Dale's Indian Cuisine

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811 9th St 150
Durham, NC 27705

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(919) 286-1760
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I just tried this place for the first time. I had take-out. I find very few decent Indian restaurants around which saddens me because I grew up in the UK where we were used to GOO...

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I've tried the buffet at Dale's twice and was disappointed both times. The food was bland, the meat fatty. In fairness, I didn't order from the menu so I don't known if that's a...

Horrible! 11/15/2010

I was only 2 bites into my dinner when I went bolting to the bathroom. I sent it back and they sent the exact same dish back. When I asked for a refund and they refused to comp my meal. Never again. more
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Terrible! Stay away from Dales! 11/5/2010

I decided to try Dales for the first time and really wish I read the reviews before going. Tonight I ordered the Saag, Pakara, Naan, Lentil Soup ($42). The Saag was like cheap cream spinach. I spit out the first bite. The naan was burned and the Pakaras were old and reheated. It was terrible. When we called back to complain they screened our number, SO, we called from another number and picked up on the first ring. We just called to complain and didn't demand anything except to be respected as a customer. The guy argued with us and didn't apologize once. Really sad. Do yourself a favor and go down the road to Sitar or Saffron's. more
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Excellent 8/21/2010

I just tried this place for the first time. I had take-out. I find very few decent Indian restaurants around which saddens me because I grew up in the UK where we were used to GOOD Indian food and LIVED on it-(Huge Indian population). more
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Excellent 8/20/2010

I just tried this place for the first time. I had take-out. I find very few decent Indian restaurants around which saddens me because I grew up in the UK where we were used to GOOD Indian food and LIVED on it-(Huge Indian population). This food is EXCELLENT. For the first time in the USA, where the palate is not so used to this type of cuisine, I have found a restaurant that actually trims their meat properly. I cannot stand finding fat and gristle in food. It puts me off and I cannot finish. I had lamb and chicken and both were fantastic. The sauces were nice and hot and tasty too. Good naan bread also. I can't say enough how much I enjoyed the food from Dales...WELL DONE... more
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very so-so 8/14/2009

I've tried the buffet at Dale's twice and was disappointed both times. The food was bland, the meat fatty. In fairness, I didn't order from the menu so I don't known if that's any better, but I would definitely stay away from the buffet. There are too many good alternatives close by. Pros: close to the Duke campus Cons: the buffet more
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very so-so 8/14/2009

ncfoodman Provided by Partner
I've tried the buffet at Dale's twice and was disappointed both times. The food was bland, the meat fatty. In fairness, I didn't order from the menu so I don't known if that's any better, but I would definitely stay away from the buffet. There are too many good alternatives close by. Pros: close to the Duke campus Cons: the buffet more
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Is the popularity lowering the quality? 2/7/2009

Has the quality gone down? Pros: Good restaurant and generally good food Cons: Quality for some items need to improve more
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Is the popularity lowering the quality 2/7/2009

conno Provided by Partner
Has the quality gone down? I used to love this restaurant last year. When I ordered a Mutter paneer for carry out in Jan 2009, what I got was a mediocre fair. The gravy was thin and the taste was no way near the nicer ones I have tasted. Price remains same or higher! I hope they improve. conno Pros: Good restaurant and generally good food Cons: Quality for some items need to improve more
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Love it 1/12/2009

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I love to go to Dale's when I'm craving a little spice. I even took my young nephews here, and even though they'd only had Indian food once ... more
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Dales is .... the only one there 11/5/2008

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Dales over-uses onions and garlic, to substitute for not using proper Indian spices, some of which have to be imported. Most of the regular... more
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Delicious indian food 6/3/2008

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Who would think a name like Dale's would create such good indian food. Dale's has all the crowd-pleasers: naan bread, chicken tikka masala... more
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Worst experience 2/26/2008

After reading these reviews i went to their buffet on sunday. The food was okay and customer service was okay too. I got the bill in which i was charged normally for the buffet, but when i look at my credit card statement it shows that my card was charged twice for 2 different amounts !!! In all i ended up paying more than $40 for two people for sunday buffet !!! After contacting them they refuse to remove the charge with no explanation !!!!!!!! I think this was the most expensive buffet i have ever had for such a mediocre food !!! more
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Worst experience 2/25/2008

artofliving Provided by Partner
After reading these reviews i went to their buffet on sunday. The food was okay and customer service was okay too. I got the bill in which i was charged normally for the buffet, but when i look at my credit card statement it shows that my card was charged twice for 2 different amounts !!! In all i ended up paying more than $40 for two people for sunday buffet !!! After contacting them they refuse to remove the charge with no explanation !!!!!!!! I think this was the most expensive buffet i have ever had for such a mediocre food !!! more
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Great food with best prices in town 10/18/2007

I have been eating for three years at Dales , love their food & service. prices are best compare to some places. We eat on the patio cannot beat the experience. I was there today with my friend & loved it Pros: ambience, friendly, parking & great food more
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Great food with best prices in town 10/17/2007

pam_ Provided by Partner
I have been eating for three years at Dales , love their food & service. prices are best compare to some places. We eat on the patio cannot beat the experience. I was there today with my friend & loved it Staff knows what we drink & has it ready ,so friendly people. I would recommend to all . Pros: ambience, friendly, parking & great food more
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Mediocre at best 8/2/2007

I've been eating at Dale's lunch buffet every once in a while for the past 2 years or so, and 80% of the time the food tastes as if it came from a jar or a can. Some days are OK, the Vegetable Korma and the Chicken Makhini are always good, as is the Lentil Dal, but they are not always in the buffet. Additionally, the buffet pricing seems rather unfair. It is $7.99 for the buffet, but when I went in to do take-out for a very small amount of food, the weighed the nan (they bring it from the kitchen and wrap it) with the food and it cost me $10. more
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Mediocre at best 8/1/2007

seemorekitty Provided by Partner
I've been eating at Dale's lunch buffet every once in a while for the past 2 years or so, and 80% of the time the food tastes as if it came from a jar or a can. Some days are OK, the Vegetable Korma and the Chicken Makhini are always good, as is the Lentil Dal, but they are not always in the buffet. Additionally, the buffet pricing seems rather unfair. It is $7.99 for the buffet, but when I went in to do take-out for a very small amount of food, the weighed the nan (they bring it from the kitchen and wrap it) with the food and it cost me $10. more
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Great Indian food,with just perfect ambience 3/9/2007

Our family dinning place .Dales has a great atmosphere for all age people, our family just lves their food as it is so fresh made per our prefrence. The service is freindly & on time. YOu have to try their weekend buffet with mimosas My mother love the wine list they have as it fits our pocket. Ck Tikka masala is just awesome. If you like Indian try this claen place where waiters know you by name. more
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Great Indian food,with just perfect ambience 3/8/2007

ashima Provided by Partner
Our family dinning place .Dales has a great atmosphere for all age people, our family just lves their food as it is so fresh made per our prefrence. The service is freindly & on time. YOu have to try their weekend buffet with mimosas My mother love the wine list they have as it fits our pocket. Ck Tikka masala is just awesome. If you like Indian try this claen place where waiters know you by name. more
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Why does Indian takeout cost so much? 5/7/2006

I just ordered some Murgh Makhani, Palak Paneer, and Naan bread for takeout after work. The food tasted really good but was not worth the $25.00 and change that I paid for it. The Naan bread was stale and hard. It seems to be a trend for Indian restaurants to over charge for their entree menu items. While Indian is my favorite food and I love it, I can't justify how much it costs for the little amount of food that you get. Why does a buffet cost $5-$7 and you can get all you can eat and try so many different items? I guess you should always get the buffet unless you want custom spiceyness. Pros: good flavor, good location, nicer than expected Cons: entrees cost too much, little portions more
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Editorial

  • In Short
    A small, sparsely decorated dining room delivers gratifying, sometimes sweat-inducing meals. Duke students gab noisily from the booths while groups congregate around the...

  • 7/10/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Monday 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM Tuesday 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM Wednesday 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM Thursday 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM Friday 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM Saturday 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM Sunday 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Payments: Discover, Visa, American Express, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Old West Durham
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