Good food but mild had some spicy burn for people who do not handle spicy. Water on table is…read moreconvenient. Food delivered to table in compostable take home containers reduces waste.

Updated review for their lunch buffet! It's back on weekends from 11:30am - 2:45pm and it's $20pp…read more The selection was GREAT, fresh and hot! There were lots of items I wouldn't have ordered myself like the medhu vada (savory lentil doughnut) as well as the delightful payasam dessert (rice pudding with fresh coconut and tapioca). I also loved that they had both veg and goat biryani. Yum. They also kept the spice level VERY VERY mild. I usually order MEDIUM here and get rocked (in a good way!) We got there right at 11:30am on a Saturday and it was quiet for the first 5 minutes then people were STREAMING in, so clearly it's not a secret anymore ha.

Idli vada is a meal for $9…read more Good music good clean space definitely recommended Oh and the food was delicious

You must try this place!!!!…read more This Indian spot had my friends and I basically licking our plates clean! The interior and service are lacking but honestly that's how many authentic places are. The food is what we came here for and that was just amazing. The garlic naan was soft and had such a nice pull apart. The butter chicken and chicken tikka masala were both tender, flavorful, and not spicy at all. The lamb biryani has suchhh a strong mix of different spices and has such a distinctive taste in the best way.

Solid Indian food! Lots of seating and good variety on the menu. The cocktails also had a good mix…read moreof Indian flavors

Ok Indian restaurant near UMich. Space was very cozy and casual. Service was ok, but a tad on the…read morecold side. - Lamb saag (hot): 10/10 (flavorful curry that's on the spicier side) - Chicken tikka masala (medium): 7/10 (very tomato heavy... I wish it had a stronger curry flavor) - Chicken biryani: 5/10 (rice was overcooked and the biryani was kinda flavorless) - Butter naan: 4/10 (naan just tasted like... bread) - Ice tea: 1/10 (tasted like water)

My first visit today with 2 friends that had eaten there before. I loved the atmosphere and the…read morefood and drinks were delish. I will go again.

They have the recipe for success. In a town like Ann Arbor where so many palates and flavor…read morepreferences come together, today I tasted what versatility and control of spices truly meant. Ordered for take out and arrived a little earlier than my order was expected just to take in the restaurant. As soon as I went in, I felt welcomed and was offered seating to wait. The wait wasn't very long, and the colors, decorations, and attention to detail in their organization was visible from their space to their plates. I ordered the Lamb Butayko which came in a higher beef to sauce ratio which I personally prefer. The veggies the ad a special taste and crunch which complemented the lamb perfectly. I ate a lot, but even so still had leftovers for the rest of the week to go along with their fantastic garlic naan. I will certainly be back, but just the fact that they've been around since 2017 speaks louder, and tastes even better!

This restaurant was the first time I had experienced Indian food. I had the Andhra Lamb curry…read more(Spicy), cheese naan, and samosas. The samosas were very crunchy and delicious. The curry was incredibly flavorful, perfectly spicy, and the lamb was very tender. The naan was also great. Along with the food, I appreciated the service. They made sure I was taken care of without constantly interrupting the meal. Would recommend!

My married friends and I were hoping to try the lunch buffet yesterday after hearing a promising…read morereview from a reliable source about Desi Ruchulu Indian Cuisine. Unfortunately, due to the rainy weather, they weren't offering the buffet that day. The three of us opted to order a la carte and squeezed into a comfortable booth. While glancing at the menu, I noticed entire pages dedicated to dosas, biriyanis, and Indo-Chinese dishes. In hindsight, we probably should've gotten at least one dish from each section, but we weren't really in the mood for dosas or the Indo-Chinese entrees at the time. GARLIC NAAN - 3.49 The garlic naan is a must-order. Each order comes with four quarter pieces, and I honestly could've eaten the entire basket myself. It's topped with plenty of minced garlic and is flavorful enough to enjoy on its own. PANEER TIKKA MASALA - 14.99 The tikka masala leaned heavily on the creamy side and was much less tomato-forward than I prefer -- savory with very little tomato sweetness. There were a few small pieces of tomato, onion, and possibly peppers, along with the paneer. While the paneer was good, there weren't many pieces overall. I enjoyed the dish, but I would've preferred a more tomato-based curry. VIJAYAWADA CHICKEN BIRYANI - 15.99 Highly recommended by our trusted source and echoed by multiple Yelp reviews, this was easily the star of our meal. The rice was fragrant and packed with aromatics, and the chicken was cut very small, almost minced. It was incredibly flavorful and unapologetically spiced, unlike many Indian restaurants in the area that tone things down for the American palette. This biryani did not hold back. While I generally prefer bite-sized chicken for the texture, I can see how the finely chopped chicken absorbs the spice better and distributes the flavor more evenly throughout the rice. That said, I do wish there had been more chicken overall so every bite included some. GOAT KORMA - 17.99 This was a pretty standard, nutty, creamy korma. Unfortunately, most of the goat pieces were very bony, with some pieces being straight up bone. I felt a bit cheated since this is a pricier entree. My friend has a much higher spice tolerance palette than his wife and me, so I only had a few bites before returning to milder dishes. Overall, this is probably the most spice-forward Indian restaurant I've been to in this area, and it genuinely felt like all of my taste buds were waking up with every bite. I highly recommend the Vijayawada Chicken Biryani, especially if you've never had it before, as it's not something I see often at Indian restaurants. The flavors are phenomenal, and next time I'll be back for a lassi, a dosa, and one of their Indo-Chinese dishes.

I wasn't to eat meat the day of my travel. I got in after 8PM and didn't want to drive anywhere as…read moreit was foggy and they don't believe in street lights over there. I looked up DoorDash and saw this place and wanted to try it. Con: I did not know which type of vegetables were in the vegetable biryani. Also, no utensils write given so I got creative and used the condiment lid for the mint and cilantro chutney to eat but not too long I was not enjoying my meal because I didn't have a spoon or fork to eat. I was in my hotel room alone but I refused to use my hands to eat rice. I didn't even finish half. The samosas on the other hand were yummy. The potatoes, peas, and lentils were predominantly filled and fried to perfection; not oily or greasy. It came w/ 3 sauces (mint and cilantro, yogurt based, and tamarind). Pretty solid Indian food.

Guys, I'm not BSing when I tell you I goto *A LOT* of Indian buffets…read more This place is *NO JOKE DELICIOUS*. The weekday buffet is awesome, consistent flavors, but the magic happens on Sundays --we're talking multiple curries, veg + meat, kabobs, soup, South Indian breakfast (idli etc), biryani, salad, AND mango lassi, all you can freaking eat. I used to have to drive all the way to Farmington Hills to find buffets this good. To have one in Ann Arbor is a blessing. Thank you Taste of Suvai, this place is fantastic

A solid Indian Restaurant is an essential part of the Rolodex for any foodie. There are so many…read moreoptions in the A2-Ypsi area, and India Cafe is a great one to add to that list. Located on the busy Washtenaw Ave corridor, it's easy to find and is in a place with ample parking. The restaurant is simple, but the food and service is where this really shines. An experienced chef takes your order, cooks the food fresh, and delivers it to your table, all while also juggling takeout orders that come in. I went with Chicken Tikka Masala for my first visit. It's always a hit and this iteration came out beautifully. I went for the lowest spice level and it was flavorful without being too hot. Served with a side of seasoned basmati rice, it hit the spot. Portions were generous enough that I was able to take some leftovers to work the following day. This will be my new spot for Indian food, whether I'm dining in or carrying out!

Omg! The food is Amazing! I've been making a conscious effort to support small local businesses and…read moredon't let the strip mall exterior in Ypsilanti fool you! He cooked it fresh to order. Like home kitchen style authentic indian cuisine. It's so flavorful! One of the best indian restaurants I've experienced. The food is handcrafted

Casual, tasty Indian food for the whole family. Chicken 65, butter chicken, and a Tamil curry that…read morehit the spot. Friendly and not overly loud.

We were looking for some Indian food and decided to give this place a try. The food tasted pretty…read moregood overall and we really liked how fresh the naan was. The masala fries we had to send back for some more spice. They were kind of plain and wished they were hot. They just seemed like frozen crinkle cut fries with seasoning on top. Don't think we would get them again. The service was OK, but we did wait a while when we first walked in as they were on the phone and we weren't acknowledged right away. They were not busy and we were the only one in the restaurant. They had some nice music playing which added to the experience. Not sure we would return again, but you can give them a try for yourself.

Change of address 1797 Washtenaw Ave. Ypsilani…read more Amazing food choices Friendly owner, easy parking my new favorite spot

We sometimes seek out Indian food after appointments in Ann Arbor but today, we were too late to…read morehit up our regular restaurant. Yelp offered this one as an alternative so we decided to give it a try. The food was great--very authentic and tasty--and the man operating the place was very friendly. The interior is a bit sketchy: eating area + Indian grocery + lounging area? It's a bit haphazard and it did make me wonder what the kitchen looked like, but the food is worth a trip and I would definitely eat here again.