We discovered this little Indian restaurant back in early 2013 when my sister-in-law moved into Northwest Akron.
We have only eaten there for dinner (no buffet meals), and have made it somewhat of a regular place we visit once a month. Have tried the vegetarian Samosas, the buttery-garlic Naan, the Shrimp Jalfrezi, the sizzling chicken dishes and a few others. All have been delicious. My brother-in-law's mother is quite well-travelled, and when she came in from out of town, we took her to Raj Mahal for dinner. She enjoyed the food immensely and now makes a point to visit it everytime she is in town.
Dinnertime has never been crowded, so we have gotten seated right away. I've tried Saffron Patch (in the valley) and Cafe Tandoor in Cleveland Heights, but I keep coming back to Raj Mahal to satisfy my cravings for Indian food.
Don't let the outside appearance scare you off. It's an authentic little ethnic restaurant and the food is delicious! As of September 2014, they had cleaned up the place with a fresh coat of paint, new menus and nice tablecloths.