(317) 299-2127
4225 Lafayette Rd
Indianapolis,
IN
46254
39.8321
-86.2431
Neighborhood: Pike
What People Are Saying About Udupi Cafe
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – This all-vegetarian cafe emphasizes its South Indian roots by serving specialties such as dosai, a crispy fried crepe served plain or stuffed with a potato-and-onion filling, and saffron-seasoned biryani. Frequented by a mostly East Indian clientele, the restaurant offers an impressive chaat buffet to satisfy the traditional love of the six Ayurvedic tastes: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, pungent and stringent. Samosas, pakoras, idli, curries, dal, and various kinds of dosa are featured.
05/24/09
Now Called Passage To India
by SMarsh
I went to go to Udupi and found it was now called Passage to India but it hasn't changed at all really. The food was truly amazing and did not upset my stomach like Indian food can at times. This is THE PLACE to go for vegetarian Indian food.
- Pros: Yummy
10/06/07
very forgettable
by chubby2
udupi is a far cry from authentic south indian cuisine. what really puts you off is the non existent service. if you are lucky to get a waiter, they are inattentive, slow and rude. its almost as if they dont want to work. the quality of the food is not great. i disagree that people in India are inefficient. there are several restaurants in India where people are very attentive, and the food is good. Places like udupi in Indianapolis, in fact give a very distorted view of what Indian restaurants are like. Americans would probably end up believing that Indian restaurants or Indians in India are inhospitable and unfriendly after going to udupi. There is absolutely no reason why sub standard service, quality and taste should be marketed as Indian whether as home or abroad.
- Pros: parking
- Cons: cant think of a compelling one
05/04/07
not that great!!!!!
by dranjanam
this plcace is alright. The waiters are not enthusistic about working...they probably forget this is the US and not India where people are known for inefficiency and lack of enthusisam to work !!! Also the path to the rest. is awful......we have to pass very unfriendly Gujju's who stand behind the various counters esp. the video and music section. Awful customer service at the grocery store as well as the music and movie section!! Please guys remember this is the US not Ahmedabad or Baroda!!!!!!!!!! No manners at all!
- Pros: tasty food
- Cons: poor service and ambience
The Details on Udupi Cafe
When to Go:
The lunch buffet is a palate-satisfying bargain, whether your taste runs to a hot curry or a fruity chaat.
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
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