Taste of Awadh By Chef Anand in Columbus, OH

4.7(197)Columbus, OH
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Highly rated at 4.7 stars with 197 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Columbus, OH • 4.7★
Taste of Awadh By Chef Anand is an Indian buffet located in Columbus, OH. Situated in the Old North Columbus neighborhood, this establishment offers a dining experience with a rating of 4.7 stars based on 197 reviews. Service options include curbside pickup, dine-in, and no-contact delivery. The restaurant provides hours, a website, and a phone number for customer inquiries. This buffet aims to provide a comprehensive Indian dining experience for visitors in the Columbus area.

Good to know

  • Taste of Awadh By Chef Anand has a listed address in Columbus, OH, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.7-star rating from 197 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
3011 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202, Old North Columbus, Columbus, OH
Phone
(614) 670-4730
Today
11:30 AM–3 PM
Rating
4.7 (197 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Signature Dishes

3 popular dishes mentioned by diners
Curbside PickupDine-InNo-Contact Delivery

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 32/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score32/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
7/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
0/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Budget-friendly pricing

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

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

Trusted Rating

🆕 4.3 weighted · 197 reviews
4.3weighted · raw 4.7 from 197 reviews(↓ 0.38 from raw)
Newly Discovered (Low Confidence)
Review volume vs. city median197 / 595 median
02,975 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
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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 (4.7) with the city average (4.20) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2975+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11:30 AM–3 PM
monday
Closed
saturday
11:30 AM–3 PM
sunday
11:30 AM–3 PM
thursday
11:30 AM–3 PM
tuesday
11:30 AM–3 PM
wednesday
11:30 AM–3 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

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

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Limited vegetarian optionsValidated parkingDogs allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 CasualGood for groups

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDine_inNo_contact_deliveryDeliveryTakeoutCatering

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 Sports

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Reviews

197 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Taste of Awadh By Chef Anand?

Taste of Awadh By Chef Anand has a 4.7-star rating based on 197 customer reviews.

🏘️Suburban Center

A well-connected suburban area with a solid mix of dining, shopping, and services.

A well-connected suburban area with a solid mix of dining, shopping, and services.

Food & Dining
13
Retail & Shopping
7
Sports & Fitness
4
Transportation & Automotive
3
Recreation & Entertainment
2
Travel & Tourism
2

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33 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, recreation, shopping)

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Place Of Worship

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Banks

PNC Bank

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Fast Foods

Wingstop

Fast Food

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McDonald's

Fast Food

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Bakerys

Tous Les Jours

Bakery

~0.2 mi

Parks

Clinton-Como Park

Park

~0.4 mi

Nature Reserves

Wilma H. Shiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park

Nature Reserve

~0.4 mi
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Clothes

The Uniform Store

Clothes

~106 ftMo-Th 10:00-19:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-16:00

Opticians

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Optician

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~0.2 mi
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Alcohols

Buckeye Wine & Spirits

Alcohol

~0.2 mi

Conveniences

Sunoco

Convenience

~0.3 mi

Car Repairs

East Auto Service

Car Repair

3374 Olentangy River Road

~0.5 mi
Valvoline

Car Repair

2975 North High Street

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Department Stores

Kohl's

Department Store

3360 Olentangy River Road

~0.5 miMo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-20:00
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Sports Centres

Ty Tucker Tennis Center

Sports Centre

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Sports Centre

2640 Fred Taylor Drive

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Olentangy Village Pool

Sports Centre

~0.6 mi
Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium

Sports Centre

~0.7 mi

Fuels

Sunoco

Fuel

~0.3 mi
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Parkings

Buckeye Lot

Parking

~0.5 mi
Buckeye Lot - 1

Parking

~0.6 mi

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Artworks

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