loved this restaurant. The interior was nicely styled. The black bathrooms were clean…read more The gentleman who is the hostess cashier and waiter, always had a warm welcoming smile. The food was nicely, displayed, prepared and hot very hot and delicious. Hot as in heat, not hot as some spicy because we didn't order it that way. this place came highly recommended by another Indian restaurant. So you know it had to be good. If I could just change one thing, it would be to take out the big seats that are in the Kashmir chicken. But otherwise everything was good. The rifle was fluffy and delicious. The cheese Nan bread was gooey gooey and my Kashmir chicken just had the right amount of spice. My husband had the birani chicken that he could've eaten for days, but it was so delicious thar He ate it in one sitting

Went there on a Saturday for lunch buffet. It's a big disappointment as we entered and saw the…read morefood placed. We still convinced ourselves saying maybe the food tastes good. We saw only a few items , but costing $20+ per person and we were 4 of us. All the food trays were empty and the food was served cold while it was 12 noon. We checked with the manager about this and asked if they could serve the food hot. We didn't get a very positive response but he kept saying the food is hot. We had started eating and were in dilemma to continue eating or just pay and leave. Finally we were frustrated and decided to leave the place. We asked for the bill, and he charged us for two people originally and charged it to one person. We paid the bill and left the place. I didn't want to post this, that's why it took me about 3-4 weeks. But I still wanted to put it out there so that they can take the customers bit seriously for the food they serve and the money they charge. While they run their business to earn dollars they should think that even the customers that visit them work hard thru the week and just want to spend some good time with their family on a weekend, and they pay from their hard earned money. So it's mutual. Don't take your customers for granted, and serve them whatever in the name of Indian food. This is nowhere Indian both in terms of taste or service. Please change your restaurant name anything but India., because I know you are not an Indian restaurant.

One of my favorite spots in Catonsville serving up what I've been told is top-tier Pakistani food!…read moreI only grab carryout but dine in is possible. My go-to is the BBQ mixed grill, which is an excellent value for the money. You get a little bit of everything for only $27 (as of this writing). It's enough to feed a family or, for an individual, to have leftovers for several days. The food is just spicy enough to provide a bit of a kick but it's not excessive and dominating. Check out this hidden gem next time you're in the area. 8/10

Had been curious about trying this place since I pass it most days when I go to my child's daycare…read more Overall, not bad. The outside doesn't suggest much, but there is a decent amount of space inside. I ordered takeout, but there was a huge family that filled several tables. The folks at the counter seemed busy, but they got to me after a minute to get me my food. Food - despite the name, this is not what I would call a barbecue takeout place. It is a Pakistani restaurant that is meat-forward, but not exclusively meat dishes. We went for the Mixed BBQ, which had plenty of meat for at least two hungry people, but my wife and two of our children had plenty for dinner one night and lunch the next day. The kebab was nicely spiced ground meat and it was decent on its own but also nice with a spicy green sauce. The chicken tikka was solid. There were also some heavily spiced ground beef patties. Child #1 is vegetarian and got a Lahori Chana and a Palak Paneer. The Chana was pretty standard, nicely spiced chickpeas. The palak paneer was solid with a nice blend of warm spices, but I wouldn't call it spicy. We also tried out an order of Chicken Tikka Masala. It wasn't as bright or creamy as I've gotten at other Indian or Pakistani places. It was still tasty though. A variety of breads to mop it all up, and it was a solid meal.

Truly a hidden gem and hands down my favorite dining spot! I love Indian cuisine so that makes it…read moreeasier. If more than five stars were available, they'd get it!! After first being introduced to Royal Taj by a good friend years ago, I kept coming back. Not once did I have a bad experience. The service here is top notch! Everyone here treats you like royalty. This is where I have my annual birthday dinner. I come other times too, but this is my absolute must for my birthday! I've brought others here and everyone falls in love with them just like I did. I brought my family here this past weekend to celebrate my mom's 75th birthday and everyone had such a great time. I can't thank Royal Taj and it's owner, Binda, enough for the amazing service and hospitality!

Dinner with my husband and (adult) daughter. Greeted and seated promptly…read more Ambience is A-plus. It felt cozy and private where we were seated. We were surrounded by a plethora of beautiful bottles of liquor sealed and decorative. Service was spot on. Waiter checked up on us periodically (not in a bothersome kind of way). The food was very good. Here is a list of what we ordered: Lamb saag Basil pomegranate martini Bhindi masala Dirty martini Sangria Chicken biryani Samosa Papadam Mango lassi gelato for dessert All dishes and drinks were enjoyable. We plan to revisit and try different items on the menu. *bathroom was clean

I just had lunch here today and it was really really good. I ordered the lamb and chicken kabab…read morecombo. It came with rice, chickpeas, and naan. There was plenty of food and it was all delicious. The rice was flavorful and both the lamb and chicken were juicy and cooked perfectly. This is a hole-in-the-wall place, so don't expect anything fancy. The staff were friendly and hands-off. I got my food quickly and it was delivered to my table with a smile. I'll definitely go back again when I feel like kabobs!

Excellent food! The chicken was so tender and the lamb gyro was excellent!…read more Great service and friendly owner!

Tasty Indian food! We ordered carry out from Yaar Spice on a Saturday night, and they said that it…read morewould be ready in 15 minutes which I thought was fast. It ended up being ready in 25 minutes. I tried the garlic naan, majestic paneer, and vegetarian kolhapuri. Everything was still piping hot by the time I arrived back home. The garlic naan was more burnt than what I expect. The majestic paneer had a lovely flavor. The vegetarian kolhapuri was wonderfully complex. Overall, I had a tasty experience from Yaar Spice and would recommend the for Indian takeout in Columbia.

I was excited to try this restaurant after reading some favorable reviews and I had gotten a ValPak…read morecoupon for a BoGo which led me to check it out. First, the good: the staff is very friendly and accommodating. The space is clean and the Butter chicken is tasty. The bad: Don't let the coupon for BoGo or the chalkboard special for BoGo fool you. It's not a good deal and it should be more transparent about what you get and how much it is so you can make an informed choice. The price is $22.99 for 2 - 16 ounce containers of your choice of 4 items (chicken Tikka, Tikka Masala, etc) and 2 - 8 ounce container's of rice. No where on the printed menu is an item that is $22.99 which makes this so called "special" very deceptive and an unfortunate first impression. I ordered the Tikka to go and was very surprised at the small amount of food which was almost $25. I asked for it to be cooked with a mild to medium heat. When I got home, the food was unbearably spicy to the point it upset my stomach and my husband is from Trinidad and loves spicy and it was too much for him. So beware of the spice level. Back to the good: I called to mention the issue I had with the level of heat and they quickly and kindly offered to replace it with completely mild spicy. Although I did have to drive back up and get it, and I had a conversation regarding the transparency of the."special" and how the combos looked to be a better deal and if I had known, I would have made a better choice.

I was driving back from Baltimore to the Fredericksburg, VA area on a weekday and was really…read moreinterested in enjoying some Pakistani food (not Indian, nor Persian, and definitely not Afghan) - I searched and saw there were lots of reviews (hundreds) on social media for this place, so I stopped in. It's not too far off the highway, so it was easy to get to. The inside was really dingey and rundown (but don't let this bother you, you're there for the food!) and there was a laminated menu on the counter to look at... The couple that runs it was there and the guy was friendly and helpful. I was in the mood for karahi, but I was by myself and typically restaurants make this for two people, so he suggested I get chicken curry. It took about 10 mins to make. First thing I did was taste the broth (the curry sauce) and it was spot on - AMAZING!!! Then I ripped into the naan and took to ripping chicken of the bone and enjoying... I scarfed that dish down in no time, and there was quite a bit there! The basmati that came with it was very tasty! And he brought me a ramakin of yogurt chutney (this is how chutney is supposed to be!) - it was fresh and soothed the spice of the dish. Regarding the spice level, he asked how I wanted it and I told him I was Pakistani to make it for me the same way he'd eat it and they got is right! Naan was excellent! Perfectly cooked, but the dough was great! Nice texture and flavor to it! Overall - I enjoyed my lunch and would come back! Definitely a place that sells all the typical kabobs, but don't sleep on their curries!!

Try Pakistani Punjabi food! Family run, nothing fancy at ALL. Every time I go there, there are…read morePakistanis eating there. You can derive your conclusion. Cheap for authentic taste!

The most pillowy naan I've had this side of the Atlantic!…read moreI'm very picky on what I consider to be good if not great Indian food. As I come from the curry capital of the UK. I grew up with every form of Indian cuisine already on my doorstep. From Goan to the less gravy based Pakistani foods. So I wasn't expecting much, when we needed to book somewhere close to the pavilion. However I was wrong. Everything g we ate was excellent. From the paneer sizzler to the wife's shrimp tika masala. The only criticism would be that we would have loved to have been asked if we wanted another wine. But the place was crazy busy due to the concert nearby. They were rushed. So I'll let it pass.

We stopped here for a a casual midweek date day and it was great! The restuarant is a smaller size…read morewhich made it feel intimate and personal. It also was a modern design that made this place feel a bit more upscale than typical Indian restaurants. After looking at menu and buffet, we chose the buffet which was a great choice! They had many delicious options to choose from including butter chicken, spinach paneer, Biryani rice, naan pizza, curry goat, and more. And it was all at a very affordable price. (And midday it wasn't super busy which could make it a nice family friendly option.) Our waiter was also very attentive to our needs and kind. Overall, it was a great time and I would highly recommend.

Had a great experience here. The fact that they have a parking lot is a huge plus and makes…read morevisiting so much easier. The service was impeccable. Our servers were incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome throughout the meal. The food was delicious all around, and the salmon tikka masala was especially excellent. It's also nice that they have a bar and offer cocktails, which adds to the overall experience. Overall, a really solid spot with great food, great service, and added convenience. I'll definitely be back.

Elegant interior with delicious Indian cuisine and a full bar…read more Came in on a Wednesday night for some dinner and got seated very quickly. The decor is so pretty, with a ceiling of fairy lights and leaves. Even their plates are gorgeous! My sister and I ordered their rose pina coladas (one with alcohol and one without). They were both SO sweet and I honestly couldn't tell which one had the alcohol. We also ordered their samosas, which came two in an order. The chutneys that came with the samosas were insanely good, and the samosas themselves weren't too spicy. After the appetizer, we decided to split a small butter chicken entree and garlic naan. The butter chicken was more tangy in flavor than most others I have tried, but not bad at all. The garlic naan was buttery and delicious. Between the two of us, the small entree was enough to feed us that night as well as have leftovers to take home. Although it felt like we ordered very few items (two drinks, one appetizer, one small entree, one side of bread), the total came out to nearly $80 with tip!! I like this place for a more elevated sit down experience, but the price was a bit high to justify coming here more often.