"For more than a decade, Madras Mantra’s original Decatur location has been a go-to for vegetarians seeking big flavors and a smorgasbord of exciting options. Here, South Indian food shines in dishes like savory beet poriyal and thick eggplant potato curry. Dinner is a la carte, but if you stop by for the fast-moving lunch buffet, you can fill up on everything from crispy mushroom manchurian to a comforting dal for only $14. That’s also when this restaurant really fills up with solo diners, lunch break buddies, neighborhood regulars, and seniors meeting up for a meal." - juli horsford, jacinta howard, nina reeder
