UlavacharU Indian Restaurant

Cannot believe I never left a review for this place. If you are going for lunch it will be full of Indians which is great! The food selection is vast and will meet all desired appetites. I especially look out for curry goat which Indian cuisine does very well. Tandoori chicken, Biriyani, Korma, veggie dishes etc...It is a large spread and it is no wonder it is always crowded. Better come at open. Food is the right temp for a buffet too. Not cold. Serious this is one damn good buffet. We used to come for lunch more often but it just got way too busy.Service is service for a buffet. Nan is served fresh once you get a plate which I appreciate, versus Nan served at the line. Ambiance is nice and open...Crowded though that is why I say come at open.One of the best Indian Buffets in the Bay Area if not the best. With a lot of their ethnic people coming I guess they know how to do it!

We arrived at 5:30 because yelp had stated that they opened at 5:30. Yet they did not open until 6 PM. The gentleman inside saw us and started setting up a table. They let us in 20 minutes before the place opened. We ordered the chicken 65. We also got the saag paneer, chicken tikka masala, Dal fry, and butter naan. The meal also came with a free plate of white rice. Overall, I was under impressed. The chicken 65 was the best dish out of all of them. The paneer was flavorless, as well as the chicken tikka masala also flavorless and tasted similar to buttered chicken, which I'm not a fan of. What saved the review was the complementary chai as well as the chicken 65 was really good and I would go back just for that. Service was kind of hit and miss.

We decided to go here after seeing these great reviews. We really enjoyed the food but I couldn't eat it all! Here's what happened: We were in the car for almost 8 hrs. We rushed to the restroom and my partner ordered for us. He ordered fish but he doesn't really eat fish. He leaves that for myself & my younger child. He only eats one piece. We aren't big spice eaters like my husband. The fish was delicious but I never had spicy fish before. It was hard for me to eat & gulp water at the same time. I couldn't eat the lamb biryani and the chicken Tikka even though my partner said it was delicious. I didn't even eat the okra we ordered. My younger one enjoyed spritzing lime on the garlic naan. I need to try that next time. I should have waited for everything to arrive first before I ate the fish. The pakoras & samosas were delicious and was finished. Even got the mango lassi to quench our thirst.

We have ordered at least 50 times in the last 8 months from this restaurant. We love the flavors and how close to home it feels. It is a mix of hyderabadi and vijayawada flavors depending on what you order. Service is decent. Ambiance is ok but never dined in. This is our go to place for DoorDash orders when craving Indian food.

Consistently good food with a nice variety. For me, the highlight has been the biryani, with every variation I have eaten being excellent and flavorful. The other dishes I have eaten have been great too, such as garlic naan, samosa, palak paneer, navratan korma, and malai kofta. Their buffets are also great. The service is efficient and decent, and they are great for large catering. There is lots of seating in the restaurant, although parking can be limited, especially during busy times.

Great food, but a chipped plate could be a concern for some. Service was solid. My friend and I went basic with a Tikka Masala and Butter Chicken. They knocked it out of the park on both, easily 9/10 for me across the board. Unfortunately, one of the plates was chipped to a sharp edge (pic attached) but the server didn't care when it was pointed out. I don't mind, but it could be a hazard for some diners! Would recommend overall, but docking a star for safety.

If you're looking for authentic Indian flavors, ulavacharu is a must-try in the Bay Area! The food is packed with rich, bold spices that truly capture the essence of south Indian cuisine.

Hats off to the wonderful staff at the restaurant. We forgot our phone and they were kind enough to hold it for us and let us in early next morning to retrieve our phone. Food was good. My husband loved the chicken tikka masala...

D-licious. Every time I order take-put from here I make happy sounds through the entire meal. Their Baingan Bharta is one of the best I've had.

very nice food. Love the variety. The fish curry and dosakai are must try. I also love their chai.