I always tell myself I'm gonna get different things when I go to different Indo-Pak places but I'm…read morea sucker for Biryani and I always justify it by saying "Well let's see how theirs compares", like trying Chicken Riggies everywhere that has it. Flavor of India is tucked into a little corner of East Syracuse and you'd miss it if you weren't looking. Staff was friendly and sat us right in front of the fire place on a chilly 20 Degree night. The food took about 15 to 20 minutes and was hot, fresh and flavorful with requests to us on our spice level which I went spicy and didnt regret it (but my body might have) lol. The Biryani portion for $17 was definetly enough for 2 meals and I felt full from about half of it thought that might have been the capsacin. The garlic chili Nana was very interesting because in one bite it cut the heat from my biryani but then hit me with chili and the spice came back. About $50 for 2 people w/ 2 entrees, naan, and water. A little pricier than what you might want for just 2 people but the food's taste and size make up for it. Would definetly go back.

Everything here was super great and enjoyable! We came in on…read morea Saturday night and had the place to ourselves and sat by the fireplace on a cold snowy night. Our waitress was very kind and the food came out quickly. Everything was delicious and good sizes! I tried a mango lassi for the first time and I really liked it, like a mango smoothie almost! They have a very large menu I would definitely love to come back to try some more of their options!

Spent all week out of town and the last thing I wanted to do was cook last night when I got back…read more So, I ordered multiple items for pick up. Food was ready as promised and when I got home and laid out the spread it was delicious as expected. My family and I dug in with gusto and throughly enjoyed it all. Zero complaints.....

The food was absolutely delicious! My partner and I had a great lunch here and really enjoyed…read moreeverything we ordered. I decided to try something new, and it ended up being one of my favorite dishes. Our server was so kind and welcoming, and the service made the experience even better. We'll definitely be back!

Made an online order for pickup. However, the restaurant didn't open until after the time I had…read moreasked for. So, they called me and instead of stopping on my way home, I wasted some time until the food was ready. As for the food, it was very good. I ordered the lamb saag which came with rice. In fact, the rice was the best I've ever had. I also had the cheese dosa which was warm and rich. Overall, I am happy with the food and will make sure to order after 4:30 in the future.

Dining In-Person: 5 Stars Take-Out: 3 stars (0 for service,…read more5 for food) The food is really good, and if you're a regular they are always welcoming and remember you. It's been awhile since we've sat in the restaurant but whenever we do it's always a great experience. Take-out is a different story. When we've ordered on GrubHub we never get a notification stating the food is ready so we just go a little after the specified time it's expected to be ready. I don't know how orders come in from GrubHub but it seems like they don't always see them. There have been numerous times when the food isn't ready and based on the extensive time we have to wait to get the food it it's clear they hadn't even seen the order come in. This certainly isn't every time but it's happened multiple times. Recently we tried using GrubHub and but were having issues with spotty wifi so we called it in instead. They said we could pay when we arrived. I was quite shocked that the order which totaled $40 on Grubhub rang up as $53 in person (see receipts attached). I stated my surprise but their response was to try DoorDash instead next time. If you compare the receipts each main dish rang up about $2 more expensive in person than it did on Grubhub and each appetizer or dessert was $3 more. The quantity of food we received was no different than when we order via Grubhub and when called out for this I would have expected a better response. So if you're interested in picking up take out, NEVER order direct. But if you order through a third party always call to check the food is ready before picking it up so you don't waste your time waiting.

This place is a must try it!! It has a small dining area, both inside and out. It is more geared to…read moretake out orders, however we sat at a table and ordered in. We were given a free appetizer, chicken 65 and free chai teas! It was unexpected but absolutely delicious!! We ordered salmon tikka masala and lamb mango curry with plain and garlic naan served in traditional serving dishes. Very authentic. The service was very attentive and kind. They refilled our waters. And cleared away finished dishes as well as packing up our left overs. I will definitely be going back to try some more of their menu (which is quite extensive!) We did wait a bit for our orders but it was fine to wait and chat with our appetizer and chai teas. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to try Indian or feed an Indian craving. It was very satisfying. Can't wait to try some more. :-b

If I could give 6 stars I would. Literally a hidden gem. They're run by the same owners of the…read moreexcellent Raj Saffron House, a local favorite and some of the best South Asian food in Syracuse. (Which is good news for me because that tiny lot on Westcott Street gives me anxiety and there's plenty of parking here in the Shop City Plaza.) This is a much smaller space than Raj and seems more geared towards takeout, but there are a couple of tables so you can dine in if you'd like. They also offer meat and seafood for to buy. This menu leans a lot heavier on seafood than Raj, which as a pescatarian makes me happy. I dined in and was the only one in the restaurant. Literally everything I ate was divine. When you sit down they bring you papadam and chutneys. I started with the samosa as an appetizer. For a very reasonable price you get two gigantic vegetable samosas. The shells were crispy as they should be, and the potato inside was so incredibly fluffy, it melted in your mouth. Very well spiced and extremely warming. I got a mango lassi and it was presented beautifully and was sweet and refreshing. For my main, I splurged on the lobster madera which comes with an 8oz tail smothered in a creamy coconut sauce with fried rice. The lobster was very tender and not overcooked, and the sauce was the perfect balance between sweet and savory. They brought out an entire bowl of basmati rice and I had to pack it to take later because there was no way I could have finished it. I had two gigantic pieces of rosemary naan bread as well, which were very soft and perfectly buttery. The portions that you get for the price are pretty great, I think. This is the kind of place where you sit and take your time. I was there for a little over an hour which seems long for a solo diner perhaps, but the quality of the food really shows that they take their time. The service is impeccable. Like at Raj, the waitstaff is very attentive. They'll crumb and wipe down your table in between courses and be sure not to intrude or hover, yet will make sure you have whatever you need. And they're very friendly. The mantra of "the guest is god" is embodied both here and at Raj. For dessert I ordered rice pudding, and they brought me a rasmalai on the house which was such a lovely surprise. The rice pudding was sweet but not overly so and you could tell the rice was really fresh. I loved having the raisins in it and notes of rosewater. The rasamali was perhaps the best I've had. Not overly sweet, a soft but firm texture, and the pomegranate seeds on top provided the perfect crunch. Of course, everything looked as beautiful as it tasted. They really put a lot of effort into the presentation and most dishes come with edible flowers. Every dish looks like a work of art. I literally cannot say enough good things about this restaurant and it might just become a regular spot for me.

The food was absolutely delicious. I got the butter chicken rice bowl. Asked for a medium spice…read morelevel. It was perfect! The chicken was tender. The sauce was tasty. And the spice level was just hot enough to enjoy, but not too much! I also got a half order side of garlic Naan. First off. Thank you for offering half orders on that. Second. It was also really good and complimented everything well! The staff was friendly. The wait time was very reasonable. I really enjoyed it. Thank you!

Good work lunch option if you're in the area. I had the veggie thali which comes with rice, naan, a…read moresmall desert and two veggie options for $9.99. I had the paneer tikka and chana masala. Paneer and desert (gulab jamum) were very good, chana was just OK, naan and rice could have cooked for a couple more minutes. Pakoda came with tamarind and green chutneys, had good taste but a bit too oily. The oil was probably not hot enough before they were dropped in. I'm willing to give it another try based on the positives.

LOVE this place! The food is always so flavorful and the portion sizes are excellent. I've done the…read moretandoori chicken and the chicken jalfrezi multiple times, but I'm partial to the tandoori. I go spicy on the chicken! For the appetizers, of course we had to go with the naan and samosas, but we also really enjoy the vegetable pakora. They come with two delicious sauces that pack a flavorful punch. We often get takeout, but we have dined in and staff is incredibly kind. We've almost never had to wait long for our order, and if you sign up for rewards you can get some decent money off your order. The inside of the restaurant is nice, it's just a little dark with almost no windows, but like I said, the staff is super attentive and kind. A heads up that the to go chicken tandoori is posted as having basmati rice but hasn't come with it. My wife gets the tikka masala, which does come with (a lot of) rice, so we figure they just combine it. Honestly, with the to go chicken, you get basically two portions so rice is not necessary!

Bad experience at Sahota Palace…read more Their dinner buffet has two options: you can dine in and eat as much as you want, or they provide a takeout box for the buffet. Since we are vegetarians, we only took kadhi pakora, dal, and saag. Because I have a wheat allergy (including maida and atta) and gluten allergy, I simply requested a separate paper bag, small piece of foil, or even a paper napkin for the roti and samosa so they would not get mixed with the other food. My request was clearly denied. The server explained that there are cameras everywhere and that he gets scolded for giving out extra items. It was extremely uncomfortable to hear this as a customer. When a restaurant is so focused on monitoring every paper bag or piece of foil that a guest with a food allergy cannot be accommodated, something is seriously wrong with the customer service. I have no complaints about the food itself, but this behavior was unacceptable. A simple request related to a food allergy should be treated with basic consideration, not as though the customer is asking for something unreasonable. I have attached a copy of my bill and a photo of the buffet takeout box for reference. This was my last visit. I would especially caution people with food allergies or dietary restrictions, because based on my experience, your health-related requests may not be taken seriously. Zero stars for the way this situation was handled.

I did a DoorDash order since I was alone and took my food home. But there was plenty of parking in…read morethe lot. The entrance to the restaurant was nice and open and welcoming. I ordered a few things to try and although I was 5 min late for the pick up time, the food was still piping hot when I opened to try it in the car. The mango lassi was sweet enough but not too sweet and had plenty of seasoning to make it delicious.

Great ambiance, very friendly service and very fresh and tasty food!…read more The owner took the time to have a conversation with us and make us feel comfortable and welcome.

I decided to give this spot a try and ordered through a delivery service. (Truth be told, I dread…read morefinding parking on Marshall Street, even if it is easier in the summer than when the college is in session.) I ordered the paneer 65 and mutter mushroom. When my order came, it only had the paneer. The receipt on the bag had only the paneer on it, so I'm assuming it was on the restaurant's end. I can understand if they were out of that item, but they made no attempt to contact me and let me know and ask if I wanted to substitute something else. I later called the delivery service and they refunded me, no hassle, but still, this was a major bummer. By the time my food came, I was headed into a meeting and it was too late to order something else-- plus, I wasn't about to pay double delivery fees. I was really looking forward to this meal so it was a bummer that it wasn't what I was expecting, and there seemed to be no attempt at contact. The paneer was ok, but the flavor was a bit on the sour side and I wouldn't call it the best Indian food I've ever had. I'd be willing to give this spot a second try eventually but I'm not running back here after a bit of a letdown.

If you live near Syracuse University or work in the area near Upstate University Hospital, the VA…read moreor Crouse Hospital then you must be familiar with the Royal Indian Grill on 147 Marshall Street. Most notably, they serve a lunch buffet during the week that costs less than $13 and is bar none the best value for your money. I often partake in the take-out buffet during the weekdays and can't deny that its the best option for when I am really hungry and want a satisfying meal. The staff are associated with other well known Indian restaurants in the area (The Clay Oven and the Dosa Grill to name a couple) as denoted by their various polo shirts with the named establishments screen printed on the chest. On various days, I have experienced questionable attitudes from the wait staff but, most of time, I don't dine-in so my experience in this regard is not very reliable. But, be forewarned that some previous reviews have criticized the customer service of the staff and called it into question on more than a few occasions. The buffet has a wide variety of options available and they try to mix up the entrees beyond the usual Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Curry and Tandoori Chicken. On Fridays, they sometimes serve Fish Masala which is a personal favorite of mine. There are also a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan options as well beyond the salad bar. In fact, if you ever consider converting to a vegetarian diet, Indian cuisine is the way to go. The variety of options consisting of chick peas, cabbage, cauliflower, potatoes, eggplant, okra, lentils and cheese are so expertly prepared with herbs and spices that make any traditional Indian dishes absolutely delicious. If you are new to Indian cuisine you can feel confident in the knowledge that the spice levels are very mild (unless you specifically request a certain level of spiciness). Overall, its a great and affordable experience for any foodie who enjoys fragrant cuisine highlighted by herbs and spices that aren't overbearing. The buffet is all-you-can-eat and the to-go option is very filling. This is my go-to option for anytime I am famished and just want something delicious that always leaves me satisfied. You owe it to yourself to try this out. And the price point will never disappoint. What have you got to lose?