Dinner there is delicious, however, their lunch buffet leaves a little too much to be desired for in the flavor world. I went with my parents and Grandma to introduce them to Indian cuisine. I guess it's a good thing that it wasn't very flavorful because it'll ease them in a little better, however, for someone like me who really likes Indian food, it was a little bland. But I did like the options they had for the buffet. And the chai tea was delicious too. read more

This is in response to KB and his/her wonderful review on 5/1/20. You are a typical Yelper moron. You purposefully 1 starred a restaurant over $2 on a $50 dollar check because the prices changed over the course of time. This is your fault for ordering on a third party website that the restaurant is not responsible for maintaining. You should update your review based on the quality of the food and stop acting like and entitled nitwit. As for my experience, there is no more consistantly good or pleasant Indian restaurant in Buffalo. I've ordered regularly during this COVID19 crisis in order to support them and will gladly return to their dining room when possible. Can't wait to order again, maybe tonight! As for you KB, maybe Star is better off without your patronage. read more

I have a serious addiction to their butter chicken and garlic naan. Always consistently amazing and the only place i will get it from. 12/10 Recommend. read more

When you walk in hearing Hindi being spoken by a group of Indians eating, you know the foods going to be good. The decor is what you expect (and hope for) at an authentic Indian restaurant and the music is authentic as well. I over ordered since I only had a $20 (total was $27) and tried to take something off the order but the guy said he would make it all anyways. I didn't even order much (1 entrée and 2 small add ons) but the bag was huge. It was A LOT of food for $27 and it was all AMAZING and it's as authentic as it gets. read more

India Star - Looks sloppy but it's oh so good - Indian Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I went to India Star after reading a fellow yelper's 5 star review. I had been to this location many years ago and had a horrible experience(flavorless food, suspicious sanitary conditions etc.) So when I read Jaime T.'s review, I was curious. I figured I would go for the buffet and see if it had improved or maybe it was under new ownership. Boy was I glad I did! As soon as I entered the restaurant, I could tell that it was upgraded. The decor is much nicer than my previous visit and the food smelled delicious. The drab buffet looked full and vibrant with aromatic, colorful, fresh looking food. The server was extremely friendly and seated us at the table. The buffet comes with a choice of garlic or plain naan. We opted for the garlic one. The buffet had 2 rice dishes, aloo tikki as appetizer, 3-4 vegetarian curries, 2 chicken dishes(makhani and curry,) tandoori chicken, rice pudding and gulab jamun for dessert, along with the usual accompaniments to Indian foods such as pickles, chutneys and raita. It also comes with Chai. I tried everything and it was the best Indian buffet in the Buffalo area. The only thing I didnt enjoy was the tandoori chicken as it was dry, but my favorites were chicken makhani and vegetable curry. Both had a nice spice level to it, unlike the watered down versions at other Indian buffets. The garlic naan was fresh and soft with hits of pungent garlic. I was so glad I gave this place another chance! I am definitely going to go back for dinner as well as the buffet. read more

If I had an Indian mother, this is how she'd cook for me. I will join the chorus and say this is my favorite Indian restaurant in the area. Every dish is very good and they have buffet lunch every day of the week (yes, including weekends) and they deliver too. What's not to like? read more

Ordered delivery through skip the dishes on a very snowy evening. We ordered a paneer dish and a chicken dish, as well as garlic naan and paneer pakora. The order comes with a container of rice meant for both entrees. We ordered the entree dishes with medium spice and they definitely were spicier than most other restaurants we have tried. The food was very good. Our only complaints were that we did not get any of the yogurt sauce that typically comes on the side, or the rice pudding that is usually included. Overall we were pleased and would order from here again. read more

India Star - Indian Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I so wanted to love this more. I love supporting the local Indian restaurants in Buffalo and I decided to try something other than the place we normally go. The menu is extensive and ordering it through DoorDash I was able to choose spicy level which is much appreciated. I ordered the paneer makhani and unfortunately it was average at best. You can get much better in the area. I ordered my son chicken biryani and it was an absolutely huge portion. He enjoyed it but again it wasn't his favorite. I also got a side order of samosas and they were very tasty. I was torn between three and four stars but I think that this is not even one of my top five Indian restaurants in Buffalo. I tried it, and unfortunately it will be one and done. read more

This is the best Indian food in the Buffalo area. We have ordered takeout many times and every time their food has been consistently amazing. I highly recommend the butter chicken and the chicken rogan josh. We also always get the garlic naan and samosas. read more

Stopped here for dinner and had. Tandoori Salmon and Fish Pakora with the chana masala. It was absolutely amazing!!! Best Indian food I have had in awhile. read more

First impression amazing energy and service greeted at the door and guided to a seat got us both water and the food is amazing one of the best Indian places I've been too definitely would recommend all around beautiful place read more

My go-to Indian food around Buffalo! We went at dinner time and ordered garlic naan, chicken curry, and chicken tikka masala. Everything was DELICIOUS!!!! It all came to $30. Our waitress was phenomenal. I loved her. I felt like a cherished guest. I would give this place 5 stars just for her! Service was prompt - they refilled our water often which was much needed (medium is HOT)! read more

India Star - Garlic naan, chicken curry, and chicken tikka masala - Indian Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I actually downloaded yelp just to write this review. India star is as good as it gets! This restaraunt is always consistent, delicious, and a true staple in our house. Some of our favorite dishes include: butter chicken (rich in flavor), chicken tikka masala (spicy and includes cut up veggies), garlic naan (we never order enough of this for family meals as everyone loves it), chicken vindaloo (just yum), and sarson ka saag (like a creamed spinach but lighter and full of flavor). They have options for levels of spiciness so everyone in the family can enjoy the meal. Please order take out from this restaraunt or go visit and enjoy absolutely wonderful cooking! read more

Some good shit. First time getting Indian food. Take-out. Got the Butter Chicken and Curry Chicken, both medium, and they were both great. Would definitely get it again read more

This is my favorite spot for Indian food in the Buffalo area - always delicious no matter the dish! Their chicken tikka masala is the perfect balance of creamy and spicy. They're also very fast when ordering online and picking up/having it delivered via Door Dash. They have a buffet in the dining room that I would like to try in the near future. read more

It is a sad, sad day for Indian food lovers in WNY. On 2/8 I arrived to find a few modifications made - different greeter, different serving dishes, a cooler missing, a table moved, no chai out, DIFFERENT looking food - but everything else was the same right down to the knickknacks, tablecloths and posters. I was extra confused once I tasted my dishes - I asked the waiter if the owners were on vacation. He informed me that they had SOLD the place only two weeks ago, virtually lock, stock and barrel - he had no idea why. I was sad immediately - the regular hostess was always so nice and after 5+ years of patronage we had developed a great rapport (and she always knew what kind of naan I wanted!). It has the same name and looks virtually the same inside. But don't be fooled. After tasting the food, I'm guessing I may not bother to go back. Some of the dishes were solid standard fair for virtually any Indian restaurant in this area, but mostly they had a heavy handed approach to flavoring, not the delicate complexity of spicy I'm used to from Star, and clear over-use of oil/ghee (or cheap oil/ghee). Or maybe just cheap oil/ghee as overall the ingredients seemed to taste cheaper. It was greasy and gave me mild indigestion - two cardinal sins Star has never committed before. I can't express how disappointed I am. I loved the old owners - nice people who served fantastic food. I would go here again if i was in the immediate vicinity - it wasn't terrible and is still just as cheap. But it is a huge step down from the previous cuisine. Congratulations Taj Grill, you've just moved into my #1 Indian food spot. read more

first time trying this place, we ordered delivery. potato samosa chicken tekka masala chicken makhani naan bread. i am a huge fan of indian food and i gave tried different places throughout my life. this place is Hands Down the best indian restaurant i have ever had so far!!!! all the food was so good and seasoned to perfection. the side cilantro sauce that came with the order was so yummy too. amazing good it was a great "cheat meal" worth every calorie lol read more

I can't tell you how sad I am to write this, but this is not the Star of India of yesterday. New owners (from what I can see from a previous review), and none of the same recipes. I won't be returning. It's not that it's bad, but it's just not the exemplary restaurant that received all these 5-star reviews. read more

This is by far the best Indian restaurant in all of buffalo. My family and I have been going for years and it's always consistently great We go for the buffet so you get a variety and the chicken makhani is the best thing you ever taste. The owners are so friendly! read more

My family and I love it here! The women who runs it is lovely! The buffet is delicious and a great deal! If you like authentic Indian food this is the spot! read more

Updated review- no longer our favorite or the best. We miss the previous owners. Our favorite Indian restaurant in buffalo. We tried others (including tandoori's out on transit) and none match the quality of the food for the price. They are just as good if not better then the higher priced restaurants. read more

We went to Star of India per a recommendation from a friend. They "warned" us that it will be empty, but that we won't be disappointed. This was surely the case! We ordered a bottle of wine (a little on the pricey side, but that's to be expected for a smaller restaurant) and a slew of appetizers. The Cheese Pakora was light and fresh, fried to perfection. The Meat Samosa was awesome as well, and the appetizers were very filling! Since we were the only patrons there, the owner/waitress offered us complimentary lentil soup - a very nice touch. The soup was lemony and perfectly spiced. For our entrees we ordered Chicken Tikka Masala and the Shahi Paneer and both were excellent. There was enough food and rice to take home for almost two more meals! We will definitely be coming again - hopefully for the dinner buffet. read more

The food was delightful. Our servers were polite and Helpful. Wonderful seasonings and plentiful. I would highly recommend read more

Not completely horrible, but nothing to scream about either. I visited this place with a co-worker because it's close enough to work for us to grab some take-out during our lunch hour. The tandoori chicken that she ordered came as pieces of drumsticks only, which didn't really taste like what you'd expect from tandoori chicken. My curry didn't taste bad, but it was practically watered down soup with small chunks of meat. My second try of this place only confirmed my first impression. I have found much better places to go to since, like Taste of India and Kebab & Curry. They're not close to work, but they're more than worth the price. read more

Our most frequented Indian restaurant. I also find it to be the most consistent Indian joint in town. The Chicken Kashmiri and Saag Paneer (hot!) are tops. Love their raita too! Tuesday they have their dinner buffet. Everything has always been warm and satisfying. Maybe some updating is needed inside, but do not let that fool you. The food is pretty darn good! read more

I'll start off right away saying the two stars are exactly what Yelp describes it as "Meh. I've experienced better." The Star of India was by no means bad, it just wasn't really anything great either. I would probably put it at three stars for quality of food but the buffet is where they lose that other star. I took someone here on a Tuesday (the buffet day) who hadn't had Indian food before. I thought "Hey the buffet will be a great idea for them to try all sorts of different stuff". Lo and behold the buffet had about 5 dishes, no curry, and no beef or lamb. The Chicken Mahkani was included in the buffet and it was the best dish there in my opinion. There was also another chicken dish, Tandoori chicken, and some other vegetable options but I don't remember the names. The chicken was a bit dry in all the dishes but the seasoning was good and I'll let it slide. Since I wanted my guest to experience the different options we also ordered some Lamb Curry. It was on par with the rest of the meal, the lamb was a little dry but the curry itself was pretty good and well spiced. Now, please understand I've been a bit spoiled having had meals prepared by friends actually from the Asian Subcontinent and I'm temporarily living in NYC where Indian restaurants are plentiful and thanks to Yelp I only frequent the ones with the high reviews. So that's why I say I've experienced better. I now feel compelled to check out the other Indian restaurants around Buffalo, but I won't dissuade people from Star of India. The prices were good, the food was delicious (by the way the Naan was very good, we were given one piece for two of us but we never asked for more either), but you're just as well getting something from the menu as opting for the buffet. read more

Not overwhelming nor underwhelming. First time eating authentic Indian food and we were satisfied. Ordered chicken tandoori (pretty good) and chicken vindaloo( little chicken a lot of sauce). Would go back again. Beef Samoa's were okay and the Bhajia was great. Best thing we had was the Garlic Naan. read more

Dark and depressing decor. The tables and chairs look like banquet hall rejects. Everything is red. Wayyy too much red. Horribly cheesy wall hangings belong in a Bombay landfill. Food tastes good although it's very watery. Love the daal. Everything else is just alright. Service is good and the buffet is well priced (7.99). They didn't remove the plates from the table when we went up to get more food- something I found very irritating because the dishes were piling up on our table. They brought out fresh warm naan, but it was very yeasty. The kheer was good and the chai tasted like it was cooked with fennel. read more

Buffalo, NY. Coming back definitely! I loved the buffet here. I had no idea where I was. Just grateful that Indian food was diagonal to the location stop on my road trip. My Turkish friend could not handle it because he was not exposed to this kind of food, felt sorry for him. But me... Im an Indian foodie! I was so excited for the meal after traveling so many days. read more

Wandered in here to feed myself and my baby. It was late-2ish. Still had a hot buffet. Smallish but boy-was it tasty!! Chicken and vegetarian. Hot Delish chai. Loved the fact they had 2 cheese dishes. Lots of papadoms and very good plain naan. The place is small and kinda run down looking but the food- so good! Wish I lived closer. I'd stop by more. But it was good, so might have to make a trip out there and take the hubby sometime! read more

Having just moved here, we were happy to find multiple Indian places to choose from. We went here for the lunch buffet and it was pretty good. If we were in the bay area I would only give it two stars because there is some stiff competition... I thought all there food was okay. They use a lot of ghee and some things are heavy on the salt. You really had to hunt for paneer in the sag paneer. I also thought the lassi I got tasted icky. But the folks are nice and there is a nice variety on the buffet. Very good chai. This is not a place with a lot of ambiance so if I wasn't getting the buffet, I'd probably order to go. read more

This place has the best Indian food I've ever had. I've ordered takeout from here for the last few weeks and it's been great every time All of the vegetarian Pakora are delicious but my favorite is the vegetable one. The mixture of the shredded vegetables and the chickpea flour is perfect. Sometimes places like this vary their levels of spice depending on who is cooking. Here, medium is always medium and that's something I like that I can count on. (The Saag Paneer is perfect done medium.) The service here is quick and efficient. We went in for a sit down meal and were immediately seated. Complimentary lentil soup was brought out to us as soon as we placed our order. The food arrived very hot to our table. The portions here are much larger than other Indian restaurants I've been to. I can usually get 2-3 meals out of one dinner entree read more

The food at Star of India is phenomenal. I absolutely adore their Chicken Tikka Masala (which you can ask for light cream, if you so desire) as well as their Chicken Tikka Dinner and their Saag Ala. Their garlic naan is to die for! And their portions are definitely for more than one. I also love their Mango Lassi as a sweet yet healthy treat The staff is so kind and willing to help with whatever order specialty you may have. Do attend their dinner buffets to sample their delicious entrees as well as their teas and rice pudding! The *only* problem I have is the packing of the chicken tikka dinner because sometimes the delicious juices leak out of the container--not by much but it shows the through the cardboard bag and is a small cleanup. All-in-All, I'd say they have the best Indian in Kenmore!!! read more

Consistently excellent not overly sweet just really tasty Indian cuisine. Super pleasant hostess.

My wife and I ate here for the first time several days ago. We really enjoyed the food. The veggie pakora were great: zesty, not too greasy, with a great mix of chickpea batter and veggie. Chicken Madrasi and Sag Paneer were great. They were nicely spiced and flavorful. The garlic nan was terrific. The bottom crust was crispy and toasted. The top was soft and pillowy. There were a few detractors. We went mid week and the dining room was cold, empty, and eerily quiet. We found ourselves reflexively whispering and shivering. The mango lassi had this powered mix graininess. I'm guessing they have a mango power they add to the regular lassi. It tasted fine, but could have used a bit more mixing. We're definitely returning. We only wish it was in better range for takeout. read more

Best Indian food I've ever had. I've been going since I was in high school, would recommend to anyone, anywhere. Amazing curry. read more

Love the India Star special! For less than $20, we get a wide range of many different kinds of food. All cooked perfectly!

Had been here for dinner. We ordered vegetable biryani, chicken biryani and Aloo paranta. Both biryanis were not good. Vegetarian biryani was extremely spicy and soggy. Chicken biryani was also bad. It was so disappointing! read more

I really enjoyed my takeout experience at India Star. I got the tofu masala and paneer naan, both of which I really liked. The food tasted like home cooking, but in the best way possible; it was a tasty, comforting dish. The only thing I would change is that next time I'm going to order the "hot" level of spice instead of medium, since it wasn't as spicy as I would've liked (however, I'm a bit of a spice fiend, so I don't know if it's just my personal perception). Additionally, my order was quickly completed and well-packaged. Also, I was impressed with the extensive vegetarian menu and the option to make your order vegan, if that is something that is also important to you! read more

Food is terrific, but pretty small portions. The servers seem to be the owners or the owners extended family, who are polite and helpful. The owners two small children are often walking around waving and smiling and are very cute. The only drawback to this hidden gem is the decor. Very shabby tables and chairs with red everything: curtains, table cloths, etc. And you are hit with that kind of musty smell from an old basement upon entering. not the most appetizing smell in my opinion. However, the food is good enough to overlook the inside. Take out too! read more