Star Of India

I am an indian and prefer vegetarian food, Only thing i care about when i visit a restaurant is the food. Service etc is secondary for me. I ordered a standard vegetarian dish and i strongly felt that the dish was stale and may have been the leftover from previous day lunch buffet or something. I dont think i will ever try anything here just for the fact that the people in this restaurant dont care about customer satisfaction and just want to save some petty bucks by giving stale food. Service was good but food takes a beating and psychologically i can never eat in that restaurant again. Pros: Service and personal space Cons: Food Food and Food more

This place is not a bad choice if you want to sample North Indian cuisine without paying a lot. The lunch buffet is inexpensive, and the dining room is fairly spacious. If you favor a dimly lit environment for that quasi-sophisticated feel, this restauarant offers a dark ambiance that is somewhat appealing in the evening hours. If you are visiting, please note that this is only one of three Indian restaurants in the South Bend/Mishawaka area. I personally favor Taj Indian Cuisine on McKinley a little more, but Star of India is not bad. An observation I've made is that Star tends to have a higher percentage of Indian guests, where as Taj clientele tend to be a little more diverse. This could be an indication that Taj Indian has a wider appeal, but Star of India may have some element that is more authentic. That is an insight that may help you choose which place you go to according to where your taste is aligned. Star of India has an advantageous location, being right on Grape Road, a main shopping and dining corridor in our area. Pros: Good value, spacious dining area with plenty of seating Cons: Cuisine is slightly fresher at main competitor's more