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Amans Indian Cuisine
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
51 reviews for Amans Indian Cuisine
Review Highlights
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"The saag paneer was so silky smooth and tasty awesome." In 3 reviews -
"The lunch buffet is very reasonable." In 9 reviews -
"...is even better - the Chicken Tikka Masala is uh-may-zing." In 4 reviews
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51 reviews in English
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Review from Lan H.
Ambler, PA
3/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
My favorite Indian restaurant to date :-)
Perhaps it was setendipity: did i just choose the right dishes to try for the first time... at the right time?
Chef's assortment of vegetarian appetizers was fun to eat. "Oh hey, what did I just eat? Well, whatever, it's delicious!". Bite-sized apps filled with love.
As my main course, I had the chicken biryani. This dish (and dessert later) was what sold me to Amans :-) Bought my leftovers to lunch the next day, and loved it even more. What a great price for a dish infused with saffron! The raita was an absolute must-have - so refreshing and cut through the relative heaviness of the chicken and rice. Perhaps i enjoyed eating this dish so much because I was raised to appreciate the versatility of rice. I mean, it can transform into something so wonderful and memorable if you know how to infuse flavors into it. So yum!
Top this already brilliant meal with a surprise dessert on-the-house, slices of oranges that have been transformed into an orange creme delight, and I went home happy. Thank you so much, Amans, I am coming back for more! -
Review from Michael G.
Ambler, PA
4/15/2012
It's really a shame -- a couple of years ago this place used to have some of the best Indian food in the area but it's fallen off so bad, I'm not exaggerating when I say that the prepackaged Indian food in the pouches at the supermarket is better than the dishes I got here the last two times I went in. Just bland and pedestrian. They must have gotten a new chef because the quality dropped really dramatically.
Although maybe they got new owners, too, because the service, which was always OK-but-not-great, was absolutely PATHETIC the past couple times with our waiter disappearing into the back and not a soul in the dining room for looong stretches of time while we waited ages for food (that eventually arrived lukewarm) or wished for more water.
I can't stress enough how disappointing this was -- I always looked forward to coming here but now I guarantee I will never, ever return. It's bad enough when a restaurant clearly doesn't care about the quality of their food, but now it treats its customers with indifference and nearly contempt, as if we're supposed to be grateful Amans can take our money for such a subpar culinary experience. There are several other Indian restaurants in the area that are FAR better, so I won't waste my time here. And clearly, as per some of the other reviews here, we are not the only ones who've noticed Amans' sad decline or had negative experiences. It seems just a matter of time before this joint closes -- there was a time, a long time ago, when that would have bummed me out. But not anymore.Comment from Nabin C. of Amans Indian Cuisine 5/6/2012
Mr Michael, I am so sorry to hear your sad story. Looks like… More » -
Review from Barbra M.
Pottstown, PA
Updated - 2/14/2012
This was my absolute favorite and my husband and I have been going since they first opened. My husband absolutely loves the chicken tikki masala.
I get saag aloo, navrat korma. The naan is awesome too as well as the dosa. It seems that the dosa chef is out a lot though and this was strange to me since it was a Saturday night.
Something has changed though. We went the other night and it was packed. The staff were all new and it was very dark. I could barely see my food. Every so often this happens and I notice it is when the owner is not there.
The owner is very personable and goes around to each table to greet you. We will definately go back.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/22/2011
The best Indian food in Montgomery county and I have tried many in this area. Aman has an excellent… Read more »
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Review from Manoj K.
Plymouth Meeting, PA
5/15/2012
Good restaurant! Good food! Good price! Service is OK too!
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Review from Gretchen S.
Plymouth Meeting, PA
2/7/2012
I tried this place since I had a http://restaurant.com coupon for it. Definitely wasn't disappointed! We BYOB'd and they immediately offered glasses for our wine and gave us suggestions on the menu when one in our party needed "something low-fat". Of course, every party has to have one of those. The recommendation was great and very tasty on top of actually being low-fat.
The chicken tikka masala was delicious, they kept the rice supply going all through dinner and re-filled drinks without being prompted. I had every intention of taking some home for lunch the next day, but I ended up squeezing it all into my stomach, much to my dismay on the way out (uuuurrrgghh). There are other things on the menu I'd definitely like to try, will be back for sure! -
Review from Emily S.
Hershey, PA
Updated - 4/3/2012
Returned this weekend - delish!!!! Dinner for 2 including tip and leftovers - $32. Excellent food, excellent service, excellent price. Gave great recommendations for menu items.
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/3/2012
Had an awesome time at their buffet this weekend. They had a special NYE lunch buffet that was… Read more »
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Review from Courtney J.
Philadelphia, PA
Updated - 10/8/2011 4 Check-ins Here
It is with great sadness that I write this review. Aman's was my reliable place to go for Indian food. I used to look forward to it all week. However, after my experience today, I really don't see myself coming back here.
The restaurant was quieter than usual on a Saturday for lunch, but I did not think anything of it. The buffet looked the same, but the aloo gobi was ice cold and the texture was just wrong. The sambar was barely luke-warm as well. The paneer dish was a little saltier than usual. The nan didn't taste fresh. Everything was just off. Then I noticed that the waiters weren't refilling the water as much as usual either.
All this is stuff I can get over if it's only one visit. It's annoying, but not enough for me to knock it down to one star. The real problem was when I saw a cockroach crawl across the wood floor from a table in front of me toward the buffet. I couldn't see it's final destination as I was sitting in a booth and the other side of the booth blocked its view, but was going toward the plates and the chai. I'm sorry, but cockroaches are my ultimate enemy and nightmare. After seeing that I froze and lost my appetite and couldn't eat anymore. My boyfriend had been really quiet while eating. He'd actually slowed down too. I'd wondered if he had seen it. He asked me what was wrong when he saw I stopped eating. I told him and he just kind of nodded and then picked at his food a little. We had a friend with us, and I just told him that we had to go.
We went outside and I told my friend what happened. He wasn't happy about it, but was like, "Oh, well." Then we got in the car and my boyfriend told me that us that he saw one before I saw one, but he still wouldn't tell me where he saw it because he said I would have freaked out in the restaurant as it was closer than I would have liked it to be. He said he stepped on it and killed it though so I wouldn't see it. He was surprised that I saw another one. I guess where there is one, there is more. He still won't tell me exactly where it was, which is really freaking me out. I guess the damage is already done though.
So, due to my fear of cockroaches, I really don't think I can come back here unless something changes. I don't know if the quality control people were away today or what, but the whole experience today was just terrible. I'm really sad too, because now I don't know where to get Indian food. I guess I'll just have to cook at home. I can do it; it's just time consuming. At least I will know where my food is coming from and I won't have to worry about any uninvited dinner guests.4 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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6/4/2011
I've been here the past two weekends for the buffet, and I think this place is getting even better.… Read more »
Comment from Nabin C. of Amans Indian Cuisine 12/2/2011
Hi Courtney, I am extremely sorry for your terrible… More » -
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Review from Kate J.
Blue Bell, PA
2/24/2012
I have had concerns about Aman's in the past but each time I go to write a negative review they redeem themselves. But after yet another lousy meal I think it is time to update my previous review.
It seems clear that the are under new ownership and service is often quirky. There is brusque man who seems to be in charge of the dining room but he is just not cut out for the front of the house. I think that the new owners are not Indian at all but the food stayed good for a long time. However during the past few visits the buffet has looked good but the food is bland and sometimes cold.
The last time that we ordered take out, it was as good as usual so we are going to go again for dinner and see if the lunch buffet is the main problem. Nonetheless they have gone markedly downhill. It is disappointing because they are more conveniently located than Desi Villages.Comment from Nabin C. of Amans Indian Cuisine 2/24/2012
Hi Kate I am so sorry for your experience at Amans and I bet… More » -
Review from Lucci G.
Telford, PA
Updated - 4/11/2012
This is my husband's favorite Indian restaurant but you can get that from all the other posts. I give Aman's 4 stars for the food and an extra star for the impeccable customer service! I live pretty far from Norristown and Saturday night I made the hike to pick up a take out order. Unfortunately the kitchen or order taker confused my order and made my husbands food very spicy and my food very mild. Well it was so bad he could eat it. Spicy works well for me but not for him. I called and someone actually delivered a mild order to us that night at like 10pm. I was so impressed! We will ALWAYS return. With service like that Aman's gets FIVE stars! They are awesome!
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/16/2012
Based upon Yelp reviews I purchased a http://Restaurant.com coupon for my husband and myself to try… Read more »
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Review from Kunal P.
6/5/2011
I've only been here for lunch buffet. I live only 15min from this place and therefore have frequented many at times through the years. But, after discovering 'taste of india,' I go out of my way to drive 45min for a much better experience.
I can't argue with the other positive reviews for this place. I will even concur with them.
But, after discovering 'taste of india' in the king of prussia area, this place just doesn't cut it anymore.
May be some day, when gas price hits $5/gallon, I'll stop by Aman's. -
Review from David L.
Norristown, PA
1/2/2012 Purchased a Yelp Deal
Delicious food. Great for dinner or lunch buffet.
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Review from Maura G.
Updated - 11/14/2011 8 Check-ins Here
i'm having a moral dillema. i had my first bad experience at amans. as in foreign object in my food. but i physically cannot bring myself to lessen my rating. the waiter handled the situation perfectly-he apologized and replaced my dish with a fresh one, gave us 2 free desserts, and took my meal off of the bill. and the replacement dish was delicious. has it changed my opinion of amans? NO! will i continue to eat here on a regular basis? YES!
hey, these things happen from time to time. and the waiter made it right. considering how many times i've been here and how much food i've eaten from here, i was bound to have a bad experience at some point, right? RIGHT?!Listed in: Love Me [And Serve] Tender…
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/18/2011
this is my favorite local place to eat. i go here at least 2-3 times a month. i find myself craving… Read more »
Comment from Nabin C. of Amans Indian Cuisine 12/2/2011
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Review from Har D.
Philadelphia, PA
Updated - 3/17/2011
Food is still as good as it gets. There were 3 in the party 2 non veg and a vege.
Ordered Chk Makhani vegetarian version 8/10
CTM regular 9/10
Bhindi 9/10
Tadka Daal. 10/10......Dessert Ras Malai 10/10 and Gulab Jamun 8/10.
BYOB 10/10
Had the manchurian gobi 11/10 for apptz and all 3 of us did not waste time asking the other. IT WAS DELICIOUS. The samosa was good 7/10
Thank God the owner was here and ask him about staffing. Apparently chefs and kitchen staff are same guys BUT wait staff has changed and he is trying to train them.
Must say truly enjoyed the food. The vegetarian version of Chk Makhani had seitan as substitute and my carnivore friends loved it as well. There were a couple in an ajdct table who were non vegetarians and they sweared by the seitan vege Chicken Vindallo.
The Bhindhi with the tadka daal tasted just like moms did back home ( what memories ) and I actually ordered another for take out had it next day and it was scrumptious.
Ordered the mix basket naan and the owner gave us the best he had, garlic, Kashmiri and a crispy onion kulca.
I also had masala chai which was slightly too strong for my taste.
The wait staff looked slightly lost but I gave them credit for tryying. I guess makes things easier when one can also speak the lingo.
Will be back1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/22/2008
I have been going there more often and did notice that dishes were getting slightly smaller. Made a… Read more »
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Review from jess I.
Plymouth Meeting, PA
2/5/2011
I went here for dinner with a friend and the food was great. I got my favorite - saag paneer - and it didn't disappoint.
The service was friendly, but not as attentive as I would have liked. It wasn't that crowded, but it took a while for them to come around to check on us and fill our water. But overall the service was decent. I will definitely go here again.
This is one of the only Indian restaurants in the Plymouth Meeting/Norristown area that I know of, so it's a great little haven. -
Review from Jazelle F.
Lake Orion, MI
6/18/2011
I am glad to say that the reviews are true! This place was quite a treat for my Fiance and I, as this was the first Indian restaurant that we went to since moving to Philly.
For starters, we got the combo platter (non-veggie) and it was OK. One of the choices was a bit dried out, but the Samosas were quite excellent. My Fiance got the Goat Vindaloo (This was his first attempt at Goat). The meat came on the bone, but it was so succulent and juicy! I got the Chicken Korma which was really great. Big pieces of big were served in both platters, which was a nice surprise.
In addition, we got the garlic naan which was really delish. Arrived warm to our table and it was buttery and delicious.
Besides the dry appetizer, the only downfall of this place is that the service is a bit funny. As I noticed from a different review, we too waited a bit before people started to wait on us. We also waited a while for our check, but refills were plenty and the food was really great. Definitely going to go back to the buffet at some time in the near near future! -
Review from Marilyn C.
Chesterbrook, PA
1/15/2012
I have been going to this restaurant for many years and have recommended it to many others. After one of my out of town friends said their last experience was pretty terrible, I decided to go myself. It is true. It seems that the owners or at least management has changed. I used my Living Social coupon for two people and was shocked when they added 18% gratuity and charged $13.95 for a serving of tiki masala chicken take out during the buffet hrs. The tea was weak and tasteless and the buffet bins were sparse and some empty. Needless to say, I do not need to return in the future., This is how a restaurant ruins their reputation and loses a loyal customer.
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Review from Meghan N.
Conshohocken, PA
9/8/2010
We finally went here for dinner Saturday night on the recommendations of close friends and prior Yelp reviews. Sweet sassy molassy am I glad we finally went! I'm still thinking fondly about my dinner. Just last night at the grocery store the boyfriend asked when we were going back. Just writing this review I'm getting hungry and I just ate my mid-morning yogurt.
I thought the prices were very reasonable, but we also ordered vegetarian entrees. We shared an order of vegetable samosas and vegetable pakora. I had the saag paneer and boyfriend had aloo gobi. We also got an order of naan and raita. All that food and it was only $33. My inner tightwad is very, very happy.
The saag paneer was so silky smooth and tasty awesome. It seriously was the stuff of dreams. I need more now! -
Review from Michael E.
Glenside, PA
8/11/2008 ROTD 9/10/2008
Damn you buffet, you win again.
I really should just give it up after the first two trips, but the food is a siren that calls to me like Aishwarya Rai, and I am helpless to ignore her call.
I have eaten many lunches and a good number of dinners here and never had a bad meal.
The decor is nothing fancy, but the staff is friendly and the owner tells great stories. Amans is a jewel in the coal mine of the greater Norristown area. -
Review from mike l.
Brooklyn, NY
3/24/2007 ROTD 5/7/2007
Full Disclosure: the owner is best friends with my wife's uncle. And he's got a wicked sense of humor.
We never would have found this place had it not been A) ridiclously close to Sue's Grandparents house and B) run by friends of family. But, if you happen to be in the area & looking for tasty, authentic Indian don't let the suburban strip mall location scare you off.
Amans, named for the owner's daughter, is beyond great. It should be one of those dingy, out of the way places that only cabbies dare to venture in to. But it's not. it's upscale (but not break-your-wallet-expensive) and it's really clean! And you're in the suburbs, so there are no cabbies. But there is ridiculously good Indian food, so go. -
Review from Mindy Y.
Philadelphia, PA
8/8/2009
Best Indian food around.
I have dreams about this place. It's just that good. The buffet has a lot options, most of which I hadn't tried at other buffets. This can be tricky because if you don't like it, you never really know if it's the food itself or the preparation. But, no such dilemma at Aman's because it's awesome. Take out is even better - the Chicken Tikka Masala is uh-may-zing. My sauce was broken, but when it's that good who cares.
I miss you Aman. -
Review from Jennifer L.
Fort Washington, PA
10/28/2011 Purchased a Yelp Deal
First time here for me. Tried plenty of food out so I will just rate each dish based on poor/ fair/ good/ excellent rating:
Chicken Pakora - fair: first time I ever tried this anywhere, it wasn't bad but not sure if it was worth the price
Vegetable Samosas - Excellent: know that you get 2 samosas per order because we got a double order which was 1 order too many for us. but they came out fresh and delicious.
Garlic Naan - fair: they weren't crispy at all like expected but I hope this was a one-time fluke because I like my naan crispy!
Chicken Tikka Masala - good: this is the staple dish that I always order at Indian restaurants, it was as expected
Lamb Roganosh - good: if you like lamb, I'd give this dish a shot
Ice Cream - excellent: there's only one kind; they make it in house; it was delightfully unique in flavor
Rice Pudding -- good: very rich as expected
Overall, I would definitely come back again and for sure order the Veggie Samosas, Lamb Roganosh, the Ice Cream! -
Review from Andy S.
Blue Bell, PA
7/11/2008
Best Indian food in the area, even though it is Indian-by-way-of-Singapore. Meaning, you'll find some dishes that have a bit of a "fusion" thing going on, but thankfully that is a good thing.
Despite being located in a long-decaying strip mall, the interior is clean and uncluttered. Service is far above average, and friendly to boot. The buffet is the main draw, especially on weekends. And this place holds the rare distinction of actually delivering the goods when it comes to spicy food...for a brief moment I thought I would not be able to continue (but, I'm a trooper, and cleaned my plate). The server seemed surprised that I managed, as I had to really convince him that I wanted the real deal. Vindaloo hurts so good.
Though it may be my imagination, it almost seems like the place has slipped a bit recently, but then again I haven't been going as often, so its hard to say (I say this in terms of variety and execution). New kitchen staff maybe? Either way, I always look forward to coming here.Listed in: My Neighborhood
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Review from Marlene W.
Douglassville, PA
6/14/2007
Another great restaurant for East Norriton-Hooray!
This place has been getting crowded at lunch. Our little secret is out..
If you want to try Indian food but were afraid -try the buffet. It's AMAZING! You can sample a little of everything. The lunch buffet is very reasonable. I think they just upped the price to about $10.00 a person (It use to be around $8)
I recommend the tomato soup, aloo tikki and chicken makhani. But believe me everything is delicious. Try it, you'll like it! -
Review from Nate S.
Conshohocken, PA
10/9/2011
Delicious! Simply well prepared food at great prices with excellent service! Nuff said! Been here for dinner and have picked up take out several times and have yet to be dissatisfied. Chicken Tikka Masala, Vegetable Samosas, Lamb Vindaloo (or Roganosh if you prefer). And the Kheer (Rice pudding) is usually on point. Enjoy!
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Review from Sara P.
Philadelphia, PA
6/19/2009
This is a really great restaurant.
The staff is very friendly and willing to offer suggestions or even talk with you about anything. Even when the place is busy, the servers never seem rushed.
It is very nice inside. They just recently remodeled and it is pretty modern now. I feel so comfortable there. It is roomy and I love that they always let us take our time. We order a lot of food and stay for at least an hour.
We typically start off with the vegetarian appetizer. It is fried food with about 4 different selections. I don't particularly like their samosas. They are too greasy.
Then, we get one of the dosas. I've never had a bad dosa. These are delicious. hot and crispy with great filling and wonderful coconut chutney that I could eat with a spoon all by itself.
We order several naans. I prefer the garlic, but onion is great too and you can't go wrong with the plain. their bread is less greasy than a lot of other restaurants.
Most of the meals here are good. I wasn't fond of their mushrooms, which tasted canned, but I enjoy every vegetarian dish I order. Especially the Saag Paneer. I just can't stay away from that. They always politely ask which type of spice I would prefer, giving me the "Indian Spicy" option as well!
Even if I haven't been there for a couple of months, they still remember what I order and how I like my food prepared. -
Review from Percy N.
7/8/2008
OK, I hesitate a bit in posting a not so great review of a place that everyone seems to like, but I have to be honest, so here goes....
My wife and I visited Amans with great anticipation after hearing good things about it and were sadly disappointed. For full disclosure, we did go for a lunch buffet at 1:15pm on a weekend, which may have been too late, though there were many other customers in the restaurant.
The decor and ambiance is what you would expect of a typical strip mall based Indian buffet restaurant, however, the booths had covers which were over used and ripped on almost every booth....they need to fix this.
On to the food - started with the vegetable pakoras (fritters), which had been sitting out for too long. Nan was good, as was the tandoori chicken wings (a bit soggy but delicious) and the chicken makhani was not bad. The rest of the main dishes were pretty forgettable and the tandoori chicken which my wife is a typically a fan off tasted odd, so she did not eat it.
The handmade Gulab Jamun for dessert was a nice touch in the traditional sugar syrup, so I mixed it with some of the milk/cream of the Ras malai to suite my palate.
Service was friendly and they constantly ensured water glasses were full.
It is possible that they had an off day or that we went to late to get the best experience, so I am willing to try it again, but am not looking to rush back as I had initially hoped, especially with the Dosa Hut not that far from this place, which IMHO serves much better food. -
Review from laura k.
Ambler, PA
Updated - 2/24/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Oh Aman's, we've gone through the entire spectrum of dinners together now. Less than a year ago I was enjoying some of the finest Indian food in the area and incredibly attentive service. My last visit in October was bizarre, the service... odd and the food - underwhelming. Finally this evening I went hoping that was a fluke and I would be greeted with as great a meal as I was craving. Not to be.
We arrived around 6pm on a Thursday night. No one was in the dining room at all, staff or diners. A nervous younger man emerged from the kitchen and didn't really greet us but took us to our table without menus. He disappeared for a bit, returning to fill our water glasses silently.... still no menus. Disappears again for several minutes. During which an older man rushes by several times with take out food orders without acknowledging us. The younger man brings menus finally and we make our selections quickly, setting our menus aside... while both of the men - the only two we saw while we were there - raced back and forth with take out orders, or empty-handed a number of times and ignoring us completely. I've worked in food services as a waitress - the people who are dining in come first. Period. It should not take 15 minutes to get to ordering when you are the only people in the place. Finally the older of the two took our order.
Another group of three diners came in around the time we ordered. My bf was about 90% certain he ordered Chicken Goan - medium spicy and I ordered Lamb Saag VERY spicy (which I *repeated* when ordering, VERY spicy, I'm not kidding here, people. I like SPICY). He received a Chicken Korma that was not spicy at ALL and I received the Lamb Saag, also not spicy at all. Since he wasn't 100% certain he hadn't ordered the Korma, he said nothing. Of course there was no one to say anything TO as no one came by to ask how our meal was and staff pretty much disappeared for long stretches, except to occasionally race by with take-out and not make eye contact. And the food itself - it was really just ok. I could get something of similar quality out of pre-packaged Indian from the Trader Joes. Unremarkable. And that is sad to me.
Neither of us finished our meals and I wanted to take them home for lunch the next day. We hadn't finished our rice and in past, when I have taken food home with me from Aman's, the server brings out a full styrofoam package of rice to go with the leftovers without even being asked. After being asked to what we had left home with us, our server disappeared with our empty dishes and remaining rice into the kitchen where it promptly went in the trash, I'm sure. He packed the non-rice remains of our dinners in two cups at the table and gave me a paper bag with a hole in the bottom to put them in... then disappeared into the kitchen without bringing us a check. Again they both raced back and forth as the restaurant started to fill up, but seemed to be doing a lot of nothing. And we waited. It would seem clear that when we ask for our food to be packed up TO GO that we would maybe WANT a check. Or asked if we'd like dessert. But there we sat, ignored multiple times, passing us by. We gave up and went up to the front desk, as it seemed that would be the only way to make a point. On the bill I noticed the words Chicken Goan....
I will not be returning to Aman's again. This makes me quite sad.3 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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10/22/2010
Having been here so many times before, I thought I pretty much knew what I might expect of Aman's...… Read more »
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Review from Kevin C.
Lansdale, PA
6/8/2011
This is one of our favorite places to eat period. We have never had a single bad experience between food and service. The staff here are superb and I would put the on par or better than any 5 star place I've ever been to. The food is always consistent and delicious. I always get 2 orders of the Kashmiri Na'an- 1 for the table and 1 to take home. Atmosphere is minimalist but quiet and pleasant. The owner is there sometimes and his presence livens things up. He seems to really enjoy interacting with his patrons. We plan to eat here for a long time to come. In my opinion this is the best place to eat Indian food in Montco.
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Review from Ryan D.
Worcester, PA
7/18/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Great find! This place came recommended to me and I'm glad it was. Great prices, friendly service, awesome food, and never have to wait!
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Review from Sudhir N.
Plymouth Meeting, PA
8/13/2011
All the positive reviews have it right - the place is very very good and continues to get better. More importantly, I'm Indian and I like eating there ;). Its not fancy and its not exactly cheap but its good - 4.5 stars.
PRO:
+Food made by Indians for Indians. By this I mean that the spice profile is mostly correct for both the North and South Indian dishes. Its not 100% authentic but its very good and certainly well prepared.
+All the breads are very good and fresh.
+Interior is not fancy but nicely lit for dinner.
+Takeout is fast.
+Service has always been very good with a nice pace through the meal.
+Wait staff is pretty friendly.
+Have not had a bad item from the menu.
+Prices are more than reasonable for the quality. Probably get out of there for $40 for two people (appetizer, 2 entrées, dessert, tip).
+I love BYOB.
CON:
-Location. Its buried across from a former Kmart (Sears Clearance now) and next to some nail place. If you dont know its there its unlikely you will see it.
-Food presentation could be better.
Overall, its good quality Indian food that worth a drive. The quality has steadily improved over time and its now among the best in the Philly area. This review is based on more than 10 visits. -
Review from Chris P.
Lafayette Hill, PA
11/7/2009
Normally, I would give this restaurant an unequivocally enthusiastic recommendation. but today at lunch, I have to ask...
Aman, dear friend, what is going on ? You have spoiled me in the past, but today, the normal richness and quality of the buffet items seemed to be missing -- as was the variety. I like that there were 3 breads but... no spicy dal, no eggplant, nothing with spinach; the chicken was drier than usual, soup was thin, even the chutneys ? Plenty of heat ! The cauliflower had us hopping up and down at the table, but the spice profile was lacking and too much tasted one dimensional. Not to be picky, but even the gulab jamun was odd today - all different sizes. Very strange. Very very strange indeed. And the lunch crowd was so thin... is this cause or effect?
Maybe just an off day? Hope things get better. Take care. -
Review from Dave H.
4/8/2007 1 Check-in Here
This Indian buffet is located in a suburban shopping center near K-Mart. It's conveniently close to many area workplaces so when I arrived for lunch, it was packed! The selection and taste of food was pretty good, pretty much on par with other Indian buffets in the suburbs (head towards King of Prussia and you'll find three or four more) though in Norristown, they're the only one I know of.
I wish they had hot peppers, I didn't see any to decorate my food with. For an Indian buffet, their staff didn't fill our waters as fast as other places, but in their defense, the place WAS packed.
Try Aman's and judge for yourself! -
Review from Holly A.
Chicago, IL
4/8/2009
I absolutely adore this restaurant, and it is the thing I miss the most about living in Norristown. The food is amazing - Absolutely everything I've tried has been satisfying and delicious. My favorite is the cardamom kuhlfi. Though it's hard to get in the Summer (the kitchen gets too hot and it melts!), I get it every time I go in. The owner was kind enough to share his recipe for it (from memory!) with me, and I wish now that I'd written it down.
Absolutely amazing. Don't pass it by! -
Review from Seth R.
Norristown, PA
3/12/2011 28 Check-ins Here
Okay, I've lived up the street for five years and never dared to go in. Wife had an urge for vegetarian Indian. Off I went. And now a week later I have been back twice more. The owner is such a gem! What a great guy! The food... Can't rave enough. They got everything spot on! Every dish is better than the one before. Ask them to make samosa nachos for you!!!!
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Review from Anita G.
Green Lane, PA
3/8/2011
Awesome. We ordered take out. It was fresh and delicious. Goan Chicken was ordered to be super mild - no heat. Wow, it was actually prepared that way! No heat. I enjoyed an Indian meal without the heat which I can't handle. We also ordered Lentils & Black Beans it was so incredible I couldn't believe it was good for me. My hubby got Lamb Korma which was also superior to most other places that we have been except the now extinct Sawaii restaurant. The rice was very good and the Mango Lassi was perfect. I wouldn't hesitate getting meals from here all the time. This was only my 3rd or 4th time at this location, and they are as good as the Chalfont location. Yay!
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Review from G C.
Blue Bell, PA
12/28/2010
AMAZING Tikka Masala. I used to come here all time time! The food is really great. They have some traditional favorites with much flavor, better than even some other places which I love. The only reason I go to the other places is because of the travel distance. Aman's is a little out of the way for me. When I get the chance, I plan on going back though!
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Review from Joy S.
Blue Bell, PA
7/5/2007
Love Aman's. Don't be put off by the looks from the outside, it is lovely inside and very clean. Food is authentic to my American tastebuds and the buffet is excellent. We go here often enough to be given the same booth and know some of the other patrons by sight!
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Review from joshua h.
West Point, PA
1/28/2009
1) We liked this place enough to have our wedding rehearsal dinner here for friends and family.
2) Owner is very friendly and informed enough to chat up any subject.
3) Service is good.
4) Food is delicious.
5) Food is inexpensive.
Haven't tried the buffet outside of our rehearsal dinner but itching to try. -
Review from Mike R.
North Wales, PA
10/11/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Came here when we arrived at Chaikana to find that they are out of business! :-( It couldn't quite make up for my disappointment, but did a decent job of saving the evening from being a washout.
Had CTM (spicy) and Sash Paneer (medium) with naan and raita. The spicy was so non-spicy that I couldn't enjoy the raita with my meal. The food was still tasty and well-prepared, so I'll chalk that up to conservatism in the service of making sure the customer can eat their meal (one can always add spice, but it's not so easily removed).
Point of humor- The gentleman filling the water glasses was a bit overzealous, to the point of the waiter needing to speak to him while we were trying to place our orders.
We'll be checking out the outpost in Chalfont as well. -
Review from Kate M.
Philadelphia, PA
9/29/2009
If you take nothing away from any of my reviews, take this: I don't think there is a dish on the menu that David won't make vegetarian. He's got a fabulous arsenal of mock beef, seafood, and chicken. I've ordered the vegetarian mango chicken so often that he stopped letting me order it. We struck a deal that I could get it every other time I came in. I've never had anything less than stellar there, but the mango dishes are what kept me coming back.
