Cafe India - Authentic Indian Grill (Indian Food Restaurant, Biryanis, Indian Cuisine, Indian Buffet, Veg & Non Vegetarian)

I would say there is definitely room for improvement. I ordered Chicken Tikka Masala, but was dissapointed with it. It was too much of masala and even the colour was not authentic. To add onto that, the garlic naan they served was also too much cooked and I felt the extra charcoal in every bite. The biryani was tasty though. Our team waited for around 20 mins for the food. Also, I would like to suggest them that if there are 5 people in a table, can you please bring all food at once? My food came early but other food was late. It doesnt feel right to eat alone while friends were waiting so I just stared into food but didn't eat until other food arrived. The service with smile was very good. Overall, I would try other spots before going to this one again. I would recommend them to be more professional with better quality food. Thanks

I decided to go three days in a row for lunch. Each day was better than the day before. Since I eat super spicy, I opted to up the spice level each day. The chicken vindaloo did NOT disappoint! The chai masala was fresh and the cake is light and moist. 10/10 for all! Best Indian in Memphis! Go, you will not be disappointed. Order from the menu to kick up the spice!!!

Café India is THE BEST! The buffet has a huge selection of amazing food! I bet you can't eat just 1 plate. And the staff and service is most friendly and helpful. I told the waitress that my birthday was this week and we're here to celebrate and the next thing I know, the robot server is singing Happy Birthday to me as it delivers a most delicious serving of birthday cake. Thank you for your kindness, Café India, and for making the start of my birthday week grand!!!

I love trying Indian food when I travel. I was hoping for a buffet but that is only at lunch. I was seated quickly but it did take a little while to get someone to take my order. Food came out promptly and was hot and good. The onion samosas were spicy. My goat Norma was yummy. I have food for tomorrow. Nice large portions. The restaurant was warm though. I couldn't wait to get out and into better AC. I would definitely return and try the buffet.

I am a regular here. This is my favorite Indian restaurant. The food, be it buffet or from the menu, never disappoints

Mixed review: The panipuri was good. As for the Chilli Paneer pizza was tasty,its tanginess gave it an Indian twist, although it didn't quite reach a the traditional pizza taste because of its messy appearance on top. Despite the small portion size, the taste was so good. You can give it a try. Having visited a few times, I highly recommend their buffet, although it's a tad pricier by a dollar or two. I love how they have cakes that remind me of Indian cool cakes with other bakery collections.

I’m so glad I found Café India during my visit to Memphis! Their weekend specialty selection is absolutely next level. I tried the Potlam Parotta and MLA Potlam Biryani, and I can honestly say they’re some of the most flavorful, satisfying dishes I’ve ever had. The Gobi 65 appetizer was crispy, spicy, and perfectly done, and the mango lassi was thick, refreshing, and not overly sweet—just right. But the real star? Their parotta—super soft, flaky, and out of this world. Every bite felt like a comfort hug from home. Honestly, I was tempted to order everything on the menu! It’s a little sad that I’m only in town for a short visit, but I’m definitely coming back if time allows—and for sure next time I’m in Memphis. Highly recommend this gem to anyone craving authentic Indian flavors with specialty weekend dishes!

Best Indian restaurant here in Memphis, Tennessee. I try multiple Indian restaurant and this is the most one I really like. you can see the places are clean,The food is amazing taste ,the service is excellent . until now we have not tried the buffet. We always go and decide some dishes. The prices are so fine. They give you a good amount of food for what you pay .this is what catch you between the other restaurants and this one are the other serving same prices yes but not the same amount of food .we recommended this place for every single person who wanna eat Indian food .and they had (hala ) meat and chicken in the menu .

This restaurant is located right next door to an Indian grocery, so that was encouraging. The reviews were strong as well, so I was excited to check it out. I got the chicken tikka masala spicy, and it was excellent. Also the garlic naan which was great. I'll be back with my fam.

I have been there a lot of times with my family and friends. It's usually nice and quiet there. Our previous visits were alright. Decent service and good food. However, my last visit was a disaster. We ordered dosas, biryani ,and few other things . It took them about 1 hour to start with our food. It was not that busy that day. Except for the biryani everything else was below average. The dosas were made from sour batter. Naan was stretchy. The panner and other vegetables were bland. We had some biryani leftover and asked their staff for to-go box at-least 5 times but never got it. I am sure there are lots of people who love this place but I would never go back there.

Went to Cafe India today for lunch with friends. We enjoyed ourselves tremendously with the 35+ items available on the all you can eat buffet bar. My favorite was the butter chicken with basmati rice. I also had the fish that had a lot of bones but still flavorful. I had a dish with chickpeas that were very tasty and vegetarian, and some type of chips that reminded me of veggie chips but better. I totally forgot to take pics of my food as I was very hungry. Everything was delicious and seasoned well. I like this place a lot. Good value, food, service and always a clean and tidy place to eat. The people are always so nice and helpful.

The place is great! Greeted as we walked through the door on a Sunday evening just before 5pm. My mom and I love Indian food especially the spice level. The restaurant is very open and clean. The hostess reviewed the menu with us and we placed our order. Another person walked over to ask if we'd been helped, another plus. The food came our hot and in a timely manner and they use the robots to bring out food as well. The main dish however was presented and it looked great. Lamb biryani with super spicy level. Excellent. The rice was fresh not sticky and a whole flavor bomb! The lamb was on the bottom but missed most of it because the bowl was so deep! A good problem. My mom had goat biryani. Same greatness different protein. We ordered 3 flavors of naan bread, garlic, cheese and chili garlic and they were very good. All three arrived hot and fresh but the surprise is this naan in thin. My mom and I had healthy scoops of the lamb biryani and the leftover looks like a fresh order. Great price point, great service and great food. I cannot wait to eat these leftovers.

Indian food, what is it? If you don't know. This place will not help you know. The whole menu has no explanation of what the dishes are. Just the Hindi names. I'm sure you can ask if you don't know but I knew what I had come there to try. The Spinach Pakora? super Dank! The Saag-Panner? GIGA DANK. The Aloo Gobi. Dank. Serive was slow but who cares. The pitchers of water waiting on the table, that's a choice and some patrons chose to drink directly from it. But the food. Great. Try it. Level spicy is infact spicy but not mouth destroying. I'm going to have to try the very spicy next time. Though they might have done that based on who the food was for.

I've really come around to value what Cafe India does. This establishment will always be a favorite for expanding my horizons. The food continues to be as good as that first bite, and the service has stayed consistently good. Inside they're making changes to their kitchen and dining area, but it's coming along nicely. The food is still excellent with various delicious options. Absolutely a 5/5.

It's been awhile since we have been here. In that time, the quality of the service has really gone downhill. We were left wondering in the first 15 minutes if we would be waited on at all. We eventually did get served, but throughout our meal, it was really lacking. The food was good (standard), but the kitchen's timing is horrid. I was halfway thru my meal before my husband got his. And the wait for to go containers and check were inexcusable. Not certain we will return.

Been craving some Indian food and a sweet young man from India recommended this spot. We had so many lovely flavors: pani poori, dosa, saag paneer, chicken tikka and more. Next time I'm going for idly and malai kofta. Kia was so kind and helpful, she adds light to the room, plus is very attentive. Also, we saw about 5 people come in for their beautifully decorated custom cakes. Gorgeous! If you ever need a cake, I'd look into their custom ones.

I went here when it first opened, and then I finally came back for the lunch buffet during the work week around 2 PM. I was seated immediately in a booth and somehow the restaurant looked smaller, cozier, and much more organized than the first time. The food was good!!! I enjoyed the buffet!!! It was hot, flavorful, and spicy! I had a plateful and some side yogurt and sauces and paid $23 including 20 percent tip. I left satisfied! I am happy to finally make it back to Cafe India. Ps. This is buffet style service without frills.

Highly recommend this place. I'd never really had this type of food before, but I've always wanted to try it. Glad I had it here first - it's the most amazing place. The people were absolutely welcoming and tentative. I will definitely be back to this place. We had the buffet, which I highly recommend.

Absolutely love everything about this restaurant. I normally go when they have the buffet option. Very clean and always fun. They have a variety of dishes to choose from. The staff members are always kind and helpful. Definitely my favorite Indian spot!

Amazing little gem in the Southwind area! The service was great very kind and friendly. The establishment is clean, bright, and welcoming. The food!!! 10/10! Five stars! The meat is so tender and delicious! They have a buffet for 14.99, and it was a delightful experience. The food is so fresh! The spices and aromatic flavors WO

This place is wonderful for authentic Indian food. The prices are in line with what you would expect and they never skimp on the servings, even on takeout. They have a buffet that is very reasonably priced and allows you to sample a large range of Indian dishes so you can determine what you have a pallet for. I highly recommend this place for lunch dinner and any day of the week.

I ventured over to try this Indian restaurant's lunch buffet on a Sunday. We arrived at 11:00 am, but had to wait about twenty minutes before they were finished setting up their buffet. The butter chicken was my favorite. We liked the variety. We also ended up buying some coconut cookies from the bakery. This is a gastronomical gem for southeastern Memphis!

I definitely recommend this place. The food was delicious. I really enjoyed it. You got to like Indian food and I love Indian food. This was all good quality. Hot food. The service was awesome for this to be a family-owned business. They helped me with what I would like to eat, and help me order and kept my water full. Hey made sure if I needed any dessert or anything I wanted they were there for me. And the ambience can be romantic. You come at the right time of the day is quiet. It's peaceful. You and your lady can sit there and have some wine they do look like a full bar to me. It's good I can't beat this place. The price is up okay for where they are in Niagara Falls.

My friend recommended this place for lunch and I am glad we came. The venue is behind the Buffalo Wild Wings and hard to spot from the street. Plenty of parking. They have a lunch buffet that looks small but has everything you need. I cannot remember the name of the items but I can tell you that there are three sections. The first section is the veggie section and it tastes great. The next section is the hot bar and has meat. Most if not all meat options are chicken. The last section is desert and salad. The service was a little slow on drinks but the food tasted great. I want to come back.

Found this place on a whim and noticed a lot of people come for the buffet. I will definitely do that next time. Seems like a great place to bring your family as they have a lot of seating and services is pretty quick. Someone greets you as so as you walk in. I ordered butter chicken to go, which tasted delicious. They ask you what spice level you want. I got mild, and it was exactly what I was thinking, basically no spice. After having the chicken I regret not getting the garlic Naan (that seem like a fav). Ambiance is pretty nice, not too loud, and most seats are booths, so you have your own table. I put a 4/5 because I did not get the full experience ordering take out. I will have to come for the buffet and update the review.

Food was very good and flavorful Everything came out fresh and hot Only song I give them is they will stare at you cause your in there

MUST BE AUTHENTIC -the big sign says so! Okay, I'm no authority on Indian food & I normally stay clear of buffets -but this place tastes so good to me! All the typical Indian favorites & lots of SPICY items. GOOD: +Friendly people +Clean +Hot food kept coming out +Very seasoned. Some spicy choices -YUM! +Good Naan -including butter & garlic +Lots of veggie options +Loved the Carrot Halwa -sweet dish -must try! +Tandoori Chicken was surprisingly spicy (compared to other restaurants) NOT AS GOOD: -Buffet items only labeled with dish names (Spicy dishes not labeled) -Buffet deserts were ... well, buffet desserts -Not my favorite rice pudding. Theirs is Yogurt Rice. Not sweet -but good for cooling off any spiciness Notes: * Lunch Buffet is $17/person. I feel it's a very fair price. * After visiting, I'm LAUGHING OUT LOUD at their website! Where is this 5-star restaurant in all the photos? Website looks like it's a a fancy "jackets required" establishment -not the buffet on Hacks Cross. LOL! Food was good! That's what matters!

Absolutely best Indian food in town. we had our regular spots but decided to try Cafe India last minute. Amazing food. Definitely found my new regular spot! 10/10 Recommend.

I've been on the hunt for an amazing Indian buffet in Memphis and have found the spot. Cafe India has an amazing buffet with delicious/authentic Indian food. I've been twice so far and the service was amazing, along with the food being fresh! Also the restaurant has a comfortable/family-like ambiance. Highly recommend!

Stopped by after buffet hours . This gave me a chance to try a few things from the menu. I got the spinach pakora and the egg kothu parota. Both were very good. Service was excellent, as usual. I love the decor. I got some pastries on the way out. They have both sweet and savory pastries and baked goods. Definitely try some.

Good Indian buffet, good price for the offerings. I can't eat as much as a could in my younger years, so one plate was plenty for me, but saw younger folks making multiple trips.

Ordered paneer masala (a bit sweeter than I was expecting), garlic naan, veg samosas, onion pakoda (very large portion), chicken noodles (favorite) This was my first time having indo-chinese from a restaurant, I loved it so much. I am so glad they are in the area now :) I would like to go back to experience the buffet A robot delivered our food for us which I had never experienced before. It was very cute

The food is so good when it super spicy or very mild. The service is very good. This place is great.

Great food! Ambiance could be improved as one of the lights was flickering constantly and the place gets very noisy due to the high ceiling and hard flooring. Staff was very nice, and the buffet was well-stocked and flavorful. Will be back!

A much needed addition to Memphis's Indian food scene. Cafe India- an established eatery from Nashville - made its way to Memphis in style. We were there on the opening weekend and you could feel the enthusiasm and energy in the service (including the robo server assisting the human servers). Food rating: 1. Medu vada- 4.5/5. Top notch medu vada, sambhar, and chutneys. Very light and fluffy vadas paired with delicious sambhar. 2. Naans- 5/5. Both butter and chili garlic naans were steaming hot, soft, and full of flavor. 3. Malai kofta- 4.5/5. Koftas were soft with a distinct methi malai flavored gravy. 4. Chai- 3.5/5. Chai was decent, a bit on the creamier side. Refreshing as always. I'll keep coming back to see how the service and food quality settles in after the opening weeks. Hopefully they hold on to their quality.

After the pandemic happened, it seemed like all the wonderful Indian buffets we had in Memphis disappeared forever. Even with things back to normal, it seems they all prefer the new status quo of charging outrageous prices for a la carte or to go. And just when I was about to give up on ever having another Indian buffets in this city, Cafe India appears. For only $18 per adult, you get to try from a pretty generous selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian entrees, including staples like Paneer Tikka Masala and Butter Chicken. I was able to choose between about 6 veg and 6-7 non-veg plates, plus an assortment of desserts, salad and various other items. Flavors were great, better than your standard buffet quality I would say. Considering any a la carte item in every single nearby Indian restaurant (or Uber) will set you back $18-$25, the value here is unbeatable. Service wise, it was good. I came in around 1 pm on a Wednesday and it was packed. After a short wait, I was seated and instructed to go ahead and get my plate. Attention was pretty spot on when I asked for anything. I did not go to the to go area, but from afar it looked like the had some pretty good looking cakes, dosas and other treats. The location is clean and pretty, with indian figures and quotes lining the walls. Parking is plentiful and the area is good. Definitely a must try!

It's definitely a popular spot but I'm wondering if we are eating the same food. The worst experience as one dish at a time comes out. Had to order rice separate from chicken as mine doesn't automatically come with rice. Tandoori chicken came first. 10 minutes later chicken vindaloo with included rice comes. Another 5 minutes then naan, after we have to go boxes and 30+ minutes from received chicken my rice finally arrives. My food was over seasoned and bitter tasting. Service wasn't good, wasn't checked on by our server the entire meal, had to hunt down knives & to go boxes. Cute robot delivery but filthy looking. It was a ridiculous experience and I just left my food there. I don't even want the leftovers. Also when we arrived we asked if we could sit at a table instead of a booth. Told only bigger parties can sit there. We were party of 3 asking for a 4 top. Then later we see a different party of 3 being seated where we originally asked for. Also chai was almost completely tasteless opposite of expected, milk & hot water basically. Weird.

Food is so delicious and many vegetarian options. Try the lunch buffet if you like variety and the weekend buffet is amazing! Best Indian food on Hacks Cross!

OMG IT'S SO GOOD it's so fresh they've got a great thing going not sure if many people know about this place outs never crowded. The only negative comment I have is that the customer service could be more welcoming and friendly but I'll take the attitude with food this good lol I'm still coming back

I come to this place at least once a week and I've done so for at least a year now. Excellent food. Really polite and courteous staff. I love it. Can't wait to go back!

Cafe India has firmly secured its place as one of my top Indian restaurants in the Memphis, Germantown, and Collierville area, and for several compelling reasons. Firstly, it delivers an unmatched culinary journey marked by exceptional flavors and most of all consistency with every visit. Secondly, the attentive and welcoming staff ensures you're promptly taken care of upon arrival. Thirdly, cleanliness is not overlooked, and Cafe India stands out for maintaining a clean environment, a stark contrast to the less appealing conditions found in other Indian establishments I've been to. The swift service ensures your food arrives promptly, consistently fresh, and bursting with flavor, particularly their awesome biryanis, tandoori chicken, butter chicken, naan's etc., Despite competitive pricing, it's their exceptional taste, flavor, cleanliness and service that elevate them to the forefront. Moreover, Cafe India distinguishes itself, in my opinion, as the sole Indian restaurant in the area to invest in a thoughtfully designed and inviting interior, adding to the overall dining experience. I wholeheartedly recommend giving them a try; you won't be disappointed!

Wow, I am very impressed! No double one the best Indian food that I ever had. Came here for lunch and dinner. This place truly bought back some the memories from my home country. Great good selection and awesome service. Friendly restaurant staff and very welcoming. Restaurant is supper clean. Highly recommended it!

OMG!! My new favorite place in Memphis area. The pani puri sweet was excellent. Butter chicken and onion kulcha was tender and very flavorful. We will be back and will be bringing friends.

Need better service and time to get orders; way too loud ............ Very courteous staff .............................

Really great Indian food!! We will be back! Nothing we tasted was too hot, but very flavorful!

I have eaten here two times. Both times a great experience, the food is consistently very delicious. The waiters are friendly and helpful, and I like the Indian atmosphere.

Food was really good. Buffet style lunch, of traditional food. I will definitely be eating there again.

Tasted Pav bhaji and vada pav at cafe India Memphis today. Very delicious. Good to see chat in Memphis TN

This place was insanely delicious! The buffet was huge and really well presented. Everything we ate was great. My son is already asking to go back. The service was quick and attentive. The decor was really different and cool. It was completely full by the time we were done and I'm not surprised!

I tried this awesome new Indian restaurant yesterday for the first time yesterday (Sunday) and it was outstanding. The first clue was that there was a bit of a wait which I expected for a new place, but it was well worth the wait. Very nice and tasty expansive lunch buffet with a good assortment of both vegetarian and meat options. The ambiance was well appointed and clean. All those Memphis area Indian restaurants that abandoned the lunch buffets are put on notice with this gem. This is a game changer for Memphis. I'll definitely be back and put the word out. To the hard working staff and owners, keep on doing what you're doing and you will do well.

Excellent food for the most part. The biryani was outstanding. Well seasoned and delicious. The tandoori chicken was well seasoned but overcooked and dry. The portion was 2 small legs. Seems overpriced for what you get. Service was pretty much non existent. We had to flag down a busperson to get napkins. We will return for the lunch buffet and for dinner when we crave Indian but will try other dishes as the other patrons seemed to really enjoy. (None of them appeared to have the tandoori chicken)

Very nice! Food was great and the best indian food in the city. Tikka misala was a hit for us

Mediocre food pricey Waitress said if we put tip on card the owner keeps it Seemed very unprofessional

Authentic Indian food! Very delicious. Best Indian restaurant in Memphis area! Fast service and nice ambiance

DELICIOUS food, and great service, and ambiance was nice! The fact that you have to have 85 characters to leave a review is crazy, but yea! Great food!

Get rid of the roaches. Food was delicious. Service was excellent. But when I went to buy dessert to take home roaches were in the glass fridge.

I loved the food here! To start, I had a masala chai which is in the top blends I've tried around the city. It's the kind that makes you slow down and close your eyes, letting the day settle. It's good! You'll love it. The spicy guntur podi dosa and nicely balanced sambar I had were expertly crafted harmonizing multiple flavors. The gentlemen that served me were attentive and asked several times if things were good and would I like to add anything else. After my dosa and chai, though, I already knew I wanted that cake up front. The bakery makes such tasty goodies You might even visit occasionally just to pick up something from the bakery on your way home! And before I forget, this place has one of those cute robots that brings your food . Of course I'm going to be a sucker for a cute cat face. One more thing I love about this place is that it supports Saint Jude! I love this place when I go out for Indian food and highly recommend you try it.