IMO this is the best Indian food in SLC. They are always super helpful and friendly when I order. The food is always amazing. The flavors are truly amazing and so much better than any other India food I have had in Salt Lake. read more

A very friendly and nice restaurant! Not too pricey and the best Indian food in the valley! I recommend going here!

This place is horrible!!! Horrible in the sense that after you eat here, your taste buds will forever need the succulent perfection of virtually every item on the menu. Horrible because eating anywhere else will be a lesser experience. Horrible because your wife will certainly leave you because home cooking will never measure up. Horrible because after dealing with the nicest staff on planet earth will jade you when you expect others to be nice, they will merely be a shadow of what you will get from royal India. Horrible because you will dream of naan succulently dancing in your brain enticing you to partake of its goodness. It is just plain horrible!!!! Don't eat here, you will never go anywhere else and you will be hooked. You have been warn read more

Love this little place...authentic Indian food.....in a little strip mall in Sandy. *****

Little gem we found during our visit to Utah. We were so impressed with the quality and taste of all of the dishes. Wonderful service. Samosas were on point. Chicken tikka so delicious and rich. Lamb curry best we've ever had! Only thing I would say wasn't perfect was the green sauce-forget what it's called. Could have been more flavorful. However great experience all in all!! Will recommend to everyone! read more

Good Indian food plain and simple. What a gem to uncover in such an odd place for Indian food. Never dined in at the restaurant but take out hasn't let us down yet. Portion sizes are a little lacking but man is the food tasty. Appropriate spice level across the board so if you are feeling adventurous, don't be afraid to turn up the heat. Really can't go wrong ordering anything here just be aware of the portions and maybe order more food if you have a big family. Four stars for the prices as well which are reasonable but a little high. You get what you pay for though so lets be real, try this place out today. read more

Best Indian food in Utah. Love all the dishes, but especially the butter chicken, chicken tandoori, and tikka masala.

Excellent Indian food. We had got back into town and got take out here. We were dying for good service after our breakfast we had earlier in the day (bad service at a different restaurant). Everything was done correct, they were very friendly, and the food is fantastic. Will be going back. read more

Make this your favorite Indian in the valley. I know it's mine! I've been eating here since I was a teenager and a friend of mine from Tibet who grew up in India begged me to stray from my normal Bombay House experience and come here. I cannot thank her enough! I love that they have both Northern and Southern Indian food. Their dosas are exceptional. The potatoes in the masala dosa are cooked and spiced perfectly and wrapped in a delicate Indian style crepe. I also love their chicken tikka masala and their butter chicken as well as their regular chicken tikka.....and their vegetable pakora....and the korma...and the saag, and the naan, and the rice..............Just eat here. read more

Whelp, looks like Royal India just took over as my favorite Indian restaurant! Everything was so flavorful and the service was exceptional! I'll definitely be making numerous visits here in the future. It was my first time trying chicken curry and it was phenomenal also tried my parties coconut chicken korma, and chicken Tikka misala both also one of the best I've ever had! Probably why I don't have more pictures just excellent food! read more

Royal India - Ate most of it but this is the baaj onion. GREAT! - Indian Near Me - Sandy, Utah

The food here is fantastic! And the service is pretty good too. Their curries are flavorful and delicious without having like a cup of oil floating in the serving dish. (Yes, this happens at some Indian places.) The first time I went in, the waiter got my spice level right. I said something along the lines of medium-hot (higher than medium but less than burn-your-face-off spicy). However, the second time, they got it milder than I'd like. I guess I'd give it 5 stars if only the spice level was consistent. But to their credit, maybe they are just used to medium or hot, and not in-between levels. The food is seriously fantastic here. I HIGHLY recommend it. Also, it seems to be the only Indian restaurant around that also has some South Indian food, so that's awesome. Give this place a try! read more

Based on other reviews, and the fact this is one Indian place I had not tried yet, wife and I decided to give this restaurant a try last night. I was hoping for a little better overall, but nothing too major to complain about either. If it spares anyone the full analysis - I'd give this 3 1/2 if I could, but I like to support Indian food in Utah, so it gets rounded up to 4 rather than down to 3. First the lineup for the evening..... 1. Papadum (along with the usual chutneys). 2. Onion Bajji 3. Entree 1 - Chicken Madras 4. Entree 2 - Chicken Tikka Masalla 5. Garlic Naan 6. Basmati Rice Papadum - honestly, the usual fare you get in a lot of places, same as you can buy at "specialty" stores and just microwave at home. That's pretty common in the strip mall Indian places, if you want to know where to find the real proper article, let me know....I'll give you some suggestions of where to go. The chutneys though, after a little assistance to help with some general surface tension and liquid density separation problems seemed to respond correctly to Archimedes principle when met with Papadum or Onion Bajji (which for the laymen out there means give it a stir first, and don't prod at it too fast or it will be all down your shirt!). Onion Bajji -- Yummy. Usually these are not as crispy as this, but they were super tasty. Would definitely get again. Chicken Madras - it's hard to find this in Utah. It's one of my favorite curry dishes, and traditionally made very hot, but like all places around here they let you choose the heat level - mild, medium or hot. I order hot, server looks at me and says, you like hot? I give him the look that means, hotter than the gates of hell and they oblige! All I can say is, sweet feathery (insert favorite Deity here) this place knows how to do hot! Even I who loves hot food had to admit that either it's because of the hot summer in general, global warming, or just the sheer amount of spices in this puppy they know how to warm your heart and clear out your sinuses, but its not just hot for hots sake - it is hot that tastes damn good! I can honestly say I melted my stomach and probably a few icebergs with this one. And loved every part of it! And repeated later on as I ate my left overs, bottle of Tums at the ready! Chicken Tikka Massala - It was okay, but not like other places. I can't pinpoint what it was. For the wife who likes to get medium level, it was still pretty hot - and I agree, it was still more spicy than most places. It tasted good to me, but had this odd woody flavor I'm not used to with CTM, not with the chicken as you expect with things cooked in a tandoor oven - but the sauce itself. Neither of us would get this dish here again, it wasn't horrible, just different. Trust me I got through all the left overs later! Garlic Naan - Actually I like the Naan here. Some places I find it a bit too thick and doughy, no real problem here. Wife is the real Naan aficionado and said it was great. Basmati Rice - it was Basmati Rice. Little greasy in my opinion, just seemed like it was getting in the way of my curry. I'm definitely a protein guy though, especially if it's super spicy protein! Service was good, though I will say in some ways slightly 'off' or uncomfortable at times - but I've found this with many Indian places until you get to know them. It certainly was not bad service by any means. In fact the owner/manager did come to talk to us and he was awesome, and I think happy to see some new people in. I noticed plenty of staff talking with people who must be regulars. It's a good atmosphere overall, just felt a little out of place as newbies there. We would certainly go again, but would avoid the CTM. Good restaurant overall - I'd definitely advise Indian Food aficionados to give it a try. read more

It's difficult to rate Indian restaurants in the SLC. To my Western palate, the flavor profiles are similar, and most have the same type of menu items. So what sets this restaurant apart? Customer service. I got the impression that the owners have made CS a priority, almost to a fault. That said, the tandoori chicken, chicken saag, lamb coconut kurma, and naan were delicious, but predictable. read more

Without question the best Indian restaurant we could hope to have near us in Sandy! We lived in the UK for about 10 years. That was our first exposure to real Indian cuisine. And it was fantastic. We came back to the US to New Jersey, and despite the fact there were many Indian families living in our area, the Indian restaurants were uninspiring. Last year we move back to Utah and had low expectations at first. But some close friends invited us for dinner and we went to Royal India, and I was blown away! Several months later, I had several Indian co-workers in town, and wanted to get their impression of the food at Royal India, just to make sure I was not just imagining that the food was great. Well, they were very impressed. As it happened to be Diwali at that time, this was a very special treat for them, coupled with a trip to the Hindu Temple in West Jordan, and then topped off with a lovely dinner at Royal India. My colleagues thought I was a superstar for arranging all of this, and word spread among other co-workers in Bangalore. Thanks, Royal India, for providing the perfect setting, time and again! read more

It's high time I updated my review since I've been eating here regularly since my last update. I'm bumping my rating from 4 stars to 5 stars because by now I know what to order and I always leave happy. So, I guess for the benefit of people who haven't eaten here before, I'd say my favorite appetizer is the onion bajji, and favorite entrees of mine include the Chicken Tandoori, the Lamb Saag, and probably the Chicken Tikka Masala. I also highly recommend the butter naan and the garlic naan. Service has always been spot on too. I love this place! Just wish they were open for lunch. read more

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I went to Royal India last week. I do not have anything to compare the food to, since this was my first time eating Indian food. I liked the food though. It was a bit pricy, with ordering waters and 1 dessert it was $110.00 for 4 people. They were very attentive, coming to the table often. I feel like they could have been more helpful with the ordering process. I told them it was our first time having Indian food and no suggestions were given, even though we were clearly struggling. I also had my 5 year old with me and I asked the lady waiting on our table, if they had a kids meal item or something plain with rice. She said yes and so I told her okay to order it. It ended up being a $15 plate for a 5 year old and other than the heat level, it was not kid friendly. I realize my experience was in large part due to my own lack of knowledge of the food. I have gone to other ethnic food places for the first time and been given excellent service with choosing foods for a first time experience. The price and lack of attention to helping a person enjoy a new ethnic food experience, is the reason for the 3 star rating. read more

Honestly the best Indian food I've ever had. Their curries are incredible and every dish I've gotten from them has been wonderful. They're always super nice and timely. I always get takeout from them and they not only clearly mark out which dish is which but also make sure to pack plenty of rice. 10/10, absolutely my favorite indian place. read more

By 4 stars, I mean 4.5. The food here is great, but the atmosphere could use a little bit of a pick-me-up. The restaurant is overly quiet, the decor pretty regular, and the chairs slightly uncomfortable. The family that runs the eatery is nice and full of information and will typically come out to talk food. I think that the dishes are more flavorful and less fattening than Bombay house which I know tops a lot of people's lists. (basically, if you feel like you weigh ten extra pounds after eating Indian, at this establishment you will only feel like you gained 9) The portions are also slightly larger for a little cheaper price. If you are new to Indian try a Daal (lentils) or Chicken Tikka Masalais (chicken in a sauce) P.S. there is never a wait... read more

Great food and service! Based on the storefront I wouldn't have gone in, but my daughter assured me the food was amazing. She was right! I'd eaten here ten years ago and had liked it (but had forgotten all about it). After spending several years as an expat and taking cooking classes from funny Indian ladies with strong opinions and accents I have a greater appreciation for well prepared food and subtle flavors. This food is authentic, flavorful, and worth driving to a stripmall for. read more

Amazing food Have tried most of the menu all has been amazing Restaurant is clean everyone there is friendly One of my favorite restaurants I have tried most of the Indian restaurants in salt lake and I think this is the best read more

For many years I lived 2 blocks away from Royal India and walked there quite frequently to dine. The family that owns it is always friendly and warm. The food-- ah, I love good indian food and it tends to be hard to find. The saag is among the top notch dishes there, as well as the palak panner. I love all the variations of naan (although I stay away from the garlic naan as a preference) and like that you can ask for extra rice at no charge. the chicken tikka masala and butter chicken are two of my adult children's favorites. If you have a chance to try their chai, it is homemade and very good, typically served very hot so be careful. A great place with a warm vibe, worth a try! read more

Always amaZing.. always recommended. All my friends who love Indian food agree! Yummm

The best Indian food in Utah. I've been going here my whole life and it's amazing. The staff is also wonderful.

Although its strip-mall location doesn't look like music, Royal India is a very good Indian restaurant on the upper-east side in Sandy. Their food is well prepared, seasoned, and cooked. Service is excellent with very formal Indian waiters, usually older gentleman waiting the tables. In my opinion, Royal India and India House (also in Sandy) are the best Indian restaurants in Utah. read more

Nice people. Good service. I would definitely recommend the chicken vindaloo. My wife and I have been here 5-6 times and will be back for more! read more

Fast and friendly service with a focus on making sure you are happy and satisfied and hands down the best Indian food in western US in my opinion. Tandoori chicken and chicken saag are my favorites but all the lamb dishes are delicious too! And always ask for recommendations they never steer you wrong on new things to try . read more

Okay. Here's the thing. I love Royal India's food. I really do. Their lamb coconut korma cannot be beat and the gulab jamun is basically a spiritual experience. The chicken tikka masala is pretty thebomb dot com too. I'm not a huge fan of their naan for some reason, but the batura is the best thing I have ever eaten. I could LIVE off that batura. We've gotten take-out from here several times. And every time, I loooove it. So the other night, we decided to actually sit down and appreciate Royal India in person. Well that was a mistake. See, we went on a Friday around 8 p.m. So it wasn't too busy. There were about 5 other tables of 2-4 people. There were 6 employees in the front (that I counted, anyway.) And yet. It took 5 minutes for the waiter to come get our drink order. And then it took an additional 15 minutes for the drinks. What the what? while we were waiting for drinks (oh rose milk, why can't I quit you?), Husband and I happened to notice that the wall near which we were sitting was a very disheartening shade of dirt brown. I believe the wall may at one time have been cream colored, but no longer my friends. In addition, there was a suspiciously bug-like black smear right above the table. It was maybe a booger. Or a fly. Or neither. But it was gross. The food arrived, and it was delicious as always. The problem was getting anyone's attention for drink refills or the check. An employee would pass, my husband would gesture at them, or say "excuse me," and they would totally ignore us. After 4 times of this, I just about got up and went into the kitchen to fill up my own dang drink. So what I am saying is. I will never eat at Royal India again. I may eat food from there, because take-out service is still good and the food is worthy of great OM NOMs. But I would not eat inside that place if you paid me. With batura and rose milk. Mmmm, rose milk. read more

Both the food and service were excellent. I am no expert on Indian food but I know what tastes good. Royal India fits the bill. Since trying this restaurant, I've sampled several Indian dishes at other restaurants in search of a close match. I was disappointed every time. Everything I sampled was full of flavor. I started my meal with the vegetable samosas. They were tasty, served hot and crisp. I followed that up with the butter naan. It was divine. I usually try not to eat a lot of bread but I devoured the portion in record time. For my entree, the waiter recommended the vegetable coconut kurma. He steered me in the right direction. The dish was excellent with just the right combination of sweet and spice. Even the rice that accompanied it was prepared to perfection. The staff here was friendly and accommodating. Someone was always nearby to fill my water or check if I needed anything else. I don't typically travel to this area of the city when I visit but I'm eagerly looking forward to any excuse to make it back to Royal India. read more

I have never eaten at this restaurant, but have picked up take out dozens of times. You can order online or call in. The one caveat to that is there is a "convenience fee" they charge if you order online, which does not apply when you order by phone. The food is always great. The naan is fantastic. The service is excellent: Recently, I ordered food to pick up in 20 minutes. I then realized I wouldn't make it there for an hour and called back a few minutes later to let them know. They waited to make the naan so that it was fresh out of the oven when I picked it up. Very nice staff. I see several regular "take out" folks when I pick up; familiar, repeat customers, which is a good sign. Unable to comment on dine in as I have never done so, not intentionally, as I'm sure it would be a good experience. read more

Bottom line - this is excellent Indian food and a good value. It's my favorite Indian restaurant right now and a must have if I'm in the area. Got takeout during Covid - they seemed to be taking all the right precautions and the food was spot on. I haven't had everything on the menu but everything I've had is great. read more

I love this place so much. Their food is great and they have tons of gluten free options, even gluten free naan! The allergen list on their website is super helpful. I highly recommend the vegetable pakora. Every time we've called to order, the workers have been so kind. read more

I don't claim to be an Indian food expert, but Royal India was so good. The naans are pretty much like every other naan, but the rice has good flavor. This time I tried the Mango Chicken, it was delicious. Will definitely be getting it again. It's fried chicken (not nasty dark meat) in this delicious sauce of onions, pepper, mango and other spices. The service is always great and despite it being a small place, there's never really any wait. read more

I really didn't enjoy the food here. We're huge fans of Indian food and found the dishes we ordered to be uninspired and the service was terrible. The rice was greasy, my plate wasn't clean and our carafe of water was badly chipped around the rim. We asked to get a new one and the new carafe was in even worse shape. Recommend the naan and the butter chicken. Steer clear of the chicken korma. read more

I've had Indian food all over the country, and Royal India is the best I've ever had. There are never long waits for tables, always very fast service, and only the best ingredients. I have tried most things on the menu. There isn't a bad item there, but I'm partial to the saucy items. My absolute favorite is the chicken saag. read more

I love this restaurant! Ordered 15 entrees for a family Christmas party. Everything was so delicious. My family was so pleased with the variety of flavors, not one bad dish in the lost. Favorites were Chicken Madras, Saag Paneer, Chicken Tikka. The staff is also always so friendly and helpful. read more

Friday night and we were seated right away. Great service and even better food. Kind of a hole in the wall, but I like that. The prices were pretty good. This is now one of my favorite Indian restaurants in Utah. The only suggestion I have is if you like spicy food go for the hot on spice, we got medium spice and you could barely taste it. read more

I've been a long time customer of Royal India (over a decade now!). This genre of food is very tricky to get JUST right, but Royal India maintains the awesome consistency time and time again. The dishes are always so creamy and full bodied. The rice is buttery and sticky, and the garlic naan bread is toasted to perfection. I have been to numerous Indian restaurants both local and out of state, and Royal destroys all of them. The staff and service is top-notch and the spiciness is gauged to your liking; I always make it a point to share my dish with a Kingfisher beer. This is an experience that will NEVER disappoint! My personal favorites include the Chicken Tikka Masala, Mixed Appetizer Dish, and Lamb Coconut Kurma. Thanks everyone, I'll always be a customer for LIFE! read more

This restaurant combines excellent food and friendly, great service. Highly recommended. I used to live in NYC and there were tons of Indian restaurants on 6th street in Lower Manhattan, and Royal India is as good as any of those restaurants. You're doing yourself a favor by visiting this restaurant. read more

This is my favorite Indian restaurant! I LOVE the chicken tikka massala. It is delicious! I think I could eat it daily. The chicken vindaloo is also very good, we usually order both dishes with a side of butter naan. The staff is very friendly as well, they check on you often! read more

Royal India - Love chicken tikka masala!!! - Indian Near Me - Sandy, Utah

First timer at the Royal India and only the second time in my life trying Indian food. Combined with a pretty picky taste pallet and I was nervous to say the least. After a great evening with friends I have to give high praise to Royal India. The staff were spot on with recommendations. We had the chicken tandoori and the chicken tikka masala with naan and tried the imported Indian beer to complete the ensemble. Flavor was amazing and spice was just right and not too hot to handle. Definitely needs to get back here for more tastes of this awesome authentic cuisine! read more

Royal India - Chicken tandoori! Yum yum! - Indian Near Me - Sandy, Utah