variety food - nonveg is better then veg service is slow-…read moreunderstaffed but professional never tried there bar, they got good selection of Indian beers ambiance is okay, sankrati has better ambiance and date kind of privacy

Multiple issues. First they took a delivery order but then ch aged it to pickup because they…read morecouldn't find a delivery driver and "we are not responsible for delivery". Hmmm...interesting. Then, when I picked up the food and brought it home, 2 of the dishes were short in quantity (one almost didn't have any Paneer in it). Called them three times "we will get back to you". Finally they said "We gave you what we could, we are not going to do anything more". Hmmm...interesting again. Seems like this place is now under new (and even worse) management. They just don't care. You'd be well advised to take your business elsewhere...this is now just a brand name with no content or quality under it.

We used to enjoy BiryaniPot, which makes this all the more impressive--they've somehow managed to…read moreturn a repeat customer into a "never again" in one quick interaction. We stopped in to order several naan breads to go (not one...several), and they told my husband he had to purchase a full meal just to buy naan. Apparently, bread now comes with terms and conditions. Who knew? It's a bold strategy...refusing perfectly good money unless it's bundled with something we didn't want. If the goal was to make customers feel like an inconvenience rather than, you know, customers...mission accomplished. The good news is they did us a favor. We found a new place, Masti Fun Indian Street Eats, that actually welcomes business and, as it turns out, makes far better naan anyway. Shocking how that works. So yes, what used to be a go-to is now a hard pass. If you're craving unnecessary rules with your food, this is your spot. Otherwise, you might want to look elsewhere.

Nice Ambience. Have tried few starters and Biryanis. They taste ok. Spice level is not high…read more Portion is decent. Service is nice. There used to be unlimited dosa night before but they stopped it now. They have Mandi biryani as well. There is a breakfast buffet for 12.99 on weekends and lunch buffet for 24.99. Breakfast buffet is decent (They had idli, fresh Dosa, Poori, Potato curry, Vada, Upma, Bonda, Peanut chutney and one spicy Chutney, Sambar, Tea) worth trying it. Price is reasonable for breakfast but lunch buffet price is tooo high. Parking space is huge.

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.

The food has tons of flavor! Love the chicken Biryani and…read moreChicken Tikka masala! The garlic nann was the perfect level of flavor and texture.

very disappointing... Chose this restaurant based on all the wonderful positive reviews. I don't…read moreknow if it was a change in management that happened, but this unfortunately was the least tasty, poor quality of Indian cuisine that I've had eating out. Even some of the frozen Indian meals had more flavor and more substance like chicken or vegetables. The Reita was an edible, which turned out OK, because the "spicy" meal I asked for was not spicy at all. The people were nice, but the food and the environment did not reflect any of the positive reviews. we hate to leave negative reviews, however, we felt it was important to counter the numerous positive reviews that did not reflect the current state of the cuisine. If this was due to new management, we do hope the feedback is constructive

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.

The prices are really good. The flavor is authentic. It's a hidden gem for sure. The naan is also…read morereally fresh. The service is quick and I think they do a buffet also. The ambience is casual

I used to ordered take out from this place but not anymore because one time they charged me $2 more…read moreand several times they put wrong orders and called me to bring food back. really crazy place!

Good, spicy dum biryani with a large portion, gravies included. Professional, kind staffs and full…read morebar/event ready, gotta check out their Bhangra events if there should be one. They offer a variety of lunch buffet items for a very reasonable price. Seems like there is a very high chance of me becoming a regular. Good job!

Great food ! I loved that it was opened later! Great service.... The butter chicken is quite…read moredelicious. If you eat inside your will be delighted by the staff and the nice environment

Super friendly staff and outstanding Indian food! The butter chicken and Chicken 65 are absolutely…read moreout of this world, and the prices are very reasonable. Great food, great service, and excellent value. I'll definitely be back!

This place has potential, food is very good. Always lightly staffed (usually only one to both take…read moreorders and wait tables), always nearly empty. Never a complaint about the food. Shawarma, gyros, vegetarian options. Like nothing else I've ever eaten. I've here for 3 iterations and not a lot changes with new names/owners. This iteration is definitely cleaner and friendlier than the last two. So, I'm giving it a review. Worth trying, but don't expect to get out quickly. Great for sitting and chatting with the wife over a meal, though.