Dancing Ganesha

The food was very tasty and the atmosphere quite appealing. Service could have been just a little more attentive, but overall it was fine. Good value for money.

I was visiting Minneapolis for work and this was some of the best Indian food I’ve ever had. It’s authentic. It tastes just like what my friend’s mom used to make us when we were kids. Loved the Poori, the Bharta, and the sweet dessert milk balls. SO GOOD. This place deserves better star reviews honestly. I get it, everywhere has trendy vibes now and this place is more like no frills straightforward, but the food is really freaking good.

The chicken vindaloo was amazing. Little disappointed with the house platter. Would defiantly order again though just drop the platter and grab some naan.

Went here with high expectations considering to all the good ratings. The food is mediocre at best. Ordered a veg curry and the curry showed up with full of potatoes. I’ve asked and apparently they put 4 potatoes in every veg curry. So if you are a fan of potatoes, this is the place to go..

Excellent dining and overall experience. Great decor and seating. Comfortable and well spaced out. Not crowded late the night before Thanksgiving. Really good menu. Lots of variety and classic Asian Indian dishes. We ordered the appetizer platter to try everything and then aloo gobi and a veggie korma. Medium spicy. I could have had more spicy. Maybe next time. Rice on the side and then garlic naan and green pepper naan and a roti. Good stuff. We just ordered water and a chai to drink. Also very good. Sweeten to taste. The service was always available and attentive, but still the take out business kept them busy. No problem for us or timing or anything. Highly recommended. I'll need to go more often to sample the rest of the menu. It's always great to find genuine home cooked food. We only had a few naan left to take home. Everything was delicious.

This has been my go-to Indian restaurant for years. It's very burnt to stop the before a show at the downtown theaters. Great food, and if you are convincing enough to them that you're not a Minnesotan, they can make their curry at a decent heat level! I love the korma and tika masala.

I went with friends who were told to try it. The aroma of spices could be smelled at the corner of the street. The staff was very knowledgeable and kind. We ordered multiple items to share family style. Everything was so good. That's almost statically unlikely, but true in this case. I will definitely come back if I'm in that area again.

I walked in and sat by the front door for close to 20 mins. Employees saw me and never acknowledged me. After sitting for close to 20 minutes and seeing others get acknowledged, I called out to an employee to ask about my pickup order. It was already prepared and ready for pickup. I never got a confirmation email nor did an employee approach me. I must’ve looked too Black to engage with. I’m a loc’d hair, dark skinned west African. Soooo disappointed. This was my experience as today.

I am a fan! Over lunch we had a great hearty lunch. The food was tasty and piping hot. The lamb Vindaloo and Chicken Vindaloo was a hit. The portions were sizable and generous.

We got takeout from here last night and it won't be the last time! Indian is my favorite delivery comfort food. I'm on the hunt for the best Indian soups so I got all three of theirs to compare, and all were delish! One was essentially just dal soup with chicken added, but all were flavorful and comforting. They didn't have butter chicken on the delivery menu (?!) so I got tikka masala and it was quite good. I loved their basmati to go with it. My husband got chicken biryani with naan and it was very flavorful with just the right kick. He felt the naan wasn't the best he'd had. I'll definitely get soup from here again!

We love having dinner here when we go to shows at the Orpheum! Food is delicious and a great price. My go to is the veggie samosa, saag paneer and garlic naan!

We went to Dancing Ganesha on a weekend and it a great spot for Indian! We got Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Josh and a Chai Tea and Mango Lassi. All the food was great and the food came out quickly. The food is comparable to the other Indian restaurants in Minneapolis and there is street parking around the restaurant. We went later at night and there was plenty of seating available. I would order all the same items again or try more next time!

Every time we go to Costco, we lament that we have to make time for Dancing Ganesha because we've heard great things! Finally came here with a friend for lunch on Friday and had a great time! Service was super welcoming, so hospitable and warm. I ordered my typical chicken Josh mild with a side of plain naan while my friend ordered some soup, garlic naan, and a couple samosas. She LOVED all of the above and even had enough to take some home! The portion sizes are quite large so my chicken Josh leftovers were a whole meal for dinner for my husband! Even though I ordered it mild, the chicken Josh was a bit bland and underwhelming, the basmati rice was also a bit mushy which has never been my experience before at an Indian restaurant. The restaurant itself is beautiful with lovely paints throughout. They really have done a great job with the space available!

Had a great time. I was joined by five others who ran late and there was no complaint. Big portions, lots of rice and an order of naan was plenty for one. We order a variety of dishes and they all were excellent. Nice and quiet so conversation was comfortable without shouting. Staff was helpful and supplied plenty of beverages. I was hoping for Palak Paneer, but not in their menu.

Last night we brought a couple we travel with up here to eat as they love Indian food. Like our last visit when we traveled to Minnesota, the food was devastatingly delicious!!! However also sadly, wait staff was lack luster. We rarely got checked on and had to ask one of the bartenders to bring us our remaining Nann bread order to the table. Honestly this could be a cultural thing as it was great to have uninterrupted conversation and the atmosphere was very pleasant. We apologize if we just misunderstood the culture and happily share that the food was delicious!

The best thing I can say is I'll definitely go back to Dancing Ganesha. Both my meal and my companions were done to perfection with great service and information about special requirements.

Great ambience. Easy parking. Service is really great. Food is authentic and delicious. Our table started with drinks. We tried Sex in Bollywood beach: yum Pomegranate martini: double yum Mango mojito: good Dinner was excellent. The naan comes at the end of the meal so next time I would ask for it at the beginning of the meal.

I will definitely come here again. It had been a long time since I'd been to one of their locations, but my friend and I were seeing a show at the Orpheum and an Indian place just a few blocks away (and with metered spaces that are cheaper and more plentiful than I was expecting), this was perfect for us. They have a large menu with all the standards you'd expect, and a particularly generous selection of vegetarian entrees. That was a requirement for my friend, who got Baignan Bharta Eggplant. She absolutely loved it. I got chicken vindaloo, which was good. Vindaloo is usually best with beef or lamb, but I was following a diet rule. I asked for 3/5 spice level and it was near the high end of what I tolerate, so expect them to give you spicy when you want it. We also got Cheese Pakora, which came with two very nice sauces. The best thing was the service. They were really nice; very attentive and fast. My favorite is that we mentioned when she seated us that we wanted to make sure to make it to the theater on time, and it seemed like that message got around because they were really quick with us and made sure the check was on the table early. I like the idea of coming here before seeing a show at one of those theaters on Hennepin, so I'll definitely do that again.

We stopped in here after a Twins game. It was an easy atmosphere with enough noise to talk comfortably. We ordered the samosas, garlic naan, crispy chili chicken and biryani. It all came out fast and steaming hot. This is a great place to stop in when you're out and about in Minneapolis!

We have been on the hunt for authentic, affordable Indian Cuisine. After multiple failed attempts, we stumbled on Dancing Ganesha, and wow, I'm so glad we did! We walked in and were greeted with a smile- such a warm, welcoming environment. We ordered malai kofta, saag paneer, chicken makhani, and garlic naan. Yum all the way around. We were pleasantly surprised with everything - it was delicious! We will absolutely be back to try different items on the menu!

I love Indian food and a colleague suggested this restaurant. To be honest I driven past it a few times but never thought to go in. It's tucked away quaintly right downtown Minneapolis It's just steps away from Hennepin avenue yet felt like a quiet intimate but also family style atmosphere. The drinks were unique and amazing The mango martini was unlike anything I'd ever had before and definitely topped my list. The Bollywood rum drink was also met with rave reviews. The lamb samosas were full and meaty and the pastry was baked to perfection. The Tikka masala and the Saag with chicken We're honestly mind-blowing. As someone that has traveled oversees and had authentic Indian food for local place here at home this was extremely authentic from the smells to the texture to the spices and the flavor. I would highly recommend. Last but not least the server who greeted us, sadas and served us was extremely attentive, he was kind, patient and answered questions and even made several suggestions. It had a very homey atmosphere and we will definitely be back and highly recommend!!!

My go-to for Indian takeout. Consistently good at all the classics. A few of my favorites include their Josh, vindaloo, and their makhani. Love their samosas and biryanis too

This was the most mediocre Indian food I've ever had. The butter chicken was boring. And the naan bread was not as good as the grocery store stuff. SKIP.

Yummy food and great service. We had a very nice dinner. Restaurant was very pleasant.

Came here while visiting Minneapolis. Our decision was based on the amazing smell of their food every time we walked past the restaurant. My wife and I ordered the mattar paneer and the vegetable korma with garlic naan. We both thought the mattar paneer was just okay, it needed a little something else. The vegetable korma, however, was amazing. I have had many hit or miss kormas over the years and this was one of the best ones I've had. The garlic naan tasted good but was a little thin and crispy, we both wished it was thicker and softer with some crispiness. Both curries were ordered medium and were an appropriate level of spicy, but we both could have handled more so don't be afraid to order your preferred spice level. Service was fairly quick and the prices were standard for this type of restaurant ($15-18/entree). If you're in the downtown area and looking for somewhere to eat, this place is a great option.

Amazing food, the location and atmosphere are very enjoyable! The service is nothing to write home about, but since it isn't bad service I won't give it a ding. Pricey, but in my opinion still worth it. I've been at least 4 times, and I'm certain I'll be back once my wallet recovers

The tandoori chicken is delicious! I like the vegetable samosa more than the lamb ones. I only got the garlic naan this time, but the potato naan is delicious as well. I forgot to take photos of the beef vindaloo and it's delicious. The spice level is inconsistent sometimes, but overall food is delicious.

Goa-Indian influenced cuisine. Very tasty food, from mild spiced cashew-raisin chicken to medium spiced lamb dishes. Homemade mango and pistachios ice creams.

They say your style of life's a drag And that you must go other places. But just don't you feel too bad. When you get fooled by smiling faces. The changes you take yourself through but.. Don't you worry 'bout a thing Don't you worry 'bout a thing, pretty mama..:) The Dancing Ganesha will have your taste buds spinning...We started this Indian journey with two nice glasses of Cabernet...then Bombay Calamari...perfectly cooked and seasoned lightly fried squid...and Lamb Samosas packed with delicious ground lamb with three luxurious dips...(no papadum??). Not pictured and most scrumptious was the Lamb Korma...with a most delightful sauce of cashews, raisins and spice...one of the best Kormas we've had..:) All we could say was "Bam bambam bambam bambam, bambambambam... Don't you worry 'bout a thing Don't you worry 'bout a thing, Mata..:) Best, Avram Wonder Jr.

Our friends came in from MI to help us move, so we HAD to treat them right! As fans of Indian cuisine - but unfamiliar with the Minneapolis scene - we could not wait to take them to Dancing Ganesha! Our server Lenny took very good care of us and got us quickly started with beverages: Stella Artois, Jameson Ginger (the best version of the Whiskey Ginger IMO), a Dirty Martini and a Lagunita IPA. With that underway, it was time to turn to the menu. We learned on the move weekend that our friends eat with their eyes, no matter what their stomachs can hold. This was not the only meal where we went over the top, but it was easily the most colorful and diverse big eat that we had. The food order was as follows: Chicken Biriyani, mild - Yes, a few of us would have preferred spicy, but it had so much flavor that we didn't complain. Much. ;^) Saag Paneer, mild - This is a dish I could eat every day for the rest of my life. To me, this was the star of the meal and I had to hold back (or look like I wasn't sharing). Beef Tikka Masala, mild - The depth of flavor was eye-rolling; so yummy! Two vegetable samosas - Sadly a gluten allergy kept one party member from sampling. They were very well-prepared and plump! Lenny provided a number of sauces on the side to help us replace the heat, which was very thoughtful and much appreciated. It was a great time with our friends, with lots of good food and loads of laughs. Given that the next day was Big Truck Move, we were very motivated to enjoy every minute. Thank you, Dancing Ganesha!!

Love love love Dancing Ganesha!! We've been coming here for years and have always had superb dishes, during the pandemic we have been getting take-out and delivery though. A couple of our favorite dishes are the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Lamb Rogan Josh. A couple must haves are the naan of course and the Vegetable Samosa.

As always the food was great. We had a large party and the service was great. We came on Mother's Day for lunch and it couldn't have been more delicious.

Love the food very delicious service was great was treated with respect and kindness I'll definitely come back with my family the restaurant sits on the corner nice view ambiance is lovely

8/10 - Delicious, reasonable priced, and huge portion? Count me in! The dish was colorful and flavorful, and it came with a side of raita to help balance out the dryness of the dish. Overall, I was impressed with the service and quality of the food, I do have to admit that I do miss their lunch buffet very much. IG @ hweedafoodie for more reviews!

I use to order a lot from this place (I believe from SLP location) to chaska, but their quality has gone way down. I ordered Chicken 65 and it does not look like Chicken and it was a different dish and they accidentally called it Chicken 65 and delivered it to me. I am allergic to seafood and such and had a friend try it and they confirmed it is not chicken. Their Chicken Briyani is the worst I have ever had in a long time. If you are a Briyani eater you know how best the Briyani taste. This tasted like a rice blended with cooked with spice and some chicken pieces thrown into it and mixed. The worst experience I ever had from this restaurant and I would not recommend anyone for this place. Don't waste your money here.

I was at my hotel and didn't want to venture out and eat at my favorite Korean spot so I decided to venture out virtually and ordered Indian via door dash. The garlic Naan was a biggerportion size than what I'm used to and it comes with 4 pieces!!! The chicken sauce was heavenly with the thick creamy sauce to dunk those garlic naan. Thank god I felt full and the sauce was running out otherwise I would have wiped it all down with all 4 pieces of naan

Wow! So glad to have found this wonderful restaurant on our walk to the stadium from our doubletree hotel. The curry and tiki masala were delicious!

Always satisfied with the food and service e at Dancing Ganesha. Food was ready on time and the staff were friendly. restaurant was also very tidy.

Oh such a surprise, Mike is eating Asian. Well technically it is from Asia but it is Indian food this time. This food is top notch Indian, it made me wish I were there during lunchtime so I could try their buffet because my mixed meat biryani and naan were so good, I wanted more. There was too much for me to finish, even for the closet eater I am. I tried, and I eyed it on the hotel room dresser as I walked by but held my ground. Hint - it was equally good for breakfast! I asked for the Biryani hot and trust me it was. The Dancing Ganesha wasn't the only thing dancing that night - the biryani was spicy good! :)

Although I've had good and somewhat bad experience here- the weekday lunch buffet is only $10 so I always fine myself coming back especially since I work downtown, making it a convenient location. The selection isn't huge but it's definitely a good enough variety for the price. The food is pretty delicious but definitely not spicy like how I would have liked. The atmosphere is nice but the floors are a little sticky. Overall the staff are okay- I've had some really friendly ones and some who don't even say hi or smile. Parking can be a bit annoying as I think it's only metered parking but it's free after 6pm on weekdays and free on weekends.

Dancing Ganesha redeemed my faith in "Indian Food Buffets".I visited Dancing Ganesha with a co-worker that absolutely loves this place for their lunch buffet.The food was a little more fresh than some of the other Indian restaurants I've tried. It is the same as most buffets which was a little bit disappointing.A few chicken dishes/curries.One or two vegetarian dishes.A salad or two and tandoori chicken.My favorite was the tandoori chicken.It was fresh,hot and juicy. The restaurant was clean and the service was polite.The location is downtown,so parking has to be paid for via parking meters.I will go back to try one of their menu entrees since the buffet was good.

The food here is really tasty. I especially enjoy the Channa masala and the naan. It very confidently located near loring park.

Been eyeing this up forever on Yelp and DoorDash. Finally dashed it. Bit expensive for the portions. Very tasty and flavorful. I ordered the Chettinad with a "hot" spice level. I'm sick of saying "medium" and getting no spice... because most Minnesotans are Nordic with no tolerance . Even with saying "hot" it was manageable, and my PERFECT level of heat. Not so hot that the flavor is lost. I was interested to try this dish when they described it at "pungent" haha! It's more like a curry version of Biryani. A sweet floral spice. Absolutely delicious and lingering. I also ordered the Tandoori Chicken which was surprisingly juicy on a bed of onions and peppers. The rice was cooked perfectly, and the Mirchi Baji (basically jalapeño poppers) I would recommend passing on. I can tell I will crave the Chettinad regularly!

We had to do take out this time instead of dining in ( the restaurant is nicely decorated as I remember from the last time we visited. Actually, considering delivery time, food arrived quickly. I ordered one of the chicken kabobs (you can get different types as shown in the menu) and wow, it sure was good! Just the right amount of seasoning and spices and the chicken was done perfectly- not overdone, but well done and juicy. Hope to try again on our next visit

Pickup was easy, even though lots of people were waiting for takeout. Food was fine, nothing special, spicier than expected. Naan was skimpy but tasted good. Expensive for what you get, paid less for better in San Francisco.

This is the best Indian food I've tried in Minneapolis so far! I'm a big fan of their malai kofta and garlic naan. Their menu has great vegetarian options, which is always something I'm looking for. I've ordered carry-out from them multiple times and they make it so easy to order online and stop inside to grab my order. Definitely give them a try!

Favorite butter chicken in the twin cities. We regularly doordash food from here. The portions are all sizeable, can easily share an entree between 2 people, 3 if you're people with light appetites! Byrani is another favorite of ours from here, and you cannot skip the garlic naan. delish.

Dined in at the new maple grove location We really enjoyed the place - the interior is refreshing, modern and fun art. - a welcome addition to maple grove - serves alcohol - staff advised that the menu includes Indian Street Food - and that it is much requested

Best Indian restaurant in the twin cities. We always enjoy the food at Dancing Ganesha. Chicken Josh is our all time favorite. But some other great dishes are Chicken Malabar, butter chicken, tandoori chicken and the mixed pakora. My favorite dessert is the Gulab Jamun. Delicious, authentic flavors. The only downside is the service can be a little slow. But it doesn't stop us from coming back again and again.

We ordered the tikka masala and kashmiri on doordash and the food was awesome! Piping hot also which was a plus. Top tier food for sure. I can't wait to eat at the restaurant.

I love this place! I really like their Indian food here. I think they give good serving portions and the prices are fair. Since it's located in downtown parking can be tricky but not awful. If you go on a weekday you should be able to find parking in front of the restaurant or close by (at least in my experiences). I also like how the staff try to accommodate big groups. My friend had her birthday dinner here and it was a good experience! They also have vegetarian options. I don't have pictures, but my to go is the chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, vegetable samosa (they are pretty big), and their paneer pakora--

I was in town for a film festival and my friend and I went to Dancing Ganesha for dinner. The restaurant was clean and the staff was friendly. The food was hot and fresh. I had the Tandoori Chicken and the Keema Naan. The tandoori chicken dish was very filling as it is around 5 or so pieces of chicken. The chicken was fresh and juicy. My friend had a lamb dish and loved it. There was so much food we did not have desert. I will be back next time I am in town.

Food was great, servers were kind, could have been a little cleaner in the restaurant but didn't ruin the experience.

A fun place for Indian food. We have been here a few times and do like the food. Today we all had bindi masala (okra with mild tomato sauce), lamb korma , Saak tofu, kadi pakora, and appetizers of somozas and onion and garlic naan. Everyone liked their meals and service was good. The bindi was a little bland but I think that's the style of that dish. All the others were really tasty. Very reasonable prices too.

Ordered takeout from Dancing Ganesha for the first time tonight and was not disappointed. My household is pretty spice intolerant so not only did we love the customizable spice level but even more so, that the flavors weren't compromised by the removal of the heat. We also loved that the menu was sorted by sauce/curry and allowed you to select your protein of choice. We went with the Chicken Tikka Masala, Mutter Paneer, and Chicken Korma - all were all excellent and I highly recommend trying them. I'm excited to try the dine-in option soon and will definitely be adding this to my rotation of local takeout options.

I wish I had taken pictures of our food to share. They looked great. Tasted even better! :) The Chai was WONDERFUL. I like that they don't sweeten it too much... great if you want control over your sugar. with our without sugar.. YUM! I had Lamb Kashmiri. Really loved it! The taste and the texture. It felt thick and fresh and SO GOOD! I have left overs.. YAAAA! The Saag was SO GOOD! I loved the thick texture in this dish as well! Naan was lovely. Much more on the menu we want to try! I have only been here twice now. This time and once years ago we had the buffet... You know... BC... (before Covid! :) There is something about the atmosphere and the space I really like there. The staff was great as well! We were in MPLS for a day trip. This is at the top of our list for Indian!

food is so good. you have to eat here if you want the best indian food. it's also a super cute restaurant.