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Lotus Cuisine Of India

Lotus Cuisine Of India

812 4th St San Rafael, CA 94901, San Andreas, United States

Curry • Indian • Seafood • Delivery Services


"A new favorite Indian Restaurant in San Rafael. Truly excellent and decent portions of Asian Indian foods. Located in what was the Orgazma Pizza place, that closed a year or two ago. To us it was such a dirty place that we only went when the grandchildren were younger. In talking to the new owner of Lotus, I mentioned the location and he agreed that it was so bad that they gutted the interior and totally rebuilt the current, very classy and beautiful, award winning Lotus Indian Cuisine of India. The menu is extensive with many options in each category and all food is prepared when ordered so you are getting a fresh meal every time rather than coming from a previously cooked batch. The menu has descriptions of each offering, so you do not have to be an Asian Indian to understand what you are ordering. A lot of neat appetizers. I think I would like to nosh my way through a meal with friends consisting of appetizers! Likewise, lots of Indian breads. And we liked that you could order a selection of three to sample them. Curries: vegetarian, chicken, seafood, lamb and goat. Don't be afraid of goat as it is quite good in any of the rich curry gravies. Ditto lamb. Try. Clay Pit Oven baked Tandoorie selections and there are the rice Biriyani dishes. Also, Indian desserts and an array of non alcoholic beverages which include the heat reducing, delicious Lassis. A daily lunch buffett is offered from 11am 2pm. And take out is a regular part of their business. You can order, for an up charge, organic chicken and gluten free items. Ask your wait person. An excellent date place and they can do parties. We are so happy to see them in San Rafael. You will be happy also, when you experience the ambiance and excellent dishes."

Madras Chettinad

Madras Chettinad

4305 State Bridge Road, Alpharetta, 30022, United States Of America

Asian • Vegan • Indian • Pickup


"As usual, we were asked to wait, and we settled into the waiting area. After 30 minutes, I inquired with the woman at the counter and discovered that our name had been crossed off the list. When I asked about it, she was unreasonably rude, claiming she had called us four times, which wasn’t true since we were seated just outside. Instead of offering an apology or seating us when the next opportunity arose, her demeanor was aggressive and dismissive. Perhaps she was having a bad day, but if that’s the case, she shouldn’t be working at the front desk. Once we finally sat down for our lunch, the food was just average, and many of the food stations were empty. There was a noticeable delay in refilling the dishes, and it was particularly challenging to get the dosa and uttapam, as the kitchen seemed overwhelmed. Overall, the kitchen couldn’t keep up with the volume of customers, leading to a disappointing experience. We voiced our concerns to the staff at the front counter regarding the shortage of food, but rather than addressing our complaints or offering assistance, they bluntly acknowledged the slow service and suggested that if we were unhappy, we shouldn't pay for the buffet. Given their popularity and longevity, they should be better equipped to manage the crowd and kitchen efficiently. Ultimately, we left feeling unsatisfied. The food was merely okay, and I can't see myself returning anytime soon. However, as a small consolation, the owner graciously charged us for only one person instead of two on our way out, which was the only redeeming aspect of the visit."