Indian Oven in Columbus, OH

4.3(887)Columbus, OH
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Solid choice

Rated 4.3 stars based on 887 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Consistently rated well
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

Columbus, OH • 4.3★
Indian Oven is an Indian buffet located at 427 E Main St in Columbus, OH. Situated in the Downtown Columbus neighborhood, this establishment offers dine-in service, curbside pickup, and no-contact delivery. With a rating of 4.3 stars based on 887 reviews, Indian Oven provides a dining experience in Columbus. The restaurant has hours of operation, a website, and a phone number available for customer inquiries.

Good to know

  • Indian Oven has a listed address in Columbus, OH, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.3-star rating from 887 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
427 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43215, Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 220-9390
Today
11 AM–2 PM
Rating
4.3 (887 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Not the Fastest

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

What works

  • Fast service
  • 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

👍 4.3 weighted · 887 reviews
4.3weighted · raw 4.3 from 887 reviews
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median887 / 595 median
02,975 (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 (4.3) with the city average (4.20) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2975+ 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
1–9:30 PM
sunday
Closed
thursday
11 AM–2 PM
tuesday
11 AM–2 PM
wednesday
11 AM–2 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Assistive hearing loop Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsLimited vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccepts Android PayAccepts Apple PayAccepts credit cards

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual QuietGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDine_inNo_contact_deliveryReservationsDeliveryTakeout

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 Great cocktails Great tea selection

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

8 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Samosa$8.8021 mentions
  • Palak Paneer$18.7014 mentions
  • Paneer Tikka Masala$18.7012 mentions
  • Chicken Curry$19.807 mentions
  • Beef or Lamb Curry$22.006 mentions
  • Roasted Chicken$27.505 mentions
  • Beef or Lamb Vindaloo$19.804 mentions
  • Onion Salad$6.604 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Reviews

887 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Indian Oven?

Indian Oven has a 4.3-star rating based on 887 customer reviews.

Where is Indian Oven located?

Indian Oven is located at 427 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43215, Downtown Columbus, Columbus, 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.

Food & Dining
22
Miscellaneous Services
13
Retail & Shopping
9
Transportation & Automotive
9
Arts & Culture
4
Recreation & Entertainment
3

67 nearby places across 10 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

68 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, healthcare, services)

Place Of Worships

Mount Olivet Baptist Church

Place Of Worship

~183 ft
Broad Street United Methodist Church

Place Of Worship

~0.4 mi

Museums

Heritage Museum of Kappa Kappa Gamma

Museum

~0.3 mi

Theatres

Southern Theatre

Theatre

21 East Main Street

~0.6 mi

Atms

Chase

Atm

~0.4 mi24/7
Credit Union of Ohio ATM

Atm

~0.6 mi

Banks

PNC Bank

Bank

155 East Broad Street

~0.6 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00
+1-614-463-7605Website

Cafes

Tim Hortons

Cafe

~338 ft
Red Velvet Cafe

Cafe

~0.4 mi
Cup O Joe

Cafe

~0.5 mi
Upper Cup Coffee

Cafe

73 Parsons Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa-Su 08:00-19:00
Starbucks

Cafe

75 East State Street

~0.6 miMo-Su 06:30-17:00
+1 614-228-1234Website

Restaurants

Donatos Pizza

Restaurant

280 South Grant Avenue

~493 ft
Scramblers

Restaurant

567 East Livingston Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Su 06:30-15:00
+1-614-429-3557Website
The Mercury Diner

Restaurant

~0.5 mi
Alchemy Cafe

Restaurant

~0.5 mi
Hangover Easy

Restaurant

~0.5 mi
The Olde Oak

Restaurant

62 Parsons Avenue

~0.5 miSu-Th 16:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-02:00
Alpine Restaurant & Bar

Restaurant

525 South Fourth Street

~0.5 miMo-Th 11:00-14:00,17:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-14:00,17:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-15:00,17:00-23:00; Su 10:00-15:00
+1-614-670-7195
El Lugar

Restaurant

525 South Fourth Street

~0.5 mi
+1-614-670-7195

Bars

16 Bit Bar

Bar

254 S South Fourth Street

~0.4 miMo-Fr 16:00+, Sa-Su 12:00+
+1-614-222-1616Website
Club 185

Bar

185 East Livingston Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 11:00-02:30, Sa,Su 17:00-02:30
+1-614-228-3904Website
Awol Bar

Bar

49 Parsons Avenue

~0.5 miSu-Th 14:30-02:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-02:30
Parsons North Brewing Company

Bar

~0.6 mi
Jimmyluka's Bar & Deli

Bar

677 Parsons Avenue

~0.6 miMo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
+1-614-824-5055

Fast Foods

Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace

Fast Food

248 South Fourth Street

~0.4 miMo-Su 11:00-01:45
Website
Panera Bread

Fast Food

611 East Livingston Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Fr 06:00-21:00; Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:00-19:00
+1-614-444-5105Website
Subway

Fast Food

101 East Town Street

~0.5 miMo-Fr 09:00-16:00
+1 614-715-8718Website

Ice Creams

39 Below FroYo

Ice Cream

85 Parsons Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Su 12:00-22:00

Doctors

Downtown Dermatology LLC

Doctors

500 East Main Street

~0.1 miMo-Fr 08:00-16:00
+1 614-224-4566Website

Pharmacys

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

591 East Livingston Avenue

~0.5 mi
+1-614-464-2480Website

Animal Boardings

Dogtopia

Animal Boarding

~226 ft

Post Boxs

UPS Drop Box

Post Box

~0.2 mi

Events Venues

The Kitchen

Events Venue

233 East Livingston Avenue

~0.4 mi
+1-614-225-8940Website

Hairdressers

Old Familiar Barber Shop

Hairdresser

116 Parsons Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa-Su 10:00-14:00
Royal Tresses Hair Salon

Hairdresser

81 Parsons Avenue

~0.5 mi
Strut The Salon

Hairdresser

627 Parsons Avenue

~0.5 mi
+1-614-565-6416Website
Niko's Barber Shop

Hairdresser

499 South Third Street

~0.6 miTu,We 09:00-19:00; Th,Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-16:00
+1-614-341-7887Website

Parking Entrances

Blue Parking Garage

Parking Entrance

~0.5 mi
Columbus Commons Underground Parking

Parking Entrance

~0.5 mi

Tattoos

Cap City Tattoo Co.

Tattoo

80 Parsons Avenue

~0.5 miTh-Su 13:00-18:00

Biergartens

Gemüt Biergarten

Biergarten

734 Oak Street

~0.6 miTu-Su 11:00-24:00
+1-614-725-1725Website

Fountains

News Fountain

Fountain

~0.6 mi

Wedding Chapels

The Courthouse Wedding Chapel

Wedding Chapel

350 South High Street

~0.6 mi
+1-614-220-9110Website

Fitness Centres

Merelli Yoga

Fitness Centre

143 East Main Street

~0.4 mi
+1-614-506-8970Website
Olde Towne Fitness

Fitness Centre

66 Parsons Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Fr 06:00-22:00; Sa-Su 08:00-22:00
+1-614-817-1443
The Fitness Loft

Fitness Centre

625 Parsons Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr 05:00-21:00; Sa-Su 07:00-20:00
+1-614-782-1777Website

Psychics

Psychic Gallery

Psychic

232 South Fourth Street

~0.4 miMo-Sa 10:00-20:00
+1-614-813-8066Website

Teas

Dada Matcha Bar

Tea

~0.4 mi

Arts

Headies Hideout

Art

114 Parsons Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Su 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-20:00

Bathroom Furnishings

Columbus Walk In Bath Solutions

Bathroom Furnishing

341 South Third Street

~0.5 mi
+1-614-412-4622Website

Candles

The Candle Booth

Candles

74 Parsons Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Fr 10:00-17:00

Alcohols

Corner Stone Craft Beer & Wine

Alcohol

61 Parsons Avenue

~0.5 miSu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00

Florists

Olde Towne Flowers and Gifts

Florist

45 Parsons Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-14:00
+1-614-817-1766

Pastrys

Kittie's Cakes

Pastry

495 South Third Street

~0.6 miTu-Su 07:00-15:00
+1-614-754-8828Website

Confectionerys

Pistacia Vera

Confectionery

541 South Third Street

~0.6 miMo-Su 07:00-15:00
+1-614-220-9070Website

Social Facilitys

The Open Shelter

Social Facility

61 East Mound Street

~0.5 mi24/7
Website

Sports Centres

Dueling Axes

Sports Centre

309 South Fourth Street

~0.4 miWe-Th 17:00-22:00, Fr 17:00-23:00, Sa 02:00-23:00, Su 12:00-20:00
Website

Bicycle Rentals

CoGo Grant Ave and Main St

Bicycle Rental

~0.1 mi
Website
CoGo Topiary Park - Town St

Bicycle Rental

~0.2 mi
Website
CoGo Library - Main Branch

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi
Website
CoGo 4th St and Rich St

Bicycle Rental

~0.4 mi
Website
CoGo Columbus Museum of Art

Bicycle Rental

~0.4 mi
Website
CoGo Parsons Ave and Oak St

Bicycle Rental

~0.5 mi
Website
CoGo Columbus Commons - Rich St

Bicycle Rental

~0.5 mi
Website
CoGo Columbus College of Art and Design

Bicycle Rental

~0.6 mi
Website

Cars

Z & R Auto Sales

Car

694 Parsons Avenue

~0.6 mi
+1-614-826-5880

Artworks

Southeast Cannon

Artwork

~0.6 mi