Udipi Cafe - Eclectic Indian Vegetarian
| Address: | 3300 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Duluth, GA 30096, USA |
| Phone: | +1 678-584-5840 |
| Site: | udipicafeduluth.com |
| Rating: | 3.8 |
| Working: | 11:30AM–3PM Closed 11:30AM–3PM 11:30AM–3PM 11:30AM–3PM 11:30AM–3PM 11:30AM–3PM |
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Kelsey Malone
I ordered delivery from them, and while the food I did get was decently good, I only got half my order. I ordered masala dosa and got just the dosa. It tasted good dipped in sauces, and although it was definitely not enough for lunch, I had no choice as I had to get back to work. I will note that my delivery was 20 minutes quicker than estimated, which is good. I called later and told them about the wrong order, and in response I felt I was being treated like those people who try to scam restaurants for free food. I hate people like that, and I know Udipi are probably wary of those types, but my food was actually missing. Anyway, after the cook claimed I was wrong, the guy on the phone said a manager would call me back, but they never did. I called and left a message - still no response. On to the food itself - plain dosa was good, aloo paratha was decent. I think the paratha would be better if Id dined in (it got steamed a little in the aluminum foil), but nothing you can really do there. Regardless, the aloo filling was not very flavorful, and I prefer Purnima Bangladeshi for that. Overall - I wouldnt order delivery again, but I might dine in. Id probably only go here for those South Indian dishes you cant get easily elsewhere, like dosa. Hopefully it was just an off day.
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Andrew Ruiz
Experiencing new cuisine can be as intimidating as it is exciting, but Udipi Cafe will embrace you from the moment you walk in, take away all anxiety and leave you with a delightful South Indian culinary experience. If you have experience with Indian food you have probably encountered dosas; the dosas at Udipi are probably the among best you have experienced in the Atlanta area (or anywhere in America). In addition to the dozens of dosa combinations available, the menu is filled with other fantastic South Indian specialties like savory fried donuts called vada and steamed lentil and rice cakes called iddly. Sweet, sour, spicy flavors abound here and all are richly infused with aromatic spices; you wont encounter bland or boring here. The best part about the experience is that the staff is so friendly and approachable that you will feel completely comfortable asking for help deciphering the extensive menu. Better yet -ask for recommendations, sit back and enjoy. When considering the quality of the food and service, this is by far my favorite Indian restaurant and one of my favorite all time favorite restaurants in the Atlanta area. When you are looking for exotic flavors served in an accessible and friendly setting this is the place for you.
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A Private User
This place was actually VERY attractive for the first few minutes, until the manager and staff would not stop staring me and my fiance down while we ate. I felt so annoyed. The food was GREAT, sadly, they were too standoffish and the feeling of being pressured away was heavy in the air so we hurried the check and left. The look on the manager (Or owner, whichever makes him feel more important, sheesh.) portrayed his thoughts of PEASANT" as he stared at me eat. Our waiter was very neat and patient with us, and for that, I gave a large tip. But only for his hard work, he deserved every penny. The rest of the place was an uncomfortable, unwelcoming, rust pot. And the customers, staff, manager, whatever, EXCEPT for our waiter are narcissistic arrogant elbow tips who think THEY profile rich. Ignorance at its finest. They thought we didnt portray enough to pay the bill. If you want to be judged by a meal, come here. :) Service awful.
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Ravi Natarajan
I have been going to Udipi several years now. I had many issues in the past by a particular server and I did my best to encourage him but he just provided us bitter experience. so, i stopped going for a while. Again I started this year and frequently visit and pay good tips too and also encourage them for better quality of food. In spite of all this, they served me stale sambar in the south-indian thali. stale and stinking sambar. I was surprised. ! I personally cook at home and love sambar and vegetables as we all do. But, I was shocked to get a stale sambar with stale vegetables. I had this nausia feeling after eating there and wish I could vomit the food. that is it. that is it. I will NO LONGER go there. I have decided for moneys worth and quality "olive garden" is the best choice for me. I am a pure vegan.
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Travis Adams
I like Indian and Asian foods and was looking forward to some great food. What I found was quite the opposite. This place is horrible. It smells like an ashtray. The menu doesnt have pictures nor good descriptions of the food. I asked my waiter to make a recommendation. He mumbles something I couldnt understand. He pointed to something on the menu and said. "Youll like, its good" I threw caution to the wind and agreed to what he suggested. I was expecting something spicy with lots of flavor. What he brought me was a dish with a large greasy puffy piece of bread. Under the bread was a small metal bowl with chickpeas covered it a light sauce. On the side were several large chunks of onions, several slices of jalapenos and a dried slice of lime. One of the worst meals Ive ever had. I do not recommend this place.
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Stacy B
Food was not at all authentic, especially the South Indian Thali. It is not worth paying $14 just to eat rasam and sambar with rice and a couple of other side dishes. The person that was supposed to greet us at the entrance was arrogant. Other than our server, who was a woman, the rest of the staff was in a hurry to send us off. The food is pathetic. The dosa is just served with some watery sambar and very little coconut chutney. They need to stick to their Kerala food (fish curry). Not authentic South Indian dishes. There are two men and one woman on staff. The tall man needs to improve on his manners. We are not going back. Food was really bad. Our stomachs felt bloated because of excessive use of baking soda.When ever they see just 2 people they pressurize you to leave quickly. Shame on them.
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Yash Brahmbhatt
Udipi has always been my go-to place to quench my South-Indian food cravings. Having tried multiple Udipi locations in the past, I feel like this location could work just a little on the size/ quantity of the dosa. The texture and taste is descent but could be better. For example, the Mysore masala dosa. The Mysore chutney/paste that goes on the dosa was very bland to me. On the contrary, I love how they serve in steel plates along with the traditional banana leaf. Very impressive!! To me, details matter and minute details indeed make a difference. The service is good and so is the ambience. Staff is approachable and very friendly. Decently priced food. Keep it up!! There is always room for improvement.
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A Private User
This is one of the worst indian restaurant we ever visited. The other day we were there was no hello or hi to the customers, like the owners were in a baarat and we are ladkiwalas. The waiters stood at a corner, without even providing the menu cards. You have to literally call them and ask for water. The food, let me tell you I am a south indian, I havent had the chance to eat such a bad south indian food at any place till date. I mean really they dont know "S" of south indian food. The guy at the front desk was arrogant and ignorant as a human can be. I dont know who the owners are, but they need major change and uplift of this place. If you want to waste your money you must visit this place once.
