Royal India Indian Cuisine — Restaurant in Merced

I enjoyed dining at the buffet here, but the past 3 times I've been there there have been customers with ungodly body odor!I'm not talking about worked hard and sweat.. I'm talking about the type of smell where you can't even eat in there. I know, it might sound rude but if you smell what these people smell like I believe they need to be told they are not welcome in an establishment like this where they will be eating at a buffet.. Because these gentlemen, one of whom was with his poor wife smelled so God awful. I didn't even go up for a seconds...so I would dig sick just to the wonderful owners. Put up a sign on the buffet that says please wash your hand. And bathe before coming to our restaurant... right next to the sign that says eat all your food. Because it's a gift from God period cleanliness is godliness and although they do a great job. I think they need to tell their customers that you literally can't come in smelling so God awful that it drives the good faithful Customers like myself away! I'm not sure Iwill be returning because I just can't get the smell...

First time having authentic Indian Food and I was immediately greeted and welcomed. I had the lunch buffet and its such a steal for the price honestly. $12 for all you can eat Indian food. Food was hot and ready to eat. You can immediately get your plate and sit down and eat then get up for seconds. They give you free naan bread which I got the garlic naan bread, pretty delicious. I loved their Butter chicken very flavorful and juicy and creamy. Chicken curry was also great and so was the Channa masala, lots of flavor!. I liked the unique flavor the Tandoori chicken has, can't quite describe it but it's really good!!! The mango Lassi is exactly the way I remember it back when I worked at Stanford Dining, very delicious drink. This was a great experience and just such a good option if you want to get full with lots of delicious food for only $12!!!. I recommend trying it out 🙇🫡 Will come here again sometime soon. Thanks for the...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Heartfelt thanks to the restaurant owner and Jot!

Today I contacted this restaurant all the way from India to place an order for my friend in Atwater, USA. A person named Jot answered my call, and when I told her that I wanted to surprise my friend on his birthday, as he might visit to buy Kolkata Dum Biryani, she immediately understood my request and even spoke to the owner about how I could make the payment.

She was so friendly, cheerful, and kind throughout the conversation. What touched me the most was that, even after I insisted on paying, they refused to take the payment and instead gifted the food parcel to my friend on my behalf!

Such genuinely good-hearted people and wonderful service are so rare to find. I’ve never visited this restaurant personally, but I’ve heard from my friend that their Indian dishes are absolutely delicious.

Thank you so much for your kindness and thoughtful gesture...it truly...