SP is an upscale Indian restaurant located in the most random location ever on the corner of Chagrin and Van Aken in Shaker. Do not let this location fool you. Just look for the big building on the corner, park in the lot and go to the first floor. Once you enter the restaurant, you'll realize this isn't your standard Indian restaurant. You know what I'm talking about: the place that seems slightly shady where there's like 10 different waiters who never make eye contact who seem to come and go at random times...Hell no, this place is relatively classy. So if you're looking for the authentic experience, perhaps not what you should be looking for. You'll notice a very modernized decor which is somewhat soothing, or at least I think. The service-tends to be good the times I have been here. The menu-relatively extensive with bias towards North Indian cuisine. Nevertheless, many classics are on the menu and you should find something that will appeal to you. Tremendous vegetarian selection. The actual taste-amazing. Just make sure you spice it to what you can handle. If you're new to Indian food and can't handle the heat, don't go above a 5. The price-slightly expensive for Indian food. Definitely worth it though for the quality that you get and the environment in which you get to enjoy your food. Highly recommended. read more

I think this place is a little over rated. if it weren't for the 10 dollar per person lunch buffet, I prob wont come here again, but $10 is dirt cheap for all you can eat, so ill give it a four star. first of all, this place is REALLY HARD to find! you have to turn into an office building area then find the correct parking lot for the restaurants customers, since there are many other offices in the same area. then the restaurant parking lot is super small and all the spots were taken so we had to go to an abandoned garage, which is under construction, to park at a reserved spot. yes I did not like that but that was the only parking place I got to allow me to eat there. then you walk into the building, which is supposed to be the east tower, I don't know if there's a west tower or somehing, then you need to go downstairs to find the restaurant. very annoying.. the restaurant itself is pretty nice looking. however one of the waiters who seated us was not that enthusiastic about his job. there were probably 10 entrees for you to choose from, including vegeterian appetizers rice and naans. my favorite is chicken masala. the lamb was pretty good too but I personally don't like lambs flavor. their entrees are a bit on the spicy side, especially the vegetable entrees. they also have yogurt and salad for you. I would also highly recommend the two desserts they have. one is a kind of a rice cake thing and the other one is like rice soup or something. don't really know what they are called but they were pretty good. not too sweet. overall, I would come again if I want to eat a ton of Indian food without paying too much but I hope the parking situation will be better next time. it makes me worried about my car getting towed the entire time. :( read more

Saffron Patch - Indian Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

By far I'm not an expert on Indian food, but this was the best I've ever had! Samosas topped with green chutney were my favorite.. paneer tikka was delicious. Our server was very friendly and sweet, he even gave us free dessert by surprise because it was our first time. We will be going back. We used a Groupon. read more

Great food! Great service! Very Friendly staff. We got Samosa's, chicken tandoori and Goa fish curry! Everything was pretty good. Definitely a good place to eat for Indian food. read more

I was very pleasantly surprised by the Saffron Patch on all counts. Saffron Patch is a tiny bit hard to find since it's in the lower level of an office building. Once you get past the scavenger hunt, it's all good. I'll begin by saying that the ambiance was exceptional.... "for an Indian restaurant in Cleveland." Let's be honest here people, most Indian joints around here just look terrible and make you want to order take-out. (I said MOST, not ALL. Simmer down. I'm not trying to be offensive. Just honest.) We had a reservation for my sister's birthday. They put us in an intimate little room with glass, pocket doors. Those doors really came in handy because the place was almost packed and it was very loud in the main dining room. When the doors were open we could barely converse. The acoustics seemed to be a bit dodgy. The food was very good. I sampled at least 7 different dishes and none of them were a disappointment .... save for the Tandoori Chicken but that's not the restaurants fault. (It's just a boring dish that people order when they're not sure what else they should be ordering. Again, no offense.) The best thing about the meal was the spice factor. They go on a scale of 1-5. I can handle quite a bit of heat but wasn't entirely sure how hot my food would be so I played it safe with a 3. My nose was running a bit with the 3! Others in our party went with a 4 and all were very happy with their respective levels. I think I'll try a 5 next time. Only downsides to our meal were that we ordered garlic naan but received plain. And also, the food here seems to be pricier than other Indian establishments. We're probably paying more due to location/high rent factor. Sad face! Overall, Saffron Patch was delightful and I'll surely return. read more

So, I love Indian food, and after having so much Indian food over the past few years, I think I am a good judge when it comes to Indian cuisine! Since moving to Cleveland, I have been looking for good Indian and most places didn't have great reviews so I never bothered going. Saffron Patch came recommended by a friend, and so we decided to go together. The restaurant is located inside a building with other businesses which can be hard to find if you don't know that going in. The place itself is cute, modern, and there is an area designated for larger groups and parties. The staff is very friendly and accommodating, not too much but not too little, just right. Now onto the food! We ordered the Chicken Makhani and the Chicken Tikka Masala, two dishes we both seemed to be very familiar with. I was less than impressed, ordered a spice level of 3, on a scale of 1-5. There was spice to it, and it was an accurate 3, but the flavors were just so bland, it tastes like the first time you ever try making a dish and you realize how much tweaking there is to do. The chicken was kind of rubbery in my opinion, and I really needed to aggressively use the knife to get through and get it into smaller pieces. This was with both dishes, so I really did not like that. We also had buttered naan, and it was kind of hard, which happens so I didn't really judge that too much, but the main dish was where the points were lost. Overall the food was less than average but service is great so that gets an extra point. I am not sure I would come back, unless it's a buffet and I can try their other dishes without committing to one thing specifically. read more

Mind officially blown. Before Saffron, I wasn't really into Indian cuisine, nor have I been exposed to it more than once or twice in my life. I've had this place mentally bookmarked for a long time as something new and daring to try, and after putting it off several times to try other, "safer" restaurants, I finally forced myself to go. All it made me do is wonder why I waited so long. I went for the Sunday lunch buffet. The decor was very welcoming with clean tables, burgundy walls, and very large windows letting the sun light up the dining area. They let us sit wherever we wanted, and we were immediately given the green light to head to the buffet table. The next hour or so was pure bliss. I had so many reservations about an Indian buffet (Is it clean? Fresh? Is it going to be meaty enough? Is there enough variety?), and after my first plate, they were all answered with a resounding "YES." I wish I could remember all of the dishes, but the ones that stood out to me were the chicken curry, another chicken dish (karahi?), alu vindaloo, malai kofta, and the samosas with red sauce. I have no idea if the sauce was intended for the samosa, but I tried it after seeing a regular do it, and it improved tenfold. The green chutney was also good--it tasted just like pico de gallo. I wasn't as impressed with the tandoori chicken or saffron rice, both of which were dry and tough. I opted for the endless naan in place of the rice, and they were cooked to warm, doughy perfection. Last thing to note is that everything was mild, spice-wise, which can be good or bad depending on personal preference. I would have liked a little more of a kick, but nothing to make me break a sweat. Since Sunday, I've been craving and yearning to go back every single day this week. 4.5 stars rounded up for Saffron Patch. read more

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Great food, though I've been told it's not the most authentic in the area. They fooled me - Each time I go, I truly enjoy myself. The main problem with this place is that it's very hard to find the actual restaurant. It's in the basement of a Office Building. If you do find it, enjoy! read more

Great food. All the dishes I've had are so flavorful and delicious. I can't think of any other type of food that has such bold and perfect seasoning and flavor. I've been to dinner twice here, both times everything on the table was excellent. I really enjoyed the mango chicken. The lamb saag was excellent, but be prepared, it really has that lamby/gamey flavor which may or may not be a plus for some people. Next time around I'd probably opt for the chicken saag. Service both times has been great. The location is a little strange as it's tucked away in a office building, but they've done a nice job with the interior. read more

Just alright Indian food located in the basement of an office building on the east side (for real). Must be the scarcity of Indian food in Cleveland that made this place packed on a Friday evening at around 8:30, because the food was nothing special. I had my usual, the malai kofta, and my wife had her usual, mattar paneer, but found that both were a little too tomato-y for our liking. The samosas were fantastic and the duo of sauces they bring out (the seemingly traditional tamarind chutney and then the mint-cilantro-onion green sauce) were exceptional, especially the mint-cilantro-onion sauce. It was chunkier than most other Indian places I've been and had just the right mix of spice and coolness that I spread it on my garlic naan. Outside of the samosas and sauce, nothing really to write home about. The service, while pleasant, was painfully slow and we sat for between 15-20 minutes before the waitress came over to our table. We'll continue to look elsewhere in our new hometown for the go-to Indian place. read more

Hands down, one of the best Indian food buffets I've ever eaten, anywhere. Pricey, but worthwhile! read more

I live the new location and the food is outstanding like usual! I highly recommend this place to eat!

Been here twice - the first time about 7 years ago - and I can report that at least they're consistent: somewhat decent Indian food for the price, nothing extraordinary, and good flavors offset by widespread overcooking. Right off the bat I will take issue with their overcooking. For example they burnt both pieces of garlic naan ($3/piece) we ordered. You can imagine what burnt pieces of garlic taste like in bread! Also, my Tandoor Mix Grill ($18.00) was delicious except everything, including the wonderfully large shrimp, was beyond well-done. I tried rescuing them as soon as they arrived at the table, sizzling away on the 500+ degree plate, but alas... they were already DOA! The tandoori chicken on the same plate - dry, should've been juicy. The Assorted Platter ($11.00) we started off with was decently-sized to share (although only 1 samosa) and tasted good. My wife's Malbari Vindaloo (lamb w/ potatoes, $15.00) was tender, although (again) slightly overcooked. She ordered a spicy level "3 out of 5" and said the heat level was just right, right at the limit of getting too hot for her. At dessert time, they ran out of Ras Malai. *Pout* since I was really looking forward to it! So I settled for their Rice Pudding ($4.00) and the wife had their Kulfi (pistachio ice cream, $5.00) - no complaints there. Our server was very friendly and understood the menu. We noticed a popular attraction was the vegetarian buffet. Several of the tables were partaking in it. The decor, wobbly tables, and worn carpet doesn't detract from the obviousnesss of the restaurant's first floor office building location. By the way, don't think that I'm unable to give an Indian restaurant 5-stars (see my review of Flavor of India)! Unfortunately that 5-star Indian experience is about 800-miles away (both literally and figuratively!)... Total price for our dinner for two: $66.90 (before tip). So bottom line: would we go again? Meh... middle of the road on that one... read more

I would say 3.5 Stars. Having lived in the Middle East countries where indian restaurants take major part of the restaurant business and are being very competitive, I am critical of indian food. I enjoyed the dining experience at Saffron Patch. I felt I finally found a place to enjoy a decent indian food in this town. But, price is ridiculous. Seafood and meat dish are served with rice. All the vegetable dishes are around $10 but they DO NOT come with rice nor naan so you have to add another $3 bucks to that. That would be over $13 just for a vegetable curry, which I think it's bit pricy. (Butter Shrimp curry) was a great choice, although it's very pricy ($18 for curry!!).. If you like a creamy rich curry with shrimp, you would love this one. (Lentils and chickpeas curry) All the ingredients are mashed and it's more like a thick soup than a curry. I expected for a curry with chickpeas, so i did not like it while my partner seemed to like it because he likes a thick lentil soup. This dish is more like a thick bean lentil soup. I had an impression that they use frozen begetables in the food. When I oredered some vegetable curry dish, carrots and green beans were frozen veggies. (Lunch Buffet) When I went there for a lunch, they had 3 different kind of curry. Two of them were chicken. If you are a meat lover, it would be a great deal. I had a real dissapointment when I purchased a restaurant voucher for Saffron Patch @ restaurant.com. This is $25 certificate by paying $10, you have to Dine-In only with minimum $50 and the worst part is that 20% gratuity will be automatically deducted. So in the end i only got $7 off. And they provide a Printable 15% OFF coupon on their Saffron Patch website, so this has been better than purchasing a certificate:-( The location choice for the restaurant is a real mystery and their decor is a major miss. The dining space is unusual for restaurants and it is just like a room in community center. Nobody would noticed this place being located in an office building at the rear of Chagrin Blvd. They will do much better business if they relocate to somewhere like Cedar/Fairmont or near hospitals and change it up for contemporary style. read more

Below average... I am definitely not going back... Update: I went back for their lunch buffet and that was much better. So guess don't order a-la carte read more

I love going in for lunch buffet.I take all my work friends to introduce Indian food. Buffet has great variety & flavorful food; it also very clean & neat. Food is flavorful & service is very courteous. They also catered my sibling's event. All our family events we cater thru them and they always deliver excellent service. read more

Went there last Friday afternoon about 4:00PM. There were more interested in prioritizing online/takeout order over a customer in the restaurant. There was one other couple in the place & they were finishing their order. There were two of us. After placing the order & waiting 30 minutes the server came over to us & said it will be a while longer because they had a lot of take out orders. I asked how much longer, he said 5-10 minutes. After waiting 10 more minutes - no food. We got up & I told them we are leaving. The server said it is ready now, so where is it? We left. We ordered a simple rice dish, chicken biryani. The customer on the phone or online takes precedence over someone in the restaurant, very poor customer service & disrespectful. read more

3.5 if I could. Food was pretty good, probably a 4-4.5 but the service was slow. It took 35 minutes to get our meal. Not sure we'll try again. Felt invisible. read more

Saffron Patch, Beachwood Ohio, My experience of Indian restaurants can very greatly. Most of which have been mediocre food, shabby decor, and buffets that are a borderline health violations. The saffron patch takes Indian dinning to another level. Tucked in the basement of a commercial office building, this restaurant is hard to find and you really have to know where to go to find it, but when you do you will be well rewarded. The entrance brings you to a small bar area and Host station, always clean and organized. When your greeted they escort you into the dinning room which has a small buffet area large ceilings and a private area in the back. The décor is updated, and stylish decorated with a touch of business formal and a hint of ethnic theme. On the weekdays they offer a lunch buffet which opens at 11:30. The buffet consist of Indian staples such as, Tandoori Chicken, Mutter Paneer, Chicken Makhami, Chicken Kheema Masala, Masala, Alu Gobi, Maingan Bhartha, Dal, not forgetting the delicious Naan bread, and Rice. Items on the menu change daily. Some of my favorites are the Vegetable Pakoda, Somosa, Paneer Pakoda, Matka Gosht, and garlic Naan. The buffet is always well presented and offer a sufficient variety. I would have to say that one of my favorite things about a good Indian restaurant, is the vegetarian selection. Although I may not be a vegetarian, I do however love to eat well prepared veggie meals. If I could have such great veggie dishes prepared for me everyday of this caliber I would be a full blow vegg fanatic. I have tried many vegetarian dishes from California to Kolkata, and there are no vegetarian dishes I love more than Indian cuisine, and the Saffron Patch has to be one of my favorites. They also offer a variety of Indian deserts, "sigh", not to many I'm a fan of.. I do however love Indian style rice pudding, or Kheer. They also offer, Badam Burfi, Gulab Jamum, Gajar Halva, and Sooji Halva and fresh fruit. Out of all the Indian restaurants I have dined in the U.S., I would have to say my favorites are located in NE United States, 1 - Raj Mahal in Erie Pa., and The Saffron Patch in Beachwood Ohio. I rate the Saffron Patch 7/10 P.S. The parking lot leaves a lot to be desired. They have designated parking but I think workers of the office complex steal them.. You can park in the neighboring garage but it will be a little walk. read more

This place is pretty good. I've been here for the weekend lunch buffet and dinner a la carte. The lunch buffet has great variety, and on Sunday they make fresh dosas. Tip: buffet prices are higher on Sunday to account for the dosas... worth it IMO. Buffet items included both meat and vegetarian and are substantial if you are looking for either. Lots of variety but staples are the tandoori chicken, dal and paneer dishes, chicken tika masala, etc. Usually there are two sweet items offered in the buffet and multiple sauces and chutnies to go with the meal. I also went on a Friday night for a la carte because I was craving Indian food and I don't know of any buffets in Cleveland open for the evening (fill me in PLEASE if you know any). We ordered the vegetarian meal for two which was very substantial and left us with plenty of leftovers but was a little pricey for vegetarian. Came with appetizers and dessert as well. Basically, this platter features the vegetarian items from the buffet, but for double the buffet price for two people. So I would recommend buffet over this. Also, we got lamb korma, which was good, but lots of connective tissue in the lamb. The portion size was very small for the price ($17 I think). Overall, I would recommend going for the buffet, preferably on the weekend. A la carte was okay, but not worth the price IMO. Tip: ALWAYS call before going on the weekend for buffet because sometimes they are closed for a private event. read more

Upscale, dim lighting, candles -- you know the drill. I'm still making my way through all the various South Asian venues, but this one has had me come 3 times already. Why? Because I can get them to make it spicy... and not just spicy hot! There are more things to curry pastes than chili, and, relative to the other experiences I've had in Cleveland, they keep their food pretty zesty. I'm a sucker for a good Saag Paneer, and their Paneer is quite delicate and fresh, at least the 3 times I've been. I miss having indian fast food around my pad, but I'm here in Cleveland now, and must make do with what's here. Saffron Patch has become my go to for a curry fix. More Mutter Paneer please! Make it 7 out of 5 Spicy! read more

Yes, it is expensive. But it is very, very good. I am willing to pay for Indian food that has that level of excellence. Yes in some big cities you can get decent Indian food for much cheaper, but it does not hold up to this or any excellent Indian food. But, their lunch buffet is very reasonable, and different every time. I think one of my best meals there was at the lunch buffet. The large window overlooks ugly, but nothing is perfect. read more

Service was mediocre. We had a private room or a larger party and sat without menus of any type for quite awhile. Food was good, but small portions. Some of out party asked for extra spicy and it wasn't done, so we had to have a spicy sauce made to be added I the dishes. Due to the long wait for service, our waitress said appetizers were going to be free, but they were on our bills and we had to ask for them to be removed. Parking is weird, you have to go through the business building. Restrooms were locked when we went to use them, staff did not mention keys to them. This was my first time at this place, and I don't think I will ever return. read more

Hard to find, but worth the search. I was in Cleveland for training and a large group of us (I think twelve) decided on Indian food. Before the meal I asked the waitress the dreaded question: can we have separate checks? She said it was no problem and didn't even roll her eyes. Food was amazing and we pretty much ordered everything on the menu. I couldn't narrow down a dish, but all were amazing. I truly enjoyed the chicken dishes, chicken is easy to dry out, but they managed to serve a perfectly juicy chicken in each dish I had. Service was great too.I'm always impressed when a single server handles a large group and doesn't make a single mistake. I wish I remembered my servers name, but she was top notch. I would definitely return. read more

I had a craving for Indian food (which I had for a while now, and wanted something a bit more substantial than Choolah, which is still YUMMY) so off to Saffron Patch we went. My fiance, who is Middle Eastern does NOT like Indian food, because he grew up with it, but he indulged me. It's a bit hard to find, but it's in the back of an office building on Chagrin. Think Shuhei. The inside is beautiful and modern and the servers are well dressed. We ordered samosas, naan, paneer, garlic naan, chicken tikka (with masala sauce on the sauce) and lamb chops (we wanted to try everything). I loved the samosas, both of the naans were to DIE for (especially dipped in the masala sauce) and the lamb chops were cooked perfectly. The rice was so fluffy and there were pounds of it. I did not care for the paneer - but I think I was expecting something more of a mozzerella stick texture, so that's on me. We had so many leftovers and will FOR sure be back, both for dinner and to try the buffet! read more

I checked out the lunch buffet offered here and was quite satisfied! The buffet offers naan, rice, a few vegetarian appetizers, and a variety of curries and other sauces, with a good mixture of meat vs. vegetarian options; The spiciness of the different sauces was varied, with several dishes being quite mild and a few that were a bit spicier. The chicken was tender, and the sauces were flavorful and delicious. In addition, there was a small salad bar and a few desserts offered. I had the rice pudding, which was good. My main criticisms for the buffet itself were that it was a bit smaller than many other Indian buffets that I've been to. Also, as far as meat offerings went, it appeared that only chicken dishes were available. However, the taste of the food was good, better than most of the places I have been to in Cleveland. Other thoughts: The lay out of the restaurant was fine, I suppose fairly standard for a restaurant located in an office building. The waitstaff were nice. One other criticism I have, though, is that the location was a bit hidden, and there didn't seem to be enough parking available. I did not look into dinner prices, which I hear can be a bit more pricey, but I thought lunch buffet was fairly priced (perhaps just slightly on the expensive side). Otherwise, I had a good meal and was quite happy to get my Indian fix at Saffron Patch read more

AMAZING! I have been to Saffron Patch several times and have never had anything less than EXCELLENT! The service is always top notch and the food is wonderful. I am a strict vegetarian and I have a vast amount of options to pick from. I generally order my food semi-spicy which is a perfect balance of heat and flavor. I thoroughly enjoy going out to eat and Saffron Patch has been and continues to be one of my favorite restaurants in Cleveland! read more

When traveling on business, it's hard to find decent places to eat. First, even at the best of times, convincing three team-mates to try something they've never heard of is a fight. Second, after ten hours with clients, who wants to think? (These things are related.) Fortunately there's Yelp. And with my team scattered for various reasons tonight, I could use it to explore the suburban wastelands east of Cleveland. Saffron Patch is, indeed, hard to find. After your second circuit of the unremarkable office building containing the restaurant, just give up and park somewhere that doesn't look prohibited. The place looked a little drab, but as it was later than Suburban dinner time on a weeknight, it wasn't bad in context. The service was on point (despite my server having to deal with a difficult customer at another table). The food was quite good. I'm spoiled, living in Chicago, for excellent Indian food. This place didn't disappoint me. I had lamb vindaloo, with "4 out of 5" spiciness. This is the Ohio 4, though. If you've eaten and enjoyed really spicy Asian food before, just go for 5, because 4 is pretty mild. I also had a tasty, well-prepared (but also kind of mild) samosa. Again, it's not Devon Street, but it's considerably better than the chains that surround the hotels nearby. I will go back, and try to convince my team to come with. read more

Yes, it's hard to find on a dark snowy night - look for the glowing blue elephant, but you'll be well rewarded. I started with Samosas which were pretty typical, but the green sauce was amazing - fresh chopped and full of flavor. I had Chicken in Vindaloo sauce at 4 of 5 hot: They do Potato or Lamb Vindaloo on the menu, and were willing to make it with chicken for me... and it was great: Hot yet flavorful (as Ferdinand H says). A Generous portion, and high quality white meat chicken. Accessorized with Naan ("trinkled with butter" according to the menu) and I was too full to consider dessert. Loved it - will be back again. read more

4 stars definitely because of the food. My table ordered two from the grill menu (lamb chops and shishkabob) and I got Chicken Makhani curry. While my curry was good, the lamb chops were amazing! Grill items are served on a sizzling platter and the smell just wafts through the restaurant. My curry was flavorful and deceptively small since served in a small bowl but I couldn't finish it. The garlic naan was amazing and was a giant portion (4 pieces) compared to a lot of places that only give one piece. BUT-for a Saturday night, I could tell that they were way understaffed since the waiters also served as bartender, host, and busboy. I waited a good 10 minutes for anyone to show up to the hostess station and another good 15 minutes before anyone showed up to take drink orders. I didn't mind the wait but if I were any more hungry then this review could be a lot different. Total bill was a little expensive, but not outrageous for a nice night out. I got a gift certificate from Restaurant.com which helped a lot, but it was also a lot of food. read more

Even though the staff is very friendly, the buffet was very ordinary!! It was missing that Indian charm and was not at all close to authentic taste. read more

This place is a hidden gem. The food and service is always wonderful. It has a classy atmosphere that makes the dining experience a bit more upscale. They have been consistent over the years with the quality of their food. The only thing is that it is pricey for such small portions. They catered my sister's graduation party and I have been to weddings where they catered and they always come through. If you have not been, take the opportunity to treat yourself. read more

Great food! My husband and I's go to Indian restaurant. Good authentic Indian is hard to find in this area, but this place is amazing!

Okay, I gave this place another try with my friend for lunch. The food is definitely up to snuff and proportionate to the cost, 12$. I had a better experience this time around and will be back for sure. read more

The food was five-stars, but the atmosphere was three. We started with the samosas, which were stuffed with delicious potatoes and other veggies, and served with two delectable dipping sauces. A great appetizer before a meatier entree. I had the lamb korma and my dining partner had the chicken tikka masala. The korma sauce was great and the lamb, while tasty for the most part, did have some unwanted gristle attached. I usually prefer chicken korma, but since it wasn't on the menu I chose the next best thing. The tikka masala was great as well, and I'm happy to report it was very flavorful without being sweet. I've had over-sweet tikka masala sauce before, and it's disgusting. The basmati rice and naan were welcome additions to the overall dining experience, and we closed with a pistachio ice cream. It was nice to eat something cold and creamy after the spice and heat from the dinner, but it wasn't the best dessert I've ever eaten. This was my first time at Saffron Patch, and I'm already excited to return. read more

Came here on a weekday for dinner with some co-workers. The place is definitely tricky to find if you didn't know it was under an office building. We ordered some samosas and 3 main dishes - aloo gobhi, chicken tikka masala and mixed vegetables with a few naans (there were 3 of us so 1 entree dish per person is a good amount of food). Overall the food wasn't impressive and wasn't worth the money. The good: the samosas were very good and came with a couple of chutneys. It was cooked really well and was pretty soft. The bad: the main dishes were all below average and the vegetables seemed undercooked for the most part. The potatoes and cauliflower in the aloo gobhi were still somewhat hard - a pretty easy fix if they had actually cooked it long enough. The chicken was kind of dry and tough. Overall the food wasn't terrible but definitely not worth the price. I would probably not go back, and recommend Choolaah to my friends as an alternative, even though its fast food. read more

I really like this place. It's nice enough for a couple's date, but can accomodate families as well. good food & service. read more

The best Indian food in the Cleveland area. The food is excellent, the service is great and friendly and the prices are very reasonable. I love it! read more

First time dining here, thanks to a great deal on Restaurant.com. Overall, really nice decor (trendy, hip, fancy but no muisic), our food was very good but our service wasn't. Overall value (even without the gift certificate) was good. For about $50, we got an appetizer (recommended by the waitress), two entrees (Chicken Tikka Masala & Lamb Rogan Josh), a generous portion of Saffron Rice, 3 orders of Garlic Naan (get at least one per person, we got an adtl for the leftovers) and 2 Mango Lassi (sweet drink to balance out the spicy foods). Everything tasted great. We ordered a spice level of 3 out of 5...we both like it medium spicy - mine was a bit too tame for my tastes, so I asked for the hot pepper paste on the side...a few dabs and I could dial in my desired heat. Our food tasted fresh, well prepared and rich. But Cafe Tandoor (Aurora location) is tough to beat, and Cuisine of India (Parma Heights) isn't far behind. My only real complaint was that our service was incredibly slow, and kitchen service seemed slow as well (even for Indian food)...had the waitress been back to check on us, refill our drinks, etc. the wait may not have seemed like anything at all. That said, I would come back, possibly for the lunch buffet, and at ca. $15 a dinner entree, we could split a good meal, add some naan and lassi and still come out around $25! Not bad for a place that nice. read more

Best Indian buffet within the orbit of Mars. Really great quality food. All vegetarian (the buffet, that is--not the full menu) but great for anyone who loves Indian food. Best paneer I've had in a restaurant. Slightly pricier than some, and well worth it for the quality. I have only 4 complaints: 1. No pickle in the buffet. 2. Buffet is only Monday night (but it's nice to have a dinner buffet, most Indian buffets are for lunch). Or is it Sunday now? They seem to be closed Mondays at the moment. (I have been told conflicting info on whether there is a lunch buffet or not--I'll have to call them for the latest buffet schedule.) 3. They won't split checks. Shouldn't that be standard practice? But they will divide one check among multiple cards, so it comes to the same thing... just not as conveniently. 4. I'm here typing this instead of at Saffron Patch feeding my face! They're on the ground floor of the giant office tower. Park behind the tower and enter the restaurant from the main hall/lobby. read more