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Akbar Restaurant
- Indian
- Baltimore, MD
About this business
Set in the heart of mid-town's busy Mount Vernon neighborhood, this quiet, softly lit oasis of a restaurant is the perfect place to restore yourself with a savory lunch or unwind with a hearty dinner. The décor is muted, the furnishings solid, the staff mature and sure-footed and the traditional Indian cuisine- Sagwala, Makhani, Pulao are simply perfect. All the elements combine to make a visitor feel comfortable and relaxed. The lunch buffet is one of the city's best bargains.
Location details
823 N Charles St # B, Ste B, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Worst buffet – Lunch buffet is horrible, chicken tikka masala is made using a premade sauce which tastes old and nasty. Better go to kabab stop in Mt. washington, a place that serves authentic and tasty indian food.
If you like it hot On recommendation from friends who know I like HOT food, my husband and I ate here. WOW! Their shrimp vindaloo was the BEST I ever tasted! I ordered it "call out the fire department" hot and they didn't disappoint! Not just hot, but very nicely spiced. My husband ordered a milder dish (korma) and it was wonderful, too. Definitely plan to eat here again on our next vacation to Baltimore!
The best Indian restaurant in Baltimore – I have been to Akbar many times .The food and the staff is always great. Its unforunate that the last reviewer could not get in because of one bad server. I think it deserves another chance before rating it one star. The place is located in Mt.Vernon the best historical place in the city .Its very close to Walers art gallery.Peabody institute,Johns Hopkins hospital and university Syphony hall and center stage. I would recomend Akbar for best India food.
Worst experience in Balto ever! Can't rate 0 stars. – We (with an out-of-town guest) arrived on Saturday at 2:45PM for the weekend buffet. We were scared away by a belligerent staffer exclaiming repeatedly "We are closed" and "Dinner starts at 5!" I understand from others Akbar has good food, but despite arriving (very hungry) during the published weekend buffet window (10AM-3PM), we were turned away. We would have gladly been seated for a dinner menu, but that was clearly impossible. Also, Akbar isn't in a good neighborhood... read more
Great food, great atmosphere – The food here is amazing. I love the lamb saag. The atmosphere is great too. Formal, yet informal at the same time. Romantic, yet also comfortable to go just for fun or to hang out with friends. Highly recommend.
Very rude lunch service – I've always found Akbar's food to be average, above average at best (slightly better than Kumari's Nepalese food; Mughal Garden's is much better). But the last time I went WAS the last time. I went in on a not-so-busy Sunday to have the maitre'd stare at me from across the room. About three minutes later he finally seated me, and I went to the buffet. I'm there, putting the food on my plate, and this guy drags a table right in my direction. No waiting for the customer to move, not even a simple "Exc... read more
Authentic, delicious and affordable – I have been to Akbar half a dozen times. The food is consistently delicious and served piping hot! The atmosphere is a little gloomy but the food is why you become a regular here. And it's totally affordable. A local's secret! Need I say more!
Very good afgan food One of the best ethnic food restaurants in town. With a great atmosphere to boost. Beautiful pillows abound, candles everywhere, and extra spicey food. The depth and complexity of the flavors are hard to beat.
Indian Restaurant with Bad Customer Service I don't know if this is a great location, there are two or more other Indian restaurants in the neighborhood. They are poor on customer service. They say they'll give you rice with each entree, but they don't. And when you ask for it, they make a big, deal...how inexpensive is the rice compared to losing the customer. There is street parking available, which might take a while to find. The food is consistent as the places accross the street. I think there is price gauging involved,... read more
Frequently asked questions about Akbar Restaurant
How is Akbar Restaurant rated?
Akbar Restaurant has a 4.2 star rating with 531 reviews.
When is Akbar Restaurant open?
Akbar Restaurant is closed now. It will open on Monday at 9:00 a.m.
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