"Food for lunch buffet is n ever disappointing.Several different dishes and meat to choose from.The price has gone up,so we go 2 or 3 times a year for birthdays and special occasions! The servers are polite.I still say it is Lexington #1 in Indian food."
"Every time I come to Kentucky, it's generally for a big racing event so of course people are waiting in line to go to Tony's or Frank and Dino's or Dudleys. But no trip for me is complete without coming to masala. The food here is just phenomenal. It's a touch on the pricey side which I feel like it's kind of been a trend with Indian food as of late. But you won't be disappointed with the quality or the portion size. This is just a little hole in the wall and a shopping center. That's pretty close to the freeway so it's very convenient to get to. The non-is so fluffy and hot and it just makes a perfect pairing with the sauce even though I know that's not how you're supposed to eat it. I also love all of the vegetarian dishes. This time I got the mushroom matar and the spice level was just exquisite. I took home all my leftovers for a meal the next day. And even though I had to refrigerator, I was gross and let it sit out and then I ate it anyways ....cold. And you know what... That shit was still good If you like Indian food, or even if you've never had it, and you want to try it; this is your spot"
"After years of absence they finally brought their lunch buffet back!!! (Lunch only for now). The prices are different for weekdays and weekends and a bit higher than before. But what isn't nowadays. I rather pay for a few dollars more to have this buffet back than not having it at all. I totally recommend this place for anyone loves Indian cuisine"
"I tried to order online to no avail. I arrived right before closing and they were nice enough to take my order. I had the chicken tikka masala and bhatura (it was a little doughy). Overall nice flavors and portions."
"Came on a Monday evening so there was no wait at all. Sat ourselves as directed and was quickly greeted. Food was amazing! The fish came out fast and was a great snack while we waited on our entrees. While we were sitting we could hear commotion from the kitchen which sounded like arguing but it didn't concern us so we just chatted but it brought attention to how quiet the restaurant was. No music or audio to drawn out personal conversations. The tvs were later cut on. Dinner came and we tore it up! Got full half way through and took the rest to go. I'm in love with Indian cuisine and will definitely be back, sitting farther away from kitchen!"
"Decided to bring 26 people for a Birthday party. I gave them a week's notice and they said they had a room that was separate from main dining. It worked out perfectly. Food was constantly refreshed, they had plenty of friendly and efficient staff. Staff also didn't seem to mind us getting up, walking around and visiting each other ( some places are annoyed by this behavior). We would definitely do another party here. Thank you to the hard working employees cooking, cleaning and refreshing the food."
"I really enjoy this new addition to downtown dayton. There is a lunch buffet every day but I didn't get the lunch buffet. I got dinner. I ordered the Fish Sabaz, vegetable samosa, and Chai.I liked the ambiance of the restaurant and also the curries. The Chai was really good and was spicy, and the samosas were really filling too (it had a lot of spices also inside, and came with two sauces. The only thing that I would change is the curry had some weird tasting carrots. I'm not sure why the carrots were like that. But the rest was good. I would like to come back for the lunch buffet. Also, I wish there were more fish in the curry, but I guess fish is probably not a popular option at the restaurant."
Valerie W.
Nov 30, 2023
Another meal, another GREAT choice in Lexington!! SO MUCH variety, a beautiful setting, and DEFINITELY something for just about every appetite! I've been craving Indian food just about any and everywhere for a WHILE now (hard to believe it used to be just about LAST on my list...) and while visiting friends in Lexington, I checked Yelp for our options, and we managed to get in here with barely a wait on a chilly weekend evening. My friend and I shared a veg. samosa app (yum, esp. the tamarind sauce) and two chicken curry entrees (chicken curry and chicken patia (curry w/mango) which were both very good, but so close to the same thing that we were both left wishing for a bit more variety. PLENTY of leftovers, including two tasty and VERY filling varieties of na'an. NEXT time, we'll be sure to order two less similar entrees!!Come hungry, leave STUFFED!! Great service, reasonable prices, and if you're in the area in the afternoon, what looks to be an AWESOME lunch buffet!! NAMASTE!!!
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Aria H.
Oct 20, 2023
Have ordered to-go a few times but went in person on Sunday and man...it definitely tastes better in person! I ordered chai, chicken makhani, and garlic naan. The chai was okay but the chicken makhani and garlic naan were incredible. The serving size is HUGE. We had enough for two leftover meals! Service was good and relatively quick. It's not super fancy just about 15 tables inside but you will be full and happy like I was when I left. I would say my usual order and experience is 4 star but when we went the other day? Definitely 5 star.
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Peter C.
Aug 9, 2024
When looking for an authentic Indian meal, you can't go wrong with this great establishment. They have a wonderful lunch buffet every day except Monday with many options to choose from and the service is always great as well.Very flavorful and fresh.
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Makayla B.
Jul 29, 2023
Always has great food I've had the -chicken tikka masala spicy level 6 (not hot at all) -garlic nana -also some chick pea with rice everything was amazing any time I got it!!
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Aaron J.
May 4, 2024
Indian cuisine is one of my favorites and since living in Bangalore I have a different look on restaurants here. I always find myself comparing which sometimes isn't fair. Taj did not disappoint on any level. The staff was extremely friendly and the dining room was very clean.I sat down and took a look at the menu and decided to go with my two litmus tests. Gobi Manchurian and a chicken makhani, both ordered medium hot with a couple butter naan.The food arrived quickly and hot. I tackled the gobi first. It was by far hands down the best gobi Manchurian I've had since I left India. Not too much sauce, crispy fry on the cauliflower and had that sweet tangy spicy flavor that was phenomenal. The portion size was fantastic. Every bite was sensational.Then I moved to the makhani. Again the flavor was amazing. Creamy and rich, not watery at all which is the usual problem. The spice level was fantastic and the medium hot was right around a standard Indian level The chicken pieces were plentiful and the portion was a standard copper bowl size.The naan also was impressive. Definitely made in house in their tandoor. Not thick and doughy but slightly crisp but pliable. Absolutely perfect to tear apart and eat the Mikhano.This is definitely my go to spot in Lexington when I visit.Well done to the staff, chef and owner for great experience. If you are hesitant to try Indian food for the first time, make this your spot and you'll be hooked for life.https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g39588-d1085377-r949126252-Taj_India_Indian_Restaurant-Lexington_Kentucky.html#
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Chad P.
Sep 20, 2022
All right so I'm going to admit right now that I came here right after having my first colonoscopy. I hadn't eaten anything for 2 days and I was starving. So what's a better place to get your money's worth then an Asian buffet! I've been here a couple of times and the staff is always friendly. They make sure you have enough to drink and they're always coming by to collect plates. The food here is pretty decent. I'm not going to say it's great because I have yet to be at any Asian buffet where the food is all great. But the crab cheese wontons are full of cheese and flavor, The coconut shrimp is more dense than other places I've been to, the sushi is satisfying, and all the other staples are there. There's really nothing that I can do to score this place down. You can also finish off with a good dessert as they have many different ice creams and little cakes to choose from. You're definitely going to get your money's worth here and I have to say, it was an excellent choice to come here after my colonoscopy. I had about four plates and I left feeling very satisfied!
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Kassidy W.
Dec 28, 2022
I love coming here for their lunch buffet! I work downtown so the location and buffet are perfect to stop in for a quick lunch with coworkers. The buffet is always clean and delicious. The service is fast and always on point. So glad to have good clean Indian food close to work downtown!
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Elizabeth G.
Mar 26, 2023
First the negative then the positive.Dirty. Table was wiped off but the floor is all carpet that is pretty yucky. The general cleanliness of the buffet is not terrible but I would not say great. They have a great variety of items to offer but general quality was lacking even for a buffet. Bathrooms need cleaned.The size of the facility is nice & good for large groups. The price is fair. If you were just dying to eat a buffet this place would be just fine. Otherwise, we won't be back soon.
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"Empire Buffet was a dandy Asian Hibachi/Buffet we found in Crescent Springs. It was an absolutely gorgeous restaurant with a great water display with fish at the front of the restaurant. There was a gigantic assortment of options ranging from both Asian favourites to some American options. Their Hibachi part was not operational during our trip which was a little sad but not a huge deal. I stuck with the Asian cuisine including getting some delicious General Tso's Chicken, Crab Rangoon, and pepper beef just to name a few things. This was probably my second favourite Asian Buffet I've found in the Cincinnati Tristate area thus far with only Twin Dragon in Westchester topping it for me. The service was very good and capped off a fantastic lunch for us."
"The food was great! We went during the early dinner rush everything was hot and fresh. The service was great. If we are in the area we will be back!"
"I LOVE this place the sushi is soooo good and the prices are affordable.I eat here all of the time I'm surprised I haven't reviewed this place yet.Multiple sushi options and the servers were nice.There is plenty of pretty art there.Overall a wonderful experience.The experience was full of wonder but my belly was full of sushi.5 STARS!!!(Deserts aren't that great but they aren't the main thing anyway.)"
"Possibly the nicest Chinese Buffet in Great Dayton Metropolitan Area.Nicely decorated, and great service.We don't mind paying extra for a greater selection.Lots of chicken, which we eschew.Seemed to be lots of shrimp -- all overcooked and tasteless.Good soup selection.An an Apple dessert which tasted like apple dumplings - excellent"
"Food was fresh and of better quality than your typical Chinese buffet. Attentive service. Friendly customers and a few seemed like regulars. Always a good sign. Restaurant was clean. I would recommend eating here if you were in town."
"This restaurant used to be known as Tokyo Dragon and was one of my favourite Asian restaurants anywhere at that point. This was my first visit under it's new name and let me tell you it was as good as ever. They have an absolutely beautiful restaurant with a huge water display with lots of fish in it. There's also lots of really awesome decor hanging around everywhere in the restaurant. While they have a full menu I really enjoy their large buffet with my favourite part specifically being the hibachi grill. I love getting shrimp, crab, and scallops then loading them with the hottest spices that they have available on the bar. Then the chef cooks it all in soy sauce and a freaking fantastic dish is born. The buffet has everything from General Tso's Chicken to a really good black pepper chicken. There's also lots veggies, a full fruit and salad bar, a dessert bar, and a few different sushi options which I really liked. There's other things too and there really is something for everyone here. This is all super high quality and super delicious food and I highly recommend this awesome Asian gem in Alexandria."
"I'm glad I didn't read the reviews before i decided to come in here! Geesh! My first time here and the experience was awesome! All buffet tables were open and stocked! They even have a hibachi grill. For two people at lunch we paid less than $30 including drinks. Yes some things were a little on the cool side, but you could clearly see them working through and bringing out fresh food! From fruit to ice cream to BBQ ribs this place was great!"
"We do love this Chinese buffet! The place has good food on the buffet some of whites actually really good and others are just ok. But over all we like it. Can get a little loud in there some times but what ya going to do. It also has take out so you can do that if that's your thing."
"Born Chillicothe 1959.... John & Ruth Carson were my grandparents and since then been all around the USA had many excellent Chinese food tummies.... hoped this wonderful family owned restaurant would not disappoint...it did not!!! Great places like this are why I will never buy from. Panda Express again... I'd much rather take the chance on small and local."
"The food was hot and good. I was very surprised on how good it was and the price. Cheaper than doing fast food. I'd definitely go back."