Bollywood Grill — Restaurant in Milwaukee

Wow..... When I say this is hands down THE BEST Indian food in Milwaukee and any surrounding area, I am so serious lol. My husband Arin and myself have become regulars, this food is so good we are guilty of getting this restaurant multiple times a week 😳 😭. Listen- I have lived all over the United States- I've lived in Oakland California, Chicago, Indianapolis, Englewood Florida, and although I am an American who was raised on meat and potatoes, I cannot stand American cuisine and have been eating "ethnic" food for most of my life. My first husband was a refugee from Burma and he worked as a chef, I got into all types of cuisines but Indian and Thai hold a very special place. People come from Illinois to eat here, I have met a few of them. The beef, mutton, & goat, are so tender, they are to die for 🥹. The meat flakes apart, every time. Not one time have I ordered a red meat and it was not perfect- the meat is extremely tasty and the beef/mutton Bhuna .... 🤤. If you like chicken you are in for just as much of a treat. Think premium high quality chicken only. None of that crap gristle weird meat chicken that we typically find at foreign take out. No, this is very high quality, it is stewed it cookies until it is very tender and shredded, the taste is very good. I do tend to ask for my chicken "well done" when I do order it at any places that have these types of dishes however.

If you try anything, you need to try the Chaat. Their chaats are very large, they are perfectly put together, they are delicious, and I feel GOOD about eating a ten dollar Chaat with some garlic naan for dinner on nights I just want something light, sorry, simple, but delicious and nourishing. I can't stand feeling hungry after I eat when I go to places like McDonald's, or feeling like I didn't even know what I put into my stomach. This is chickpeas, potatoes, lentils,garam, yogurt, garlic, etc these are things I feel very good about eating and this food is not bad for you lol. I am saying this because I went in a diet this year and I lost 40 pounds whilst still ordering and eating out from here all the time because it is well rounded, excellent food.

The service is outstanding as well, they also have a store in the restaurant and it has very good teas and sweets. If you eat here you will go back...

I used to really like this restaurant, but its meal quality and customer service have dimished over the years. It has gone from "good, wholesome Indian food" to "McDonald's-like version of Indian food." Plus, nowadays, the restaurant employs a staff who seemingly does not treat its "non-East Sider" customers well. I placed a take out order for pick up at a specific time. When I arrived, I introduced myself to one of the staff, and she was immediately taken aback. I was told that my order was not ready and to have a seat in the waiting area. There were no other customers in the area besides myself, so I thought that my wait would be brief. During my wait time, I saw take out orders, other than mine being placed on the counter and prepared for pick up. No one gave me an update on my order or even spoke to me. I had to track someone down to get some assistance. So, after more than 20 mimutes of waiting, they brought out my order. Now, my family and I are used to the smaller portions that are served at Indian restaurants, but when the quality of that food is lacking, it is beyond disappointing. Our meal (Chicken Palak and Chana Masala) was a bland-freezer-to-table-work-a-day version of what used to be an exotic and enjoyable treat--even our ginger naan was nothing more than some soggy, greasy, butter-soaked pita bread that they probably picked up from the grocery store...(a few weeks ago, we had Chicken Tikka Masala that tasted more like tomato soup than Garam Masala). Plus, the meals were pretty pricey,too! A pricey meal of poor quality coupled with poor customer service only adds insult to injury! I love Indian food and, as a consumer and a respectful person, I expect to be treated respectfully by the businesses that I patronize...So...I am being kind when I give Bollywood Grill 1-star (only because the younger staffers were apologetic) and I hope that Bollywood Grill will become a better version...

I had the misfortune of dining at Bollywood Grill in Milwaukee and it was one of the worst dining experiences I have ever had. From the moment I walked in, I was met with a not so great atmosphere that did not evoke any sense of Indian culture or cuisine. The staff was uninterested in providing any type of service and seemed to be more concerned with their own conversations than attending to the needs of the customers.

The menu was limited and unappetizing, with dishes that lacked flavor and authenticity. The chicken tikka masala I ordered was dry and overcooked, with an unappealing texture and bland taste. The naan bread was also stale and unappetizing, further ruining the dining experience.

The restaurant also lacked basic amenities like adequate air conditioning, which made the already unpleasant atmosphere even more unbearable. The tables were cluttered and unclean, making it difficult to enjoy the meal in any way.

I was extremely disappointed with Bollywood Grill and would not recommend it to anyone looking for a good Indian dining experience. The food was subpar and the atmosphere was unpleasant, making it a waste of time and money. I would advise anyone looking for a good Indian meal to find another restaurant in Milwaukee that truly embodies the spirit and...