I stopped by here after teaching a cheese and wine pairing class at the Pilgrimage Wine Company. I…read morewanted to grab something quick to eat after a long day and I'm so glad I did! I ordered the tandoori chicken and the sauce was delicious so were the sautéed onions and peppers that came with it. The place is not fancy at all the food was phenomenal!

Don't let the exterior dissuade you, this place is a hidden gem! Best chicken tikka masala ever!…read more Service is kind and welcoming too!

Excellent food and service. They helped give great order reccommendations and the food (tikka…read moremasala, garlic naan) was so good.

This is my go-to place to eat. I get takeout around once a week. They are always friendly and the…read morefood never disappoints! If you get a chance, they have a buffet on Fridays and special days which is awesome.

Grace of India delivers the kind of meal that's authentic Indian cooking and not the generic,…read morebuffet‑driven versions I often see in my travels. This is a kitchen that cooks with technique, and pride -- and it shows in every dish. I ordered the garlic naan, chicken curry, and lentil soup, and each one hit a different high note. The garlic naan was exceptional -- blistered, aromatic, and clearly made in a real tandoor. It had that perfect balance of crisp edges and soft interior that only comes from fresh dough and proper heat. Easily some of the best naan I've had in Cincinnati. The chicken curry was a standout: layered spices, real depth, and a heat profile that felt authentic. You can taste the difference between a sauce built from scratch and one poured from a generic base -- this was the former, and it was excellent. The lentil soup (dal) was comforting and flavorful, with the kind of balance you only get when someone knows how to temper spices properly. Nothing heavy, nothing muddy -- just clean, well‑executed cooking. Service was warm and attentive, and the entire experience reinforced that this is a restaurant focused on quality rather than shortcuts. Grace of India is easily one of the strongest Indian options in Cincinnati and a place I'd recommend without hesitation.

This is my favorite Indian food, in literally the whole world. I've traveled a lot and my extended…read morefamily has travelled even more. They don't even live in Cincinnati. But wherever we are in the world, if we eat Indian food- it is always compared to Grace of India... and it always falls short. It's a given we're going to eat it when anyone comes to visit. The family who runs this place are so kind. They adore children, even when they run around like crazies in the restaurant. Love this place! Love the people! The food is the best!!!

Great food customer service and they keep the property clean Owner is always on premises with a…read moresmile and greeting.

Pretty darn good Indian food !! Tried chicken Saag for the…read more1st time and it was pretty tasty, needs a lil salt but other than that good flavor profile... Will definitely be back in the near future!!

What a lovely restaurant. The owners and workers were so friendly and attentive. It was early in…read morethe day but another customer came in and sat down. It was obvious he was a regular. They called him by name and inquired about his wife. You know the food is good when they have regulars they know so well. The menu is expansive and everything we had was absolutely delicious. I had chicken pollock paneer. It was a warm, spicy, creamy bowl of deliciousness that was paired with basmati rice. We also ordered both the garlic and onion naan which is a must try. You won't regret it. This is my new go to for Indian. Oh, I noted that they have gulab Jamin which I will be trying at my next visit

My hg and I love this place! We look forward to getting our weekly takeout so we can eat while…read morewatching a movie at home, but we've also eaten inside and the service remains consistent! This is hands down the best Indian cuisine in the Tri-State area. I love it so much that i'm downloading yelp after 5 years just to rave about this place. Food 10/10, Service 10/10, Consistency 10/10, Friendliness 10/10, Atmosphere 10/10. We really love this place and try to put as many people on. I usually get Chicken Makhani, Saag Panner, and Garlic Naan. My mouth is watering just thinking about this place. Yum Yum Yum!

My husband took me to Aap for what I'm pretty sure was my first time & I wish he had taken me…read moresooner. The exterior is very unassuming - a good example of don't judge a book by its cover - with convenient parking available. We were greeted by a pleasant host who sat us promptly & took our order. A server quickly filled our glasses with water & brought us a couple Cokes. We both ordered the chicken tikka masala ($16.99) & shared an order of the paneer naan ($4.99). I chose a spice level 4 out of 6, while my husband sprung for the 5. Both of us were very happy with our choices, as we were provided just enough heat to get our noses running, but not an overwhelming heat that took over the flavors. The sauce was so smooth & rich & seasoned with the perfect amount of cilantro. The rice looked deceptively plain, but was prepared & seasoned well & was the perfect accompaniment to the velvety sauce & chicken. The naan was stuffed with a house-made cheese & plenty of fragrant herbs, making this delicious bread a welcome side to this decadent meal. This has easily become a top favorite for both of us as far as Indian restaurants in Cincy. Go check it out - you'll be glad you did.

I've been reading reviews on this place. I've driven past this place many times and rarely saw cars…read morein the parking lot. So we wanted India food and was on that side of town so we decided to stop in. It was dark and was a little hard seeing the driveway but we were the only ones in the parking lot. We went in and we were seated right away. I got the tikka chicken saag and a garlic naan and my wife got the Chicken Tikka Masala. I would have to agree with the people who reviewed this place. This is a diamond in the rough. The food was excellent and I got a heat rating of a 6. Was supposed to be super hot but it wasn't but a pleasant hot. I would definitely go back when I want Indian food. I have to say they get a lot of carry out orders.

We returned to Little India to celebrate our youngest son Taz turning 16…read more This was not our first visit. We keep coming back because the food is consistently good. My son ordered the chicken tikka masala with a spice rating of 3. It had great flavor and just the right amount of heat. Rich sauce and generous portions. He paired it with regular naan and a mango lassi. The naan came out warm and soft. The mango lassi was cold, smooth, and refreshing. I ordered the chicken tandoori with cheese naan and a Coke. I went with spice level 1, which was mild and still full of flavor. The chicken had a nice grilled taste and stayed juicy. The cheese naan was excellent. We also grabbed two bottles of water. The total bill came to about $60. For a family dinner with good portions, that felt very reasonable. Service was friendly and the food came out hot. The relaxed atmosphere made it easy to enjoy the evening and celebrate a milestone birthday. A solid spot in Oxford when you want good Indian food and a welcoming place to celebrate.

Great food, large portions, and excellent service. The atmosphere is comfortable. Kind of dark but…read moresets the mood. Loved it! Got a Mango Lassi to go. I'm not a huge fruit or mango fan but it was the best thing I've ever had. So good!

I grabbed takeout from Taj Mahal late one evening last week. My food was ready quickly and was…read morebagged up really well to make sure nothing spilled on the way home. Even my mango lassi was in the brown paper bag with the food, but nothing budged in transit. Since it was late in the evening, free street parking was readily available. The inside of the restaurant is MUCH bigger than it looks from the outside. I'd love to dine in sometime. The staff greeted me and got me my food right when I walked in. I ordered garlic naan, mango lassi, and saag mushroom. All were good! The saag mushroom left just a little to be desired, but I'd definitely eat it again. Would also love to try their tikka masala and several other dishes.

First time at Taj Mahal Bar & Grill. My girlfriend and I met there for lunch at 11 a.m. There was…read morestreet parking right out front and I paid on the Cincy EZPark app. My girlfriend is a big lover of Indian food. They brought out the sauces/chutneys and they were cold, straight from the fridge and she was very disappointed in that. We ordered our drinks and neither one of us cared for the drinks at all. I ordered the chai tea and she ordered a manhattan. My chai tasted like milk and sugar and that is pretty much all, I was missing the spiciness of chai tea. Also a skin had formed on top of the tea as if the milk was scorched. She did not care for the manhattan at all, not really boozy and definitely not in the right glass and had a bunch of ice in it instead of none or just a single cube. On to the food. We both enjoyed our food. She ordered many items as she likes to take it home for the next day. I ordered the lamb kabob which is cooked in a Tandoor oven. I am going to say this is the single best dish I have ever had in an Indian restaurant and I would most assuredly order it again. My girlfriend said her meal was good in the restaurant and as leftovers at home as well. Our waitress did not have much of a personality and also it was clean inside but nothing spectacular.

Nice atmosphere, good food and service. Excellent sag paneer and long grain rice was exceptional.read more

Being the neighborhood Indian restaurant, Swad is one of my go-tos. I've been told ownership has…read morechanged a few times over the years, and you can usually tell when it has. The current owner seems to have a better handle on things than the last couple. I've never had a bad dish here. Some of my faves are the chicken tikka saag, chicken tikka masala and the magi chicken (not fruity nor too sweet). The garlic naan is also clutch. It's a great option when you don't feel like traveling to another neighborhood for Indian curry dishes.