India Palace Indian Restaurant in Lubbock

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!

Lovely lunch experience! Do not let the location unsettle you as it is kind of dated but the owner himself makes all the food and is extremely polite. I described what I was looking for and he helped me with the menus. 10/10

The food was really outstanding. The location seems dated, but that should be of no concern the service and many are great.

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!

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.

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😄

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.

Great service excellent food 10/10

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.

Slow but very willing to make their comusters happy

Some of the best Indian food I've ever had. Very authentic. Highly recommended.

During the pandemic I've ordered from here several times and even now the quality of food is still five stars like before the pandemic. Truly good food made by very friendly and humble people.

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!

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.

I wondered in during the Sunday buffet. The food was great, the staff was friendly, and the price was more than fair. The place was completely packed with happy diners, I will be back ASAP

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

Best Indian food, in town the operater is a very kind and helpful person.

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.

Great food, nice atmosphere.

Mine and my fiancé’s favorite place to eat in Lubbock! The food is always amazing with a lot of great vegan and vegetarian options, and the owner is always so nice and welcoming.

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!

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.

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

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.

Excellent authentic Indian cuisine. Would recommend to everyone I know. Perfect service and extremely friendly owner. Everyone should make time to visit India Palace!

One of the best spots of its kind in the area. Looking forward to coming back with my friends. I see why this place has a lot of positive reviews.

Stopped in and got some house special with lamb. Yummy dish

I love this place!

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.

Excellent, I would highly recommend it.

The food is absolutely amazing, and the owner has got to be the one of the sweetest human beings I've ever met. Always such a pleasure going to India Palace, I have never been disappointed!

Awesome food!! Try the Indian ice cream YUM-O!

Do not serve beer, 1hr 30min before food comes, only one water given. Left before food came. Fed up of waiting

Just go. Don't think about it. Just be there. The staff is very attentive and kind. The food can probably bring you back from the dead. I know it makes my day every time in there.

The Hydrabadi biriyani was tasteless. Biriyani had very little amount of beef.

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.

Great service. Cozy little place. Delicious naan.

This is a great place to take a step into the culture of Indian food. The food tastes great (especially for a place in Lubbock) and the staff are always incredibly kind.

Buffet is terrible watered down gross. mostly potato a poor way to cheap out on meat in the dishes

Very bad experience. Food was really bad I ordered lamb biriyani on door dash. They delivered beef biriyani instead. And rice and flavor was very bad.

Took my family here for the first time and we all cleaned our plates!! Blew me away with how delicious this food was! We will be returning regularly!!!

My wife has declared this her new favorite restaurant. We traveled back there for her birthday today. Of course that means an almost 2 hour drive but it was worth it.

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

Good atmosphere, excellent service and hospitality, food quality best .

Fantastic service and even better food. I love this place.

Best Indian food in Lubbock. A little spicier than royal which is good for me. Best naan in Lubbock by far. Extremely nice owner.

Everyone at our table was quite pleased. The staff was very friendly and attentive. It has a cool feel to it.

Great food, excellent service. Able to accomodate large parties.

Vegetarian options are amazing... Great service, very kind and polite people.