This is one of the best Shalimar locations in the area and the closest to my house. The food is…read morealways hot, quick, and tastes great. The chicken tikka masala is nice and creamy and doesn't have a strong tomato taste like some places, which I appreciate. Everyone that works there is super nice. I think the portions seem a little smaller than full serve places but the size is still adequate and the prices are relative.

For what is essentially an enhanced food court experience, you get a pretty tasty meal here,…read moreeverything comes out quickly, and the owner takes very good care of you. The menu is pretty extensive for the seemingly small kitchen space you can see behind the counter. My vegetable samosas (2) were piping hot and had a decent amount of "not potato" in them, accompanied by 2 sauces. The Chicken Tikka Masala Bowl includes a generous amount of well-prepared rice. Normally I pass on rice except as a vehicle for sauce, but I finished this. The sauce had a reasonably deep red color and an enjoyable spicy flavor, maybe a little less tomato flavor than I've had elsewhere, but still quite good. Naan, wrapped in foil, is fresh and hot, but not necessarily crisp. Flavored naans will have the flavors as a stuffing. My mango lassi was excellent - I almost wanted to steal a larger milkshake cup from nearby Herbie's and ask for that to be filled up instead. All in all, if you are looking for an Indian meal while at Galleria 7, you will be very satisfied here.

Back after about seven years. $8.99 Lunch Buffet is now $16.99…read more Variety of food on buffet is typical of mid level Indian buffet places. Impressed that they received a 100% compliance score from Health Department. No violations. Bravo! One complaint: Buffet starts at 11:00, yet Naan was not put out until 11:50. However, the Plain Naan was warm and very good! I was selective about what I put on my plate. Again, Tandoori Chicken was overdone--dry and tough even the thigh piece I tried to eat. Not okay. Chili Chicken is good. It is similar to Chinese Sesame Chicken. Tikka Masala was very good with tender chicken. Spinach with chickpeas was good. The two rice choices were nice and hot. The Mulligatawny Soup was lukewarm and thin and spicy as expected. Cabbage is excellent! Nice flavor and cooked well. Dessert was their regular rice dish that I did not want to eat. No Goat dishes offered today. They are usually good.. Restaurant seating is booths and tables.

Ok there's from this place again after few years. Food was not close to what Pakistani food is. I…read moregot shami kebabs that were huge and dry and smelled like they were fried in older oil. Oil that was used for few weeks. Service was a take out order. So good and fast. Some people were sitting for lunch buffet. Naans were dry and rubbery. Poori looked and tasted like white tortilla flat bread fried. I don't know what to get couple good authentic Pakistani dishes around. Sheesh kebab was okay, it was that $2 chicken kebab chopped with some onions n green peppers and lemon and they charged me $15 for it. $45 down the hole. Raita was too sweet and carroty. It's basically American version of Desi food. They just took the Desi out of it. Kashmiri naan was just the most unappetizing orange colored thing with coconut shreds in the folds. What happened to almond shreds and raisins on Kashmiri naan. Post Covid times, food is just super expensive and the quality is gone. I am done. I want to really post a great food review, that will make my taste buds sizzle with flavors.

Love this place! Had a prime rib debacle on Christmas Day and my family pivoted to Indian takeout…read more I was so thankful they were open, had food ready quickly (no preorder needed) and were pleasant! I love mulligatawny soup and they do it perfectly. My family also shared onion and jalapeño cheese naan, falafel, chicken tikka masala, palak paneer and lamb Rogan Josh. Everything was chefs kiss. A highlight to an end of a stressful Christmas meal. Can't wait to eat more!

Ordered this as a delivery so I can't comment on the service or ambiance of the restaurant. The…read morefood however was alright, as someone who eats Indian food pretty regularly this was one of the less flavorful chicken tikki masala dishes I've tried. It had no spice (which is fine although there was no option to make it spicy), but the sauce itself was a little lacking. The portion was solid, overall not the best nor the worst Indian food I've tried

Reviewing this spot again after nearly 4 years!…read more In my eyes, this spot has withstood the test of time. Maharaja still holds a dear place in my heart. The food is always exactly what I'm hoping for, and the service is always quick. I don't have to wait very long to get my food, and I always leave happy. My go-to is the Chicken Vindaloo. I have a pretty solid heat tolerance, and I don't recommend this to anyone that can't handle a bit of heat... I sometimes find myself sweating after this dish, but it is so worth it. My wife orders the Chicken Tikka Masala and it's also very delicious. I've tried a few chicken tikka masala dishes in the area (by extension of my wife) and this is my favorite. The sauce is a rich, buttery sauce that tastes amazing, and the chicken is always so tender. We share a helping of rice for the chicken tikka masala and vindaloo. It is plenty of food and we typically leave with leftovers (which reheat nicely). I do also love the copper-wear. Some of the appliances are getting a bit dented, and unfortunately the window in the front is cracked and I notice these small things, but the food is good enough for me to look past that.

Took my daughter out for a good old-fashioned dad & kid Christmas shopping refuel and let me tell…read moreyou--we chose wisely. Service came out of the gate a little slow (hey, it happens), but once it got rolling, it ROLLED. Food hit the table and suddenly nobody cared about the wait anymore. The portions? Huge. Like "are we feeding the table next to us too?" huge. Everything was super flavorful, fresh, and clearly made by people who know what they're doing. We ordered the sampler app and a sampler dinner and shared--10/10 dad move. Now listen closely: DO. NOT. SKIP. THE. MANGO. LASSI. Absolute must. Cool, smooth, and borderline dangerous because you'll want another. And the everything naan... outrageous. Ridiculous. Should be illegal. I'd go back just for that. Place was clean, folks were friendly, plenty of parking (thank you), and even some private seating if you don't feel like sharing your life story with strangers. Long story short: great food, solid vibes, happy kid, full dad. We'll definitely be back.

Some of the best grilled chicken in the chicken over rice dish! Really enjoyed their chicken…read moredishes, and the clean interior's ambience was a good addition.

Easy and fast service for the kids a quick bite of burgers and nuggets. Kids loved it and clean…read morerestaurant.

I have not been here in a long time. Pita and Olive was really good before and it has gotten even…read morebetter. The drink options improved. I really enjoyed the Mandarin cardamom drink. My daughter makes the Mandarin cardamom with lemonade. Her little concoction was very refreshing. I had the lamb chops and she had the chicken Shawarma. Everything was delicious. The service was perfect. The decor has not changed much, nor did it need to. They now have a dessert display with what looks like a coffee, matcha beverage station. I cannot wait to return.

Different eating environment. There are two small outdoor tables which, at least this time of year…read more(fall), are placed facing the sunset. The staff is efficient and the food is decent. I normally bring my own drink (water) when eating out, but they have organic flavored teas. I drank the orange, tumeric, cardamom tea, which paired well with the savory meal.

Great experience today at Indian Flame. We stopped in for their lunch buffet and it was excellent…read more They had a nice variety of meat and veggie options. Their garlic naan was absolutely incredible as was their service. I look forward to my next visit!

Don't let the exterior of this restaurant deceive you. Once you get past the tinted windows and…read morewalk inside, you'll see a beautiful interior. Though it does need some attention here and there, such as along the wall next to the table at which I was seated. But don't let things like that take away from the great food here. The lunch buffet (slightly higher price on weekends) has an assortment of vegetable and lentil dishes, several chicken offerings and today a goat dish. Everything I sampled had very strong and distinct flavors. My favorites were the chilli broccoli and the lemon chicken, I needed second helpings of those. The chicken tikka masala will probably be more tender as the day goes on. I thought some of the vegetable dishes and the dal were a bit watery, though still delicious. You get quite a lot of naan (regular or butter naan are offered). Dessert today was a vermicelli kheer with a hint of cardamom, and a very creamy carrot halwa with just the right amount of sweetness. There are quite a lot of Indian restaurants in the Capital District that offer a lunch buffet. I feel this is the best one on the east side of the Hudson River, and a place I'd choose to visit again when I'm in that area.

I don't usually write reviews, but I had to for Circle Pizza & Halal Market because this place…read morereally surprised me. I just stopped in real quick thinking it'd be a regular spot, but the food was actually so good. I got chicken over rice and a slice of pizza, and both were fresh, hot, and full of flavor. The guy at the counter was super nice too, didn't rush me or anything and made sure my order was right. The portions were big, like I couldn't even finish everything in one sitting. Prices were fair too, which is always a plus. The store itself was clean and had a bunch of stuff if you need to grab groceries. Overall it just felt like a solid, reliable spot. I'll definitely be going back.

The chicken and rice here is soooo good. The best I've had around here. The service was very quick,…read moreand there's a big selection on the menu. I have tried the pizza which is okay, solid crust. I went with buffalo chicken, and the chicken was good but I don't think I'm a fan of the sauce. Overall, still excellent!