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Turmeric Indian Cuisine

4.1 (395 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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TURMERIC INDIAN CUISINE ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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44. Chicken Curry, butter, 50. Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan 14. Fish Pakora Reg  Rice Pulau
Diana M.

Delicious Food & Wonderful First Experience! This was my first time ever trying Indian food, and I'm so glad we chose Turmeric Indian Cuisine, we definitely picked the right place! The food was absolutely amazing, full of flavor, perfectly spiced, and served in generous portions that were well worth the price. Everything we ordered tasted fresh and authentic. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, happy to answer questions and offer recommendations, which made the experience even better. If you're new to Indian cuisine or already a fan, I highly recommend giving this place a try.

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Athonia C.

First, a corrections! The buffet is now 7 days a week. yay So if you like savory you're gonna wanna try their Bhindi Masala (okra) especially in the summer. Vegans, vegetarians & plant based eaters should get the Tofu Tikka Masala (let em know your dietary restrictions ahead of time). Began Bharta (eggplant) good too. sometimes they even have it on the buffet. if vegan takeout is your game order the Roti instead of naan since it doesn't have butter. Wow! Dal, curries and tandoori vegetable are all served up fast here‼ buffet: staff here a very knowledgeable about vegetarian and vegan compatible foods. When I came for lunch they only had one or two items in the main buffet that were vegan. They sometimes have up to four different items. It might make sense to call ahead if you're a plant-based eater. "But Athonia, what do I do about condiments?" You ask. request the green mint chutney of course (they say has milk though you can't tell from looking)?!! don't forget to request Achar pickled condiment too. Theres a few phenomenal murals inside too. Ok well Let me know on that 'insta' how that went for you. It worked real good for me. Www.instagram.com/Athonia.Cappelli or @athonia on almost everything else.

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Tim B.

Pretty good Indian food. Kinda pricy though. Mostly the service is good apart from one time. The place wasn't very busy and the server basically forgot us and we had to go find them to put in our order. The inside is alright. I'd say there are better places to get Indian but it's a good option if you're taking the bus from the UC.

9. Chana Bhatura & 25. Daal Makhani
M. S.

Tumeric is by far my favorite Punjabi restaurant in Merced County. I've tried them all and there is none better. Going in and dining for dinner is a great experience - the food is fresh and delicious every time. The Taj Mahal beer is by far my all-time favorite beer. They even have lunch buffet which is a great way to try different dishes and get an idea of what you have a taste for. I recently became vegetarian and Indian food is great for vegetarians that like to keep their food fun, flavorful and interesting. I've been ordering online to get the 10% off and my food lasts me throughout the week so I can pack for lunch and warm the food up when I'm ready. I get nice, friendly service when I decide to eat there and love the music and decor. 10 out of 10 every time at Tumeric in the Merced Promenade.

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Dave B.

Well to start off with there is plenty of parking here! Got here at 4:15 they open at 4:30 but lots of people trying to get in here, so I think that's a good sign! Was greeted by Abha and was very helpful with the menu, how to say service is outstanding at this restaurant. They gave me their version of chips and salsa made out of chickpeas. The restaurant has a very nice ambience, casual or formal your choice. and the food was amazing!! So if you're in this area and craving Indian food, this is the place to go to!

50. Butter Chicken 44. Chicken Curry Garlic Naan Onion Kulcha

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The food is authentic and flavorful. The quantities are reasonable. The service is friendly.

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Very good service and yummy food! The vibes are very nice and the lighting is great!!

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Everything was fantastic! Everyone here was very friendly and was very helpful. The food was excellent and would definitely come back again.

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Excellent buffet and service. We have eaten at Turmeric multiple times and food is always very good.

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Ask the Community - Turmeric Indian Cuisine

Do they have a daily buffet, weekends as well?

Daily buffet is only available for lunch on weekdays.

Do they have imported beer, wine, or even liquor from India, and what would you recommend? This will be my first experience with Indian cuisine and, I'm just curious. Thank you!

Try lamb rogan josh or lamb makhni

Is the lunch buffet still offered?

Yes we do lunch buffet 11to 3 and

Is it halal?

Yes

Do they offer vegan options?

Yes they have delicious vegan food

Do they list ingredients so I can tell what is dairy free?

They list some but not all the ingredients.

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