Cross Culture

Did not know what to expect since we’ve tried a couple of Indian restaurants in the area and we’re disappointed.
We were really happy with Cross Culture. The waiter could not have been nicer. And everything g we ordered was truly excellent. Plus BYOB.
Will definitely go back.
And again.

Delicious. I usually don’t write reviews, but I had to since the food was great! Authentic and super tasty, when you are in Doylestown, check this place out.
Review written by a jaded New Yorker who left full and happy.

Delicious Indian food. They make the food with heart and you can taste it. Amazing staff and super friendly owner. So glad this place is in town.

I have tried many Indian restaurants in the area, and I always come back to Cross Culture. Everything you order here is fantastic. And likewise at their other locations (I’ve been to Princeton, Lambertville as well). Always delicious. Must haves: malai kofta, chicken vindaloo. The lunch special just can not be beat. Amazing amount of food for the price.

Cross cultures lunch special hits the spot,!! Great for the wallet and your tummy! I live in town I would recommend this place to everyone! As always I will be back!

Why haven’t I discovered this place sooner?! Just met a friend for lunch, and my tastebuds were delighted. I had the Cashmere Chicken from the Executive Lunch menu. Every bite of the meal was delicious. I will definitely return, eager to try other items on the menu.

A real classy BYOB Indian fare located in quaint Doylestown. Abit pricey for an Indian fare but DELICIOUS! Took my wife out on a date there. Spent $ 50. Well worth it since we received excellent service and we felt full even after sharing one dish each appetizer, main course and a dessert. We would come back!

Never disappointed with the service and food. Monty and Shelly are wonderful owners that never fail at proving a fantastic food experience. My top spot in Doylestown, PA

Delicious food, great atmosphere, enjoyable having a great byob in town! We sampled a few different entrees on the menu and shared and everything was delicious. I had a vegetarian entrée and it was largely portioned so I took plenty home for lunch the next day. Will definitely be back!

Consistently good Indian food, really love the curries and tandoori. We’ve tried everything on the menu and enjoyed it all with the exception of desserts but that’s more our American taste preferences. Comfortable porch seating in nice weather or cozy indoor tables, it’s all very nice. One of the better restaurants in town.
Order the papadam as an appetizer — it’s crunchy with a hint of kick. Nice owners too and the staff has always been knowledgeable and attentive.

Staff is so friendly. Byob! Get the chicken tikka masala. So delicious! The dish even converted my husband to love Indian food now!

Beautiful food and service! Great atmosphere, delicious. Literally feels like homemade food and the aromas are splendid. I highly recommend trying this place, we can’t stop going back :)

I tried Cross Culture in Doylestown for the first time last night.
The food was fantastic, the waitress was very nice and I will certainly go back.
The Garlic Naan was great and the Malai Kofta was out of this world.
The added bonus was that the vegetarian choices were very clearly marked.

I seriously don’t understand the low reviews that some people have given.
Went tonight for the first time. We were seriously blown away. My wife is not, typically, a big fan of Indian food. But damn if she didn’t demolish her meal. Mine was also fantastic. Everything we ordered. Different lamb dishes, breads, samosas and more. Even the chutneys they gave us for dipping.
We will be back. It was empty at 8pm on a Wednesday, but just a week ago on a Friday evening we noticed that the place was very crowded — including the big outdoor porch — all night long (we were eating next door that night).

This place is probably more plusses than minuses but here goes…
Came here with my close friend and was her first experience with Indian (seriously, who turns 50 without eating tiki? should be a law against that but I digress).
We started with Samosas. They were good and a warm up for the main course. I’ve been on a Vindaloo craze lately but didn’t think my partner would be able to handle the heat. I suggested she go with the traditional Chicken Tiki as a intro into Indian. Ordered some garlic naan as a side.
The dishes arrived but the naan was delayed. How’s that work? If the garlic was going to be an issue, I would have taken anything they had. We waited and eventually the bread showed up. The food was OK but certainly not grade a curry.
I guess not bad in a pinch but certainly not something I would send someone to.

Very mixed feelings. I was pleasantly surprised and expected it to be a lot worse. We sampled chicken kashmiri, lamb korma, chicken tikka masala, lamb biryani and a shrimp dish. I agree with previous reviews about the 3 out 10 level of spice being pretty ambiguous. Some of the dishes were very spicy even though being rated that 3 out of 10. However, the flavor was pleasant. They were almost what they were supposed to be.
There was something slightly off with some of the dishes though, the sweet lassi tasted like it had cilantro in it (maybe it was something else) and the rasmalai for some reason seemed to have lime zest in it. All that being said, I would probably come back.
Service is pleasant enough. One of the dishes was a little too spicy for one person at the table and they did replace it promptly and apologize profusely. However, like I said I was pleasantly surprised at the overall experience. I would probably go back next time I’m in town.

I’ve always had a good meal from Cross Culture — my fav dish is chicken korma. They do dine in and take out. Wish they offered delivery. The primary reason I am giving them 3 stars is because there are a total of 3 Indian restaurants in Doylestown now (super excited about that by the way) and Cross Culture is definitely the most expensive.

I’m really surprised to read some of the lower-​star reviews because I had an excellent experience last night at Cross Culture. To be honest up front, the only reason I didn’t give them a five is because I don’t think they’re food is a ton better than other Indian restaurants I’ve visited, but the prices are a bit higher (not a ton — a couple of bucks). I think it may be a location thing, but price is certainly a consideration for me.
We started our meal (three ladies out to eat) with the Mixed Appetizers for Two. It was more than sufficient for the three of us and included two samosas, pakora, and papadam. The papadam was like a big tortilla that was dried out and crunchy. I’d never had that before and I thought it was kind of bland (though I suspect it’s supposed to be that way and should be enjoyed with the flavorful chutney that came along with it). We also had an order of garlic naan that ended up getting saved for the meal. It didn’t have as much garlic flavor as I was expecting, but it was good nonetheless.
I had the Aloo Gobhi and I loved it. It came out nice and hot and the vegetables were well cooked — not too mushy, but not too much crunch — a perfect balance. The rice that accompanied the meal was also hot and properly cooked. My friends had Navaratan Korma and the Chicken Cashmere. I tried both but preferred the Navaratan Korma. I’m not usually a fan of coconut, but the light coconut flavor in this sauce was delicious. None of our meals were particularly spicy, so if that’s something you’re looking for, another dish might be in order.
Our service was great and on a chilly night, despite the fact that we were fairly near to the door, the small vestibule keeps the restaurant toasty. I asked for onion naan to go at the end of our meal and it came out within 10 minutes, so I was pleased with that as well. I will definitely be back!

Disappointment.
I’m constantly craving Indian food, and when I walked by and first noticed this place a few weeks ago, I was thrilled. I took a look at the menu, and both the dishes and prices looked pretty good (although it was lunchtime and I was bummed there wasn’t a buffet)!
So about a week later, my husband and I walked over for dinner. The prices were suddenly awfully expensive (even for Doylestown, which likes to act like it can charge in the range of Philadelphia and New York eateries because… of it’s location? Population of transplants from said cities? I don’t know).
We picked our items and considered asking for them to be prepared extra spicy because the menu kept mentioning words like «light» and «mild.» But we decided to give the place the benefit of the doubt and start at the base. Then we’d know if we had to ask for things to be made spicier in the future.
…We’re gonna have to ask for things to be made spicier in the future.
The food was good (though my husband said that whatever I picked tasted like soap), but kind of boring and definitely overpriced. We did have enough for leftovers, though, and the service was friendly.
Next time I’m seriously craving Indian food, I’ll go to Cross Culture for lunch, ask them to pump up the spice, and leave my husband at home.

Went there on a friends recommendation and with some trepidation after reading year old reviews here.
On a busy Saturday night, simply put good food, mediocre service. Had to ask for everything even after we (myself and 3 of my wife’s friends) told them how ravenous we were.
Reasonable total price as its BYOB, but everything including bread has a price with it. I had the Aloo Tikki as an app. Potato balls with peas flavored with coriander… very nice. Lamb Korma as an entrée, very tender and flavorful. This after munching on naan and puri breads.
Would’ve rated higher if not for the service, which is a big part of the dining experience for me.