They recently remodeled; the interior is beautiful and classy! The food is absolutely delicious. Has been for years. read more

This was some of the best Indian food I have ever eaten! My co worker and I were meeting a former co worker for dinner. We walked in and he already had a table. The server came over to get our order for drinks and asked if we had any questions about the menu. we were pretty confident so she gave us a minute to decide. When she came back, I ordered lamb curry with medium spice and garlic naan bread. When the food came, she brought a huge plate of rice for each of us. The curry was delicious, it was perfectly flavored and the spice level was perfect. Everyone at our table finished every bite of their meal, and it was a lot. The naan was warm when it arrived, this is not always the case. It was very soft and had good flavor. The place was not run down like many Indian places, but wasn't overly fancy either. It was comfortable for anyone who just stopped in because they saw it passing by. I am amazed how awful the local food in Wisconsin is, but how good the food from other countries and cultures is. I cannot wait to go back. read more

The service was excellent. However, we were brought a flat coke and were told the kitchen was not able to do anything to fix the machine. I ordered garlic Naan and bhindi Masala. The garlic Naan was clearly reheated and made with jarred garlic. Disappointing, probably won't be back. read more

My friend is a fan of this place so she brought me while I was visiting. It was great! I got the lamb makhani and it was delicious. My friend got the chicken makhani which is her go to. Service was great and quick, our server was very friendly. Reasonably priced and the portions are generous so we had leftovers. read more

Sai Ram Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Came here for the first time years ago, was my first time trying Indian food and I was floored by the flavor and taste of everything I tried (came with a regular who ordered a variety for us). Problem was I live in Milwaukee so I spent the next couple years trying to find a comparably good Indian restaurant in Milwaukee and nothing came close. So I returned this week while visiting family in the area and was just as good as I remembered. My favorite was the Tikka Masala, will get that every time. We also tried the palak paneer, chicken curry, chicken makhani and a variety of naan; everything was excellent! Best Indian food I've ever had anywhere, must visit when in the area! read more

Sai Ram Indian Cuisine - Tikka Masala Palak Paneer C. Makhani mango lassis - Indian Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Order from here and enjoy! Love that you can place orders to go and they are ready fast and with great accuracy. You can also dine in. Food is served family style so it's fun to share or try new things. read more

An absolute treasure in my household. My mom forced my incredibly picky father to try Sai Ram, and now Indian food is something we go out of our way to look for when in new cities. Some of the best comfort food read more

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I cannot say enough positive things about this place, everything is great! The service is friendly and the food is amazing. I drive from over an hour away to eat here. read more

The food was delicious. The service was excellent and the ambiance comfortable and welcoming. We will be back!

Nice ambiance and some excellent dishes- like the Chicken Konga was delicious- so were the chickpeas which were very creamy. But the two vegetarian dishes we ordered were terrible- there were definitely frozen vegetables involved and the sauces were way too sweet and drably flavored. We ordered medium spice and there was none of that. The Naan was perfect, just modest in size, especially for the price. A very mixed bag. I rarely give a negative review, but they need to really step up their quality control. I ate here about 18 months ago and liked it better. read more

First time comeing here Great Mango juice Great service Chicken was fresh from the oven I was not a big fan of the taste of the chicken though Great Food Water and atmosphere definitely would recommend eating here just be careful what you choose to eat and enjoy! read more

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I have visited a few times when in Appleton area. The food is Authentic and very tasty. This is one of my go to places when alone in Appleton. read more

Im X Millitary retired. Today was my first time there. The Vegan list was great. I'm a big Foodie and self proclaimed chef. Food was spicy but not that spicy I was sad, but still caused a tear in my eye ducked.As I lived in Mexico for 2 years and learned the art of many hot dishes and I love vary hot and spicy food. The waitress was vary nice and had a prity smile. The Indian drinks are vary good. The variety of breads with dipping sauces are vary Dilisious. I had leftovers for 2 days. read more

My main criteria for rating an Indian restaurant is its Raita. Raita should not be sweet. Unfortunately, Sai Ran's raita was very sweet, I won't be back. Disappointed. read more

Good grub. We've dined in and carried out a few times. Authentic and delicious. If you're unfamiliar with the menu, the staff will happily point you to some good "beginner" Indian entrees. read more

The exterior doesn't do justice to a very fine interior. The lunch specials are hard to beat from a quantity and pricing perspective, and they also provide a very good version of the Mango Lassi. The Chicken Makhani was very good and what was recommended by staff. The Korma was a nice contrast, but just average overall. It was a lot of food for a small cost during the lunch hour. To top it all off, service was attentive and timely. If you're in the mood for some Indian while in Appleton, then this is well worth a visit! read more

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One of my favorite Indian restaurants in the area, if not my favorite. A must if you are seeking amazing flavor and wonderful service, this is a must stop! My husband choose the lamb biryani. He asked for it to be very spicy but it came out perfectly spiced. It wasn't too hot to handle. The heat creeped up at the end. It balanced well with the Basmati rice. I choose the Tandoori chicken and it was delicious. They marinated the chicken pieces in yogurt so it came out with a soft bite. It was so delicious. Oh, the flavors! I wished I had ordered more food. The gentleman in the front was kind and patient. He allowed us to go through the menu and offered answers to our questions. It probably took 15 minutes to get our order. Not too long but I would order ahead of time because their website looked user-friendly. Don't let the outside appearance fool you. It's nestled in a strip mall but inside, it's well decor and looks spacious. We were doing a day trip to Appleton so we opted the order to go route. read more

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Every meal we've had here or to go is yummy and filling! We get on a roll where we come here or order almost once a week. My man always has chicken masala and I do the paneer. This time we tried the chicken biryani and it was so flavorful. Too much food for a meal - lasts all week! read more

Sai Ram Indian Cuisine - Paneer Makhani, Chicken Biryani, chicken masala, Madras Coffee, Raita, Basmati Rice, naan - Indian Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

I have been to Sai Ram a few times now before reviewing and have to say it's my favorite Indian food. As an Indian American I am really picky with my Indian food and I have to say this place is some of the best I have ever had. The food came out hot, the naan tasted fresh, and the service was phenomenal. All the staff members were so friendly and eager to help. All around great experience! read more

I'm no veteran when it comes to Indian cuisine, but I do love a chance to stop in here to eat. The atmosphere is nicely decorated and clean, well-lit, and the seating is comfortable. The food is always a hit if you're familiar with the culture and cuisine. There are few appetizers that can compare to the garlic naan. The lentil soup is also just delicious! And the lunch specials are a fantastic way to get your fill without taking a major hit in the purse. The service is good and brisk. While some of the servers are a little less than chatty, they keep everything moving at a timely pace, which is nice. Whether you've had Indian food a hundred times or it's new to you, you're sure to be delighted by whatever you pick from the menu. read more

The past two times I've visited my mother in Appleton, we've gone to Sai Ram for lunch. It's really quite delicious. The place itself is clean and open. Nothing super noteworthy but it's nice-looking and inviting. The staff was overall very friendly. Though the service was a little slow both times, my family and I weren't in a major hurry so it wasn't a big deal. As it turns out, without quite realizing it, I ordered the exact same thing both times. There's a great lunch menu with 8-9 options, and you can pick 2...so it's nice for getting a little variety without committing to a whole plate of something. The portions are reasonable for lunch. The lentil soup and garlic naan are really good. The Chicken Makhani is out of this world. I highly recommend going with it. It's creamy and flavorful and the chicken is perfectly tender. I also got the Chana Masala, which was quite good too. My brother got the Beef Vindaloo and raved about it. Capped it off with a Madras Coffee and was really pleased. If you're in the area and looking for some good Indian food, you cannot go wrong with Sai Ram. read more

Sai Ram Indian Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Excellent food and service! Family owned authentic Indian food. We will definitely come back here next time we are in Appleton. read more

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I loved the food! So much so I went back two days later with another friend! The service was very fast and the waitress was upper helpful as well! The atmosphere was nice because it wasn't too loud, and you can actually have a conversation. read more

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Favorite Indian restaurant of all time Have eaten here for 15+ years, and I always order the chicken makhani curry, naan, mixed pakoras, and the mango lassi. Have tried plenty of their curries, but I always fall back to chicken makhani! The chicken makhani is perfectly buttery and flavorful. I always leave the restaurant with plenty of leftovers for a future meal too. Love the dipping sauces for the pakoras. I always try to go during lunch so I can get the lunch special with the sandbar soup too! It's the perfect starter to the meal. read more

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We were looking for indian cuisine around this area and so glad we bumped into Sai Ram. They took our order right away and told us to be there in 20 mins for curb side pick up. Located in a strip mall, very easy to find then. Plenty of parking space too if you plan to eat here. When we arrived after 20 mins, the lady came out and dropped off our food promptly! We ordered navratan korma, chicken korma and dal makhni and pakoras and they were all delicious. We particularly enjoyed the Navratan korma because it had sweet undertones and surprisingly it went really well with the other food items and the naan bread. I have heard great things about their lamb dishes and can't wait to try them out sometime next when I am in the area! Hopefully next time it would be a non Covid time scene and we can do a dine in here. read more

Atmosphere: Long narrow restaurant. Long narrow parking lot. The host/hostess station is located right when you walk in. They have booths and tables. Service: Fast and friendly. I was hoping they would do a bit more describing for some of the sauces since my fiance had never been to an indian restaurant before, I had to do my best telling him exactly what he was eating. Food: The samosas had good quantity in filling, and the sauces that came with it were good. The garlic naan was the best part of the meal hands down. I could eat that every day. The two entrees we had were the chicken masala and the vegetable biryani. The quantities were good but the chicken masala wasn't very hot and cooled off very quickly. Overall we had a good evening and my fiance has now had indian food. If either of us gets a craving for indian food we would come back to this establishment. read more

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Good, authentic Indian food. I had aloo chaat, lamb vindaloo, garlic naan and rice. All quite tasty.

I have been eating here for many years and the food is excellent the Lamb is always tender and done to perfection. The restaurant is well appointed and comfortable for any occasion and the servers are attentive. read more

Ok, for the second time in a row, absolutely cold curry. But to go with it, this time I ordered a side of vegetables. When me & my wife got our cold food, I was informed that the vegetables were gonna take a bit more time. That's fine, whatever. Well, as we proceeded to eat our cold curry over our very slightly warmer rice, the waiter comes out with our cooked vegetables, that are COLD. (Guess they had to let it get cold before they served it.) Not really sure who or how much they paid for all of those vast awards that crowd the walls when you walk in, but one thing seems for sure, money paid to certain people can get whatever award you want. Done with this place. read more

Visiting this restaurant opened my eyes to a whole new cuisine type! I've eaten at other Indian restaurants in the area (the old mad apple, and Indian dar bar) and was never a big fan of the food I ordered there - I thought I didn't like Indian flavors. Turns out I was just eating at the wrong Indian restaurants! I've come here multiple different times with many different group sizes. Depending on group size (anywhere from 4-15 people) you can expect a pretty long wait for food. They get busy, and have plenty of seating, but the kitchen is a bit slower (usually a 30-40 min wait for a group of 2-6) at getting the food out. It's always been worth the wait for me though! Food wise, I've always ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala with garlic naan. I'd guess it's one of their most popular dishes as I'm never the only one in my party to choose this same dish. You have the option to choose the "spice level" of your dish. Mild, medium, or spicy (they'll go hotter if you really want). I ordered mild when I first started to come here, but the medium is not much hotter and brings more flavor in my opinion. If you can handle jalapeños on pizza or like red pepper flakes, the medium will not be spicy for you. Best tip?? Always order your OWN order of garlic naan. You get 4 triangles with each order and you'll want to use all of them to scoop up that delicious sauce that comes with your dish. A note- the naan comes out in little "communal" baskets. So if your table has 3 orders of naan, they'll come in one basket. I'd rather have my 4 pieces come on my own personal plate (maybe with the rice), but maybe that's just me. For my friends who are more adventurous, the menu has many more authentic Indian dishes and they are never disappointed in their food. It's never hard for me to find someone else who wants to come with me to Sai Ram (even friends who travel from Oshkosh or Green Bay for some good Indian food). Love this place! read more

Sai Ram Indian Cuisine - Chicken Tikka Masala - Medium - Indian Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Ridiculously generous portions. Excellent flavors and great spice level offerings. Fast service. Quiet setting with lots of seating. A new favorite in town. 5/5 stars. Phenomenal. read more

Visiting Appleton and stumbled upon this gem! Incredible food and service! Favorite was the butter chicken!

Excellent service and delicious food! Open until late, great food selection and outstanding service. Definitely coming again!! read more

I recently ate at San Ram in Appleton and could not have been more pleased. Every single dish we tried was superb with just the right amount of spice. The appetizers were great additions to the meal as were the mango lassi and cardamon chai. The wait staff were attentive and extremely helpful. I would list the dishes we ordered, but think it will be more fun for the individual visiting to choose their preferred meal. This restaurant is a must! read more

By far the absolute best Indian food you can find anywhere in Wisconsin. It is very likely the best food in Appleton and quite possibly the best food in the Fox Valley. Most food options in this area lack any semblance of the idea of flavor. If you have not ate at Sai Ram before and you have found yourself satisfied or enjoying the food at the dining options in this area, heed this warning: this is real food. Once you grace your lips with food like this, your life will change. You will not look at food the same. You will see your dining out options as dull and mundane. You'll soon find the task of picking a restaurant to be even more exhausting than before. Finding enjoyable food will be tedious and exacting, yet never successful. Food very well may become a task for the purposes of survival only, rather than one that brings any send of pleasure or satisfaction. This is a love story. I grew up in the Fox Valley, but had never been to Sai Ram. I moved back to the area after being gone for just short of a decade. I had been living in Chicago for the past few years and had grown attached to a few favorite restaurants, one of which was an Indian spot. I must have ate it weekly. That chicken makhani was flawless. I swear I'd never felt love like that before. For awhile after I moved back here, I'd go back to Chicago every weekend. The Sunday routine was to have Indian food for dinner with my friends before heading home, always ordering extra so I'd be able to have it for lunch on Monday. A colleague apparently noticed my Monday lunch pattern and wondered if my makhani was from Sai Ram. I said "where?" I'm not even sure I received a response before going into detail about the love I had for my little spot in Chicago. Connecting with none of the emotions I had just detailed for my colleague about my makhani, she efficiently dodged responding to what I had said and emphatically implored me to give Sai Ram a chance. I really didn't give it much thought or consideration. I was convinced nothing would come close. A few months later, after I'd stopped going to Chicago so frequently, a few colleagues decided we'd go to Sai Ram for lunch... Though, no one had told me where we were going until we were on the way. I was apprehensive. I didn't want to be disappointed, and even more so, I didn't want to then crave the makhani I loved that was 3 hours away. I went to the bathroom. Someone had ordered me a mango lassi while I was gone. GOD DAMN. I don't know what they put in the mango lassis, but they are terrifying, in the most satiating way possible. These days when I order Sai Ram, I have to order two for myself because one will never be enough (and apparently three is "excessive" ). We were off to a good start. I get me some garlic naan. People were talking, doing their thing. The waiter returned and I noticed I'd eaten my whole naan before we even ordered. And no, I hadn't shared apparently. It was the perfect texture, came in the wax paper with the tin foil even though we were dining in to keep it perfectly warm, soft, and moist. It wasn't soggy and never got soggy, it was perfect throughout. For lunch, they have the option to choose two entrees served in smaller portions with basmati. I contemplated getting makhani as both my entrees, but figured I'd be smart to diversify my bets just in case. I got chicken makhani (spicy) and tandoori chicken.... and two more garlic naan, extra garlic. The tandoori chicken was nearly falling off the bone after the first bite it was so tender. It was flavorful and cooked to absolute perfection. My makhani. Good lord. My makhani is no longer the makhani from my spot in Chicago. My makhani is now this makhani. I've been too scared to go back to the other place since having Sai Ram because I don't think I can face them. I don't want to have to tell them I've been cheating on them... And that I'm happy. It's the kind of cheating where you don't even feel bad because it's too damn good to be anything but entirely satisfied. RIP to my ex-makhani. It was good while it lasted. I thought it was love at the time, but I know now that I didn't know what real love was. This is what real love feels like. Be warned when ordering anything spicy that they are for real when they say spicy. read more

We were visiting Appleton and wanted some good food. First time at Sai Ram and it was amazing. I have never had such good food. Great portions, super service. Can't wait to go back. read more

We are from California but were craving India after a week on the road. So went to Sai Ram based on Yelp recommendations. I loved the food - authentic Indian taste - remember to ask for spicy if you like it hot and spicy otherwise, their food can be bland. Overall, the taste, service, and ambiance are delicious. The price is very reasonable. The owner, Priya, gave us extra dishes to taste and took care of all the restaurant guests with a smile on her face. I highly recommend Sai Ram for good-tasting Indian food if you are in Appleton. read more

What a great place. Have eaten here many times and enjoyed it. The owner is a really nice guy and he has high standards for his restaurant. All spices are ground in house and there is a mix of traditional and unique dishes that pop with flavor. I'm a big fan of the spicy versions but beware that they are not not everyone as the heat factor can be intense. read more

The best Indian restaurant in the valley. The food is always exceptional and consistent. The service is always great but the food does take a bit to complete. You can expect to wait 25-40 min for food. All in all, it's a great place to grab authentic Indian cuisine. read more

What a delight! I stopped in with friends before they got busy on Saturday and we were promptly seated. Ordered the tandoori appetizer for the table and I personally got the lamb biryani and a side of naan. It was all so well made and tasty. I could feel and taste the time and dedication they have to each of their dishes. My lamb was cooked perfectly and was fork tender. The rice had just the right amount of curry spread throughout it. Portions sizes were really large but you get a lot for your money that way. The service was really attentive. The décor is a little outdated and sad but I would still come back. read more

Sai Ram Indian Cuisine - Appetizer. Tandoor chicken. - Indian Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin