I'm a Keralite, and I approved this place as one of the places with the best food ever. The service…read moreis honestly pretty horrible, but the food is so damn good that you have to get past the service to appreciate it. That's the tradeoff here. The food completely outshines everything else. I love this place and keep coming back because what comes out of the kitchen is worth it. If you can overlook the service, you'll find some of the best food around.

Went there for Buffett lunch. Got to taste a variety of Indian food. Three different chutneys, two…read moredifferent rice, curry chicken and goat/mutton. Far exceeded my expectations. Having lived in LA, Seattle, NYC, San Jose, my bar is high. Clean, well decorated and buffet was well stocked. Mutton was done well, melted in my mouth. Pet friendly as other Indian restaurants in DTPHX would not entertain my trained German shepherd. Great service. Place for office parties too with well stocked Bar.

I had heard about this spot and visited for the first time recently. I bought a surprise bag from…read moreToo Good To Go, containing buffet leftovers. They have parking on both sides of their business: one by the store and the other by the restaurant. There were a few people inside shopping and I picked up my food. I decided to look around the store for a bit, they have a good variety of Indian spices, snacks, cookies and other dry goods. I also bought some veggie samosas for $1.50 each, a good deal. They also had a display case of desserts and pastries. The food I received included rice, chicken tandoori, some curry, and fried bread. The chicken was spicy and tasted good, but some of the rice was undercooked and the curry wasn't great. The samosas were pretty simple but good, and I love the mint chutney and tamarind sauce that come with it. This is a neat place to peruse and pick up some items to cook Indian food. Maybe their lunch buffet is better fresh but I don't think the bag met the anticipated value.

This place has both the restaurant and grocery store. My review is on both…read more First thing on the food, this is more like a quick order style of food but they do have dine in option with lot of tables. The place is kept ok clean, and restroom is maintained ok as well. The parking lot is shared with other stores. Ordered Chicken Biryani and it was prepared quick and tasted okay for a late evening dinner. I see at least 3 other tables were occupied and some of them were regulars and seem to enjoy the food. The Lady does a good job in getting the orders in and handing food out. The Grocery store is definitely a good one and you will feel little congested in the aisle spacing but got all the items you would expect in an Indian store.

We enjoyed the Sunday buffet, it's a great way to try all the different items. Waiter even brought…read moreus a bowl of butter chicken to try that was not on the buffet. I would recommend trying.

This is a neat family establishment. The mother is the chef and Khadija (forgive me if I botched…read morethe spelling) is the daughter and our server. They were so welcoming. I am still learning about middle eastern cuisine so the chef described some entrees. I told her about a Pakistani dish I really enjoyed and she made me a similar chicken dish that isn't even on the menu! What I love about middle eastern food is that it is so fragrant and a full scale sensory overload. It looks, smells and tastes all at once. Khadija was adorable and very outgoing. I was super impressed by the whole vibe. All of the other patrons were probably far more familiar with the cuisine, but we felt welcome and were so honored that they presented something off the menu for me. I plan to try the regular menu dishes next time. The naan is outstanding, too.

Been looking for an Ethiopian spot closer to me for a while, and today I was really craving some…read moreinjera so I made an order off Doordash and I am soooo impressed! First off, the VALUE! Wow! For $17 I got the vegan combo plate and it came with 2 sides -- I opted for the mesir wat (spicy lentils) and gomen (collard greens). The mesir wat and gomen came beautifully wrapped in an injera, with a salad on the top and two very large rolled up injeras. This combo would be more than enough for two people to share. I ordered right as they opened and my order came fairly quickly (~40 mins), so I was really happy with that as well. The mesir wat was seasoned spectacularly! Just enough heat that pairs with the savory flavor. The gomen also was deliciously garlicky, all coming together so harmoniously with the sourness of the injera. I was worried that ordering it for delivery would affect the experience, but everything came nice and warm and it was so great to have this meal at home. I definitely will need to come in next time, with friends for sure, I could not finish this combo on my own.

This. Place. Slaps. I was having a bad day and then I came…read morehere. My belly is full, my spirit is lifted. This food is a gift from God working through these people and their culture.

So. Here's a hard one. The food was excellent. Chicken…read morevindaloo spice 4 was flavorful and not too spicy. Chicken tender and sauce hot. Tikka masala was as good with white meat chicken The Bhatura was excellent , not greasy Naan as good with butter Service was excellent and hospitable Ambiance comfortable serene western music Loved the elephant in the dining room. They did mess up the heat. Mine was supposed to be 4 and wife 0. They mixed that up. Dropped from 5 to 4 stars. Food was a 5. Gave it 4 due to the mix up in heat levels. Would I come back ? Yes.

Solid 3.5 star indian restaurant. Pretty empty during lunch at 1 PM on a Tuesday afternoon. One…read morefamily in there and 2 other people eating alone. Restaurant was quiet and dimly lit. Food seemed to be on the buffet in full trays and it doesn't seem like anyone touched it. There was a fly buzzing around the buffet wish it was cleaner. Had the Chicken Tikka Masala, Chana Masala, Tandoori Chicken, Naan, Kheer, and Carrot Halwa. Desserts were all super mid and everything tasted like cardboard. Chicken entrees were the saving grace as the chicken was tender and well cooked. Prolly won't be back for buffet...

A solid 4+! It's an unassuming place inside that had a lively - though not crowded - bar on a…read moreThursday evening. The dining area was on the other side of it and very comfortable. The wait staff was great! The food was very tasty and plentiful. I had seaweed salad for an appetizer and Mongolian beef as an entree. Both were excellent! My colleagues had butter chicken and Chana Masala, which they enjoyed...though warning that the butter chicken was spicy. I'd go regularly if I lived in the area!

I ordered from the app which is so nice and convenient. However once I let the bartender know I…read moreordered my food and it should be ready in about 10 minutes she went to the kitchen to check on it. She came out crying and mad at one of the owners or supervisors (not sure) I could recognize him if I had to. Then she walked out crying. And I was trying to console her, and help her calm down. She didn't speak, she grabbed her things and left. The person she was speaking to came towards me with my order of food for my family. He mentioned "she's crazy", and hasn't been doing well all morning, I asked her to do something and she cussed me out". I understand that wasn't nice of her and maybe from her point of view she was mad because it's been escalating for a while, and I how it's hard to find quality people to work in a restaurant, however if a manager is comfortable to tell a person that he's never met before that his employee is "crazy" but talking directly to a first time customer about the incident with his employee is 100 % unprofessional ! And uncalled for to treat his employee like this. Maybe his employee was having a bad day !! Any chance to have compassion ? No, none of that was expressed. Wow what an experience in this restaurant ! Food is great but not interested in drama. On either side of management or employees. Good luck. Wont be interested in returning to see more.

Downtown Phoenix is not a monolith. It's not only Roosevelt Row, or the sports district, or the…read moreCapitol. There's a wide range of neighborhoods, each with their own distinct character. Today, looking for an early dinner spot, I came upon Baiz Market. A small Middle Eastern grocery store with a sit down restaurant inside called Al-Hana. There's actually three Baiz Markets here in town, but the original is tucked away just east of the Garfield neighborhood on the eastern fringe of Downtown. I've had some great Middle Eastern fare here in town from the likes of places such as Middle Eastern Bakery and Haji Baba. But Arizona Republic food columnist Dominic Armato has said Al-Hana is one of his top 100 go to spots in the valley. So on a Thursday afternoon, off I went. You'll find Al-Hana inside the original Baiz Market on the southeast corner of 20th Street and Fillmore. There are also Baiz Markets in west Phoenix and now in west Mesa, each with their own Al-Hana restaurants. But this one is the original. Adnan Baiz and his family run this local chain which is open to all, but catering particularly to the valley's growing Middle Eastern community. In the time I spent inside Baiz today, there was a kaleidoscope of customers coming in and out. From Downtown college kids, to Muslim families, to Latino workers stopping in for a meal, and even a few African American grandmothers just grabbing some grocery items. Clearly I'm not the only one in the area who knows about this place. But how good is the food at Al-Hana? Step up to the counter in back, gaze at the menu above (or at the display case below) and make your choices. I ordered an app and an entree for my first go around. First, a small cheese pie. A mix of feta and mozzarella cheeses on house made dough which is crimped to make sure none of that cheesy goodness escapes. Heated in the oven and served warm. For my entree, I went for a Chicken Shawarma entree. Basmati rice, veggies, pickles, garlic sauce, and a pair of large pita bread slices. Oh and of course the chicken, seasoned and sliced off the spinning grill right in front of you. Total cost for everything including tax? About $11. Food came out to me in a little less than 5 minutes. You can also get it to go if you want, but I dined in the small seating area next to the kitchen this go around. First, the cheese pie. And I now get why Yelpers and Armato hype this up. The dough is the best part. Crunchy on the outside, but soft, chewy, and hearty on the inside. And the cheese mix is perfect. And for just $1 its a perfect starter snack for pretty much any meal. How about the shawarma plate? The chicken was excellent. Seasoned perfectly with just a hint of char. The sides? Meh. The basmati rice was actually a big disappoint to be honest. Super dry and almost flavorless. The pita bread was fine, though I've had better on that front as well. All things considered though, a pretty decent meal (and portion) and a solid value for the price. Next time I'm here I'll probably opt for the kabobs, or perhaps grab a meat pie. Given the uniqueness of the groceries available here, the fully halal restaurant menu, and the mixed neighborhood it resides in, I can understand why Baiz endures in Downtown's ever changing landscape. We're much more spoiled for choice on Middle Eastern cuisine in the valley today than when Baiz originally opened in 2004. And there are many other Middle Eastern restaurants that can match or top Al-Hana's food at this point. But much the way Ranch Markets offer a unique way to shop for the valley's Latino communities, Baiz is giving the valley's Middle Eastern residents something with them in mind. If ever there was an establishment in the valley proving that Phoenix is becoming an international food destination, its Baiz.

Great food... Went in today, but they are still closed. I'll update my post when they open.read more

Only dipped my toe into the menu with a Mango Lassi, but it was delicious. I'll be back to try more…read moresoon.

I wish they would clarify online that's for pick up only and NOT AN Actual restaurant not once you…read morearrive to this place where it looks like a warehouse and it's for online pick up only, other than that the place is is mid, they have a couple picnic tables outside to wait or to dine outside under a patio shade