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Spice Pot - Breads & Biryani

3.5 (30 reviews)
ModerateIndian
Open • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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Lunch buffet until 3pm for $10.99
Luke X.

I stopped in hoping the buffet was available but due to covid we could only order off the menu. Surprisingly the food was even better! Maybe it's because we waited many months to come back. But we tried garlic naan and it was so much more delicious than buffet naan! The chicken tandoori came out on a sizzling plate. Omg it was so good and the onions too. It didn't take long which was great for my lunch hour. It was definitely worth staying to order from the menu.

Vegetarian Food from the buffet To Go!!! Tasty and convenient!
Lotus S.

This is a new restaurant which I believe used to be the Taj Mahal. I purchased food from the buffet. I selected every vegetarian item available and the food was rich, but delish! Everything was amazing. I selected Dal, Paneer Korma, a green sauteed vegetable dish, carrot rice, steamed rice, and naan. I also had a mashed dessert that was orange in color. I will definitely be back. I do wish they served chili peppers on the buffet with the raw onions because I enjoy spicy peppers with my food. I was able to purchase a lunch buffet to go. They don't weigh by the pound, but instead just charge $9.99 for the meal. He offered me two boxes, but I only wanted one. I'm not sure if they give you 2 boxes per person to go. I'll have to ask next time. Great news! The gentleman let let me know I can order online, and they deliver to Johnston, Grimes, Waukee . . . Not just close to their restaurant. A great quick lunch spot, and would even be nice for dinner.

Samosas with mint chutney sauce, apollo shrimp, chicken tikka masala, white rice, garlic naan.
Sheena H.

I ordered the samosas, apollo shrimp, chicken tikka masala, butter naan and garlic naan. The samosas with the mint and chutney sauce....omg the best! I have no idea what I got for the shrimp but it definitely wasn't what was pictured on the yelp eat app. I took two bites and couldn't eat it. The tikka masala was good and the garlic naan was good. But the butter naan was bland. It also got to me 25 minutes later then the yelp eats app told me it was going to take.

Quinn C B.

Took time to ensure the dishes were to our liking even with the kids. The ground lamb curry was the best! The chicken koorma was a close second. The naan was fresh and very garlicky! This is our new favorite Indian restaurant in town. We will be back soon!

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Such a great place for Indian take out. The garlic naan and cheese naans are so good and cannot be left out of our order!

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4 years ago

Great food!! Full of flavor and has fantastic samosa's. Highly recommend trying the buffet.

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Ordered delivery. Best Indian food I've had in Des Moines. So flavorful- would recommend.

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Worst food ever! Neither tasty nor healthy. My wife literally vomited after eating at this place.

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Amruth Indian Grill - Chilli/garlic Naan

Amruth Indian Grill

4.7(43 reviews)
0.6 mi

I love this place, their food has a lot of aroma and spices. It's like calling out to different…read moreparts of India that we haven't gotten a chance to try in dsm. I am obsessed with their buffet to try other things. Sat-sun 12-4 for buffet. The environment is very clean and service is authentic

Today was my 55th birthday and I was kind of flying solo. I did take the day off work, but other…read morethan that everyone around me had plans. I decided to treat myself. Amruth took over a space that used to be one of my favorite Mexican restaurants (Mazatlan) not far from where I live. I've been wanting to get there, but just hadn't made it yet. My birthday was a perfect excuse. Parking isn't an issue. It's in a small strip of businesses along Swanson and the lot is pretty big. I was greeted as soon as I walked in. I was shown to a table; my host also ended up being my server. The interior isn't fancy. The seating is a combination of booths and low top tables and chairs. The main seating is to the Right of the front counter as you enter. To the Left is a small area with a bar they are using for overflow and as a party room space. The menu is extensive and can be found online (https://online.skytab.com/bd3b12858938ae5724425b6f04ead3bf). I'd browsed it before arriving and pretty much knew what I wanted. My server took my drink order and brought a small carafe of water to my table. I ordered the Alfredo chicken 65 pasta (medium spice level) and that comes with garlic naan. It seemed a little unconventional... Pasta with Indian food...? But it's in their Amruth Specialty section and they wouldn't put something on on the Specialty menu if it wasn't good... Right? I also ordered a Masala chai. The pasta dish was served over a penne style pasta. Kind of a take on a cajun pasta with an Indian twist. Very good! I'd order this again and again...and again. The naan was fresh and tasted great too! Chicken 65 is something I've ordered as a appetizer many times so I had a pretty good idea of what I was getting. Interesting combination with the pasta and creme sauce... I will say I'm very glad I didn't order it at the hot spice level...the medium was lighting me up a little. And I don't shy away from heat... Lol My server checked on me every now and then and we chatted a little. I'd mentioned the spots I normally go to for lunch and their buffets. At Amruth they have an all you can eat dosa special on Thursdays (don't quote me on that, but I think that's what I read...call them and ask about it) and a buffet on Sundays. The Sunday buffet I am sure on... When we were talking he mentioned they offer 25-30 items on their buffet v. the 10 or so that other restaurants seem to offer. This will be something I have to check out! Prices are reasonable. I took care of my bill at the front counter when I finished my meal. They take cash or cards There is a small discount if you pay with cash. The portion of food I received ordering off the menu was huge and this would be a great place to bring a few friends and share dishes family style...! The customer service I had today was exceptional and the food was excellent. Definitely the caliber that makes me want to come back and check out some of the more traditional items on the menu! https://amruthindiangrill.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557627782966

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Amruth Indian Grill - Party Hall

Party Hall

Amruth Indian Grill - Butter Chicken Alfredo Chicken 65 Pasta Rice Garlic Naan

Butter Chicken Alfredo Chicken 65 Pasta Rice Garlic Naan

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Desi Bites

4.7(22 reviews)
0.8 mi

We stopped by Desi Bites late in the evening around 8pm on a Friday night and surprisingly the…read moreplace was busy. The restaurant is located inside a grocery store and set up as a take out counter where you place your order and pay first, then wait for your name to be called to pick up the food. They have a cashier to take the orders and also a kiosk (where I was directed to place my order). There is a designated seating area to eat the food. I would say there was about 8 tables and it looked bright and clean. There were families there with little kids dining in during my visit. I placed my order on the kiosk and stood aside nearby waiting for my name to be called. The cashier was nice and mentioned that it would be a while before my name would be called so I should have a seat. Instead I decided to walk around the grocery store which I enjoyed. I should have looked at the ticket that the kiosk printed because it said my order would be ready in 50 minutes. It did take 50 minutes because there were so many people whose order was ahead of mine. This place is popular! I ordered the butter chicken and the 65 chicken. The butter chicken was delicious. It came with a side of white rice and was nice and sweet and creamy. I was able to order the dish in mild spicy level which I appreciated. They use cashew paste in the dish so if you have a nut allergy, then this dish is not for you. It came in a sealed yellow container that I thought was spill proof. Unfortunately the oil from the dish leaked out onto the bag and onto my jacket. This is something to consider if I decide to pick up my order again or have it delivered. The 65 chicken was good too but the kiosk would not allow me to order it mild so I was forced to order it at a medium spice level. It was too spicy for me. The chicken was at the bottom of the take out container and covered with fried rice. It seemed like a lot of rice and not enough chicken. The rice was very good. It was mixed with cashew nuts so if you have a nut allergy, this dish is not for you. I had never had 65 chicken but knew it was a popular dish. I am not sure I will order this next time despite the large portion it came in. Overall this is a great alternative to other Indian restaurants in the area. It is competitive because some items are cheaper than what you would find in a restaurant (i.e. an order of naan here is $2.50).

Food was delicious. Located inside grocery store, so not a good atmosphere for dining in, but fir…read morefast food or carry out its very good!

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Desi Bites - Located inside the Konark Grocery.

Located inside the Konark Grocery.

Desi Bites - Chai and chicken Hakka noodles - lot of food, a little spicy

Chai and chicken Hakka noodles - lot of food, a little spicy

Desi Bites - Top: chicken biryani, bottom: chicken majestic -

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Saffron Indian Cuisine - Gongura Chicken

Saffron Indian Cuisine

4.7(11 reviews)
2.7 mi

4.6* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4*…read more Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $44 04/24/2026 It was honestly a bit of an accident that we even found this place and boy are we glad that we did - it was quite the hidden gem! We were out stopping at local spots to update my HappyHourDesMoines.com website and decided it was time to have some dinner. My wife did a restaurant search on her car's system, this place popped up and since we both enjoy Indian food...we decided to give it a try. We left very impressed - especially with the food and the very attentive and helpful service from Kavya, who was awesome! We started by ordering a Mango Lassi (yogurt based 'malt') that was absolutely delicious - cool, creamy and full of mango flavor. We followed with Chicken Lollipops (see picture) as our appetizer and again, found them very good - especially with the side sauce. For our dinners, my wife ordered Korma (see picture) and substituted the chicken with lamb while I ordered the Gongura Chicken (see picture) at Kavya's suggestion. We also ordered Basil Naan (see picture) and found it to also be very good - thin, tasty and fresh...and the basil flavoring was something we hadn't experienced with naan before. They offer 3 spice levels and my wife ordered medium while I went with hot. We both like spicey food. Personally, I would have liked something in between the two on both dishes as my wife's didn't seem to have much spiciness and mine had a definite burn that overwhelmed some of the flavor. The good news is that we didn't have to ask for extra rice to finish our meals as we do at most other Indian restaurants - both dishes were served with a generous portion. My only disappointment was the men's restroom, as both the cleanliness and maintenance could use some improvement. The aesthetics to get there were also a little awkward, with it located in a hallway next to the kitchen that also had some carts and dirty dishes. If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com

We had the lunch buffet. Display offered lukewarm, small portions of decently flavored food. Not…read morebad, not great. Really appreciated the flavorful cabbage and fluffy naan, but thought the rest was pretty underwhelming.

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Saffron Indian Cuisine - Saffron lunch buffet

Saffron lunch buffet

Saffron Indian Cuisine - Chicken Lollipops

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Bawarchi Indian Grill and Bar

Bawarchi Indian Grill and Bar

4.3(80 reviews)
4.7 mi

Fantastic food and service! The chicken is very well marinated and soft. The naan is also very…read moretasty and the service is very kind. Quiet ambiance with some music. Can have a good conversation there.

I'm not sure what is going on here lately, but what used to bring me to Bawarchi Indian Grill and…read moreBar seems to be fading a little... We stopped in again last Tuesday for the lunch buffet at right about noon. We were greeted and told to take a seat as normal, but that's kind of where things ended. We sat in the booth for a few minutes. Normally a server checks in with you and takes a drink order at least and releases you to the buffet. No sign of anyone returning... We finally got up and headed to the buffet on our own. A lot of the warming trays on the buffet were already mostly empty and hadn't been refreshed. We did our best to fill a first plate (tandoori chicken, chicken biryani, goat curry, etc.) and went back to our booth. When we got back to our seat there was a carafe of water and a basket of naan on the table. That was a good thing. My co-worker was able to flag down the server to get him a Diet Coke. The food was good. What there was of it... After finishing the first plate we headed back up and it was kind of the same story. Quite a few empty warming trays... But at least a couple of the previously empty ones (aloo gobi and chicken 65) had been refilled so we got some variety. While we were up our first plates hadn't been cleared from the table... Maybe they were short staffed...? It only appeared to be the one gentleman working the front acting as host, server, and cashier. Given the lack of attention to guests and keeping the buffet replenished... I'm really hoping this extreme was a one-off, but things have been a little hot and cold the last couple of visits. It's a shame. We really enjoyed this buffet for a couple of years after our first visit. I've pretty much given them a pass until now hoping it would return to normal. Crossing my fingers things will get better again. With competition like Chowrastha not far away... They're too close by (Ashworth and 60th in West Des Moines) to be letting your game slip like this...

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Bawarchi Indian Grill and Bar - The sauce table.

The sauce table.

Bawarchi Indian Grill and Bar - Tandoori chicken and butter chicken

Tandoori chicken and butter chicken

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Chowrastha - Wait

Chowrastha

4.2(43 reviews)
3.0 mi

Amazing Food Ordered…read moreChicken Tikka, hariyali chicken tikka, chicken dum Biryani, chole bhatura (Epic) Food - 10/10 Ambience - Friendly Parking - Dedicated parking lot Great food. Ordered Takeout on way from Omaha to Des Moines Recommend. Will surely try again

Our 8 yr old son wanted momos and asked to try out a different Indian restaurant than our "usual."…read moreI searched the area, checked out menus, and reviews. Chowrastha looked like it would work. It was a Friday evening and when we entered, about half the tables were full. We were guided to a table and given menus and water (glasses and a pitcher) arrived shortly after. My son definitely wanted the chicken momos. We asked for them as mild as they could make them. My husband chose the chicken vindaloo (medium) and I asked for the Korma Masala with chicken. I asked for it mild, especially so our son would be able to have some of mine, but was told it could only come medium or spicy. So I chose medium. We also placed an order of butter naan. My husband and son ordered fountain drinks. The waiter pointed out the fountain machine and told them to help themselves to start and for refills. My son and husband's food came out along with the naan. There was no mention about mine. We started to wonder if mine had been forgotten but then it came. Our son dove into his momos and almost immediately said they were too spicy. The other Indian restaurants we've been to put the sauces on the side. These had the sauce on them. He powered through and ate four. We were proud of him for doing so. My husband and I ate the rest. I enjoyed the flavor but agreed it would be spicy for a kid. The dumpling wrap seemed to be dry in places. Otherwise, I liked them. My husband enjoyed his chicken vindaloo for the most part. He did mention he's had chicken vindaloo at other Indian restaurants and said he didn't recall it being so tangy. My Korma Masala was fine. It was definitely spicier than I'd desired and there was no way my 8 year old would have enjoyed trying it. My nose would not stop running from the spice level. The butter naan was tasty. Service was non-existent once our food arrived. While other tables did get filled and orders taken, we felt completely ignored. We didn't know if the check came to us or if we needed to pay at the counter. No idea where to get to-go containers. We saw people from a large party coming up and ordering at the counter. Since this was our first time here, we had no clue if this was due to being understaffed or just the norm. Definitely not a good service experience. Our son was disappointed and asked to return to our "usual" Indian restaurant in the metro. I can't disagree.

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Chowrastha - Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chowrastha - Malai Kofta and Paneer Butter Masala - same gravy, tastes identical! Boo!

Malai Kofta and Paneer Butter Masala - same gravy, tastes identical! Boo!

Chowrastha - Buffet

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Spice Pot - Breads & Biryani - indpak - Updated May 2026

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