Mint Indian Cuisine
8752 E Shea Blvd,Ste C-11, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260
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Address :
8752 E Shea Blvd,Ste C-11
Scottsdale, AZ, 85260 - Phone (480) 998-6006
- Website https://mintindianaz.com
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Opening Hours
- Tue
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Categories
India is the birth place of Chicken Tikka Masala and Curries. Indian foods are prepared with a blend of finely mixed spices quite popular across the region. The spices develop the rich taste in Indian food enough to boggle your mind. The ever-increasing fan base of Indian food around the New York city is steadily increasing because of the large number of Indians who traveled to the land of dreams. The Indians also brought their very own vibrant, colorful, and aromatic authentic dishes for the people in the West. While most of the Indian population is Vegetarian, Indian food is great for people who are looking for vegan or vegetarian food option. If you are a Meat lover, don't get disappointed yet. Indian food also boasts of some popular non-vegetarian dishes too. Few examples are the famous Butter Chicken, Mutton Biryani and Tandoori Chicken are enough to satisfy your taste buds.
Indian food has gained reputation all over the world especially in the United States. You can find many places serving the appetizing Indian food across all major cities in the US. India is a diverse country with different food culture originated from different parts of the country. While the Northern region boasts tandoori dishes and korma offering royal taste, the Western Ghats offers sea foods that is made in naturally sweet tender coconut milk. The South Indian food servers a quality of different dishes made from rice accompanied with spicy chutneys, curries and famous sambhar. Also, the Indian sweets are a delight to relish. If you ever want to have a burst of sugar syrup in mouth, don't forget to try few Bengali Sweets. Be it spicy, tangy, or sweet flavor, you can find everything in the Indian cuisine. Be assured that the melody of spices will surely bring delight to you.
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Crystal L.
My fiance and I really loved the food at Karaikudi, and were hoping for a similar experience with the changes to "Mint." The prices went up by at least $3 per dish for vegetarian main dishes and several of my favorites are now gone. The samosas were decent, but everything else was somewhat unremarkable. Add to that the fact that the server disappeared after taking our plates and we had to flag someone down to get and pay our bill. I was hoping that the changes would be subtle and it would still be the best place in town for Indian food: not so much. Everyone was very nice, but I can't justify paying more for food that isn't as good and subpar service. We will not be back.
(2)Vara P.
I have been waiting for a dosa since 1 hr and when ever I ask them they say 5 mins.worst service
(1)Akira D.
This review is for the lunch buffet. The staff was friendly and the food was very good full of flavor and fresh. The ice tea with the buffet is delicious. It's a quaint smaller restaurant with reasonable prices. The only thing I would say is awkward is reaching for the food in the second row of the buffet. There are tongs available and glass guards to protect the food but you really have to reach to get to the food in the back of the buffet leaving the front food exposed to arms hanging over it. But that won't stop me from going back for lunch.
(4)Ananth R.
High quality and consistent food. Good ambiance. Very tasty authentic south indian food
(5)Jimm D.
Best Indian Lunch Buffet.. Must try!!!
(5)Mary Beth G.
I am a big fan of Karaikudi. Marvelously rich sauces and a good mix of entrees...chicken, goat, fish. Mint Indian Cuisine seems mostly vegetarian, with dishes struggling to match the complexity of the richer meat sauces. I always cherish Indian food, so look forward to their evolution. Raised price of buffet to $11. Here are some do betters...soup bowls for soup instead of styrofoam 8 oz cups, small spoons for dessert, and at least 4 desserts for a buffet, instead of 2. There was one fruit, but I wouldn't consider a single fruit dessert. Most of the hour plus time I was there, the fish dish was all sauce, fish empty. I asked twice if they could bring out some fish. Maybe an hour later, it arrived. Since I arrived before 1pm, didn't understand why it took so long to replenish the tray. With buffets, I like to try all the dishes. Since it was one of the 3 non-vegetarian, eager to try.
(2)Food L.
Yes. 1 star. And that too just for the clean cutlery and plates. It has nothing to do with Taste. We saw that this restaurant opened recently so wanted to try it. But highly disappointed. First of all, for the 10.99 or so lunch buffet that it serves, there are hardly any options for vegetarians compared to other restaurants. Even the general things like a mint chutney with appetizer, pickles with yogurt rice were also missing. Coming to taste, either things were too spicy or too watery :(. I really hope the taste improves in this restaurant but atleast in the near future, I am not visiting it.
(1)Shweta M.
We went for lunch on a weekend and they charged us $15 for the buffet. The food isn't worth the price. There was only one starter and the vegetarian options weren't good.
(1)adi K.
Very good Indian food. The service is very good. Wait wasn't long. We were a party of about 10 adults. Even though the order was pretty exhaustive, the food was served on time. The best part, special care and attention was given to kids! Will come back again for sure! Cheers.
(5)Frank C.
Very yummy traditional Indian. Nice surroundings and friendly service. I have the buffet it was a little tired as I got there a half hour before it was over but all in all good Indian cuisine
(4)Sonila K.
Went here today for dinner. The lassi tasted very bad... Rest of the food was all right.
(3)Hemang P.
This restaurant is as good as it gets-- from the staff to the food, it's worth every single penny. Highly recommend the buffet , the food was flavorful. Tons of variety and at a very reasonable price. There are lots of choices for vegetarians as well. My parents loved the vegetarian dishes. Dishes I would recommend : Chicken Tikka Masala Lamb Sheesh Kabab Bhel Mix Papdi chat Dosa It's definitely a place I would recommend to anyone. The service can improve a tad bit but the food is worth the time.
(5)Albert H.
Expensive! Well, compared to this place before it was sold and renamed. Pricey, yet you have to use plastic cups and ramekins on the buffet for sambar, rasam, chutney, etc. Plastic cup for desserts. And paper napkins. Wonder why they didn't go with plastic utensils too? Buffet now has more meat choices, if my memory is correct. Vegetarians who liked the old place may not be fond of this. There isn't the same or similar range of Southern Indian dosas and utthapam either. Some atypical items on the buffet, and you can get yellow or red curry entrees on the dinner menu. Aiming for an Asian fusion theme? Not sure. Not a good value here, in my opinion.
(3)Stephanie B.
My fiance and I went for the weekend lunch buffet because we love our Indian cuisine. It was relatively empty when we went in, only another gentleman dining when we arrived. The ambiance is a little dark for my liking, but the restaurant itself is pretty. What concerns me a little bit about standing buffets is that if there are no people to eat it, it just sits there all day. The buffet selection is wonderful -- it has a lot of dishes that you don't find in other Indian buffets, such as soups and fried fish. I enjoyed everything that I ate. The food is much better than what I had when this place was Karaikudi Palace. Their saag paneer is to die for -- I ate plate after plateful, and I also enjoyed the tenderness of their goat curry, and I don't even like the gaminess of goat so much. The aloo gobi was fantastic, spiced perfectly with a surprising addition of okra -- I LOVE okra. The naan was soft and fluffy, though I wish they had a garlic naan option. The chicken curry had a lot of bones in there, to my dismay, as picking them out between bites was not particularly enjoyable. Their desserts are also delicious; the gulab jamun was warm and sweet, and the halwa was flavorful. The only thing I missed was a traditional rice pudding. I have to say that I love the level of spice in these dishes. I do prefer my food on the hot side, and I could stand for more spiciness, but I do think that what Mint has is perfect for most people. Our waiter was friendly and helpful -- he asked us if we tried certain dishes and how we enjoyed the food. I think I swallowed a gulp of spice at one point in one of the soups and started coughing, at which point, he immediately came over to fill my glass, which I thought was kind of him. Some of the plates were chipped, and while this doesn't really affect my dining experience, I want to make note of it because with the decor so pretty, the chipped plates really don't belong in the dining room. Another thing I noticed were the owner's family and friends eating from the buffet as well, probably because business was so slow. This doesn't bother me, and I don't have a strong opinion on this, though I can imagine some diners finding this unprofessional? The weekend lunch buffet is $15 per person, which I think is a little high for what it was. Still, I understand since we're in Scottsdale, and everything is a bit more expensive here than in surrounding areas, such as Tempe or Mesa. I will very likely return for a quick Indian buffet fix, though I do think that there are better values for your dollar elsewhere.
(3)Rand H.
= = = = = = WEEKDAY LUNCH BUFFET = = = = = = Yay for a new Buffet having opened in the Valley! So I whipped over here today to give it a try. They had 28 items out plus sauces but including free help-yourself hot Indian Tea. That's about the right size fo
(3)Tony M.
Truly exceptional entry into the Indian Cuisine Restaurants in the Scottsdale and Phoenix metro area. Conveniently located at the 101 and Shea, it's an easy drive, and well worth the cost of the outstanding buffet lunch. Unlike some competitors, each dish is freshly prepared every day - no leftovers from the day before. That results in magnificent freshness and flavor. If you enjoy great, authentic, Indian cuisine, this must be on your "must try" list if you haven't already discovered it. For those reviewers giving anything other than 5 star rating - if not here - then where do you recommend?
(5)Dipal B.
I went there with my husband the food was very good n as well as service by Chandrasekhar.. We really enjoyed. Will be back.
(4)Jason L.
I'm giving mint indian just 2 stars based on my experience since they have bought the restaurant from karaikudi palace. I understand when you buy a business the first thing you do is recoup and that means a gradual increase in price. I'll start with the buffet, it's now 15.00 per person Friday thru Sunday, that's more then a dinner entree, I'm not sure they are using halal meat, I did not see the sight above the buffet, the Tuesday thru Thursday charge is now 13.00 dollars per person. The choices are a little different because of a new menu and chef, I was very turned off that they didn't have the traditional rice pudding for dessert, that is a mainstay of an indian buffet. Moving on with recouping, I placed a take out order and asked for some chutneys to go over the phone, when I arrived and got my check, I was charged 3.00 dollars for the 2, 1oz cups. I was a little disturbed about that being that tandoori times down the street would nver do that. To me that's asking for salsa or hot sauce and their should never be a charge for that. The decor has been updated but the service is sub par so it doesn't matter or make a difference, what's missing is Sam and Pandu, they were the face of the restaurant, I would have to say that the service factor has gone down having college students working in a fine dining establishment, not knowing when to approach a table to check in or clear dirty plates during the buffet service. I did notice plates piling up on the table next to us. The last thing I saw and agree with another yelper is the family and friends eating behind the bar, I have my opinion and I'll let all who reads format their own. I'd be happy to go back but they have to figure out a few things to improve/change to be a success
(2)Mary Beth G.
I am a big fan of Karaikudi. Marvelously rich sauces and a good mix of entrees...chicken, goat, fish. Mint Indian Cuisine seems mostly vegetarian, with dishes struggling to match the complexity of the richer meat sauces. I always cherish Indian food, so look forward to their evolution. Raised price of buffet to $11. Here are some do betters...soup bowls for soup instead of styrofoam 8 oz cups, small spoons for dessert, and at least 4 desserts for a buffet, instead of 2. There was one fruit, but I wouldn't consider a single fruit dessert. Most of the hour plus time I was there, the fish dish was all sauce, fish empty. I asked twice if they could bring out some fish. Maybe an hour later, it arrived. Since I arrived before 1pm, didn't understand why it took so long to replenish the tray. With buffets, I like to try all the dishes. Since it was one of the 3 non-vegetarian, eager to try.
(2)Dipal B.
I went there with my husband the food was very good n as well as service by Chandrasekhar.. We really enjoyed. Will be back.
(4)Food L.
Yes. 1 star. And that too just for the clean cutlery and plates. It has nothing to do with Taste. We saw that this restaurant opened recently so wanted to try it. But highly disappointed. First of all, for the 10.99 or so lunch buffet that it serves, there are hardly any options for vegetarians compared to other restaurants. Even the general things like a mint chutney with appetizer, pickles with yogurt rice were also missing. Coming to taste, either things were too spicy or too watery :(. I really hope the taste improves in this restaurant but atleast in the near future, I am not visiting it.
(1)Shweta M.
We went for lunch on a weekend and they charged us $15 for the buffet. The food isn't worth the price. There was only one starter and the vegetarian options weren't good.
(1)adi K.
Very good Indian food. The service is very good. Wait wasn't long. We were a party of about 10 adults. Even though the order was pretty exhaustive, the food was served on time. The best part, special care and attention was given to kids! Will come back again for sure! Cheers.
(5)Akira D.
This review is for the lunch buffet. The staff was friendly and the food was very good full of flavor and fresh. The ice tea with the buffet is delicious. It's a quaint smaller restaurant with reasonable prices. The only thing I would say is awkward is reaching for the food in the second row of the buffet. There are tongs available and glass guards to protect the food but you really have to reach to get to the food in the back of the buffet leaving the front food exposed to arms hanging over it. But that won't stop me from going back for lunch.
(4)Ananth R.
High quality and consistent food. Good ambiance. Very tasty authentic south indian food
(5)Stephanie B.
My fiance and I went for the weekend lunch buffet because we love our Indian cuisine. It was relatively empty when we went in, only another gentleman dining when we arrived. The ambiance is a little dark for my liking, but the restaurant itself is pretty. What concerns me a little bit about standing buffets is that if there are no people to eat it, it just sits there all day. The buffet selection is wonderful -- it has a lot of dishes that you don't find in other Indian buffets, such as soups and fried fish. I enjoyed everything that I ate. The food is much better than what I had when this place was Karaikudi Palace. Their saag paneer is to die for -- I ate plate after plateful, and I also enjoyed the tenderness of their goat curry, and I don't even like the gaminess of goat so much. The aloo gobi was fantastic, spiced perfectly with a surprising addition of okra -- I LOVE okra. The naan was soft and fluffy, though I wish they had a garlic naan option. The chicken curry had a lot of bones in there, to my dismay, as picking them out between bites was not particularly enjoyable. Their desserts are also delicious; the gulab jamun was warm and sweet, and the halwa was flavorful. The only thing I missed was a traditional rice pudding. I have to say that I love the level of spice in these dishes. I do prefer my food on the hot side, and I could stand for more spiciness, but I do think that what Mint has is perfect for most people. Our waiter was friendly and helpful -- he asked us if we tried certain dishes and how we enjoyed the food. I think I swallowed a gulp of spice at one point in one of the soups and started coughing, at which point, he immediately came over to fill my glass, which I thought was kind of him. Some of the plates were chipped, and while this doesn't really affect my dining experience, I want to make note of it because with the decor so pretty, the chipped plates really don't belong in the dining room. Another thing I noticed were the owner's family and friends eating from the buffet as well, probably because business was so slow. This doesn't bother me, and I don't have a strong opinion on this, though I can imagine some diners finding this unprofessional? The weekend lunch buffet is $15 per person, which I think is a little high for what it was. Still, I understand since we're in Scottsdale, and everything is a bit more expensive here than in surrounding areas, such as Tempe or Mesa. I will very likely return for a quick Indian buffet fix, though I do think that there are better values for your dollar elsewhere.
(3)Rand H.
= = = = = = WEEKDAY LUNCH BUFFET = = = = = = Yay for a new Buffet having opened in the Valley! So I whipped over here today to give it a try. They had 28 items out plus sauces but including free help-yourself hot Indian Tea. That's about the right size fo
(3)Albert H.
Expensive! Well, compared to this place before it was sold and renamed. Pricey, yet you have to use plastic cups and ramekins on the buffet for sambar, rasam, chutney, etc. Plastic cup for desserts. And paper napkins. Wonder why they didn't go with plastic utensils too? Buffet now has more meat choices, if my memory is correct. Vegetarians who liked the old place may not be fond of this. There isn't the same or similar range of Southern Indian dosas and utthapam either. Some atypical items on the buffet, and you can get yellow or red curry entrees on the dinner menu. Aiming for an Asian fusion theme? Not sure. Not a good value here, in my opinion.
(3)Frank C.
Very yummy traditional Indian. Nice surroundings and friendly service. I have the buffet it was a little tired as I got there a half hour before it was over but all in all good Indian cuisine
(4)Sonila K.
Went here today for dinner. The lassi tasted very bad... Rest of the food was all right.
(3)Crystal L.
My fiance and I really loved the food at Karaikudi, and were hoping for a similar experience with the changes to "Mint." The prices went up by at least $3 per dish for vegetarian main dishes and several of my favorites are now gone. The samosas were decent, but everything else was somewhat unremarkable. Add to that the fact that the server disappeared after taking our plates and we had to flag someone down to get and pay our bill. I was hoping that the changes would be subtle and it would still be the best place in town for Indian food: not so much. Everyone was very nice, but I can't justify paying more for food that isn't as good and subpar service. We will not be back.
(2)Hemang P.
This restaurant is as good as it gets-- from the staff to the food, it's worth every single penny. Highly recommend the buffet , the food was flavorful. Tons of variety and at a very reasonable price. There are lots of choices for vegetarians as well. My parents loved the vegetarian dishes. Dishes I would recommend : Chicken Tikka Masala Lamb Sheesh Kabab Bhel Mix Papdi chat Dosa It's definitely a place I would recommend to anyone. The service can improve a tad bit but the food is worth the time.
(5)Vara P.
I have been waiting for a dosa since 1 hr and when ever I ask them they say 5 mins.worst service
(1)Tony M.
Truly exceptional entry into the Indian Cuisine Restaurants in the Scottsdale and Phoenix metro area. Conveniently located at the 101 and Shea, it's an easy drive, and well worth the cost of the outstanding buffet lunch. Unlike some competitors, each dish is freshly prepared every day - no leftovers from the day before. That results in magnificent freshness and flavor. If you enjoy great, authentic, Indian cuisine, this must be on your "must try" list if you haven't already discovered it. For those reviewers giving anything other than 5 star rating - if not here - then where do you recommend?
(5)Jimm D.
Best Indian Lunch Buffet.. Must try!!!
(5)Jason L.
I'm giving mint indian just 2 stars based on my experience since they have bought the restaurant from karaikudi palace. I understand when you buy a business the first thing you do is recoup and that means a gradual increase in price. I'll start with the buffet, it's now 15.00 per person Friday thru Sunday, that's more then a dinner entree, I'm not sure they are using halal meat, I did not see the sight above the buffet, the Tuesday thru Thursday charge is now 13.00 dollars per person. The choices are a little different because of a new menu and chef, I was very turned off that they didn't have the traditional rice pudding for dessert, that is a mainstay of an indian buffet. Moving on with recouping, I placed a take out order and asked for some chutneys to go over the phone, when I arrived and got my check, I was charged 3.00 dollars for the 2, 1oz cups. I was a little disturbed about that being that tandoori times down the street would nver do that. To me that's asking for salsa or hot sauce and their should never be a charge for that. The decor has been updated but the service is sub par so it doesn't matter or make a difference, what's missing is Sam and Pandu, they were the face of the restaurant, I would have to say that the service factor has gone down having college students working in a fine dining establishment, not knowing when to approach a table to check in or clear dirty plates during the buffet service. I did notice plates piling up on the table next to us. The last thing I saw and agree with another yelper is the family and friends eating behind the bar, I have my opinion and I'll let all who reads format their own. I'd be happy to go back but they have to figure out a few things to improve/change to be a success
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