India Garden

I went for the lunch buffet, which is $17, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM every day. The buffet had 8 entrees, rice, fried cauliflower (excellent!), 6 chutneys, salad, rice dessert, fruit salad, chai, and fresh naan delivered to your table. It’s not spicy at all (my previous visit 8 years ago was pretty spicy), and you can make your own level of spice with chili oil. My favorites were the fried cauliflower, chana saag (I think - it was a spinach and chickpea curry), tamarind chutney, tandoori chicken (very tender), and mango chutney. Unfortunately, many of the other dishes were bland when it comes to flavor and spices - I don’t like spiciness, but I enjoy the strong spice flavors typically used in Indian cuisine. It seems like they’ve toned it down wayyy too much flavor-wise.

I wanted to love this place. Indian food is my first love. The atmosphere is great, small restaurant with a warm and welcoming owner. The staff is attentive and helpful. The beginning spice presentation is nice to show where the spice is and what to expect. The mango lassi is quite possibly one of the greatest lassi’s I’ve ever had. Unfortunately the flavor profile of multiple dishes including the naan is not quite there. Very bland and a poor use of the staple ingredients within the dish to make an exciting and flavorful meal.

So delicious, never disappointed when I visit India garden. Tried the buffet for the first time and it was SO DELICIOUS. Buffet includes a bunch of condiments (Raita is my fave), hot Masala chai, rice, vegetable pakora, chicken tikka masala, vegetable korma, tandoori chicken, a few other entrees (a paneer option) and the best was the cabbage. You also get regular naan for your table. I tried the mango lassi and it was SOOOO GOOD, it was thick like a smoothie but very creamy. India Garden never disappoints honestly. We usually get the butter chicken (spice level 3-5, but the scale goes to 10)

The portions are big & the food is amazing ⸺ I'm in love! My family & I ordered takeout here recently. My only problem with this restaurant is that it's ~ 3 hrs away from where I live 💔 Everyone in our party was pleased with what they ordered. Some highlights in no particular order: ☆ Saffron rice ☆ korma ☆ Aloo dum ☆ Tikka masala ☆ naan ☆ curry It's been weeks & I cannot stop thinking about the saffron rice. When I am back in town, I will absolutely return for more fantastic food (eg. 4 more orders of saffron rice).

I was looking for good indian buffet with good items and affordable price. Just found this gem of a place. 16.95$ per person. Around 3$ for soft drinks with refill. So great deal in terms of money. About the items, I found the following: Vegetable Pakora Basmati Rice Butter Naan Mango Pickle Regular Pickle Raita Tamarind Chutni Green Chutni Lettuce pieces Chana Saag Yellow Squash curry Bhindi Masala Aloo Korma Paneer Makhani Butter Chicken Goat Curry Tandoori Chicken Rice Pudding (Kheer) Hot Milk Tea (Chai) Water (included with buffet) I tried Mango Lassi out of the buffet, around 5$. Everything tasted great, amazing service. Awesome thing about the naan is, they don't have it as a regular item in the buffet, they keep bringing out hot naan to your table and will refill as asked as part of the buffet! Place is little small if there is crowd. Very cozy and 10/10 recommended.

Wonderful food and service. Russell our server was so personable and efficient with our orders. The owner came over to our table and made sure we were all comfortable and welcomed us back because we try to eat here once a month. Children are treated well also a real family atmosphere. Great meal enjoyable atmosphere. Thank you India Gardens. They even memorized our monthly orders!

Sonny and his crew are the sweetest people ever. The service is always impeccable. The food delicious and ample portioned. We were too hungry to wait to take a picture this time so this is mid meal. The paneer here is truly the best taste and texture of anywhere I've ever lived between Cleveland, Columbus, Houston TX and now Charlotte NC. We came home for the weekend and this was our first stop!

We all have that “best (insert culture) restaurant”. That local hole in the wall Chinese that has the best absolute best fried rice. That local burger spot with 4 employees that does it better than anywhere else for the price. India Garden is that restaurant for me, when it comes to Indian food. The buffet is incredibly varied. Goat vindaloo? Calamari curry? Sign me up. Buffet aside, the ordered dishes are equally amazing. I am convinced that I will be chasing a saag as flavorful and texturally perfect as India Garden’s, for the rest of my life. Service is familiar and comfortable, regardless if you are a first time customer or a regular. Lastly, to all you spice heads, they bring the heat.

Finally got to come and sit down (instead of order take out) and it was just as delicious! Workers were wonderful and helpful like always! We got butter chicken and chicken rogen josh!! Both so delicious and worth a try if you want something new!! And of course the garlic naan is always delicious!! One of my favorite Indians food places in Cle!!!

Absolutely the best Indian food in the 216. Period. (However, it is TIME for bathroom renovations!!)

10/10. JUST GO. Everything is beautifully done. From the portions, flavors, quality, service, menu options (they have vegetarian options :) and the fact you can choose you spice level just makes this place so much better. Prices are GREAT. I whole heartily recommend Indian Garden and they will see me again! PS, inside is cozy if you choose to sit in and eat. It is a smaller establishment however.

We always have delicious food and great service. I try something new each time we visit and the chicken korma has been my favorite.

India Garden is a Father's Day tradition in my family. My dad is from India so we always like to eat Indian food with him. We had the lunch buffet which is from 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM. It was my first time having the buffet and I was pleased with the options. They also have a great menu selection which makes it easy, especially for someone who might be trying Indian Food for the first time. My personal favorite is the Chicken Tikka Masala. The service is always amazing. They always bring us garlic naan and make sure that we are satisfied with our food which is greatly appreciated. The restaurant atmosphere is very small and intimate. Now that it is summer, it is also nice to sit outside on the patio. Overall, India Garden is a great place to go and try some Indian food. It is personally my favorite Indian restaurant and the service is very friendly!

We flew into CLE from Florida and decided on Indian for lunch. India Garden came up with good reviews and 5 miles from the airport. The outside is unassuming and the inside quaint. The lunch buffet was very good with at least 4 meat, 2 vegan and 2 vegetarian entrees. There were also salad, tea, and rice pudding, as well as chutneys and sauces. The service was standout. Fresh naan was brought to the table with refills coming out until we said no more. Naan is excellent! We will definitely be back when in the area.

Got it delivered and it arrived really quickly! Food was GREAT! Got the chicken tikka masala which came with plain basmati rice. Chicken was insanely tender, not too spicy but a lot of flavor. Rice is a little stiff for my taste but I know that's sort of how it's supposed to be. Could've used even a tiny bit more spice! Also got the garlic naan which came with two big pieces. Could've been a tiny bit more garlicky, but again that's personal preference! It was very soft and perfect for dipping. Very large portions as well, have lots of leftovers which helps make the price more justified!

The food is amazing! Extremely flavorful and the heat levels are authentic Indian heat and not watered down . The chicken tiki masala, butter chicken, saag paneer and garlic naan are our go to. Extremely friendly service to boot

This is the most Americanized Indian food ever. The selection is very limited as well. The only good thing about this place is the customer service. If you are trying to get the gist of Indian food, then this place is ok, but for real Indian food, I do not suggest this place.

We ordered takeout from here-- delivery was fast and the order was correct, but the food was only okay. We ordered the paneer makhani and a chicken curry. Both were nearly flavorless-- not just bland but really lacking in spices, period. The naan was good! I don't think we'd order from here again if we were in the area, though.

Excellent Indian food served here! Ate outdoors while enjoying the many choices on the lunch buffet. Food and drinks are homemade...so good! The naan is brought to the table as it is also freshly made. The mango lassi was very refreshing. Staff members had a lot of teamwork going on to make sure everyone had what they needed. Highly recommend eating here. If you never have eaten Indian food before, come for the lunch buffet so you can try different options.

I have been coming to this delightful place for years now and I have to say it is so good. The flavors are addictive! The people are so nice and welcoming and really understand top notch hospitality. In short, I want to be adopted by people who cook like this!

I love dining at India Garden. Service is quick and attentive. Conveniently they have parking. Gorgeous decor. They have an expansive menu. The bread basket is a great value option. I'm slowly making my way through the vegetarian main courses. Everything has been flavorful and delicious. I've dined in and ordered takeout - both a great experience. You can specify your heat tolerance from a scale of 1-10. Really easy when you're dining with folks with different heat preferences.

I had a wonderful evening eating at India Garden. The food and drinks were FANTASTIC. The waitress was amazing and the was so attentive. The amount of food and prices are unmatched. I highly recommend, and am looking forward to coming back in the future.

One of the things that immediately stood out to me at India Garden is the very thoughtful way they test out where your spice tolerance is. When the server had heard we had never been there before and didn't know what their spice levels were, they brought out two sauces, one at a level 0 and one at a level 4/5 and let us try so we could determine what we wanted. We ended up getting: Garlic naan - first of all, so beautiful!! It's the perfect amount of chewy yet crispy, garlicky, and just a bit oily. And the perfect vehicle for the curry. Lamb rogan josh - this was probably my favorite of everything we got because it was so flavorful. I thought it would be a more creamy curry because the description said it was yogurt based but that's on me for just not knowing what it was lol. Mango chicken curry - had some of the most tender chicken! Especially the smaller bite sized pieces of chicken. Didn't necessarily taste of mango but still super delicious by any means. When the dishes first came out, I was a bit skeptical of how it would fill us up. But we ended up being plenty full and having some leftovers. And the dishes come with free rice which the servers are happy to refill!

Place is good for American palette . Friendly people and cute place . Food will be colorful , bland and unfortunately tasteless (by which I do not mean spice level). They are very kind with unlimited naan. There won't be a or any Indian kick to the food here. No body should go wrong with the dhal(lentils) . But it was sad . Cooked rice in sweetened milk can be a menu description but that's not a definition for kheer (rice pudding ).

So many amazing things to say about this place. The food is absolutely amazing. The staff members are so friendly, efficient, and accommodating. The restaurant is in such a cute tucked back place in Lakewood. I will definitely be coming back here and recommending it to everyone.

The food was amazing! I had the Lamb Korma at a spice level 2 probably could do a 3/4 even though Im terrible at handling spice. My boyfriend got a spice 5 and said it was amazing. I highly recommend the bread basket the naan and Aaloo Paratha were amazing! Also don't forget the mango lassi!

The food is excellent, the service is friendly and efficient! Any questions you may have about the food are answered graciously. It's worth a drive!

I love this place. I dream about their butter chicken on the regular. No notes. Would recommend to anyone.

Oh my goodness!!! This place! First off the staff here are incredibly kind and on top of everything! Very attentive and they will bing you plates of the most tender, warm, buttery nan for as long as you as them too!!! I've only go e during lunch so that I may participate in the buffet, delicious, scrumptious oh so flavorful options! The chicken tikka masala is my go too always, never had a bad bit, everything perfectly cooked! They have complementary Chi if you want it (which I always do!) and when I feel in the mood I get their thick and creamy Mango Lassie to ease some of the spice! i highly recommend coming here! thought the restaurant is not very large they are rarely empty, seating is very comfortable, and the atmosphere is joyful and welcoming! I've been here many times and to celebrate many Birthdays!

They have amazing customer service; we were greeted at the door with smiles and kind welcome. The servers were great and the food itself was hot and delectable!! Very nice people, clean setting and I would recommend 1000/10- They even had a dessert and song for a birthday in our party! Super sweet :)

The food, the food is so good! My friends and I grabbed several dishes for a get together. Palak paneer is my default and was really tasty. I would've liked more pieces of the paneer but that's just me. The chicken tikka masala is probably the creamiest I've had in a very long time. So creamy but not overwhelming. The chicken rogan josh was a new dish for us and WOW was it good. I'm coming back for it. All of this is pairs beautifully with garlic naan. Chefs kiss. If you're wondering what to get for dessert, might I recommend the kheer? Fragrantly spiced, delicately sweet, perfect. Everything was reasonably priced, decently sized and you can request the spice level you'd like. I'll be back soon!

This was my first time at Indian Garden. I've passed it many times and have always been curious about this little restaurant on Detroit Road. The parking lot is little, but I was able to find street parking pretty easily. I really wanted to like this place, but my meal was very bland. I ordered the butter chicken; I was asked what spice level I would like, I asked for medium spice level. There was absolutely no spice in the butter chicken. I seldom add salt to my meals, but found myself adding quite a bit. The Naan bread was good buttery and garlicky. Service was good. Everyone was kind and welcoming. The price was reasonable and I did take food home. I was happy that the rice was very plentiful. I am very open to giving Indian Garden another try. I will be sure to ask for a. Increase in spice level. Will probably try another dish.

I have never had the pleasure of enjoying Cuisine from India. I found this place just out of a whim. So figured why not. Something new to try. This place has a small buffet. Probably around ten to fifteen items. It also has tea. I didn't try the tea. I forgot to write down everything on the menu. But what I will say is that I will go back. I enjoyed it immensely. I highly recommend this place.

Three stars, really, but this IS Ohio. The servers were sincere and attentive. The place was nice and quiet (well, over the Indian music) after a bunch of other customers cleared out. There are 11 tables, with what looks like outdoor seating in summer. Got the $14.99 weekend lunch buffet. It came with chai, which was great, but it was not very good chai at all; it was also completely unsweetened and there was no sugar available to sweeten it with, only cancer-causing crap like Splenda. The food's taste was mild - not in the sense of spiciness, but in flavor - nothing really kicked you in the tastebuds at all. But... it wasn't crowded, didn't smell like bathrooms, and the waitstaff weren't angry with me for being there/for their having to be there, so, just for that they beat out the other five places I tried before coming here. Also I've now tried goat thanks to them.

India Garden is hands down our favorite Indian restaurant in Cleveland! The staff is exceptionally kind and welcoming-they take great care explaining the menu. They can make most vegetarian dishes vegan, the rice and roti are also vegan. Our favorite is their aloo korma with garlic roti!

Ever since Taj closed in Highland Hts during the pandemic, we've been searching for good Indian food. This is our new spot! A little far from the far east side, but worth the trip. The staff were great and the food was delicious!

I've been coming to India Garden since I was a child and they still hold their place in my heart as my favorite indian restaurant of all time. We'd come in so often that one of the owners, Sonny, used to give me a free mango lassi whenever I'd go with my father to pick up our food and it's a very dear part of my childhood. Though I often stick to some main staples, everything I've had from them has been incredible. This most recent time I got the chicken mango curry and as per usual, it did not disappoint in the slightest. Even on their busiest days I've never had an issue with having to wait for too long. Both of the brothers that own(ed?) it are incrdibly kind and personable, as are the servers. Very cozy inside and the music playing inside is always so beautiful. Would give them more stars if I could.

I have heard that this is one of the top rated Indian restaurants in Cleveland and finally made it in to check it out after several recommendations. I had the lunch buffet for $14.95 and there was a nice variety of entrees I could have as a vegetarian, such as vegetable korma, saag paneer and lentil dishes. Hot naan bread was delivered to my table and someone came around frequently to offer more. They had hot chai as part of the buffet as well. The owner and server were extremely kind, attentive and welcoming. The indoor dining room is very cozy and they have a small patio as well. I was very pleased with my lunch and will definitely be back!

Everything, and I mean everything, was wonderful about this restaurant! As soon as I walked in the door, the aroma from the curries and spices assured me that I had picked the right place! They were welcoming and we sat at a quaint little table in the window. The atmosphere was clean with good energy in the dining room. The server was attentive and accommodating. The food was made to order, fresh and hot. Moved from Vegas and hadn't had authentic Indian Cuisine since my move. I was so pleased with this dining experience. The garlic naan was flavorful and warm with perfect texture. Our favorite was the chicken Korma, although we enjoyed the flavors from every meal. We ordered our Korma with no raisins and nuts because of our 12 year old son. He really enjoyed the mango lassi. The lunch meal came with a delicious rice pudding. We live an hour away from Cleveland, but this restaurant is definitely worth the drive for a nice date night or lunch date. It definitely satisfied our Indian food cravings and was a pleasurable dining experience all around. For anyone visiting Cleveland who is looking for Indian food....I would highly recommend this place!

I've been craving for Indian food and gave this place a try based on their Yelp reviews. Since it was my first visit, I chose to do the buffet so I could taste a little of everything. The buffet line was simple, only a handful of main dishes, rice, side dishes and condiments. It wasn't much to desire. The naan and hot chai were included in the buffet. The chai was nothing special. The naan was too oily and dry, there's no garlic flavor to it. They brushed way too much butter on the naan. I had 1 bite and that was it. The tandoori chicken was super dry and flavorless, again one bite and I wanted to spit it out. The fish curry was bad. It had a very strong fishy odor and taste. I also had one bite and couldn't have anymore. The highlight from their buffet line was properly the butter chicken (more sauce than chicken). It was better than all of the dishes from the buffet. Lunch buffet is $14.95 before tax and tip. Sadly, I felt sick minutes after leaving here. I experienced excruciating stomach pain and it lasted for days. As a result, I won't be returning and won't recommend this place.

The food was pretty good. I definitely recommend going for lunch since most of the most popular things on the menu are included in the buffet option, including some of the desserts. The Tandoori Naan bread is also included. The staff were polite and the service was quick. However, the White manager who seated us was incredibly rude to the waitstaff, who are all People of Color. At one point, I heard him in the kitchen telling someone to "work faster" and/or "get out of my way". This made it hard for me to want to give the restaurant more service in the future, as good as the food was.

Ten years ago this place was the best in Cleveland. Wow it has changed. The naan was oily and thin, the butter chicken was mushy, and the palak paneer (which ten years ago made me fall I love with Indian food), was watery and flavorless. Don't know if owners changed or chef but it was just bad.

No frills but fast service and a solid lunch buffet. Can't beat $15 for buffet plus some extra mango lassis that were perfect on their outdoor patio.

Great food and the owners made you feel welcomed to eat there! The prices are great, buffet is 7 days a weeks. Intimate setting, but I like it. Parking is tight but it is totally worth it! Will be going back!

An excellent take on Northern Indian food. Owner came and sat with us (as we settled in) to chat, explain his restaurant and give us the low down on a few dishes. We had a larger group, so we ordered a mess of dishes and shared around the table. My friend and I both started the meal with an Indian beer called Maharaja which turned out to be a good choice as out heat level choices were a bit suspect (yikes!, super-hot!) and those malted beverages helped cool the fires a bit. ;-) We ordered the dishes as levels of 4 and 5, but we probably needed to go with 3 or less next time as a few dishes were beyond our regular tolerance for heat. I suppose it is somewhat a function of who is in the kitchen, but man...the whole table was crying and sniffling! Anyways, as far as the food goes...the garlic naan was fantastic; crispy on the edges and dripping with a delicious buttery garlic. Great for sopping up all the sauces! The chicken tikka masala was rich and spiced perfectly with its deep red (tomato based) sauce. The goat curry was in a dark brown gravy and also super-rich; tender meat fell off the bones and also made for a great leftover meal the next day. For my tastes, the vegetable korma was too spicy to enjoy. Fried cauliflower dish was crispy and filling. Everyone enjoyed the meal, just need to adjust our spice level in a future visit to dial in our preferences. Anxious to get back out there and sample their extensive menu options!

Been here a million times & love the Indian food. Nice medium sized joint with great decor. Love the parking lot, bam right across from the west end bars. Great staff. Nice lunch buffet w all u can drink chai. Lots of take out business. Tandoori chicken is our favorite. How do they get the chicken so red?? It's the Indian way. 1-10 on the hotness scale, great great orange sauce for the chicken. In the lunch buffet it swims in it. Bro says it's the butter chicken sauce. Whatever, get it it's great chicken. Saffron rice even tho it also comes with white rice HA & nan. This was dinner, busy Friday night full of my age & the beautiful Lakewood millennials. It was a giant order we took some home. Great place where everybody goes. $34++ merry Christmas. 5 stars UPDATE ITS THE CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA THAT I LOVE SO MUCH. $14.95 that tomato based sauce is to die for! I'll snap a pic so u can savor it too.

been here twice for lunch buffet service, and let me tell you, they are popular! even on weekdays, the customers keep coming in. usually they have tandoori chicken, some type of chicken curry, lamb curry, vegetable curry, and daal as well as rice, salad, and chutneys+raita. Buttered naan is included! However, with its popularity comes the downside of slow service at times-- you may need to wait 10 min for the dishes to be restocked at the buffet bar. dependable spot for post-covid Indian buffet though!

Love...love India Garden! By far the best Indian restaurant in cleveland. Today we decided to come for the lunch buffet and it was delicious! Greeted the instant you open the door, the wait staff greet you like old friends coming to visit. The attention to detail is what sets the service apart. The restaurant is small with a nice patio set to the side of the parking lot, intimate and simple decor. I started with tomato soup. The tomato soup is one of the main reasons I love this place. The spice blend and rich flavor takes a basic soup to another level. The spinach pakora, aloo matar and garlic naan were so fresh, hot and AMAZING. I wanted to eat more than I did, but I was too content to keep going. If you haven't tried India Garden, run don't walk. Open for lunch and dinner is the best of both worlds.

Went for buffet but the food was terrible. Not only was it bland but it was also very unauthentic. Our stomach started hurting as soon as we were done eating too and we only stayed at the restaurant for like 15 minutes max. If you are a south asian I recommend you go somewhere else because you will surely be disappointed by the lack of flavor and authenticity.

The best Indian food around! So many vegetarian options too, the Baingan/eggplant is my absolute favorite, so good! Everything from the naan to the pakora is fantastic.

India Garden is a staple in Lakewood, and I'm so grateful to have stumbled upon it! I ordered the butter chicken, samosas, and naan bread. The portion was large enough to have leftovers, and the food was great. If you are looking to dine in on the weekends, be sure you have a reservation as the dining room is unfortunately small and the wait times can exceed 45 minutes. It's a wonderful option for takeout!

The best indian cuisine in town. India garden is our go to for takeout. Highly recommend the vegetable korma, butter chicken, garlic naan, and tikka masala. We usually order spice level 5-7 out of 10 and it's delicious. 7 is HOT so choose carefully. Could not recommend more!

The area was a little small! Music was so soft I was scared to talk because I felt like all the conversations could be heard at every table. Food wise the appetizers were soggy but sauces were tasty. Ordered the chicken tikka masala and saag paneer with garlic naan and two rotis. Not spicy and not creamy- so depends on what you're looking for in a meal. This is more a "healthy" meal than an indulgent one. Very popular place with lots of takeout orders throughout the stay. Owner was very engaging throughout dinner with all of the customers.

Best Indian I've tried in Cleveland so far! We order from here a lot but I'll review the big order we just had last night. We have dined in which was also a great experience (super nice staff) but we typically do takeout. We ordered spice level 2 which was def mild (good for the kid) and asked for a special order of homemade hot sauce (like a spicy curry sauce) on the side which a lot of people liked and was nice and spicy. Here's what we ordered in order of how much we loved it: Vegetable korma-so tasty and the texture and thickness of the sauce was perfect. Loved the vegetables that were selected in this dish. Just amazing. Chicken tikka masala-the chicken was fantastic and has obviously been tandoori before adding into the sauce which is awesome. Pull apart chicken without being dry. Super yummy. Saag paneer-good consistency and flavor. Didn't slack on cheese cubes. Naan-Most of us thought it was really good. One friend said she prefers hers a little crispier. Veggie Samosas-I didn't try these but my friends really liked them with the mint chutney and the sweet chutney. Aloo gobi-this dish was just alright. I prefer more cauliflower or equal to the potatoes. Potato heavy and the sauce was a little on the watery side. Will probably sub for something else next time like the lamb biryani. We love India Garden!!!

This is a great spot! We stopped by on our way through the area and wanted to find something local. The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly. Perfect lunch or dinner spot with a great ambiance. I'll be back next time through Cleveland!

I love India Garden. I've been here several times before to pick up food. I've actually never sat in or eaten inside the restaurant. I've always just ordered my food to go. Everything I've eaten here is tasty and seems very authentic Indian food. My roommate is from India and she is vegetarian. She likes everything she has ordered here. I've had their Chicken biryani and also vegetable dishes like lentils and okra. I LOVED it all so I know I will definitely be back. The food comes in large quantities so you could possibly save half for lunch or dinner the next day. Service is great and the owner I spoke to in person while I was picking up my food is a really nice guy. This is my 121st Yelp review overall. 75 reviews for 2018. I am aiming for 100 reviews in 2018. Reviewed on 19 June 2018.

Excellent food, excellent service. Fair price. Definite do over. Took my daughter to lunch buffet.