If I could give this wife-husband run restaurant more than 5 stars, I would. I have eaten there…read moreabout 4 or 5 times in the last six months & have never been disappointed. India Garden is now the last surviving authentic North Indian Punjabi restaurant in Pittsburgh. Don't get me wrong--there are many fantastic Indian restaurants in Pittsburgh. But after the change of ownership of Taj Mahal (in Pittsburgh & Bridgeville, PA), most other restaurants are purveyors of non-Punjabi Indian food (eg Gujarati Indian, Udipi South Indian, Goan Indian, Bengali Indian etc.) The only Indian restaurant that features a North Indian Punjabi chef (the aforementioned husband-wife duo) is India Garden. I recommend all their breads, especially the tava-cooked Aloo Paratha and Plain Paratha. Make sure you ask for the Paratha to be cooked on Tava (Indian pan) and not the Tandoor oven. I find all their naans delicious but my favorites are the their butter naan & garlic naan. Their chicken reshmi kabab appetizer is especially noteworthy. They serve it on an aesthetically pleasing bed of vegetables including peppers. But that only tends to distract from the tenderness & flavoring of the kebab meat. Their sarson-ka-saag (mix of mustard leaves with other leafy veggies) is simply outstanding. Pair it with the plain paratha or Makki-ki-roti (Punjabi flatbread made from finely ground corn flour). And ask for their home-made butter on the side. Unlike other Indian restaurants they provide Indian pickle either free (with paratha) or at a nominal charge. One other pairing we like is their version of Indian scrambled eggs (Bhurji) with Plain Paratha. Other reviewers have favorably reviewed their other dishes (chicken, lamb etc). And I agree wholeheartedly: they are all delicious. As for Ambiance: it's quite acceptable. What makes this restaurant stand out is the freshness of ingredients and above all, the love with which the food is made. You taste that love with every morsel you eat. Kudos to the owners for maintaining the high standards of Indian flavors & freshness in their food. Oh, and by the way, the Indian pickle they serve is also house made and not out of a jar bought at some Indian grocery store. And if you new to Indian food, feel free to ask the owners for advice. They won't steer you wrong.

I love the food. Absolutely delicious and their garlic naan, perfect. I had a lamb dish I think it…read morewas called Rogan Josh or something. I got a spice level seven and that was perfect. Just enough to taste the spice without it burning you. My friend got spice level five and didn't taste anything spicy. I also had the mango lassi which was great. The restaurant is located on a strip mall. Nothing fancy. The bathroom was clean. The tables are super weird. It's all booths and the booth is movable but it's attached to the booth/seat behind you if that makes sense. So if you move your booth forward, you are moving the person's chair behind you backward. it was an uncomfortable set up but at least the food was delicious.

Amazing food. Pretty sure it was cooked to order. We heard all sorts of cooking noises in the…read moreback and wonderful smells before the food came out. It is AMAZING. Had the grilled lamb with the rice and salad at lunch. Absolutely delicious! Tender lamb. Umami rich. Wonderfully seasoned rice. perfectly cooked basmati type rice but seasoned. With a fancy drizzle of sauce on top. 10/5 Kid had the sweet and sour chicken. Which also came with seasoned rice. Loved it. 5/5 Another kid had the chicken makhani. Loved it 5/5 Friendly service. The meat is halal. Which the kid's friend appreciated. Generous portions in addition to being so tasty!!! Fresh vegetables even a real portion of plum identifiable In The dish. Whoever is cooking in the back is doing a bang up job! Kudos to the cook/Chef!!! absolutely amazing food!!! Here in Pittsburgh!!!! Was not busy at all at lunch during the week. I sincerely hope that they get plenty of business. They should have lines out the door. The price is modest for quality of food and cooking. 10/5. Highly recommend!!

We came on a week night around 5:30pm, and we were the only ones there. There was one other table…read moreby the time we left. The food and service were excellent though. I got the lamb biryani and a mango lassi. There was so much rice that it could probably feed three people! The lamb though, wasn't quite as generous. I got it medium spicy. It had a kick but wasn't overwhelming. I also really liked the mango lassi. It had a strong yogurt flavor and not as sugary as other places. Our server was very friendly. I hope their business picks back up, because what I had was pretty tasty.

Great food and atmosphere. Staff is always friendly and…read moretheir restaurant is very suitable for kids. My husband and I like their Masala Dosa, Kadai (Karahi) and their Tikka Masala. Their meat is usually tender. We will be ordering from them more often. I definitely recommend the restaurant.

Tasty! EVERY SINGLE TIME! I get the tikka masala chicken spice level 8 with garlic nann bread…read more Service is always that of a fine restaurant. Danny is awesome and is always so cool, very attentive and really has turned into a friend. Atmosphere is fun, good music and happy food eating people.

Went here for the lunch buffet. I accidentally walked in before they opened and they were very…read morewelcoming and sat me with some water while they finished getting ready. The buffet options were awesome, all the basics and also some fun things. The briyani was great. The samosas a little dry. The gave us complimentary chai tea and we stayed quite a while. The price was super reasonable.

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

I think I'm a regular at this point?! We order New India Grill at least twice a month. The family…read morethat owns it is just sooo kind. The food is incredible and always large portions, enough for lunch the next day & more. One day I'll try something other than the chicken tikka masala but it's definitely my go to for now! I did venture out and get a spice level 2 on my most recent visit lol. It was totally tolerable even for me.

Absolutely amazing! I live about 30 minutes away and we have no Indian food options in my town. I…read moregrew up eating Indian food in England, this was hands down the best I've had since being in PA. Staff were so pleasant. I ordered a chicken Tikka masala, garlic nan, samosa, and rice. Everything was cooked so well. You can tell they really put love into their food. I was so happy! I will definitely be back

Best Afghan Food in Town , Try there Chicken Karahi , Chicken Tikka kabob & Lamb Kabob With Rice &…read moreNan ... Very Good & Tasty Food , Stuff is so nice and Humble .. Guys Should Try This Restaurant

I visited Kabab house around 12pm on a Thursday. There were a few others inside but plenty of other…read moretables available. You order your food at the front counter and they bring it out to you when it is ready. They said it would take about 25 minutes which was surprising to me but the time went quickly. I ordered the hummus and chicken kabab salad. Both were really good but the hummus was excellent! I should have ordered some to go. It was easy to find street parking so when in the area again, I will definitely stop by!

For my fellow desis- Lemme just say how amazing this restaurant is! Been 4yrs coming here. You can…read morechoose your spice level. Andhra ownede.. Our 4 go tos are- Butter chicken-- great dish only thing is I'm assuming they use food color as there's always a red stain on my fingers after eating & washing-- this part is a bit aggravating. But You know we use our fingers to eat. Def recommended tho.... Andhra chicken Dry- we order spicy 6-7 excellentttttt!!!!!! Very spicy at it is back home in south India for us. A true testament of Andhra/tamizh cuisine. Mostly dry with a lot of cooked onions on top ((yum))for homemade chapatis, parothas etc. Def recommended.. Malai Kofta-- thick creamy w a hint of sweetness, only 3 koftas tho sadly bcz it's soooo good. Something once in a while. Def recommended. Saag/palak paneer-- soooo good! Creamy so ofc it's a fatty treat but it's really good- def recommended. Overall we love this restaurant. It's our go to. Will try more !

The food was great, but, a warning to any nut allergy folks! We asked if they used any nuts in the…read morechicken curry and explained my daughter's allergy, and they said "no". Well, either something else in the food acts like a "nut" or they just don't actually know what's in their ingredients. Good thing UPMC East is just up the road, as I had to rush my daughter to the ER. I can't blame the restaurant fully, as I should have done a little more in-depth research on Indian cuisine, and there was definitely a communication problem! I'm not a negative person, so now that I've said the above warning, I will say the food was delicious. I asked for a spicier version of chicken curry, you know, where your lips burn, but in a good way, and you just cant wait for the next bite! Definitely quality ingredients (and I'm betting they use cashew flour as a thickening agent)! The restaraunt is very clean. I would give the food a 4 out of 5. My daughter liked her rice, and honestly, had it not been for the required Emergency Room visit, she would have gave the place a 3!

This place was a delightful surprise from start to finish. The flavors are bold and memorable, and…read morethe sauces are rich and deeply flavorful, especially when paired with the garlic naan which I loved dipping into them. The spice has a noticeable kick that clears your sinuses, although it could be a little intense for me. Something cooling on the side, like a cucumber salad, a yogurt based sauce, or even a yogurt drink, would have really balanced the heat for me personally. Even though the curry portions may look small at first, they are still quite satisfying when eaten with the garlic naan and rice, and the depth of flavor keeps you engaged throughout the meal. The samosas also had a unique and engaging taste. The dessert was also wonderful, a sweet, sugar soaked donut that felt comforting and indulgent, and was honestly hard not to love. Next time, I would love to try one of their spinach dishes. I felt healthy after coming here which makes me want to come back!!

Swaagat Indian Cuisine is a local restaurant that has a small, casual dining room and also offers…read moretakeout and delivery. The menu lists a large variety of Indian foods (e.g., appetizers, soups, salads, seafoods, rices, tandoori, vegetarian entrees, chicken, lamb, mutton, desserts, and non-alcoholic drinks). Prices are reasonable. My husband and I ate one dinner here. An employee promptly and kindly served us. I noticed that many of the other customers were Indian, which might be an indicator of the authenticity of the foods. (My husband has traveled to India, and we frequently eat Indian foods, but we are not experts.) We ate a Veg Platter appetizer (samosa, aloo tikki, veg pakora, and paneer pakora), Butter Chicken (with a customized spiciness), Palak Paneer (spinach and cheese with a customized spiciness), Garlic Naan, Mango Masti (sort of like a mango smoothie with ice cream), and Hot Masala Chai. I rate everything as 4.5-5 stars. Our meal cost $56 *plus* tax, tip, and a 3% credit-card surcharge. I would definitely eat more of Swaagat's foods in the future.