Food was very good with a traditional style, I brought a friend to try Indian food for the first…read moretime and he loved it

After wanting to go literally since it opened, and particularly encouraged by all the positive…read morereviews, my wife and I happened to be driving by for the Wednesday dinner buffet and had to stop! Shortly after we were seated there was a long line out the door, so certainly a popular spot, or at least for the dinner buffet. All told, we were a bit surprised to ultimately find the food just 'slightly above generic Indian buffet food.' Also, in spite the establishment's name, we asked twice for dosas but tragically none ever arrived. The meat dishes were primarily chicken, but varied and tasty. My favorite items were the tikka masala tofu and fritters.

OH WOW! This restaurant is such a hidden gem! Everything is halal. The space is really clean and…read morebeautiful, the food is amazing and the portions are surprisingly huge compared with its affordable prices. And the owner is also very humble and friendly. Would definitely recommend more ppl to visit and would love to comeback again in the future.

Owner and worker were extremely rude bathroom had dirt and urine all over and it smelled really bad…read moreafter spending 60$ here I didn't even eat the food it smelled rotten I informed the health department someone is is gonna get sick 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!

We arrived early Friday evening. There were a few other patrons but the restaurant was quiet with…read moreengaging light music. The waiter was friendly and prompt. For appetizer we had their aloo pakora, which was a bit thick on the crust but certainly tasty. We ordered medium heat chicken tikka masala and mild chicken korma. Both had good flavor and the right amount of heat. The garlic naan was warm not hot but had a clean garlic flavor. Flavorful sauces were served in side bowls. It was a good dinner. One sad point was the amount of personal information their payment service required in order to pay by credit card. Unless you enjoy marketing calls from strangers, plan to pay in cash.

I came mid week with a friend for a lunch buffet. This restaurant is located deep in the corner of…read morea strip mall. It has a small dining area, a nice spread on the buffet, clean restrooms, and friendly staff. Before being seated, we were asked whether we wanted any sodas, juice, water, or hot tea. I ate the chicken biryani, tandoori chicken, and curry goat. Everything was absolutely delicious and well seasoned, but not spicy. Tandoori chicken is probably one of my favorite things to get at an Indian buffet. Unfortunately, the pieces that I grabbed were on the drier side, but they were still tasty. I didn't see any Naan on the buffet. Overall, this was a nice experience and reasonably priced. I would return in the future.

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.

The place looks completely changed over from when it was Quigley's and the other Indian restaurant…read morethat was here. One surprise after scanning the menu that its a chain whether that is your thing or not but usually isn't mine. We did a later lunch so not too many people here. Nice to have the place to ourselves but hopefully for them it will pick up. We ordered a simosa and they only had a potato one with peas but it was delicious. We thought we ordered another appetizer but it never came a mis communication. We didn't realize that until our entrees came. I should have tried something different but I wanted to order something I knew well to compare so I ordered the chili chicken and she asked if I wanted it dry or saucy. I said saucy because I never saw it completely dry before so not sure but it was good. It was different than other ones ive tried but every place is a little different. My friends entree came about ten minutes later. She ordered a fish curry. You'd think they could have timed our meals more closely. I ended up getting dessert, ras malai, which was very good since I didn't think it was very sweet. I usually don't enjoy very sweet desserts. Usually don't do a dessert either. Grabbed a go menu in case I ever want to order pick up. I would try again to see what the many offerings they have are like.

Wow. I've enjoyed Indian food for years, and have eaten it locally, in NYC, and India. (Yes,…read moreIndia.) This was simply the best, the BEST Indian and Indochinese food I ever had! Located in an unassuming building off Columbia Tpke, it is an open and calm space. It checked all my boxes in the best way - plenty of light, soft music, well spaced tables. Each dish came out of the kitchen as it was ready, hot and fresh. We won't return immediately only because we want to keep it special, but we've already told a few friends and look forward to going back with more people.

My DIL has been wanting us to try this place because she heard so much good about it. Since we're…read morefrom out of town, we're just coming along having no expectations. As you walk in, it's not fancy or looking special. Just a regular place in a strip mall. Don't judge a book by its cover. We were super disappointed that the buffet was closed but they were gracious to offer 20% off our meals. First to arrive was the garlic naan which was good. But I really want to talk about the Chicken Korma! I wanted spicy so he asked me from 1-10 how spicy. I ordered a 5 because the waiter said that most people who say they like spicy find the 7 too spicy. It was PERFECT! Finally something spicy that was perfect. It was so so delicious I am still thinking about it. Everyone else ordered the tikka chicken which is a safe bet if you're starting to venture into amazing Indian food. I just love all the flavors!!! Food wise, the only disappointment was the chai tea. I did not care for it, and it was served in a takeout cup which was weird. The waiter was amazing. Very attentive and friendly explaining all the dishes well. I would definitely return. PS I tried to come back again for the buffet but they were closed again. I am wondering if they're going to do away with it. I would call ahead of time to check.

I like this restaurant. The food is fresh and quite delicious. I picked curry chicken with basmati…read morerice and flatbread or naan. Simple. Straight forward. I enjoyed it all. I took some home. It reheats well and perhaps tastes even better the next day. Service was good. The food was ready relatively quickly. The staff served up our orders with a smile. The restaurant looks clean. It's not fancy. The lighting is dim and a bit bluish. It looks as though it's a repurposed pizza parlor. The restaurant does have in-person dining but the demand for take-out seems even higher.

Lovely restaurant, very attentive waiters and everyone was extremely helpful. When they say hot,…read morethey DO mean "hot" as in Indian hot, not American hot. Forewarned is forearmed! The shrimp dish we had was excellent. Vegetable biryani had a nice mix of vegetables and rice - and if you judge an Indian restaurant in part by its rice, theirs is outstanding. We shared two lamb dishes and were disappointed in one. We'd hoped the lamb would be "falling apart", so soft it would melt in the mouth. Unfortunately, the small lamb pieces in the rogan josh were pretty chewy and somewhat unpleasant. The lamb kebabs however were nice and almost sweet, and we'd order them again. The dosa was marvelous and the chapati tasted fresh. The lassis are extremely sweet. Extremely. They can't be made less sweet, because they're made from a mix -- so if you're looking for authentic lassi, with fruit, yogurt, cardamom, etc, this is not your place. That was very disappointing since part of the restaurant's claim to fame is its authenticity. Our real quibble was when we were trying to decide on an extra appetizer, someone (perhaps the manager?) came over and asked about what we wanted. We asked about a few things and he said "Let me bring you something to taste - if you don't like it you don't have to pay for it." It was very large for an appetizer, and we each had a bite, but left most of it. Nevertheless, we were charged for it. Perhaps we needed to say "We didn't like it" but it was good - it was just much more expensive than we'd have chosen for an extra appetizer. The garlic naan by the way was good but a bit greasy. Still, good!

I frequent this place regularly and they are still five star in my book…read more They consistently deliver on fresh authentic flavors along with great service and the ambiance here is just so zen. Go here to satisfy your craving for Indian food, whether you like mild to spicy flavors!