Buffalo Tikka House in Buffalo, NY

4.6(1,122)$20–30Buffalo, NY
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.6 stars with 1122 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Large groups
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Families

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Buffalo, NY • Price $20–30 • 4.6★
Buffalo Tikka House is an Indian buffet located at 948 Main St in Buffalo, NY. This establishment has earned a rating of 4.6 stars from 1122 reviews. Buffalo Tikka House offers dine-in service, as well as no-contact delivery and takeout options. The price range for dining at Buffalo Tikka House is between $20 and $30. Visitors can find operating hours and more information on their website. This buffet provides a dining experience in Buffalo, New York.

Good to know

  • Buffalo Tikka House has a listed address in Buffalo, NY, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.6-star rating from 1,122 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
948 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202, Buffalo, NY
Phone
(716) 240-9324
Today
11:30 AM–3 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.6 (1,122 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 42/100 · 4 positive signals
Quick bite score42/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
12/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Moderate pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 28/100 · 2 positive signals
Full night out score28/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
3/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Cinema within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

✅ 4.4 weighted · 1,122 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.6 from 1,122 reviews(↓ 0.17 from raw)
Highly Trusted
Review volume vs. city median1,122 / 472 median
02,360 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
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1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.6) with the city average (4.02) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2360+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11:30 AM–1 PM
monday
11:30 AM–3 PM
saturday
12:30–3 PM
sunday
12:30–3 PM
thursday
11:30 AM–3 PM
tuesday
11:30 AM–3 PM
wednesday
11:30 AM–3 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsLimited vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccepts credit cardsAccepts cryptocurrencyQuiet

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual CozyGood for groups

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutReservationsDeliveryOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

12 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Butter Chicken$16.9923 mentions
  • Chicken Tikka Masala$16.9917 mentions
  • Chicken Biryani$15.9910 mentions
  • Chicken$13.999 mentions
  • Lamb Rogan Josh$17.998 mentions
  • Vegetable Samosa$6.996 mentions
  • Paneer Tikka Masala$16.996 mentions
  • Chicken Curry$16.995 mentions
  • Lamb Vindaloo$17.994 mentions
  • Chicken Tikka Bhuna$17.993 mentions
  • Lamb Curry$17.993 mentions
  • Mango Chicken$18.993 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Reviews

1,122 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Buffalo Tikka House?

Buffalo Tikka House has a 4.6-star rating based on 1122 customer reviews.

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A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

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Miscellaneous Services
17
Arts & Culture
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Healthcare & Medical
10
Financial Services
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Museums

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Place Of Worships

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Community Centres

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Theatres

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Arts Centres

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Post Offices

The UPS Store

Post Office

266 Elmwood Avenue

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Cafes

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Fast Foods

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Fast Food

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Fire Stations

Buffalo Engine 2, B56, Marshals

Fire Station

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Clinics

Conventus building

Clinic

~462 ft
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Clinic

~512 ft
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Clinic

~0.2 mi
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Clinic

~0.2 mi
Scott Bieler Clinical Science Center

Clinic

~0.3 mi

Hospitals

Golisano Children's Hospital of Buffalo

Hospital

~0.1 mi
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Hospital

~0.2 mi
Gates Vascular Institute

Hospital

~0.2 mi
Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Hospital

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Pharmacys

Walgreens

Pharmacy

~0.2 miMo-Su 07:00-23:00

Research Institutes

Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Engineering

Research Institute

~245 ft
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~284 ft
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~0.2 mi
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Research Institute

~0.2 mi
Cleveland BioLabs

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~0.2 mi
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~0.2 mi
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~0.2 mi
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~0.2 mi

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140 Elmwood Avenue

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Tattoos

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Events Venues

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Events Venue

341 Delaware Avenue

~0.5 mi
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Conveniences

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Convenience

32 Allen Street

~359 ft
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Convenience

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Bicycles

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Bicycle

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Clothes

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~0.4 mi
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Antiques

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Delis

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~0.4 mi
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Laundrys

Laundry Time

Laundry

220 Elmwood Avenue

~0.4 mi
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Mobile Phones

Metro by T-Mobile

Mobile Phone

224 Elmwood Avenue

~0.4 mi
+17164242425
Cricket Wireless

Mobile Phone

264 Elmwood Avenue

~0.5 mi
+17168873903Website

Supermarkets

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Supermarket

250 Elmwood Avenue

~0.5 mi
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Social Facilitys

DART

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~0.6 mi