Shalimar of India

16 N Winooski Ave, Burlington
(802) 864-5693

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Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Hashan Jayarathne

From the welcome this restaurant was a bad experience. The older person who welcomed us did not allow us to sit for dining. He made us stand and ask to check the menu first and order before we sit. It was a very rude experience. We tried lamb biriyani, chicken biriyani and lamb kurma. Biriyani was a disaster. It was a disgusting pulp and some meat in it. There were so many green peas in the biriyani which made the biriyani much more disgusting. There were no spices in the biriyani. The kurma was the same. I do not recommend this place as indian restaurant place. I have tried many other good Indian restaurants but this is not Indian food. Not recommended

Dr Jay

Food was mediocre at best. Bland with no flavor or taste for the prices they charge. They put way too much oil in the food (especially the in the parathas) to the point where I didn't feel so good after eating there and had to throw the food away. I am of Indian origin so I know what I'm talking about. I would suggest going somewhere else if you're looking for authentic Indian cuisine!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Gaia Sheridan

hit or miss, sometimes you can get good curry and sometimes it falls flat on the same dish. breads are extremely oily and bland, service poor

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

J Muncil

Vegetarian options: Many vegetarian options to choose from … Been ordering from this restaurant for 30 years.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: North India Thali, Basmati Rice, Vegetarian Thali, Chicken Tikka Masala, Garlic Naan

Sandra Sickels

We had the lamb curry (made not too spicy, per our request) and some samosas. Delicious. Ate outside with our dog on a lovely summer afternoon. Great service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Fathima Sameen

Amazing food! And wholesome environment!! Highly recommend! Also they have halal options!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kyle B

The Sunday buffet is a must. Great food and quality every time I've been. The price for the buffet is a steal and the owner is extremely personable as well as the staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Silas Pierpont Hale

Great food -- the best Indian food in town. Might sound insignificant, but they are the only Indian restaurant around (since India House closed) that seasons their white rice with cumin seeds, and that's a big plus in my book. The folks running the place are super nice, the food is great, prices are very reasonable, and you never have to wait too long for your order.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pete wendeborn

Okay, so it's not the fanciest Indian food restaurant in Burlington and it's probably not the best, but for the price and the quality at that price, it is the perfect late night feast or perfect take out and perfect place to get your Indian food fix. Keep your expectations in check, but definitely try it.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Tikka, Beef Vindaloo and Beef Jalfrezi, Naan

hunter lefebvre

$60 wasted. We ordered online, did not get what we ordered. quality was horrible, no flavor. first time trying indian food and this place disappointed us. not only was the food awful, the service was terrible as well. greeted with rudeness at the door when we went to pick our order up. nothing on the menu matched the pictures on the website. very disappointed. will not be ordering here again.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Grant Williams

Delicious food, excellent service, and a warm friendly atmosphere. This is my favorite restaurant in Vermont.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegetable Pakora

A. L. McGowan

Caring atmosphere and fast, friendly service. A good restaurant to chat with friends. We shared the samosas, shrimp curry?, Malia korma, lamb? and another vegetarian meal. ? We asked for gluten-free and vegan meals. Everything was delicious!! ?Welcoming environment and fast service with kindness. A restaurant perfect for catching up with old friends and chatting. We shared shrimp curry, ? a lamb dish, samosas ? vegetable dish, ? and makai korma. Everything was delicious!! ?Bonus: individual washrooms but no changing table. One appears to have safety bars. Binary labels but one can use whichever one they want. Individual toilets without diaper changing table. Binary labels but you can use any.Double bonus: pencils, ?️ newspaper, ? magazines, plants galore, art ?️ and you can leave your story on their bulletin board! You can use pencils, read newspapers and leave your story on the bulletin board. High chairs and booster seats high chair and booster seats.THANKS! Thank you!! ? ?

Kid-friendliness: Booster seats and high chairs and crayons and coloring books

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Phillip Peterson

I recently had the pleasure of dining here, and I must say it was an absolute culinary delight! From the moment I stepped in, the warm and inviting (it is a bit of a hole in the wall, but that adds to it) ambiance set the stage for good dining experience. First and foremost, let's talk about the naan - an obvious labor of love. The aroma wafting from the kitchen was enough to make my mouth water, and when the fresh, piping hot naan arrived at the table, I knew I was in for a treat. Each piece was perfectly soft, with just the right amount of char, and it was evident that they were homemade. The naan alone would bring me back.Now, onto the star of the show - the Chicken Tikka Masala. It's not an exaggeration to say that it was out of this world! The tender chicken pieces were bathed in a rich, creamy tomato-based sauce that was perfectly balanced with aromatic spices. Every bite was a burst of flavor, and the spice level was just right for my palate. I could taste the authenticity and passion that went into crafting this dish, making it a true standout.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Curry, Naan

Alex H

Good food, friendly staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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