Nirvana Indian Bistro, Blue Bell Reviews Summary

Category: Indian restaurant

Address: 970 Dekalb Pike Unit 230, Blue Bell, PA 19422, USA

Phone: +17247487185

Rating: 4.6
based on 177 reviews.

Service

Pros:

  • "Happy provided exceptional service and the food was extraordinary."
  • "Happy was so attentive, welcoming, and kind - we will definitely be back!"
  • "Amazing customer service from Happy Grover."
  • "Our server's name was Happy, that's his real name, and he is a gracious, friendly and made my family feel so welcome and at home."
  • "Happy Grover our waiter was amazing from the moment we sat down until we left."
  • "The table service was fantastic, and so was the food."
  • "Happy Grover is courteous and efficient in taking your orders and making sure you are well taken care of."

Cons:

  • "I was not a big fan of the service. We weren't greeted well."
  • "Glasses were dirty. Had lip imprints on them. Server unfriendly and frankly arrogant and rude."
  • "Usually server will come to your table and ask how's the food, is there anything else you need etc. I didn't feel he cared us being there or not."
  • "The waiter 'Raj' reacted as we entered to say the 'kitchen closes at 8p for sit down dinner but we can stay'. He seems to not want to serve us and wanting to go home early!"
  • "From the reviews it seems like he is very friendly to Caucasian people but treats Indian people like trash."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The food is excellent and the service is on par with the food."
  • "We had tikka masala, chicken vindaloo, lamb biryani etc which were all to our liking."
  • "The lamb was cooked perfectly as was the rice."
  • "The meal was fresh and delicious. The taste and flavor is reliable and solid."
  • "The food here is great! The restaurant is clean and tidy."
  • "The food was so wonderfully seasoned and delectable."
  • "The dishes are just unforgettable, packed with flavor and spices."

Cons:

  • "Pakora super oily."
  • "I must say the vegie biryani is nowhere close to what a biryani is."
  • "The raita had a smell that was 'off.' The chutney had started to ferment. I tossed $8 in the trash."
  • "Food had no salt, just over spiced with red chilli powder."
  • "The biggest complaint is that the amount of actual chicken hiding in the sauce was minimal."
  • "Tikka masala was bland. Chicken over cooked."
  • "I ordered spicy biryani and chicken 65, but it felt like they kept toooo much of chilies we couldn’t even have two spoon. It was inedible because it was toooooo spicy."

Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "Atmosphere is nice and peaceful, plan on coming back very soon."
  • "If you want a laid back meal with top-tier food, and excellent service, Nirvana is perfect for you."
  • "The space is beautiful. Warm golden tones, wood tables, and a cozy atmosphere."
  • "The atmosphere is very relaxing and was perfect for the mood."
  • "Very nice atmosphere as well, lights are dim and conversations are quiet while soft jazz plays over the audio system."
  • "The ambiance is classy, modern chic with linen napkins and gentle but sufficient lighting, with quiet instrumental background music."
  • "From the lighting, to the seating, to the artwork on the walls, the atmosphere was superb and the restaurant was very clean."

Cons:

  • "Deep fried Frozen Chilli tossed in Chilli sauce is called Chilli Chicken."
  • "Fyi the front door can look dark and sometimes feels like they are not open, but pull strong on the right door."

Value

Pros:

  • "The food and service is more than 5 stars."
  • "Great atmosphere, delicious food and outstanding service!!"
  • "The meal was fresh and delicious. The taste and flavor is reliable and solid."
  • "The food was great, and Happy was wonderful, kind, and fun to talk with…we will be back."
  • "The food was so wonderfully seasoned and delectable."
  • "The quality of the food is top-notch."
  • "The food was delicious and the atmosphere was so cozy."

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