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    Shayona Cafe

    3.8 (41 reviews)
    InexpensiveIndian, Vegetarian, Buffets
    Open 10:30 am - 7:30 pm

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    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Andrea M.

    The samosa punjabi and mango lassi were just okay. There's nothing super good or bad to mention. The restaurant does have a little market off to the side that's worthy of mentioning. You can get 5 samosa pieces for $3.99. There was only one size for the lassi, and that was $3.50. The samosa weren't brimming with food inside, it was just the right amount. The mango lassi was sweet, but nothing obnoxiously sweet since it is a yogurt drink after all. Btw, the restaurant is to the left as you enter the gates of the property.

    Amanda M.

    Wow! What an awesome experience! It was absolutely wonderful to feel emersed in another culture! We had the samosa , friend lentil balls and some Indian sodas ! The samosas were soooo fresh and full of spices. The lentil balls were initially sweet but as you ate it became more savory and you really were able to appreciate all the flavors We took the audio guided tour at the Temple that is adjacent which was very informative, even if you don't most of the major images have descriptions and information regarding what you are viewing. We were able to be a part of a small ceremony which was very reverent. The grounds are so beautifully manicured. You are required to take of your shoes to enter the temple so you can tell the floor is very clean. The cravings are so intricate! It's incredible how they were able to achieve that amount of detail in stone! The smells, the sounds, and the views are mesmerizing! I would love to come back here and to be a part of a religious or cultural festivity!

    Kim W.

    Thank you so much for donating to our hospital. As a healthcare worker and essential employee as a Registered Nurse it means the world to have someone think of this kind gesture!

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    Rizwan P.

    Used to come here a lot when they first opened a few years after the temple was built and was really impressed with not only their grocery section full of Indian bites but also their array of great Indian street food. However, after a few years of not eating here, decided to come back and try it out again and I have to say their food quality is horrible. Their grocery section is still worth the trip though. Food: My mom and I had the lunch thali buffet which is all you can eat. My mom loves a good thali, and unfortunately I didn't see anything on their displayed menus that I usually get (being of Indian decent I'm extremely picky with my Indian food). This should've been red flag #1, but I just brushed it off and decided to get a thali as well. Now the thali had a decent array of foods to choose from, but no rice, no channa, and none of the usual things you associate with thalis. Their Puri was super oily, the mani was just ok, and the curries and other foods they had just weren't super flavorful. Additionally, they had no chutnis either - which is a big deal if you like to spice up your food. Compared to what they used to serve, it seems like they've sliced all the higher quality items from their menu (no pani puri or chaat?), and seriously downgraded their thali buffet. I opted to splurge on a mango kassi, which was super thick and a bit tart, but not so bad all things considered. Service: Counter service, so don't expect much, but I will have to say they always had a smile on their face and we're very courteous when taking our orders. Price: Their prices used to be a bit much, but now with the perceived quality downgrade, they are just way too expensive. Grocery: This is their saving grace and the only reason I'll be coming back in the future. I afforded them two stars just for this alone just because they have many things that are cooked in-house and actually done well. My family loves their hard puris and their different chevdos. Ambience: Don't expect much as it is a grocery/food court hybrid so it's just tables and chairs, but walking in you get that Indian smell that reminds you of home (if you're South Asian that is). All-in-all, idk why their food quality is so bad now for their food court because it actually used to be decent (I'd say at least 3.5-4 stars), but now it's just simply not good. Feels like their food court is only meant to service the temple workers with sub-par food. The fact that they don't have half the things on their menu (to be fair we came for lunch so maybe those items are dinner only?) anymore like dosas or chaats really disappoints me. Coming here for their grocery only from now on.

    Manushi M.

    Probably one of the most fresh and yummy Indian food in Atlanta. Here the must eat items that you need to buy are the handvo and dhokla. The buffet is ok but this week they had undhiyo which was amazing and fresh. It's a very small cafe with a grocery store where you can buy a lot of Indian snacks. We tried the khichdi and chaas which brought back childhood memories. We also ordered kachoris which were good too. I recommend that one should have breakfast or brunch here and then head to the temple next door. Overall, I highly recommend this place if you are looking for authentic Gujarati Indian food.

    I've no idea what any of this is!  Bean soup, chili, chex mix, something that looked like corn bread but wasn't, & pita bread.

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    Cafe Bombay

    3.6(778 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    Cafe Bombay inside Global Mall offers a lunch buffet seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and…read moreit's definitely worth checking out. The vegetarian buffet is $12.99, while the regular buffet is $16.50, making it a great value for the variety offered. One of the highlights was the complimentary naan--soft, buttery, and fresh. The buffet featured a delicious spread, including butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, biryani, palak paneer, chana masala, samosas, and even curry goat. There was also a fresh salad bar and hot chai tea to round out the meal. The service was great, and the ambiance felt warm and authentic, which made the experience even more enjoyable. My only small critique is that I wish they had ice available for the beverages. Other than that, everything was wonderful. The food was flavorful and satisfying without leaving me feeling overly stuffed. The hot chai tea was the perfect finishing touch. I'm already looking forward to visiting again.

    They have a 'good value' lunch buffet that lasts until 4pm, seven days a week. I got the veg…read moreoption and it was only $11.99. I got there around 3pm so most everything needed a real good stir. You could tell it had been sitting for a while. The Punjabi Khadi had one small pakora left and a whole lot of sauce. I still enjoyed it. The dishes were a bit too oily for my liking. It was good for a one meal of the day and nothing else before it in the day and nothing again until tomorrow. The service was great. The gentleman had water for me and a nice serving of fresh naan waiting for me before I even sat down. He was quick to clear dirty dishes. I've never been to Global Mall before but enjoyed a stroll after my meal.

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    3.4(54 reviews)
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    I have eaten at I Luv Pho so many times, but I have never ventured into Lazeez Tava Fry. So after…read morechurch (down the street at Ekklesia Atlanta Christian), we headed over to try this mysterious restaurant that we found on Yelp. We were the only customers at 11:30, which was fine since they had literally just opened. The restaurant smelled strongly of cleaning product, which indicated that they kept the restaurant clean, but it was a bit overwhelming to keep breathing in for 1-2 hours. So we were a little ignorant and had really no idea what to order. We ended up settling on what we knew - Chicken Tikka Masala and Butter Chicken. There were 6 of us and we each ordered one of those two dishes. You can get naan or rice with your dish, which we didn't realize until later that it would cost extra. It seemed odd, because how else was I supposed to eat my curry without naan or rice? She did specify that our two chosen chicken curry dishes were very similar. Oops. As we ate, we enjoyed watching the Indian version of the show "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" (forgive me if I'm not being politically correct...) playing on the big screen TV in the back of the restaurant. The chicken tikka masala was good, although I'm not sure how to identify whether it was authentic or not, and the rice was fragrant. It was definitely a unique experience - a solid 3.5 experience. I'm not sure how the restaurant is doing, as we were their only customers during our entire lunch, but it seems like the small restaurant has been around for years. Another Sunday when we're craving Indian but don't want to wander too far from church, we'll have to come give them another try. And maybe ask for more suggestions next time.

    Service was very quick and polite. I ordered pickup and the food was delicious (malai kofta and an…read moreorder of veggie samosas). The restaurant was empty, but the way it was set up was so cute and I would definitely be interested in dining in.

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    3.7(182 reviews)
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    Tucked into an unassuming strip mall, Mughals is not for beginners. Or maybe it is, depending on…read morethe beginner's palate. There are a lot of tasty and SPICY things to be had here. Be warned: Mughal doesn't offer a "mild" option. It just doesn't exist. Not every dish is fiery, but the flavors are bold and unapologetic and definitely not for the faint of heart. This is a "no frills" dining establishment. There is no fancy decor. There are no crowd-pleasing, Americanized dishes. Get your own water. Besides the people behind the counter, there is no full-service wait-staff. Their energy is spent on the food. And when we were there, brown people were certainly there en force, chowing down. I think the cooks are Pakistani. I may be wrong about that. Certainly they are Muslim, and their cooking leans decidedly in that direction. If you want to skip the rich gravies, go for the "mixed grill," a tandoori platter piled high with perfectly seasoned meats. Naan arrives hot, huge, and fluffy, while the basmati rice is consistently cooked to perfection.

    The garlic naan is top-tier! soft, buttery, and perfectly blistered from the tandoor, with just the…read moreright punch of garlic. The paratha bread is equally delicious, offering that ideal balance of flaky layers and light chew. The chicken tikka leg stands out for its flavor and execution: tender, smoky, and cooked thoroughly to a juicy finish.

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