My first time in this spot and I thought the food was delicious. I got the chicken chettinad (extra spicy) and was satisfied by the spice level as some places don't take me seriously. My friend ordered the chicken tikka masala, which I tasted and liked as well, it wasn't overly sweet and mild, the way she likes it. The cheese naan was very tasty as well. Ambiance is simple but appears clean. While there is plenty of seating, even if the tables are a bit close, they seem like they do much more takeout service. Service could be better: they were very nice and helpful, but we had to go up to the counter to get someone to come out from the back to give us our checks. I will definitely be back so I can taste what else is on their extensive menu. read more

The lunch buffet was quite tasty. It included some curries, butter chicken, naan, goat biryani, and dessert including gulab jamun and some kind of fruit custard. I definitely left the restaurant full. I was especially impressed by the goat biryani, which was super flavorful. I also appreciated that a few of the curries were on the spicier side. But I did think it was a bit expensive for a lunch buffet ($24.99 per person on a Friday). The restaurant is also very no-frills. Tables took a bit to be bussed (I think they were short on staff), and at least when I went, you have to pay for water ($1 for a bottle of water). But the food was delicious, and the staff was nice. read more

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You hear "buffet" and you brace yourself for mediocrity. Steam trays. Overcooked chicken. Sauces dulled into submission for the timid. This wasn't that. This was the kind of buffet where you make one slow lap first--just to take it in. Paneer in more than one form. Dal that looked like it had been simmering since sunrise. Chicken 64 glistening under the lights. Biryani piled high, fragrant and defiant. And the spice? Not neutered. Not suburbanized. Real heat. The kind that makes you reach for water and then immediately go back for more. I'll be honest--I didn't know exactly what everything was. Labels or not, it didn't matter. You trust your nose. You trust the color. You trust the steam rising off the tray. And nine times out of ten, you're rewarded. Everything I put on my plate had backbone. Nothing tasted like it had been sitting around apologizing for itself. The paneer had structure. The chicken had attitude. The vegetarian options weren't some token afterthought--they were equal players on the field. And here's the thing about a buffet like this--when the spices are real, when the heat lingers on your fingers long after the plate's cleared--you learn a small but important lesson: wash your hands before you pee. If you know, you know. Best Indian buffet I've had in Cleveland. No hesitation. This is how you do a buffet: bold, unapologetic, and just dangerous enough to remind you you're alive. read more

The Great Indian Kitchen - Who f knows, but it was good. - Indian Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I woke up the Sunday after Christmas craving Indian food--simple as that. I wanted it downtown Cleveland, and after checking reviews, I decided on The Great Indian Kitchen. Why this spot? Two reasons: free street parking on Sundays and a buffet. I called ahead to confirm if the buffet was available, but there was a bit of confusion on the phone--they kept asking about Palm Beach. After clarifying, they confirmed the buffet was open. I arrived around 11:15 am and parking was a breeze--free, just like advertised. Once inside, I realized the buffet didn't start until noon. Wish I had known that when I called, but it didn't stop me from enjoying some incredible food. I decided to dine in anyway. Originally planning on butter chicken, the staff suggested the Desi chicken if I liked spice--which I do--so I went for it, along with garlic naan and a mango lassi. Food took about 30 minutes, and I learned that the mango lassi is self-serve from a cooler. When my food arrived... wow. The aromas, the flavors, everything--beyond words. Hands down the best Indian food I've ever had. The service was a little slow, probably because there were so many people and only one person handling the register and delivering food while preparing the buffet. It made things a bit challenging, but the staff were friendly and the food was absolutely worth the wait. The aesthetic is hard to describe--it's not fancy or polished, but in its own way, it's kind of cool. The tables, the decorations, the overall vibe... it just works. It's a casual, quirky space with a charm you either get or you don't. I liked it. It's a cool vibe if you take it for what it is. Another point: the restaurant was full, and most patrons were from the Indian subcontinent, which speaks volumes about its authenticity. It's not fancy, but it's spectacularly authentic. If you love real Indian cuisine, this is the place to go. read more

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Visited Great India Kitchen in Cleveland recently. The food was very good -- flavorful and authentic, definitely worth trying if you enjoy Indian cuisine. The restaurant was extremely busy because of a local event, so we had a long wait to get our orders, but the staff handled the rush politely. Everything we ordered tasted great and fresh, though the puri/bhatura could have been better. Overall, despite the delay, it was a satisfying dining experience and I'd come back again when it's less crowded. read more

If I could give negative stars I would. I live in California and mortality ordered from this restaurant for delivery. 2 minutes later I saw I made a mistake so I called and asked to cancel the order so they don't waste food and I am refunded. They said they cannot cancel orders? It is their app that they own, how can you not cancel the order? How am I able to pick up the food and receive what I have paid for? I understand it is a mistake however I called two minutes after the order is placed so saying the food is already being prepared is a lie. Horrible business. read more

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My coworkers and I dined here while in town visiting and had a great experience! We got the chili paneer, aloo gobi, butter chicken, garlic naan, and jamun. I love my jamun heated up and the server even went above and beyond to heat it up for us! My husband is Indian and I'd love to take him here if I visit Cleveland again. The establishment is clean and spacious. read more

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Food was fantastic. Could easily be some of the best Indian I've had. We ordered lamb vindaloo, all mixed mandi platter, and paneer butter tikka. Every dish was bursting with spices and warmth; it all just felt like a hug. Ambience is nothing special and service was fine, nothing remarkable. DO NOT ORDER DELIVERY. They use a third-party service that's very inconsistent. Our order was 90 minutes late, so we ended up canceling, getting a refund, and just picking it up ourselves. But the food was so good I'm still giving this place 5/5, it's 1000% worth it if you dine in or do pickup. read more

Okay first of all, we arrived right as they opened at 10am, so the cleaning was starting from the late night crowd the evening before... the food took about thirty minutes for two dosa and chai. I recommend (personally) the paneer dosa, but that's my preference! The texture and flavor was spot on, and the fresh chai was SO worth the wait! Yes, as others have said, it isn't a four star restaurant in cleanliness, but it's decent. Think fast food level as far as that goes. But the food was GOOD! And the service even better! Will likely be back when I'm back in the Gareway District again! (Breakfast yummmm) read more

The Great Indian Kitchen - Paneer dosa - Indian Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Title: Disappointing Service, Questionable Value, and Health Concerns Rating: 1/5 Stars I rarely write reviews, but my experience here was so frustrating that I felt I had to share it. While the food itself was okay, the service and business practices were very poor. I ordered a half-chicken for $24. What I received was disappointing: six pieces total, but it included two legs and a back piece that had been cut in half. The breast was also cut in half and was off the bone, which I didn't realize until I got home because it was part of a larger $60 takeout order. When I went back a day or two later to explain the issue, the same gentleman who helped me acknowledged the mistake but told me he would only "make it right" on my next order. I returned a third time to ask him to resolve the original order first, as it doesn't make sense to spend more money at a business just to get what I already paid for. He refused to fix the previous order without a new purchase. Beyond being cheated on the portions and the frustrating "solution" offered, I also observed bugs crawling around the establishment during my visit. Because of these unsanitary conditions and the refusal to rectify a clear billing error, I will be contacting the Cleveland Department of Public Health to file a formal report. Between the dishonest service and the lack of cleanliness, I will not be returning and cannot recommend this place to anyone. read more

The Great Indian Kitchen serves some of the best Indian food I've had in Cleveland! We ordered paneer, naan, biryani, 65 Szechuan noodles, and a mango lassi -- every dish was packed with flavor and very authentic. The menu is extensive -- nearly four pages long -- with a wide range of North and South Indian options. The ambiance and service are pretty standard -- nothing standout, but perfectly fine. Luckily, the food is so good, it makes up for it. Value-wise, portion sizes are generous and prices are reasonable for the quality you're getting. Definitely worth a visit if you're craving real Indian cuisine. read more

Worst experience. Not what I wanted. Just dumped goat curry on mandi rice I don't want to go back again read more

The Great Indian Kitchen - Not what we wanted. Got wrong meat and looks like they just dumped Goat Curry on mandi rice since goat curry was today's special. - Indian Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Family of 3 attending event in Huntington center. This restaurent is in walking distance. We're lucky enough to order our dinner before the place filled up. Paneer khurchan(white rice), gobi 65, butter roti, fried rice all came in quick succession. They were all equally amazing. Spicy, as we ordered it. I highly recommend finishing the meal with chai. I'd also like to say Thanks to the nice lady who waited on our table. She also got ketchup for our kid. read more

Oh this place was so good. The vibes were great. Very chill and I loved the music videos playing in the back. The food was SO delicious. Spicy for sure but it was so yummy. Also the staff was SO nice. Very patient and attentive and making sure all our needs were met. I would have a better picture but the phone didn't eat first. read more

The Great Indian Kitchen - Veg Hakka Noodles Indo-chinese - Indian Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Delicious! Fantastic authentic Indian food. Very diverse menu with northern and southern options. The bathrooms were very clean and nice which I love. read more

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Super friendly staff, the food was very flavorful but very spicy! Next time will ask for less spice . 9/10 would definitely come here again read more

The Great Indian Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Service was horrific! Order was hours late. Need new staff and an education on how to speak with your customers. Food was yummy!

So I heard they were doing buffet over the weekend, I thought I'd check them out! Honestly, I didn't have a lot of expectations having read the previous reviews but duuuudeee - those reviews were an understatement for sure! Firstly the buffet is on the costlier side $20 per person, which is definitely on the higher side. Secondly, not a lot of options in the buffet as such - there's was plain rice, biryani, chicken Tikka, butter chicken, paya(mutton soup), Andhra chicken, dal, ragi balls, aloo Gobi, chole (which didn't look edible), papad, raita, rice pudding, fruit custard, salad and fruits! That sounds like a lot right, if I was a vegetarian, my only options would be - aloo Gobi, plain rice, dal, chole, steamed ragi balls(which tbh is an acquired taste you're not gonna like it), papad raita rice pudding and salad/fruits! Does that sound like a $20 meal to you? Nope not to me honestly, and I can cook all of these for a dozen ppl with that 20 bucks!! Thirdly and mainly this 'unlimited' buffet includes just 1 portion of flat bread! Can you believe that? One 6" thin flat bread! Ok now for the taste test - so m an Indian born in India in a south Indian home in a Mumbai which is a melting pot of cultures within India, why am I saying this - so you understand where I come from and how much I understand Indian food! The taste is Meh!!! Yes that's my review! The only decent item on the menu worth a second helping was butter chicken and who'd pay $20 for unlimited butter chicken and plain rice at an "unlimited" buffet? Not me please! I'd not recommend this place to anyone for even a 1 time visit! read more

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I ordered Uber eats so I don't have any info on the ambiance or service. But the chicken came. The picture is of all the bones in the chicken. You couldn't eat it. It had a full of cartilage full of Bones. It was disgusting. I threw it in the garbage can. This is a $21 meal that I just had to waste. I highly recommend going someplace else. read more

The Great Indian Kitchen - Curry chicken combo - Indian Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Honestly so delicious I'm delirious. We ordered too much food and it was worth it. The samosas were unbelievable. The service was excellent, very kind people working here. Recently renovated inside too and looks great! The music videos even mentioned Govinda so I know I'm in the right place! Absolutely read more

The Great Indian Kitchen - Paneer butter masala, mixed veg curry etc. It s all good. - Indian Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Their numbers posted to place order are non working and small portions were extra small. The mutton that came with meal were mostly bones.

Eh, I had high hopes but this is one and done for me. They tried to sell me the weekend buffet but as someone who doesn't eat chicken, I decided to order Paneer Tikka Masala. It was decent but just not that great. They also really skimped on the portion. My rice box was only 1/2 to 2/3 full and my gravy cup was only 3/4 the way full. My order was $12.99 so not the end of the world. I asked for 8/10 on the spice level and it was only mild to medium at best. Bland. You have a competitor down in North Royalton who blows you guys out of the water, I'll be patronizing them and not you. read more

I ordered from this place after my surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. The order never showed up at the scheduled time, and when I called the number the website says to call, the person tried to get me to call some service who's number is not even listed. The person said they would speak to the manager and then proceeded to keep me on hold for an entire hour hoping I'd hang up. Pure disregard and respect for the people patronizing their establishment. Save your money and time and order from one of the many other Indian restaurants in the area. read more

So, first off, I'd like to say there were mosquitoes and midges EVERYWHERE. It was the VERRY first thing I'd noticed. Second, the lady in the front told my mother and I "You have to have it to go"..And there were already people sitting down and eating..not to mention MORE people came in as my mother and I were trying to figure out what to get ..they got to eat their food IN the restaurant. So, my mother and I sat at a table and looked at the menu for a while, The lady walked by us a few times, once my mother even tried to ask for some help with the menu..But she didn't get her point across because the table NEXT TO US rudely interrupted us tapping the lady on the shoulder and handing her an empty plate..the lady just said "you have to order at the front." ..???? Hello? So she got up and went to go order..but got interrupted ONCE AGAIN by the people who were BEHIND US and took their 400$ order..WHILE TAKING MINE. so ..we were cut off multiple times. Don't even get me started on the bathroom..It was DANK. I walk in and the ceiling has torn pieces..and someone left the toilet seat up with their urine still in there. So , we didn't even get to order ANY food. Would NOT recommend coming here.. read more

Really bad food I found a staple in the egg curry Very oily Will not go back Prices are good but would not pay for this food again. read more

I found this restaurant while wandering around downtown. Didn't know what to expect, but saw crowds of Indian people nearby. I ordered the Tandoori chicken, Chicken Vindaloo, Mango Lassi. Asked them to make the chicken vindaloo mild, I already knew my "Caucasian" taste buds wouldn't be able to handle it. I was able to eat a few pieces but the taste was incredibly authentic and flavorful. The chicken vindaloo was so tender. The Mango Lassi was awesome too. The crowds of regulars coming by for takeout are definitely in the know. I'd recommend, but be careful not to order anything too spicy if you can't handle the heat. The Andhra chicken is probably too spicy unless you've been eating spicy food since you were very young. read more

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This place was an experience for me and my family. When we walked in we started to have some concerns, it didn't seem very presentable and no one was there to greet us. Eventually we were seated and began looking at the menu, we all decided to get classic Caucasian Indian food: paneer masala, chicken tikka masala, and butter chicken. We were not asked spice level but that is expected as a lot of times white people are known as being wimps who can't handle any spice. As we waited for our food the vibe in the restaurant shifted, a ton of regulars decided to come in and even at one point a blind lady and her guide dog came in and sat at their usual spot. The waitress couldn't have been more helpful, kind, and they even knew her and her dogs name... very cute and sweet. Once the food came expectations were mixed, paper plates and bowls and plastic utensils were used to serve our food. While this isn't a big deal at all it definitely isn't something that I've ever experienced prior at indian restaurants. Once we started to indulge, we couldn't have been happier, we all tried each others and were very impressed. The food was so flavorful and the rice was different to anything I've had before. The food and staff I give 5 stars but I understand that presentation plays a factor in the overall rating. It wasn't the cleanest place in the world and for a lot of people that can be a turnoff. I'm not from Cleveland but if I was, I would become a regular for sure 4/5 read more

So this place is not for everyone, but I really like it. We will start off with location. For me its within a block of my apartment so I have no issue walking over for a quick breakfast/lunch/dinner/late night snack. That being said if you are driving in parking will be a bit limited depending on whether or not other events are happening downtown. Shoutout to the insane hours this place is running for now. I don't think it's sustainable but I'm not going to stop them because I think we as a city need a robust late night dining scene. If you are dining in brace yourself the predecessor to this spot was Omar Grill which was quite dirty and the new owners have kept that tradition alive. Common for some flies or mystery bugs to be wandering around the dining area. Personally I don't care the food has never made me ill or anything like that so for all I know the kitchen does a fantastic job maintaining food safety standards. The food itself is solid south Indian fare. The curries are favorful, the biryanis are properly cooked, and I love that they do dosas from scratch. A few times the food has been insanely spicy (I did not ask for it and it's completely possible they just cranked the heat since I am a brown person), but it is very flavorful. Value is outstanding and I would encourage people to utilize them for catering service as well. read more

Absolutely amazing Indian food. I got it catered and it was incredible, very flavorful, not too spicy for me (which is a plus cause I'm definitely a wimp when it comes to spicy), and so filling. I highly recommend the garlic naan and buttered chicken. read more

They refused to honor the Yelp coupon. Typical Indian restaurant behavior due to lack and of integrity and basic business ethics. They also screwed up my order. I ordered 2 different dishes and they gave me 3 of the same and then gave me a bunch of BS about it. Hopefully, I won't get sick after eating the food. The bathrooms are disgusting, so hopefully the kitchens not the same.... read more

this place serves the worst Indian food I ever had. I ordered idly and they were made many days ago and reheated. They smell bad like rotten garbage. Chutney and Sambar are equally bad. I never go here again. read more

This has to be the absolute worst place I have ever dined in. I came here because of all the excellent reviews but my goodness, not good!! I should've walked out when I asked the waitress for a spicy curry like vindaloo, which was not on the menu, she say of course we have spicy it's an Indian restaurant.... I ordered something that I knew might be spicy. Let's just say the meat was hard little cubes. To be served on paper plates no napkins and the most oily Naan I've ever eaten. I've been to MANY Indian restaurants from seattle to California to Salt Lake City to New York and I've never had curry, if that's what you want to call it, so bad in my entire life. Just gross horrible food !!!!! read more

They catered a class I am in at college. This was unironically a transformative experience. We ordered the butter chicken and it was absolutely incredible. I can't speak for the restaurant experience, but the flavors of what we tried were so complex and yet so comforting. 5/5 from me. read more

This was without question the best Indian food I have ever had! We had paneer, butter masala, the butter chicken and the order of butter nine. I've been eating at Indian restaurants for 20 years, have never had a meal this good! read more

I had this food about a week ago and have not stopped thinking about going back. It was a catered event and everyone there could not have been happier with the food. I can not wait to go into the restaurant to try it again! read more

Perfect for catering for a class or office gathering. Delicious food at a very good price. I don't know who the folks are stating the food is bad. Paid trolls, perhaps? read more