Amar India Restaurant

I really enjoyed the food. My only minor complaint is that I wish our table had been bigger 😅

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place deserves zero stars. I would not eat at this place if it was the last thing on this earth. Unfortunately there is black mold in their kitchen and their sanitization is not there at all. Businesses around them deal with plumbing issues(multiple times) due to their actions. They dump grease down their drains after they were caught dumping it out back in the parking lot. They also have a truck out back where they cook in and use their hands/arms to stir big pots of food. Please avoid this place!!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

We’ve eaten here for years. Not sure why, but they always skimp on the rice with the to-go orders. If you order two entries, you get one thing of rice, order three and you get two orders of rice! Seems like an odd place to cut corners... but, the food is great.

Our favorite Indian in the area but the lady was bit unfriendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Genuinely really good. Definitely trying out the one at Cincinnati next.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great but I miss the buffet

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala Lunch Special, Chicken Curry

One of the best vegetarian Indian food I've had in years across the country! Fast, friendly service, fair prices, delicious food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

If I could give zero, I would. They are so rude. Been there at least 15 times within the past couple years and I've never seen them smile. Honestly, I feel like I'm bothering them just by walking in. They obviously want our money, but can't smile? Do NOT recommend.

It is by far one of my most favorite restaurants in ohio.I love it

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We were on a 13-hour journey and decided to stop at Amar Restaurant as my husband, a die-hard chai lover, really wanted a good cup of tea. When we entered and asked if chai was available, they confirmed it, but as I stepped out briefly, we overheard the girl at the reception making sarcastic remarks like, “Are they coming just for tea?” This was disappointing, but we ignored it and placed our order for tea, samosa chaat, and later chole bhature. Since we were the only customers, I politely requested if they could make strong chai (karak), a reasonable and culturally familiar request, especially at an Indian restaurant. Unfortunately, the staff began commenting rudely in Hindi, mocking our request and questioning what more we wanted, which my brother overheard clearly.

When the tea arrived, it was very watery and lacked flavor, so my husband respectfully mentioned that it didn’t taste like proper tea. Instead of understanding, the server replied rudely, “This is how tea is, what do you want me to do with it?” Eventually, he offered to make a fresh one, but by then the atmosphere had already turned uncomfortable. We again overheard staff discussing us disrespectfully, saying things like, “First they asked for tea, now strong tea, now food too,” which was extremely unprofessional and unkind. We are paying customers and expected basic courtesy, not to be mocked or gossiped about. Being Indian ourselves, we know how important hospitality is in our culture, and this experience felt completely the opposite of that.

To add to this already unpleasant experience, my brother found a piece of aluminum foil in his salted lassi, which raises serious hygiene concerns. Despite remaining polite and respectful throughout our visit, especially considering the staff’s age, we were made to feel humiliated and unwelcome. We packed our food and left without finishing, as we no longer felt comfortable staying. This is the first time in all these years I’ve felt so disrespected in a restaurant, and I’m sharing this so others don’t have to go through the same. We will not be recommending Amar Restaurant—not because of the food alone, but because the way we were treated was deeply disappointing and hurtful.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

I travel a lot for work, and I have tried Indian food in a lot of different places. I have got to say, this is the best Indian food I've ever had in my life. I can't speak to the meat, but the paneer tikka masala, the potato vindaloo, and the dal, are all delicious. And the paneer naan is a must try.

Food: 5

Service: 5

First time at this restaurant and it was excellent. The staff was super friendly and helpful on the what to choose. I got heat level 5 on my Tikka Masala and it was perfect. Probably too hot for most. Amazing gem of a restaurant. A must try and new favorite.

Unfortunately, I have heard there is black mold in the kitchen. They're not properly cleaning and draining their grease. The plumbing lines under quite a few businesses around them have had to undergo some construction due to this. Hopefully they do better in the future.

Amar is hands down the best Indian cuisine in Dayton, maybe even in Ohio! The food is fresh, quality, and full of flavor. If you've never had Indian food, here's your sign! Stop in for lunch and grab a lunch special or feed the family with a dinner, the portions will not let you down. Don't wait go now!

Tasty food!