Pal's Indian Cuisine - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Jackson O.

I had a great experience here. With the large amount of Indian restaurants in the local area, it can be hard to stand out, but this place managed to do it. The food was seasoned well and the service was excellent. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll be back!

Bill C.

Pal’s Indian Cuisine is a decent place for a meal. In a couple of times there, they clearly rely more on take out than dine in, as we were the only table dining in and at least a dozen takeout orders, including one that must have been for a banquet. The service is slow. From the broad menu, the food we ordered was decent but not exceptional. Ice cubes in the lassi slowed consumption, maybe for the better. Menu not marked for any dietary restrictions or preferences. Decor uninspiring and music videos constantly playing were culturally interesting but too loud.

Audrey H.

Our experience was incredible! The service was top notch. The food was well prepared and the portions were generous. The atmosphere was inviting and the music was enjoyable. We will definitely be repeat customers!

Aaron L.

First visit to an Indian restaurant and I am now a big fan of Indian food!

- Goat Masala: This was the star of today’s show. It was cooked in a spicy medium thick sauce and very tasty. This made the meat moist and delicious! It also comes with rice. I highly recommend it!

- Lamb Seekh Kabob: It is like sausage, but fresher, spiced differently, and has a dryer texture. It was served on a sizzler like cast iron platter with onions, green peppers, carrots, and a slice of lemon. It also came with white rice.

- Garlic Naan Bread: Soft with a garlic taste and a tiny hint of another seasoning I couldn’t recognize. Very soft and good with just about anything. Especially good for snacking while waiting.

- Indian Coffee: Friend had it and enjoyed it. Free refills.

- Service: The server’s attention was divided, but helpful. He was not fluent in English, but knew enough to explain things.

The majority of their business seemed to be DOORDASH, UberEats, and GRUBHUB. There were only four tables occupied of the 15 or so that were available, but there were constantly drivers showing up and picking up orders, dividing the server’s attention.

Don’t get me wrong. We were helped completely, but often with some waiting.

- Atmosphere: Definitely felt like we were in middle-class India. There were music videos of Indian pop music playing on two screens. The booths were comfy and the décor felt more like a home than a restaurant.

Visited on a Monday at 5:20-6:45 PM.

Jessie M.

Best Indian food everrrrr. The food is delicious, and the prices are insanely good for the level of quality here. It tastes homemade. It fulfills every craving you could ever have. My Indian friends exclusively order here because the food is authentic, delicious, and well-priced. Definitely check them out.

Mason S. (.

This was hands down the best atmosphere, service, and food I have had in grand rapids. The food was excellently prepared, I could tell the cooks know what they're doing. The atmosphere compliments the cuisine exquisitely, and the servers were both attentive and kind. Thanks for a lovely dinner 🙏🏼

Jeremy K.

Got a butter chicken dish and samosas with some coworkers. Getting DoorDash delivery hiked up the price quite a bit but that comes with the territory. The food was absolutely delicious! This was my first time trying Indian food and, wow!! So good!! Highly recommend! And dine-in or pickup if you’re on a budget.

William T.

I have tried more than a handful of Indian restaurants in Grand Rapids and I keep coming back to Pals. Take out is very convenient and the food is always great. Also the I think their Naan is the best.