Dining at Madras Cafe is truly a comforting dive into authentic South Indian flavors, especially if you're in the mood for a proper, satisfying meal. We went for the Thali, and it arrived like a feast--beautifully presented with a wide variety of dishes that felt both generous and thoughtfully prepared. The portions are no joke here; it's the kind of meal that keeps you going back for "just one more bite." What's even better is that they're happy to offer additional servings if you're still hungry, which makes the experience feel warm and hospitable rather than transactional. Flavor-wise, the food really shines. Each component of the Thali carries its own personality--rich, aromatic, and rooted in tradition. You can tell the kitchen isn't cutting corners when it comes to spices and authenticity. That said, a few items leaned a bit on the salty side for my taste. It didn't take away from the overall enjoyment, but it was noticeable enough to stand out among otherwise well-balanced dishes. All in all, it's a place that delivers on both quantity and authenticity. If you're craving a hearty South Indian meal that feels close to home-style cooking, Madras Cafe is definitely worth the visit. Come hungry--you'll need the appetite. read more

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We traveled almost 6,000 miles and the first place we go for dinner is Madras Cafe and we will probably eat here almost every night for the next week. It's so delicious I forgot to take photos of my meal, which was the Szechuan Dosa, very tasty! I did remember to get a pic of the second order of garlic naan. We found this place a few years ago and always make it a point to come back. We enjoy trying different things, and so far it is all a great experience. read more

The Madras Cafe - Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The food was very Good!! They have good parking spaces. They immediately got us seated. We ordered podi masala dosa, papri chat and dahi puri. The service was fast and everything tasted good. I wish I had more dahi in dahi puri. Anthony service was very good. The ambiance was calm and welcoming. Would recommend!! read more

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Very poor service. Ordered a manchurian that came out like a hot & sour soup. Asked to cancel and the waiter argued with me saying "this is how a manchurian curry style looks like", never have I seen a Manchurian even curry style being served like this anywhere!! Totally unacceptable service, argumentative staff and unprofessional overall! Very disgusted with this place! DO NOT RECOMMEND! read more

The Madras Cafe - "Manchurian curry" supposedly that is like hot & sour soup! Disgusting! - Indian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Food was fantastic ... love the Dosa so much... we picked up few more for our family and next few days... The kitchen cook should be or must be from Madras i guess.. he did a fantastic job on all the south indian dishers.. my family got some North indian food like Paneer Masala, Parata, Chapathi etc.. Good food, i would definitely recommend . Person who served was Anthony.. This happened on a Saturday evening around 18:30 PM approxiately. July 12th 2025. Ambience was fantastic... loved the way they have done the restaurant. Thanks & Best Regards, Respectfully Submitted, Sridhar Rangaswamy ("Sri") US Trademark: #5030763 US Trademark #SN 98620494: "Promise Less/Under Promise and Deliver More" "Excellence is not an act, it is a Habit" "Honesty is the Best Policy"Be Truthful,Honest and Fair" read more

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No meat? No problems! So many delectable choices to choose from but with a little help from our awesome server Ronald, we left with full bellies and to-go left overs for tomorrow's lunch! Tucked in a busy shopping mall off Sand Lake Rd. you cannot miss the bright sign and the few small outdoor tables. Walking in, there is inviting music and delicious aromas filling the air. Grab a seat and take a close look at that menu. Our server, Ronald, took our drink order and gave us ample time to peruse the menu. We asked a few questions and he gave us some good tips. What followed was a vegetarian delight with an explosive mouth party of flavors! We started with the Samosa Chaat; I'm a Chaat connoisseur and this was above the bar good! Such a nice blend of warm puffed Samosa's contrasted with the room temperature chickpeas and the cold yogurt, cilantro, onion and lovely shaved red beets. Crunch, spicy, sweet and just perfect. Our main meal consisted of Paper Masala Dosa (Ronald's pick), Kadai Bhindi Masala and garlic naan. Um, where to start? It was our first time having Paper Masala Dosa. GIANT rice flour crape (think, as long as a rolled newspaper) with 3 sides: coconut chutney, curried potatoes and warm lentils. Peel crepe, dip and eat. Unique and very tasty! Kadai Bhindi Masala gorgeous! If you like okra, this is your dish! Sautéed okra, onion, tomatoes and spices topped with chopped cilantro, paired with the garlic made this dish twice as delicious. The okra was exceptional and the onions were translucent and sweet; crazy good! If you're in the mood for Indian and enjoy Vegetarian/Vegan food, Madras Cafe is your place. The service was exceptional (did I mention Ronald?) and the food was outstanding. read more

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If u want Indian vegetarian in Orlando this is the spot ..open late. Ordered variety of breads , chili baji , paneer..all food freshly made with decent amount for the price ..breads cooked well ..only downside is they don't have fresh naan ..it's frozen reheated but they tell u up front ..can get busy had to wait ten min but once seated food came quickly ..recommend read more

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Our vegan group stopped in for some tasty Indian food, and they delivered! Great atmosphere with neutral tones and lamps, with a long bar. Our server was quick, helpful, and friendly. Several at our table ordered different dosas, or bread items, while I ordered the Dal Tadke (Lentils) and a friend ordered the Chana Masala (chickpeas). Both came with rice and were delicious and filling. The lentils reminded me of what I make at home and were very comforting, just had a few spices that I don't usually use. The chickpeas were definitely a different flavor than I make, but it was an interesting change up. Another friend had the Veggie Fried Rice, which was an enormous bowl that looked amazing! I will definitely be back ext time I'm in town to try more of these amazing dishes, and this visit has inspired me to try other Indian restaurants back home! read more

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We ordered chole bhature and Schezwan fried rice. The chole bhature was just okay--nothing special but edible. The Schezwan fried rice, however, was very disappointing. It had a curry-like, pasty consistency rather than the texture of fried rice. We had to take it to go, cook two cups of plain white rice at home, and re-cook the Schezwan rice just to make it feel like actual fried rice. It honestly felt like we bought a Schezwan curry paste rather than a ready-to-eat fried rice dish. That said, the service was good and the server was humble and polite. The ambience was decently good as well, which made the overall experience a bit better, even though the food didn't fully meet expectations. read more

The Madras Cafe - Chole bhature - Indian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

If you're looking for a vegetarian place then this is the perfect spot! Almost every dish I have gotten here has been great. My favorite is their curries! The kadai bhindi masala (okra), aloo palak (spinach and potato), and aloo gobi (cauliflower) were great. Get a garlic naan to dip into their sauce and you will be full. I did try their house special thalis but felt like curry was a better option. With so many small samples of everything and not knowing what I was eating it was difficult to tell what sauce goes with what etc. Def need to try all their other dishes. read more

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I went with my dad and friends on a Saturday evening. I made a reservation for 6 at 8:30 and was informed there would be a small wait. We arrived around that time, waited for another 5 minutes, and then seated into a table in the front. The adults shared a nice bottle of Argentina Merlot wine (about 30 dollars), which was tart, but still mellow. My dad's friend ordered spring rolls for appetizer, but I didn't try it. He said it was pretty good. For my entree, I did the vegetable chili garlic noodles, which had the right amount of toasted garlic to provide the flavor. The noodles were al dante, and loved the fresh scallions and onions as well. I asked for medium spicy, but it was still a bit too mild. Thankfully they had some hot sauce to bring the heat. My dad's friend ordered a thali and was warned it would be huge. They were not kidding at all! The plate filled quite a bit of our table. It was a nice feast for him. For dessert, I loved their Ras Malai, made with cottage cheese in a milk sauce with pistachios on top. It was divine! The service was professional, but seemed a bit busy. It was a bit crowded when we arrived and our server while friendly, may have seemed stressed as well. He still did a great job pouring our wine, taking our ordering, delivering items, etc. The seating area is a bit small, but still pretty cozy. The bar had beer and wine, but I don't know if they had cocktails. There was outdoor seating as well, but it could get loud with the music from the neighboring jazz bar. Parking can be difficult during the weekend, so best to bring a bit of patience as well. For a vegetarian Indian restaurant, I found the quality to be great for the price. Even though it is a bit expensive, it is in the restaurant row district and a great choice for vegetarian food. If you are looking for meat or seafood options, their sister restaurant, Saffron, is next door. Both are great places for nice Indian food in the Sand Lake Road area. read more

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We enjoyed the food here so much we came here two nights in a row while staying at a nearby hotel! We were on vacation and got tired of heavy, rich hotel food and overpriced theme park food. Wanted some nice, simple, South Indian food. The dosas and utthapam were great, the sambar was balanced at tasty, coconut chutney fresh, and every thing was just simple and on point. Kids loved the mango lassi and chickoo shake. My son liked the food so much he declared we had to move to Madras. Anthony was a very nice waiter. Would totally recommend for a good South Indian experience! read more

I'm going to become Vegetarian soon and I couldn't resist this place Anthony, our server was awesome and very hospitable. They offer a lunch buffet every day that you can't beat it. It's only $18 and they serve you so much food. The best thing is that it's Healthy and satisfying. Will be coming back soon. You have to experience the Food and atmosphere at this Gem in Dr.Phillips. read more

Madras is a true hidden gem in Dr Phillips, Orlando No matter what you order, you can't go wrong. Food, Service and Atmosphere is amazing! read more

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Beware. I ordered a thali to go through a food delivery app. They took 45 minutes to prepare the order ready. On top of that, they don't pick up calls quickly. Had to wait 10 minutes on the line. The person who answered was not friendly. Beware food deliverers. Accept only if you are willing to wait. I regret ordering at this restaurant. The wait is enough to kill the appetite. read more

Easy five stars. Wonderful service (made sure to give us extra vegan sauce bc we told them we are vegan). The people are sweet, ambiance is great, and food is extremely delicious. read more

The Madras Cafe - Appetizer platter! (Vegan chutney) - Indian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Great Food & Amazing Service. The sever, Fernandes, didn't an amazing job helping us to navigate through the menu and making suggestions to enhance our lunch experience. The food was very tasty and the vegan menu was extensive. Definitely worth the trip from South Florida! read more

My wife and I arrived at the restaurant around 9:30 p.m. The place is open until 10:30 p.m., so we thought we had plenty of time. We placed our order using their online system--even though we were dining in--and soon after, we received our drinks, brought to us by a tall waiter. There were three waiters and one cleaner working that evening. We waited quite a while for our food. We expected the appetizer to arrive first, but instead, I was brought one Bathura (a type of fried bread). Strangely, the curry that was supposed to accompany it was missing, so the Bathura just sat on our table, getting cold since I couldn't eat it without the curry. We flagged down one of the other waiters to let him know we were still waiting on the rest of our order, including appetizers and curry. He said he would check with the kitchen and get back to us--but never did. A few minutes later, we asked the same waiter again. He gave the same response and again, nothing happened. Meanwhile, a couple that arrived after us was already enjoying their food within five minutes of sitting down!!! Our food finally began arriving--appetizer, curry, and other items--though still not everything. My wife's dosa and Raita was missing. We started eating what we had, hoping the rest of the food would follow soon. After waiting some more, we flagged down the tall waiter who had initially brought our drinks. We told him the dosa was still missing. Instead of helping, he began lecturing us about how they had 16 dosa orders pending. My wife politely said, "Don't worry about the dosa, I ate some of my husband's food. Please cancel it." But he refused, saying it couldn't be refunded, so they had to bring it. At this point, it was 10:15 p.m. and tall waiter confirmed that we had placed our order by 9:41 p.m....yet my wife's dosa didn't arrive until 10:20 p.m.--almost 40 minutes later. The raita (a yogurt-based side dish) still didn't arrive. I was ready to give up, but my wife called over the remaining 3rd waiter and let him know. He offered to pack it to-go since it was already 10:25 p.m. Along with the raita, they gave us two gulab jamuns (an Indian dessert) as a gesture. The waiter apologized and explained the chef was new and had messed up the orders. We told him we didn't want anything extra, just what we had paid for, but he insisted. Sadly, we ended up throwing the extras away since we were flying out the next day. The Bathura, curry, sambar, and potato curry were piping hot and quite good. The appetizer and dosa were cold by the time we got them. I never got to eat the raita with my meal since it came too late. I don't live in Florida, so I won't be returning, but if you do plan to eat here, be very careful with how you place your order and manage expectations. Also, it's worth noting that even though you're dining in, all orders must be placed through an online app. Lastly, the tall waiter who first brought our drinks and later lectured us about the dosa backlog...he mostly hung out near the bar during service, and at one point, I saw him take a napkin, wipe his entire face with it, and then go right back to work without washing his hands. I found what he did pretty gross. If I lived in Florida I would never go to this restaurant again. read more

Quick, responsive, courteous, engaging service, and a reasonably priced thali for those who are adventurous and or vegetarian. However, the quality of the ingredients and execution, flavors, and freshness of the food are all suspect. The water also tastes quite blemished, for those who would notice and draw conclusions from such. While not in the realm of offering disfavor, I would advise caution and awareness in advance. read more

The Madras Cafe - Indian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Sign said open and walked in to find they won't serve 35 mins before the closing time. The guy I dealt with was rude and glad I did not eat there read more

Ronald was an Amazing server. Explained all the dishes very well and how they should be eaten. Explosion of flavors. Everything was delicious. Spicy and none spicy. Everything is Vegetarian or Vegan. Nice quiet and intimate place for lunch or dinner. read more

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This place has vegetarian and is authentically Indian food. Both are rare to me in Miami. So I'm over the moon to have found it here in Orlando. As an Indian I recommend the food. Staff were attentive and friendly. Place is clean. Would have got 5 stars if the decor had been refreshed. Still - don't miss it read more

Everything is delicious! I love that it's all vegetarian so I don't have to worry about a mixup with meat

the worst Indian restaurant I ever visited. I do not know how are people eating their food. food is from packaged tin cans. for the first time in my life I ended up throwing away the food. I think they are scamming in the name of vegetarian food. read more

Something like a three or four. The friends who took me here just Love them, however, I wasn't as impressed as compared to some of the other Indian fare I've been enjoying this year. That said, overall, the experience was still pretty good. The waitstaff was friendly, helpful, and nice. And it's a cool spot too. Onion and chili uthappam was pretty good. It's just our two other dishes, as ordered by my friends, pretty much looked and tasted the same leaving them wondering. One of the dishes was supposed to have fenugreek but none of us could taste it. Damn it, I wish I could remember what all they ordered. read more

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The name of the place has 'Madras' so be smart and order South Indian food here. Don't be silly like us and order chaat & Chinese food at this place, cuz they specialize in South Indian food. Stick to the South Indian food! We got the Bahubali thali and I must say I have never seen a plate as big as this thali. It was this size of the table! It's has all the appetizers and entrees that may interest you hence you get to taste a little bit of everything. A thali is like a buffet that comes to your table. We also got some since chaat and a manchow soup. Like I said, don't waste your stomach's real estate in this stuff cuz this is not their speciality. Hard skip. The coffee and tea at the end were very authentic and also served in a traditional way in a layered steel cup. Parking out front is easy peasy. Servers were very friendly but I wish they did a better job explaining what to expect from the various dishes we ordered. read more

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I was surprised to see the many Jain items on the menu. We had Jain Mutter Paneer and Jain Alou Gobi both were very good. The service was excellent. The Ambiance was very clean and modern. Definitely a good Indian restaurant. read more

The Madras Cafe - Jain Mutter Paneer and Aloo Gobi - Indian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Just had lunch. We had to try the lunch Thali ($17). The amount of food is insane. What is even crazier is it's all you can eat they will bring you out more of anything you want. I felt so bad I only ate half of mine it was way to much food. I love getting to have an assortment of items. I have had a good amount of Indian food and I am always excited when something I haven't tried before shows up on my plate. I had never had the potato dish. It had great complex flavor and a bit of a crunch which was a nice surprise texture. It comes with an appetizer, 2 soups(Sambar and rasum) , 2 kinds of rice, dosa, papadum , and poori. Dal, 3 entrees(Chana masala, palak paneer), pickle, coconut chutney, yogurt and desert. Our server Ronald was fantastic. He took the time to explain what everything is to my mom and checked on us often to see if we wanted more of anything. It was enough food for two people but understandably you can't share at lunch since it's all you can eat. There are other Thalia's on the dinner menu that he said you can order and share. Probably what we will do next time and bring more people. read more

The Madras Cafe - Look at all that yumminess Lunch Thali - Indian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Ever since we first discovered Madras, we started going at least every week that we're in town! The lunch special is our go to for lunch or if we go for dinner we order the Thalis so it's the best of all worlds Special thank you to Ronald and Leo for the amazing service read more

Food - 10/10 Service - 9/10 Ambience - 8.5/10 Items ordered - Paneer chilli Dry, masala Dosa, mango lassi, chickoo Milkshake (10/10), masala Tea, plain Dosa. All items great to taste. Awesome food and great service. Top notch restaurant as far as food is concerned. Really great restaurant in Sand Lake Area. It's Vegetarian only ! read more

The Madras Cafe - Indian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Amazing buffet that they bring to you. 8 dishes samosa 3 different breads including lentil roti and condiments under $20 Ronald was our amazing server. Wish one was in Wildwood or Clermont would be there weekly read more

We were visiting family in Orlando and wanted to eat some South Indian food. It's a small restaurant with limited seating. The service is decent and the servers were friendly. We ordered the following food: - Sev Puri -- well made. The spice and flavor was great. Loved it. - Poori Bhaji -- my son ordered this dish and loved it. We asked them to make it mild. - Chola Bhatura -- this was yummy. It comes with one Bhatura and the Channa was delicious. - Rava Masala Dosa -- the dosa is amazing. But the sambhar and chutney were not good. Also, they should give more sambhar with the food. Overall, a great place for some South Indian food. read more

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Enjoyed a delicious meal at the Madras Cafe. Our server Nick was very fun and attentive. We were celebrating my MIL's birthday and they brought out gulab jamun with a candle and also played a birthday song over their speakers. My MIL was so happy. The music was definitely a sweet touch. All of our dishes came out well. I ordered the Channa Batura and it was soft and flavorful. The dosa was nice and crispy. Usually I'm not a big fan of sambar but theirs was pretty good. This is definitely a good choice if you're craving traditional south Indian cuisine! We enjoyed all of our meals and will return! read more

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The family and I decided to have lunch here today and Anthony took care a great care of us! The food was amazing as usual and Anthony's Service was spectacular! Definitely will be back soon read more

I loved Madras! The staff was so kind, shout out specifically to Jass, who was very friendly and doing a great job training one of the newer employees. We ordered a variety of food to share with the table and it was a great amount. I love that this place is completely vegetarian/vegan, gave me so many options to pick from! Started dinner off with vegetable samosas, which had a tamarind sauce and another green sauce that had a hint of garlic and spice (was my particular favorite). I particularly enjoyed the vegetable korma, so sweet with a kick of spicy, accompanied with a side of jasmine rice. Had to order the garlic naan, which was vegan, so delicious and packed with flavor. I enjoyed a nice refreshing mango juice. I also had a sip of thumbs up, which was like an Indian Coca Cola; I also tried the fresh lime soda which was sooooo good, I can't even describe how good it was, a must if you like lemonade, but with a carbonated twist. Overall, Madras was very appetizing. The restaurant is decorated very nicely! Staff is kind and attentive. The prices overall were reasonable and the amount of food you get is great to share! read more

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What a great restaurant! Now I understand why there is a line out the door and people will wait! The food is delicious, so fresh and great service. We had a mango lassi, khadi bhindi, paneer makhani, bathura and samosa chat. Our server was great and accommodating! Will definitely be back! read more

We came here after a day at the water park and it totally hit the spot. We ordered the maysore masala dosa, paneer makhani, and veg biryani. All of it was very tasty and a good spice level. Nice ambiance and great service. I would come back. read more

We first attempted a visit on a Monday evening. With a 1hr wait we retried on a Tuesday as soon as they opened in the evening. We got a table right away. But soon all the tables filled up and he had a line of ppl waiting by the time we left in an hours time. So they do get very busy. Service was quick. So that is good. On the food front, the Hakka noodles were good. The uttapam was just ok. The channa bhatura was hit! The menu had some other tempting items. Will recommend if you can get a table! read more

One of our favorite restaurants and they have great vegan and gluten free food options. We were total regulars here when we were fulltime RVing in FL. This is still our go to place when we are here. Definitely try these 2 on your next visit. *Gobi Manchurian Dry (it's delicious cauliflower) *Paper Masala Dosa read more

The Madras Cafe - Gobi Manchurian - Indian Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Keeping the overly priced menu items aside, we thought we could get good vegetarian food so we went in last evening. Ambience was good and the order was taken upon request. Food was stale. Quantity was very less, persons 2 tablespoons of each variety in each cup was served. . To begin with, dal- very well diluted, rasam- very sour, chana masala- very sweet, mixed vegetable curry- really hard to chew, rice- 10-12 tablespoons served and sambar was the only one I can say was okay. My son got the 26$ thali so he didn't get the "special" rice and I ordered madras thali so I got couple more spoons of some "variety rice "that I have no clue about. Overall, poor quality of everything including tea that they get from next door and they are just looting their customers for this price read more