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    Mantra Express

    4.4 (24 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Carol R.

    Mantra Express is in the old spot that used to house Udipi Cafe---a vegetarian Indian restaurant. Udipi was a favorite of mine for many years. Then it became a Greek/Indian eatery serving both vegetarian and non-veg. When I recently saw the new name at the same location with it being back to being just Indian food with both veg and non-veg dishes, I got excited. We popped in around 2 p.m. on a weekday and opted to try the buffet. It is served from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. on weekdays. The place was empty. It was clean and pleasant, and, of course, service was excellent. I can't say the same for the food. Some of it seemed to be sitting there for a while. The sauces were a bit dried up and even the biryani was not moist. The tandoori was decent, but a tad salty. At $17.95 for the buffet, I mostly enjoyed the veg pancake, several pieces of naan that I dipped in tamarind chutney, and the sweet citrus drink.

    Krishna P.

    I went for the lunch buffet and it was pretty decent. I especially loved the various appetizers they had, including the aloo tikki and spring rolls. Goat and fish curries were good. They brought the naan and dosa to the table which was nice. The chutneys, sambar and the dessert section could use some improvement. Ambiance is okay. It is a small strip mall and there is enough parking. The place is still very new, so I will need to give it a couple of tries more and check out the dinner service.

    Gobi Manchurian with gravy. You have to try this.
    Anu P.

    My father introduced me to this new restaurant in Sunrise. Initially I wasn't excited because I felt, okay another Indian restaurant. Well I was wrong. The food was delicious, especially the gobi manchurian. The dosa was perfect but I wish I had a little more coconut chutney. Other than that you get full really fast. The staff is attentive and pleasant. Always checking to make sure our needs were met. The ambience was average but clean and the layout was just right. It's not cramped like other places. The tables are far apart. I'm excited to try a few more of their street food items especially since the prices are reasonable.

    Chicken Samosas
    Charlotte X.

    We had a lovely dinner here for the first time and it was absolutely delicious. We ordered chicken korma and Lamb Rohan Josh as well as the garlic naan and chicken samosas. All the food was piping hot and tasted amazing. The service was also above and beyond with our server who was very attentive and welcoming to us. We will definitely be back! Our new favorite Indian restaurant!

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    Naomi M.

    A darling little spot tucked in a small plaza along University Dr. The interior is simply and tastefully decorated for an Indian restaurant. The server, Silvester, and his colleague Xavier, took great care of us. We started with the aloo tikki as an appetizer. At first, a dish arrived that looked nothing like aloo tikki. Silvester apologized and agreed to take it away, but Xavier explained what it was and recommended that we try it on the house since it was already at the table. Even though the dish wasn't my favorite, it was still good and both men displayed wonderful table manner. After that positive into, the actual aloo tikki did arrive and it was delicious. 4 little potato patties arrived with a side of tamarind and mint chutney. Silvester came back to the table and explained that we had hit $40 with all the items we ordered and were eligible for a free appetizer. We added the tandoori chicken wings. Next to arrive was my masala dosa, followed by my mom's chole bhatura, and then lastly the chicken wings. All the remaining items were fantastic and I can't wait to return for the dosa. The only complaint I have is that the food took quite a while to come out. I was nearly done with my dosa by the time my mom's dish came out. But we weren't in a rush and I shared my plate while we waited. Overall, great experience and I would definitely come back.

    Lamb vindaloo & rice (not pictured was the garlic naan, which was also delicious)
    Patricia B.

    New restaurant alerttttt! This place was so yummy -- you gotta try it. my server, Silvester, was so sweet as well. I went during lunch, and they had a buffet option, but I opted to order the lamb vindaloo a la carte... It was spicy and flavorful. More expensive than a cold lunch sandwich, but so worth it. I'll def be coming back!!

    Butter naan came freshly made and part of our buffet.

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    Friendly service! You can see how much they care. From the naans to the biryani & the curries & even the dumplings everything was great.

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    I love the chicken curry. The waiters were very nice. And the room had nice decor. The tea was top notch.

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    Perfect solo or bestie date location…read more I finally understand the hype behind this life changing butter chicken. I ordered mine medium spice, and it was honestly perfect , creamy, rich, buttery, with just the right amount of heat that built slowly without overpowering the flavor. Every bite had depth. The chicken was tender, the sauce was smooth and flavorful, and paired with the rice and butter naan? Elite combination. The chai was warm and comforting, and dessert closed everything out perfectly. This meal had me quiet at the table for a minute because I was really taking it all in. Easily one of the best food experiences I've ever had. And planning my next visit and who to invite lol

    As we were parking in the strip mall that houses Maharaja, the passengers in the car next to us…read morewere eating samosas. Since Maharaja seemed to be the only Indian place nearby, we figured they got their snacks there. The eatery offers indoor and outdoor dining. And the decor is eclectic and cool. We were the only ones in the restaurant for a while on a Sunday at lunchtime, but soon we were joined by other diners. And like the passengers in the car, they, too, were South Asian. To me, this was a great sign. Our server was extremely polite. And she asked several times if the food was good and if we needed anything. We also got complimentary Indian crackers before our meals. And were given free warm cheese balls for dessert. We ordered the goat korma and the lamb maharaja, both medium spicy, for our meals. The goat was tender but the korma sauce was creamier than expected and a bit sweet with actual bits of raisins. The lamb maharaja was spicier than a medium level. But oh so good with a great tomato sauce that offered a scintillating tingle to our tongues. It was definitely the standout entree. And everything came to the table piping hot, including the dessert cheese ball. We were disappointed with our order of naan. It was flat and tasteless. We've had better naan from a grocery store package. While the food definitely was very good, we thought the prices were a bit high. Our entrees were close to $30 each. And the portions were decent but not ample. Lunch for 2 with 2 entrees, an order of naan, tax, and tip, was $80.

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    A well-deserved one star…read more I came with my family to enjoy a kunafa and Turkish coffee, and during that visit I ordered a large kunafa for my birthday one week in advance. When I came to pick it up, they had completely forgotten my order. I told myself it wasn't a big deal--mistakes happen. What really bothered me was that the owner didn't make any gesture of goodwill to make up for the mistake. Not even offering something small for free as an apology. I ended up without my birthday cake, and they ended up losing a very good customer.

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