Udipi Cafe

The Scene – Set on the southbound side of Lawrenceville Highway, this South Indian restaurant makes up for a lack of atmosphere with bountiful flavors. Booths and banquet tables line the large, white- and rose-tinted dining room, and a buffet line (only available at lunch) sits to one corner. An attentive--but not overly invasive--waitstaff adds to the experience. – – The Food – Traditional South Indian food is wholly vegetarian, fried yet greaseless. Appetizers lean toward crisp, spongy fritters of lentils and chickpeas. For an entree, try dosai, thin rice or lentil…

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Save Money:: The buffet is a deal. Offered from 11:30am to 3pm for $6.95 on weekdays and $8.95 on weekends, it features dosai, curries, flavored rice dishes, appetizers and desserts.
The Extras:: An upstairs hall seats 50 and must be reserved in advance. Udipi also will cater at other locations.

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ambiance	50.0% positive	“Went there for dinner at their new location on Church St. The food was greasy and awful, and the service was terrible.” “and I prefer good food to decor any day :)”
dessert	100.0% positive	“We usually get the appetizer sampler, which consists of a variety of lentil cakes and fried vegetable concoctions (including a tasty samosa).”
food quality	86.3599967956543% positive	“Went there for dinner at their new location on Church St. The food was greasy and awful, and the service was terrible.” “Get the huge puffy bread, not healthy but you don't want to come here if you're dieting.” “Excellent food , cheap prices!” “I've enjoyed the Manchurian golbi, which is a cauliflower curry with a sweet, sticky sauce.” “It's located at the corner of a tiny shopping center and very easy to miss, but it has great south Indian food.” “Wonderful food!” “We usually get the appetizer sampler, which consists of a variety of lentil cakes and fried vegetable concoctions (including a tasty samosa).” “That batura (the big puffy fried bread) was delicious of the baturas from different places we've tried and was great for soaking up all of that curry.” “The value was great, the service was not bad and the food was delicious.” “Overall, the food is heavy, but it is disguised in rich and savory flavors.” “Flavorful and delicious, get the dosai definitely--the curry was disappointing!” “My friend recommended this place and it is a great value and great food!” “We are both vegetarians and love Indian food.” “Also service is kind of slow, and the servers don't really come back and check on you once they've given you your food.” “Service was less than spectacular but the food more than made up for it - never before have I had such a satisfying veggie-only meal!” “and I prefer good food to decor any day :)” “What a wonderful lunch, we arrived a little late in the afternoon and the buffet was closed, so I ordered the dinner 'small plates' where one gets a taste of a few dishes, it was lovely, filling and light.” “The food is reliably delicious and an excellent value.” “The tangy dosai is filled with a rich, buttery mashed potato.” “excellent south Indian food” “best south indian food in atlanta” “love the pancake-style dish filled with potatoes, onions, etc.”
menu variety	50.0% positive	“Unlike many overpriced, snooty Indian places that cater their menus to the "Western" palate--and the inflated Atlanta yuppie budget--Udipi keeps it real with simple, no-frills Veg standards.” “We usually get the appetizer sampler, which consists of a variety of lentil cakes and fried vegetable concoctions (including a tasty samosa).”
return potential	0.0% positive	“Also service is kind of slow, and the servers don't really come back and check on you once they've given you your food.”
service	33.3299994468689% positive	“perhaps the worst service i've ever had” “The service was not very good - we had to ask for ice for a warm coke.” “Also service is kind of slow, and the servers don't really come back and check on you once they've given you your food.” “friend and i tried this restaurant last weekend and were amazed at the terrible service we received.” “feel like I must be the rebel of Atlanta, because I am one of the few people that actually doesn't like Udipi.” “Went there for dinner at their new location on Church St. The food was greasy and awful, and the service was terrible.” “The value was great, the service was not bad and the food was delicious.” “The service isnt always very professional, but, we got what we wanted in a timely manner, and the staff were polite.” “The service isn't great, but just be forthcoming, don't expect them to come to you.”
value	83.33000183105469% positive	“My friend recommended this place and it is a great value and great food!” “Unlike many overpriced, snooty Indian places that cater their menus to the "Western" palate--and the inflated Atlanta yuppie budget--Udipi keeps it real with simple, no-frills Veg standards.” “The value was great, the service was not bad and the food was delicious.” “Get the huge puffy bread, not healthy but you don't want to come here if you're dieting.” “The food is reliably delicious and an excellent value.” “Excellent food , cheap prices!”
wait time	0.0% positive	“Also service is kind of slow, and the servers don't really come back and check on you once they've given you your food.”

06/05/09

Keep away

by AndyK

Went there for dinner at their new location on Church St. The food was greasy and awful, and the service was terrible. We are never going back to this dump again. I was sick after eating there.

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01/29/09

Good, cheap Indian

by atlexplorer

My friend recommended this place and it is a great value and great food! I love the pancake-style dish filled with potatoes, onions, etc. This was my first experience eating South Indian cuisine and it was delicious. Don't go here if you're expecting the typical Indian curry. I'd say the only downside is the ambiance...and they didn't seem to have the heater on when I was there last time (cold winter night). Also service is kind of slow, and the servers don't really come back and check on you once they've given you your food.

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07/09/08

we love udipi!

by sandysprings

My husband and I and all our friends love Udipi Cafe. We go for birthday dinners, lunches, whenever we can. We often save room for dessert and go to the Middle Eastern place next door for dessert and belly dancing.

Pros: food, interesting south indian dishes, very good serv ice
Cons: none

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07/08/08

Be careful all Indian restaurants are rated 4 or more on 5

by Padru

There is no Indian restaurant that does not have a 4 / 4.5 star review. Pl be careful. We are an unethical breed of people and inflate our ratings. Least realising that all indian restaurants end up being 4.5 on 5. Pl use word of mouth and personal discretion to visit all of these restaurants.

I wish health and happiness in yr experimentation with food.

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08/06/07

This restaurant has gotten great reviews but I don't know why.

by atlhou

The service was not very good - we had to ask for ice for a warm coke. There are much better vegetarian Indian restaurants - try Woodland close to N. DeKalb Mall. I've been here twice and will never go back.

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06/05/09

Keep away

by AndyK

01/29/09

Good, cheap Indian

by atlexplorer

07/09/08

we love udipi!

by sandysprings

07/08/08

Be careful all Indian restaurants are rated 4 or more on 5

by Padru

08/06/07

This restaurant has gotten great reviews but I don't know why.

by atlhou

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