The unlimited pani puri for $10 is great. The ragda and waters had good flavor. The probably could…read morekeep the line moving faster by checking people's tickets and serving more than 2 people at a time. We got the raj kachori and the veg cheese sandwich. Both were ok, but we preferred the pani puri more.

I had seen this spot open up recently and decided to come by for dinner since we were in the area…read more Honestly, I think it is overpriced and should just stick to getting the Indian sweets here instead. We went with the Mumbai sandwich which had some veggies and boiled potatoes and cost $1 to get it toasted. For $8 I expected more like a free side but it was very average and felt like something I could make easily at home. The samosas were good but also felt very overpriced. I did like the mango lassi and felt that it was decently priced. Overall, it seems like a good casual spot but would recommend going to Honest or other shops in the same complex for a better meal!

Not sure why the reviews for this place are so low. My friend and I went on a weeknight and got…read moretasty food at a reasonable price. The portion sizes were BIG (especially the biryani) and everything was packed with spice and flavor. Two entrees and an order of naan could have been enough for four people. Both of us brought home lots of leftovers.

this was Pongal special with veg 24 and non-veg 24$ and no food was related to Pongal items , the…read morefood was cold too for non-veg.. to top it they had 1 starter which was provided as shared with total 2 vada shared and 2 piece of gulab jamun..is this a service for the high price ? thier 'Pongal Special' is just a Scam. we had stopped going here for long as their food quality had deteriorated but thought of giving a chance but never again now

New Indian restaurant with some Andhra inspired local cuisine( a South Indian state). Pretty good…read morenumber of menu itemd some are unique. Had a Bheemavaram Chicken Biryani, which was good. Will try other items and update the review

It was pretty good. The food was not bad. The service was…read morepretty well. And the atmosphere is what made the place. It was very authentic

This was a pleasant lunch stop on the way home from the Duluth Home Depot…read more It was quiet for a Saturday lunch but the clientele looked local which was promising. Hubby ordered samosas and onion bhaji- 2 of his favorite snacks. Plenty of tamarind and mint sauce included. I ordered the sev puri chaat which took a minute to chat with the manager on how to close the gaps for my expectations. It was served with cold potatoes in there instead of the curry chick peas which is how I am familiar/enjoy the recipe. A side of curry chick peas were provided at no additional charge and I gobbled up a fair portion- it seemed like there were 10-12 portions. Cricket and soccer matches were on the tv sets. Only odd note- the glasses are already on the tables and turned upside down. That seems like it could be unsanitary if the tables are not properly cleaned. Looking forward to returning for another meal!

Decent and spacious place, good parking with a great service. We ordered tons of things - papadi…read morechaat, Kachori chaat from appetizer section and daal tadka, tandoori chicken, chixken masala, shaam savera from entrees with the bread selection - garlic naan, bullet naan, tandoori roti. My favorite part was appetizers - and why not as this is famous for street food. Excellent taste, huge quantity and really yummy! I just wish they used real papadi Vs fried tortillas, Food was good with decent spice level, breads were simply awesome! All entrees came with good quantity of rice too. The ambience and service was awesome !! We enjoyed the evening.

The food is delicious!!!! The menu is massive! I'd you are sensitive to spice then do not eat here…read morelol. I got my food mild. We ordered a DC Chicken sandwich, Butter Chicken w/rice, Afghani Paneer, and Garlic Paneer. Service was very fast and courteous. The ambiance was busy but as you can see in the photos, it's a happy busy. I didn't select 5 stars because unfortunately there are no descriptions for the food items. If you're American it may be difficult if you are new to Indian cuisine. I definitely recommend!

You can find Desi Chowrastha at 3120 Mathis Airport Pkwy Ste 102 Suwanee, GA 30024 - this is sort…read moreof a no man's land on the edge of Suwanee, a large shopping center with businesses focused on South Asian cuisine with several options. There's plenty of free parking in the lots surrounding the building. I met an old friend here at his suggestion as I had been working nearby. This is a a smaller chain restaurant more reminiscent of the breakfast shops I saw while visiting India, with a focus on breakfast offerings (they serve up a whole menu but the feel to me is more like a breakfast place). It's fast casual so you order at the counter - the wall behind the counter has a fairly extensive menu of options. The interior is very clean if a bit utilitarian with hand-painted graphics on the walls. Continuing with the breakfast feel of the place, I ordered a Mysore style dosa and milk latte (Indian style so the milk is boiled in the tea). What came to the table was impressive and very authentic, also super filling. My friend Sid ordered a Masala dosa which also looked delicious. As mentioned service is fairly minimal but you are greeted with friendly faces willing to discuss the menu. I'll be returning for sure.

We went to this restaurant. We drove 20 miles to get there, but we were quite disappointed with the…read morefood. None of the food tasted good. The flavors were missing. They gave us two huge Dosa missing complete flour texture. The chutney tasted all the curry tasted bland. There was no salt in that we ordered a Puri, and it tasted oily, and the potato curry that they gave with us was completely match. Everything lagged the flava the people were really nice. The hospitality was great. The service was amazing, but the food was not at all good. The ambience inside was a little dirty. It was not up to the quality of Families to go have a meal there. Maybe they do have a great buffet, but we were not for that that day and they weren't doing it hope these guys improve.

The food is good, it's not the best but it'll hit is authentic. The atmosphere I would liken more…read moreto that of a chaotic train station especially at rush hours, good luck finding a seat.

came by for the first time today and honestly, I wil def return…read more Found this restaurant because we needed a new restaurant in our weekly rotation. My boyfriend and I ordered, butter chicken (it was on the sweeter side but no complain from us), boneless bryani rice (this wasss so good and the spicy was exactly what I was looking for) and of course, naans! I def recomd this restaurant, it is a bit hidden away but it's only 4-5 mins from the Walmart in Suwanee. The service was great, you can smell the spicies the second you walk through the door. I also thought it was pretty afforable, I think all of it costed about $39 or so!

I had the Goat Hyderabad style.... On the bone. Rich and…read morespicy. Absolutely delicious. The Bullet Naan was a great accompaniment. Thin, a little crispy, buttery and delicious. My partner, a vegetarian, had Paneer Tikka Masala and raved about it. Our first visit here. We will come back whenever we are in the area!

Idly Express is a nice addition to Suwanee, especially for those looking for authentic South Indian…read morefood on the go. This is their first Georgia location after expanding from California, and it's great to see another South Indian option in the area. The restaurant is clean, the staff is friendly, and there's plenty of free parking right in front, making it very convenient for a quick stop. The menu is fairly limited, which keeps things simple for takeout, but I hope they expand it over time. My biggest suggestion would be to convert the space into a regular dine-in restaurant with more seating. South Indian dishes like idlis, dosas, and other breakfast favorites are best enjoyed fresh, and having a comfortable place to sit and eat would really enhance the overall experience. Overall, it's a good spot for a quick South Indian meal, and I look forward to seeing how they grow and evolve in the future.

I was really looking forward to this place after hearing some good reviews, but it definitely isn't…read morethe best. It does have a unique and good food menu. The food is great, somewhat like homemade, but being a popular food chain in Cali, this is not what you would expect in terms of service and customer experience. THE FOOD: $5 Menu Items - More misses than hits; priced right I was very impressed by the variety in their $5 menu throughout the week and was excited about their lunch specials every day. I can confidently say I have tried most of their $5 menu. Their Beach Sundal with Masal Vadai was the best of the lot, followed by Manga Thenga Sundal - perfect and delicious. Pav Bhaji and Vada Pav were a disappointment. The Poori masala was great. Samosa Chaat was just like Beach Sundal and was on the spicier side. Lunch Special Pickup - Very expensive; amazing taste; too little for two We ordered the Saturday lunch once, and the quantity was barely enough for two people. It was also very pricey for just 4-5 items and didn't include rice for $26.50. Although it tasted extremely good, it is still very expensive considering we can get thalis at a much lower price, with 3-4 times the items and quantity, from nearby restaurants. Agreed, it's packed in environmentally friendly packaging, but still not convinced by the price. The kadhamba sambar, parupusili, rasam, and thenga thogayal were just amazing! It almost felt like having a proper TamBrahm-style wedding lunch. Regular Menu Items - A decent choice We tried regular menu items like Mini Tiffin (with Kesari), Benne dosa (requested plain without masala/podi for the kid, but it came with a lot of spicy masala), and Bisibelebath. It was good, I would say decently priced. We also got the cooked Vathal Kuzhambu and Milagu Kuzhambu. The Vathal Kuzhambu was extremely spicy. We couldn't even tolerate that level of spiciness for a second. It tasted like blatant chili powder with just a tinge of tamarind somewhere. Milagu Kuzhambu is meant to be spicy, and that was better. A good option if you have a cold/flu. The Tiffin Sambar was very generic and bland. SERVICE & AMBIENCE: The service can be much more improved and better coordinated among the staff. They are very active on WhatsApp and Facebook but offer differing answers over the phone versus in person. For instance, they posted about Masala Vada Beach Sundal, and when we enquired if dine-in was available, they said yes. But once we went there, the item was sold out, and they said there was no dine-in. They didn't even care to apologize after realizing they had responded incorrectly. Another instance was when we ordered online and called them & clearly mentioned we didn't need any masala or podi on the Benne dosa because it was for the kid - they still added it and defended it, saying we had asked for "low masala." I mean, what is "low masala"? Even after clearly communicating in Tamil saying "Masala or Podi vendam," they insisted, "Please try offering it to the kid." How can a 2-year-old handle that spice? And yes, the masala was a lot, it was definitely not "low." Also the owner or manager, whoever it is, could be a bit more humble and step back if they are not comfortable handling customers at the cash register/front desk. These are things they can definitely improve when it comes to service. There are tons of other restaurants here that do this better, and if they continue with this unapologetic attitude, it won't be ideal for customers. BOTTOMLINE: A very good restaurant when it comes to serving authentic Madras-style food true to its name, but it definitely needs to revisit its pricing and service, especially the hot lunch. Accountability for their responses and service needs to improve significantly. If they can compare the price of a simple Pav Bhaji from Honest with their $5 one (with an uncooked bun & no sides), they should also compare their lunch thali pricing with others who offer dine-in options and more items for a lesser price. MY PICKS FOR YOU: Masal Vada Beach Sundal, Manga Thenga Sundal, Kadhamba Sambar.