Makeen Osman
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We’ve been coming to India Palace for many years, and while this might sound like a post all about Maria—and in a way, it is—she’s probably the biggest reason we keep coming back. Now, there are plenty of Indian restaurants around, but this location really stands out, and Maria is a big part of that. She’s always smiling and brings such a warm, positive energy that it makes every visit feel special! A lot of places miss the human element and Maria really brings it when she is there!
When we first started coming, the food and service were a little inconsistent, but over the past few years, especially with Maria managing things, the place has really stepped up. Even our picky friends, who are hard to impress, were surprised by how great everything was here.
Maria always goes the extra mile—whether it’s being super sweet with our kids or making my grandma feel really welcome. One time, my daughter forgot her jacket, and Maria actually held onto it until our next visit! It’s little things like that that show how much she truly cares.
And of course, the food is amazing. We prefer the veggie sambusa over the meat one, we did try the meat a few times but the veggie is significantly better and that’s coming from a guy who loves meat! I also almost always order the Chicken Tikka Masala, and it’s consistently delicious—perfectly cooked, full of flavor. My wife likes to try different dishes, and we’ve never been disappointed here. We’ve eaten at plenty of other Indian restaurants, but this one is by far our favorite in terms of food but also service. Plus, they give free refills on tamarind sauce, rice and chai, which is rare since most places charge for anything else.
At this point, we don’t just come for the food but for the whole experience that Maria makes so special. If you want great Indian food with service that goes above and beyond, this is the spot!