Desi Chowrastha - Indian Eatery in Indianapolis, IN

4.3(759)Indianapolis, IN
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Solid choice

Rated 4.3 stars based on 759 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

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

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers
  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Indianapolis, IN • 4.3★
Desi Chowrastha - Indian Eatery is an Indian buffet located in the Castleton neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. This establishment has earned a 4.3-star rating from 759 reviews. For those looking to dine, Desi Chowrastha - Indian Eatery offers dine-in service, as well as curbside pickup and delivery options. The restaurant also provides hours of operation, a website, and a phone number for customer inquiries. Visitors can find this Indian buffet at 3838 E 82nd St. This information can help you plan your visit to Desi Chowrastha - Indian Eatery.

Good to know

  • Desi Chowrastha - Indian Eatery has a listed address in Indianapolis, IN, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.3-star rating from 759 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
3838 E 82nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46240, Castleton, Indianapolis, IN
Phone
(317) 219-4343
Today
10 AM–10 PM
Rating
4.3 (759 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

⚡Quick service

No long waits

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

View reviews →

Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

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

👍 4.1 weighted · 759 reviews
4.1weighted · raw 4.3 from 759 reviews(↓ 0.21 from raw)
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median759 / 650 median
03,250 (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 (4.3) with the city average (3.85) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 3250+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
10 AM–12 AM
monday
10 AM–10 PM
saturday
8 AM–12 AM
sunday
8 AM–10 PM
thursday
10 AM–10 PM
tuesday
10 AM–10 PM
wednesday
10 AM–10 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 optionsAccepts Apple PayAccepts credit cardsValidated parking

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy Trendy

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDeliveryDine_inReservationsTakeout

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 Great dessert Great tea selection Serves local specialty

Full Menu

279 items with prices
  • Chicken Dum Biryani$20.50

    Juicy chicken layered with spiced rice, slow-cooked for bold, aromatic flavors.

  • Vijayawada Chicken Biryani$21.23

    Spicy South Indian-style chicken biryani with fragrant rice and bold flavors.

  • Avakai Chicken Dum Biryani$21.23

    Chicken biryani infused with tangy Andhra-style mango pickle spices.

  • Ulavacharu Chicken Dum Biryani$21.23

    Chicken biryani cooked with aromatic ulavacharu lentil broth for deep flavor.

  • Gongura Chicken Dum Biryani$21.23

    Spicy chicken biryani with tangy gongura leaves and fragrant rice.

  • Chicken Fry Biryani$21.23

    Crispy fried chicken served with aromatic spiced rice for a flavorful biryani.

  • Chicken 65 Biryani$21.23

    Spicy, crispy Chicken 65 layered with basmati rice for a fiery, flavorful biryani.

  • Goat Dum Biryani$22.41

    Tender goat meat layered with spiced basmati rice, slow-cooked to perfection.

  • Avakai Goat Dum Biryani$24.77

    Goat biryani infused with tangy Andhra-style mango pickle flavors.

  • Ulavacharu Goat Dum Biryani$24.77

    Goat biryani cooked with aromatic ulavacharu lentil broth for rich taste.

  • Gongura Goat Dum biryani$24.77

    Spiced goat meat with tangy gongura leaves layered with fragrant rice.

  • Goat Fry Biryani$24.77

    Crispy fried goat pieces paired with aromatic spiced rice for a bold biryani.

  • Goat Kheema Biryani$24.77

    Minced goat cooked with spices and basmati rice for a rich, savory biryani.

  • Shrimp Biryani$23.59

    Juicy shrimp layered with spiced rice and aromatic herbs, slow-cooked for flavor.

  • Fish Biryani$22.41

    Tender fish pieces with fragrant rice and spices, dum-cooked for a coastal delight.

  • Nalli Gosht Biryani$29.49

    Slow-cooked mutton shanks layered with basmati rice and aromatic spices for a hearty biryani.

  • Chicken Dum Biryani FM$56.63

    Juicy chicken layered with spiced rice, slow-cooked for bold flavors.

  • Gongura Chicken Dum Biryani FM$58.99

    Chicken and tangy gongura leaves layered with aromatic rice.

  • Ulvacharu Chicken Dum Biryani FM$58.99

    Chicken biryani cooked with rich ulavacharu lentil broth.

  • Avakai Chicken Dum Biryani FM$58.99

    Chicken biryani infused with tangy Andhra-style mango pickle spices.

  • Chicken Fry Biryani FM$58.99

    Crispy fried chicken served with aromatic spiced rice.

  • Chicken 65 Biryani FM$58.99

    Spicy, crispy Chicken 65 layered with fragrant rice for a fiery biryani.

  • Vijayawada Boneless Chicken Biryani FM$58.99

    Spicy South Indian-style biryani with aromatic rice.

  • Goat Dum Biryani FM$64.89

    Tender goat meat layered with spiced basmati rice, slow-cooked.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

759 reviews

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What is the rating of Desi Chowrastha - Indian Eatery?

Desi Chowrastha - Indian Eatery has a 4.3-star rating based on 759 customer reviews.

🛍️Shopping District

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Retail & Shopping
21
Food & Dining
16
Financial Services
3
Miscellaneous Services
3
Recreation & Entertainment
1
Healthcare & Medical
1

47 nearby places across 8 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

47 places nearby (finance, food, healthcare, services, recreation)

Banks

Huntington Bank

Bank

3938 East 82nd Street

~0.1 mi
Bank of America

Bank

~0.3 mi
Website
Chase

Bank

8630 Keystone Crossing Boulevard

~0.5 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; Su closed
+1 317-266-5755Website

Fast Foods

Panera Bread

Fast Food

5025 East 82nd Street

~341 ftMo-Fr 6:30-21:30; Sa 6:30-21:30; Su 7:00-21:00
+1 317-576-6100Website
Chick-fil-A

Fast Food

3802 East 82nd Street

~451 ftMo-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su off
+1 317-578-4511Website
Jaggers

Fast Food

3960 East 82nd Street

~0.1 mi
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe

Fast Food

~0.3 mi
Jimmy John's

Fast Food

~0.4 mi
CoreLife Eatery

Fast Food

4335 East 82nd Street

~0.4 miMo-Fr 11:00-21:00
+1-317-537-9815Website

Restaurants

Metro Diner

Restaurant

~481 ft
The District Tap

Restaurant

~0.1 mi
Luciana's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

Restaurant

3716 East 82nd Street

~0.2 miMo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
+1-317-288-8864
BIBIBOP Asian Grill

Restaurant

4026 E 82nd St

~0.2 mi
Harry and Izzy's

Restaurant

4050 East 82nd Street

~0.3 mi
+1-317-915-8045
Giordano's

Restaurant

4110 East 82nd Street

~0.3 mi
+1-317-348-4085Website
Le Peep Restaurant

Restaurant

8487 Union Chapel Road

~0.3 mi
Flamme Burger

Restaurant

8487 Union Chapel Road

~0.4 mi

Bakerys

Flying Cupcake Bakery

Bakery

4026 East 82nd Street

~0.2 mi

Cafes

Starbucks

Cafe

8702 Keystone Crossing Boulevard

~0.5 miMo-Th 6:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 6:00-22:00; Su 6:00-19:00
+1 317-575-9053Website

Clinics

Options Medical Weight Loss

Clinic

~0.4 mi

Beautys

Nail Fashion

Beauty

~0.4 mi

Charging Stations

eVgo

Charging Station

~0.5 mi
Tesla Supercharger

Charging Station

~0.5 mi24/7

Yes

Main Event Entertainment

Yes

4016 E 82nd St

~0.2 mi

Stationerys

OfficeMax

Stationery

3810 East 82nd Street

~222 ft

Furnitures

La-Z-Boy

Furniture

3748 East 82nd Street

~349 ft
Ethan Allen

Furniture

~0.3 mi
Crate & Barrel

Furniture

Keystone Crossing Boulevard

~0.5 mi
Restoration Hardware

Furniture

~0.6 mi

Jewelrys

Barrington Jewels

Jewelry

3916 East 82nd Street

~408 ftMo off; Tu-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00
+1-317-598-1600
Diamonds Direct

Jewelry

8557 North River Road

~0.3 mi
Reis-Nichols Jewelers

Jewelry

3535 East 86th Street

~0.3 mi
Jared

Jewelry

8520 Keystone Crossing Boulevard

~0.6 mi

Gifts

Buff City Soap

Gift

~0.2 mi

Outdoors

L.L.Bean

Outdoor

4030 East 82nd Street

~0.2 mi

Clothes

Nordstrom Rack

Clothes

4036 East 82nd Street

~0.2 miMo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00
+1-317-572-2955
Victoria's Secret

Clothes

~0.5 mi
Gap

Clothes

~0.5 mi
Urban Outfitters

Clothes

~0.6 mi

Appliances

Grand Appliance and TV

Appliance

~0.3 mi

Housewares

Bed Bath & Beyond

Houseware

~0.3 mi
+1-317-843-0746
The Container Store

Houseware

4120 East 82nd Street

~0.3 mi
+1-317-348-2225

Beds

Sleep Number

Bed

4205 East 82nd Street

~0.3 mi
+1-317-913-7182Website
Mattress Firm

Bed

~0.4 mi

Interior Decorations

Arhaus

Interior Decoration

4130 East 82nd Street

~0.4 mi
+1-317-913-9141

Sports Centres

Indianapolis Racquet Club

Sports Centre

8249 Dean Road

~0.3 mi
+1-317-849-2531Website

Fuels

Thorntons

Fuel

4015 East 82nd Street

~0.3 mi