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Sitar Indian Cuisine

Restaurant Family restaurant Indian restaurant

This easygoing establishment with old-world flair provides Indian classics & a lunch buffet. People often mention good, Indian, service, delicious, buffet, great, restaurant, staff, order, Sitar,


Address

6004 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919, United States

Website

www.sitarknoxville.com

Contact

+1 865-588-1828

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (2.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 11 am to 2:30 pm, 5 to 9:45 pm
  • Saturday: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5 to 9:45 pm
  • Sunday: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5 to 9:15 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 2:30 pm, 5 to 9:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 2:30 pm, 5 to 9:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 2:30 pm, 5 to 9:30 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 2:30 pm, 5 to 9:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (57) Indian (50) service (33) delicious (23) buffet (22) great (21) restaurant (20) staff (19) order (19) Sitar (16)
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  • 5/5 Karis L. 2 years ago on Google
    The food here gets eaten so quickly that dishes on the buffet line are constantly having to be replenished. The manager brought out a complimentary mango lassi smoothie after I pointed out one of their serving utensils had fallen into the curry. Everything tasted amazing and the wait staff revolves around you as a customer. Nice vibes, a quality, family-owned business.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Food Wine T. 1 year ago on Google
    The best Indian restaurant in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is highly recommended, and this is the place to go if you love curry, vindaloo, and any Indian cuisine. The food was excellent and good pair with Tai Mahal. The staffs were so friendly and worked really hard. They also do a lunch buffet! So you can try the buffet-style for lunch if you have never had Indian food before. That way you can try a lot of Indian food!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charlene B. 1 year ago on Google
    Never disappoints, and I mean NEVER! Best Indian food and service in town and I’ve tried all of them. They have an amazing lunch buffet!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert M. 2 years ago on Google
    Let me start out saying that I moved from Chicago where they have outstanding Indian restaurants. Moved down here to Knoxville where finding authentic restaurants is difficult. Tried several in the last 10 months since we got here, and they were ok. Came across Sitar Indian Cuisine and we decided to go there for dinner. It was awesome, the food is authentic. Tried five different meals and everyone was as good as the other. Staff was professional and quick, even though the place was mobbed. My wife can’t stop talking about it. It’s definitely in are permanent restaurant rotation.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lu M. 3 months ago on Google • 106 reviews New
    I was looking for some delicious vegan food to enjoy and decided to finally try Sitar. My Indian friends have raved about this spot to me, so I knew that it would be worthwhile and I was not disappointed. I was unaware of their Sunday buffet, but I am so glad we caught it.I believe the buffet was $12, which is a perfectly priced meal. I was especially pleased to see the chicken/meat located another the otherside of the buffet space and how all items were labeled either vegetarian or vegan or both. The restaurant is pretty old though and could probably benefit from some renovations. And I would have loved to see some vegan dessert options. Overall the food was delicious and I will certainly return.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael P. 1 year ago on Google • 102 reviews
    We decided to be non traditional and have Thanksgiving lunch here and it was wonderful, as always!!! The buffet was extremely clean and the food was fresh and hot. The service was top notch as well. We even ordered off the menu for take out later that evening!!! Hands down, the best Indian food in Knoxville and has been for decades!!! I highly recommend this restaurant!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 P G. 8 months ago on Google • 166 reviews
    Had the lunch buffet. Good food but spice level mild and suitable for the American palate. Buffet price was awesome at $11.99. Would definitely be a repeat customer.

  • 2/5 Kayla G. 3 years ago on Google
    Use to be great. I went here constantly. The last time I was there was today. I guess it has new management or something. Every time we ask for the dish to be hot (insanely hot, like they have always done) the guy ALWAYS brings out mild. No kick, no flavor. Super frustrating. Gonna try Bombay Palace again because the new guy at Sitar who has taken my order that past 5 times refuses to make what I’m ordering or thinks I’m too stupid to tell hot food from mild. Unfortunate
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 E W. 2 years ago on Google
    We went for buffet lunch and it was delicious!! Great selection at great prices. Staff was attentive & took good care of us. And of course the food was great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Suzanne B. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was delicious. We came to try the buffet. The last time we came here was years ago and it was for supper. I had a mango lassi. You could really taste the mango in it. It was smooth and refreshing. The waiters we're attentive. You had about 3 standing and waiting to serve the patrons there. The first time I tried Indian cuisine was when I was in France. It was authentic Indian cooking and the family were from India. I loved the way they played on the various spices to create an intoxicating smell. When I came back to Canada and ate at a local fast food I could not finish eating. The only other restaurant that had authentic Indian cooking was a small Indian restaurant in an isolated street corner in Montreal. When I came here my husband took me to Sitar in Knoxville (not Sevierville-it's closed now) and it was just as delicious as the one in Montreal. I give it 5 stars and if I could I'd give more.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tracy E. 2 years ago on Google
    It was quite crowded when me and husband went, but it's to be expected on a Saturday evening. Once you take your first bite, it totally makes sense why. Every dish was SO good! Bursting with authentic flavor. The staff were all really welcoming, it's so nice to find a restaurant that has such a warm and homey atmosphere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leighton S. 10 months ago on Google
    We had so much fun at Sitar Indian Cuisine. We were a group of 6 friends and ordered plenty of food to share. Everything was flavorful and full of spice. I especially enjoyed the House Specialty as a way to try several Indian dishes (Chicken Tandoori, Lamb Rohan Josh, Vegetable Korma, Papadum, Rice, Naan Bread and Soup). The wait staff was very friendly, and the prices were fair. The atmosphere was warm and comfortable. We suggest sitting down and ordering off the menu rather than the buffet. Overall, we had a blast at Sitar sharing stories and dining on spicy Indian cuisine!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 SkinWalker 11 months ago on Google
    Delicious food! I am hoping to return again soon! Good seating arrangement, fair prices for portions, and a clean dining area. The menu could use some better descriptions as most people from this area are quite clueless about Indian food. I didn’t realize the two meal I had bought for my girlfriend and I came with the grilled chicken and lamb kabob when I ordered it. It tasted delicious and I am planning on getting the same thing next time, but I still didn’t realize I was even getting it. Good timely service from our server. It felt somewhat awkward having one of the gentlemen working there stand in the dining hall though… he was tending to customers ever so often with extra napkins, refills, etc, but it felt tense seeing him stand at attention like that. At the end of the day this was a great place to eat for a date, a casual night out, or to bring work colleagues!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 C P. 4 months ago on Google
    Food was good, but check was never brought to me. We paid at the front. I like to check it out before paying for accuracy and figure out how much tip to leave.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Ambidextrous 3 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    I went on Christmas (Rush) today so discount service but food was average. We called Biryani and it was sticky fried rice so as the hard naan. They added some extra stuff in our bill, which we never ordered which we had to point out to remove. LOL
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael C. 3 months ago on Google • 96 reviews New
    It's been a few years since I visited Sitar, but the food is still very good, service is one of the best in town, and the restaurant looks refreshed, tidy, and welcoming. Entered as soon as they opened that day, and within 30 minutes, it was pretty well packed, which should tell you what you need to know. Will happily return. Nice labeling on each dish on the buffet too, making the ingredients clear for anyone with allergies.

  • 5/5 clancycats 2 months ago on Google • 75 reviews New
    Absolutely delicious food! Went here for a date with my husband and brought our baby along. The host and servers were very kind and on point. Lighting is bright in here, showing that everything was nice and clean. Prices are really good, too. I regret not coming here sooner because this is instantly one of my favorite places in Knoxville, now!

  • 4/5 Irina S. 4 months ago on Google • 61 reviews
    Food was good, tasty and fresh, no complaints about that! The only thing that made me uncomfortable was that somehow we were treated differently bc we are not hindu but I don’t want to go into that subject a lot. Next time I would just get a to go order since the food is good.

  • 5/5 Kandace B. 5 months ago on Google • 45 reviews
    I’m only in town once a month and this spot is a must stop! The food is perfect, the staff is prompt, the atmosphere is welcoming and clean! I ate my food too fast to take a picture, but here’s the mango lassi, delish!

  • 5/5 Thuy Lan N. 9 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Came for dinner and it was a great spot. Service was scary fast- we took a sip of water below half and before we set our cups down the waiters were at the table to refill our cups to the top. We leaned back in our chairs a little bit because we were getting full…to go boxes arrived at the table. The food itself was great. Really good portions, really good prices. The mango lassi is perfect and tart to cut some spice. We got chicken biryani, lamb korma, garlic naan and kulfi for dessert. Super yummy, enough for leftovers. Meat was so tender and food was so flavorful. The raita was so good and had lots of mix ins to keep it light and bright. Would come again!!

  • 2/5 peach 3 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    Overall comments: I’d like to start by saying I am a person of color from Memphis. The Indian cuisine in my hometown had my expectations HIGH for Sitar, not to mention the 2,000+ reviews praising this restaurant. I know what good Indian food taste like. This was not it. I introduced my boyfriend to Indian food with this restaurant and I wanted so badly to be able to come here and leave a 5 star review about our experience, but that was not the case. Food was bland, NO SPICE, and some of it was dry. It seems as if they intended to tone down Indian food to be more palatable for the locals/demographic of Knoxville. The service: Service was awesome! I called right on the dot when they opened for the evening and they took my order. Very kind and welcoming when we picked up our food!! If we dined-in, I’m sure the waiter would be great :) The food: Cost was about $60 for everything. We ordered a lot and our order was perfectly right and even partially labeled. I appreciate the organization and them getting the order correct!! However, the food was near-tasteless and lacked the spice/herb level that we were expecting. If you want further detail on what we ordered see below. Chicken pakora: this tasted great!! Since it was takeout, they should have poked holes in the styrofoam to avoid the steam making it soggy. Nothing a quick broil in the oven couldn’t fix though. meat samosas: this taste good but it was DRY DRY DRY. Even after dipping them in various sauces, nothing could save the dryness. It was like eating fried cotton. garlic naan: this was good, a tad soggy and kinda too thick. And you only get ONE naan for that ~$4 - 5 price. puri bread: honestly we googled this and wanted to try it. It looks like a crunchy biscuit on Google but we received a thinner, dry, chewy version of naan… wouldn’t have ordered that if we knew what it was lamb Rogan Josh: this sauce with the lamb was good. However, i ordered the spiciest level and it was TASTELESS. No spice or heat at all. I KNOW they don’t cook like that at home. Boti kebab: good, but lamb seemed over cooked. It was essentially presented as lamb with red sauce over a bed of onions and green bell pepper. Also not much flavor.

  • 1/5 Srujana S. 3 years ago on Google
    VERY BAD food! They didn't even give us all the items mentioned in the description of the thali we ordered. None of the items we ordered tasted good. A definite no-no!

  • 4/5 Christopher K. 3 years ago on Google
    Interesting food, me and my grandfather had a nice dinner, and we enjoyed the indian food. EXTRA SPICY!!*#

  • 5/5 Sean B. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food here. Generous portions enough to feed two which is wonderful for ordering and sharing through the table. While the service is good, the food is star of this show.

  • 5/5 Kat 4 years ago on Google
    What a wonderful, tasty food we got to eat. Everything was so good we ended up over eating! Lol. We ordered Karahai shrimp and house speciality combo. Every dish had a unique flavor. The service was good as well. Only thing I'd recommend is serving filtered water. We'll be back for more.

  • 5/5 Deborah W. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Indian food in town! A single meal is around $15, give or take, but they give you enough to easily feed two people. But you might want to order a second serving anyway for left overs! It's so delicious! And they are very friendly!!! Don't forget to order Naan (bread)! I like the garlic Naan. They will ask if you want "mild, medium, or hot." That translates to "Sissy, spicy, or full sinus fire cleanse". I reccommend the medium.

  • 5/5 Rike B. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome food and very friendly service. I recommend trying the varieties of nan bread. These days it is recommended to order online and to pick your order up via the very convenient drive through.

  • 5/5 Sal 3 years ago on Google
    A staple in Knoxville for Indian cuisine and the staff is so nice! I've been dining with Sitar for over 10 years and I've never had a bad meal.

  • 3/5 Brian B. 4 years ago on Google
    I like this place and I appreciate prompt service but at this place it’s almost to the point of being creepy. The busboys stand around in the dining room just waiting for something to do. Almost to the point where you feel your every move is watched. Once you take your last bite, someone is already coming over to take your plate away. Last bite of dessert? Someone is already on their way with the check. If you don’t sign the credit card slip fast enough, someone is already coming to take it away. I’m sitting here writing this review and 2 separate people already came by to take away the check with my credit card still in there. What’s the rush? Slow it down. It’s not a race or a contest.

  • 5/5 Gina J. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and great service. We really enjoy visiting for their lunch buffet - there is something on the buffet for everyone and everyone's diets. They truly are a kid friendly restaurant with a few high chairs available (we've never had an issue getting one) and have clean bathrooms as well. Editing as we've been eating take out over the last few months - their take out is FANTASTIC as well!

  • 5/5 alice b. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, fast and polite service. Definitely recommend if you're looking for authentic Indian food.

  • 5/5 Benjamin B. 3 years ago on Google
    These guys are great. They remember you and make you feel special. The food is spectacular. Perfect lamb dishes and lightning fast and fresh.

  • 5/5 Adam 3 years ago on Google
    truly great experience every time... i recommend about anything on their menu, as anything made at Sitar will not fail to impress.

  • 5/5 stephen p. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is always amazing and the staff is very helpful and attentive.

  • 3/5 Henry B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food...service a little slow for me..

  • 5/5 J. C. 3 years ago on Google
    It was very, very good. The naan was a little crispy, thought that was a nice change. The curry gravy was to die for! Not at all homestyle but still amazing. Would return!

  • 5/5 Autumn K. 3 years ago on Google
    I know nothing of Indian food but everything I have tried here is absolutely delicious. No matter if I choose hot, medium, or mild I have never been disappointed. Thanks for the happy tummy!

  • 3/5 Jayan K. D. 3 years ago on Google
    I would say they a good place for dining. The food here is not freshly prepared or made. Spilled some rice will seving it. Extra star just for nice staff service.

  • 5/5 Nikki B. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome place to eat! They made food suggestions, had great service, and played with our baby-super sweet. The food was amazing and you can customize the spice level. We’ll definitely be back! They don’t have a buffet right now due to COVID but the regular food is plenty!

  • 5/5 Lindsey W. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is amazing and the employees are always friendly. My favorite is the polack aloo and chili pakora.

  • 5/5 Dia I. 3 years ago on Google
    Staff is always on point! The good is always fresh and delicious, and make with love! It's clean, and perfect. So many varieties to choose from!!?

  • 5/5 Ricarda J L N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food , wonderful service will be going back often

  • 5/5 Marjon S. 3 years ago on Google
    Really good authentic food! Really enjoyed the non-vegetarian tali. Great selection and price without having the heavy greasy feel that you sometimes find in Indian restaurants in the South.

  • 5/5 Lee Anne D. 3 years ago on Google
    Love it. Felt very safe.

  • 5/5 Heidi E. 3 years ago on Google
    Sitar is always excellent. Service is great, food is superb.

  • 5/5 brian g. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food!

  • 5/5 James W. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food and great service

  • 5/5 Outlier's A. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Indian food in Knoxville!

  • 5/5 FFighterforlife 3 years ago on Google
    Food was amazing and the staff was top notch. Very kind and helpful with any questions.

  • 5/5 UpstateSC C. 3 years ago on Google
    Top notch service even with COVID restrictions. The food is on point and simply delicious. We moved away a couple years ago but we try to make it a point to eat there whenever we visit, if possible.

  • 4/5 Billy H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and service.

  • 4/5 Nastaran A. 3 years ago on Google
    I was there a few days ago and it was my second time, I had chicken tanduri with rice, the quality and the amount of food was good. The only thing that was annoying was that after we finished dinner they brought us the check without asking and I just ordered tea which took them so long to bring because they forgot and they keep coming to our table and gave us strange looks to leave, as we were sitting there for more than an hour, there were many vacant tables but they prefer customers to leave right after having their meaks

  • 5/5 freshjive855 3 years ago on Google
    This food is so good and the staff are always pleasant and kind. I want to try everything on their menu but I'm stuck on the Tikka Masala and the Butter Chicken. The food is consistently good every time I go. They have very good recipes for the food they make...I thought I could make a Tikka Masala at home and I've tried so many sauces and none even come close to Sitar. The chicken is tender and the rice is perfect. I will be coming here for as long as I live in Knoxville!

  • 3/5 Andrew S. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is great but I don’t think that a bowl of rice and curry chicken is worth $13. The environment of the restaurant is a little strange, but not just because it is an Indian place. The waiters stand around right next to the door, watching. It’s a little creepy, but the food is still good.

  • 5/5 Ashley 4 years ago on Google
    It's pretty good! The menu prices are a little on the steep side, but they also have a lunch buffet for a great price! I got the chana masala with medium spice, it was pretty spicy for me. I might have lower tolerance than I thought! I also got veggie samosas, they came with several dipping options, I really liked the sweet one! The spices were excellent. It was enough food to last me like 2.5 good portions, so in the end, each individual meal was pretty affordable.

  • 5/5 Jenny T. 4 years ago on Google
    Sitar has really good food. They have multiple vegan and/or vegetarian options, and they are willing to cater to your needs.

  • 5/5 ALLGOOD 4 years ago on Google
    Best Indian food in Knoxville!

  • 4/5 Wilson P. 4 years ago on Google
    Veg biriyani, veg jalfrezi, paneer masala and bhindi were good. I requested they go light on oil and butter, they did. Samosa was good too. However, their naan bread was horrible. It was too thick and uneven. So it did not cook well. I hope they figure this out. 0/5 for the bread. Good luck.

  • 4/5 Ken L. 4 years ago on Google
    I went for the first time the other day I have a lunch so I can try the number of the dishes. The food was very good, the price was very reasonable. Not a huge selection, but everything was very good. The paperwork friendly. I will go back.

  • 5/5 Valeria B. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious buffet. Great service

  • 3/5 Priya C. 4 years ago on Google
    Food quality is very bad

  • 4/5 PD B. 3 years ago on Google
    We love this place. Service is great, food is authentic, and the nan, is to die for. I would travel an hour from my home, just to have their hot and fresh nan.

  • 5/5 Candice 3 years ago on Google
    Love this place! One of the best in Knoxville. Never gotten something I didn't like from here. Food is always hot. My favorite is their tandoori chicken!

  • 1/5 sameena s. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is not authentic indian.less than average taste.Naan is fully burnt.Rice is not cooked well.Chicken karahi doesnt taste good.I wouldn't go back here.

  • 5/5 Théo B. 3 years ago on Google
    Divine, just perpetually divine, and the level of spice matched up with expectations. Some places will just overload your senses, but here was somewhere where medium spice was comparatively spicier than mild and less so than that of the hot. Which was excellent at all 3. That the level of vegan offerings went above and beyond that of normal Indian cuisines was truly special. It takes a deft hand to do both justice.

  • 5/5 Momo H. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff and great food. All staff that I saw wore masks. Would love to go again. I love the chicken masala

  • 5/5 Lorraine H. 3 years ago on Google
    A couple people and I went here together. We were intimidated as we'd never had Indian cuisine before, but every single thing we were given was amazing. The flavors were intense but in the best way. Definitely spicy; if you like Mexican, you might like Indian as their dishes are known for the spices. At least, that's what I knew prior to going here, and I wasn't disappointed. There was also large serving sizes, plenty for us all to share. Can not recommend enough! The staff was also very nice and polite and quick to bring things, like drink refills. Definitely an experience I want to have again.

  • 5/5 Elizabeth R. 4 years ago on Google
    First time trying Indian food and we were not disappointed. Had the lunch buffet. Everything was hot and delicious. Lots of flavor. Price was good service was excellent

  • 5/5 Jay R. 3 years ago on Google
    Very pleasing and polite staff. The tandoori chicken was hot off the oven and made very tender. The onions with it were also splendid. I had a blast eating the spinach saag and the black daal; both were savory and calming. Five stars for sure. Best Indian food in K Town.

  • 3/5 DrawAwesome 3 years ago on Google
    We are big fans of Indian food and just moved to Knoxville a few months ago. We tried Sitar hoping to find a good place we can regularly go to. We also love spicy food so we usually get medium. The amount of spice was unbearable. It was spicier than 10 if that's even possible. We were both sweating profusely as we tried to get through the first couple of bites. Definitely get it mild and spice it at home. not

  • 5/5 Jacob S. 3 years ago on Google
    I eat here often, food and service are amazing. One time I mistakenly picked up the wrong order (misremembered the order number) and didn’t realize until I got home. They called me to refund me for the original order, really amazing management.

  • 5/5 Rosa M. 3 years ago on Google
    The flavors are absolutely delicious! Tender pieces of chicken and lamb in our dishes. The rice was perfect. The vegetable samosas were very good and I loved all the delicious sauces. The portions are great for sharing!! I almost ordered two garlic naan and two samosas but one order is each was more than enough for two. The entrees were good for sharing too!! Delicious!!!

  • 4/5 John L. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent as usual , my sons and I plus a friend of one of my sons who had never tasted Indian cuisine were celebrating my birthday and now there is a new convert to Indian food.

  • 4/5 Nickie D. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent service and definitely delicious tasting food, following covid guidelines.

  • 5/5 Rory B. 3 years ago on Google
    Am from London (a city blessed with amazing Indian cuisine) and your restaurant is on par with the very best anywhere. Brilliant dinner thanks so much!

  • 5/5 Liz M. 3 years ago on Google
    Got the lamb mango and was blown away. It was tender and delicious!

  • 5/5 A G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great local Indian restaurant. I love the aloo gobi with garlic naan. They even have a takeout drive through!

  • 5/5 Hina S. 3 years ago on Google
    Last week we went to Knoxville and picked up dinner from Sitar. The staff was amazing and super friendly. Loved their courtesy and hospitality. Food was good on top of that. Will definitely come back.

  • 1/5 Robert J. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is a joke. So rude from the moment you walk into the restaurant. Taking my money somewhere else.

  • 5/5 Travis L. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was spicy and very delicious!!

  • 5/5 Aliceann T. 3 years ago on Google
    This is hands down one of our favorite restaurants in Knoxville. On top of all the food being amazing and the owner being super nice, they make the best lamb rogan Josh I've ever had. They've reopened their drive through window to make take out orders even easier.

  • 5/5 Autumn K. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Indian food in Knoxville, hands down.

  • 5/5 Danielle Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Lamb Korma I've ever had. Friendly staff. Relaxed environment

  • 5/5 Jonathan R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great flavors. The chutneys and raita are drinkable. I just had the chicken sagwala and the naan with coconut and raisins. Lord have mercy. A kaleidoscope of ecstatic reactions cycled over my face as I indulged in each part of the meal, what a delight. It's as if the Indian grandmother I never had had cooked this meal for me with love. I want to kiss the hands that made this

  • 5/5 Shannon L. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is fantastic!! The people there are so great and courteous. This is our only go to for this food when we're looking for it. The online ordering is fast and always on time. Great job

  • 5/5 Katie S. 3 years ago on Google
    This was SOOOOOO GOOD!! Sometimes, you can't know how spicy something's going to be. But this restaurant does the spice so well. I, personally, can't handle spiciness well, but their food isn't just about the spicy. Its about the flavor. And, my guy, the flavor is incredible!!

  • 1/5 Molly P. 3 years ago on Google
    Worst experience and Bad taste of Indian food . I have guest at my home and I order from this restaurant . I order Indian spicy and they send me mild and no Taste at all. It’s really embarrassing moment for me because I have a guest at my home and the food is not delicious at all. The nan is cold and not fresh at all . Sorry to say but this is my last order from you guys.

  • 5/5 Yvonne D. 3 years ago on Google
    The Malia Kofta, Aloo Palak, and Vegetable Korma were very good. The service was friendly and attentive.

  • 5/5 Celeste B. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Indian food I have had and have lived in several states across the country. Great service, you can tell they really care about their restaurant and customers.

  • 4/5 Robert F. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good food

  • 5/5 Jonathan P. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was amazing. It tastes absolutely authentic. The staff was also really nice and attentative.

  • 1/5 Mahsa H. 3 years ago on Google
    Their food might be good but their customer service is horrible. I have picked up takeout twice from this place and the guy at the drive thru window seemed to wanting to fight me!!!!

  • 5/5 Darlvon B. 3 years ago on Google
    Best in town.

  • 5/5 Jose T. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing Food! Great place and friendly people!

  • 5/5 Rice R. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food!

  • 5/5 Milan C. 3 years ago on Google
    Good service. Excellent food.

  • 5/5 Viviana P. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place to order online and take home. The food is incredibly good, cleaning protocols are on point and keep everyone with a safe distance.

  • 5/5 Senthil V. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good food, delicious and quick service

  • 2/5 Ali M. 3 years ago on Google
    While the food was good the experience due to service was so bad I could never recommend this place. We waited 1 hour literally for our food and then only mine came and we had to wait for my friends food. Then the bread didn’t come so we waited for the bread. Then they were going to bring rice but it never came. Totally ruined our experience and I cannot remember the food because I only remember how horrible the service was!

  • 1/5 Ellen T. 3 years ago on Google
    Server didn't bring all of the food that went with the meal! When I asked where the rest of the food was he pretended he didn't understand me. Totally disappointed! I expected better quality of service than this !!!

  • 1/5 Jasmen S. 3 years ago on Google
    I stopped by to order a take away. I had to wait in my car for over an hour. Food was good, even though I paid for a side that I did not order, I still paid for it, even though, I was offered a pay back for it. Not so much impressed. I preferred that I was a time frame for my wait... in my car.

  • 5/5 K. T. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Indian food I've ever had. Nicer looking Indian food restaurants fall short on food quality compared to Sitar. Update: I brought a consultant here who lives in India (work dinner). He told me that he has tried "Indian Food" all over the US; Washington DC, New York, California etc. but this was the best Indian Food he has ever tried outside of India & it remined him of his mom's cooking.

  • 5/5 Laura M. 2 years ago on Google
    Don't let the exterior put you off. The food was delicious. The staff were friendly and helpful. The interior was comfortable and furnished nicely. The Desi chicken was very very much enjoyed by two family members. I had Chicken Korma and it was just as I like it, not sweet. I ordered vegetable pakora as a starter and though it came slightly over cooked, it was still quite good. Helpings are generous.

  • 5/5 Mordewis B. 2 years ago on Google
    Everything is well made and tastes good. I was expecting it to be a bit spicier but it was buffet time and they were probably cooking for gringos. Even the guy with the water pitcher was very attentive. I did not try the vegetarian dishes due to my own allergies, my wife said they were much hotter than what I ate, especially the chana masala.

  • 1/5 Mohammed Jubair D. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was good, specially the chicken items. But very poor service. The staffs literally stand behind your shoulder as if they are noting down who is eating what amount.

  • 5/5 Stories U. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious! The staff are great, and the building looks very nice now that they've redone it. My pictures don't show much justice, but I have some nonetheless.

  • 5/5 Qween A. 10 months ago on Google
    Affordable and delicious Indian buffet: so many yummy hearty vegetarian dishes, dessert and even some meat options (I really love the goat curry 👌) Friendly staff, good service and good food- simply the best!!

  • 4/5 Layla W. 9 months ago on Google
    I love Indian food and have been searching for a new place to frequent, unfortunately this one really didn't make the cut. The food was tasty just not upto the standard of other similar restaurants. The vibe was also off generally these places are pretty excited and happy vibes

  • 5/5 Human Evolution 2. 9 months ago on Google
    The food is so delicious here! This restaurant has such a special place in my heart. My whole family has been eating here since before my younger sibling was born. I’ve loved seeing how the restaurant has changed but the food is just as good as when I was little. Absolutely recommend everything on buffet and menu. Mango pudding is 10/10

  • 5/5 Aaron E. 6 months ago on Google
    Buffet is excellent. I would have preferred some more spicy options, but there was a good variety still. We were sat immediately. Good price for lunch buffet.


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  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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