We live in Detroit Metro area and our son studies at Purdue. We have heard excellent words for Sharma's Kitchen from him every time he visits us for vacation. This time when he came for Christmas vacation, he insisted that we need to go to Sharma's Kitchen when we drive him back to school. It was a Saturday and we checked that Sharma's Kitchen is open till 3 PM for lunch. As usual, we planned to start at 7.30AM and ultimately hit the road at 9.30. It's around five and half hours drive and I wanted to make sure that we reach there before 3. We did not stop anywhere and reached Sharma's Kitchen at 2.30. Alas!!! the restaurant was closed at 2.30 that day since there was a big party in the evening and they were preparing for the same. With huge disappointment I knocked on the glass door and representative came to give me the bad news. I told him that we are coming all the way from Detroit. He went in to check with the management. He came back with a lady (later we understood that she was Mrs. Sharma) and she apologetically told me the reason and the restaurant is closed early. I was very hungry and very disappointed. As she saw my disappointment, she told me to come in and said that she will make sure that we get food. I was surprised to hear that and thought that we may not get everything on the buffet menu and we will have to finish our lunch in hurry. We were given a table of choice and Mr. Sharma came out to greet us. He first apologize for the inconvenience caused and added that we should not hurry and have a good lunch. We got to see the complete menu on the buffet counter and the menu was amazing. We had butter chicken, kadhi pakode, paneer kadhai, fried papads etc. from the counter and was served with fresh excellent chicken Kababs, garlic nan and mango lassi. The food taste was excellent and my wife even made a comment that she had never tasted such a delicious nan before in US. The hospitality was so good that I cannot express in words. Mr. & Mrs. Sharma and their assistant were continuously checking for what we need and were insisting that we should not hurry. I would like say here that mom's food always tastes good since with good food there is always an element of love and care which adds to the taste and makes it delicious from good. I felt the same at Sharma's Kitchen. I will visit Sharma's Kitchen every time I visit my son in West Lafayette, IN. God Bless and I wish them all the best for their growth and success. Hope they will open one restaurant in Metro Detroit area soon. read more

My husband and I have been going to Sharma's for about one-and-a-half years. We go at least monthly, sometimes more often than that. We have only had the dinner buffet, but have been VERY happy every time. They include a chicken or paneer sizzling appetizer plate and naan with the price of the buffet, brought directly to your table and cooked to order (most Indian restaurants the naan is on the buffet, and something like the chicken/paneer kabob plates would be an upcharge as a separate appetizer dish). They always have a mix of vegetarian and meat dishes on the buffet, and they change the lineup daily (some staples like masala or butter chicken are frequently on the list, but that is just good business sense). Thanks to the variety of dishes they put into the rotation I have gotten to try more flavors of Indian food than I would typically go for, expanding my experience and palate. And if I didn't like one it was because the flavor didn't meet my preferences, not because it was poorly made. To sum up: the quality of food is excellent, my favorite in the Lafayette and West Lafayette area. EVERY time we have been there we have had excellent service, from both the waitstaff and the owners. The hostess stops at our table to talk with us and ask how life is going, and I have seen her do the same with other tables (both regular customers and new diners). When they found out we were expecting our first child they celebrated with us, and gave us complimentary mango shakes to celebrate. On our third visit to the store Ruchi overheard my husband wondering how the sauce for chicken masala is made. She mentioned it to the chef, who then came out to our table and gave a verbal run-through of how to do it before offering to have my husband go to the kitchen with him and observe the process. I have never seen them be rude to customers, and I have never felt uncomfortable there. One reviewer here commented that the hostess sometimes ignores non-Indian customers or is rude to them, and I can certainly say I have not seen that be the case. My husband and I are Caucasian, and since the third visit there we have been made to feel welcome, despite barely knowing the owners. So while there are a few negative reviews on this site, my impression is that they are the exceptions to the norm. I would definitely recommend this place, and frequently do to family and friends. read more

Hi this is Abhishek Garg alum of Purdue University's Krannert School of Management Class of 2003. I have known Satinder Sharma's cooking since the time he was working in Khana Khazana restaurant where I used to be a regular customer from 2000-2005. He makes excellent Indian food and I have truly never had better Indian food than prepa...red by him across US, UK or even in my hometown New Delhi. He makes the most awesome traditional Indian breads like the Naan bread, Indian Bhatura and almost anything else from traditional Indian dishes comprising of cottage cheese and potatoes to the best desserts like the Rice Pudding and Gulab Jamun. I remember Khana Khazana restaurant really flourished primarily due to the godly efforts of this great man who in the words of one waitress, used to work just like a 'Robot', literally non stop! I remember he used to be very dedicated towards ensuring the best food quality while maintaining the highest standards of customer satisfaction. He used to be very pleasant and very caring towards customers and it is fairly very rare to get this kind of excellent Indian food quality in a relatively small town like Lafayette, Indiana. About 2 months ago, I spoke to my friend Dr Dan Guildenbecher PhD Mechanical Engg (Purdue Univ) and current visiting professor at Purdue. He was impressed with the excellent food quality and wide variety of selection available in both non veg and veg dishes. Even professors at Purdue seem to be recommending the restaurant to new students if they want an authentic taste of high quality Indian food. Satinder's wife Ruchi Sharma manages the restaurant counter and guests, she is known to be very friendly, charming and is fairly well liked by the restaurant staff and customers. I wish Satinder Ji and Ruchi Ji the very best of success for this restaurant and I am very sure this restaurant will become the #1 most successful restaurant in Lafayette, Indiana within no time. read more

We have tried all Indian restaurants in the area, and by far, Sharma's Kitchen is the best one. So let me tell you why i like it so much: 1. Food. I loooove their buffet. And they give you naan of your choice, and kebab as part of the price you pay. And these are all fresh! A lot of time, I bring the kebab and naan home because i got carry away with the buffet :) so it's like getting 2 meals but only pay 1 :). Some Indian restaurant has the spices too thick and oily, but not Sharma's. They have the perfect balance, I love the goat curry, tandoori chicken, their appetizers, and dessert is awesome.. They have very good selection.. 2. Great customer service From the time you entered the restaurant, they greeted you and take you to the table. The waiters are all very friendly and attentive. The owner takes time to talk to his customer, regardless of your background. The owner's wife is always friendly to everyone, I usually go there with my friends or husband or both, and she always so friendly, and we can talk about anything. So i don't understand the negative comment about her, from my experience going there several times, and will keep going back, this isn't true. If you are in the Lafayette/West Lafayette area and wants an Indian food, go to Sharma's Kitchen, you will love it. read more

I can't say enough good things about Sharma's Kitchen. It's so amazing and the people who own it are one of the biggest reasons. Don't get me wrong, rarely have I ever had something there that I didn't think was the most amazing food ever, but the owners and employees go above and beyond to make sure your dining experience is the best it can be. I have taken so many people to the restaurant that normally wouldn't be brave enough to try it otherwise. There are so many misconceptions about Indian food being too spicy etc., but they do a GREAT job of meeting a balance between spice and flavor. Of all I have treated to this wonderful experience, only 1 has said they really didn't care for the food. You can't please everyone.... Sharma, the owner, always comes to my table to make sure I am happy with the selections on the buffet. One time, several years ago, I mentioned Khadi Paneer was my favorite dish and without asking, he brought me my own portion especially prepared for me. To this day he still remembers that time and asks me if I'd like him to bring me the dish if it's not on the buffet. Thank you Sharma and staff for all you do to make Lafayette have one of the best restaurants in town, in my opinion. Michael Behrens read more

Sharma's Kitchen is my new favorite Indian restaurant in the Lafayette area. The service is prompt and friendly. The interior of the restaurant is tastefully decorated and CLEAN. I would not hesitate to bring my somewhat picky parents to eat a meal at Sharma's. What use is a lovely setting, though, if the food does not measure up? Sharma's does not disappoint in this regard. Sharma's Kitchen offers a delightful array of food choices--often featuring items I have not encountered at other local Indian restaurants. Fresh naan (plain, garlic, cheese or spicy) is brought to your table by the basket. Unlike some other local Indian restaurants, you never have to make do with the stale naan that's been sitting on the buffet for 30 minutes. Actually, I'm sure nothing sits on Sharma's buffet for very long! The place has been bustling every time I've eaten there. The delicious choices on the buffet have always convinced me to go that route, but there is a menu, too, if you are looking for a particular dish. I've never been disappointed with a meal at Sharma's Kitchen. read more

Sharma's really dishes up the best Indian food around. The buffet is not huge but the items are well selected and the food is freshly prepared and delicious. And you get your choice of freshly grilled chicken dishes and naan served to your table so you will have plenty to eat. The location is not bad, in (or near??) the former location of the Bombay Indian Restaurant. And I understand why he put it there, needing a little distance between himself and Khana Khazana where he used to be the chef. And not wanting to compete with his cousins (I believe) for the traffic around Purdue. Although the food at Khana Khazana is also still excellent. I also like that he does NOT have a TV blasting some damn football game or nascar race or wifi acting as a troll magnet. And PLENTY of parking unlike Khana Khazana where you have to fight for on street parking so close to the school or risk having you car towed. Not real cheap but a good value especially for lunch. read more

Honestly after eating Indian food for the last 15 years or so I would have to say that Sharma and his wife offer the best food I've eaten. Some Indian restaurants are heavy on the oil but not Sharma, perfect balance and the best gulab jamun by far. Sharma and his wife are always kind and gracious. In regards to some negative post on this nice family, you should be ashamed, it's very hard to run a restaurant and a family shouldn't be compared to a corporate owned restaurant. I would never walk in a restaurant that late in the evening without inquiring about the closing time first. People throw out negatives too easily on these small businesses, talk to the owners first and try to resolve it before posting willy nilly. read more

I am one of SHARMAS KITCHEN employee ,sharma is great in the starting of resturent but now from the last six months, he become ruder and egoestic . he is not nice with his familey too. sharma also start using frozen food , he use frozen halva,and rasmelii. they said that meat is halal but they buy meat from sams club you can see them there any day,mostely every day he or his wife is at sams club.the only thing i am writing review because of his bad behaviour with staff and valgerity with lady dish washer .every one in resturant know that but no one wants to say anything, they are afraid of his that is going to stop giving more hours to them. sorry SHARMA but truth is truth. read more

poor lady Jennifer W. who is putting such a reviw for an individual not for the resturant ,it shows the clear competation stratigies ...I being to sharma's Kitchen yesterday because my son is studying in university. I have been to so many resturants there only but we found all over Mexicans cooking Indian food, ultimately someone suggested us to visit Sharma's Kitchen, it was extremely overwhelmed experienced by the people of the resturants specially the owner Mrs. Ruchi Sharma and Mr. Satender sharma ,very cute couple running this resturant alsong with the extended customer focused team. I would prefer to come again and again to feel the taste of indian flavours .... read more

Sharma's Kitchen is the BEST Indian restaurant around! Their service is ALWAYS beyond exceptional! Both owners always come out and greet us at our visit. They interact with our son (who is one), and always suggest we try some of their newest menu items. The servers always make sure we have more bread and refill our drinks when we are out...without a wait. We always get their buffet when we go, but they do have a great choice of desserts as well! The price you pay for the buffet is completely worth it! We used to go probably once a week when we lived in town, but we moved about two years ago. Now we make sure we stop in for dinner every time we visit Lafayette! read more

Sharma is the best, friendliest Indian restaurant in town. My husband and I have been enjoying this restaurant since they opened, and we have had nothing but wonderful food and fantastic service. The hostess has always been super friendly and attentive, and the head waiter, seeing that we were unfamiliar with Indian food (in the beginning) showed us how the sauces traditionally accompany the dishes at the buffet which made great food totally delicious. Nice people, great restaurant. We feel lucky they're here in Lafayette. read more

I for one have always recieved excellent service at Sharma's !!! The lady at the front(co-owner) has always treated myself and everyone in our party as another member of thier family !!!! the food is always delicious and plentiful !!!! No better place in Lafayette to get your Indian food fix !!!!! KUDOS to the chef(co-owner) and staff of Sharma's, you will continue to be a regular stop in our weekly dining !!! Sharma's is always where I send our friends and family !!!!! read more

the food is the best ever! I cannot imagine how to live a life without sharma's kitchen!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you are a true foodie, you won't care about the service that much. once they brought you the food that you want, don;t complain about it. the service is fast, i don't care if they are smiling or not because I am sooo busy with eating, no time to see. read more

We go there at least once a month and the food is consistently excellent. Was there with 4 friends/co-workers today and we were all impressed by the variety of entrees on the buffet and the overall quality/taste of the food. As good as it gets without going to India. Service and hospitality, specially from the main hostess, is exemplary. read more

Hands down one of the best Indian restaurants in Lafayette. We've been going to Sharma's Kitchen for about a year, it is our go to for Indian food. The buffet is delicious, especially the goat curry. The owners are very friendly and the chef will even come out to see how you like the food. It's a great place, one of our favorites. read more

I love Sharma's kitchen. My whole family loves Sharma's kitchen. The naan is my wifes favorite ever, and I wrote this poem because I love it so much. The service is great the value is grand the food is spicy and hot each of their dishes could not be more delicious bring all the friends you have got Great job, Sharma's kitchen!!! read more

Best food in the area, and not just Indian food. My wife and I go there all the time. It is our personal favorite. We used them recently to cater for a gathering of about 40 people. Everyone loved it and the food was great and plentiful. the cost was reasonable and we will definitely use Sharma's kitchen next time as well. read more

This is a favorite spot for my family! I love talking with the owners while they share about their customs and how holidays are celebrated in India. We are always greeted with a smile and have always found the staff attentive and friendly!! Great atmosphere, great food and friendly staff!! read more