The Best Indian Restaurants In Atlanta - Atlanta - The Infatuation

"At night, the scene at this Cumberland restaurant is relatively quiet, aside from the Bollywood music videos on the TV and a few families sharing thalis of creamy paneer butter masala, tasty chana masala, and gulab jamun. But when Swapna opens its $20 lunch buffet, the place really comes alive. Folks shuffle out of booths to go for their umpteenth helping of tandoori chicken, and you'll hear the sound of forks clanking throughout. Come then. The buffet is the best way to try Swapna's various North and South Indian dishes and Indo-Chinese staples, which are great. We’re looking at you, crispy mushroom manchurian, creamy sambar, and those flaming red, expertly spiced tandoori chicken thighs." - juli horsford, jacinta howard, nina reeder