India Oven

User Rating: 1 out of 5 stars

We just got back from this place and are truly shocked. We have eaten here years ago and the food was good. Today we waited 40 minutes to be seated --- and that is actually a good sign that the place is popular. We ordered food and waited with keen anticipation. The Paneer Pakoras arrived --- 6 pieces in all. OK. My wife and I grabbed a piece each and put our teeth into it. It was well-spiced and warm outside --- but inside it was hard and stone-cold. It didn't take Einstein to figure out that they prepare their food ages ago, even pakoras (appetizers), store it in the freezer and reheat it on being ordered by a guest. In my case, they had obviously just dropped these from the freezer into hot oil (not even a microwave) and since it was a busy evening, they pulled it out too quickly and the cat was out of the bag. We called the owner and he started expressing total surprise. So I broke another piece and put his finger on the inside paneer, and then he stopped arguing -- it really was hard and stone cold. Still we were being tolerant. But the culminating piece of ridicule was they took it away and brought back a plate of THREE, not SIX pieces. They were clearly telling us, that we had somehow either swallowed or spit out two pieces and broken one, so they only got back three reusable (reheatable) pieces, so that is what they just reheated a little more and brought them right back. Not a trace of shame or pride. We walked out, and still not a word of "sorry" from either of the two owners, who were pretending they hadn't noticed (I was loud believe me, even walked up to the old man and told him in no uncertain terms, but obviously to no avail --- he just kept on with the cash register rather than talking to his staff or issuing instructions). They really couldn't care less, BECAUSE they could clearly had a line of eager people waiting to be served what they did not know was reheated food. So why bother about a few bad eggs (like me) who demand normal service and courtesy? I will never go back there, never recommend a friend (just my old Boss). Long ago I remember, both Pasta Pomodoro and California Pizza Kitchen didn't charge us because they simply brought some food/appetizer a little too late (and we did not even need to complain).That is honorable. But India Oven needs to be taught a lesson. Question is, if they do not respect their customers one bit, will they at least stop from serving you (leftover) food from someone’s plate? Your guess. But I am not merely judging them by the scant respect they have for customers. For example, in my case, they clearly re-reheated the Paneer Pakoras from our plates in a big bath of hot oil --- which is used to deep fry a whole lot of stuff the same evening. Ugghh. Bad hygiene, and very cheap behavior. Unbecoming of a professional business. But prove me wrong -- walk into their kitchen to see them prepare “fresh anything” for you.

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User Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

I had dinner here and the food and service were decent but not worth the price. I had a vegetarian plate and my husband had the chicken curry. The price for the chicken dinner was 19.00 and it only included one serving of nan. I thought the price was too high for what you get. I've noticed many Indian places in Vegas charge more than what I remember in CA and most CA places included all you can eat nan. I would definitely try other places to compare.

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User Rating: 2 out of 5 stars

The buffet's offerings are minimal, service is nearly non-existant. Tourist trap, just off of the strip location. I think they've changed chef's recently too, and sadly not for the better. Take a local's word who's been there lots of times over the years (not a crazyliberal's) this place was ok at best at one time but has gone downhill recently.

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