Went to Heart of India with my sister a few weeks ago and everything was absolutely delicious! I…read moretried the medium-spice butter chicken, fried rice, cheese & garlic naan, and aloo paratha. ‍ We definitely ordered A LOT of food, but it was all so good! The butter chicken was so flavorful and practically melted in my mouth. I probably would've gone with the spicier option because the medium wasn't quite spicy enough for me, but it was still delicious! The naan was also perfect for soaking up all that sauce. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to!

I enjoyed every single dish here all the food was delicious would definitely come here again if I…read morewant good food 5/5! It was a bit cold but other than that the atmosphere is nice and looks pretty fancy. The customer service was great and definitely welcoming to all of us. The place smells beautiful and the water was good too. They didn't have orange juice which is fine bc it probably wouldn't have gone with the food. I 100% will go back and try other dishes bc all of these were amazing!!!!

Amazing food and great service and the food came out pretty quickly. I got the chicken curry with…read morethe spice level of hot and it had great flavor without any sweetness (the way it should be). I got take out but the vibe of the restaurant was laid back and very welcoming. The lady who took my order was very passionate about the food and very sweet. Definitely recommend if you're looking for authentic food.

First of all, I've known this place since it was a food truck in the middle of nowhere, and I've…read morealways been a big fan. I moved out of Bakersfield but every time I visited, I had to make sure I go to this place. This time I brought my friends who also live in bigger cities, but everyone ended up falling in love with this place and couldn't stop talking about it. I'm so happy that they moved from the food truck location to a nicer place and more central to the nicer part of Bakersfield (near riverwalk) . My friends who I took to this place, still rave about the food they had here. It's so authentic, delicious, and just special. You ordered at the counter, and during lunch time there are options to get the lunch combo which are two types of dishes with rice or naan. I usually chose the usual, either tikka masala, butter chicken, or curry. But this time I wanted to try something I never got from the menu, which is the Shahi Matar chicken. Oh.My.God, it was the bomb! It's sooo good. The other thing that I always got was the veggie pakora. It goes sooo well with the curry dishes. Amazing. Services were pretty fast, around 10mins of wait during busy lunch time. If you didn't finish the food (which they give you really good portion), they have the lids for everything and ready to take home. Everytime I go back to Bakersfield, I always ensure to come here and bring my visitor friends here too. I already miss all the food here.

The food here is so good and there are a lot of veg and non veg options. The staff is friendly and…read moresuper accommodating!

The food here was overall good. I did takeout and had to…read morepersonally go in to place the order since no one answered the phone. Placed a Butter Chicken and Paneer dish. Both were good, a little runny compared to what I'm used to. The garlic naan was good but I wish they didn't char them so much. I would give them another try again, maybe dine in next timeband try their biryanis.

Came on Sunday with a decent variety of food. Help yourself buffet with the server bringing naan…read moreand drinks. Goat curry, fish Pakora and tandoori chicken standouts. Also comes with garlic naan and drink. $17.99+ tax. Dark interior but expected with Indian places. Only missing was palak paneer or aloo gobi.

I popped into this place while visiting another business in the retail shopping center and noticed…read morethat they had a lunch buffet. Usually lunch buffets are from 11 to one and that's it so I was very happy when I found that this one went until 3 PM. I went to lunch after 2 PM and so of course the restaurant was not busy and truth be told, I was a little apprehensive. A waiter came up to me and sat me down and immediately brought me my beverage and explained to me how the buffet works. He also said I had the option to order off the menu. I'm always down for Indian food, especially when it's in a buffet because I can get two of my favorite things without having to order them as entrées. The buffet was pretty rich. There were quite a few options to choose, there were two kinds of rice, and then your usual popular Indian dishes, such as daal, butter chicken, palak paneer, goat curry, tandoori chicken and so much more. There was also salad, raita, fruit, and dessert. So what is the verdict? The food was amazingly delicious, and so fresh. I chose white rice flavored with a hint of cumin, daal, butter chicken, palak paneer, vegetable samosa and pakora, and tandoori chicken. The daal was so delicious. It was seasoned well with a hint of heat. The lentils were tender and the sauce was saucy. The butter chicken was very tasty. It was so rich and thick, but at the same time like a silky gravy. The tomato really came through and gave the dish a flavorful punch. The chicken was tender and shredded into bite-sized pieces. The tandoori chicken was the best I've had. The chicken consist of thighs and legs and a few white meat pieces mixed throughout. It is kept in a dish in the buffet with all of its yummy juices and grilled onions. The chicken was so flavorful and tender. It literally came off the bone. There were pieces that were charbroiled that reminded you how rustic the dish really is but also delicious! I was definitely licking my fingers!! Palak paneer is my all time favorite dish. This one was equally amazing. I felt it was a little light on the paneer but maybe that was a result of people picking through the dash for those yummy bites. Of course, I had to drizzle raita in my food and it really added another layer of yum! The buffet comes with a garlic or plain naan. I went with the garlic one and it was buttery and garlicky, and really good. The dough was pliable and soft and made with whole grain flour because it was rustic and hearty. I am definitely going back to this place and I hope that I get an opportunity to go back soon. The buffet is offered every day, and during the week it is approximately $17 and does not include a beverage. On the weekends, the buffet is approximately $19 and the beverage is included. The waiter also told me that they add additional dishes to the buffet on the weekend. The restaurant itself is a pretty good size so it can definitely accommodate large parties. One side of the restaurant had a partition so it can accommodate a private party. There was also a full service bar, and a hallway with bathrooms. The restaurant was very clean and formal. There were cloth table cloths and napkins, as well as a place setting on each table- classy all the way! If you are sensitive to spicy foods, even mild standards for this type of food is spicy, I would consider ordering off the menu and making sure your wait staff knows that you don't like anything spicy. Enjoy!

Great food from the kitchen. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Great selection of produce and…read moreitems.

This is my new favorite Indian takeout spot in Bakersfield! It's inside a grocery store, which is…read morefilled with Indian snacks, frozen foods, cooking essentials, etc. I admit, I have not yet mastered cooking Indian cuisine, so I looked uncertain. I wound up asking the nice gentleman who offered to assist me if they sell cooked food--because it smells amazing in there! I was shown a menu with a wide selection and reasonable prices. I was a basic broad and ordered paneer tikka masala, rice, and butter naan. Everything was hot, plentiful, and ready in 20 minutes. I was already pleased, but then I took a bite--OMIGAWD! I'm a ho for paneer tikka masala, and I can confidently say this has been the best I've tasted yet. I can't wait to make my loved ones try.

I thought this restaurant was just ok. My family and I ordered veggie samosas, chicken tikka…read moremasala, lamb vindaloo, tandoori chicken, and garlic naan. The masala was not as flavorful as I hoped and the chicken pieces were small and sparse. The tandoori was juicy and well cooked, but also not very flavorful. The vindaloo was decent and the naan and samosas were solid. The atmosphere is nice and we were seated quickly. Not a bad experience, but also not memorable or impressive.

My go-to Indian restaurant is Haveli! The food, the service, everything is 100% on point!read more

I cannot say enough good things about the food here…read more I have not been disappointed in all the times I ate at Indian Village. Today I had the Garlic Naan, ALWAYS great, the Basmati Rice, and the Paneer Tikka Masala. Heaven!!!!!. I am stuffed and happy. Service is always great, they actually know be by name which is nice because to many restaurants I'm just a person. The atmosphere is pure Indian.

This place just keeps getting better. I need to see them featured on more "best of" lists for…read moreBakersfield! The food is beyond incredible. I can't stop eating the paneer butter masala (surprising to absolutely no one), and the garlic naan. If you're brave, get it spicy-- it will blow your face off, but in a good way (like a hot kiss instead of a bomb). But be warned-- their drinks come in cans and if it's super hot, you may need to order more than one, lol. I impressed my company by not needing to drink much during my spicy meal, and yes this is a casual heat tolerance brag, I'm sorry! Anyway, the service is really wonderful even if the communication can be a little rusty because I'm a basic monolingual bish. They just want you to enjoy your food and your time with them, so don't be shy and ask questions if you're unsure about something you're ordering. They have vegan and vegetarian options. I've only gone with meat eaters and they have not been disappointed. This is one of the best restaurants in Bakersfield and I'm worried people are totally asleep at the wheel on this one. They deserve your support, they're family run and worthy of your time and money! Other awesome things to try: dal, any breads, egg rolls, any green curry.

I love Chicago style pizza so I was delighted to see this buisness have them on their menu. I…read moreplaced a pick up order for a mini deep dish and was told to pick up the pizza in 20 minutes. I got there in 23 minutes, however I had to wait an additional 10 minutes for my food. Paid $16 bucks for a mini two topping with pizza and an order of Somosa. The somosa was very good. The pizza was ok. Crust was too thick and hard, sauce was alright and the toppings and cheese were so light that it was disappointing. I really wanted to love this pizza but just my honest opinion as a pizza lover. Stay safe out there folks!

What a hidden gem! I stumbled upon Noor Indian Cuisine today and can't believe I didn't know it…read moreexisted until now. The atmosphere is incredibly homey and welcoming--it feels like you've been invited into someone's private kitchen. I tried the butter chicken and the tandoori chicken, and both were absolutely delicious and perfectly seasoned. Not only was the service impressively fast, but the prices are very reasonable for the quality you get. I'll definitely be making this a regular spot. Highly recommended!

This continues to be my favorite indian food spot. We love the veggie sampler platter! Its a must…read moreevery visit. The food is consistenly delicious and we time our visits for when they are slower -early dinner time- so thay we get quick, fast service, and quiet ambiance to enjoy the music. I wish there was one closer to home but we will always make the drive. Thanks!

First time here and ordered butter chicken, 1 garlic naan, and 1 dosa…read more They said it's gonna take 20-25 mins. Ended up waiting 35 mins. This is not the worst part tho. Once I finally got home, I see they didn't even give me any rice. Even worse, the dosa is completely undercooked. Skip this place. Terrible! 0 stars

The customer service was excellent! Everyone was as very welcoming and friendly! We didn't have…read morewait long to receive our food and the food was DELICIOUS! Plus they had live music.

Food was so good I didn't even have time to take the before…read more Come check it out they have good service