food was so delicious, clean environment. great customer service Had a great experience at Avasa! The food was flavorful, fresh, and delicious, and there was a great variety to choose from. The atmosphere was beautiful and welcoming, and the service was friendly and attentive. Everything we ordered was full of flavor, especially the Indian dishes read more

clean atmosphere and food will come back again, right around the corner. From my home convenience.

Beautiful food, good spice level. certainly there but not overpowering, my mom and I had both the butter and chicken tikka masala. tender chicken and bright tomato base sauce. layed back yet formally decorated venue, classic bar set up to the side. kind accommodating wait staff. really hoping this one sticks in the location read more

This is such a great spot that deserves more attention and traffic! The portions are huge and the flavors are spectacular. The place is so nicely decorated and the staff is friendly. I've been wanting to try more Indian food, and they have a lunch buffet that's perfect for just that. All sorts of chicken dishes, vegetarian dishes, rices, dips and even desserts! Well worth it. If you don't have time to sit and enjoy, I've ordered food to go while popping into Trader Joe's or browsing through changing hands next door then picked it up. Give this place a try!! (Wish I took more/better photos, but I will next time) read more

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*Restaurant is advertised as being a pan Asian restaurant - but this review is only for the Indian food/buffet. *Went here for lunch on a Saturday and opted for their lunch buffet which appears to be solely Indian food - which was delicious!! Decent selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options on the lunch buffet and every dish was yummy. Not to mention the fresh naan brought to the table. *Decor is casual chic *Service was attentive and polite * Price was darn reasonable for the quality and choices. *Located in a strip mall and so ample free parking * Indoor and shaded patio seating * Will be returning read more

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Turn up the AC The buffet was tasty but half the buffet were empty The service was chaotic When you have a buffet someone should be clearing the dirty plates They need a good house manager read more

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience deserves one because of how poorly the situation was handled. I ordered Ajwani Fish Tikka and Mutton Rogan Josh through Uber Eats (see attached receipt). Instead of the fish tikka I ordered, I received a whole fish (also attached). I understand some people enjoy whole fish, but I absolutely do not. The sight of an entire fish completely killed my appetite, and it was nothing like what I expected when ordering fish tikka. I called the restaurant expecting a simple apology and a solution. Instead, I was told they had actually sent me a fish that was worth about $20 more and that I should be happy because I received something more expensive. I repeatedly explained that this was never about the money. I didn't care if the replacement cost more. I ordered Ajwani Fish Tikka because that's what I wanted to eat. Receiving a more expensive dish doesn't make it the correct order. Rather than apologizing or trying to make things right, I was simply told to "talk to Uber Eats." When I pointed out that the restaurant was the one that prepared and sent the wrong item, the conversation became increasingly hostile. The most disappointing part was the owner's behavior. When I said I would leave an honest review based on my experience, he became extremely aggressive, yelling, "Who the hell do you think you are? Are you trying to threaten me?" I never threatened anyone. I simply said I would leave a review reflecting what had happened. Mistakes happen. Restaurants send out the wrong food sometimes, and I can understand that. What I cannot understand is treating a paying customer with disrespect instead of professionalism. The food mistake was disappointing. The customer service was unacceptable. I won't be ordering from Avasa again, and I hope this review encourages the management to treat future customers with more respect. read more

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Craving indian and stuck with the classics. Garlic naan and butter chicken were on point and that's all you really need sometimes IYKYK. Chicken 65 was not what I expected but pleasantly surprised to see it on the menu! Been to South India (Bangalore) and this was a very different, saucy version of it. I'm no expert, it just wasn't what I was expecting so a little disappointed. Chicken dum biryani was among the more authentic versions I've had in the US and the spice will kick your butt like its supposed to. I would definitely come back if I lived closer! read more

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Amazing Indian food, took my my her for dinner, didn't what to expect. Surprisingly, it's became my top 3 Indian restaurant in AZ. The ambiance was well done with a little modern touch. The service was friendly and attentive. My mom came back with my son the following week. BTW, must try the chili cheese naan. read more

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When it comes to Avasa, you want to curry up and eat. Avasa is a solid AYCE spot with lots of great flavors and a good amount of offerings. They bring you naan bread to the table and you're off to feast. Try a little bit of everything to see what you like. $17.99 AYCE on weekdays from 11am-3pm. 18% gratuity added to parties five or more. Service was pretty mediocre. It's definitely the kind of place where you sit down, shut up, and eat. read more

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Foodie Fact: The crowd pleaser Chicken Tikka Masala, a popular dish in India, is not actually from India. It was invented in Glasgow, Scotland. I'm not the most well-versed in Indian food but I definitely enjoy it whenever I get to eat it. Here at Avasa Pan Asian Cuisine, they have AYCE Indian buffet is served weekdays from 11am-3pm for $17.99. It's a great way to try a little bit of everything and you'll leave smelling amazing and with your tastebuds dancing. For a group of five, we were charged an instant 18% gratuity. And even with reservations, we were asked to leave because they had another reservation. That said, the service isn't the most friendly but the food is good. Just don't sit around having a conversation or they start pushing you towards the door. I wish I could give them 3.5 stars. 4 stars for food and 3 stars for service. read more

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Sweet attentive service. Our place settings weren't all at the table but they got them to us. Very polite. Food was amazing! read more

Avasa Pan Asian Cuisine - Chinese Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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I went here for the lunch buffet. It had a large variety of items, however, the only protein was chicken in a few dishes. All of your typical Indian lunch buffet specialties. They served naan with the buffet. Service was marginal and could be improved. Food was OK. I have been to a lot of Indian buffets in the valley and did not find this one as one of my favorites. I'm not sure I will return. read more

Avasa Pan Asian Cuisine - Chinese Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Had a great experience at Avasa Indian Restaurant! The buffet had a nice variety of dishes, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. I especially loved the chicken pakora, it was crispy and delicious. My favorite was definitely the butter chicken. It was rich, creamy, and full of flavor. The staff was friendly, and the overall atmosphere was welcoming. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Avasa - Pan Asian Cuisine (Indian, Mediterranean, Thai & Indo-Chinese) 6430 S McClintock Dr, Tempe AZ 85283 AMBIANCE: The decor in this place is EXTREMELY nice and bougie. I love the green, wood and gold accents. It felt like a fancy restaurant. It was quiet when we went in for lunch, but mind you, we basically went when they just opened for the day (11am). They had a lunch buffet from 11am-3pm, which we all opted to do. The place was clean too. It definitely got a little busier as we sat and ate. FOOD: I personally liked the food at the lunch buffet. I wished they had more protein other than chicken, (Like lamb and goat) but the chicken curry and jalapeño chicken (that was crispy) was yummy. I felt the dishes were all pretty flavorful. The server informed us that on weekends they have lamb and goat and that on some random weekdays, they would have it as well. I love poppadom and felt it paired nicely with the raita, mint chutney, chicken briyani and curry offered. The daal was a tad bit watery though, for my taste. We ordered two dishes of plain naans to go with our meal (these were okay, I found them kind of bland honestly.) I wished they had Chai tea or mango lassi served at the buffet too, or more dessert options. SERVICE: Our server was extremely attentive, and always made sure to check on us often, as well as refill our water glasses. This was much appreciated! OVERALL THOUGHTS: We had a group of 5 so they charged us 18% auto-gratuity, so take note of that if you are going with a group. The server did not inform us of that (which I wish he did, cuz honestly otherwise it seems to me kinda shady) but we noticed it on the receipt. It was about $23 a person for 5 of us, which I didn't feel was too bad. I definitely ate too much (oops. ‍) I would Iove to come back on a weekend and try their lamb and goat dishes and maybe even some A la carte items. The food was good enough that I would return again. read more

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I understand it's a relatively new place. I was however disappointed in the selections. No Chicken Tikka Masala or Butter Chicken. I was told by an Indian woman that this would indicate Avasa being a more Northern Indian spot. The food was good however. Fresh tasting and nice spice blends. I did however have to ask for Nan after I'd already eaten a whole plate of food. Three and a half stars. I'd give them another try. read more

Avasa Pan Asian Cuisine - Biriyani rice, Tandoori chicken, Paneer Tikka. - Chinese Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

FLAVOR. Indian food is one of my favorites, and this spot is definitely one of my go to's. Their lunch special buffet is great! My friend and I came on a Friday night and a band was playing! Service was great as well. read more

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We were so impressed with this place! The staff were so nice and it was well priced. We did the lunch buffet on a Sunday so it was busy of course, but everything was clean and efficient. There was a huge assortment of amazing food and it tasted incredible! No complaints! read more

I love this place! The food is always soo good and hot. You can tell this place was made wonderfully. Staff is always so nice and attentive. Food is good portion, I can't recommend this place enough! 10/10 read more

AYCE Indian buffet for lunch through the week 11am-3pm, $17.99. Not sure if the weekend is included? My friends and I went on a Monday afternoon. It was busy but we were able to get seated. Nice atmosphere, plenty of parking out front and we were greeted when we walked in. It was our first time there and we heard they offered a buffet for lunch. We were a little confused that it said Pan Asian cuisine so we thought it was a buffet with different Asian cuisines. But apparently lunch is just Indian food and dinner they offer other Asian dishes. But that's fine since we love Indian food! They had a lot of Indian dishes to choose from and I enjoyed it all except the pakora. It was crunchy but I just didn't like the flavor. I also didn't like the shahi tukda - which is the triangle shaped sweet bread dessert. It was hard and my friend said it's supposed to be soft. They did a pretty good job of trying to keep the serving dishes full for the most part. Fyi, we were a party of 5 and the gratuity was already included. read more

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Every employee was so nice ! Lunch buffet was a great deal and so yummy. Interior was cute clean and fun decor! Can't wait to check out the live music read more

I liked it. It's beautiful inside. The price point is right. I had the chicken vindaloo, lovely, but hot. I like hot so I asked for it medium, I will ask for 3/10 next time. The vindaloo sauce is quite authentic tasting. There was plenty in my dish for me. read more

Hard to find good Indian food in Arizona. We had the chicken vindaloo and lamb curry (laal Maas). Super tasty and great service. Garlic naan was top also read more

Our first visit to Avasa was a wonderful experience. We received a warm welcome, and the live Indian music in the evening created a great ambiance. We started with the Tandoori Platter, Chicken Lollipop, and Kathi Roll, all of which were flavorful and well prepared. For the main course, we enjoyed the Lal Maas, Chicken Biryani, and the Chicken with Coconut Rice from the daily specials. The Garlic Naan was fresh, soft, and complemented the meal perfectly. Our server was knowledgeable, helped us choose the dishes, and explained the spice levels, making it easy to order according to our preferences. The food tasted authentic, with rich Indian flavors and well-balanced spices. One small suggestion would be to offer a boneless chicken biryani option, as it would make the dish easier to enjoy for many guests. Overall, Avasa offers delicious authentic Indian cuisine, excellent service, and a lively atmosphere. We look forward to visiting again. read more

Food was amazing and the outdoor seating was nice. The waiters were helpful in deciding what to eat.

I visited Avasa on my last visit to Phoenix, and it did not disappoint! The lassis were tangy & thick, but still sweet enough to keep me wanting more. My channa masala was spicy, but so delicious I didn't want to stop eating it. And the garlic nann was chewy and fragrant and went perfectly with the spiciness of my entree. I will definitely be back. read more

Avasa Pan Asian Cuisine - They have a selfie booth! - Chinese Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I've been here 3 times now and it's so good! It's super authentic and fresh. Although it is very spicy even when you ask for mild. Their chai tea is amazing. It's the real deal. read more

The food was fresh and tasty. Service was great as well. This place is a hidden gem. I hadn't expedited such great tasting food but it was amazing read more

We got Nawabi Chicken - medium spice and the Chicken Vindaloo. The flavors are extremely flavorful and spiced just right. The service is excellent. I love that the food didn't come out right away which means it's fresh. We will come back to try more dishes. read more

El-loooo! Guess who again. Swung by this nicely decorated Indian/Pan Asian spot my barber recommended, he's recommended a couple spots and they've all slapped so. Leggo. Dum Ka Murg - Solid order, slow roasted, super tender Marinated Chicken with some Garlic Nann, delish. Avasa SPL Mutton Biryani - Yooooo! This whispered magic spices to my soul! Had my tastebuds dancing Bollywood. Mutton, loaded up with Basmati Rice, and the sauce they served with it, fire. FR 10/10 would fight someone's grandma for the last bite. Must order. Chicken Lollipops - Imagine chicken wings but Indian style. Exactly what it was. Fried perfectly, also came with a really good house sauce that I'd stick with, don't be dipping these in ranch! I mean. You could. But. C'mon. Majestic Baby Corn - Devoured. Didn't even get a pic. Trust me, just order them. Also ordered a Fresh Lime Soda, I thought it was pretty damn good. But check em out, food was on point, they do a lunch buffet between 11am-230pm everyday, I'll definitely be back. Plus Trader Joe's is next door so, even bigger reason to go. Salute! read more

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I think it's just a lovely and unique place here. All the 65's were tasty and I enjoyed the chicken tiki masala with the garlic nan the most this time. The 65 chicken just tasted like fried chicken in my opinion. The lamb Biriyani were flavorful and light. I'd come back here again for the tikki masala ! read more

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This is a newer restaurant in Tempe as I started seeing ads for this place on social media for a few months now and a few days ago, decided to try out their weekday AYCE Indian buffet. They are located in a convenient shopping plaza, where there is a TJs and Changing Hands Bookstore. Hopefully, they'll get some good foot traffic from curious shoppers. The AYCE Indian buffet is served weekdays from 11am - 3pm. I stopped in around 2pm and there were a decent amount of people having lunch. All the dishes are in separate closed metal containers, so you can't really see what each has inside but there are signs to tell you what is on offer. Lots to choose from as their was onion pakoras, fried gobi (cauliflower) pieces, several different kinds of rice biryanis including a roasted fish option, there was a chicken saag (spinach), tandoori chicken, some kind of fried chicken dish coated with dark green spices, mutton curry, chicken tikka masala, gourd curry, a dal (beans) dish, sambar, some fruits, two desserts with one being a warm kheer (rice pudding), yogurt and mint chutney. I tried to have two plates but had a hard time finishing the second plate as a lot of the items I chose were just too spicy for me. I'm a bit of a pansy when it comes to spices and this place makes many of their dishes moderately spiced, which is a bit too much for me. I can do mild, but that's my limit. If you come here, make sure you can at least handle moderate spices. There was a waiter going around serving pieces of naan, so that was nice to have to soak up some of the spices. Overall, an average experience for me. I've had my fair share of good Indian food here in the US and in India, so this place was average for me. I also prefer less fried options and wished this place had more curries and stews as options. I gave them 4 stars because the service was polite and friendly and you really can't beat a $17.99 AYCE Indian lunch buffet these days. My lunch meal came to around $25 with tax and tip, which was pretty good. I'd come back again, but probably would need to check with waiter first on less spicy options. I've seen a few places already in this location, so I hope they can make it. read more

Avasa Pan Asian Cuisine - AYE plate #2 - sambar (soup in small plastic cup), large piece of naan - Chinese Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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I came here for the first time to meet with a Meetup group of 7 people for dinner on a Monday night. First thing I noticed is very weight heavy menus and drink menus. Hard for my arthritic hand to hold. The restaurant was empty except us, till 7:30 when a party of 12 Indians came in. After 8 pm 2 more tables of Indians appeared. Good sign that real people of the ethnicity of the food eats here. I ordered the lamb Lal Mas in a tomato base. It was just OK. The grated ginger was really noticeable as were the other spices. Lotta bones and gristle on the meat pieces. The colorful serving bowls are only 5 inches in diameter for about $16. Includes white rice. Naan has to be purchased separately, which cost about $4.50 just for one piece. I wouldn't come here for dinner again, because of the 5 inch bowl for $16, when I could eat unlimited Indian food of many entrees, salads, appetizers , and desserts, including mutton and fish, for $17 in the lunch buffet, or pay $20 for dinner buffet at India Oven. Service was pretty good though, at least 4..5 stars from young Indian man. He was very attentive on refilling our water glasses. Of note, the 18 percent mandatory tip is imposed on 5 or more, including charging 18 percent tip on your party of 5 on the lunch buffet too. I will come back for the lunch buffet 11 - 3 pm 7 days a week with fewer than 5 people. So three stars for my experience today at Avasa. If it weren't for the 4.5 star service, I woulda given an overall 2 stars due to value for price, and the 18% tip on 5 people. The 5 inch bowl plus community rice, 18% tip cost $20. read more

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Akhil and Nicklaus provided some of the best customer service I've experienced. They were both incredibly friendly, professional, and made sure we felt welcome from the moment we walked in. They checked on us throughout the meal, made excellent recommendations, and went above and beyond to make our visit enjoyable. Their outstanding hospitality made the experience even better. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend this restaurant! read more

We walked by this restaurant a couple days ago and thought it smelled so good that we decided to give it a try. SO GOOD! The depth of flavor in the Chana masala was great. Garlic naan is fantastic but the big surprise was the apricot dessert-don't leave without trying it! Such nice waitstaff. This place is wonderful. read more

FOOD and SERVICE was AMAZING was my wife's first time trying and she loved it will definitely be back!!!

What a hidden gem! Me and the fam were craving Asian food, and stumbled upon this place! Avasa Pan Asian Cuisine is located in an unsuspecting strip mall, so we didn't have high expectations going in. We were pleasantly surprised! Avasa is certainly not a hole-in-the-wall, and the atmosphere is well appointed. The interior was clean and modern, and the entire place smelled delicious. The service wasn't bad either, the two women were pretty fast and friendly. The food was remarkable. My Dad's Kung Pao Chicken was excellent. Very crispy and paced with a slight kick of Indian spice. I went with the Butter Chicken, with a side of Garlic Naan. The Butter Chicken was phenomenal, and the Garlic Naan was the best I've ever had. Even though this is 30 minutes from my house-- I'll be back. read more

Avasa Pan Asian Cuisine - Mango Lassi - Chinese Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

We got the chicken lollipops and butter chicken and they were SO good. The spices they put in the butter chicken were so flavorful too! But the mango lassi was on another level of great! It was the best lassi I've ever had. Also the service was so good at the end they even gave us a free desset! We sat outside and the seats were also good. Overall i would totally go back to here because of the good tasting food, a very wide option of foods, and service was nice! If your around the area 100% try it out!!! read more

Outstanding Catering and Service from AVASA Restaurant! We recently used AVASA Restaurant in Tempe, owned by Akhil, for a mosque lunch gathering -- and the experience was absolutely wonderful. The food arrived steaming hot, incredibly fresh, and full of authentic flavor. Every dish was delicious and beautifully prepared. Akhil truly went above and beyond -- not only ensuring everything was perfect, but also surprising us with an extra platter of fritters for everyone to enjoy. His generosity and attention to detail did not go unnoticed. Everyone loved the food, the flavors, and the thoughtful service. We were also pleasantly surprised to receive more than we had ordered, which shows Akhil's genuine commitment to hospitality and customer satisfaction. I highly recommend AVASA Restaurant and Akhil for any catering needs -- whether small gatherings or large celebrations. In fact, I was so impressed that I'll be using him as a caterer for my upcoming wedding events! read more

Disappointing...maybe we went with the wrong expectations. I thought it was more of a variety of asian foods but it was strictly Indian (which we love). There were a variety of vegetarian dishes but only 2 chicken dishes and 1 goat. The meats were tiny pieces on the bone & very spicy. Luckily the naan and the rice were delicious! It was busy so it's obviously popular. We would not try it again. read more