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    The Indian Kitchen

    4.2 (98 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Tandoori Chicken Malai Kebab
    Helen S.

    Tasy food from a humble kitchen. Mentor seems like sort of a random place to find Northern Indian comfort food, but it's worth the trek. We were greeted on a fairly slow night by a brightly lit, clean dining room. The staff let us pick whatever table we wanted, so of course we chose a comfy booth seat by the window, next to the ice cream freezer. Furnishings are simple, and ambiance isn't particularly exciting, but the moment we opened the menu my mouth was watering. My friend and I started with Chicken Momos, a lovely Nepalese dumpling perfectly spiced and accompanied by a tomato-ey dipping sauce. This was the first time he had seen Paneer Bhurji and Tandoori Chicken Melai Kebab on a menu around these parts, so of course we had to try these. Both were a little different than the ones he's had in Gujarat before, but still supremely satisfying. The chicken in the Melai Kebab is actually already removed from the kebab stick, saving you the work, and much saucier owing to extensive marination in a yogurt and cashew cream, which they then slathered over the meat with various herbs. It was unique, but I actually found the chicken in the Chicken Biryani even more tender. You can alter the spice level of your dishes, but the Biryani still packed the most heat. Their version of Paneer Bhurji is also much more wet, a gravy that is incredibly comforting to eat with rice or their delicious roti, rather than the scrambled egg consistency you might find elsewhere. We did some considerable damage between the two of us, but still had a decent amount of food left over for another meal. Great value considering the quantity and quality of dishes. Come hungry, and you won't be disappointed.

    Colorful decor with booths, tables and a bar
    Sujoy S.

    We had called them up to check if they'd be open as it was almost time to close for the afternoon. They asked how many we were and waited for our party of three. The place has a nice homely Indian decor, colorful yet not too flashy and a lot of booths which is more convenient for a family. We ordered the paneer makhani (ie butter paneer) and garlic naans and both were perfectly cooked. My mother who's really fussy about her food liked it too! My wife had taken a chicken biryani and l tasted a spoonful... no complaints there either! Also there's a small bar if you choose to have some drinks to go with your food. My mother doesn't like cold water so they actually warmed it to room temperature and served it to her.

    Chicken Curry Naan Basket Chicken over Rice
    bella P.

    Amazing food great service me and my family eat here all the time!! When you walk in everyone is so nice and friendly greeting you! definitely recommend

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    Great spot for Indian in the Cleveland suburb of Mentor. Shrimp masala was fantastic as were the Momos.

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    Excellent food both dining in or takeout. Love the chicken tikka masala and naan. Great place!

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    Good food, service okay. They have quite a selection of Naan and I recommendation trying them all.

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    Great food and service! Clean place and good takeout too. Staff are always friendly to me.

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    An authentic Indian Fast Food cuisine establishment. Unique in its offerings and a one if the kind in Mentor, Ohio.

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    Very good Indian cuisine served fresh and with papadams and multiple sauces. One of the only take-out restaurants to offer puri and knit.

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    the food here is consistently amazing. their butter chicken is amazing. the service is wonderful.

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    My new favorite Indian restaurant! Try the Malai Kofta and their wonderful variety of naan.

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    Worst service.waited for 15 minutes before any one came to take the order only 2 tables of customers were in the restaurant at 1 pm

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    Pari Indian Cuisine - Paneer Tikka Masala was tasty

    Pari Indian Cuisine

    4.0(150 reviews)
    11.3 mi
    $$

    We were in the mood for Indian food and I had heard Pari in Chesterland was pretty good so we went…read moreto check it out. We were welcomed with a delicious smell as soon as we walked in, but was surprised to find that we were the only guests there. As such, service was quick, and the man who served us was very nice. My mango juice was delicious, the rice and shrimp curry hit the spot, and the naan was unique. I didn't get to try my husband's biryani because he ate it all, but he said it was really good. Definitely try this place for a unique, local, small business with delicious food.

    I've been to this place a few years ago and the food was fine so i assumed it would be as my last…read moreexperience. It was not! I'm confused why this place is even open. We ordered takeout and I was so excited since I love Indian. When we arrived the food was not ready and the place was dimly lite and completely empty. It was over lunch time so I was concerned when it was empty. We paid and took the food home to eat. Both dishes we got were oddly colored and had little to no meat. The rice was horrible, the sauce had no flavor. It honestly was inedible. I took one bite and spit it out. It smelled weird and rancid, and was so awful I feared we would get food poisoning. This place should be shut down, Dingy dark, the back room is filled with trash it looks like. Oh and besides inedible food you pay a lot for the food you get it's overpriced. Something feels extremely off and I've never had an experience this bad before. To not be able to eat the food it's so disgusting, is ridiculous!

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    Choolaah - Pro Bowl

    Choolaah

    4.3(814 reviews)
    18.1 mi
    $$
    Vegetarian friendly
    Vegan friendly

    Pretty convenient locations from what I see. This one is super close to my work so we've ordered…read morefrom here multiple times and then came here for a group lunch. The door is wonky though...super heavy and opens weird. They have a lot of different options and premade bowls. For someone who is not very familiar with Indian food, this place makes it easy to customize and try out stuff. Nothing was too spicy or too overspiced, thankfully. Everything tasted relatively fresh but the portions are too small for the price. It's not like at Chipotle or Cilantro where they fill up your bowl. I almost never finish my portion in one sitting but I had no problem doing so here. I wish there were more veggie toppings and not just pickled ones. Scallions and cilantro would be great options to have. The mango lassi was delicious but so small. The inside is high ceilinged, spacious and has plenty of seating. The big group bench in the middle had such heavy and had awkward block seats. They were hard to get in and out of and were so uncomfortable.

    This is like Chipotle for Indian food. SO GOOD! We were a…read morelarge group of 7 so we pretty much ordered something from each section of the menu. Everyone loved the food and the flavors were so satisfying. The real tandoors behind the see-through glass were eye catching. Being able to see my food being cooked was very satisfying. The servers were very sweet, made great recommendations and were very patient with my very chaotic family. My only issue with this place is the unisex restrooms. Men absolutely mess up the restrooms and women bear the brunt of it. Petition to go back to restrooms specific to the sexes.

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    Desi Mama Restaurant - Goat Kadai - basmati rice - Paneer 65

    Desi Mama Restaurant

    4.3(18 reviews)
    16.0 mi

    Just a quick review on one of my favorite new restaurants here in Cleveland! My favorite food is…read moreIndian food and I have been wanting to try this little hole on the wall family restaurant ever since it opened almost a year ago only 2 miles from my house. For date night, my boyfriend and I enjoyed a massive and authentic dinner for about $50, including tax and tip. Our food was clearly made with love from the namesake, "Desi mama," who personally waited on us and cooked our delicious dinners. My bf and I ordered kashmiri naan (a fruit, nut, and coconut naan - get this!!) and two orders of thali, (one chicken and one lamb), which is basically a generous sampler of delicious Indian food and meat curry. We loved everything, although the mango pickle was a little tough and we think the yogurt would have been better if it was a rice or tapioca yogurt instead of plain, but overall, Desi Mama gets a 9/10! We had more than enough food for yummy leftovers the next day. I am planning on getting dinner here again this weekend :) support local!

    I so want to like this place, but the 2 times I ordered take away the food was pretty bad. The…read morebiriyani i ordered was some of the worst I have come accross l. My second order the shrimp curry was so salty and they use mini shrimps. I ordered medium spicy but there was no heat. The Nan was over baked, no flavor and was like a crunchy cracker. I do not understand all the positive reviews.

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    Masala Monsoon

    Masala Monsoon

    4.7(39 reviews)
    30.6 mi

    My friend and I decided to try out the new Indian restaurant, Masala Monsoon in Parma, and I'm so…read moreglad we did! I've never had Indian food before, so I wasn't exactly sure what to expect or what to order--but everything we tried was absolutely delicious. The ambience of the restaurant is very welcoming and fun, making it a great spot to try something new. For appetizers, we had Lasuni Gobi, which is crispy cauliflower tossed in a garlic chili sauce with bold Indo-Chinese flavors. It was really tasty, though definitely on the spicier side. We also tried the Vegetable Samosa, the crispy pastry with spiced potatoes was really interesting burst of flavor. For our main meal, we went with Chicken Tikka Masala, which was grilled chicken in a creamy tomato sauce with aromatic Indian spices. Paired with Garlic Naan and served with a side of rice, it was absolutely comforting and flavorful. Everything we tried was fantastic, and the staff were welcoming and helpful, especially since it was my first time trying Indian cuisine. Our server was very attentive and helpful with suggestions on what to order. Marsala Monsoon is definitely a spot I'd recommend if you're curious about Indian food or just want a fun, flavorful meal!

    This new restaurant's delicious offerings from Northern India are outstanding!…read more My husband & I feel it offers a distinctive, close challenge to our favorite Indian restaurant - Indian Garden, Lakewood! Congratulations to the chef/owners!

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