House of India is one of my favorite restaurants in St. Louis. The chicken biryani is the best I've found anywhere, and the lunch buffet is fantastic. They often have choices on the buffet that you can't order otherwise. I have always been seated promptly, and the waiters always seem to refill drinks in a timely manner. They also do take out (I think you actually get more food that way). Though it's usually pretty crowded, I haven't ever felt like the restaurant was too noisy. The waiters do rush you during the lunch buffet if you get there late.
Pros: food, decent price, buffet
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