Aashirwad Indian Food & Bar

I had a wonderful experience at Aashirwad Indian Food & Bar. The food was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully prepared — easily some of the best Indian cuisine I’ve had in Orlando. The atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. Our waitress, M.S, provided excellent service. She was attentive, kind, and made sure everything was perfect throughout the evening. Her friendly attitude really added to the experience. Overall, both the food and service were exceptional. I’ll definitely be coming back!

We were visiting Orlando and came here for lunch. Food was really good- we ordered Ragda Pattis, Rara Paneer, Dal Maharani( pretty good), and aloo paratha. Service was amazing and prompt. Would really suggest this place if you are nearby.

This place is so amazingly good! Very authentic Indian food; everything I ordered had spices that stood out nicely. Temperature of food was nice and hot, and my server Manali was very sweet. If you can, order one of everything because it is so worth it. I definitely will be coming back!

We had a wonderful dining experience at Aashirwad Restaurant. pleasant atmosphere set the tone for a relaxing evening. Our server, Manali, was amazing she was friendly and offered good recommendations. (Thank you Manali for enhancing our experience) The food was absolutely delicious. Every dish was beautifully presented, and the flavors were rich, balanced, and authentic. You could tell that great care was taken in both preparation and plating. Overall, Aashirwad exceeded our expectations. Excellent service, a welcoming ambiance, and mouthwatering food make this a place we’ll definitely return to—and recommend to others!

Literally The best Indian food in the area. Ever since my local Indian place on East colonial shut down after CoVID I haven’t been able to find a good Indian food. I am glad I stopped by. My waitress M my server was super sweet and very attentive to me. Really enjoyed.

This is among the best Indian buffets in the country. Every single item was delicious. The selection is also excellent. The service was very good and fast. I never had to wait for water or to have my dirty plates removed. All the staff members were so professional. And lastly, it was super cheap. I felt $17.95 for a buffet of this quality is very cheap.

*A Birthday Celebration Fit for the Gods: A Review of Aashirwad 🍴* I recently had the pleasure of celebrating my son's birthday at Aashirwad, a restaurant I've had the joy of visiting multiple times before 🥳. As we walked in just as they were opening for dinner, we were promptly greeted and seated by the staff 👨‍🍳. Our server, the lovely Manali, was warm and attentive, taking the time to walk us through the new menu and offering expert recommendations 🤓. Given my post-weight loss surgery dietary restrictions, Manali thoughtfully suggested options that would allow me to enjoy my meal without overindulging in starters 🙏. My son, a vegetarian, was thrilled to try the Dahi ke Kababs, which exceeded both our expectations 🤩. These crispy, flavorful patties were made with curd/yogurt, spices, and fresh herbs, and were perfectly balanced in terms of spice and flavor 🌿. The presentation was impressive, with fresh cilantro and a drizzle of honey adding a touch of elegance 🍯. For our main courses, my son opted for the Baigan Chettinad, a spicy and tangy eggplant curry that was cooked to perfection 🔥. I chose the Chicken Bhuna Lazeez, which lived up to its name with tender chicken in a rich, thick masala sauce 🍜. Both dishes were paired with fluffy basmati rice and delicious bread – garlic naan for me and butter naan and roti for my son 🥖. The spice levels were just right, and the flavors were expertly balanced 👌. It was as if the Indian gods had a hand in the cooking! 🙏 As we finished our meal and the restaurant began to fill up, Manali brought us our check and, on the house, a mango cheesecake that was the perfect birthday treat for my son 🎂. The manager stopped by to ask about our experience, and we were happy to rave about the food and service 😊. Overall, I'm thrilled to give Aashirwad a 10/10 rating ⭐️. The combination of delicious food, attentive service, and warm hospitality made for a perfect birthday celebration for my son and me ❤️. We can't wait to come back!

The food is good. The tandoori chicken, chaat, and more was delicious. We did ask for medium spice for two dishes and my brother wanted extra spicy. We eat spicy a lot so we surprisingly didn’t find it spicy. We would come back. So yummy.

All the dishes that we ordered were really tasty, including dal makni, paneer takatak, cheese naan and mango lassi. The service was fast and the server was very accommodative. Ambience was quite good and it looked upscale. Overall, an excellent experience.

We visited this Indian restaurant near Universal Studios and had a good experience overall. It's a great spot to enjoy a hearty meal after a long, fun day at the park. What we ordered: * Vada Pav - decent * Iced Dahi Bhalla - refreshing but yogurt lacked seasoning * Paneer Tikka - okay * Veg Kolhapuri - flavorful but a bit oily * Paneer Tikka Masala - tasty but nothing extraordinary * Rumali Roti - excellent, the best we've had in the US in a long time They also served complimentary papad with chutney and rice with every sabzi in a 1:1 ratio. Because of this, it's smarter to order a dal along with a sabzi so the rice doesn't go to waste. A special mention to Amir, who was extremely humble, attentive, and made the meal more enjoyable. The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it a nice spot to enjoy with friends and family.

Great place. Would highly recommend it for Indian food. Excellent atmosphere and the ambience was nice. Very traditional.

Aashirwad is a hidden gem. When you're tired of shopping and ready for a good meal, or if you're not feeling cooking for the night, this is place to come for authentic Indian food. I enjoyed my food and the service was outstanding. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants Indian food. Be mindful of the spice s as the food was spicy, but the flavor was great.

Great food! Very accommodating. Highly recommend! Dhaba Chicken Curry had great complexity and depth of spices. Chicken Tikka Masala had a hearty thick sauce with excellent seasoning. All the Naan was delicious but the Garlic Naan was our favorite!

Came here for lunch after spending the morning at the outlets and was INCREDIBLY IMPRESSED!!!! Wow the flavors at this restaurant are unmatched! I think I found a few favorite dish in Chicken 65 which was crispy and spicy with a slightly sweet bite. The lamb dish we ordered was also super savory and had a nice spice (not too much) as well. It came with rice, naan, and tandoori chicken all for $17 - a great deal!!! I also got a Mango lassi which was tart and sweet, and also refreshing. I can't wait to come back for the lunch buffet which is Friday-Sunday. The inside is very clean and nice. Very easy 5 stars, loved this place!

We love the lunch buffet at Aashirwad! The first time we came here it was a week day and then went that same weekend for lunch again! This is my third time for lunch and it's consistently good. I was always make it here when I visit Orlando. It's right off of International Dr with plenty of parking in the back. The space is nice with a lot of tables inside and out. The lunch buffet changes a little bit from the week day to the weekend but seems to always have chicken Marsala which is my fave. I think the first time we came they didn't have any chai but this time they had it which was great. It took some time for them to bring it to the table but was worth the wait. Definitely check it out if you're close by.

The service and food is amazing and I will certainly be back! The staff were very welcoming and nice

We enjoyed the incredible food cooked to perfection with extreme depth of flavor. Everything was fresh including the curry leaves in the eggplant dish. The service was excellent and they were super efficient. This place is a gem on I-drive.

Tried this place on my trip to Orlando. We started off with Iced Bhalla Chaat which was good. For food we ordered Chicken Tikka Masala, Paneer Makhani and Garlic Naan. I don't think the restaurant cooked the food and served our entrees within 3-4 mins. We didn't even finish our appetizer and were served our food. The food was just below average. If you're North Indian and looking for authentic Punjabi food then this is NOT your place. The server was polite. The ambiance was decent. However I will not try this place again!

Never fails in consistency, chicken tikka masala and tandoori chicken always tasty and well marinated. Service is pleasant and easy to check out for a carry out order . The ambience is simple and clean which is just right especially in a tourist friendly area. Its a go to place mostly for our carry outs meals

Delicious! Great food, friendly staff, and nice atmosphere overall. All the dishes were perfectly flavored and well-spiced.

Great food great service and great vibe. On our of go to Indian restaurant spots. The paneer is 10/10 and loved the spice!! Would suggest to all

I've been here several times and it's always amazing. Upper class Indian food! The servers are informative and the menu is very clear. I came here for a yelp event and have been coming back ever since. I also learned they make a lot of their spices in house!

This was a great meal! Loved the flavor of the coconut shrimp curry. Plenty of sides to accompany the dish as well! Rice, lentils, and a piece of tandoori chicken with Naan bread. Very tasty and full of delicious flavor and spices. They were very busy for a lunch crowd so the service suffered a little, as my Gobi Manchurian appetizer (fried cauliflower) came after the meal did. But I would still return for the delicious food! Also (not pictured) they had a Tandoori chicken that one of my friends ordered and the presentation was really cool! They basically dumped it out of a bucket on your plate. Unique and very tasty. :)

I went with my mom on a Sunday afternoon to enjoy their lunch buffet. When we entered, it was a bit crowded, but we were able to sit immediately in a large booth. The buffet area is on the right side near the bar, and has plenty of vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes. For the vegetarian side, I remember seeing vegetable biryani, dhal, potatoes, and another vegetable dish. For non vegetarian, that had chicken biryani, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala, and a lamb dish. I tried all the non vegetarian dishes and enjoyed the chicken tikka masala the most, which had tender boneless chicken in a flavorful tomato sauce with the right amount of spices to give some heat, but not too much to destroy the flavor. The chicken biryani was a bit spicier, but still delicious with fluffy rice and boned chicken. The tandoori chicken was good as well, but the chicken could have been a bit more tender. The lamb (or goat) dish was tender, but I found the sauce mostly of spices. I tried the lentils and potatoes for the vegetarian and enjoyed it. For dessert, I skipped the carrot halva and took the fruit custard instead. The custard was a bit watery, but still sweet and delicious, easing the after burn from the spices. Speaking of spices, this restaurant doesn't skimp on them. Thus, get the true taste and heat of the food. That's one thing I really enjoy about this buffet. The service was friendly and efficient. Our server picked up all the empty dishes pretty quickly and refilled our water. The atmosphere is touristy casual, but I did enjoy the small waterwall at the entrance. It does get pretty crowded during the buffet, and there can be a wait occasionally. There is outdoor seating as well. For 17 dollars, I find the buffet to be a good value for the quality given. The meat is tender and the curries are flavorful with the right amount of heat. The service is good and the atmosphere is welcoming for all. I have tried the restaurant for dinner as well, but food can get very pricey. The buffet is a better deal, and so far the best for the Indian buffet in the Orlando tourist area.

The food. Delicious. Every single thing was so flavorful. Yum. Almost forgot to take pics because we were hungry and everything looked amazing. Service was prompt and our server was helpful and the manager came by to check on us. You can pay thru the QR code also. Ambience was lovely. I really enjoyed every aspect. Found on Yelp and I hope you find it too. Didn't order drinks because those were a bit pricey.

Solid buffet. Had vegetarian options and good meat choices. Def small batch. Parking behind is easy even though it's in a touristy area. Staff was attentive. Everything looked clean. All food covered. Can't wait to return. Was recommended to me by a friend. For dessert the jalabi could be fresher. The only miss was the naan was on the thin and hard side.

Will highly recommend this Indian place for all. This place has the closest authentic food I have tried. The restaurant seems to have nailed Maharastrian style items which we took Chicken kolhapuri and Vada paav. The paav is homemade and tastes really fresh. We also tried the manchow soup which we really loved too. Our server Manali was very polite and gave us suggestions on items to try.The ambience of the area was very good too.

We went for a Saturday lunch buffet at Aashirwad and it was fantastic. The food was amazing. Everybody in our party loved it. I can't wait to go back there. My vegetarian husband loved it too, there were numerous vegetarian dishes and I ate all of them too plus one that had meat. They have a good parking lot, it's easy to drive in and out. Get there early because it gets very busy and has a long line.

What an amazing option! Went shopping at the outlets and stopped here for lunch after. It was amazing from start to finish. The service was great. Even though the restaurant was busy busy, they sat us right away. We enjoyed the lunch buffet and everything we tried - which was everything - was delicious. Our server was prompt and very sweet, checking in often and answering any questions I had. I've never had Carrot Halwa before and now I feel like I've been missing out my whole life. Will definitely be back and highly recommend!

Manali was the nicest server I've ever had and the food was fantastic. Curry fish was amazing. Konkan fish curry! Don't be put off by the surrounding buildings, this place is well worth it and you won't be disappointed by the food or service.

Was in Orlando for a conference and wanted Indian food. This place is close to the hotel was staying. The food was outstanding. Full flavor, but properly balanced. The staff was friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend.

We went here on a Sunday for the Lunch Buffet. At this time its about $17 per person for the buffet. There weren't a ton of choices but the food was amazing. The spices were balanced and not bland or over powering. The Naan bread was always fresh too. Many of these places van be a hole in the wall but the atmosphere is nice and comfortable. The waiter and busboy kept our drinks filled and our plates cleared. Thats what we expect from a buffet. The lunch buffet is only open Friday - Sunday. The rest of the time you order from the menu.

Absolutely delish. We tried the Rawa Tawa Machhi and the Pomegranate Sparkle (because I'm always up for trying new food/drinks) and they were both great! We will be going back when are in town again. 10% military discount year round

We went for the new years lunch buffet $18.95 per person- delicious!! On my way home feeling supper full and happy :)

I forgot to take pictures but the food here is delicious. The spinach appetizer is especially amazing. Never had it or seen it in a menu and it was amazing.

Ambiance: On par with other Indian restaurants in the Area. Server was very helpful with suggestions and quick service. Food: As per our Server's suggestion we ordered chicken wings, butter milk, garlic naan and murgh hyderabadi. Buttermilk was the best item of our order. Their famous masaledar chicken lollipop was quite bland, oily and over crisp. Naan tasted good but was dripping butter/oil . The chicken curry was decent with good spice. Overall it was an okay experience.

Very good and busy Indian restaurant! Located on kirkman rd this restaurant opens 12pm weekends. They serve buffet option at $15.95 per person. The buffet is on the right side once you enter the restaurant. Buffet includes salad / chutney bar, samosa , white and rice pilaf options, chicken dishes, lamb biryani, vegetable dishes, naan, rice pudding and semolina pudding. I think buffet menu changes every weekend. Tried a few things. Raita is white sauce possibly yogurt condiment. It was ok its a good palate cleanser for me. The samosa was delicious it has peas and potatoes. Not as crispy as how i wanted it but delicious regardless. The rice pilaf was delicious. It had sprinkles of golden raisins and pine nuts or cashews I think. I had seconds of the rice. Chicken meatballs dish was salty once I took a bite of it. The sauce helped the saltiness but It wasn't something i kept going 2nds for. The meatballs were tender. Just tad salty for me. Chicken tikka masala was good. With Indian curries I just wished they add vegetables in the dish to give the dish more depth aside from protein only. The chicken was tender surprisingly for chicken breast. I'm a thigh person. The sauce was delicious. I love chicken korma but unfortunately they didn't serve it on buffet today. This was the only dish I went seconds for along with the rice pilaf. The naan was good the first few pieces were kind of burnt on the bottom but afterwards the naan was decent afterwards. The lamb biryani looked delicious but the taste to me was off. Not sure if it was the seasoning or the lamb meat itself. I didn't add lamb meat so I am not sure why the taste was not for me. But I wasn't impressed by it. Usually biryani dishes are delicious but not this time. The puddings were delicious. One was rice pudding with pine nuts I think in it. Indian rice pudding tends to be more runnier and watery than traditional american or Spanish puddings. Indian rice pudding has more depth in flavor. Love the nuts touch to it for more texture. They use long grain rice for their puddings which I am used to more stickier and tapioca ish texture. Regardless the rice pudding is delicious. The semolina pudding has the consistency of a paste pudding. Thick. It's delicious it has somewhat of almond taste to it. I like the flavors more than texture. It reminds me of baby food consistency. The soda here is $3.50 and with free refills. Lost one star due to had to remind server for soda refills. I would call to check whats the buffet menu prior to coming here. Hate to come back and its pretty much same buffet menu as last. Overall the food here is decent and worth $15.95 for buffet. You can also serve the buffet to go and I have seen diners use that option instead of dining in. Will come back and try the Chicken Korma next time!

They have a gluten free menu. Everything was tasty. We got the paneer makhani and one of the specials. They were both good.

Review coming next. Be ready for it. We will be working to expose the food, service and ambiance.

I was here about 5 years ago and fortunately remembered the location if not the name. It was as good last time. I particularly liked the cauliflower buds. The service was excellent.

Very Good Friday buffet. Smaller selection but higher quality. Very good value for the price. Clean attractive restaurant.

After being in Miami Beach and having difficulty finding a good, reasonably.priced restaurant, Aashirwad feels like a gift from the gods. We ordered chicken korma, tandoori chicken, saag paneer (not on the menu but graciously provided and perhaps the best I've ever had), garlic naan, mango lassi and mixed vegetables. The only disappointment was that I wasn't hungry enough to eat more. The place smelled wonderful when we walked in, making the wait a perfect appetizer. There was an air of excitement from the customers all seemingly having a wonderful time. The dishes were expertly seasoned and the staff was friendly and helpful. Manali was very sweet and attentive. I will definitely come back the next time I am in Orlando. I plan to return on my next visit!

Delicious!!! We like every single disk we ordered. Service was great. Food was yummy. I didn't get a chance to take the 7 dishes that we ordered...LOL. Especially the garlic naan and chicken Tika Masala were so good. Got to give this place a try. We came all the way from Cali and very happy with our dinner tonight.

food was good but the server was not honest or well trained , because we ordered 2 lunch meals both of them come with naan but we don't want regular naan we would like to upgrade with chili cheese and the server said is ok when food arrived each meal got 4 slices and we were thinking lunch menu has pretty big portion, but when we pay the bill, he charged us $12 for 2 side order of naan then I asked him. I thought is an upgrade and he said chili cheese can not be upgrade. if you cannot upgrade that's OK but why you don't mention it in the beginning ,we can just order one side order. One side order is already a lot for us and the funny thing is he changed me 2 side order but the naan come with the lunch he didn't give it to us maybe he think we are tourist and he just wanna do one time business. next time we won't go again because of the service

Food, service and atmosphere always top notch here. My kids love it. Repeat customer for 5 years!

I wanted to take pictures but when traveling with 7 adults 3 toddlers and an infant who are all hungry, the food was consumed too fast!! This is an excellent restaurant!! Cute ambience too. We ordered from the lunch menu which had a diverse selection of vegetarian and non vegetarian meals. We all had various meals and every one was absolutely delicious!! Service was a wonderful, we had so many people and everyone was helpful and friendly especially considering we arrived about 20 minutes prior to their closing.

Definitely one of the best Indian restaurants I've gone to. We got in after a long drive from Louisiana and this spot was near our Airbnb so we decided to give it a try and was not disappointed. The server we had was also really great she made recommendations on apps and entrees. If you're in the Orlando area you should stop by and give them a try for sure you won't be disappointed

I was visiting Orlando and was looking for good food close by. Aashirwad had great reviews so decided to order from there for delivery. I ordered the samosas, paneer 65, garlic naan and a side of rice. The samosas were so so good! Loved the flavor. The garlic naan was another tasty choice. Can never go wrong with naan. The paneer was okay, the flavor was good and very spicy but the texture was off. They were really hard. The rice was also pretty good. The portions here were super generous! I also called to confirm my order and staff was super kind on the phone. Definitely a good options for dine in and delivery if in the area! The menu has a lot of options.

In town for a conference and drove by this place...looked good so we thought we'd try it. We LOVE Indian food! This place did not disappoint! Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because I reserve them for 1 of a kind places...my 4's equal most people's 5's! We were starving! Ordered the BASKET DAHI CHAT as an app, CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA/CHICKEN MAKHANI and MURG HYDERABADI. I've had Chicken Tikka before. This one was good, probably second best I've had. The Murfreesboro was something I've never seen and love it. Not spicy like it says, but it was good! Also ordered Cheese Naan and Kashmiri Naan. Wouldn't definitely go here again!

Absolutely phenomenal! Delicious food and attentive service! My family and I split an order of samosas, garlic naan, paneer makhanwala, vegetable handi lazeez, and lamb shakuti. SAMOSA - perfectly crispy and seasoned! Not too oily or salty GARLIC NAAN - so fresh, thin, and the perfect vessel for our entrées PANEER MAKHANWALA - our server said it was most similar to a tikka masala sauce; it was delectable! The paneer cubes were a great size! VEGETABLE HANDI LAZEEZ - the serving was full of thick cut vegetables that were seasoned so well and cooked perfectly! None of the vegetables were raw! LAMB SHAKUTI - the star of the show! The lamb was soft and not dry at all! The lamb flavor was strong but well-balanced with the coconut gravy I wish I lived in town! I would come back in a heartbeat.

Classy, delicious, and a little overwhelming in a positive way! This is how I would describe Aashirwad. The decor was very nice on the inside and gave me a fancier vibe which I liked, but the servers were very welcoming to everyone in our group even though we were all dirty. I got the chicken tikka masala with rice. HOLYYY the chicken tikka masala was phenomenal. There was so much spice in the dish but it wasn't too spicy which I appreciated heavily since many chicken tikka masala dishes can be too spicy. The chicken was also super tender and had no gamey taste! The chicken tikka masala gravy on the plain white rice was like a match made in heaven. The only flaw with the tikka masala was its unnecessary oiliness, but if you look past that it was an incredible dish. The portion sizes were also quite large. I wasn't able to finish the whole dish even when super hungry, and for $20 I think it was adequately priced! The service and ambiance was also very nice with attentive waiters and great decorum! Overall I would definitely recommend Aashirwad to others as it is one of the few extremely tasty Indian joints in Orlando!

Was in town and stopped by for some Indian since it had some great reviews. I asked to sit at the bar and they said perfect. I waited forever just to get a server. I almost walked out at this point. Then a gentleman came by and took my order. I ordered the samosas, chicken tikka masala and naan bread. The flavors were good but unfortunately the service was not such a good experience. Waited forever to get a refill on my drink. Indian food is a little spicy so a drink usually needed. I was done with my meal and still nobody. Finally a server was close by so I asked for a refill. She said yes. Then walks away and nothing. About 5 mins later I see her filling up some glasses with water so I was thinking it was for me but nothing. The same waitress walks by me 2 more times and still nothing. Finally another gentleman was behind the bar and I asked again and was finally given my drink. Again i rarely write these types of reviews but it was nice t a great service experience. Hope they read this and acknowledge it. I unfortunately will not be back. Seams like there are many other Indian options in the area.

They offer a buffet before 3 PM for about 25 bucks. The selections are very tasty and fresh. My server wasn't really attentive. But the food was good. If it wasn't for the mediocre service, I would've rated it a five stars. The ambience was very family oriented. A lot of people came there with their families to eat.

Service and food were amazing. We were in a big hurry and they really helped us get in and out quickly too. Would come back every day if we could. The chicken lollipops, chicken tills masala and cheese nan bread were all sooooo yummy!!

Great food and great service by Manali!! Family really enjoyed the dinner!! We will be back again for sure!! Their Fish curry was amazing!!

They were able to cater to our no onion no garlic restrictions! The paneer 65 was delicious - would definitely recommend getting this item. The malai kofta and paneer tikka Masala were good as well - just a bit too heavy for me. The service was good & overall food was tasty!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this restaurant! They have open table reservations, but many walked in without an issue. The decor was modern and even though we had a large table next to us, it felt like our booth was intimate and cozy. The service was excellent and you can tell everyone worked as a team to make a busy night run smoothly. Now for the food! We came to celebrate my partner's birthday. We ordered: samosa, paneer 65, garlic chili naan, and raita to start. The samosas were larger than expected, but the filling was homey and delicious; the paneer 65 had a kick and we couldn't stop eating it. For dinner I got chicken tikka masala (I can't help my cravings are cliche) and asked to make it spicy & my bf got lamb vindaloo. Both were absolutely amazing, the meat was tender & plentiful and spice was perfect (we prefer things on the hotter side) and we did not want to stop eating. P.S. I did stop, but the leftovers were amazing for lunch.