Nellai Banana Leaf - Buffalo

I have been to this restaurant in 2019 when they newly opened and loved the banana leaf meals that they gave. Went again last week and was disappointed that they no more serve banana leaf meals. Ordered thapakati biryani, panner fry, chicken 65 and fried rice. The veg was okay. There was a strange smell in the mutton biryani and the rice was too soggy. Chicken 65 was hard to bite and not fresh. Spent about 75$ for food that was not worth it at all. The lighting of the restaurant is very poor, they have very very dim yellow light , you can even see what you are eating. Never coming back.

This restaurant was reviewed in our local news, and we were interested in ordering its food. We enjoy Indian food, and its menu sounded unique. I obtained its menu on-line, and we ordered Tandoori Malai Jumbo Shrimp , Zaffroni Malai Chicken Tikka, and an order of Onion Kulcha. My husband picked up our order (who was unfamiliar with the cost), and when he arrived home, I was surprised to discover that the prices charged were not as advertised. There was an upcharge on each item. Rice is not included with any entree, so he asked for a side of rice and was charged $3.99. It was a very small portion, and only served one person. We are NOT big eaters! Our food was very good, however, given the cost of our takeout evening, I am hesitant to return.

Every non vegetarian item is so good. Very tasty. Authentic Tamil style food. Must try!

Summary ORDER BIRYANI only . Veggie dishes very average .. Cost 240$ for 4 adults and 3 kids We were craving for some Indian food and when googling found this place . Looking at the menu we were super excited , as we are from chennai and love South Indian food . Was surprised to see the crowd in this restaurant. It was a big hall and could accommodate a lot of people . There was only one guy taking order , and it took 15 20 mins for him to even come to our table . Food took another 25 30 mins ! Service could improve vastly . Once u get a table it takes almost 45 mins to get ur first food . Now coming to food we made mistake ordering veg food . It was very very average . Dosa was ok but chutneys were so average . No spice . Almost less salt and less pulippu in all dishes . Kuzhi panigaaram was oilyyyyy and we had to take oil off before eating . Kothu parota was very ver dry and didn’t taste good . We ordered so many other things and when we said “let’s go and eat somewhere else “ there came the biryani… Biryani veggie and chicken was sooooo good . Even with chk biryani , they made a mistake with the order .. Seeraga samba rice .. one of the best biryanis I have ever had and this is coming from someone who lives in Edison Nj . Made a mistake of ordering all other stuff. . Next time we will order only biryani . They also have a bar to order .. Overall we wanted to give 2 stars but considering the location and rarity of Indian restaurants , I’ll give 3

Nellai banana leaf is a great south Indian restaurant where you can find authentic south taste. Must try Biryani and kothu parotta and chicken and fish appetizers. Do visit for sure