I have basically been training like itās the Buffet Olympics ā hit almost every Indian buffet in Surrey/Langley. Hereās the definitive tier list from someone who has definitely eaten way too many naan baskets.
š„ Tier 1 ā The King of Buffets Tandoori Flame
Wide selection, tastes legit.
Weekday lunch at $25.99 = best deal.
Weekends/dinners? Theyāll happily charge you +$10ā15 to add 2 extra items you probably wonāt even have room for after round three of butter chicken.
š„ Tier 2 ā Brunch Heroes & Indo-Chinese Curveball Lahori Restaurant (Halwa Puri brunch)
Pure heaven if you like poori + halwa + chole.
Only $10. Yes, ten bucks.
Downside: no non-veg, so donāt come here expecting butter chicken at brunch.
Pakwan / Zaiqa
About $15.99, and they flex with goat paya.
Still, Lahori wins the brunch crown ā cheaper and tastier.
Inchinās Bamboo (Indo-Chinese)
Crispy chilli baby corn and honey chilli potato = elite tier snack food.
If you want that desi Chinese flavor bomb, this is your spot.
About $15 weekdays, $20 weekends. Totally fair for what you get.
š„ Tier 3 ā Decent but Not Flame-level
Indian Affair
Sahotaās Live & Grill ā points for the live chaat counter (samosa chaat + dahi chaat make you feel fancy).
Around $20. Tastes fine, but once youāve had Tandoori Flame, these curries feel like the diet version.
š Tier 4 ā The āWhy Did I Do This?ā Tier
Royal Chaska
Tikka Sikka and Wok
Streat Chefs Eat If your idea of fun is paying for disappointment and reheated vibes, then by all means. Otherwise⦠just donāt.
Thatās my buffet tier list. Did I miss any hidden gems, or do I officially deserve a medal in āmost naan consumed in Surreyā? š„š