JMK Mahal Restaurant - Maple Ridge, British Columbia

I recently visited JMK Mahal Restaurant for their lunch buffet, and it was an okay experience. The buffet offered a decent number of dishes, but the quality was hit-or-miss. For appetizers, there were only two options - tandoori chicken and samosa. Unfortunately, the tandoori chicken was dry and not impressive. The ... main course had two chicken items, and the butter chicken was the highlight - it was flavorful and enjoyable. The vegetable mix was just average, and the rice was good. However, I was disappointed that they ran out of basic salad items like onions and cucumbers by 1:30 PM, and they didn't replenish them even after we asked. This was a letdown, especially since the buffet was supposed to be available until 3 PM. Overall, it was an okay experience, and the price of $15 per person was reasonable. However, I hope they improve their buffet offerings and replenish items more regularly to enhance the dining experience. Read more

This is my favourite Indian buffet restaurant in Maple Ridge, and their single dishes are just as good. Like myself, there are always a lot of single customers enjoying the buffet. I eat there at least two times a month. They have great music ... videos playing; however, if you want to plug in a device and listen to your own, they have plugs in the booths. The servers are super sweet and nice. Lastly, the prices are very good - $15 for the buffet. Read more

The food is amazing. We had lamb kabob, Amritsari kulcha and butter chicken. It was amazing. The set ice was great too. Very friendly and very welcoming we will surely go back there.

Went in today for the lunch buffet for the first time. We thought it was delicious! We have gone to very expensive buffets that have a huge amount of variety, but honestly all we want is a good butter chicken :) the price was $15 a person which is amazing! ... We received great service too. Our server filled up our water multiple times (sounds simple but is lacking at other places) and she brought us two baskets of fresh garlic naan! We were very happy and will definitely be regulars going forward. Read more

Happy to see this place spring back after a fire during covid if I recall correctly... Went for the Dinner Buffet. They have a lunch buffet every day I think. The dinner buffet is Friday through Sunday. Tasty food, seemed like good quality ingredients. With a nice variety of dishes. ... There was a lot of available seating and the place wasn't busy (2 other tables in use), which is why the service was kinda shockingly bad (there was a high staff to guest ratio). I think it might have been just bad luck, or maybe just the person responsible doesn't understand buffet service expectations. In my opinion, even at a buffet service is important. Plus it's an opportunity for the staff to earn tips to share with the kitchen etc. It would take much effort to really elevate the experience. Clearing the plates, bringing more water, asking if I wanted anything else to drink... I just didn't feel the care you want to feel eating out somewhere. Hope the owner / manager sees. Will come back sometime and try again to see if it's a consistent issue. Read more