The Verandah Kitchen in Baltimore, MD

4.6(176)$20–30Baltimore, MD
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.6 stars with 176 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining
  • Casual dining
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

Baltimore, MD • Price $20–30 • 4.6★
The Verandah Kitchen is an Indian buffet located in Baltimore, MD. Situated in the Hampden neighborhood, this establishment offers a dining experience with a rating of 4.6 stars based on 176 reviews. The Verandah Kitchen provides dine-in, takeout, and delivery service options. The price range for meals is between $20 and $30. Visitors can find more information on their website or by phone, and the restaurant also has posted hours. This buffet provides a specific cuisine type in Baltimore.

Good to know

  • The Verandah Kitchen has a listed address in Baltimore, MD, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.6-star rating from 176 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout, delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
842 W 36th St, Baltimore, MD 21211, Hampden, Baltimore, MD
Phone
(410) 258-5289
Today
4–9 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.6 (176 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 37/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score37/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
12/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
0/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Moderate pricing

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 28/100 · 2 positive signals
Full night out score28/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
3/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Cinema within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

🆕 4.4 weighted · 176 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.6 from 176 reviews(↓ 0.23 from raw)
Newly Discovered (Low Confidence)
Review volume vs. city median176 / 371 median
01,855 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.6) with the city average (4.26) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 1855+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
4–10 PM
monday
Closed
saturday
4–10 PM
sunday
Closed
thursday
4–9 PM
tuesday
4–9 PM
wednesday
4–9 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsLimited vegetarian optionsADA-compliant restroomWheelchair accessibleAccepts cashAccepts credit cards

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Trendy

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
DeliveryDine_inTakeoutReservationsOutdoor SeatingCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

11 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Chicken Curry + Basmati Rice$22.005 mentions
  • Chana Masala + Basmati Rice$19.003 mentions
  • Trini Double$14.003 mentions
  • Tikki Chaat$11.003 mentions
  • Samosa Chaat$12.503 mentions
  • Paneer Tikka Masala + Basmati Rice$21.003 mentions
  • Mixed Veggie Pakodas$14.002 mentions
  • Sabudana Vada$10.002 mentions
  • Paneer Kofta$13.002 mentions
  • Chicken Kurma + Basmati Rice, Contains Cashews$22.501 mention
  • Chicken Malai Kebab$14.001 mention

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

36 items with prices
  • Fresh Ginger-Mint Lemonade (Cup)$5.00

    House-made lemonade with fresh mint and ginger.

  • Mango Lassi (Cup)$6.00

    Yogurt and Mango smoothie

  • Quart of Ginger-Mint Lemonade$11.00

    House-made lemonade with fresh mint and ginger.

  • Quart of Mango Lassi$13.00

    House-made Mango Lassi. Refreshing and delicious!

  • Can of Coke$2.50

    The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

  • Can of Diet Coke$2.50

    A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.

  • Sabudana Vada (VEGAN, GF)$10.00

    Crisp fried patties made with Tapioca pearls, potatoes and peanuts, served with cilantro-mint chutney.

  • Onion Pakodas (VEGAN, GF)$13.00

    Vegan, Gluten-free. Indian style onion rings fried crisp in Besan batter

  • Mixed Veggie Pakodas (VEGAN, GF)$14.00

    Vegan, Gluten-free. Mixed veggie fritters in Besan batter

  • Vegan Samosas (VEGAN)$10.00

    Hand rolled pastry, filled with savory filling of potatoes and green peas, served with chutney. 2 per order

  • Vada Pao (VEGAN)$13.50

    Vegetarian. A popular street-side snack from Mumbai, these are sliders with a spiced potato 'Vada' patty

  • Trini Double (VEGAN)$14.00

    Vegan. Indian influenced Caribbean snack with a fried bread served with spiced Chana or Chickpea stew

  • Paneer Kofta (Vegetarian, GF)$13.00

    Small plate version of the popular Saag paneer. Crispy paneer croquettes over Saag sauce.

  • Shrimp Taco (2)$15.00

    Tacos with garlic-cilantro shrimp and spicy mayo drizzle.

  • Chicken Kathi Roll$12.50

    This street food originated at the famous Nizam's café in Kolkata. egg parotta or wrap + chicken, onion, green peppers + sprinkle of chaat masala + vinegared chillies DF

  • Chicken Karanji$12.00

    Fried pastry filled with minced chicken kebab, red onions and cilantro served with spicy mayo.

  • Chicken Malai Kebab$14.00

    Chicken, marinated in Cream and cardamom, with pickled onions.

  • Chili Chicken$15.50

    A popular Indo-chinese stir fry with chicken, green peppers, onions, and red chilies!

  • Curry Chicken Tacos (2)$15.50

    Tacos with our house specialty Curry chicken, pickled onions with a drizzle of spicy mayo And cilantro

  • Tikki Chaat (VEGAN, GF)$11.00

    Vegan. Gluten free. Potato patties in curried chickpeas, medley of chutneys, garnished with fresh cilantro.

  • Samosa Chaat (VEGAN)$12.50

    Vegan samosa topped with curried chickpeas, medley of chutneys, red onions and fresh cilantro.

  • Dal Makhani$14.50

    Black dal, slow cooked and made rich with ghee and butter. Does not come with Rice. Please order as a side.

  • Chicken Tikka Masala + Basmati Rice (GF)$22.50

    Gluten-free. Marinated chicken simmered in a creamy tomato-based sauce served with Basmati rice. Contains Cashews

  • Saag Chicken + Basmati Rice$22.50

    Gluten-free.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

176 reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of The Verandah Kitchen?

The Verandah Kitchen has a 4.6-star rating based on 176 customer reviews.

Where is The Verandah Kitchen located?

The Verandah Kitchen is located at 842 W 36th St, Baltimore, MD 21211, Hampden, Baltimore, MD.

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