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tony hole in the wall, ma n pa Indian. The smell leered me in as I was passing by, and I am a sucker for Indian food. The food is laid out buffet style - so you can see the food before buying, which is always Nice. I had a lamb curry, with lemon rice and a side vegetable order of Aubergine. The flavours were mild and delicate and gave me the impression of home cooked food, rather than a restaurant establishment. I also ordered a garlic nan, which I did not enjoy. It was too think and the garlic was garlic salt, and had too much on it.
I was surprised to read some of the reviews claiming bigoted behavior by the owners. This has not been my experience. I have been coming to Raja's for over ten years, mostly for a quick lunch when I am around downtown Miami. This is a small restaurant that perhaps seats a couple dozen people in a very narrow, non-air conditioned dining room. It is simple, but very clean. You order at the counter. There are several hot dishes on display, and you can also order Southern Indian specialties or bread, which take some time to make. I usually order the veggie combo, with rice and two vegetarian dishes. It is very inexpensive and excellent value. I enjoy it, but I heard from my South Asian colleagues at work that taste wise the dishes are average. In my non-expert eyes they are quite good, though, and the price is unbeatable. This restaurant is run by a couple and their adult son. The lady cooks, whereas father and son tend to the front of the house. Service had always been impersonal, which I really don't mind, but it has improved greatly in the past few months, which just made a good restaurant all the better. In summary, a great neighborhood restaurant with very good prices that perhaps has a few execution flaws, but is an excellent choice nonetheless.
This is really a hole in a wall place. You can't even see the inside well. But I am so glad that I decided to try it. Inside is very small and nothing fancy. You can see the food they have and they all looked so good. Some I had to ask what they were and they even let you try it. I decided to try lamb curry, chana masala, and pilaf. Some of my friends ordered fish and some had chicken. But none of us were complaining. It seems everyone was quiet and enjoying the food. I loved every bit of my plate. They gave me a lot but I couldn't stop eating! I am not sure if this couple who were there were owner but they were very friendly and helpful. Oh, and the prices are very reasonable. If you are in downtown Miami and you want something different or something a bit spicy, this is the place. I hope to go back to try some more dishes.
Amazing small mom and pop shop. Don't expect fancy Indian restaurant vibe. For those who know the taste of home cooked food will like this place to be clear and honest. They have been running this place and cooking all the food themselves for 33 years in downtown Miami. Food is not very spicy and their mango lassis is the best authentic taste made from fresh mango and not pulp, give this place a chance only to taste really simple homemade food from India: the couple were very nice Uncle and Aunty to talk to and shared their whole story which is interesting to know in that small cosy place:
No frills Indian eats. You get big portions and it's cheap and fast. There's a buffet (not all you can eat) of veg & non-veg choices. The rice with all the veggies was tasty and the butter naan was warm and delicious but everything else was bland. I wanted way more of the flavor & spice that you normally get with Indian food.
They have a buffet line, they will serve you. Price depends on what you want, one meat two sides or else other choice. They have 3 types of meats, lamb, chicken and don't recall what else. Overheard the owner that she might be closed for summer, so you might want to check it out before you go!!! It's definitely a good place for a quick lunch and reasonably priced!
The quality of the food leaves much to be desired, the place is not very clean and the prices are relatively high for its location amidst closed downtown stores. My vegetarian plate was not very tasty and their naan tastes like supermarket pitas bread. The owner admitted the bread is bought from a store and suggested that we put butter on it to make it tastier. I would stay clear of this place and seek options elsewhere.
As the French would say "le terriblé". Today happened to be beautiful Saturday afternoon so I decided to go "Yelping".I came to the realization that I have way to many backlogged restaurants listed in my Yelp bookmarks that I have not tried as of yet. So I chose to get one out of the way by going to rajas in the Downtown Miami area. After parking & taking a gander of the area I noticed most shops had their doors closed. The area was not visually pleasing to the eye and there were a few bums to pester me for change along the way to raja's. Sometimes you just have to feel & take notice of the signs around you, which indicate what is going to take place when you reach your destination. Unfortunately this one time I did not. You basically look & choose what you want from many different items behind a glass food display. At first sight I was going to walk out, everything more or less looked dried, old and flaccid. But the woman behind the counter looked at me with these eyes like " please buy my food". So I went against my spirit and chose the seasoned rice, seasoned cabbage, lentils and curried cauliflower. I was shocked that the woman who served me the food quickly shot the plate in a microwave before I could object. I do not eat microwaved food! The food did not visually look that bad, but little did I know I was about to have a palatial adventure that was not the slight bit pleasing. http://bit.ly/1bhJTmz Everything was bland, almost tasteless. The curried cauliflower didn't even have a hint curry flavor. I have no idea what the lentils tasted like because it had no taste at all. The rice was somewhat hard as if it had been sitting out in the food display for hours. Raja's is definitely "No es Beuno Mi Amigos" If you want to eat heavenly Indian food and do not mind driving to northwest Broward check my review of Khana Kh'zana. http://bit.ly/1bhK15e
Their prices are unbeatable. It's like a buffet, except it is NOT all you can eat, but you form a line and choose from the options that are already set out in containers behind the glass and they serve it to you on paper plates. For about $8, you get a side of rice, a vegetable entree and a choice of meat. On this past Friday afternoon, the choices were chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, and lamb. The lamb didn't have much flavor, and the butter chicken was a bit sweet (they offer samples if you're indecisive) so I settled for the tikka masala, as it was spicy. I have to admit that the chicken was a bit dry, compared to the tikka masala I have had elsewhere and I agree with others that it seemed as if the food was sitting out for a long time, and this may be why it was dry at that point. As others have stated, it was lukewarm as well. The choices of rice were white rice, a yellow "lemon" rice, and another type of rice, which I forgot. I chose the yellow rice but I did not taste a drop of lemon. I had never had lemon rice as every Indian restaurant serves Basmati, but I was not very impressed. I might as well have gotten the plain rice for the same flavor, basically. The vegetable choices consisted of spinach without cream, cabbage, or a medley with carrots, cauliflower and green beans. I got the cabbage, and my friend got the spinach. The cabbage wasn't bad but again, lukewarm. I was a bit disappointed that instead of giving me the fresh batch of chicken and veggies or at least mixing it with what was left so that I could get some of the hot chicken and veggies that just came off the stove with the sauce, I was instead served the leftovers. There were only about 2 scoops of food left in each tray, so why not make a good first impression and serve your customers with the fresh batch? We got there at around 2:30 so god knows how long the food was just sitting there. I know this place won the best Indian restaurant in the Miami New Times some years ago but truthfully, I am not impressed. I guess you get what you pay for, but it was definitely not deserving of such a high honor even if the food was free. The place isn't very clean either. If I were to come, it would be just because I am craving Indian food and it's the only Indian restaurant (really, cafeteria) within walking distance from my office. Again, it's okay but it was not the best Indian food I had ever tasted, and the choices are rather limited. I frankly don't know what they were thinking when they said this was the best Indian restaurant in South Florida because for me, it was average and greasy, and the rice was all clumped together like a big ball, which to me is a big no-no. Rice should be fluffy, not clumpy!
The food is really good, if your looking for good Indian cuisine this place is a must! The spiciest chicken really isn't that spicy though, the hot sauces they offer on the side are not that spicy either so bring your own spicy. One star taken due to the fact this is America not everyone speaks foreign languages and it was almost impossible to get my order placed without he help of my Indian friend who brought me their. Another star taken due to the fact the place is super small and you can barely walk your food to a table as to how narrow it is where the tables are.
I ordered from Raja's on Uber Eats. The food came in a styrofoam tray covered with foil. The sambar had no flavor. The dosa was undercooked. I posted a review on Uber Eats when they asked. And Raja responded with the comments attached. Tip - click on the pic to see the full response. Raja's has a very low rating on Yelp. Are those also "typical indians?" What do you mean by that statement? Do indians typically criticize your food? Or, are you negatively stereotyping your own customer base? Instead of attacking your customers, you may want to improve your quality and customer service. Based on your response, it clearly needs work. Lastly, yes I am Indian. I have eaten and ordered from many indian restaurants, and I have never posted a negative review for any of them. My review of your restaurant was warranted and I stand by the fact that your food is sub-par. And yes, I know Dosa is best eaten fresh. So, is all food. Including - pizzas, samosas, naan, puri, etc. Other restaurants seem to realize that. Having food delivered 4 blocks away is not an excuse for poor quality, flavorless foods, or abysmal customer service. Perhaps, if you used the 100 plus reviews here to improve what is coming out of your kitchen and mouth, you would improve your rating. Lastly, you should appreciate customers ordering from you. Not expect them to appreciate you for "feeding them." Which, normally I would do, but your attitude is clear. Your food and reviews speak for themselves.
3 years ago
Authentic. Delicious. Massive portion. For the price this is sooo much food sooo delicious. For downtown Miami???? They deserve 5 stars. They are so authentic. So kind. So healthy. Amazing amazing. Best naan I've ever had. read more
5 months ago
3 years ago
OMG!!! This food is to die for! Enjoyed every piece of it. Heaven! Prices are unbelievable $13.99 for lunch: rice, protein and two portions of vegetables. Mango lassi made in front of you out of the fresh mango. Butter naan is so fluffy! Loved it all! read more
11 months ago
tony hole in the wall, ma n pa Indian. The smell leered me in as I was passing by, and I am a sucker for Indian food. The food is laid out buffet style - so you can see the food before buying, which is always Nice. I had a lamb curry, with lemon rice and a side vegetable order of Aubergine. The flavours were mild and delicate and gave me the impression of home cooked food, rather than a restaurant establishment. I also ordered a garlic nan, which I did not enjoy. It was too think and the garlic was garlic salt, and had too much on it. read more
I was surprised to read some of the reviews claiming bigoted behavior by the owners. This has not been my experience. I have been coming to Raja's for over ten years, mostly for a quick lunch when I am around downtown Miami. This is a small restaurant that perhaps seats a couple dozen people in a very narrow, non-air conditioned dining room. It is simple, but very clean. You order at the counter. There are several hot dishes on display, and you can also order Southern Indian specialties or bread, which take some time to make. I usually order the veggie combo, with rice and two vegetarian dishes. It is very inexpensive and excellent value. I enjoy it, but I heard from my South Asian colleagues at work that taste wise the dishes are average. In my non-expert eyes they are quite good, though, and the price is unbeatable. This restaurant is run by a couple and their adult son. The lady cooks, whereas father and son tend to the front of the house. Service had always been impersonal, which I really don't mind, but it has improved greatly in the past few months, which just made a good restaurant all the better. In summary, a great neighborhood restaurant with very good prices that perhaps has a few execution flaws, but is an excellent choice nonetheless. read more
This is really a hole in a wall place. You can't even see the inside well. But I am so glad that I decided to try it. Inside is very small and nothing fancy. You can see the food they have and they all looked so good. Some I had to ask what they were and they even let you try it. I decided to try lamb curry, chana masala, and pilaf. Some of my friends ordered fish and some had chicken. But none of us were complaining. It seems everyone was quiet and enjoying the food. I loved every bit of my plate. They gave me a lot but I couldn't stop eating! I am not sure if this couple who were there were owner but they were very friendly and helpful. Oh, and the prices are very reasonable. If you are in downtown Miami and you want something different or something a bit spicy, this is the place. I hope to go back to try some more dishes. read more
3 years ago
Amazing small mom and pop shop. Don't expect fancy Indian restaurant vibe. For those who know the taste of home cooked food will like this place to be clear and honest. They have been running this place and cooking all the food themselves for 33 years in downtown Miami. Food is not very spicy and their mango lassis is the best authentic taste made from fresh mango and not pulp, give this place a chance only to taste really simple homemade food from India: the couple were very nice Uncle and Aunty to talk to and shared their whole story which is interesting to know in that small cosy place: read more
2 years ago
8 years ago
No frills Indian eats. You get big portions and it's cheap and fast. There's a buffet (not all you can eat) of veg & non-veg choices. The rice with all the veggies was tasty and the butter naan was warm and delicious but everything else was bland. I wanted way more of the flavor & spice that you normally get with Indian food. read more
15 years ago
They have a buffet line, they will serve you. Price depends on what you want, one meat two sides or else other choice. They have 3 types of meats, lamb, chicken and don't recall what else. Overheard the owner that she might be closed for summer, so you might want to check it out before you go!!! It's definitely a good place for a quick lunch and reasonably priced! read more
4 years ago
The quality of the food leaves much to be desired, the place is not very clean and the prices are relatively high for its location amidst closed downtown stores. My vegetarian plate was not very tasty and their naan tastes like supermarket pitas bread. The owner admitted the bread is bought from a store and suggested that we put butter on it to make it tastier. I would stay clear of this place and seek options elsewhere. read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
Not fancy but pretty great. Spicy options available. Nan looks solid. Big potions. Lunch buffet isn't self serve but it works. read more
As the French would say "le terriblé". Today happened to be beautiful Saturday afternoon so I decided to go "Yelping".I came to the realization that I have way to many backlogged restaurants listed in my Yelp bookmarks that I have not tried as of yet. So I chose to get one out of the way by going to rajas in the Downtown Miami area. After parking & taking a gander of the area I noticed most shops had their doors closed. The area was not visually pleasing to the eye and there were a few bums to pester me for change along the way to raja's. Sometimes you just have to feel & take notice of the signs around you, which indicate what is going to take place when you reach your destination. Unfortunately this one time I did not. You basically look & choose what you want from many different items behind a glass food display. At first sight I was going to walk out, everything more or less looked dried, old and flaccid. But the woman behind the counter looked at me with these eyes like " please buy my food". So I went against my spirit and chose the seasoned rice, seasoned cabbage, lentils and curried cauliflower. I was shocked that the woman who served me the food quickly shot the plate in a microwave before I could object. I do not eat microwaved food! The food did not visually look that bad, but little did I know I was about to have a palatial adventure that was not the slight bit pleasing. http://bit.ly/1bhJTmz Everything was bland, almost tasteless. The curried cauliflower didn't even have a hint curry flavor. I have no idea what the lentils tasted like because it had no taste at all. The rice was somewhat hard as if it had been sitting out in the food display for hours. Raja's is definitely "No es Beuno Mi Amigos" If you want to eat heavenly Indian food and do not mind driving to northwest Broward check my review of Khana Kh'zana. http://bit.ly/1bhK15e read more
Their prices are unbeatable. It's like a buffet, except it is NOT all you can eat, but you form a line and choose from the options that are already set out in containers behind the glass and they serve it to you on paper plates. For about $8, you get a side of rice, a vegetable entree and a choice of meat. On this past Friday afternoon, the choices were chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, and lamb. The lamb didn't have much flavor, and the butter chicken was a bit sweet (they offer samples if you're indecisive) so I settled for the tikka masala, as it was spicy. I have to admit that the chicken was a bit dry, compared to the tikka masala I have had elsewhere and I agree with others that it seemed as if the food was sitting out for a long time, and this may be why it was dry at that point. As others have stated, it was lukewarm as well. The choices of rice were white rice, a yellow "lemon" rice, and another type of rice, which I forgot. I chose the yellow rice but I did not taste a drop of lemon. I had never had lemon rice as every Indian restaurant serves Basmati, but I was not very impressed. I might as well have gotten the plain rice for the same flavor, basically. The vegetable choices consisted of spinach without cream, cabbage, or a medley with carrots, cauliflower and green beans. I got the cabbage, and my friend got the spinach. The cabbage wasn't bad but again, lukewarm. I was a bit disappointed that instead of giving me the fresh batch of chicken and veggies or at least mixing it with what was left so that I could get some of the hot chicken and veggies that just came off the stove with the sauce, I was instead served the leftovers. There were only about 2 scoops of food left in each tray, so why not make a good first impression and serve your customers with the fresh batch? We got there at around 2:30 so god knows how long the food was just sitting there. I know this place won the best Indian restaurant in the Miami New Times some years ago but truthfully, I am not impressed. I guess you get what you pay for, but it was definitely not deserving of such a high honor even if the food was free. The place isn't very clean either. If I were to come, it would be just because I am craving Indian food and it's the only Indian restaurant (really, cafeteria) within walking distance from my office. Again, it's okay but it was not the best Indian food I had ever tasted, and the choices are rather limited. I frankly don't know what they were thinking when they said this was the best Indian restaurant in South Florida because for me, it was average and greasy, and the rice was all clumped together like a big ball, which to me is a big no-no. Rice should be fluffy, not clumpy! read more
12 years ago
The food is really good, if your looking for good Indian cuisine this place is a must! The spiciest chicken really isn't that spicy though, the hot sauces they offer on the side are not that spicy either so bring your own spicy. One star taken due to the fact this is America not everyone speaks foreign languages and it was almost impossible to get my order placed without he help of my Indian friend who brought me their. Another star taken due to the fact the place is super small and you can barely walk your food to a table as to how narrow it is where the tables are. read more
6 years ago
I ordered from Raja's on Uber Eats. The food came in a styrofoam tray covered with foil. The sambar had no flavor. The dosa was undercooked. I posted a review on Uber Eats when they asked. And Raja responded with the comments attached. Tip - click on the pic to see the full response. Raja's has a very low rating on Yelp. Are those also "typical indians?" What do you mean by that statement? Do indians typically criticize your food? Or, are you negatively stereotyping your own customer base? Instead of attacking your customers, you may want to improve your quality and customer service. Based on your response, it clearly needs work. Lastly, yes I am Indian. I have eaten and ordered from many indian restaurants, and I have never posted a negative review for any of them. My review of your restaurant was warranted and I stand by the fact that your food is sub-par. And yes, I know Dosa is best eaten fresh. So, is all food. Including - pizzas, samosas, naan, puri, etc. Other restaurants seem to realize that. Having food delivered 4 blocks away is not an excuse for poor quality, flavorless foods, or abysmal customer service. Perhaps, if you used the 100 plus reviews here to improve what is coming out of your kitchen and mouth, you would improve your rating. Lastly, you should appreciate customers ordering from you. Not expect them to appreciate you for "feeding them." Which, normally I would do, but your attitude is clear. Your food and reviews speak for themselves. read more
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13 years ago
Amazing Indian food in a tiny and cozy cafeteria style place. Prices are affordable and portions are huge. Will definitely come back!!!! read more
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You get your food fast. It is served in sturdy paper plates with disposable cutlery. Despite that - the food is delicious. The portions are based on what is available at the time that you get there. There are buffet Tables that provide dishes to you to choose from. Lunch dishes start at $8bucks and at height of the spectrum you might pay $13. My Fiancé and I spent $18 bucks and we left totally full. Raja's is not the classiest place in town but it is great for the money! read more
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