No-contact delivery
Yes
Shalimar in Troy
Categories
Location on the map
Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, US
Service options
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Great tea selection
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Offerings
All you can eat
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Halal food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
University students
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Phone: +1 518-273-8744
Site: https://www.shalimartroymenu.com/
Site: https://www.shalimartroymenu.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:12–10PM
- Tuesday:12–10PM
- Wednesday:12–10PM
- Thursday:12–10PM
- Friday:12–11PM
- Saturday:12–11PM
- Sunday:12–10PM
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Comments (187)
4 STARS! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’m holding on the the 5th ⭐️ until they bring the music back.But for the record the food is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This place never disappoints!Ive tried several dishes, but the biryani chicken is truly excellent. Any of the vindaloo dishes, too!Appropriately spicy, they will happily and adeptly adjust the amount of heat in your meal. Want to sweat? No problem!The vegetable samosas are also very tasty, but they do tend to also be somewhat greasy. This is an acceptable downside to something so delicious. The provided sauces are also very nice.The staff are all very friendly and helpful. Service is *fast* and everything was piping hot.I definitely recommend this place if youre looking for some stand-out food!
The food is delicious and the owner of the restaurant is such a nice guy. We are looking forward to having the Shalimar cater our event.
To me, Shalimar is the go-to place for Indian food! Ive been eating at Shalimar for about 30 years and even when Ive moved away and come back the food did not disappoint! Theres 3 locations in & around Albany, NY; visit one today!!
One of my favorite places! Typically I like to go for the buffet which is very reasonably priced. I like so many Indian dishes which is why I love the buffet so much. They put out a great variety of meat and vegetable dishes. ( I still chose to do the buffet when I was vegetarian and it was not limited in choices ) there is everything you need from naan, starters, entrees, and dessert. Staff is always very friendly. Also try the mango lassi!
Ive ordered delivery from here a few times on grubhub. The food is quite good.
The chicken and the beef test very bad. I can tell that’s it’s not fresh at all.
Ordered take out from here, I recommend going in for the buffet to be more cost effective. I ordered the chicken tikka masala, cheese naan, garlic naan and onion chutney. Did not receive the chutney sadly. For the most part the part it was good but I did have to add some salt to it because the flavor is a bit bland. The cheese naan was slightly under cooked but the garlic naan was perfect. I’m very happy to have an Indian restaurant nearby. I do wish they offered butter chicken but I will be ordering more from here in the future.
Food is mediocre and customer service is terrible. The food was left on my doorstep and I was not notified by the driver. I called the restaurant and they really didnt seem to care. The food is kinda pricey for what you get and for it to sit outside my door to get cold did not make me very happy and again, the restaurant didnt care that the driver didnt notify me. I was pretty much hung up on. I wished there were more Indian restaurants in the area, if so, I would not order from them again.
I order 3 shrimp biryanis and 3 kheer from this restaurant. Food wasn’t good at all, biryanis rice wasn’t fully cooked and the size of kheer cups 1.5oz maybe 2.oz price $4.15 each, which is over priced. Never again.
Love Shalimar. They food is delicious and the price is right where it needs to be.The service is always good and this place is an easy overlook. Don’t be fooled though, this is a gem for Indian cuisine and the lunch buffet during the week is a STEAL.The food is always hot and fresh tasing, the service is great, and it’s true Indian cuisine. If you’re looking for a new favorite, this is that place.
I am obsessed with this place. You wouldn’t realize how much of a gem it is just by looking at it from the outside. We get the buffet often, but not often enough. The food is so good and never disappointing. I love that their dishes are not spicy and yet so full of flavor. I also really enjoy the music they play inside the restaurant . The staff have never been rude, maybe sometimes a little distant.Recently their buffet prices dropped a little, which I believe is due to competition moving in next door. If they didn’t drop the buffet prices, I would have actually left 4 stars. I still pay the price because it’s worth it, but I stopped going frequently because it was getting to be a bit much and added up fast.Take-out is a rare treat for us because the minimum cost for delivery and food prices are a bit higher. But the food it still worth it to us.
Excellent chicken over rice combo I got at Shalimar. The delivery guy said no tip necessary that to rate us & be sure to order again & try something new if you like your food this time. I will definitely be trying some other stuff out from Shalimar. Definitely gonna count right & be sure to tip next time as well.. 😆
Wow so delicious. Passing through we picked this restaurant for dinner. Everything was flavorful and well prepared. The staff was super friendly and suggested a few dishes. We enjoyed the Samosa Chat, and Lamb Kabobs. We asked for the food to be spicy and they added the right amount of heat. Wish we had a restaurant as good as this in our town. The owner chatted with us and was the highlight of the meal, with out discussion on cooking.
Crazy good food and some killer tzatziki sauce, awesome little place, great to sit and talk and chow down. Prices are very reasonable and no belly issues later. They have both spicy and non-spicy dishes to suite everyone. Had a great time will definitely come again.
Their food is great, but if you order takeout be prepared to wait for a while before it arrives. I live less than a mile away and it took well over an hour. If this is your first time going, I recommend stopping by for their lunch buffet. All you can eat for about $7-8. Dont forget to save room for their rice pudding for dessert! (they have pistachios in the back to put on top, you just have to ask)
3.5 with an extra half point for consistency and service. Solid vindaloo and seems to be getting better. Theyve also learned to make the CTM with real spice when you order it hot. Great staff and wonderful food. Call it an upstate vindaloo, good and warms the heart but dosnt knock my socks off.
Ive only ever ordered Shalimar for delivery, so I cant comment on the location itself. I can comment on how good the food is and have never been disappointed. Great flavors and spice levels, very quick delivery times, food is hot, naan is good. Ive yet to find Indian takeout in Troy that even comes close.
This place makes me want to drive into a pool of tikka sauce and shower off with a bucket of korma. The best food whether you want quick take out / delivery or to sit in. The restaurant is so homey that you instantly feel comfortable and welcome. The staff is nice and the food is amazing. The buffet has a great selection!
Absolutely great food. The recipes seem to vary from night to night but theyre always good.Service is highly dependent on with whom you interact. The manager and one of the servers are extremely friendly and helpful but the some of the staff is apathetic. You do not get a clean plate between courses unless you specifically ask for it. The restaurant is cold enough in the winter that I cannot confidently say that the heat is turned on.
People told me that was better Indian food in the Capital District. So as a person who loves him so much and gone to them even the other shell Mars in the area. This one is very consistent the food is always the same the buffet is always full love it always come back I cant come to this without my wife thats how much she loves it she gets upset if she finds out that I went to this location great spot safe area good luck finding parking though
Mediocre at best. Food was decent and staff werent very enthusiastic. The setting is what youd expect for a small eatery, but could use a bit more... vibrancy. Prob wouldnt go out of my way to eat there again.
3rd time earing here. Every time I go Im never impressed by the food. I think this place only stays open because there is no competition. The restaurant is depressed in appearance. The food is greasy or watery flavors. I doubt the back is very clean, like the plates. Forget this spot. Theres a new Indian buffet spot just around the corner on 5th. Im going to try that spot instead next time.
Great little curry hut. It takes some convincing, but theyll satisfy your spice crave as well.Edit: Over the past 14 years Ive been in Troy I have gone from a Shalimar regular to a Shalimar occasional to a Shalimar never. It feels like as prices have gone up quantities and qualities have both gone down.
We stopped in for early dinner around 5:30ish. Large, tasty portions. Their Naan was excellent. Fast and friendly service. Ambience was fine - very casual, hence 4 stars. We ordered two Lamb dishes - Korma and Masala, which were delicious. We will dine there again.
This was $13.99 for a tub of Butter Paneer. Lol
Ordered a large meal for multiple people for pick up. The food was very good, but the mango chutney was more jam than chutney. The people were very nice and accommodating. Parking options are terrible, but so is the parking for downtown Troy.
Nice buffet style Indian restaurant. The atmosphere is not so great but they make it up with the food!For the price, the quality of the food surpassed any expectations I had for the restaurant.If youre in the area, Shalimar is not a bad option to try!
Great food . Great price. Great people. I just like them to change the menu a little . Same food all the time kind of gets boring but I cant stop going. Back to it . Highly recommended
Best Pakistani food in the area hands down. This is coming from a Pakistani! The food is authentic, savory, and each bite is to cherish. A real treat! Dont waste your time looking anywhere else!
THE BEST INDIAN BUFFET EVER! Consistently Great. Food beyond the buffet is just as wonderful and they have take out and local delivery. A hallmark of cuisine in downtown Troy for sure!
I order chicken curry, veg curry and Nan. Both cury taste horrible and not what I expected. It taste like they just microwaved ready made curry. Nan was good quality
I have exclusively ordered delivery from Shalimar, but I must say that every time I am in the Troy area visiting friends, I try and order from here if Im in the mood for Indian cuisine (which is often). Their lamb vindaloo and biryani, chicken tikka masala and jalapeno naan are my go to items. Food is always brimming with flavor with a nice, medium spiciness. You can ask to have it on the mild side or the hotter side as well. Great service and food every time.
Personable staff, tasty food and an atmosphere that can be whatever you want to make of it. Food could be a little spicier but I get that most people might not feel that way so they make their dishes to accommodate those tastes.
We love the lunch buffet and go at least once a week. The food is wonderful and the price very reasonable. Owner and staff friendly and accommodating. Great place!
I called before I decided what I want to make sure the place is open, and that they deliver.A kind gentleman answered affirmatively on both counts. I explained I need to decide what Id like and Id call right back, he said no problem.After 5 minutes when I called, a different person told me NO DELIVERY.I asked how that can be when I just spoke with someone else, assuming his boss...He said I have no boss, I am his son.I still insisted that he delivers the food, and asked to speak to the father, the previous person who just told me they would do this, he said he had left. I asked if he just runs the business into the ground once his father is gone, he said yes sir. This sort of attitude does not deserve reward.I wouldnt sponsor this business again in the future, even if it was 5 star food, which having eaten it before, it actually is not. Maybe the good reviews are from when the fathers around, and I happened to eat there with the boy running the kitchen. Anyway.. Buyer beware.
This is not an Indian restaurant! None of what they serve taste like Indian and no Indians visit this place. I got biryani and samosa from the place and the biryani was just flavored rice and not biryani. Samosa was okay but there are places which serve better samosas nearby.
Casual, fairly priced, with all you can eat buffet noon to three Sat and Sun, 11:30-2:30 m-f. Very tasty, not too spicy to eat. I love it!
Great lunch buffet. 5-6 different dishes, couple different rices and one or two deserts. Not too fancy, but tasteful food. The staff have always been friendly and nice.
Fantastic Indian food — lamb korma was creamy and lucious. Pakora appetizers crisp with excellent flavor. Kashmiri naan was like a dessert— full of an almond/walnut/raisin paste! But best of all was the owner’s hospitality— he came to our table and insisted we try his rice pudding (kheer) on the House! Awesome... we will definitely be back.
The Chicken Tika Masala is very good and so is the Chicken Curry. The Naan is exceptional and even better when ordered with cheese. I have been to the daily buffet and it is quite good and the price is very reasonable, $6.95 I think. We always seem to be taking half of the meal home with us to eat later, so you know the portions are good. All in all Shalimar is a good restaurant especially for the price. I would definitely recommend Shalimar.
After reading all the other reviews for this resturant I expect to have some good Indian food. After going the for the lunch buffet I was completely let down. I dont even think you can call the Indian food actual Indian food. The food was so tasteless l, I couldnt even taste the normal Indian spices.
Located just a couple blocks west of RPI campus in downtown Troy. Good lunch buffet and good food all around. I like to go here to read my purchases from Aquonia Comics across the street and that the cooks will prepare your order to your desired spicyness. Theyll do mild to what happened to my sinuses? They deliver. Portions are perfect for sharing.
Usually I absolutely adore this place for the food. I was told tonight that I could not order for delivery in TROY because the restaurants delivery driver didnt know the area....the restaurant is located in TROY. Usually I wouldnt have a problem driving down to the restaurant to pick the food up but this excuse prompted further conversation. When I attempted to explain to the rude man talking on the other end of the phone that all the driver had to do was drive up a well known street and make one turn he refused to take my order continuing to assert that his driver was telling him he didnt know the area or how to get here. I went online to see if something was up and found that they were not taking orders at this time. So instead of just telling me that they werent taking orders he prefers to tell me that he and his troy driver are incompetent. Itll be awhile before I eat here again.
Buffet lunch is a great deal. Food is hot, they keep the pans full, nice selection. Delicious and owner is very friendly!
Fantastic food with a good variety. Buffet is an excellent value. Atmosphere is a bit lacking but genuine, and the food more than makes up for it.
Salmon biryani was bits of salmon in rice, not what I expected for the price. I can see why people recommend the lunch buffet and not dinner there. The curry chicken was tender and garlic naan was loaded w garlic.
I just Oder The food there was no sauce and no Napkin
Ordered many times and gone to their buffet brunch. No complaints, food is always great. Has coupons if you order on grubhub.
I always go there for a quick chai, naan with aalu tikki, pakora and samosa are my go to with friends. I like to go there in the afternoon, but if you like to try a bunch of food go there at lunch time for buffet.
Delicious food and great service. Despite the location, it is worth it... Hot and fresh meals. The kids lived the grilled shrimp.
A staple in Troy, their lunch buffet is an exceptional value. Good food, always great service. A true gem!
These guys have the best food. Ive never been let down and Ive been ordering from them at least once a month since last year
Chicken Tikka Masala is our favorite. Naan is great. Dont forget a little tamarind sauce!
Not good. The vindaloo was just runny and not thick, the palak paneer was just a creamy mess. Do not recommend
My wife and my go to place for great take out Indian food. If you do like it really spicy make sure and ask for it a bit above their normal.
Ive never had a bad experience with the food here, always delicious. The lunch buffet is a great deal
Great Indian food. Their Chicken Tikka Massala is the best Ive ever had, out if this world! Definitely recommend this place
Really good food, I prefer takeout due to the location. Very nice staff and delivery service through grub hub.
No frills place, good quality food. One of my go-to restaurants to patronize.
Been going here for years. Absolutely love the food, particularly the buffets. Very kind people!
Very bland mediocre food. Kind of rude staff. The only reason they survived is by being the only Indian restaurant in Troy for very long time.
Great food! Love the lunch buffet. The mango lassi is also tasty. I also enjoy dinner here with a group.
Best food in town. Every thing is fresh. Buffet is very good. A lot of varieties. Faisal is the best.
The buffet is good. Prices are medium. The owner and workers are all very nice. Great tikka marsala. Very good.
Food Was Done Quick And Place Was Very Nice. Played It Safe For My First Time Having Food From There And Ordered The Chicken Korma, Is so Good! Will Be Ordering Again There Soon!!!
Excellent food and service. Pleasant staff
We go all the time. Its always consistent. Love ordering out and dining in. Great place to go for outstanding food
Great food. Service is always friendly. Their lunch buffets are awesome!
The buffet is good value for money..the food is tasty but there is limited variety in appetizers and desserts.
Food is always banging. Been eating here for 10 years.
Love this place. Great food and the lunch buffet is a steal at the 8.99 price.
I come here app the time. Great food, great service
Love the weekend all you can eat buffet! Great healthy food and lots of it
Went for the lunch buffet, which was very good. Staff was friendly and attentive, despite the busyness.
Food was aweful.
Passable range of dishes from the Indian sub continent at reasonable prices, but, I felt like it was a big inconvenience for the waiter to even take my order never mind the reluctant and slow service.
The buffet is so so good and worth the money. Our stop every time we are in town
My absolute favorite spot in to eat in Troy been eating here for more than 10 years and never had a bad experience.
Fantastic. Everything always tastes fresh. Quick delivery. Affordable. Big portions. Love the Tikka Masala and Pakoras.
The food was good but the plates and spoon were not cleaned probably...
The rest rooms are in the basement making it impossible for my friend who is in a wheelchair to dine there.love the food but wont go back because of this issue.
Food is always fresh and hot. Lovely atmosphere within the restaurant.
I forgot what good Indian food was like. Thank you for reminding me
Great quality and flavor. Reasonably priced, friendly staff
Mediocre food, dingy restaurant and absolutely terrible service. I had finished my lunch by the time my iced tea was brought to my table. Ridiculous.
Very nice Pakistani restaurant located in the Peter Harris plaza 952 Troy Schenectady Rd latham NY
Love their buffet-special! The food is absolutely delicious!
Authentic Indian and Pakistani food. Friendly service. No frills.
Best Indian food weve had in the US so far!
Food was absolutely average!
Food is always good. Service is great
The food is delicious and the prices are fair only thing theyre missing is paneer naan
Could be much better, and should use sputhern Indian cusine to be more popular. Very spicy in a weird way.
Solid all u can eat Pakistani food... Great if your hungry!
Best Indian food in existence. Lamb Masala is my favorite
Nice food also good
Food were awesome here
Not very great food. Very dingy ambience. Service was good!
Good buffet lunch. Very relaxed atmosphere, unpretentious.
My go to Indian food choice in Troy. The food is always delicious.
Great service, good food.
Great weekday lunch buffet. Very affordable.
The food is amazing and i recommend trying the lunch buffet.
Some of the best Indian food in the Capital district!
Their lunch buffet is consistent and delicious.
Wonderful flavours, friendly servers, reasonably priced.
Chicken samosas are delicious. Paneer is delicious.
People said the buffet lunch is good, But I went there for dinner
Great Indian Cuisine. Friendly Staff! My Go To!
Great goat and lamb curry and lamb and goat biryani
Great buffet . Moist tasty tandoori chicken.
Variety of delicious offerings, pleasant staff, nice surroundings.
Reliably good. Im at the lunch buffet 2x/week.
Always good food at a great price.
Not a really great food! Same curries almost every day
Nice selection and good pricing for lunch buffet.
The absolute best lunch buffet, bar none
Bland, except for the really disgusting parts.
Always good food and a great value!
Worst Indian food ever!
Love the food but the restaurant needs an update
Food quality not that great compared to other Indian restaurant.
Ridiculously delicious food!! You gotta try it!
Outstanding food,value and friendly service!
Great food, authentic! Great people too.
Staff always friendly and fast service
Price is good, the food is good. Naan is nothing to brag about
The nann is amazing the chicken omg this place is the best
Worst service ever got in a restaurant
Nice food...u want to have it once..then again!!!
Ate at Buffett for $10. Good deal.
Best chicken Tikka masala around!
Shalimar is good. Better than greedy Minar!!
Weekend buffet always fresh and clean
Authentic food and a low-cost buffet.
Folks who like Indian seem to like this place a lot. Not my thing.
Mediocre lunch buffet, although $8 is pretty cheap!
Yuck!! Minar on 5th ave is way better
Great food. Good people.
Mfs DONT DELIVER TILL AFTER 5 & when they did it took FOREVER
Best Indian food in the area.
Wonderful, and delicious food.
Always great food!
If you call this a restaurant then you are out of your mind.
My go to for their beef curry😍😋
Great shrimp vindaloo!
Really nice place and good food
Great lunch buffet.
Excellent service and good food
Best lunch buffet in Troy
Good food. Good service.
Best food, hands down
Good food
Fast service, good food
Good food
Enjoyed the lunch buffet.
Bad food.
Great little place :)
Good food 👍
Excellent chicken vindaloo
Awesome food!
Always yummy!
Delicious
Great all around !
Food coma ...
Bad food bad service
Great food
Good
Best ever!!!
Good times
Absolutely not
Amazing food
Great food
Delicious!
Top Rated 🏆
Excellent!
Total reviews rating 4.2
187 Reviews for Shalimar 2023:
Review №1
2021-09-19I enjoyed the food and the service. The prices were reasonable too. I would definitely consider going back for lunch or dinner. Parking can be difficult to find. You may need to park a block or so away.
Review №2
2022-04-23Shalimar is one of those hidden gems people walk by everyday but never realized how good it actually is. Today was my first time, but it wont be my last, the food was delicious, filling and surprisingly affordable. Also, as if the food wasnt enough, the staff was very friendly and took the time to help us pick a dish that was vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free. I would highly recommend you stop by and give them a try.
Review №3
2022-04-04Shalimar has never disappointed me. Im not usually a chicken fan, but y heir chicken tandoori is absolutely incredible and usually my go to. All of their vegetarian dishes are phenomenal, too. Highly recommend if you like great Indian or Pakistani food!
Review №4
2016-08-10Best buffet in the region, and some of my favorite Indian food. The Vegetable Korma is to die for!! Low priced buffet, but the full meals are more expensive. Delivery.... takes a while. Same for take out. Still well worth the wait. The buffet now runs every day, which is AWESOME. Not a buffet to miss. Very casual, quiet, sometimes hard to get drink refills though.
Review №5
2022-01-17Order thru Uber eats, couple of times. We tried panner items and naan. Paneer makhani was really great, good portion n fresh panner. Naan was little under done,but ok! Over all good taste and fresh!Cant wait to taste their nonveg dishes..
Review №6
2021-10-06Very good flavors competently prepared! Enjoyed my biryani with poori and lassi.
Review №7
2022-05-14I ordered Lamb biryani and butter chicken also chicken karahi. It’s not the kind of place that i will recommend therefore the taste was so bad 🤢
Review №8
2021-08-19I love this place!!! I ordered for the first time last week and I been in love since I usually order the tandoori chicken and shrimp but to day I got that Punjabi beef and it was slamming and I love the mango and strawberry lassi they delivery is always quick and the food is fresh and good 😌 this place makes me excited about my Indian food journey as I never ate it before eating here looking forward to trying more dishes
Review №9
2022-05-23Coming from out of state, was always a fan of Shalimars Goat Curry and Garlic Naan Bread. My go to place
Review №10
2021-10-13I have to give them 5 stars.They make amazing food. I ordered my meal thru grubhub, picked it up and took it home. They are fast and efficient.I got home and realized my baklava was missing so I went back to get it. And because of the error he gave me one more for having to come back .I appreciate the extra mile they went even though it was just missing baklava.Thanks Shalimar!-a much less hungry customer