Dhabba Express

Went here for lunch with a friend. The cheap prices of the unlimited buffet invited us to try out this place. The ambience isn't so great. But the food is typically north Indian, and does justice to its name - Dhaba Express! There are veg and non veg buffets, and an a la carte menu as well. There was chole batura, rotis, pasta, and 3-4 different sabjis and gravys to pick from. Great place to go to when your pockets are empty and you want some good unlimited north Indian food

I know this dining place from a long time and it's great. The decorum inside is very good. It has been designed in a Punjabi dhaba style. Dining spaces are ample. Dhaba express is mostly famous for its Veg buffet at a reasonable price of INR 180. There is no non-veg buffet but you can order non-veg items separately on top of veg buffet. The menu changes everyday. I have seen many office people as well as bachelors walking into the place and enjoy the meals. I have seen corporates or teams of companies organising team lunch and team dinners. This place is heaven for North Indian foodies who want a good meal or want to full there stomach with good stuff at reasonable charge. There is ample parking space available for bikes & cars.

To the best of my knowledge, this is the only place in Chennai which offers a wide spread of buffet for such a cheap price. I have been visiting this place when the buffet was just Rs 70. Over the years , the cost has increased to Rs 180 (at the time of the review). The all you can eat vegetarian buffet consists of following. Indian Breads - 2 varieties, 2 gravies, 1 Dhall and sometimes a sambar too. They have always a variation in noodles along with a Chinese Manchurian gravy. You get a pulao or a vegetable biriyani along with raitha, salads and pickles. You have a Chinese dry or vegetable fritters, curd rice, plain rice ( don't miss rice with Dhall) and the final one is hot jilebi. The taste is decent and have wondered how they provide such a huge spread. If you want a soft on pocket buffet, this place is highly recommended. Buffet is available for lunch and dinner. They also have ala carte serving both vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes. Definitely value for money.

The place is cozy and warm and is welcoming. We tried butter chicken masala, kadahi pander, karari bhindi, raita, Naan n Lachcha paranthas...food was served quickly, was piping hot, tasted amazing and had authentic flavours. Service was good and the place and food is good value for money...definitely recommended if your taste buds are craving for some authentic Punjabi flavours.