We recently celebrated my Husband's surprise birthday party at Ulavacharu Banquet Hall. All the food items ordered for the event were tasty and guests enjoyed having them and gave compliments. Staff is hands-on, friendly, and helping to manage the event, including setup, food management. Perfect for those looking for a "hidden gem" that offers authentic, high-quality food without the premium cost of a hotel ballroom. We highly recommend Ulavacharu in Sunnyvale. It's not a fancy, traditional banquet hall, but it is super spacious, very affordable, and the food is hands-down some of the best, most authentic Andhra-style food in the Bay Area. They are very flexible, and the manager takes good care of you. We had a great experience with them. read more

Pretty good tiffin spot. We focused on the South Indian dishes like Punugulu and generally found them very good. They have recently expanded their menu to include more northern dishes and curries, and so I hope to come back soon. Extremely nice and attentive staff. read more

Wow I haven't eaten like this in a long time. My belly is super full and happy. Friday lunch buffet is $24. Good selection of food and some sweets. There is unsweetened tea and mango lassi. They brought us naan once we started eating. Everything was super flavorful! I have had better butter chicken and Chana but for buffet it was good. I especially liked the okra. It was the first time I tried the sweets. I liked the ball better than the diamond shaped treat ( tasted similar to baklava). The green sticky sweet rice was tasty too. So happy to finally try this place. read more

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Came for buffet it was about $20...lots of food options and dessert. Drink options as well like mango lassi, badam milk and chai tea. read more

UlavacharU Indian Restaurant - Buffet - Indian Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Only reviewing selected items based on today's catering. -Konaseema Chicken Fry: very confusing looking dish as I stared at a glop of darkness in the tray. Just couldn't tell what is in there, neither could I know if I was picking up the chicken or the seasoning spices. And why is most of the Indian meat dishes always have bones (except butter chicken or the Tikka Masala)?? Positive note is the dish smelled aromatic and tasted strong but good seasoning yet a bit too much heat for me. -Chicken Tikka Masala: I almost thought we got soup! A flap tray of sauce and I had to fish around scraping to the bottom to find a few pieces of meat! Otherwise, it tasted just like any other tikka masala. -Naan bread is a bit dry and thin, not too fluffy or soft. I had better ones. So I'm still not impressed with Indian food. read more

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I went for a weekday buffet to this place. They have a rich mango lassi and chai. Along with a great selection of veg and non veg dishes plus chutneys. I enjoyed the South Indian egg curry and pongal a lot. They bring fresh naan's to your table. If you like paan, this one is very good. The ambiance is not much to speak off - the people serving us were nice - we went during lunch hour - so had to flag their attention to get the naan's on the table. read more

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Service Prompt service, mostly polite wait staff. Adorable and polite cashier Price I'm not sure if it was on the high side for the location. It was $26.70 for an appetizer, a main and a beverage. Still, fair price for the food. Ambience It was not fully packed, but it was lively. There was no wait time and there was ample room for seating m, especially for this solo diner Food quality It was great! The front desk person at the nearby hotel referred me to this place and gave me an order suggestion. They were not wrong! It was a delicious and enjoyable experience. Hygiene Clean! The table, the floor, the seats and the serving utensils and plates. Not sure what the back of the house looked like, but the front was in a highly presentable condition. This was a 4.5 out of 5! Would highly recommend read more

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I stopped by for the lunch buffet on a Sunday. The best thing about the buffet was, both mango lassi and masala tea were provided. Chicken biryani in the buffet was good. Goat pulao and fish curry was ok. Hariyali chicken and cauliflower munchurian were good. read more

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This restaurant, which has vegetarian and non vegetarian items, is in a quaint looking building on El Camino Real. The inside is spacious and it has a banquet room. There is a nice array of food with samosa curry, butter chicken, spinach, fresh fruit, dum biryani, raita, and much more. There are several chutneys; the peanut is quite spicy. There was a large assortment of sweets including halva and custard. The buffet comes with mango lassi and unsweetened tea. Naan bread is very good. The plates are cleared pretty promptly. read more

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I came to UlavacharU for their weekend lunch buffet -- and left already planning my next visit. The variety was impressive, but it was the authenticity and bold flavors that really stood out. From biryanis to curries to fresh dosas, everything tasted like it was made with heart and tradition. As someone who isn't Indian, I wasn't sure what to expect walking in -- but the staff couldn't have been more welcoming. They were kind, helpful, and genuinely enthusiastic about sharing the dishes and answering questions. I felt completely comfortable and appreciated. The Babycorn Manchuria was crispy and addictive, the Okra Pulusu was tangy and comforting, and the Tandoori Chicken was perfectly charred and juicy. I also loved the desserts -- especially the Pineapple Kesari and the Boondi Laddu, both of which were the perfect sweet finish. UlavacharU offers a true taste of South India, and the buffet is a fantastic way to explore it all. Authentic, delicious, and full of heart -- can't recommend it enough. read more

UlavacharU Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Language could be a barrier. We had a hard to order something not in their menu and trying to ask if they served the battered cauliflower. After much confusion, the answer was no. fried fish with curry battered - not in menu, this is really delicious but watchout for the fish bone. mutton curry and okra curry were both okay, both served with white rice. We like their mango lassi. read more

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My husband and I LOVE this place! It's always poppin' when we stop by (especially when it's the buffet or unlimited thali). Many of the dishes are gluten-free, so there are plenty of options if you're celiac or gluten intolerant. The prices are really affordable for the amount of food you get, and the Indian food is some of the best you'll eat in the Bay. Don't sleep on this place. read more

UlavacharU Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Thali meals - Non Veg is a must try. It's unlimited and trust me it's worth it. Save your tummy for the Hyderabadi biryani in the end

*Vegetarian Foodie Review* Ulavacharu is our go to for South Indian (Telugu style) buffet. Best South Indian restaurant in Bay Area, hands down!! It's a huge restaurant with ample amount of seating. We went on a weekday for lunch buffet. Best things abt this place: 1. Variety of dishes for both veg and non-veg for buffet, especially veg varieties (appetizers + entrees + desserts) it's unbelievable. They also have a drink (mango lassi etc) and chai. 2. Their food is not too oily or too spicy like most of the South Indian restaurants close by. 3. The quality and taste has been consistent throughout, have been coming here for over 4+ yrs and it only keeps getting better. 4. I have never felt discomfort after eating here, which happens with most buffet places. However, in this visit, the 2 paneer dishes I had, felt that the paneer was stale or old. You just know when paneer is not fresh. This is my only complaint. Highlights for my fav items from the buffet during this visit: - Samosa Chaat: I usually avoid North Indian dishes at this place but this one amazed me, tasted as authentic as it can get - Mysore Bonda: the best, no doubt! - Lemon Rice: tasted homemade and very similar to the ones you get in temples in India - Spinach Pachadi, Tomato Pickle, Peanut Chutney: you won't find the authentic taste in other restaurants - Hakka Noodles: Yum and not super oily, just enough oil Everything offered is at the buffet table, however, naan is served fresh as requested at your table. Btw, they also have savory snacks and sweets prepared in-house for purchase. We purchased Chagodi for my 4 year old as it's her fav savory Indian snack (mild). It was around $20 per person for buffet, which is fair given the variety of dishes offered and amazing service provided. read more

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Food (9/10): So I would say for the average American, this place is way too spicy. We brought a coworker here and he couldn't eat most of it because it was too spicy. However, I love this place; it's just as good as Ulavacharu Tiffins. The Thali was a lot of food, but they kept asking if we want more and more good. LOVE THIS Not a super fancy place, but it's really good food. read more

UlavacharU Indian Restaurant - thali - Indian Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Weirdly scruffy space but I don't mind. My veg thali was insane and they came by to offer free mini dosas and other treats. The TV happened to be playing Tips' YouTube channel with top hits of the '90s (the best era for Hindi music). An altogether lovely time. read more

UlavacharU Indian Restaurant - Thali with sambar, rasam, buttermilk - Indian Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Late post so I don't know if they still have $0.10 beer. The mango lassi was thick and not too sweet, just the way I like it. The baby corn Manchuria stood out for me- battered and fried baby corn with a sweet sauce. Their chicken in some sort of green rub was tender and delicious. The garbanzo bean dish with a dense flat cake made of lentil(?) was also delicious. They have $0.10 cent beer?!? That's insane! And who knew beer goes so well with Indian food. This place can get packed and really warm on a hot day. People seemed to have no problems cutting in front of you in the long buffet line. The food and beer is worth coming back for though! read more

Lunch buffet. Tried a variety of northern and southern India dishes. My favorites were the butter paneer, butter chicken, lamb biryani, fried corn, fresh nan bread, mango lassi, custard with fruit and a few other dishes I don't remember the names. In general, everything was fresh, of good quality and tasty! There were also many vegetarian options as well. Price was reasonable. I would definitely return. read more

Hosted an event here in their banquet hall. The staff were super friendly and guided us through initial booking all the way till event ended. Food was delicious, brought out to the buffet on time, warm throughout the event. Very clean banquet hall. Overall a wonderful experience. read more

Fantastic south Indian restaurant .. great food and a fantastic selection of snacks to take home. The house made podi is excellent..

Ordered gongura biryani. If lacks flavours. Was really bland. Would not recommend this dish. read more

UlavacharU Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

The food is good but is overpriced. For a vegetarian $25 for a buffet is a lot, compared to the options a vegetarian has. I've been coming here for the past decade and I have a lot of memories with friends eating here. The place has stayed timeless and the quality of food has more-or-less stayed consistent. The service is good and the food choices are ok. The place requires a renovation - it looks old. Be prepared to stand outside in the sun (especially on a hot day!) waiting for a table - it gets really busy on weekends noon-2pm. They don't take reservations and the indoor waiting area gets full really quickly. read more

We arrived at 5:30 because yelp had stated that they opened at 5:30. Yet they did not open until 6 PM. The gentleman inside saw us and started setting up a table. They let us in 20 minutes before the place opened. We ordered the chicken 65. We also got the saag paneer, chicken tikka masala, Dal fry, and butter naan. The meal also came with a free plate of white rice. Overall, I was under impressed. The chicken 65 was the best dish out of all of them. The paneer was flavorless, as well as the chicken tikka masala also flavorless and tasted similar to buttered chicken, which I'm not a fan of. What saved the review was the complementary chai as well as the chicken 65 was really good and I would go back just for that. Service was kind of hit and miss. read more

Came here for their weekend buffet, which was $23 per person. The variety of vegetarian options were extensive. They also served a handful of non-vegetarian options like butter chicken, goat curry, chicken curry and a fish curry. However, the non-vegetarian options were at the end of the buffet line and the wait can be tedious to get there. I noticed quite a bit of ppl just cutting the line and no one said anything. Not sure if thats normal at this restaurant since I haven't experienced this at other Indian buffets. Overall, service was fast and efficient. They consistently refilled the buffet with fresh food. Oh, they also served mango lassi! A huge plus in my books. read more

Great food, but a chipped plate could be a concern for some. Service was solid. My friend and I went basic with a Tikka Masala and Butter Chicken. They knocked it out of the park on both, easily 9/10 for me across the board. Unfortunately, one of the plates was chipped to a sharp edge (pic attached) but the server didn't care when it was pointed out. I don't mind, but it could be a hazard for some diners! Would recommend overall, but docking a star for safety. read more

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I've been here multiple times for lunch, and the lunch buffet never fails. The restaurant seems to rotate dishes occasionally, but consistent dishes are tandoori chicken, butter chicken, and saag paneer. I think given its buffet style, I was surprised that the food is consistently good. I will say the butter chicken is a bit sweeter than I've had at other Indian restaurants (a little sweetness is good, but the butter chicken curry is a bit too sweet for me here), but everything else is pretty solid. I love that they have chai and mango lassi on tap & both are pretty solid. There's a pretty good selection and there's plenty of vegetarian and non vegetarian options. Have come here multiple times and would definitely come back when I'm craving a plethora of Indian food. Staff seem pretty friendly and are happy to bring my table naan (although usually have to ask). The restaurant is almost always packed so if coming with a big group a reservation might be good. Parking has never been an issue as they have a dedicated lot. read more

UlavacharU Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

We decided to go here after seeing these great reviews. We really enjoyed the food but I couldn't eat it all! Here's what happened: We were in the car for almost 8 hrs. We rushed to the restroom and my partner ordered for us. He ordered fish but he doesn't really eat fish. He leaves that for myself & my younger child. He only eats one piece. We aren't big spice eaters like my husband. The fish was delicious but I never had spicy fish before. It was hard for me to eat & gulp water at the same time. I couldn't eat the lamb biryani and the chicken Tikka even though my partner said it was delicious. I didn't even eat the okra we ordered. My younger one enjoyed spritzing lime on the garlic naan. I need to try that next time. I should have waited for everything to arrive first before I ate the fish. The pakoras & samosas were delicious and was finished. Even got the mango lassi to quench our thirst. read more

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100 stars if i l could Stunning food and nice people This is 85 characters yeah ? read more

We have ordered at least 50 times in the last 8 months from this restaurant. We love the flavors and how close to home it feels. It is a mix of hyderabadi and vijayawada flavors depending on what you order. Service is decent. Ambiance is ok but never dined in. This is our go to place for DoorDash orders when craving Indian food. read more

UlavacharU Indian Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Hats off to the wonderful staff at the restaurant. We forgot our phone and they were kind enough to hold it for us and let us in early next morning to retrieve our phone. Food was good. My husband loved the chicken tikka masala... read more

UlavacharU Indian Restaurant - Guntur Egg Biryani - Indian Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Best Buffet probably you can find in Sunnyvale, CA. I am from Southern CA where we kind of dried out on great Indian buffets. We were on a trip to northern California and my relatives recommended me this place as best place for Indian buffet, we decided to try it. The place looks small from outside but inside they have huge seating area and extended seating are I am guessing this only for weekend. The lines were huge, please don't remember to fill at least 2 plates :-) otherwise you will end up standing in the queue for most of the time. Buffet starts with lots of Vegetarian Items followed by a section for non-vegetarian which also has huge selection of varieties. Surprised to see so many different vegetarian items, the Vegetarian food along with Samosa chat was amazing. When it comes to non-veg The Tandoori chicken and mutton pulav was simply amazing along with others. read more

UlavacharU Indian Restaurant - From buffet - Indian Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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We are pretty much regulars here. Ordered a gongura paneer biryani today and found a bone in it. Very disappointed! read more

UlavacharU Indian Restaurant - Ordered Gongura paneer biryani and found a bone in it. Very disappointed!! - Indian Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Cannot believe I never left a review for this place. If you are going for lunch it will be full of Indians which is great! The food selection is vast and will meet all desired appetites. I especially look out for curry goat which Indian cuisine does very well. Tandoori chicken, Biriyani, Korma, veggie dishes etc...It is a large spread and it is no wonder it is always crowded. Better come at open. Food is the right temp for a buffet too. Not cold. Serious this is one damn good buffet. We used to come for lunch more often but it just got way too busy. Service is service for a buffet. Nan is served fresh once you get a plate which I appreciate, versus Nan served at the line. Ambiance is nice and open...Crowded though that is why I say come at open. One of the best Indian Buffets in the Bay Area if not the best. With a lot of their ethnic people coming I guess they know how to do it! read more

This buffet is the stuff of dreams if you're craving authentic Indian food. The staff is so friendly and if truly felt like eating at a potluck or an Indian wedding The dining area isn't the biggest and it definitely gets full so get there when they open! You can find good North Indian food in a lot of places but authentic South Indian food is harder to find, so definitely check this place out read more

UlavacharU Indian Restaurant - Lemon rice, raita, okra fry, tomato daal, aloo Bhaji - Indian Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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My visit to UlavacharU Indian Restaurant was a culinary adventure. The Chicken Tikka Kabab for starters was a burst of flavors that left a lasting impression. The UlavacharU Chicken Biryani, with its horse gram sauce providing a tangy twist, was intriguing, but I'll stick to my regular chicken biryani next time. Looking forward to exploring their non-veg thali on my next visit! Service was nice and quick. read more

UlavacharU Indian Restaurant - Chicken Chicken Tikka Kabob - Indian Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Great place for Indian buffet. There was a good choice of options, and the naans were fresh and hot. The staff was friendly too. However on one of the days a couple of items were out, but the staff were understanding about that. Place had a decent vibe, and a good place for family, and friends. read more

2026 Mar 19: Just had the buffet. The food is ok and there are many Indian clientele.

This place is real busy on a Fri at lunch time. Full parking lot and there's a queue at times for food, but moves quickly. 90% of customers are Indian so that's a good sign. Fri, Sat, Sun lunch buffet is $23, slightly cheaper on weekdays. Dinner buffet only on Thurs. Big variety of food. 3 kinds of biryanis, 2 chicken curries, 2 paneers, gobi manchurian, tandoori chicken, various yogurts and custards, mixed vegetables, eggplant, various rice, fruits, etc. They bring fresh plain naan to your table (no other flavors). I asked for no butter and they accommodated. For drinks, there's bottled beers, mango lassi, and Chai tea. Service was great. Buffet items are fresh and quickly restocked, dirty plates are always cleared quickly. It's a pretty big place given that it's 3 large rooms, but the tables are a bit close to each other so it feels a bit cramped. I recommend it read more

They have weekday evening thali. Mon- wed they have nonveg food thali which is amazing. Fresh food and biryani is great, so was rasam, gajar halwa. Good deal . It was not crowded when we went. They serve quickly as you ask food items. Not much done on interior side but they have kept it clean. read more

Mysore Bonda 3 huge fried dough, spiced, 2 very spicy dipping, flavorful coconut dipping Butter Chicken 3 slightly tough, creamy, flavorful, mild spicy Chicken Tikka Masala 3 grilled, larger chunks, mild spicy Vijayawada Chicken Biryani 5 flavorful tender boneless chicken, mild spicy, no weird spice, yogurt sauce, curry sauce Navratan Korma 4 vegetables, paneer, cashew, creamy tomato sauce, non-spicy, slightly sweet Mango Lassi 5 read more