this is a long overdue review for my favorite indian restaurant in the city (and possibly my…read morefavorite restaurant of all). i eat here almost every week, but keep forgetting to leave a rating. time to fix that :) bombay to burgh is an amazing restaurant. it's always delicious, with food that tastes fresh and perfectly balanced. as a fan of indian food, i love how the menu isn't stuck on the classic dishes that you find in every indian restaurant in the US. sure, you'll find butter chicken, tikka masala, palak paneer, naan, and biryani, and they are all very delicious! but there are also dishes like bagara eggplants (described by the menu as "spice stuffed baby eggplants in a roasted peanut, sesame, poppy seeds and coriander gravy, finished with tamarind and coconut") and chicken xacuti (described as "a classic, aromatic chicken curry from the coastal region of Goa, India, known for its complex blend of freshly roasted spices, toasted coconut, and tamarind for a tangy balance"). i ordered both of these tonight and can vouch that they are extremely tasty and worthy of your attention. personally, my only struggle here is that literally every item on the menu looks delicious, and i hate having to choose! which brings me to my favorite part of this restaurant: sunday buffet. now, the food is wonderful every day of the week. i just ordered some tonight myself, so i definitely recommend it. that said, my absolute favorite time to come is for the buffet on sunday. i think buffets get a bad reputation for being all about quantity over quality and for having an unpleasant atmosphere (the passive aggressive "don't waste food" signs that most have don't help, either). sadly, these complaints are true of most buffets. bombay to burgh is a wonderful contrast and, in my opinion, does buffets the way they ought to be. the atmosphere is pleasant (no signs!) and you're likely to see many regular customers. there's a good chance you'll even be greeted by the very owner, G, and get to speak with him a bit! the staff is all very friendly and helpful, always doing their best to make sure you enjoy your visit. they are always happy to help if food needs to be refilled at the buffet or if you want to order anything. finally, and most importantly of all, the food is amazing! unlike most buffets, bombay to burgh only puts out a limited number of offerings: 2 appetizers, 2 meat entrees, 2 vegetarian entrees, 1 bread, 1 rice, 1 dessert, and 1 beverage. i think this is the perfect number to ensure there's both variety and quality. plus, you can actually try a little bit of everything, which usually isn't possible at giant buffets. my favorite part is that every week brings new food, which is now usually themed around a certain region of india. you know they'll always have reliable butter chicken and garlic naan to make you happy, but the rest of the buffet might be dishes you've never eaten before. it's a perfect way to explore different flavors and new food, without worrying you'll waste your money. eating out is a bit pricey anywhere these days, but i personally think that the buffet is still very affordable. have you seen the price of appetizers recently? just the fact that you can choose from two of those with your meal makes it a good deal to me! i feel very fortunate that i get the chance to eat here regularly. while i've loved indian food for over 20 years at this point, bombay to burgh has taken my appreciation to a whole new level and has me researching more food to cook myself. it's a wonderful place to eat!

Thandai is a wonderful drink and they prepare it expertly, served in a wood cup. So good!…read more We enjoyed the Gorbura chicken (though it was a bit salty) and the aloo palak chana. I had really hoped to see methi matar malai on the menu, but they didn't have it. What they did prepare for us was excellent. The naan was especially good. While not as large as other restaurants naan, it had a great puffy texture and a lovely flavor. Biryani looked good on its transit to a nearby table. Next time we're back we'll definitely order it. Sundays are a good day to visit, as they serve it buffet-style.

As of 11/25/25 there are giant Bright Yellow Allegheny Health Department signs on the doors saying…read morethat there are cleanliness problems with this place. I was simply picking up an order for take-out, and it was late already, so I just kinda did a 'YOLO' and picked it up anyway. The guy was nice. The food was tasty. I didn't want to get in a long protracted conversation about their issues, so I didn't ask about the warnings. I guess we'll see if anything happens to me. I doubt it -- restaurants are usually on their best behavior once they get one of these 'Scarlett letters', but I'll edit here if anything happens. Also the dining room was COMPLETELY empty. Seriously, not a single person. But it was also practically closing time on a Tuesday night, so who knows?

Fantastic service, extremely welcoming and attentive server. The establishment was extremely clean,…read morecomfortable, and the food was absolutely amazing. Fresh warm naan, a delicious variety of dishes to try when ordering the buffet option. Don't skip this place, it's a wonderful destination for Indian cuisine.

We really enjoyed our lunch at Reva. I think we've visted Pittsburgh a number of times over the…read morepast 4 years and this is the first time we've had good Indian food there. I wouldn't say anything in particular was the best ever, but everything was really good, which in itself is just awesome. The paneer tikka was good. Nice a flavorful. The palak chaat was fine - I'd say it was mostly just palak pakoras and didn't really have much of a flavors of a chaat. Proabably this was the only somewhat disappointing item. The paneer lababdar was really good. Asparagus kofta was probably the even better, and then the dal makhani was also good. We ordered naan in a couple of batches and enjoyed it most when they brought it out really fresh out of the tandoor. The bullet naan was really good. Garlic naan was good too. Really nice people and thoroughly enjoyed this Mother's Day feast.

We came in on a Saturday for dinner. They cleared a table for our party, they seemed to only want…read moreto serve at certain tables as their were other open and cleared options available. The space is primarily bench like seating so keep that in mind. Service was a tad slow as we waited a bit to place our order and for the food to come out. The menu was varied, which I appreciated. I had granny's chicken, which had good flavor. The spicy naan was mild in my opinion, though others in my party thought it was too much to pair with a 7 spice level. Parking out front is easy. Okay option.

A very solid choice for Indian cuisine. The breads are good, and so are the entrees. I particularly…read moreliked the daily specials, for example Sunday night is Dinner for Two. The staff are great and very helpful. We were attending an event at the Music Hall, and they helped us finish on time. The Oakland location is a real plus. I like the dining room, it doesn't feel crowded and they play traditional Indian music.

This is my favorite place for Indian food in Pittsburgh. This was my first time having a dosa and…read moreit was huge. Super crispy around the edges and had a filling in the middle. It came with 3 different sauces. I usually get tika masala but switched it up with the chicken korma and it's now my new favorite. The portion is huge and it is such a good deal for the price. The garlic naan is also a must. The building is in a house which gives it a cozy vibe. Service is quick and staff are nice.

Amazing quality of food and great homey service. The most authentic and tastiest Indian food…read moreavailable in Oakland! Lamb biryani is a must have, I usually get it about once per week. They even have a great lunch buffet if you are balling on a budget

Worth it for price. 12.87 lunch buffet. Naan was ok but the chickens were delicious. Would come…read moreagain fs as a study break

So I do hate giving any place a low review. I ordered Chicken Korma, Butter Panneer, and Garlic…read moreNaan. The Butter Panneer was pretty good but I can't say the same for the rest. The Chicken Korma tasted of nothing but salt and the chicken came with bones inside of it (which I don't necessarily mind if I am getting something like Tandoori Chicken.), the Garlic Naan only includes one Naan per order and almost seems like store bought instead of freshly made. The price was what I would expect for either better food or larger portions. Pittsburgh and the surrounding area has a decent amount of Indian Restaurants and I would definitely recommend going to one of them.

I discovered this place from a deal in "Too Good to Go" (an app where you can get discounted food…read moreitems from participating restaurants to help reduce waste). That items was a HUGE portion of chicken biryani and some type of paneer dish. Both were incredibly tasty, so I decided to order from them off the menu for take out the next time I was going to be downtown. On my second visit, I ordered chicken tiki masala, naan and samosa. The order was ready when they said it would be and packaged nicely. Portions were nice for the price and everything was delicious. Overall, great food, friendly service and someplace I'll order from again.

Can I give 10 stars? Choolaah absolutely exceeded expectations. Randy took our order and delivered…read moresome of the best customer service I've experienced in a very long time!!!He was genuinely friendly, patient, helpful, and welcoming from start to finish. I was struggling a little with the self-service kiosk, and before I even had to ask, Randy noticed and immediately jumped in to help. That kind of attentiveness is rare and honestly made the whole experience better. Food-wise, everything was fresh,colorful, flavorful, and customizable. The butter chicken was rich and comforting with just the right amount of spice. The lamb and paneer salad loaded with toppings was filling and packed with flavor and texture. The naan with dipping extra sauce on the side was perfect for sharing, the mango lassi was smooth, easy to drink (I have had some that was too too thick) and refreshing. the samosa chaat brought a great mix of crunch, spice, and sweetness. Really impressed. My only disappointment is that I waited so long to try it. Great food is one thing, but great food with outstanding service is what makes people come back!!

3/19/2026 Ate list:…read more Chicken Tikka Masala - 9.3 Underrated chain. Service was great, fast, kind. Food was DELICIOUS. Was a reminder we need to visit here more than we do.

The whole meal was very mid and not very flavorful. The level 8 spicy chicken masala I ordered was…read moremore mild than the level 2 spicy biriyani. What I did like was that it was less expensive than other places and the food came out very quickly.

Ordered delivery from Coriander. Love their Indian curries. And the fruity naans are also my…read morefavorite. Perfect for this snowy winter season.

Nice find in the space that had been Avenue B some years back. This is clearly an independently…read moreoperated establishment, and they seem dedicated to the cause. The space is very open and a little rough around the edges, but the food is good. One word of note is that we ordered takeout through the web site, and there were no options on the site to pick a specific level of spiciness. The restaurant defaulted everything to mild, and that was fine: everything just could have used a little more flavor intensity. I'll probably just call the restaurant for future orders to head off the spiciness level question. In terms of the specifics, the padpadi chaat was nicely textured and flavored. The veggie curry and aloo gobi were good but wanting for some depth of flavor. The chole (chickpeas and caramelized onions) was extremely good, with lots of flavor. The bread basket was essentially just a stack of naan, not any type of variety. The accompanying rice was nicely prepared with a touch of whole cumin seed to add some character. All told, this was a nice destination with some good food and a nice array of vegetarian options. It was excellent for what it is, and I'm looking forward to seeing how the establishment evolves over time.

Quiet restaurant, good food with appropriate spice level and fresh bread. Server was prompt and…read morecourteous. Still under some renovations so there is work to be done before the whole space is completed.

Simply the best. Service, Flavor, authenticity, ambiance, and price! Long time neighbor staple.read more

I had a rare craving for Indian food last night and I've had my eye on People's for a while! I've…read moredefinitely heard a lot about their lunch buffet, but we ended up trying this spot for dinner and it was great! Service is friendly and warm, prices are reasonable, and the food was delicious! We ordered two vegetable samosas (best $4 appetizer for sure!), the bread basket (came with 4 slices of plain, onion, and garlic naan), chicken tikka masala, and one more lentil/daal dish from the back of the menu. I don't quite recall the name of the last one since that came recommended by our server, and unfortunately it was a little too salty for our liking. The other three dishes were hits though! The samosa was crisp without being oily, the chicken tikka masala was tender and full of flavor, and we really enjoyed the plain and garlic naan. The basket was probably too much, but it was nice to be able to try all three. Drinks were also in the $4 range, and if I was a little more hungry I would've gone for a mango lassi or a chai! I can't wait to come back to try more dishes during their lunch buffet. They also have high chairs if you're looking for one!