Moti Mahal I

A delightful location the likes of which I would take my horrible picky mother. The food was delightful, the service was nice, and the interior was calm and relaxing. Everything was made with care, and the Tikka Masala gravy is absolutely incredible.

This restaurant is a hidden gem! The food is incredible – the flavors are vibrant and authentic. You can really taste the passion and care that goes into each dish. The service was warm and welcoming, just like the hospitality you'd expect from Punjab. A truly unforgettable dining experience.

I must tip my hat to this great restaurant! Their food is amazing and delicious. The staff are very respectful and considerate! They are truly good people though one of our group had forgotten their purse they waited ten minutes past their closing time just to help us out! We are very very grateful and thankful for their help and consideration thank you Moti Mahal for the great food, service and respect you give to your customers! Thank you and Keep it up Moti Mahal!

I highly recommend this place, first and foremost the food was great and staff are nice and honest. My sister in law accidentally left her purse with a wallet in it We called them asked them if they found the purse and they said yes. They supposed to closed at 9pm but they waited for us to get there to get the purse. Thank you so much we appreciate your kindness and honesty.

Highly recommend! The ladies will definitely take care of you and they are the cutest! Great atmosphere for family dinners. Truly the best Indian cuisine in the area.

This is THE BEST Indian food I've ever had. That naan is good for your soul. The flavor of the Baingan Barta was perfection for me. Thank you!

We are here for national meeting at Embassy suite. And was in the mood for Indian. Moti Mahal did not disappoint. Food was flavorful garlic naan was nicely done. I asked for spicy on the 8 scale out of 10. To me it was not too spicy. But the onion/chilie/lemon salad I asked for was wrapped and the chilies in there were spicy. I think they were Serano peppers.. but hit the spicy mark for me. Definitely went back in town. I will order for Moti Mahal. I called them for a question, and they were very polite, and took the time to answer my questions.

Had a lunch since I wanted something spicy. Ordered vegetarian samosa as it was recommended by waiter. The samosa was really big so I couldn’t finish my lunch. Tried Tandoori chicken and butter chicken. Both tasted pretty good tho I think the tandoori chicken would be more juicy if the skin was on. Butter chicken was creamy and good with Naan bread or chicken.

The food was delicious. The service was great. We had a party of 5 at 7:00 pm and were there until 9:00pm when they closed. There were only two other tables of people eating in. A lot of people came to pick up carry out. I would definitely eat here again.

This is my favorite food on the planet, if I could afford to live on their fish korma with cheese naan and raita, I would. I normally get mild or medium depending on the day and it's always so flavorful and smooth. The korma at other places I've tried can't hold a candle to the creamy texture and complex flavor of this. It is a bit expensive for me but I can stretch a to go order for 3 meals, so really the price is not bad per meal. When I choose to dine in the service is always great, and I love the ambiance every time I come. The rich reds, dim lighting, and fun music never fail to improve my mood and my appetite.

I had a great takeout experience here the other night. I ordered online for carryout, and the menu was easy to navigate and pay. The food was finished at the predicted time, I got there a bit earlier, and they kindly let me sit at one of the tables to wait, as it wasn't very busy when I got there (around 8pm on a weeknight). The hostess and waiters seemed friendly and nice. The place was small and cozy. Nothing too fancy but was clean. The food was perfect and delicious. I really appreciate that they have paneer tikka masala as a menu option. Not all places have the cheese option in that tikka masala sauce that I love so much. It is so delicious and enjoyable to eat that way. The garlic naan I ordered was also very good, I ate it all in one go. I had enough for leftovers of the rice and main dish. Reasonable prices for the amount and quality of food you get. Would highly recommend this to anyone who wants flavorful and yummy food! Good for singles, families, and any group.

This was absolutely fantastic. Looks like a hole in the wall place - however service was spectacular. The food timing came out perfectly with appetizers and the main meal - even though we ordered everything together. Portions were huge. Food was piping hot and so delicious. We will be back!!!

Worst Indian food I have ever eaten in my life ... there was no taste to it all .... I have no words to explain how bad it was. Do not go to this place .... I am Indian and know that Indian food very well and this was by far the worst

The service, impeccable. The non-vegitarian family meal with substitution of garlic Naan - delightful. We ordered 4 for 3 people. One Hungry friend ate 2. My GF and I had a great take home for later. We'll definitely be back. So good.

Easy date night spot in north Kansas City. Both of us got different versions of the korma and loved!! Food came out fast and was so delicious. Highly recommend the korma with a side of garlic naan. Also, biggest samosas I have ever had.

We live in Olathe, but my husband frequently picks up Moti Mahal on his way home from the airport after work trips. I'm a vegetarian and my go-to order is the Mushroom Mattar Makhani. The peas and mushrooms are cooked perfectly in the most delicious sauce. It's so rich and flavorful and well-seasoned. Probably my favorite dish at any of the Indian restaurants I've tried in KC (although I'm hardly an authority on Indian cuisine). I highly recommend it whether you're a vegetarian or an omnivore!

Simple restaurant with home cooked Indian food. For a small place their menu is pretty large. There is something to please everyone including the vegans in the family. The staff is courteous and very nice. Many take out orders and only about 12-15 tables, they fill up during peak hours but food is served fast and tables turned quickly. Great lunch spot!

They were the only Indian restaurant open on the 4th and that way luck for us! They were very friendly and the food was amazing! The atmosphere was dark and basic but the food and the friendly service made up for that.

The service was a bit rushed but I like the atmosphere and decor! The food was alright, chicken was just really dry but it might have just been a bad batch.

Yes, yes, and yes. This place is wonderful. I have passed by it plenty of times and even said out loud place is a little hole in the wall..... and it is probably freakin amazing, and I was right!!! I love being right. So my man and I decided to order out to start my spring break off right by trying this new spot, and it's fair to say we are hooked. We ordered butter chicken, beef curry, chana aloo, garlic naan, and, of course, the beautiful rice. We got mild for all the dishes, and it was perfection. I would prefer spicy, but my man and children are pansies with the spicy stuff, so we got mild. But, as I said, it was perfection. The beef and chicken were so tender and not at all overcooked. I wanted to bathe in the chana aloo and use the garlic nann as an edible eye mask. If I had the money, I would eat here every day, but until then ... Moti Mahal, I will see you soon.

This location is a sister restaurant to the one in Westport. The food is great, but the prices always hurt my wallet a little when I go. Two critical tips: --Do NOT order their naan near the end of the day through any delivery service (Door Dash, etc.), because I feel they tend to give the leftover naan or reheat naan that they precooked and never used. --Do NOT order the mango lassi when dining in, because they use a TINY, tall glass (no refills). My biggest recommendation is for people to do carry-out in person, from noon to the late afternoon. I feel that's when the food is at its freshest. My greatest disappointment is that they said they would most likely not be resuming their buffets. I think it's because they've realized they can earn more profit with their dinner menus, but it's such a shame when you want to go with friends who've never tried Indian food before and would like to sample different items. I know I miss getting to eat a little bit of everything instead of having to order $50-worth of food for one person (but again, this is where they are probably gaining their profits).

If there's one Asian cuisine Kansas City does decently well, it is Indian food. I was not disappointed by the huge portions at Moti Mahal. I got myself a lamb biriyani and the Moti Mahal platter. I wasn't a big fan of the platter per se because some items were pretty dry. However, I really liked how big the lamb biriyani dish was. It didn't taste the way I expected it to but it still had good flavor. One thing is that I just wished they gave more yogurt on the side. I also got this as a delivery order, so I would assume the food would taste a lot better if I sat down and ate it fresh.

I keep coming back to this place because, well, the food is just always fabulous. I keep bringing out of town friends to this place, because KC may not have much in the way of great Chinese food, but boy do we ever have great Indian here, and I'm happy to show it off. The homemade cheese "paneer" is fabulous. Start off with a paneer pakora to enjoy some fried cheese chunks dusted with paprika, or get the saag paneer, cheese chunks in a creamy Spinach curry. The curries are all excellent. The naans and roti are perfect every time. I can't find anything bad to say about Moti Mahal, and I've dined in and had take-out from both this location (primarily) and their Westport location (occasionally) as well. Their Indian beer selection is limited but also a nice touch: the Indian beers they have available in bottles are quite good if you like a nice full-flavored lager or a pale ale. I would encourage you to also try the coconut soup to start off with if you're in the mood for something mildly sweet. Along with some paneera pakora it's an excellent way to start a meal. We'll be coming back here again and again!

Fish Saag with Mint Naan - everything was very tasty and the service was good. Set in a strip mall, dark ambiance.

My go to Indian restaurant. The family working is always so nice. The naan is incredible and free mango lassi's. Would go every day if I could.

The lunch buffet reviews are consistently high so this time i was in the are I stopped just to try the buffet. It's another five stars for the selection, food quality, and service. If you're unfamiliar with Indian cuisine the buffet is a good way to start your education. It offers variety with common dishes like chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, and jasmine rice, plus veggie and fruit options. If you're not a fan of Indian dishes or are unwilling to try you have no options with this buffet but may be able to find something satisfactory off the menu.

The rice could be better. The grains were too small and dried out. The mint chutney was too bright in color. I've had a fair amount in the past and don't remember it being like this. I wonder if they use green food coloring. I know fresh mint turns brows quickly but you can prevent it by adding lemon juice. Maybe there's an Indian ingredient so don't know about. The mango chutney is waaay too watery. I can't dip papadum in it and I can't pout it over my samosa. I actually compared the chutney side by side with chutney from another Indian place. They will need to improve their sauces.

The food was fresh and tasty. We had get back home (90 miles) so I was very pleased that everything traveled well. My wife who is somewhat new to South Asian cuisine really enjoyed the Butter Chicken and my Chicken Tikka Saag was very good. The garlic naan was perfect and very fresh. Maybe the most notable part was how delicious the rice was even after the long drive home. I'm going to give them five plates.

This is without question the most delicious Indian food I have ever eaten. The veg samosa dough was buttery, light, not at all greasy, and the filling wasn't runny. The vegetarian korma is like velvet, and the lamb biryani beautifully spiced. The naan is so fresh, pillowy soft dough with great char. The food is an exceptional value as well, very generous portions. I don't live in this area but if you do, or you're staying around the airport in KC, this is a must-do!

Delicious food, very authentic. My favorite is chicken or paneer tiki masala. Great place for take out.

Easily some of the best Indian in KC. Great for carryout and weeknight dinners. Butter chicken and veggie pakora are fantastic!

Indian food is obviously very hard to come by here in Kansas City and even harder to come across good Indian food. There's really nothing like the true ethnic stuff from India itself, but seeing as that's a bit far away for most people here, Moti Mahal is good enough. However, by good enough, I mean really very well done. Kansas City has had a couple Indian food places around over the years, but Moti Mahal is the best, in my opinion. I've never personally been the restaurant, but I can vouch for the food there, and let's be honest with ourselves, does it really matter what the place looks like as long as the food is delicious? For Indian food in general, my family and I tend to go for the buy-a-couple-dishes-and-share technique, and that's what we did here. We got some Indian classics, the Indian Butter Chicken, Lamb Biriyani and naan. I know it sounds like not much variation, but I can assure you, these meals are too good to not get every single time. The butter chicken has a perfect ratio of sauce to chicken, and it also pairs very well with the naan. The biriyani doesn't have any sauce on it, and would be kind of dry by itself, but with the butter chicken, its paradise. The naan is delicious by itself and with just about any Indian dish. Even with the garlic flavor, it compliments anything. Now, for most restaurants that I love, I would want to try other dishes, but for Moti Mahal, I'm not sure, because the stuff we get is already so good!

Stopped in when we were in Kansas City chasing the sun. It was very late when we got there and they were closing at 9pm. By the way, they close at 9pm not 930pm as yelp indicated. The window panes were all covered up so we could see if there were other patrons in it but tried anyway. Glad we did. Lighting is a tad dim but when we saw the staff, we commented that this is an authentic Indian restaurant so food will be good. True enough. I specifically commented to the wait person that I like it flavorful and spicy (not heat wise but from the Indian spices) and they delivered. They started us out with papadam with asam chutney And we wished they had given us more. It was so good. Chicken tika masala and goat dish were tasty with the basamati rice. This was comparable to another Indian place I. Providence RI so we were happy. When we were done and ready to pay up, wait person brought out desserts. The usual sweet balls with rice in condensed milk. I don't fancy sweet stuff but my dining partner said it was good when the sweet ball was eaten together with the rice. If you fancy authentic Indian cuisine, I recommend this place.

Scratch one more place off the bucket list! Add one more cuisine to the experience list. Tonight, for the first time I tried Indian cuisine. I've driven by this place since it opened countless times, but I never stopped. Tonight, I stopped. I'm talking about Moti Mahal on Barry Rd. by I-29. I know nothing about Indian cuisine. Tonight, I found out how delicious it is. Looking over the menu I find a section named Ghost. Oh, great, they serve haunted food! But in fact, Ghost, is Lamb. When someone mentions lamb, I get weak at the knees and start to purr! They offer lamb in five different dishes. I chose Lamb Masala, tender, boneless lamb prepared in a tandoor clay oven with rich Indian spices in a thick delicious sauce. This dish can be prepared plain, mild, or spicy. I chose spicy! I also ordered Garlic Naan bread and a cold beer. Sitting back, I wait patiently for my food to arrive. A few minutes later they bring out a large plate, a bowl of rice, a bowl of Masala Lamb and a basket of Naan. While contemplating how much rice to put on the plate, I break off a piece of the bread and take a bite. It was thin and warm with a good taste of garlic. There were slightly charred areas adding another flavor to the taste. And then there is the Lamb Masala! Big, tender chunks of lamb in a thick, rich, delicious sauce. Throwing some rice on the plate and covering it with the Masala, I dig in! What a great first experience of Indian cuisine! Well Done Moti Mahal! Well Done Indeed!

Over priced, actually way over priced, food isn't that great, the owner is a snob and poor ambience. Don't waste ur money here u less u want to add cholesterol.

Nice place, clean and great service. Cloth napkins and dimmed lighting. I had the papadams with sauces and mulligatawny soup, and would definitely recommend.

In a younger version of myself, I thought I hated Indian food. It all harkens back to an incident in Norman, Oklahoma when I let someone order for me off the menu and I was stuck with a plate of peas and cauliflower and everlasting nightmares. Just recently I reluctantly joined friends at an Indian buffet and wow - I realized that I have been missing out on some amazing foods. My evening at Moti Mahal made me a firm believer that the food of the sub-continent is on par with any worldly cuisine, in fact it has probably started a new culinary obsession, similar to the sushi addiction I was on for a while. We shared a chicken samosa that was a piping hot pastry filled with seasoned ground chicken - best ever. My wife and I shared the Butter Chicken and Tandoori Chicken. Both were incredible but the BC really stood out with the thick creamy seasoned sauce that the large chunks of tender chicken were drenched in. A large glass of mango lassi and the complimentary rice pudding made great sweet bookends to a wonderful meal. Excellent service from the entire staff.

Amazing. As someone from NYC, I am an Indian food snob and I did not have the highest expectations for Indian here in KC. But wow the food is so flavorful and beautifully cooked. Definitely authentic Indian food. I had it to go and it was still hot and fresh by the time I got to have it. I got saag paneer with naan. Will definitely return

Hubs and my go to indian lunch buffet family owned restaurant. Brief rundown of some dishes. Buffet usually rotated items day to day but had similar base items. Chicken Korma really soft chicken fall off easily come apart good for baby Naan is brought to your table not on buffet line Mango lassi complimentary served Chai tea is located by the plates on the buffet line Sweet dessert small circles in a sweet sauce is like a soft dense sponge donut absorbed in the sweet sauce Chicken tikka masala square chicken Hard tofu MTG About $10/ person Restaurant had about 14 tables/ groups seating

Absolute best Indian food I have had in a long time. Fresh and home made. Loved it!! Give it 20 stars. Look forward to being back.

It's good. Food is always hot and the delivery is always fast. It's also really close to my place which is a huge bonus.

The food here is pretty decent but it didn't taste very fresh at the end of the night. I had flown in to KC later in the evening and was starving. I got in probably an hour before close and proceeded to order an array of things. Some of the descriptions on the menu did not match what came out. A lot of the dishes say they are served in traditional clay pots as a stew but when they arrived at the table they were in open dishes and not very hot. I felt rushed out at the end even though it was not closing time. The staff had literally grabbed their jackets and belongings and were just standing there waiting for us to be done. It felt awkward!!

I got the chicken tikka masala extra spicy and it was delicious. Even though I took it to-go, it was still hot by the time I got home. Will definitely be back

One of my favorite Indian restaurants. Great food. Would recommend this place to everyone.

Moti Majal's lunch buffet was exceptionally good, varied and incredibly cheap when I stopped by Saturday to try them out around 12:45. The place is not huge, maybe seats about 35-40 people max, and there were a few other diners there for the lunch buffet which they offer everyday. I was quickly seated and given water, a mango lassi, and fresh baked naan which came out about 5 minutes later, freshly baked. The buffet offered a good selection and included a self serve chai station. The chai was excellent, creamy and will spiced. I had several cups. On the menu today was butter chicken, beef korma, goat curry, tandoori chicken, saag paneer, chicken tikka, vegetable pakoras and about 4-5 other dishes I didn't get a chance to try. Everything was deftly spiced and the goat curry was fantastic without the overwhelming gameyness I've found at other Indian restaurants. Service was nice and quick, removing empty plates quickly and refilling water immediately. For $11 this is an amazing lunch spot at a steal. I'll be ordering dinner from them soon and I hope it's just as good.

Excellent Indian food. Butter Chicken was smooth and delicious, maybe a touch mild, but I ordered it "medium". Next time I'm going in "hot." Garlic Naan is a must along with a cold beer. All around great.

Food is excellent!! We love coming here and the food is also good On take out. Would highly recommend the chicken biriyani.

Yaaaaasss. Garlic naan. Chicken vindaloo (medium/hot spicy). Mango Lassi. Rice. The naan -- simply "naan-y" and yummy. Vindaloo -- the medium is hotter than most Midwest "mediums" I've had. Delish. Lassi-- tart and creamy delicious. HALLELUJAH! They provide an ample amount of rice to eat with my entree! Have you ever been to an Indian restaurant and they serve rice as if it's a delicacy rather than a literal commodity that even the poorest in the world can usually purchase? Added treat -- they brought me free rice pudding at the end. The food is solid! Service was delightful and prompt. Setting is a little better than average. Geez, I wish we had a place like this where I live. Will rerun on my next business trip.

The lamb korma is diviiiiine. We also got the appetizer sampler which was nice (every single item is fried but that's authentic), and the biryani combo (mixed meats) is very good. Also had a nice little cup of chai. Love the Indian music and the quiet atmosphere. Bathroom was clean. Lighting was a little jarring- harsh overhead fluorescents. And they use styrofoam take out containers. Those were my only two complaints. The food and service are great.

Wish I could give more than five stars. Decor could get a little upgrade. Service is fast, friendly and comfortable. We had the lunch buffet and was more than satisfied. A great selection of authentic Indian food from chicken tikka, chicken tikka masala, aloo gobi, biriyani, lamb and vegetable curry, naan, palak paneer, Gulab jamun and this is just some of the items on the buffet. They have a very large dinner menu. Don't pass this place up if you like Indian food!! Will be back any chance I get.

I've only done carry out, but the food is delicious. I started ordering from them when I found goat on the menu. I especially like their tandoori chicken and goat saag. Their saag in general is the best I've found in the area.

My go to for Indian! Always delivers on the flavor. My favorite is the chicken vindaloo, garlic naan and saag paneer.

Butter chicken was wonderful! It was my first experience with Indian food, and it was awesome. It was a nice environment, providing good service and lots to choices and flexibility. I ordered "mild" spice, and it was perfect. The naan was delicious. I plan to return and try other Indian dishes as well.

Dinner for 2 is a great way to try popular dishes if you're unsure of what to order. It let us try Indian food for the first time and get a great variety

This is the first and so far only Indian restaurant I've tried. I always thought I wouldn't like Indian food but one day I just felt like I had to try something different. I just couldn't eat the same ol' thing. So, I tried Butter chicken, veggie pakora and roti. It was delicious! It was served with a very green mint cilantro sauce which I expected to hate because of the cilantro but I couldn't have been more wrong. It was the absolute perfect compliment to the pakoras. This place converted me! Now I can't wait to try the other dishes.

Moti Mahal isn't as fancy as Swagat across the street in Zona Rosa, but they hold their own when it comes to food. I was there for dinner with a Meetup group of about 15 gals, so this may be the first time I've ever eaten Indian food off a menu rather than the buffet. I got a vegetarian korma, "medium spicy," which caught me be surprise with the first bite, but after I acclimated a bit, it was delicious, as was the mint nan. A few of the girls were unfamiliar with Indian food, but they were all fans at the end of the meal. The staff are wonderful, and somehow they kept all of those orders straight and had everybody served within a few minutes of each other. The dining room, while not fancy, is comfortable enough, and you'll be paying too much attention to your food to notice your surroundings much anyway.

Our favorite Indian spot. Seamless COVID protocol for pick up with unchanged great food quality. Two thumbs up!