On my first day of work downtown a coworker and I grabbed lunch from here and took it to the IDS to eat it. I ordered the lunch combo where you get 4 items for 10.99 (plus tax). They have it all in a line (think panda express style). I ordered the Chicken Biryani, Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken and naan. I thought the tandoori chicken was very dry, but the chicken Biryani and Butter chicken were fantastic! The flavor was so fantastic. The Naan was also fantastic. read more

I have been on tour with my band for the last two months. 14 countries, a lot of different food and this is by far the most flavorful and affordable meal I've had on tour. The staff was fantastic. The atmosphere was great. I will come here every time I'm in Minneapolis. read more

I stopped here for lunch while on jury duty. I got the Kadai Chicken, chicken tikka missala, spicy rice and naan. Love the flavors. Rice has some spice, I'm sweating a lil bit, it's not super spicy if you like spice, but if ketchup is spicy to you get the plain white rice. The chicken tikka masala was good, tender pieces and the sauce was great. Some chicken, like the kadai chicken, has bones so if you don't mind that it's very good. It's buffet style, so those were the 4 items I chose. The guy behind the counter was helpful in explaining the pricing and gave an adequate portion for the quick lunch deal. I sat by the windows, not much to see. Other than the fact the ice machine had no ice, this place has a great lunch. read more

Kadai Indian Kitchen - Kadai Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, Spicy Rice, Naan - Indian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This place was so good and so cheap! It really reminded me of my mom's kitchen and the items they recommended did not disappoint 1 mango lassi 10/10 was like my Punjabi mom makes 1 chai 9/10 first Indian restaurant I have had where it was good Indian chai and not overpowered by milk 1 goat biriyani w/ raita 10/10 was very flavorful, but not spicy 1 chole Bhatura 9/10 the chole were malasaladar and the bhutura were decent The service was nice and they helped bring it to the table! Also their recommendations were on point! If I could go back again, I would! It's cafeteria style and they have a nice lunch buffet. Whether a casual night out or a quick meal this is where I'd want to go daily. It's not fancy, but the food did touch my heart! read more

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Kadai Indian Kitchen is a perfect spot for lunch in Downtown Minneapolis! It is located in the Northstar Center on the skyway level. You can connect to Northstar Center via the Wells Fargo Center, Canadian Pacific Plaza, Capella Tower, or the Baker Building. For lunch, they have two great package options: the Quick Lunch (any 4 items) or the Full Lunch (6 items). Unless you are completely ravenous, the Quick Lunch is a great portion size with plenty of food. You order at the counter cafeteria style, and my favorite combo to-date is the Coconut Rice, Butter Chicken, Chana Masala (chickpeas), and Butter Naan. 15/10! Each item is packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. The service is great-- cheerful and friendly folks. It's a sizeable space with seating and is a great spot for a quiet solo lunch or to meet up with coworkers/friends for a casual meal. I will definitely be returning soon to try some of their other menu items! read more

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Food is amazing! You get to choose from a Quick Lunch which is 4 items. Or Full Lunch which is whatever you want. If you want more, just ask. It's great!!! read more

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Love this god damn place. Great lunch spot. Will take down anywhere from 1 to 3 thousand calories and not think twice about it. The butter chicken metaphorically butters my bread. I love these people. I love this food. I love this place. And I love you. read more

Best deal in the Skywalk when they are open. Good South Indian food dished up cafeteria style. The problem with the Skywalk is there are no public restrooms, so if you're staying at the Sonesta and you're on diuretics for hypertension and drink coffee like me, you can't make it farther than here and be able to make it back to the hotel. The spice level is set for Gora tastes, pretty mild. Still, better than any other place to eat within striking distance of the Sonesta and very reasonably priced. The one problem is they don't open on time, and they sometimes close early. Very frustrating when trying to find a meal before a conference day starts, and I was so looking forward to a Deccan (Southern India) breakfast. read more

Kadai Indian Kitchen - Not open at 10:40 am. Very disappointing. - Indian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Walking in the atmosphere is dreary and decor is basic. I was greeted with a smile and she was helpful answered all my questions. Food was amazing with great flavor. Definitely would go again. read more

Regular lunch spot. I keep telling myself to get the smaller lunch because I'm always overeating but everything, I mean everything, is always so darn good! The sauce flavors are just amazing. My favorites are the Chicken Tikka Masala, the Tandoori Chicken (insert drool here), Goat Curry and basically all of the vegetable options. The service is great, it's buffet style but served by the staff (not self serve). There's plenty of seating including at some windows which is nice when you're stuck inside all day. Should I mention that the naan is of course also wonderful? read more

I came here because I was homesick and craving Indian food. Location - It was a little hard to find because I didn't realize it was in the skyway. I called them because I was lost and they helped me enter. Ambiance- like most things in the skyways, this is focused more on lunch hours and rush. It was a little messy because you could see the remnants of the very busy lunch rush. Service - I got there 30 mins before closing and they got my order out to me so quickly I waited like 5 minutes. Food- The food really hit the spot honestly. I got Dal Makhani and Paneer Tikka Masala, both came with rice, and I also got naan. The food hugged my heart and it satisfied my craving. I will come back. read more

Had a great experience here from the second I called the restaurant lost and looking for help to find the entrance. For those not from here, you need to enter through the Skywalk - apparently they close the street entrance to the building by 7pm. No worries, I called and within moments a very kind gentleman came to find me and guide me up to Kadai which was right off the elevator. Everyone was so friendly and helpful, even though I got there only about 30 mins before closing. I was desperate to find some home cooked food after a long flight and they really delivered. The aloo gobi was just like my mom makes it - delicate but well spiced, not oily at all, cauliflower and potatoes cooked to perfection, not mushy but still soft and comforting. I inhaled this with rice while I waited for my masala dosa. When that arrived a few mins later I realized that I might have been overly ambitious, but nevertheless I persevered...and ate the whole thing. The dosa was crispy (and huge) - with the potato filling on the side to ensure it didn't get soggy. I absolutely loved the sambar that came with it - it had a great, thicker than usual texture and was not heavy on mustard seed which I usually don't like. A surprise showstopper. Chutneys were excellent too, especially the coconut one. Did I mention how sweet the owners were? Made me feel right at home and encouraged me to take my time eating even though it was near closing. Thank you - will come back for the lunch buffet! read more

Kadai Indian Kitchen - Aloo gobi - 5 stars! - Indian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Great food served buffet style. Veg or meat options as well as spicy and mild options. Really good food no matter what you choose. The staff is super nice and the atmosphere is relaxed for downtown. This is my go to lunch spot with friends. No restrooms but they take cash and credit. Easy access from the skyway. I will be back! read more

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The food was good enough, but I gave the low rating for 3 reasons: 1. You can order pickup after hours but it's extremely difficult to get your food. They are in a closed and secured building and should only offer delivery after 4pm. 2. I ordered a vegetable curry that had very, very few vegetables. It was 98% curry and white rice. 3. I ordered online and pickup was scheduled for 40 minutes later. I showed up on time and my food was 20 minutes late being ready. Since I couldn't get into the building I had to stand outside and wait. I also called 4 times to make sure they were really going to come down eventually. read more

I've eaten at a few Indian places around the Twin Cities, and Kadai might be my favorite! Served buffet style, you can get a "full buffet" lunch, which allows you to get as much as you want from the whole buffet. Or you can get the "small" lunch, which allows you to choose up to 4 items, not including rice. The food has always been hot and fresh, and there's a great variety of options. The koorma curry dish is my favorite, and the butter naan will make you forget about your troubles. read more

Hands down my favorite Indian Restaurant in the Twin Cities. I am in LOVE with Kadai, it has been my thing ever since Yelp Community Event had an Indian restaurant visit. I have been on a long Indian food fix and that's how I found Kadai. Originally I was looking for a restaurant via doordash that had both Chicken Korma and butter chicken. Kadai had both! If you are looking to eat here for lunch, note the line is intimidating as it is long but it goes quick as you pick down a long lunch line. Finding a spot can be tricky and if you do not want to risk it or you know you do not finish your food. I recommend getting it to go for a bit more. So they have different types of rice and biriyani options, then four veggies curries, 3-4 meat curries, and lastly some naans/other sides. Food taste so great and so flavorful. Especially the butter chicken. So it is a great options in the skyways. I recommend trying and checking it out. read more

Kadai Indian Kitchen - Quick lunch - Lunch for under 8 bucks - Indian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I used to eat here when I was working out of Minneapolis but I did not like the food then. The lunch buffet is little bland for my taste however my Indian and American colleagues loved the buffet. So if you prefer spice level mild go for the lunch buffet. I ordered following dishes from the restaurant: Andhra style chicken curry : I never had Andhra style curry ever in my life but decided to try since chicken comes bone in which is my favorite part. This was delicious. The gravy and spices were perfectly cooked with meat. I loved it! Dish rate - 4.5/5 Special chicken biryani: since word special made me order this one but I was little disappointed. Chicken used in this dish was fried I believe. Also dish is bland for my taste though I asked to make it spicy. Rating 3/5 Sad thing is this is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Do try buffet and see for yourselves. I will update if I have any other dishes from this joint! read more

Kadai Indian Kitchen - Andhra style chicken curry : I put it in plate to taste small portion. However the food box is enough for 2 - Indian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I work downtown and I am out in the Skyway most days for lunch. I eat at many different spots. Kadai is in my top 5 easy. Today, they introduced a new mushroom dish that really caught my attention, delicious. I'm there once a week. They have smaller portions for a budget lunch as well. Try it, for sure! read more

This is a great lunch spot because it's cheap, quick, delicious. It's a no-frills joint. You line up and get whatever selection of indian food you want. It's $9 for vegetarian and $10 for non-vegetarian food and you can pick as many different dishes as you want -- no limit. I really liked the chicken biryani, fried spinach, chicken curry, and chickpeas. There's also a huge seating area so you'll probably be able to grab a seat. It's, again, no frills but if you just want cheap good food and are craving something more ethnic and not burgers/wraps/salads/etc., you should check out this spot! read more

The Kadai Indian Kitchen is my favorite find in the Skyway. It's an "Indian Buffet to Go" restaurant that has become my go-to restaurant for comfort food during cold weather. Warm, stew-like curries, and a full range of rice, meat and veggie dishes. In traditional buffet fashion, you can select everything you want from among the 20+ options in the Kadai buffet line. As you do so, servers will assemble your plate. The portions are as generous and numerous as you like. During my recent visit, my picks included three curries, a rice dish, a potato dish, some breaded vegetables and spicy chicken. They also included a small stack of naan (flat bread) and offered dessert (which I refused). The result was a hefty plate of tasty, stewy, goodness. A plate from Kadai provides mosaic of flavors and texture for around $10 (a bit lower if you only choose vegetarian options, a bit more if you explore their meaty offerings.) If you love the flavors of india, like I do -- but aren't confident in ordering from a typical menu (like me) -- Kadai is a great place to explore indian cuisine. They're open for breakfast and on weekends (saturday) too! read more

Kadai Indian Kitchen - A savory curry packed buffet to go. My new go-to destination for winter comfort food at lunch. @yelpmsp - Indian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I hungrily pace the skyways looking for food. I walked in and got some very delicious Chicken Tikki Masala. The color was orange, very bright with lots of flavor! More on the sweet side vs spicy, but a great experience in my mouth none the less. Large chunks of chicken. Plenty of food for what you pay for. Came with rice, I also ordered a side of Gallic nan. $12.95 + $2.95 total, seems very reasonable. What would we without carbs in Covid? I would be sad. It was not busy inside the restaurant, and it did not take long to cook, receive my food. I had not had Indian cuisine for quite some time, the man behind the counter was very helpful, going through the menu with me and answering all my questions. I will be back, aiming for something more spicy! A gem in the skyways. read more

The good was really good. Had booked a table for a Holi dinner. They can work on getting orders served quicker. The food was legit, but overall it was pretty spicy for an Indian restaurant in the US. I had to locals come along with me, they had an upset tummy the following day. DO TRY THE PAAN THEY SERVE. read more

I had a great experience at Kadai Indian Kitchen. It's fantastic and totally different than the norm. What a magnificent dish Tandoori Chicken was. Absolutely mind-blowing. The service is quick and courteous too. Yes, Kadai Indian Kitchen actually care that you are happy. read more

Just another great tasting day! Love the options of food and guaranteed flavor burst each time. I love the chicken biriyani, pol?? paneer, butter chicken, naan, and dessert. I always get to go order as it is lunch buffet and plenty of left over for a late afternoon snack. Do check the spice level of new dishes because they stay true to their recipe spice. I frequent this place for lunch and the food is as consistent at their Plymouth location. read more

Kadai Indian Kitchen - Lunch buffet options - Indian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Good food but really bad service. I got the lunch buffet to go. First of, the server wasn't interested in what I was asking for, so I had to repeat myself. No smiles. Then when I complained about the container not closing, he gave me a lecture on how I should hold it. No, not a "let me help you out here" but more of a " don't you know you need to hold it this way, so stupid". I have proof- the guy standing next to me in life just laughed at me when the server was rolling his eyes and insinuating how stupid I am. So, there you go, never coming back here. I hope they are reading the reviews. read more

Went with work friends from India. We had to wait until 11:15 for the buffet to open, but the food was worth the wait. Also good Chai tea

The worst experience ever. 45 minutes of rava onion masala dosa without the masala. Soggy dosa and moreover they don't server sambar like seriously? Very disappointed never going to visit again. read more

Kadai Indian Kitchen - Onion rava masala dosa without masala - Indian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I wanted to like this place...I really, really did. I came here for lunch on a random weekday. The line moved pretty quickly and they were helpful in finding what I wanted. My issue with this place was that everything was lukewarm and tasted greasy. The naan was flat and oily, the curries lukewarm, and the chicken cold. for $11, I expected at least a halfway decent lunch. Additionally, the restaurant was dirty. There are definitely better lunch options downtown. read more

Food is old and reheated from previous day. Some workers sitting in the food prep area on their laptops where they are preparing your meal. Then every day around 2pm to close they have a man sleeping in the dining area. read more

I have no idea why there are not more options for Indian cuisine in the skyway because, yum! Kadai is one of the only ones out there and not too horribly expensive for being downtown. For $8.99 you get the veggie option and for $9.99 you get the meat option. It is sort of like a buffet, but they ladle it for you, more points for the divided plate/tray being made of a hardy paper cardboard that is more environmentally friendly than plastic or Styrofoam! I basically go in, tell them I "want everything, especially if it is spicy!" and they just pile my tray (see my photo above). There is nothing bad on the plate! Their chicken biryani is great, and the butter chicken is tasty. If they had samosas as well I would just eat here everyday forever. Everything is hot (nothing worst than lukewarm food) and delicious. read more

Kadai Indian Kitchen - Lunch meat option for 10 bucks - Indian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

That buffet hits the spot. Unique flavors in each dish and delicious sauces to sop up with some naan.

They confirmed my order off of Grubhub, and never delivered my food and then proceeded to push back my delivery time another hour. Unreliable! Don't order from them. read more

Pros Food is good or very good indeed. Good Indian snacks. Cons Non friendly staff Not so very clean environment Staff looks un-hygienic themselves. A bit more pricey for the platter they offer for lunch. Asking extra in platter will piss them off , though they charge heavily. read more

This is fast becoming my favorite Indian restaurant in Minneapolis. As they used to say about the old Chef Cafe, for quality, price and taste you can't beat Kadai Indian Kitchen! read more

This place is great. The flavors here are amazing. You get whatever you want for 1 price from the to-go "buffet". Sometimes though they don't give you very much of things-I've seen people ask for more but never have. They also move very quickly so asking what's in something is hard. read more

Kadai Indian Kitchen - Lunch ""buffet" - Indian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This is by far my favorite Indian restaurant I have been too. Never had a bad meal here. People are nice and friendly and always a nice variety of dishes. read more

This probably the best Indian restaurant in the downtown. Benefits of going to Kadai while you are working in downtown. * Easily accessible on Skyway. * Fast service. * Lots of options to choose both Veg/Non-veg. * Can enjoy a hot and spicy Indian food. * Limited buffet lunch but more than enough. * Can taste from starters to Desserts everything at an affordable price($9-$11) read more

Gotta love Kadai! Very delicious Indian food and a great variety of options. They switch the menu up daily, so you could go multiple times a week and get different flavors and dishes. My personal favorite is their channa masala and their fish curry, but you can't go wrong with butter chicken! With the amount of food you get, $12-13 is an appropriate price. Even though it's more expensive than most skyway eats, the variety, quality, and quantity is sure to make it worth your money. read more

Inexpensive delicious Indian food. I had lunch here last week - you can get four items for 6.99 for dine in. The flavors are amazing, flavorful robust curries that doesn't hurt your face with spiciness. It gets busy during lunch but worth the wait. read more

Ordered food a chili chicken and boneless byriani the worst food omg the chili chicken was a Chinese stir fry chili chicken traditionally is not made with green peppers etc.. irs made in a tomato sauce with spices the byriani was horrible it was just a chicken stir fry with rice the only good thing I had was the Naan this is not Indian food dont know what you would call it but not indian horrible omg the worst read more