The Gurkha Crown Indian & Nepali Cuisine in Columbus, OH

5.0(130)$10–20Columbus, OH
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 5.0 stars with 130 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

Columbus, OH • Price $10–20 • 5.0★
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
10501 Blacklick-Eastern Rd NW #400, Pickerington, OH 43147, Pickerington, OH
Phone
(614) 490-7124
Today
11 AM–9 PM
Price
$10–20
Rating
5.0 (130 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

🧹Clean, comfortable

Well-maintained dining area

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

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

🆕 4.3 weighted · 130 reviews
4.3weighted · raw 5.0 from 130 reviews(↓ 0.66 from raw)
Newly Discovered (Low Confidence)
Review volume vs. city median130 / 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 (5.0) 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–9 PM
monday
Closed
saturday
11 AM–9 PM
sunday
11 AM–9 PM
thursday
11 AM–9 PM
tuesday
11 AM–9 PM
wednesday
11 AM–9 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 entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating Assistive hearing loop

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Wheelchair accessibleAccessible parking near entranceADA-compliant main entranceADA-compliant restroomQR code menus availableTipping optional

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDeliveryDine_inTakeoutCateringOutdoor 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 Sports

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

4 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Rogan Josh Curry$19.492 mentions
  • Aloo Chop$8.991 mention
  • Malai Kofta$15.991 mention
  • Mixed Grill Kebab$22.991 mention

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

109 items with prices
  • Aloo Chop$8.99

    Nepali spiced potato fritters served crispy.

  • Chatpate Mix$7.99

    Crispy tangy-spicy snack blend.

  • Chicken 65$13.99

    Crunchy chicken bites with Indian spices and curry leaves.

  • Chicken Chili$13.99

    Crispy fried chicken tossed in spicy chili sauce.

  • Chicken Choila$14.99

    Smoky Nepali-style grilled chicken tossed with mustard oil, garlic, chili, and fresh herbs. Bold and flavorful.

  • Chicken Mo:Mo$13.99

    Nepali-style dumplings filled with chicken, served steamed or fried with traditional dipping sauce

  • Chowmein$12.49

    Nepali-style stir-fried noodles tossed with vegetables, herbs, and your choice of chicken or vegetables. Nuts free

  • Dal Soup$7.99

    Light lentil soup with mild spices.

  • Goat Special Soup$11.49

    Slow-simmered goat with traditional Himalayan spices.

  • Gobi Manchurian$12.49

    Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a spicy, tangy Indo-Chinese sauce.

  • Hot & Sour Soup$8.99

    Bold soup with chili heat and tangy notes.

  • Keema Noodles$14.99

    Stir-fried noodles tossed with spiced minced meat, vegetables, garlic, chili's, and Nepali herbs. Savory, aromatic, and full of bold Himalayan flavor. Vegan and nuts free

  • Lamb Samosa$8.99

    2 pieces of crispy pastry filled with spiced minced lamb,fried golden and served hot.

  • Lamb Stick Fry$15.99

    Fried lamb tossed with onion, garlic & curry leaves.

  • Local Chicken Soup$10.49

    Slow-simmered chicken broth with Himalayan spices.

  • Mustang Aloo$11.49

    Crispy potatoes tossed with Himalayan spices and Sichuan pepper for a bold, numbing heat.

  • Paneer Chili$13.99

    Crispy paneer cubes tossed with onions, bell peppers, and a bold Indo-Chinese chili sauce.

  • Pani Puri$8.99

    Crisp puris filled with spicy water and flavored shots.

  • Samosa Chaat$8.99

    Crushed samosa topped with chickpeas, yogurt, and chutney.

  • Sha Phaley$11.49

    Crispy stuffed bread with seasoned Chickenmeat & cabbage.

  • Thukpa$13.99

    Himalayan noodle soup with broth, vegetables, and mild spices. Nuts free

  • Veg Manchurian Balls$11.49

    Crispy vegetable balls tossed in a savory Indo-Chinese sauce.

  • Veg Pakora$7.99

    Crispy mixed vegetable, golden fried in seasoned chickpea batter.

  • Vegetable Mo:mo$12.49

    Nepali-style dumplings filled with vegetables, served steamed or fried with traditional dipping sauce. Nuts free

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

130 reviews

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What is the rating of The Gurkha Crown Indian & Nepali Cuisine?

The Gurkha Crown Indian & Nepali Cuisine has a 5.0-star rating based on 130 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
24
Retail & Shopping
11
Recreation & Entertainment
5
Healthcare & Medical
5
Financial Services
3
Transportation & Automotive
3

60 nearby places across 9 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

60 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Cinemas

Marcus Cinema

Cinema

1776 Hill Road North

~0.1 mi
Website

Museums

Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum

Museum

13515 Yarmouth Road

~0.4 mi
+1-614-856-2222Website

Community Centres

The Wigwam Event Center

Community Centre

~0.6 mi

Banks

Chase

Bank

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; Su closed
+1 614-248-2777Website
U.S. Bank

Bank

~0.3 mi
Fifth Third Bank

Bank

~0.6 mi

Fast Foods

Smoothie King

Fast Food

900-

~107 ftMo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-21:00
Steak 'n Shake

Fast Food

1780 Hill Road North

~0.1 miMo-Su 10:00-02:00
+1 614 501 0353Website
Marco's Pizza

Fast Food

~0.2 mi
Jimmy John's

Fast Food

1698 Hill Road North

~0.3 mi
+1 614-868-1550Website
Long John Silver's

Fast Food

~0.3 mi
KFC

Fast Food

1810 Winderly Lane

~0.3 mi
Website
Wendy's

Fast Food

1350 Creekside Lane

~0.3 mi06:00-22:00
+1 614-866-4505Website
Arby's

Fast Food

1840 Winderly Lane

~0.3 miMo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-23:00
+1 614-751-1280Website

Restaurants

El Vaquero

Restaurant

100-3

~135 ft
FuGu Sushi

Restaurant

900-3

~161 ftTu-Sa 11:00-22:00,12:00-21:00
Bob Evans

Restaurant

~0.2 mi
LongHorn Steakhouse

Restaurant

~0.2 mi
Little Bamboo

Restaurant

~0.2 mi
Red Robin

Restaurant

~0.3 mi
Cracker Barrel

Restaurant

~0.4 mi
La Fogata Grill

Restaurant

~0.4 mi

Ice Creams

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt

Ice Cream

700-3 Blacklick-Eastern Road Northwest

~141 ftMo-Th,Su 12:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-22:00
+1-614-309-9733
United Dairy Farmers

Ice Cream

10600 Freedom Way North

~367 ft24/7
+1-614-367-9035Website
United Dairy Farmers

Ice Cream

~378 ft
Cold Stone Creamery

Ice Cream

~0.2 mi

Cafes

Starbucks

Cafe

10709 Blacklick Eastern Road

~0.1 miFr 05:00-22:00; Mo-Th 05:00-21:00; Sa 05:30-22:00; Su 05:30-21:00
+1 614-501-3029Website
Porters Coffee House And Bakery

Cafe

201 Clint Drive

~0.5 mi
+1-614-783-4830Website
Starbucks

Cafe

2437 Taylor Park

~0.6 miSu-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 08:00-21:00
+1 614-655-5001Website

Bars

Classics Sports Bar

Bar

~0.4 mi

Polices

Fairfield County Sheriffs Office: Pickerington

Police

~0.4 mi

Townhalls

Board of Trustees Administrative Office

Townhall

10190 Blacklick-Eastern Road Northwest

~0.6 mi
Violet Township Offices

Townhall

~0.6 mi

Pharmacys

Vita are Pharmacy

Pharmacy

800-1

~92 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-13:00
CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

2437 Taylor Park

~0.6 miMo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00
+1-614-655-5002Website

Dentists

Aspen Dental

Dentist

~0.1 miMo-We 08:00-18:00; Th 10:00-20:00; Fr 08:00-13:00; Sa,Su off

Veterinarys

Cross Creeks Animal Hospital

Veterinary

~0.6 mi

Doctors

Dermatology of Central Ohio

Doctors

~0.6 mi

Beautys

Nail Essence

Beauty

600-1

~46 ft
Salon Lofts

Beauty

500-3

~128 ft
South Beach Tan

Beauty

~0.4 mi

Fitness Centres

WW Studio

Fitness Centre

~358 ft
Orangetheory Fitness

Fitness Centre

10710 Blacklick Eastern Road Northwest

~0.1 mi
+1 614-347-1996

Nature Reserves

Glenshire Reserve

Nature Reserve

~0.6 mi
Blacklick Woods Metro Park

Nature Reserve

~1.2 mi

Golf Courses

Turnberry Golf Course

Golf Course

1145 Clubhouse Ln

~0.6 mi
+1-614-645-2582Website

Hearing Aids

Hearing Life

Hearing Aids

700-1

~70 ftMo-Fr 08:30-16:00

Variety Stores

Five Below

Variety Store

~340 ftMo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00
+1 614-751-8635Website

Cosmetics

Ulta Beauty

Cosmetics

10701 Blacklick-Eastern Road Northwest

~354 ftMo-We 10:00-20:00; Th-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00
+1 614-866-0138Website

Partys

Party City

Party

10701 Blacklick-Eastern Road

~386 ft
+1 614-953-1028Website

Conveniences

Speedway

Convenience

1711 Hill Road North

~0.2 mi
Website

Books

Barnes & Noble

Books

~0.2 mi

Mobile Phones

Verizon

Mobile Phone

~0.3 mi
Verizon

Mobile Phone

~0.5 mi

Charitys

Goodwill

Charity

~0.3 mi

Country Stores

Tractor Supply Company

Country Store

12985 Stonecreek Drive

~0.4 miMo-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 09:00-19:00
+1 614-501-7044

Electronics

Best Buy

Electronics

2782 Taylor Road

~0.5 mi
+1 614-863-3442Website

Fuels

UDF Fuel

Fuel

Freedom Way North

~270 ft
Speedway

Fuel

1711 Hill Road North

~0.2 mi
Website
Sam's Club

Fuel

2675 Taylor Road

~0.6 mi