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Name: India Garden
Address: 18405 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH, 44107
Telephone: (216) 221-0676
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.84

India Garden

18405 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH, 44107

(216) 221-0676
Store is closed

India Garden Menu

Appetizers

Shrimp Soup

Spicy Daal Soup

Mulligatawny Soup

Tomato Soup

Samosas

Vegetable Pakora

Mixed Vegetable Platter

Kalamari Pakora

Paneer Pakora

Shrimp Pakora
Tandori

Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori Shrimp

Boti Kabab

Malai Kabab

Chicken Tikka

Paneer Tikka

Sheekh Kabab
Main Course - Non-vegetarian

Chicken Makhni

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Mango Curry

Chicken Curry

Chicken Korma

Kadai Chicken

Chicken Vegetable Curry

Saag Chicken

Chicken Rogan Josh

Ginger Lamb

Lamb Korma

Lamb Tikka Masala

Lamb Curry

Lamb Saag

Kadai Lamb

Lamb Rogan Josh

Lamb Vindaloo

Kadai Goat

Goat Curry

Goat Rogan Josh
Main Course - Vegetarian

Joor Daal

Malai Kofta

Baingan Bhartha

Chana Saag

Aaloo Gobhi

Mixed Vegetable Jalfrezie

Vegetable Korma

Aaloo Korma

Kadai Paneer

Chana Masala

Bhindi Masala

Daal Makhani

Aaloo Matar

Dum Aaloo
Rice Specialties

Lamb Biryani

Goat Biryani

Chicken Biryani

Shrimp Biryani

Vegetable Biryani

Rice Pulao

Saffron Rice
Fresh Breads

Masala Naan

Bread Basket

Tandoori Naan

Roti

Garlic Naan/garlic Roti

Lacha Paratha

Paneer Naan

Onion Kulcha

Aaloo Paratha

Chicken Naan

Keema Naan

Peshawri Naan
Desserts

Cold Coffee

Ras Malai

Gulab Jamun

Carrot Halwa

Mango Iassi

Sweet Or Salt Lassi

Mango Ice Cream

Healthy Meal suggestions for India Garden

Appetizers

Shrimp Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Daal Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mulligatawny Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tomato Soup [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Samosas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegetable Pakora [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mixed Vegetable Platter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kalamari Pakora [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Paneer Pakora [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp Pakora [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Tandori

Tandoori Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tandoori Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Boti Kabab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Malai Kabab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Tikka [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Paneer Tikka [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sheekh Kabab [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Main Course - Non-vegetarian

Chicken Makhni [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Tikka Masala [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Mango Curry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Curry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Korma [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kadai Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Vegetable Curry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Saag Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Rogan Josh [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ginger Lamb [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lamb Korma [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lamb Tikka Masala [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lamb Curry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lamb Saag [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kadai Lamb [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lamb Rogan Josh [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lamb Vindaloo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kadai Goat [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Goat Curry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Goat Rogan Josh [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Main Course - Vegetarian

Joor Daal [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Malai Kofta [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baingan Bhartha [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chana Saag [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Aaloo Gobhi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mixed Vegetable Jalfrezie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegetable Korma [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Aaloo Korma [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kadai Paneer [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chana Masala [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bhindi Masala [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Daal Makhani [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Aaloo Matar [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dum Aaloo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Rice Specialties

Lamb Biryani [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Goat Biryani [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Biryani [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp Biryani [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegetable Biryani [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rice Pulao [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Saffron Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Fresh Breads

Masala Naan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bread Basket [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tandoori Naan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Roti [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Garlic Naan/garlic Roti [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lacha Paratha [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Paneer Naan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Onion Kulcha [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Aaloo Paratha [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Naan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Keema Naan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Peshawri Naan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Desserts

Cold Coffee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ras Malai [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Gulab Jamun [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Carrot Halwa [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mango Iassi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sweet Or Salt Lassi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mango Ice Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Write An Anonymous Review

Prerna K.

I am an Indian and crave Indian food once in a while and so purely because it's close to where I live, I go to India garden. I am disappointed to say that not even once have I eaten there without falling sick. Symptoms are severe indigestion, acidity, nausea, vomiting tendency, severe heartburn. I have tried both lunch and buffet and I never over eat. I think they use really inferior quality food ingredients and oil because it can't be Indian food the upsets my stomach. The food is super oily and it tastes good but my body feels abused. I wish they would improve the quality of their food.
(1)
Megan H.

How in the world does this place have 4 stars? I feel like I'm in grade school again and its opposite day. Because this place is the opposite of "yay! I'm a fan". (I'm not a fan.) I have been to several Indian buffets (not locally) as well as traveled through India for a month. Now granted, nothing is going to really compare to the food I had while actually in India because the flavors there were just as vibrant as the colorful surroundings but India Garden might as well have hamburgers on their menu for as authentic as the food was. I went for the lunch buffet and its placed in this weird, unlit area. There are only a few things offered and none that I tried were good. I know buffets have to be careful about adding to much spice so that they can accommodate varying taste buds but I felt like I was eating a marinara sauce. The naan bread was decent and brought to you table side. The rice was average. I mean..its rice... My only guess is that because there seem to be so few Indian restaurants around here people don't know what they're missing. If you have ever had good, flavorful Indian food, don't waste your money!
(1)
Mike S.

What a refreshing find!! Food was legit, well seasoned, flavorful and as spicy as we wanted. Real deal food, authentic cooking styles and owners/staff were fantastic! ! Had curry goat, tandoori chicken, garlic naan...all great. Looking forward to trying more menu items many more times.
(5)
Gigi B.

My absolute favorite restaurant of all time!!! Absolutely delicious! The best Indian food in Cleveland hands down! I could eat it every day (I've gone weeks where I have lol). Go for the lunch buffet, it's amazing, great deal! Great vegetarian options, awesome chutneys, out of this world naan, and yummy rice pudding! Be sure to try the vegetable/aloo Korma (in a tomato cream sauce), paneer saag (cheese in spinach sauce), and the baingan bartha (smoky pureed eggplant)! You can't go wrong with a mix of onion chutney, tamarind chutney, and raita (yogurt sauce). The service is always fantastic, beverages always filled and plenty of naan (2-3 pieces at a time magically appear on your plate lol).
(5)
Gregory P.

Have you ever asked someone if they liked Indian food and to your surprise they make a weird face and say, "Ewwww... no!"? I have a theory; India Garden is where they had their first taste of Indian Food. To be fair, I ate buffet, not an actual menu item. Menu is always better than buffet. However, this was awful. It almost tasted to me like a non-Indian was doing their best to make Indian food with common American kitchen items. I swear the baingan bharta tasted and looked like it had mayo in it. There are better options in the Cleveland area for Indian food.
(1)
Holly M.

I love Indian food - North or South, no matter. India Garden is probably my favorite Cleveland area Indian restaurant - excellent food, reasonably priced, and really friendly, helpful staff. Several of the waiters seem to remember customers (is that a sign that I go there too much?) - on a recent visit, I even overheard the manager talking and joking with regular customers, and even remembered that they are vegan without prompting. For lunch they do a small, but well done buffet. I'm not typically a buffet person, but I've had it on a number of occasions and would happily go for it again. The menu is large, but if you aren't sure what to order and you're with more than one other person, I suggest ordering a few things and sharing. this does involve convincing people to go to get food, which is difficult, but the sacrifices I make to eat food. Such is life. Anyway, I love Saag, and India Garden makes my favorite. It has the perfect consistency. My only complaint (and this is pretty mild) is that if you want your food *REALLY* spicy, you may have to send it back. I went to dinner with a friend a few months back, and maybe because he was a new face or they have had too many burnt tongues, they were a little too skimpy with the spices. He sent it back twice, and they were really nice about it both times until he was like "Listen, I want it the hottest you can make it. If you think it's too hot, bring it." and they did.
(4)
Jeff H.

What can I say positively that hasn't already been said? This is a very good restaurant and I plan to go back time and time again for their buffet. Overall very tasty, good and fresh food. It was quite crowded, which I like at a buffet, because they keep the food coming fresh. The server always had nan on our table, and as a vegetarian there was more than enough for me to eat and leave completely full. Not sure how authentic it is, but still very flavorful nevertheless. What keeps it from getting 5 stars is the logistics of the buffet to the kitchen. It's horribly clustered with servers coming and going, refilling buffet items, while people are lined up to the kitchen area. I felt I should get as much food on my plate as possible so I wouldn't have to go back up there. But good food trumps bad logistics in my book any day. YUM!
(4)
Miss Fluffybuns S.

Everything is so amazing!
(4)
Liz H.

The food here is good overall, but there are inconsistencies. We get takeout from here maybe once every month to every couple of months. I always order the same thing, and sometimes it's spicier, sometimes not, despite ordering it the same way every time. It's not bad enough that we'd stop ordering though. We've never experienced bad service here either.
(4)
Ram R.

i came for a trip to Cleveland and my fate went so bad that i found this restaurant. we are 5 in number and ordered 5 chicken biryani. quantity was very less and there were resins which added sweet taste which was very bad. i ordered spicy food and they brought sweet biryani. while taking cost into consideration, they added 15$ as a gradduty and the total bill was 70$ +15$ more. i am very much disappointed.
(1)
Courtney B.

Very good food. Seems like it's a family run restaurant so it feels very comfortable.
(4)
Caroline H.

Decent Indian food, I would come back!
(3)
Cara L.

Chicken Tikka Masala, level 7 spicy--queue love song now. This was stop #2 along our Yelp CLE International Supper Club group and I really enjoyed it! Did I stare, wide-eyed at the menu for at least 15 minutes not knowing what to order? Well, yes. But, that's more of a personal problem. I didn't want to order the wrong thing, since I'm no Indian food expert, but I'm starting to think that it would have been hard to be disappointed. Again, I'm a novice when it comes to great Indian fare. All I know is that my friend's mom and aunts whip up the best of the best. Since then I've been searching NEO for a close second and I think this place may be in the running. My meal was delicious, spicy and came with what seemed like unlimited rice. And by spicy, it was hot, but super flavorful and not too overpowering. The garlic naan was a huge hit, meaning I devoured 80% of it, leaving only little for others to try. (Sorry) And the samosas were quite yummy as well, although not as good as my friend's mom's. The chutney, however, was super spicy and fabulous. The service was a little awkward at times, but mostly just fast and nice. I think the one guy was trying to get Amy T drunk. They even brought out free desserts for us to try, which were sort of like an Indian version of rice puddling. I loved the cinnamon and didn't mind the texture, much. Mostly, I was just appreciative of the extra thought the servers put in. The atmosphere and decor isn't anything to write home about, but also not so terrible that it turns you off. Nothing a little makeover couldn't fix, but I don't think they mind. Besides, I think it adds to the ambiance. Overall, I would definitely come back again and it seems like many other Clevelanders agree! The place was almost full and folks continued to come as the night progressed. I'm already kind of craving that chicken masala again. Damn the BF for eating my leftovers. *sadface*
(4)
Mohamed H.

I love indian food. I saw good reviews about this place and decided to try it out. Good service, but staff was overly pushy. The food was mediocre at best. I ordered the chicken tikka masalla, and there was something odd about the meat. It was very unappetizing, and made me want to vomit. I was super excited to try it out, but was deeply disappointed. Im shocked to see people saying this is the best Indian they have ever had. ummm. no.
(2)
Ben S.

I like it. The place is busy every time I go. There are tons of selections on the menu and everyone I try is great. Most come with a side of rice and you get a side plate to combine the rice and your main meat together on. I like to take the extra sauce from my main home with me and grill some chicken up the next day and pour the sauce over it - 2 for 1! I had the Saag Chicken tonight (chicken in a spinach sauce) and loved it. You can adjust the temperature of the dishes to suit your taste. Definitely give this small spot tucked back off Detroit a try. Looks like they will have a small little patio open this summer too!
(5)
Fatso J.

The appearance of the place is not very appealing, inside and out, however the food was good.
(3)
Jonathan D.

Great food, great service. The place is a little small but the overall experience has been fantastic. Great appetizers, specials, and curry. The last time we went there our dishes weren't as spicy as we would have liked but aside from that, it's been fantastic.
(4)
Gary T.

The people are great at this establishment and so is the food. I just started eating Indian a few years back and won't go anywhere except here. I highly recommend the chicken tiki masala (sp?) with naan if you are new to Indian food!
(5)
Dennis V.

Pretty decent place for Indian food...especially in lakewood, oh. They have a pretty big menu with all the basics. Started out with some samosas and vegetable pakora...they were decent, but needed more veggie and a little less potato in each. For the main, I always go with a chicken vindaloo and my brother with the lamb. Definitely make it spicy, but always risky telling and Indian guy you like it spicey. Fortunately, he nailed it and was a really good couple of dishes. Like the appetizers though, little less potato and little more...well, meat in this case... It doesn't. look ike much from he outside, but nice on the inside with friendly service. They do need to realize though that filling the water every 2 minutes is not necessary...at least when ordering dinner...an keep it full during the lunch buffet. Would hit ths place again sometime if I am in lakewood.
(3)
Jason L.

The food has always been good every time I've been. I love the variety of the buffet. Every time I go, I get to try things I've never had before. I fell in love with some yellow squash vegetarian dish that I never would have ordered on my own but that turned out to be absolutely amazing. The service is always excellent. My only complaint is that the buffet is sometimes not spicy enough for my tastes, I would typically characterize it as "Mild" spiciness, I prefer "Medium".
(4)
Brian B.

This is a local favorite for me and especially my girlfriend. The food is very flavorful and most orders leave enough to take home for a second meal. They can crank up the spiciness as hot as you want, and then some. The staff are attentive and I've never wanted even for a water refill. The crackers and spicy sauces they provide are a good starter, but the garlic naan is even better. It costs up to maybe $16/entree (for the tandoori options) but considering you'll probably have leftovers it's really not bad at all. Yum yum.
(5)
Justin G.

This is the best Indian food I've ever had. I can't remember exactly what I had because I asked our waiter for a recommendation and went with it. I think it was the Chicken Tikka Masala and it was great. Same goes for the Lamb Curry my friend ordered. I also think that you order every dish on a hot scale of 1-10 (10 being the hottest). The cilantro chutney was really hot, which our friendly waiter informed us is a 7. That convinced me to opt for a hotness of 5 for my main course. It was perfect. Unlimited rice to go along with your meals. Large menu. Nice staff who kept our drinks topped off. Nice restaurant on the inside too. Will probably go back this weekend.
(5)
Murray R.

My New Year's Eve started out here with a party of six. I was the only one not wearing black. Yes, it was another night out with the gothic/ anime people. We started with some apps. My wife and i had fried veggie patties which she referred to as "Indian fair food".Those things were great. Our main courses were rice and veggies for her and cheese cubes in gunk aka mattar paneer for me. They were both filling and mildly spiced as requested. The naan bread was extra. Total bullshit, man. They do have a large amount of vegetarian dishes, but they are all basically the same thing. Cheese or veggies in mashed up tomato sauces. The only previous experience i've had with Indian is buying the Kitchen of India sides at Giant Eagle. They're always good, which led me to believe i would like dining out Indian. The other folks all had shrimp dishes and noted that they were not spicy enough, but they did only order around a "4" on the heat scale. All dishes came with plain rice. The dining ended with little pancake ball desserts for the ladies and coffee for myself. It was three bucks, but a very tasty cup of coffee indeed. Total bill for wife and i came to fifty with tip. I can see myself going back in about a year. The space is very intimate. Almost like a living room with tables in it. It is decorated with some romantic lighting and shimmery table linens under glass tops. Service was attentive and knowledgeable. The night continued with a jaunt across the street to Simone's for booze and a small party where we all watched Heathers. Alas, no Corn Nuts.
(3)
Leigh C.

If you aren't looking out you might miss this place because it's set back a bit from the road. Turn around and go back, though! You don't want to miss out on the food. Get the samosas! If you take a friend who hasn't had Indian food or who isn't very adventurous I'd say that the samosa is something great to ease them into the yumminess that is Indian food. I'm a fan of mango chutney on my samosas and there was none included with our order when we had it for take out or dine in BUT I didn't ask. Next time I will because they are all super friendly and go out of the way to make you happy with things. I won't pretend- I get chicken curry anytime I go for Indian food. I usually stick with an order of samosas at vegetarian Indian places. The chicken curry at Indian Garden is flavorful and they'll do it at your preferred spice level. If you're not used to Indian food be sure to start off low. My mother loves spicy foods usually. Her first Indian food came out too spicy- it's a different kind of spicy I suppose. I like it at a 4- just spicy enough but not too spicy. Here's why the place gets 4 stars (I'd have given it a 3.5 if I could) and that is because the curry chicken is not cut to pieces. Ok- that sounds like I'm 5 and need my food cut up or something. It is chicken breast according to the menu and I think it is. You know how chicken has that part you don't want to eat (gristle? whatever it is you KNOW what I mean) well you can't tell where that is because of the sauce. I'm weirdish about that. Other people may not care and be totally fine. That's what gets me. The waiter was just amazing and the other guy coming around making sure water glasses were kept full and plates cleared was ON IT without being annoying. When I called for take out and picked up the order the person assisting me was just fabulously friendly. This makes me think that someone with questions about the dishes should ask without hesitation- and that's a good thing when people are expanding their food horizons! Who knows- maybe I'll break away from the curry chicken sometime...
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Martha W.

Pictures of the outside of the building made me a little leery about going to India Garden. Once inside, you forget that you're in what probably is an old Lawson's. It's decorated very nicely! We were seated and given water right away. Our order was taken promptly. My special order wasn't a problem. We liked that we got to choose our preferred heat on the 1-10 scale, since mine was an 8.5 and my husband's was a 1. The food was brought out quickly, and was very, very good. The waiter or owner, who was taking care of us, offered to remake mine if it was too hot. That was quite nice, but the heat was just fine. We are both looking forward to going again, and since it's not too far from home, I can see India Garden becoming a regular place for us.
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P W.

I went to the dentist on Friday and called off for the rest of the day to recover from the teeth cleaning. I called up my brother for lunch. We went to India Garden. I stuffed myself on the buffet. I usually do not like eating buffet style for a bunch of different reasons. The many different options made me think differently about it and I am glad that I did. My brother got some kind of vegan bean dip with a heat level of 11. That reminds me of Spinal Tap, when they say they have their amps go past 10 to get even more loud then before. It was pretty good and spicy. The buffet was definitely impressive for $8 and I got my money's worth. This is a great restaurant with a friendly staff and pleasant atmosphere.
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Lynne B.

Setting: Small, intimate restaurant but doesn't feel crowded inside. They just recently added an outside patio. Food: Delicious with tons of meat-filled and meatless options. Also, every day for lunch they have a great buffet where you can taste a variety of different dishes and everything is well-marked so you know what you're getting yourself into. Service: Easily some of the most friendly and helpful waitstaff I've encountered. If you like lamb, get the Keema Naan - it's delicious.
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Rebekah H.

Very solid Indian food, Tried the Chicken Makhni, the Mulligatawny soup and the Samosas. Chicken Makhni was excellent, well seasoned great balance of sweet and savory, the Mulligatawny had good flavor but was WAY too spicy and the Samosas were also pretty good. All in all a solid meal, Mango Lassi was good as well. Would definitely return again and love that they allow you to set your level of spiciness on the entrees that is a huge plus!
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Jim S.

My Indian food experience is fairly limited. But this is the best one that I have been too! Fresh and enjoyable!
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Jon V.

I've taken several friends who have never tried Indian food here and every single one has loved it. There are plenty of vegetarian options and while I haven't tried them all, I have yet to taste a bad dish. All meals are spiced to your specification, and while they normally do a good job, sometimes the spice can be inconsistent. Highly recommended anyhow!
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Nicole M.

Great service, great Indian food and a moderately priced wine list? I'm in. We went for dinner on Saturday night. The place was lively, but we were able to get a seat without reservations. The host and staff were extremely helpful, polite, friendly and professional. They helped me understand the heat factor on several different dishes. NB, a 4 out of 10 on the heat scale is not as hot as one would think. Go up a notch if you want spicy. Fragrant papadams, giant samosas, garlicky fresh naan, heavenly paneer pakoras... then it got even better. I had ginger lamb-- which was inticate, bright, bold and just plain exquisite. My dearest had the chicken korma-- also vivid and well balanced. The wine list was priced from $20-$28 dollars (!!!!) and included some well chosen selections. Our Oregon pinot gris went very well with all the spices in our dinner. Located near the boarder of Rocky River and Lakewood, I think this will become my go-to place after theatre at the Beck.
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Camilla G.

For a very long time, I lamented the lack of reasonably-priced Indian food in the Cleveland area. I studied in the UK for a semester many years ago and got spoiled by the easy availability and relative cheapness of fast Indian food, the British equivalent of American fast-Mexican food. Not that I didn't know there were options here, I just couldn't find anything that really satisfied me. Most of the Indian restaurants I tried were a bit pricey or just too fancy.There was that place that was in the Arcade downtown for a while, but that was about as close as it got, it seemed. And then I discovered India Garden, whose buffet can't be beat. $8.95 per person is very reasonable for the quality, variety and potential amounts of food you can heap on your plate here. Regular old dinner is also good and reasonably priced. They also have an interesting selection of Indian beers and wines. Really nice servers, too.
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Mary H.

Excellent food, great service (every time my water glass was half empty, it got filled), and good value for the price of the buffet. Chicken tikki masala, naan bread, and the spinach bean salad were standouts but everything was good. Plenty of vegetarian options.
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Jessica I.

I'm a true omnivore, but I could be a really happy vegetarian if I only had Indian food to choose from for the rest of my life. My husband and I favor the veggie jalfraizie, korma, and anything involving paneer here. India Garden tailors the spice level to what you request, so don't order a 10 if your favorite spices are salt and pepper. We normally get carryout, which is efficient, but sometimes we'll stay in and enjoy one of their fine Indian lagers with dinner. The food is wonderful and the people who work here are super-friendly.
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Hope R.

I can't believe I missed this place! Played hookie from work one day with my husband and we came across this place for lunch! They have a fantastic buffet with great food, wonderful desserts and awesome coffee. Good service, nice ambiance and good prices! Little hidden away off the main road but well worth it!
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Tina W.

Discovered this place when we were out shopping and looking forward to going back! It's small which I've actually come to enjoy in a restaurant. The decor was inviting and intimate and I was happy to see a small patio off the side. The view is limited to the parking lot and the back of adjacent buildings but still, I love patios so I'm looking forward to visiting during warmer weather. The service was average on speed but excellent on charisma. Being relatively new to Indian, I had a few questions about dishes I had yet to try and they were very accommodating and suggested I come back for the lunch buffet which I fully intend to do. It's offered seven days a week and at under $10, I can't think of a better way to explore some different dishes. I don't know if this place is the best of the best but I think it was good food at a great price in a charming atmosphere.
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Linda H.

Best Indian cuisine in the area. Naan and rice pudding is are tops. We love the selection at the lunch buffet.
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Peter W.

Let me begin by saying I love Indian food. Let me clarify this by saying that despite my ongoing curried devotion, I really have a difficult time ordering from the menu at Indian restaurants because I have a hard time deciding on just one or two dishes. Enter my savior - The India Garden buffet. I have been to Indian buffets before (anyone else miss Indigo downtown?) but India Garden's lunch buffet has been consistently amazing for the last two years that I have been going. For less than $10, you are treated to 3-4 meat dishes (usually chicken and goat) as well as an additional selection of 3-4 vegetarian items. Add to this a plentiful supply of freshly baked naan and you can't go wrong. On top of the excellent food, the service is superlatively good, and the staff is incredibly friendly. Whether alone or with the whole family in tow, they have always been remarkably welcoming and accommodating. India Garden is another of the many treasures Lakewood has to offer.
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Brian C.

I like Indian food, but my wife was never a big fan. We had gone to another Indian restaurant a couple of times and she didn't really care for it, so she was always reluctant to give this place a try. I got her to come by choosing to go here for my birthday and now she likes Indian food. One nice thing about this place is that you can choose how spicy you like things on a scale of 1-10 (I've heard that you can even ask them to go even higher than 10). Last time I came I had the saag chana and it was tasty. I'm also a fan of the spicy daal soup.
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Daniel A.

So here's an update. Had the lunch today and ordered off the menu. Seem like the weekend buffet has a little better selection than the weekday spread. I ordered the Lamb Rogan Josh and specifically asked for hot. Yesh, I like it HOT. Not your usual american taste buds here so I told him to make it like I'm Indian. They did. They did and it kicked. Whew, my sinus is now cleared and my astigmatism is gone. Overall, the Lamb Rogan Josh taste, just as good. I just wish for 15 buckaroo, they'll provide more than just basmati rice to compliment the main dish. So I also ordered the Peshawari naan. If you like naan, you've got to give it a try. It's your regular naan with dried fruit and nuts encased. Goes well with my Lamb Rogan Josh.
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Stefanie F.

Had a mostly pleasant experience here this past Friday evening for my brother's birthday dinner. We had a party of 12 and that didn't seem to bother the wait staff. They were very attentive and our drinks were always topped off when needed to be. They were also very helpful and accommodating to the husband who has some diet restrictions - he is vegetarian and cannot eat gluten. He left feeling pleasantly satisfied and was able to choose from more than one dish on the menu. I started out my meal with the mulligatawny soup. I had never actually tried this soup at any other Indian establishment. I thought it could have tasted better. It was very salty and just not fresh. Obviously reheated. If I'm going to pay over $5.00 for a bowl of soup, I'd prefer it to be fresh. For my main entree, I had lamb korma and it was pretty delicious. The lamb was very tender and the sauce was good. I'm glad my sister was sitting next to me because I stole her naan to sop up the leftovers. Out of the 12 of us at the table, I don't think anyone had any complaints. So... not too bad, in my book.
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Jamie G.

Delicious inexpensive Indian food. Yeah, they bring on the heat...but if you like it a hot and crave Indian food like I do, then you must hit India Garden. The service is good, but the food just hits the spot. At $8.95 for an all you can eat lunch buffet, you can take the risk and dig in. They usually have 4 vegetarian dishes and 4 meat dishes complimented by a mess of sauces/condiments, naan and rice. Live the good life, enjoy a little India Garden...
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Curtis R.

I decided to visit this Indian restaurant near my home in Lakewood because of the Yelp reviews I read and the fact that the parking lot was always full of cars. I use the theory that the majority has it right. I arrived at the beginning of the dinner hour and was promptly greeted and seated by the waiter. The water explained the menu and the level of spiciness. One problem I had was reading the menu as the room was so dark it was hard to read the menu. I ended up ordering the Mango Curry Chicken which came with Basmati Rice. The waiter asked if I wanted any Naan, so I ordered the Onion Naan. I had Iced Tea to drink with my meal. I wasn't at all disappointed with my meal which tasted wonderful. The wait staff was very much on the ball and refilled my tea at least 2 times during my meal. Even the Tea was special and tasted great. The waiter said it had special spices in it. For dessert, based on the waiters recommendation, I had the Gulab Jamun, which is a North Indian treat, deep fried milk dough balls, served hot in a sweet syrup. My dessert was very yummy and I savored every bite. Overall I was very pleased with my meal and would definitely return.
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Stephanie C.

Great indian on the fly! quick and friendly service food was great nothing really special that makes them stand out compared to others but the price was right and and the place was clean I heard they have a 7.99 all you can eat lunch buffet 7 days a week thats a huge plus! would I return yes but I think I will continue my quest to find the ultamate indian food restaurant in ohio!
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Simon I.

As far as Indian food goes, this tucked away place in Lakewood is quite OK. Now I have had a significant experience with Indian cuisine through extensive travels in the various regions of India. Those in the know, India Garden serves north Indian cuisine. Like Cara I too was part of the group visiting this place for the 2nd Yelp CLE International Supper Club. My sweet Lassi was great - it was frothy, and well blended. It went down easy until at the bottom I got hit by unmixed sugar, this is a big no no for sweet Lassi preparation The Samosa were good. They were deep fried to the right semi-crisp factor. There were not drenched in oil nor the stuffing were overwhelming with spices. I did however find them a little colder than usual when served. It made me wonder if they are pre-made and only re-heated upon order. My entree was Goat (Mutton) Rogan Josh - the sweetness in this dish comes from saffron and nutmeg while the spiciness from the bright red chillies, blended with cumin, coriander, garlic, and ginger. The curry was thick and had a good balance of heat. The bone in goat meat was well marinated as it didn't have any gamy after-taste and the meat was very tender and came off the bone very easily. The pairing of this dish with Aloo (Potato) Paratha enhanced the combination even more. The paratha tasted great though the aloo stuffing was sparse. Although it tasted good as far as paratha goes, but it could use more potato stuffing given its an Aloo Paratha. My Masala Tea was OK - it could have been better with more portion of cardamom. White steamed long rice was served complements of the house. So was Kheer as a special complements of the house. Both these items were of standard grade. The service was spotty at best. I found it to be inconsistent. We were being served by 4 different staff members. I got the feeling that though, such division of labor resulted in faster service, but it led to some confusion at times. For example, for a table of 8, we were only given two menu until we has to explicitly ask for more. The staff were very courteous otherwise. India Garden has much of the basics right, but its rough around the edges. The curry and main dish are spot on, but it has room for improvement when it comes to side dish and accompaniments. India Garden is definitely a repeat visit spot for me.
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Lacey H.

I've been a few times and it keeps getting better. Staff is always very friendly and the prices are good. Go for the lunch buffet if you want to try a few things! Delicious naan and great vegetarian options.
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J R.

I just finished dining here with family. It was my first authentic indian experience in ohio. I really enjoyed it. The staff was beyond helpful and attentive. Empty glasses were consistently refilled and they offered very helpful suggestions when we were undecided on what to order. I was very impressed with the staff and the food; which I found to be incredible. I will definitely be returning soon.
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Jordan T.

This place is the best Indian restaurant in Northern Ohio. Their meat is supplied by my friend's family's deli, and it's all organic. The waiters are as nice as can be. And don't forget about the lunch buffet.
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Ferrett S.

My intense enthusiasm for India Garden comes from its complete absence of competition on this side of town. If I had given into my inner fanboy squee and yelped, "OH, THANK GOD, I CAN GET A KORMA WITHOUT DRIVING TWENTY MILES!" then I certainly would have given it four stars. It's like the guy who sells you beer in prison: Is it any good? Who cares? It's beer, man, and it'd be too much trouble to brew your own hooch. Hence, India Garden wins for being the sole provider - it's the Windows 95 of restaurants. As it is, what we have here is pretty darned average Indian food. Which is not to say that it's bad Indian food - it's really quite tasty, as Indian food is wont to be. I eat here twice a month, because dangit, what they provide works. If you like Indian food, this will not let you down. And like all good Indian restaurants, it has takeout for those evenings you just need some spice at home, and a good and darned cheap lunch buffet which I recommend for those days out. These guys are brute efficient, working to satisfy the palate; they do their job with a thorough competence, if not necessarily flair. it's the definition of A-OK, as it says on the handy-dandy star rating bar above me, and by God it's worth your time to go here because they ARE here. Keep them in business. They do good work.
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Alex Z.

This place was good but fell short of excellent. We ordered saag with chickpeas, and it was very good, but it was very heavy on the ghee, giving it an overly buttery taste and a heavy quality. We also had daal, and it was notably too salty. We also ordered garlic naan, which was very good, but not the best garlic naan I had had. The cilantro chutney / sauce brought out at the beginning was some of the best I've had anywhere though--it was diabolically spicy and very fresh tasting. Service was very good. To their credit, when you order something spicy here, you get real kick--this place hasn't been Americanized. My main complaints though hold--too much ghee and too much salt are hard-to-forgive complaints about the food. In some cities I'd be tempted to give four stars...but this is Cleveland, which has the best and cheapest restaurants of any metro area I've ever visited in the U.S. And, the prices here are typical for Indian restaurants in America--which again, sets them at 2 or more dollars more per entree than a number of outstanding restaurants across Cleveland. The bar in town here is set very high, and measured relative to other local restaurants, this is only a 3-star establishment. Paying more attention to the balance of their dishes, using less salt and ghee, would have easily broken this place into the four star zone--and combining this with slightly lower prices (even shaving off $1 per entry) could perhaps have given them a run at five.
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rebecca t.

We went to the lunch buffet, there was a great selection of food. The price was the best I've found and the food was really good. I feel overall the quality of food, price and atmosphere are a great combination. There is also outside seating.
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Kate V.

Very happy with vegetarian entrees. Eggplant, malai kofta, and [something else]--all delicious. Ordering spice level on a 1-10 scale (as opposed to mild/medium/hot) is a plus. Cons: No papadum. Lassis (both sweet and mango) while delicious were too sweet.
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Steven T.

Absolutely the best Indian food I have ever had, anywhere. The staff is super friendly and accommodating to every request I've made. The lamb korma is quite possibly the best thing I have ever eaten in my life... I do not say that without some hesitation, as I do eat out a lot and have had amazing dishes everywhere, but this dish is a truly sensual eating experience. The garlic naan is also great, very fresh garlic. It's rare to eat at a restraint and end the meal thinking that every single item that was brought to the table was outstanding, yet it happens almost every time we dine at India Garden.
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Joseph R.

Although I almost always carry out, India Garden also has a fantastic lunch buffet for a good price. Daal Makhani (sp?) is my go to dish of creamed lentils paired with white rice and tandoori naan. My fiance gets the fish vindaloo (maybe not on the menu) and vegetables. Veggie pakora is a great appetizer. Consistently awesome except their 1-10 scale of spiciness is not always accurate. Watch out for a spicy curveball if you don't like it hot!
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Shari K. M.

Best Indian Food in the area. More Authentic, Spicy, and Quaint Environment.
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Cleve F.

The top Indian Restaurant in Cleveland -- probably in Ohio. This place is amazing! I give it A+ rating in Service and Food!!!! I'm a vegetarian so this place is a dream for me!!! I highly recommend the Veg Pakoras and Samosas. Also the Dal is incredible!!!!! Now my boyfriend always gets a chicken dish -- all are top notch according to him. The owners run this place and they are the best -- they go out of their way! If you love Indian this is the place to go -- don't miss out!!!!!
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C.J. S.

Undercooked crunchy rice at the buffet, the last time I was there. Sadly enough, I think that will be the last time I visit there. Not to mention waiting 10 mins or more for naan (I thought it was just that one time we went, but it became habitual the past few times I have been there). Come on, it's an Indian buffet, who has to wait for naan at a buffet?? It's like Ike with no Tina (haha), Martin with no Gina...you get my drift. The workers there were decent though...pretty good at filling the glasses and all.
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Chris J.

Nice spot. Small and intimate. Very good food if you like it spicy this is the place for you. I like it hot and on a heat scale from 1-10 I chose a 7,and that was smoking. So beware of the heat. Service was okay.
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Brenda N.

This may be my new favorite Indian restaurant. The staff is very friendly. Order the naan basket, their naan is perfect. We were here for lunch the first time, and got the buffet. The second time we went for dinner. Despite being the first ones in the dining room, several tables were served before us. Other than that, I recommend. I concur with an earlier reviewer, too: order the samosas.
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Danelle W.

OooooOooo Korma!!
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Jim G.

Fantastic food, I'd highly recommend the goat curry if you're a fan of bone marrow and amazing flavor.
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Amit G.

WARNING: THIS PLACE NO LONGER SERVES INDOCHINESE...... First of all let me state, this is my first real negative review, which makes me pretty bummed out. Anyways, disappointment number 1 was from the lack of the Indochinese. So we carried on since we were a party of seven. Mistake number 2. It took literally a round trip from India and back to even get a drink order taken. Now this is like a typical thing I have seen from Indian restaurants, maybe just my luck. WHY IS IT THAT THE SERVERS SEEM TO THINK OF OTHER INDIANS AS PEASANTS AND NOT EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE THAT WE ARE PAYING CUSTOMERS, AT THAT 20% GRATUITY!! After the drinks were placed we ordered some apps. Chicken Tikka from the tandoori oven and some paneer tikka from the tandoori oven. Both were mediocre at best. Nothing special, actually pretty bland. We then went ahead and ordered a chicken rangon josh, a panner tikka masala, and a baigan bharta dishes. Hmmm....well lets just say the chicken didn't seem like it was real chicken. The panner was pretty shabby too. The bharta was alright. Problem was when they asked us for a spice level, we thought, since the apps were bland, that the food should be ordered with a little kick. So we ordered a 7 out of 10 heat level. Well lets just say they made it like a 10+....which meant it was pretty inedible. The only thing decent was the naan and rice. Finally what really irked me was the lack of a detailed bill. We got a credit card slip with a total amount, no breakdown. Thats pretty shady. I have been to many Indian restaurants, and this one hit the bottom of my list. Maybe your taste buds will say something different, but if I were you, I would give this a shrug.
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Tim J.

Made my way out to Lakewood to give I.G. a try after some good reviews on here, and a couple from co-workers. I was waiting for a day to be able to try the lunch buffet, and was not dissappointed, but not impressed either. As usual, I did a semi late lunch, geting there a little before 1:30, and made my way thru the buffet, and got the last of the rice that must have been sitting there a while, because when I got back, the rice was crunchy, and some got stuck in my teeth, which is just annoying. As far as the curry chicken,dal, other vegetarian, as well as meaty mains were quite tasty. The Tandoori chicken was a bit dry however. As I went up for a second plate, there was no naan, or rice at the buffet, so I was a little dissappointed that they still hadn't brought any fresh rice. I picked a couple things out, and went back to my table sans rice and naan. Luckily about to minutes later, they brought fresh naan table to table, but unfortunatly never brough tout the rice, although two peoplehad walked in after me and got the buffet. I assume they were just waiting on it to cook, but its surprising that such a highly rated palce would be out of rice for 15 minutes, and stale before that. I didn't end up leaving hungry, but I didn't gorge myself as I would if there had been rice, or any desserts that I liked a little better, which worked out since I found a good pastry place down the road....
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Kyle W.

Indian Food in Lakewood. Hooray! GOOD STUFF: As above...A fairly good Indian Restaurant in Lakewood. Food is better than most that I've had in Cleveland and very reasonably priced. Service is friendly. BAD STUFF: The venue, I have to say is only so so. Kind of non-descript place without much atmosphere. PRICE: Fairly inexpensive.....about 30$ for two with a glass of wine or beer. OVERALL: A solid Indian food restaurant in Lakewood. The venue is only so so but the food is solid and the service when I went was good. Give it a try.
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Matt C.

Really good! They definitely make it hot though, so be careful with your ordering. I normally like spice and as a typical looking American I usually order things a little hotter than I really want at Indian restaurants as I think they have a tendency to tone it down to Americanize it. Glad I tempered myself and only ordered the 5 out of 10 though, it was as much as I wanted to handle, my friend got an 8 and loved the flavor but she couldn't finish. I had the lamb vindaloo, really good flavors, and tender lamb and soft fluffy potatoes! The knaan was also delicious. There were some slight snafoos with the service but they were friendly and apologetic and made out right, so great overall. Definitely coming back!
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Anne J.

Went to the lunch buffet here. The food was fresh and delicious even though I was there towards the tail end of the buffet. I generally like my Indian food a little spicier, and the buffet didn't have any spicier options. That being said, the selection was great (loved the onion pakoras) and the staff was honestly the friendliest I've encountered in a while. The naan was fresh and warm. I'll be back again, although maybe for dinner next time.
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Olwen C.

This is a great indian place. I love the lunch buffet. In fact, every time I've been here I've only eaten from the buffet so I can't speak for the regular menu. The buffet offers many options. They have different things each day, but always a good variety. The standard indian buffet dishes like chicken curry, goat curry, a chickpea dish, creamy spinach dish, chicken tikka masala, and a cold salad with raita dressing, rice pudding, mint chutney, onion relish, etc. Always friendly service and a great location on the west end of Lakewood!
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Katie M.

I like India Garden although I don't frequent here too often as it's a little pricey. Many of the entrees on the menu cost around $13 to $17. Add in the cost for naan, an appetizer or alcohol and it adds up pretty quickly. That being said, I think the food is tasty. While the prices are somewhat high, the portions of the entrees are generously sized allowing you to enjoy leftovers. 2 glasses of wine, splitting an appetizer, garlic naan and paneer tikka set me back about $35. Of course if you're just picking up takeout and one entree and naan, you can get out of there spending less than $20. The vegetable sampler appetizer is okay, but not great. The samosas are pretty great, but I can skip the fried veggies that are included. The naan is fantastic. I particularly like the garlic naan. It's soft and well flavored (not too strongly flavored with garlic).The entrees are all flavorful. Medium spicy is relatively hot so be careful when you order if you don't like heat. I've never dared to get anything hotter than medium. Honestly, the dishes have enough flavor that you don't really NEED the heat. I was there on a Sunday night (Nov. 30, 2014) and every table was full with a few people waiting to be seated. It's a small restaurant, but cozy. Service is very good. Our server was helpful in suggesting items on the menu for someone who hadn't tried Indian food previously. They have beer, wine and limited booze selection (gin, vodka). They offer takeout, and a lunch buffet which I've never had the chance to try.
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Pam D.

We went there near the end of the lunch buffet. The food was hot and fresh. Our server was attentive and friendly. Would go back for sure.
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Samantha M.

Lakewood's (dare I say Cleveland's) best Indian cuisine. Authentic flavors, spice level that will meet any heat seeker's desires, and incredible selection. Lots of options that are vegan and GFree. Inside tip for those veg heads out there: Tuesdays and Wednesdays India Garden has a 2 meals for 20$ special, including soups! Definitely always serve more food than you can eat in one sitting so anticipate tasty leftovers!! Chana Masala... Er meh gerddd.
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Minesh R.

It is dangerously stale. The chicken smelt like dead meat. I have rarely had such disgusting and stale Indian food in U.S. Taste was ok. Quantity ok. Rogan josh was reasonable. Chicken biryani was definitely 3-4 days old. Tandoori chicken was like dead meat.
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Liz V.

Food Is wonderful!!! However, it is tough to eat there will food allergies. They say they will accommodate but you can't eat half the stuff on the menu or the buffet. If you have a nut allergy, get the curry chicken, it's amazing!!
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Lili L.

Best Indian food I've had in the Cleveland/nearby Cleveland area. First visit was an all-vegetarian experience and it was so good that I had to go back. As someone with often a carnivorous appetite, that says a lot! Second time around, with more meaty fare, was just as pleasant. Absolutely delicious vegetarian and meat options. The saag is a little unusual in that it's much creamier and more fine-blended. At first one might thing the color is slightly off or they're skimping on the amount of spinach or that it's not as fresh. But, once tasted and you'll forgive the color and love the texture. Flavorful, well-seasoned, and spiced appropriately (If you tell them medium spicy, they'll give you the real deal. None of that "indian level spicy" or "little spicy"). The portions are perfect, not too small as encountered in many indian restaurants. And for a middle tier restaurant (ie. not hole in the wall, not 3 piece suit attire snobbery) the service was exceptional. The manager/owner greets his guests as if they are frequent customers whom he knows personally. He's attentive and makes sure his waiters are on the ball. Also, if you ask about a dish, he'll give you suggestions too. Real suggestions. Not like when you ask some waiters what the best dish is and then they run through the entire entree list. Haven't tried their lunch buffet, but that would be an amazing deal if they serve equally good food.
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Dan G.

The lunch buffet was delicious. The tandori chicken was moist and very well flavored. The Chicken Tikki Masala was my favorite, it even had a slight hint of heat. I'll definetly be back there!
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Lindsay H.

Absolutely obsessed with this place. Always fresh, full of flavor, and fantastic service. I make it a point to come here every time I am in town.
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kathy b.

the best Indian in cleveland. food is delicious, staff is friendly. and very kind..willing to accommodate dietary restrictions. buffet is fun and delicious! every dish is delicious. cute decor and they have a nice patio. can't say enough good things.
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KC K.

I didn't like it.. there wasn't any selection at all. The staff was so nice though!! There was only like 2 different chicken dishes and everything else was gross besides the naan.
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Gina C.

Stopped in last week towards the tail end of their lunch buffet. Staff were very friendly and happily refilled several dishes on the buffet. I especially enjoyed the eggplant and tea. Great value for $10.
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Brian T.

Quite possible some of the best Indian food I've ever had. Add to that some of the friendliest staff members you'll ever encounter, this place is a home run. I ordered the Chicken Vindaloo. I like it hot. I got 10 on a 0-10 scale. Fabulous flavor. Just the right amount of spice. It didn't hide any of the flavor. I absolutely echo other posters who've indicated that the garlic naan is outrageously good. I can't wait to come back!
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Geoff K.

The food here was absolutely amazing, however it took almost 35 minutes to be seated with two tables open. There was a 4 and a 6 top open, but we were three. We after 35 minutes decided to just sit at the table. Apparently that ticked off the only waiter they had so we got blown off for sitting without being seated. We received our food about an hour after we arrived. We ordered vegetable Korma, which is a coconut based vegetable dish, Lamb, and the chicken mango curry. I ordered each dish at 4-5 on the spicy scale and it was just a little too hot for me. They were attentive to us after we ordered but that first 45 minutes was rough. If I wasn't craving indian food I would have walked out several times. They need more service staff there! They must have filled at least 25-30 to go orders while I was there with only one ws iter and two "helpers" 5 stars on food; 1 star on service.
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Anand B.

I always enjoy the food here. The quality of the Malai Kofta is incredible. It's full of flavor and the naan is great. As a vegetarian that likes the creamy entrees I prefer to dine in at dinner than go to the buffet. But this is certainly one of my favorite Indian restaurants in Cleveland!
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Shelli S.

Always my go-to place for near west side India. The Sharma's run an excellent and intimate little restaurant with an almost bistro feel to it. The service is consistently top notch with a friendly and knowledgeable staff who put the diners best experience with their food first. I went in for a take out order recently and just the greeting upon arrival was enough to make me smile. The food was packaged and ready and when I made an additional request for an Indian Coffee, I was surprises with a deliciously quick accommodation. Speaking of delicious, I had also requested "Indian Spicy" for my level of spice and I have to say I was not disappointed. I would highly recommend IG for a date night if you are looking to dine in. Perfect little spot and the Sharma's make you feel right at home.
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Pooja S.

Just to set the stage I come from New York New Jersey. There is amazing Indian food restaurants there. I'm going to try not to compare it to those since this one is in Cleveland. I'll start with the service. The service was great and the waiter was amazing we actually got take out and they were really nice. We ordered our food at a certain time and it was ready on time. Now let me talk a little bit about the food. We only ordered the baigan bhartha and one garlic naan and one paratha. My garlic naan had way too many huge pieces of garlic on it. It wasn't very appetizing. Also the naan was very undercoat very chewy and very rubbery. The paratha was okay. According to my father. Not nice and flaky. Baigan bharata - I don't know where to begin. First of all this did not taste like what the dish should really taste like. It was way too spicy even though we will need ordered medium spice level. It also consisted of some weird egg taste which was not appropriate for the dish. In conclusion if you are somebody that really enjoys Indian food and has had quality Indian food you will not appreciate this restaurant. They don't have great quality or great taste. However if you are new to Indian food you may just end up liking it out of false pretenses.
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K F.

$9.95 lunch buffet from Monday to Sunday. Usually weekends is slightly expensive but this place 7 days for the same price. Service is very good. Keep asking us if we need more naan. 8 entrees choice can choose from including chicken, goats and veggie. Also serving dessert, soup and chai tea. With this amount, it can't hardly go wrong.
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Isayas P.

Horrible Food ! The lunch buffet had spoiled food ,even after informing the restaurant owner , they did not remove the spoiled food from the buffet ! Literally a lady was fighting for the poor quality in food , Manager seems so rude... Please do not go to this place !!!
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Amy H.

Definitely a restaurant Yelpers were right about! Because it is a popular establishment, I figured I should make a reservation. I called ahead and was greeted by an energetic man, who ended up being one of our servers during our dinner date with friends. He was naturally funny and friendly, even if his attentiveness seemed overwhelming at times. We had a second server in charge of our food, and was patient in answering our questions. He even came to check on our meal several times to be sure it was perfect. It was. They make everything from scratch, which is helpful for anyone with dietary needs. Don't be afraid to ask questions, they are eager to please. The tandoori meals and curry were spot on! We even shared a goat entree (so tender!). We will be back.
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Andrea Z.

We ventured over to India Garden the other night in the middle of a blizzard since our work holiday party plans had been canceled due to the weather. So glad we did - this place is now in our regular rotation. Here's what we had: Garlic Naan - OMG. We absolutely devoured the side of garlic naan we ordered. It's a decent sized portion for about $2.50 and we literally crushed it in about 3 minutes. So fresh and good. Chicken Tikka Masala: Very good, lots of good quality meat, seasoned very well. Goat Biryani - Goat is not my number 1 fave but Sean loves it and said it was awesome. I tried it and I have to admit it was pretty good. Mango Lassi - smooth and delicious - not overly sweet. Kheer - basically rice pudding with a little cinnamon. A simple treat Gulab Jamun - dough balls served hot in a sweet syrup. Yummy. A note on spice. I'm a regular ol' white girl who likes moderately spicy stuff. Perhaps spicier than your average person but I don't like my mouth on fire. I ordered a spice level of '6' and it was just at the edge of my limit. Next time I would probably order a 5 just so I can enjoy it a bit more without having to drink so much water lol. Sean likes things a bit spicier than I do and he ordered a '7' - he had a good forehead sweat going on and said it was good but next time he'll get a 6 for the same reason as me. The man taking our order seemed a bit surprised by our orders of 6 and 7 if that tells you anything - proceed with caution and probably go down one level than your first thought. Very very good flavors though, and not just heat. Portions - very generous. Mine was definitely enough for 3 meals which is awesome - this stuff makes killer leftovers. I had only about 1/3 of my rice left when they were boxing it up. The very nice waiter (possible owner/manager) brought out a whole new plate of rice to add to my take-out box. Aweseome! Sean's biryani was quite large as well - probably 2 large or 3 smaller meals there too. I can't wait to get here to try the lunch buffet which sounds amazing and for only $10! Very solid Indian food and lucky it's super close for us. Give it a try if you're in the mood for Indian.
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Jennifer W.

This is one of my favorite places to meet for dinner when I'm catching up with a friend or two I haven't seen in a while. It seems that the pace is always leisurely - not slow - lending itself to a nice two-hour or so dinner in a quiet atmosphere. My last visit, the Monday before Christmas, my friend and I were there for dinner on a particularly busy evening. Our entrees took a little longer than usual to arrive (although we didn't even notice at first), so our server brought over complimentary Vegetable Korma to snack on while we waited. Those were super delicious! I ordered my main dish spicy (a 9 on their spicy scale) and it did not disappoint! It was REALLLYY hot, and this is coming from an Asian with a high tolerance for all things spicy. A delicious mango lassi tempered the heat from the curry, so it was all good. Overall, I have to say that this, along with Udupi in Parma, is probably the best Indian in the area!
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George S.

I love the foods of India; the curries, the naan, the spices and sauces that speak of rich food for a rich palate. Keeping that in mind, when I stopped off for a bite at India Garden, I didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised. Firstly, their parking is rather small, and you'd not know the establishment was even there, except for a large sign by the street. When I went in, I was greeted and seated and then TREATED to a very nice buffet, from butter chicken to vegetable curry, hot chai tea on tap, and garlic naan that was given out so rapidly and well, you'd have thought it manna from heaven:) The staff and management was very attentive and courteous. The food was very good, and their buffet wasn't huge, but didn't need to be as the diversity of dishes was very appealing. The atmosphere in this small, cozy restaurant would be good for a date or a lunch getaway, and their regular menu is quite diverse. All and all, take a walk in the Garden and I think you'll come back very satisfied:)
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Anna J.

This place has the best Indian food! I will drive 45-59 minutes for it. Small place but after talking to owed he has kept it that way to make the food remain authentic w kitchen size. I respect that. Worth what wait you may have on the weekend!
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Luke S.

I have had far better in DC and the NW, but the lunch buffet and service were good. A couple of the dishes seemed watery and the nan had room for improvement.
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Siobhan L.

Yum! I grew up eating Indian food cooked by my aunt (who married a Punjabi man), and to a very small extent, my mom, and have been to India twice. While I'm sure that those of Indian heritage may find some fault as it is not like their mom cooks(ed), this Irish girl LOVES India Garden. I've sampled much on the menu, but come back to my favorites - Chicken Korma, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Aloo Jeera. Their naan and paratha are outstanding as well. The atmosphere is perfect, and the service is very good. Everyone is so friendly. If you are a fan of Indian food and haven't tried India Garden, I suggest checking it out.
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Kim G.

India Garden is one of my favorite go to restaurants - the service is always excellent and the food is delicious! I love the saag paneer and the tikka masala and the naan is delicious!
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Kels L.

I've been on an Indian food kick recently and have wanted to try this place for a while. My boyfriend and I went on a Saturday and were surprised to see at least 6 groups of diners entering while we were eating. Not quite a hidden gem when everyone knows about it. We ended up getting paneer tikka, chicken tikka masala, and garlic naan. I enjoyed the paneer tikka, but would not get it again. I ordered the spice level at a 6, and could not distinguish any heat at all. Ditto for my boyfriend, who also complained his chicken tikka masala was tough. The naan was the best part of the meal. Waiters were extremely attentive, nearly to the point of hovering. Overall, it wasn't horrible, but I wouldn't make a special trip back.
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Jillian P.

Went here for their $10 lunch buffet. It's a cozy little spot, food was decent (and veg friendly too, but that's to be expected from an Indian place) and service was friendly and prompt. If you go here expecting some serviceable Indian food that may be a bit Americanized(?), you'll be fine, but if you want something more authentic, you may be disappointed.
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Alex S.

I love India Garden! I eat here VERY often (almost always the lunch buffet). At first, you will think the place is small but you will learn to love the coziness. The reason I give this place 5 star is because of the servers and the the "bang for the buck." Amazing food for $9 all you can eat. Servers are super nice especially when you are a regular. You should eat here. And invite me, please.
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Lefemme M.

They were so wonderful as far as service, the food was phenomenal the mango lassie was so good with the mango curry. It's clean and very welcoming they do have a great feel for just about any occasion..... but really the service was amazing!!!
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Jason W.

Love the lunch buffet with fresh hot naan brought to your table! They have a good variety of items on the buffet and it's always busy, so get there early to avoid the rush! Chicken Tikka Masala, basmati rice, fried vegetable fritters, goat curry, palak paneer, and kheer (rice pudding) are some usual favorites. The staff is very friendly and is good about refilling your water quickly. The restaurant is clean and welcoming, but could probably use a makeover. I haven't tried anything off their regular menu, but I'll be sure to update my review when I do so.
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Sinit R.

Maybe we were spoiled by some excellent Indian restaurants in Cincinnati but Indian Garden did not live up to the reviews on here. Compared to other buffets we have been to, the offering is very limited. The chicken in the masala and curry was not breast meat as advertised. My girlfriend is picky about only liking white meat so this was an issue for her. I'm not very picky and even I found the meat to be lower in quality. The flavors were average if not a bit bland. I am rating the restaurant a 2 purely based off of good service. The naan was the highlight of the meal.
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Lilly S.

Yay! This is going to be my new to-go Indian restaurant. I have eaten here twice now and I really enjoyed it every time. I dined in once then got take out the next week. I'm a vegetarian and really liked both the malai kofta and vegetable jalfrazie. They were just the right amount of spicy. They also have very tasty naan (and garlic naan!) and I love the raita (yogurt sauce). If you eat in, you also get some tasty chip-like-things (sorry for not knowing what they're called!) and tasty sauces. Staff here is very nice! Super attentive and friendly every time. It hasn't been very busy when I've been here so that probably helps but you can tell they really are trying to make sure you have a great time. Food is also prepared quite quickly! The only issue I've seen is that my boyfriend got the same dish at the same spice levels both times he went there but they did not taste like the same level of spiciness. The second time, it was far too spicy for his taste. He still enjoyed it but it's pretty inconvenient to learn that a 5 is perfect for your taste then go back to have the 5 be too spicy! Overall, though, I love this place!
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John B.

My wife and I had gone to India last December and as the one-year mark was coming up, we were getting in the mood for some authentic Indian food. And India Garden did not disappoint. The food was very reminiscent of what we had in the northern parts of the country (including the spice level!). We started of with the Samosas ($3.95) which, as expected, were really not spicy at all. They had a crispy outer layer but moist potatoes and peas inside. For main courses, my wife ordered the Chicken Korma ($12.95) and I had the Goat Biryani (14.95). The waiter lets you decide how spicy you want it on a scale of 1 to 10. My wife, being of Irish descent, quickly said "1" while I usually find myself enjoying just above average heat so I picked "6." Hers was perfectly tasty with no heat while I noticed the kick of pepper in my rice dish with the first bite. I probably would have rated the heat at least an "8." But I enjoyed it and we are looking forward to having rest of our meals for breakfast as the portion sizes were huge. Maybe next time we'll get two appetizers and one entree to split. India Garden also has beer, wine and mixed drink menu that looked OK but I'm not a beer drinker so I can't tell if there were any hidden gems in the list. The decor of the restaurant included the typical replications of 1700s drawings and photos of famous landmarks but obviously the effort was being focused more on the food than the ambiance.
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S Z.

Lunch buffet was okay. Its overpriced for the quality.
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Lauren S.

Finally dined in, instead of slinking off with my take-out for one. The atmosphere is cute, and the wait staff was wonderful. The food continues to be really good, but BE WARY of what you order if you don't like spicy food. I always get the mildest chicken korma they'll serve me, and it's delicious. The plain naan also has a really nice basic flavor, which pairs well with the entrees. But dayum - they have some spicy stuff here, so folks like me have to tread lightly. I'll be back again & again! =)
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Elizabeth D.

This is one of the best Indian places to go on the west side (rivaling Udupi in Parma). The staff is a very good, most of which have seem to have recently come from India. We were helped by a lovely young woman working on her masters at CSU. The owner is great and oversees everything. He is happy to help modify your perfect meal, (I like it EXTRA hot, and they deliver). Expect entirely too much rice with your meal. Sadly. their wine list is mediocre and overpriced.
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William H.

Rice was not regional, was overlooked and crunchy. Chicken tikka masala was good, but almost everything else was disappointing. Had to ask 3 times for naan and was only given one (1/4 slice each) for 4 people. Rice pudding was water. Cheap, but there are other better places.
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Loren B.

Last weekend, I found myself in Ohio where I read some AMAZING reviews on yelp for this Indian spot. It did not disappoint. From the outside it looks like a hole in the wall, but inside it is very homey. There is limited space. I think the place holds about 50 people unless there was a back section I was not aware of. Everything was delicious from the naan to the lamb saag to the tandoori chicken. I highly recommend if it you are in the area. The servers were friendly and attentive and they want to ensure everyone has the best experience. Tip: You can order every dish on a hot scale of 1-10 (10 being the hottest) and they can give you a sample of their sauces to see what you can take!
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Laurie V.

Hmmm......I was here for lunch today. The buffet had a good variety. However, I came at the end (close to 2:00), so I had the impression that it may have been sitting there for awhile. Nothing was really spicy. The "sneeze guard" (Is that what they call it?) glass was opaque and kind of dusty. I did enjoy the naan and the curry. The Chicken Tikka left a lot to be desired. Not as flavorful as I had hoped. I was the only one in there for the most part. A few ladies did show up later. The service was great- they were very attentive. The atmosphere is simple. Dim lighting. Maybe a dozen or so tables. Clean (if you don't count the glass at the buffet). Friendly. Was the $10 lunch buffet worth it? I'm not sure. The best I can do is say that this place is "ok".
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Allison M.

Food is very good and the staff is awesome! We will be coming back most frequently. Eggplant dish amazing, chicken and goat were marvelous. Buffet is a real deal at 9.99.
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Tiffany S.

One of our favorite places to eat! The service is phenomenal, the food is even better. Our favorites are the chicken mahkni, tikki massala and naan. DELISH! Love love love this place -- I only wish they'd open one in Avon :)
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Basil D.

Terrific food, mediocre service. I have to admit that so far, this was the best Indian/Pakistani food I have ever had in the US or England (where Indian/Pakistani food abounds)! My friend and I began with somosas. I thought they were terrific, I liked how they were fried perfectly, not too crispy, not too soft. The filling was meaty and tasty and spiced just perfectly. My dinner companion thought the shell/crust was too dough-y, I did not, it was the 2nd best samosa I've ever had ( the best was a the graduation party of an Indian student of mine). I had an old fave, Lamb Korma. It was just terrific, absolutely terrific. There was lots and lots of lamb, I was shocked. The gravy was extremely tasty. I could taste the occasional raisin, and it was obviously cooked in the lamb fat. The nan was also marvelous. It wasn't overcooked or undercooked and nice and chewy. I love to scoop the korma and rice with the nan like one would do with Nepalese food. I'll definitely be back. The service is mediocre to poor. We were ignored.
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Erin K.

Great Indian food and awesome service. A bottle of wine is very inexpensive and delicious. I had the Goat Rogan Josh, which was amazing. Just watch out for the bones. The cilantro chutney is the best condiment. I left happy and had left overs for lunch.
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Sara A.

I had vegetarian takeout and it was Not the best Indian food I've had but it was still good! The rice was bland and I found several dark hairs in the food, which doesn't gross me out as much as it does others. But the food overall definetly satisfied my Indian food craving.
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David Joseph H.

Definitely my Indian restaurant of choice in Lakewood, and probably general Cleveland for that matter. The food is awesome, the atmosphere is great, and the service is superb. All dishes are served on a spiciness factor of 1-10. Be careful to get too adventurous. I have a pretty strong spicy tolerance and I usually stay at between a 4-5. Anything higher will start killing the delicious flavor or have you inhaling water. Also, the garlic naan is a must!
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Jonathan S.

Visiting my hometown -- I heard great things about this spot. I tried a few if our family's favorites / regulars via takeout - Chicken tikka masala, Chicken makhani, Saag Paneer, naan, samosas. First, the rice was undercooked, grainy and dry - not a stylistic or regional deviation. Rice is a fundamental part of the cuisine and this rice wasn't right. The other dishes suffered from totally inconsistent spice levels vs what was ordered (some spicier, some milder than ordered on their 1-10 scale). The chicken was fair - but all the curries were quite watery and thin. Saag paneer had more onion than either saag or paneer. The nan and samosas were unremarkable. Myself and my family all agreed this was far from what we had expected based on the reviews and our experience at many other Indian restaurants in Ohio. Not recommended.
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Vipul G.

I must say their real menu is different from menu on Yelp. It's more of a South Indian Restaurant. They have limited options for Main Course specially if you are vegetarian. They had about 6-7 options for vegetarians including daal. We were a gang of 4, so we had to think what to order looking at the menu. But, the food quality was pretty good. We all liked the food. I liked the Garlic naan. Their staff is very responsive as well.
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Bill M.

I just ordered the chicken tikka masala to go and it was outstanding. Had the option of selecting a spice level of 1-10, 5 being medium. I asked for more spicy than 5. It came with garlic nan bread. The order was sufficient for two people. So tasty, quality food. Outstanding restaurant. The fantastic people are the icing on the cake. I was greeted at the door by a gracious young lady. I thought initially there was a buffet (only at lunch) and could grab some food and go. She noted that an order would take 15-20 minutes. There were a fair number of other patrons in the restaurant. I made a face of "kind displeasure" and she said hang on, maybe we could get your order out in about 10 minutes. I think it came out sooner than that. When asked what I wanted to order, I said something good and something traditional. So my specific order was her suggestion. I called back after bringing my meal home and eating half. I spoke with the owner to tell him how amazing the food is; and professional yet personable the hostess is. He too was gracious and offered a heartfelt thanks. Again he said, thank you for your patronage. Two thumbs up. I only have two hands otherwise would hold up more thumbs. I will return for dine-in and take-out meals! Ioved to Rocky River three years ago and have driven by this place many times. I wish I would have tried it sooner.
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Jaime W.

This place is a hidden gem, I wish I had known about this sooner! The food here is delicious and you can't be disappointed. I went here with my boyfriend and his parents. We ordered several dishes and just shared it among ourselves. From what I remember, we had two dinner servings of biryani, chicken vindaloo, tiki masala, and plenty of naan bread. All dishes had plenty of spices and with all four of us, there were still some more food leftover. The portions were very generous and I could not have asked for anything more. If you're looking for really good Indian food, come to this local spot. Make sure you also try their Mango Lassi, it's the best!
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Sarah E.

Came here for the lunch buffet on a Saturday after a hike at Rocky River. I loved the food in the buffet, it was very fresh tasting and I could tell the ingredients were good quality, especially for the price. The service was also excellent-- they brought fresh naan to the table for us, and the waiter was very nice and personable. I will definitely come back when I am in the area.
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Jessica D.

The best Indian resturant in Ohio! Amazing service and the friendliest staff. The amount of food you get is great, plenty for your next day lunch. The menu pricing is very good for the amount of food you get. The quality of the food is simply amazing. My favorite resturant in Lakewood...hands down!
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Mansi N.

Went here for a big family lunch and the staff was very accommodating. The lunch buffet was reasonably priced ($10) and there were a variety of options if you eat meat. They had chicken, goat, and lamb - can't comment on those, but my meat-eating family members seemed to enjoy them enough. They had dhal and khadi (soup-like side dishes) which were spiced perfectly. There was plain rice and a saffron-seasoned rice, which I enjoyed more than I usually do. The pakoras are always a hit (who doesn't like fried potatoes?!). I was impressed that they kept bringing us fresh warm naan. A lot of places you have to ask for more or they leave the naan at the buffet table where it sits for a long time. Overall, great experience and this Indian girl would go back, despite the 20% gratuity charge that was automatically added on. Looking forward to trying their South Indian restaurant.
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Address : 18405 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH, 44107
Phone (216) 221-0676
Website https://www.indiagardencleveland.com/
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Opening Hours

Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes

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