Heart Of India Bar & Restaurant

4.5
1609 reviews

About

Indian Restaurant

Details

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

Heart Of India Bar & Restaurant
5123 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA
93309, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
1,609 reviews
5 stars
1,333
4 stars
96
3 stars
22
2 stars
14
1 star
144

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality, with some praising the flavors and authenticity, while others reported stale or poorly prepared dishes.

Service Issues

Numerous complaints about slow, disorganized, or rude service, with some customers feeling ignored or mistreated.

Positive Experiences

Several customers highlighted excellent service and enjoyable dining experiences, particularly praising specific staff members.

Cleanliness Concerns

Reports of unsanitary conditions, including cockroaches and dirty utensils, raised significant concerns about hygiene.
  • PJ
    Pawankumar Jajara
    3 days ago
    5.0
    Stopped by Heart of India Bar & Restaurant during our Bay Area–LA drive, and it’s an absolute hidden gem near I-5! The food was fresh, flavorful, and authentically prepared — we loved the Chat Papri, Chole Kulcha, Shahi Paneer, Dal Makhani, Aloo Paratha, Garlic Naan, and Besan Roti, all made with care and locally sourced ingredients. Loved their in-house makhan (butter) with parathas! The service was amazing and welcoming. A perfect family-friendly stop for delicious Indian food while traveling between NorCal and SoCal.
  • AK
    Ankit Kumar
    Jan 1, 2026
    5.0
    Best Indian Buffet in Town! Heart of India continues to impress in 2026! The buffet is fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with a great variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Every item tastes authentic and made with care. The service is warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere is clean and elegant. Highly recommended for families and food lovers!
  • HP
    HARSH PATEL
    Dec 31, 2025
    1.0
    Bad Service, Greedy Owners, Shitty food We went there with friends. There was a birthday party going on at the same time. The kitchen was not able to keep up with restaurant customer order so much so that they didn't serve half of the food we ordered and made us sit for 1.5hr. Appetizers came after an hour when half the food was served. Roti and Naan were served cold. We also ordered soup and Chicken tikka masala, which was never served. Asked servers multiple times about food but never got an answer. Service was so bad that servers were ignoring us so that they don't have to answer our questions. Same experience happened with other tables as well. Owners should learn to provide better service and if they are not able to keep up with orders along with an event, they should say no to customers so they wouldn't waste their time sitting there for hours that too eat cold served food. Learn basic etiquettes of serving food. Appetizers shouldn't be at the end of the course.
  • PL
    Patricia Leal
    Dec 30, 2025
    5.0
    What more can we say by way of recommendation but we are regular repeat customers that are satisfied on each visit. We are pleased with every dish we order. We got our food fast and very hot. The staff tries and succeeds in getting our order accurate and they are all nice friendly people. When you go out for dinner you Want that as part of the experience!
  • MA
    Mani Aujla
    Dec 26, 2025
    5.0
    Loved the food — 10/10 recommendation! I came across a few 1–2 star reviews before visiting, but honestly, I didn’t experience anything like that. The staff was very nice and welcoming. We were traveling back from Vegas and stopped in Bakersfield with a group of 9. The food was so good that we ordered more and ended our visit with chai. To all the locals: ignore a few bad reviews — this place has seriously good food.

Frequently Asked Questions About Heart Of India Bar & Restaurant

What are the regular opening hours of Heart Of India Bar & Restaurant?

Heart Of India Bar & Restaurant is open every day from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Heart Of India Bar & Restaurant offer delivery and pickup services?

Yes, the restaurant offers both in-store pickup and delivery services.