Ashirwad Indian Restaurant in Madison, WI

4.7(309)$20–30Madison, WI
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Highly rated at 4.7 stars with 309 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Quick meals
  • Casual dining
  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

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Madison, WI • Price $20–30 • 4.7★
Ashirwad Indian Restaurant is an Indian buffet located at 128 State St A in Madison, WI, near the Capitol Square. This establishment has earned a 4.7-star rating from 309 reviews. Ashirwad Indian Restaurant offers dine-in service, as well as no-contact delivery and takeout options. The price range is between $20 and $30. This restaurant provides a dining experience focused on Indian cuisine. Visitors can find hours of operation on their listing. This establishment is situated in Madison, Wisconsin.

Good to know

  • Ashirwad Indian Restaurant has a listed address in Madison, WI, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.7-star rating from 309 reviews.
  • A phone number is listed for confirming current details before visiting.
  • 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
128 State St A, Madison, WI 53703, Capitol Square, Madison, WI
Phone
(608) 283-9129
Today
11 AM–9 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.7 (309 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

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

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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 35/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score35/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
5/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • 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 33/100 · 3 positive signals
Full night out score33/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
8/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Karaoke and nightclubs nearby
  • 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 · 309 reviews
4.3weighted · raw 4.7 from 309 reviews(↓ 0.40 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median309 / 369.5 median
01,847.5 (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 (3.96) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 1847.5+ 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–10 PM
monday
Closed
saturday
11 AM–10 PM
sunday
11 AM–9 PM
thursday
11 AM–9 PM
tuesday
11 AM–9 PM
wednesday
11 AM–9 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 parking lot

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy Quiet

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeout

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

Popular Dishes

7 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Samosa$8.953 mentions
  • Tandoori Chicken$18.952 mentions
  • Goat Curry$21.951 mention
  • Palak Paneer$18.951 mention
  • Chapati$4.951 mention
  • Chicken Curry$19.951 mention
  • Paneer Tikka$20.951 mention

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

77 items with prices
  • Tomato Soup with Bread Chunks$6.95

    Gluten free, vegan, vegetarian. Smooth, creamy tomato soup served with toasted bread bites. A warm, tangy comfort bowl.

  • Lentil Soup$6.95

    Gluten free, vegan, vegetarian. A light, nourishing yellow lentil soup tempered with garlic, cumin, and herbs. Wholesome and satisfying.

  • Gobi 65$14.95

    Vegan, vegetarian. Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in bold South Indian spices and curry leaves - spicy, crunchy perfection.

  • Gobi Manchurian$14.95

    Vegan, vegetarian. Golden-fried cauliflower sautéed in garlic-soy chili sauce, Indo-Chinese street-style.

  • Onion Pakora$10.95

    Gluten free, vegan, vegetarian. Shredded onions battered in chickpea flour and fried till golden. A classic Indian tea time snack.

  • Samosa$10.95

    Vegan, vegetarian. Crispy pastry filled with spiced potatoes and peas, served with chutney.

  • Paneer pakora$12.95

    Chunks of paneer cheese coated in seasoned chickpea flour batter and fried until golden.

  • Aloo Tikki$10.50

    Spiced mashed potato patties seasoned with peas and aromatic herbs.

  • Samosa chaat$14.95

    Crispy samosas topped with tangy tamarind chutney, spicy mint chutney, yogurt, diced onions, and fresh cilantro.

  • Aloo tikki chaat$13.95

    Spiced potato patties topped with chickpeas, yogurt, tamarind chutney, and fresh herbs.

  • Fish pakora$16.95

    Spicy fried fish chunks in tangy sauce. Gluten-free.

  • Chicken Pakora$13.95

    Chicken bites seasoned with red chili, garlic, and curry leaves.

  • Chicken Manchurian$15.95

    Crispy chicken pieces sautéed in Indo-Chinese garlic-soy chili sauce.

  • Tandoori Chicken$19.95

    Bone-in chicken marinated overnight and roasted to smoky perfection.

  • Chicken Tikka$20.95

    Boneless chicken cubes marinated in Indian spices and grilled.

  • Malai Chicken Tikka$20.95

    Tender chicken marinated in cream, herbs, and mild spices.

  • Seekh Kebab (Lamb)$24.95

    Spiced ground meat skewers grilled in tandoor.

  • Paneer Tikka$20.95

    Cubes of Indian cottage cheese marinated and grilled.

  • Tandoori Mixed Grill$29.95

    A platter of assorted tandoori meats and kebabs.

  • Lamb boti kabab$24.95

    Tender lamb chunks marinated in spices, served with chopped onions and lemon wedges.

  • Plain Naan$5.95

    Soft and fluffy Indian flatbread, fresh from the tandoor.

  • Garlic Naan$6.95

    Naan topped with minced garlic and herbs, baked to perfection.

  • Cheese Naan$6.95

    Naan stuffed with gooey melted cheese and baked golden in the clay oven.

  • Bullet Bolt (Ashirwad Special)$8.95

    Fiery naan with spiced potatoes, melted cheese, and green chilies. Bold and unforgettable.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

309 reviews

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What is the rating of Ashirwad Indian Restaurant?

Ashirwad Indian Restaurant has a 4.7-star rating based on 309 customer reviews.

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

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Food & Dining
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13
Retail & Shopping
11
Arts & Culture
9
Travel & Tourism
9
Transportation & Automotive
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99 nearby places across 11 categories

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99 places nearby (arts & culture, tech, finance, food, government)

Theatres

Overture Hall

Theatre

~340 ft
Capitol Theater

Theatre

~348 ft
Drury Stage

Theatre

~0.2 mi
Evjue Stage

Theatre

~0.2 mi

Museums

Madison Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum

227 State Street

~363 ftPH off; Th 12:00-21:00; Fr,Su 12:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-18:00
Website

Librarys

Dane County Law Library

Library

215 South Hamilton Street

~0.3 mi

Community Centres

Jewish Student Center

Community Centre

~0.3 mi
LGBT Campus Center

Community Centre

716 Langdon Street

~0.6 mi

Place Of Worships

Calvary Lutheran Chapel

Place Of Worship

701 State Street

~0.5 mi
+1 608 255 7214Website

Post Offices

Madison Post Office

Post Office

2 East Mifflin Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 08:00-17:00

Banks

Wells Fargo

Bank

~0.1 mi
Chase

Bank

22 East Mifflin Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-13:00
UW Credit Union

Bank

44 East Mifflin Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 09:00-13:00
Old National Bank

Bank

23 West Main Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00
BMO

Bank

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00

Cafes

High Crowd Cafe

Cafe

115 State Street

~153 ftSu-Th 10:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 10:00-00:00
Website
Barriques - West Wash

Cafe

127 West Washington Avenue

~0.1 miMo-Sa 06:30-18:00; Su 07:00-18:00
+1-608-268-6264Website
Bradbury's Coffee

Cafe

127 North Hamilton Street

~0.3 miTu-Sa 07:00-17:00; Su 07:00-14:00
Website
Starbucks

Cafe

1 East Main Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 05:30-19:00; Sa 05:30-19:30; Su 06:30-19:30
+1 608-250-5020Website
Colectivo Coffee

Cafe

25 South Pinckney Street

~0.3 miMo-Su 06:30-18:00
+1 608-255-0474Website
The Cafe

Cafe

~0.3 mi
Ugly Apple

Cafe

210 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

~0.3 miMo-Fr 07:00-14:00
Valentia Coffee

Cafe

799 University Square

~0.6 miMo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa,Su 07:00-14:00; May 15 - Sep 1 Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00; May 15 - Sep 1 Sa-Su 08:00-13:00
Website

Restaurants

Ian's Pizza on State

Restaurant

100 State Street

~160 ftSu-We 11:00-22:00; Th 11:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:30
+1-608-257-9248Website
Cento

Restaurant

122 West Mifflin Street

~250 ftMo-Sa 16:00-22:00, Sa,Su 10:00-14:00, Su 16:00-21:00
+1 608 284 9378Website
Coopers Tavern

Restaurant

20 West Mifflin Street

~408 ftMo-Su 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
+1-608-256-1600Website
El Aguila Real

Restaurant

226 State Street

~407 ftMo-We 11:00-22:00, Th-Sa 11:00-02:00, Su 11:00-21:00
+1-608-286-9286
The Post

Restaurant

~0.2 mi07:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-23:00
Website
Harvest

Restaurant

21 North Pinckney Street

~0.2 miMo-Th 17:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 17:00-23:00
+1-608-255-6075Website
A La Brasa Mexican Grill

Restaurant

15 North Broom Street

~0.2 miMo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su off
+1 608 251 1700Website
Tornado Room

Restaurant

116 South Hamilton Street

~0.2 miMo-Su 17:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 17:00-24:00; PH off
+1-608-256-3570Website

Fast Foods

Teddywedgers

Fast Food

101 State Street

~244 ftMo 07:00-14:00; Tu-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 09:00-15:00
Subway

Fast Food

19 West Main Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-17:00
+1 608-255-1636Website
Gotham Bagels

Fast Food

112 East Mifflin Street

~0.2 miTu-Sa 08:00-14:00; Su 08:00-12:00
+1-608-467-7642Website
Domino's

Fast Food

409 West Gorham Street

~0.3 mi10:30-02:00
+1 608-255-2222Website
Milio's

Fast Food

116 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

~0.3 miMo-Fr 10:00-17:00
+1 608-819-7827Website
Taco Bell Cantina

Fast Food

534 State Street

~0.3 mi
+1 608-256-0056Website
Qdoba

Fast Food

548 State Street

~0.4 miMo-Su 10:30-22:00
+1 608-280-8720Website
Mooyah

Fast Food

571 State Street

~0.4 miMo-Su 11:00-22:00
Website

Bars

Plaza Bar

Bar

~0.1 miWe 12:00-22:00; Th 12:00-02:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-02:30
Website
Shamrock Bar & Grille

Bar

117 West Main Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 00:00-01:00,15:00-24:00; Sa 00:00-01:00,11:00-24:00; Su 00:00-01:00,10:00-24:00
+1-608-259-8480Website
Paradise

Bar

119 West Main Street

~0.2 mi
+1-608-256-2263Website
Genna's Cocktail Lounge

Bar

105 West Main Street

~0.2 miMo-Su 00:00-01:00,14:00-24:00;
+1 608-255-4770Website
Chasers II

Bar

~0.3 mi
Woof's

Bar

114 King Street

~0.3 miMo,Tu 16:00-02:00, We-Sa 16:00-02:00+, Su 12:00-02:00
+1-608-204-6222Website
D'Vino

Bar

116 King Street

~0.3 miFr-Su 16:00-18:00 open "Apertivo (Patio only)", We-Sa 17:30-21:00 open "Dinner", Su 17:00-20:00 open "Sunday Supper"
+1-608-285-9021Website
Whisky Jack's Saloon

Bar

552 State Street

~0.4 miMo-Su 00:00-02:30,11:00-24:00
+1 608 819 8881Website

Ice Creams

Chocolate Shoppe

Ice Cream

468 State Street

~0.3 miSu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
+1 608 255 5454Website
Daily Scoop

Ice Cream

~0.6 mi

Pubs

Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co.

Pub

123 East Doty Street

~0.4 miMo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr 11:00-01:00; Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-23:00
+1-608-284-0000Website
Come Back Inn

Pub

508 East Wilson Street

~0.6 miMo-Fr 00:00-02:00,15:00-24:00; Sa 00:00-02:00,08:00-24:00; Su 08:00-24:00
+1-608-258-8619Website

Polices

Dane County Sheriff

Police

115 West Doty Street

~0.3 mi
Central District Station

Police

211 South Carroll Street

~0.3 mi

Clinics

UnityPoint Health - Meriter - West Washington Clinic

Clinic

345 West Washington Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Fr 08:00-17:00
+1 608 417 8300Website

Pharmacys

Walgreens

Pharmacy

15 East Main Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 07:00-23:00; Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 08:00-22:00
CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.5 miMo-Su 08:00-22:00
Website
Walgreens

Pharmacy

~0.6 mi07:00-23:00

Vending Machines

Pay Station 69

Vending Machine

~448 ft
Pay Station 81

Vending Machine

~0.1 mi
Pay Station 92

Vending Machine

~0.2 mi
Pay Station 90

Vending Machine

~0.2 mi
Pay Station 91

Vending Machine

~0.2 mi
Pay Station 57

Vending Machine

~0.2 mi
Pay Station 12

Vending Machine

~0.2 mi
Pay Station 54

Vending Machine

~0.2 mi

Coworking Spaces

Horizon Coworking

Coworking Space

7 North Pinckney Street

~0.2 mi07:00-18:00
Website

Prisons

Dane County Jail

Prison

~0.3 mi

Post Boxs

United States Post Office

Post Box

~0.5 mi

Beautys

Galaxy Nail Spa

Beauty

~0.5 miMo-Sa 09:30-19:00; Su 11:00-17:00
+1 608-230-5747

Trainings

Aveda Institute Madison

Training

353 East Campus Mall

~0.6 mi

Nightclubs

Sotto

Nightclub

303 North Henry Street

~0.1 miWe 19:00-23:00, Th 21:00-01:45, Fr 22:00-02:15, Sa 22:00-02:15

Fitness Centres

Septi Fitness

Fitness Centre

10 South Carroll Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 07:00-12:00
+1-608-279-9937Website

Slipways

Law Park Boat Launch

Slipway

~0.6 mi

Clothes

Vintage Badger Store

Clothes

128 State St

~43 ftWe-Fr,Su 12:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-19:00

Cannabis

Pinebox

Cannabis

109 State Street

~181 ft

Jewelrys

Goodman's Jewelers

Jewelry

220 State Street

~348 ftMo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su off
Chalmers Jewlers

Jewelry

524 East Washington Avenue

~0.5 mi

Outdoors

Fontana Sports

Outdoor

216 North Henry Street

~0.1 miMo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00
+1-608-257-5043Website

Cheeses

Fromagination

Cheese

~0.2 miSa 09:00-18:00; Su,Mo off; Tu-Fr 10:30-18:00
+1-608-255-2430Website

Confectionerys

Candinas Chocolate

Confectionery

~0.2 mi

Conveniences

MacTaggart's Market

Convenience

230 West Lakelawn Place

~0.3 miMo-Su 07:00-24:00
+1 608-251-0911Website

Supermarkets

Fresh Madison Market

Supermarket

~0.5 miMo-Su 07:00-22:00
Website

Mobile Phones

Verizon

Mobile Phone

~0.5 miMo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-17:00

Bicycles

Motorless Motion Bicycles

Bicycle

640 West Washington Avenue

~0.6 miMo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-18:00
+1-608-443-0640Website

Bicycle Rentals

W. Mifflin @ Central Library

Bicycle Rental

126 West Mifflin Street

~443 ftMar 15-Dec 15
+1-800-473-4772Website
W. Gilman @ Peace Park

Bicycle Rental

229 West Gilman Street

~0.2 miMar 15-Dec 15
+1-800-473-4754Website
MLK & Main St.

Bicycle Rental

104 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

~0.3 miMar 15-Dec 15
+1-800-473-4745Website
E. Gorham @ James Madison Park

Bicycle Rental

472 East Gorham Street

~0.4 miMar 15-Dec 15
+1-800-473-4753Website
W. Washington & Regent St.

Bicycle Rental

677 West Washington Avenue

~0.6 miMar 15-Dec 15
+1-800-473-4751Website

Parkings

Fluno Center Garage

Parking

~0.5 mi

Artworks

Forward

Artwork

~488 ft
Hans Christian Heg

Artwork

~0.3 mi
Verex Syzygy

Artwork

~0.4 mi
Timekeeper

Artwork

~0.4 mi
Well Red

Artwork

~0.6 mi

Informations

Downtown Madison Visitor Center

Information

~0.3 mi
The Sun

Information

~0.4 mi
Venus

Information

~0.6 mi

Viewpoints

Monona Terrace Rooftop Terrace

Viewpoint

~0.5 mi