We've been to Chettinad but always order from the menu with fresh food. Sounds like a lot of the…read morecomplaints are around the buffet which I can't comment on. The menu food is very good! The mild still has a lot of spice! Biriyani is a huge portion and very flavo with a generous meat portion. The fresh garlic Naan is our favorite! Butter chicken is a family favorite. If you're dining in, order the dosa! They are long and fun to eat! It's a huge fresh crepe!

It's been a while since I've had Chettinad, years ago it used to be a weekly lunch thing, and this…read morefeels like a case where the best moments were in distant memories. We came in close to noon, it was empty, and we were seated quickly, while the buffet looks all ready. Unfortunately there were little variety, the food were mostly on the bland side, the naan bread felt like frozen pieces reheated, BUT the tandoori chicken was pretty solid, nicely cooked and lots of flavors. There really isn't much left to talk about. The dirty plates were not taken away for the entire meal, the water jug was 1/4 filled to start with. The people seem nice but the service wasn't there. All in all, this might be the last time here unless I hear drastic improvement from someone else.

Patakha definitely deserves more recognition. I absolutely loved the food here. Their menu is…read moreunique and has some really interesting Indian fusion options. The owner/head chef was also incredibly warm and welcoming, which made the experience even better. We tried the paneer tacos and Gobhi 65, and both were packed with great flavors. I'd definitely return and highly recommend this place if you're looking for good Indian fusion food.

Best. Indian. Food. Ever…read more Seriously. I've lived (and eaten copious amounts of Indian food!) in NYC, LA, SJ, SF, ATL, and PDX and this chef and his fusion cuisine is on a whole new level of culinary mastery and taste bud ecstasy. They even have an ordering app where you can earn rewards points towards apply to orders! And they are only 1/2 a mile away! We are so very blessed to have such mastery in the neighborhood, so much so that now I must go order from them just thinking about the deliciousness!!

I was genuinely excited to re-order from this place after a wonderful first experience with their…read moreMughlai dishes. Unfortunately, my second order via DoorDash missed the mark in two significant ways: 1) Spice level not honored: I ordered butter chicken and Mughlai paneer and selected "mild", specifically because my 5-year-old was going to eat with me. What arrived was unbearably hot, even for an adult used to spicy Indian food. I double-checked my receipt and the mild selection was clearly there. Neither dish was edible for my child, and I could barely get through it myself. What's especially frustrating is that my first order at mild spice came out perfectly mild. Dishes like butter chicken and Mughlai korma-style preparations are traditionally on the gentler end of the heat spectrum. It would be great if the restaurant could maintain consistency in honoring spice level selections, as it makes a difference for the person eating it. 2) No rice with the main course: In every Indian restaurant I've visited globally, a main entree comes with a side of rice as standard. I didn't select "extra rice" on DoorDash assuming this was a given, and added only a garlic naan. What arrived was two entrees and a very small portion of naan (two thin slices, really enough for one person), and no rice at all. A heads-up on the menu or at checkout that rice is not included would go a long way. I hope the restaurant takes this feedback seriously, because the food itself is very tasty!

This is legit authentic and delicious Indian food. It is easily the best Indian restaurant I've…read moretried in recent years. The location and atmosphere is nothing special, but that isn't why you come here. Both times I've gone it's been busy, but we were able to get seated right away. The paneer makhani curry is delectable. It's rich, sweet, spicy, creamy, and has a great depth of flavor and spices. The shrimp biryani was the standout dish for me that I still keep thinking about. The rice was aromatic and cooked perfectly, while the shrimp was robust, bright, and very spicy. I would recommend ordering a spice level down from what you would normally get.The mini samosas were packed with flavor and I loved all onions in them. The garlic naan was also solid. All around incredible food!

Had chicken shawarma on rice and beef kebab on rice. Tasty and filling. A good value. While it took…read morea spell (about 12 minutes), it was worth the weight. Definitely plan a return visit.

I come here once a month and make that drive from Salem just to get a kabob plate and their hummus…read more! Would totally recommend the owner is so nice and I usually call my order in and it's ready in 15 mins or so !

We usually come here for lunch buffet. We really love Indian buffet because we enjoy lots of…read moredishes. The nice thing about buffet is you can have a little bit of everything. Our favorite is lamb or goat curry, spinach paneer, fried rice and creamy chicken. They have lots of vegetarian choices also. The lamb and goat in the curry is so tender and flavorful. Spinach paneer is a little spicy but taste good. Creamy chicken is my son's favorite. The creamy sauce is rich in flavor and great for naan dipping into it.

Let's start at the beginning. Went in to order some takeout. Not very familiar with Indian food so…read morethe Cashier was a great help. To make matters a bit more complicated, I am a plant based eater so again, the Cashier was excellent in steering me to some good choices. Now to the food, it was perfect. Not too much spice but enough to let my mouth know I was having a bit of spice! Very flavorful dishes, both plant based and regular! I will be visiting them again. Great Service, very helpful, the food was extremely flavorful and made my mouth and stomach very happy. The hardest part for my next visit will be just what to choose to eat!

Excellent food. Authentic and all level of spices from kid friendly to hot. Our favorites are pani…read morepuri and amritsari kulcha along with malai chicken kabab

Updated in April 2026…read more We came to Desi Bite's new location for lunch. The dining area is much smaller than the previous location. The shop was quiet with some customers picking up to go orders. We went to the counter and ordered two non-veg (chicken) thali plates, a mango lassi and a chai masala. I also asked to confirm that they don't have their buffet anymore. While we were waiting, we noticed that most of the tables were dirty with food smudges and left over trash presumably from the day before since it had just opened. I tried to clean our table with paper napkins and water with little effect. So we decided to just deal with it. My husband went to the restroom to wash his hands and told me the restroom was in need of cleaning as well. As our food came. We noticed the sides on the thali plates were different too. They used to have two side dishes with cucumber, tomato, onion and crackers. The new plates were more plain, not bad, but not the same variety. The food tasted pretty good, I noticed the curries were spicer as well. That makes us wonder if there was a change of ownership/management once Desi Bites moved. It's such a shame the Desi Bites we remembered is gone..

Good food, nice vegetarian food in buffet. So many veg curry options. Worth to try if you are in…read morethis areas.

This small restaurant is in a strip mall with limited parking. There are eight indoor and five…read moreoutdoor tables. Seating, water, Chai, extra-cost drinks, dishes, and dish bussing are all self-serve. The restaurant is kept clean. I've never been to India, but I do love Indian food, and this seems to be very authentic. I saw a few people eating only with their hands, so there's another sign. I tried a little bit of each one of the 20 or so dishes, and didn't like only two of them. About half of them I've never before seen on a buffet line. Here's what was on offer: Rice Specials: Chicken Biryani | Chettinad Veg Biryani | Coconut Rice Curries & Specials: Mango Tikka Masala | Kadai Goat | Mutter Paneer | Lobiya Masala South Indian Specials: Beans Usili | Pappad | Sambar | Rasam Appetizers: Chicken Ghee Roast | Veg Spring Rolls | Veg Manchurian Accompaniments & Sweets: Fruit Salad | Semiya Payasam | Masala Tea The naan seemed straight from a Sysco bag, with extreme uniformity and no crispness like you'd get from a tandoori oven. Overall, it's a delicious bargain at $15.49 plus 10% tip (an option for which actually pleasantly shows up on the checkout screen!), and I'd definitely return if I'm again in the area.

One of my go-to Indian cuisine places. The food is really good here. Tried their biryani's,…read morecurries, meals, bakery items, sweets, chat, variety of dosa's etc. The only thing I wouldn't recommend is if you are a chat lover, I wouldn't recommend this place for chat. Otherwise, a great place for biryanis and other items. The service is good and the ambiance is good. They expanded their place inside if you want to enjoy your food while watching TV. The grocery store is right beside it and you can do both at the same time.

This place deserves all the stars! We love eateries attached to grocery stores; somehow they're…read morealways guaranteed to be amazing. This eatery was recommended to us by my Indian faculty, and as soon as we entered we knew the rec was solid. Nearly every patron was of South Asian descent, the dining area smelled phenomenal, and every table was piled high. Just look at the serving of biryani!! Goat, the flavor we chose, is only available Friday - Sunday. We also ordered a chicken curry because why not and also delicious. The lassi was thick and creamy and not too sweet. Can't wait to return to try the whole menu.