Butter chicken Chicken Tikka Masala…read moreGarlic Naan The service was straightforward enough the guy was kind, said thanks for stopping in. Little can be said for the ambiance. As I had read prior to arriving, this is definitely a take-out spot. I got Butter chicken and it was good, though I had been hoping for more flavor.... This was likely an error in my part and I should've ordered something else, but I will likely be going back to try something new!

This is a take out place. Service is respectful. They're very popular. A lot of people were seated…read morewaited for food. The food is prepared fresh, so there is a 20-30 min wait. I didn't mind because it was pleasant speaking to other customers. It's a small takeout place, but a customer told me that they have a bigger place with seating coming soon. Very good. I just had a type of kebab and naan, and they gave me chutney. They're famous for their nihari, a type of beef curry, and other dishes. A local told me that this is the most authentic Pakistani food in the area. Very good

Ok there's from this place again after few years. Food was not close to what Pakistani food is. I…read moregot shami kebabs that were huge and dry and smelled like they were fried in older oil. Oil that was used for few weeks. Service was a take out order. So good and fast. Some people were sitting for lunch buffet. Naans were dry and rubbery. Poori looked and tasted like white tortilla flat bread fried. I don't know what to get couple good authentic Pakistani dishes around. Sheesh kebab was okay, it was that $2 chicken kebab chopped with some onions n green peppers and lemon and they charged me $15 for it. $45 down the hole. Raita was too sweet and carroty. It's basically American version of Desi food. They just took the Desi out of it. Kashmiri naan was just the most unappetizing orange colored thing with coconut shreds in the folds. What happened to almond shreds and raisins on Kashmiri naan. Post Covid times, food is just super expensive and the quality is gone. I am done. I want to really post a great food review, that will make my taste buds sizzle with flavors.

Back after about seven years. $8.99 Lunch Buffet is now $16.99…read more Variety of food on buffet is typical of mid level Indian buffet places. Impressed that they received a 100% compliance score from Health Department. No violations. Bravo! One complaint: Buffet starts at 11:00, yet Naan was not put out until 11:50. However, the Plain Naan was warm and very good! I was selective about what I put on my plate. Again, Tandoori Chicken was overdone--dry and tough even the thigh piece I tried to eat. Not okay. Chili Chicken is good. It is similar to Chinese Sesame Chicken. Tikka Masala was very good with tender chicken. Spinach with chickpeas was good. The two rice choices were nice and hot. The Mulligatawny Soup was lukewarm and thin and spicy as expected. Cabbage is excellent! Nice flavor and cooked well. Dessert was their regular rice dish that I did not want to eat. No Goat dishes offered today. They are usually good.. Restaurant seating is booths and tables.

This is one of the best Shalimar locations in the area and the closest to my house. The food is…read morealways hot, quick, and tastes great. The chicken tikka masala is nice and creamy and doesn't have a strong tomato taste like some places, which I appreciate. Everyone that works there is super nice. I think the portions seem a little smaller than full serve places but the size is still adequate and the prices are relative.

For what is essentially an enhanced food court experience, you get a pretty tasty meal here,…read moreeverything comes out quickly, and the owner takes very good care of you. The menu is pretty extensive for the seemingly small kitchen space you can see behind the counter. My vegetable samosas (2) were piping hot and had a decent amount of "not potato" in them, accompanied by 2 sauces. The Chicken Tikka Masala Bowl includes a generous amount of well-prepared rice. Normally I pass on rice except as a vehicle for sauce, but I finished this. The sauce had a reasonably deep red color and an enjoyable spicy flavor, maybe a little less tomato flavor than I've had elsewhere, but still quite good. Naan, wrapped in foil, is fresh and hot, but not necessarily crisp. Flavored naans will have the flavors as a stuffing. My mango lassi was excellent - I almost wanted to steal a larger milkshake cup from nearby Herbie's and ask for that to be filled up instead. All in all, if you are looking for an Indian meal while at Galleria 7, you will be very satisfied here.

I had been dying to try this place, and it definitely lived up to the hype! It was much fancier…read moreinside than I expected, with a beautiful dining room and a really nice bar, but I still felt perfectly comfortable dressed casually. The food was phenomenal, and the service really stood out. Even though I already knew what I was ordering, our waiter took the time to explain each dish, which made the experience feel welcoming and approachable. The butter chicken was absolutely amazing...so aromatic, flavorful, and one of the best I've had. It is a bit more expensive and the portions are smaller than some of the other Indian restaurants in the Albany area, but the quality, atmosphere, and service make it well worth it for a special meal or an occasional treat.

I like this place best for Indian buffets in Albany(Latham) area. They have several cold side…read moresalads, fresh fruit, and at least 2 desserts normally. One is always rice pudding. Their lunch buffet (weekdays) is 14.95 and it always includes at least 1 meat on the buffet besides chicken, which I appreciate. Most Indian buffets are chicken dishes only. I find the seasonings used here to be pleasantly well done- it is never bland/lacking in flavor and it is also (when spicy) never overwhelming/too hot to enjoy. We're very fond of Indian buffets so have been looking in this area for a while; this is the best we've found so far. Attentive servers bring water and clear plates regularly. Restaurant is very clean and well run. Enjoy it!

A very well kept store in Latham offering a variety of international foods…read more The employees were very friendly. There is so much to see, every bit of this store is fully stocked with thousands of items. Any questions I had were answered expertly. There is a cafe in the rear of this store which seemed like it just kept going further and further back, seriously there is so much inside! There was a full service butcher shop in the middle of the store with Halal meats and a large freezer section stocked with whole fish. Fresh produce is also in the middle of the store close to the cashier stand. A large freezer section lines the wall to the left when you enter and on the right bulk rices are available. It was a very cool shop and super affordable. I'll be back soon.

This place seems to have it all! We ordered food to eat there and everything was delicious. The…read morevegetable korma was so flavorful and may be one of my new favorite dishes! Generous portions and friendly staff.

We've been here 2x. Will return many more times for sure. This food is fresh, quality + deliciously…read morewell seasoned. The people working there care that you enjoy their food- good sign. Last time, I got Behari Chicken with rice+ salad. I was so impressed by the flavor, quality and size of the portion that I repeated same order next time. My Hubbie got the Behari chicken wrap first time, but he didn't like the chutney in it; now is convinced by my huge plate portion to get same as mine. Try all 3 sauces, we liked them all- all different but the red is hot. Try it, + I'll bet you go back. Extremely reasonable prices, too.

This place is absolutely incredible. The food is fresh and delicious. The spicing is on point. The…read morestaff is friendly and helpful. Everything about this experience was fantastic. We ate in which is counter service. My buddy and I each got an Naan kebab. I ordered the loaded fries. My buddy ordered the chicken poppers, which was a special. Everything was fresh and tasty. The chicken poppers were incredibly moist. I will absolutely be back here again.

Came here on a Tuesday and practically had the place to ourselves!…read moreWe ordered a mango Lassi, which was so tasty, and started with garlic Naan and Jalapeño cheese Naan. The Jalapeño was the star of the show - it was so cheesy! For entrees, we ordered the Chicken Biryani and Chicken Vindaloo. Both were absolutely delicious! Highly recommend!

The food is good and trust worthy. They really abide by Shariah Law of…read moreIslam.......................................................................................................................................................................................

What used to be Thai is now Fry. I wish yelp had "half" stars but I imagine that once its a dine…read morein facility the stars will improve. SO had the fried fish dinner and I ordered the dozen shrimp with fries and mac and cheese. Shrimp are not so covered in breading that you need to wonder where the critter went. I do so enjoy shrimp. There were sufficient fries for a whole family. Fried fish were also plentiful. Parking is problematic since we had 2 feet of snow a week ago. Staff were pleasant and food is surved up quickly. I think the travel with hot food in boxes is just a problem. Hopefully they will survive covid to serve more tasty food choices. Sorry, I didn't get any pics!

We are so glad we discovered this place! We had the chana chaat, beef keema, palak aalo, shami…read morekabab, and seekh kabab. Everything was delicious. We will definitely be making this one of our regular stops.

Reviewing this spot again after nearly 4 years!…read more In my eyes, this spot has withstood the test of time. Maharaja still holds a dear place in my heart. The food is always exactly what I'm hoping for, and the service is always quick. I don't have to wait very long to get my food, and I always leave happy. My go-to is the Chicken Vindaloo. I have a pretty solid heat tolerance, and I don't recommend this to anyone that can't handle a bit of heat... I sometimes find myself sweating after this dish, but it is so worth it. My wife orders the Chicken Tikka Masala and it's also very delicious. I've tried a few chicken tikka masala dishes in the area (by extension of my wife) and this is my favorite. The sauce is a rich, buttery sauce that tastes amazing, and the chicken is always so tender. We share a helping of rice for the chicken tikka masala and vindaloo. It is plenty of food and we typically leave with leftovers (which reheat nicely). I do also love the copper-wear. Some of the appliances are getting a bit dented, and unfortunately the window in the front is cracked and I notice these small things, but the food is good enough for me to look past that.

Took my daughter out for a good old-fashioned dad & kid Christmas shopping refuel and let me tell…read moreyou--we chose wisely. Service came out of the gate a little slow (hey, it happens), but once it got rolling, it ROLLED. Food hit the table and suddenly nobody cared about the wait anymore. The portions? Huge. Like "are we feeding the table next to us too?" huge. Everything was super flavorful, fresh, and clearly made by people who know what they're doing. We ordered the sampler app and a sampler dinner and shared--10/10 dad move. Now listen closely: DO. NOT. SKIP. THE. MANGO. LASSI. Absolute must. Cool, smooth, and borderline dangerous because you'll want another. And the everything naan... outrageous. Ridiculous. Should be illegal. I'd go back just for that. Place was clean, folks were friendly, plenty of parking (thank you), and even some private seating if you don't feel like sharing your life story with strangers. Long story short: great food, solid vibes, happy kid, full dad. We'll definitely be back.

I come to this restaurant regularly, and over time, I've seen the lunch buffet improve…read moreconsiderably. Today, I came on a Saturday for the first time, to try their weekend buffet. It's a bit more, currently at $21.50, but it's definitely worth it. The entire buffet area is filled with numerous meat and vegetable dishes, including several types of chicken (including the all-important tikka masala (really good)), fish, and goat. A small side table contained a cold drink and hot masala chai. There were FOUR desserts available today, one of which was one I'd not seen there before, a coconut mousse. Service and friendliness remains top-notch here too. The commitment they've made to the quality of food you get here shows.

Pretty solid Indian takeaway. The chicken itself was cut into strips which wasn't the best form…read morefactor but the Makhani was delicious. The naan was okay, I had gotten the cheese naan which didn't have much cheese and wasn't melted at all so that was a bit of a letdown. All in all a good place for scratching the itch of wanting some Indian cuisine in the area. Would definitely like to check out the restaurant proper as opposed to ordering it delivered.