Had to get my indian fix and found this place. Had a lamb vindaloo which was good, but could have…read morebeen a bit more spicy. The buttered Naan was awesome, and the beer cold. I'll be coming back I think.

Good lunch buffet served until 4pm, in central location. At Forum, close to Simonkatu door, stairs…read morefrom second floor to third floor. Booths overlooking atrium quiet enough for business conversations, interior dining room is darker and warmer. Buffet is refreshed regularly, naan is fresh and flavourful. Wednesday selections include lamb, ground beef patties and chicken. Service is relaxed. No pressure on lingering. Free WiFi.

Hidden away in a corner but definitely seek this place out as the food is great !!…read moreService was slow as there seemed to be only one person working the whole restaurant! Felt like he forgot me at times but I stayed patient !! Nice and clean inside with plenty of seating and some nice seating outside with awning, nice decor classic kinda Indian restaurant. Great menu for meat eaters and veggies. Nice he remembered I was there I got the chicken vindaloo and naan and rice . My go to. Asked for extra spicy . Always a test if they understand or listen to me. They actually delivered! Great dish with lots of spice and great fluffy naan. Great serving too. So nice when they listen !!! Always great to find a good Indian when in a different country... this one is good just hope they get more staff!!!

Came across this place after searching for good Indian food. This place hit the spot. The vegetable…read moresamosa, chicken Tikka curry, rice and garlic Naan were delicious. The mango Lassi was also tasty. I look forward to trying additional dishes at Samrat!

Had to try an Indian restaurant in every new city I visit and Maharaja was the winner based on…read moreonline ratings. The restaurant did not disappoint. We chose not to dine in and do a take out instead. We ordered rice, dal tadka and vegetable curry to keep things simple. Waited in the restaurant while the order was prepared. They have a full fledged bar and a TV screen. Seemed like a nice restaurant to spend the evening enjoying good food & drinks. The ambience of the restaurant was great and it was not a busy evening. The order was ready in under 15 minutes. The food was well packed and they added papads and raitha to the order. The food tasted authentic. Pricing was moderate and the location is right opposite to the tram station. Will definitely try Maharaja again when I visit Helsinki.

3rd time eating at a restaurant called "Maharaja" in different cities within 1.5 weeks! This was…read morethe best of the lot. Food: 4 stars. Extremely rich & creamy "Punjabi-style" meal. Variety of veggie dishes - chickpea curry, paneer with peas, daal (lentils), chicken curry, naan bread, rice, and yogurt. The yogurt was slightly tart and super thick (greek yogurt x 3) - liked the tasted but not the consistency. Enjoyed the chicken curry but wish it was boneless. Paneer and daal were favorite dishes - which is a big deal for a carnivore! Did not care for the piece of rollcake served for dessert - tasted like out of convenience store bag. Service: 3 stars. Our group had a special buffet meal setup. Food was replenished in the beginning but not towards the end. No extra plates provided for refills - people had to reuse their original plate which is hygienically a bit off-putting. Our pitchers of water were refilled on initial request and then automatically thereafter. Bottom Line: Food was good but service needs some work. Would revisit for takeout or non-buffet meal.

Came here with my parents and husband while visiting Helsinki. We found all of the dishes to be a…read morebit too sweet for our taste (and we're Gujarati! lol). Ordered matter paneer, malai kofta, vegetable pakora, and naan. The matter paneer was no longer on their menu, but they were able to accommodate us and still make it, which we appreciated.

Really good experience on a Thursday evening for dinner. Nice place with polite service; wasn't too…read morebusy at 6pm. We had the shahi paneer, garlic tikka masala, and garlic naan - any of which we'd order again. The paneer was good, the naan was top notch, and the garlic tikka masala was a great twist on chicken tikka masala with extra flavor. None of the dishes were spicy, but of course we didn't ask for them to be (but will next time). Only drawback was that the main dishes were a bit pricey (€16-17.50), but that seems standard in Helsinki.

Sir Olavi sure is a bit of a confusing place. The name makes you expect a pub with a Finnish twist…read more- a "keskarikapakka". And visually you can tell no AD or Designer has been involved. And then, surprisingly, the menu is filled with Indian cuisine. Well, don't judge a book by it's cover, and lo and behold, the food actually tastes excellent. After all, that's what counts in the end, isn't it?

Bar Bhangra is a really cozy place and stands out from other bars in a unique way. It has a nice…read morelocal vibe mixed with an Indian atmosphere, which makes it feel warm and welcoming. Unlike many other bars, you won't get bored here -- there's always something enjoyable about the energy of the place. The prices are also very affordable, which makes it even better to hang out with friends. Overall, it's a great spot if you want something different, relaxed, and full of character.

Thinking about Bhangra makes me want to drink. Now that's not all that unusual but the reason is…read morethis: it's like they took a bar from Berkeley, moved it to the Mission District, and then teleported it all the way to Helsinki. If you didn't go to Cal and you didn't live in San Francisco, you're going to have to read the rest of this review to understand what I just said. Bottom line: it has the mood-ring lighting and kitsch decor of a university-town bar, the cushy coziness of places like Cassanova and the questionable nature of places like Delerium or The Make-Out Room. And... It's. In. Helsinki. This place is the bomb (can I still say that without getting red-flagged by national security or unfriended for being old as a rock?). It's conveniently located down the block from my yoga studio. So I can go from down-dog to down for the count in a matter of minutes. They have specials, too, so I've had some hella (what?! I just used "bomb", too, so shut up) dope (see?) mom's nights out here. The thing is, I like to not act my age so I've also had some really good nights out with friends who round down to 20 vs up to 30, too. Something for everyone! I should also mention there can be dancing here, and I've danced both alone AND with the crowd at Bhangra. On both the floor and on the...nevermind. During the week, it's pretty quiet at happy hour time. The bartenders are funny as all hell and the place is owned and operated by the same special people from Sailor Jerry's. There's not a lot else to say besides GO HERE!

I've never been to this place previously to the last night's party. The food was tasty! The waiters…read morewere reserved, but polite, so I have to say that I liked it. Ah, it's also in an accessible location behind Sello.

Used to be my fave Indian in Espoo but then the quality of the food dropped. Or my taste buds went…read moreonto a new level... Too bad as the location is great, right opposite Sello.

It's my most sacred promise to help underdogs flourish, and this is my most opportune moment to do…read moreso. What If there was the most incredible Indian restaurant on the planet, in the most unpredictable location on the planet (Southern Finland), with the most misleading name (Tony's), with the most incredible food that can match the best 5-star+ offering in New York, London, L.A., Paris and most importantly the undiscovered household names of India itself, at the most reasonable price - and you found out about it by reading this review? Answer: you head over to Tony's, a restaurant with the most misleading brand on the planet that deserves three times the price and five times the smiles. Tip: the owner's real name is not Tony, he is Ashwani. He is an Alchemist. Bow in front of him.

I was curious about this place: The name "Tony's" is somewhat misleading for an Indian restaurant…read more However, after reading a few reviews I decided it was time to see (and eat) for myself! Upon arriving me and my boyfriend received a friendly greeting. The place is modest but it has a nice atmosphere that makes you feel welcome. We placed our order of two samosas, vegetable kofta and lamb curry. The food arrived promptly and was packaged well. Our meals were tasty and generous. The nan bread could have been a tad softer but this is my personal preference. My boyfriend also pointed out his lamb curry had some slightly overcooked pieces, but most were great. Good value!

This place was a godsend when my friends and I accidentally found ourselves in Helsinki on a rainy,…read moreAscension day. Trying to find vegan options was almost impossible in these conditions. Thankfully, we came across Gandi and filled our stomachs with appetizers, entrees, and beer. Gandi wasn't the best Indian food I've ever had, and certainly not the cheapest, but it's a good option if you're having trouble finding vegetarian and vegan fare.

This is one of my go-to restaurants in Helsinki; one reason is that I live very close to it, but…read morethe other (and more important) reasons are the great atmosphere, service and amazing food. Tip: ask for the fried onion - it's so delicious and you can't get it from any other restaurant in Finland!