Outdoor seating
Yes
Bombay Sitar in Canton
Categories
Location on the map
Canton, Stark County, Ohio, US
Service options
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great tea selection
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
All you can eat
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Halal food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
University students
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Phone: +1 330-305-0671
Site: http://www.bombaysitar.com/
Site: http://www.bombaysitar.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:12–9PM
- Tuesday:12–9PM
- Wednesday:12–9PM
- Thursday:12–9PM
- Friday:12–9PM
- Saturday:12–9PM
- Sunday:12–9PM
Comments (199)
Extremely good food. Miss the buffet. There was a sign in the restaurant that its closed permanently. Thats too bad cuz that was the best Indian buffet that Ive been to.Very good choices to choose from on their menu. A bit expensive for a meal but good quality. All prices are going up everywhere so I really cant blame them...
My wife and I love Indian food. I have eaten at easily a dozen different restaurants over the years so I like to think I have some little knowledge here and this place was one of the good ones. We got Chicken Makhani and Vegetable Korma. Both were so flavorful and came in nice servings. Wish they gave a little more rice but oh well. The medium spice level was just about perfect though I think most newer to the food will want their mild.The naan was baked really well and we each got dessert that was made well and tasted great. Only complaint might be the service which was not the most attentive, but not to where I was upset.
Usually eat here every month. Very friendly staff. Great tasting food. Always the same reliable service. I tell lots of friends to visit. Give it a try. We even take our daughters and they are very picky about food.
Very nice people and the food has always been great. My only issue is that they take too long to come back. Sometimes they can be understaffed but most people dont like to wait till their food is getting cold for a refill or more of something. Still a great place for when you are in the mood for something different.
Food was incredible, the bread was some of the best I have ever had. Staff was super friendly and helpful and the place was very clean and well kept. I will definitely be back and will absolutely recommend it.
The food is always delicious here and very flavorful. You cant go wrong with anything you order on the menu. However, service is very slow. Usually takes them 15 mins to just greet your table, which as a server, I find completely ridiculous.
Love it ! Would definitely go back again and again ! Lovely atmosphere and staff ! Food is authentic Indian cuisine and just very good! We’ve tried a lot of dishes and it’s never a disappointment!
We order goat curry and garlic naan. Curry was ok but it was filling more tomato taste .. naan was so crispy.. then we order onion and green peppers which one she should bring with food but they charge extra and they serve like cheaper dhaba salad ( Indian road food).. according to money the quantity was very low..
I’ve tried a lot of Indian places and truly this place is the best in Cleveland/Akron area. Their lamb Rogan josh is so yummy and full of flavor. Only complaint I have is there’s usually a lot of sauce and the amount of lamb you get is very minimal. But understandable bc it’s pricey. The rice is so beautifully seasoned and something that tastes like cilantro in the sauce for the rogan josh. We’ve tried different levels and 5 is a good level where it’s spicy but not too much that you don’t enjoy the flavor. I live up near Cleveland and I would make the drive. It’s very much worth it.They used to give a halwa with the takeout. I wish they would bring this back because it’s so yummy!
The food was barely passable as desi food. As a Pakistani family we were really disappointed with every single dish except the veggie pakora (which was served to us by accident) . Every sauce tasted the same and had way too much yogurt. The lamb rogan josh had an identical sauce to the lobster curry and the veggie korma..The waitress while very soft spoken and friendly, was very forgetful and seemed offended when we ordered meat. We asked about kofta and she showed up a cheese dish and seemed so confused when we asked if the had a meat kofta..$200 with of food for four people, just to show our Ohioan friends what Indian food should taste like and we all left disappointed.
One of the largest Indian buffets Ive ever been to. Helpful and friendly staff, ample seating and someone is always coming by to see if you need anything.Most of the buffet dishes were typical and flavorful. A few new selection caught my eye seeing as we dont have these at our buffets in Youngstown and all were extremely tasty. And at this price, its a real barging. My only complaint was the food temps were kinda low and didnt make for the best dining experience but it was not a meal killer, seeing how frequently and quickly the buffet was replenished. I would recommend.
Took a friend here for the buffet. The service was lacking but the food was delicious. Waited at the entrance and almost seated ourselves before staff noticed us and took us to a table.Its always crowded for a reason and this time was no different. Food was excellent as always. If youve never been here I suggest trying everything because looks are deceiving. And unless you have allergies I wouldnt bother reading the labels. I tried fried pastry in sweet sauce the other day which looks and sounds gross. Best thing Ive had there yet.
I have to say their service is great but coming from an Asian country, the food here is a let down. My children and I were there for Mothers Day. It cost $18 each for buffet and the food was so ordinary. What disappointment for an overpriced menu! Not coming back anytime soon.
I eat here as often as I can i live 30miles away the food is excellent especially the lamb vindaloo the staff is friendly and helpful what a gem this is
Great Indian buffet, tried it on Sunday. Very busy and best in town, they must be doing something right. The 4 star is for the flavor, to be honest -and I am a picky reviewer- I have tried better flavors. It is a sense you develop after trying so many Indian food places. They either are just spicy or they have amazing flavour along side the heat. Bombay Sitar was a mix of that for my silly taste buds. You have to come and try it for yourself, you will definitely enjoy the food, the presentation and the great service.
Me and my wife have come to LOVE Indian food over the last couple years and this is as good as youre going to find. We usually go for their lunch buffet (get there before 2 PM), which always tastes fresh, has a ton of options and is better quality than many Indian restaurants I have been to. We come here at least once a month because we love it so much.
Really delicious, need to learn more about dishes. But it would be nice to have a menu for a two or three or four course meal to try to expand on the experience of venturing in food for India. Take it from someone who works offshore with several teams members in India.
This is the closest Indian food to me. Really liked their biryani, raita, and the garlic naan😍 this time we did take out and I felt like the portions were still pretty decent. Definitely prefer eating in if you have the time. The veggie sampler appetizer is a really good option to eat while you wait.
Man, I love this place!! I would take everyone to this place for the buffet. It allowed them to try a bunch of different foods for a great price. I understand the buffet is permanently closed and that is a shame. I believe the culprit is Covid and Omicron, but I hope the owner doesnt abandon the buffet.
We were visiting the McKinley memorial and museum in Canton and wanted Indian food. Found Bombay Sitar on a search and tried them out.When we went in we found out they had a buffet going (weekdays for lunch, Saturdays only for dinner). The staff is friendly and helpful, the restaurant clean and the food is fabulous. They have segregated vegetarian and meat tables, the naan is fresh (I fell in love with the garlic!) and the chicken tikki marsala is amazing. We will be making the trip to Canton just to eat here now!
First time there and really enjoyed it. Ana was a great server, gave great recommendations when asked. Food was excellent. I like that they ask what level of hotness you prefer.
The foods great. My husband doesnt get take out too often but they always remember him. Personable.
Another wonderful meal. Clean restaurant, courteous quick service,, delicious food. Out of corn nuggets today other wise would have given 6 stars.
Best Indian food in town, and the mango lassi is amazing. They used to have a buffet but that ended with covid. I dont know if theyll ever bring it back, but the food is still phenomenal.
I remember the first time I ever tried Indian Cuisine. It was back in 2003, and it was actually this very establishment, but when it used to be up on Portage street. The newer location is much more spacious! The food and service here is top of the line! They make incredible Naan, Chana masala, and their vegetable samosas are to die for! As my first experience with Indian Cuisine, Bombay Sitar is the water mark that I measure all other Indian Cuisines against!
My first visit to this lovely location! The food is audacious and authentic. The mango shake, the chicken, lamb and vegetarian selections savory with spice! I highly recommend the Bombay Sitar for all adventurous appetites!
Please turn down the air. It blows too hard and also makes the food cold. With that said...The Indian food here is fantastic. I had driven by it many times without trying it, but Im glad I stopped by. The decor makes you feel like youre in another place and the staff is some of the most polite that youll come across. Every single meal Ive had has been great. They can make things as mild or as spicy as youd like. Be to check out the gobhi kulcha bread.
Authentic mix of regional Indian cuisine. I cannot speak for the buffet, however the ala cart dinner menu is good.
Were sad we cant do buffet yet, but understand it isnt safe. We are happy with the menu and prices, and love taking some home too!
The order was around 7:00 pm January 12th 2022.my girlfriend returned home with an order of goat something that was supposed to be boneless. Literally every piece of meat either had a piece of bone or was entirely bone. There was hardly any meat in it at all. How does this happen? Whoever prepared it lacks any integrity for their work. Otherwise, the rice was completely bland, so the entire dish was a waste of $20. I ended up just eating the bread. Thanks.
Bombay Sitar is obviously suffering the same staff shortage many dining establishments are, but if you have patience, you’ll receive the same wonderful dishes they’ve always served.Be kind and understanding, enjoy your company, and try something new from their extensive menu!
Elegant, delicious, exotic, and amazing! I am from Chicago and I have not found a restaurant like Sitars here. I cant wait to return to Ohio so I can eat there again.
One of the nicest Indian restaurant in North Canton. The staff also are very nice.. and ofcoz the food. Chicken tikka and chicken biryani are must try.
The food was late, took more than an hour. Which is okay if it wasnt burnt. The roti was burnt, the kebabs wear charred. The jalfrezi was pre-cooked chicken dunked in canned tomato puree. If this was the end of the experience I would have given a 2-3. But no I got sick after.
YUM! Good to know there is delicious Indian food when we are in Canton. Sooo sad the buffet is permanently closed—such a downside of COVID. We ordered takeout and the service on the phone was so great. They were able to make sure everything was vegan over the phone which was lovely. We spent $29 for a main dish to share (karahi vegetables), the veggie appetizer platter and garlic roti. We got the veggies hot+, but asked for more spices in case it wasn’t hot enough. It can always be hotter for us :) All of it was yummy. A bit expensive for a lunch, but we were craving it so it’s not an issue at all. Will come back again. Thanks so much!
This was hands down the best Indian food Ive had since going to India😄 I dont even know what I ate because I was there with my boss and she ordered for us. I dont think you could go wrong with anything. Also Im not one to typically order vegetarian meals but both of our dishes were phenomenal... So dont discount the vegetarian options!
Terrible ownership. Does not pay tips on bills. A server was left with 8% tip on a $1500 tab for 5 hours of service. I would eat anywhere else but here since they do not pay their bills properly.
Very pricey, but Ive never left the restaurant without having to wattle out from eating so much. (if youre not me, youll definitely have leftovers) The owners wife always makes her rounds to talk to the patrons, and the staff is very attentive to your needs. If you happen to decide to go there because of this review - Youre welcome.
First time to dine here. Family from out of state lived it too. Great selection and service reasonably priced
Best Indian food around. Staff is amazing and friendly. Perfect place for a date night.
Bombay sitar has excellent Indian food the garlic naan is to die for. They offer both salted and sweet lassi a wide variety of authentic Indian cultural dishes that are well-prepared and proportioned.
Amazing Food, would highly recommend.. The chicken korma is my favorite. Been there about 7 times now and every time its as amazing as the time before. The food is high quality and they get it to you quick. Its a little pricey but well worth it. The staff is as amazing as the food, all of them are very nice and helpful. Also, you can pick the amount of spice you get, so you dont have to worry about it being too spicy or not spicy enough.
We went here for an evening with dear friends. Had amazing food and great service and had a lovely evening.
Although this place has been around for over 20 years, this was my first time here. It certainly wont be my last. Nicely decorated in Indian design but not gaudy. Atmosphere was pleasant with modern Indian music (softly) playing. Food was delicious with a HUGE variety and very reasonably priced. Server could have been more attentive but she wasnt bad. Definitely recommend this place.
A great place to expand your palate. Loved the naan bread and lamb dish.
Horrible service the male staff were very aggressive and inappropriate to females and the food was disgusting, do not waste your time or your money here!!
Never eaten Indian food, but gave it a try as with group. Only seemed liked 2 people working, so took forever to get food and then bill. Food ok, but spicier than asked for and I guess Indian food isnt my thing.
I should note that the buffet is permanently closed, and most of the old reviews are about the buffet. From the menu, the food was bland, the lamb was charred to the point where half of it was inedible, and they used garlic powder on their bread (i.e., cheap ingredients, as opposed to fresh garlic). The staff was awkward and even had trouble figuring out where to set the few plates that were ordered. If they open the buffet, Ill return to try it out since the buffet reviews were great. Until then, I wouldnt recommend going here.
We drive over an hour each way just to get there - its that good.Their buffet is excellent. (But youll have to wait till its fully open again to try it, sorry). They have a great selection of meat and vegetable dishes to choose from, and everything is favorable.We visited last weekend and they are open for patio dining - they have a great little patio out back. The food was hot, tasty and plentiful. If you leave hungry you did something wrong. The service was excellent, they have adapted well to the restrictions.
Our bill was $29.73. we paid with 2 $20 bills and we received $6.27 back. Our waitress (name on the check was Reham) rang us up wrong and stole about $5 from us. UPDATE: they refunded us the money that was taken. We are still not planning on going back but at least they did that.
After moving from Akron to Canton, we decided to take a break from Saffron Patch in the Valley and find an Indian restaurant a little closer to home. So we gave Bombay Sitar a try.The staff was warm, friendly, and attentive. My drink never went empty and that is something I am always appreciative of. The naan was delicious and came in a variety of different flavors. And my lamb was tender and flavorful. I recommend the Rogan Josh and the Karahi Lamb Palak (if you like spinach).So why only 3 stars? The Paneer Pakora was very dense. What is typically a very flaky and light appetizer was heavy and unappetizing. Also, the tikka masala was bland and very disappointing. My girlfriend ordered hers at a 1 and my friend ordered his at an 8. In my experience, spice level among Indian cuisine almost creates a new dish itself as the combination of spices has to be completely readjusted to bring not only heat but a depth of flavor. However, other than spice level, there was no discernable difference between the two.I may give this place another try and just steer clear of the tikka masala. But its hard to justify not going to Saffron Patch anytime I am craving Indian food as I have yet to try anything there that wasnt exceptional.
The team was very efficient, responsive and quick. They had the order warm and ready to go. Spice level was as expected. Absolutely love the greeting at the entrance. owner was very pleasant to ask questions, understand the order and suggested good options to consider
Great food and Atmosphere!!!
What can be said about Bombay Sitar? If the two options for Indian food in Canton, this place is the best. I’ve been going there for more than 12 years (old and new location), and the lunch buffet is one of the best lunch options in town.I travel three to five times a year for work and I always try the local Indian restaurants. I rarely find another that’s as good as Bombay Sitar. They have both vegetarian and meat dishes with plenty of options for everyone. Be adventurous and try something you e never had before. Every time I do I’m pleasantly surprised.The dinner menu is extensive and they are really great at accommodating dietary restrictions (vegan/vegetarian). You can ski order a drink or imported or domestic beers if you like. The staff is always friendly and they’ll make recommendations for you if you’ve never been there. Lunch prices for the buffet vary, but you won’t leave hungry and the variety of food makes it more than worth the cost.
Love this place and have been a customer for years. Always excellent food and service!
Bombay Sitar is my favorite restaurant!! I easily crave their food weekly and my family and I get takeout often. The restaurant has a great vibe inside too for dining in! And I also like the patio. My favorite is the chicken korma (mild) with garlic naan and the veggie samosas. Sooo very delicious!
My first trying this restaurant I was so impressed and how fresh and an amazing their food is. Especially when I door dash. I would recommend it to anyone. Thank you for the most delicious Indian food I have ever eaten.
Went to have dinner here the waitress didnt know anything about the menu she tried to make our drinks & made them wrong the food was AMAZING but the service was BAD !
Very tasty. Yum yummy! Food is good but they shorted me on my carryout order. Check your bags. I will call them tomorrow. Ordered two entrée s. Should have had two containers of rice. Not happy we have to stretch the rice.
Order if you want to waste your money.I order chicken biryani and chicken curry . Chicken curry was like sambar mixed with rice and few chicken chunks. And chicken curry was pure tomato curry with chicken chunks with no spice or flavor. Probably the worst Indian food I have ever had.
The food was good, I just felt that the meal needed a small side dish to compliment the meal.
Not bad, like the veggie starter, garlic nan and mango lassi more.
There is no option to give 0 rating so had to give one.Today was my friend baby shower party and food was ordered at Bombay sitar1. Chicken Tikka- it looks like I was eating a gum(no proper taste, half cooked) and boiled onion( not all cooked properly)2. Malai Kofta - there was no malai in kofta. I was getting raw onion and ginger smell.3. Paneer Tikka Masala - surprisingly, Same gravy of Malai Kofta wasGiven with some different type of kofta (not even close to Malai kofta).4. Kadai Chicken - in my life first time I ate tomato gravy chicken with no masala . It was not at all Kadhai chicken. Worst chicken curry I ever had.5. Ras Malai - it was sweet water with white colour and pieces where not even close to what Ras malaai should be6. Naan - Not properly cooked as well. Became non eatable in couple of hour.Rice and Samosa were OK.My worst experience restaurant in Ohio . I am not sure how you guys fool customers like this in party.My guests had to literally throw foods in dustbin. It was embarrassing moment for my friend today on this special occasion.
We drove over an hour to try this place because of the reviews, but we will NOT be back!I ordered the Boti kebab, medium spice. It arrived already charred on a sizzling hot platter. There was almost no spice to speak of, let alone flavor. The meat was practically inedible. My husband got some Tikka Masala sauce in his chicken mushroom dish, which at least added SOME flavor to a few of the less charred briquettes lamb in mine.The meat samosas were dry and lacked seasoning, thank god for the chutney they served with it--- which was the most flavorful thing we ate here.
Best Indian food in Canton! Gigantic menu, and reasonable prices. Even if youve never had Indian food before, i would encourage you to try it. The menu is so big, theres something for everyone if you give it a chance
I didnt like the food. Staffs were good though.
Authentic Indian food, but less spicy. I visited India frequently so know whats a good Indian restaurant look like. They have wide dishes selection but curry chicken and goat is the best. Its a pity that they dont have any seafood served because I love fish. Overall speaking, its a good experience and waitresses are polite and helpful. They also cleaned out very fast. Recommend!
Great Punjabi food and nice decor. Large buffet at lunch with a great selection.
Excellent service, very friendly. Food was wonderful, bread was hot and freshly made. Very very good tasting lots of vegetarian choices.
This place is consistently great. Friendly staff, quick service, cheap prices, and very consistent quality. Never had a bad experience here. Wonderful lunch buffet with twice the options of any other Indian buffet Ive been to across the country. A shining jewel on the Canton culinary scene.And, to those ridiculing the buffet for selection, I defy you to find another Indian buffet in this country with greater variety. Any other Indian buffet Ive ever seen has 50% of their selection, if that!
Drove here specifically for the buffet, only to find out it’s permanently closed. What a disappointment.
First time trying this place, delivery order.Timing was good from start to delivery.The rice is the best I’ve ever had. Like for real delicious!The veggie app platter was sadly a disappointment. Just overcooked. What we did try to eat was all spiced Very Similarly so it didn’t feel like a sampler like it should. Maybe got left in the fryer by accident and they didn’t want to cook it again and delay it? Sauces were just on the side and we had no idea what went with what but trying them out was interesting. Would try again but would avoid the app or other fried items I think.
Came for dinner while traveling, came back the next day for lunch! Amazing food with a large variety of vegetarian dishes. The way they spice the food is amazing. Cant wait to come back!
5 star for ambience ,location and hospitality.Being indian, i would definitely say food quality is below par. Veg appetizers were prepared in morning and served at dinner.Even we couldn’t distinguish between 2 Non-veg appetizers we ordered and neither of them were close to their actual flavor.
Very accommodating of allergies, thank you, Summer is great, food is great, all around 5/5
Some of the best Indian food I’ve had but it’s completely ruined by the terrible service and the extra clingy waitress. I go there to eat not to be asked why I seem so stressed.
Ive never really had much Indian food before. And this place is a wonderful way to start!Rachel explained to me what everything was and how spicy it can taste.The flat fried breads there are wonderful! And the Mango milkshake is delicious!Do note I came for buffet and buffet is not all day. Check their hours before making a visit.
The amount of food was poor in relation to the price. The chicken tandoori was dry and there was more onion than chicken. The vegetables pakora was burned. The Aloo gobi had only cauliflower and no potatoes. And the samosas were not fresh must have been at least 48 hours old. All and all very disgusting and disappointing and way too expensive for the poor quality.
We ordered carryout. The main courses, the buttered chicken and the saag paneer, were delicious. The paneer had a great texture, not rubbery at all. The rice was really flavorful and light. Unfortunately the samosas and the vegetable fritters were not good. They tasted like they were fried in old oil that was too hot. Ive had samosas from Bombay Sitar that were fantastic. They just missed the mark this time. Its still the best Indian food in town.
Wonderful experience here! Cozy, plenty of room the evening we visited. Our awesome server Summer took good care of us, guiding us thru all the many choices and spice levels that are offered. My Baingan Bharta was delicious! My new favorite place!
My new favorite spot. the best food i’ve had in a long time. great environment as well. our server was very kind and soft spoken and we loved her. highly recommend.
First time, so I got the House Specialty. Its a tasting of Tandoori chicken, lamb rogan josh, and vegetable korma, with naan and soup. Flavors were good, the medium spice was pretty spicy. I will definitely be back, Im glad to have it right up the street.
Their food doesnt really taste like its coming out of a fine dining kitchen. Definitely overpriced for its taste. All of our naans were crispy and curries were bland.
We ordered food for the party. The food was hopeless we just got boiled food with no spices. The biryani had pungent smell. I would not recommend the restaurant to anyone. Should be closed permanently.
Much like any other buffet style, you gotta go when lunch is at its peak or you run the risk of getting old food not being rotated. However the food when fresh is impeccable. The staff is extremely friendly and the turnover was great. However the last couple times Ive been there the staff was having issues keeping qued guests in order. Equal size parties all in the same standing area were passed over by people walking right in the door. However most of the time the hospitable staff did their best to mend the situations. Its a staple in my book as far an Indian cuisine goes!
It was my first time at an Indian Restaurant and it was fantastic food. We will go back again!
Two stars because of ambiance of the restro. Food quality is not up to mark. They mixed boneless chicken in red sauce and serving it as Malai chicken. Veg dishes were also not up to mark as per veg eating friends.
This restaurant is my wife and Is favorite date spot. We try to go at least once a month. The staff is very kind and the food is amazing. Also, there is never a wait and the place is always nice and quiet and relaxing. I try to get something new every time I go, and everything has been very good. Indian Food has become my comfort food for sure.
For my 1st time ever eating Indian it was really good. I tried to get into the vegetarian options but found out that Im not a big fan of chickpeas. The chicken was amazing. Server was very nice and walked me through Indian food since it was my 1st time.
Its very authenticIts definitely one of the better Indian restaurants in the area.One of my 2 personal favorites here.Theres nothing you can choose that you will not like.If you dont like curry or spicy make sure to get non spicy. But I like spicy.The atmosphere is fine, not fancy but not terrible.The staff is good, very polite.Enjoy it! Its worth the visit.
Visited here with my sister and her family on a Sunday morning. It was very busy and they had trouble keeping food trays full. The mango drink was excellent, but be careful. If you load up on it, theres not much room for the food, and it was pretty good.
First time I had Indian food and it exceeded my expectations. Rachel took the time to explain everything. Thank you
I have dined here consistently throughout the years. The food is some of the most flavorful and delicious Indian food Ive found in the Northeast Ohio area. Service is great as well. The chicken tandoori is my favorite item on the menu. It comes out sizzling hot every time.
Excellent service and an awesome lunch buffet! Ive been to 4 Indian buffets in the Akron/Canton area and this blows the others away. Lots of vegetable dishes and tasty chicken and lamb dishes. Several delicious desserts on the buffet also. Well worth the trip!
So delicious! Very sweet staff and they got our food out super fast! Will definitely go again!!!
Great food and service. Perfect use of curry. The Indian hot is a great heat and does not block the flavor, but be warned the heat strengthens with each bite. The samosas were also perfect with just the right crispness on the outside and very flaky with a lack of residual grease that I have found in countless samosas from other restaurants. I will be back for sure.
Excellent food, good music. We had the buffet option, which came with delicious mango and strawberry milkshakes. Waitress was friendly if a little clumsy; she accidentally brought us the wrong check at first. Overall, really good experience. Would definitely recommend.
The food is great But the service took quite sometime, Its still my favorite though I keep coming back here time after time
Fantastic food, great service. They have Indian beers which are interesting. If you are unfamiliar with Indian food ASK QUESTIONS! The staff will help you and will be sure you have a great meal. There are several combo platters that I think a newcomer would enjoy. Try it I think you will love it.
We recently ordered food for 30 people and picked up food by driving 50 miles due to good reviews … but …… the food we got was the worst food we ever had or picked up …The gravy were undercooked and the same gravy was used in multiple dishes .. making the point of ordering different items irrelevant…The sweet dish we ordered was “rasamalai” and the restaurant changed the whole meaning of the dish … making it worse than it could be ..The gravy in rasamalai was nothing but sweetened milk with sugar ..The whole order was not checked or inspected by anyone from the restaurant before handing it over ..We literally threw away 80% of the food in the dumpster and also our money …
Couldnt get sat in an empty restaurant except the one table that was there. I was the only one waiting to be sat. Waitress looked at me. Then with no hurry walked over to the computer to print a check. And with the same pace walked over to the table to give them the check. Then stood there and talked for a couple more minuets despite them giving her their payment. After a couple more of her very fake and forced laughs I just left to go elsewhere. I work in the industry and am very forgoing, but this was just bizzare to me.
I used to give them 5 stars but something happened. I have sympathy that the pandemic has been tough on all our families and that maybe the family that owns Bombay Sitar has suffered a loss Im not privy to. I hope they can recover and return to the exalted place in my heart. If not I understand but what a loss.
We ordered the Family Style Combo meal ($35) Feeds 2 AND... we had leftovers. I suggest getting all the chutneys and the yogurt add ons. The hot pickles are an acquired taste. Our server was pleasant & efficient young woman. Food was fresh and very tasty.
Omg, best Indian food in the United States. Summer is amazing and one of the biggest sweethearts ever. I can’t believe that anybody would ever give this place less than 5 stars unless they just don’t like Indian food in general. This is and will always be my favorite restaurant
Great food, good prices, Conscientious Staff.4 spice heat levels from mild to Indian hot!!!!I have been to Indian restaurants all over the world, this is authentic.The restaurant is clean, the staff are helpful.BTW:I havent seen any of the accusations made by the negative commentator, I wonder if they are a competing restaurant or just have a bug up their butt? THIS IS A GOOD RESTAURANT!
The best Indian food we have ever had! We arent Indian connoisseurs but love it and have tried several restaurants in the PGH, Cleveland, and other areas. Bombay Sitar is the best and we arent buffet people but this food is constantly coming out fresh and deliciously prepared. We live an hour a away now but still make it a point to visit Canton for this gem.
Recommend highly. All five in our party ordered different entrees and each were cooked and seasoned perfectly. I love Indian food and Bombay Sitar does not disappoint. Food spiced mild, medium and hot. I recommend medium for most palates, unless you are unaccustomed to heat at all and then order mild. HOT is too extreme for me to appreciate the subtleties of the lovely combination of spices. The young woman who waited on us was a darling; very pleasant and patient to ensure a good dining experience for my unfamiliar fellow diners.
Best Indian food I have ever had! Lunch buffet is a great way to try everything on their menu. Restaurant was closed May-Sept 2016 because of a car accident, but they are open again and everyone is really happy about it! New redecorating looks great!
A beautiful dining room with optional outdoor seating. The best Indian food around. Attentive service. This place is just overall superb. If you are used to traditional Indian cuisine, this will be very familiar, though I will say that if you like your food traditional levels of hot, you will have to ask for it specifically. They tend to keep their food on the mild side to accommodate more people. However, ask, and you shall receive!
I cannot say enough about this place. Its really the only place in the area to my knowledge where you can get fresh, deliciously prepared Indian food. The lunch buffet is a steal at $10 if youre looking for a nice, healthy place to eat.
I LOVE Bombay. When I worked closer we would go often for the lunch buffet. The atmosphere is great, the staff is friendly and its some of the best Indian food you can get in the Belden area. Dinner is fantastic too, and its rarely overcrowded.
Excellent food and exceptional service. Highly recommended.
The people seemed nice but our server either couldnt understand us or couldnt hear anything so it was really difficult to get our point across. I got the kabobs and thought they were quite dried out and just not very good in general. I wasnt really impressed at all overall.
At my sons request I took a small group of five people here for his eighteen birthday. He and I had eaten here before and always enjoyed the people as well as the food. His birthday visit tonight was exceptional. Our server was knowledgeable and fun, she did everything possible to make his birthday dinner a remarkable experience but never ignored the other guests who had special dietary requirements and questions about Indian food. We all had a wonderful time. Great Food, Exceptional Service. Thank you for a Great evening.
Fantastic Indian food with a wide variety of options. The staff is friendly, and able to guide you through the various dishes. I would suggest trying the lunch buffet to get a chance to sample some of their offerings. Additionally, for those with dietary restrictions (gluten free, vegetarian, or vegan) can easily find a dish to enjoy.
The best food you will ever eat, I go here frequently and trust me when I say the food is amazing. Many of the Indian restaurants have typical Indian food but Bombay sitar go above and beyond in making different kinds of dishes. I recommend this place over any Indian food place and you will thank me later. PS: ask for Mango lassi when there
Very great authentic Indian cuisine. If you dont like hot stuff get the mild but its still kind of spicy. If you love hot stuff youll be right at home. Lot of selection lot of flavor. Great service and polite hospitality.
Bombay Sitar is consistently great food. Their buffet is always full of fresh food with a lot of flavor. I have eaten here many times and it has always been a fantastic experience.
Amazing food and waitstaff! Beautiful, clean dining area and restrooms. Our server was able to answer all our questions and make suggestions based on our tastes/preferences and our familiarity with Indian foods. I cant say enough good things, I cant wait to go back!
I’ll give 5 star for the service and ambience, 2 star for food. None of the items in the buffet are impressive, all non-veg curries taste the same with minor changes. Mixed chicken appetizer blew my mind, chilly chicken, tandoori etc mixed into one bowl and all of them taste like chilly chicken...lol the worst appetizer I had in my life. Indians would definitely not appreciate the food, Americans would, probably that’s why there are many of them at the buffet.
The staff and the food were amazing! The environment was great and the staff were so friendly!! Never had been to an Indian restaurant before, so the staff gave some great suggestions!! Will definitely be coming back for more!!
I always come here for the buffet and have only had good experiences. They always have my favorites (at least one paneer dish) along with a variety of warm, yummy dishes to choose from. For the price I get an amazing selection, which cannot be said for many other Indian buffets. Their attention to detail is often impeccable. The only thing I wish I could change is their water. It not only taste like chemically treated tap water that has been sitting out. Luckily that gives me all the more reason to have their mango lassi. Moreover, it is a pleasant, clean atmosphere.
Ive been coming here for over 10 years for the staff and food. Hands down the best authentic Indian you can find, the Buffet has a huge variety of choice, the curry itself has substance and it perfectly spiced. The Nan bread fresh and the samosas are crisp. I am English and have a hard time finding good authentic Indian here in the states and this is my heaven. You wont regret coming here especially if you havent delved into Indian yet.
Food quality is very good and consistent. Considerate of customers-especially in buffet, where everything isnt too spicy. They also separate vegetarian from non-veg. Buffet is very good for price . . in addition to the various curries and main dishes theres lots of snack like foods, good variety of desserts(at least 4) and chai included.
This place has amazing food and the servers are very kind and understanding. They took the time to explain the menu to my husband and I even though we had almost no knowledge of Indian cuisine. It is definitely worth a stop if you are in the area.
Me and a friend ate here around a week or 2 ago, I used to go occasionally but ever since covid and quarantine happened I stopped going out but I couldnt wait any longer. If your worried about safty dont be. This restaurant is hands down the safest place Ive aten at. I dont think you could sick here even if you tried. They have a neat system where you call over the phone and order the food and once the food is ready you go sit outside and they bring it you in plastic containers with plastic silverware. Not the nicest looking but that way when your done they just throw everything away and they dont have to worry about reusing dishes. And the patio is so cute. Theres plants and a little water feature with a little swing and lights with little patches of fake grass with all the tables having umbrella or screens. Its honestly so cute and nice looking it really look me by surprise . Also happy to report that the food is just as amazing as ever. Hands down best Indian food in ohio.
This place is really nice ..visited many times.True feeling of indian place as well as food.The only thing I don’t like is same dishes serve in buffet...they never change in menu.Though food is delicious but can’t eat it repeatedly
I love this place! I have yet to have a bad experience! I have been going for about 6 years. If you have never had this style of food go for the lunch buffet so you can try more. Summer has always been very helpful with guiding new people with the menu!
Its the most amazing place.. service is good and friendly...food is excellent.
Place is good, clean and croud friendly.Food was okish, not worth traveling far.appetizers- cooked in the morning served whole day,Zero spice level after saying super hot
I have been there a few times and loved it. I went a few weeks ago and will never get the buffet again. The naan was old and almost crunchy because it had been in the buffet so long and the overall selection was not great. With all that being said, I was back after that and ordered from the menu and had a great experience. So yes, Ill go back but just wont get the buffet.
Ive loved Bombay Sitar for the past three years. I always went during their all-you-can-eat lunches during the weekends and they were always good quality food for an amazing price. Happy client!
Ive always loved this place since college, I recommend the buffet your first 1-2 times if youre not familiar with Indian food. The rice is great, the bread is great, I love the spinach saag with cheese in it, and the buffet comes with mango and strawberry lasse as well as hot chai tea. The owners are very pleasant as well and often walking around managing and helping the staff.
One of two fine India restaurants in the area. The quantity and quality of food is well worth the money paid. Kabab and Curry is also a fine India restaurant just not as extensive of a menu for their buffet.
Really nicely set up buffet, plenty of assorted sauces and condiments reasonable price, all dishes are pretty mild on buffet, ut you can spice them up. Reasonable beer selection. Enjoyed our meal!
My wife and I decided to try this place out while on a road trip. Our Airbnb Host told us about it, so we figured we will update give it a shot (neither of us ever had Indian food previously). The food was very satisfying and filling, and the drinks were exceptional!
As always great food! Staff is always friendly and great. I hadnt been able to go in a while since I havent been in town much the past year, but the server we had yesterday, a young high school student, he was fantastic, very polite, and even made some great suggestions on things and presented himself and the food extremely well, just made the regular great food experience even better!
Bombay Sitar is a great place for authentic Indian food. My wife is a vegetarian and she loves it because of all the different offerings they serve here. I love the huge variety of Naan and the fact you can order varying levels of heat on all the dishes. Ive worked my way up to hot, and Ill probably try Indian hot next time we stop. Had the Lamb Rogan Josh last time and it was superb!
Amazing food, great price! The samosas and falafel are delicious, the curry goat was amazing as well. For two adults and one 7 year old, we paid $34 for the buffet. We will be back!
Bombay Sitar has the absolute best Indian buffet. We dont even live in the area anymore, but we drive 2 hours for the buffet; its that good. Their samosas and chicken tikka masala are the best I have ever had, and they always have a wide variety of vegetarian options as well. You will not leave hungry. Also, the bathrooms are always clean and the service is spot on. The only criticism is that the ladies room doesnt have a wide stall for wheelchair accessibility.
Seriously the best Indian food I have ever had!!! I have been eating here for nearly 10 years and I still cant get enough! The mango lassi is outta this world I have yet to have a dish I didnt like. The staff is friendly and attentive and the restaurant is cozy and comfortable. Great combination!
The buffet is wonderful and I dont usually care for buffets. Its a great way to find out what you like if youre not familiar with Indian cuisine. So far there has been very little that I didnt enjoy!
This is one of my new favorite restaurants. We went during the buffet time and got plenty of incredible Indian food for a very reasonable price. The staff is also very friendly. Looking forward to visiting again soon!
Super amazing as always! We have been coming to this restaurant for years. Never have had a bad experience. I would recommend for someone who has never been to come while the buffet is up. This way you can experience many different types of dishes😊
I ordered lunch here for a doctors office and it was amazing!! I had the Lamb Rogen Josh with garlic naan. It was superb!! The restaurant was very clean and nice. They have a beautiful patio in the back of the building and a nice little bar in the corner of the restaurant... I would definitely go back and highly recommend it for authentic, fresh Indian food!
The food was absolutely excellent. We dont know much about Indian food, so cant vouch for how authentic, but we got the combo for 2 people and tried a few things and every single thing tasted amazing. Very nice server. Great experience overall.
Ive never tried Indian food before, but at the suggestion of a coworker, decided to try Bombay Sitar one day at lunch. They had many options to choose from, and I decided to go with the chicken tikka masala. Many pieces of tender, white meat chicken were mixed with green peppers in a delicious buttery cream sauce. It came with a big bowl of fluffy white rice, which was perfect to pour the masala over. I chose to have mild seasoning; hot and Indian hot are also available. The portion matched the price, and left me comfortably full the rest of the afternoon.I also ordered some naan (Indian bread) and kheer (rice pudding). The naan was perfect for dipping in the excess sauce from the masala, while the rice pudding added a subtly sweet ending to the meal.Currently, they are offering carry out, patio seating, and delivery. I did carryout, which was a smooth and easy process. I will definitely be back!
This place is gross. The rice is overcooked and food is cold. Chicken is full of bones and fat. Staff is rude, they seem to be more concerned with turning tables over than actually making good food. Also prices are high for Indian food... especially for Canton OH. Very disappointing! This places used to be good. but has gone down hill quickly.
The food here is really really good. I usually stop in for the lunch buffet 1-2 times a month, but with the lock down im getting to try some of the other stuff via take out order. Hopefully helping to support a local business through these difficult times.
I love the different cuisines anyway, but this is pleasantly different with the vegetable and meat combinations. I love the taste and diversity of flavor and spices when I walk through the door.
The fried vegetable appetizers are like vegan junk food and I love it! I said a few months ago that I don’t even like Indian food and now it’s my favorite restaurant in Canton. The staff makes great suggestions based on dietary restrictions which is rare.
The lunch buffet is the reason I come here. It is always high quality and the platters are refreshed often. The selection is large enough to not have the same food every visit. Just be sure to grab more than one piece of garlic naan at a time because it flys off the buffet. Would recommend for fans of Indian food!
Really authentic and excellent Indian food. If you go for lunch they have an awesome buffet where you can try lots of different foods. Really attentive staff as well. I have a host daughter from India and she thinks this place is great too.
Food is delicious, flavorful, and fresh. Salad ingredients are fresh, not wilted or browned. Service is speedy and friendly. Overall, a great experience. I would definitely recommend if you enjoy Indian food.
Some of the best Indian food Ive ever had. Great selection, good price, and very friendly staff.
The service here was outstanding! The food was very different. It wasn’t really my style, but overall it was tastey in a different kind of way! I only had one platter, but I’m sure if I would’ve eaten more, I would’ve found something even tastier. I highly recommend this restaurant if you want to try different foods.
Ive been enjoying the great food from here since they were on belden .. the buffet is the best way to start your journey. It never disappoints and you can get a sense of what you are into. After taste the menu so many things are great ♡
I absolutely hate buffets, except for this one! The lunch buffet is great to take “rookies” to as well! Let them try their way around, if all else fails, give them naan and tandoori chicken! Love it!!
Always wonderful food! We picked up an order and everything was done very well and stayed hot for our 30 minute drive home. We even got tea! Great experience every time!
Awesome food, good service, and nice people. The lunch buffet has an especially large selection, some of the items I havent seen anywhere else - Check it out, you wont be disappointed!
Delicious Indian cuisine. This restaurant is an island in the sea of chain restaurants in the Belden Village area. For a long time it was the only Indian food in town (at least that I knew of) until the Kabob and Curry opened up east of the mall.The lunch buffet is good and I highly recommend though it doesnt have as much variety as youd expect from say a Chinese buffet. But this is definitely tastier. Bottomless Naan bread is a winner in my book!EDIT: Went back just today and they had some new items on the lunch buffet. An Okra dish and potatoes with cabbage. Yummy! Great job!
July 2021 Edit:Bombay Sitar has removed their buffet permanently. their menu costs much more than before covid19.it has lost our interests with the recent changes.----most of the following doesnt apply anymore (from 2017):The place has one of the most consistent tasting Indian food (to the extent of a bore). Lots of people during the lunch buffet. The spice level is mild to suit the bland palettes. The girls wear Indian dresses which is an highlight as well!
Fantastic food, great people, great prices and a nice atmosphere. If youve never tried Indian quisine before, go for the buffet on Saturday and have a little of everything. Wonderful food.
Absolutely delicious! And the restaurant is CLEAN! Staff friendly and efficient. Highly recommend!!
We had tandoori chicken and lamb curry. The chicken was a little dry, but the flavor was not lacking. Good food overall. The atmosphere was beautiful and the staff were all great.
My favorite Indian restaurant. The buffet is fresh and hot with a great variety. Great for vegetarians and gluten free diets. The sag paneer and mango custard are amazing. Service is prompt and friendly.
The best Indian food we have found in the Akron/Canton/Fairlawn area. Ingredients and recipes were fresh and very reasonable prices. Highly recommend.
Love the food. Great for both dine in or takeout. I prefer to order off the menu bc then its made to order (fresh) and you can choose how spicy you want it. The buffet is also nice though and has a good variety.
Food is all very good, you can pick your level of spicy making it great for everyone. They also have a buffet on Sundays until 3 so if you have never tried Indian food that is a great opportunity to test a few things out.
This is my single favorite restaurant in the state of Ohio. Theres a large array of Indian food spanning the spectrum from delicious vegetarian to wonderful goat and chicken dishes, and in a rare occurrence I would actually recommend going here for lunch when they have the buffet as you get to sample everything, its overall the best value, and because theyre so busy the food on the buffet is typically a lot fresher than you find at a buffet.
I frequently have the lunch buffet on weekends. They have a good variety of very flavorful dishes. The selections vary day to day, with a few consistent elements. Im almost addicted to their food.
Ive been a regular customer for about a year now, always every two weeks with the same order. Amazing food, but customer service is awful. My recent order was messed up so I was told on the phone that a note would be made so something could be done about our next order. So this week I reordered and the same woman rang us out and we were told our order wasnt that messed up. We ended up receiving 10% off after the server continued to argue about our order. I would have been fine with 10% off but the way she was arguing with me really confirmed my decision to no longer eat here.
Ive never tried Indian food before coming here and it definitely got me hooked! Ive gone to another Indian buffet in Canton and it wasnt as good as Bombay. Great selection of food and really nice employees.
Best Indian food Ive ever had, let alone at a buffet. You can literally wait and see grandma coming out of the kitchen with a fresh batch of naan every now and then to stock up. Wish I lived closer.
Ive been eating here for years- it is my favorite restaurant. They have the best Indian food around ( Ive tried all the Indian restaurants in stark and summit counties). The food is amazing every time and the buffet cannot be beat!
I can’t say enough good things about this place! The food is phenomenal and the quality consistent. Staff is gracious, and you can’t beat the prices. I come down from cleveland just to eat here. Bombay Sitar is the bomb!
Food is great. Our server was offended by just about everything we did, though. We wanted the naan before the meals and she told us not to do that because thats not how they do things in northern India. She also overstepped her boundaries when a woman tried to pay for the check. She was vocal about it after she handed the check directly to the man at the table.
Ive been to this place occasionally. The lunch buffet during weekend (the place gets really busy) is worth great treat to try out variety of Indian curries/deserts/appetizers. During the night they serve a la carte and its nice cozy/quite place. All in all nice fine dining experience
LOVE this place! Everyone is friendly and this is the best place around to get authentic Indian cuisine! They have a huge lunch buffet if you are interested in discovering different dishes.
One of the few Indian restaurants that keep maintaining the quality and taste of the food the same from the start. Best buffet option for vegetarians, with so many options to pick from. Good taste, hygienic.
Food was amazing! Service was even better! Their servers provide really good recommendations based on your taste. I would definitely visit here again!
I discovered this place with a few of my Arabic friends in 2013. This is the best Indian restaurant I’ve ever eaten at. My favorite is their buffet, because I can’t ever just have one dish! I love the suji halwa, chicken tikka Masala, and mango milk shake the best! I have to stop here every time I’m in town.
Seriously the best Indian food I have ever eaten. I cant wait to return and try a few more dishes off the very full menu. Staff was awesome.
I love love love this Indian cuisine! Not only is the food great but the service is exceptional! Its a little pricey but well worth it! So I dont mind paying for the food! Thanks Bombay for your business!
Delicious food,wonderful atmosphere including cultural art which is beautiful and a staff that goes out of their way to make your dining experience the BOMB!!!
Always friendly service. Lovely food with extensive vegetarian and meat options. Inexpensive but NEVER cheaply made. My wife and I have been going for years. Love these guys.
So so so so delicious!!! And prices are very reasonable. We got a TON of food for the two of us and spent about $40. Cant wait to go again.
This is a great Indian place to visit in Canton, OH.The food was incredible and the service was top notch. You even get as much rice as you can eat that coincides with your main course. There is so many options of food to try here that you will keep coming back for more. Highly recommend! Will visit again.
We went to the lunch buffet and loved it, as always. Amazing Indian food. You should definitely try the mango milkshake. Its amazing. Buffet ends at 2pm.
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for Bombay Sitar 2023:
Review №1
2022-07-16Inside is nice and the staff is very friendly. They had a special masala mojito that I tried and it was delicious. The achar and veggie appetizer were excellent! I ordered the bhindi masala, and while the flavor was good, this recipe was drier and didn’t have any sauce. I could see some people liking that though but I like a little bit of sauce. My husband got a chicken dish with mango and enjoyed that!
Review №2
2022-07-18I was hoping for a lunch buffet in the time of Covid but was disappointed. Such is life now. The tikka masala was flavored well and tasty. The samosa and chutneys delicious. The naan was a little crunchy and too done. Price was reasonable ($25 for all this).
Review №3
2022-01-07From the uk originally so well usedto eating curry as its our staple. Tried ordering a Madras and the woman looked like she didnt know what it was? Eaten curry all over the world but this place was different. Food ended up being great but the keema naan was the weirdest ive ever had and hardly any meat in it considering the price plus it was very greasy like it had been lightly fried. The meat was cooked from frozen which was a let down aswell as u expect fresh meat from a decent restaurant. I will defo go back though as finding curry here in Akron is hard to find.
Review №4
2022-06-20This restaurant is very clean, and the workers staff very helpful with customers. Here you are felling welcome like your home.
Review №5
2022-03-14The food here was dreamy delicious!The service was absolutely amazing too! Our waitress was very helpful in finding the right dish for me. She was so friendly.The atmosphere was beautiful and interesting as well, keeps you looking all around.Im so happy we found this place and definitely plan on revisiting often!
Review №6
2022-06-08Food = goodService = friendly and fastPlace = cleanAtmosphere = friendlyA bit disappointed about no option buffet, but all good.
Review №7
2022-03-19Ive been going to this place for over a decade! Never once has the meal been anything but fantastic. Im blessed to live near Bombay Sitar. Ive had Indian food at plenty of restaurants on vacation in a whole host of cities and Im convinced the best Indian food is right in my back yard. If youre visiting or live here and havent tried this place, do yourself a favor and be prepared for an awesome meal!
Review №8
2022-04-06Service has always been very friendly. Food is pretty good, not the best Indian Ive had but consistently good. Last time I ordered my dish medium and it was unbelievably hot, happened to my friends as well. We were told the chef had a heavy hand with the spice so I knocked it down from my usual medium-hot and Im glad I did as I could hardly handle it. But other than that, solid place and would go again.
Review №9
2022-04-05One of our most favored places.The food is always well prepared. The vegetarian selection is excellent. The mango lassi brings a smile. A restaurant table with a fresh white cover, metal flatware, and a generous glass of water sans ice makes the stop worthwhile. The portion size fills one up and still leaves some for take away. The staff is knowledgeable and attentive from start to finish, great service.
Review №10
2022-06-26First time there, and I just grabbed some dinner for pickup, but the staff helping me was very nice and polite and engaged in casual conversation during the payment process. Since I didnt sit down to eat, I didnt get a detailed look inside, but the restaurant area looked bright, clean, and had a relaxing vibe.As for the food, I greatly enjoyed what I ordered. Everything dry was neatly wrapped in parchment and foil, which I liked as an alternative to plastic takeout containers. The bullet Naan was soft, savory, and incredibly spicy, but Ill assure you, the tears in my eyes were from how delicious it tasted. The chicken vindaloo was amazing, as well. Perfectly spiced with the most tender chicken that Ive had in a while.Definitely coming back for more, and definitely excited to try more new foods.