Jot India Restaurant (Columbia Tusclum) in Cincinnati, OH

4.7(25)$10–20Cincinnati, OH
True Hidden Gem 💎
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Good value

Rated 4.7 stars based on 25 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Cincinnati, OH • Price $10–20 • 4.7★
Jot India Restaurant (Columbia Tusclum) is an Indian buffet located in the Columbia Tusculum neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH. This establishment has earned a 4.7-star rating from 25 reviews. Jot India Restaurant (Columbia Tusclum) offers dine-in service, no-contact delivery, and takeout options. The price range for meals is between $10 and $20. Visitors can find hours, website, and phone information for this restaurant. This buffet provides a dining experience in Cincinnati, OH, with multiple service options available.

Good to know

  • Jot India Restaurant (Columbia Tusclum) has a listed address in Cincinnati, OH, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.7-star rating from 25 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
3517 Columbia Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45226, Columbia Tusculum, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 386-9600
Today
11 AM–2 PM
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.7 (25 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🧹Clean, comfortable

Well-maintained dining area

✨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 30/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score30/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
10/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Under $16 per person
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

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

Trusted Rating

🆕 4.3 weighted · 25 reviews
4.3weighted · raw 4.7 from 25 reviews(↓ 0.40 from raw)
Newly Discovered (Low Confidence)
Review volume vs. city median25 / 445.5 median
02,227.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
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 (4.7) with the city average (4.28) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2227.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–2 PM
monday
11 AM–2 PM
saturday
11 AM–2:30 PM
sunday
11 AM–2:30 PM
thursday
11 AM–2 PM
tuesday
11 AM–2 PM
wednesday
11 AM–2 PM

Pricing

Price range $10–20
Price range$10–20

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Limited vegetarian optionsValidated parking

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutDelivery

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

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

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

3 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Chicken Tikka$18.993 mentions
  • Saag$18.992 mentions
  • Saag Choley$16.991 mention

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

122 items with prices
  • Vegetable Samosa$6.75
  • Keema Samosa$6.99
  • Vegetable Pakora$6.75
  • Paneer Pakora$9.99
  • Aloo Tikki$6.75
  • Assorted Vegetable Platter$10.99
  • Mixed Platter$10.99
  • Chicken Dippers$7.99
  • Samosa Chat$11.99
  • Keema Samosa Chat$12.50
  • Tikka Masala Waffle Fries$9.99
  • Papardam$1.50
  • Ch Tikka (App)$11.50
  • Kachumber Salad$6.99
  • Onion And Chili Salad$3.99
  • Dal Soup$5.99
  • Mulligatawny Soup$6.50
  • Aloo Choley$16.99
  • Matar Paneer$16.99
  • Aloo Saag$16.99
  • Saag Paneer Din$16.99
  • Aloo Matar$16.99
  • Malai Kofta$16.99
  • Mixed Vegetables$16.99

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

25 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Jot India Restaurant (Columbia Tusclum)?

Jot India Restaurant (Columbia Tusclum) has a 4.7-star rating based on 25 customer reviews.

🛍️Shopping District

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Food & Dining
12
Retail & Shopping
5
Arts & Culture
5
Recreation & Entertainment
4
Miscellaneous Services
4
Sports & Fitness
4

37 nearby places across 8 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

37 places nearby (arts & culture, food, services, recreation, shopping)

Place Of Worships

Columbia Baptist Church

Place Of Worship

3718 Eastern Avenue

~0.3 mi
Saint Stephens Roman Catholic Church

Place Of Worship

3804 Eastern Avenue

~0.4 mi
Saint Stephens Roman Catholic Church

Place Of Worship

~0.4 mi
Mount Carmel Church

Place Of Worship

3101 Riverside Drive

~0.5 mi
+1-513-321-3900Website

Museums

Irish Heritage Center of Cincinnati

Museum

~0.5 mi
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Restaurants

TAGLIO

Restaurant

3533 Columbia Parkway

~258 ftSu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00
+1-513-321-0454Website
BANDITO Food Park + Cantina

Restaurant

3543 Columbia Parkway

~351 ft
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Tostado’s Grill

Restaurant

3500 Eastern Avenue

~410 ftMo-Tu 11:00-24:00; We-Fr 11:00-02:00; Sa 12:00-02:00
+1-513-871-0212
The Precinct

Restaurant

311 Delta Avenue

~521 ftMo-Th 17:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00, Su 16:30-21:00
+1-513-321-5454Website
Eli’s BBQ

Restaurant

3313 Riverside Drive

~0.3 miMo-Su 11:00-21:00
+1-513-533-1957Website
Hi-Mark

Restaurant

3229 Riverside Drive

~0.3 mi
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Knuckle's Deli

Restaurant

3227 Riverside Drive

~0.4 miTu-Su 11:00-21:00
+1-513-321-3354Website
Local Post

Restaurant

3923 Eastern Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Su 11:00-22:00
+15133715858Website

Bars

Pearl’s

Bar

3520 Eastern Avenue

~281 ftMo-Th 16:00-02:00, Fr 15:00-02:00, Sa 12:00-02:00, Su 12:00-24:00
+1-513-832-0485Website
Streetside Brewery

Bar

4003 Eastern Avenue

~0.6 mi12:00-22:00
+15136155877Website

Cafes

Starbucks

Cafe

3568 Columbia Parkway

~524 ft
+1 513-533-4127Website
Daylily

Cafe

3751 Eastern Avenue

~0.3 mi06:00-19:00
+1-513-321-1039Website

Events Venues

The Carnegie Center

Events Venue

3738 Eastern Avenue

~0.3 mi
Website

Shelters

Overlook Pergola

Shelter

~0.6 mi
Pavillion

Shelter

~0.6 mi

Hairdressers

Coco Creative Wellness Salon

Hairdresser

4021 Eastern Avenue

~0.6 miTu-Sa 08:00-17:00
+15137131448Website

Parks

Turkey Ridge Park

Park

~0.3 mi
Alms Park

Park

710 Tusculum Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Su 06:00-22:00
Website
Schmidt Recreation Complex

Park

~0.6 mi
Larz Anderson Park

Park

2905 Golden Avenue

~0.7 mi06:00-22:00
Website

Car Repairs

Don's Auto Repair

Car Repair

410 Delta Avenue

~478 ft
Delta Car Care

Car Repair

438 Delta Avenue

~0.1 mi

Conveniences

Speedway

Convenience

3601 Columbia Parkway

~0.2 mi
Website

Candles

Manitou Candle Company

Candles

4015 Eastern Avenue

~0.6 miTh-Sa 12:00-16:00
+15134295254Website

Baby Goods

Little E Trends

Baby Goods

4015 Eastern Avenue

~0.6 miTu-Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa 12:00-16:00
Website

Pitchs

Rakestraw Memorial Field

Pitch

~0.1 mi
Paul Kramer Field

Pitch

~0.5 mi
C. L. Harrison Field

Pitch

~0.5 mi

Sports Centres

Mount Lookout Swim & Tennis Club

Sports Centre

3605 Totten Avenue

~0.7 mi
Website

Fuels

Shell

Fuel

~0.1 mi
Speedway

Fuel

3601 Columbia Parkway

~0.2 mi
Website

Artworks

Stephen C. Foster

Artwork

~0.5 mi