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Ambar India
86/100 (3198 ratings)
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"Probably the best "dine-in" Indian restaurant around University of Cincinnati. Good ambience and tasty food!Update: rude and arrogant..."
Imaznkya
"After hearing so much good about Ambar India for so long, I finally made it there yesterday, and I was mostly unimpressed.Before I get into..."
PollysArepaTruck
"After that evening at Ambar, Indian food became my most favorite of comfort meals.  I never get tired of it. And, please know, that when I write..."
Go There! Try That!
"Great food not so awesome price. A little overpriced, in my opinion. However, this food is delicious! One of my favorites in the Gaslight..."
Cincinnati Food Fan
"Intro to Indian - SUCCESS!. Good friends of ours invited us to Ambar in January to try Indian food for the first time. They'd been there a few times..."
Tooth
"Biryani is yummy. I order Shrimp, and Chicken Biryani spicy. It tastes amazing, it pairs well with the nan they have. I have also tried the Chicken..."
Solana
"Chicken tikka masala 3 or a 4 for a light kick. Chicken naan. This is my favorite Indian place and I go here weekly for this order. Stupendous! They..."
Mandy
"I am a man who has a soft spot in his heart for two things: spicy and comfort foods. Being recently turned onto Indian food by my girlfriend in the..."
Greg
"Had the papadi chat, bhatura, nan, chicken korma and chicken mateer. The atmosphere was lively and servuce waa good. Would definitely return next..."
Erin
"Tight fit. LOL. Ambar India in Clifton has been around decades it seems, and really has not changed much.The food is FANTASTICThe..."
Patrick Golston
"My first visit. Way delicious! Saag kofta was great...."
Kiyashi
"First time=Best time. I'm originally from LA and came to Ohio for business, and so eating out was not an option, but this was a great experience as..."
Giuliana
"Excellent Indian food. Love the lamb..."
Shannon
"Best Indian food in the area. Worth the drive from any where. Parking can be a..."
LT
"Best Indian Ever!. I used to go to Anand India when I worked on Glendale-Milford, which is a sister restaurant to Ambar. When I moved to Northside, I..."
German_e12
"Good Indian. I'm kind of surprised that Ambar is currently #6 on the list of Cincinnati restaurants on Urbanspoon. I've always enjoyed it, but never..."
J. Folantin
"Best Place to enjoy great Indian Food. Every Friday is our Amber India night. . Though I am not Indian but my wife is. So she makes authentic Indian..."
Jbodker07
"Best Indian/Punjabi food in Cincinnati area. We have eaten at Ambar's since they first opened over 16 years ago. I've never been disappointed. The..."
Kenn Day
"We love Ambar. I only realized how much I love Indian food a few years ago. I've tried several places around town and Ambar is by far the best I've..."
Fat Chef
"Awesome. This is the best Indian joint in town. The service is always excellent and fast. This is always a great place to get..."
Winnie
"Ambar India. I'm no student of Indian. I couldn't tell you the difference between north, south, or any of the sub-sects of Indian cuisine that sit..."
David L.
"Brilliant flavors, massive portions. The flavors at this Cincinnati staple are enticing and exotic. The servers know the menu and, while they don't..."
JSchoolJunkette
"Yummy!. Their food is absolutely fantastic! I would skip the pop there though. I have ordered a diet coke from there several times and every time it..."
Eva Van Benschoten
"Bad wait staff. Good food but staff has been cold and snobby for..."
Amie Rollins Bender
"Satisfying and delicious. Beautiful restuarant and very professional waiters. Enjoy carryout or eat-in. Has a great selection for vegetarians, but..."
Mae
"It's a staple. Go there and see. It's pricey, but it's also very good. Service is sometimes spotty. One visit you may get very friendly, another time..."
Local Foodie
"Tastefull food, service could be..."
Javho
"This place is a can't miss. Best Northern Indian food in the..."
CT Win
"How spicy? 1-10?. Excellent food, waitress not very friendly.....Need a bigger waiting area, and..."
BIG TOM
"Definitely not bad, but Daata has better chicken..."
Chris Hansen
"I love the Curry Chicken. It is very addictive and a must try. You can get it spicier on a scale of 1-5. Also next to Habanero that has great fish..."
Nate Barger
""awesome food". One of my favorite places to eat in the city since last 15 years.The food is amazing must say,"they have maintained consistency..."
Pritty
"Good food, cheap price.. I have been to quite a few Indian places, and I really think I am most fond of Ambar India. I love their vegetarian dishes...."
Wren
"Nothing Better. If you like indian, you need Ambar. Having visited again after a couple of years...not one thing has changed and thats a good thing...."
Harold
"I until recently was not a huge fan of North Indian food but after several visits now to Ambar I know I am completely hooked. Lamb curry with a side..."
Scotty Betts
"Favorite Indian Cuisine. Best in the city...and I think they know it! It's so good, in fact, that they once cheated us out of money when I went with..."
Bryan
"Ambar Indian ROCKS!. I WILL never FORGET the night that one of my boys' mothers took me there to eat. There was quite a line to get in and it was..."
Dolores Pitts
"Amazing food, amazing service!. The service at this place is amazing! Another customer dumped an entire glass of water into my chicken curry, thereby..."
GG
"Best Indian Food in Town. I've been to all the rest, this is by far the best. The place is alwys packed, and the food never disappoints. The prices..."
Cmartin
"Excellent. Wonderfully prepared dishes to eat or take out. never fails to please. The chicken makani is..."
Szuszi
"One night recently we decided to make the trek to Clifton for Ambar India. After dining here, we understand why everyone says you have to go for the..."
Stimanpeter
"tonight the book club met up for dinner at ambar india . this is after our third, yes third, thwarted attempt to eat at slim's . bastards. still we..."
Liz
"I know. You'd think I'd have written about this place years ago, right? I went to UC, and in the battle of the Indian Restaurants in Clifton, Ambar..."
Julie
"Wow! Great service, hot and fresh food- great..."
Mr. Morrow III
"Amazing Indian food!! One of the best Indian places you will ever find. They ask for your spice level for every dish which is nice customization. The..."
Jason Schrock
"The food was absolutely delicious we had a couple chicken curry dishes with garlic naan and a vegetable samosa appetizer. Really good tasting stuff...."
Scott Rooney
"Went to lunch here on the recommendation of a coworker, and it was fantastic. Got the chicken Tikka masala and I was not at all disappointed. Was..."
Brian Russell
"When I was in grad school I used to eat here once in a while, and in the years since I moved away I probably haven't found another Indian restaurant..."
Jason Neukom
"Was very pleased with food selections and staff. Traveled 48 miles based on reviews and was not disappointed. Excellent food! Even ordered to-go..."
Wanda Carney
"A good treat from a colleague, got rice and lamb, hot sauce, African style. I loved it... The Indian atmosphere was just good. Doing that again when..."
S. Djan Croffie
"I've eaten at this restaurant a couple of times, and every time it blows me away. The naan is spectacular. I'm a super picky eater so I always get..."
mere m
"A Clifton classic, Ambar does not disappoint. Went with another person and ordered Chicken Tikka Masala, Saag Paneer and Garlic Naan and would highly..."
Peter Kobak
"One of the best I have ever tried ! The staffs are friendly . They are very understanding. They provide quick service. The food is great. The..."
Siddharthan Murugan
"The food is the best in the area. The price is pretty high but for a date night it’s good. Get the Kashmiri naan. It’ll change your..."
Nicholas burhart (Nick is nickname)
"The lady was so nice to me. It could use a little more cleaning in the restaurant. But, still a four star clean place. Lastly, the food cures upset..."
James Joy
"We ordered Shrimp Marsala, Chicken Tikka, Naan, Garlic Naan, Bhurturi and Special tea. You can choose your spicy hot level. Everything taste..."
Deborah “Luv2Dans” Stewart
"Enjoyed Hospitality , Good Taste , I bought their Amber non veg Dinner Thali which consists of pakoras , tandoori chicken, matar paneer , delicious..."
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