Taste Of India

I haven't been to an Indian Buffet since way before the pandemic, so now that this buffet is open, here we go. First off, wow, the price sure has gone up! It's $15 for the lunch buffet now! I never paid that much, but I guess prices are up all over. The big Chinese buffet in town is $14, so I guess that's the price of buffets now. Parking is open but a little weird, but just park on the empty lot and cross the curb to the door. The place looks better on the inside than on the outside for sure. Plenty of open seating inside. I was surprised how small the buffet was, just one small line of steam tables, but I guess maybe there's not that much variety in Indian buffets. They did have what I came for though, and that's the Tandoori Chicken! Most of the other offerings besides the Tikka Masala and basmati rice, I'll pass on ... not the most appetizing looking stuff I've seen. But I'll tell you what, that was the best tasting Tandoori Chicken I ever had at a buffet! It was so tender your teeth just sank in and pulled away effortlessly. The flavor was right on as well. I did like that they included thighs and drumsticks. Not like some Indian buffets, serving just the weird back and boney pieces and saving the good pieces for the ala carte dinner menu. I got my fill of chicken so I guess the price was worth it. Nice hot naan was brought to my table too. Drinks included with this buffet, soda, mango lasse and hot Cha. The Tikka Masala was good flavored, but the white meat chicken in it was a little dry, but that's white meat for ya. Poured over rice, the Tikka was very good. I'll come back here sometime. But I can't help think, the big Chinese buffet for a buck less you get way more selection of food ..... but you can get Tandoori Chicken there!

It's said a picture is worth a thousand words. Having said that, the pictures attached to this posting do little justice to the actual experience of this meal. My apologies! I imagine the variety and authenticity of the samples offered on just the buffet selections alone, are similar to experiencing what the head chef and owner of Taste of India, Chef Amarjeet Singh, prepares in his own home for his family and friends. With each delectable and savory offering, the 15 years of experience in the world of culinary arts this Chef has under his belt comes shining through. The perfect balance of traditional aromatic spices and a genuine love for his craft is something to behold. As I've stated in other postings, when a dish or meal captures the attention of all ones senses, allow yourself to be fully immersed in the moment and appreciate such a rare gift. Taste of India 🇮🇳 does indeed invoke such an experience for the senses. If you are on the fence about trying traditional Indian cuisine or if you have tried other Indian restaurants and had anything but a pleasant experience (or if it was a great experience) you owe it to yourself to give Taste of India a try, in my humble opinion. On a side note... Hands down the best samosa I have ever tasted in my entire existence (and I have had quite a few in my lifetime from a number of places domestically and international).

Dinner today was lamb curry and it was really good and I also had garlic naan bread delicious. They have these great dipping sauces that are flavorful. I had an appetizer called samosas it like a turn over but with vegetables also delicious. I had order a To go plate called biriyani its rice and spices all Mix up with any meats you want order mild unless you like it to spicy. That’s really good it like a fried rice with Indian spices.

My wife and I and a couple of friends enjoyed dinner tonight. We live in Washoe Valley so it was quite a drive to come in but still worth it. This place is truly authentic and the staff is friendly and quick to get the food out. Everything we ordered tasted amazing with well balanced seasonings. The price has gone up a bit on the dinners but I'm sure the buffets for the weekend are a steal. For dessert, a warm chai is super tasty.

Excellent Indian Meal. Been to this lovely restaurant couple of times during my stay in Calefurnia . Super impressed with decor, ambience, food and attentive service. Seemed like a lovely owner run business, and it reflected in attention to detail towards smallest of the things, incl generous portion sizes and great presentation Would highly recommend to try it and use it as a benchmark for your dining experience (at least Indian cuisine), and you'll be coming back for more. Great going guys, all the best 👍

A group of us visited today for dinner for my birthday. I was amazed by both the quality and the value of the food. I thought we ordered too much food and was nervous by to see the bill. However, it was far less expensive by than I expected despite ordering several mains, a few orders of samosas, and naan bread. This may be higher during the lunch buffet. Many items on the menu can be made vegan if requested and the staff are knowledgeable. Even the naan can be made vegan. The staff were helpful and welcoming, the food was amazing, and the value was good! I highly recommend.