Chennai Garden

Come to this low-key Curry Row standout for favorite Southern treats like long, paper-thin dosas (rice-flour pancakes) stuffed with spicy mixtures of potatoes and peas; spongy utthappams (thicker rice pancakes studded with vegetables and herbs); steamed idli cakes and bhel poori, both ubiquitous Indian street foods that make clever use of rice and chick peas; and a range of more expected northern favorites, including curries. The interior is bright and bustling – especially for the popular lunchtime buffet, which, for less than 10 bucks, lets you reload your plate again and again.