Very good naan, paneer, vindaloo (goat), and many other dishes were done right. I came in almost at…read moreclosing time and everything seemed fresh. Very clean place too. Service was attentive to get us our drinks and bring naan when we ran out.

Best Indian food in the valley for sure. Service is always great too. SO many vegan and vegetarian…read moreoptions as well as great food for the meat-lovers too!

very good Indian restaurant i lover goat curry and mango lassi. There utensils and unread more

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 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!

When you search for a place, far from home, half way between you and a friend ... rely on Yelp…read morereviews and pics and they dont disappoint! Got there promptly at 12pm for the midweek buffet. I also wanted to order some take out to take home too, so the server said he will ask the kitchen as they dont generally open the kitchen at lunch. By 1215 the place was packed! Great sign. We were quickly brought water jug and copper cups and left alone to feast on the great buffet. Now buffets in the last few years have slowly come back and Chennai Cafe came back with a bang! Salad and lemon Veggie Pakora Daal curry Veggie curry Veggie Biryani Chicken curry, huge pieces of meat Mutton Biryani Paneer veggie Pakora Plenty of dips to load up on for Dosa and Papadoms Doses brought fresh to the table Absolutely beautiful and well kept up buffet. About 40 mins in we went for seconds and plenty stocked food in the packed lunch time rush. Little desert and Chai tea at the ready. Also ordered Chicken Biryani, Chennai veggie and veggie vindaloo for home... loads of food for the cost. Staff was great, restrooms and buffet kept very clean. Food so good... I missed the pics!

Had their lunch buffet which was great. Everything was authentic and very tasty. Though it's a…read moresmall place with limited seating, the quality of the food is amazing, so customers don't mind waiting for 20 minutes for a table. We love that they include South Indian and North Indian dishes in the buffet and all the southern dishes are so true to taste.

Great food, incredible service, and excellent value for money. We tried several different curries,…read moreand I really liked that you can choose your spice level from 1-10. Just be careful -- the heat builds up slowly, so if you're not used to spicy food, go lower on the scale! The portions were generous, everything was very flavorful, and we all ended up taking leftovers home. What stood out the most was the service. Our server was funny, knowledgeable, and gave fantastic recommendations. There's also plenty of free parking, which is always a plus. The only thing missing for me was that the décor doesn't quite match the authenticity and quality of the food, which deserves a bit more character in the atmosphere.

I came Wednesday night and asked did they have buffet. Tempe is my home city and their food…read morerestaurants are amazing. Various ethnic groups in Tempe provide a foodies dream. Tempe housed my go to Indian buffet on Rural and university for over 20 years and it closed. The other night picking up a marketplace find I passed this restaurant. I live in central Phoenix and pulled up my favorite app on the way home Yelp popped the restaurant in the app great reviews. Long work day Wednesday so stopped for dinner mind blown. Yup I'll be back for lunch. Saturday head for Lunch buffet the place is packed and the food was amazing. Nothing from the buffet was bad. Again if you see the ethnic culture eating there usually a good sign your taste buds are about to get very happy with your choice. My new Indian food spot & yes I drive 20 minutes to get here. Fluffy Grandma Recommends. Get the mango drink it tastes like a liquid creamsicle it's addictive.

Happened to be in town with my mom on thanksgiving and almost every place was closed but we found…read morethis one open and thought we'd give it a try Don't think I've ever had the pizza-curry fusion before but will definitely look for it again it was great can't recommend it enough They also have curry / rice bowls and naan which I'll have to te next time I'm in town. Highly recommended

I came here for the first time on a Friday not knowing what to expect. I ordered the meat lovers…read morepizza and enjoyed the unique flavor of the sauce. The service was okay... we ordered the pizza for dine-in but it was served in a take out box and had to go up to the counter to get it even though we were seated. The inside of the store was fine. I think this would be a good place to go for grub after a night on Mill Ave. I liked that you could order at a kiosk and parking was available in the lot.

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

You'll find Masala Maniac in Downtown Tempe. A small clean Indian restaurant with helpful staff…read more We decided on chana masala and a Mediterranean combo, consisting of grilled fish with rice, salad, hummus, and pita bread. Service was swift and pleasant. I loved the spices on the grilled fish. The white fish fillet was cooked perfectly. There was a small dollop of garlic mayo on the plate. It went well with the pita bread. The hummus was smooth and tasty. The salad was fresh. The Chana masala hit the spot; just right in the spice department. An excellent meal. We will definitely be back. Street metered and lot parking.

This place is super cool! I absolutely LOVE the ambiance here, the neon lights and wall art were so…read moremuch fun to look at! The colorful seating was also nice. Parking is on the street or in lots. There was outdoor and indoor seating, which included bar area seating. When I arrived around 430pm on Saturday, it was not busy at all, but it did pick up over the next few hours that I was there. The menu includes Mediterranean and Indian dishes. I decided to order the chicken tikka masala which comes with naan and rice! I think the portion size was good, not too much or too little.

I'm really bummed out writing this because I genuinely love the food at Udupi Café. I've always…read moreenjoyed their dishes, and that's the only reason this isn't a one-star review. But I wish I actually got the food I ordered. This is now the third time I've tried to get their carrot halwa. The first time was through delivery, the second time I even tried in-store, and now this third attempt was another delivery order. Each time, no luck. Fine, things run out, but it's a pattern, you don't have it. I ordered directly from their website, so I hoped the menu would be up to date. The third-party driver called to offer substitutions, which I appreciate, but it's still disappointing. And to top it off, they forgot the vegetables in my masala padpam. That was the part of the meal I was most excited about! So here I am, having spent around $80 total, with two items unavailable and a key part of another dish missing. The only reason this isn't a lower rating is because I do still really like the food. I just wish I actually got to enjoy what I ordered and yes, this could be resolved by going in so they could tell me before I order that they're out of items.

If you're into vegetarian cuisine heat and flavor this is the place to go…read more It is very modest inside. Nothing fancy. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Food was fresh and tasty

This place is off the main drag in old town and easy to miss…read more Went in at 11:30 on a Wednesday. There was no one dining. The interior is inviting and warm. We were greeted right away and offered our choice of table, we sat by the window. We ordered the saag paneer, rice and garlic naan to share. The food came out quickly, but not too fast. Everything was wonderful. That naan...oh my! They have many varieties and I can't wait to try more. They have a lunch special and happy hour all day until 6pm (1/2 off all drinks). I will be back for a glass of wine and a couple orders of the different naan choices. Our server Jennifer was so friendly. With Bollywood videos playing in the background and the wonderful food, this is a great place to escape the bustle of old town and relax.

We came here as a group of vegetarians and vegans and ordered dal makhani, saag aloo, a coconut…read morecurry, and a paneer dish recommended by the restaurant. Unfortunately, the food was quite bland. We had specifically asked for medium heat, so the lack of flavor did not seem related to spice level. We were a group of six, and gratuity was automatically added, calculated on top of the sales tax. The ambiance was pleasant and the setting was nice, but the food itself was disappointing.