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With the owners of Madras Saravana Bhavan departing and the opening soon of the much-awaited MGR Palace in Stone Mountain (owned by the former chef of Madras), Indian food is getting a bit of a shake up in Atlanta. Add to that the big boo boo last week in Access Atlanta’s readers’ poll, the Big A List (compiled and voted on by readers), calling Imperial Fez the “best Indian in Atlanta,” and we’ve got ourselves a mess. Atlanta has so much great Indian food — Vatica, Zyka, — but do we know our dosai from our dal? Where’s you favorite Indian cuisine?
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By Jack M
July 27, 2007 9:42 AM | Link to this
For a great Indian fix, I’ll make the trek to Alpharetta to eat at Minerva (it’s near the intersection of Something Bridge Rd and Something-else Bridge Rd)…tasty fare and non-stop Bollywood on the big screen. For lunch, nobody can touch the buffet at Swapna on Cobb Parkway, especially when they have the lamb curry.
By Sdaves
July 27, 2007 9:58 AM | Link to this
I love to eat at Himalayas in Chamblee Plaza or Zyka in Decatur.
By Mr. Hungry
July 27, 2007 10:08 AM | Link to this
Bhojanic…. Best Indian Food in GA…
By Dinesh Thaker
July 27, 2007 10:25 AM | Link to this
I love Swapna on Cobb parkway. They have good food at reasonable price and all the servers smile, talk, and give an excellent service.
The owner is not customer friendly. Never talk to us or never recognize us as regular customer!!
The Havali is the worse of all restaurant. If you are Indian they do not treat you good.
By NParry
July 27, 2007 11:12 AM | Link to this
I’d give “Flavors of India” in Duluth high marks for wonderful and tasty food, friendly service and good prices. It’s on hwy 120 and Medlock Bridge…
By NParry
July 27, 2007 11:24 AM | Link to this
I also heard that the original owners of Madras SArav. Bhavan from India are starting their authentic Indian restaurant… If it’s true, then South Indian veg. food available in Atlanta would be the best ever!!
By Kumar
July 27, 2007 11:43 AM | Link to this
I’m indian and the best indian lunch buffet I’ve ever had is at Minerva in Alpharetta. A little pricy ($8.99) but great quality and selection. And it’s always packed, especially on Fridays when they expand selection.
By Doug
July 27, 2007 12:37 PM | Link to this
SWAPNA INDIAN BUFFET - Cobb Pkwy! (just outside I-285, across from Nalley Lexus) Butter Chicken, Lamb Curry, great soups and vegie dishes and salads! A MUST try.
By Sri
July 27, 2007 12:47 PM | Link to this
Hey,
Where are the MSB guys going? Are they relocating somewhere outside metro Atlanta area? What’s going on? Appreciate you inputs, Meredith.
By stuck in griffin
July 27, 2007 1:28 PM | Link to this
Attention any Indian chefs reading this: We are in need of you in Griffin. All we have is mediocre Chinese and mediocre Mexican (about ten restaurants for each).Oh, and also “Mama’s,” the worst country buffet swill you’ve ever forced down your gullet. If you came here, dear Indian restauranteur, I for one would be your most loyal customer!
By ahhh
July 27, 2007 1:51 PM | Link to this
Let’s see: Chief Joseph, Sitting Bull, Red Cloud, Geronimo……
By Andrew
July 27, 2007 2:29 PM | Link to this
Vatica, best food, friendly owner!
By stuck in Griffin
July 27, 2007 2:44 PM | Link to this
Ahhh…
Very cute. thanks for the laugh. :-)
By Charisma
July 27, 2007 3:03 PM | Link to this
who the hell eats this mess its just a bunch of dog and cat liver chopped up with some kind of weeds in it and some sauce they mkake out of the blood. its not fit for desent people to eat and they need to take it back to where it came from.
By Yep
July 27, 2007 3:14 PM | Link to this
Meka Leka Hi Meka Hiny ho
By NICK
July 27, 2007 3:17 PM | Link to this
Indian Food? We in the Souf. What about Soul Food? Someone pull my finger.
By SamIAm
July 27, 2007 3:44 PM | Link to this
Himalayas on Peachtree Industrial just across the street from the Honda dealer is simply DELICIOUS!
By Ravi
July 27, 2007 4:00 PM | Link to this
Indian food in Atlanta is mediocre. The available offerings just scratch the surface of true Indian cuisine. I am a fan of Bhojanic however.
By D
August 2, 2007 9:14 AM | Link to this
I’m not a connoisseur on Indian food by any means, but I found the lunch buffet at Bombay Grill on Savoy Drive wonderful. I have also enjoyed Planet Bombay and Calcutta in Little Five Points.
By sandeep
August 8, 2007 9:09 AM | Link to this
Minerva is too Oily and creamy. Visiting once in a while is fine. MSB has been bought over and the “original” Saravana Bhavan (SB) Chain from Chennai, India is taking over. SB is in many parts of the world
Pure Vegegarians: Try Banaras. 3300 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD, Duluth, GA 30096, (678) 417-1911. The food and service are great
Just past Banaras is Royal highway on 120. The food is great. It is a new restaurant. It is a must try. They have got great variety. If you dont like what do you see in the menu, tell them what you need and they try their best to satsify your needs.
4315 Abbotts Bridge Rd Ste 3, Duluth, GA30097 Phone: (678) 469-0540.
By sandeep
August 8, 2007 9:11 AM | Link to this
Minerva is too Oily and creamy. Visiting once in a while is fine. MSB has been bought over and the “original” Saravana Bhavan (SB) Chain (from Chennai, India). SB is in many parts of the world
Pure Vegegarians: Try Banaras. 3300 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD, Duluth, GA 30096, (678) 417-1911. The food and service are great
Just past Banaras is Royal highway on 120. The food is great. It is a new restaurant. It is a must try. They have got great variety. If you dont like what do you see in the menu, tell them what you need and they try their best to satsify your needs.
4315 Abbotts Bridge Rd Ste 3, Duluth, GA30097 Phone: (678) 469-0540.
By K
August 16, 2007 1:24 PM | Link to this
I like the “Palace” on pchtree pkwy. O also agree that “Minerva is too Oily and creamy. Visiting once in a while is fine”