Udipi Cafe

Go before 3PM for a fabulous all you can eat buffet. The people who work there are helpful and know the food. A lot of it is very spicy--South Indian style. You can tell it's authentic, as most of the customers are Indians. If you like spicy Indian food this is the place to go! more

Udipi is nestled in one of the many unfortunate looking strip malls along 161. If you're eating in, make sure it's a busy night; otherwise the waitstaff will line up against one wall and watch you dine, which is a little opressive. Tuesday night is not busy, in fact they are closed on Tuesdays, which I never remember until I'm there, craving my peas and cheese. The best option is to call ahead with an order, pick it up, and eat somewhere with better ambiance. The menu is all vegetarian and is the only place I've been able to find batura, which is that great big hot bread balloon, and it has to be eaten right away, so if you're taking out drive home fast. more

I have a couple of Indian friends, and one of them recommended this place to me. If you're used to Northern Indian food, and like to try new things, I definitely recommend this place! It's very different from Northern, though -- you get a curry/coconut milk chutney with pretty much everything that's AMAZING. Evidentally, Indians come from Cincinnati to eat at this place, it's that authentic. It's really cheap for such good food, too. Spicy, but delicious. And it's also ALL VEGETARIAN. Now, this is a very filling vegetarian because it's based around hearty things like potatoes and chick peas. I can't say enough about this place. The ambience could use a little work, but the food and prices are so good you don't even really mind. Definitely give it a try! more