India Palace

“who puts capsicum in mutton biryani ?? really? food was just ok. Don’t go on ratings (reason in body)...” We were coming back from the outer bank and going to Richmond. We searched this on google and decided to go seeing after 4.1 rating. The ambiance was good but we were not here for that, we ordered Bhindi do pyaja-chicken bhuna and mutton biryani. First thing first, who puts ball pepper in mutton biryani, means really? I am big biryani fan, specially Hyderabadi-Awadhi-Kolkata. And I am pretty sure Punjabi biryani (if there is something like that) also won’t come with capsicum. I even called the owner and he was very confident that it cooks like this only. Damn, if the owner is not ready to help us, then what to do. Second thing- it was nowhere close to biryani taste. It was definitely mutton curry mixed with rice and then they served it in a fascinating way. BIG NO... No No. Bhindi do pyaja was good but chicken bhuna...?? do they even know bhuna means?? They served bhuna with tomato gravy (of course common one) with a hard chunk of chickens. Bad chicken bhuna..!! Please don’t go on rating which is given by Americans. They like anything which says, ‘Indian curry/food’ and they will be like “Wow our taste buds exploded”. Of course, it would, after eating same tender chicken, burger-pizza, boiled food for years, u ll like any avg Indian food. The portion was small, 2 persons can hardly eat in one entrée. Our server was a lady and seems she was upset about something.

India Palace is a pretty good restaurant. The prices are reasonable and the variety of choices of the Buffett is not bad. However, I would not be able to claim that their food is the best is in town. The butter chicken did not taste very buttery and sweet, but the rice pudding was great. I would definitely have that again. Would I recommend this place? YES, I would, but only as a secondary choice. There are a bunuch of alternatives in town.

I have been here several times but I'm bad at providing a review. This restaurant hits all the wickets. Always happy you came, they go out their way to please you, and best of all the food is excellent. I prefer the lamb biryani. My wife tries everything and never has a bad meal. Superb place, everyone should try it.

I am soooo happy to leave a wonderful review for India Palace. I've never been an Indian Foodie, but this has changed my mind! I had the Palak Paneer and my husband had the Paneer Butter Masala. Both were FABULOUS dishes (heads up, those are vegetarian). The only thing I didn't care for was the tofu in them but that's because I really only like tofu if it is crispy. We heard ownership is changing but the chef is staying and thank goodness he is! The food was savory and very filling while the atmosphere had an air of refinement but it was relaxed. We have added this to our list of 'Favorite Places' in Chesapeake! 10/10 would recommend!