4.5 stars for food5 stars for ambience3 stars for service4.5 stars for valueI have recently been to my favorite sushi place and spent almost $90 and left not feeling full. I also went to a different Indian place, spent $60 and didn't end up full. I came here to Indian Oven & spent about $45 for 2 people for the lunch buffet and left feeling full, satisfied, and like the value was well earned. The tandoori chicken was cooked so well, pink and a little smoky flavored. Inside was softer, tender and with a hint of Indian spice. I usually enjoy this accompanied with the raw red onion and dip it in the maroon colored tamarind sauce, taking turns with the bright green sauce. All three complement the chicken so perfectly. I don't eat rice so I ate it with the mashed potatoes which was yellow and delicious. I also ate the mashed potatoes with the vegetables with the yellow looking sauce. Perfect marrying of flavors! They had an Indian restaurants usual MVP player, the butter chicken too. The sauce was really yummy & creamy. Usually it seems like Indian restaurants use the leftover shredded tandoori chicken for this dish, which gives the dish more flavor, but this restaurant didn't. It was white meat, cut in squares, dense & dry, so I didn't end up finishing it. I enjoyed the okra. I really wish they had the saag paneer, which is my other go-to. I was a little disappointed because that's at every singe Indian buffet I've been to, and it's one of my 2 favorite Indian dishes. The lamb curry was good, and is usually my favorite, but it could've been a lil more tender and I really wished they used the cut of the lamb that has the lovely yummy marrow goodness in it. I had the garbanzo beans, my usual high fiber favorite, but I can't recall how I felt about that dish. Dishes I seen but didn't try was curry chicken (Hubby loved it), a few pakoras, a few curries, they even had some food I think was from a different country. Like I think I seen chow mein and also French fries. They had a fruit and salad section that had several salad dressings. I aimed for cucumbers to balance my meal and to raise fiber intake to balance all the yummy meaty, creamy lovin. For newbie Indian food eaters, one thing that I haven't ever seen on an Indian menu is beef. I believe Indians deem cows sacred in Hinduism and are a symbol of life per Google, so that wasn't entirely surprising to not see. To end my meal I tried the soothing & warm masala chai which is a rich herbal milk tea. It is so delicious, one of the best I've ever had. I had to take some home in a plastic cup it was so good. And I'm thinking I wish I had it now as the weather cools down.For dessert they had the galub jamun which are balls of sweet carby goodness. I can't eat that due to my sugar levels, but man was it enticing! If they only had the rice pudding there I may have caved in & ate it. That combo is sooooo amazing!Service was a little absent, except for 1 water fill up. I had to get up and ask for stuff. One thing that stands out is how gorgeous this restaurant is from floor to ceiling. They don't spare any wall from decor. It's tasteful, creative, a decorators eye candy for sure. There are booths & longer tables for small groups, medium sized groups, lunch dates, work dates & larger parties. I highly recommend coming here for a lunch buffet to satisfy your Indian food craving for a reasonable price. It's about 25 minutes from where I live, so worth it and about $20 per person.
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"Have been going here for 12+ years as of the writing of this review. We originally found this place because when I got pregnant with my first child I was worried that I won't be able to satisfy my cravings of authentic South Indian food. Well, thank god for Mylapore! I think my first child is 80% onion uttapam, and 20% masala dosa :DFirst off, the food is always consistently great- authentic, fresh, and served with love. The restaurant has evolved many times over the years, sometimes pivoting to partial self serve mode, sometimes table service. But either way, the service is always spot on, the attention to detail is noteworthy. Rajeevan is our favorite server and host (who sometimes also doubles as chef!). Total family vibes. Staff will check on you even if you're not their assigned table. The establishment knows its strengths and builds upon them for a pitch perfect, economical, wholesome experience, everytime !"
"Been thinking about coming back since my last visit a few weeks ago. I found myself back in Elk Grove and back here. This time we tried the Pesto Salmon and the Pesto Goat Cheese Naan Bread. We also got the shrimp korma again because we loved it so much! The Pesto Goat Cheese Naan was so good! I love goat cheese and it went SO well with the pesto. The Salmon was cooked perfectly and had a really delicious fresh tasting pesto sauce. Our meal also came with Basmati rice which tastes great in all of the sauces. The herbs and spices come out in each dish and blend very well together! Another great meal!"
