, sadly. The atmosphere is pretty 'off' on top of that, which to me isn't really important, but a heads up to those of you for whom it is (I wouldn't take a high-maintenance date here). I think the lunch buffet is better value, with better selection - if you don't mind going back to the office smellin' like curry. read more

India Palace - Murg Mirch Masala - "a very hot and spicy chicken curry, sautéed with potatoes and chili peppers." and naan! - Indian Near Me - Lubbock, Texas

The food is authentic, delicious, healthy, and homemade. The daily buffet is fresh and delicious. There's enough vegan, vegetarian, and meat options for any diet. The service is fine - it's a small operation so there's not busboys and waiters falling over themselves to help you. You'll be disappointed if you expect an army of people clapping hands and singing idiotic birthday songs. It's the owner and maybe a nice helper. The restaurant hasn't been updated in a while and looks old. Don't make the mistake another reviewer has made and confuse age with cleanliness. I've looked at the kitchen and it's clean. No, it's not pristine. But you've nothing to worry about. Go and enjoy yourself! read more

Best food I have had in Lubbock, hands down. I am actually upset that I am moving away from Lubbock soon and have just discovered this place. First, let's discuss the decor.....WHO CARES. I don't know why some reviews are hung up on the fact that the decor is outdated. Next, our service was not slow at all. It was actually relatively fast. The food was SO good. I love Indian cuisine, and this has been some of the best Indian food I have ever had in my life. I had the chicken curry, and the chicken was so tender you could cut it with a spoon. The flavors were unreal. The samosas were amazing. The chutney that came with the samosas was amazing. Everything was amazing. read more

Food was fantastic and the service was great. Couldn't think of a better restaurant experience! I will definitely be going back.

The food is really good and pricing is good as well. This is the place for authentic Indian food in Lubbock. The only complaint I have is that the service was lacking and it was kind of dirty. I'd recommend ordering it togo because the food is still good! read more

My husband and I absolutely love this place. The food is wonderful -- it's freshly made when you order and all the dishes we've had have tremendous flavor. You can specify if you'd like mild or spicy, just remember to tell him. The service is slow, although the owner is the only one who covers lunch. The owner is so kind and gracious, if you're wanting something different, he's always willing to accommodate. Please don't come here expecting a fast turnaround on your food, but it's absolutely worth the wait. Just make sure you have the time to sit and enjoy your company, or your alone time. read more