My friends and I were looking for a place to have dinner on a Monday evening -- not always the easiest in Grand Rapids as many places are closed. Madras Indian Grill was suggested and everyone seemed excited as most of us hadn't been there before and we were craving Indian food. The restaurant is pretty large and we were one of a few parties dining in. The menu is huge, with lots of great options for vegetarians, but be careful if you have a nut allergy as many items have cashews and/or almonds. Our friend was directed to the chicken vindaloo which doesn't have cashews. I like that they also feature south Indian items as well as Indo-Chinese dishes. They also have non-alcoholic drinks and desserts. We started with two orders of the veggie samosas, which were excellent. I find that sometimes samosas can be dry, but not these! The mint and tamarind sauces were flavorful and tasty. I'd get these every time. For my entree, I got the palak paneer and also the chicken hakka noodles, as I've never had them before. We also got two orders of garlic naan and an order of paratha. Our food came out pretty quickly and everything was so good. I loved the flavors of the palak paneer (although it was not spicy at all -- I ordered it "American medium spicy") and the textures of the hakka noodles. I couldn't believe the portion sizes in relation to price -- the entrees were all around $12-$14 and were generous portions as we all had leftovers. Our server was kind of roasting us for our orders (telling us the butter chicken was bad and we should order something else, commenting on our spice level preferences, etc.). They have a lunch buffet Friday-Sunday that I really want to check out (they said the menu rotates for that and you can find the items on their social media), but otherwise I think this will be a good takeout spot for me. It took quite a bit of time for us to get our checks and to-go containers. But I'm so glad I got to try this food and I'll be eating my way through the menu! read more

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3.4 out of 5. Above average Indian food for the Midwest. The ambiance is dark and somewhat unwelcoming. Ive probably been 5 times now and each time their has been a funky, chemical like smell in the restaurant. The employees are also not the friendliest. I usually get takeout and when I do ive had to wait up to 30 minutes past the time that I chose for pick up, if the food isnt going to be ready until 5:30 dont tell me I can pick it up at 5. But... with all that being said the food has been really good. I usually get butter chicken from them. The chicken is well seasoned, the gravy is thick and seasoned heavily. Its not the best Butter Chicken I've ever had but for Michigan its pretty darn good. They give you a healthy amount of rice, but its not the best rice I've tried. Their naan is better then most ive tried around the GR area, soft and pillowy. The food is about a 4 but the service and ambiance are closer to 2. read more

So I have to really preference this... I really do like the food here and I will probably come back, but I will probably only get take out! Here's why: Food: 5/5 Price: 4/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Service: 2/5 My friends and I decided to check this out and I feel like it's a new Indian spot to all of us. We all really enjoyed our food and for the price? It seems pretty good! But unfortunately, the service and ambiance just didn't hit. The decor was really minimal and it felt like they didn't really care about making it feel cozy or homey inside. I honestly felt like I was sitting in a fast food restaurant. Any time I go to an Indian spot, I try the same few things because I really want to see how I like it - I either get Chicken Tikka Masala or Butter Chicken with naan (yes, it's basic and I'm well aware of this, but I like what I like when I'm feeling comfort food). The server just gave me shit for it and told me to order something else. I asked why and he said "It's bad, order something else." I asked... "Is it actually bad?" and he goes "Well, it's just too common, order something else" and I proceeded to say, "I'd like to order the butter chicken" then he let me but then when we got to the spice level, he said "American spicy or Indian spicy" and given we had no idea what their spice level was there, we all opted for "American spicy" because we didn't want to burn our faces off, and some don't feel comfortable with heat, and he just gave us shit for that too. While he may have been trying to be funny, after the first comment or two, he just let it linger too long and it was uncomfortable and unprofessional. One of our friends also has a severe tree nut allergy and he did offer suggestions but suggested an item that clearly had cashews in it? What? Then offered something else that did not. She did not have issues with her allergies, which is great! So I'm glad she was okay and they take allergens seriously but I fear that I may be placing online orders only to avoid getting roasted for my "basic" orders for liking what I like. You can see from our pictures, we all ordered different things to try and sample, so why not just let us try what we want? Will I order Indian spice level next time? Yes. But I will not be going in to order and eating there? No. It also took 40 minutes for us to get our check because he didn't want to come back to our table after a certain point and when he gave us to go containers, they didn't give us lids, so we had to wait even longer. It just wasn't the best experience. Maybe they were having an off day. All in all, the food was good but the service and ambiance makes it really hard for me to enjoy and come back except for take out. read more

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First time trying this spot out! The food was absolutely delicious and everyone was pleased with what they ordered! But ambiance and service are what docked the points down for me a bit. I found that the server was really awkward and hard to understand. A friend ordered butter chicken and he told her she couldn't order that because it's too commonly ordered. This may be funny to some but I found that extremely uncomfortable and unprofessional. The interior was also decorated but it was unfinished in some parts and a little confusing. Overall would return here but would honestly prefer takeout to avoid a weird interaction again. read more

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Place is big with lots of seating. The service was fine but felt like we were an inconvenience. The food was fine not memorable. Not likely to go back. read more

Went on the weekend for the lunch buffet. Paid $15ish and it was soooo worth it! We tried many new things and were excited to see some of our faithful favorites. The restaurant is super modern and nicely decorated. For lunch you sit in a smaller section and the servers were quick about refilling drinks and making suggestions of which foods to pair together! If you like what u see in the front case: desserts, mango lassi, etc. they're available for lunch as well. Don't skip the cucumber lime drink. It's super refreshing! Pro-tip if you like to chat or plan to stay a while go earlier in the lunch buffet hours (11-2:30) because they close the whole restaurant after lunch for cleaning and a staff break! read more

Madras Indian Grill - Hyderabadi Veg Biryani Garlic Naan Creamy Japan chicken - Indian Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Madras has a great lunch buffet Fri, Sat, and Sun. These are pics from Friday. An employee told us there are even MORE entrees on Saturdays and Sundays. Everything was excellent. Really GOOD flavor. My only complaint is, I'm a spice wimp and some dishes were too spicy for me. My hubs thought it was perfect (he's not a spice wimp, but he also cannot do very spicy). Staff were very friendly and welcoming. read more

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Service: very attentive staff. Manager explained the house special and what region it is from in India. Really kind and friendly. Food: fresh and flavorful! Many dishes I've never had so it was fun trying some new dishes. read more

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Have been here twice, once for buffet and once for the regular menu. Both times was excellent! Off the menu i got palak paneer and garlic Naan, both were great and also great as leftovers. I also shared samosas with friends and everyone I was with enjoyed their meals. We came for a Sunday lunch buffet and I found it to be a great spread. There were some dishes I was familiar with and some not, a great variety and plenty to eat especially if you're not super picky and like trying new things. I loved the mushroom 65. The buffet also had mango Lassi (milkshake) and coffee, which you don't usually see and was a great touch. There were a couple dessert options which I really enjoyed too. read more

Madras Indian Grill - Buffet- Cilantro dosa, kadai paneer, mushroom and fish 65, and mixed chicken kebab - Indian Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

The food here is so flavorful and spicy! They have a veggie side and a meat side, and often have fresh pressed juice and chai or hot milk in a carafe, all homemade. Service is great and the food is fresh and hot. I love how they offer a variety of meats, not just the usual butter chicken and Tikka masala. They usually have goat and fish options in addition to chicken and veg. read more

Madras Indian Grill - Indian Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I tried the chicken biryani, mango curry and butter chicken and it was all delicious! Service was friendly

Food was great! Portions seemed generous and reasonably priced. Service was okay, we came at a weird time so it was pretty empty in the restaurant and likely shift change. read more

Good food, I had mirchi bajji and Chennai style veggie biriyani , which is a bit 'wet'. I loved it !!

As a Bangladeshi here in Grand Rapids, I am always on the lookout for South Asian restaurants in town! Madras is a new Indian spot that my parents (the ultimate South Asian food critics) have been raving about since they opened - so I finally had the chance to try it out myself! I was so satisfied by this meal. I thought everything we got was full of flavor, and you can tell that the food is being freshly made. We started out with the Masala Dosa, Gobi Manchurian, and the Chicken Pakoda. Soo good! The dosa had the perfect crispiness, my mouth is watering as I write about it And the spice level was also perfect! For entrees we got paratha with the butter chicken and kadai chicken. Altogether, this was more than enough food for the four of us. The chai and the carrot halwa were also the perfect combination to end the meal. The restaurant is clean and the service was extremely attentive and efficient. I look forward to coming back and trying more from the menu! read more

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Their food has bold Indian food flavors which we love! We LOVE their Chicken lollipop...Very flavorful! Lunch buffet was excellent as well! Only one thing Madras is missing is the lamb chops unfortunately..Hopefully they add lamb chops soon! read more

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We'd been wanting to check this place out and we finally did on mother's day, so it was a little busier than normal - but not a problem. They offer an impressive line-up of Indian dishes that were constantly being replenished. So many dishes to try, and thankfully unlimited plates to fill. They post their buffet menu daily so you know what's being served and can truly try all their amazing dishes. A favorite of mine was surprisingly a vegetarian dish - paneer matar masala - but learning it's made with cottage cheese made sense - I love cheese! It tasted delicious with both rice and their buttered naan (which was another big favorite of ours,) Ken was a big fan of their nellai chicken kolambu. Service was very nice and quick. read more

Madras Indian Grill - Indian Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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This is my favorite Indian restaurant in West Michigan! I was somewhat skeptical of the 4.9 star review on Yelp, but decided to give it a try for the Sunday lunch buffet. I arrived around 1PM and there was a 15 minute wait, which is a great sign for the quality of the food. The staff was very efficient in getting people to their table and once I sat down, the greatness started. The buffet had about 20 items on it and everything was fresh. After I took the first bite of the Chettinad Vegetable curry, I knew I was in the right place. This dish, along with all the rest, was full of flavor and spice (I'd say a medium spice level for American palettes). The chicken dishes I had were very moist and full of flavor as well. When I paid my bill, I told the waitress that this was the best Indian restaurant I have been to in W. Michigan and instead of saying something like "I'm glad you enjoyed it" she actually asked me what dishes were my favorite and why. This is some great customer service. Madras has created a new weekend routine for me: Have a strenuous leg workout at the gym in the morning or go for a 20-40 mile bike ride and then reward myself with their excellent buffet. read more

All food we had was delicious. I consider their food authentic Indian food. It was all served hot and tasted fresh!

I WILL be coming back to Madras. The food was seriously incredible. I couldn't believe the unique options to choose from on this menu and was delighted with every single item we ordered. The dosa was so much bigger than I expected and came with 4 unique and delicious sauces (dips?). The parantha was an incredible layered experience. I even enjoyed the chilly chicken my friend ordered (it had a little spice that resonated on the back end but for someone that doesn't like spicy food I throughly enjoyed it ). As for atmosphere, it was a very tasteful interior. The only downside was the parking lot construction-- we almost left thinking they were closed. THANKFULLY, we checked and were able to sit down because we would have missed out on a new favorite place. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

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The food and the service were outstanding! Really appreciated the portions and the prices!! I can't wait to go back. The butter chicken was on point! And I highly recommend the garlic naan bread. read more

Anybody looking for good authentic Indian food this is the spot. Service is super fast and friendly! Tons of stuff to choose from. Will absolutely recommend! read more

Very unique flavors and authentic. Indian food. The chef is the owner! Service was great!

Great place, excellent tandoori chicken, chicken tikka...etc. Also has very nice dhosa and south Indian food at killer prices

This is really excellent food. 4 of us ordered different dishes and everyone raved about it. I got Tika Masala 4/6 spiciness and it wasn't overly spicy. Go here and try the food! read more

Food here is delicious!!! Will be one of my regular stops! I had the chicken Korma & was able to do a side by side comparison of another well known establishment & Madras was much more tender & flavorful. read more

Yesterday I dined at the Madras Indian Grill. I ordered goat dum biriyani, Indian filter coffee and some Indian sweets. All the foods were excellent. I will go back here again and again. BEST WISHES TO THEM! read more

Went here when they first opened. I was lucky to get the lunch buffet for $9.99 and it was amazing. Prices are now at $15.99 but worth every penny. Food is authentic and fresh. Service is kind and I love seeing Indian people eating here also. Shows the quality of the food. read more

The service was great; three if us tried new items and loved all four items ordered. Our 5 yr old grandson says, I want to come back tomorrow!! read more

Madras Indian Grill - Five year old wants to come back for more, so do we. - Indian Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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What a fantastic experience. The food was amazing and the staff attentive. This is a newer restaurant and we hope they grow to become a Grand Rapids staple - we will be back! read more

Fabulous food. Great prices! Love it. Biryani is delicious. We get the lamb biryani. Mango Chicken curry a favorite. Garlic naan moist and garlicky! read more

Weekend buffet is amazing. It was a great opportunity to try multiple dishes and everything was absolutely amazing!! Can't wait to come back and try their dinner menu!!!!!!! read more

Madras Indian Grill - Mango Lassi. Excellent Indian food, helpful friendly staff and I finally got to try a Lassi. It was all delicious! - Indian Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

My mom and I ate here for the first time. The food is fantastic! The menu is quite large and offers dishes that you traditionally see in a typical Indian restaurant. What I liked were the unique dishes on the menu that I haven't seen before. I had the tea, garlic naan and chicken hakka noodles. My mom had the boneless chicken biryani. The presentation of the food was lovely and everything was so flavorful. They have a lunch buffet Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We're going back tomorrow to try the buffet :). That's how much we loved it. read more

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Their mango lasso and samosas are incredible. Really good food and fast, great service!

Easily the best Indian food in Grand Rapids. Bryani is the best and can feed two people. Mango curry is good too!

Definitely will be going again. Had a great time, lots of fantastic flavors and a great price for a buffet

no joke...this chow is legit! the staff is super focused on service with a smile. we have been back several times and the flavor is both genuine, fresh, and innovatively surprising in the best way. still thinking about it days later...and the take is NOT in styrofoam! Thank You Madras! keep it real! see you soon. read more

Great Indian food. Specially the mutton biriani. other foods are good too. Their buffet is also good.

I have always been all about Mexican food. But when I visited Madras, Indian Grill. I was hooked on Indian food from the. Hummus and the Pita bread to the chicken Shawarma, I am hooked. I love Indian food!!! Try it... read more