We returned here for lunch since it's been a few years. We had such a marvelous time back then that we wanted to repeat it. There have been some changes since then. They no longer have a menu from which to order. It is now exclusively an all you can eat buffet. A server brings you water and naan bread to your table. To their credit, they have a good supply of servers to attend to your needs. Ours was very pleasant and energetic. Once we were seated, I had to ask that our table be cleaned. It had food on it from the previous diners. Our server cleaned it off cheerfully. Not being from Indian descent, we weren't very knowledgable about the cuisine. The items on the buffet are labeled and some had a description. You serve yourself onto a plate or red cafeteria tray. They do have a charge for excessive food waste, which you are told about when you first enter the restaurant. So try a little of each food before you commit to a larger portion on your return trip to the buffet. The foods we tried were good. The majority of the other diners were Indian so they must find the foods authentic and delicious. By the time I finished the foods I chose, I didn't have room for a return trip to the food line. I will say that the chicken lababdar, which I never had before, was spectacular. I had to Google it when I got home to see what was in it. That alone with some rice would have been enough to make me happy. It was all white meat chicken in a delicious tomato, butter cream sauce. Superb. I asked that the cook be complimented. The bathroom needs some serious cleaning. There are no paper towel dispensers and you're expected to use the hand dryer. In this day and age of Covid and most other micoroorganisms, paper towels would help prevent the spread of disease. I used hand sanitizer the moment I got back into my car. So overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but no longer worth the trip to Niagara Falls for Indian food.
Andre G
The food is authentic Indian cuisine and excellent. Many Indian there. That's why an automatic charge of 10% of tip for server is added. But before paying you are asked again for tip and we tipped 18%. But this is a crooked way to charge the customer. With the extra 18% which was calculated by the machine, we ended up paying 31% of tip. Dishonest and despicable procedure and in transparent! Here are the details: Food 39.98 + sales tax 3.20 + 10% automatic tip 4.00 =sub-total 47.18 + 18% tip on subtotal 8.49 = total tip 12.49 (31.25%) and Total bill = 55.67. So be aware that they don't cheat you.
IronV8
The conditions are unhygienic. A few people eating directly with their hands (nothing wrong with that) but then going back to buffet area and serving themselves. The ladle handles have generous "remnants" of the previous users - Gross :-( Hardly any space between longer tables. The staff did mention at the beginning that new plates should be taken but there is no enforcement. We paid and left quickly...and ate elsewhere.
Ankita P
Good eating place for tourists with families specially children. Buffet is decent and they charge extra for waste..
Gurson B
Came in for lunch with some friends the service was amazing the staff so helpful and kind and provided an amazing experience the food was great especially the chicken bryani and curry chicken. Would highly recommend.
dcx
Spacious restaurant with typical Indian buffet choices. Price is somewhat higher than others around. Unlike most Indian buffets, a lot of the items bring a bit of heat with them. Maybe the red pepper on the outdoor restaurant sign was a hint.
ChickenWing716
Ignore the bad reviews. This place was unexpectedly good, with incredibly fresh, flavorful food. I highly recommend a visit if you like Indian food. The meat dishes were so tender and the naan so chewy and delicious! Everything is made from scratch and it shows.
triniorl
We decided to try this restaurant because at lunch time it was packed mostly with East Indians,so decided to go for dinner that evening...I won;t go into details,but i have been to India..lived for over 20 years in NY,my friends owned some of the best Indian restaurants in Manhattan.This restaurant is not worth the money,the food is not horrible,but very low grade,they only use chicken legs and thighs..desert was just horrible,gulab jamun swimming in a pool of syrup previously frozen..and sweet rice also horrible.The only thing i enjoyed were the Indian beers for $10.00/bottle.Stay away,the food truck food is much better.
samikshaf2022
Great tasting food away from home. Good spread of veg and Non Veg options. Like the policy for charging money for food wastage.
Coastal557228
The restaurant has a nice atmosphere for a buffet and the service was attentive but the quality of the food was just so so and the recipes were not what I have come to expect from a quality Indian restaurant. The chicken Tikka Masala was not what I would consider an authentic recipe; the chicken was not marinated very well, the sauce was not authentic and it had onions and peppers in it which is not supposed to be. Also, the quality of the chicken used was barely passable. The Tandoori Chicken was cold and not spiced the way I am accustomed to. The highlight was the vegetable biryani, which was just OK; not bad, but not spectacular, either. The selection was not very good
Zaika is a family friendly lunch buffet restaurant with super fresh food, attentive waitstaff, and conveniently located in the tourist area of Niagara Falls. Food is spiced from moderate to hot and labeled for newbies. Fresh naan is served. Well stocked bar and good selection of spirits. A must stop when visiting Niagara Falls
Sean L
We were told this was a great place and we got there early. When they opened, many people started coming in and their buffet offered many dishes and I tried a little of almost all of them. The one thing that seemed odd was the lamb as it didn't taste like lamb or any type of meat I might have been familiar with. Service was also excellent and the place was almost packed in less than an hour
mazdalynda
Great find in Niagara (too many fast food outlets). The food is buffet style but well organised. Great vegetarian selection. Lots of choice and the usual favourites. Onion bhaji, samosas, poppadums, pickles. Fresh naan bread served straight from kitchen. Go back for more if wanted. Plus puddings. Lots of Indian families eating here. Great vibe. Basic decor but the friendly staff and good food made up for it. Good value too!
baub64
Delicious food with a great variety of different dishes from the buffet. Very friendly and attentive waitstaff.
racheldZ1419AS
The restaurant is updated and clean. Plenty of seating and even a small bar area for adults and quick lunches. The prices are very reasonable and during peak lunch time we were able to be seated, get an appetizer and meal in 30 minutes. The menu has great options for those not very familiar with Indian cuisine but are looking to try something more mild, all the way to classic traditional dishes and even Jain. We ordered a la carte and the portions were generous and served in beautiful metal bowls that kept the food very warm. All of the staff were very friendly and we enjoyed talking with them. I would not hesitate to come back!
We returned here for lunch since it's been a few years. We had such a marvelous time back then that we wanted to repeat it. There have been some changes since then. They no longer have a menu from which to order. It is now exclusively an all you can eat buffet. A server brings you water and naan bread to your table. To their credit, they have a good supply of servers to attend to your needs. Ours was very pleasant and energetic. Once we were seated, I had to ask that our table be cleaned. It had food on it from the previous diners. Our server cleaned it off cheerfully. Not being from Indian descent, we weren't very knowledgable about the cuisine. The items on the buffet are labeled and some had a description. You serve yourself onto a plate or red cafeteria tray. They do have a charge for excessive food waste, which you are told about when you first enter the restaurant. So try a little of each food before you commit to a larger portion on your return trip to the buffet. The foods we tried were good. The majority of the other diners were Indian so they must find the foods authentic and delicious. By the time I finished the foods I chose, I didn't have room for a return trip to the food line. I will say that the chicken lababdar, which I never had before, was spectacular. I had to Google it when I got home to see what was in it. That alone with some rice would have been enough to make me happy. It was all white meat chicken in a delicious tomato, butter cream sauce. Superb. I asked that the cook be complimented. The bathroom needs some serious cleaning. There are no paper towel dispensers and you're expected to use the hand dryer. In this day and age of Covid and most other micoroorganisms, paper towels would help prevent the spread of disease. I used hand sanitizer the moment I got back into my car. So overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but no longer worth the trip to Niagara Falls for Indian food.
The food is authentic Indian cuisine and excellent. Many Indian there. That's why an automatic charge of 10% of tip for server is added. But before paying you are asked again for tip and we tipped 18%. But this is a crooked way to charge the customer. With the extra 18% which was calculated by the machine, we ended up paying 31% of tip. Dishonest and despicable procedure and in transparent! Here are the details: Food 39.98 + sales tax 3.20 + 10% automatic tip 4.00 =sub-total 47.18 + 18% tip on subtotal 8.49 = total tip 12.49 (31.25%) and Total bill = 55.67. So be aware that they don't cheat you.
The conditions are unhygienic. A few people eating directly with their hands (nothing wrong with that) but then going back to buffet area and serving themselves. The ladle handles have generous "remnants" of the previous users - Gross :-( Hardly any space between longer tables. The staff did mention at the beginning that new plates should be taken but there is no enforcement. We paid and left quickly...and ate elsewhere.
Good eating place for tourists with families specially children. Buffet is decent and they charge extra for waste..
Came in for lunch with some friends the service was amazing the staff so helpful and kind and provided an amazing experience the food was great especially the chicken bryani and curry chicken. Would highly recommend.
Spacious restaurant with typical Indian buffet choices. Price is somewhat higher than others around. Unlike most Indian buffets, a lot of the items bring a bit of heat with them. Maybe the red pepper on the outdoor restaurant sign was a hint.
Ignore the bad reviews. This place was unexpectedly good, with incredibly fresh, flavorful food. I highly recommend a visit if you like Indian food. The meat dishes were so tender and the naan so chewy and delicious! Everything is made from scratch and it shows.
We decided to try this restaurant because at lunch time it was packed mostly with East Indians,so decided to go for dinner that evening...I won;t go into details,but i have been to India..lived for over 20 years in NY,my friends owned some of the best Indian restaurants in Manhattan.This restaurant is not worth the money,the food is not horrible,but very low grade,they only use chicken legs and thighs..desert was just horrible,gulab jamun swimming in a pool of syrup previously frozen..and sweet rice also horrible.The only thing i enjoyed were the Indian beers for $10.00/bottle.Stay away,the food truck food is much better.
Great tasting food away from home. Good spread of veg and Non Veg options. Like the policy for charging money for food wastage.
The restaurant has a nice atmosphere for a buffet and the service was attentive but the quality of the food was just so so and the recipes were not what I have come to expect from a quality Indian restaurant. The chicken Tikka Masala was not what I would consider an authentic recipe; the chicken was not marinated very well, the sauce was not authentic and it had onions and peppers in it which is not supposed to be. Also, the quality of the chicken used was barely passable. The Tandoori Chicken was cold and not spiced the way I am accustomed to. The highlight was the vegetable biryani, which was just OK; not bad, but not spectacular, either. The selection was not very good
Restaurantji Recommends
Zaika is a family friendly lunch buffet restaurant with super fresh food, attentive waitstaff, and conveniently located in the tourist area of Niagara Falls. Food is spiced from moderate to hot and labeled for newbies. Fresh naan is served. Well stocked bar and good selection of spirits. A must stop when visiting Niagara Falls
We were told this was a great place and we got there early. When they opened, many people started coming in and their buffet offered many dishes and I tried a little of almost all of them. The one thing that seemed odd was the lamb as it didn't taste like lamb or any type of meat I might have been familiar with. Service was also excellent and the place was almost packed in less than an hour
Great find in Niagara (too many fast food outlets). The food is buffet style but well organised. Great vegetarian selection. Lots of choice and the usual favourites. Onion bhaji, samosas, poppadums, pickles. Fresh naan bread served straight from kitchen. Go back for more if wanted. Plus puddings. Lots of Indian families eating here. Great vibe. Basic decor but the friendly staff and good food made up for it. Good value too!
Delicious food with a great variety of different dishes from the buffet. Very friendly and attentive waitstaff.
The restaurant is updated and clean. Plenty of seating and even a small bar area for adults and quick lunches. The prices are very reasonable and during peak lunch time we were able to be seated, get an appetizer and meal in 30 minutes. The menu has great options for those not very familiar with Indian cuisine but are looking to try something more mild, all the way to classic traditional dishes and even Jain. We ordered a la carte and the portions were generous and served in beautiful metal bowls that kept the food very warm. All of the staff were very friendly and we enjoyed talking with them. I would not hesitate to come back!