Eggplant
Removed the breads so you can see what's below
Sambar Vada and Vegetable Samosa
Medhu Vada
Poori Bhaji - my kid loved it.
Jain Mutter Paneer and Aloo Gobi
Bhatura with Channa - absolutely delicious.
Another view of the table side lunch buffet
Bahubali Thali
Outdoor lunch
Entrees left to right: Palak Tofu, Dal Makhani, Baingan Bharta (all come with rice). (Sambar Vada on the right, larger in previous photo)
Veg manchow soup... The lighting is bad, but trust me, this was the best manchow soup I ever had!
Masala Dosa
Exterior
Garlic Naan
Look at all that yumminess Lunch Thali
Bahubali Thali. It's huge!
Malai Kofta
outside
Schezwan Dosa
Tea
Vegetable Hakka Noodles
Arun K.
Feb 9, 2025
I went with my dad and friends on a Saturday evening. I made a reservation for 6 at 8:30 and was informed there would be a small wait. We arrived around that time, waited for another 5 minutes, and then seated into a table in the front. The adults shared a nice bottle of Argentina Merlot wine (about 30 dollars), which was tart, but still mellow. My dad's friend ordered spring rolls for appetizer, but I didn't try it. He said it was pretty good. For my entree, I did the vegetable chili garlic noodles, which had the right amount of toasted garlic to provide the flavor. The noodles were al dante, and loved the fresh scallions and onions as well. I asked for medium spicy, but it was still a bit too mild. Thankfully they had some hot sauce to bring the heat. My dad's friend ordered a thali and was warned it would be huge. They were not kidding at all! The plate filled quite a bit of our table. It was a nice feast for him. For dessert, I loved their Ras Malai, made with cottage cheese in a milk sauce with pistachios on top. It was divine! The service was professional, but seemed a bit busy. It was a bit crowded when we arrived and our server while friendly, may have seemed stressed as well. He still did a great job pouring our wine, taking our ordering, delivering items, etc. The seating area is a bit small, but still pretty cozy. The bar had beer and wine, but I don't know if they had cocktails. There was outdoor seating as well, but it could get loud with the music from the neighboring jazz bar. Parking can be difficult during the weekend, so best to bring a bit of patience as well. For a vegetarian Indian restaurant, I found the quality to be great for the price. Even though it is a bit expensive, it is in the restaurant row district and a great choice for vegetarian food. If you are looking for meat or seafood options, their sister restaurant, Saffron, is next door. Both are great places for nice Indian food in the Sand Lake Road area.
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Ahyssa D.
Jan 18, 2025
Ever since we first discovered Madras, we started going at least every week that we're in town! The lunch special is our go to for lunch or if we go for dinner we order the Thalis so it's the best of all worldsSpecial thank you to Ronald and Leo for the amazing service
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Kathy D.
Jan 15, 2025
Our vegan group stopped in for some tasty Indian food, and they delivered! Great atmosphere with neutral tones and lamps, with a long bar. Our server was quick, helpful, and friendly.Several at our table ordered different dosas, or bread items, while I ordered the Dal Tadke (Lentils) and a friend ordered the Chana Masala (chickpeas). Both came with rice and were delicious and filling. The lentils reminded me of what I make at home and were very comforting, just had a few spices that I don't usually use. The chickpeas were definitely a different flavor than I make, but it was an interesting change up. Another friend had the Veggie Fried Rice, which was an enormous bowl that looked amazing!I will definitely be back ext time I'm in town to try more of these amazing dishes, and this visit has inspired me to try other Indian restaurants back home!
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Ramya R.
Nov 24, 2024
I was quite disappointed with my takeout experience at The Madras cafe. Despite the positive online reviews, the food quality and quantity fell short of expectations.The Bahubali thali, a dish I had high hopes for, lacked flavor in many of its components. Several items were missing from the order(papad,yogurt), which was frustrating. The packaging was also subpar, with leaking liquids with made everything messy.
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Tran N.
Oct 17, 2024
If you're looking for a vegetarian place then this is the perfect spot!Almost every dish I have gotten here has been great. My favorite is their curries! The kadai bhindi masala (okra), aloo palak (spinach and potato), and aloo gobi (cauliflower) were great. Get a garlic naan to dip into their sauce and you will be full. I did try their house special thalis but felt like curry was a better option. With so many small samples of everything and not knowing what I was eating it was difficult to tell what sauce goes with what etc. Def need to try all their other dishes.
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David K.
Feb 10, 2025
A great variety of delicious Indian cuisine. The service is very nice and friendly. We really like the atmosphere and vibe. There are many dishes I haven't heard of, but every one I try is very good. We've visited Orlando for about a week and a half, and came here every other night for dinner. Can't wait to come back next time we visit. Thank you Madras Cafe and Aloha!
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David C.
Oct 21, 2024
Quick, responsive, courteous, engaging service, and a reasonably priced thali for those who are adventurous and or vegetarian. However, the quality of the ingredients and execution, flavors, and freshness of the food are all suspect. The water also tastes quite blemished, for those who would notice and draw conclusions from such.While not in the realm of offering disfavor, I would advise caution and awareness in advance.
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Dipesh H.
Sep 6, 2024
This place has vegetarian and is authentically Indian food. Both are rare to me in Miami. So I'm over the moon to have found it here in Orlando. As an Indian I recommend the food. Staff were attentive and friendly. Place is clean. Would have got 5 stars if the decor had been refreshed. Still - don't miss it
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ILIA A.
Aug 5, 2024
Ronald was an Amazing server. Explained all the dishes very well and how they should be eaten. Explosion of flavors. Everything was delicious. Spicy and none spicy. Everything is Vegetarian or Vegan. Nice quiet and intimate place for lunch or dinner.
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Alok D.
Jan 20, 2025
Have been to quite a few restaurants in Orlando....Madras cafe stands out....Bahubali thali is a winner... Delicoous food...nice decor...would definitely visit again
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