I would give 5 stars based on the quality of the food alone, but there were a few things combined…read morethat took away a star for me. The first is how little naan comes with each order. In my picture we got both the sweet naan and the garlic naan - over $4 each for only 4 small pieces per order. The second is that they took away our water vase and never came back with another one. There are also flies around us, though granted we were next to the entrance. Spice levels are Americanized. I got medium and it had a bit of a kick to it, but wasn't too bad.

Stopped in for the first time a few weeks ago for lunch. A range of offerings on their menu-from…read moreappetizers to South Indian faves, Indochinese rice, and dosas. I opted for the Kathu Parrota Chicken, medium spice. Even at that level, Thalaivas brought the heat. My dish- South Indian street food made from shredded flatbread (parotta) that is stir-fried with minced chicken, eggs, and a spicy tomato-based gravy was perfectly balanced and flavorful. Service was speedy and efficient and got me out the door in no time. Definitely recommend it for anyone in the neighborhood.

Flavorful dishes, generous portions, attentive service and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend…read morefor a great Indian dining experience!

I came here while on a work trip and it's delicious! I ordered the plain sweet lassi, which was…read morecool and refreshing on a hot day. The ginger naan was super fresh and flavorful, and the madras chicken was rich, creamy, and perfectly spicy for me at level 4. The ambiance was quiet and peaceful on a weekday, and the service was fabulous, super attentive and friendly. I will definitely be back next time I'm in town!

Was excited to try this place and I was very happy. Everyone at the restaurant was super friendly…read moreand very helpful. The interior has some super cute umbrellas hanging from the ceiling as well as a very nice atmosphere. They are still in process of building things out but it did not detract from our experience. The samosas were amazing. We ordered chicken korma and Chana masala. We got the medium spice level and at first thought it was mild, but at the end it grew in spice level. We also got some garlic naan which was quite tasty as well. My only recommendation is that the menus while neat looking could do a bit more with descriptions of the entrees. Please give this place a shot as they were super nice and it was very tasty.

Tremendous ! Far exceeded my expectations. Went at noon for lunch at the recommendation of my…read moreMarriott Bonvoy credit card. That's correct, credit card app directed us there. We ordered Curry Chicken and Tikki Marsala lamb with garlic naan as our side. Dishes came with basmati rice. Everything was cooked perfectly and came from the kitchen streaming hot. Spices were superb, very tasty. Service was fast and friendly. Menus are a little weird, took a little while to figure out what was available and for how much. Dining area was clean and spacious. There were no added frills, but they weren't needed because to food was tremendous. Highly recommend without any reservations. Was a little hard to find, signage could be better. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will return.

Food service Ambience, everything was on point. Fully recommend…read more Staff very good. They offered us a free dessert which was a nice gesture. Flavors very nice....NOT the cream filled look alike Indian food! This is a recommendation from hard core Indian food snob

The good is great and the staff are incredibly nice!! I LOVE their Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka…read moreMasala. And you HAVE to try their Garlic & Cheese Naan, literally the best naan I've ever had. This might be the fattest thing I've ever said/written but I wish their tables were bigger so I can fit more food on the table hahahaha. 10 out of 10 recommend stopping by to give them a try!

If you like Indian food, This place a must try…read more My mom and I having been wanting to try this place as we share an affinity for Indian Cuisine. I am not sure what business was in this location prior, but Vanakkam has done a wonderful job decorating. The restaurant is very nice inside. We both ordered a drink, I went with an Indian beer that was very delicious that paired perfectly with my meal. We both ordered different vegetarian dishes and bravely insisted we can handle lots of heat. This is your warning, as much tolerance as you think you have, they are able to elevate the heat levels above it! Both of us THOROUGHLY enjoyed our meals even with how spicy they were. The garlic naan and mint chutney really helped cool us down and were perfect compliment. I cannot wait to return and continue to try ore items on their menu. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Just came into town and was craving some Indian food. Vanakkam never disappoints. Tried a new menu…read moreitem and it was fantastic. The vibe is family style and a warm atmosphere. Highly recommend if you are in the area.

Fantastic!!!! We were driving to Ohio, on the way thought of…read morechecking Indian food & we didn't regret for the decision Right from Ambience, service & food all were excellent. Keep up the good work.

Great food and great service! I love their Hyderabadi…read morebiryani, fish, samosa chat, and sabzi

we love this restaurant. Very pronounced Indian flavors. South Indian offerings that you do not…read morefind in many typical Indian restaurants. We love this restaurant. I must add the service is also quite good..

I stopped by on a Sunday evening for dinner. The place was not crowded. Everything I ad was really…read moregood and tasted authentic. Ghee masala dosa was my favorite. It came with 3 chutney and a sambar. Poori with potato masala was excellelent as well. Medhu vada was another excellent item I tried. It was crispy and came with a sambar and a chutney. Filter coffee was good and is served sugarless. I also went for a chicken kothu porotta with 2 eggs. That was a good item as well.

This is my new favorite on the east side for Indian! We have been looking for something that…read morecompared to our old neighborhood place and this did and more. We tried some naans - Garlic and I believe their special naan. It was soooo good. Still thinking about the special naan. I got saag paneer and my partner got chicken Marsala. Both were delicious. We loved it and will be ordering again! Very speedy pick up too.

First time here. Came with a friend for the lunch buffet. It's a strip mall, with a parking lot…read moreout front. It has a main dining area when you come in, and the buffet was set up in another room. Got greeted and set up with water, and a place setting. Ordered an ice tea too. There was an excellent selection at the buffet. Everything was well organized, and labeled. My friend warned me about anything that might have been too spicy. I took a small sample of most of the items, including the coconut soup. Most of the food that I tried was hot, and mildly seasoned. I especially enjoyed the Gobhi Manchurian and the Samosas. I suppose for a buffet is was good, but I would want to come back and get a fresh plate of some of the better items. Super good service throughout the entire meal. On the way out they have a mix of fennel at the front desk. Learned it's eaten as a breath freshener, and it works. Nice touch.