Viva India in Cincinnati, OH

4.7(208)$10–30Cincinnati, OH
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.7 stars with 208 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Cincinnati, OH • Price $10–30 • 4.7★
Viva India is an Indian buffet located at 3672 Erie Ave in Cincinnati, OH, within the Hyde Park neighborhood. This establishment has earned a 4.7-star rating from 208 reviews. Viva India offers dine-in service, as well as no-contact delivery and takeout options. The price range for meals is between $10 and $30. Visitors can find hours, website, and phone information for this restaurant. For those seeking an Indian buffet experience in Cincinnati, Viva India provides a well-regarded option with multiple service choices.

Good to know

  • Viva India 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 208 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
3672 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208, Hyde Park, Cincinnati, OH
Phone
(513) 321-0140
Today
11 AM–2:30 PM
Price
$10–30
Rating
4.7 (208 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Solid Quick Option

Score 47/100 · 4 positive signals
Quick bite score47/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
17/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • 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

🆕 4.4 weighted · 208 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.7 from 208 reviews(↓ 0.29 from raw)
Newly Discovered (Low Confidence)
Review volume vs. city median208 / 445.5 median
02,227.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
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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–2:30 PM
monday
Closed
saturday
11 AM–2:30 PM
sunday
12–9 PM
thursday
11 AM–2:30 PM
tuesday
11 AM–2:30 PM
wednesday
11 AM–2:30 PM

Pricing

Price range $10–30
Price range$10–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

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

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy Quiet

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutDeliveryOutdoor 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

3 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Chicken Tikka$25.947 mentions
  • Chicken Tikka Mughlai$23.342 mentions
  • Goat Curry$25.941 mention

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

71 items with prices
  • Pakora$6.44

    Mixed vegetable fritters, fried and delicately spiced.

  • Samosa Meat (Two)$9.40

    Turnover filled with curried minced meat.

  • Samosa Vegetable (Two)$6.44

    Crisp turnover, filled with mildly spiced potatoes and peas.

  • Chicken Pakora$9.40

    Delicately spiced deep fried chicken fritters.

  • Paneer Pakora$7.74

    Homemade fritters.

  • Chicken Tikka$12.94

    Thick and juicy cubes of chicken roasted in our tandoor oven.

  • Mulligatwany Soup$6.44

    Delicately spiced lentil soup.

  • Hyderabadi Murgh Shorba$6.83

    A traditional Indian soup made with chicken and potatoes.

  • Tomato Soup$6.50

    Classic Tomato Soup WIth Indian Flavors!

  • Aloo Chana Masala$16.84

    Chick peas or diced potatoes cooked in the popular Punjabi style.

  • Aloo Gobhi$20.74

    Potatoes and cauliflower cooked in Indian spices.

  • Aloo Matar$16.84

    Potatoes cooked with green peas in a mild curry sauce.

  • Aloo Saag$20.74

    Tender potatoes and fresh spinach simmered together with ginger, garlic, and warning Indian spices for a heart, comforting dish.

  • Bhindi Masala (Okra)$20.74

    Tender fresh okra sautéed with caramelized onions and a blend of mild, aromatic spices.

  • Chana Masala$16.84

    Chick Peas Cooked in Punjabi style thick Sauce.

  • Chana Saag$20.74

    Spinach and chick peas with fresh ginger garlic and spices.

  • Dal Fry (Yellow Dal)$15.54

    Soft Cooked lentil with Ginger, Garlic, Onion And tomatoes

  • Dal Makhani$15.54

    Assorted lentils sauteed with ginger, onion, garlic and tomato.

  • Karahai Paneer$20.74

    Spinach and homemade chesse with fresh ginger garlic and spices.

  • Karahai Vegetables$19.44

    Fresh mixed vegetables cooked in traditional Indian herbs and spices

  • Malai Kofta$20.74

    Homemade cheese stuffed in vegetable balls, cooked in a mildly spices creamy and almond sauce.

  • Matar Paneer$20.74

    Green peas with homemade Indian cheese or potatoes cooked in a mildly spiced sauce.

  • Mushroom Matar$16.84

    Peas and mushrooms cooked in a mild curry sauce.

  • Paneer Chilli Fry$20.74

    Homemade cheese cooked Indian and Chinese style.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

208 reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Viva India?

Viva India has a 4.7-star rating based on 208 customer reviews.

Where is Viva India located?

Viva India is located at 3672 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208, Hyde Park, Cincinnati, OH.

🛍️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.

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Retail & Shopping
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Gallerys

Mary Ran Gallery

Gallery

3668 Erie Avenue

~48 ft
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Museums

Mt. Lookout Observatory

Museum

3489 Observatory Place

~0.5 mi
+1-513-321-5186Website

Post Offices

USPS

Post Office

3874 Paxton Avenue

~0.6 miMo-Fr 08:30-18:30, Sa 09:00-13:30
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Restaurants

Viva India

Restaurant

3672 Erie Avenue

~4 ft
Cafe Mediterranean

Restaurant

3520 Erie Avenue

~0.2 mi
Forno Osteria+Bar

Restaurant

3514 Erie Avenue

~0.2 miTu-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr 17:00-23:00; Sa 16:00-23:00; Su 09:00-14:00,16:00-21:00
+1-513-818-8720Website
Bangkok Bistro

Restaurant

3506 Erie Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Fr 11:00-15:00; Mo-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-22:30; Sa 16:00-22:30; Su 16:00-21:30
+1-513-871-0707Website
Okini Asian Cuisine

Restaurant

3501 Erie Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1-513-321-0051Website
Saint Francis Apizza (Hyde Park)

Restaurant

3392 Erie Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 16:00-20:00; Sa-Su 12:00-20:00
+1 513 532 2571Website
Dutch's

Restaurant

3378 Erie Avenue

~0.4 miTu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
+1-513-871-1446Website
China Gourmet

Restaurant

3340 Erie Avenue

~0.4 mi
+1-513-871-6612Website

Bakerys

Grandin Desserts

Bakery

3670 Erie Avenue

~27 ft
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Bars

Hap's Irish Pub

Bar

3510 Erie Avenue

~0.2 miSu-Fr 12:00-02:30; Sa 09:00-02:30
+1-513-871-6477

Ice Creams

United Dairy Farmers

Ice Cream

3350 Erie Avenue

~0.4 mi
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Cafes

Coffee Emporium

Cafe

3316 Erie Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Fr 06:00-16:00; Sa,Su 07:00-16:00
+1-513-321-5943Website

Fast Foods

Freddy's

Fast Food

3939 Red Bank Road

~0.6 mi
Taco Bell

Fast Food

~0.6 mi
KFC

Fast Food

3945 Red Bank Road

~0.6 mi
Website
Jimmy John's

Fast Food

3972 Red Bank Road

~0.6 mi
+1 513-527-4090Website

Polices

Cincinnati Police Department District 2

Police

3295 Erie Avenue

~0.5 mi
Website

Veterinarys

Red Bank Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary

3838 Red Bank Road

~0.6 mi
Website
PetVet365

Veterinary

3866 Paxton Ave

~0.6 mi

Hairdressers

Hammer & Nails

Hairdresser

3384 Erie Avenue

~0.3 mi

Clocks

Sun Clock

Clock

~0.5 mi

Beautys

Empire Nail Bar & Salon

Beauty

~0.6 mi

Golf Courses

Hyde Park Golf & Country Club

Golf Course

3740 Erie Avenue

~0.4 mi

Parks

Police Officer Sonny Kim Park

Park

3357 Erie Avenue

~0.4 mi
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Ault Park

Park

5090 Observatory Circle

~0.6 miMo-Su 06:00-22:00
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Oakley Playground

Park

3900 Paxton Avenue

~0.7 mi
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Wasson Way

Park

~1.1 mi

Chemists

Tischbein

Chemist

3500 Erie Avenue

~0.2 mi
+15133219282

Dry Cleanings

Appearance Plus Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

3505 Erie Avenue

~0.3 mi

Clothes

Hyde Park Bridal

Clothes

3319 Erie Avenue

~0.5 mi
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Beverages

Hoist

Beverages

3818 Red Bank Road

~0.6 mi
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Collectors

Deans Cards

Collector

5509 Fair Lane

~0.6 mi
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Department Stores

Kohl's

Department Store

~0.6 mi

Car Repairs

Bob Sumerel Tire & Service

Car Repair

3872 Paxton Avenue

~0.6 mi
Cobb's Car Care

Car Repair

3965 Rosslyn Drive

~0.6 mi

Games

Warhammer

Games

3870 Paxton Avenue

~0.6 mi
+1 513-321-1104Website

Social Facilitys

Deupree House

Social Facility

3939 Erie Avenue

~0.6 mi
+1-513-561-4200Website

Fuels

UDF Fuel

Fuel

3350 Erie Avenue

~0.4 mi
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Car Washs

Whitewater Express Car Wash

Car Wash

3970 Red Bank Road

~0.6 mi

Cars

Jeep

Car

3700 Red Bank Road

~0.6 mi
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Jeep

Car

~0.6 mi