LUFU NOLA in New Orleans, LA

4.7(1,068)$20–60New Orleans, LA
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.7 stars with 1068 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Large groups
  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

New Orleans, LA • Price $20–60 • 4.7★
LUFU NOLA is an Indian buffet located in New Orleans, LA. This establishment has earned a strong rating of 4.7 stars based on 1068 reviews. They offer dine-in service, as well as no-contact delivery and takeout options. The price range for dining at LUFU NOLA is between $20 and $60. Visitors can find more information on their website or by phone. This buffet provides a dining experience in New Orleans with a focus on Indian cuisine.

Good to know

  • LUFU NOLA has a listed address in New Orleans, LA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.7-star rating from 1,068 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
LUFU NOLA, 301 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, New Orleans, LA
Phone
(504) 354-1104
Today
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
Price
$20–60
Rating
4.7 (1,068 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

📋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

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 35/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score35/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
5/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Moderate pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

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

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 30/100 · 2 positive signals
Full night out score30/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
5/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Karaoke and nightclubs nearby

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

✅ 4.5 weighted · 1,068 reviews
4.5weighted · raw 4.7 from 1,068 reviews(↓ 0.18 from raw)
Highly Trusted
Review volume vs. city median1,068 / 467.5 median
02,337.5 (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 (4.7) with the city average (4.12) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2337.5+ 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–2:30 PM
monday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
saturday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
sunday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
thursday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
tuesday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
wednesday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–60
Price range$20–60

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

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

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Moderate noiseDogs allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy Romantic Trendy UpscaleIntimate

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutReservationsDelivery

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 cocktails Great dessert Great tea selection

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Reservations required Dinner reservations recommended Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

15 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Angara Chicken$23.0025 mentions
  • Chicken Biryani$27.0013 mentions
  • Chicken Tikka Masala Naanwich$16.009 mentions
  • Goan Shrimp Curry$27.007 mentions
  • Chole Bhature$23.005 mentions
  • Tandoori Chicken Tikka$23.005 mentions
  • Peri-peri Crispy Gobi$15.004 mentions
  • Malai Gosht$36.004 mentions
  • Peri-peri Chicken Wings$13.003 mentions
  • Bhindi Masala$19.003 mentions
  • Papdi Chaat$14.003 mentions
  • Vada Pav$13.003 mentions
  • Tandoori Paneer Tikka$21.003 mentions
  • Kadhai Paneer$23.003 mentions
  • Kolhapuri Chicken$23.003 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

41 items with prices
  • Koli Vada Shrimp$17.00

    Gulf Shrimp | Pudina chutney | Carom Seeds | Chaat Masala

  • Chili chicken$16.00

    Boneless chicken thigh | tempura | Indo chinese sauce

  • Peri-peri Crispy Gobi$15.00

    Cauliflower | peri-peri masala | Beet coconut chutney

  • Sabudana Vada$13.00

    White Tapioca pearl | Mashed potatoes | Peanuts

  • Lufu's Special Chicken Pakoda$15.00

    Boneless Chicken Thighs | Garam masala | Chaat masala

  • Tandoori Chicken Tikka$23.00

    Chicken thigh | Saffron | Hung curd

  • Tandoori Paneer Tikka$21.00

    Indian Cottage-cheese | Garam masala

  • Tandoori Pineapple$17.00

    Pineapple | Black salt | Dried mango powder

  • Angara Chicken$23.00

    Smoked Butter Chicken

  • Bhindi Masala$19.00

    Okra | Garam masala | Onion Tomato masala

  • Chicken Biryani$27.00

    Barista | Basmati Rice | Saffron

  • Chole Bhature$23.00

    Garbanzo beans served with puffed bread.

  • Daal Makhni$19.00

    Black Lentils Served With Basmati Rice

  • Daal Tadka$17.00

    Yellow lentils | Mustard seeds |Curry leaves

  • Goan Shrimp curry$27.00

    Gulf shrimp | Coconut milk | Curry leaf

  • Jackfruit Biryani$23.00

    Green jackfruit | Birista | Basmati rice | Saffron

  • Kadhai paneer$23.00

    Cottage-cheese | Coriander | Ginger

  • Kolhapuri Chicken$23.00

    Chicken thighs | Kanda & Lasoon masala

  • Malabar Fish Curry$27.00

    Tilapia | Curry leaf |Coconut cream

  • Malai Gosth$36.00

    Lamb Shank | Cashew | Black cardamom

  • Palak Paneer$21.00

    Indian cottage-cheese | Spinach | Onion tomato masala

  • Saag Chicken$23.00

    Chicken Thighs | Spinach | Onion tomato masala

  • Saoji Goat$29.00

    Fresh goat | Poppy seeds| Saoji masala

  • Garlic Naan$7.00

    Bread | Garlic | Butter

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

1,068 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of LUFU NOLA?

LUFU NOLA has a 4.7-star rating based on 1068 customer reviews.

Where is LUFU NOLA located?

LUFU NOLA is located at LUFU NOLA, 301 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, New Orleans, LA.

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A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

Retail & Shopping
39
Food & Dining
35
Arts & Culture
12
Healthcare & Medical
6
Financial Services
5
Government & Public Services
5

115 nearby places across 11 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

115 places nearby (arts & culture, tech, finance, food, government)

Place Of Worships

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Place Of Worship

130 Baronne Street

~0.2 mi
+1 504-529-1477Website
Saint Jude Community Center

Place Of Worship

400 North Rampart Street

~0.5 mi
+1 504-931-6993Website
Vieux Carre Baptist Church

Place Of Worship

711 Dauphine Street

~0.6 mi

Librarys

Law Library of Louisiana

Library

~0.4 mi
Howard Memorial Library

Library

615 Andrew Higgins Drive

~0.6 mi

Gallerys

Ariodante

Gallery

535 Julia Street

~0.4 miMo-Tu,Th-Sa 09:30-16:00; Su 09:30-13:30; We "By appointment"
+1 504-524-3233Website

Arts Centres

Reed Art Gallery

Arts Centre

~0.4 mi
Contemporary Arts Center

Arts Centre

~0.5 mi
Website
Chez Clay

Arts Centre

862 Tchoupitoulas Street

~0.6 mi

Museums

Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience

Museum

818 Howard Avenue

~0.6 miWe-Mo 10:00-17:00; Mo closed, PH closed
Website
Confederate Memorial Hall;Confederate Memorial Hall Museum

Museum

929 Camp Street

~0.6 miTu-Sa 10:00-16:00; Su-Mo closed
+1 504 523 4522Website
Louisiana State Museum Library

Museum

~0.6 miTu-Su 10:00-16:30
Website

Post Offices

United States Post Office

Post Office

~0.3 mi

Banks

Iberia Bank

Bank

~0.1 mi
Whitney Bank

Bank

~0.2 mi
Regions Bank

Bank

~0.2 mi
Omni Bank

Bank

~0.3 mi
Website
Tulane-Loyola Federal Credit Union

Bank

~0.5 miMo-We 09:00-15:00;Th-Fr 09:00-16:00

Fast Foods

Mike Serio's Po-Boys

Fast Food

133 Saint Charles Avenue

~410 ft
+1 504-523-2668
Subway

Fast Food

132 Carondelet Street

~0.1 mi08:00-21:00
+1 504-304-5521Website
Welty's Deli

Fast Food

Camp Street

~0.1 mi
Popeyes

Fast Food

621 Canal Street

~0.2 miMo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-23:00
+1 504-569-1005Website
Subway

Fast Food

237 North Peters Street

~0.3 mi08:00-21:00
+1 504-569-0601Website
Subway

Fast Food

1227 Tulane Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 07:00-19:00
+1 504-841-9184Website
Golden Chips

Fast Food

537 Toulouse Street

~0.5 mi
Fat Boy’s Pizza

Fast Food

714 Saint Peter Street

~0.6 miSu 11:00-25:00;Mo-Tu 11:00-23:00;We-Th 11:00-25:00;Fr-Sa 11:00-27:00
+1 504-788-2182Website

Restaurants

Olive

Restaurant

339 Carondelet Street

~480 ftSu-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-22:00
+1-504-766-9271
Bon Ton Cafe

Restaurant

401 Magazine Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 11:00-14:00,17:00-21:00;Sa-Su off
+1 504-524-3386Website
Chophouse New Orleans

Restaurant

322 Magazine Street

~0.2 mi
Website
Domenica

Restaurant

~0.2 mi
Website
Mother's Restaurant

Restaurant

401 Poydras Street

~0.2 mi07:00-22:00; easter off; May Mo[2] off; Nov Th[4] off; Dec 25 off
+1 504-523-9656Website
Galatoire's

Restaurant

209 Bourbon St

~0.3 mi
+1 504 5252021Website
Ginger Lime

Restaurant

~0.3 mi24/7
+1 504-525-7455Website
Olivier's Creole Restaurant

Restaurant

~0.3 miMo 17:00-22:00; Tu-Sa 11:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00; Su 17:00-22:00
+1 504-525-7734Website

Cafes

French Truck Coffee

Cafe

700 Canal Street

~0.1 miMo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-18:00
+1 504-525-2500Website
The Ruby Slipper Cafe

Cafe

200 Magazine Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 07:00-14:00;Sa-Su 07:00-15:00;Dec 25 off;Nov Mo[2] off;easter-41 days off
Website
Geisha Sushi Bistro

Cafe

111 Tchoupitoulas Street

~0.2 mi
Website
Toula's Creole Kitchen

Cafe

109 Tchoupitoulas Street

~0.2 mi
Cafe Fleur De Lis

Cafe

~0.3 miMo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa-Su 07:00-18:00
+1 504-529-9641Website
Congregation Coffee

Cafe

644 Camp Street

~0.3 mi
Website
Café Beignet

Cafe

311 Bourbon Street

~0.3 mi
Somethin' Else Cafe

Cafe

~0.3 miSu-We 7:00-10:00; Th 07:00-12:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-15:00
+1 504-373-6439Website

Bars

Roosevelt Hotel Bar

Bar

~0.2 mi
Happy's

Bar

~0.3 mi
The Pelican Club

Bar

~0.3 mi
+1 504-523-1504Website
Coyote Ugly Saloon

Bar

225 North Peters Street

~0.3 mi
+1 866-520-8459Website
Rick's Cabaret

Bar

~0.3 mi
Website
Vic's Kangaroo Bar

Bar

636 Tchoupitoulas Street

~0.4 mi
Lucy's

Bar

701 Tchoupitoulas Street

~0.4 mi
Website
The District

Bar

~0.4 mi

Pubs

Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29

Pub

321 North Peters Street

~0.3 miSu-Th 15:00-23:00;Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00
+1 504-609-3811Website
Kerry Irish Pub

Pub

~0.4 mi
+1 504-527-5954Website
Handsome Willy's

Pub

~0.6 mi
Website

Fire Stations

New Orleans Second District Chief Office and Flying Squad Fire Station

Fire Station

~0.3 mi
New Orleans Supply Division Fire Station

Fire Station

~0.5 mi
New Orleans Fire Department Squirt 14 and Ladder 2

Fire Station

~0.6 mi

Polices

New Orleans Police Department - Gaming Division

Police

~0.4 mi
New Orleans Police Department First District

Police

~0.5 mi

Pharmacys

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

800 Canal St

~0.2 mi
+1 504 5287099
Walgreens

Pharmacy

~0.2 miMo-Su 07:00-24:00
Walgreens

Pharmacy

900 Canal Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su off
+1 504 568 1271Website
Walgreens

Pharmacy

619 Decatur Street

~0.5 mi08:00-00:00
Website

Doctors

Sickle Cell Center of Southern Louisiana

Doctors

1430 Tulane Avenue

~0.5 mi
+1 504 988 5413Website
Delgado STD Clinic

Doctors

~0.6 mi

Massages

Serenitea-Relax

Massage

105 Tchoupitoulas Street

~0.2 mi

Beautys

Riverside Day Spa & Nails

Beauty

401 Iberville Street

~0.3 mi
+1 504-581-3279Website

Events Venues

The Chicory

Events Venue

610 South Peters Street

~0.4 mi

Ferry Terminals

Canal Street Ferry Terminal

Ferry Terminal

~0.5 mi

Nightclubs

Tipitina’s French Quarter

Nightclub

~0.3 mi
+1 504-525-5661Website
The Hookah

Nightclub

~0.3 miTh 22:00-04:00; Fr-Sa 22:00-06:00; Su 22:00-04:00
+1 504-943-1101Website

Clothes

Meyer The Hatter

Clothes

120 Saint Charles Avenue

~479 ftMo-Sa 10:00-17:45;Su off
+1 504-525-1048Website
Lost and Found

Clothes

323 Chartres Street

~0.3 miMo-Th, Su 11:00-17:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-18:00
+1 504-595-6745Website
oh fine lingerie

Clothes

~0.3 mi
Website
Nola kids

Clothes

~0.3 miMo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00
+1 504-566-1340Website
Trashy Diva

Clothes

537 Royal Street

~0.5 miSu-Th 12:00-18:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-19:00
Cella's Boutique

Clothes

514 Saint Peter Street

~0.6 mi
Rendezvous Lace & Linen

Clothes

522 Saint Peter Street

~0.6 mi
Trashy Diva Corsets & Lingerie

Clothes

712 Royal Street

~0.6 miMo-Su 11:00-19:00
+1 504-522-8861Website

Copyshops

Sir Speedy

Copyshop

343 Carondelet Street

~498 ftMo-Fr 08:00-17:00
+1 504 586 9812

Cameras

The Camera Stop

Camera

706 Canal Street

~0.1 mi

Books

Crescent City Books

Books

124 Baronne Street

~0.2 mi
Beckham's Book Shop

Books

228 Decatur St

~0.3 miMo-Su 10:00-17:00
+1 504-522-9875Website
Faulkner House Books

Books

624 Pirate Alley

~0.6 mi
+1-504-524-2940Website
Arcadian Books & Art Prints

Books

714 Orleans Avenue

~0.6 mi

Arts

Gallery 308

Art

308 Magazine Street

~0.2 mi
A Gallery for Fine Photography

Art

~0.3 mi
+1 504-568-1313Website
Caliche & Pao Gallery

Art

~0.3 mi
Website
La Belle Galerie

Art

~0.3 miMo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00
+1 504-529-3080Website
Caliche & Pao Gallery

Art

~0.3 miSu-Th 10:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-20:00
+1 504-588-2846Website
Bryant Galleries

Art

~0.3 mi
+1 504-525-5584Website
BEE Galleries of New Orleans

Art

~0.3 miMo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 23:00-17:00
+1 504-587-7117Website
Octavia Gallery

Art

454 Julia Street

~0.4 mi

Travel Agencys

Adventures in New Orleans Visitor’s Center

Travel Agency

414 Canal Street

~0.2 mi
+1 800-464-0142Website

Gifts

Jazz Jumbo Cajun Country Store

Gift

400 Canal Street

~0.2 mi
Bottom of The Cup

Gift

~0.3 mi
+1 800-729-7148Website
Best of NOLA

Gift

507 Decatur Street

~0.4 mi
Riverfront Gifts

Gift

531 Decatur Street

~0.5 mi
Pepper Palace

Gift

609 Decatur Street

~0.5 mi
Website
J&J Gift Shop

Gift

611 Decatur Street

~0.5 mi
New Orleans School of Cooking

Gift

504 Saint Peter Street

~0.6 mi10:00-18:00

Confectionerys

Mister Apple Candy Store

Confectionery

201 North Peters Street

~0.3 miMo-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
+1 504-813-9231Website
Lauras Candies

Confectionery

~0.3 mi11:00-18:00
+1 800-992-9699Website
Southern Candymakers

Confectionery

~0.4 miMo-Su 10:00-19:00
+1 504-523-5544Website

Paints

Sherwin-Williams

Paint

~0.3 mi

Jewelrys

Couronne

Jewelry

~0.3 mi
+1 504-565-7552Website
Earth Odyssey

Jewelry

~0.3 miSu-Mo 10:00-20:00; Tu-Sa 10:00-19:00
+1 504-581-1348Website
David's Antiques

Jewelry

322 Royal Street

~0.3 miSu-Fr 09:00-17:00
+1 504-908-0011Website
Valobra Jewelry and Antiques

Jewelry

~0.3 mi
+1 504-525-6363Website
Dashka Roth Contemporary Jewelry & Judaica

Jewelry

~0.3 mi
+1 504-523-0805Website

Car Rentals

Budget

Car Rental

~0.4 mi

Artworks

Angela King Gallery

Artwork

241 Royal Street

~0.3 mi
+1 504-524-8211
Molly Marine

Artwork

~0.4 mi
Andrew Jackson

Artwork

~0.6 mi

Attractions

Steamboat Natchez

Attraction

~0.5 mi
Website
French Quarter

Attraction

~0.6 mi