Zaika Indian Cuisine Niagara Falls

Amazing Food ! Lot of options in Buffet ! Best Part is their policy to stop food wastage. I have been to many Buffet, but, this is one of its kind with this rule. Totally loved them for this ! We tried following :- 1. Masal Chai 2. Onion Pakoda and Fries 3. Kadhi Pakoda 4. Aloo Palak 5. Peas Puloa 6. Plain Rice 7. Gol Gappe - A MUST TRY ITEM 8. Dahi Bade - Nice 9. Gulab Jamun - Good Taste, not too sweet.

Superbly good with unmatchable taste and service. Food, cleanliness, service, presentation that too in minimalistic price is a deadly combo to be remembered forever…. I am fully satisfied with everything. Wish they could have more franchises everywhere… God bless the whole staff 🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏👌👌👌

First, this place is great for vegetarians, as the buffet offerings are clearly marked and indicate which are vegetarian dishes. Second, the food is quite good, and there are many veggie options as well. Third, the service here is also good, as both the host and our server were friendly and helpful, and our server went out of his way to explain the food and ingredients to us. He even suggested which toppings to put on which dishes. We had an enjoyable time here, and would recommend it to everybody.

Best Indian food in Niagara Falls. Amazing staff… best food, best service and amazing cleanliness. Must visit. Buffet in reasonable price I am 100 % sure nobody will regret after visit there.

We had an amazing experience with authentic Delhi-style Indian food in Niagara! The chole was excellent, the aloo gobi was outstanding, and honestly everything we tried was out of this world. It’s rare to find such high-quality Indian food here, and we truly appreciated the warm hospitality. Highly recommended for anyone craving real Indian flavors in Niagara.

We visited this restaurant as it was the only Indian place open near Niagara Falls and had decent reviews. Unfortunately, our experience didn’t live up to the expectations, and I hope the management takes this feedback positively to improve. The location is certainly convenient, being close to the Falls — that’s one of the few positives I can mention. I understand and respect the idea of not wasting food. That said, I felt the message about wastage could have been communicated more politely — tone matters, especially in the hospitality industry. I made it a point to take only small tasting portions from the buffet — thankfully so, because the food just didn’t meet the mark. The butter chicken was passable, but the tandoori chicken was bland, the samosas were hard, and the dahi bhalla didn’t seem fully prepared. The chicken curry lacked flavor. I normally sample dishes at a buffet to decide what to go for — not to avoid charges for waste, but just to be mindful. To be fair, when the food is genuinely delicious, people rarely waste it. A little more focus on seasoning, texture, and freshness would go a long way in improving the experience. The service also felt rather unwelcoming. While I don’t expect over-the-top hospitality everywhere, a friendly attitude really enhances a dining experience, and unfortunately, that was missing here too. Lastly, we were surprised to see an automatic gratuity added to the bill for a group of just 4 adults and a child — something that’s usually applied to larger parties. All in all, I’d say dine here only if you’re very hungry and have no other option nearby. I truly hope the restaurant considers this as constructive criticism and works on improving both food quality and customer service. Sadly, I won’t be returning — but wish them the best.

Very tasty food that felt homemade even though it was a buffet. Lots of different options including vegetarian as you would expect. Even had dessert which was super delicious. Price was a little higher than we expected but did not mind paying for quality.

​Zaika Indian Cuisine: A Buffet Worth a Visit!!! ​If you're looking for a satisfying and varied Indian dining experience in Niagara Falls, Zaika Indian Cuisine is a great option, especially for their all-day buffet. The true value here lies in the sheer versatility of the menu, which caters exceptionally well to both vegetarian and non-vegetarian diners. ​The buffet offers a wide array of choices, ensuring everyone in your party will find something they enjoy. From classic curries and tandoori selections to an abundance of vegetarian dishes, the spread is both extensive and well-executed. You get to sample a little bit of everything, making it a fantastic value for the price. ​A pro tip for ending your meal: be sure to try the salted lassi, also known as Masala Chaas. It's the perfect refreshing and savory drink to aid in digestion after a hearty meal. ​A couple of things to note for your visit: the restaurant can get quite busy, especially between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Due to high demand, there's a seating limit of 45 minutes per party when the restaurant is at capacity. It's a small detail, but it's good to be aware of if you're planning a visit during peak hours. ​Overall, Zaika Indian Cuisine delivers on its promise of a varied and valuable buffet experience. The food is delicious, the menu is extensive, and it's a great spot to get your fill of authentic Indian flavors.

The food was terrific, the staff was super friendly, the seating was wide open, and the room was clean. Not having been to the restaurant before, my son and I didn't realize they were trying to close up, and the staff told us to take our time and that we had any food we wanted before it was put away for the night.

The place is clean, well maintained and wonderful service, given the crowds! The food is good, among the other places I have tried around this is the BEST value for money you can get, it's a tourist town and these guys are doing a great job! Will return if I ever go back to Niagara Falls

Zaika lived up to the reviews! We opted for the lunch buffet & were are pleasantly pleased with the items on the buffet & the quality of the food. The dining area is spacious, perfect for groups of people. The service was exceptional! We will definitely be back when visiting the Niagara Falls area!

Ambiance: This is a huge restaurant, we went on a Saturday afternoon and still got in at peak lunch hour. The restaurant was packed. Shaun, our waiter was quick on his feet and very patient with the mess my niece caused. He was polite and checking on us frequently to ensure we were enjoying the food. Food: One of the best buffets in the area, their chaat counter was a hit with me and my family. Tandoori chicken was delicious. Naans were made to order and well cooked. Love the paneer curry and chicken curry. Highly recommend this spot. Parking: street parking or public parking lots near by.

6/20/2026 Update: Buffet is an easy way to pack for a picnic, or in my case, to feed a hospital patient who had grown weary of bland hospital food. (I got permission from the doctor first!) I was given a box at the hostess stand, and asked if I wanted any rice or breads (for additional costs). Both were wonderful. The buffet was easy to navigate, and it was quickly weighed at the front, and off I went.

This was my first Indian Cuisine Buffet and it did not disappoint. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The inside of the restaurant was very clean. We had the lunch buffet and there were so many options. My favorite dishes were the Tandoori Wings, vegetable Samosas, Cashew Chicken, curry chicken and the butter naan. Each dish was full of flavor and spice! I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

We had a nice time here for dinner after a day of exploring the falls. It was crowded on a Friday evening with a lot of families. Service was very efficient and they did a good job. Everyone from the seaters to the servers and runners were very professional. I liked trying a little bit of everything. The tandoori chicken was amazing. Incredibly hot and juicy but it ran out too fast a couple times. The bathroom was gender neutral so that was a new experience for me. I wish there were even more options as the buffet for dinner cost $21 per person. And there's so many Indian spots around Niagara Falls I would try another place next time.

Some of the best tandoori chicken I've had. Very moist and the spice blend was amazing.

Five stars for the food! Haven't had such good Kadi-pakoda in many many yrs. The food taste took me back to Delhi where I grew up. The owners can improve the interiors a bit and make the place more pleasing. The one thing that took me by surprise was the 10% gratuity auto applied to our bill for a buffet lunch. Not sure who that gratuity is going towards.

It is a good restaurant with Indian cuisine. Buffet lunch and dinner are available. It gets crowded so be ready for some wait but the food is worth waiting for. We reached around 6pm for dinner and were seated in 5mins. Great options for vegetarians. It's walking distance from Niagara Falls. I visited this place back in 2017 and 7 years later they have still maintained their quality and cleanliness. Hotel policy is,if you waste food in your plate, you will be fined. Such a great policy I hope they never change it. Zaika sure is a must visit restaurant!

Buffet. Indian food lends itself to buffet. Lots to choose from. Food is spiced for a mild Indian taste. Some very spicy vegetarian dishes that caused a sweat. But very good. Worth the extra napkins. Desserts shouldn't be missed. Peri puri was a treat to find. Very enjoyable. Service was very attentive. Ambiance is along the lines of an Indian family gathering. Kids. Grandparents. Date night. You'll see everyone you could expect at a respectful family dinner for 60. Mingle, get to know the people in line. It's a friendly crowd.

It was a dream buffet of deliciosity! They served all the best stuff, hot, fresh, unlimited. The samosas! Go!

In direct contrast of the thundering falls and roaring rapids, it was a really quiet Monday for such a popular tourist spot and most restaurants were either closed or boasting empty seats. I had not really looked around at dining options before getting here so a quick search immediately recommended Zaika's lunch buffet. A short walk later revealed a completely different scene in their dining room compared to all the other places I've walked past throughout the day. It was a bustling dining hall filled with the scent of aromatic food and the sound of laughter and conversations. I guess this was a good choice OR they had paid enough to be the first recommended spot to anyone searching for a good bite in the area. I was seated promptly and started my rounds around the straightforward buffet spread filled with various popular sides from Chana and Aloo to salads and various biryanis, curries, and tandoori chicken. I took just a little of everything to try and was pleasantly surprised of both the flavor and freshness. As there was a good number of diners present, refills kept coming out from the kitchen and the tandoori chicken was the juiciest I've had so far on this side of the coast. My only issue with this place is the number of people returning to the buffet line with their used plates (some of whom were also eating with their hands as customary to some cultures)...and *none* of the staff (if they actually noticed) stopped any of these individuals throughout the hour I dined here. I hope that this is dealt with soon as it *is* a health code violation.

Excellent lunch buffet. Not too spicy and definitely delicious. Nice clean place. Attentive server.

Avoid this place at all costs. I found hair in multiple dishes. The buffet didn't have many options. I do not recommend this restaurant, do not go here if you don't want to find hair in your plate. The food options here were mediocre and for this price, you could definitely find better desi food somewhere else.

Such delicious Indian food at such low prices. Must visit if you are in mood for Indian food in the Niagara Falls

This place has great food with a variety of options at an affordable price. Be vary of the wait times, but totally worth it!

Stopped in for an early dinner (about 5:30 pm) on a weekday late in September. We had not been to an Indian buffet for some time. We had heard about this place from a friend so decided to to give it a try. We live in Amherst NY so it is about a 30 minute drive. The bufet had a nice selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. I think more non-vegetarian dishes than Indian restaurants in Amherst. I think this is because this restaurant has more of a tourist clientele. All the dishes were nicely flavored but not too spicy. This restaurant is seasonal so it does close down in the winter months when the tourist numbers drop. The ambience is pleasant and the service staff was attentive. We enjoyed the buffet and will be back.

Food was amazing. Chicken was very tender and flavorful. Lamb biryani hot and just the right spice. Dal Makhni was very traditional. Good service. Very polite and respectful.

This is a great place if you are looking for a place that is more authentic and less Americanized. They have a nice selection of food to order and fresh hot naan is included. The service staff is friendly.

We went out around 4pm - They still have most items in the buffet and Naan/Rotis were served fresh to the table, overall worth it!

This is my husband's and I go-to place for Indian food. Almost everything I have tried has been AMAZING. If I haven't liked it, it's not becuase it wasn't good it's just because I'm picky sometimes. The Paneer Makhani is my absolute favorite. The Butter chicken and paneer tika masala is also fantastic. My husband and I always leave uncomfortably full, simply because the food is so good that you just want to continue eating. The employees are super nice, themselves always take a few minutes to chat with us. The resteraunt itself is clean, spacious and although there are crowds during tourist season people still have room to relax and enjoy thier meal.

Great place to go if your vegetarian & visiting Niagara Falls. So many options in the buffet to choose from. My family loved everything. The meat dishes were halal. The service was great! Staff was very quick & efficient. Space was kept very clean. Felt like the staff was wiping up crumbs as they were falling. The buffet area was a little squished I feel like they did that to make more space for people at the tables since they get a lot of people coming in. If your visiting the falls in the America side i would save this place since it is just a few minutes away from the falls.

Delicious Indian Food in a buffet setting. Service was top notch. Options were mixed veg and non veg along with a couple of tasty desserts. Prices were quite reasonable for such a touristy area. Give it a shot.

One of the best Indian buffets in Western New York. The place is seasonal though, so be forewarned. On a weeknight in middle of June this place was overflowing with customers. Appetizers included samosas, pakora, a variety of chutneys; white basmati rice, chicken or vegetable biryanis, meats: goat curry, chicken tandoori, fish fry; veg: dal makhani, aloo saag, palak paneer, aloo gobhi, aloo mutter, naveatan korma and many more. Choice of deserts. Also highly recommend the chai masala and mango lassi.

Very good selection of buffet items. You can also upgrade your naan to garlic naan which we did. The clientele confirmed that this place was pretty good and authentic. Service was also very friendly, making sure our waters were topped up. Food was a bit spicy for me but it didn't take away any of the taste. Glad we gave this place a try!

OH MY GOSH! Food, taste, service, Price..... EXCELLENT. We were craving Indian buffet. Googled restaurants and this popped up. Saw a great review so we decide to try. So glad we did. YOU MUST GO!!! MJ. California

We loved it. Start with the free parking in the lot behind the restaurant, a hard thing to find in Niagara Falls. Then the service was awesome too. It is buffet, the usual Indian fare. Hot lamb dish was great. Chicken Tikka masala was also divine, spinach tofu, etc. Ambiance is also nice for dinner (unlike some buffets).

Good food, choice of Jain food . They have buffet but they will give a choice of Jain paneer sabzi ,bhindi or daal. But good service and nice place to sit and eat dinner.

Buffet all day was awesome, there is a disclaimer up front that waste will incur a charge so it kept us from loading too much. All the dishes were tasty! And fresh.

Let me start off by saying that I am of Indian descent. Even though there are a lot of Indian restaurants in WNY, they aren't of the quality we usually get in Canada. For this reason, we tend to drive to Canada, which isn't always convenient. Even though we had heard about Zaika in NF, I didn't think they would be worth the drive to NF. This weekend though, we were looking forward to a drive, and decided to take the risk. I'm glad we put in the effort, for the food was delicious. Upon entering, they first ask you to take some time reading their list of rules. Even though this might seem odd, it is highly practical. They up front ask you to not waste food, that one will be charged if they waste over 0.5 lbs of food, that there will be a service charge for parties of 5 or more, etc. They also ask you to take a new plate every time, use gloves, etc. They also have a large variety of food, more than we have seen at other Indian buffets in Buffalo. The price is reasonable, especially considering the pricier items on the menu and also the variety. All the dishes were also very well made. There is a buffet we used to visit in the past where, even though the price was reasonable, I always found one dish or more which was at the quality I used to cook at when I was in college, and I was surprised to see it served. I couldn't find that issue at this place through. The chicken tandoori was perfectly moist on the inside, flavorful, and crisp on the outside. They also had tandoori fish, which was well made. The dal makhni was good, the aalo bhaji, chicken curry, goat curry, and everything else. I wish I had a larger stomach for I wish I could eat some more. I was stuffed. For dessert, the offerings included kheer (basmati rice cooked in milk with sugar and cardamon), and gulab jamun (a childhood favorite). You could also order additional items on the menu, for which we got mango lassi. Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs though, for it was a challenge to finish it. Again, we aren't competitive eaters. Either way, I would rate this as the best Indian restaurant I have found in WNY, to date. They are also reasonably priced at $20.99/person for dinner. This place is also pretty big, and with a surprisingly large bathroom.

We make it a point to stop at this restaurant for lunch whenever we visit Canada. The food has usually been great -- though there are some hit-or-miss days, the buffet overall is decent. However, during our recent visit on june 25th, we were very disappointed with the hygiene practices. The waitress clearing tables repeatedly stacked dirty dishes from other tables directly on top of our finished plates. It was extremely unsanitary and unacceptable. My mother, who is vegetarian, found this particularly disturbing. We hope the management addresses this issue, as this is a health department concern.

The food was good, but two different people in my party had found hair on their plates. The first time, the waitress we told had blamed it on a customer and gave us a 10% discount, but then we saw another hair in a different dish. It was definitely a fault in the kitchen. After the second time, I expected something more to be done rather than just a 10% discount, but the waitress said nothing else could be done. We then asked to see the manager, as there was no conversation after the second instance. We should not have had to ask for the manager, they should've taken responsibility and called him after the second instance. The manager again blamed it on the customers, but the hair was found inside the pieces of meat itself, not on top of it. He gave us a 20% discount but he kept blaming it on customers walking by the buffet, even though we explained the hairs were inside the dishes not on them. I do not recommend this restaurant, do not go here if you don't want to find hair in your plate. The food options here were mediocre and for this price, you could definitely find better desi food somewhere else.

This was such a great experience! My mom and I wanted to try something new and it was amazing. Our server Gurson was the best! Very polite, attentive and made our first experience great! Plus the a was beautiful! We will definitely return!

Nice food!! Quite a popular restaurant. I enjoy every dish there. Would highly recommend this Indian Buffet!

While visiting Niagara Falls, we decided to try this Indian restaurant. They have several tables outside, which made it great since it was a nice summer evening. The service was quick and the staff was friendly. For our apps, we got the Nana bread and Samosa, which hit the spot as we wanted for our entrees. I got the Biryani--they accommodated my spice level--and my wife got the Lamb Curry, the portions were large and both were delicious!! Would definitely return on future visits to the Falls.

Never judge a book by its cover. Small buffet but it was all very tasty. I had at least two full trips to the buffet, something different each time. Nobody in my family of four was disappointed. We were going to try Zaika but the wait was ridiculous. The staff was kind and accommodating. The only thing from me giving it that fifth star was the brick-oven pizza. Sorry. I'm from Chicago I can be a bit of a pizza snob.

Food is ok, but plates are dirty. We had the buffet, which was mostly mediocre. Lamb biryani was good. But the dirty dishes are inexcusable

This is one of the most authentic Indian buffet restaurants I have ever been to. We were visiting Niagara Falls and pretty tired from the day, so we decided to find a well rated place nearby. We are so happy that this was the spot we chose. There were a few big parties in front of us (we arrived around 8 pm), so we were worried we weren't going to make the 10 pm fireworks over Niagara. Fortunately, just a mere 10 or so minutes of waiting later, they offered us a spot at the bar, so we were seated pretty quickly. They have a policy that any amount of food left over weighing over 1/2 pound is charged at their per pound price, and you can take the food home. I really appreciated them for being so conscious of food waste! There were so many options that it was impossible to choose from! We tried a little scoop of everything, and it was spectacular. The samosas were a tad bit on the spicy side, but extremely flavorful. My favorite was the goat curry. It had a strong goat taste with a spice filled curry. We also ordered a mango lassi (additional charge), and it did not disappoint. Overall this place excelled in food and quality of service. If I am ever in the area again, I would love to go again!

I loved this restaurant buffet! We came here in a group and my one caution for you is to remember that all of the food is at least at a medium level of spicy, some hot. We had kids with us and we had read that info, but somehow didn't take it into account. So they really had nothing they wanted to eat. But if you just actually think about it, unlike us, then you'll see if it fits what you want. I like medium spicy Indian food and it was on the line of too much for me on some of the dishes. But I really liked being able to take a small amount of everything to try it all! It was all delicious and I'd go back if I'm ever in the area.

Food , service - check check! Open all day long! What else could one ask for. Recommended to anyone craving hot Indian food

I have been here twice - once in 2018 and once in 2022. Both buffets around 6 pm. And the dishes are almost similar if not same. Nothing changed and that's fine. They tasted good. Slightly on the blander side. However, the issue starts after you leave the restaurant. They probably use a lot of baking soda in their dishes to portion control how much we eat in the buffet resulting in you feeling very gassy and sick for the rest of the day and the next day. Both me and my wife felt the same after eating here. The buffet is $19. Chicken and paneer curries - 4/5 Dal and Kadi pakora - 2/5 Chicken biryani - 3.5/5 Veg biryani - 1.5/5 tasted like someone accidentally dropped a whole lot of turmeric powder in it. Fruit custard and gulab jamun - 4/5 Chaats - 3.5/5 Tandoori chicken - 2/5 very dry. Service - 5/5 very friendly staff.

We visited Zack's recently. Good food, good service, good ambiance, overall good place! Would recommend to all.

Never in my wildest dreams did I anticipate finding the best Indian food at a buffet in Niagara Falls. I've had my fair share of Indian food so believe me when I say this place is heaven for foodies like me. They do an amazing job of curating perfect Indian flavors and authentic recipes. Every item on the buffet was super delish. And unlike a lot of buffet places, they don't use the same standard gravy for all curry items on the menu. This only means that they make an effort to build a variety of flavourful curries which takes a lot of time. I ate till I was about to burst. And my husband who isn't very fond of buffets was surprising going for seconds and thirds. I have no pictures because the food was too good to stop eating. 100% recommend it if you are visiting Niagara Falls.

Food was really tasty and options were wide in non veg and they still have few options in veg but the food is really tasty The best to try here 1. Lamb vindaloo 2. Chicken curry 3. Spicy wings 4. Dhai vada 5. Gulab jamun 6. Rice Kheer Cons Very less options in veg Veg samosa was worst

Overrated junk and they charge you $10 per pound that you cannot eat. How do you know it is junk before trying it !!! And they display this policy of theirs in ONE spot and nowhere else!!! Sneak attack! It was the kid that took food and he couldn't eat all he took. You want me to stop my kid from trying dishes !???? Am I eating for free??!! We are paying you for a plate, on that plate if most of all is junk, there will be left over. Take it to your cook and make him or her eat that instead of looting me ! Close the business and go looting in the neighborhood rather. Suits your modus operandi. That's not fair and totally unethical practice. Tell your patrons, say it out loud. put it all over your restaurant !!! so we are well informed !! These guys just want to sneak attack and steal from unexpected patrons. We'll let our friends know so they're aware and they avoid. Nice way to loot customers. Tater tots, store bought samosas and food color exploded chicken kabobs. Channa dal in dal tadka. No cucumber whatsoever in cucumber Raita And potatoes in **all dishes as if potatoes are a healthy vegetable choice No flavor, just below average formula recipes The toilet stinks, there are no paper towels. The hand dryer doesn't work. Their food tastes below average and they're telling me they're worried about food wastage !!?? Why would we waste if the food was edible !!?? I wait on a line to take one piece at a time then try and then I go wait for long to take my meal ?!! Overrated junk ! Not appealing. Home made tastes 1000 times better. If you have a STRICT policy, it should be VISIBLE, it should be NOTICEABLE, you mean to loot!!! You must refund unfairly earned money. The food you eat with my hard earned money that will you looted will not digest

Food was great. Good variety of food and great hosts. They have a good policy to prevent food wastage and we loved the idea

The food is so good we returned three times! The best dal makhani I've ever had and delicious tandoori chicken, biryani, aloo gobi, and halwa. The service is generally friendly, but some staff can be gruff and insulting. One server severely chastised me for mispronouncing the name of an item. The food was too good to let this discourage us though.

Simply amazing. Worth coming to the area for. Always fresh and delicious. Buffet price is great in my opinion!