India Palace Restaurant

The food was awesome and the perfect level of spice. The atmosphere was warm and the service was amazing. Everyone was so polite and hospitable. Definitely going again

Very authentic peaceful atmosphere. Polite patrons and wonderful food at a very modest price. Been in business for many years and always professional. Perfect compliance with health codes

Just amazingly delicious. Ordered lots of different dishes and I'm making plans to come back to try all the other wonderful dishes. This place is a must to try and frequent!

Small location and only one man running it,but this place is by far the best Indian resturant in Lubbock. Phenomenal food excellent service must eat at this location. Highly recommended.

Great food. Friendly local restaurant with good price point. Authentic options. This was our first time going, but definitely will go back.

Delicious and very flavorful! Some of the best Indian food I've had. Update Feb 2023: still the best Indian food!

To the people who question the food... don't. My grandmother had been coming here since before it opened. And for good reason. The food and the service was excellent for dinner.

I came here from the Pacific northwest where I had a favorite Indian restaurant. Up until about 4 months ago, I had never been in India Palace. It's quaint in the decor but I have to say it's the best Indian food I've eaten since I left the Pacific northwest. The service is wonderful and the owner is the most polite man. The buffet at lunch is always fast but the menu at dinner can't be beat. Try the murgh Korea it is amazing! India Palace has become a regular stop for me weekly!

Great vegan / vegetarian options. When I asked for the chickpeas to be "authentic" spicy, the cook listened and they were just like in India. Tandoori paratha and nan were tasty. I don't vouch for the meat, but my father said the chicken was good, beef was not.

Always yummy! Took my elderly parent with me and she was very impressed with his cooking.. she kept telling him that she would be back for more!! She's 83yrs old and had never tried Indian cooking, but she's hooked now!! Lol😄

Definitely coming back. The customer service was exceptional. The food was so fresh. The owner opened the door for us and was so grateful.

IF THE LUNCH BUFFET WAS YOUR ONLY IMPRESSION OF THIS PLACE, YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF TO ORDER A REAL MEAL! I've been to the lunch buffet once or twice and I was not impressed at all. They don't really serve any dinner options at the buffet. It was kind of a strange variety of things. If you have to go for lunch, the little meatballs and sauce weren't terrible, but I'd load up on naan and rice! I get the Murg Mirch Masala with an order of Naan almost exclusively! It is delicious every time I go for dinner. Between my friends and I we've tried the samosas, Aloo Paratha, Murg/Gosht Saagwala and the Murg/Gosht Mirch Masala. Everything we've tried has been great but we usually end up ordering what we've already gotten instead of something new because it was so good the last time. My friend always asks for his food extra spicy but I assure you, the Murg Mirch Masala is plenty hot. You get unlimited rice with your meals too! It usually takes a little while to get your food, however, that is because they seem to cook it from scratch when you order (I can tell because sometimes the amount of ginger in the food varies). It's always piping hot! Do not come here if you are in a hurry. It's usually one person working, sometimes two. Sometimes I call and order for pick up if I need to be somewhere. I will say that the portions for pickup seem a bit smaller, however, it's still just as delicious and it's ready to go when you get there! The restaurant itself is a bit "hole-in-the-wall". I will admit that I was nervous when my friend first brought me here but now I'm the one who wants to go here every week. It's in an older building with a bit of a dated style but I've never had an issue with cleanliness of the tables or dinnerwear here. There are two areas with both tables and booths in a seat yourself setup. The staff is extremely friendly and keeps your water glasses full.

We loved the food, the atmosphere, and the cook/host. He was one of the kindest people I have ever met in my life. I can’t wait to go back. I plan to try everything on the menu.

I love this place the food is amazing. This is REAL Indian food at an affordable price.

Absolutely amazing food. The owner is the sweetest person I've ever met. If you're looking for authentic Indian dishes in Lubbock, I definitely recommend this place.

Best Indian food I have ever had, and the owner has always been amazingly polite and friendly. My brothers from out of state say no matter where they have lived they've never been able to find anything quite as good.

All the dishes we ordered were excellent. The naan was fantastic. Service was very attentive and appreciative of our business.

I have never had a bad experience eating here. The buffet is amazing. The menu items are great as well. The owner is the friendliest! It has become a weekly place for me.

Holy God this place was so good. There isn't typically food this good in Lubbock. It reminded me of authentic home cooking you can only get with your family. Definitely will return and it's so worth the wait.

Excellent customer service. I have visited this place for the last 6 years now, the owner is very kind and respectful. The food is great and authentic. Sometimes he'll make exactly what I request even when it is not on the menu. Great place!

This place is far better for takeout rather than dining in, because it is run by just two people (to my knowledge). Food is phenomenal though. You wouldn't expect Indian food this good in Lubbock.

The food was great. The owner/chef is so nice and friendly too. Don’t let the old building turn you away, this place is awesome!

paul is an awesome chef!!! he is sooo kind & generous to his guests!!! the preparation of the different dishes is amazing!!!! please go see him & support the delicious foods of his home country!!! 💜😊

I went to Lubbock for a conference and picked up take out from this place. Surprisingly it may be the most authentic Indian food I've eaten. Parking outside is limited so I parked by the curb near the street. The furniture inside is well used, there was one other group eating who were clearly from India. I got the Murg Curry Shah Jahini which came in two Styrofoam coffee cups and was handed to me by an extremely nice Sikh man. It was not fancy but affordable and delicious. I would absolutely go again and eat inside next time, but also wouldn't hesitate to get take out.

One of the oldest Indian restaurants around. Food has the awesome taste. Tea was very refreshing. It's a restaurant with the feel of home with a very polite and kind owner.

This is the go-to place for Indian food in Lubbock. Authentic cuisine and atmosphere. The samosas and chutney were very tasty. 10/10 will be back. Thank you India palace.

As other reviewers have noted, the owner of the place is one of the most refreshingly kind and respectful people you will ever meet. I honestly think it's more than just being a good businessman--he is a genuinely good person. And the food is much like the spirit of the owner: nothing fancy, just darn GOOD. Simple, delicious Indian food with a home-cooked feel, a totally unpretentious atmosphere and exceptionally friendly service that I've only ever experienced in restaurants where I'm from in the Deep South. When the food is just plain good there's no need to dress it up too much. There's another Indian place in town with a somewhat pretentious vibe--the food there is super rich and excellent in a different way, the service is quite professional--and it's a great place for fancy date night. India Palace is more like the place you'd go with friends or the place to pick up some spicy dish for your spouse who is recovering from a cold. Real food, made with love. If you like affordable, safe, wholesome and healing tasty Indian food plus a really chill staff, India Palace is the way to go in my opinion. Not to mention of course the location is awesome for students. Support this business!

This is my favorite restaurant in Lubbock. The food is tasty and filling. At lunch you've got a cheap, all-you-can-eat buffet with a range of different vegetable dishes, meatballs, chicken, tomato soup, and freshly baked naan. At dinner, it's a bit pricier, but the quality of the food is still excellent and you've got a wide range of choices. I especially like the chicken and spinach dish. I love the decor. It's nothing fancy, but it lets you know you're in an Indian restaurant and puts me at ease whenever I go in there. The best feature of this place is the owner/cook/waiter. He provides excellent service, always appearing at your elbow to refill your water and ask if he can get you anything. He is the most polite individual I have ever met. You feel like you're an honored guest at his home.

A quaint and friendly restaurant with excellent, authentic Indian food. The host was amazing and very polite and quite possibly, one of the best experiences at any restaurant. Do bear in mind that this is a mom n pop type of restaurant, and may require a bit of a wait, but it'll be well worth that wait. Very fair pricing and would highly recommend anyone to try it!

Loved the samosa and pakoras. Though it did take time, it was so worth it be cause they were freshly made. Believe me when I say this because, as a restaurant owner and someone who was just visiting lubbuck for two weeks, I was just missing some Indian food. The onion kulcha was awesome as well. The service was great. The owner was very attentive and came to the table to check on us several times and we did not even tell him that we were in the restaurant business. So it was not as if we were getting any special treatment. Definitely a place to visit.

Soo delicious 😋!! The food was prepared fresh. The gentleman was so kind and served with a smile! You can hear it through the mask. If you like spicy, this is your place! The rice was steamed so perfectly. Highly recommend this place over any Indian restaurant in Lubbock!

I think we ordered just about everything on the menu. And EVERYTHING we ordered was delish!!!! Their food is made from scratch to order -- made with love, surely. And it was evident in EVERY single bite. Our eyes rolled into our heads with each bite, as our taste buds and hunger were satisfied. What's more, the owner was super vigilent and gracious, and even threw in more food with our order. Absolutely divine! The portions were perfect. The flavor and presentation was impeccable. Sorry. No pics. We were feeling ravenous and didn't think about snapping any photos until food coma set in. Lol! We definitely will go back -- and get pics next time!

Never tried Indian food before today, I got the Samosas and butter chicken... OMG! It was so delicious! The man, who I think is the owner and waiter is very polite and compassionate.

It is a shame that their average rating isn't higher because they deserve the highest rating possible. I know from my experience that the food and service was nothing short of perfect. They exceeded my expectations, and my girlfriend and I were treated like royalty. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for Indian cuisine in the area. I will come again and look forward to doing so.

It's ugly on the outside but please don't judge by appearance! The food and service are fantastic! No longer doing g buffet, but the menu is wonderful and prices are good. Support local!

Fantastic spices! We ate as vegans and were so happy. Highly recommend the papadam. We got vegetables curried and if you like hot and spicy ask for that and you will not be disappointed. Lovely place.

I wish this place was in Levelland tx he is a very nice guy and kind

The buffet was utterly delicious! Had been craving good Indian good for quite some time and needless to say this place sated my cravings. The owner is always such a gentleman and is very attentive to all of the customers' needs. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for some seriously good food with good service!

First time here and first time trying Indian food we absolutely loved it! Service was great and the owner was so sweet! Food was fresh and very good! Definitely coming back!

I love this restaurant!!the owner is really kind and the food is fantastic. only bad thing is that the portions are small and the price is high. As a student I'd want to eat here a lot more but $12 plates plus charging for naan is just too much on top of that i have a busy schedule so i don't usually have time to carve out an hour+ to eat. the service is VERY slow but when you do get your food it is worth it. great hole in the wall place i would recommend to everyone to just give it a shot and be patient it is worth it i just wish they were quicker and a little cheaper, or have bigger portions for the price.

Best Indian food in Lubbock! Been a long time regular here, and I’ve never had something I didn’t like. Paul is the kindest soul and puts love into his cooking. I can’t say enough good things about this place, it’s the best hidden gem in Lubbock!

Quiet, unassuming spot. You may have reservations about the location but I advise taking a chance on this place. Went for lunch which was an eight tray buffet. We tried the vegetarian dishes and all were fresh and tasty. Naan was served hot out of the oven. Also, enjoy the Indian oldies quietly playing in the background.

Never judge a book by its cover ! The saying really goes true for this restaurant. If you care only for the food, then this is the place for you ! I know you will find this place somewhat unattractive from outside, but let me tell you, you’ll get the best north indian cuisine here. We tried Saag paneer, samose, chicken kadai and lassi ! Everything was just superb ! Please don’t judge this place based on its infrastructure. The owner is really kind hearted and respectful person. He kept calling me Sir even when I’m his grandsons age. Recommended 10/10.

Best Indian place ever, one of the best restaurants in Lubbock, I'd eat here everyday if I could afford to. Food takes a minute but that's a good indication the food is made to order and hasn't been sitting out. The decore is very cosy and comfortable, I could sit in there all day. Owner Paul is very kind and respectful, holds the door for you and everything.

Came in for a rushed lunch with a time crunch and the owner was very accomodating in making sure we were in and out on time. Food was clearly freshly made and very good. There were a lot of things I can't normally get in Amarillo, so I hope we can stop by again and try some more items since we were in such a rush this time! We got the navrattan korma and channa pindiwala, both extremely fragrant with a good spice level. Owner/chef was very nice and polite - thank you for a great experience and sorry we were in such a hurry!

The food is ALWAYS amazing!!!! The service is incredible too. This is one of my absolute favorite places in town. The food is always fresh and always so delicious. The owner is so kind and so friendly. The aloo paratha was absolutely delicious. The samosa was perfectly crispy and so yummy with the chutney. We also got chicken korma and chicken tikka mahkini. Both were incredible and so full of flavor. I also got a hot chai at the end of my meal and it was perfect. We were one of two groups eating there so it made me sad that the food is so incredibly delicious but that they weren’t busier. I would definitely suggest this place to anyone over the vast majority of restaurants in town. Eat local, Support local!

Delicious and amazingly authentic Indian restaurant. The restaurant is cozy and charming with lots of Indian decor. The owner was very patient with our toddler who was not behaving well at the time. The owner was cooking and serving on this quiet Monday, but we were very taken care of. I got some Indian tea which most places won’t refill. He refilled it until I had to tell him that I had enough! I’m looking forward to going again next time I am in town

India Palace is hands down the best and most authentic Indian food in Lubbock. The owner, Paul, has been a local business owner and sole employee for as long as I can remember, and his amazing food and generous spirit make this place a must have for me as often as possible! Be sure to make it by from 11:30-2:30 for the lunch buffet! It's a great value and always super fresh and delicious!

The food was really outstanding. The location seems dated, but that should be of no concern the service and menu are great. Everything is made to order so if you are in a rush might i suggest waiting until you are not or perhaps calling in for take out.

I got samosas and the murg murch masala. Everything was great and the man was very nice. He is the only one running the place so it took some time but it was well worth the wait! The samosas were some of the best I've had and I will definitely be back!

I couldn't believe how great the food tastes. I have been all over this country and no Indian food is better than this. My family and I will never eat anywhere else when visiting Lubbock. The gentleman working was very kind! All I can say is thank you for the wonderful meal.

Hands down the best Indian food in Lubbock! The owner, Paul, is incredibly kind and welcoming, truly the heart of the restaurant. He does it all: cook, server, host, and he does it all exceptionally well. You can feel the care he puts into every part of the experience. The food is super authentic, always fresh, and bursting with flavor. We always order the Murg Mirch Masala (extra hot!) with naan. It’s absolutely delicious and leaves us craving more every time. There can be a bit of a wait since everything is made fresh, so I recommend calling ahead. But trust me, it’s so worth it. This place has become one of our all-time favorite spots, and I’ll always recommend it to anyone looking for amazing Indian food in Lubbock!

Great experience for our first time trying Indian food, the owner was very courteous, ready to answer any questions we had.The food was made FRESH and in a timely manner. We tried murg makhani (butter chicken), chicken biryani and shrimp curry, everything was very flavorful.glad to have found this little hole in the wall, will definitely be coming back!

Kayln Norton

Hands down the best Indian food in Lubbock! The owner, Paul, is incredibly kind and welcoming, truly the heart of the restaurant. He does it all: cook, server, host, and he does it all exceptionally well. You can feel the care he puts into every part of the experience. The food is super authentic, always fresh, and bursting with flavor. We always order the Murg Mirch Masala (extra hot!) with naan. It’s absolutely delicious and leaves us craving more every time. There can be a bit of a wait since everything is made fresh, so I recommend calling ahead. But trust me, it’s so worth it. This place has become one of our all-time favorite spots, and I’ll always recommend it to anyone looking for amazing Indian food in Lubbock!

maria

Great experience for our first time trying Indian food, the owner was very courteous, ready to answer any questions we had.The food was made FRESH and in a timely manner. We tried murg makhani (butter chicken), chicken biryani and shrimp curry, everything was very flavorful.glad to have found this little hole in the wall, will definitely be coming back!

Kramer Johnson

India Palace is hands down the best and most authentic Indian food in Lubbock. The owner, Paul, has been a local business owner and sole employee for as long as I can remember, and his amazing food and generous spirit make this place a must have for me as often as possible! Be sure to make it by from 11:30-2:30 for the lunch buffet! It's a great value and always super fresh and delicious!

Louis Flores

The food was really outstanding. The location seems dated, but that should be of no concern the service and menu are great. Everything is made to order so if you are in a rush might i suggest waiting until you are not or perhaps calling in for take out.

Mira Banerji

I got samosas and the murg murch masala. Everything was great and the man was very nice. He is the only one running the place so it took some time but it was well worth the wait! The samosas were some of the best I've had and I will definitely be back!

Marie Wilson

I couldn't believe how great the food tastes. I have been all over this country and no Indian food is better than this. My family and I will never eat anywhere else when visiting Lubbock. The gentleman working was very kind! All I can say is thank you for the wonderful meal.

Incredibly tasty curries. Feels like going to your friend's house, and he cooks you an amazing homemade Indian meal. Don't expect a fancy, modern, spotless interior or food that comes out in 10 minutes. But do expect impeccable politeness and very fair prices. Loved it!

Went with my girlfriend to just grab some dinner, we were greeted with the owner Paul who was the most down to earth and polite man you can meet, the food was served fresh and the service was excellent, we came in missing our home made meals our parents would cook us. Walking into the restaurant you can hear the classical Indian music playing which made me feel right at home. 10/10 will definitely be coming back!

This is a really nice Indian Restaurant. The food was really good and tasty, and the service was great as well, for being operated by one person (the owner) mainly. If you want faster service, I recommend going in the evening or the weekends since it will be more crowded with more people working to make the food. The atmosphere is quiet.

Chicken was beautifully seasoned, the decor is so welcoming and cozy. Paul was nice and opened the door for us when we came in and left and gave us free naan. The wait was a little long but I know everything was made to order. This is genuinely one of the best restaurants in Lubbock

When I first saw the place from the outside I thought "oh oh" because it's in a small, old almost abandoned looking strip mall. But do NOT judge this place by the looks! The food is amazing! Definitely one of the best Indian places we've ever been to, and we love Indian food and check them out pretty much any time we can. The service is great, the guy ran the whole restaurant by himself, including the kitchen, so make sure you are not in a hurry. I cannot recommend this place more. We will definitely be back in the future!

The food was incredible! Very delicious and extremely well priced. The owner was very kind, will certainly be a regular now!

If you guys haven’t tried this place, PLEASE do. the owner is the most genuine and sweetest person i’ve ever met, and has such amazing stories of his life and experiences. He makes all the food to order, so it comes out hot and fresh everytime. So many amazing appetizers options, and the butter chicken is so buttery, melt in your mouth and automatically comes with rice AND naan. This is such a lubbock hidden gem i would genuinely argue it’s the best restaurant here. This place deserves so much more hype!!!

Paul was such an amazing guy. I wish everywhere had a Paul. He is so polite, sincere, and just what the world needs more of. Even if Paul wasn’t so amazing the food was sooo good. I recommend India Palace to anyone for the food, but the man Paul will keep you coming back. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed. Lastly I would add not to let the decor worry you. It’s one of those hole in the wall places you’re going to want to give a chance.

Best Indian Restaurant in Lubbock! The owner uncle is the sweetest and politest person ever serving the most authentic Indian food eaten in the city. Please do visit once and I bet it would become a regular in your list. Old rustic indian vibes and songs complement so well with the food. Will surely go again and again!

Food and service both very good and I highly recommend this place if you want flavorful and filling food. The owner was polite and obliging. He asked about what spice level I like and checked with me about it, very nice. The food was all made to order, so I enjoyed a spiced chai first thing. The vibe was comfortable and homey. I had multiple food items: naan with beef, mulligatawny soup, chickpeas in curry, and gulab jamun. All came in under $20, including the chai. It was a treat to try so many things. I had a good experience here. Everyone should come try some of this tasty food!

Jon Allgeyer

The food was incredible! Very delicious and extremely well priced. The owner was very kind, will certainly be a regular now!

Rishiraj Paul Chowdhury

Best Indian Restaurant in Lubbock! The owner uncle is the sweetest and politest person ever serving the most authentic Indian food eaten in the city. Please do visit once and I bet it would become a regular in your list. Old rustic indian vibes and songs complement so well with the food. Will surely go again and again!

Samantha Johnson

If you guys haven’t tried this place, PLEASE do. the owner is the most genuine and sweetest person i’ve ever met, and has such amazing stories of his life and experiences. He makes all the food to order, so it comes out hot and fresh everytime. So many amazing appetizers options, and the butter chicken is so buttery, melt in your mouth and automatically comes with rice AND naan. This is such a lubbock hidden gem i would genuinely argue it’s the best restaurant here. This place deserves so much more hype!!!

Randy Smith Evergreen

Incredibly tasty curries. Feels like going to your friend's house, and he cooks you an amazing homemade Indian meal. Don't expect a fancy, modern, spotless interior or food that comes out in 10 minutes. But do expect impeccable politeness and very fair prices. Loved it!

steven mathew

Went with my girlfriend to just grab some dinner, we were greeted with the owner Paul who was the most down to earth and polite man you can meet, the food was served fresh and the service was excellent, we came in missing our home made meals our parents would cook us. Walking into the restaurant you can hear the classical Indian music playing which made me feel right at home. 10/10 will definitely be coming back!

Dhruv G.

This is a really nice Indian Restaurant. The food was really good and tasty, and the service was great as well, for being operated by one person (the owner) mainly. If you want faster service, I recommend going in the evening or the weekends since it will be more crowded with more people working to make the food. The atmosphere is quiet.

Abhishek Labade

Never judge a book by its cover ! The saying really goes true for this restaurant. If you care only for the food, then this is the place for you ! I know you will find this place somewhat unattractive from outside, but let me tell you, you’ll get the best north indian cuisine here. We tried Saag paneer, samose, chicken kadai and lassi ! Everything was just superb ! Please don’t judge this place based on its infrastructure. The owner is really kind hearted and respectful person. He kept calling me Sir even when I’m his grandsons age. Recommended 10/10.

James Cresceto

Best Indian place ever, one of the best restaurants in Lubbock, I'd eat here everyday if I could afford to. Food takes a minute but that's a good indication the food is made to order and hasn't been sitting out. The decore is very cosy and comfortable, I could sit in there all day. Owner Paul is very kind and respectful, holds the door for you and everything.

Caleb Martin

Chicken was beautifully seasoned, the decor is so welcoming and cozy. Paul was nice and opened the door for us when we came in and left and gave us free naan. The wait was a little long but I know everything was made to order. This is genuinely one of the best restaurants in Lubbock

Ingo N.

When I first saw the place from the outside I thought "oh oh" because it's in a small, old almost abandoned looking strip mall. But do NOT judge this place by the looks! The food is amazing! Definitely one of the best Indian places we've ever been to, and we love Indian food and check them out pretty much any time we can. The service is great, the guy ran the whole restaurant by himself, including the kitchen, so make sure you are not in a hurry. I cannot recommend this place more. We will definitely be back in the future!

First I want to start by saying that the owner/server/chef here is one of the most polite people I've ever met. A very pleasant man to be around. However, I think that his politeness is influencing a lot of people's reviews when commenting on the quality of the food. This place is kind of a hole in the wall. The interior is very drab and looks like it used to be an office building of some sort, but I find a strange sort of "dive diner" appeal to it, so I rated it very good. The owner once again is very polite, albeit a bit slow, but I forgave the slow pace of, well, everything since he was/is the only person working there. However, I cannot forgive the quality of the food. Every dish that I saw up there that was in some sort of sauce was EXTREMELY watery and very very salty. When I put three items on my plate it all just sort of ran together like three different colors of dye and made a mess. The buffet ran out of naan, so I went back to my table and quietly waited for about 10 minutes then went back up to check. Still no naan. I started eating my food and about the time I was finished the owner came to my table with a plate and gave me some fresh naan. The gesture was appreciated, but the meal was already kind of ruined at this point as I was almost finished and everything was the consistency of chicken noodle soup and I had no bread to go with it. Great guy, cool spot, poor food.

We love this place! I give it four stars only because it doesn't look super welcoming outside, and it is quite dated and a little dark inside, much as it would be if you were visiting in India, most likely. But if you can get past appearances and our sometimes over-critical American standards, the food is always hot, consistently prepared and really, really delicious. Even when you're the only customer there, and it seems no one else has been there in years, the food is hot and fresh. Then someone else comes in. Then another picks up a take-out order. After awhile you realize they have a dedicated fan base. Dishes are spotless and I've never had a bad experience. Go during buffet hours and you'll leave stuffed. Be sure to visit with the owner, Paul, too. He is a wonderful host - super polite and helpful. Trust me. Give India Palace and Paul a chance to make your belly happy. You'll be glad you did!

The food was great, the service was pleasant and helpful. The meal took longer than expected to arrive and the decor/atmosphere was very dated. The booth seats aren't very comfortable and the table was not well-cleaned. It had visible food residue and was sticky to the touch.

The dish I had (makhani) for take out was a bit over salted, but tasty nonetheless. I think some may not prefer the level of spices just due to cultural preference. I do agree with some other reviews that the sauces were mostly watered down, but again - cultural preference. Overall I'd give it another go.

The samosas and pakora tasted homemade! Other than that, the restaurant is old and not very clean, the elderly man makes and serves the food alone, and the whole experience takes quite a long time. The owner was very nice and grateful we were there.

The food is very good. But last time I was there, I sat there for about 20 minutes & no one would wait on me. Plus, the place is a dive inside. A place doesn't have to be fancy, but it can be clean. I don't go there anymore.

The owner is very hospitable and hardworking, but I did not enjoy the food. It was weak in spices (meaning flavorful spices- not heat spicy). There wasn't much variety and dishes were very watered down, not saucy. The only thing I liked was the naan and that was impeccable.

We were cruising through the town and thought of giving this place a try. Sub par quality! My kid who is in middle school cooks rice better than what we were served here which was mushy and no flavor at all. The lamb biryani was such a disappointment. 10 pop corn sized small bits of lamb strategically placed to cover the servicing :) Chicken Tikka masala was very very salty :( and my kid refused to eat it. We did dinner take-out so cant really comment on the lunch buffet like other reviews claim. Owner was very friendly and welcoming but the food needs some serious make over. Pricey too for the quality!

My partner and I bought takeout from this location today. Both of our entrees were delicious, but they forgot one of our desserts, a drink, and an order of naan. They also never answered their phone. Their voicemail is full, so I could not communicate with them at all about the problems. We had ordered 2 iced chai. We got 1 iced tea… Like, not Indian chai, but literally a styrofoam cup full of unsweet iced tea with leaf powder at the bottom. The rice pudding was strangely acidic/sour? They may have just added an ingredient that I am not used to, but again, I do not know because they do not answer their phone. After my first call (which rang until an automatic voice told me their voicemail was full), all of my calls immediately went to the “voicemail full” message. :( Also, when we went to pick up the food, nobody was at the front desk for several minutes despite us even asking, “Hello?” The person we picked our food up from was very nice, and the main dishes were delicious, but I am not pleased with the complete lack of communication and forgotten items.

Really disappointed. We arrived around 7:20 on a Friday night. The place was empty except one was one other table with a group. It was freezing- Probably 55 degrees. I was hungry so we ordered an appetizer. It finally came to our table just after 8:00 pm. We didn’t see a waiter to even refill drinks that entire time. Food finally came closer to 8:20. The food itself was good. A little pricey for the portion size, nothing to die for. Certainly not worth freezing for 60 minutes. To top it off, as we were leaving, someone came in to pick up an order they had placed online 30 minutes ago. The owner said they never got it and would start now. Hoping he got his food before the new year. One star towards the decent food. Another one for the owner which seemed like a genuinely nice guy.

I didn't like the food at all. I ordered chicken biriyani, felt like chicken tasted very weird. Most probably they serve very low quality chicken. The owner handles everything, so it's expected to get the food late. Also they don't keep the place clean and tidy. Felt like it was a famous and good place for indian eatery once. It had it’s time. I would request to go through renovation and hire some good chef for cooking. Other than that, if you want to spend some time in a indian restaurant in quite, you may check this out.

SAD SAD SAD!!! i tried this establishment today for the first time after living in Lubbock for nearly 8 years. The older gentleman, who i guessed owns this restaurant, was the only other soul in the building. the interior is a sad memory of what i can only assume was a once thriving business. He was nice enough, but the experience was greatly lacking in almost every way. my "chicken tikka masala" was served to me in a coffee cup along with my rice. The masala was so salty that halfway through my meal, i decided to cut my losses and throw the rest away. The garlic naan was dense and had a strange sour smell to it. Just a sad meal from a restaurant that seemed to be a distant memory of itself.

Ip N

SAD SAD SAD!!! i tried this establishment today for the first time after living in Lubbock for nearly 8 years. The older gentleman, who i guessed owns this restaurant, was the only other soul in the building. the interior is a sad memory of what i can only assume was a once thriving business. He was nice enough, but the experience was greatly lacking in almost every way. my "chicken tikka masala" was served to me in a coffee cup along with my rice. The masala was so salty that halfway through my meal, i decided to cut my losses and throw the rest away. The garlic naan was dense and had a strange sour smell to it. Just a sad meal from a restaurant that seemed to be a distant memory of itself.

Moin Uddin Maruf

I didn't like the food at all. I ordered chicken biriyani, felt like chicken tasted very weird. Most probably they serve very low quality chicken. The owner handles everything, so it's expected to get the food late. Also they don't keep the place clean and tidy. Felt like it was a famous and good place for indian eatery once. It had it’s time. I would request to go through renovation and hire some good chef for cooking. Other than that, if you want to spend some time in a indian restaurant in quite, you may check this out.

So, me and my roommates had just finished moving out from our old apartment and then moved into our new apartment. After an extremely tiresome day we were in the hunt for a good dinner. So, given the limited options for Biriyani in Lubbock, we decided to give this place a chance. A chance I so wish I could take back now. I usually have a very high threshold for losing my sanity when it comes to food, I basically am not all too critical. For someone like that to feel absolutely betrayed and to be left fuming, one needs to mess up on catastrophic levels and that's exactly what they managed to do. I'm not from India, but I've been to India and what they gave us in the name of biriyani was definitely not biriyani. Fine, let me be a little more lenient and consider that it was their version of the biriyani. Even then, WHERE WAS THE FLAVOR? WHERE WAS THE TASTE? This 'Gosht Hyderabadi Biriyani' had a total of maybe 8-9 miniscule cubes of beef. Don't get overwhelmed by the number of beef cubes because when I say minuscule, I mean it to the word. No taste. No flavor. Just colored rice. Absolute disaster. Never going back.

The service is awful. We sat for 30 minutes waiting and no one came. The owner was walking around but did not bother to ask us anything... Not even what we wanted to drink. As much as I love Indian food and as little options as there are in Lubbock I wouldn't ever consider coming again. EVER.

I ate a biriyani on 10/19 (take-out) and it was definitely made with old rice. It had some hot chilis to cover up that old tangi flaver. For 3 persons it was 40$.

I went to this place yesterday seeing some reviews ,I don't know how they gave such good reviews to this place . I had a doubt about this place when I stepped in as there were no customers ,even though I thought let's give a try and ordered a hyderabadi chicken biriyani ,that guy got the dish ,it didn't look like a biriyani firstly, even though I tasted a spoon ,I couldn't eat more than that. I left the whole dish and called that guy and paid 13 dollars and said that the biriyani is worst ,he replied to me saying that it's a Punjabi biriyani ,it will be like that ,i asked him then why did u name it Hyderabadi chicken biriyani in the menu,he had nothing to say, what he actually did was ,he took some yesterday's butter chicken curry and mixed it with rice, the rice is not even basmati rice , it's Walmart rice. I guess that curry was also spoilt .i am giving 1star because I can't give a zero. Believe me it's a waste of time waste of money ,don't go at all .

The worst that any food can be. People who have rated this place with any positive score had never tasted Indian food before. This is literally the worst Indian food that anyone can have. The portion sizes are tiny. Meat is sliced in teeny tiny bits that are barely visible. The cooking is bland. The thing they serve as Nan is just cheap Pita bread bought from walmart. Never ever go to this restaurant. It is an embarrassment to Indian food.

Worst Indian buffet I have ever encountered. Poor selection and very little flavor. The only item I enjoyed was the naan, but only a small amount of it was available. The owner was friendly, but that didn’t make up for the poor food quality. Hopefully this restaurant can improve in the future.

This has the worst desi food you can find . It was a horrible experience . Biryani was not even close to its name and all dishes were a bunch of vegetables in the same sauce . Palak gosht had no palak. Sadly it was expensive too .

Don't be misled by the India Palace title. I tried India Palace outlet in Albuquerque and it was superb. I thought this would be the same outlet, only to find out later it's a rip off. Tried the Lunch buffet. The food was okayish. Slow service. Not worth the price.

Worst indian food I have tasted. Had the buffet together with family. Of the about 8 items, 6 were vegetarian and 1 of them was chicken curry and the other was meatball curry(tasted like it was from walmart). There were no fruit trays but there was kheer for desert which wa s mushy. All the items tasted bland and the naan was dry. The reviews for this restaurant were grossly exaggerated and misleading except for the customer service.

If there is less than one star, I would do it. I came to this place last year. It wasn't great, but it was ok. Yesterday, I swear we threw the whole lunch. The yoghurt smells like rotten egg. Nothing in the order was at least 10% good. Something unimaginable. There is only one thing that is good about the place.. the owner he is kind and respectful, but the food sucks. I come there to eat.... kindness is a good thing, but this is a place where people peacefully enjoy their food.

I'd say first of all the furniture smells of mold. Do not recommend if you have allergies. Sold me puree with 3 pieces of meat inside put the food in smallest styroform cup, smallest gas station coffee cup! Not worth it for me.

My whole order was a mess. I told the guy to bring food with no spice at all or bring it very mild. Food was cooked with green chili. Served frozen rice microwaved. It's not good for family. Taste also filthy. Bad experience. 👎

had a horrible experience. had to wait so long. no wonder we were the only customer. the furnitures are from 1925. disgusting decor. Most importantly food is horrible. Samosa not authentic. probably bought frozen. kebab same issue. tandoori is a joke the old Punjabi guy was doing all the job maybe also cooking or rather heating.

We were driving from New Mexico to Texas, felt like having Indian food and it was quite late, an hour before we decided to go here for dinner. Once we reached, looking at the restaurant I was thinking if I have to really eat here, and based on the rating as one comment mentioned “Never judge a book by its cover”, decided to give it a try. We ordered for a few Curries, Naan, Chicken Biriyani, the pic I posted is Chicken Biriyani. This is one of the worst Biriyani I ever had in my life, it was some gravy mixed in rice, onions and some chicken cubes on the top. Every curry tasted unhygienic, unhealthy, tasted bad. Even the kids were hesitating to eat. Someone who likes authentic Indian food will never eat here.

Ravi Shankar Srinivas

We were driving from New Mexico to Texas, felt like having Indian food and it was quite late, an hour before we decided to go here for dinner. Once we reached, looking at the restaurant I was thinking if I have to really eat here, and based on the rating as one comment mentioned “Never judge a book by its cover”, decided to give it a try. We ordered for a few Curries, Naan, Chicken Biriyani, the pic I posted is Chicken Biriyani. This is one of the worst Biriyani I ever had in my life, it was some gravy mixed in rice, onions and some chicken cubes on the top. Every curry tasted unhygienic, unhealthy, tasted bad. Even the kids were hesitating to eat. Someone who likes authentic Indian food will never eat here.

I just ordered takeout from here through grub hub. Food came in small styrofoam coffee cups. $11 to $12 for a coffee cup of food is very expensive. Some cups were squished and spilling. Taste was sub par at best. Really disappointed with the quality, quantity and value. Do yourself a favour, avoid this place. Don’t get scammed like me. It’s not worth it.

Sandeep Raghuram

I just ordered takeout from here through grub hub. Food came in small styrofoam coffee cups. $11 to $12 for a coffee cup of food is very expensive. Some cups were squished and spilling. Taste was sub par at best. Really disappointed with the quality, quantity and value. Do yourself a favour, avoid this place. Don’t get scammed like me. It’s not worth it.