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Zaika Indian Cuisine

Restaurant Indian restaurant Buffet restaurant Halal restaurant Punjabi restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Restaurants in Niagara Falls


Address

421 3rd St, Niagara Falls, NY 14301, United States

Website

www.anindianzaika.com

Contact

+1 716-804-0444

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (5.1K reviews)

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  • 5/5 sudhakar j. 1 year ago on Google
    It's the best Indian restaurant in Niagara. The service is too good. We get most of the Indian food varieties.we chose buffet dinner. The closing time was 9:30pm. You can get both veg and non veg varieties along with beverages. Outside of the restaurant the location is also cool. The sweet and non veg varieties are too good. Even you can get Indian snacks in the buffet dinner
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 La Rue Photography L. 1 year ago on Google
    We are so lucky we stumbled across this place! Not only is it very good Indian food, but it's a buffet which allows you to try multiple delicious dishes. The servers are very attentive and helpful. Clean restaurant nice ambience and great selection for a buffet. Highly highly recommend!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nathan K. 2 years ago on Google
    We went for lunch buffet and really like it! They had different varieties and we enjoyed our lunch with our family. Will definitely visit this place again and also would recommend for others:)
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Debjit R. 8 months ago on Google
    My friends we visited Niagara Falls last year, recommended this place to me, and they were correct about this place. It’s a very nice North Indian restaurant. The buffet was amazing. I liked all of their dishes. Only thing is that, if you waste food more than half pound, then they will charge you for the wastage, which totally makes sense. Also, each time one goes to get the food, will get a new plate, which is also nice to me.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 sasidhar u. 1 year ago on Google
    Restaurant was okay , Samosa’s and Biryani were not that good or not upto the mark. Liked the policy of charging more if you waste the food. We were 13 members and we were not charged extra, evereyone did a good job of not wasting the food. Appetizers should be refilled very frequently it keeps getting emptied immediately with the crowd that they serve.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ankita B. 1 year ago on Google
    We couldn’t decide what was better - the buffet or hospitality. Amazing Indian food in the buffet with chat option, veg and non-veg entrees and delicious desserts. Naan comes fresh to the table. We were greeted by Raj and Nikki and had a great conversation with them. Definitely experienced food coma, homely feeling and shared a good laugh! Highly recommended if you are in the area. P.S. We took some creative liberty and wrote a little thank you note for them as you can see in one of the pictures.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashit T. 1 year ago on Google
    If you like Indian vegetarian punjabi thali , buffet lunch and dinner is ready here. Very testy . They keeps 3-4 non-vegetarian items also . Proper sitting. Service is excellent 👌. The best idea is don’t waste food , if you waste food above some weight you have to pay double the price of your bill. I think each restaurant in world 🌍 should use this idea, when you enters restaurant they inform you about it . In 10 dollars they give unlimited food.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Feroz L. 8 months ago on Google
    There usually is a wait outside but the food is worth it. Very well managed and efficiently run operation. Their food will remind you of the real way the dishes are supposed to taste like. Mark of a restaurant with good food is the wait times. The food is so nice that it is easily worth the wait. The buffet is well managed with a well balanced menu and something for everyone. The spice levels are perfect and the staff is friendly and attentive as well.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Crystal M. 10 months ago on Google
    This was my first time eating Indian cuisine, and I felt like I was transported to India. The food was phenomenal flavorful super tasty. The service was professional, Ontime, and well executed. Every food that I tried was beyond expectation. I recommend trying the Indian donuts for sure
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rachel I. 2 years ago on Google
    We had the lunch buffet here. The staff was welcoming, and prompt to remove dirty dishes and refill water. The food was great we loved the chicken curry, which had a little heat! We were able to try a few new things and also enjoy some classic favorites. I wish that the staff was wearing masks/requiring them, but that’s my only complaint.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kshitiz K. 2 years ago on Google
    There was only buffet available but the food was really good. The manager was very welcoming and our server Mario was very friendly and hardworking. I definitely recommend this place!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 N!lam J. 9 months ago on Google
    One & only an Indian Restaurant I would Recommend to Buffalonian or the Travellers to Niagara Falls. Dinner Buffet is only 19.99 include dessert 🍧🍮😋 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ service 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Food 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Atmosphere/Staff /Cleaniness
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brandon C. 10 months ago on Google
    What a gem this restaurant is. The food is delicious, and the great part is that its buffet style. 20 per person. After visiting the falls and getting soaked, no better way to get warmed up then to feast on Indian food. The spices and flavor on all the dishes were just right.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 surya p. 1 year ago on Google
    Here most of the Indian cuisines are available in vegetarian and non-vegetarian buffets, the taste is super and unlimited food is served here. Everyone must try the food taste once at this restaurant. Jaika Indian Cuisine Niagara Falls NY is one of the best food restaurants near Niagara Falls NY.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joe A D. 11 months ago on Google
    I am not an expert on Indian food, but some items are served cold. I liked the curry dishes and 2 types of rice dishes. You can also build a simple salad. Desserts are limited, orange slices, a sweet rice dish, there was another item. $20 per person; the casino down the street offers dinners for almost $40 per person! This place is a good deal. I shall return. I really liked the Indian music and Indian art which added to the atmosphere. Come to Zaika's and enjoy a good meal, I highly recommend this establishment.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shivam P. 7 months ago on Google
    We went in weekends and it was jam packed with people. So The only option they had is buffet. And they have a time limit of 45 mins per group or table in order to finish the food but I don’t think they take that rule serious. They service is very good. You order non alcoholic drinks on side but not included in buffet. The food was awesome. Lots of veg and vegan options to choose from. One of the best Indian cuisine in Buffalo, NY.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nitin S. 1 year ago on Google
    Restaurant is just .3 miles away from state park and usually there is a long queues. They run buffet till late 10:30 in the evening and if you make it inside before than they would serve till you stay, So dont worry about if it is getting late as long as they note down your name, you would be served. We had to wait like 30 and moment we ate the food, we felt like it was worth waiting. Buffet have ample options from chat to Biryani but the best was goat curry and kheer. After a tiring day it was a treat to the soul and a must try place if anyone visiting niagara. I must say the way it was managed was wonderful too, kudos to the management. They not only have 45 mins policy dine in but also no waste policy too which I think was a brilliant one.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Prateek S. 2 years ago on Google
    This place offer the best Indian food in Niagara falls US area. The food is authentic Indian and the menu has quite a lot of option. The places is usually crowded as this the best known spot for good Indian food. They do have accessible entrance and the staff is very helpful too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nandini S. 1 year ago on Google
    Where do I start??? Everything was SOOOOO GOODDDD!!! It’s probably the only place in US where I tasted authentic Indian food so far. I could literally feel like I was eating in a restaurant in India itself!! Take all you want to eat but don’t waste, but for the kind of taste and quality they offer, I’m sure you will not want to waste! Don’t miss to try everything and you will not be disappointed at all. They only have buffet options. If you’re visiting Niagara, this is also a must visit-eat!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carolyn Q. 1 year ago on Google
    This is one of the most authentic Indian buffet restaurants I have ever been to. We were visiting Niagara Falls and pretty tired from the day, so we decided to find a well rated place nearby. We are so happy that this was the spot we chose. There were a few big parties in front of us (we arrived around 8 pm), so we were worried we weren’t going to make the 10 pm fireworks over Niagara. Fortunately, just a mere 10 or so minutes of waiting later, they offered us a spot at the bar, so we were seated pretty quickly. They have a policy that any amount of food left over weighing over 1/2 pound is charged at their per pound price, and you can take the food home. I really appreciated them for being so conscious of food waste! There were so many options that it was impossible to choose from! We tried a little scoop of everything, and it was spectacular. The samosas were a tad bit on the spicy side, but extremely flavorful. My favorite was the goat curry. It had a strong goat taste with a spice filled curry. We also ordered a mango lassi (additional charge), and it did not disappoint. Overall this place excelled in food and quality of service. If I am ever in the area again, I would love to go again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Devashri V. 1 year ago on Google
    $19 buffet. Interesting variety of vegetarian and non vegetarian options.. They charge you for wasting food - so that was something I liked. We went on a long weekend and had a wait time of 1.5 hour. One could save a spot earlier in the evening, go around the area and then come back to prevent waiting for too long.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sugandha a. 2 years ago on Google
    Near, clean and hygienic place. We came on a Monday afternoon and sat indoors. All day buffet covering main highlights of North Indian food. There was dahi bhalla, bread pakora, samosa and salad. Dal, subzi, biryani, rajma, white rice covered the veg section and non veg included a dry item, chicken gravy and egg curry. Desserts included fruit custard and gulab jamun with some orange wedges. The fruit custard was excessively sweet. Total for a party of 5 adults and 2 kids was around $120+
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jhozel T. 1 year ago on Google
    This place has amazing food and friendly staff. I would recommend this to others and its close to niagra falls. Very convenient.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 C G P. 1 year ago on Google
    A North Indian restaurant with great quality and service. Best place to enjoy all varieties. Their bread is excellent especially butter naan’s.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sakib B. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing Indian food. Tastes as good as home. Some items even better than home. Gulab jamun was the best I have ever had. Biryani, samosa, chutney everything is there. It is around 10-15 minutes walk from Niagara falls. Dinner starts at 5. It is buffet. Around 17 dollars per person.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jireh H. 4 months ago on Google
    In direct contrast of the thundering falls and roaring rapids, it was a really quiet Monday for such a popular tourist spot and most restaurants were either closed or boasting empty seats. I had not really looked around at dining options before getting here so a quick search immediately recommended Zaika's lunch buffet. A short walk later revealed a completely different scene in their dining room compared to all the other places I've walked past throughout the day. It was a bustling dining hall filled with the scent of aromatic food and the sound of laughter and conversations. I guess this was a good choice OR they had paid enough to be the first recommended spot to anyone searching for a good bite in the area. I was seated promptly and started my rounds around the straightforward buffet spread filled with various popular sides from Chana and Aloo to salads and various biryanis, curries, and tandoori chicken. I took just a little of everything to try and was pleasantly surprised of both the flavor and freshness. As there was a good number of diners present, refills kept coming out from the kitchen and the tandoori chicken was the juiciest I've had so far on this side of the coast. My only issue with this place is the number of people returning to the buffet line with their used plates (some of whom were also eating with their hands as customary to some cultures)...and *none* of the staff (if they actually noticed) stopped any of these individuals throughout the hour I dined here. I hope that this is dealt with soon as it *is* a health code violation.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 TANIAAKTER47 6 months ago on Google
    I must say almost all of their food are delicious 😋. They serve fresh naan with the buffet . Could be a little more friendly environment but other than that it’s a great place to hang out with friends and family and enjoy their amazing food.

  • 5/5 Dola C. 5 months ago on Google
    I come to Niagara Falls, USA almost every alternate month.. and every time I have dinner here almost every day.... the food is yummy and many options are there. Service is good too... Specially, I would like to shout Pavneet's name out loud as she is always very welcoming.. one thing I would like to suggest though.. that it would be great if they change the menu. Thanks.

  • 4/5 Rajat K. 3 months ago on Google New
    This place is good for Indian food. They serve buffet at reasonable prices. Buffet had ample variety of foods for both veg non-vegetarians with two desserts. I really liked their rule of pay for food wastage, hats off for this rule.

  • 4/5 Binod G. 6 months ago on Google
    This restaurant is on 3rd street in Niagara Falls a few blocks away from the Falls. Food was tasty but a bit spicy for my kids. Wait staff were attentive and the food was refilled promptly. During lunch there was option for chat, vegetarian and non vegetarian options and desserts.

  • 4/5 Sneha Nadadur R. 1 year ago on Google
    What stole my heart at this place was, this place promotes mindful eating and zero wastage! If you waste your food, every pound of food you waste, you pay additional $10. Food was great and flavorful. Definitely gives you a sweet taste of Homeland. Naan/ roti was a tad bit hard and jamoon was a bit dry. Biryani, paneer Tikka masala, mango lassi, dahi vada were absolutely ravishing! Service was delightful. Recommend this place if you are in this area and are craving for some spicy, flavorful Indian food!

  • 5/5 SomaSekhar P. 9 months ago on Google
    Wow.. what a restaurant for Indian food lovers… the food taste awesome. You only have buffet but worth the dollars u pay. For adults it’s $20 + Tax and for kids, it depends on their age. No way to reserve the table, you got to go there and get your name in the list and u will be called when your turn comes. Weekends usually will have a wait time of minimum 30 mins. Food is unlimited but be mindful of what you take, the food you waste will be weighed and you will be charged around $10 per lb of waste.

  • 5/5 Stephanie C. 8 months ago on Google
    Wow! A refreshing experience! Clean, fresh, vibrant & very busy with great service, excellent food flowing from the kitchen and reasonably priced 😁😁. We met the owner's son who is great at food and beverage service hospitality. Keep it up.

  • 5/5 Rajendra T. 9 months ago on Google
    Great variety of Indian food for the buffet menu. All menu items looked/tasted fresh. Biryani and chicken tandoori were outstanding and so was the sweets in the dessert. The only downside is the lack of kids-friendly menu items. If they added a note in the trays that said the level of spice/chili, it would be great. Probably need to work on keeping their restrooms cleaner.

  • 5/5 Nrse L. 1 year ago on Google
    We stopped on our way home from seeing the falls. Parking right out front, no wait, friendly service, many options (including vegetarian & vegan options), and delicious food. Love the mindful eating encouragement/food wastage charge. Wish we lived closer!

  • 5/5 Rahul A. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best restaurant to enjoy authentic Indian food. They have buffet for lunch and dinner with plenty of vegetarian and non-vegetarian option with decent price. The street parking is free and they have some free parking available behind the restaurant. If you’re in Niagara then don’t miss this restaurant to enjoy great delicious Indian food.

  • 5/5 Henry C. 1 year ago on Google
    Me and my wife came to Niagara Falls for some time away and stopped here to eat earlier in the week. The food was amazing overall (Favourite dish was the chicken Briyani). The service was great. Marcus was our server and brought us everything we needed in a timely manner. Would definitely recommend this as a place to eat.

  • 5/5 vivek s. 1 year ago on Google
    They had a dinner buffet and there were a variety of options and all very delicious.

  • 5/5 Anjali D. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the most amazing place to have INDIAN FOOD in the US. The food quality, taste, ambience was superb.😍😋I could literally taste the Indian spice flavors in my every single bite. 🥺 Being a vegetarian it’s hard to find Indian restaurants in US, but for all the vegetarians out there this restaurant is a great and must experience if you visit Niagara Falls. 🙌🏻 I personally tried all the veg dishes and I just loved it. The Samosa tasted exactly like Mumbai street styled, Dal makhani was very delicious, I liked the kadhi too, Jeera rice was so good. Aloo palak just reminded me of my home. Tried methi matar too. The Paneer was just awesome, can’t define in words. Lastly GULAB JAMUN 😋 it had proper amount of ghee, sugar, and all the other ingredients. So in a nut shell the experience was totally worth it. 💯 Thanks to all the Chefs for serving us delicious food✌🏻and team for the hospitality.

  • 4/5 Amith Kumar R. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing restaurant and beautiful ambience. You wonder how can I manage the food in the middle of the trip. Literally it’s 10 minutes walk from maid of the mist and famous Niagara falls. We have waiting time for 5 to 10 minutes as they serve buffet with good variety of food. Non veg starters, gravy items and biryani. Veg starter, gravy items and salad. Also you will get hot naan on the table. Finally tasted the dessert gulab jamon and Kheer which made my tummy full. Thanks team for the service provided. Happy customer!!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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