India Café

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    Closed11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    1450 W 86th St

    Indianapolis, IN 46260

    Mon

    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    • 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Tue

    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    • 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Wed

    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    • 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Thu

    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    • 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Fri

    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    • 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Sat

    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    • 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Sun

    • 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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    We offer wide variety of Northern and Southern Indian Cuisine. Serving Lobster, Shrimp, Lamb, Goat, and Chicken cooked in clay over or in authentic Indian spices. Also we serve vegan dishes. Buffet available daily. Dine-in or carry out. Family friendly ambience.…

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      Ayla N.
      Indianapolis, IN
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      Mar 8, 2019

      To be honest this was my second attempt (1st attempt was at a completely different restaurant) at Indian food in the past FOUR years! I'm not typically a fan of various shades of sauces over meat, but India Cafe was the group pick for today's lunch and I thought since it had been awhile I'd give it another go... I started by sampling a lil of (almost) everything on their buffet to see what I liked. To my surprise I really liked the Chicken Tikka Masala over rice. While this was my only win from the buffet they other nine people I was with enjoyed ALL of the buffet.
      We were greeted with smiles, quickly seated and received prompt service. The overall experience was good, and why I gave a 4-star rating. While I will probably not return my co-workers are already planning their next visit. If you enjoy Indian food this Cafe is worth adding to your list.
      Including tax the lunch buffet was $11.98

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      Iris F.
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      Dec 1, 2023

      Visit here today because I just felt that this weather, rainy and cold cold for something warm and Hardy. So I went to get some Indian food and India café did not disappoint. The service was very punctual and our server was nice. He got our food out in a timely manner. I tried to order the iced tea it was unsweetened(not my thing.) So I went for the mango juice instead, which was amazing. The chicken marsala was nice and hot and the medium spice level was just right there was not a crumb left.
      I would definitely recommend here, if you're looking for Indian food!

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      MelitA C.
      Indianapolis, IN
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      Oct 30, 2022

      I know how business works and how one customer's review can tank a business fast. So, this review is for them (owners) to learn of our extreme dissatisfaction with our experience. To address, change, and implement for future customers if they do desire to remain as a viable option to others that love Indian food....let's say I was disappointed and extremely overwhelmed with my experience.

      Service: (3/5)--When we walked in there was only one other group seated in the building with us within the entire restaurant. There was only one waiter the entire time serving everyone. So we understood immediately that there would be some sort of delay. The entire time we were there the waiter seemed a bit uneasy with speaking with us. He also never refilled our cups. He did respond to our request for additional items at certain times.

      Food: (2/5): The chicken wings that were ordered was good. But everything else was mediocre from the Samoa's to the Butter Chicken dish. I also found a hair in my food (which I was given the opportunity to choose which dish to comp.) But the food was not giving authentic Indian. The onion Naan Bread was delicious but the garlic naan was underwhelming.

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      (It was giving old church vestibule). And there was a roach crawling on the floor under our booth that we had to kill. And when we brought it up to the waiter he did and said nothing about it. I'm vexed about my experience....

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      Ashleigh S.
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      Oct 31, 2022

      I've been here several times, but I've never eating inside. I can honestly say, had I never eaten inside I would definitely come again.

      Unfortunately, there was a roach walking across the floor and a hair on my friend's plate.

      The waiter was nice, but he didn't know enough about the dishes to answer questions.

      My food was meh, I had a vegan dish. I used to eat the Chicken Hot Wings so I suggested them to my friends and that was a hit.

      Overall, it was an experience I could have missed out on.

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      Aaron B.
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      Dec 14, 2022

      Not the best but not the worst either. The staff were friendly, the food came out in a timely fashion, and the restaurant was clean. But there was no music or TV playing, which made it awkwardly and terrifyingly quiet. And something just didn't jell with the atmosphere. If you're in the area and want some Indian, this is a decent choice. I wouldn't go out of my way for it, though.

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      Dianna Z.
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      Jun 11, 2023

      The food was ok but the tamarind chutney was like tea, it was all watered down & no taste, very disappointing to me as I like my pakora with it, it was like French fries with no salt or ketchup. Just don't enjoy the pakora without it! The delivery person did knock on door so it sat on my front porch for an hour before I found it. Everything was cold.

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      Jessica L.
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      Oct 28, 2022

      I tried the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Daal (lentil) soup - both were absolutely great and the Masala came with naan bread as well! I would recommend this establishment to everyone!! They do not disappoint!

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      Brian M.
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      Dec 27, 2021

      My wife and I went to India Café for the first time tonight. We had a great time and already know we will be back!

      The service was excellent and very welcoming.

      We ate all vegetarian. There are options for vegan, vegetarian, seafood, chicken, lamb as well. Everything we had was spot on excellent. It was served "family style" where it was easy to try each other's dishes. We want to go back and have some chats and other items as well.

      That you for a great date night!

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      Amanda V.
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      Went back to try their butter chicken and chicken wings. DELICIOUS. The chicken wings were a little surprising, in a good way. It was dark meat chopped up, bone and all, swimming in a thick gravy. Oddly enough they really did give me that traditional chicken wing flavor. There was a hint of smokeyness to them. I loved the sauce. Chicken was tender in the butter chkn. Naan is always soft and hot.

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      Josh P.
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      Mar 5, 2023

      Waited 15 minutes extra on a pick order. They acted like i didnt order it we i got there and were very rude.

      Ill go next door next time.

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      Dev W.
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      Dec 27, 2023

      Not sure what I ate, but I am sure it was rewarmed, under seasoned and probably leftover takeout that was resold. WTF

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