Thali Of India

I love Indian buffets, and we are so lucky to have several good ones in Rochester. It almost makes up for the weather here. Welllll... nope, not quite. Anyway, Thali of India is awesome. Not only do they have about twenty different main dishes on their buffet along with zesty Indian relish and other condiments, they also bring fresh bread and dosas to your table. Most of the tables seat two or four people, however so it might be a little bit tricky to bring a large group here. They also have a decent wine list if you want more to drink than the complimentary Masala tea. more

I just want to Thali of India for the first time on the recommendation of a coworker. Wow, their brunch is great!! They have a large selection of different classic Indian dishes including curry, rice, vegetables, dumplings, chickpeas, spinach with farmer's cheese and much more. At Sunday brunch they also bring freshly made dosas (similar to a crepe with a spiced potato filling) to the table, along with fluffy naan bread. I found that my favorites were the vegetarian dishes, though I'm not a vegetarian. I found everything to be flavorful and well prepared. The buffet also includes tasty masala tea. This restaurant recently redecorated, and I love the colorful new curtains in the windows. The artificial flowers and greenery seem a bit overdone to me, but overall the place looks good. The service is pleasant and attentive. There was a pretty good crowd at noon on a Sunday, but no one had to wait more than a few minutes for a table. The brunch is a real bargain at around $7, and if you are a student show your student ID and you will pay a discounted price of only $5.99!! The restaurant is easy to find in Winn-Jeff Plaza just north of the intersection of Winton and Jefferson on Winton. There is plenty of parking in front. more