All India
315 N Craig St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213
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Address :
315 N Craig St
Pittsburgh, PA, 15213 - Phone (412) 681-6600
- Website https://allindiapgh.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :Closed
- Mon : Closed
Tue
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street, Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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India is the birth place of Chicken Tikka Masala and Curries. Indian foods are prepared with a blend of finely mixed spices quite popular across the region. The spices develop the rich taste in Indian food enough to boggle your mind. The ever-increasing fan base of Indian food around the New York city is steadily increasing because of the large number of Indians who traveled to the land of dreams. The Indians also brought their very own vibrant, colorful, and aromatic authentic dishes for the people in the West. While most of the Indian population is Vegetarian, Indian food is great for people who are looking for vegan or vegetarian food option. If you are a Meat lover, don't get disappointed yet. Indian food also boasts of some popular non-vegetarian dishes too. Few examples are the famous Butter Chicken, Mutton Biryani and Tandoori Chicken are enough to satisfy your taste buds.
Indian food has gained reputation all over the world especially in the United States. You can find many places serving the appetizing Indian food across all major cities in the US. India is a diverse country with different food culture originated from different parts of the country. While the Northern region boasts tandoori dishes and korma offering royal taste, the Western Ghats offers sea foods that is made in naturally sweet tender coconut milk. The South Indian food servers a quality of different dishes made from rice accompanied with spicy chutneys, curries and famous sambhar. Also, the Indian sweets are a delight to relish. If you ever want to have a burst of sugar syrup in mouth, don't forget to try few Bengali Sweets. Be it spicy, tangy, or sweet flavor, you can find everything in the Indian cuisine. Be assured that the melody of spices will surely bring delight to you.
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Larissa G.
I never thought I'd say it, but at long last, I've found an Indian restaurant that makes food I can actually eat! For years Indian food has been a very rare treat I only indulge in when my Indian friends have been kind enough to make dinner or bring a dish to a potluck. In my experience restaurants have often made their Indian foods too spicy or too "Americanized" - not to mention used far too many fatty ingredients and oils that just made me sick. So the fact that I could stuff my face at All India, without feeling sick and while being able to enjoy my food, makes me happier than I can even explain. I came here with a large group of friends for a celebration; throughout the evening our waiter was very kind and considerate. There were a few moments here and there where we'd find that we were unable to flag him down to get refills, and occasionally it would take a while to get something like an appetizer or even the checks from from. It was a little odd seeing as the place looked mostly empty aside from our large group, but then again, we were a very large group, so I'm honestly willing to let a few delays go, especially since the waiter really was very nice - he always confirmed just how spicy we wanted our dinners and was happy to answer any and all questions our large group had about the menu. As for the food? I just...yum! I personally ordered the butter chicken - tender chicken cooked in a nut and tomato sauce and served with warm rice. Honestly eating that dish was heavenly. It was perfectly cooked, seasoned, was as spicy (well, not spicy) as I requested...I couldn't get enough of it! Words cannot describe how happy I was to eat something that good after my many negative experiences with Indian restaurant dishes. I had the chance to try some of my friends dishes and sides as well, so I can also promise that their yogurt is absolutely amazing (seriously, try something with the yogurt - you'll be glad you did!) as was one of the spinach-stuffed vegetarian options. I really want to come back here to explore more on All India's menu. Thank you All India for the wonderful experience and meal - you'll see me again!
(4)Jiaqian L.
I gave the 3 stars for the food based on the price. Food is ok here and options are good. However, they can not have the hot or warm naan and everything which are fired taste bad! Services is not very good here. Asked for hot water more than twice, still gave me the cold water. They need more people!
(3)Jane L.
The first time I went to All India, I found it to be pretty good. The food looks like food at a typical buffet, like it's been sitting there for a bit, but there was a large selection of different dishes and everything tasted great. Plus, as a student, I was able to get $1 off of the lunch buffet. (Hey, every dollar counts!) The second time I went, it was not very good. I would say avoid going towards the end of their lunch hours - you get left with old food because they don't bring anything new out when they're about to close. Sounds like common sense but we didn't think about it and it wasn't good. Both times, we had one nice server and one guy who came around who wasn't nice. I would say the service leaves something to be desired. Also, the ambiance is a little depressing. They keep it quite dark (though the water goblets are wicked cool and look like something from Game of Thrones). My boyfriend, who's from India, thought he had found a place he could go to every week for some good Indian food, but I think we'll have to keep looking.
(3)Sunil V.
Our first time to this place for dinner. Wow. Great service. Cool atmosphere. Food on buffet was fresh and authentic Northern and Southern Indian food. Two in our party had a gluten and dairy allergy. The waiters went back to ask the chefs what we could have. They patiently explained what we can eat and it was a lot. The masala tea at the end was a great conclusion. Try this place it is a greatIndian restaurant.
(5)James L.
SETTING Located next to a sketchy beer distributor and looks like a haunted house on the outside...with a "DAILY BUFFET" banner. Looks suspect. Is this a trap? I consider myself a risk taker. Enter inside and I feel like I've been transported into a dimly lit mini mansion that has goblets (yes, really!) to hold your water. Can't forget the nice TVs with bollywood music on the screen showcasing beautiful people doing outrageous dance moves. Banquet room in the back for private parties. Pretty unique venue. FOOD This is a review of the buffet. What a spread! Chickpea curry, saag, goat curry (yeah, baby!), chicken curries, sweet and sour chicken/broccoli/mushrooms, tandoori chicken, and the list goes on. Along with raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, these are some of my favorite things. And the garlic naan! Mmm, All India got my stomach singing the "sound of music". Food is always piping hot and refilled at the buffet when low. SERVICE Typical buffet service. Sometimes water takes a while to come around. Pay at the counter by the buffet after you finish. IMPRESSIONS I come here at least twice a month for a reason! $1 off the lunch buffet if you have a student ID, which comes out to $9. What a steal! I've been to some indian buffets and this has to the biggest spread and the best price. Also, drinking out of a goblet makes me feel like Lil Jon. Will I be back soon? WHAT! Will I be back soon? YEAHHHHH!!!
(5)Anne C.
Definitely coming back here for some Sunday night buffet pig outs. Usually I'm an easy pleaser when it comes to Indian food but this really blew my minimal expectations. It had the best of all the other Indian restaurants that I frequent and the Indian households which I impose myself on. It's authentic, and a had a bit for everyone. Meat lovers, vegetable grazers, vegans... As a spice lover, this had it all, a perfect combination of burning my esophagus as it makes it's way to indigestion later and taste. I'd want to describe the different dishes here but that would be pointless. It would be better to go to the restaurant and take a look for yourself and confirm the crowd's opinion.
(5)Emily K.
My last trip was for dinner at the buffet. The buffet was beyond what you would ever expect for dinner at an Indian restaurant. They had an extensive selection of vegetarian entrees and a decent selection of meat entrees. If you are looking for a specific meat entree, this probably isn't for you as they only had 3-4 meat entrees. But everything tasted pretty good for a buffet. They had a wonderful array of chutneys that you usually don't find. The naan could have been fresher (they had it sitting at the buffet and it was quite dry). The time before, my family and I ordered take-out and it was amazing and just what we'd been missing since India Garden.
(5)Pat V.
Very unassuming from the front. Inside is a bit dark. The food is fantastic! This is the best Tandoori chicken I have ever had. Naan is delicious, and the sag paneer is flavorful without being over creamy. Best Indian food in Pittsburgh!
(5)Varuni S.
I have had food here about 3 times and every time it has been disappointing. Their naans are tasty and they do choley bhature well. The buffet has 2 -3 things done right but most of the dishes come nowhere close to the real Indian food I had growing up in India.
(2)Joseph T.
I came here for the Sunday night buffet and was very satisfied with the selection and quality for the price. There were a handful of dishes for vegetarians, omnivores, and carnivores. It would be awfully exhaustive to mention everything I tried, so I'm going to say that I was pleased with the food across the board and mention a few of my favorites. I liked the vegetable pancakes. I spread the coconut chutney, the mango chutney, the mint sauce, and the harissa on pancakes. All of 'condiments' were good too. My favorite entree was the paneer with peas (I think it was called mattar paneer but I am not completely sure). Before leaving, make sure to pick up some masala chai. It has a well balanced taste. The service was very attentive and accommodating. Our plates were quickly collected and our glasses were rarely empty. All in all, I was very satisfied with my dinner here.
(4)Meera L.
Vegan and gluten free (sometimes incorrectly) marked on buffet. Selection very impressive but taste wasn't the best I've had in Pittsburgh..the flavors just weren't anything to write home about but we were fed. $10 for lunch buffet. Gulab jamun somehow was not tasty at all
(3)Ranjit K.
I went back recently and found that I didn't have to wait long to get my check so I'm now updating my experience to 5 stars. Thanks!
(5)C C.
I went with my dad for the lunch buffet on a Saturday. I've become a fan of Indian food, and this place has the largest variety of any Indian buffet I've ever been to--an extensive salad bar, appetizer-type foods, chutneys, at least eight different entree-type dishes (including vegetarian and vegan options), two types of rice, naan, dosa, three desserts, chai tea... It's about $10 per person, and with ID, students get a $1 discount on the buffet ($2 off entrees). I had a great time trying to sample everything and enjoyed it all. The owner was friendly and our glasses of water were kept full. My only complaint is that we were seated by the door, so whenever it opened, we got a blast of chilly air. I had a great lunch here, and the next time I want lots of Indian food, I'm going here for sure!
(5)Rebecca G.
Went back today. Everything is still super tasty. I read the other review about the goat being chewy... I don't eat meat so, I know nothing about that, but I have brought several different people here and everyone thinks it's good. The service seems to have a few kinks that still need to be worked out, but if you just ask someone (anyone) they are all more than willing to help you.
(5)Ang S.
Good Food!! Good atmosphere!!! Terrible Service I know.. I know.. I always say service usually depends on the server but nevertheless I do have to mention it here. Our server seemed pretty friendly at first until we were seated and then it all went down. I'm not sure if he was trying to friendly but it just came out to be simply rude. We started off with some appetizers and being here for the first time - we asked for few more minutes to decide on the entree. Our server's response "Hurry Up! Okay" - not that we were taking that much time and I would probably understand if the place was packed which it wasn't. The food here is good. The buffet supposedly a lot better but haven't had the chance to try yet. Given the service, I think the buffet is the way to go at this place.
(3)Janel C.
The husband was craving indian food and saw that they have 1/2 priced dishes on some nights. So we headed over to give it a try and were pleasantly surprised. Nice decor with a more fancy atmosphere. Service was attentive and it wasn't too crowded. I can't comment on the authenticity, but we enjoyed our chicken vindaloo and our Thali dishes. I ordered my dishes at a 5 spicyness and it was just right!
(4)D G.
Recently went for a dinner buffet. Oh wow. What goat curry and butter chicken curry. And I'm almost vegetarian!! (Almost - I just take the curries) Large variety. Even my picky toddler had plenty to choose from. Will so go back.
(5)Favian S.
I came here for a Saturday late lunch. The lunch buffet was priced at $10 (but with $1 discount for students). I thought there was good variety. The buffet consists of a salad bar with various chutneys and dressings. There are also your basic entrees like chicken tikka masala, goat curry, tandoori chicken with staples like garlic naan and basmati rice. As you can expect from a buffet, the quality of the food is not as good as if it were freshly prepared for you. The chicken tikka masala was dried out and the naan was a bit soggy due to being trapped in a steamed catering tray. However, I still enjoyed my meal very much. It's hard to beat All India, especially given its price.
(4)Xinyu H.
So far this is my favourite Indian Buffett in pittsburgh. Wide selection of vegan menu and my friends say the goat is very good as well. Some other Indian restaurant is as good in terms of flavours but if you are vegan or veggie, please come to All India.
(5)Meghana G.
This is not authentic indian food by any means. The dinner buffet was horrible. Bland, greasy, stale. I doubt I'll ever go back.
(1)Laura M.
I came here with two friends last night for dinner after Bhangra in the Burgh (a Punjabi dance competition). I'd been wanting to try this place for awhile, given the positive reviews, and this presented the perfect opportunity to do so. We weren't able to try the buffet, since it was a Sat. night, so we all decided to get different versions of the thali and share dishes, which gave us a good sampling of the offerings. Based on this sampling, I (and both of my friends) felt that the quality of the dishes was somewhat uneven. I ordered the non-veg thali, one friend ordered the curries and grill thali, and the other ordered the vegetarian thali. The chicken tandoori was pretty good, but rather small in quantity, and the chicken tikka masala was mediocre and kind of oily (I've had much better quality versions of this dish elsewhere). I didn't try the lamb curry, since I don't eat lamb, but my friends tried it and said it was decent. The same could be said for the garlic naan (hard to mess that up). The rice pudding was quite bland--I could hardly taste the seasoning that's customarily included with this dish. My friend who ordered the curries and grill thali found the goat curry that comes with it inedible. He hadn't eaten goat before, so he tried one piece and found that it consisted of a bone with very little meat, and then tried another, which was gristly, and then another, which was tough--at that point, he gave up. He found the other dishes okay to decent. The same applies to my friend who ordered the vegetarian thali. We ordered spice levels of 3-4, and found them significantly hotter than we'd like. Good thing the yogurt-cucumber sauce was included, and we ordered lassi... I think our experience can be best summed up in the words of my one friend: "I've had better Indian food" [down the street]. Given the high ratings, I was expecting to enjoy my meal more, and for the food quality to be more consistent across the board. Having said that, I understand that this place is primarily known for their buffet, which I'll have to return to try (I'll update if/when I do). The aspect of our experience that we enjoyed the most was watching the Bollywood-esque Hindi music videos, and noticing that the lights were synchronized to the music. 3.5 stars.
(3)Sony. Paul P.
I went to this hotel yesterday for dinner, their buffet was pathetic. My wife and I could not eat anything, it was not fresh at all. The service was poor, he charged me $13 per plate. Overall a very bad experience, will not go back there.
(1)Nia B.
This is a delicious Indian buffet. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is that their dishes just taste different than any other place I've had them. These are not bad flavors just different. It has the typical over the top décor. Definitely worth a visit.
(4)Britney C.
Best Indian food I've had in Pittsburgh. I'm so glad I found this place a little hidden on N.Craig St in Northern Oakland. I was originally going to an Indian spot a block away because there were more reviews for this place but after tasting their tamarind sauce I was very very disappointed. So I ended up walking down the street to this little spot hidden off behind a bar or beer distributor. From the outside it looks almost too small to be anything more than a fast food spot but one inside it opens up beautifully and extends past the main dining room to a private area for larger dinner parties. They have a decent bar with seating for about 6 as well as an awesome array of fresh made beverages like tea and lassi. They serve water in these goblets which I'm not too fond of since its metal and I don't like the feel of the metal on my lips so I just ask for a normal glass. They serve their version of chips and dips which is basically these thin crisp with three different sauce. Tamarind, a pickled chile's mixture and some green dip. My favorite is definitely the tamarind because its so sweet and thick but the mixed chile's come in a close second. I believe you only get the chips if you order off the regular menu which we did on our first visit but It was a Thursday and they offered the buffet on this day and Sunday only. So after deciding on drinks we made our way up to the buffet. Man were there so many amazing options. Every label listed whether the item was gluten free or vegan which was a good comfort. They had tea at the beginning of the buffet followed by a chickpea dish surrounded with fresh bread and elegantly decorated. The salad bar was great too with different sauces to put on your salad other than ranch and italian. They also had an amazing fruit salad which was pineapples mixed in a mango based pudding like sauce, Delicious!! After the salad where various types of curried sauces at least 5 to 6 along with jasmine rice and basmati rice. They had these mushrooms that literally tasted like general tso's sauce and they were sweet and crunchy that I almost forgot I was eating mushrooms. At the end of the hot foods was your meat choices like chicken tandoori and curried fish, chicken and goat. On top of all the food they had dessert was a great ending to this wonderful array of choices. They offered whose pancakes balls soaked in a thin syrup like base and something known as fried sugar shaped similar to pretzels. I wasn't too fond of the fried sugar because it tasted too much like the oil that it was fried in and that wasn't a pleasant taste in my opinion. After finishing our meal we let our food settle and enjoyed some interesting tea that had a distinct taste of cinnamon and some other spice. I drank it without sugar which was a great choice because it ruins the flavor. It was my hubbys first time here but it won't certainly be his last. The best part is that the buffet was only $10 a person!!! Such a great deal for all the food we had to try. It was totally worth it in my opinion!! See you guys soon.
(5)Douglas W.
This is the best Indian buffet in Pittsburgh. The assortment of choices is unbelievable and it's impossible to try everything. My only small comment is that everything is richer than it has to be. I've had similar examples elsewhere that aren't as heavy. I also appreciate how balanced the heat level is on all of their dishes. There's a definite range. Tamarind, for example, is just hot. Every dish is too hot. Not here. Another remarkable thing about their food is their use of fresh vegetables in many of their dishes. You rarely see such an abundant variety of freshly prepared vegetables. Back off the fats a little and I would be here all the time. There's too many cream and cheese based dishes with fried veg balls floating in them.
(4)Sophie G.
I absolutely loved my meal (chicken tandoori) and the meal of my girlfriend (chicken tikka)! We had a very nice waitress as well as a very helpful staff which constantly took care of us and our drinks even as our waitress was busy. Also $2 off any entree if you show your student ID. If you want authentic feeling and tasting, All India is the place. Only thing that drops this restaurant down to 4 stars was that the restaurant was slightly stuffy and a bit warm and also the Chassa drink we ordered was unforgivably horrible (of no fault to the restaurant, we just had never had it before)
(4)Jenny B.
This is my husband's favorite Indian place in Oakland, and he frequents the lunch buffet. I can't make it over there during the day so we went one Sunday night for the dinner buffet--awesome! Many, many veggie indian dishes along with a few for the carnivores, masala chai, and plenty of dessert and naan options. I also love the atmosphere--they have Bollywood videos and music playing, and lots of colorful lanterns and string lights. The service is a little slow for those of us who like it spicy--at one point I felt like I was going to die because my water glass had been empty for so long and I have an unfortunate affinity for chili peppers. Other than that, this place is perfect and it might have just been because they were SO busy. Because it's awesome! :)
(4)Shannon M.
Sad to say, but I am disappointed. My go to dish to try at an Indian restaurant that I haven't been to before is kadai paneer. I asked for medium spice but when I received the dish the "spice" amounted to tons of black pepper which didn't allow for the rest of the spices in the dish to stand out. The paneer itself was very rubbery in texture. Alas, my search for better Indian food in Pittsburgh continues.
(2)Jam I.
I've only ever had the lunch buffet. Selection is good, food ok but many off the hot buffet item are usually only warm (in temperature).
(3)Vinodhbabu D.
Not so authentic. Tried some foods from the menu. They tasted alright. Buffet has variety but not tasty. Tried the buffet several times though
(3)Nancy H.
One day I walked outside my apartment building and what's that I smell in the air, sniff sniff? Onions? Garlic? Curry???! I was so lucky that the best Indian buffet had just moved in across the street. The selection totally trumps that of Tamarind which is also in the neighborhood. While it might not be that much to look at from the outside, the ambience inside is rich, colorful, and clean. This is definitely THE place for Indian buffet in Pittsburgh. With all the different Indian buffets I've had in the past, I still see some unique dishes here. I love that they have puri (puffy dough) as well as naan. After lunch, you can grab some Indian cooking stuff at Bombay down the street.
(5)Ravi K.
Chicken tikka kabab is delicious. Portion sizes are very generous. I've been here atleast 4 times last week for take away.
(5)Amsul K.
One of the better Indian places around Pittsburgh. The buffet as well as the menu food is great. Buffet has great number of choices. Make sure to check your plates before you add food on it, sometimes I have found them to be a bit dirty, but not all the time, just make sure and ask them to replace it and they will do it. The spice level is great, not too spicy or bland. Their special biriyani is really good. Try to buffet and see if you like it before trying the menu food (they have student discounts too). Definitely will go back and I tell people to go there since it is actually really good. If you shop at Bombay Mart, it's the same people that own this.
(4)Bil R.
I love their lunch buffet. On a day off I'll wander in and enjoy a leisurely lunch all by myself. I like the selection of vegetarian dishes, though I usually have to get some goat curry and chilly chicken to satisfy my inner cave man. They just instituted a $15 minimum on credit cards which is going to cut down on future visits. Lunch buffet with a lassi comes to about $14.50 - already a splurge for lunch. They made an exception for me since I didn't have cash. But I don't like to hassle about if I have cash on hand before going out, and there are plenty of other restaurants that aren't going to fuss over a credit card. I'll probably head to Udipi instead when I'm feeling like something vegetarian and Indian. They don't have a buffet, but I dare you to try and finish an entire lunch there!
(4)Emily A.
Decent buffet and food, lacking on service. It took forever to just get us some waters.
(3)Brian K.
I'll count this as an incomplete review, because I have not had the option to try the lunch buffet yet...which nobody would shut up about :) Anyways, here's a quick review on the regular menu: GET THE THALI GET THE THALI GET THE THALI. It's on the last page. You get some form of an appetizer, 3 different dishes, rice, raita, and DESSERT. One of them even comes with Ayran. This is one of the best deals I've seen for the amount of food you get, and I was really happy with the quality. The paneer was above average. However, the lentil dish was a bit too heavy and boring for my tastes. It wasn't bad though. Oh, and the samosa was on point as well. Really I have no room to complain because my vegetarian thali came with rice pudding and rice pudding is basically the best thing on the face of the earth (aside from sushi..STEP OFF) I will definitely stop back here and check out the lunch buffet. :D
(4)Katie L.
I had a craving for Indian buffet, so we decided to check out All India. I had not been here before, and I was blown away. The buffet had a lot of options. There were a bunch of dishes you don't normally see in other buffets so I was happy with the number of options. The food was fresh and delicious. I am not vegan, but I was impressed by the number of vegan options, which were all quite tasty! We will definitely return!
(5)Mark S.
I tried the lunch buffet and I was sorely disappointed. It was very bland and slightly sweet. Nothing was terrible (although the goat curry seemed to have excessive bone in it), but nothing was particularly good. I realize it was the buffet, which tends to be more mild, but this wasn't mild. This was just bland. On the plus side it was very gluten free / vegan friendly. I might return if someone needed that. Otherwise I doubt I would go back. Also the chicken chili was pretty good.
(2)Seanzalcoatl K.
North Oakland's All India is excellent! I've been here several times so far - with many more to come - and it never fails to please me. I've never had the pleasure of traveling to India - but my travels, as both a tourist and resident, have found me to be a huge fan of the cuisine of the sub-continent. With incredible dining experiences in DC, New York, Reykjavik and London, I was wary of finding a spot to sate my appetites since my recent return to my very own hometown. I am absolutely pleased and completely contented. All India's fare well represents the regional differences of both northern and southern styles. I'd be confident to recommend this fine establishment to all - from cosmopolitan to local, from Yank to Yinzer to Indian national, as well... I know all wound have a fabulous affair. Indeed, I am not in the habit of writing reviews - but on the occasion of a celebration of our friend's book publication (The End Of You And Me, by Wendi M. Lee - find it on Amazon!), the staff was so outstanding and everything was so awesome I decided I'd have to tell the world and get the Yelp on. Additionally, this is a must-do destination for the vegan/vegetarians in your life. I am a proud one myself (as of recent years). Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free items are plentiful on the menu - and clearly noted on their buffet (Sundays and Thursdays, I believe). And, it's ridiculously cost-effective. Writing about it makes me want to go back right now! And now, a haiku review of All India: Alert Pakistan. All India is da bomb! Bollywood flavah! This has been your haiku review. Thanks, All India!
(5)Ryan P.
Having only sampled the lunch buffet twice, I don't feel qualified to say whether or not this is the best Indian restaurant around town, but it's certainly the best Indian buffet I've had in Pittsburgh. I'll have to sample the standard menu before passing judgment on the rest of the restaurant. The lunch buffet is, for lack of a better word, sprawling. There are plenty of vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices available as well as soup, salad, dessert, etc. Pretty much your standard buffet fare, but with a wider variety than usual. Decor inside is clean and modern, and although the service is a little spotty, that's probably just due to opening pains.
(4)Faith A.
After a recommendation from my husband's friend, we decided to check out All India on a Saturday night when we were meandering around North Oakland. We have to say, based on this visit alone, we were not disappointed at all. The service was super attentive and kind, and the menu had a great selection. There were 4 of us, and each of us ordered something different... we were all very satisfied. The portion sizes were good and they were priced more than adequately. We will definitely be back... the service, the food and the ambiance made this a good experience overall!
(4)Miriam W.
Without a doubt, this is the best Indian restaurant in the 'Burgh. I haven't had a buffet this overflowing with vegetarian options since my days trolling Devon Ave. in Chicago for samosas. The food is artfully and thoughtfully prepared, with spice levels that changed from dish to dish, and truly interesting flavor combinations. I was blown away. I can't remember the last time I ate at an Indian buffet where the choices were so many that I couldn't sample everything. You actually need a game plan when dining here. They offered the mini masala dosa with sambar and coconut chutney on my visit. While the mini dosas aren't as crispy as the larger ones I've had (probably because they make them ahead of time) these were still delicious, and the sambar was excellent. Everything was excellent, from the veg pakora, which were perfectly fried and delicious, to the dal, which was rich and creamy, to the fresh broccoli and potatoes, the eggplant masala, the saag paneer...I could go on, but you get the drift. They had 3 dessert choices too. Over the top. The best part is, if you can't get to the lunch buffet, they serve up a dinner buffet on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. I can't wait to go back.
(5)Natasha K.
tl;dr summary: It used to be better and now it's nasty. Would be 1 star if not for previous experiences that were more reasonable. Food: Not fresh. The deep fried appetizers taste like they're from the freezer. The naan is thin and crispy and stale. The menu is pretty big, but lacks some of my usual favorites (e.g. aloo mattar... they have mattar vindaloo which they claim is equivalent, but it's not the same sauce or spices). The plain sweet lassi, both of the two times I've ordered it, was definitely spoiled (you can taste that the yogurt has turned). Service: Usually friendly and attentive. Last time we went, though, people weren't very nice. But this doesn't factor into my review, star wise, as I don't care that much about service. Ambiance: First thing you see when you come in is a huge sure that's always got Bollywood videos. This would be fine, but the volume they play them at is insane. Was hard to talk. But I noticed that there are only speakers on one side of the room so maybe the other side would be better.
(2)Mishel M.
had buffet here. there was a nice selection of veg and non veg variety. there was indeed a good spread but it lacked in taste. I am not a fan of this place but will give it another try as it is very reasonably priced.
(3)Sandeep P.
The lunch buffet here is awesome! So much of variety and so much authenticity! Lot of vegetarian options. And buffet price is $10 which is very reasonable. I would come here again and again without second thought.
(5)Dan M.
I recently wrote a review of India Garden, lamenting the decline of a former standby. I subsequently learned that the former owner of India Garden sold the restaurant and opened this new place, All India. I had the lunch there today and was delighted to discover the old India Garden reborn and even somewhat improved, with a wide selection of generally good quality items. I expect to return to All India regularly.
(4)Mary S.
They have a very large assortment of dishes for their lunch buffet.I think it's by far the most extensive I've seen- larger than Tamarind and Yuva which are not far distance wise. If it's variety you are after, you are super hungry, and it's lunch time, I would definitely recommend. I love Indian food and all you can eat buffets really test my will power. Their dinner entrees I found to not be as good as the buffet. Weird- maybe they were having an off night. Anyway, I highly recommend the buffet. The service is excellent as well.
(4)Lauren B.
Amazing! Would go back every day!
(5)Nithin A.
This place has the best buffet spread in Pittsburgh. Lots of options for vegetarians like me and the deserts were also awesome. Icing on the cake, CMU Students get 15% discount too!
(5)Julie P.
This was the best Indian buffet I've had in Pittsburgh. Great selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, fresh and hit food, delicious chai tea and a nice ambiance. I can't wait to go back!
(5)Kathryn V.
The buffet here is fantastic with lots of vegetarian choices - more than other Indian buffets in the area. Everything is great - the nann is always fresh and all of the paneer dishes are perfect. with so many offerings it is a deal that cannot be beat. I eat Indian food often and discovered new favorites because of the wide selection (which is also good for a Indian food newcomer). Having been here many times I can say that The food is consistant, the staff friendly, and the restaurant clean and inviting.
(5)Oren S.
All India has been the finest Indian restaurant in the region and its service and graciousness second to none since it opened its doors in March of this year. It continues to attract a large number of customers that are of Indian descent, which says a great deal. I do not understand why favorable reviews of All India have been deleted. I would also note that it is unfortunate that reviews that are obviously fabricated and false have been added. The accuracy of Yelp is dependent on the honesty of the reviewer. Honesty is not common here.
(5)Chloe N.
Best Indian Buffet in Pittsburgh! Fantastic selection of food, everything I tasted was amazing. Clear labels on the vegan options, of which there are a ton! The cauliflower (gobi) dish is amazing, the chole is fantastic, but there was also a mushroom manchurian dish that blew my mind...I should just stop and say to go try it for yourself, it's really worth it. The place is also super clean and has a great atmosphere, with a very friendly and attentive staff. I can't wait to go back!
(5)Heidi S.
Have not been for dinner yet, but the lunch buffet is awesome! Large variety of dishes, many vegetarian options - and vegan labels! The buffet items are typically not spicy, which is understandable, but they have fresh chili peppers with the condiments so you can add your own heat. Brilliant. On my first visit, they had a turnip dish on the buffet which was by far the best root veg dish I have ever had - the turnips had totally absorbed the aromatic spices (think anise, cinnamon, cardamom) and melted in our mouths. Amazing.
(4)Ryan C.
I went to All India last night with a friend, and the food was so good that I feel compelled to write a review and tell everyone about what a great experience we had. Now, admittedly I'm no expert on Indian food, but I have to say that All India has the best Indian food I've ever had. I got the Chicken Tikka Masala, which is my favorite Indian dish, and I thought it was absolutely incredible - I like to get it as hot as it can get, but the spiciness was not overpowering. It was just right. The flavor was rich and delicious. My friend got the Butter Chicken and he let me try it, and that was also amazing. The naan was out of this world, very buttery and soft and flavorful. It definitely beats the naan I've had at other places. We also got the All India Platter as an appetizer - chicken tikka, lamb kabab, samosa, fish amritsari, and vegetable pakora - and everything on it was marvelous. The service was excellent and very generous with refilling drinks. The atmosphere in the restaurant was wonderful, very nice, and low-key lighting. I would go back here in a heartbeat and I'm going to recommend it to all of my friends. Thank goodness it's close to where I work!!
(5)Syed Sajjad Ali S.
The food is good and so is the staff. I visited the place today .. It's taste is good but it's not that spicy .. If you are looking for something really spicy then I won't recommend you this place.. But otherwise it's nice place to fine in
(4)Passang S.
Some of the best Indian Buffet restaurant ever visited. The selection is huge. They even have good variety far vegetarian and non veg. I don't see masala tea, ladoo, small dhosa, samosa on buffet but they serve here. Its really clean and well managed.Service is really good. From price stand point ($9.00 lunch on.Sunday) its a deal. I will go there again and encourage u to try
(5)H. Elwood G.
I have eaten at almost every Indian cuisine restaurant in the past 10 or 15 years here in the Burgh. By far one of the tastiest and most professionally run. There are others I frequent, but All India is a nice treat and lots of vegan options. My first loyalty to an Indian restaurant was The Prince of India, but now that I eat less meat, I've come to appreciate All India. Coriander, in Squizill, also good, but very meat-driven. All India makes a wonderful makhani fish, which is out of this world if you're into fish curries. They also pride themselves on A-class presentation, and they prepare many, many options that are authentic dishes not available at the other restaurants around town.
(5)Alan S.
My current favorite Indian buffet in PGH. Solid offerings in this place that is owned by the former creator/owner of India Garden over on Atwood Street which is currently being mis-managed by the new owners. Really nice attractive interior decor in here . Very very colorful and cheery looking inside whereas some other Indian restaurants can be very dingy and just eerie, inside. This guy has spent a lot of cash on the interior decor, for sure . My only complaint is that the hours of operation are listed as 11:30 - on but they will tell you they are not open yet or that the food is not ready until 12:00 noon or so . I wish they'd resolve that issue or just change their hours to 12:00 - on . Highly recommended you try the buffet to sample a wide variety of their dishes .
(4)Akshaya M.
Four strikes in one go 1. The guy cleaning the table spilled chutneys on us 2. The food arrived about 45 minutes after ordering 3. Fodd was bad at best 4. The waiter wanted to charge us extra $1 per card for using credit cards to pay the bill They were unapologetic about delays and sloppy service on top of which they wanted to charge us more while we thing charging for the food itself was wrong. Won;t go back to this place again.
(1)Mark S.
I work just down the street from here and, on the advice of a colleague, tried the place out for the lunch buffet today. I have to say, it was quite delicious. Very large selection (including a lot of vegetarian dishes). Most of the time, you go to an Indian buffet and, before you even get there, you already know what there will be because a lot of places just phone it in with the usual palak paneer, aloo gobi, chicken tikka masala, etc. While all those were present here, they had a lot of things I've never gotten to try before, like jalebi (think India's answer to a funnel cake), that were delicious. Really, the only thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the one shrimp dish on the buffet (which suffered from overcooked shrimp). Furthermore, I was greatly impressed by the staff actually seeking my opinion on the buffet and looking for constructive criticism. It shows that they actually care and want to make it an enjoyable dining experience for their patrons. Places like Oakland have no shortage of Indian restaurants but this is going to be my go-to for Indian when I'm in the area. Definitely give it a try.
(4)Anup M.
Worst Indian buffet in Pittsburgh. I used to go twice a week. I never got fresh food. Going to all India is waste of money.
(1)Jonathan B.
As someone who has been to India and grew up near the US's largest Indian diaspora in New Jersey, I think I can say that All India has to be one of the best venues for Indian food in the country. A dish of mughlai lamb was served at the right level of spiciness with expert flavor, the naan was perfectly charred, and the condiments were clearly prepared in house. The ubiquitous green chutney served at Indian restaurants had a serious depth of flavor - maybe All India has a secret coriander connection, maybe they grow it themselves, but that chutney is worth the whole meal right there. I thought moving from the east coast to Pittsburgh meant giving up on finding expert expressions of the cuisines of certain countries, but with the discovery of All India I am happy to cross the sub continent off that list.
(5)Laura G.
Beautiful atmosphere, friendly service and a great meal. Best of all, this place is very reasonable. Entrees ranged from around $8-12 and the buffet is $6 for lunch and $7 for dinner (available Thursday through Sunday). I'll be back for sure!
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