5th star awarded! They have street food! One of my favorite Bollywood movies (Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi) has a scene where the two main characters go out for street food and indulge in something they call "gol guppa". I've looked for it high and low wanting to try it myself. I finally discovered it has another name "pani puri" and that Touch of Asia carries it. It was amazing! Little crispy puffs, served with a lentil type filling, chutney and some sort of dipping sauce. So awesome! Ask to see the "other" menu if you don't see it listed with all the other Indian dishes they offer.
(5)
Bill B.
In my prior review of Touch of Asia, I complained about the dismal condition of the men's room. I am happy to be able to say that the men's room has been renovated and is fine now. The food also is excellent. We were there for lunch, when everyone else was using the buffet. We ordered from the menu. The service was fair at best, with only one server in the room. Perhaps at dinner the service might be better. If you got there for lunch and decide to use the menu, don't expect fast service.
(4)
Karen P.
Touch of Asia is my favorite Indian place in KC- and trust me, I've tried most, if not all, of the Indian cuisine KC has to offer. I was pleased on my most recent visit to see that the decor has been updated and the place was looking cleaner, fresher, and more inviting. These improvements will make me update my rating to 5 stars. The food has always been 5 stars (I'd give it 10 stars if I could!) and it's great to see that other aspects of this restaurant are working towards 5 stars also. I noticed a few other reviewers mentioned the tired decor- which makes me think that the owners read & pay attention to their reviews. Very nice to see!
(5)
Tim B.
Totally sold on the Saturday menu here, which delivered the thali plate I've been desperately seeking since I arrived in KC two years ago. In earlier posts, I've made it clear that I'm no big fan of the Indian Buffet Concept, but have muddled through one after another since I've arrived, thinking that my beloved thali was simply not here. Never have I been so happy to have been proven wrong!! The vegetarian thali was excellent, with great naan and papadum; we also got an righteous masala dosa and Bhel Puri, which is real-deal Mumbai street vendor food. Frankly, we were so excited that we ordered too much, and could have just settled for the thali and masala dosa and been more than stuffed. But I couldn't help it, with a little tear in my eye. *sniff sniff* I'm just so excited to have found this authentic Indian food presentation- I will return early and often!
(5)
Wenday L.
This place may look too empty during the dinner rush but the food here is one of the best in KC. We've had Swagat and Korma Sutra before and this place is just as good in our opinion. The classic korma and tikka masala were delicious but my personal favorite was the lamb achari.
(5)
Chad C.
I forget what I ordered, but it was from the vegatarian section of the menu and it was great. I asked for very spicy and they definitely delivered. The portions are large enough to take half of it with you if you dont want to walk out over-stuffed, which is always a plus. Everything was obviously made from scratch and tasted amazing. I will be back tomorrow.
(5)
Kunal S.
I have been here 3 times and every time I have left the place feeling disappointed. First 2 times, I ordered biryani and it tasted like fried rice mixed with chicken gravy. This time around ordered paratha and chilli chicken. Paratha was fine but the chicken had a strong taste of mixed pickle. I am not coming here again.
(2)
Jamie L.
I've been here three times, and I think because I live just up the street I keep hoping I'll like it more than I do. The truth is the food is fine; it's nicely presented and consistently prepared, but it just doesn't wow me. Their naan is more charred and crisp than at other places and it makes a nice change. But the service is pretty spotty. The servers are very friendly, but in three visits we've had multiple order mistakes each time. One person got lamb instead of chicken, one spicy dish instead of the medium that was ordered, never received tea after asking for it several times, etc. I just think there are more interesting Indian restaurants flavor-wise and more reliable service elsewhere, so I probably won't be back. But I wouldn't discourage anyone from trying it either.
(3)
Miriam N.
What a great,authentic Indian place. The food was fresh,beautiful presentation and great taste. It makes me never to go to a buffet again. I wanted to know what others were having delivered to their table, it looked so interesting.
(5)
Cory K.
Probably the best lunch buffet around and there are several options in the area. The staff is friendly and the prices are great. Indian fools is less about the looks and more about the flavors. They have this spicy red chicken dish that is fantastic. Be prepared to over indulge, but it's worth it.
(5)
Sid S.
Another over rated indian restaurant. The ambience is boring . Food tasted good but horribly spicy.
(3)
Leslie S.
LOVED! Great service and the lamb rogan josh and chicken vindaloo was AMAZING! I also loved that they had "Bollywood" music videos playing for something fun to watch and talk about!
(5)
Christina M.
Maybe we've been spoiled by having Indian food in the UK, but we thought Touch of Asia was pretty bad. The food was WAY over salted, a gross error for any restaurant. But both our chicken dishes contained only bad tasting dark meat. We know some Indian recipes call for dark meat, but not what we ordered. The curries were also more dry than they should have been, and the spice blends just tasted off. I am not Indian or Pakistani and I can make a much better curry than we had at this place, using Jamie Oliver recipes. The rice, papadums and naan were good, but those aren't the big indicators of a good Indian. We were extremely disappointed. Won't go there again, for sure.
(1)
Vaibhav P.
They have the worst indian food. We ordered chicken tikka and found a long steel wire in curry. They replaced the curry but was a big turn off. Never going to this place again
(1)
Anna V.
Review for lunch buffet: Samosas, beef and fish curries, gulab jamun, oh my!!! It's a small buffet, but the food is good and service also very attentive
(4)
Elizabeth T.
I received the worst service when I visited with my 3yr old son. The service is slow and inattentive, there was only 1waitress who was also handling the cash register. After a almost 25minute wait for drinks with a toddler I got up and left. I called the owner after and he was not apolologetic at all. I am frequent customer for take out chapati for over 5yrs now. I will take my business elsewhere.
(1)
Lance W.
I've only been here on special occasions where the owner prepared a special menu for my party, I really like Touch of Asia. The flavors here are very similar to the cuisine I've had on my business travels to India. I really like the crispy naan at Touch of Asia, a pet peeve of mine is thick, doughy naan. The minced lamb samosas with mint chutney are a great way to start any Indian meal. The chili chicken, biryani and tandoori chicken are some of my favorite dishes. The service here is very attentive, I've always had great experiences here. If only they served jalebi for dessert! I might kick it up a star!
(4)
Stephen H.
Lunchtime buffet is easy and simple and delicious. They really nailed the kheer. Took a friend here who works nearby but never gets asked out to eat Indian. We had a great experience.
(4)
Youshi P.
The bhel puri and pani puri from the chat menu are outstanding. The ambience was great with good service.
(5)
Lucas H.
Very good indian food. A little off the beaten path and I wouldn't have found it outside of yelp. Services was great and very friendly. I would definitely eat here again.
(4)
Marie B.
Always enjoy stopping here while in the Overland Park area. Had the lunch buffet for the first time today. Small but nice selection of traditional dishes.
(4)
Ben C.
This is simply the BEST Indian food in all of Kansas City! The decor is so-so, the service is average, but the food is amazing. For months I went here at least once a week and even now try to make it at least monthly. If you like Indian food, then you should try a Touch of Asia, you won't be disappointed. My wife always get the aloo palak and I'm addicted to lamb korma or chicken achari...
(5)
Stephanie P.
How can a lunch buffet that was 'supposedly' freshly prepared, taste like it's a day old? I was just unimpressed with everything from start to finish. There was no greeting at the door; we were shown our table and given water and had to ask for soda/tea after a while. The buffet was small and dingy. The items I chose (in which I will not attempt to spell) were extremely disappointing. I had chicken tikka, a cauliflower and potato dish, a curried vegetable dish ( which was so slimy I couldn't eat it), and some burned to a crisp naan. All in all, I thought everything was below average especially since they charge $9 for a lunch buffet. The one thing I really enjoyed was masking the burnt naan with the spicy mint yogurt sauce.
(2)
Austin K.
This place has a small lunch buffet that generally is very solid. The food is fresh and fragrant towards the beginning of the day but gets worse as the day goes on. I like to go there first thing so that I get the freshest stuff. My only beef with Touch of Asia is that the price keeps going up! Lunch buffet is now 10 bucks which is not terrible, but it seems to go up .50 cents all the time. I also highly recommend the Thalis that they serve on the weekend. Check it out! (It's a good place to go if you don't want to be bothered at lunch)
(4)
Elaine D.
When I find myself running an errand in OP on the weekend, I'll sometimes stop in at Touch of Asia for lunch. Pleasant restaurant, very good service and I've never been let down by a meal at this place. I usually order the vindaloo, if you like spicy, hot foods, I highly recommend it!
(3)
Chaz G.
Indian food on thanksgiving goes hands in hand with Chinese food on Xmas eve. And lemme tell you. This place was pretty solid. The idli we got as a starter was pretty good. And all the dishes that followed were just as good. Paneer. Bartha. Biryani. Oh yeah. I hate how most places white wash the food by cutting down on the spiciness, but that wasn't a problem here. Happy thanksgiving
(4)
Jamie C.
Was impressed with their food. Ambiance is a little lacking so I wasn't sure what to expect but it was actually pretty good. Lunch buffet was a good way to try several dishes.
(4)
Marie F.
My Indian friend Tony took me here once... I miss Tony. Let's not get bogged down with sadness though... let's talk about the good stuff. I don't know correct food terminology and I'm not going to fake it.... Call me unrefined, I don't care. I will use descriptors to name the food. No offense intended to anyone. So they have brown sauce with taters and brown sauce with meat (goat). Both are pretty tasty. They have the red chicken which most people are familiar with... a tater square with stuff in it (the stuff is good but just dip it in a gravy or a sauce and it's even better). All the curry gravy is good. Well everything is good. I'm a rice pudding fan and I think it's important to have it when you eat something that is sorta spicy. These guys have something I haven't found anywhere else though: Squishy pancake balls. They soak these pancake balls in a vat of hot syrup and when you bite into it -- it gushes syrup! Now, I've only ever been to one other Indian food place... so it's not a good population survey but I can safely say that the other place DID NOT have these. I know, I looked. It's a buffet (for lunch anyway) and it seems small but they keep the food well stocked and there is actually a good variety of food to choose from. The price has gone up, but what hasn't? The server was quite nice and kept our water filled and our plates cleared. You pay at the register in the back and he was kind to use as well. You can walk in - claim a table - eat until you are sick -watch Indian music videos - pay and be on your way within 30 min or less. So, don't be afraid to go on your lunch break.
(4)
Jeffrey A.
Touch of Asia was one of the first Indian restaurants I visited when I moved to the KC area back in 2007, and it has consistently been my favorite of what I would call the "big 3" Indian restaurants my friends and co-workers typically visit (the other two being Ruchi's and Korma Sutra). FOOD I can't say I've ever had a bad dish here, but there are two that really stand out from the rest: their tikka masala and the weekend thalis specials. First off, their chicken tikka masala is my favorite version of this dish, and not just in KC. The sauce has a really nice flavor that isn't overwhelmed by either the tomato or cream, the chicken has that great dry tandoori quality to it (that I love), and the spice levels - even if you order it hot - isn't overwhelming, but instead tends to build in intensity as you eat more. On the weekends, they do thali specials - one vegetarian and one non-vegetarian - that lets you sample a couple entrees, a selection of sides, rice pudding, some sauces, and a samosa and naan bread, all for a decent price and - if time is an issue - relatively quick turn around. I prefer the vegetarian option as I'm rarely in the mood for lamb, although the non-veg version always has their excellent tikka masala as the chicken dish. Their basic naan bread is probably my favorite in KC, although Korma Sutra and Ruchi have good bread as well. I believe I've tried most of the appetizers, and they've all been good, although I think Korma Sutra's appetizers are a bit better overall. As for other dishes, again, they've always been good. My friends prefer their butter chicken over other restaurants, and in my opinion their rice is really good, close but possibly a little better than even Korma Sutra's. And when I'm not ordering the tikka masala, I'm usually ordering the tandoori chicken or the chicken tikka (e.g. the tikka masala minus the sauce). Both are great options that I usually get if I'm not up for the heaviness of the masala. During the week they have a buffet. I've only been there once, and remember it being good if a bit small. However, I'll defer to others with more experience to judge the weekday buffet options. BEVERAGES I basically stick to water whenever I do Indian - I don't want my drink to distract from the wonderful flavors, and fresh water always taste better when you're indulging in a little spice. Judging by the bottles behind the cash register, they seem to have a decent selection of alcohol, but again, I've never tried any and can't really say how it compares to other restaurants. I have had their mango lassi, which is good. SERVICE The service is definitely top notch - the servers tend to be quiet and keep your beverages refilled but otherwise "stay out of the way". As such, their service is different than Korma Sutra's, where the owner is very engaging and even entertaining. Which is better is personal preference. Personally, I like both. There are times where me and my party really enjoy the engaging environment of Korma Sutra, but other times where it's nice to have the much more relaxed and quiet environment of Touch of Asia. If anything, the slight edge (for me) goes to Touch of Asia in this regard, because it really does feel like your neighborhood Indian restaurant, where the owner recognizes you, you get familiar with most of the servers, and you can just relax without having to worry about a seven-course entertainment for the evening. :) OVERALL As I've said, I love Touch of Asia as it is basically a consistently good place for Indian food in a low-key setting. I've done plenty of take-out from them, but it's a fantastic place to get together with friends and spend an hour or two over good food and conversation. It may not have the buffet options of some places, or the engaging style of service of others, but it really is a fantastic restaurant in its own right, a nice neighborhood joint that's great for a weekday night meal with friends or family.
(5)
Graham G.
I've been a fan of Indian fan since my youth, introduced to it by my Dad who loves Indian food. I didn't experience truly great (westernized) Indian restaurants until I lived in England, where Indian food is king. My work colleages and I regularly visit other Indian restaurants in the area for lunch. Namely Korma Sutra and Marsala's, I'd been trying to convince them for sometime to try a Touch of Asia, today we finally did. Prior to today I had eaten at this restaurant once, about 3-4 years ago, after enjoying a great lunch buffet, I'm puzzled why it didn't become a regular after that first visit. When I saw Samosa on the buffet I was sold, it's one of my all-time favorites, although on a buffet they're often not that good. These on the other hand were very good, better than some I've had cooked to order. In addition to the Vegetable Somosa, they had a good range of dishes available with something everyone should enjoy, even those who are not familiar with Indian food. Each dish we tried was flavorful and the meats were very tender, something you don't typically find on a buffet. Both of us were very impressed and have vowed to return on a regular basis. The service wasn't quite as attentive, even though it was quiet, as that of Korma Sutra, who's service is unsurpassed and can't be beaten on the little extras they provide. The Naan was a little disappointing too and took a while to arrive at the table. These minor flaws were more than made up for by the excellent food!
(4)
Madelaine G.
Food was good, service friendly and attentive. I had Chicken Tikka Masala (medium) and the spice level was perfect. They can do really spicy food as well. Some of the other dishes I tried weren't the best... Naan was good. If we lived closer, I'd definitely try the buffet.
(4)
Elyse N.
I had my first Indian experience elsewhere, but I this was my family's Indian place back home. I make sure to visit TOA whenever I'm back in KC. No place I've found in California makes pakora the way they do. I could eat their pakora daily as long as I had plenty of their delicious mint chutney! Have only had their buffet once years ago, we normally get the same few items to share every time we dine in. Their garlic naan is not the best I've had - I prefer large pieces of garlic with a soft roast texture and theirs is minced and cooked to a crunchy texture. My brother calls their chicken tikka masala "chicken with heaven sauce." I love their daal mahkani. It sounds heavy when you read the description of being "simmered in butter" for hours, but those scrumptious lentils don't taste like the fattening dish they likely are. Their papadam has a nice peppery spice to it and they are always crispy. I wish the samosas were a tiny bit spicier. I generally like Indian places that let you pick your spicy level, but I've never walked out of Touch of Asia unsatisfied. Get the gulab jamon for dessert. Warm balls of honey soaked goodness!
(4)
David G.
Been here several times and love it. I've been getting to-go from them for quite some time. Wasn't too impressed with their buffet the one time I got there during the day - the choices were pretty limited. However, I've never been let down when I've ordered the regular entrees. If you're eating with friends, definitely get a couple things and share them around. I've loved the chicken korma and vegetable korma, the tikka masala and pretty much everything from their tandoori grill. The malai kebabs were awesome. Definitely recommend giving this place a try.
(4)
Kelsyn R.
Touch of Asia is a good standby when my regular Indian place is too busy or I have eaten there too many times in a month. The buffet is good, not great, but consitently good. Surprisingly, ordering food off the menu is not really much better, which I find unusual compared to most places. Buffet is small, and the selection is fairly standard every time, which is good if you like predictability, but bad for encouraging you to come back frequently. Not great, but solidy good, and with all things taken into account, I would rate Touch of Asia in my top 5 for Indian in KC. This is as much of an indication of the rest of the field as how good they are.
(3)
Judy R.
Best Indian in KC! The lamb korma is phenomenal and so is the chicken tikamasala. It is a small restaurant and they work very hard to make you happy. You will love it!
(5)
Mark K.
I used to frequent this restaurant at least once a month when I worked at 105th. This restaurant is good good at reasonable prices. I found that I liked just about everything available at this restaurant. A friend convinced me to try this place and I will give this restaurant the credit for having finally broken me out of my stagnation of always eating "American" and more specifically "Southern American" food. The food was good enough that I then wanted to try other types of foods. Now, I eat quite a diverse assortment of types of foods and it all started right here at Touch of Asia.
(4)
Reed N.
I have eaten here two times. Once for dinner [feast for two] and once for lunch [bufffet]. Both times I was very pleased with the food and satisfied with the service. The prices are somewhat moderate-to-high.
(4)
H C.
I luv this place.. Best malai kofta in Kansas city.. Quality of food is always consistent... If you like spicy appetizers then marchi Vada is must to have..
(5)
Jookie K.
Touch of Asia is--tolerable, but just barely. Our chicken vindaloo was too salty and had no potatoes, and our panir masala had bunk-ass panir that was way too rubbery. The veggie samosas were flavorless. Our garlic naan came with garlic powder sprinkled on top, rather than chunks of fresh garlic. Garlic powder?! Foodwise, I'm not at all impressed with the place, especially for the price. And they don't have Boulevard Wheat on their beer list, which rubs salt (of which there is excess in the vindaloo) on the wound that is my mouth after eating here. Two good things: the service was great, and they give you rice at no extra charge.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
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.
Dawn C.
5th star awarded! They have street food! One of my favorite Bollywood movies (Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi) has a scene where the two main characters go out for street food and indulge in something they call "gol guppa". I've looked for it high and low wanting to try it myself. I finally discovered it has another name "pani puri" and that Touch of Asia carries it. It was amazing! Little crispy puffs, served with a lentil type filling, chutney and some sort of dipping sauce. So awesome! Ask to see the "other" menu if you don't see it listed with all the other Indian dishes they offer.
(5)Bill B.
In my prior review of Touch of Asia, I complained about the dismal condition of the men's room. I am happy to be able to say that the men's room has been renovated and is fine now. The food also is excellent. We were there for lunch, when everyone else was using the buffet. We ordered from the menu. The service was fair at best, with only one server in the room. Perhaps at dinner the service might be better. If you got there for lunch and decide to use the menu, don't expect fast service.
(4)Karen P.
Touch of Asia is my favorite Indian place in KC- and trust me, I've tried most, if not all, of the Indian cuisine KC has to offer. I was pleased on my most recent visit to see that the decor has been updated and the place was looking cleaner, fresher, and more inviting. These improvements will make me update my rating to 5 stars. The food has always been 5 stars (I'd give it 10 stars if I could!) and it's great to see that other aspects of this restaurant are working towards 5 stars also. I noticed a few other reviewers mentioned the tired decor- which makes me think that the owners read & pay attention to their reviews. Very nice to see!
(5)Tim B.
Totally sold on the Saturday menu here, which delivered the thali plate I've been desperately seeking since I arrived in KC two years ago. In earlier posts, I've made it clear that I'm no big fan of the Indian Buffet Concept, but have muddled through one after another since I've arrived, thinking that my beloved thali was simply not here. Never have I been so happy to have been proven wrong!! The vegetarian thali was excellent, with great naan and papadum; we also got an righteous masala dosa and Bhel Puri, which is real-deal Mumbai street vendor food. Frankly, we were so excited that we ordered too much, and could have just settled for the thali and masala dosa and been more than stuffed. But I couldn't help it, with a little tear in my eye. *sniff sniff* I'm just so excited to have found this authentic Indian food presentation- I will return early and often!
(5)Wenday L.
This place may look too empty during the dinner rush but the food here is one of the best in KC. We've had Swagat and Korma Sutra before and this place is just as good in our opinion. The classic korma and tikka masala were delicious but my personal favorite was the lamb achari.
(5)Chad C.
I forget what I ordered, but it was from the vegatarian section of the menu and it was great. I asked for very spicy and they definitely delivered. The portions are large enough to take half of it with you if you dont want to walk out over-stuffed, which is always a plus. Everything was obviously made from scratch and tasted amazing. I will be back tomorrow.
(5)Kunal S.
I have been here 3 times and every time I have left the place feeling disappointed. First 2 times, I ordered biryani and it tasted like fried rice mixed with chicken gravy. This time around ordered paratha and chilli chicken. Paratha was fine but the chicken had a strong taste of mixed pickle. I am not coming here again.
(2)Jamie L.
I've been here three times, and I think because I live just up the street I keep hoping I'll like it more than I do. The truth is the food is fine; it's nicely presented and consistently prepared, but it just doesn't wow me. Their naan is more charred and crisp than at other places and it makes a nice change. But the service is pretty spotty. The servers are very friendly, but in three visits we've had multiple order mistakes each time. One person got lamb instead of chicken, one spicy dish instead of the medium that was ordered, never received tea after asking for it several times, etc. I just think there are more interesting Indian restaurants flavor-wise and more reliable service elsewhere, so I probably won't be back. But I wouldn't discourage anyone from trying it either.
(3)Miriam N.
What a great,authentic Indian place. The food was fresh,beautiful presentation and great taste. It makes me never to go to a buffet again. I wanted to know what others were having delivered to their table, it looked so interesting.
(5)Cory K.
Probably the best lunch buffet around and there are several options in the area. The staff is friendly and the prices are great. Indian fools is less about the looks and more about the flavors. They have this spicy red chicken dish that is fantastic. Be prepared to over indulge, but it's worth it.
(5)Sid S.
Another over rated indian restaurant. The ambience is boring . Food tasted good but horribly spicy.
(3)Leslie S.
LOVED! Great service and the lamb rogan josh and chicken vindaloo was AMAZING! I also loved that they had "Bollywood" music videos playing for something fun to watch and talk about!
(5)Christina M.
Maybe we've been spoiled by having Indian food in the UK, but we thought Touch of Asia was pretty bad. The food was WAY over salted, a gross error for any restaurant. But both our chicken dishes contained only bad tasting dark meat. We know some Indian recipes call for dark meat, but not what we ordered. The curries were also more dry than they should have been, and the spice blends just tasted off. I am not Indian or Pakistani and I can make a much better curry than we had at this place, using Jamie Oliver recipes. The rice, papadums and naan were good, but those aren't the big indicators of a good Indian. We were extremely disappointed. Won't go there again, for sure.
(1)Vaibhav P.
They have the worst indian food. We ordered chicken tikka and found a long steel wire in curry. They replaced the curry but was a big turn off. Never going to this place again
(1)Anna V.
Review for lunch buffet: Samosas, beef and fish curries, gulab jamun, oh my!!! It's a small buffet, but the food is good and service also very attentive
(4)Elizabeth T.
I received the worst service when I visited with my 3yr old son. The service is slow and inattentive, there was only 1waitress who was also handling the cash register. After a almost 25minute wait for drinks with a toddler I got up and left. I called the owner after and he was not apolologetic at all. I am frequent customer for take out chapati for over 5yrs now. I will take my business elsewhere.
(1)Lance W.
I've only been here on special occasions where the owner prepared a special menu for my party, I really like Touch of Asia. The flavors here are very similar to the cuisine I've had on my business travels to India. I really like the crispy naan at Touch of Asia, a pet peeve of mine is thick, doughy naan. The minced lamb samosas with mint chutney are a great way to start any Indian meal. The chili chicken, biryani and tandoori chicken are some of my favorite dishes. The service here is very attentive, I've always had great experiences here. If only they served jalebi for dessert! I might kick it up a star!
(4)Stephen H.
Lunchtime buffet is easy and simple and delicious. They really nailed the kheer. Took a friend here who works nearby but never gets asked out to eat Indian. We had a great experience.
(4)Youshi P.
The bhel puri and pani puri from the chat menu are outstanding. The ambience was great with good service.
(5)Lucas H.
Very good indian food. A little off the beaten path and I wouldn't have found it outside of yelp. Services was great and very friendly. I would definitely eat here again.
(4)Marie B.
Always enjoy stopping here while in the Overland Park area. Had the lunch buffet for the first time today. Small but nice selection of traditional dishes.
(4)Ben C.
This is simply the BEST Indian food in all of Kansas City! The decor is so-so, the service is average, but the food is amazing. For months I went here at least once a week and even now try to make it at least monthly. If you like Indian food, then you should try a Touch of Asia, you won't be disappointed. My wife always get the aloo palak and I'm addicted to lamb korma or chicken achari...
(5)Stephanie P.
How can a lunch buffet that was 'supposedly' freshly prepared, taste like it's a day old? I was just unimpressed with everything from start to finish. There was no greeting at the door; we were shown our table and given water and had to ask for soda/tea after a while. The buffet was small and dingy. The items I chose (in which I will not attempt to spell) were extremely disappointing. I had chicken tikka, a cauliflower and potato dish, a curried vegetable dish ( which was so slimy I couldn't eat it), and some burned to a crisp naan. All in all, I thought everything was below average especially since they charge $9 for a lunch buffet. The one thing I really enjoyed was masking the burnt naan with the spicy mint yogurt sauce.
(2)Austin K.
This place has a small lunch buffet that generally is very solid. The food is fresh and fragrant towards the beginning of the day but gets worse as the day goes on. I like to go there first thing so that I get the freshest stuff. My only beef with Touch of Asia is that the price keeps going up! Lunch buffet is now 10 bucks which is not terrible, but it seems to go up .50 cents all the time. I also highly recommend the Thalis that they serve on the weekend. Check it out! (It's a good place to go if you don't want to be bothered at lunch)
(4)Elaine D.
When I find myself running an errand in OP on the weekend, I'll sometimes stop in at Touch of Asia for lunch. Pleasant restaurant, very good service and I've never been let down by a meal at this place. I usually order the vindaloo, if you like spicy, hot foods, I highly recommend it!
(3)Chaz G.
Indian food on thanksgiving goes hands in hand with Chinese food on Xmas eve. And lemme tell you. This place was pretty solid. The idli we got as a starter was pretty good. And all the dishes that followed were just as good. Paneer. Bartha. Biryani. Oh yeah. I hate how most places white wash the food by cutting down on the spiciness, but that wasn't a problem here. Happy thanksgiving
(4)Jamie C.
Was impressed with their food. Ambiance is a little lacking so I wasn't sure what to expect but it was actually pretty good. Lunch buffet was a good way to try several dishes.
(4)Marie F.
My Indian friend Tony took me here once... I miss Tony. Let's not get bogged down with sadness though... let's talk about the good stuff. I don't know correct food terminology and I'm not going to fake it.... Call me unrefined, I don't care. I will use descriptors to name the food. No offense intended to anyone. So they have brown sauce with taters and brown sauce with meat (goat). Both are pretty tasty. They have the red chicken which most people are familiar with... a tater square with stuff in it (the stuff is good but just dip it in a gravy or a sauce and it's even better). All the curry gravy is good. Well everything is good. I'm a rice pudding fan and I think it's important to have it when you eat something that is sorta spicy. These guys have something I haven't found anywhere else though: Squishy pancake balls. They soak these pancake balls in a vat of hot syrup and when you bite into it -- it gushes syrup! Now, I've only ever been to one other Indian food place... so it's not a good population survey but I can safely say that the other place DID NOT have these. I know, I looked. It's a buffet (for lunch anyway) and it seems small but they keep the food well stocked and there is actually a good variety of food to choose from. The price has gone up, but what hasn't? The server was quite nice and kept our water filled and our plates cleared. You pay at the register in the back and he was kind to use as well. You can walk in - claim a table - eat until you are sick -watch Indian music videos - pay and be on your way within 30 min or less. So, don't be afraid to go on your lunch break.
(4)Jeffrey A.
Touch of Asia was one of the first Indian restaurants I visited when I moved to the KC area back in 2007, and it has consistently been my favorite of what I would call the "big 3" Indian restaurants my friends and co-workers typically visit (the other two being Ruchi's and Korma Sutra). FOOD I can't say I've ever had a bad dish here, but there are two that really stand out from the rest: their tikka masala and the weekend thalis specials. First off, their chicken tikka masala is my favorite version of this dish, and not just in KC. The sauce has a really nice flavor that isn't overwhelmed by either the tomato or cream, the chicken has that great dry tandoori quality to it (that I love), and the spice levels - even if you order it hot - isn't overwhelming, but instead tends to build in intensity as you eat more. On the weekends, they do thali specials - one vegetarian and one non-vegetarian - that lets you sample a couple entrees, a selection of sides, rice pudding, some sauces, and a samosa and naan bread, all for a decent price and - if time is an issue - relatively quick turn around. I prefer the vegetarian option as I'm rarely in the mood for lamb, although the non-veg version always has their excellent tikka masala as the chicken dish. Their basic naan bread is probably my favorite in KC, although Korma Sutra and Ruchi have good bread as well. I believe I've tried most of the appetizers, and they've all been good, although I think Korma Sutra's appetizers are a bit better overall. As for other dishes, again, they've always been good. My friends prefer their butter chicken over other restaurants, and in my opinion their rice is really good, close but possibly a little better than even Korma Sutra's. And when I'm not ordering the tikka masala, I'm usually ordering the tandoori chicken or the chicken tikka (e.g. the tikka masala minus the sauce). Both are great options that I usually get if I'm not up for the heaviness of the masala. During the week they have a buffet. I've only been there once, and remember it being good if a bit small. However, I'll defer to others with more experience to judge the weekday buffet options. BEVERAGES I basically stick to water whenever I do Indian - I don't want my drink to distract from the wonderful flavors, and fresh water always taste better when you're indulging in a little spice. Judging by the bottles behind the cash register, they seem to have a decent selection of alcohol, but again, I've never tried any and can't really say how it compares to other restaurants. I have had their mango lassi, which is good. SERVICE The service is definitely top notch - the servers tend to be quiet and keep your beverages refilled but otherwise "stay out of the way". As such, their service is different than Korma Sutra's, where the owner is very engaging and even entertaining. Which is better is personal preference. Personally, I like both. There are times where me and my party really enjoy the engaging environment of Korma Sutra, but other times where it's nice to have the much more relaxed and quiet environment of Touch of Asia. If anything, the slight edge (for me) goes to Touch of Asia in this regard, because it really does feel like your neighborhood Indian restaurant, where the owner recognizes you, you get familiar with most of the servers, and you can just relax without having to worry about a seven-course entertainment for the evening. :) OVERALL As I've said, I love Touch of Asia as it is basically a consistently good place for Indian food in a low-key setting. I've done plenty of take-out from them, but it's a fantastic place to get together with friends and spend an hour or two over good food and conversation. It may not have the buffet options of some places, or the engaging style of service of others, but it really is a fantastic restaurant in its own right, a nice neighborhood joint that's great for a weekday night meal with friends or family.
(5)Graham G.
I've been a fan of Indian fan since my youth, introduced to it by my Dad who loves Indian food. I didn't experience truly great (westernized) Indian restaurants until I lived in England, where Indian food is king. My work colleages and I regularly visit other Indian restaurants in the area for lunch. Namely Korma Sutra and Marsala's, I'd been trying to convince them for sometime to try a Touch of Asia, today we finally did. Prior to today I had eaten at this restaurant once, about 3-4 years ago, after enjoying a great lunch buffet, I'm puzzled why it didn't become a regular after that first visit. When I saw Samosa on the buffet I was sold, it's one of my all-time favorites, although on a buffet they're often not that good. These on the other hand were very good, better than some I've had cooked to order. In addition to the Vegetable Somosa, they had a good range of dishes available with something everyone should enjoy, even those who are not familiar with Indian food. Each dish we tried was flavorful and the meats were very tender, something you don't typically find on a buffet. Both of us were very impressed and have vowed to return on a regular basis. The service wasn't quite as attentive, even though it was quiet, as that of Korma Sutra, who's service is unsurpassed and can't be beaten on the little extras they provide. The Naan was a little disappointing too and took a while to arrive at the table. These minor flaws were more than made up for by the excellent food!
(4)Madelaine G.
Food was good, service friendly and attentive. I had Chicken Tikka Masala (medium) and the spice level was perfect. They can do really spicy food as well. Some of the other dishes I tried weren't the best... Naan was good. If we lived closer, I'd definitely try the buffet.
(4)Elyse N.
I had my first Indian experience elsewhere, but I this was my family's Indian place back home. I make sure to visit TOA whenever I'm back in KC. No place I've found in California makes pakora the way they do. I could eat their pakora daily as long as I had plenty of their delicious mint chutney! Have only had their buffet once years ago, we normally get the same few items to share every time we dine in. Their garlic naan is not the best I've had - I prefer large pieces of garlic with a soft roast texture and theirs is minced and cooked to a crunchy texture. My brother calls their chicken tikka masala "chicken with heaven sauce." I love their daal mahkani. It sounds heavy when you read the description of being "simmered in butter" for hours, but those scrumptious lentils don't taste like the fattening dish they likely are. Their papadam has a nice peppery spice to it and they are always crispy. I wish the samosas were a tiny bit spicier. I generally like Indian places that let you pick your spicy level, but I've never walked out of Touch of Asia unsatisfied. Get the gulab jamon for dessert. Warm balls of honey soaked goodness!
(4)David G.
Been here several times and love it. I've been getting to-go from them for quite some time. Wasn't too impressed with their buffet the one time I got there during the day - the choices were pretty limited. However, I've never been let down when I've ordered the regular entrees. If you're eating with friends, definitely get a couple things and share them around. I've loved the chicken korma and vegetable korma, the tikka masala and pretty much everything from their tandoori grill. The malai kebabs were awesome. Definitely recommend giving this place a try.
(4)Kelsyn R.
Touch of Asia is a good standby when my regular Indian place is too busy or I have eaten there too many times in a month. The buffet is good, not great, but consitently good. Surprisingly, ordering food off the menu is not really much better, which I find unusual compared to most places. Buffet is small, and the selection is fairly standard every time, which is good if you like predictability, but bad for encouraging you to come back frequently. Not great, but solidy good, and with all things taken into account, I would rate Touch of Asia in my top 5 for Indian in KC. This is as much of an indication of the rest of the field as how good they are.
(3)Judy R.
Best Indian in KC! The lamb korma is phenomenal and so is the chicken tikamasala. It is a small restaurant and they work very hard to make you happy. You will love it!
(5)Mark K.
I used to frequent this restaurant at least once a month when I worked at 105th. This restaurant is good good at reasonable prices. I found that I liked just about everything available at this restaurant. A friend convinced me to try this place and I will give this restaurant the credit for having finally broken me out of my stagnation of always eating "American" and more specifically "Southern American" food. The food was good enough that I then wanted to try other types of foods. Now, I eat quite a diverse assortment of types of foods and it all started right here at Touch of Asia.
(4)Reed N.
I have eaten here two times. Once for dinner [feast for two] and once for lunch [bufffet]. Both times I was very pleased with the food and satisfied with the service. The prices are somewhat moderate-to-high.
(4)H C.
I luv this place.. Best malai kofta in Kansas city.. Quality of food is always consistent... If you like spicy appetizers then marchi Vada is must to have..
(5)Jookie K.
Touch of Asia is--tolerable, but just barely. Our chicken vindaloo was too salty and had no potatoes, and our panir masala had bunk-ass panir that was way too rubbery. The veggie samosas were flavorless. Our garlic naan came with garlic powder sprinkled on top, rather than chunks of fresh garlic. Garlic powder?! Foodwise, I'm not at all impressed with the place, especially for the price. And they don't have Boulevard Wheat on their beer list, which rubs salt (of which there is excess in the vindaloo) on the wound that is my mouth after eating here. Two good things: the service was great, and they give you rice at no extra charge.
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