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    Chennai Cafe

    3.2 (502 reviews)
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    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    T9. Dosa
    Serene C.

    We went recently for the lunch buffet and it was great! They have a good spread and variety. Some standout dishes are the crab masala and mutton. I also appreciated the live dosa and appam station. The dosa itself is okay I've had better elsewhere but it's nice to have it with the rest of the buffet items. Some dishes were just alright but overall it's still a decent place if you're looking for a Southern Indian buffet.

    Leena J.

    Amazing service- good food, but missing a better variety- was hoping for some samosas, chicken tikka etc. roti. Good price. Clean. Good vibes-

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    Sowmya V.

    I'm a big fan of their bisibelabath and veg thali. Great service and consistent food quality. Don't miss the rasam if you're eating their thali, it tastes so good! Veg kothu parota and samosa are good too.

    Santosh P.

    Updating on 10/18/2023 Commenting to Owner's response You can see how busy the place is in the pic. There are empty tables available and we were only 4 people in total.. my wife and me already there on 10/7/2023 at around 1.15-1.20pm. Other 2 were 15-20mins away. We requested the front desk if you could accommodate 2 of us as we were very hungry and other 2 will eventually come in 15mins which they did come early than 15mins. We can understand if there were no tables available but it was not the case on that day. And your policy of accommodating guests at table only when all guests are there makes sense to apply if the party is big. If you could not even accommodate 2-4 people when there are empty tables available then I dont know how great of a hospitality is this!!! Take an example: Just think of any other restaurant applies the same rule to your relatives/sis/bro/parents who arrive at the restaurant very hungry and there are empty tables available but are made to wait till you arrived, may be in about 20-30mins and there are still empty tables available.. How would you feel? And what would you do in this situation? Will you be SATISFIED at the end of the lunch/dinner? My answer: I WOULD NOT P.S. - A customer centric restaurant business would find a solution for case by case scenarios, rather than dictating rules as an excuse. ########################## Updated on 10/7/2023 I am changing my review from 5 stars to 1. They make people wait even though there are tables available. Say that everyone should be there to get table. What kind of mindset is this. This place is becoming worst treating customers day by day. WORST EXPERIENCE!!! #########Old review############## One of the best south indian buffet places in town!!! There are other over hyped restaurants in Frisco/Plano are but Chennai cafe will never disappoint you. We went to this place over weekend and during a weekday. Both days food tasted very good.

    Michael W.

    If you like Indian/Pakistan cousin, this will be great buffet for you. Very genuine dishes. Place is large with high volume is customer on Sunday. We. Enjoyed our meals.

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    Zarina H.

    I love this place ! Prem the manager and the front desk girl Parnalavi are so sweet and welcoming ! They are always smiling and have great customer service skills. I love how the food is always fresh and the place is always clean ! The service is top of notch and friendly people. The dosas are so good ! I come just for the masala dosas and they do not disappoint at all. This place is a must !

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    Was looking around for a budget friendly cake with minimal decor. I chose Chennai Cafe to give it a try and I must say I wasn't quite sure how it would turn out. The output was just amazing and they did a great job . I loved the cake inside out. We ordered 6Lb butterscotch cake for a gender reveal event.

    Mutton Sukka Varuval
    Saavi S.

    I've been coming to Chennai cafe for years. ALWAYS have raved about the massive buffet that they host and the a la carte menu that they offer. But slowly over time I started noticing a change in quality of food and service. I really gave them the benefit of the doubt during Covid time because I knew that the restaurant businesses have been struggling. BOY WAS I WRONG. I went again on a weekend dinner time (when it's usually the best time to go) with a whole group of families and all of us left pissed off and disappointed. No chicken in the chicken biryani, some of the food was tasting burnt, barely any meat dishes and the dishes that were supposed have meat didn't. Chicken tandoori shouldn't even have been served, shrimp curry had no shrimp, butter chicken was all gravy with maybe teeny tiny chicken pieces. I even remember as a group thinking how one of the desserts that they offered tasted spoiled as well. Service was god awful. I saw the waiters NEXT TO ME chilling on their phones talking to each other and not once did they come to fill up our waters, mind you even after asking them they said they would and forgot. During our entire dinner all of us just had one glass of water to get through our meal. The best part was when we went to management to complain they didn't even care. We might as well should've complained to the wall and would've gotten better feedback. I remember Chennai cafe was a place I was proud to introduce to people from out of town. Unless I hear about drastic changes in food quality and management. I will not be coming here anymore.

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    Do they have gift cards?

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    Do they serve seafood in buffet? Is there fish and yucca? Lunch buffet or dinner buffet which is better?

    They serve a little seafood. I have only been to the dinner buffet so I'm not sure about lunch.

    Is this place BYOB..meaning I can get my own drinks?

    Yes, you can bring your own drinks

    Is this location closed? I went there on Wednesday and it was closed

    No, eating here now

    You were closed today - is it permanently?

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    O'Desi aroma

    4.1(474 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    I'm so glad I finally tried this place. I love Indian food and have been trying to find something…read morefast casual nearby. The Butter Masala classic curry with chicken and rice was very good. The chicken seemed to be dark meat, but it was high quality. The sauce was flavorful with just the right amount of heat. Basmati rice was perfectly cooked. The naan was thinner than most and just a bit crispy, but good. My mango lassi was enjoyable as well. Also of note - portions were generous. Counter service was professional and knowledgeable when I ordered, and they checked in during my meal to make sure everything was good. The atmosphere was pleasant - modern and clean. Definitely recommended if you're looking for a modern, casual Indian restaurant.

    If you need a solid lunch spot in Plano with BIG Desi flavor, O'Desi Aroma is it. The food is fresh…read moreand flavorful and the service is fast and friendly! The curry was creamy and flavorful without being too heavy, which is perfect when you still have the rest of the workday ahead of you. And the naan? Soft, warm, and fresh... the kind that just completes the meal. The portions are generous, so you get great value for lunch. It's definitely more satisfying than the typical quick-grab options around the area. And the dining area is clean, casual, and comfortable enough to actually enjoy your break instead of rushing through a meal. Plano has a lot of Desi food options, but for a weekday lunch that delivers real taste and isn't rushed or sloppy, O'Desi Aroma stands out.

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    Spice Grove Indian Cuisine - Chicken tikka masala

    Spice Grove Indian Cuisine

    4.5(73 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    I'll start by saying this, I'm not casually into Indian food. I'm an Indian food aficionado. My…read morebusiness partner is Indian, and we are constantly trying new Indian restaurants. If you really know Indian food, you know there are levels to this. Most places serve what I lovingly call Campbell's Soup Tikka Masala. Super sweet, neon red, one note, wrong color, wrong consistency. Basically tomato soup with sugar and turmeric pretending to be a masala. It fills you up, but it doesn't make you pause and savor anything. Spice Grove Indian Cuisine is not that place. This is the real deal. The flavors are layered, balanced, and clearly cooked with intention. Not overly sweet, not dumbed down, just full of garlic, spice, depth, and that unmistakable "this was done right" feeling you get when Indian food is executed properly. We ordered a spread, saag, tikka masala, butter chicken, korma, vindaloo, garlic naan, and honestly there wasn't a weak dish on the table. Everything had the right color, the right texture, and the right punch of flavor. This is food you slow down for. I won't say this is the single best Indian food I've ever had, I reserve that for a few heavy hitters like Dishoom and Brigadiers in London and Chola in New York City. But if those are 10s, this is a very solid 8.5, and that is high praise. They're busy for a reason. You cannot go wrong here. If you love Indian food, or want to understand why people love Indian food, just go. You'll leave happy and probably already planning your next visit.

    This place was really good. We went passed this place and saw it was so busy and we came in. The…read moreambiance inside was cozy like a little bee hive. We got seated but no one was there to seat us but we were able to seat ourself. The food was so delicious and filled with flavors. The butter chicken with the garlic naan was so good and had a little kick to it. We also got their chicken biriyani which was good and spicy, you can see the masala within the rice. On the side we got their pani puri which was good and perfect for sharing and as an appetizer. The last dish we got was their szheuan noodles with chicken and it was spicy if you can handle the level of spice but filled with so much flavors or Indian and Chinese flavors. Definitely will be back to try more thing son the menu:

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    3.7(57 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    This carnivore was very pleasantly surprised. I was along for the ride so I honestly don't know…read morewhat was ordered. What I can say is that this place was happening. I've never seen so many brown people in my life in Dallas so you know it's legit. The wait was clearly an indicator of the popularity of this place and I could not believe how it went on and on inside. I should've counted how many people were working! The little chips were fun to munch on and I admit that I definitely had fun putting them on my fingers. I thought this was going to be healthy but no- the oil and the butter was insane. Between the roti and the crepe thing and all of the dipping sauces, just delicious. Will absolutely come back! Last thing, be careful as the floor is a bit slippery.

    As someone who is always on the lookout for authentic Indian food, especially the kind that reminds…read moreyou of home, Bharat Bhavan had been on my radar for a while. A place that promises a mix of South Indian classics along with Indo-Chinese favorites always piques my curiosity. So we decided to stop by and give it a try. Located in Frisco, Texas it is fairly easy to find. Parking was also manageable, which is always a plus. The place has a casual and welcoming vibe, nothing overly fancy, but comfortable and inviting. Even on a Tuesday, the place was packed. Fortunately, we had called and reserved a place. The décor leans toward a traditional Indian restaurant feel with a simple setup that keeps the focus on the food. We were soon seated and provided with Fryums, which we finished within a minute. The server wad happy to answer questions about the menu. We decided to explore a variety of items from different sections of the menu and the food came out at a reasonable pace. We ordered: 1 Mushroom ghee roast 1 Baby corn manchurian 1 Onion chilli uttapam 1 Benne dosa 1 Chole bhature 1 Set dosa with salna 1 Jackfruit biryani The 'Mushroom ghee roast', was truly excellent with great flavors. The mushrooms were nicely coated in the rich, spicy ghee roast masala, delivering that bold South Indian punch. Next came the 'Baby corn Manchurian',, a classic Indo-Chinese favorite. The baby corn had a good crunch and the sauce had that familiar tangy-spicy flavor you associate with hakka cuisine. For the dosa section, we tried the 'benne dosa', which had a nice buttery flavor and crisp texture- simple yet satisfying. The 'Set dosa with Salna' was soft and fluffy, and the salna added a nice aromatic gravy element to the dish. The 'Onion chilli uttapam' was thick, soft, and generously topped with brown onions, making it a comforting bite. All the above South Indian dishes were great but what blew us away was the 3 chutneys: Tamarind, Spicy Tomato Chilli and Green Peanut. They were absolutely delicious and took the food to another level. The Sambhar however was decent but not that great. Moving to the North Indian side, the 'Chole bhature' came with fluffy bhature and well-spiced chole. We absolutely loved the depth of flavor. Finally, the 'Jackfruit biryani' was an interesting and enjoyable dish. The jackfruit worked surprisingly well as a meat substitute, absorbing the biryani spices nicely and adding a unique texture. However, some of us found it to be bit more on the tangy side. To Foodies: If you enjoy exploring a wide range of Indian flavors, from South Indian breakfast classics to Indo-Chinese appetizers and hearty North Indian dishes, this place is worth checking out. The menu offers variety, and it's a good spot if you want to try multiple styles of Indian cuisine in one sitting. To Management: You have a solid and diverse menu that covers many Indian favorites. Continuing to maintain consistency in flavor and presentation will go a long way. A few standout dishes highlighted on the menu or recommendations from staff could also help first-time visitors navigate the wide selection. Overall Rating: 8.4 / 10 Signing off: Rahul V.S. aka CanIndian Foodie

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    Spicy Vihaar

    3.6(7 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    I came here with a group for lunch. They have the option at least for lunch between ordering a…read morespecific dish or the buffet. I decided to go with the buffet. It was a good selection at the buffet and a good mix between vegetarian dishes as well as chicken/goat dishes. They didn't have the most "famous" chicken dishes this time like chicken vindaloo, chicken tikka etc but they did have chicken 65 which was very good. I lost count of the number of dishes, easily more than 20 different dishes at the buffet. Definitely recommended!

    Worst customer service experience I've had in a long time. If I could give negative stars, I would…read more We came for a 1+1 BOGO offer and arrived early at 5:40 PM. Since the promotion started at 6:00 PM, they refused to take our order until then. Fair enough, rules are rules and I had no issue with that. To pass the time, we ordered tea while waiting. Even though the restaurant was practically empty, the lady at the counter refused to let us sit in the dining area, saying it was only for dine in customers. After unnecessary back and forth, she finally allowed us to sit. After waiting 20 minutes, another waitress finally came to take our order. We specifically asked whether the BOGO offer was active and applicable and she clearly said yes. She took the order and then returned with the full price bill. When we questioned it, she disappeared, attended calls, checked with others and came back 20 minutes later with the first waitress to "fix" the issue. Suddenly, we were told we couldn't mix and match items something that should have been clarified before taking the order. So despite arriving at 5:40 PM, our order was only finalized at 6:20 PM. The lack of respect for customers time and overall disorganization was unbelievable! But the final insult came when the first waitress specifically said that because we were using the BOGO offer, the wait would be around 25 minutes. That comment felt incredibly rude and dismissive as if customers using promotions are somehow less valuable or just there for "free food." This entire experience was a disaster from start to finish: poor communication, inconsistent information, unnecessary attitude and zero regard for customer experience. This team seriously needs customer service training. I won't be returning and I definitely wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. If this is how customers are treated, they are setting up for failure!

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    Chennai Cafe - indpak - Updated May 2026

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