New Delhi Indian Restaurant
New Delhi Indian Restaurant
food, curry
Buffet selections
a sign in the window
Signage
Non-buffet menu (page 2)
sushi and sashimi, interior
interior, curry
outside
food, curry
interior, pasta
My fav
pizza, outside
interior
a variety of food items
curry
interior
Non-buffet menu (pg 1)
shai paneer bhuna (paneer cheese in cream), chicken wing pakora
a plate of food
a variety of food items
interior, curry
Shane S.
Aug 16, 2024
On a recent trip to Philly I paid a visit to the New Delhi Indian Restaurant for they were featured as having the number 2 Indian buffet in America in a recent article in 2023 by Far and Wide. I had great expectations and luckily they delievered! This year I had the number four Indian buffet in Phoenix called India Palace which was good yet far to access being car-free since the Lyft there and back from my homestay in Phoenix was more than the buffet, In San Francisco aka my current home I went this year to Amber's India buffet in downtown San Francisco. They were solid for what vegan options they had yet far too many of their offerings contained dairy or were non-veg which was a bummer since I am a longtime vegan of 25 years. Service was on point and straight forward for a buffet. Ambiance was chill and was an Indian Buffet with some Indian deities along with a nice vibe.So at the New Delhi Restaurant in Philly I was delighted that there were several clearly marked vegan options on the buffet with the exception of one paneer dish aka dairy, naan which contained dairy, and some non-veg mains.The clearly named vegan offerings they had were:Aloo Rajmah curry- kidney beans and potatoes cooked in a mild spiced sauce. I found this solid yet was very liquidy. It could have used more kidney beans and potatoes as was a curry that was a bit soup like.Masala fries- hot and crisp fries seasoned with Indian spices. These were tasty yet could have been hotter. I arrived at 1pm and buffet started at 11:30am so perhaps this is why.Basmati rice- lightly seasoned Indian rice. Simple rice that paired nice with the vegan entrees.Chana Masala- classic chickpea dish with herbs and spices in a medium sauce. These were great. Good flavor and just enough heat yet not overbearing.Vegetable Samosa- these were tasty and enjoyed two of themAloo Gobi Mutter- Cauliflower and potatoes cooked with peas and fresh Indian spices. These were solid.The vegan entrees I had were paired with three kind of tasty chutneys on the buffet.All in all a solid Indian buffet that I recommend is head and shoulders above other of the best Indian buffets in America for aforementioned reasons. Check them out!
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Morris B.
Jun 6, 2024
What else can I say about new Delhi?!? One of my favorite buffets in West Philly and the food just keeps getting better. I noticed On some nights for dinner buffet they don't have samosas but everything else is available. I don't know what they did to the chickpea recipe, but it's so much better than I remembered. I also love that they have drink specials everyday ranging from $4 glasses of wine to $7 mixed drinks. I love me some dry wine with the spicy food that's for sure..I'm getting old these days and I can only handle about two plates at the buffet LOL My summer goal is to definitely do an unofficial Yelp. Hang out here with some cool folks one day!!
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Emily C.
Mar 26, 2024
They open tue thru sunday , offer buffet tue and Saturday until 8:30 pm , small number of food and dessert selection but still decent for $20'per person food was salty side but definitely delicious and one of top indian buffet place ive ever been to! Parking is street parking with meter til 6:30pm We were lucky to find one right in front of the restaurant Service was good and nice atmosphere
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John C.
Aug 1, 2024
Probably one of the better Indian buffets within a 100 mile radius. The restaurant is very clean, the bathroom is well scrubbed and there is no smell. I was greeted by a friendly guy upon entering and quickly seated. The food is hot and fragrant, they did not skimp out on the spices while still not too spicy. Buffet foods are fresh and they top it off when it runs low. A few of the signs are incorrect, ie: they noted a goat dish but there was no goat at all. Clientele consists mostly of college students.
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Max F.
Dec 7, 2023
New Delhi is basically the only Indian buffet in town. I stopped by on a whim and am so glad that I did! During a weekday lunch it was fairly quiet (I was dining alone). Extremely attentive staff were continuously make sure I didn't need anything and brought me my check when I asked without ever feeling pushy. I was really impressed by the variety of the buffet. They have samosas on the buffet!! The value is incredible just for that alone, in my opinion. They also have all the classic dishes, and some pretty bangin' curry French fries! I particularly liked the goat curry and the chicken tika masala. Such a great time and it's lovely to be able to get all the sides (raita, naan, chutneys) and such a variety for an affordable price. They have a cash discount and an additional discount if you sign up for their email newsletter. Definitely make sure to take advantage of both! They also have student discounts.
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Payal P.
Mar 15, 2024
Gotta love a good Indian buffet. While this might not be the best Indian buffet I've ever had, it is hands down the best one in Philadelphia city. We were immediately seated. They asked immediately for our drink orders which I didn't really like. I wish they would have come back to us after we had settled down. We ended up getting a mango lassi which was pretty good. Afterward, we hit the amazing Indian bar. There were a ton of salad options with this amazing onion chutney. The place has Americanized Indian food as well such as masala fries and an Indian style fried chicken. The Indian food was pretty good as well (except the Chana masala was too sweet). There was mutter paneer with small pieces of paneer, chicken curry, naan, chicken biriyani, and chicken tandoori. The desserts were pretty good. There was an amazing gulab jamun. The kheer (rice pudding) and chocolate pudding were ok (not really worth the calories).The decoration was interesting. There was not a ton of Indian pictures around the restaurant like most Indian restaurants. The bathroom was down a really long hallway that was surrounded by metal. The bathroom did have COVID friendly door handles (never used my wrist before).The only weird thing is someone doesn't come to pick up the dirty plates when you go up to pick up a new plate. They have a place for you to place the plates at.
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Jagger G.
Aug 9, 2023
Found this little spot just walking around Philly and decided to pop in for a quick lunch with my friend. The place is very clean and has a lot of chairs, we came around 12:30 pm so it was not super crowded. They had a lunch special going on for the buffet I believe it was about $15 so pretty solid price considering its AYCE. The food selection is not super big, just about 4-5 main dishes, rices, naan, and sauces, but it's all the staple indian food so if you're looking for an inexpensive indian buffet that has all the essentials I would definitely recommend this spot. The service was very quick with getting us water and we just got up to pay at the counter when we finished.
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Clarissa V.
Mar 24, 2023
It's got a good little assortment of things for a quick buffet. I like the lamb and tikka masala chicken. Nothing too fancy or extraordinary. Tried to get the 10% off but the email came in way after we left.
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Emil G.
Sep 12, 2023
I just visited this place for the first time for their weekday night buffet, and let me tell you - it was well worth the $20. There were about 5-6 entrees with 3 that were vegan, rice, naan, veg samosas, and chicken wings/drumsticks. They also have a few salad items and mint sauce, diced onion, and tamarind chutney (all three were top tier). For dessert they had gulab jamun. They also offer a huge dispenser of chai. Interesting to note: their chai is great but a little heavy on the sugar and licorice.As for the vegetarian options, everything I had was excellent and soon enough--three plates in--I was on the struggle bus. Kudos to the employees for courteously leaving me to my misery as I sat there in the restaurant, fighting tooth and nail through my food coma and cold sweats. Ngl, it was touch and go at times. Service was quick and welcoming, and I will certainly visit again. PS if you find their website and sign up for their e-newsletter, you can get a coupon for 15% off if you pay in cash, as well as a coupon for 10% off dine-in and takeout orders.
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Jessica S.
Mar 31, 2023
I'm a little spoiled bc of all the amazing indian food in nj , i thought new delhi was just ok, not particularly mindblowing but gets the job done. The selection feels smaller than most other places ive been to, but i enjoyed their veggie pakoras and masala fries. The paneer they use is kind of interesting lol, very small cubes and fried. I think i prefer the traditional way of prepping it personally, and i wish wish wish they offered a vegetarian saag or palak paneer option! A good meal if youre hungry and looking to eat a lot.
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