Amazing food and service. will definately come again for the great experience. great restaurant in…read morePatterson close to Hwy 5. Also the manager was very friendly and good looking

Best Indian food I've tried, it's so good. They are so neatly packaged and made, the butter…read morechicken, naan, and samosas are my favorite.

We live in Oakland and meet a friend who lives in Merced for lunch a couple of times a year. We…read morelook for interesting restaurants that are roughly halfway between Merced and Oakland, and decided to try this one. My husband had Goat Curry, I had Saag Paneer, and our friend had Chicken Tikka Masala. We also had garlic Naan, and it was the best I've ever had. The food was excellent, and so was the service. I would definitely go here regularly if we lived closer.

Really good food, went today with my grandparents for a treat of the Indian buffet. I tried…read moredifferent curries, butter chicken etc. My favorite is the shahi paneer, it's very good. We also got garlic naan, it's a bit crunchy for me compared to soft naan but it was good.

Friendly service, quiet ambiance, very clean restaurant. I love the chicken or lamb tikka masala…read moreand the garlic Nan.

Randomly found this place driving to Chili's driving home from Fresno. There weren't many options…read morein the buffet but it was very good. I will be coming back again. It doesn't matter if it's an hour and a half. The place was clean and the food was excellent.

3.5 stars. This place isn't bad. It's inside a gas station so I initially overlooked it. I ordered…read morethe goat biryani and soya chaap masala. I found both of them a little too sweet which, I was expecting from the masala but the biryani? Yeah, the goat rice had a slightly sweet taste. It was a little odd but it wasn't bad. The people here are super friendly. I would stop by again and try other things.

Great on a road trip and my whole family was happy. I loved that that there were vegan labels which…read moremade ordering so easy! I'd recommend alerting the cashier of special diets because our saag game with a splash of cream. The breads were delish and the veg curries were pretty good - it wasn't South Bay level mind blowing but absolutely satisfies a craving. Great service and the seating area in the gas station is roomy and comfortable and food is delivered to your table.

Masala Express is easily my #1 Indian spot in Merced…read more I ordered the chicken tikka masala and man... this was next level. Super tender chicken and the sauce was rich, creamy, and packed with flavor perfectly spiced without being too heavy. With the fluffy rice and warm naan it was one of those meals you don't want to end. What really makes this place stand out though is the service. The owner is always there super welcoming and constantly checking in to make sure you're taken care of. You can tell he takes pride in the food and the experience. Great food top-tier service this place doesn't miss.

This is the fourth Indian buffet. I have eaten at here in Merced. This one was the best. Something…read moreweird though, they had fried chicken and no tandoori chicken. I would like to suggest labels on the trays. I enjoyed the naan and Chai.

The appetizer we tasted were Chilli Chicken, Gobhi Manchurian and fish pakora. The quality was…read moreexcellent and felt like home made. Staff was friendly and seem well organized. Ambience is great and place is clean. For dinner daal makhani, garlic naan and chilli fish were extremely delicious. Highly recommended.

Awesome and amazing food and sweets. Must visit for awesome chili chicken, seekh kabab, butter…read morechicken and veggie noodles

Best Indian food on the planet !!!! Do yourself a favor and…read morecome eat here you will not be disappointed !!! Service is amazing absolutely above and beyond Good Vibes good people and absolutely great food !!! ​

I'm surprised I haven't helped India Cafe as it's our go to Indian restaurant in Manteca…read more The portions are good and the price is great, $40 for a non vegetarian combo for two for dinner is a great find. And unlike buffets where I overeat, instead I can enjoy my meal and company without feeling compelled to give something else a try - or is that just me? Plus there is plenty to take home leftovers. Between the Combo for 2 and the Thali for 1, I like the thali for one better as it comes with two small portions of curry and two pieces of grilled chicken. It was better when you could choose your curry options, but now the combo comes with butter chicken and tikka masala chicken. Their butter chicken is good but the Hubbs and I prefer their Khadali Chicken best.

This a review for their amazing buffet. For a reasonable cost of $12.99 (Tuesday-Friday from 11 AM-…read more3pm) you can try an endless amount of such delicious and flavorful array of dishes. They seem to have a daily rotation of dishes, which is nice. This affordable price is personally what keeps us coming back for more, especially with everything getting so expensive in this current economy. Ambience: The restaurant is quite large and can accommodate a lot of guests. Buffet: Everything is kept clean and they are constantly checking the dishes to see if they need to be refilled or swapped with a fresh batch. The butter chicken and fish pakora are also delicious. They also ask what naan you'd like and I always order the garlic one. Keep in mind it's a bit of a wait as they make it fresh to order. The bread is so soft, fluffy, and flavorful The staff are highly friendly and observant. They always ensure we have enough water and I really appreciate it. I can't wait to come here for the dinner service and try the other dishes they have to offer from their standard menu.

My first visit to the Nagina Palace was absolutely wonderful. As soon as you walk in you can smell…read morethe spices - that alone makes you hungry. The restaurant is beautifully decorated so that you feel like you are in India. The menu is extensive so you have so many choices. I recommend the pakora and the chicken biranyi. You have your choice of mild, medium, and spicy so you can enjoy your meal without worrying about the heat level. The portions are large so you'll have some to take home. The waiter was wonderful and helpful. I know that I'll definitely be back. They also do take-out that you can order on their website. Highly recommended for Indian food lovers.