This is a great place to enjoy a hearty meal while having a restful mid-day break…read more The decorations, the music, and the wonderful aroma greet you when you walk thru the entrance. A smiling waiter directs you to a table covered in a linen cloth. He brings you a metal pitcher of ice water, while you fill your plate with colorful and aromatic buffet entrees. I wasn't sure of the names or ingredients in every entree, but they were all tasty and satisfying. Although most were spicy, it did not linger past finishing the meal. Please ask for recommendations, if you're NOT a fan of spice.

I've been both coming here and calling for to go orders for several years and it's my favorite…read moreIndian restaurant on the Southside. Placing to go order is easy, it's packaged well and is still hot and delicious once it's home. Staff are also friendly and prompt. It's at the edge of the strip mall right near 465 and 31, southern plaza area and has just undergone some construction, so not sure if the building has good signage yet but it's worth the trip!

5 star experience!!! I was treated like a king. It was such an honor to come here. I drove an hour…read moreaway from crawfordsville as I was feeling ambitious to try a new Indian dining experience! I was not disappointed the food was amazing and the ambience was perfect. I absolutely loved my experience here and it's one I'll always remember. I will be coming back!!! I don't give out 5 stars to just anyone! :) cheers! Ashok was great

Came here today for lunch with my pops and honestly left disappointed, which made me sad because I…read moreusually love this place and was really looking forward to a great Indian meal. We arrived close to opening, so it wasn't busy. Lively Indian music was playing in the background, it was very noticeable since there was no one inside when we arrived. The first thing that caught my attention was my water cup. It had a lot of lint on it, which made me nervous to drink from it. I asked for another cup, but then noticed a bug in that one. Thankfully, the server had no issue replacing it again. We started with the aloo gobi spicy, and that was great as usual. The garlic naan was also delicious and one of the highlights of the meal. My dad and I both ordered the butter chicken spicy, and this is where things went downhill. There was basically no spice at all. It tasted more like a level 0 for spice. The server offered a red sauce to spice it up (I think it was sriracha), but it just wasn't the same. We also only received one portion of rice, when usually each butter chicken comes with its own rice. The sauce was much runnier than normal, and the chicken to sauce ratio was uneven between our dishes. Unfortunately, we left dissatisfied with this visit. Not sure if there was a different cook today, but I'm hoping this was just an off day because I've enjoyed this place in the past and would love to see it back on point next time.

It's not even funny how good their food is. Every single thing we tried was a hit. Even the plain…read morerice and naan are flavorful. I can't wait to go back already! The service was also excellent, we were there 4 weeks prior and our server even recognized us. The dining room is so classy and elegant too, all around an amazing experience!

Ordered for delivery and was so impressed! Everything was piping hot when it arrived and packaged…read morewell. They even sent a little paper plate with it so I could dish out my food, which was so thoughtful. The chili naan was so good and had the perfect amount of spice to it. The chana masala was good too! The menu overall looked fairly large and the portion sizes are pretty big. I definitely have enough leftovers for lunch tomorrow. I'll definitely be ordering again or stopping by in person.

Incredibly quick takeout. I ordered lunch there, walked in maybe 15 min later, and I didn't have to…read morewait. Additionally, well packed and generous portions. I should be able to make this into three meals. Considering the portion size, I think their prices are reasonable. I had the Amber's Special Chicken and I think it had a great flavor. I went for medium, which wasn't very spicy.

I don't like the food .its was such a awful experience.the paneer pakora taste like rubber its was…read morehard to chew

I've been eating here for years even through all the name changes. I used to love their Butter…read moreChicken/Chicken Makhani and their Raita, but today, the only decent thing was the rice & naan. Idk if the ambiance has ever been great here as its inside is not pretty & the bathroom is very gross & never clean. The 2 orders of Chicken Makhani I received today tasted so strongly of WAY too much ghee to where I couldn't even taste anything else. It was lacking proper flavor & the chicken was very, very dry and tasted old. Super disappointing. I send people to this place allllll the time, but not anymore. The raita was the absolute worst part of my meal. I paid $5 extra for 2 things of raita & had to throw both away because they were SO bad! I don't know why, but it was so excessively full of black pepper that I honestly almost puked. Not only that, it tasted very, VERY strongly of green pepper. Raita is NEVER supposed to have green pepper & I honestly couldn't tell if that was the issue or if it was actually expired/rotten. I was super excited for this food & it was so incredibly disappointing especially because it wasn't cheap...huge decline in food quality & definitely not worth the price.

So, I am brand new to Indian food. A friend recommended this spot, and I went with their go-to…read moreorder: chicken tikka masala and garlic naan bread. Let me just say, from the very start this place blew me away. From the first phone call, the customer service was outstanding. The gentleman I spoke with was so kind and patient with me, especially since I didn't really know what I wanted. He made recommendations, and I felt totally confident in my order. When I went to pick it up, the interaction was fantastic again. Now, I'll be honest--the exterior might not grab your attention right away. But do not let that stop you, because the food here is absolutely amazing. The rice? Fluffy, soft, almost silky. Cooked perfectly. The chicken tikka masala? Wow. I ordered it medium heat (about a 3 out of 5), and it was spot on. Nothing overwhelming at first, just the perfect little kick at the end. The flavor was rich, balanced, and so satisfying. Pair that with the garlic naan, and it's like they were made for each other. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes. I noticed they also offer a lunch buffet, which looks like it could be awesome--such a great way to sample everything and really discover what you love. 10/10 recommend. If you've never tried Indian food (like me), this is the perfect place to start.

This was my first time trying Indian Street Food , so we asked what were some of the must try items…read moreand now I see why... they were so good! My top 3 were definitely the J.B. Butter Vadapav, Bhaji Pav, and the cheesy Club Sandwich. The curries were great too, but these were more unique. The staff was also really nice and super helpful when we asked about allergies and different ingredients. I really appreciated that because it made ordering a lot easier. We dined inside and it was a really large clean space, but there were lots of people picking up carry out orders so great for both! Easy parking lot. Really big menu so I'd recommend looking at it before going in to help you decide.

I'm so impressed with this place! Some of the fast casual Indian restaurants here don't have a good…read moreupkeep, and don't hire friendly employees. The employees here were friendly and the restaurant was so clean! We tried quite a few options here and honestly, nothing was a disappointment! We already can't wait to go back. We ordered the following: - butter vada pav (it's SPICY) - masala dosa (the chutneys with this dish were good) - pav bhaji (really good & another spicy dish) - veg fried rice (so flavorful) - Manchurian (tasted great with the fried rice) - cold coffee - mango shake

Fantastic Indian restaurant. I went here, because a coworker recommended it. If you love Indian…read morefood and you are in Indy, this restaurant is a must. I got chicken vindaloo and it was amazing. It tasted so good and the portion was generous. The rice it came with was so good, too. We also got an appetizer to share and it was amazing. I cannot remember what it was. The staff was very friendly and the service was quick. It is very clean, open, and elegant inside. No matter where you are in Indy this restaurant is a must if you like Indian food. If you don't like Indian food you still should try Mela. It was so good.

I've been wanting to go for Mela a long time and the timing has never been right. DH is not a fan…read moreof Indian food so I have to catch him on the right night to pitch it. We went on a Friday night and I was super excited to try the buffet that I had heard so much about. Wonk, wonk no more buffet. I was super disappointed that I couldn't try lots of the delicious offerings. I ordered the chicken tikka masala and DH got the Sheekh kabob. The tikka was flavorful but the spices made my lips numb. A smidge hit. DH liked the kabob and the vegetables it came with had a nice acidic flavor and loved mopping the juice/sauce up with naan. They don't have a fountain for drinks and we didn't get ice for the drinks. Service was a little slow too. It's clean inside. I wish they still had the buffet but we will still be back to try other dishes.

Honestly some of the most compassionate customer service. The food was amazing and they were able…read moreto help us out very well. Super kind workers.

okay guys.. so it's not a restaurant but a little store front almost like how most Chinese take out…read moreis only indian food cute lil mom and pop vibe tho! nd when i tell you Its the best indian food i have ever tried,, the owner is so friendly and welcoming and will answer all and any of your questions what i think really makes this place thi is its just him and his wife making the food no chef so in his words "it's all home made home cooked" i had the butter chicken and garlic naan the chicken pieces were nice sizes and very tender the sauce was to die for way better then most places i've been it was very flavorful and thick not runny like some places. the garlic naan was very flavorful, hit and crispy still by the time i got it home. this place is not talked about enough i didn't even know it existed!! I was also given a cup of chai tea and a couple samples while I waited for my food.