• 5
• Outstanding! What a blessing.

I haven't been to an Indian restaurant in years due to my desire to eat vegan, healthy food. Usually Indian food has a lot of dairy or at the least is very oily. I was thoroughly impressed with Udupi Cafe and would definitely recommend it. Here's why: 1. The food itself was outstanding. Super yummy and satisfying, and not overly oily (we didn't order fried dishes). 2. Each vegan item on the menu is marked with an asterisk so they are easy to choose. It seemed like over half the menu was vegan! 3. The staff was very sweet and friendly, giving a nice feel to the experience. 4. The atmosphere was perfect. Brightly painted walls with pictures of Hindu dieties, reminded me of places in India. The simple decor made it feel authentic. They also placed very enjoyable Indian/dance fusion music. 5. Most of the customers filling the place were Indian. We were one of only two non-Indian tables in the place. This to me is a great sign. For example when I travel I like to go to places the locals are frequenting! 6. The price was very reasonable. After our huge meal, we were surprised to see the bill! For four of us, we each ordered a main dish, and then we got a few orders of flat bread, some dahl, seasoned rice, and the plain rice which came with the meal. It all came to around $65! Overall it was an excellent experience. I highly recommend it for vegan Indian cuisine dining and can't wait till I pass through the Sacramento area so I can go there again!