Maya is consistently the best Indian food in the greater Cincinnati area, and quite possibly the best in the entire Midwest.
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Good food, service is amazing sepcial thanks rakesh and Abdullah for .
Athena Fannin
Its been five days and I can't stop thinking about this restaurant's food. This was hands down the best saag paneer I've ever had, the pakoras were amazing and I just ate the mint chutney I'd been saving and lamented that I wouldn't be able to have anymore. I'd read the reviews but I was skeptical because that many good reviews is often fluffed up but it surpassed expectations.
I have no idea how they are cooking their food but I am hooked.
To be honest I wasn't sure what I would be getting. The pictures looked like the saag paneer would be more watery or soupy than I was used to but actually it was thicker, so much thicker you almost could not call it creamy. Rich is the word I would say.
I opted for zero spice because I was sharing and it was solidly almost zero (which is a plus, since its hard to know what places consider what spice level) and yet it still had so many flavors in it. If you're into zero spice I'll say the only hint of spice is a mild warming you get after eating a little bit, but I didn't feel any bite, which was essential. The other taster, who can't tolerate spice confirmed it was edible for them and yet flavorful.
While the rose lassi and the paneer pakora didn't make the *best* I've ever eaten, there can only be one, so its a bit unfair of a metric. The rose lassi actually had hints of rose flavor in it, which I've only tasted in one or two other Indian restaurants (all the others I've tried seem to think straight strawberry yogurt flavor can pass as rose) so I enjoyed it a lot. The paneer was decent, I prefer a slightly fatter cut and more tingly flavoring but it was still yummy. Rice was pretty par for the course in both volume and taste.
However nothing I've eaten can beat the other items we got so second to best, pretty good and normal are literally the lowest bar compared to their tasty tasty best, and I don't consider any of that a low bar.
I'd go back in a heart beat if I could, and its on my list to try again when the opportunity arises in the future.
tldr; delicious. would return.
Eric Vincent
I enjoyed the food.
Richard Hodges
Everything I've tried from here was great. Great vegetarian options. Best mango lassi I've had to date
Randall k Packer
It's a great hidden secret. Very good food
Ethan Wescott
This is genuinely some of my favorite food in Cincinnati. Everything I’ve tried is amazing and the portions are enormous—a takeout order of their tandoori chicken tikka (my typical go-to) usually lasts me 3 or 4 meals. Their staff are super great, and the atmosphere inside is very welcoming. Grateful we have such an excellent Indian restaurant on the west side!
Naomi Wildermuth
One of our favorite Indian restaurants in the city! Everything we’ve tried has been unique with complex flavors and spices. I highly recommend the cucumber salad served with their signature dressing and the goat curry!
paulius andriuskevicius
Delicious Indian food. Have tried different variety of dishes here over the years. Prices are affordable and can say definitely top 3 Indian restaurant in Cincinnati
Tonya Bennett
Beware, the restaurant is under new ownership and it has declined in a several ways. I noticed when I entered the restaurant didn’t appear as clean as it had been in the past. The customer service was lacking when there was a problem with my order. The management offered no resolution that would make me want to return to Maya, which I used to love. I ordered Sag Paneer, which is spinach and cheese cubes, and Paneer Nan, bread with cheese cubes. The Nan had no cheese cubes that I could see or taste and the dish itself had very few cheese cubes and the sauce had a gritty texture with a burnt taste as though it was scorched in the pot. So unfortunate that the quality, service, and cleanliness has declined so much, skip this place and go to Clifton, you will be glad you did.
Some of the absolute best food I have ever eaten! Everything was thoughtfully prepared and delicious. We ordered samosas, saag paneer, garlic naan, chicken makhani and chicken vindaloo. I forced myself to overeat and still took half it home with the generous portion of seasoned jasmine rice that was steamed perfectly. Please eat at this delightful restaurant. Often!
Vk Bell
I’m not sure what it is, but their food is consistently amazing. The chicken tikka masala, biryani, and the rice are all so flavorful. I’ll definitely be coming back!
Heather Owens
I finally ate at Mayas Indian Restaurant and it was great! The Chicken Jalfrezi was very flavorful. I ate inside with my family and the customer service was outstanding. I'll definitely be going back!
nicole hockney
First time to Mayas, I got carry out. They were busy but did not rush me and answered my questions. The inside is very cute and cozy. I got lamb curry number 3, not too spicy, but just right. This is now my new favorite restaurant to go to.. I can't wait to take friends with me next time.
Maya is consistently the best Indian food in the greater Cincinnati area, and quite possibly the best in the entire Midwest.
Good food, service is amazing sepcial thanks rakesh and Abdullah for .
Its been five days and I can't stop thinking about this restaurant's food. This was hands down the best saag paneer I've ever had, the pakoras were amazing and I just ate the mint chutney I'd been saving and lamented that I wouldn't be able to have anymore. I'd read the reviews but I was skeptical because that many good reviews is often fluffed up but it surpassed expectations.
I have no idea how they are cooking their food but I am hooked.
To be honest I wasn't sure what I would be getting. The pictures looked like the saag paneer would be more watery or soupy than I was used to but actually it was thicker, so much thicker you almost could not call it creamy. Rich is the word I would say.
I opted for zero spice because I was sharing and it was solidly almost zero (which is a plus, since its hard to know what places consider what spice level) and yet it still had so many flavors in it. If you're into zero spice I'll say the only hint of spice is a mild warming you get after eating a little bit, but I didn't feel any bite, which was essential. The other taster, who can't tolerate spice confirmed it was edible for them and yet flavorful.
While the rose lassi and the paneer pakora didn't make the *best* I've ever eaten, there can only be one, so its a bit unfair of a metric. The rose lassi actually had hints of rose flavor in it, which I've only tasted in one or two other Indian restaurants (all the others I've tried seem to think straight strawberry yogurt flavor can pass as rose) so I enjoyed it a lot. The paneer was decent, I prefer a slightly fatter cut and more tingly flavoring but it was still yummy. Rice was pretty par for the course in both volume and taste.
However nothing I've eaten can beat the other items we got so second to best, pretty good and normal are literally the lowest bar compared to their tasty tasty best, and I don't consider any of that a low bar.
I'd go back in a heart beat if I could, and its on my list to try again when the opportunity arises in the future.
tldr; delicious. would return.
I enjoyed the food.
Everything I've tried from here was great. Great vegetarian options. Best mango lassi I've had to date
It's a great hidden secret. Very good food
This is genuinely some of my favorite food in Cincinnati. Everything I’ve tried is amazing and the portions are enormous—a takeout order of their tandoori chicken tikka (my typical go-to) usually lasts me 3 or 4 meals. Their staff are super great, and the atmosphere inside is very welcoming. Grateful we have such an excellent Indian restaurant on the west side!
One of our favorite Indian restaurants in the city! Everything we’ve tried has been unique with complex flavors and spices. I highly recommend the cucumber salad served with their signature dressing and the goat curry!
Delicious Indian food. Have tried different variety of dishes here over the years. Prices are affordable and can say definitely top 3 Indian restaurant in Cincinnati
Beware, the restaurant is under new ownership and it has declined in a several ways. I noticed when I entered the restaurant didn’t appear as clean as it had been in the past. The customer service was lacking when there was a problem with my order. The management offered no resolution that would make me want to return to Maya, which I used to love.
I ordered Sag Paneer, which is spinach and cheese cubes, and Paneer Nan, bread with cheese cubes.
The Nan had no cheese cubes that I could see or taste and the dish itself had very few cheese cubes and the sauce had a gritty texture with a burnt taste as though it was scorched in the pot.
So unfortunate that the quality, service, and
cleanliness has declined so much, skip this place and go to Clifton, you will be glad you did.
Restaurantji Recommends
Best Indian food on the west side
Some of the absolute best food I have ever eaten!
Everything was thoughtfully prepared and delicious. We ordered samosas, saag paneer, garlic naan, chicken makhani and chicken vindaloo. I forced myself to overeat and still took half it home with the generous portion of seasoned jasmine rice that was steamed perfectly. Please eat at this delightful restaurant.
Often!
I’m not sure what it is, but their food is consistently amazing. The chicken tikka masala, biryani, and the rice are all so flavorful. I’ll definitely be coming back!
I finally ate at Mayas Indian Restaurant and it was great! The Chicken Jalfrezi was very flavorful. I ate inside with my family and the customer service was outstanding. I'll definitely be going back!
First time to Mayas, I got carry out. They were busy but did not rush me and answered my questions. The inside is very cute and cozy. I got lamb curry number 3, not too spicy, but just right. This is now my new favorite restaurant to go to.. I can't wait to take friends with me next time.
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