India Oven — Restaurant in Grass Valley

The service was excellent and loving, but the food and the pricing aren't that great...

We had aloo tiki for starter, which was our favorite dish, and a tasty one The aloo gobi and the bindi masala, two dishes we like a lot in many other indian restaurants, were honestly not that good. And the roti wasn't to our liking too. Nothing was bad, it just wasnt very tasty. And with the price tag (about 12$ on the mains, which is not horrible, especially with rice included, but we are used to find for much cheaper, in places where it's more tasty for us), we aren't too keen on coming back

A few good words about the service though, and a note to vegans- The waiter was new and confused, and gave us some highly unlikely answers as to what is vegan (e.g. that everything is cooked with ghee). But he checked, and checked again, and eventually he got a hold of the owner, who later on came himself, twice, to apologise and explain more as his English is far better. Both Hari (the owner) and our waiter were so nice, that it was more important than the confusion and wrong info we got at the beginning. And also, when our friend wanted some extra rice to take home, she got it for free

If you are vegan, here's the deal- Nothing is with ghee There is milk in the naan's dough Roti & paranta - vegan As for starters and mains, there is no ghee, but there is butter in some dishes but they can be done without the butter...

The moment I stepped into Indian Oven, I knew we were in for an authentic culinary experience. The aromas wafting from the kitchen immediately created a welcoming and inviting atmosphere.

Every dish we tried was absolutely delicious. The flavors were rich, complex, and perfectly balanced - clearly the work of a skilled chef who understands the nuances of Indian cuisine. From the tender tandoori chicken to the creamy butter chicken, each bite was a revelation.

What really elevated our meal was the impeccable service, particularly from our waiter, Harry. He was attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable about the menu, and made excellent recommendations tailored to our tastes. Harry's friendly demeanor and efficiency ensured we felt well taken care of throughout our visit.

Indian Oven has definitely earned a spot on my list of favorite restaurants. Whether you're an Indian food aficionado or new to the cuisine, this place is a must-visit for an authentic and memorable dining experience. We are lucky to have such a wonderful Indian restaurant here in our...

I really wanted to rate this place higher but felt we were lied to and deceived with what we received. I called in a pickup order and everything seemed fine. I got to restaurant and they read back my order and it was what had called in. However, I got back home and enjoyed the chicken samosa but when I got to the lamb biryani, which I asked for mild, I got chicken with some rice and unedible spicy.

I took it back and while waiting, here the waiter tell a guest about a lamb dish. When he gets back to me and I point out the error, suddenly I hear they were out of lamb earlier and gave me chicken instead. Without asking or calling before. It was as if they made it super spicy so I wouldn't eat it or to hide the fact it was chicken and not lamb.

I was told I'd get a refund but it never happened. Do not give this shady restaurant...