Absolutely LOVE LOVE the new owners!! The chef makes delicious food and I have never seen such friendly hospitality in any other Indian restaurants. Place just opened 1 month ago with the new owners, but it seems like they have been doing it for forever! Highly recommended.

Excellent vegetarian fair with yummy spices, and a good offering of Indian beers. My kids even like their spicy food!

Best Indian food I have EVER had! My husband and I go here weekly for our nice, up scale meal.

Authentic Indian food not at all greasy and they ll customize as per your request!!

Though the food wasnt mind blowing, it was delicious enough... ordered a variety Indian dishes. They also give rice along with the entree so thats a good thing. The ambience in itself was quiet good.. Couple of negatives about this place is: there was just one person serving all the tables and if someone orders sizzler the whole place smokes up, there were no vents. Mango lassi was not up to the mark, it was more like mango juice.

I was here with my friends and it is a really Indian restaurant! Beautiful and friendly staff. I had the real taste of Indian food over here!

This is the best Indian food ever and I know because I am a professional eater I am the founder of the pea professional eaters association so you better believe me when I say this is that thing that THANG

Great place! try the veggie plate!!

Naan cost extra @ $1.99 per piece and was paper thin & chewy. sauces were thin & watery. very unsatisfactory.

Best Indian food in town. I had mushroom chicken. It came with perfectly cooked airy and delicious basmati rice with just enough bite to it. Chicken is made in creamy sauce in beautifully appointed spice combination.

Absolutely amazing food and service! I will be back for every vegan dish on the menu. 💛

I really want to give this place four and a half Stars. Only half a star less than perfect because the service was mediocre. However, the food was really good. Had the lunch buffet which had a wide selection of the most popular Indian food. I was truly surprised at the variety - there was something for all palates. The price was very reasonable and even included a few different desserts. Loved it, but too bad the waiter wasnt more friendly and attentive.

Always excellent, our go to when we want delicious comfort food

They gave me a burnt Nan. Which was hidden under the other Naan. The Nan They hide was totally black and was under the other Nan which was ok. And they charged me for that. I told the server and he blamed the owner and said that the owner did it. Very rude. Living in America and still doing third world things. No customer service.

Food is good but service was terrible.The older man who waited on us was rude, scary and made us feel inferior. He made us anxious and afraid to ask for anything else. First and last time going there.

We love this restaurant! Easily one of our most frequented spots in Broad Ripple. Genuinely haven’t had one bad experience or meal yet. Try the chicken korma, the paneer masala, and dal makhani. Can’t go wrong with any of the appetizers or the naan variations either. Absolutely delicious!

I ordered almost $60 worth of food like HS thali, butter chicken, chicken curry, milkshakes, soup... I picked it up and they were closing soon so I just grabbed my sac and left. Got home and literally half the food was there😭😭 only half!!!! they were closed so they offered me a free rice pudding when they were open. Gee thanks

If youre looking for Indian food with a side of COVID-19, this is your place! My wife arrived to pick up our order for carry out this morning, and she was greeted by an employee who was not wearing a mask. She also saw another employee in the restaurant who was not wearing a mask. When she asked why they werent wearing masks, and if our food was prepared by employees not wearing masks, the host did not answer her question. I will not be returning to Shalimar.

We LOVE Shalimar!! Would chose them over any other Indian place every time. Their dishes are amazing. Cannot say enough good things, I just wish they had more locations.

Hubs and I ordered DoorDash from here last night and I came here to say someone at this place can cook!!!! I ordered chana masala, my husband ordered baingan bhartha, and we both ordered vegetable samosas. It was all so full of flavor with the perfect amount of every seasoning. We were extremely impressed and we agree that it is some of the best Indian food we have had yet. Note: They are accurate on the spice level. We love food spicy and usually I order spicy and my husband always orders very spicy just know when you order it will be exactly that. At this restaurant don’t order very spicy if you can’t handle very spicy. Thank you Shalimar Indian Restaurant!

So good. Big portions

This place is clean. The waiters are very polite and attentive and the food is authentic and delicious. I would definitely come back many more times. Give it a try.

I’ve stopped for lunch twice. The wonderful food served on the buffet has been fresh and appealing. The service is great. The atmosphere makes it a good option for dining with friends and family. I’m looking forward to my next opportunity for a visit.

Excellent meal. Not too busy on a weeknight in dining room but they do a lot of carryout. A steady flow of customers stopped in to pick up food. Staff was very attentive.

The food is absolutely delicious and the folks here are wonderful. One of our favorite places to eat.

First time and definitely not the last. Service was great and the food was awesome. There is so much food on your order that you could probably share a dish. We had the appetizer platter and it was outstanding! I highly recommend this hidden gem in Broad Ripple.

Ordered via delivery service. Food arrived still piping hot, I got curry chicken (hot) and naan. Both were fantastic! Some of the better Indian curry Ive had. Portion size for a dinner entree was very generous, would have been plenty for two people. Will certainly order/visit again!

I have been to this location multiple times with my girlfriend and it has always been pleasant. The staff is courteous and accommodating without being intrusive. The food has been delicious every time with portion sizes being more than fair for the price. Everything from the Curry, Korma, and Tandoori dishes are fantastic. Definitely worth checking out if you are craving Indian food in the Broad Ripple are!

Shalimar is BY FAR the best Indian restaurant in town! The food is fantastic and the wait staff are so welcoming and attentive. I absolutely recommend this restaurant!

Not only was the food absolutely phenomenal, but my fiancé and I witnessed the most genuine show of compassion from our waiter. A young homeless woman walked in and asked for some food and without missing a beat our waiter rushed back to the kitchen to see what was still warm (it was close to closing time, we were the only ones there). He came back with a generous to go box of food for her. Her eyes lit up. It was so kind of him. Ive eaten at many a restaurant in Broad Ripple and watched many homeless people be physically removed from a restaurant while getting cussed out.Shalimar showed so much kindness to this woman. It was a nice reminder of the good in the world despite so much divisiveness. Well definitely be back because 1) the food was fantastic and flavorful and 2) the random act of kindness touched me. I highly recommend!

To my taste its the best Indian store in Indy! I am so lucky I leave nearby and can enjoy this perfectly cooked food any time I want. For a vegetarian its deliciousness galore! Pleased with service and with atmosphere no less than with food! Must love Indian spices though!

So FANTASTIC!!!!!!I am so excited to try more things from their menu the portions are definitely shareable..

Wonderful choice of tasty, heated Indian dishes, which we enjoyed with a mango drink.Their garlic and herb naan is addicting, and oh so tasty! My only complaint is the crowded cramped dining. It was uncomfortable being seated so close to other diners, and working your way through the rows of tables to get to the buffet. Parking was also a challenge. But it certainly satisfied my craving for Indian food!

Best food I had in a long time. Great staff and service. A great place to hang out with family and/or friends. Not a lot or no waiting. They have a large variety of foods ranging from starters to deserts . This restaurant is a must try....A treat to my taste buds.

Not the restaurant it used to be. Wont be back. Some of the food was still somewhat decent but the rudest service I think I may have ever experienced. They close at 10 but mid meal around 9:30 (after already having some pretty rude behavior bestowed upon us) they were dropping carry out boxes and checks plus turned up the high level you dont have to go home but you cant stay hereq lighting on us and the two other couples that had come in at about the same time. Nope, never again.

Good Food,

Delicious, high quality, good service!

Have been here a couple times with friends for dinner, getting either chicken or lamb curry. Both were excellent. Staff is polite and attentive.

Good, flavorful food. The lunch buffet is a good value, and they have some options that are different from other similar places. The only constructive criticism I have is that it would be nice if the staff were a bit more friendly and personable. Otherwise, no complaints!

Exceptionally outstanding food and service. Today I ordered a buffet style takeout for 8 people. The price was fair and the portions generous enough to feed twice that many people. The food I tasted was excellent. The staff was also extremely accommodating even telling me the best place to park so that they could carry the food to my car!!

The place has good ambience but the food quality is average. I hope they improve more on their service!!Shalimar Restaurant from louisville is amazing!!

Very good food and service. My family enjoyed the meal we had here.

Im a relative newcomer to Indian food, but Ive tried a dozen or so Indian restaurants in the Midwest, and this one is my favorite.The lunch buffet is a STELLAR bargain, with a loyalty card bonus thrown in to boot. If you order off the dinner buffet, the cost is still reasonable.Service has always been way above average. Theyve earned our repeat business.

Im in Indianapolis for the weekend for my sons birthday and he wanted some Indian food. We went to another restaurant (indian sizzling II, I believe) and they told us they were closed as we were walking in. They closed 4.5 hours before they listed on google and the door. So, we ended up driving 21 minutes to Shalimar and were not disappointed. We got a mild lamb curry, mild tikka masala, garlic naan, mango lassi, masala chai and a hot shrimp vindaloo. Everything was great and the staff were super friendly. They served the dishes with a spicy onion chutney and it was amazing. The tikka masala is easily one of the best I have ever had and my son was blown away. Great experience.

Always love the food and the service at Shalimar. Several dishes my family enjoys and they greet us as friends every time. No problem accommodating my 2 little ones, either.

I arrived during lunch time and to my surprise the server was able to take my order and still seat other guests. Although my food was good, I think more explanation of whats in the food should be reflected on the menu because i picked a Vegetarian option and it had TOFU in it which i asked for an all Veggie dish. Overall, fast friendly services I would return again !

I will never come back to Shalimar again. Went in with a couple of friends for dinner at precisely 8:40 p.m. on a Saturday. The hours on their website, google profile and FRONT DOOR say they are open for dinner until 10:00 p.m. on Saturdays. As soon as we walked in the server looked up at the clock, grunted and rolled his eyes. We proceeded to politely ask if we could be seated. He shook his head and boldly stated that it was carry out only after 9:00 p.m. Nowhere does it say that is the policy. Not that it mattered considering we arrived 20 minutes before 9. If you are going to rudely turn away business at least make your policy known to the public.

We have been eating here for at least 9 years. the quality of food has always been excellent. we are treated very well when we arrive, but we see the same courtesy extended to all other patrons. the selection of unique items on their menu is awesome, as they have stuff i have not seen at other Indian places either locally or outside of Indianapolis the vegetarian items on the menu are absolutely fantastic i suggest getting the sampler appetizer if you eat meat..it will give you a good idea of what is available on the menu. if you are veggie, any of the non-meat items are super. i HIGHLY recommend this restaurant, and by the number of regulars we see every time we go, they would recommend it also.

Had lunch and dinner here several times and would say it is usually good. I liked dinner better than lunch buffet as the taste is more authentic. Also, the service is good with provision to customize your spice/hotness level very creative as they just not make it hot but ensure it enhances the flavor at the same time.

The appetizers we ordered were so delicious! Sadly the curry we had was a little bit of a let down. It tasted strongly of cheese, which is quite strange. The waiter was lovely and was very diligent. I would recommend you come, just maybe not get the Chicken masala.

The staff was exceptional I had two appetizers which were divine! We like it hot so we got hot and extra hot entrees. They were spiced appropriately. I dont see how anyone can give this place a one star! I was spectical because it was in a shopping center, but I am so glad I didnt shy away. I will absolutely come here again!

The seating and linens suggest this would be a very fancy restaurant. But during the lunch buffet, the fanciness contradicts what is available (2 buffet carts along the distant wall). The food during lunch buffet is not very spiced (appealing to the masses), so I would have appreciated some variety of that.

Pretty good food and the portion sizes were great. The rice is very good. Ill definitely order again.

I love their food - so full of flawor and always delicious. My wife loves their vegetarian platter. We’ve never been disappointed.

First time visit was very good. The buffet was filled with delicious food. The service was not what I am used to and the options for vegetarians on the buffet was limited.

Pretty darn good and the staff was awesome.

Great food and service. The atmosphere is much nicer than expected; candle lit tables, cloth napkins, servers with ties and vests. Although the price is inexpensive. We go to several ethnic places and this one is definitely going on the favorite list. The servers were very polite, friendly and professional! We had the vegetarian thali, just one order and it was plenty for two people. also very tasty and fresh.

Good food ,good service. Would love if they had There buffet. in the evening

Worst service and worst quality food. Server will judge you based on how much tip he will receive as soon as you enter the restaurant and end up in providing bad and ignoring service. As a result, obviously I gave him a least possible tip just to round up the final figure.

I have had some pretty good Indian food in my life time, but this was a peak experience. Their buffet presents more options than most restaurants that serve American food. The idea of eating a goat is strange to me, but their goat dishes were exquisite. The chicken and lamb were to die for as well. On top of that, the service was great and not at all slow, and everyone was very hospitable.

I like how the food tasted and that it was affordable during lunch time. I like the setting, the music is very different and the servers make you feel welcome here. I have a card from them for discounts and i will keep coming here if they keep making the food delicious like this.

When we walked, a staff member did not greet us and told us to sit in a corner even though we did not want that table. The buffet had dried and stale items from the day before. Highly doubt any of that food was fresh. They are bias towards other races than Indians for sure though..

Always fantastic with excellent authentic food and service. Dinners are great, but the lunch buffet is excellent because we get out food so fast and then have time to visit.

If you love spicy and vegetable offering, you will love this place. Prices are economical. The buffet is to die for!

Loved it!!! Server was so nice and polite and the food was fantastic. First time but will not be the last

The food was really good, however, after being seated it was several minutes before we were acknowledged or asked if we wanted to place a drink order. After our food arrived, the waiter checked with us routinely, but as he saw we were winding down we felt as he was rushing us to pay and leave. He began clearing the table before we were finished eating and continued to return to the table to see if we were finished as if he was wanting us to hurry and pay our bill. It was very off-putting.

Tonight I returned to Shalimar’s after, wrote a negative review. I have been a customer for years there and always loved the food and the staff.The young man I wrote about was there working, he waited on us. Let’s say he was polite and such a pleasure to have him as waiter. At the end of my meal, he humbled me. This young man has such integrity and kindness. He apologized to me for what happened that night.So I will like to say, Shalimar’s has never lost my patronage. Keep serving the best food in town!

Great food, great buffet! Clean environment. We be coming again!.

If you like Indian food I dont know how you can go wrong. Very good food and very good service. Would not let my water be empty.

Food was excellent, service needed some work.

Service was great and one of the best in the area! Food is also delicious, especially their lamb options. Their buffet is also of great value.

Great authentic food. Staff is very friendly. Plenty of vegetarian options, Punjabi bhaji and veggie samosas are my favorite. Wont break the bank.

Great food. Simple but elegant decor. Fantastic service. Great chai tea!

All the dishes taste the same way, when asked for an explanation “all dishes are made with same tomato sauce” was what I got. Not really suitable for anyone looking for authentic Indian food.

One of my favorite restaurants! Food is consistently good, facility is nicely appointed and waite staff are friendly and attentive.

Great Indian cuisine at surprisingly good price. Excellent service

Nice place with amazing food. Servers are friendly and food is served quickly. Lot of options in the menu.

Food was fantastic! The service was fairly good. We were one of two in the restaurant, glasses were never empty but friendliness was lacking.

Consistently excellent food. We live in the neighborhood and this is where our loyalty lies.

Great ambiance, warm-excellent service,

Great food! Eaten here many times and have never been disappointed! Paneer masala is amazing

The food was good. A little pricey.

Really good food and nice service. The extra hot food option is nice and spicy🔥

Extremely well prepared food with good service at a decently fair price (but beware that an extra serving of rice costs $2). The onion chutney that they serve with most entrees is a nice addition.

Best Indian Food in town! You have to visit!!!

Two thirds of the way through my meal, thats when I saw the roach crawling around my food on the table. Needless to say, I got up and told the server (might have been the manager?). Out of shock and with the restaurant scene from Victor/Victoria in my head, I offered my credit card, but he wisely dismissed it. I tried this place on a whim, but clearly, never again.

Never dissatisfied here. Plus if youve never had naan go get some.

Great lunch buffet - $10.

The lunch buffet was good.

Buffet has nice variety. personally love the samosa, chutney, and dips. Think the main courses could have stronger flavor and less salt. Chai is a bit watered down, but close to home.

Service is great here....just need to have the food quality match this and would give a 4 star rating for the lunch buffet.

Delicious and a good variety of things to eat!

Great dishes! Highly recomended.

Horrible place and horrible food. The servers were outright rude. They brought the incomplete order and on being told so, they refused to accept the mistake. It was almost scary. Took ages to bring the check and then to process it. Another table had a huge show plant on it, which they did not move even after being asked by the guests. Poor service, bad food. DO NOT TRUST THEIR RATING. There are many better Indian places to eat in Indy.

Best Indian Buffet in Indiana. Quality service and love the atmosphere. I really enjoy the Tikka Masala and the Chicken Curry.

My wife and I love coming here. Friendly, cozy, great food!

I went in for the lunch buffet just before 2:00pm (they close at 2:30pm for lunch on weekdays), and the food was still fresh and they were happy to serve me. If youre looking for good Indian food at reasonable cost in Indy, I cannot imagine a better place to go to.

1st time there...went in not knowing what to get. Had Samosa and what looked like chix fingers..he had the lamb curry and I had chix something...a certain spice was very overpowering in both..the garlic Nan was great!! Should of asked my friend who is from India what to get.

The food is great. A wonderful taste of India and not overly expensive. The buffet is a steal.

We stopped here on a road trip. The food was excellent and the service was even better. I went here with my boyfriend who is unfamiliar with Indian food and full of questions. The servers answered our questions enthusiastically and didnt seem to tire of us when we thought of yet more questions. I recommend the chicken tikka masala!