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India Star

5514 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310-1842
515-279-2118
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Ranked #118 of 382 restaurants in Des Moines
Price range: €5 - €12
Cuisines: Indian
Most recent review
- 30 Mar 2013
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46% Recommend
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Brookyln, IA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013 via mobile

Enjoyed a wonderful experiance and tasted India food for the first time with friends from India, so this made the experiance even better. The food was very good and seasoned perfect. This establishment could be a 4 star if it would make some investment in updating the decor, and improving on the service staff. Our waiter had very little interest... More

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Grinnell, Iowa
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7 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

We stopped here for lunch. The food offered at the buffet was average overall. We rated the chicken curry as 4-stars, and the masala tea at 5-stars. The tea was definitely the hit of the day! The spicing of the dishes was bland overall. We asked if we could order from the menu for lunch and were told that the... More

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Des Moines, IA
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7 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 June 2012 via mobile

I have been coming here for over 10 years as well and have never had bad food. I've been to Northern India (Dehli) and the food here is just as wonderful as the dishes I had over there. I am so happy I live so close so I can get it anytime. The shrimp tikka masala is my favorite with... More

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Des Moines, Iowa
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55 reviews 55 reviews
39 restaurant reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2012

Baba has the best Indian restaurant in the US. I know it is a bold statement but it is so true. I absolutely love eating here. The garlic naan is delish and the Chicken Makhany is the best ever! I have been eating at India Star for the past 10 years and it is consistently perfect each and every time.... More

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Davenport, Iowa, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2011

I found Heaven in Des Moines, Iowa. The only place I can order Vegetarian or VEGAN food that I know of in the Des moines area. Eating healthy is very important to me and with a wide selection of veggie dishes I feel like I found heaven. Mango Lassie and green salad and ALU MATTAAR! Not to mention the wonderful... More

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Iowa
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2011

Looking for something different, so we tried India star. In a nutshell, service was average to below average at best, food portions were on the very small side. Food was good and flavorful. Really had the feeling they did not want to wait on us oe answer questions about the menu.

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Des Moines, Iowa
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2011

Food was crap and so was the service. Asked the guy to provide some chilies as the food was not hot and they guy offered to add the Onion Salad to the order. The place does not provide anything complimentary. Vegetarian Thali is $10.00 and has hardly any quantity to it. First a guy will come to take the order... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2008

Decent food, but I preferred their previous setting in Beaverdale. I'm not a big fan of the buffet.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2008

Okay Indian restaurant. They have a buffet that's pretty good.

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Cedar Falls
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2008

I absolutely agree with Pream. After looking at the menu, I thought prices are not bad. But, after tasting the food and looking at the quantity, I felt that it was microwavable food from an Indian Grocery store. Americans like this food because they might not have tasted some good Indian food. But if you are an Indian and looking... More

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