I'm so excited that the buffet is back! Simi's has the best Indian food and buffet. The spiced ice tea is so good. I'm never disappointed in the food and can't help but have 2 plates and dessert. Most of the food is not spicy hot which is great because I can't eat really spicy food. Service is always friendly and wonderful. Restaurant is very nice and quaint. Been going here for over 20 yrs and will be my go to Indian cuisine. read more

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I am not sure how I feel about this place specially that we have so many Indian options in town. On a Friday evening I was driving by I decided to try it and keep it on the light side. I ordered the chicken tikka which was super bland I had to ask them to grill it a bit more and add some seasoning to it. Usually the chicken tikka burst with masala flavors. I felt it is definitely Americanized. The service was ok. I asked to replace the rice with some cucumbers or veggies... he came up with potatoes and carrots side dish swimming in oil. I mean the flavor was ok but trying to keep it light wasn't an option anymore. I saw few couples enjoying their evening and they seem to pleased with their food... I guess not me... I was truly expecting a real Indian experience. read more

Simi's India Cuisine - Buffet! - Indian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I love this place so much. I've been coming here for around 25 years and I never leave disappointed. The service is always great and the food is amazing. read more

Went for lunch today with my wife and it had been years because we no longer live near it. It was so good. My wife had the lunch buffet and enjoyed it. They brought out fresh garlic naan for her. I ordered the lamb ceylon and it was fit for a king! I also had the onion kulche which was fantastic. read more

Simi's India Cuisine - Lamb ceylon - Indian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The food is great (lamb curry)! Quiet atmosphere where my wife and I could actually talk. We like that the times we've gone, it's always been other adult patrons. Clean. Parking isn't too bad. My only issue for this last time we went: we got there about 25 mins after they opened (per their sign). We had to call to be allowed in. Not very professional. But overall, definitely recommend it! read more

I have to start off by saying this is the most delicious, comforting, and authentic Indian Cuisine I've ever experienced. Simi's has been a traditional treat for my family and I for many years! The owners and our favorite waiter Julio are all very friendly. There has never been a dull moment at this wonderful place. My family and I decided to call in an order of the Empire dinner with the a variety of their signature dishes, including the Saag Paneer & Chicken tandoori to name a few. These dishes never miss and always hit the spot when we're craving authentic Indian food! I highly recommend you give this wonderful place a try. A must try if you're in the Fredericksburg and Crossroads area, you won't regret it! read more

Simi's India Cuisine - Empire Dinner For Two - Indian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This was my first time dining here and it was a positive experience. 5/5 - Customer Service. A hearty welcome, a friendly smile and the attentiveness of the waiter left a big impact. 5/5 - Atmosphere. About six coworkers, and I ate here for lunch. Although a busy time of day for a restaurant, we were not rushed. The buffet was very neat and clean, as was the entire dining room overall. 4/5 - I am relatively new to Indian cuisine. However, I experimented and tried some new things. My personal favorites were the chicken curry, creamed, spinach, and freshly baked flatbread. read more

Simi's India Cuisine - Lunch buffet. Vegetarian options and a little side of chicken tikka masala - Indian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Standard Indian fare... no better or worse than the other Indian restaurants I've been to in San Antonio. Honestly, I prefer India Palace, but that's just 'my' opinion... read more

Food and service were unbelievable good. Cannot recommend this place enough! This place is 100 percent worth checking out.

Today's Yelp email noting Indian restaurants in San Antonio reminded me of my experience and review of Simi's on 6 July 2017. I don't plan to return. MORE IMPORTANTLY, of the 11 Indian restaurants noted in today's Yelp email, only 3 recently received a perfect health inspection score of 100 from the City of San Antonio. The 11 scores are noted below. As always, these recent scores will influence my future dining choices. Tarka 100 Tandoor Palace 100 India Palace 100 Taste of India 98 Biryani Pot 97 The Lion 92 India Taj Palace 92 Spice Fine 92 Madurai Mes 83 Pastries N Chaat 82 Simi's - NO SCORE found on Yelp, OR on the Health Department website, which you can find and search here: https://sanantonio-tx.healthinspections.us/san%20antonio/ read more

Met some friends here for lunch a few weeks ago. We had the buffet and it was good, everything we tried was good. The service is great, very nice people. Ambiance is okay, decor a little worn out, but clean. I'll be back again. read more

Here is a review of Simi's, a favorite of many Yelpers on review. The restaurant is found in a retail center, across from a larger mall in Balcones Heights. There is ample parking, and first impression is the aroma of food in preparation as it wafts across the area from the several eateries in the area. I must confess this is my first visit for Indian cuisine ever!! Marjan and my boy Buddy and his beloved Eva are well acquainted with the nuisances of Indian foods, ergo, my initiation to this iteration of comestibles. We entered the restaurant without reservation, immediately greeted by a very agreeable staff and directed to our table. The environ is casual, with images of Indian art and tapestries adorning the walls. The ambience is quiet, allowing easy conversation at our table. We began our adventure with aperitifs. We chose two beers to share, the Himalayan blue, and the Taj Majal. The Blue is a pale lager, smooth on the palate, a flavor that we all found most enjoyable. We also sampled Taj Mahal, another lager, with a bit of malty taste. All agreed both were flavorful, but the edge was given to the Himalayan! We began our exploration of the menu with the vegetable samosa, a staple, the crust light and tasteful, the inner vegetables pleasing in flavor. We all agreed this was a winner of an appetizer. As there were four of us at table, we were unsure of ordering, but our waiter suggested the Empire, a sampler of dishes, that could be prepared for our party. Included: white rice and naan. Excellent suggestion! Included were chicken tandoori, excellently prepared, tender and moist...delightful. Saag paneer, the Simi offering of spinach and cream sauce and cheese, again a favorite for the table. The lamb curry was tender, mild in flavor, just melt in the mouth perfect. The chicken masala was offered in a tomato-based yogurt sauce, again delicious. There was offered a vegetable dish with spices, quite the compliment to the entrees. Marjan, most the experienced in Indian cuisine, thought the spices mild and comfortable for the palate, not the over-the-top spicing that some would enjoy with Indian cuisine. Think, for example, the very spicy Mexican foodstuffs that push the limit of the Scoville scale. Everyone at table considered the entrees most enjoyable, and from the perspective of yours truly, a veritable newcomer to this flavor of cuisine, a hearty thumbs up! Marjan rates this eatery 5 origami boots! We will definitely return and can definitely recommend! Enjoy Yelpers!! read more

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My wife and I think this is the best place for India food inSA. The only thing we miss is the buffet. It was so enjoyable to have a choice of all that delicious food. read more

Excellent food and service. The assorted platter is always a go to. The samosas are delicious! The naan always fresh. I usually get the lamb dishes and they never disappoint. The owners are usually on site and are the nicest as is the service!! read more

10's across the board! I loved every single dish, it was amazing. Thank you for the service I thought I took a picture of the dishes I ate, but I can't find it. You won't be disappointed, come here! read more

Clean and well lit, fresh food. Went for buffet, so delicious and I'm still barely able to move. Attentive servers and glasses were always full. read more

We found out about Simi's because we like to try different places. I've been to other Indian food restaurants & it's not the same. Simi's always has a new feeling when I visit. Their food & drinks are original &amazing. Great idea for family events or parties! read more

Definitely the best Indian food in San Antonio!!! Ambience is awesome and the service is great!! read more

The food and service are both excellent. They are not currently offering a buffet and the menu is not very descriptive. This may not be the best choice for folks not already familiar with Indian food. None of the meals come with rice or Naan; everything must be ordered a la carte. Lunch for 3, including appetizers and sides was $60. I greatly enjoyed the flavor of the Ceylon lamb, though the meat was quite tough. It was a satisfying portion size when paired with a side of rice, but not enough for leftovers. My friends each ordered the tandoori chicken. Those were very generous portions and they could of easily split one order. read more

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The food is incredibly flavorful, and the owners are really dedicated to making sure you have a great meal and experience!

Mango Lassi This drink was everything. I just had a really intense workout I was hot and it was hot out so this drink really hit the spot. Instantly wanted another. read more

Simi's India Cuisine - Mango Lassi - Indian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Ambiance, the booths are very uncomfortable my friend was sinking into the cushion. Our waiter was caustic and this makes no sense because on the numerous times we've been to Simi's over the years since at least the mid 90's maybe longer, the service was very agreeable and attentive (boarding on to attentive). Turning to the food every thing on the buffet was over cooked or cold. For instance the Saag Paneer was fairly bland and no cheese or tofu it used to have. Tandoori Chicken dry and cold. Naan cold and chewy. Even the Chicken in sauces were cold and tough. What can I say if you're really hungry straight down to Fredericksburg Rd. and Wurzbach and eat at the India Palace. They have a better buffet that's less expensive. Won't eat at Simi's again, ever. read more

Had the buffet. It was the usual Indian buffet...and I've had them all over the country. FYI I'm vegetarian. Variety: 4.5 stars Freshness: 3.5 stars Taste: 3.5 stars. Lots of variety but no particular standouts. Easy prep dishes made especially for a buffet. Some of them are just veggies that have been steamed and tossed with masala. Ambiance: 3.5 stars. Clean. Friendly staff and owner that checks up on you often. Value: 3 stars. 16$ buffet. Overpriced. Like everything else right now. read more

I am not exaggerating when I say is the absolute best Indian food I have ever had in the entire world and I have been to India and Nepal. I tend to gravitate towards the vegetarian dishes, but everything on the menu is scrumptious. The owners, the things, Nancy and Amar sing are just wonderful. They're very welcoming and friendly. The atmosphere is lovely. It's very clean. The food is hot and plentiful. Their buffets are wonderful and very reasonable you can't miss with this place. It's wonderful. I've been a customer for 30 something years. read more

Always great curry here. Thus place is super cozy and canbe romantic. Staff is always friendly an attentive. The curry is in my top 3 in SA as well as the Naan. I have been coming here for years since moving here from NY, so I have had many versions of curry. read more

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Lovely atmosphere, lots of light, great service, and the buffet has more veggie and meat options than other Indian food restaurants in San Antonio. read more

Indian is my favorite. Very rarely do I ever throw Indian food away. In this case we did. It's just not worth eating. Watery and bland is how I would describe the three dishes we had. I was told 30-35 minutes for the food it ended up being 1 hour from the time I called till I walked out the door. Stuff happens. I just wanted great food. Chicken Tikka Masala and Chicken Vindaloo usually have quite a distinct difference in the sauce. In this case they were almost identical as well as the sauce for the butter chicken. Not sure what happened. The dishes had heat but no flavor. One of the weirdest experiences eating Indian food, how can it have so little flavor? My salad at lunch had stronger flavors. The naan was really thick and did not have a good cook on it at all. Many reviews mention having to order rice with it. And you need to. Not the worst Indian food I've had but definitely the worst I've had in San Antonio. It was a friend's recommendation, would not go back. read more

Love this Indian food. So fresh and flavorful. They aren't serving the buffet right now, so you order off the menu, so everything is very fresh. The empire dinner for 2 was a perfect amount of food for my husband and I. The choices were also exactly what we wanted. It was a good combination of foods that complimented each other and hit all the spots we were craving. The wait staff is attentive and engaging. They not only answered every question we had, but they did it with humor and genuine kindness. Would definitely recommend Simi's if your craving Indian. read more

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Everything good here great prices for the food Hidden Gem lady at register very nice and welcoming read more

Yuck. Just ordered the out. The lamb buryani is horrible. The chicken tikka masala is also weirdly sweet. I ordered from them a month or so ago. It was okay. Did they change cooks?! Just yuck. What a waste of money and calories. read more

2 hours ago NEW I walk in and the sweet staff greets and seats me immediately. The place is nice and clean. My server Julio not only looked good but smelled good. I told him I'm a new Vegetarian and he offered me all the vegetarian plates they had. He so kindly explained the sweet sauce and spicy sauce and what each vegetarian plate came with. This was my first time trying Indian food and I must say I am hooked. I will definitely be back to try every plate. Thank you Julio for your kind generosity. read more

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This restaurant was highly recommended to me so I thought I would give it a try. First things first, the owner & staff were very pleasant; however, the food left a lot to be desired. Was hoping to order off the menu but was encouraged to go with the buffet. Very disappointing, I have never ever in 55 years tasted a Chicken Tikka Masala that was sweet (?), Tandoori Chicken was overcooked and tough, Naan was cold but some fresh Naan appeared and it was tasty as was the rice & Dahl Chana. Also, in the buffet was a Vindaloo Sauce but no meat (Odd?). The Vegetable Samosa was limp & only had potato inside. The buffet price of $16 was outrageous! I will not be back as there are plenty of better Indian restaurants in San Antonio. read more

Authentic Indian cuisine, best chicken curry I've ever tasted my favorite. Everything here is delicious. Even the tea customer service is delightful, inviting they make you feel like family. I will definitely recommend this place. read more

this restaurant has a very nice, tasty selection of foods from India they are so friendly we can just talk about anything with them we love it here read more

Delicious chai, chicken Tikka masala, samosa & spinach/cheese dish with naan. Best Indian food in San Antonio and wonderful service. I was beginning to wonder if I still liked Indian food. I do, especially if it's at Simi's. Simi's is my favorite! read more

Simi's India Cuisine - Indian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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So far the best India I've had in San Antonio, maybe anywhere. Love the sampler plates they put together. All the standards are beautifully done. Tikka masala, samosas, tandoori chicken. But I couldn't stop eating the veggies that came as a side. Everything was delicious. The staff was attentive and kind. Then venue is small, but clean. All in all, definitely coming back and bringing friends read more

For those that have been coming to Simi's for years and haven't had a chance to come back since Covid, the buffet is back and just as delicious as I remember it to be. Those that have not experienced the buffet, show up for lunch! The selection allows you to try a little bit of everything thing including soups and different sauces. Top off your meal with a chai tea, cold for the summer and hot for the colder weather. The wait help are so nice and always checking on you to make sure you are good, and never leave you glasses empty or if you need some extra naan as it always running out and being made consistently throughout your time visiting this restaurant. This place is a San Antonio staple that you have to make if you haven't already. I promise if you love Indian food this place doesn't disappoint. read more

I used to really like Simi's and have been there a few times, but hadn't been in a couple years. Went today, was seated right away; they weren't overly busy. The server walked by my table at least 10 times over a 15 minute period without so much as acknowledging my existence. When he finally came over and I attempted to order, I discovered that everything on the menu is now a la carte. This meant that a standard entree with rice and and a piece on naan would have topped $20 for lunch. I understand trying to survive through Covid, but this was utterly ridiculous. My recommendation -- pass on Simi's and go elsewhere. read more

Worst Indian food ever! I love Indian food and this was the worst of all time, two bites and tossed in the garbage! The sauce was way too sweet, the chicken dry, and the service was lacking. I'll never come here every again! No thank you! read more

Simi's India Cuisine - Restaurant - Indian Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Some of the best Indian food in SA. Service is quick and helpful. Their 2+ person meals are fantastic