People's Indian Restaurant

This restaurant is a treasure! Located in the burgeoning and diverse Pittsburgh neighborhood of Garfield, the buffet, from 1130am to 230pm M-S, is not to be missed. People’s is a small venue with no waiting area and today we arrived at 145pm to find every table filled. The wait was worth every minute! There are both vegan and meat-based options, mostly gluten free. The bread was incredible and nothing was too spicy, just delicious and perfectly seasoned. Dessert and coffee is included and large bottles of water are provided on each table. The tables are very close together but both customers and staff are friendly and polite. Every visit to Pittsburgh will now include People’s!

So this tiny little spot is bright and cheerful despite being intimate in size. We were greeted immediately upon entry with a smile. They had to clear a table for us, but waited less than 2 minutes. The tables are snugly fit, so make sure you are ready to be close with your neighbors. But honestly, this was not bothersome. We partook of the lunch buffet. The selection was beyond compare. We have eaten at Indian buffets before and it's usually 3-4 entrees and a couple other items. This buffet was stocked. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free options, a small raw salad bar, probably 10 different entrees. The paneer dish was dreamy. There was a chicken kebab that was smoky, tender, well seasoned and delightful. Samosas, naan, 2 types of rice. All worthy of note. The bottomless supply of hit chai and mango drink hit the spot with the right spice levels and cooling levels for this girl who is generally not a fan of Indian food and I often feel chai is too much spice I liked this one so much I took a to go cup. And then there is dessert. 4 choices, each rivalling the next. I have to say the mango mousse took it home for me. This is a definite keeper for me