Spicy, tangy paneer dish with peppers and onions in a flavorful sauce.
Pizza • Vegan • Kitchen • American
"This is a review for their lunch buffet: Their lunch buffet is about $16, which sounds steep, but it 's actually reasonable, once you know what you 're getting. Though I 'm not sure if it 's the biggest indian buffet in New England like they claim, it is indeed bigger than any buffets I 've seen in the area. Also, you get an assortment of drinks included in your purchase there was unlimited soda, bottled water, tea, and MANGO LASSI. There was also plenty of protein, and the goat meat was quite good. Also, their Tamarind sauce is on point. In the last couple years, I 've seen some other indian buffets cheap out and their Tamarind sauces taste terrible now. But these guys have good Tamarind sauce. Staff is friendly too."
Wraps • Indian • Chinese • Vegetarian
"My family and I had been eager to try this restaurant ever since they relocated. It appears to be a family-owned establishment that has expanded in size. The interior seating was cramped and close to other diners, with the air conditioning off and only fans providing ventilation. There was a noticeable unpleasant smell in the air, accompanied by an abundance of flies and fruit flies. We were mainly interested in trying their dosa and sambhar. We ordered masur masala, masala dosa, and some appetizers. Unfortunately, we were disappointed by the quality of the food. The dosas were undercooked and too small, while the sambhar lacked authenticity and was too watery. We would rather dine at another restaurant in Buffalo Grove, just 15 minutes away. We will not be returning to this restaurant, as the lack of authentic taste was a major letdown for us."
Asian • Indian • Chicken • Healthy
"I had chicken biryani and masala dosa for lunch. The dosa was incredibly tasty, especially with the various chutneys. The biryani was good as well, but I found the rice to be a bit on the drier side. However, the chicken was moist and delicious. I will definitely come back again."
Full • Asian • Chinese • Noodles
"Very disappointing !! Never again. I called a few days in advance to ask if they had tables inside with tablecloths (we didn't want a take-out place) and they said yes and when we arrived there, they did NOT have table cloths in fact. We were a party of and the waiter had a lot of trouble understanding our order. We had to repeat things multiple times AND the waiter could not answer our simple questions. When we were ordering appetizers, one guest in our party asked for spring rolls as an appetizer and instead of telling us they understood this meant two of the same appetizer for one person, they brought over two FULL orders which consisted of spring rolls EACH for one person, in addition to the other appetizers! They would not take the second order served in error back OR credit our bill. The food was mediocre and was not served hot. It was lukewarm when served. There was no beef on the menu ?? For a bill for just four people it was a complete rip-off. We each only had one drink each. No hot tea on the tables. Place wasn’t exactly that clean either. Never again !!"
Steak • Indian • Chicken • Pakistani
"Our family enjoyed the outdoor seating and the waiters did a great job of quickly pushing other tables in when it was raining out of the blue. We were under an umbrella and a big tree and didn't have to move and the rain stopped quickly. Our teenage kids weren't in many nice restaurants and they loved the creative starters, especially the homemade croutons on the Caesar salad, delicious! We all had very good meals and were too full for dessert, which is unfortunate because I have eaten the chocolate bread pudding with baileys before and it is divine! There are so many tasty options and we enjoyed the scallops as well as the duck, key lime chicken and the flank. You can't go wrong!"
Sushi • Kebab • Asiatic • Mexican
"So me and a friend went in last night for a quick bite. Not a busy night there at all. We ordered shrimp pakoras which were good and got a few indo-Chinese dishes or so we thought. The noodles were loaded with oil and no flavor whatsoever. It's indo-chinese with no green onions or garlic. It tasted more like I would get something at the food court in the mall. I asked for cut lemons which didn't come. The chutneys were bought after the pakoras since we asked for it. $13 for a glass of wine . Between the two of us I don't feel it was worth my money. They used to be good but not anymore. I would prefer they work on getting better chefs and improving their menu options."
Grill
Asian • Indian • Chinese • Seafood
"I 'm always looking for a local place to get some good Indian food. The atmosphere is very modern and casual with several booths lining the walls and a few tables and chairs in the center. The current ordering process is a little different. A waitstaff will come to the table and take your order on a digital pad. From what I experienced, they want you to be ready to order everything you want at once. They don 't want to take your drink/appetizers order and come back for your main meal. The food is very good. They have a good variety of dishes but I feel like the prices are a little on the expensive side. $15 per dish is a bit steep for me. We ordered two goat dishes and asked for hot , I found the spice level was perfect. The only problem I had was that the bones were left in the meat. I felt like the majority of my dish was bones. There were perhaps 3 cubes of meat without bones, and the rest were slivers of meat on mostly bone. This directly impacts the portions of food that you get and feels like it was a waste to order this dish. Otherwise, I really liked the food. The staff are very friendly. I think, if you want Indian food in Lafayette and don 't want to pay as much as you would at Masalas, it 's a good place to try."
Indian
"I am sorry to say that this was the worst experience I have ever had. How can a wedding venue with over 200 guests not have air conditioning? It was a disgrace that nothing was done about it. The area around the building was filthy and overall it was a terrible mess. As the groom's older brother, I am extremely disappointed. I have experience in business and it is clear that this establishment is not being run properly. I will never return, even if I was offered the venue for free."
Vegan • Salad • Indian • Vegetarian Friendly
"I recently visited Essence of India, Indian restaurant and had an exceptional dining experience. The food was simply amazing, with all vegetarian dishes that were bursting with authentic flavors. Every dish was a delight, showcasing the rich and diverse culinary traditions of India. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making the experience even more enjoyable. Their warm hospitality added a personal touch to the meal. I will definitely be coming back and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for delicious vegetarian Indian cuisine."
Soup • Meat • Indian • Venues
"We had a memorable babyshower function celebration at this hotel with the banquet hall. We loved hosting our party in this hotel.Stage:Let me start with the stage in the hotel, it was great size and supported decoration very well.Food:We had received lots of compliments from friends and Family about food. We have selected the Gold package.It was awesomme, beyond excellence ?Venkat:Best part was working with Venkat. He stood by his word to provide the best quality food and best service.He made sure to refill the food as and when needed to serve the food hot. He was truly a blessing to work with.He was kind enough to help suggest the best foods that would go well with rice and Naan.I have added some pictures of our event as well."
Pizza • Curry • Chicken • Barbecue
Meat • Indian • Mediterranean • Specialist Food Shop
Cafe • Indian • Casual • Catering
"Before the wedding, Ricky was incredible, collaborating with me, my mom, and my husband to customize the menu to fit our needs perfectly, always taking our feedback into account. Additionally, he played a crucial role in crafting unique, exceptional, and mouthwatering menus for each event. On the wedding day, I was taken aback by the stunning presentation of the food; the live stations were a highlight! After the wedding, friends and family have continued to rave about the food, with several even asking for Ricky's contact information for their own events—an unmistakable sign of appreciation! My mom and husband are both quite particular about their food, and their complete lack of complaints, combined with their constant praise, speaks volumes about the quality provided. Thank you, Ricky! We will definitely be reaching out for all our future events—you've won us over as lifelong customers! If you're considering hiring Ricky, just think about what you want for your event. If you seek delicious food, unique presentations that will leave your guests in awe, and the assurance that everything will run smoothly, hiring Ricky should be your top priority."
Lunch • Indian • Casual • Catering
"Thank you Rajesh and Prema Sirs for the delicious food and great customer service. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and appreciated the attention to detail in every dish. The flavors were exquisite and left us wanting more. The staff was attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was exceptional. We highly recommend this establishment to anyone seeking a delightful culinary experience."
Cafés • Vegan • Indian • Gluten Free
"Walking up to the door from the parking lot it does not look like much. The sit down restaurant is much larger and nicer inside than it leads on. The smells walking up are filled with spices but once the door opens that all goes away. The smell of incense takes over, please change this so we can wafe in the food smells, that is what we are there for...the food.My recommendation is if you are with a group, order many dishes for the table to share. This would be better than everyone ordering their own dish. The food was delicious but since it is all covered in sauce, the same flavor for the entire meal will get old."
Indian • Seafood • Fast Food • Chicken Wings
"Outside dining was fabulous. A nice breeze. Live music in the center of the courtyard. Wasn’t too loud… we were still quite able to have nice conversations without out having to raise our voices. The outside seating was completely full. Only two servers and one bus person from what I observed, but they hustled and were gracious and attentive. Our food was fabulous. Definitely will recommend to others and will return."
Lunch • Pizza • Indian • Italian
"My husband and I are new to the area, and we are eating our way through pa! This place was delicious! I got chicken Tikka masala, my man got goat curry, we got garlic butter Naan and cheese paneer. I know I'm probably butchering the real names... The Tikka masala I got was unique and had such an amazing flavor! I'm used to it being red, but this one was yellow. The flavor, wow! And the owner was super nice, the food came out hot, great portions and such a good price! The most unique thing is they have Tikka masala pizza! I can't wait to try that next time! When we first walked in, it looked like a to-go only, and then the owner asked if we wanted to dine in. We definitely did. It was a really nice area, plenty of seating, had some really cool Indian music videos going, nice seating and clean bathrooms. If you're in the area and craving some amazing food, stop by! We live an hour away and we will drive that distance again, it was that good!"
Lunch • Indian • Fusion • Catering
"There was this person standing outside the restaurant and was serving gol gappe. Boy I was surprised to see a person literally serving u gol gappe. Saw this only once in US in New Jersey before.The price was $10 for 8 pieces but it was worth it. Asked him for a good place to eat lunch and he recommended the place he was standing in front of( as expected). Went in and ordered chole bhature and aalo tikki chaat.Chole bhature were good but aalo tikki was dry. It had loads of chutney and yoghurt but still felt dry on the palate.5 stars for the gol gappe but not more than 3 for the food served inside.Host was very friendly and I liked the way he treated the customers.Maybe next time , we would try more dishes and get better taste."