Indian Delight

We arrived on a Friday at 9:30pm. We were told that we could not fine in as they close at 10pm and so we opted to do take out instead. The restaurant itself has a small façade on the outside and there is plentiful street parking.
We ordered 1x paneer tikka masala and 1x malai kofta. Both were requested to be spicy and the chef did not disappoint. It was s p i c y! The garlic naan and included rice was also very good. The hostess was very kind and helpful. She picked enough plastic cutlery, plates and such when we told her we were out of towners.
Overall it was a good experience and we would definitely go back.

That Hyderabadi Biryani is just too good. They make it in a huge pot, only once or twice a day, so make sure you call in and reserve yours.

My wife and kids join me here for the lunch buffet at least once a month. My kids cannot get enough of the chicken and naan. My wife loves everything and so do I. It’s a small hole in the wall kind of place that is not impressive by any means atheistically. But aren’t all the places with really good food like that? We’ve tried about 5 other Indian restaurants in the greater Cleveland area and have yet to find one as good as this.

It hasn’t been terribly long since I first reviewed this place, but I have been back so much between now and then I just had to update my review.
This place is my new favorite Indian restaurant in Cleveland. My old favorite Indian restaurant does have a much nicer interior as far as décor goes, but this place just puts out more flavorful food — not hotter necessarily, but just more well seasoned.
I’ve eaten in and taken food to go more times than I can count; so much so that the couple of staff I typically run into recognize me. Eating in has its perks, especially depending what you order. I love the Samosa Chat, but it really is just better when served hot. To go though the regular Samosa appetizer is great.
Whether eat in or take away you cannot go wrong with the Chicken Tikka Masalla. The rice portion to go is just enough to have some with each piece of meat. The sauce is very flavorful — I love it. Definitely get some garlic naan so you can mop up all the left over creamy tomato sauce.
While the dining room is typically empty there is usually a 30+ minute wait for take away so call ahead accordingly.

I am Biryani Enthusiast .
Hunt down for the best biryanis where-​ever i go .
This place has the taste of the biryani closest to café bahar in Hyderabad, India
check this place out when your in cleveland Ohio.

delicious food and great service. Friendly and affordable too. Chicken tiki masala and paneer tiki masala were excellent. The nan was excellent too. The mango lassi was too sweet.

Absolutely delicious. We are picky about Indian and were so happy with everything we ordered.

Amazing food! I will definitely be a regular. The staff was super nice, food was reasonably priced and the portions they gave were very generous. Will be back for sure!

I went here on 2÷22÷16 around 9pm with my boyfriend. Right when we entered we were greeted warmly! I absolutely love Indian food and I can already tell that this place will have me back!
Awesome vegetarian selections! Even though we got there an hour before closing, our food was made fresh! I ordered the Aloo Gobi and my boyfriend ordered the Daal Makhani. We also shared the garlic naan. I can’t even begin to say how delicious and fresh our food was! We had two options on spice: mild or medium. Feeling adventurous, we did the medium. It was a little too spicey for us but still amazing!
They were a little busy but our waiter (never got his name) was always checking up on us, on other tables and handling takeout orders. I would suggest this place to anyone in the area!

Probably the worst Indian food, and definitely the worst buffet, I’ve ever had. We arrived for the lunch buffet around 1;45pm. It’s supposed to last until 3:00pm, but by the time we got there some of the dishes were already empty, and more were so close to empty that we had to negotiate who got to eat what. And they never refilled them. Not when we arrived, nor when other patrons, who faced even more empty dishes, arrived after us. The restaurant was poorly lit and very dirty. They ran out of bowls. I asked the waitress for green chutney, and she said «it’s there» while pointing at what was clearly raita. The food that was available did not seem fresh (the naan was hard), nor particularly well seasoned. Even if the place had been clean and everything full, it still would have been a disappointing buffet. Definitely one to avoid.

Worst buffet I have ever eaten in my life. They were literally running out of food. I left the place still hungry.

The absolute best Indian food in the Cleveland area. I have been to India and try Indian cuisine from all over the area. Great prices for a large amount of food. The service is friendly and considerate. They remember you if you come more than two times.

Amazing authentic Indian food. Surprisingly something that has been hard to find in Cleveland. Would highly recommended their chaat. For meat lovers try to get their haleem… best haleem I have had. For those of you who have nwver heard of it before, its a dish usually exclusively made by muslims in the asian subcontinent during the time of ramadan. They usually have it while breaking their fast. It is slowly cooked over a few hours with wheat, meat and spices. And their biryani? Definitely authentic hyderbadi biryani.

I realize I’m giving this place a 3 when the food warrants a higher rating– it’s about the inside of the restaurant. Now, I’m no stickler for insanely clean restaurants and I don’t moonlight for the Health Department. I’m down with eating in a hole in the wall, provided its some damn good food– and that’s what’s going on with this restaurant.
I came here on Monday and ordered takeout for the first time. Monday was hot as balls, at 90-​some degrees outside, so the kitchen left the front door open (I’m assuming for air circulation) and I, being a dumb noob customer, mistakenly walked into the kitchen. Saying it was not clean is a gruesome understatement. I would be lying if I did not consider getting back in my car and going to a cleaner restaurant. However, it smelled delicious and I tried to put the sights I had just witnessed out of my mind and only think of the impending Indian food.
I went into the actual restaurant, not the kitchen, which was a step above in terms of cleanliness, but not by much. This restaurant definitely warrants takeout more than dining in (however, I understand there is a killer Indian buffet that may sway my opinion, keep reading).
I received my order: Chicken Tikka Masala, Palak Paneer, Channa Masala and 2 orders of garlic naan. Holy shit, it was amazing. Chicken tikka masala was far superior to India Garden; scratch that, everything was far superior to India Garden. A tad more expensive, but I ate the leftovers for about 3 meals (split between 2 people, which made it rational for me). I realize the beginning of my review makes the restaurant sound disgusting and I don’t mean it to, as I was considering going back and ordering more food today.
Now that you have a full understanding of what goes on in the back of the kitchen, know that I would still definitely recommend eating there. Especially due to the fact that the average household kitchen contains more germs than a toilet. You’re welcome.

This is my absolute go-​to Indian cuisine spot. They have an excellent selection of dishes for their lunch buffet, including vegetarian for all of $ 10. The naan is also a consistently healthy portion, which is a must. Their chicken tikka masala is to die for. They combine the delicious all white chicken with a thick tangy sauce, and large chunks of green pepper and red onion. Dishes are served in Indian metal tins, consistently keep the right temperature. The Indian hot should not be ordered without caution but do walk on the wild side with medium heat.
The service is friendly, I believe all are native to India by way of the U.K. Cheers, excellent spot.

Serves the best biryani in the Cleveland area. Buffet is good as well. The restroom was dirty.

Exceptional take out food. Inside seating could use some work. Must call ahead a few hours for chicken biryani. Nonetheless, one of the best Indian restaurants in Cleveland.

Umm… I don’t know what happened, but the food seems to be getting more and more bland each time I go. Its been surpassed by a few places on my list, but its still nearby and convenient and really not bad, so I’ll keep going, but I wish they didn’t lose their luster. Maybe its just the other restaurants I tried.
Also, make sure you always get take out or the buffet. Service is very slow.

We have tried this place several times and ordered off the menu and also tried the buffet. We love the food! The lamb or chicken Korma is ridiculously good!!! My husband and I get ‘American hot’ and it is perfect for us. We really like the fact that they will bring out more rice for you — even if you have ordered off the menu for no extra charge.
The reason it gets 4 out of 5 stars is the atmosphere and the workers there are not up to par! Sometimes it is so quiet in there because there is not music for ambiance most of the time… so it has a weird vibe.
Also the staff… they are not very friendly, and after taking your order and bringing your food to the table… they just disappear! So here you are, sitting at a table in dead silence all alone … Like I said… Weird!!!
But the food is great and my husband and I can entertain ourselves between mouthfuls of Yummy food!

This is our go to Indian place for takeout. I don’t think it’s the best I have ever had, but it is good and it’s the closest.
My favorite and most ordered dish is the Chicken Tikka Masala (medium spice). When you order they ask what level of spice you want, the first time I ordered I didn’t know what to expect so went with the medium. That was a good decision because it was the perfect amount of spice, not so hot that you felt like you could no longer taste the food, but not so mild you had to ask where’s the heat? The creamy tomato sauce has a perfect blend of spices. Definitely up there with some of the best Indian restaurants I have been to.
My least favorite dish was the Neelgiri Korma. It’s a creamy sauce with almonds and cashews. While the flavors were good, it was just too greasy for my liking.
The Samosas are good. You get two big samosas with each order. Garlic Naan also good… Although I don’t think there is anything that makes these stand out from any other good Indian restaurant.
We have always ordered for pick up, never eaten in the restaurant. The food is always hot and fresh and the service is always friendly. Also great for reheating the next day, because the portions are pretty large, especially when you order apps and naan.