My opinion about Indian food in Oklahoma is that most of it is good, but there is usually little to distinguish one restaurant from another. This may be a good thing, since I think flavorful dishes are available at just about any Indian restaurant in the metro, and Ajanta falls into this category. Ajanta has been noticeable, though, because I usually end up spending more money here than at any other Indian restaurant. This is not a distinction that I think Ajanta is trying to make for themselves by design.

I do believe, though, that the high prices charged at Ajanta go along with higher than average food quality. One thing I have noticed is that everything served has been fresh, the vegetables have been good, and nothing has tasted as if it were mass produced.

In 2008 the restaurant moved from 11921 N. Pennsylvania to a new location in the same shopping center, so this is a good sign that Ajanta plans to stay around for a while. To me the new space looked smaller than before, but it was still comfortable. Ajanta has a buffet at lunch, but I do not know how the food quality compares to orders from the menu. It is the food cooked in the kitchen upon the customer's order, though, that seems to be especially good here.

Navrattan korma with mango lassi drink

If I could change anything at Ajanta it would be to make it more of a "neighborhood ethnic" restaurant with lower prices and with not as much attention to an upscale decor. So far I have enjoyed Ajanta, though, even though I have to pay a little more than at other Indian restaurants. While the consistency of quality varies at some other restaurants, I can say that Ajanta has always served me good quality food.