I have given multiple 5 star reviews to the Dhaba, but our experience on Easter was not good. We…read morearrived at opening time and were seated immediately. We were the only ones there. Our server was probably one of the worst servers I have ever had. Zero personality and literally never said one word to us. Several to go orders and Uber Eats people came in and out while we waited about 10 minutes. We finally told the man at the front desk that we needed to order and get some drinks. Server came over with his notepad and looked at us to take orders, didn't say a word. When he brought the dishes, a few minutes later, he literally plopped all of them in one spot in the table without making any attempt to remember which dish went to which person. Very odd behavior The dishes on the menu are clearly marked vegetarian, vegan or contains meat. We had two dishes that were supposed to be vegan, one was a saag dish which they had placed butter over the top of. It looked delicious to everyone, but the vegans who could not eat it. When we pointed it out, they made no attempt to offer us another dish and just said oh yes, that's ghee (clarified butter) we said the menu indicated it was vegan, but again no response. The two vegans at our table just decided rather than argue, they will share the rice dish, which was also indicated as vegan. As they started to eat it, they realized there were several pieces of paneer in it. I really hope this was a one off because this was one of my favorite places to eat Indian food. Very very disappointing and no accommodation for the inedible dishes.

Normally I am skeptical of anything with 5 stars, but less so when they have over a thousand…read morereviews or so. The Dhaba does not disappoint either, and deserve every five star review they get. Mental note to self, go down a level in heat to a 2 when ordering because they do it spicy! Their garlic naan was awesome, and the Chicken Tikka Masala was wonderful. The portion size was just right. The true winner however was the Tandoori chicken. We did a half order of it, and decided next time we would do a full order and an order of the Butter chicken to split. The waiters and owners were very attentive, and it was a pleasant atmosphere on the inside. Parking is a bit tight out front but there is plenty of parking out back.

I'm not familiar with Indian Cuisine but what I ordered was fine but nothing special. I ordered…read morethe Tandoori Chicken. I requested medium spice but I should have requested the spicy option. I will go there again and sample other options on the menu. The employees were pleasant, welcoming and helpful and the venue felt authentic. Like I stated previously, I plan on returning to sample more of the cuisine.

Wonderful lunch buffet with lots of options for vegetarians and meat-eaters. Service is great,…read moreinterior is very spacious. This would be a great spot to have lunch with coworkers or family. I have tried so many Indian buffets in the valley and Bombay House is in my top 3 for sure!!!! I love that they also have a dinner buffet!

I love this place for its chatts and the sandwiches and very friendly staff I will definitely be…read morecoming back.

This place is the definition of a hole-in-the-wall! It is a cozy area located inside a shawarma…read moreplace, and you just order off a kiosk. The food came quickly and was sooo good! It was the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. The workers are super nice and check up on you in case you need anything. Very affordable for students. Would definitely recommend!

This restaurant is around the corner from our place and had changed hands in the previous months…read more We never used to see anyone in the old place so decided to try the 'new management'.. We were very surprised we were the only ones dining but we were extremely well looked after and welcomed. This is a family run business and you can tell. The owners are very proud of the heritage and their cuisine. We let our server (Mrs Owner) choose our dishes and we loved every one of them. The restaurant is a large space which is tiled and glass, so could get noisy if the room was full of people but somehow I don't think that will be too much of an issue. This review is 2months after we are there so I can't remember exactly what we had, but it WAS good. We always support local family restaurants in Tempe. If you're looking good northern Indian cuisine, you can't go wrong.

Stopped in for a quick lunch and was surprised to find they had a buffet. I was happily greeted by…read moretwo people who explained their liquor license had expired, which was disappointing on a hot day, but no biggie. The sign was torn off of the exterior (rebranding I think) so I thought they were closed at first. Clean interior but nothing about the decor really catches your eye. The food, while abundant, was bland at best except For the garlic naan which was super thin and highly fragrant. Meh

clean atmosphere and food will come back again, right around the corner. From my home convenience.read more

Beautiful food, good spice level. certainly there but not overpowering, my mom and I had both the…read morebutter and chicken tikka masala. tender chicken and bright tomato base sauce. layed back yet formally decorated venue, classic bar set up to the side. kind accommodating wait staff. really hoping this one sticks in the location

From the minute we arrived to the minute we left everything was great. We had the butter chicken…read moreand the lababdar chicken. Tasty and customizable to your preferred spice level. Don't forget to order a side of rice which you can both share. The garlic naan is also a must order. Service was great and the manager checked on us frequently to make sure we had everything we needed. Definitely will be back to try some other dishes. Best Indian food I've tried so far.

Food, service and ambiance is impeccable!…read more The servers are johnny on the spot and extremely quick and patient.

One of my favorite restaurants for AUTHENTIC Tamil food in the valley. There aren't too many Tamil…read morerestaurants in the Phx Metro area. This and Thirukuppusamy's in Chandler are the only two. If you are from North Phoenix or West Valley, this is the closet place to get a MEAN dosa. All of the South Indian food is great here. If you come here and expect a good Butter Chicken, lol. Order South Indian food and you won't be disappointed. The food at Chennai Cafe is salty, spicey, and tangy. It's got a good mix of all the flavors that remind me of home. I specifically get the Thali meals. These meals have a bit of every curry that is made that day. Usually split between 2 veg curries, 2 nonveg curries, rice, naan (roti), yogurt, and a dessert. All the curries were excellent. I couldn't eat the entire thali as the quantity of food will put you to sleep, so I ate all the meat stuff with the rice and bread and took all the vegetarian/dessert stuff home. Service is typical Indian restaurant, bunch of dudes standing around. You'll have to flag them down anytime you want something. Don't be shy to do so! That's how you do it at an Indian restaurant. Ambiance is typical no-frills Indian restaurant. Don't expect white glove treatment here. Small dining room area with chairs pretty close to each other. However, know what you are going to order and it'll come out fresh and spicy. Definitely an all time favorite for me in the Valley.

For $19.99 on weekends and about $15 on weekends Chennai offers a wonderful all-you-can-eat Indian…read morebuffet. There is quite a selection including several types of indian drinks on the buffet. During our meal we were each asked if we wanted a dosa and we replied "heck ya!" There were two choices and I got the one with potato inside. Sorry, I wasn't sure what the other choice was. The only thing that wasn't as appetizing was that we had to use paper plates on the buffet. We saw some of the other diners had real plates so I am not sure if they either ordered from the menu (which is an option) or if the restaurant just ran out of clean plates. This is definitely not something that affected my review and desire to return. We will definitely be back!

Did you know that India has the largest vegetarian population in the world? Studies show around…read more20-39% of Indians are vegetarians, a higher rate than most other nations. Takeout needed and this place has always caught my eye. They share a parking lot with Sprouts so I've been wanting to stop in. I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala ($19.99) and the Khatti Dal ($10.99) for takeout. First of all, that chicken tikka masala was fire. It was aromatic, fragrant, and the spice level was perfect. The khatti dal on the other hand, it wasn't for me. Not to say it was bad, I just didn't quite care for it. Since it was a takeout order, I can't comment too much about the service but this place is massive. Plenty of seating, lots of parking, and great food. I would definitely order from here again.

Not Recommended: food just OK, inconsistent service, and cleanliness concerns…read more We'd driven by this restaurant several times and finally decided to give it a try. Before going, we checked Yelp and were encouraged by its 4.0-star rating. Food Three of us ordered Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Vindaloo, Butter Chicken, and Garlic Naan. Unfortunately, even though we arrived right at opening, they were already out of both of their popular biryanis. The garlic naan was decent but nothing memorable. The Chicken Tikka Masala and Butter Chicken were both flavorful with a nice spice level. The Chicken Vindaloo was another story. While the sauce was good, the chicken itself tasted "off"--not spoiled, but old enough that I chose not to finish it. Cleanliness After our meal, I noticed that the restaurant had received five violations on its most recent county health inspection, conducted about a month ago. While I can't say whether that had anything to do with the chicken, it certainly didn't inspire confidence. The restroom was even more concerning. The sinks and toilets were dirty, both towel dispensers were empty, and the odor suggested it hadn't been cleaned recently. A neglected restroom doesn't leave a good impression about the overall operation. Service On the positive side, the owner/chef was friendly and happy to chat with us. Unfortunately, the rest of the service was disappointing. We spent about 2 1/2 hours there despite being the only dine-in customers, although there were several DoorDash pickups. Our server rarely smiled or engaged with us, spoke so quietly that we often had to ask her to repeat herself, never offered to refill our water glasses, and initially brought a single check after we'd requested two separate checks. She corrected it after we pointed out the mistake. Atmosphere The dining room is attractively decorated and has a pleasant ambiance. Value Prices were reasonable for the portion sizes. The Chicken Tikka Masala and Chicken Vindaloo were each $15.99, and the Garlic Naan was $3.99. Overall Unfortunately, the cleanliness issues, slow and inattentive service, and disappointing Vindaloo outweighed the positives. With so many good Indian restaurants in the area, I can't recommend Passage to India and won't be returning.