Royal Indian Cuisine

So far this has been our favorite Indian in Tampa. The veg pakoras were perfection. My wife got korma and I got the chicken Tika, because it's the easiest way to compare different places. This is one of the few places that doesn't make everything super sweet. The Tika was chocked full of big chunks of pepper and onion that were just delicious. Spice wise you have the option of mild and medium or Indian spicy. If you like any heat get Indian Spicy, because my medium had no heat, but you always have to figure out the spice level when you try a new place. Service was fast and friendly. We will definitely be going back.

Absolutely tasty food. Samosas made us nostalgic. Best Tandoor mix I’ve ever had in the U.S.A. The only reason I am giving a four stars rating is because tandoor mix although tasty was not as advertised. It was missing seekh kabab, shrimp kabab and fish was not salmon but possibly cod or tilapia.

I've had the lamb korma many times here, and always enjoy it as well as the naan. I tried the butter chicken once but it wasn't to my taste (first and only time trying it, I am assuming I just don't like it.) I do tend to get my food as takeaway but whenever I walk in I am always greeted and my food is almost always waiting for me. It smells heavenly every time I walk in. The atmosphere is usually quiet, as well, which is a bit different from when I've been to a few other Indian cuisine restaurants.

Your best choice. The food is utterly superb! Treat yourself to a heavenly buffet of fantastic, mouthwateringly delicious dishes ranging from exceptional savory goat curry to exquisitely creamy butter chicken. A fine chai is on tap. Tandoori chicken rubbed with herbs begs to be eaten. The food is so well spiced. And the fact that dishes can change depending on which day you go adds an enjoyable element of anticipation and surprise. Romantic Bollywood hits (played from an impressively top-notch, party-ready sound system) add delightful ambiance. The décor is comfortable, warm, and inviting (as is the lighting and layout). This wonderful restaurant is so amazing that I took my mother here for Mother's Day. Not only that, but when we were there, the chef came out to personally present her with a special drink on the house. And at the end, we learned that one of the servers had actually paid for the meal! The staff is wonderful. For instance, I can count on excellent service from Sunny (my regular host) who is not only highly professional but kind, thoughtful, and gracious as well. Sunny goes out of his way to make the customers feel welcomed, valued, and appreciated. For instance, on one occasion where I had arrived a few minutes early and had expected to wait outside for a little bit until the restaurant had officially opened, he welcomed and invited me inside to sit at a table where I could plug in my laptop and continue my work comfortably while waiting until the buffet was ready. He definitely knows how to build customer loyalty. I gladly award Royal Indian Cuisine 5 stars!

I am vegan, and as a vegan Royal Indian Cuisine has my favorite Indian buffet in Temple Terrace/USF area (including Taj, the Biryani cafe, and Jai Ho Indian). The restaurant itself had a wide open dining room with (I think) no music. As soon as I sat down, I asked the waiter what entrees were vegan and he asked the chef (one note on that for all restaurants: just mark your vegetarian and vegan dishes with a VG and a VN--very easy and its truly an appreciated touch). Turned out the all the vegetarian entrees are almost vegan (one out of seven wasn't), and quite delicious! Every dish, in my opinion was well spiced. I will be going back.